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160 contractors to A host of deals likely to be inked reimburse $25 mn recruitment fees to during Amir’s US visit, says Grant World Cup workers P ‘Amir’s visit will be very big’ P ‘Amir and Trump likely to discuss Gulf crisis and Iran’ AFP to more than 37,000 work- AILYN AGONIA DOHA ers over the next three DOHA years.” ‘US has not given up on the CONTRACTORS preparing The SC had previously A host of commercial deals the 2022 World Cup in Qa- said that more than 12,000 between Qatari and American resolution of Gulf crisis’ tar will return $25 million workers employed directly firms is likely to be announced S the ongoing Gulf crisis is expected to be among the topics of recruitment fees charged on World Cup projects during the Amir HH Sheikh Ato be discussed during the meeting between HH the Amir of to some 37,000 workers would share reimburse- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani’s Qatar and the US President in Washington on July 9, Chief of involved in preparation for ments of QR52 million ($14 upcoming visit to Washing- Mission and Charge d’Affaires of the US in Qatar William Grant the tournament, organisers million) for being forced to ton, Chief of Mission and has dispelled talks that the resolution of the Gulf crisis is not a said on Wednesday. pay illegal recruitment fees Charge d’Affaires of the US in priority of the Trump administration anymore. He said the Gulf The Supreme Commit- to come to Qatar. Qatar HE William Grant said dispute remains an important item on their bilateral agenda and tee for Delivery and Legacy Doha has adopted re- on Wednesday. reiterated the position of the US government on the importance (SC), which is organising forms including a minimum “The Amir’s visit will be of immediate resolution of the crisis. the tournament, tweeted: wage, salary protection and very big,” Grant said, adding We are looking forward to the upcoming visit “I expect the Gulf crisis to be a topic of discussion between “160 contractors engaged the partial abolition of exit that the two sides will hold the Amir of Qatar and President Trump as well as with other senior on #Qatar2022 projects visas under which workers talks on a range of issues such by HH the Amir to the US and we fully officials because it is so important. Our position on this, I think, have agreed to reimburse needed a boss’s permission as defence cooperation, trade anticipate that it’s going to be a very big visit. is best expressed by Secretary Pompeo when he was in Doha in $25m in recruitment fees to leave the country. and commerce. Qatar-US bilateral relationship is active and diverse, January. He stated clearly that the dispute has gone far too long, it “Discussions on the Gulf commercial and trade ties are booming.” needs to be resolved. It is harming interests that are important to crisis and Iran are also ex- us and of course harming interests of the countries of this region. pected during the meet- William Grant, Chief of Mission and Charge d’Affaires of the US in Qatar So, we continue to be interested in it,” he said. PAGE 2 ing between HH the Amir and US President Donald Trump,” Grant said during a Congress. It’s important for diverse relationship of the air force. We are working to- they don’t involve govern- media roundtable hosted on Qatar to have good relation- two countries is growing and gether with Qatar on what ments, they involve other ac- Wednesday. ship with members of Con- anchored on some shared we call transnational treats, tors, organisations, individu- “We are looking forward gress as well as the President goals that include combating issues like controlling the als. It’s harder to get a hand on to the upcoming visit by HH and his team,” he said. terrorism, promoting secu- problem of human trafficking, what to do. But the threats are the Amir to the US and we Grant described the bilat- rity and stability in the region dealing with the problem of real. We are concerned about fully anticipate that it’s going eral relationship between the and developing the capacity of money laundering and work- them and we have been work- to be a very big visit. The Amir US and Qatar as “active and both the American and Qatari ing very closely together to ing very well with Qatar on ad- will meet with Trump and diverse” with the two coun- militaries. stop the flow of financing for dressing these negative issues many other senior officials of tries engaging in activities “All of the military ser- terrorism.” to try to control them and re- the US government. We also that help and support the in- vices of the US now have good He further added, “These duce them and the effects for expect that he will be spend- terests of both the sides. cooperation with their coun- are threats to our country, to Qatar and the region.” ing time meeting the most In the field of defence, he terparts in Qatar whether it’s Qatar and the region. And one important members of the US said the long-standing and navy, army, coast guard and of the challenges is sometimes Continued on page 2 Ô

Iran set to bypass Doha to host uranium Qatari-Jordanian Qatar condemns Libya migrant QFCRA slaps fines of $200,000 enrichment limit forum for business each on two GWMQ directors in days (PG 7 ) sector in Sep (PG 10 ) detention centre bombing HE Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) Thas imposed a fine of $200,000 each on two Guardian QATAR has condemned the brutal Wealth Management Qatar (GWMQ) directors — John Has- air strike that targeted a migrant berry and David Howell — owing to serious misconduct as detention centre in the Tajoura an approved individual, the QFC announced on Wednesday. district of the Libyan capital of The QFC also imposed a three-year prohibition on the Cabinet okays draft decision on Tripoli, killing at least 44 people duo from performing any duties, or being employed by any non-Qataris owning real estate and injuring several others. In a authorised firm in the QFC. John and David were directors statement issued on Wednesday, at Guardian Wealth Management Qatar LLC (in liquidation) THE Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft decision determin- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said (GWMQ) and approved individuals in the Executive Govern- ing the areas in which non-Qataris can own and use real estate, the air strike is a flagrant violation ance Function for GWMQ. as well as the conditions, regulations and procedures of their of international laws that protect GWMQ was an insurance intermediary firm that sold ownership and use. The Cabinet also approved a draft decision human rights, and may amount mainly long-term savings plans in Qatar, QFC said. The Regu- of the Minister of Justice to extend the period of reconciliation of to war crimes and crimes against latory Authority settled the matter and imposed the financial the conditions in applying the provisions of Law No. 22 of 2017 humanity. The statement stressed penalty and prohibition following the completion of an inves- on the organization of the work of real estate brokerage. A draft that the air strike requires an tigation which identified that John and David’s conduct fell decision of the Minister of Commerce and Industry to determine urgent international investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice, calling on the international substantially below the Principles of Conduct for an Approved the percentage of participation of non-Qataris in investment funds community to take urgent action to protect civilians. The statement offered Qatar’s condolences Individual in the Executive Governance Function. dealing in real estate was also approved. (QNA) PAGE 2 to the families of victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) PAGE 10

Coup attempt, unjust blockade led to stronger Qatar-Turkey ties: Envoy SATYENDRA PATHAK from Qatar was vital in elimi- We appreciate nation of the military coup Turkey and Qatar turned DOHA nating the negative effects of that the Amir HH attempt and violation of the these existential crises into the coup attempt. constitutional legitimacy in an opportunity and benefited THE failed coup attempt in “We appreciate that the Sheikh Tamim Turkey, he said, adding that from it, he said, adding that Turkey and the imposition of Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin bin Hamad al Thani, senior Turkish people will always re- both countries successfully the unjust blockade on Qa- Hamad al Thani, senior gov- government officials and member Qatar’s valuable and overcame these crises and tar by some neighbouring ernment officials and the peo- people of Qatar supported solid support during the crisis. emerged stronger than ever. countries led to stronger ties ple of Qatar supported firmly firmly our democratically- “One year after the coup “Three years ago, our between Turkey and Qatar, our democratically-elected attempt in Turkey, unfortu- country faced the largest and Turkish Ambassador to Qatar government after the coup at- elected government after nately, an unjust blockade was most organised terrorist attack HE Fikret Ozer has said. tempt with phone calls, official the coup attempt.” imposed on Qatar by its neigh- led by Fetullah Gülen and the Addressing mediapersons visits, statements and social — HE Fikret Ozer, Turkish envoy bours. These crises led the two members of the Gülenist Ter- in Doha on Wednesday during media messages,” Ozer said. countries to further strengthen rorist Organisation (FETÖ) an event to commemorate the “Our strategic partner and their relationships both at bi- within the armed forces, judi- third anniversary of the coup close friend Qatar understood with all means,” he said. lateral and multilateral levels. ciary and the police,” he said. attempt in Turkey on July 15, the challenges and difficulties Qatar expressed its strong We came much closer to each Turkish Ambassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer in Doha on Wednesday. 2016, Ozer said the support we faced and supported us denunciation and condem- other,” he said. Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Thursday, July 4, 2019

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THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani QNA Environment on the classifica- It approved a draft resolu- passports. the field of vocational retraining sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President DOHA tion of real estate units. tion of the Minister of Admin- The Cabinet also approved a and professional skills devel- of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the It also approved a draft de- istrative Development, Labour draft law on the diplomatic and opment between the General anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) THE Cabinet, at its weekly cision of the Minister of Com- and Social Affairs to establish consular corps, and a draft law Authority of Customs of Qatar meeting chaired by Prime Min- merce and Industry to amend departments in the administra- on railways. It also approved to and the Customs Border Con- Deputy Amir greets Belarus president ister and Minister of Interior some provisions of the execu- tive units comprising the Minis- refer them to the Shura Council. trol Training Institute of Korea, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser tive bylaws of Law No. 25 of try of Administrative Develop- The Cabinet approved a MoU on bilateral cooperation THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani at the Amiri 2002 regarding investment ment, Labour and Social Affairs draft law on regulating and in the field of land transport al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of Diwan on Wednesday morning, funds issued by Ministerial De- and determine its specialties. managing the strategic invento- between the Ministry of Trans- Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the anniversary of his approved a draft decision deter- cision No 69 of 2004. Meanwhile, the Cabinet ry of food and consumer goods, port and Communications of country’s Independence Day. (QNA) mining the areas in which non- The Minister of Justice and took the necessary measures to and a draft law amending some Qatar and the Ministry of Land, Qataris can own and use real Acting Minister of State for issue the following draft laws af- provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 Infrastructure and Transport PM congratulates estate, as well as the conditions, Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin ter it reviewing the recommen- regulating the entry, exit and of Korea, MoU on cooperation Belarus counterpart regulations and procedures of Saadal Jafali al Nuaimi stated dations of the Shura Council: residence of expatriates. in the field of smart agriculture their ownership and use. the agenda and decisions of the 1- A draft law on the exten- Besides, the Cabinet ap- between the Ministry of Mu- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah The Cabinet also approved meeting. sion of the concession granted proved the draft executive de- nicipality and Environment of bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratula- a draft decision of the Minister The Cabinet then approved to Qatar Fuel Company (Wo- cisions of Law No 4 of 2018 Qatar and the Ministry of Agri- tions to the Prime Minister of Belarus Siarhiej Rumas on of Justice to extend the period a draft decision on establishing qod) for marketing, selling, regulating electricity and water culture, Food and Rural Affairs the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) of reconciliation of the condi- the Medical Committee of the transporting and distributing supply. of Korea and MoU on the coop- tions in applying the provisions Ministry of Interior, regulating gas and petroleum products; It also approved to apply eration in the field of fisheries Qatar condemns attack of Law No 22 of 2017 on the its competencies and determin- 2- A draft law on regulat- provisions of Law No 24 of and aquaculture between the on Niger military camp organisation of the work of real ing its rewards. ing the partnership between the 2002 regarding retirement and Ministry of Municipality and estate brokerage. It also approved a draft de- public and private sectors; pensions to Qatari employees in Environment of Qatar and the QATAR has condemned the armed attack targeting a military The Cabinet approved a cision amending some provi- 3- A draft law on regulating a number of companies. Ministry of Oceans and Fisher- camp in western Niger, which left several dead. In a state- draft decision of the Minister sions of Decision No 10 of 2018 the auditing profession; The Cabinet then took the ies of Korea. ment on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated of Commerce and Industry to to form the Lawyers Admission 4- A draft law on regulating necessary measures to ratify The Cabinet approved a Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regard- determine the percentage of Committee and a draft resolu- the receipt and disbursement of several agreements between draft agreement on air services less of their motives and reasons. The statement expressed participation of non-Qataris tion of the Minister of Public Zakat funds; the State of Qatar and the Re- between Qatar and Sri Lanka. Qatar’s condolences to the families of victims as well as the in investment funds dealing in Health to establish the addic- 5- A draft law on amend- public of Korea. It included a Finally, it approved the government and the people of Niger. (QNA) real estate and another decision tion treatment committee and ing some provisions of Decree Memorandum of Understand- State’s legislative plan for the of Minister of Municipality and determine its specialties. Law No 14 of 1993 concerning ing (MoU) on cooperation in year 2019-2020.

Qatar-US trade relations 2016 coup worst act booming, says Grant ‘US has not given up on Continued from page 1 Ô of terror in Turkey’s ON the commercial and trade aspect of Qatar- resolution of Gulf crisis’ history: Ambassador US relations, Grant described it as “booming”. He said, “The Qatar-US commercial and trade AILYN AGONIA praised Qatar for its excellent work Continued from page 1 Ô relationship has always been strong, but it is re- DOHA in explaining the human rights im- It is impossible to find the ally getting stronger now. We expect HH the Amir plications of the crisis. “THESE terrorists attempted a appropriate words to and the US president to announce some commer- THE Gulf dispute remains an im- He said, “There is an under- coup to overthrow the demo- describe the brutality and cial deals during the visit involving US and Qatari portant topic on the agenda of standing of the human rights di- cratically-elected government treachery that the putsch- companies. We have seen the Qatar Petroleum Qatar-US talks during the Amir mension of the Gulf crisis. That is and to abolish parliament and and Chevron Phillips Chemical announcing the HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad why we want this resolved.” the constitution. FETO did not ists displayed that night recent deal for the construction of a very large al Thani’s visit to the US, said On the likely discussion on abstain from using armaments, plant in Ras Laffan. Chief of the Mission and Charge Iran during HH the Amir’s visit to tanks, helicopters and fighter nothing but a massacre,” the “That is just one example of many business d’Affaires at US Embassy in Qatar the US, Grant said, “Our position jets that dark night. They envoy said. deals between our two countries. From the US William Grant on Wednesday. He on Iran has been stated clearly by bombed parliament, the Presi- Within a few hours, the en- standpoint, we see lots of purchases of Boeing also dismissed rumours that the our senior officials in Washington. dential Palace, many state in- voy said, they slaughtered 250 aircraft, jet engines manufactured in the US and resolution of the Gulf crisis is not Our goal is for Iran to stop activi- stitutions, headquarters of people and injured more than defence equipment from our companies that are a priority of the Trump adminis- ties that we see as dangerous for poliçe, military and intelligence 2,500. among the best in the world to help improve Qa- tration anymore. the region and dangerous for the units that were showing resist- “We are still struggling to tar’s security as well as hi-tech cyber defence prod- Responding to a question world. We are hoping to get sup- ance and telecommunication overcome the trauma of this ucts and more.” raised during a media roundtable, port from other countries which compounds without hesita- existential threat to our be- Similarly, the official underscored the Grant reiterated the position of the share our concern.” tion,” the Turkish envoy said. loved country. On the third an- strong presence of American companies in US government on the importance Chief of the Mission and Charge d’Affaires Amidst the concerns on the ten- “It is impossible to find the niversary of the thwarted coup Qatar. According to him, American companies of immediate resolution of the at US Embassy in Qatar William Grant sion involving Iran, Grant said dif- appropriate words to describe attempt, we are still mourn- are very active in Qatar particularly in the en- Gulf crisis. fusing the tension would require the brutality and treachery ing the loss of innocent citi- ergy sector where “major US companies are in- “Our position on this I think some actions that Iran has not tak- that the putschists displayed zens and sharing the sorrow volved for years”. was best expressed by US Secre- There is an understanding of the en so far. He said the US is work- that night. It was the worst act of those who are permanently “American companies find Qatar a good place tary of State Mike Pompeo when he ing very hard through diplomatic of terror in the history of Tur- disabled. to do business and this boom of our commercial was in Doha in January. He stated human rights dimension of the efforts to try to get it on and to stop key,” he said. However, the support from relationship helps the two economies, helps cre- clearly that the dispute has gone far Gulf crisis. That is why we want further damages affecting the re- “They attempted to assas- friendly countries like Qa- ate jobs and provides many benefits”, said Grant. too long and it needs to be resolved. this resolved gion and the rest of the world. sinate the popularly-elected tar helped us to eliminate the He also reiterated the importance of people- It is harming interests that are im- About labour reforms in the president of the country. They negative effects of this coup at- to-people ties between Qatar and the US, citing portant to us and of course harm- country, Grant said Qatar has made executed some state officials tempt,” he pointed out. that over a thousand students from Qatar go to ing interests of the countries of this terms with pretty much all of significant progress which has been without any mercy. They did The envoy said that a mon- universities in the US and the strong presence region,” he said. them. So, it is not true at all that acknowledged by groups like the not refrain from firing at and ument commemorating the of the six top-ranked American universities in “So, we continue to be inter- we have given up on that.” International Labour Organization, bombing their own people 250 victims might be set up Education City. He also mentioned a growing ested in it. We continue to talk to Similarly, commenting on the UN agencies, NGOs and others. He that went out to the streets to in Qatar. “This is a good idea. interest among Americans to consider Qatar as all of the countries in the region human rights consequences of the said the US is closely monitoring protect democracy, the elected We will talk to Qatari officials a tourist destination. about it because we are on good ongoing Gulf dispute, the official such issues and developments. officials and the state. It was about it,” the envoy said. WISE Accelerator Program alumnus wins MoI drug awareness expo opens at MoQ first position in Digital Leaders DL100 list QNA Major-General Khulaifi DOHA also praised this cooperation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ganisations to automatically Dr Chibeza Agley, CEO between MoI and other entities DOHA create, deliver and monitor of OBRIZUM, said: “With THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) to reduce the various risks and adaptive online learning and OBRIZUM you can create, de- kicked off on Wednesday a achieve security and stability in A World Innovation Summit development programmes on liver and monitor cloud-based four-day awareness exhibition the country. for Education (WISE) Ac- a global scale. education and training pro- on the dangers of drugs at the For his part, Chairman of celerator Program alumnus, Stavros Yiannouka, CEO grammes faster than ever be- Mall of Qatar (MoQ). General Authority of Customs OBRIZUM, has won first place of WISE, said: “The world is fore, in a way that is personal- The exhibition was opened Ahmed bin Abdullah al Jamal in the Artificial Intelligence facing the biggest need and ised to the learner in real time in the presence of Minister of said that they have intensified (AI) Innovation of the Year demand for learning and de- and measure a clear return on Culture and Sports HE Salah efforts in cooperation with the category of the Digital Lead- velopment, with demand for learning.” bin Ghanemal Ali, who is also MoIthrough checking the entry ers DL100 list. students increasing and em- WISE, an initiative of a member of the National Com- and the exit points of goods and Digital Leaders is a nation- ployee expectations shifting. Qatar Foundation, opened mittee for Narcotics Control. passengers to check entry of wide programme for promot- The potential to collect and submissions for the 2019- A number of representa- Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali and Director drugs into the country. ing effective, long-term digital use relevant data in the Ed- 20 edition of the Accelera- tives of the concerned bodies of Public Security HE Staff Major-General Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi Assistant Director of Crimi- transformation across govern- Tech space has yet to be fully tor program in April, with also attended the opening of the with other officials at the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday. nal Search Department Briga- ment, industry and charities. realised. the initiative commencing at event being held as part of the dier Mohamed Ibrahim al Ju- Formally known as Cam- “We at WISE believe that the upcoming Summit taking awareness-raising activities of is observing International Day cooperation with a number of fairi said that the participation BioScience Ltd, the UK-based the OBRIZUM team is helping place in Doha in November the International Day Against Against Drug Abuse to give a concerned institutes, is making of Qatar in this event is a reflec- technology company OBRI- the global education commu- 2019. The programme aims to Drug Abuse. clear message of the impor- significant effort to organiseex- tion of the decision of the Unit- ZUM is a cloud-based adap- nity harness the power of AI support innovative education On this occasion, Direc- tance of international efforts hibitions to raise community’s ed Nations General Assembly tive e-learning platform. to provide adaptive learning technology initiatives that tor of Public Security HE Staff to combat drugs as cross-bor- awareness of the dangers of to devote June 26 each year to Powered by deep proprietary inside and outside the class- show high potential for scal- Major-General Saad bin Jas- der crimes. drugs and highlight their role in celebrate international efforts AI technology, it allows or- room.” ability and positive impact. sim al Khulaifi said the world He stressed that the MoI, in this field. in the fight against drugs. Nation Thursday, July 4, 2019 03

QSTSS to organise ‘Women’s empowerment summer programme is a top priority for Qatar’ for students in US QNA ics, biotechnology and entre- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the challenges confronting DOHA preneurship. DOHA working women and the family Student will also get an as a whole. One of the challeng- THE Summer Educational opportunity to meet a num- THE Doha International Fami- es we identified was the lack of Programme, organised by ber of scientists, engineers ly Institute (DIFI), a member of achieving a work-family bal- Qatar Science and Tech- and inventors in different Qatar Foundation, attended the ance, and the negative effects nology Secondary School technological fields during 73rd session of the Committee this can have on family mem- (QSTSS) for its students, the course of the programme. on the Elimination of Discrimi- bers, such as health. will open in California on It also aims to guide nation against Women, which “We are honoured to at- Friday. students’ interests towards is currently being held in Ge- tend this conference, reaffirm- To be held under the su- the fields of science and neva, Switzerland, and is set to ing our commitment to sup- pervision of the Ministry of technology. The students conclude on July 19. port women. Indeed, in March Education and Higher Edu- will also tour the area to see DIFI participated in a 2019, DIFI organised an event cation and with the support of some of the tourist, histori- closed NGO meeting and at- titled ‘Gender-Responsive So- ExxonMobil, the programme cal, technical and cultural tended a discussion on the sec- cial Protection for Adolescent will continue for three weeks. attractions there. ond periodic report of Qatar Girls to Enable Aspirations and Altogether 15 students In this context, Qatar on the implementation of the Reach the SDGs in the Arab Re- will be involved in a science Science and Technology Sec- Convention on the Elimination gion’ at the 63rd Session of the trip to Silicon Valley, Califor- ondary School held a meeting of All Forms of Discrimination UN Commission on the Status nia, where the most impor- with the parents of the par- against Women. of Women in New York.” tant technology companies ticipating students to inform Dr Sharifa Noaman al DIFI is a global policy and are located, forming the fore- them aboutthe objectives of Emadi, executive director, advocacy institute working to front of new developments the educational trip. DIFI, said, “Women are con- advance knowledge on Arab and inventions in the field of Qatar Science and Tech- sidered to be at the centre of families through research and advanced technology. nology Secondary School is the evolved family that serves The Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) attends the 73rd session of the Committee on the Elimination promote evidence-based po- The programme aims to a specialised school, which as the basis for society, and of Discrimination against Women in Geneva, Switzerland. lices at a national, regional, stir creativity and innova- was opened this year to pre- we consider women’s rights and international level. The in- tiveness of students through pare students to contribute to and empowerment at the top important activities aimed at against women. ‘Work-Family Balance’ based stitute has special consultative practical applications in the building a knowledge-based of our priorities. DIFI recently strengthening the family and “For example, this year, on quantitative and qualitative status with the United Nations fields of engineering, robot- economy in the country. conducted many studies and combating discrimination we published a study titled data that sought to investigate Economic and Social Council. QFFD to attend high-level forum on sustainable development in the US TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of human development, QFFD sup- mate action, Goal 16 -- Peace, jus- DOHA ports projects and activities that tice, strong institutions, and Goal address the priority issues of educa- 17 -- Partnerships for the Goals. A high-level delegation from the tion, health and economic empow- The delegation will also at- Qatar Fund for Development erment, in line with the Sustainable tend several high-level events on (QFFD), to be led by its Direc- Development Goals (SDGs). the sidelines of the forum and tor-General Khalifa bin Jassim Under the theme “Empowering hold meetings with UN agencies, al Kuwari, will participate in the people and ensuring inclusiveness non-governmental institutions, high-level Political Forum on Sus- and equality”, the forum will review international development and tainable Development at the Unit- a set of SDGs: Goal 4 -- Quality ed- humanitarian organizations and ed Nations headquarters in New ucation, Goal 8 -- Decent work and multi-partner institutions to dis- York from July 9 to 19. economic growth, Goal 10 -- Re- cuss collaboration opportunities In cognizance of the importance duced inequalities, Goal 13 -- Cli- for achieving the SDGs. 04 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Nation Qatar to host UNAOC Experts dissect correlation between Fellowship delegation QNA among peoples on the basis politics and energy in M-E and Gulf DOHA of the values of rights, justice and equality. 2011 Arab uprisings, recent QATAR will host a delegation QCAC, established in Another theme of the seminar was China’s and protests in Sudan and Algeria from the UN Alliance of Civi- 2010 by a Cabinet decision, Japan’s relations with the Middle East and Africa were also debated at the semi- lizations (UNAOC) Fellowship seeks to advance the objec- nar, notably the rise and de- from July 5 to 10 as part of the tives of the Alliance of Civi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in energy, both oil and natural mands of popular movements, fellowship’s 2019 programme lizations as a soft power tool DOHA gas. military-civilian relations and themed ‘The Role of Women of preventive diplomacy The participants examined the contested political legiti- in Peacemaking and Conflict through cooperation with all AL Jazeera Centre for Studies the impact of the ‘Deal’ on the macy. Prevention’. actors at the regional and in- and Doshisha University in region in the context of the di- The case of Libya as divided The 2019 UNAOC Fellow- ternational levels. Japan held a joint seminar in lemma of the Palestinian cause by two power centres in Tripoli ship delegation is visiting Qa- QCAC works to strengthen Kyoto recently to discuss sev- and the future of the two-state and Tubrouk was also dis- tar, in coordination with the the role of Qatar in highlight- eral dynamics in the Middle solution. cussed as case of armed escala- Qatar Committee for the Al- ing the contribution of Is- East and Gulf region. They also addressed the The joint one-day seminar was held in the Japanese city of Kyoto. tion and complexity induced by liance of Civilization (QCAC), lamic civilisation, along with The one-day event, which emerging new crisis between foreign intervention. to learn about Qatar’s history other civilisations, to human saw the attendance of a num- the United States and Iran after most of Japan’s energy needs. parative vision of the two coun- The final panel was devot- and historical and cultural progress and its role in pro- ber of Arab and Japanese re- Washington’s withdrawal from Another theme of the semi- tries’ policies towards the two ed to ongoing dynamics in the landmarks; achieve closer moting dialogue, resolving searchers, focused on current the nuclear deal 14 months ago nar was China’s and Japan’s regions, in terms of economy, Middle East in light of the US cooperation between races, conflicts and disputes and political developments, such and the ramifications of this relations with the Middle East investments, and diplomatic foreign policy, the trajectory of religions and cultures; and emphasising the values of tol- as the long-awaited ‘Deal of the tension on energy security, and Africa. The panelists at relations. Arab uprisings in the medium establish bases of solidarity erance, solidarity and peace Century’ and the recent shifts as the Gulf countries provide the seminar proposed a com- As a second wave of the and long terms. and exchange of experiences among peoples.

Temporary closure of some lanes Ministry recalls Ford Explorer at Onaiza Intersection from today model of 2019 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE Ministry of Commerce and In- DOHA dustry, in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, dealer of Ford in THE Public Works Authority Qatar, announces the recall of Ford (Ashghal) will implement a tem- Explorer model of 2019 due to Anti- porary closure of some lanes on Lock Brake System (ABS) module Onaiza Intersection known as that is not configured with the right Sports Club Intersection from software. Thursday, July 4, 2019 for a pe- The recall campaign comes with- riod of two months in coordina- in the framework of the Ministry’s tion with the General Directorate continuous efforts to protect con- of Traffic. sumers and ensure that car dealers The closures will include one follow up on vehicle defects and re- lane in each of the four left turns pairs. of the intersection; one of the The Ministry said that it will co- three main lanes on Onaiza Street ordinate with the dealer to follow known as Al Istiqlal Street in the up on the maintenance and repair direction to Lusail Road and one works and will communicate with of the three main lanes on Al customers to ensure that the neces- Markhiya Street in the direction to reach the desired destinations Street to three lanes instead of sary repairs are carried out. to Lejbailat Intersection The closure aims to facilitate two. Road users are advised to The Ministry urges all customers On both directions of Onaiza development of Onaiza Intersec- use alternative routes if possible to report any violation to its Con- Street, the free right turn head- tion b dding a fourth lane on the to avoid any possible congestion. sumer Protection and Anti-Com- ing to Lekhwair Intersection and main carriageway of Onaiza Street Ashghal will instal road mercial Fraud Department, which Lejbailat Intersection will be and increase the number of the signs to guide motorists of the processes complaints, inquires and closed. Khalifa Street can be used left turn lanes from Al Markhiya diversion. suggestions. (TNN) MoCI recalls Ferrari GTC4 Lusso and GTC4 Lusso T

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to break and prevent the door necessary repairs are carried DOHA Over Bowden cable may be from being opened when using out. loose which creates tension the external handle. The ministry has urged all THE Ministry of Commerce and on the doorlock mecha- The recall comes as part of customers to report any viola- Industry (MoCI), in cooperation nism, causing the cable the ministry’s efforts to protect tion to its Consumer Protection with Alfardan Sports Motors, consumers and ensure that car and Anti-Commercial Fraud dealer of Ferrari in Qatar, has retaining slot to breakand dealers follow up on vehicle Department, which processes recalled Ferrari GT C4 Lusso prevent the door from being defects and repairs. complaints, inquiries and sug- and GTC4 Lusso T model of opened when using the The ministry said that it gestions through Call center: 2018. external handle. would coordinate with the 16001, email: [email protected]. According to the ministry, dealer to follow up on the qa, Twitter: @MOCIQATAR the vehicles were recalled be- maintenance and repair works and Instagram: MOCIQATAR cause the Bowden cable may on the door lock mechanism, and would communicate with and mobile app for android be loose which creates tension causing the cable retaining slot customers to ensure that the and IOS: MOCIQATAR MME, MoI map out mechanisms to monitor and protect Qatar coasts, borders QNA DOHA

THE Environmental Representatives were Operations Department at the Ministry of Mu- briefed on the terms of nicipality and Environ- reference and the work- ment (MME) and the ing mechanism of the General Directorate of Environmental Operations Coasts and Borders Se- Room in case of crises curity at the Ministry and marine environmen- of Interior (MoI) held a coordination meeting tal reports. on Wednesday to acti- vate the cooperation and coordination mechanism on monitoring and protecting the borders and coasts of the State. Representatives of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment were briefed on the functions of the ministry concerning the marine environment and the preservation of the sea and the border coasts of the State, as well as the terms of reference and the work- ing mechanism of the Environmental Operations Room in case of crises and marine environmental re- ports. The operating systems of the operating room, early warning systems in emergency situations and response methods for environmental communica- tions received, as well as communication numbers and hotline to deal with various environmental cases and communications were also defined. The meeting attendees representing the authori- ties concerned in both ministries agreed that the joint authorities should be developed on future cases. Nation Thursday, July 4, 2019 05 HBKU-CIS takes part in key meet for ME scholars in UK The conference was hosted by the University of Leeds

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THE College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- versity (HBKU) participated in the 2019 Annual BRISMES Conference, in Leeds, UK, recently. The conference was hosted by the British Society for Middle East- ern Studies and the University of Leeds’ Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (AIMES) Depart- CIS students led a session on ‘Histories of Islam in the Gulf’ at the conference. ment in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. associate professor, on ‘The Politics Dr Caeiro said: “BRISMES pro- Under the theme ‘Joining the of Islamic Law in the Gulf: Islamic vided an excellent opportunity for Dots: Interdisciplinarity in Middle Institutions and Nation-Building in CIS graduate students to share the East Studies’, the conference em- Twentieth Century Qatar’. results of the research they con- phasised the vital role of interdis- Students from CIS also con- ducted for their MA thesis with an ciplinary approach in understand- tributed to the discussions, includ- international scholarly audience. ing the inter-connectedness of the ing Reem al Sada, who spoke on The papers presented combined social, cultural, political and eco- ‘The Religious and the Political in historical and anthropological nomic structures and conditions Sheikh Qassim al Thani’s Writings’; methods and insights, fitting won- throughout the Middle East and Ashraf Thachara Padikkal on ‘The derfully with the conference’s em- North Africa. Transplantation of South Asian phasis on interdisciplinarity.” It also explored how disciplinary Religious Networks to the Gulf: A The conference provided a silos can be overcome in favour of Study of the Barelwi AP Movement platform for Middle Eastern Stud- communication between humani- in Qatar (1980s-2010s)’; and Bush- ies scholars to engage in open and ties, social sciences and language ra Salaebing addressing ‘Transfor- wide-ranging debate on good prac- studies that focus on the region. mations of Religious Knowledge tice in interdisciplinary design and CIS led a session on ‘Histories in a Diasporic Setting: The Case research, their challenges, as well of Islam in the Gulf’, with a presen- of the Patani Meccan Community as their potential for unlocking the tation by Dr Alexandre Caeiro, CIS (1950s-2010s)’. complexities of the region. Ezdan Mall Summer Festival kicks off today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK days, for 3 hours from 6pm to 9pm. bring a giant ice cream cone to cel- DOHA Until August 16, both malls will be ebrate the summer festival. hosting an array of new and dis- Shoppers and visitors to Al Wakra THE Ezdan Mall Summer Festi- tinguished events, with welcoming mall will have an opportunity to val will start today (Thursday) at shoppers and visitors in a unique travel to the outer space with “Alien the Ezdan Malls in Al Gharaffa and imaginative way. Invasion” characters. The aliens will and Al Wakra. As part of the activities, ‘Sweet welcome the visitors, narrate their The festival comprises enter- Factory’ characters clad in bright stories beyond the Galaxy world and tainment events and competitions and colorful costumes will entertain take them around the flying saucer, for families on Thursdays and Fri- visitors at the mall. They will also while distributing gifts to children. 06 Thursday, July 4, 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

Hong Kong Tests The Limits Of Protest Trump’s Reluctance To Bomb How much dissension will President Xi tolerate and how much international backlash there Foreign Countries Is Strength, might be if he further extends Beijing’s hand into Hong Kong’s supposedly separate affairs? Not A Sign Of Weakness ONG KONG has seen several waves of Xi Jinping, and in so doing may be demon- mass protests in the 22 years since its strating the inherent incompatibility of Chi- HBritish rulers relinquished control to nese rule and the freedoms to which Hong It turns out in practice that credibility is less a function the Chinese government, yet most of those Kong residents aspire. Reconciliation is be- outbursts have been marked by a healthy ginning to look less likely. In the balance is of using force than of demonstrating prudence dose of restraint. Residents demonstrated the territory’s treasured, but time-limited, in 2003 and 2012 against bills that were semiautonomy from Beijing. ANDREW J BACEVICH perceived as efforts to extend Beijing’s pow- The treaty that ended 156 years of Brit- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE er over the semiautonomous territory; they ish colonial rule in Hong Kong guarantees declared victory and stood down after the residents of the territory the continuation T took less than a week for informed proposed legislation was withdrawn. The of capitalism, an independent judiciary opinion to settle the question: In or- 2014 sit-ins known as the umbrella revolu- and freedom of expression for 50 years — dering airstrikes against Iran on June tion — in which demonstrators demanded a period that runs to 2047. To their credit, 20 and then cancelling that order at democratic elections — pushed a (nonvio- Hong Kong residents also have insisted on Ithe last moment, President Donald lent) step further, winding down in failure a measure of democracy that they never en- Trump committed an unforced error of only after the arrest and imprisonment of joyed until the tail end of British rule. But enormous magnitude. several activists. various promises of universal suffrage have Writing in the Atlantic, Kori Schake, The most recent protests coalesced over been turned aside by the Beijing-backed a noted national security expert, ably re- a bill that would allow residents to be extra- government or reinterpreted as to make cited the fast-breaking conventional wis- dited to mainland China, a proposal widely them ineffectual. dom: “Trump has now shown himself just seen as an effort to intimidate and silence A largely impoverished but emerging as willing as President Barack Obama Beijing’s critics. Protesters demanded that China was willing to embrace a “one coun- was to make empty threats that damage the bill be retracted, and they partially try, two systems” relationship with pros- American credibility.” Indeed, accord- achieved that goal when Hong Kong Chief perous Hong Kong during the 1980s nego- ing to Schake, Trump’s offence is actually Executive Carrie Lam suspended the pro- tiations that culminated in the handover. worse than Obama’s. posal late last month. Today, though, China is a world power and Recall that back in 2012, Obama had But this time there was no standing is less willing to stay out of Hong Kong’s af- let it be known that any use of chemical down. Protesters demanded that the bill fairs. Hong Kong unrest also serves as an weapons by government forces in the be permanently scrapped, that Lam resign inconvenient reminder of ethnic, language Syrian civil war would constitute “a red and that there be an independent investiga- and cultural differences between northern line for us.” Observers interpreted Oba- tion of police conduct. Then on Monday, the and southern China, of the historic tension ma’s use of that term as tantamount to a Kennan’s dictum applies today, when the anniversary of the 1997 British handover, between Chinese unity and dismember- pledge: Crossing that line would trigger Today the United States has one sin- heedless pursuit of extravagant objectives a faction of demonstrators escalated their ment, and of the continuing separation be- immediate US punishment. Yet when evi- gle overriding interest in the Middle — fantasies of regime change in Tehran challenge to Lam — and seemed to step back tween Beijing and the “renegade province” dence subsequently suggested that Bashar East. That is the restoration of stabil- offering only the latest example — finds from their customary restraint — by sacking of Taiwan. Assad’s forces had employed chemical ity. No amount of what the Pentagon the US mired in a condition of permanent the Legislative Council building and spray- The question for Xi is how much dissen- weapons, Obama chose not to retaliate. war. ing anti-government graffiti on the walls sion he will tolerate and how much interna- Critics wasted no time in lambasting him euphemistically refers to as kinetic Today the United States has one sin- and portraits of various Hong Kong leaders. tional backlash there might be if he further for his reticence. American credibility had action will stabilise the region. This gle overriding interest in the Middle East. If they were trying to catch the attention extends Beijing’s hand into Hong Kong’s ostensibly sustained irreparable harm. is a task for creative diplomacy — That is the restoration of stability. No of Lam’s backers in Beijing, they succeeded. supposedly separate affairs. He may try to Trump has now apparently outdone not for more war, but less amount of what the Pentagon euphemis- The Chinese government branded the ac- present centralisation as inevitable, despite Obama. The president’s “reprehensible tically refers to as kinetic action will stabi- tion “intolerable” and the protesters “crimi- the nearly three decades that still remain behaviour,” Schake wrote, “makes it vir- lise the region. This is a task for creative nals.” It’s worth noting that the ransackers before Hong Kong fully reverts to China un- tually impossible for him to bring the Over those same 30 years, however, diplomacy — not for more war, but less. of the government building stopped to leave der the 1997 treaty. country together, convince it that war is America’s standing as a global leader has In his State of the Union address money to cover the price of refreshments Protesters, meanwhile, express a range necessary, and, on the basis of that sup- declined. It turns out in practice that cred- earlier this year, Trump himself, of all they took. And despite being described as of competing desires — continued autono- port, persuade America’s allies to join the ibility is less a function of using force than people, stated the matter with rare and “violent,” they directed their anger only at my, or expanded but geographically con- fight.” In other words, to Schake’s evident of demonstrating prudence. Yet some- commendable clarity. “Great nations,” property and not people. But they are pok- tained democracy, or Hong Kong independ- dismay, Trump has made it difficult for where between the fall of the Berlin Wall he declared, “do not fight endless wars.” ing at the government of Chinese President ence. Or a unified, but democratic, China. the US to embark upon yet another war in and the terrorist attacks of 9/11, those No doubt Kennan himself would have en- the Middle East. charged with formulating US policy de- dorsed the sentiment. But does making threats and then cided that the dictates of prudence need Yet a sentiment is not necessarily a dropping bombs enhance credibility? If not apply to the actions of the world’s one principle or a doctrine. Whether Trump so, notwithstanding Obama’s and Trump’s and only indispensable nation. In recent possesses the tenacity or the attention own occasional qualms, the US would decades, the abiding feature of American span to initiate a resolute and coura- have amassed vast stores of the stuff over statecraft has been grandiosity, with mili- geous liquidation of America’s unsound the past 30 years or so. Presidents since tary activism camouflaging a loss of stra- position in the Persian Gulf will seem Ronald Reagan, including Obama and tegic realism. unlikely to many. Yet should he do so, Trump, have followed up threats with In short, fecklessness in the use of Americans may yet owe this commander bombs on myriad occasions. Targeted na- force has undermined US credibility. Tes- in chief a measure of gratitude. And by tions have included Libya, Panama, Iraq, tifying before the Senate Foreign Rela- ignoring those who call for yet more war, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, tions Committee in 1966, the renowned he just might begin the process of repair- Sudan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria and diplomat George F Kennan made the key ing the damage done of late to this na- Yemen, with the punitive action episodic point. “There is more respect to be won tion’s credibility. in some cases and sustained in others. in the opinion of this world by a resolute No nation in recent memory has dropped and courageous liquidation of unsound (Andrew Bacevich is co-founder more pieces of ordnance on more coun- positions than by the most stubborn pur- of the Quincy Institute for tries than has the US. Indeed, no other suit of extravagant or unpromising objec- Responsible Statecraft, (Tribune News Service ) nation comes close. tives.” The subject then was Vietnam. Yet a new Washington think tank) Lagos Is One Of Airbnb’s Fastest-Growing Markets Globally Revenue from rental income has nearly doubled over the past year, with bookings growing steadily this year

YOMI KAZEEM choosing a short-term rental instead of In addition to the vast crop of busi- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE booking traditional accommodation such ness travellers, a growing local culture for as a hotel,” says Scott Shatford, chief ex- vacationing within rather than outside Ni- T’S unlikely that Lagos, Nigeria’s bus- ecutive of AirDNA. “You can see this in geria, may also be a factor, Oyatogun says. tling economic hub, ranks very high on the particularly large rise in the supply There’s already growing evidence that the bucket list of tourists who want to and demand of private rooms. This could young Nigerians are increasingly opting Ivisit Africa. be an indicator of a lag in hotel construc- for local travel options, or ‘staycations’ as Unlike cities in South Africa, Mauritius tion—and Airbnb is taking [up] the slack,” millennials also call them. or Morocco, Lagos is known more for its he says. Another important market that ap- ever-busy business district than for any The theory of a hotel deficit applies to pears to be driving Airbnb bookings in picturesque tourism hot spots. Yet, Af- several urban centres across Africa which Lagos: the large number of Nigerians who rica’s mega-city, home to 21 million peo- are still regarded as high-growth markets live abroad who return home for holidays ple, is one of the fastest-growing markets for hotels. As such, some of the world’s during the festive season. “That market globally for Airbnb, the travel and accom- largest hotel chains are betting big on bil- deserves its own numbers because they modation startup. Alongside African coun- lion-dollar expansion plans in African cit- may be skewing inbound tourism data,” terparts in Ghana and Mozambique, Nige- ies over the next decade. But in the mean- Oyatogun says. ria, largely thanks to Lagos, was ranked time, savvy Lagos home owners supplying Data also supports that theory as a among Airbnb’s eight fastest growing mar- Airbnb rentals are translating that gap The booming demand and supply suggests increasing numbers of travellers are choosing comparison of the rate of bookings year kets globally last year. into income: over the past year, revenue a short-term rental instead of booking traditional accommodation such as a hotel round, suggests “high seasonality in La- That growth trajectory is reflected in per available rental has risen 40 percent, gos” with occupancy peaking between Au- the growing supply of Airbnb listings in AirDNA data shows. gust and December, Shatford says. the city, as data from vacation rental data So who’s the Airbnb customer in La- as we’ll like them to be,” admits Funmi trend. “We get some tourists who are trac- Folarin Odunayo, a Toronto-based Ni- firm AirDNA shows. Between May 2018 gos? Even though there’s no solid tourism Oyatogun, travel blogger and founder of ing their African roots or exploring the arts gerian who frequently returns home for and May 2019, available Airbnblistings in data available, industry insiders speculate TVP Adventures, an Africa-focused tour- and culture scene but the majority of in- holidays and only stays in local Airbnbs Lagos have nearly doubled. Lagos welcomes more business travelers ism company. bound bookings we get are people are here attributes the startup’s seeming popularity The booming demand and supply sug- than it does holidaying tourists. “Tourism But using her company’s bookings as for work, conferences or events and want among diaspora Nigerians to familiarity gests “increasing numbers of travellers are statistics for Nigeria are not as segmented sample data, Oyatogun suggests there’s a to do some touring on the side,” she says. and seeking better value for money.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Thursday, July 4, 2019 07 Global outcry as 44 killed in deadly air strike on Libya migrant centre ● Raid amounts to possible war crime: UN ● EU denounces horrific attack● Turkey seeks probe into ‘crime against humanity’ AFP going war today has led this TRIPOLI odious bloody carnage to its most hideous and most tragic INTERNATIONAL condem- consequences,” Salame said in UN chief calls for nation mounted on Wednes- a statement. day after more than 40 mi- An emergency services grants were killed in an air spokesman Osama Ali said independent probe strike on a detention centre in 120 migrants were detained in Libya that the UN-recognised the hangar which was directly UNSC to hold emergency meet government blamed on rival hit by the strike. strongman Khalifa Haftar. Rescuers were searching AGENCIES The UN envoy to the North for survivors under the rubble, UNITED STATES African nation said the raid while dozens of ambulances was a possible war crime, rushed to the scene. THE UN Security Coun- while the European Union The head of the centre, cil will hold an emergency denounced the “horrific” at- Noureddine al-Grifi, said oth- meeting on Wednesday to tack. Bodies were strewn on ers had been wounded in a discuss an air strike on a de- the floor of the hangar in a neighbouring hangar that was tention center in Libya that Tripoli suburb, mixed with the also damaged by the strike. killed scores of migrants, belongings and blood-soaked The five hangars in Tajou- diplomats said. clothes of migrants, a photog- ra held around 600 migrants The meeting requested rapher said. and refugees, he said. by Peru, which holds the Tuesday night’s strike left In a statement, the in- council presidency, will be UN Secretary-General a hole around three metres ternationally recognised held behind closed doors Antonio Guterres. (10 feet) in diameter at the Government of National Ac- from 3 pm (1900 GMT). centre of the hangar, sur- cord (GNA) based in Tripoli Council members will air strike in Libya that hit rounded by debris ripped denounced the attack as a hear a briefing from repre- a detention center, killing from the metal structure by “heinous crime” and blamed sentatives of the UN refugee dozens of migrants and the force of the blast. Military officers of GNA inspect damage and debris at a migrant detention centre in the capital Tripoli’s it on the “war criminal Khal- agency and the UN political refugees, and called for At least 44 people were southern suburb of Tajoura, on Wednesday. (AFP) ifa Haftar”. affairs department. an independent investiga- killed and more than 130 se- Turkey, which backs the At least 44 people were tion, his spokesman said on verely injured, the UN said. GNA, called for an interna- killed when the strike hit Wednesday. “This attack clearly could AU condemns horrific cime, demands probe tional probe into what it called the Tajoura detention Guterres also noted that constitute a war crime, as it ADDIS ABABA: The African Union (AU) on Wednesday condemned an air strike on a detention a “crime against humanity”. center east of Tripoli late the exact coordinates of the killed by surprise innocent centre in Libya that killed nearly 40 migrants and demanded those responsible for the “horrific Haftar, who controls much Tuesday and more than 130 migrant detention center people whose dire conditions crime” be held to account. of eastern and southern Libya, were severely injured, the had been provided to the forced them to be in that shel- In a statement, the chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat called for “an in early April launched an of- UN said. warring parties, UN spokes- ter,” UN envoy to Libya Ghas- independent investigation to be conducted to ensure that those responsible for this horrific crime fensive to take the capital. Tajoura held at least man Stephane Dujarric said. san Salame said. of innocent civilians, be brought to account”. The GNA accused pro-Haf- 600 refugees and migrants, Tensions have soared in He called for the interna- “The chairperson reiterates his call for an immediate ceasefire, and for all parties to ensure tar forces of having carried out including women and chil- Libya since forces loyal to tional community to punish the protection and safety of all civilians, especially the migrants trapped in detention centers,” a “premeditated” and “precise” dren. UN agencies said they commander Khalifa Haftar, those who ordered, carried the AU statement added, calling on the international community to “redouble efforts” to bring the attack on the migrant centre. expected the death toll from who holds sway in the east out and provided arms for the warring parties to the negotiation table. No-one has so far claimed the attack to rise. of the country, launched an strike, noting it was the second The direct hit on the detention facility housing 120 migrants in a Tripoli suburb has been responsibility, but pro-Haf- United Nations Sec- offensive in April to seize time the facility has been at- blamed on Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, who controls much of eastern and southern Libya. tar media reported Tuesday retary-General Antonio Tripoli, held by UN-recog- tacked. He has been trying for three months to seize the Libyan capital. (AFP) night a “series of air raids” in Guterres is outraged by an nized government. “The absurdity of this on- Tripoli and Tajoura.

News Senior security official Iran to exceed uranium enrichment in brief killed in Yemen clashes Wanted militant limit in days despite calls for rethink blows himself up DPA fore, the sources said. in Tunisian capital SANA’A An unspecified number AFP told a Cabinet meeting. The of casualties among the tribal TEHRAN enrichment maximum set in TUNIS: A wanted militant A senior Yemeni security offi- gunmen also resulted from the agreement is sufficient for wearing an explosive belt cial was killed on Wednesday Wednesday’s violence, a local IRAN ignored US and EU power generation but far below blew himself up in the in clashes with tribal gunmen activist said. warnings on Wednesday and the more than 90 percent level Tunisian capital after being in the province of Marib, local “Intermittent confronta- vowed to exceed within days required for a nuclear warhead. surrounded by police, the security sources said. tions [between both sides] are the maximum uranium enrich- France reacted quickly by government said on Wednes- Security is fragile in Yem- still going on,” he told dpa on ment level it agreed to in the warning Iran that it would day, but there were no other en as the country has been condition of anonymity. landmark 2015 nuclear accord. “gain nothing” by leaving the casualties.The third such in- locked in a devastating power So far, there has been no Iran is acting on its May 8 deal and said “challenging cident within a week comes struggle between a Saudi- official comment from author- threat to suspend parts of the the agreement would only in- months ahead of an election backed government and the ities in government-controlled agreement in response to US crease tensions already high” and at the peak of a tourist Iran-allied Houthi rebels since Marib, located north-east of President Donald Trump’s re- in the Middle East. season in which Tunisia is late 2014. the capital Sana’a. imposition of crippling sanc- Rouhani stressed that Iran’s hoping for a record number Deputy security chief of Yemen’s conflict has in- tions after withdrawing from it (File photo) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the head of Iran action would be reversed if the of visitors. Witnesses had Marib, Colonel Mujahed Ma- tensified since March 2015, in May last year. nuclear technology organization Ali Akbar Salehi inspecting nuclear other parties to the nuclear deal said the man blew himself bkhut, and three of his body- when the rebels advanced on President Hassan Rouhani technology in Tehran. made good on their side of the up in the Intilaka area of the guards were killed in gunfire the city of Aden, the govern- said Wednesday’s decision was bargain – relief from sanctions. capital, Tunis. (REUTERS) after security forces attempted ment’s seat, prompting Sau- in response to failure by other “On July 7, our enrichment (the enrichment level) beyond “We will remain commit- to arrest local tribesmen sus- di Arabia and Sunni allies to parties to the deal to keep up level will no longer be 3.67 3.67 percent to as much as we ted to the (nuclear deal) as Long jail term for men pected of having killed two start an air campaign against their promises and provide Iran percent. We will put aside this want, as much as is necessary, long as the other parties are found guilty of Kenya security personnel the day be- the Shiite group. relief from the US sanctions. commitment. We will increase as much as we need,” Rouhani committed,” he said. university massacre NAIROBI: A Nairobi court Wednesday sentenced three Sharjah ruler’s men to terms ranging from Nine in ten Palestinians distrust Protesters agree to direct talks 41 years to life for abetting son buried after the massacre of 148 peo- with ruling Sudan generals ple by Somali militants at US economic plan, says poll death in London Garissa University in north- AFP east Kenya in 2015. “In AFP KHARTOUM AFP this attack, many lives were RAMALLAH DUBAI lost and members of the SUDAN’S protest leaders on public left in a panic,” said NINE in ten Palestinians do not Wednesday agreed to hold di- A son of the ruler of Shar- Judge Francis Anday. He believe or trust the US govern- rect talks with the country’s rul- jah was buried in the emir- sentenced Rashid Charles ment’s claim that its recently ing generals after African Union ate on Wednesday, as a Mberesero, a Tanzanian, to unveiled economic plan aims to and Ethiopian mediators called three-day mourning period life for his involvement in improve their economic wellbe- on the two sides to resume began after his unexpected the attack. (AFP) ing, a poll published Wednes- stalled negotiations to form a death in London. Sheikh day found. new governing body. Khalid bin Sultan al Qasimi Seven arrested in President Donald Trump’s Negotiations between the Sidiq Farouq, a leader from the was reported to be 39. protests over killing of administration presented the two sides collapsed in May over Sudan protest movement. His father, Sheikh Ethiopian teen in Israel economic part of its Israeli- the make-up of the governing Sultan bin Mohammed al Palestinian peace proposals, body and who should lead it–a test leaders to resume talks on Qasimi, and other Emirati TEL AVIV: Seven people have dubbed ‘Peace to Prosperity, in civilian or a soldier. Tensions Wednesday. officials took part in the been arrested in renewed the Bahraini capital Manama further soared after a brutal “The Alliance for Freedom funeral procession as flags protests over police brutality on June 25-6. crackdown on a longstand- and Change met and decided to flew at half-mast. The gov- after a teenage Ethiopian Jew But the poll, carried out by ing protest camp in Khartoum accept the invitation for direct ernment of Sharjah, one of was killed at the weekend, the Palestinian Center for Policy (File photo) Palestinians in the Gaza Strip protest against the US- killed dozens of demonstrators negotiations” with the gener- seven emirates making up Israeli police said on Wednes- and Survey Research and the sponsored Middle East economic conference in Bahrain. exactly a month ago. als, prominent protest leader the UAE, said that Sheikh day. Demonstrators in Tel Aviv first since the Manama confer- The mediators have now Madani Abbas Madani told re- Khalid died in London a tried to block traffic again after ence, found overwhelming dis- aimed to improve Palestinians’ cent of the Palestinian popu- come up with a compromise porters on Wednesday, adding day earlier, without elabo- protests escalated in much of trust of Washington. economic conditions. lation supported their lead- to resolve the overall crisis that one of the conditions for the rating further. the country the previous day. The Palestinians refused to Trump’s son-in-law and ers’ boycott of the conference, has rocked Sudan for months, talks was to reach a decision London’s Metro- Some protesters threw stones attend the conference, accusing senior advisor Jared Kushner, while just 15 percent were op- following the military ouster “within 72 hours”. politan Police said it was at police officers. An off-duty the US of systematic pro-Israel who is leading the peace plan, posed to that position. More of longtime leader Omar al Ba- The ruling military council investigating an “unex- police officer got involved in a bias. Ninety percent of the 1,200 has said he is seeking to reach than three quarters believed shir in April amid widespread that seized power after the ar- plained death” in Knights- dispute which ultimately led to people polled said they did not out to ordinary Palestinians, the US plan would not bring protests against his rule. my’s ouster of Bashir has still bridge on Monday but de- a Jew being fatally shot. (DPA) believe or trust Washington’s bypassing their leaders. But prosperity to the Palestinian On Tuesday, the mediators not responded to the plea for clined to reveal names. claim that the Bahrain meetings the survey also found 79 per- economy. called on the generals and pro- talks by the mediators. 08 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Asia / World Details of deadly submarine 11 killed as dam bursts in India after rains fire ‘state secret’: Kremlin REUTERS ple. Tuesday’s breach of the the missing. AFP their lives. Defence Minister MUMBAI Tiware dam in the coastal Villagers had complained MOSCOW Sergei Shoigu said there were district of Ratnagiri, nearly months ago about cracks in survivors of the accident, with- HEAVY monsoon rains 275 km (170 miles) south of the 14-year-old dam and re- THE Kremlin on Wednesday out specifying numbers. caused the breach of a small Mumbai, washed away doz- pairs were made, state Water refused to reveal the full story The seamen died on Mon- dam in western India, wash- ens of homes, an official of Resources Minister Girish of a fire that killed 14 officers day as a result of poisoning ing away dozens of homes and the Maharashtra state gov- Mahajan told reporters. on what was reportedly a nu- from the fumes of the fire on killing at least 11 people with ernment said. The state government clear-powered mini-subma- a submersible in the Barents 13 missing, a government of- Eleven bodies have been has ordered an investiga- rine, saying the details of the Sea in Russia’s territorial wa- ficial said on Wednesday. recovered and search teams tion, he said. tragedy were a “state secret.” ters, but the accident was only Seasonal rains have are looking for 13 missing In every monsoon sea- But under apparent pres- made public on Tuesday. crippled India’s financial villagers, but the chances of son, from June to Sep- sure from critics, the defence The tragedy in the far centre of Mumbai this week, finding them alive are re- tember, India suffers fatal ministry did eventually pub- north has echoes of the sink- disrupting rail and air traf- mote, the official said. incidents of building and lish the names and photo- ing of the Kursk submarine fic in the city of 18 million, State officials have wall collapses as rainfall graphs of the victims who it in 2000, also in the Barents while wall collapses have asked the National Disaster weakens the foundations of said had saved “their com- Sea, that claimed 118 lives killed more than 30 peo- Response Force to help find A picture of the Tiware dam. poorly-built structures. rades and the deep-sea sub- and shook the first year of mersible” at the expense of Vladimir Putin’s presidency. IMF approves $6bn CRACKS EMERGE IN CONGRESS PARTY loan for Pakistan Rahul Gandhi resigns as leader AFP WASHINGTON

THE International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a $6 billion, three-year loan of India’s opposition Congress for Pakistan to try to right the South Asian nation’s economy. With the IMF board’s ap- Rahul holds himself proval, the fund released $1 responsible for the billion to Pakistan immediate- ly and said in a statement the Congress Party’s program aims to “support the A logo is seen outside the head- loss in national polls authorities’ economic reform quarters of the International Mon- program” and to help “reduce etary Fund in Washington, DC. economic vulnerabilities and AFP generate sustainable and bal- “Pakistan is facing a NEW DELHI anced growth.” challenging economic en- The fund will review Pa- vironment, with lackluster RAHUL Gandhi on Wednesday kistan’s performance quar- growth, elevated inflation, quit as head of India’s main op- terly over 39 months, phas- high indebtedness and a position Congress party, taking ing release of the additional weak external position,” the the blame for a second-straight aid over time. result of a “legacy” of uneven election humiliation by right- Discontent is simmering in policies, IMF mission chief wing Hindu nationalist Prime the country following repeat- Ernesto Ramirez Rigo said in Minister Narendra Modi. ed devaluations of the rupee, a statement in June. “As president of the Con- soaring inflation, and increas- The agreement includes a gress party, I am responsible ing utility costs, while tax col- primary budget deficit target for the loss of the 2019 elec- lection has been a long-stand- of 0.6 percent of GDP–exclud- tion,” he said in a statement on ing challenge for authorities. ing debt service costs. his official Twitter account. “Accountability is critical for the future growth of our party. It is for this reason that Pakistan accuses India of killing I have resigned as Congress (File photo) Indian National Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi (left) and Indian National Congress party member Priyanka Gandhi arrive president.” to attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi. five soldiers in Kashmir near LoC The 49-year-old, who was seeking to become the fourth hoped to change his mind and been free and fair and saying every living cell in my body in- MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistani military accused India Wednes- member of the Nehru-Gandhi Wednesday’s official announce- “We didn’t fight a that the Indian press, judiciary stinctively resists their idea of day of killing five soldiers along the de facto border in Kashmir, dynasty to become prime min- ment still came as a surprise. political party in the and election commission had India,” he said. just months after the nuclear-armed neighbours nearly went to ister, had only been Congress The Congress won only 52 of 2019 election. Rath- all been turned against the op- Critics accuse the BJP of war over the disputed Himalayan region. president since December 2017. the 543 seats in the lower house er, we fought the position. stoking religious tensions and The soldiers were killed in a blast in Barnala, on the Congress has dominated of parliament in the election. entire machinery of “We didn’t fight a political trying to undermine the coun- Pakistan-administered side of Kashmir, just a few meters Indian politics since independ- Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party party in the 2019 election. Rath- try’s secular credentials. from the so-called “Line of Control” that divides the region, ence in 1948, but it has seen a (BJP) took 303 seats, increasing the Indian state” er, we fought the entire machin- The BJP denies the accu- the military said in a statement. spectacular collapse in support its majority as it won a second — Rahul Gandhi ery of the Indian state,” he said. sations, insisting it believes in It was not immediately clear when the blast happened. in the past decade. consecutive five-year term. Gandhi also accused the equality for all. “The incident is evident of state sponsored terrorism by Gandhi said immediately The BJP’s huge victory BJP of seeking to “destroy the Around 80 percent of In- India violating bilateral ceasefire agreement and the interna- after his party’s defeat in the stunned the opposition and could not avoid his share of the fabric of our nation” and vowed dia’s 1.3 billion population is tional rules,” the statement said, though it also added that the April-May national elections political pundits who had pre- blame, Gandhi launched a viru- to protect the country until his Hindu, but it is also home to nature of the blast is still being investigated. (AFP) that he would not continue as dicted a reduced majority for lent attack on the BJP’s tactics, “last breath”. “I have no hatred large numbers of Muslims, leader, but party barons had Modi’s party. While saying he hinting that the vote had not or anger towards the BJP but Christians and Buddhists.

News Heavy rains prompt mass evacuation in Japan in brief Hong Kong vows action AFP UN investigator reports TOKYO possible fresh war over parliament storming crimes in Myanmar JAPANESE authorities have is- sued evacuation orders for more AFP GENEVA: Myanmar security than one million people as heavy HONG KONG Authorities are analysing DNA samples and fingerprints to forces and insurgents are rain hits southern parts of the identify suspects and are planning raids to arrest them “in committing human rights country, a year after deadly floods HONG Kong authorities vowed violations against civilians in that killed over 200 people. Wednesday to hunt down the the near future”, the South China Morning Post reported restive western states that Small landslides were al- protesters who stormed parlia- may amount to fresh war ready being reported in parts People take shelter at an evacuation centre in Kagoshima. (AFP) ment in an unprecedented chal- crimes, a United Nations of the affected area, public lenge to the Beijing-backed gov- investigator said on Tuesday. broadcaster NHK reported. ordered to evacuate to shelters, ries have so far been reported, ernment. China has appeared A 2017 military crackdown It said a total of 1.12 million and that landslides had swept and there were no official de- irked by former colonial power drove more than 730,000 people in Kagoshima and Mi- away several cars and buried a tails yet on how many people Britain’s public rebukes over Rohingya Muslims to flee to yazaki prefectures had been house in Kagoshima. No inju- had heeded the warnings. the protests, and on Wednesday Bangladesh. U.N. investiga- London summoned the Chinese tors have said that Myan- ambassador. mar’s operation included Protesters’ anger spilled mass killings, gang rapes over on Monday when groups and widespread arson and Over 240 take ill after Imelda of mostly young hardliners van- was executed with “geno- dalised Hong Kong’s Legislative cidal intent”. (REUTERS) Council. They have demanded Marcos’ birthday party the resignation of the city’s lead- Bangladesh sentences er Carrie Lam and cancellation nine to death for 1994 DPA of the extradition bill. attack on PM Hasina MANILA After using a makeshift Anti-extradition bill protesters are seen inside a chamber after they battering ram to smash their broke into the Legislative Council building during the anniversary of DHAKA: A court in Bangla- MORE than 240 people fell ill way in, they sprayed graffiti on Hong Kong’s handover to China in Hong Kong, recently. (REUTERS) desh sentenced nine people and were rushed to hospital the walls of the Council’s main to death for attempting to kill on Wednesday for alleged food chamber and defaced the city’s source. Police announced later graffiti remained on the walls, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poisoning at a birthday party for seal. Investigators continued to Wednesday that they had made including slogans such as “HK 25 years ago, when she was former Philippine first lady Im- gather evidence from the dam- a dozen arrests linked with a is not China”. Some placards opposition leader, officials elda Marcos, authorities said. aged building on Wednesday. “violent incident” that occurred placed by protesters in the legis- said on Wednesday. Prosecu- The victims, who suffered “Police will resolutely pur- Monday morning in the Legis- lature’s main chamber had been tor Golam Hasnayen said the from dizziness, vomiting and sue the protesters for their il- lative Council vicinity, but did removed, a journalist saw dur- district court also sentenced diarrhoea, were brought to 10 People are being checked by medical personnel after they fell ill legal and violent acts at the not connect them to the storm- ing a guided tour of the building 25 others to life in prison for hospitals in the city of Pasig after eating meals served during a birthday party in honour of complex on July 1,” the police ing of the building. organised by the authorities. carrying out the attack on near Manila, according to Bryan former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, at a sports arena, in said in a statement. Authorities The escalation on Monday Shattered glass was strewn the train carrying Hasina on Wong, head of the city’s emer- Manila, on Wednesday. (AFP) are analysing DNA samples and was the most serious in a num- across the floor near panels September 23, 1994. Twelve gency response office. fingerprints to identify suspects ber of tense face-offs–some that the protesters smashed others were sentenced to 10 They were among some Tuesday. Marcos, the widow of The former first lady is no- and are planning raids to ar- violent–between protesters to make their way inside, and years in jail. All the convicts 2,500 guests who gathered at a late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, torious for her extravagant life- rest them “in the near future”, and authorities since the pro- some security cameras dan- are district-level leaders and sports complex in Pasig to cel- was seen shaking hands with style - which included owning the South China Morning Post democracy campaign began. gled from the ceilings and activists of opposition. (DPA) ebrate Marcos a day after her some of the guests at the party 3,000 pairs of shoes - during reported, citing an unnamed Two days later, the dam- walls on wires –apparently 90th birthday, which was on before the people became sick. her late husband’s 20-year rule. Hong Kong law enforcement age was still visible. Most of the pulled out by protesters. Europe / Americas Thursday, July 4, 2019 09 Trump, producer-president, makes July 4th his own show

AFP expert at Quinnipiac Univer- dress, military hardware and WASHINGTON Our July 4th Salute to America sity, July 4 works as a kind of a giant fireworks display. The national ceasefire. nation’s top military brass will TANKS in the heart of Wash- at the Lincoln Memorial is “It’s a day when people can have a front row seat. ington, fighter jets screaming set aside their polarised dif- The modified Boeing 747 overhead, and a speech from looking to be really big. It will ferences ... and raise the flag used as Air Force One will fly the Lincoln Memorial: Presi- be the show of a lifetime! without entering into political over, as will noisy, powerful dent Donald Trump is prom- @realDonaldTrump discussions,” he said. “Then warplanes expected to include ising the “show of a lifetime” on the 5th they go back to nor- F-35s, and jets from the Navy’s as he prepares to turn the 4th mal.” But this year, the familiar Blue Angels air show team. of July into a personal prime- partisan Independence Day on Wednesday. “We have the script is being given a rewrite. A handful of tanks and time extravaganza. as he seeks re-election. greatest economy anywhere in At around 6:30 pm, fighting vehicles are now sta- The commander in chief “Our July 4th Salute to the world. We have the great- Trump will take to the hal- tioned near the Lincoln Me- and erstwhile Manhattan America at the Lincoln Me- est military anywhere in the lowed steps of the Lincoln Me- morial although the enormous A Bradley Fighting Vehicle is moved into place at the Lincoln Me- showman plans to tear up morial is looking to be really world. Not bad!” he added. morial for an unprecedented machines are not expected to morial ahead of a July 4th celebration highlighting the US military another norm, critics say, by big. It will be the show of a Usually, said Rich Hanley, “Salute to America” event that roll, as their tracks would like- might in Washington, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) hijacking traditionally non- lifetime!,” Trump tweeted a media and popular culture will include a televised ad- ly tear up city streets.

Jury deliberates sentencing of US Navy SEAL sniper for EU elects new parliament posing with dead prisoner REUTERS Glad to help Navy president, fills top EU jobs SAN DIEGO SEAL acquitted of MILITARY jurors reconvened murder, says Trump on Wednesday to decide on Italy’s David Sassoli, sentencing for a US Navy WASHINGTON: US President a former journalist, SEAL sniper who they acquit- Donald Trump on Wednesday ted of murdering a captured congratulated a US Navy won in the second Islamic State fighter but found Seal who was acquitted of round of voting guilty of unlawfully posing for murder in a war crimes trial, photos with his dead body. and took credit for helping. AFP The court-martial of Spe- Trump, who had previously STRASBOURG cial Operations Chief Edward suggested he might pardon Gallagher entered its final Gallagher if he were con- THE European Parliament on phase as US President Don- victed, hailed the verdict in Wednesday elected an Ital- ald Trump, who intervened a tweet. “Congratulations to ian social democrat as its new months ago to order Gallagher Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher, president, filling the final top freed from pretrial detention his wonderful wife Andrea, EU job a day after Brus sels in a brig, hailed the platoon and his entire family. You named two women to key leader on his acquittal. have been through much posts for the first time. A seven-member jury of together. Glad I could help!” Italy’s David Sassoli, a US Marines and Navy per- he wrote. (AFP) 63-year-old former journalist, sonnel found Gallagher not won the absolute majority of guilty on Tuesday of murder, ballots he needed at the second attempted murder and other ly seven months of time already round of voting, seeing off Ger- charges, including deliberately served in pretrial custody. man Green Ska Keller, far-left shooting at unarmed civilians The jury could impose oth- Spaniard Sira Rego and Czech and obstruction of justice. But er punishment, such as a de- conservative Jan Zahradil. he was convicted of posing for motion in rank with reduced The new MEPs elected in unofficial pictures with a hu- pay and retirement benefits. May’s European polls took of- man casualty. During a brief sentencing fice on Tuesday during a brief That offence, stemming hearing following Tuesday’s inaugural session before voting from photos he and fellow verdict, jurors took testimony by secret ballot to choose Sas- SEAL members took with the from two friends of Gallagher soli as successor to Antonio Ta- corpse of the Iraqi prisoner who spoke on his behalf as jani, a conservative from Italy. whom Gallagher was acquitted character witnesses. The 751-seat parliament – of slaying, carries a maximum The jury also heard from based in Strasbourg, France – sentence of four months’ im- two doctors specialising in is more fragmented than ever Italian MEP David-Maria Sassoli (centre) after being elected new president of the European Parliament during the first plenary essions of the prisonment. brain injuries. They said Gal- after the May election saw newly-elected European in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday. (AFP) Gallagher, 39, would have lagher suffered repeated con- solid gains by the liberals and faced a life sentence had he cussions during his combat ca- Greens as well as the far-right to relaunch our integration Socialists and Tajani’s centre- “deeply disappointing”. been found guilty of murder reer, putting him at high risk of and eurosceptics. project, we must make our Sassoli’s election to a two- right EPP. Sassoli’s election They had wanted the com- or attempted murder. He will brain degeneration and visual The vote for president com- union evolve,” he told MEPs, and-a-half year term as completes the first part of this, mission head spot to go to their presumably remain a free man impairments that will require pletes the roster of the EU’s urging them to be “more re- parliament president is a but it remains unclear whether leading candidate, the Dutch- since he gained credit for near- ongoing medical attention. five most important jobs, with sponsive to the demands of sought-after post by the he will make way in due course. man Frans Timmermans. the others settled on Tuesday our citizens”. Germany’s Manfred We- On Tuesday, the opening at the end of three days of ne- The EU leaders on Tuesday major European political ber, head of the EPP group, of the Parliament’s session gotiation among the EU’s 28 nominated German Defence families, though less covet- took note of the outcome of the was marked by the return of national leaders in Brussels. Minister Ursula von der Ley- ed than that of president of Brussels summit by renounc- Nigel Farage, a veteran of the Sea-Watch says captain Sassoli’s election to a two- en as commission chief and the European Commission ing a run for parliament head, EU chamber since 1999. His and-a-half year term as parlia- IMF chief Christine Lagarde or European Central Bank after having already thrown Brexit Party MEPs turned ‘abandoned by Europe’ ment president – effectively to head the European Central in the towel in the race for the their backs when asked to the speaker of the chamber Bank, though their appoint- Commission’s presidency. stand for the EU anthem — AFP An Italian judge on Tues- – is a sought-after post by ments still need confirmation. family on Wednesday after- The Social Democratic Beethoven’s Ode to Joy — at ROME day released Rackete, three the major European political Von der Leyen wasted no noon, less than 24 hours after group in the European Parlia- the start of the session. days after her arrest for dock- families, though less coveted time in her campaign to court winning the leaders’ nod. ment, second only to the EPP As Brexit has still not tak- THE captain of rescue vessel ing with 40 migrants aboard than that of president of the the parliament, which must The national leaders also in terms of seats, put forward en place, there are again 73 Sea-Watch 3, Carola Rackete, her ship in defiance of an Ital- European Commission or Eu- approve her nomination, ap- suggested that the chamber’s Sassoli after criticising the British MEPs who will be able who has been arrested for ian ban. ropean Central Bank. pearing in Strasbourg for talks presidency should be shared agreements reached between to sit temporarily until the di- bringing migrants to Italy, was The charity said that she “We must have the courage with her centre-right EPP for the next five years by the the 28, which it described as vorce goes through. “abandoned by all of Europe, had subsequently gone into the German charity said on hiding pending her next court Wednesday. appearance because of “nu- “Carola did her duty and merous threats”. Britain pledges £200 mn in aid to tackle climate change was abandoned by all European Italy’s far-right League can- countries and international or- celled a parliamentary com- REUTERS tric motorbikes to improving planet, our world,” aid min- ment. “They’re all entirely re- their main assets are often ganisations,” Sea-Watch’s Ital- mittee hearing on Sea-Watch LONDON weather warning systems or ister Rory Stewart told the lated and integrated.” Climate badly built homes and degrad- ian representative Giorgia Li- scheduled for Wednesday. boosting clean energy, Brit- Thomson Reuters Foundation. change could drive more than ed land, and their losses are nardi told journalists in Rome. Rackete, 31, was arrested BRITAIN pledged on Wednes- ain’s foreign aid department “This idea that there is a 100 million more people into largely uninsured, the World “The captain, as is her after hitting a police speed- day to spend 193 million said it would use the money very clear difference between poverty by 2030, according to Bank said. duty, and having been helped boat while entering the port of pounds ($243 million) on re- to help those Africa and Asia development and work on the World Bank. Britain last week became by none of the authorities con- the southern island of Lampe- search and technology to help withstand the effects of cli- the environment or climate Poor families are more the first of the major G7 coun- tacted, with shipwreck survi- dusa on Saturday in her vessel, developing countries cope mate change. is nonsense,” Stewart said on vulnerable to cyclones, floods, tries to adopt a legally-binding vors on board, headed for the which had been banned from with climate change. “This is the biggest threat the sidelines of a climate event droughts and other climate target to reduce net carbon closest safe port,” said Linardi. docking by Italian authorities. From investing in elec- facing our civilisation, our in London run by his depart- stresses than the rich because emissions to zero by 2050.

One dead as volcano erupts South Americans marvel at total solar eclipse on Italian island of Stromboli AFP Higuera, some 2,400 metres gazers’ paradise. LA HIGUERA, CHILE above sea level and near the To the west, in the coastal ROME: A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted landmark La Silla Observato- town of La Serena, thousands dramatically on Wednesday, reportedly killing a hiker and send- A RARE total solar eclipse ry, operated by the European of people on the beach cheered ing tourists fleeing. The volcano is known to be active but on plunged a vast swath of Latin Southern Observatory. and clapped at the moment Wednesday there was a particularly powerful eruption. America’s southern cone into “I don’t believe there’s a when the Moon closed over Italian media reported that a hiker had been killed and their darkness on Tuesday, briefly better place in the world to see the Sun and blocked it out partner injued, but firefighters could not immediately confirm turning day into night and en- an eclipse than La Silla,” said completely. any casualties. thralling huge crowds in much Australian tourist Betsy Clark. “Oh my God, it’s incred- “It was like being in hell because of the rain of fire coming of Chile and Argentina. Clark and her family were ible!” shouted some, while from the sky,” Italian news agencies quoted local priest Giovan- Hundreds of thousands of among thousands who flocked others chanted “more, more, ni Longo as saying. He said it was not known if there were any people flocked to Chile’s north- to the craggy peaks around the more!” Many remained silent, hikers on the volcano at the time of the eruption, which caused ern Coquimbo region near the observatory on Tuesday. enchanted and moved by one fires around the village of Ginostra. Atacama desert — festooned They were not disappoint- of nature’s spectacles. Italian media reported that some tourists had fled into the with some of the planet’s most ed. The eclipse had its longest People watch a solar eclipse at La Serena, Chile, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) Total solar eclipses are sea after the eruption, while others had barricaded themselves powerful telescopes — which duration as it made to La Silla: rare, but what is even rarer into homes. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Vol- was situated directly on the 2.36 minutes. Solar eclipses happen when The area where the obser- about Tuesday’s event is that it canology (INGV) said there were two huge explosions on the eclipse’s 100-mile-wide “path “It was an experience to the Sun, the Moon and Earth vatory is located, with its dry occurred directly over an area central-southern side of the volcano’s crater at around 1446 of totality.” Large crowds con- last several lifetimes,” said line up, allowing the Moon to weather, crystal-clear air and of the Earth most prepared to GMT Wednesday. (AFP) gregated in the town of La Chilean tourist Rene Serey. cast its shadow on Earth. low light pollution, is a star- study the heavenly bodies. Lee Iacocca, father of the Ford Mustang, dies aged 94 PAGEPAGE 1122

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26,966.0066 00 10,590.6010 590 60 39,839.25 1,421.00 Qatar Chamber’s Obaidly participates DOW+248.57 PTS QE +12.17 PTS SENSEXS +22.77 PTS GOLD +0.92% in GCC Secretariat meeting in Riyadh PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.35 PAGE 12 BRENT 63.86 +2.34% WTI 57.32 +1.90% SILVER +0.70% Turkey’s VakıfBank is in talks QFC imposes fines of $200,000 each on to open branch in Qatar: Envoy two GWMQ officials TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Combating Terrorist Financ- DOHA ing Rules 2010, particularly the Turkish exports to Qatar rise 23% to $532 million in the first five months of 2019: Ambassador systemic deficiencies in GW- THE Qatar Financial Centre MQ’s AML/CFT policies, pro- SATYENDRA PATHAK the envoy said quoting data (QFC) Regulatory Authority cedures, systems and controls; DOHA from Qatari authorities. has imposed a fine of $200,000 b. Failing to act with In the first five months each on two Guardian Wealth due skill, care and diligence in TURKEY’S fifth largest bank of 2019, he said, Turkish Management Qatar (GWMQ) relation to his oversight of GW- VakıfBank is in talks to open its exports to Qatar increased directors - John Hasberry and MQ’s compliance with the Gov- branch in Qatar, Turkish Am- 23 percent in comparison David Howell - owing to seri- ernance and Controlled Func- bassador to Qatar HE Fikret with the same period in ous misconduct as an approved tions Rules 2012 and General Ozer said on Wednesday. 2018, reaching $532 million individual, the QFC announced Rules 2005, the effect of which Talking to Qatar Tribune and imports form Qatar de- in a statement on Wednesday. is that the Regulatory Authority on the sidelines of an event creased around 19 percent. The QFC also imposed a has found that GWMQ failed to commemorate the third “The cumulative value three-year prohibition on the to: anniversary of the deadly of projects undertaken by duo from performing any du- ─ establish an appro- coup attempt in Turkey on Turkish contractors in Qa- ties, or being employed by any priate corporate governance July 15, 2016, Ozer said the tar was around $17 billion authorised firm in the QFC. framework; bank is currently seeking in 2018. The Qatari invest- John and David were di- ─ review the GWMQ regulatory approvals and is ment in Turkey is believed to rectors at Guardian Wealth risk management and internal expected to open its branch be around $20 billion as of Management Qatar LLC (in controls framework appropri- at the earliest possible. 2018,” he said. liquidation) (GWMQ) and ap- ately and with sufficient fre- With increasing trade be- Of the $15 billion worth proved individuals in the Ex- quency; tween Qatar and Turkey, Ozer of investments promised by ecutive Governance Function ─ maintain effective said, it will be quite conveni- Qatar in Turkish economy, for GWMQ. systems and controls for record ent for traders and investors the envoy said, one third of GWMQ was an insur- keeping; and of both countries if there is a investments have already ance intermediary firm that ─ ensure that GWMQ’s Turkish bank in Qatar. been made. sold mainly long-term savings business was managed effec- VakifBank, which offers “Rest of the investments plans in Qatar, QFC said. The tively by its senior manage- some of the largest services Turkish ambassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer (right) at an event in Doha on Wednesday. will be made through the Regulatory Authority settled ment; and in Turkey and operates 610 projects of Qatari Diar, Ka- the matter and imposed the fi- c. Failing to give ap- branches domestically, aims bassy in Qatar, Qatari citi- over the last three years, the tara Hospitality and some nancial penalty and prohibition propriate priority to his man- to serve the increasing num- zens bought 256 properties envoy said. projects of Qatar Investment following the completion of an agement responsibilities and ber of Qatari property buyers in Turkey in 2016 and 305 “Turkey exported goods Authority,” he said. investigation which identified failing to ensure that GWMQ’s in Turkey. The cumulative value of in 2017. In 2018, there was worth $450 in 2016 and two Criticising the UAE me- that John and David’s conduct business was effectively super- “Two of the Qatari banks projects undertaken by a 2.5 fold increase with 764 years later in 2018, the Turk- dia for spreading the rumour fell substantially below the vised and controlled, and com- like Qatar National Bank and Turkish contractors in Qatar properties bought by Qataris ish exports to Qatar crossed that Qatar is withdrawing Principles of Conduct for an plied with Regulatory Author- Commecial Bank are oper- was around $17 billion in in Turkey. $1 billion. This shows the money form Turkey’s stock Approved Individual in the Ex- ity Rules. ating in Turkey currently. In the first five months of growing trade ties between exchange, he said, “All these ecutive Governance Function. The action taken by the These banks have played a vi- 2018. The Qatari 2019, the number of prop- the two countries,” he said. are just rumours. All invest- John and David’s contra- Regulatory Authority empha- tal role in boosting trade ties investment in Turkey is erties bought by Qataris in- “The trade volume be- ment plans by Qatar in Tur- ventions included: sises the standards required of between the two countries. believed to be around $20 creased by further 69 percent, tween Turkey and Qatar was key going well.” a. Failing to act with directors of authorised firms A Turkish bank in Qatar will billion as of 2018 reaching 332 from 196 in the $2.37 billion in 2018 with Turkey’s ambitious plan due skill, care and diligence in to ensure effective govern- boost bilateral trade further,” same period of 2018. Turkey exporting $1.32 bil- to produce cars indigenously relation to his oversight of the ance standards and systems the envoy said. Turkish ambassador to Qatar The trade volume be- lion worth of goods to Qatar is progressing well in support GWMQ’s compliance with the and controls to combat illicit According to statistics HE Fikret Ozer tween the two countries has and importing $1.05 billion with BMC, a company partial- Anti-Money Laundering and finance. provided by the Turkish em- also gone up substantially worth of goods from Qatar,” ly owned by Qatar, he said. Galfar Al Misnad promotes environmental awareness

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK project. all activities. Under the leadership of Day this year. Ten primary stu- DOHA Galfar employees joined The tree planting cer- the Galfar QHSE team, a tree dents talked on the perils of air representatives from Ashghal emony at Ashghal’s plant has planting session was also pollution, its ramifications, and GALFAR Al Misnad conclud- to plant trees on the verdant been conducted continuously held on the grounds of a local the possible solutions, in front ed their annual environment grounds, including a banyan for eight years by Galfar, and school, where the students par- of their colleagues. awareness campaign with a tree, neem tree, tropical al- has become a tradition on ticipated with full enthusiasm Every year, starting from tree planting ceremony at the mond tree, and mulberry tree. these grounds. Saplings that despite the heat of the day. As World Environment Day on Doha South Sewage Treatment Such environmentally were planted in the years past part of the interaction, Galfar June 5th, the QHSE team of Plant (DSSTP) in Mesaimeer friendly initiatives are regular- are now big trees that provide conducted an elocution com- Galfar Al Misnad conducts recently. ly carried out by Galfar Al Mis- much needed shade in the area petition at the school to raise a month long Environment The leading Qatari con- nad, in line with their staunch and their lush foliage provide awareness on “Beat Air Pol- Awareness Campaign across struction firm was associated commitment to espous- an essential green lung right in lution,” the UNEP designated its offices, sites, and in the local with the DSSTP expansion ing sustainable practices in the middle of the city. theme for World Environment community.

Doha to host Qatari-Jordanian forum for business sector in Sept

QNA danian citizens through the from the Ministry of Labour AMMAN electronic platform. are currently working on de- Sharqi said Jordanian veloping the new electronic THE Ministry of Administra- workforce are highly skilled platform. tive Development, Labour and is an important asset to He said, “The platform and Social Affairs will organ- Jordanian the Qatari market. will include advanced search ise a joint Qatari-Jordanian Qatari private sector wel- engines that allow the Qatari forum for the business sector workers’ comes the employment of side to easily access the plat- in Doha in September, in co- Jordanians, he pointed out, form and hire an employee operation with Qatar Cham- recruitment saying the meeting discussed according to the needs of the ber. This was stated by Qatar ways to facilitate the access Qatari employer. Chamber Director General in Qatar of Qatari companies to Jor- “It also allows the job Saleh bin Hamad al Sharqi. The meeting discussed danian skilled labour. seeker to record their data On the sidelines of the Sharqi stressed the keen- in both languages Arabic and forum, the two countries will developing an e-platform, in ness of Qatar Chamber to English, as well as the pos- discuss ways to enhance trade addition to a number of enhance trade exchange be- sibility to hold direct video and economic relations. Qa- important topics, to tween Qatar and Jordan and interviews.” tar Chamber (QC) will invite accelerate the recruitment of facilitate procedures for the The Qatari delegation the business sectors in Qatar Jordanians in Qatar entry of Jordanian compa- included Qatar Chamber to attend the forum, he added. nies into the Qatari market Director General Saleh bin Sharqi said this during and to create investment op- Hamad Al Sharqi, Major Ab- the technical joint commit- discussed the mechanisms of Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh bin Hamad al Sharqi with Jordanian officials in Amman on Wednesday. portunities for Qatari com- dullah Khalifa Al Mohannadi tee meeting in Amman. The developing an e-platform for panies in Jordan, thus con- from the Ministry of Interior meeting, which comprised recruiting Jordanians in Qa- to provide jobs for nearly of important topics to acceler- He also affirmed Qatar’s tributing to the expansion of and Mohammed Ali Al Mir officials from the Ministry tar, QC said in a statement on 10,000 Jordanian citizens in ate the recruitment of Jorda- keenness to facilitate all pro- investments between the two and Mohammed Jumaa Al of Administrative Develop- Wednesday. Qatar, QC said. nians, the statement said. cedures related to establish- sides. Kuwari representatives of ment, Labour and Social Af- The meeting took place The meeting discussed to Sharqi said Qatari com- ing contracts between private Jordan’s Minister of La- the Ministry of Administra- fairs, Jordan’s Ministry of in accordance with the direc- develop an electronic plat- panies show great interest in sector companies in Qatar bour Nedal El Batayneh said tive Development, Labour Labour and Qatar Chamber, tives of the wise leadership form, in addition to a number recruiting Jordanians. and job seekers from Jor- the platform supervisors and Social Affairs. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday, July 04, 2019

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US trade deficit hits 5-month high UK economy shrinks as Brexit as imports from Mexico soar and global worries mount: PMI PMI slipped to AFP mained uncertain importers WASHINGTON may have rushed in to lock 50.2 in June, just keyword in lower prices and rebuild above the no-growth AMERICA’S politically-sen- inventories. here.. sitive trade deficit jumped to Imports of goods and level of 50 a five-month high in May as services rose 3.3 percent Cras mattis purus imports of automobiles hit to $266.2 billion in the lat- REUTERS iaculis, bibendum the highest on record, ac- est month, the largest jump LONDON puruseu gravida erat cording to government data in more than four years as Fusce tibuldasumo released Wednesday. Americans bought more BRITAIN’S economy appears vitae sem aliquam The trade deficit with passenger cars, crude oil, to have shrunk for the first Mexico, a country President semiconductors and con- time since late 2012 between O Cras mattis purus Donald Trump threatened sumer items, the report said. April and June as worries iaculis, bibe eu, gravida with stinging tariffs, rose to Economists John Ry- about Brexit were compound- erat.uscre erat.uscrese its highest in a decade, ac- ding and Conrad DeQuadros ed by global trade tensions, a ndum purus se ndum cording to the Commerce of RDQ Economics, ques- closely watched survey showed purus lobortis sodales. Department report. tion whether the trade will on Wednesday. Financial markets in impact US growth in the A day after Bank of Eng- O Cras mattis purus May were whipsawed by April-June quarter. land Governor Mark Carney iaculis, bibe eu, gravida the shifting uncertainties “It is not trade that is warned of the growing risks erat.uscrese ndum purus of Trump’s trade wars, and subtracting from growth from a no-deal Brexit and eu, gravida. Fusce tincidu fears of the impact of more but domestic supply con- protectionist trade policies, a tariffs on the US economy. straints that are holding gauge of Britain’s huge servic- This data should prove back growth,” they said in es industry — the IHS Markit/ frustrating for the president, an analysis. “Imports have CIPS services Purchasing who has made eliminating surged over the last three Managers’ Index (PMI) — the deficit a signature goal months but these imports slipped to 50.2 in June, just of his administration, saying are vital for domestic pro- above the no-growth level of it is a sign other countries duction.” 50. are stealing from the United At $33.2 billion, imports Economists polled by Reu- States. of autos and parts were the ters had expected the PMI to The US trade gap most on record. remain at May’s level of 51.0. jumped 8.4 percent to $55.5 US exports also rose but Equivalent surveys for billion, seasonally adjusted, by a slower two percent, manufacturing and construc- well above analyst forecasts. although consumer goods tion published earlier this That surge combined were the highest on record week showed those sectors A woman shops in a supermarket in London. (File photo) (REUTERS) with the April trade gap, at $18.1 billion. contracted in June, mean- which was revised higher The report showed the ing Britain’s economy overall said Chris Williamson, chief the first time since 2008 on global manufacturing is slow- than originally reported, extent to which trade rela- probably shrank by 0.1 per- business economist at IHS Wednesday, suggesting inves- ing, means the risk is that the could weigh on growth fore- tions were reorienting them- cent in the second quarter, Markit. tors see a risk of recession. economy fails to bounce back casts for the second quarter. selves amid Trump’s aggres- IHS Markit/CIPS said. “Risks also remain skewed The latest downturn has The BoE says Britain’s in the third quarter,” he added. May was another chal- sive stance. British gross domestic to the downside as sentiment followed a gradual economy probably flatlined in Many businesses are lenging month for global In the first five months product last shrank from one about the year ahead is wor- the second quarter after strong alarmed by the prospect of trade, as Trump threatened of the year, the trade defi- quarter to another in the final ryingly subdued, suggesting deterioration in demand growth early in the year when a no-deal Brexit, something to stifle commerce with cit has risen 6.4 percent to three months of 2012, accord- the third quarter could see over the past year as companies were rushing to get both candidates to replace major partners: Trade talks $261.4 billion compared to ing to official data. The last businesses continue to strug- Brexit-related uncertainty ready for the original March Theresa May as prime minis- with China nearly collapsed, the same period in 2018. time GDP shrank for two or gle.” British government bond has increasingly 29 Brexit date. ter have said they are prepared and Trump threatened to But it has fallen 10.5 percent more quarters in a row — the yields fell further after the sur- exacerbated the impact of a That deadline has since to do if necessary. impose duties on all Chinese with China, which has tra- widely accepted definition of vey, with the yield on 10-year broader global economic been pushed back to October Williamson said the weak imports -- and on all goods ditionally been the largest a recession — was in 2008- gilts hitting its lowest level 31. reading of Britain’s economy from Mexico in a dispute feeder of America’s import 2009, during the global finan- since the months after the slowdown Andrew Wishart, an econ- should put pressure on the over migrants at the south- splurges. cial crisis. 2016 Brexit referendum. Chris Williamson, business omist with consultancy Capi- Bank of England to add stimu- ern border. The deficit with Mexico “The latest downturn has Investors see more chance economist at IHS Markit tal Economics, said the pre- lus. Those dangers have re- has increased 35 percent to followed a gradual deteriora- of a cut to British interest rates March 29 rush accounted for “For policymakers to not ceded for the moment fol- $40.4 billion, and in May hit tion in demand over the past after Carney’s speech on Tues- some of the second-quarter loosen policy with the all- lowing truces with Beijing $9 billion, the highest since year as Brexit-related uncer- day, in which he said the econ- global trade tensions. weakness. sector PMI at its current level and Mexico City, but while seasonally adjusted records tainty has increasingly exacer- omy might need more support The yield curve between “But the fact the surveys would be unprecedented in those positive turns re- began in 2009. bated the impact of a broader to cope with the shock of a no- two- and five-year British gov- have not picked up toward the survey’s two-decade his- global economic slowdown,” deal Brexit or an escalation of ernment bonds inverted for the end of the quarter, and tory,” he said. DOHA TO HOST GCC-US SUMMIT NEXT YEAR Industrial sector PPI drops in May

Qatar Chamber’s Obaidly participates QNA tor decreased by 2.3 percent 4.8 percent, “cement and oth- DOHA compared to April 2019. er non-metallic products” by The fall in manufacturing 3.9 percent, “refined petrole- in GCC Secretariat meeting in Riyadh QATAR’S industrial sector prices were seen in: “refined um products” by 2.5 percent, producer price index (PPI) petroleum products” by 2.9 and “grain mill and other QNA quested the addition of central reached 63.6 points in May percent, “basic metals” by 1.9 products” by 0.2 percent. DOHA Asian and African countries to 2019, a decrease by 2.9 per- percent, “basic chemicals” by However, prices increased the list of countries and blocs cent compared to the pre- 1.1 percent, “cement and oth- in the following groups: “oth- QATAR Chamber (QC) partic- that are of interest to the GCC vious month (April 2019), er non-metallic products” by er chemical products and fib- ipated in the second meeting countries, as well as the addi- and decreased by 6.1 percent 0.9 percent, and “grain mill ers” by 10.1 percent, “rubber of the GCC Secretariat and the tion of Armenia to the list of compared to May 2018, data and other products” by 0.3 and plastic products” by 5.0 Gulf business sector, held at central Asian countries, which released by Planning and percent. percent, “juices” by 3.3 per- the headquarters of the Gen- the Gulf countries are keen Statistics Authority (PSA) The increase in manufac- cent, “dairy products” by 2.8 eral Secretariat of the Council, to increase trade cooperation showed on Wednesday. turing prices were noticed in: percent, and “beverages” by in Riyadh, on Wednesday. with them. The PPI covers goods “rubber and plastics prod- 2.7 percent, and “paper and The meeting discussed the Obaidli noted that the relating to “mining” with a ucts” by 2.9 percent, “juices” paper products” by 2.6 per- means of enhancing private GCC, represented by depart- weightage of 72.7 percent, by 2.6 percent, and “bever- cent, sector participation in the in- ments of the strategic dia- “manufacturing” (26.8 per- ages” by 1.7 percent. In the electricity and wa- ternational economic relations logue sector in political affairs cent), and “electricity & wa- Meanwhile, no changes ter sector, the PPI of showed of the GCC, as well as partici- Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohamed Ahmed al Obaidli with other and negotiations, provided ter” (0.5 percent). were noticed in “dairy prod- a decrease of 3.7 percent com- pation of the private sector in delegates at the GCC Secretariat meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday. an overview of the joint ac- In May 2019, the mining ucts”, “paper and paper prod- pared to April 2019, resulting activating the agreements and tion plans and agreements sector decreased by 3.1 per- ucts” and “other chemical from the decrease in prices of action plans proceeding from hamed Ahmed al Obaidli. proved by all representatives with countries and economic cent compared to April 2019, products and fibers”. “electricity” by 4.5 percent, GCC strategic dialogue with Obaidli said Qatar Cham- of the Gulf states, and the groups such as partnerships primarily due to the decrease The manufacturing index and “water” by 2.7 percent. other countries, thus enhanc- ber presented a proposal preparation for the summit with the US, South America, of “crude petroleum and natu- dropped by 3.7 percent com- Compared to May 2018, ing economic and investment during the meeting for Doha will be coordinated with the the EU, UK, Asia and Africa ral gas” prices by 3.3 percent. pared to May 2018. the PPI of May 2019 showed relations and increasing ex- to host the GCC-US Sum- US through the General Sec- and the Pacific, Jordan, Mo- On annual basis, the min- Fall in prices were ob- an increase of 6.6 percent, change. mit, which is expected to be retariat of the GCC and Qatar rocco, as well as the introduc- ing PPI decreased by 7.4 per- served in the following due by increase in prices of Qatar Chamber was repre- held next year. He said the Chamber. tion and study of trade and cent compared to May 2018. groups: “basic metals” by 9.8 “water” by 11.5 percent, and sented by Board Member Mo- Qatari proposal has been ap- He said Qatar Chamber re- investment barriers in Iraq. The manufacturing sec- percent, “basic chemicals” by “electricity” by 3 percent. Wawrinka shocked by 6’11” Opelka at Wimbledon PAGE 14

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India captain Kohli promises semis, CRICKET WORLD CUP final tickets to 87-yr-old fanPAGE 15 AFGHANISTAN VS WEST INDIES HH Sheikh Mohammed’s Ebraz wins Shadwell - Coupe Du Sud-Ouest in France

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the A De Watrigant-saddled DOHA and FX Bertras-ridden Tay- mour (Mahabb), who was seen HH Sheikh Mohammed as a winner. bin Khalifa al Thani’s Ebraz Al Shaqab Racing’s Mel- proved his superiority again as abi (Dahess) completed the he landed the Group 3 Shad- frame further three quarters well - Coupe Du Sud-Ouest of a length behind. Thomas Des Pur-Sang Arabes at La Fourcy’s charge was ridden by Teste in France on Tuesday. Jerome Cabre. The grey six-year-old son The winning trainer Ju- of Amer had already been the lian Smart was delighted favourite of the 1,900-metre with Ebraz’s performance. ‘I contest for three-year-old was scared when I saw him and older pure Arabians and trip when they jumped out,” he confirmed that he was a he said. class act of the black type “Normally in a purebred event and that he was fit and Arabian race, after such a ready to land the spoils after start, it is over... But Ebraz is a long break. not like any other horse and However, before scor- The trainer and jockey team of Ebraz at La Teste, France, on Tuesday. he was ridden by a cracking ing this victory in spectacular jockey! He did his job. Now he fashion, his fans broke out in the front when things became of his rivals. He surged to take has three options: Newbury, a cold sweat when he fell on serious. Yet, Ebraz managed the lead in the last strides and Goodwood or Deauville. Then, his knees while jumping out to bounce from the back of the stayed on to win under P C Jockey P C Boudot 9in blue) guides Ebraz to a stunning win in Group 3 Shadwell - Coupe Du Sud-Ouest Des it will be the Qatar Arabian of the gate and was far from pack and was clearly above all Boudot, by a nose in front of Pur-Sang Arabes at La Teste, France, on Tuesday. World Cup,” he added.

CRICKET WORLD CUP Bairstow steers England into first semis since 1992

AFP Kane Williamson and Ross CHESTER-LE-STREET Taylor were dismissed by con- trasting run-outs. JONNY Bairstow’s second Black Caps skipper Wil- successive hundred laid the liamson, who came into this foundation for England’s 119- match with a tournament run thrashing of New Zealand average of 113.50, fell for 27 that saw the tournament hosts in unlucky fashion when fast secure their place in the semi- bowler Mark Wood got his finals of the World Cup on fingertips to a Taylor drive Wednesday. and deflected the ball onto the It is the first time England non-striker’s stumps with Wil- have reached this stage since liamson out of his ground. Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim Rashid al Buainain during his meeting with As- 1992, when they made the last Taylor was far more re- sociation of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Secretary-General Gunilla Lindberg in Doha on Wednesday. of their three losing appear- sponsible for his own exit ances in the final. when, deciding to go for a risky England, yet to win the second run on 28, he failed to ANOC Secretary-General World Cup, were set for a huge beat Adil Rashid’s throw from score at 194-1 off 30 overs be- fine leg to Buttler. fore managing just 111 in the After a brief stoppage when last 20 against a New Zealand a streaker ran onto the field, the Lindberg meets Al Buainain attack missing injured fast Black Caps lost Tom Latham, bowler Lockie Ferguson. caught behind for 57, to leave TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to relocate the inaugural edition But, with Bairstow mak- them all but beaten at 164-7. DOHA to Qatar makes prudent finan- ing 106, a total of 305-8 Earlier, Bairstow and Ja- cial and sporting sense. proved more than enough at son Roy (60) got England THE Association of National “We are delighted to have Chester-le-Street. off to a flyer with an opening Olympic Committees (ANOC) established a partnership with New Zealand could only partnership of 123 – heir third Secretary-General Gunilla the highly-experienced team at manage 186 in reply as they century stand in a row. Lindberg called upon Secre- the Qatar Olympic Committee, suffered a third successive STANDINGS Bairstow reached his ninth tary-General of Qatar Olym- backed up with the enthusias- defeat of the tournament fol- TEAM P W L NRR PTS ODI hundred off 95 balls, in- pic Committee (QOC) Jassim tic support of the Qatar Gov- lowing losses to Pakistan and cluding 14 fours and a six. Rashid al Buainain at his office ernment,” she had stressed. champions Australia -- the AUSTRALIA 8 7 1 +1.000 14 in Doha on Wednesday. ANOC has also confirmed team that beat them in the INDIA 8 6 1 +0.811 13 SCOREBOARD Recently, Qatar replaced the General Assembly would 2015 final. ENGLAND 9 6 3 +1.152 12 San Diego as hosts for this be held in Qatar from October One consolation for the NEW ZEALAND 8 5 2 +0.572 11 ENGLAND year’s ANOC World Beach ANOC Secretary-General Gunilla 17 to 18. Black Caps is that they should PAKISTAN 8 4 3 -0.792 9 J. Roy c Santner b Neesham ...... 60 Games for the first edition of Lindberg receives a souvenir Doha hosted the annual SRI LANKA 8 3 3 -0.934 8 J. Bairstow b Henry ...... 106 still join Australia, India and J. Root c Latham b Boult ...... 24 the multi-sport event to be from QOC Secretary-General gathering of the world’s 206 England in the last four as it BANGLADESH 8 3 3 -0.195 7 J. Buttler c Williamson b Boult ...... 11 held from October 12 to 16. Jassim Rashid al Buainain. NOCs in 2016. ANOC said it still will take a colossal change in SOUTH AFRICA 8 2 5 -0.080 5 E. Morgan c Santner b Henry ...... 42 Lindberg had said last expected athletes from 90 NOCs net run-rate for Pakistan to WEST INDIES 8 1 6 -0.335 3 B. Stokes c Henry b Santner ...... 11 month that hosting the event in from around the world quali- to participate at the Games. C. Woakes c Williamson b Neesham ...... 4 overtake them even if Sarfaraz AFGHANISTAN 8 0 8 -1.418 0 L. Plunkett not out ...... 15 Qatar “makes sporting sense”. fying every week. Qatar, meanwhile, is also Ahmed’s side beat Bangladesh Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. A. Rashid b Southee ...... 16 “Work has been continu- “The Games was conceived to host the this year’s Interna- at Lord’s on Friday. J. Archer not out ...... 1 ing to ensure our inaugural with the needs of National tional Association of Athlet- “I am really pleased,” said Extras: (b4, lb4, w7) ...... 15 ANOC World Beach Games is Olympic Committees (NOCs) ics Federations (IAAF) World TOTAL: (For 8 wickets, 50 overs) ...... 305 man-of-the-match Bairstow. England’s Jonny Bairstow celebrates his second century of the Did not bat: Mark Wood a universal, elite event, with and athletes in mind, and ANOC Championships from Septem- “We knew these two games World Cup against New Zealand at the Riverside Stadium in Fall of wickets: 1-123 (Roy), 2-194 (Root), 3-206 more world-class athletes is in no doubt that the decision ber 28 to October 6. were must-win to give our- Chester-Le-Street, Durham, England on Wednesday. (REUTERS) (Bairstow), 4-214 (Buttler), 5-248 (Stokes), 6-259 (Woakes), 7-272 (Morgan), 8-301 (Rashid). selves the best opportunity of Bowling: Santner 10-0-65-1 (w2); Boult 10-0-56-2 reaching the semi-final. Run-rate to keep Kiwis afloat (w1); Southee 9-0-70-1; Henry 10-0-54-2 (w2); De “We knew the perfor- Grandhomme 1-0-11-0; Neesham 10-1-41-2 (w2) mances in the last couple of New Zealand – 4th, 11 points: A win over the hosts has all but NEW ZEALAND Verdasco hits back to beat British hope Edmund taken the 2015 losing finalists into the last four again. M. Guptill c Buttler b Archer ...... 8 games weren’t up to scratch. H. Nicholls lbw b Woakes ...... 0 To play the way we have and Even if they are joined by Pakistan on 11 points, New Zealand’s K. Williamson run out (Wood) ...... 27 REUTERS of joy from around the hopefully keep it going into likely superior net run-rate should still see them through. R. Taylor run out (Rashid/Buttler) ...... 28 LONDON grounds after that see-saw the semis is pleasing.” Pakistan, 5th, 9 points: Remaining pool match: July 5: v Bang- T. Latham c Buttler b Plunkett ...... 57 battle in 2013, this time J. Neesham b Wood ...... 19 England are now guar- ladesh. Pakistan will need to beat Bangladesh by a very huge C. de Grandhomme c Root b Stokes ...... 3 SIX years ago Spain’s Fernando there were groans as Ver- anteed to finish third in the margin to reach the semis. M. Santner lbw b Wood ...... 12 Verdasco led Andy Murray by dasco turned the tables to standings and so will play in T. Southee not out ...... 7 two sets in the Wimbledon quar- win 4-6 4-6 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4. the second semi-final at Edg- M. Henry b Wood ...... 7 ter-finals only to let the British Victory looked all but as- T. Boult st Buttler b Rashid ...... 4 baston on July 11. to-back defeats by Sri Lanka they won this match, saw their Extras: (b2, lb6, w6) ...... 14 favourite off the hook and allow sured for the 24-year-old As things stand, they are and Australia, they inflicted a chase start badly when Henry TOTAL: (All out, 45 overs) ...... 186 him to continue his journey to Edmund, seeded 30th, when Spain’s Fernando Verdasco cel- in line to face India, currently first reverse upon Kohli’s side. Nicholls was lbw for a golden Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Nicholls), 2-14 (Guptill), 3-61 what would be an historic title. he moved a break up in the ebrates winning against Britain’s second, but it is still possible The opening semi-final duck to Chris Woakes and (Williamson), 4-69 (Taylor), 5-123 (Neesham), On Wednesday, the feisty third set but the 35-year-old Kyle Edmund. (REUTERS) 6-128 (De Grandhomme), 7-164 (Latham), 8-166 for Virat Kohli’s men to leap- between the first and fourth- decided against a review that (Santner), 9-181 (Henry), 10-186 (Boult). left-hander, found himself Verdasco, making his 17th ap- frog Australia at the top of the placed sides is scheduled for would have reprieved him. Bowling: Woakes 8-0-44-1 (1w); Archer 7-1-17-1 (1w); two sets behind to Kyle Ed- pearance at the All England with Edmund troubled by his standings. Old Trafford next Tuesday. Martin Guptill, the lead- Plunkett 8-0-28-1 (1w); Wood 9-0-34-3 (2w); Root mund, the man with the on- Club, is no quitter. knee, he dominated thereafter If England do play India ing run-scorer at the 2015 3-0-15-0; Rashid 5-0-30-1, Stokes 5-0-10-1 (1w). erous task of trying to fill the Using his own mighty fore- to win from a two-set deficit New Zealand stumble Result: England won by 119 runs it will be a repeat of Sunday’s World Cup, then fell cheaply Man-of-the match: Jonny Bairstow void left by Murray’s absence hand, the left-hander ham- for the sixth time in his career. match at the Birmingham New Zealand, who would have but worse followed for New Toss: England. from the singles draw. mered his way back to win ground when, following back- reached the semi-finals had Zealand when senior batsmen Where there were roars the third set on a tiebreak and Wimbleon report on page 14 Ô 14 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Sports

Quick read Wawrinka falls for tall tale at Toure signs for Chinese second tier club Qingdao FORMER Barcelona and Man- chester City midfielder Yaya Wimbledon; Azarenka through Toure has joined Chinese second tier club Qingdao Huang- hai, the League One leaders thinking, especially after I lost Czech third seed Karolina announced on social media on The 34-year-old RESULTS (2ND ROUND) the third set.” Pliskova reached the last 32 Wednesday. Wawrinka won heartfelt with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Puer- The former Ivory Coast interna- MEN Swiss loses to Hubert Hurkacz (POL) bt Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 6-7 applause for giving a line to Rico’s Olympic champion tional, is expected to make his (4/7), 6-1, 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 judge a warm embrace after Monica Puig. debut on Saturday when Qing- tallest man in Daniil Medvedev (RUS x11) bt Alexei Popyrin (AUS) 6-7 accidentally colliding with Pliskova, one of four play- dao host Zhejiang Greentown. (6/8), 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 her as he sprinted to hit a ers who could end Wimbledon The 36-year-old was reported to the sport (Opelka) David Goffin (BEL x21) bt Jeremy Chardy (FRA) 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 backhand. as world number one, will face have been on trial with the Chi- and 13 years Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Kyle Edmund (GBR x30) “I was a bit too far to re- Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan for a nese club soon after shooting 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 turn a serve. I think I went spot in the fourth round. down claims made by his agent Thomas Fabbiano (ITA) bt Ivo Karlovic (CRO) 6-3, 6-7 in May that he was planning to his junior! (6/8), 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 against her, so I was sure she In a match which opened Reilly Opelka (USA) bt Stan Wawrinka (SUI x22) 7-5, had some pain and was not proceedings on Centre Court, retire. AFP 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6 happy, so I gave her a little 52nd-ranked Puig was clearly “There has been a lot of confu- LONDON Milos Raonic (CAN x15) bt Robin Haase (NED) 7-6 hug,” said the genial Swiss. over-awed, winning just nine sion about my future recently,” (7/1), 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) Karen Khachanov (RUS x10) bt Feliciano Lopez (ESP) Also feeling the pain was points in a 20-minute first set. the three-times England Pre- THREE-TIME major winner 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 Russia’s Margarita Gasparyan Former world number one mier League winner posted on Stan Wawrinka was knocked Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x23) bt Steve Darcis (BEL) who was forced to retire when and double Australian Open Twitter. out of Wimbledon on Wednes- 6-3, 6-2, 4-2 - retired just two points from victory winner Victoria Azarenka “I want to make it clear here Benoit Paire (FRA x28) bt Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) 7-6 day, falling in five sets to 6ft (7/5), 6-4 - retired against Ukraine eighth seed swept past Australia’s Ajla that I love football and I’m 11in (2.1m) Reilly Opelka. Jirí Vesely (CZE) bt Pablo Cuevas (URU) 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), Elina Svitolina. Tomljanovic 6-2, 6-0. still in contention to play for a Two-time quarter-finalist 6-4, 6-4 World number 62 Gaspar- Azarenka, now at 40 in the fewmore years. Yes, I’m starting Wawrinka, 34, was beaten WOMEN yan was 7-5, 5-4 ahead when world, was a semi-finalist at to prepare myself for coaching Elina Svitolina (UKR x8) bt Margarita Gasparyan (RUS) 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6 by his 5-7, 6-5 - retired she collapsed to the ground the All England Club in 2011 badges but full-time coaching is American opponent, the tall- Maria Sakkari (GRE x31) bt Marie Bouzkova (CZE) 6-4, on Court Three, suffering with and 2012. not what I’m thinking now. est man in the sport and 13 6-1 Karolina Muchova (CZE) bt Madison Brengle (USA) cramping. Next up is a last-32 clash “I am now ready and focused to 6-3, 6-4 take new challenges in playing years his junior. Anett Kontaveit (EST x20) bt Heather Watson (GBR) 7-5, Although she bravely tried with fellow ex-world num- Opelka fired 23 aces and 6-1 to continue, the Russian, who ber one Simona Halep who football.” (REUTERS) 59 winners and goes on to face Hsieh Su-Wei (TPE x28) bt Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) 7-6 has undergone three knee defeated fellow Romanian 2016 runner-up Milos Raonic (7/3), 6-3 surgeries in her career, was Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3, Karolina Pliskova (CZE x3) bt Monica Puig (PUR) 6-0, 6-4 Tokyo Olympic of Canada. Simona Halep (ROU x7) bt Mihaela Buzarnescu (ROU) forced to quit. 4-6, 6-2. Opelka will be appearing 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 “I was a little bit shocked, “We have had very tough stadium 90% finished, in the third round at a Slam Victoria Azarenka (BLR) bt Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) 6-2, it’s never nice to get this when matches in the past,” said to open in December for the first time having never 6-0 someone is injured like that,” Halep, who is 2-2 in career Zhang Shuai (CHN) bt Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) 6-3, 6-2 won a grass court match in Dayana Yastremska (UKR) bt Sofia Kenin (USA x27) 7-5, said Svitolina who goes on to meetings with the 29-year-old WITH the start of the Tokyo 2020 his career prior to coming to 4-6, 6-3 face Greece’s Maria Sakkari Azarenka. Olympics a little over a year away, Wimbledon. Viktorija Golubic (SUI) bt Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 6-4, 7-6 for a place in the last 16. One of those wins came the National Stadium, set to be “It’s a huge win. More so (7/3). “It’s really unfortunate at Wimbledon in 2017 in the the centrepiece of the Games, the situation of the match for her.” fourth round while it’s been is 90 percent completed and will being down two sets to one Spanish veteran Fernando seven years since Azarenka open its doors for the first time in against him,” Opelka told Verdasco staged the comeback beat Halep. December. reporters. of the day when he recovered “It’s going to be a big chal- Media were shown inside the “He got really comfort- from two sets and 3-0 down lenge for me, a tough one, be- $1.25 billion stadium on Wednes- able, started hitting some re- to defeat British number one cause she’s playing not very day, 387 days before the opening ally good returns. I had to ad- THE TALL & SHORT OF IT: Reilly Opelka celebrates winning his second round match against Stan Kyle Edmund 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 flat but she’s very aggressive. ceremony will be held at the same just a lot. My mind was always Wawrinka at the Wimbledon in London on Wednesday. Opelka won 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6. (REUTERS) (7/3), 6-3, 6-4. So on grass it’s not that easy.” venue. The 60,000 capacity stadium, which will also host the athletics and soccer events during the Games, was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma Murray and Serena to face Chilean/German duo Atletico sign Joao Felix from and aims to embody Japan’s con- nection with nature. REUTERS Guarachi is ranked 478th Benfica for 126 million euros Wood collected from all of LONDON in the WTA singles rankings Japan’s 47 prefectures has although she is 64th in doubles. REUTERS Atletico said in their statement. been used to build the stadium’s ANDY Murray and Serena Wil- Mies is ranked 24th in doubles. MADRID The Portugal international iconic slated roof, and the seats, liams will launch Wimbledon’s It is Murray’s first foray into made his debut for Benfica last 45,000 of which have been new dream team against Chil- mixed doubles at Wimbledon ATLETICO Madrid signed season, helping the Lisbon side installed, are a mix of green, ean Alex Guarachi and Germa- although his brother Jamie has 19-year-old striker Joao Felix win the Portuguese league title brown and white to reflect trees ny’s Andreas Mies in the first twice won the title. from Benfica on Wednesday with 15 goals. He also became growing. The final preparations round of the mixed doubles. Williams has won 16 Grand for 126 million euros, making the youngest player to score a are being completed before an Briton Murray and Ameri- Slam doubles titles but has not him the fourth most expensive Europa League hat-trick. inauguration event in front of the can Williams, who have won played mixed doubles at a ma- player of all time. Felix, who made his Portu- public on December 21. nine Wimbledon singles titles jor since partnering Bob Bryan Both clubs announced the gal debut in a 3-1 win over Swit- “The work for this stadium has between them, confirmed they at the 2012 French Open. She deal, with the La Liga team say- zerland in the UEFA Nations been going on for three years and would play mixed together on Andy Murray (left) and Serena Williams will form a mixed doubles won the 1998 mixed title at ing they were taking him on a League semi-final, becomes we have five months to go,” said Monday. dream team at Wimbledon, it was announced on Tuesday. (AFP) Wimbledon with Max Mirnyi. seven-year contract and Por- Atletico’s most expensive play- National Stadium Development Williams, 37, is bidding for Murray and Williams are tugal’s Benfica confirming the er, smashing their record of 72 Director Takeo Takahashi. an eighth singles title at the All comeback from hip surgery. tention the first-round clash will not seeded for the event and will amount of the transaction. million euros to prise Thomas The Olympic Stadium is one of England Club while the 32-year- One thing is certain, their receive with the match almost face 14th seeds Fabrice Martin “The forward has already Lemar from AS Monaco. He is eight new venues to be used at old Murray is concentrating opponents will have never en- certain to be played on Centre and Raquel Atawo in the next passed his medical at the Clíni- the fourth most expensive sign- Tokyo 2020, all of which are on on doubles as he continues his countered anything like the at- Court or Court One. round if they win. ca Universidad de Navarra,” ing of all time. schedule for completion. Messi left furious as international dream beIN prepares for AFCON Round of 16 as four Arab ends in a disappointment once more teams make cut DPA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK BUENOS AIRES DOHA

ANOTHER international It’s not an excuse, but the AFTER an exciting and suc- tournament ended in disap- cessful first round of the big- pointment for Barcelona great truth is that, in this Copa, gest competition in African Lionel Messi on Tuesday as he they kept on blowing for football, beIN SPORTS is set was left helpless as Argentina stupid things, for handballs, to broadcast the round of 16 crashed out of the Copa Amer- penalties. But in this match, of the Total Africa Cup of Na- ica semi-finals. they didn’t even go to VAR tions Egypt 2019 live and ex- A 2-0 defeat to hosts Brazil clusive on its channels. The in Belo Horizonte ended Mes- when there were clear plays group stages saw 4 Arabic si’s latest dream of finally add- that should have been teams qualify to the next stag- Egyptian legend and beIN Sports ing an international title to his looked at. es where they will compete analyst Wael Gomaa. massive haul of club honours for a chance to qualify to the over the years. Lionel Messi after Argentina’s quarter finals. have a promising squad full The loss was not only extra loss to Brazil at Copa America Host nation Egypt have of talent and will look to im- bitter coming against the Al- had a 100% record in the tour- prove their performances to biceleste’s arch-rivals but due to nament – winning all 3 games compete for the coveted AF- a number of controversial ref- tiano Ronaldo now has two and topping their group in the CON trophy. ereeing decisions which proved triumphs with Portugal on his process. Liverpool forward On the quality of football crucial in deciding the tie. CV while previous Argentine and UEFA Champions League that the Arab teams have “I think we played a great great Diego Maradona led the winner Mohamed Salah has shown, Egyptian legend and game, we made a great effort Argentina’s Lionel Messi (left) reacts after his team’s 2-0 loss to Brazil in their Copa America semi-final team, almost single-handedly, also impressed for the Phar- beIN SPORTS analyst Wael and they were not superior to match at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. (AFP) to the 1986 World Cup. aohs, scoring 2 goals in his Gomaa said: “I’ve been really us,” the Argentine federation Without a victory with Ar- last 2 games. impressed with the quality quoted Messi as saying. appeared to haul down Sergio clear plays that should have Messi, who has multiple gentina, Messi’s glorious career Morocco and Algeria have of football the Arabic teams And the forward went on to Aguero in the box without the been looked at.” Spanish titles and Champions will be lacking at least a little - also had a strong start in the have shown in this tourna- criticize the “clear” penalties he referee Roddy Zambrano point- The use of video has been Leagues to his name, was run- though he does not appear to tournament, with Algerian ment. Four out of five teams felt his team should have had ing the spot. Brazil countered controversial throughout ner-up in the 2014 World Cup giving up just yet. stars Islam Slimani and Adam have qualified to the round which were not referred to the with Jesus countering almost the competition with several and then consecutive Copas in “If I can still help I’m going Ounas impressing in the last of 16 and I believe most of video assistant. unchallenged before squaring goals disallowed and penalties 2015 and 2016. He retired after to do so,” he said. “I felt very match vs Tanzania. The Al- them will play in the quarter The Selecao opened the to Roberto Firmino to seal the awarded for infringements so the second continental loss only good with this group.” gerians have also had to face finals. The future of football scoring with a 19th minute goal tie in the 71st minute. minor no one appealed for them to return for the World Cup. While Brazil will meet the Senegal in the group stages – in the Arab world looks very from Gabriel Jesus but Argen- “It’s not an excuse, but the in real time. Given he will be 35 come the winner of the second semi- an early final for both teams promising.” tina, led by Messi who had im- truth is that, in this Copa, they But Aguero’s claim, and next World Cup in 2022, next final- between Chile or Peru - where Algeria came out as the “I would love to see my proved after flat showings ear- kept on blowing for stupid that of Nicolas Otamendi who year’s Copa America - shared in the final in Rio de Janeiro’s eventual winner. country Egypt lift the trophy, lier in the tournament, fought things, for handballs, penal- appeared to be barged to the between Argentina and Colom- Maracana stadium on Sunday, Tunisia, on the other definitely. If Egypt don’t win back They hit the bar, Brazil ties.” Messi said. ground at a later corner, were bia – could be his last chance Messi and Argentina will meet hand have had a bumpy start, it then I hope any other Ara- keeper Alisson made a number “But today, they didn’t even both strong cases which were internationally. the loser in Saturday’s third- drawing twice in their 3 group bic team wins it – they de- of saves and then Dani Alves go to VAR when there were not checked. Messi’s personal rival Cris- place play-off in Sao Paolo. stage games. The Tunisians serve it,” Gomaa added. Sports Thursday, July 4, 2019 15 Three young air pistol shooters honoured at talent hunt festival TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ten shooters were screened talent pool for the nation in DOHA for the final round and Saud future. Abdulrahman al Malik, Gha- The festival was super- THREE promising young nem Khalid al Amoudi and vised by Ali Saeed al Mannai, shooters were honoured after Hamad al Amoudi were se- the Chairman of the National the Air Pistol National Talent lected as the best three. Shooting Team, and Qatar’s Discovery Festival came to an The QSAA has planned a international referee Abdulla end at the Losail Ranges on series of festivals each month Ali al Mutawa al Hammadi. Wednesday. to identify young and talent- The next festival will be Over 40 boys aged be- ed boys and girls. Those who held for Air Rifle shooters tween 11 and 15 years turned are picked will be given in- from July 8 to 10. The regis- up to participate in the activi- tensive basic training under tration is also open through ties, run by the Qatar Shoot- the association coaches and social media and interested ing and Archery Association. instructors to enlarge the boys may send their entry.

Imam-ul-Haq lsays there is no despondency in the Pakistan camp ahead of their match against Afghanistan to be played on Friday. (AFP) Imam-ul-Haq vows no let-up from team

AFP despite the difficult situation. to play positive cricket and won that game and we would LONDON “We are not thinking on end on a high.” have beaten a big team in the the lines of not reaching semi- Pakistan won just one of World Cup.” Ali Saeed al Mannai (left), the Chairman of the Qatar national shooting team, and Qatar’s international ref- IMAM-UL-HAQ says Pakistan finals,” said Imam. their first five World Cup match- Imam, who scored his eree Abdulla Ali al Mutawa al Hammadi (centre) with young shooters honoured during the Air Pistol Talent will go all out against Bangla- es but bounced back strongly only fifty of the tournament in Hunt Festival at the Losail Ranges on Wednesday. desh on Friday even if they have with victories against South Af- that match, said he was disap- no realistic chance of reaching Imam, who scored his rica, New Zealand and Afghani- pointed with his batting dur- the World Cup semi-finals. stan to give themselves a shot at ing the tournament. A massive 119-run for Eng- only fifty of the tourna- reaching the semi-finals. “I think what expectations QHA attends land ended the 1992 champi- ment in that match, says Imam said the 41-run de- I had from myself I could not ons’ chances of reaching the he has been disappoint- feat against defending cham- do like that,” said Imam, who Qatar, Kuwait to last four -- the hosts would be pions Australia earlier in the has so far scored 205 in sev- IHF General out of reach on 12 points while ed with his batting at competition was painful. en innings. “I had starts but New Zealand have a far-supe- the World Cup. “I think the Australia de- couldn’t score big. Assembly play three T20Is rior net run rate to Pakistan so feat hurts me a lot. I was set “I am very young so I have would likely progress even if and playing well. I should have learned a lot in this World Cup. QNA the two teams finished level on “Our plan is to play the won that match for Pakistan,” What mistakes I have commit- GOTHENBURG 11 points. semi-final with an all-out ef- said Imam. ted, I have learned from them from today Imam said there was no de- fort and at the end if that “We lost four quick wick- and I am sure that will help QATAR Handball Association spondency in the Pakistan camp doesn’t happen then we have ets and I think I should have me,” said the 23-year-old. (QHA) President Ahmed Mo- TRIBUNE NEWS NEWTORK hamed al Shaabi and Secretary- DOHA General Mohammed Jaber al Mulla attended the General QATAR will host Kuwait India batsman Assembly Meeting of the Inter- for a series of three Twen- Afghanistan have need for national Handball Federation, ty20 International matches Rayudu retires which begain in Gothenburg, at the Asia Town Cricket Sweden on Wednesday. Stadium in Industrial Area from all forms As many as 168 member from Thursday. speed, says skipper Naib associations sent their rep- of cricket resentatives to the two-day AFP the team,” Naib said. meeting. The proceedings be- ‘Kuwait are a strong team Qatar Cricket Association Presi- REUTERS LEEDS (UNITED KINGDOM) “We have two spinners gan with voting on the recog- and we expect a close dent Yousuf Jeham al Kuwari. MUMBAI in Rashid and Mujeeb. So if nition of the newly-founded series as our team is also AFGHANISTAN captain you work on the fast bowlers North America and Carib- their position on the ICC list. INDIA batsman Ambati Ray- Gulbadin Naib admits his in the last two or three years, bian Handball Confederation good. An opening ceremo- QCA Operations Manager udu has announced his retire- team would benefit from maybe we have good pacers (NACHC) and the South and ny has been planned at 6 Manzoor Ahmad informed ment from all forms of crick- the emergence of a top-class now in this tournament. Central America Handball pm at the stadium, while that the Kuwait team would et, the Indian cricket board pace bowler to supplement “This is a problem. We Confederation (SCAHC). The the match will start at 7 arrive in Qatar on Thursday (BCCI) said on Wednesday. their quality spin attack. didn’t find the fast bowlers’ two new IHF affiliates were morning and stay here for Rayudu, who last played a department. We all worked recognised by 145 votes. pm.’ – QCA Operations four days. one-day international (ODI) Afghanistan vs WI on the spinners, so that’s The IHF Audit Report, Manager Manzoor Ahmad “Kuwait are a strong team in March, was not picked in why we have world-class authentication of IHF activi- and we expect a close series India’s 15-man squad for the Naib’s side, who have lost spinners.” ties, and changes in rules and as our team is also good. An World Cup. all eight of their group-stage Naib has not given up regulations for the award of The series is being organ- opening ceremony has been The 33-year-old was matches, will play their last hope that his country’s tal- championships and competi- ised at the initiative of Qatar planned at 6 pm at the stadi- not considered as a replace- game at this year’s World ent scouts can unearth the tion regulations, reviews of the Cricket Association President um, while the match will start ment when India lost opener Cup when they face the West kind of quality pace bowler reports of IHF partners and Yousuf Jeham al Kuwari and at 7 pm. Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Indies in Leeds on Thursday. he needs. working groups, as well as a the association has completed “The remaining matches Shankar to injuries, with Although Afghanistan “If you find two, three, number of motions were on all the related arrangements will be played on Friday and Rishabh Pant and Mayank spinners Rashid Khan and good fast bowlers, maybe it the agenga. for the exciting matches be- Saturday, with the start sched- Agarwal called up instead. Mujeeb Ur Rahman are po- Afghanistan captain Gulbadin will be good for us here in The awards will be pre- tween the two strong teams of uled at 6 pm,” he added. “I have come to the deci- tential match-winners, Naib Naib. (AFP) the World Cup,” he said. sented at the end of the meet- the Gulf region. Gul Khan Jadoon has been sion to step away from the knows the team needs a “Hopefully in the future ings following the selection of The series will also help the appointed the Team Manager sport and retire from all sharper pace attack to trou- two or three years, we’re just we can find a good fast bowl- the city to host the next edition two teams get ranking points and Shahid Mehboob is the forms and levels of the game,” ble the world’s best teams. depending on spinners, es- er. And I’m hoping I’ll be of the IHF General Assembly. and the winners will improve Coach of the Qatar team. Rayudu said. “If you look over the last pecially when Mujeeb joined working on it.”

Cup Tale Kohli promises SF, Good work ethic yielding good results, says Bumrah Final tickets to India’s 87-yr-old fan AJAY NAIDU the more you do it, the better BIRMINGHAM at it you are. BIRMINGHAM: There’s a “You can’t master it, but sweetness about her which is YOUNG Jaspreet Bumrah has You can’t master it (yorker), you can be better at it.” so compelling. Not surprisingly been India skipper Virat Koh- but you can be better at it. Having played three games then, the minute her beaming, li’s ‘go-to’ man every time the This is my first World Cup, in the last six days, India might enthusiastic face – blowing a team needs to stop an oppo- so I want to play as many well be looking to rest its top horn – was splashed across Virat Kohli with India fan, Charu- sition in their strides. And to games as possible guns ahead of the semi-finals the giant screen on the ground lata Patel at Edgbaston, Birming- the credit of the 25-year-old, at the same venue. However, and on television sets all over ham, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) he has seldom disappointed. – India pacer Jasprit Bumrah Bumrah, who has taken 14 the world, this 87-year old lady True to his stature as the wickets so far in this World became the cynosure of all after the match and sought her No. 1 ranked bowler in One- rah. And then, within a matter Cup, wasn’t complaining of any eyes. “That’s the picture of the blessings. Born to Indian par- day cricket, Bumrah is some- of few fiery overs, a few amaz- wear and tear. If anything he World Cup,” said former England ents, she shifted to UK where one who has always thrived ing yorkers bowled with pin looks consumed by the mad- captain Michael Vaughan com- her two sons would play club on challenges. He is a bowler point accuracy, Bumrah had ness of the youth and is pretty mentating for BBC Radio even cricket for Surrey and that’s how who has repeatedly bailed his completed ‘Operation clean keen to continue the good work as everyone reacted in awe she got hooked on to cricket. team out of trouble. up’ with great precision to end he has been doing for his team. and admiration. Charulata Patel “When India won the World Cup To be sure, India were in with figures of 4 for 55. “This is my first World stole the thunder by her sheer in 1983, I was there as well. a spot of bother against Bang- Just to see him destroy the India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates bowling Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Cup, so I want to play as many presence in the stands cheering Whenever Indian cricketers ladesh as the pair of Sabbir furniture, making light work Rahman for a duck during their World Cup group stage match at games as possible,” he added. for the Men in Blue. Since then, come over (to England) to play, Rahman and Mohammad of Sabbir, Rubel Hossain Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. (AFP) “I don’t think I’ve become this super fan set the internet I pray for them. I have full faith Saifuddin batted with sur- and Mustafizur Rahman, was an experienced player that I on fire even as television crews that India will win. I bless the prising authority to collect 66 a sight to behold. Soon after, in the net, I practice each and when it comes to real situations. could say I don’t want to play lined up to speak to her. As a players, I hope they take care, runs off nine overs to raise vi- Bumrah was sharing his trade every situation,” he said. “If the work ethic is good, some games. I always look for- debt of gratitude for her sup- do well and give us a chance to sions of a dramatic victory. secret with the media. “Whether that is with the the execution will come and ward to playing, and the more port, and to acknowledge her win,” she was quoted as saying. Or so it appeared, until “There is always a lot of old ball, new ball, bowling at that is what happened. I do it number of matches you play, presence, Indian captain Virat May her wish come true! Kohli threw the ball to Bum- preparation. When I practice the death… all of that helps me again and again in the nets so you enjoy more.” Kohli and Rohit Sharma met her (Ajay Naidu) 16 Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Last Word

QATARI AMIRI AIR FORCE CONCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN ANATOLIAN EAGLE 2019

The Qatari Amiri Air Force concluded its participation in the 15-day Anatolian Eagle 2019 exercise in Konya, Turkey. Air forces from Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Jordan, the US, Italy and NATO countries also took part in the drills. Commander of the Qatari brigade Major Ahmed Saad al Mohannadi said the exercise included joint drills between air controllers, fighter aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft and tactical air transport, as well as training in counter-attack, air defence, airdrops and manoeuvring. (QNA) ILO delegation lauds WISA for Qatar Museums announces open call to India-based artist residency employee welfare measures TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

The delegation examines working conditions and facilities at workers’ accommodation QATAR Museums (QM) has announced an open call to the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK company seeks to strengthen renowned India based artist DOHA Qatar’s leading role in provid- residency titled ‘What About ing care to the workers -- do- Art?’, as part of Qatar - India THE Qatar Manpower Solu- mestic workers in particular Year of Culture 2019. tions Company (WISA) recently -- by ensuring adequate work The residency is open to hosted a delegation from the conditions, health care and one emerging Qatari artist for International Labour Organiza- other benefits. WISA also pri- one month, providing 24-hour tion’s (ILO) Project Office in Qa- oritises training by offering access to a private furnished tar to observe the high level of training programmes in the studio space, communal facili- care provided by the public sec- fields of language, occupation- ties, studio visits from guest tor company to its employees. al health and safety, in addition critics, and support in plan- The delegation, which was to specialised areas such as ning trips to museums, galler- briefed on WISA operations, hygiene, cooking and care for ies and other cultural venues. examined the conditions and children and the elderly. The ‘What About Art?’ Fire Station are expanding to “Culture is one of the most ef- facilities available at the work- WISA works to meet the (WAA) Residency was include the partnership with fective tools for bringing peo- ers’ residence. The delegation The delegation received a briefing on the steps taken by the company needs of the community by launched in 2013 with the “What About Art?” residen- ple closer together. We are listened to and spoke with a to ensure the welfare of its employees in accordance with Qatari laws. placing skilled and part-time aim to facilitate and support cy, and I can’t wait to see the pleased that our Year of Cul- number of workers and also domestic workers at house- art practice. One of the few work that will be created dur- ture 2019 will nurture emerg- received a briefing on the steps of the State of Qatar. gain awareness of their rights holds -- on an hourly, regular art residencies in Mumbai, ing this residency.” ing Qatari artists and show taken by the company to en- In this context, the delega- and to build their skills in vari- visits or monthly basis -- in or- India, the ‘What About Art?’ Qatari pioneer artist Faraj them the diversity of India as sure the welfare of its employ- tion welcomed the steps taken ous areas. der to provide more options for residency provides indi- Daham, who is also an artist a partner country.” ees in accordance with the laws by WISA to help its workers WISA officials said the the local labour market. vidual studio space, profes- in residence at the Fire Sta- The Years of Culture pro- sional networking opportu- tion, was the last participating gramme, developed under nities and an intellectually artist at “What About Art?”. the patronage of HE Sheikha stimulating environment for Faraj Daham has exhibited al Mayassa bint Hamad bin dialogue on visual arts prac- his works in Mathaf, Al Ri- Khalifa al Thani, chairperson Comedy fest returns with top int’l artistes tices for artists and cura- waq, Katara and al Markhiya of QM, has gone from strength tors. The residency organ- Gallery to name a few. He has to strength with each pass- DOHA Comedy Festival is returning to the American Nemr, who will perform along- ises regular visits of Mumbai various international partici- ing year and the breadth and ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme with Tre- side Qatar’s own Hamad al Amari on Art District. In addition, it pations that include exhibit- depth of activities have contin- vor Noah, Omid Djalili, Nemr and Hamad August 15. also organises artist talks ing in Spain, Korea, China ued to expand. al Amari set to tickle the funny bone of All shows will take place at Qatar Na- and open studios. The resi- and India. The residency is open to Doha audiences this month and August. tional Convention Centre (QNCC). Tick- dency is situated in the heart The carefully curated Qa- Qatari artists only. Students Tickets are now on sale for this year’s ets prices range from QR175 to QR475 and of Mumbai in Bandra, a vi- tar – India 2019 year of cul- enrolled in an academic pro- Doha Comedy Festival with performances can be purchased online at https://tickets. brant neighbourhood. There ture programme is especially gramme at the time of the by world-renowned comedian Trevor Omid Djalili, Nemr and Trevor Noah. virginmegastore.me/qa are nine studios situated in designed to promote mutual residency are not eligible to Noah, Omid Djalili and Arab stand-ups Live music concerts and comedy a quiet lane above the WAA understanding, recognition apply. All applications must Nemr and Hamad al Amari. comedians, who perform in English but shows are all part of the exciting entertain- office and project space. and appreciation between the be submitted by August 15, Organised by Social Studio, Doha bring their unique worldviews to the stage. ment schedule of the Summer in Qatar Khalifa al Obaidly, direc- two sovereign nations. Qatar 2019 through the online ap- Comedy Festival is supported by Qatar Daily Show host Trevor Noah will programme, which offers a rich array of tor of QM’s Fire Station, said: - India 2019 Year of Culture plication form that can be National Tourism Council (QNTC) as part kick off the festivities on July 12, return- cultural performances and family-friend- “Each year First Station: Art- invites audiences in Qatar and found on www.firestation.org. of the Summer in Qatar programme. ing to Doha’s stage after a sold-out per- ly entertainment and boasts a lineup of ist in Residence supports tre- India to explore their cultural qa . More details about the The Comedy Festival will include two formance in 2017. shows, movie premieres and promotions mendously talented individu- similarities, as well as cele- “What About Art?” residency events, one in July and another in August. Connecting East and West are Brit- on travel, hospitality and shopping op- als to pursue their passion brates their differences. can also be found on: http:// This year’s festival features crossover ish-Iranian Omid Djalili and Lebanese- tions for the whole family. (TNN) and creativity. I am proud to Aisha al Attiya, head of whataboutart.net, http:// say that our programmes at Years of Culture at QM, said: waaresidency.org.

Environment ministry observes MME destroyed 71 tonnes of Int’l Plastic Bag Free Day 2019 agricultural shipments in June QNA QNA DOHA DOHA THE Ministry of Municipality and Environ- THE Ministry of Municipality ment’s (MME) agricultural quarantine offices and Environment (MME) ob- inspected 6,382 imported shipments weighing served the International Plas- 96,874 tonnes in June. The shipments consist- tic Bag Free Day on July 3. ed of different types of agricultural products. The ministry organised The quarantine offices also destroyed 79 several awareness activities shipments weighing 71 tonnes of goods for to educate the public on the violating the Agricultural Quarantine Law and need to limit the use of plastic for certain damages. bags to preserve and sustain The agricultural quarantine is the first line the environment, in order to of defence for protection from agricultural achieve Qatar National Vi- infections. The preventive procedure aims to sion 2030, as well as increas- protect the country’s agricultural wealth from ing the awareness of using foreign-originated pests. reusable bags and combating It also requires that all plants, agricultural plastic pollution. products and any other materials shall be sub- The ministry’s partici- ject to phytosanitary regulations to ensure that pation in the celebration other agricultural production inputs are in con- of the event reinforces its formity with the conditions and specifications. commitment to support and encourage the efforts and initiatives of civil society organisations to protect the environment. The United Nations at- taches great importance to reducing the use of plastics and stresses the need to unify international efforts to overcome this threat. It is noteworthy that the theme of 2018’s World Environ- ment Day was to overcome plastic pollution.