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DEPUTY AMIR MEETS OUTGOING TUNISIAN ENVOY PM WITNESSES TEST OPERATION OF ART SYSTEM Over 20% public transport modes Amir greets Turkish to be eco-friendly president QNA DOHA by 2022: Sulaiti THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim QNA bin Hamad al Thani on DOHA Monday sent a cable of congratulations to Turkish PRIME Minister and Minister of President Recep Tayyip Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Erdogan on the occasion The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met outgoing ambassador Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani wit- of his country’s Democracy of Tunisia to Qatar HE Salah al Salhi at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The Deputy Amir nessed the test operation of the and National Unity Day. granted the outgoing ambassador the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his Automatic Rapid Transit (ART) role in enhancing bilateral relations, and wished him success in his future assignments System conducted by the Ministry and further progress and prosperity for the relations between the two countries. For his of Transport and Communica- part, the ambassador thanked the Deputy Amir and the state’s officials for the coop- tions (MoTC) on Al Khor Express- Amir condoles eration he received which contributed to the success of his work in the country. (QNA) way on Monday. with Amir of The ART System uses an in- novative, modern and environ- Kuwait ment-friendly transit mode. With intelligent controls, it is a rail-less THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim system for urban public trans- bin Hamad al Thani on Mon- Now, motorists can object to port, which is essentially a cross- day sent a cable of condo- over between buses and trams. It Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin lences to the Amir of Kuwait also integrates electrical and me- Khalifa al Thani takes a ride in the Automatic Rapid Transit System on Al HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad traffic violations via Metrash2 chanical systems and uses quick- Khor Expressway on Monday. al Jaber al Sabah on the charge batteries. death of Sheikh Hamoud QNA The ART features customised, tion sector in Qatar through using Adel al Hamoud al Jarrah al DOHA modern interior and exterior de- the world’s latest transportation Sabah. (QNA) signs that take into account the system. This contributes to achiev- THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) has needs of people with disabilities. ing economic and environmental launched two new services for the public Built with a bi-directional driv- balance in the transportation sec- through the “Matrash 2” application. ing mode with a speed of up to tor’s infrastructure projects. It will Second round of The first service allows the public to 70kmph and the capacity to carry also offer a distinct and unique ex- contest registered traffic violations and 307 passengers, the ART System perience during the various events exams to begin the second service to report traffic viola- is powered by electricity and cov- Qatar hosts, particularly the 2022 on July 21 tions using “Communicate with us” op- ers a range of 25km with only 10 OThe ART System uses FIFA World Cup as it will be an tion of Metrash2. minutes of quick charging and an innovative, modern and exceptional experience for fans and THE second round of examina- In a statement, Lieutenant-Colonel 70km with three hours of full visitors with high-quality services tion for the students enrolled environment-friendly transit Mohammad Rabia al Kuwari said the charging. mode that provide smooth mobility to in day and adult education for service to contest a traffic violation With intelligent communica- stadiums, residences and tourist the academic year 2018-19 will through the Metrash2 allows the public tion systems, ART trains are given OWith intelligent controls, attractions,” he added. begin on July 21 through July 29. to file an objection to the traffic violation priority at intersections on the it is a rail-less system for ur- Sulaiti said the ART is a cross- The Ministry of Education and charge within a period not exceeding 14 line. In the absence of rails, ART ban public transport which over between buses, trams and Higher Education distributed a days from the date of registration of the vehicles use sensors that help is essentially a crossover trains that use quick-charge bat- circular with the schedule and violation. where else using Metrash2. The sender their drivers to follow their virtual between buses and trams teries, something that will con- test centres to principals of The objector will receive a reply should capture the photo of violation rail on road. The three-module ve- tribute to saving costs. OBuilt with a bi-directional public and private schools and through a text message within a period and specify its location before sending hicle is 32 metres long and has the He said about 20 to 25 percent invited the parents to identify driving mode with a speed not exceeding 30 days from the date of it through Metrash2. Traffic Violations width of a normal bus. of up to 70kmph and the of public transport in Qatar will be the locations of the centres. A registration of the objection. Normal Section will verify them and act accord- “The trial operation of ART environment-friendly before the total of 1,567 students in both capacity to carry 307 pas- procedure will apply if the violation is ingly,” Kuwari added. system is the first in the world. sengers, the ART System is start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. general and specialised second- found to have occurred. Regarding the automated response The ministry will assess the trial Qatar seeks to attain high ary school exams, whose results powered by electricity and In case it was found incorrect, the vio- system launched recently by the Directo- operation, which continues for a provides a range of 25km rankings in the public transport were announced on July 2, will lation charge will be dropped. All types of rate on its public service number of 234 specific period of time, to make with only 10 minutes of sector, in the use of environ- take the exams. (QNA) traffic violations, whether recorded man- 4444, First Lieutenant Eid Mohamed al sure the ART System’s battery quick charging and 70km ment-friendly cars and in the ually or by speed radars or surveillance Hajri said the public can inquire about charging and mechanical and with three hours of full ambitious plans of the Ministry cameras can be contested using this ser- traffic violation, driving licence, vehicles electrical systems fit Qatar’s charging of Transport and Communica- vice. However, a violation cannot be con- and number plates, technical examina- weather conditions before go- tions in accordance with the SEC ends summer tested more than once. And it cannot be tion, service for people with disabilities, ing ahead with its deployment,” guidance of the wise leadership, run with 60,000 contested any more after the fine is paid. traffic awareness, traffic patrols and traf- Minister of Transport and Com- “This transit mode, if the test he said. “The second service gives the mem- fic investigations through this number. It munications HE Jassim bin Saif operation is successful, will support visitors (PG 16 ) bers of public the right to report traffic works 24/7 and calls are received in Ara- al Sulaiti said. the diversification of transporta- Continued on page 16 Ô violations, whether on the road or any- bic and English.

Doha to host Gulf Cup from QAF’S PEACEKEEPING AIRCRAFT WIN Nov 27 to Dec 9 this year FIRST PLACE IN ROYAL AIR SHOW Qatari Air Force’s peacekeeping aircraft, currently participating in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tive board and the new representative of the the Royal Air Show at the UK’s Yeovilton Air Force base, have won DOHA Kuwaiti Football Federation, Dr Ibrahim al the first position for the best fixed aircraft. Qatar is participat- Ansari. ing in the exhibition with strategic transport aircraft C17/Globe THE 24th edition of Arabian Gulf Cup — the The meeting was attended by Dr Jassim Master and C-130/J-30 Super Hercules. PAGE 3 region’s showpiece national football event – al Shukaily (Oman), Tareq Ahmad (Iraq), Dr will be held in Doha from November 27 to Hamid al Shebani (Yemen) and Dr Ibrahim December 9 this year. al Ansari (Kuwait). The decision was confirmed at a meeting A number of important issues, foremost of the Executive Board of the Arab Gulf Cup of which was the adoption of the Gulf Cup, Football Federation (AGCFF) chaired by were discussed. Qatar Football Association (QFA) chairman The meeting also discussed the nomina- and AGCFF chief Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa tions of members of the Judicial Committees, bin Ahmed al Thani. which include the Disciplinary and Appellate At the beginning of the meeting, QFA Committees in preparation for submission chief welcomed the members of the execu- to the General Assembly for adoption. 02 Tuesday, July 16, 2019

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Amir, Dy Amir send condolences Amir sends condolences PM MEET TUNISIAN AMBASSADOR to Swedish king to Bangladesh president, PM THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Sheikh Hasina Wazed on the THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Mon- Hamad al Thani and the Deputy death of former president Hus- day a cable of condolences to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin sain Muhammad Ershad. The on the victims of a plane crash in northern Sweden. (QNA) Hamad al Thani have sent Prime Minister and Interior cables of condolences to the Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Amir sends condolences President of the People’s Repub- Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has to Indian president, PM lic of Bangladesh Mohammad also sent condolences to his Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Bangladeshi counterpart. (QNA) THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Monday cables of condolences to President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victims of the floods in several states in north and east of India, wishing the Ministry recalls Hyundai injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Veloster models 2018-19 Amir sends condolences THE Ministry of Commerce and lock of the driver’s door. to Nepal president Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Industry (MoCI), in cooperation The recall comes within Monday with Ambassador of Tunisia to Qatar HE Salah al Salhi on the occasion of the end of his tenure with Skyline Automotive, dealer the framework of the ministry’s THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Monday a in the country. The PM wished the ambassador success in his future assignments and further progress of Hyundai in Qatar, has an- continuous efforts to protect cable of condolences to President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari and prosperity for relations between the two countries. For his part, the ambassador thanked the prime nounced the recall of Hyundai consumers and ensure that car on the victims of the floods that have hit several Nepal provinces, minister and State officials for the cooperation he received during his tenure. (QNA) Veloster models of 2018-2019 dealers follow up on vehicle wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) due to a possible defect in the defects and repairs. (TNN) Deputy Amir sends condolences to Kuwaiti amir THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Stigma hinders mental health patients Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah on the death of Sheikh Hamoud Adel al Hamoud al Jarrah al Sabah. (QNA) from seeking treatment, study reveals Deputy Amir sends greetings to president of Turkey THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent HBKU Press’ QScience publishes research on the negative effects of mental health stigma on people in Qatar on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his country’s Democracy and National TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK share the findings of less ad- devastating as the illness itself self-seclusion and anti-social Unity Day. (QNA) DOHA dressed issues with the local and a major barrier to suffer- behaviour, which can subse- and global audience. We thrive ers seeking treatment. quently exacerbate symptoms Deputy Amir sends condolences HAMAD Bin Khalifa Univer- to set our multidisciplinary The article differentiates and impede the treatment- to Swedish king sity (HBKU) Press’s academic QScience Connect journal at between implicit and explicit seeking process. platform QScience.com has the level where valid, ethical stigmas noting that implicit Researchers hope that this THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent recently published a research and impactful research is per- stigmas come in the form of study will assist policy mak- a cable of condolences to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on article exploring the negative ceived by the broadest possible Qatar who suffer from mental negative comments or obser- ers, educators and providers the victims of a plane crash in northern Sweden. (QNA) effects of mental health stigma audience without barriers.” illness.” vations about the behaviour of in developing an appropri- in Qatar. The article reveals The article, Stigma to- Through extensive inter- a person with mental illness, ate response to mental health Deputy Amir sends condolences how these stigmas hinder wards mental disorders in Qa- views with several outpatients while explicit stigma pertains to stigma. They encourage a ho- mental health patients from tar: a qualitative study, written from mental health clinics, the comments made directly about listic approach to the subject, to Indian president, PM seeking help and treatment. by researchers at the Universi- research assesses how society a person’s mental illness. which suggests more educa- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent Launched in September ty of Calgary in Qatar and the views people with mental ill- The article also explores tion about the causes of men- cables of condolences to President of India Ram Nath Kovind 2011, QScience.com is a peer- University of New Brunswick, ness, the experience of receiv- how mental illness stigma tal health problems to include and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victims of the floods reviewed online publishing Fredericton: Bridget Stirling, ing a mental illness diagnosis is avoided, to which many a medical point of view. in several states in north and east of India, wishing the injured platform that offers a unique Jason Hickey, Hanin Omar and how mental illness and participants responded that “In the future, I would a speedy recovery. (QNA) and collaborative research en- and Vahe Kehyayan, investi- the stigma towards mental ill- they simply do not disclose like to see Qatar develop pro- vironment for academics and gates a previously taboo sub- ness affects daily life. information about their ill- grammes that help people with Deputy Amir sends condolences scholars in Qatar, the MENA ject matter that is only just According to the research ness to others. However, not mental illness discover the re- and the rest of the world. being openly discussed and cited in the article, 36.6 per- disclosing one’s mental ill- sources to achieve their goals to Nepal’s president QScience.com adopts the explored in the region. cent of adults receiving health- ness can act as a barrier to and celebrate their strengths THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani Open Access publishing model “Mental health stigma care from Primary Health seeking treatment as social and resilience. What they want sent a cable of condolences to President of Nepal Bidhya Devi and hosts scholarly journals, has been studied extensively Care Centers in Qatar met support from people who are more than anything is an op- Bhandari on the victims of the floods that have hit several conference proceedings and in Western countries but has the diagnostic criteria for at aware and supportive may portunity to contribute to their Nepal provinces, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) ebooks to disseminate knowl- received very little research least one mental illness with encourage mental wellness. family and community,” said edge and understanding of attention in the Middle East,” depression being the most The article reveals how psy- Dr Hickey. PM sends condolences to Amir of Kuwait scientific, social, political and said Dr Hickey, associate pro- commonly diagnosed disorder chiatric patients who have The article can be ac- health- related subjects while fessor of Nursing at the Uni- at 13.5 percent, followed by strong social support were cessed at QScience.com PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah adhering to the international versity of New Brunswick, anxiety disorders at 10.3 per- significantly more likely to (https://www.qscience.com/ bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences publishing standards. Fredericton (PhD). “It is im- cent. Yet, many people do not comply with treatment. content/journals/10.5339/ to the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Dr Rima J Isaifan, head of portant to study mental illness receive the treatment needed The study concluded that connect.2019.2) along with Sabah on the death of Sheikh Hamoud Adel al Hamoud al Academic and Journals Pub- stigma in Qatar in order to to manage mental illness due the burdens created through thousands of other academic Jarrah al Sabah. (QNA) lishing at HBKU Press, said: support the Ministry of Public to the stigma around the topic. stigma as well as the strategy journals, conference proceed- “The impact of publishing Health in its efforts to provide In many cases, it is report- of non-disclosure about one’s ings and books, available free PM congratulates Turkish president this type of article is critical to world-class care to people in ed that the stigma is seen as mental health often led to to the public. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Monday a cable of con- gratulations to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his country’s Democracy and National Unity Day. (QNA) JOINT INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON POULTRY PM sends condolences SLAUGHTERHOUSE IN SHIHANIYA to Swedish counterpart PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven on the victims of a plane crash in northern Sweden. (QNA) PM sends condolences to Indian counterpart Nepal’s most popular and beloved folk-rock band, Nepathya is all set to perform again in Qatar, on the second day of Eid Al-Adha. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent cables of condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victims of the Nepal’s top band Nepathya floods in several states in north and east of India, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) all set to perform in Qatar PM sends condolences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the event, urged Qatar residents The Municipality of to Nepalese counterpart DOHA to come and enjoy the Nepalese Shehaniya, represented performance. by the Health Supervision PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah AFTER five years, Nepal’s most Amritgurung, the band’s Department, carried out a bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences popular and beloved folk-rock front man, will be accompa- joint inspection campaign to Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli on the victims of band, Nepathya is all set to per- nied on stage by Dhurba Lama in cooperation with the the floods that have hit several Nepal provinces, wishing the form again in Qatar, on the sec- on drums, Surajthapa on key- Ministry of Public Health, injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) ond day of Eid Al-Adha. boards, Subinshakya on bass on the automated poultry The band will rock the stage guitar, Niraj Gurung on gui- farm and slaughterhouse Qatar slams Afghanistan blast of Asian town amphitheatre at tars and Shanti Rayamajhi on in Shehaniya. The cam- an event being co-organised madals. The band has biggest paign aims to raise the QATAR has voiced strong condemnation and denunciation by Level Fn advertising and hits like Resham, Bhedakooon- production standard level of the explosion which targeted a truck carrying civilians in Events, Kaski Welfare Society jasto, Sakarnali, Siranma photo by educating employees Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province, leaving deaths and Qatar and Ram Nagar–Thimu- cha, Jogalehunchabhet, among to comply with the neces- injuries. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Af- ra Welfare Society. others, to its name. The band sary health requirements. fairs reiterated the firm position of Qatar on rejecting violence Addressing a press meet has already performed at world- (TNN) and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons. (QNA) at Olive FM recently, Laxman class venues like Wembley Are- Prasad Chaulagain, chief host of na and O2 Academy. Nation Tuesday, July 16, 2019 03 Envoy reaffirms French support to Qatar’s self-sufficiency drive French Embassy celebrates National Day of France AILYN AGONIA DOHA

AMBASSADOR of France to Qatar HE Franck Gellet has reiterated his country’s sup- port to the initiatives of Qa- tar geared towards becoming more self-sustaining, such as diversification of its economy and opening up Qatari talents to all disciplines. The envoy was speaking at a reception held on the oc- casion of the National Day of Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem Nasser al Ali, Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassem bin Saif Ahmad al Sulaiti, Minister of State HE General Hamad al Attiyah, Chief of the France on Sunday. Protocol HE Ibrahim Fakhroo and Ambassador of France to Qatar HE Franck Gellet with other guests and dignitaries at the French National Day celebrations. The gathering was at- tended by Minister of State Qatar, its friend, its partner bassador Gellet. plementation. in our epoch, the National ority in its relationship has means to guarantee its sov- HE General Hamad al Atti- and its ally, has been fac- On the occasion, the He further said, “An il- Museum. The most modern enabled it to bring to Qatar, ereignty.” yah, Minister of Culture and ing for two years. In such envoy further stressed the lustration of things we have automatic metro in the world, in the present moment of the Gellet also brought to the Sports HE Salah bin Gha- complex circumstances, it strong bilateral relationship done concretely together: our for which the most efficient region that I described ear- fore the importance of the nem Nasser al Ali, Minister would not act any different- between Qatar and France two national hydrocarbon French companies have given lier as critical, the Rafale, the celebration of Qatar-France of Transport and Communi- ly than Qatar, which rightly marked with recent exchange companies, Qatar Petroleum their genius, has come into best plane of its generation, Year of Culture 2020 with ac- cations HE Jassem bin Saif intends to maintain control of high-profile visits. He also and Total, have found togeth- operation.” the weapon of deterrence tivities to be held both in Qa- Ahmad al Sulaiti, and Chief of its policies by giving itself highlighted the launch of er and will jointly exploit one Similarly, Gellet high- against anyone who would tar and in France. According of the Protocol HE Ibrahim all the means of its inde- important initiatives that of the largest oil fields in the lighted the cooperation of the question its independence to the ambassador, there are Fakhroo, along with other pendence, in an unsettling would further deepen and world off the coast of South two countries in defence sec- and the ultimate means of its about 5,500 French citizens dignitaries. and uncertain regional mo- strengthen the ties of the two Africa. Qatar has entrusted tor with the arrival of some of protection. It will continue to in the country who are giv- “France, for its part, has ment. And France under- nations, such as the Qatar- the most celebrated French French-built Rafale jet fight- ensure, in the same spirit of ing their best in the service of remained all the more com- stands this all the more as France Strategic Dialogue architect, Jean Nouvel, with ers in the country. cooperation that has always Qatar-France friendship and mitted as it perfectly meas- it applies this same course aimed at setting the common the construction of the most He said, “France is glad prevailed, that its Qatari their gratitude for the warmth ures the challenges that of action to itself,” said Am- roadmap and reviewing im- beautiful museum ever built and proud that the anteri- friend will always detain the of the host country. HMC expert offers tips on prevention and early detection of liver cancer 53 died of liver cancer in Qatar in 2017, according to the latest WHO report TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ACCORDING to the lat- est World Health Organiza- tion (WHO) data, there were 53 deaths in Qatar as a re- sult of liver cancer in 2017. HAMMADI MEETS PUGWASH SECRETARY-GENERAL: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liver cancer is also the fifth HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi met on Monday with Secretary-General of Pugwash Conferences on most common type of cancer Science and World Affairs Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, among men and the second they reviewed bilateral relations between the two sides, as well as other topics of mutual interest. (QNA) most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide, accounting for more than 600,000 deaths each year. So, in recognition of liver The National Center for Cancer Care and Research is the premier cancer hospital in Qatar. cancer awareness month in Qatari aircraft win first place in Royal Air Qatar, Hamad Medical Cor- if the cancer is small, hasn’t puted tomography scan (CT) poration (HMC) is educating spread to other organs and if and magnetic resonance imag- Show at UK’s Yeovilton Air Force station the public about liver cancer the patient is in good overall ing (MRI) are among the most prevention, the importance of health. Medical cancer therapy effective methods to diagnose QNA early detection and the treat- uses oral or intravenous drugs liver cancer. LONDON ment options available. that target cancerous cells. “The prognosis for those Liver cancer is cancer Other treatments such as cryo- diagnosed with liver cancer is QATARI Air Force’s peace- that begins in the cells of the therapy, radiofrequency abla- not always positive, but treat- keeping aircraft, currently par- liver and can be secondary to tion and radiotherapy are also ment can delay the natural ticipating in the Royal Air Show hepatitis B and C infections. available and used in select progression of this cancer. at the UK’s Yeovilton Air Force Most liver cancers can be pre- cases,” explained Dr Rasul. Research on new drugs is cur- base, have won the first posi- vented by vaccinating against Symptoms of liver cancer rently ongoing and will hope- tion for the best fixed aircraft. the hepatitis B virus and get- include unexplained weight fully help to improve the prog- Qatar is participating in ting treatment for hepatitis C. Dr Kakil Abdul Rasul, senior con- loss and loss of appetite, fa- nosis for liver cancer patients,” the exhibition with strategic While hepatitis B and hepati- sultant Oncology, NCCCR. tigue, an enlarged liver (felt added Dr Rasul. transport aircraft C17/Globe tis C infections are major risk as a mass under the ribs on “By utilising the high- Master and C-130/J-30 Super factors for liver cancer, exces- liver cancer can be challenging the right side), an enlarged est quality medical equip- Hercules. sive alcohol intake, tobacco as many of the signs and symp- spleen (felt as a mass un- ment and treatment adminis- The participation was part information to the attendees the command of the North use, Type 2 diabetes, and ana- toms do not appear until it is in der the ribs on the left side), tered under the care of highly of the Royal Air International and visitors about aircraft Atlantic Treaty Organization bolic steroid use, as well as an its later stages, identifying the feeling very full after a small trained and experienced staff, / RNAS International Day. characteristics, cargo and (NATO) and in relief opera- unhealthy diet accompanied disease early allows for more meal, yellowing of the skin and by working together in col- The participating countries capabilities, as well as the tions in brotherly and friendly by a sedentary lifestyle, are treatment options. and eyes (jaundice), swelling laboration with our healthcare showed their air capabilities, pavilion’s capabilities and countries across the world. strong contributory factors for “Individuals at a high risk or fluid build-up in the abdo- partners, we can help reduce as well as live air shows and functions. These include medical evacua- the disease. of developing liver cancer men, nausea and vomiting, the number of new cases and fixed ground displays of air- Qatar participates in the tions and relief air support in Dr Kakil Abdul Rasul, sen- should have regular medi- and abdominal pain near the reverse trends in liver cancer- craft, fighters and automatic Resolute Support (non-com- areas of disasters and earth- ior consultant Oncology, Na- cal checkups as liver cancer is right shoulder blade. related mortality. Ultimately simulators. bat) operations in Afghanistan quakes, as well as aerial de- tional Center for Cancer Care much more difficult to treat if Ultrasound, a blood test to this will help ensure that far Members of the Air through strategic transport ployment of paratroopers and and Research (NCCCR), said it is not diagnosed early. Sur- check for increased levels of fewer people die from this dis- Transport pavilion provided planes C17 and C130J under heavy equipment. while the early diagnosis of gery is usually recommended alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), com- ease,” concluded Dr Rasul. QRCS refurbishes health centre in Sudan Qatar delegation participates in pan-Arab media meetings TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QNA CAIRO QATAR Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed the QATAR participated in the rehabilitation and furnishing meetings of the 93rd ordinary of a health centre in Bir Sali- session of the Standing Com- ba, a town of Sirba locality mittee for Arab Media, which in West Darfur State, Sudan, started on Monday at the helping the facility continue headquarters of the General serving the region’s 29,000 Secretariat of the League of population. Arab States. At a total cost of $73,991 Qatar’s Permanent Repre- (around QR270,000), the The health centre serves 29,000 people in Bir Saliba, West Darfur State. sentative to the Arab League health facility’s main prem- Ambassador Ibrahim bin Ab- on Wednesday. ises, waiting area and outdoor Office and members of the its humanitarian activities in QRCS for its efforts to main- QRCS’s main office in Khar- dulaziz al Sahlawi led Qatar’s The session will focus on shed were maintained. The Health Committee, which will West Darfur, with health, so- tain stability, health services toum and sub-branches in delegation to the meetings. the Palestinian cause, especial- centre was also provided with hire the medical staff for future cial and other services for the and development in the region. East, Central and West Darfur. The meetings’ agenda ly in light of the intransigence a power generator, medica- operation of the centre. target communities. Over the past four years, A lot of partners were en- includes 18 items to be pre- of the Israeli side. It will also tions, medical equipment and Established by QRCS in The project was co-imple- QRCS implemented operations gaged in the implementation sented on Tuesday before the discuss several issues includ- office furniture. 2013, the health centre seeks mented by QRCS, the Ministry worth a total of QR36.5 million of these projects, including 11th session of the Arab In- ing the international media The supplies were deliv- to help the local community of Health, the local commu- across the country, including Qatar Fund for Development formation Ministers Council plan to counter the unilateral ered in a ceremony attended and the returnees after years nity, and the Sudanese Red health, water, sewage, relief (QFFD), the United Nations Executive Office, and then to American decision that recog- by the General Director of of conflict. QRCS’ represen- Crescent Society (SRCS). They and education projects. These agencies and NGOs working the 50th session of the Arab nises Jerusalem as the capital the Ministry of Health’s State tation mission is continuing expressed their gratitude to achievements were made by in Sudan. Information Ministers Council of the Israeli occupied state. 04 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Nation The Westin Doha holds blood donation drive Qatar-based Serah Rejeesh among TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK year’s ‘Be a Hero, Donate The Westin Doha’s aim was this campaign on an annual Toyota art competition global winners DOHA Blood’ campaign with the sup- to showcase proactive support basis and to support Hamad port of Take Care Committee for the health and well-being of Medical Corporation. As part TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE Westin Doha Hotel & Spa of the hotel. the community and to dissemi- of the hotel’s Corporate Social DOHA recently organised a blood do- For the third year in a nate the culture of voluntary Responsibility, we help pro- nation campaign in coopera- row, associates from different donation among society. moting the culture of this vol- TOYOTA Motor Corporation tion with Hamad Medical Cor- departments of the hotel, in- Ammar Samad, Hotel untary action and we also help has selected 30 award winners poration (HMC). house guests and volunteers Manager at The Westin Doha the Blood Bank to increase its for the world contest of ‘The The objective of the cam- contributed to the humanitar- Hotel & Spa, said, “We are supply. We will continue to 13th Toyota Dream Car Art paign was to support this ian cause. honoured to be part of the support the cause every year.” Contest’ in which children draw their “dream car” with their free inspirations. The prizes, including gold, silver, bronze and special awards, will be announced at an award ceremony at the MEGA WEB in Tokyo in Au- gust of this year. The artwork nominated among this year’s 953,064 en- tries from 86 countries is a piece by Serah Rejeesh, an eight-year Serah Rejeesh will attend the award ceremony in Tokyo in August. old who lives in Doha. The award winners will turing, during which they will years of age and below world- visit Japan from August 27, interact with award winners wide. The contest, first con- accompanied by their parents from other countries and re- ducted in 2004, gives children or guardians. In addition to at- gions. throughout the world the op- tending the award ceremony, Conducted as part of Toy- portunity to develop an inter- they will participate in hands- ota’s social contribution activi- est in cars and helps them feel on programmes introducing ties, the Toyota Dream Car Art the joy and importance of hav- Associates from different departments of the hotel, in-house guests and volunteers contributed to the humanitarian cause. Japanese culture and manufac- Contest is open to children 15 ing a dream.

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DOHA HEC Paris in Qatar recently cance in the current economic The HEC International concluded an intensive five-day landscape globally, the Energy Executive MBA is a part-time DR Hassan S Bazzi, associate ‘Energy Major’ as part of the sector needs deserving atten- programme that provides par- dean for research at Texas A&M Executive MBA programme for tion from academia. This mod- ticipants with a set of funda- University at Qatar (Tamuq), participants to gain a compre- ule offers senior leaders and mental skills to expand execu- has been elected a Fellow of hensive understanding of cru- energy executives a powerful tives knowledge and leadership the American Chemical Soci- cial energy issues and the trends toolkit to define strategies and capabilities. ety (ACS) in recognition of his shaping the sector. enhance their understanding The curriculum consists of outstanding achievements in The 20 participants, com- of current and future trends three key components: 14 core chemistry and contributions to Dr Hassan S Bazzi, associate ing from varied nationalities in the energy sector in this in- modules covering key business science, the profession and the deen for reasearch at Tamuq such as France, India, Spain, creasingly dynamic market. areas, a specialisation (Major), society. Ivory Coast, Belgium, Italy, Most importantly, the partici- and a final strategic business This is the second fellowship said Dr César O Malavé, dean of Portugal, Britain and Norway, pants were able to meet execu- project (Capstone project). for Bazzi who was named Fellow Tamuq. attended lectures on energy Participants at the HEC International Executive MBA programme. tives from the energy world There are eight majors for of the Royal Society of Chemis- “Achieving Fellow status in and oil market fundamentals, and exchange experiences and participants to choose from, try (RSC) in December 2018. a prestigious professional or- geo-economics and geo-politics opportunities associated with Gauthier, HEC Paris Execu- network with other HEC Ex- allowing them to specialise in Bazzi is one of 70 interna- ganisation such as the Ameri- of energy, renewable energy as energy technologies and their tive Director of the Energy & ecutive MBA participants. We a field of their choice. These tional chemists selected this can Chemical Society the high- well as financing and managing potential impact on business Finance Chair; Joseph Nehme, are looking forward to the sec- majors are aerospace & avia- year to the prestigious Fellows est status a member can receive. multi-stakeholder projects in models, as well as price forma- HEC Paris Affiliate Professor of ond module to deliver a highly tion, entrepreneurship - pro- program, and he is the only one Dr Bazzi’s election as Fellow is the energy industry. tion mechanisms. They also had Operations Management and focused program aimed at pre- ject accelerator, differentiation from outside the US. Bazzi will proof of the calibre of teaching, The participants were able the opportunity to meet execu- Information Technology; and paring participants to manage & innovation through services, be honoured along with his Fel- research, service and leadership to acquire an in-depth under- tives from the energy world. Yanick Latil, Managing Partner any potential challenge.” leading digital transformation, low Class of 2019 inductees with that he brings to our university, standing of the energy business Andrea Masini, HEC Par- of Y&S Consulting LLP Manag- The Energy Major is com- energy, entrepreneurship & in- a lapel pin and certificate during and is testament to the qual- environment, major industry is Academic Director for the ing Partner and HEC Paris Ex- prised of two modules, one in novation, luxury, and innova- an August 26 ceremony and re- ity of education offered here at players and market drivers. HEC Paris Energy major and ecutive MBA Alumnus, offered July and another in October. tion & social business. The next ception in conjunction with the Texas A&M at Qatar.” Additionally, they were able to Associate Dean of the MBA their valued insights to the par- While the July module took in take for the EMBA in Doha is society’s 258th National Meet- Bazzi said, “This is a tre- understand the constraints and programmes; Jean-Michel ticipants through various path- place at the HEC Paris Doha February 2020. ing and Exposition in San Diego. mendous honour, and I am In the award citation pub- humbled and grateful to be in- lished in the July 15 issue of cluded in this exemplary group the ACS Chemical & Engineer- of chemists. Membership in and ing News, Bazzi was recognised service to professional societies Papers invited for global meet on sustainable energy, water for “his leadership in Science can play a significant role in and Engineering programmes shaping the future of our field, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK promote a better understand- across all relevant sectors to Dr. Veronica Bermudez, updates on our technology de- in Qatar, for organising and and I am proud of the work DOHA ing of the links between en- discuss topics of increasing conference chair and senior velopment status, and learn chairing multiple international done by the American Chemical ergy, water and environment, importance in the wake of cli- research director of the Energy from leading experts around chemistry conferences in Qatar Society to advance chemistry QATAR Environment and particularly in desert climates, mate change and the threats it Center at QEERI, said the con- the globe. The challenges that since 2004, and for his teaching for the benefit of our world and Energy Research Institute and develop key priority areas poses to the region. Through ference will serve as a platform Qatar and other hot arid re- and research successes”. In ad- all its people.” (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin for human development and the gathering, we hope to col- for interdisciplinary dialogue gions face are unique, and we dition, he also was recognised Bazzi’s research interests Khalifa University (HBKU), environmental sustainability. lectively formulate sustain- among scientists, researchers, hope to explore potential solu- for his community services focus on metathesis chemistry has announced the ‘Call for IC-SEWEN’19 – supported by able solutions that are able to industry partners and policy- tions for relevant issues in the through “his roles in establish- as a powerful tool in small mol- Papers’ for its upcoming In- Qatar National Research Fund mitigate the effects of rapidly makers: “QEERI is commit- implementation of research in ing the ACS Qatar chapter, ecule and polymer synthesis, in ternational Conference on – will also feature an industrial changing environmental oc- ted to supporting Qatar in ad- the area of energy, water and establishing STEM outreach addition to polymer-supported Sustainable Energy-Water- exhibition where national and currences.” dressing the grand challenges environment.” programmes for Qatar high catalysis, DNA-mimetic poly- Environment Nexus in De- international companies will QEERI has partnered with related to energy, water and QEERI welcomes papers schools, and bringing interna- mers and fluorous analogs of sert Climates 2019 (IC-SEW- showcase their products and Springer Nature for the confer- environment, in line with Qa- on various topics relating to tionally-renowned chemists to ruthenium-based catalysts. He EN’19), to be held at Qatar technologies in the field. ence with the selected proceed- tar National Vision 2030 and energy, water and environ- Qatar to promote chemical sci- has authored and co-authored National Convention Centre Commenting ahead of the ings to be peer-reviewed and the UN Sustainable Develop- ment. The deadline to receive ences.” 88 peer-reviewed scientific from 3-5 December. event, Dr. Marc Vermeersch, published in a special volume ment Goals. all submissions is August 15. “Texas A&M University at publications, three US patents, More than 400 researchers, executive director, QEERI, of the Springer Nature Applied “Through this conference, Admissions can be submit- Qatar offers world-class educa- four US and International pat- scientists, engineers and stake- said: “The IC-SEWEN’19 will Science (SNAS) journal dedi- we aim to exchange ideas, ted at: www.hbku.edu.qa/en/ tion in Doha and Dr Bazzi is one ent applications and 145 con- holders will come together to bring together the best minds cated to arid climates. share knowledge, and provide qeeri-call-papers of our top faculty members,” ference presentations.

Empower World holds free workshop on coaching TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK professionals and individuals who led by Marie Quigley, Director and DOHA, QATAR are not in the workplace. Co-founder of Empower World, In the workplace, coaching who is a master coach certified by QATAR-BASED Empower World, a skills have been consistently iden- the International Coach Federation coaching and coach training organi- tified as essential skills for leaders. with over 10 years of professional sation, recently held a free work- Various research studies, such as experience. shop as part of their ongoing com- the annual Global Coaching Study Attended by more than 150 mitment to bringing professional conducted by Pricewaterhouse- people, the workshop was the most coaching skills to Qatar: to support Coopers demonstrate professional recent in a series of free workshops people to develop their leadership coaching taking place consistently Empower World holds to introduce and self-mastery skills. within an organisation leads to im- the power of coaching and leader- Coaching is one of the fastest proved leadership skills, increased ship skills to the public as well as growing fields globally. The benefits work-life balance, and higher pro- debunk some of the widely held be- of coaching are wide reaching, and ductivity for both the individual and liefs about what coaching is. Marie numerous studies show that work- the organization itself. Quigley led the audience through a ing with a coach has a positive im- Empower World’s event ‘Expe- series of exercises designed to cre- pact on motivation, self-awareness rience the Transformational Power ate new personal awareness and and quality of life for both working of Coaching’ was open to the public transformation.

QatarDebate takes part in two Thailand championships QNA DOHA

THE national debating team is participating in the Asian Debate Championship which started on Monday in Bang- kok. The team will also take part in the World Champion- ship for School Debates in English to be held in Bangkok also from July 25 to 31. Taking part in these tour- naments, QatarDebate Cent- er, a member of the Qatar Foundation, seeks to develop the skills of the participants and compete for the title in world championships. Head of educational pro- gramme at QatarDebate, Aisha al Nesf explained that Qatari students are highly capable of understanding, analysing and discussing wide ranging topics, including po- litical, economic, health, envi- ronmental and other current issues. Nesf added that the selection of the national team has been made after a num- ber of tests and experimental debates, pointing out that a junior team is currently being prepared to ensure a higher level in the coming years. Members of the team expressed their readiness to compete for the first positions in the two championships. 06 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 African Panorama Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Trevor Noah in South African comedian action. TREVOR NOAH tickles audience’s funny bones

Through his performance, the comedian connected with a diverse crowd, with jokes tailored to various cultures. He tackled social issues in a funny way and also talked about how he can speak many languages

NTERNATIONALLY His prejudice makes you bring such renowned talents renowned South Af- laugh at yourself!” to Qatar. “We would like to rican comedian and The envoy said Noah bring more of these talents Daily Show host Tre- made people laugh about to Qatar.” vorI Noah tickled the funny the serious world events be- Meanwhile, the embassy bones of the audience at the cause he comments on them said they were in discussion Qatar National Convention on a funny way. “Trevor’s with other African ambas- Centre in Doha last Friday. comments were relevant to sadors on how to bring top Through his performance, these times. He makes people African artistes to Qatar. the comedian connected with laugh,” he said. “Qataris are very receptive to a diverse crowd, with jokes Moosa said he was happy international talents.” tailored to various cultures. for being invited to the show. The ambassador praised The comedian made people “Noah has made South Africa the event for being so well- laugh with the way he ex- and the entire Africa proud. organised. plained the region’s soaring The entire world watches “As always, Noah makes temperatures during sum- him. He is an African super- people laugh. One cannot get mer, about his life in South star,” he noted. enough of his jokes. This was Africa and Africa; about The South African ambassador with Noah. The envoy said he was the first time I was attend- American and Canadian lead- grateful for the support ing his live show. I have only ers; as well as the rich Indian was “gorgeous”. He also praised supported by Qatar National Noah received from Qataris been seeing him on television culture especially its curry. the Qatar Airways services. Tourism Council as part of the and expatriates alike in Qa- and I am so excited to see Noah tackled a number This was the second time Summer in Qatar Programme. tar. “The support was really him. He tackled serious is- of social issues in a funny Trevor was visiting Qatar. He Speaking to Qatar Trib- overwhelming. The show was sues in a funny way,” said a way especially how children first came to Qatar in 2017. une, South African Ambassa- sold out.” Nigerian fan. should not travel in business Qatar’s stand-up comedi- dor to Qatar HE Faizel Moo- According to Moosa, such Joy, a Kenyan fan, said, class. He also talked about an Hamad al Marri warmed sa said the world renowned events help Qatar and other “I loved the way he explained how he can speak different up the stage before Trevor stand-up comedian never countries to make things about the Indian curry and languages. took to the stage. disappoints with his perfor- lighter to engage in. the culture. Through his per- Before he took to the stage, The event was part of the mance. “We truly enjoyed the He said South Africa has formance I was able to under- South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa, his wife Anika he visited the National Mu- Doha Comedy Festival or- show. Noah makes the issues great talents like Miriam stand other cultures better. His Moosa and Trevor Noah in Doha. seum of Qatar, which, he said, ganised by Social Studio and lighter for people to laugh. Makeba, and would love to shows bring people together.”

A view of a section of the audience.

Ugandan artiste Jose Chameleone leaves an imprint

T was an evening to remem- the Grand Regal Hotel. DJ Sean dese, and Filipinos, among others. Sheebah to Doha on November 8. ber for fun lovers as they were Mannie, DJ Ema, and DJ Kayson The event was organised by “It was a dream come true charmed by Ugandan artiste also got an opportunity to perform Mulongo Events in association with for me to see Chameleone per- IJose Chameleone. The world re- at the show. Ricky Media. forming live on the stage. I have nowned artiste entertained the au- The event was attended by peo- According to one of the organis- always wished to see him in per- dience with various genres of music ple from all walks of life including ers, nearly 600 people attended the son for many years and I am glad in different languages including Ugandans, Kenyans, South Afri- event. He said they were planning that I attended his show,” said a Luganda, Swahili and English at cans, Nigerians, Burundians, Rwan- to bring renowned Ugandan artiste Ugandan expatriate. Gulf / Middle East / World Tuesday, July 16, 2019 07 Yemen rival parties UK sees ‘small window’ to salvage meet to discuss N-deal as Iran urges Europe to act Hodeida accord DPA SANA’A Maamoun al-Maghami, EU seeks to find out ways to convince Iran and the US to reduce tensions and start a dialogue spokesman of the pro-gov- REPRESENTATIVES of Yem- ernment Giants Brigade, told REUTERS en’s warring parties are meet- dpa the two sides discussed BRUSSELS ing to discuss the stalled truce the “need that Houthi com- agreement for the contested BRITAIN said on Monday port city of Hodeida, a pro- mit to the truce and ensur- there was a “small window” government source said on ing a comprehensive truce.” of time to save the Iran nu- Monday. clear deal, as Tehran sig- The meetings, which began nalled it would ramp up its on Sunday evening on board the withdrawal of fighters. nuclear programme–seen by a United Nations ship on the The United Nations said the West as a cover for mak- Red Sea, are overseen by the this is the fifth joint meeting of ing atomic bombs–if Europe head of the UN mission over- the Redeployment Coordina- failed to do more to salvage seeing the ceasefire in the city, tion Committee, one of several the pact. former Danish general Michael formed after Sweden talks. US-Iranian tensions have Lollesgaard. In May, the rebels handed worsened since US Presi- This is the first meeting over the security of the city’s dent Donald Trump decided between representatives of the three ports to the coastguard, last year to abandon the nu- government and the Houthi re- in accordance with the deal, clear deal under which Iran bels focusing on developments but Yemen’s Saudi-backed agreed to curtail its atomic in Hodeida since February. government dismissed the programme in return for re- Maamoun al-Maghami, move as a sham. lief from economic sanctions spokesman of the pro-govern- The western province of crippling its economy. ment Giants Brigade, told dpa Hodeida is of strategic impor- “Iran is still a good year the two sides discussed the tance because of its main port, away from developing a nu- “need that the Houthi com- which is the entry point for clear bomb. There is still mit to the truce and ensuring a some 80 per cent of Yemen’s some closing, but small win- comprehensive ceasefire.” imports and aid. dow to keep the deal alive,” The truce agreement for Yemen has been embroiled Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hodeida went into effect in in a devastating conflict for Hunt told reporters on arrival December, following UN- more than four years. It has for a foreign ministers’ meet- sponsored peace talks in Swe- resulted in the world’s worst ing in Brussels. Malta’s Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela talks with his British counterpart Jeremy Hunt during a EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium, den. The agreement included humanitarian crisis and thou- The Brussels gathering on Monday. (REUTERS) a province-wide ceasefire and sands of civilian deaths. will seek to flesh out how to convince Iran and the United “We encourage them to use all States to reduce tensions and Iran says may ‘reverse’ nuclear programme to pre-deal status diplomatic means and create start a dialogue amid fears TEHRAN: Iran’s atomic energy agency said Monday it could reverse its nuclear programme to its new diplomatic channels... that the 2015 deal is close to status before curbs were imposed under a landmark 2015 agreement with world powers. to de-escalate the tense situ- collapse. “If the Europeans and the Americans don’t want to carry out their duties... we will decrease our ation. We have to use every In reaction to the re-im- commitments and... reverse the conditions to four years ago,” agency spokesman Behrouz Kamal- opportunity to keep the deal.” position of tough US sanc- vandi said, quoted by IRNA state news agency. When asked whether Eu- tions, which have notably tar- “These actions are not out of obstinacy. It is to give diplomacy a chance so that the other side ropean powers would seek geted Iran’s main oil revenue come to their senses and carry out their duties,” he added. to penalise Iran for breaking stream, Tehran has cut some The deal promised economic benefits and sanctions relief to Iran, but US President Donald parts of its nuclear commit- of its nuclear commitments Trump withdrew from the accord in May 2018 and reimposed tough punitive measures against ments, Hunt had earlier said under the deal, leading the the Islamic republic. (AFP) there would soon be a meet- European parties to the pact, ing of the joint commission, France, Britain and Germa- the mechanism set up to ny, to warn it about not fully Minister Margot Wallstrom Tehran should not taking es of having a good discus- handle potential breaches. Lt Gen Michael Lollesgaard (centre-left) and members of the UN Re- complying with the terms. suggested the Europeans further measures that could sion with the EU and other It could ultimately lead deployment Co-ordination Committee on Hodeida meeting on a ship Speaking before leaving would still leave the door breach the accord. partners in the JCPOA (Iran to the reimposition of UN at sea off the coast of the Yemeni port city, including representatives Brussels, Swedish Foreign open for diplomacy, but that “It improves their chanc- deal),” she told reporters. sanctions. of the UN, the Yemeni government, and Houthis, on Sunday. (AFP)

Erdogan hails S-400 deal amid 2016 coup bid anniversary Iraq hands over 33 kids of IS members to Russia

AFP cerns in Europe and the United DPA The children were deported to his vehicle and he opened fire ANKARA States. Erdogan said Turkey’s MOSCOW from an assault rifle, the state- “next target was joint produc- Russia on July 10 after coordi- ment said. “Amid the return PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Er- tion with Russia” of the next IRAQ said on Monday it has nation with Russian embassy, fire, an unidentified explosive dogan on Monday hailed the missile defence system. handed over to Russia 33 chil- a spokesman for Iraq’s Foreign device detonated in the vehicle. controversial delivery of a Rus- “We are taking every meas- dren of Russian women sus- Ministry Ahmed al-Sahaf said The criminal was killed at the sian missile defence system de- ure to make sure our people do pected of joining the Islamic scene,” the statement said. spite the threat of US sanctions, not suffer the betrayal of 15 July State extremist group, as Mos- Last week seven Islamic as Turkey marked the third anni- again or something similar,” cow announced that it had bro- in joining the extremist group, State members were given versary of a bloody coup attempt. Erdogan added. Earlier Mon- ken up an Islamic State cell on he said. lengthy prison sentences in Just days before the anniver- day, the president took part in its home turf. In May, Iraq said it handed Moscow for attempting to derail sary, the first batch of the Rus- a tense ceremony at parliament, The children were deported over 188 children of Islamic a high-speed train that runs be- sian S-400 defence system was which was bombed during the to Russia on July 10 after co- State militants to Turkey. tween Russia’s two largest cit- delivered to Turkey despite re- attempted putsch. ordination with the Russian A Russian federal law en- ies, Moscow and St Petersburg, peated US calls for them to can- He was scheduled to give embassy in Baghdad, a spokes- forcement agency said on Mon- state media reported. cel the deal or face punishment. a speech in Istanbul later on man for Iraq’s Foreign Ministry, day that the authorities have The Moscow District Mili- “We have begun to receive Monday and inaugurate a mu- Ahmed al-Sahaf, said in a press broken up an Islamic State ter- tary Court sentenced those de- our S-400s. Some said, ‘they Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (centre) visits 15 July Martyrs seum dedicated to the failed statement. rorist cell in the south region of fendants - all nationals of the cannot buy them’... God willing Memorial on the third anniversary of the failed coup attempt at the coup of July 15, 2016. He added that the Foreign Rostov that included three Rus- former Soviet, Central Asian re- the final part of this (delivery) Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) Erdogan’s spokesman Ibra- Ministry had deported 473 Is- sian citizens. public of Tajikistan - to between will be in April 2020,” Erdogan him Kalin said on Twitter that lamic State children from dif- The group was planning to 15 and 21 years in prison. told a crowd of several thou- faction tried to wrest power as Turkish officials accused the Turkey “sends a powerful mes- ferent nationalities, including attack police and commit ter- Russia is a main ally of Syr- sand in Ankara. from the president. Thousands West of not giving Ankara suf- sage of unity and solidarity to Russia, France, Germany and rorist attacks in crowded public ian President Bashar al-Assad, In 2016, nearly 250 people took to the streets in response to ficient support. Over the same the world: We will die but never Turkey. areas, the Federal Security Ser- and its military has sought to were killed–excluding the coup- Erdogan’s call to defeat the up- period, Erdogan has grown let traitors and putschists de- The ministry calls on all vice said in a statement. eradicate Islamic State in Syria plotters–and more than 2,000 rising. Relations with the West ever closer to Russian President stroy our country, our freedom countries to step up efforts to The ringleader was killed in recent years in the ongoing injured after a rogue military deteriorated after the coup bid, Vladimir Putin, raising con- and our dignity.” receive their nationals involved when authorities pulled over multi-sided civil war. News Gunmen kill 10 in revenge Shock and anger as videos of brutal in brief attack on Nigerian village South Africa’s Zuma tells graft Sudan raid belatedly go viral probe he’s a victim of conspiracy KANO: About 300 gunmen raided a village in northwestern Nigeria in a revenge attack, killing 10 people, burning cars and stealing cattle, AFP JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma on police said. The assailants “invaded” Kirtawa village in Katsina state KHARTOUM Monday dismissed multiple graft allegations against him, telling a late Saturday, shooting residents and stealing cows, regional police judicial inquiry he was the victim of conspiracies, years of “charac- spokesman Gambo Isah said in a statement. DAYS after a blackout on mo- ter assassination” and plots to kill him. In an often rambling mono- “Ten persons were found dead, five injured,” Isah said. The bandits bile internet services ended, logue, Zuma accused unnamed foreign intelligence agencies and set fire to five cars and four motorcycles after stealing “an unspeci- Sudanese are shocked by the spies of working against him and added: “I have survived attempts fied number of cows”, he said. Police said the gunmen opened fire on content of online videos and to kill me.” Zuma testified at the inquiry in Johannesburg into the security forces as they arrived on the scene, shooting out the tyres of photographs that appear to so-called “state capture” scandal after previous witnesses gave an armoured vehicle and wounding a soldier and a paramilitary officer, document last month’s deadly damning evidence against him. He is accused of overseeing mass before fleeing. The raid was a “reprisal attack” for an earlier assault raid on demonstrators. looting of state assets during his nine-year tenure before being on the bandits by vigilantes from the village, police said. (AFP) Crowds of protesters were ousted by the ruling ANC party in 2018. (AFP) violently dispersed–and doz- ens killed–by men in military fatigues during a pre-dawn raid China says Canadian citizen on a weeks-long sit-in outside detained for drug offences army headquarters in Khar- Sudanese protesters take part in a vigil in the capital Khartoum’s toum on June 3. “The brutal northern district of Bahri, to mourn dozens of demonstrators killed BEIJING: Chinese police have detained a Canadian citizen in scenes of killings and beatings last month in a brutal raid on a Khartoum sit-in, on Saturday. (AFP) relation with a drugs case involving students, China’s foreign left me very angry,” said Hus- ministry said on Monday, an incident that comes amid a deep sein Hashim, a 19-year-old uni- gering international outrage. on social media networks. Ser- chill in relations between the two countries. Canada’s govern- versity student from the capi- But the carnage went largely vices were ordered to be re- ment said on the weekend that a Canadian citizen had been tal’s El-Deem neighbourhood. unseen inside Sudan as the stored after Khartoum based detained in the Chinese city of Yantai in the eastern province of “The perpetrators have country’s military rulers im- lawyer Abdelaziz Hassan won Shandong, though did not provide details. Chinese foreign min- no mercy, religion or human- posed a nationwide blackout a case against 3G and 4G ser- istry spokesman Geng Shuang said that Shandong police had ity.” Demonstrators who had on mobile internet services. vice providers. “The aim of recently discovered a case of foreign students being involved camped at the site demand- The authorities restored blocking the internet was to with drugs, one of whom was Canadian. The case was being ing civilian rule were shot and mobile internet only last week, hide information and evi- processed, he added, without elaborating. (REUTERS) (File photo) Passers-by walk past a policeman keeping watch at a beaten as armed men ram- paving the way for photo- dence of what happened in the roundabout in Daura, Katsina State. paged through the area, trig- graphs and videos going viral massacre,” Hassan said. 08 Tuesday, July 16, 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 #MeToo Puts Justice Within Reach Trump Is Right About Charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and R&B star R Kelly show how the movement has upended the imbalance of power that long kept men on high perches and their victims in the shadows One Thing: Citizenship HE most thunderous booms of the #Me- had no family and no guidance,” one said. Too movement have come when clusters Kelly’s alleged victims have been described Tof women all point at the same powerful as “among the most vulnerable in our soci- men. A chorus of allegations rises from a ety.” #MeToo prepared the ground for these Is A Big Deal Chicago music studio or a Palm Beach man- women to be taken seriously. Their stories sion, and accusers are finally heard. have rocked the halls of power amid a cul- R&B star R Kelly faced new federal tural shift in how revelations are received by The US president’s critics should agree that citizenship is not just a charges last week alleging he the public and prosecutors. schemed to sexually exploit No one is hanging a Mission ‘piece of paper’ but a representation of full inclusion in a society young girls, paid to recover Accomplished banner. Accus- child-sex tapes and pressured ers still face harassment. The which immigrants should be encouraged to aspire to witnesses before a trial that new allegations against Kelly ended in his acquittal a dec- identify a victim named only MICHAEL MCGOUGH ade ago. Dozens of women as JP, though Jerhonda Pace TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE have accused Jeffrey Ep- has spoken publicly. “His fans stein of rape and assault in were livid when they saw ‘JP’ N backing down from his plan to in- a bombshell case that led to on every count,” she tweeted. clude a question about US citizenship the resignation of US Labour “They already started bother- on next year’s census form, President Secretary Alexander Acosta ing me.” While #MeToo has Donald Trump on Thursday gave cre- on Friday, following outrage helped bring men to account Idence to the claims of critics that his over his handling of a plea for crimes and misdeeds in administration had an ulterior — and par- deal with Epstein years ago many arenas, it’s clear women tisan — motive in pressing for inclusion of when Acosta was a US attorney in Miami. still need the support of one another. One the question. Both Kelly and Epstein say they are not more voice really does matter against at- During rambling remarks in the Rose guilty of the accusations against them. tempts to shush, bully, rationalise or shame Garden, the president let a very big cat out The dramatic developments in these their stories away. of the bag by suggesting that data about long-running sagas offer yet another sign “This was not a ‘he said, she said’ situa- how many citizens and noncitizens there that #MeToo has upended the imbalance of tion,” retired Palm Beach Police Chief Mi- are — which he ordered his administra- power that long kept men on high perches chael Reiter told the Miami Herald of the tion to collect “by other means” — could and their victims in the shadows. Accusers earlier Epstein case. “This was 50-some- help states that “may want to draw state say these men used money and fame to lure thing ‘shes’ and one ‘he’ — and the ‘shes’ and local legislative districts based upon girls who were troubled, homeless or who all basically told the same story.” That ratio the voter-eligible population.” That, of needed money, only to rape and otherwise shouldn’t be necessary, yet today it’s unde- course, isn’t the reason the administration abuse them. The Miami Herald reported niably powerful. Each high-profile conver- cited for wanting to include a citizenship that most Epstein accusers came from dis- sation presents another chance for the pub- question: It had claimed that it needed advantaged families, single-parent homes lic to recalibrate its attitude toward accusers data about citizenship in order to enforce or foster care, and some had experienced — and for survivors to see that they can seek the Voting Rights Act. Last month the tragedy and abuse at tender ages. “We justice without having to go it alone. Supreme Court said dryly that the voting- (Tribune News Service) rights rationale was “contrived.” But using citizenship data for redistricting would serve what critics long have argued was the administration’s overriding objective: to help Republicans and hurt Democrats. One way a citizenship question could accomplish that objective would be to Equal Pay, Every Day frighten undocumented immigrants so that they wouldn’t participate in the cen- IGGYBACKING on the outpouring of the broader economic, cultural and personal sus, fearing that responding to the citizen- support for the egregiously underpaid reasons they make them. Factor in those ship question would tip off immigration PUS women’s national soccer team, New variables, and the apples-to-apples gap clos- enforcement. That could result in an un- mined to conceal the number of illegal York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor es to something like 93 to 95 cents on the dercount in areas with large numbers of Critics portrayed the quest for a citi- aliens in our midst.” But his underlying Bill de Blasio talked big Tuesday about dollar. Still a divide, just not as big. non-citizens — areas that are more likely zenship question as an attempt to point was correct. plans to close the pay gap between men and The smartest proposals to equalise pay- to be represented by Democrats. gain partisan advantage. But Trump US citizenship is important; it’s not women across the economy. checks and, more importantly, level the But the GOP would also be helped by just a “piece of paper.” It represents full Helpfully, Cuomo even signed a new playing field of opportunity are the least the idea floated by Trump on Thursday: also said something his critics inclusion in this society and is something state bill, one Congress should replicate, likely to make for good stadium chants. drawing district lines on the basis of the should agree with: that US citizen- immigrants should be encouraged to as- banning employers from asking about sal- They involve teaching young women to ne- “voter-eligible population.” In a 2016 case ship is “a very important thing” pire to. It’s no accident that many sup- ary histories, a pernicious way preexisting gotiate better salaries throughout their ca- from Texas, the Supreme Court ruled that porters of comprehensive immigration pay disparities calcify. But pay disparities reers; attacking child-care costs, which are states don’t violate the Constitution or the of them Latino. Some districts would ex- reform rightly call for a “pathway to citi- are less the result of outright discrimination far too expensive for most families (kudos principle of “one person, one vote” when pand as a result, making it harder for state zenship” — not just legal status — for mil- than many politicians suggest, and ensuring here to de Blasio, and his pre-K and 3-k pro- they use total population — including legislators to address individual constitu- lions of undocumented immigrants who gender paycheck equity is more complicat- grammes); encouraging more fathers to stay children and noncitizens who aren’t eli- ents’ problems and for residents to sway have established lives here. ed than they typically let on. home with children in the early years, so it’s gible to vote — as the basis for legislative those legislators.” But those same trends In 2014, as part of a series titled ‘The Women earn 80 cents for every dollar not mostly women who leave the workforce. redistricting. But the court left for another would help the Republican Party. 21st Century Citizen’, The pocketed by men, goes the common refrain. And, finally, honouring whatever choic- day the opposite question of whether a Trump’s remarks provide vindication editorial board criticised proposals Except that figure glosses over the fact wom- es women and men make, whether that in- state could choose to count eligible voters for critics who portrayed the quest for a to allow noncitizens to vote. We wrote: “It en and men often choose different profes- volves being the primary stay-at-home par- only in drawing lines. citizenship question as an attempt to gain is not healthy if large numbers of perma- sions, and that women typically spend more ent, splitting duties or working full-time. Doing so would be a bad idea. The partisan advantage. But Trump also said nent residents, workers and taxpayers are time out of the workforce, usually at home Yes, pay the US women’s soccer team the Los Angeles Times editorial board noted something his critics should agree with: excluded from voting. with children. Which is to say, it largely re- same as the men. Don’t pretend that for in 2015 that if California were to draw that US citizenship is “a very important But the answer is not to sever voting flects different choices people make — and everyone else it’s as simple as tying a cleat. district lines to reflect only eligible vot- thing.” Granted, he made that observa- — or jury service, for that matter — from ers, “power would shift away from areas tion as part of a snide diatribe against citizenship. It is rather to expand the cir- (Tribune News Service) heavily populated by noncitizens, many “far-left Democrats” who “are deter- cle of citizenship.” ‘Go Back to Africa’ Makeover A travel company reframes a ‘derogatory statement’ into a positive twist to attract black travellers worldwide to revisit the continent

HALELUYA HADERO to browse through countries and see black industry accounted for 9.3 million direct TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE travellers vacationing across Africa. African jobs in 2017. The burgeoning in- Promoting Africa as a desirable desti- dustry, led on the continent by countries O Back to Africa’, a racist put- nation for black people worldwide is not a including Kenya, South Africa, and Tanza- down long used used against Af- new one. The early 20th century saw the nia has also been a way to diversify each rican-Americans, Africans and rise of the ‘Back to Africa’ movement, a country’s economy. other black people in the North campaign galvanised by the pan-African But even as African-American tour- ‘GAmerica and Europe has been activist Marcus Garvey which sought to ism to Africa has gained momentum in getting a social media makeover. transport African-Americans to Africa in recent years with initiatives like the ‘Year Black & Abroad, an Atlanta-based life- the hopes of acquiring greater social and of Return’, African-Americans tend to style and travel company targeting black economic independence. But for Black & discount African countries for vacation, travellers, is reclaiming the derogatory Abroad, the social media-led campaign says Johnson. statement with a new tourism campaign is an attempt to break an “artificial travel “Part of our work is educating them encouraging African-Americans to indeed barrier” for African-Americans regarding otherwise,” he says, and that process in- go back to Africa. African tourism, and in the process sup- cludes seeing black faces vacationing in The company recently partnered with port African economies. unlikely destinations. FCB/SIX, a data-driven creative agency, to “We hope for this campaign to create The company is taking a group of Afri- create an AI platform which collects real a pipeline where black travellers can come can-Americans on their first trip to Ghana time social media posts of black travellers to the continent and spend their money,” The social media-led campaign ‘Go Back to Africa’ is an attempt to break an this August for the ‘Year of Return’ cel- throughout the continent. As vacationers says Kent Johnson, co-founder of Black & ebrations marking the 400th anniversary post photos with the hashtag #gobacktoaf- Abroad. ‘artificial travel barrier’ for African-Americans regarding African tourism, and of the first documented arrival of enslaved rica, the Google vision fuelled system scans Aside from taking away the power in in the process support African economies Africans in Jamestown, Virginia. faces for people of colour and locations to the “offensive-ness” of the statement, the “We want to show our people that we select posts for the campaign’s website. campaign has also been an attempt to boards on the potential of African-Amer- According to the African Development do have a place on the continent,” said There, African-Americans are encouraged capture the attention of African tourism ican travel across Africa. Bank’s most recent tourism report, the Johnson.

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News in brief Over 100 killed, millions 7 children among 11 India scrubs Moon others killed in Afghan mission launch one hour before lift-off landmine explosion SRIHARIKOTA: India on Mon- displaced from floods in day postponed the launch of a lunar probe less than an REUTERS hour before blast-off because KABUL Pilgrims of a technical problem, delaying its bid to become AT least 11 pilgrims includ- targeted only the fourth nation to land India, Nepal & B’desh ing seven children were A senior health official a spacecraft on the Moon. killed and on Monday when The spacecraft looked set for their vehicle set off a land- said 22 children and launch atop a Geosynchro- Indian states of Assam, Bihar have been among the worst hit; 4.3 mn people mine in southern Afghani- eight women were nous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) stan, local government and among another 34 Mk III -- India’s most power- displaced in Assam due to rising waters across rural northeastern region health officials said. women and children ful rocket -- from the Satish The blast happened in who were critically Dhawan Space Centre, but the Khakrez district of Kan- wounded. The victims countdown was halted 56 dahar province at around were returning from a minutes and 24 seconds midday, said Hayatullah pilgrimage to a shrine before the planned liftoff at Hayat, a spokesman for that houses the tomb 2:51 am (2121 GMT Sun- Kandahar’s governor. of Sufi Shah Agha. day). “A technical snag was A senior health official observed in launch vehicle said 22 children and eight system at one hour before women were among another sion on Sunday, officials the launch,” ISRO said. (AFP) 34 women and children who said. were critically wounded. Years of conflict have Italy seizes air-to-air The victims were return- left Afghanistan strewn with missile, guns in ing from a pilgrimage to a landmines, which are often raids on neo-Nazis shrine that houses the tomb picked up by curious chil- of Sufi Shah Agha. dren. ROME: Italian police have No group immediately Last year, at least 1,415 seized a large arsenal of claimed responsibility for Afghan civilians were killed weapons, including an air- the blast. Taliban fighters or injured by landmines to-air missile, in raids on say they use roadside bombs and unexploded munitions. neo-Nazi sympathisers, they and landmines to attack se- Children made up one third said on Monday. Elite police curity forces, but civilians of overall casualties, and 80 forces searched proper- are frequently hurt or killed. percent of those from unex- ties across northern Italy In Balkh province in the ploded munitions, accord- following an investigation north, two children were ing to the United Nations into Italians who had fought killed in a landmine explo- Mine Action Service. alongside Russian-backed separatist forces in eastern Ukraine, a police statement said. Three men were ar- rested, including a customs officer who has previously Pakistan premier orders probe stood for parliament for an extreme right party. During into multibillion-dollar penalty their raids, police discovered a French-made Matra air-to-air Flood affected villagers take shelter on an embankment at Pabhokathi village in Morigaon district of India’s Assam state, on Monday. (AFP) DPA missile. (REUTERS) ISLAMABAD REUTERS damage from the current mon- shelter camps have been set up, Drug gangs behind GUWAHATI, KATHMANDU soon season, which has just Rivers in spate while the airforce is on standby, PRIME Minister Imran Khan Sri Lanka Easter begun, is likely to increase in Keshab Mahanta, Assam’s wa- has ordered investigations into bombings: President FLOODS have forced more coming weeks. Floods in Nepal, Flood waters in ter resources minister, said. the massive 5.84-billion-dollar than four million people from India and Bangladesh during Assam rose overnight The Indian weather office penalty imposed on Pakistan by COLOMBO: International their homes across India, Ne- the 2017 monsoon killed at least has forecast widespread rains the international arbitration tri- drug syndicates orchestrat- pal and Bangladesh and killed 800 people and destroyed food with the Brahmaputra across Assam and Bihar over bunal of the World Bank follow- ed Sri Lanka’s deadly Easter more than 100 people as tor- crops and homes. River, which flows the next two days. ing the denial of a major mining Sunday bombings, the coun- rential rains in the initial days An impoverished agrar- down from the Hima- In neighbouring Nepal, 64 lease in 2011. try’s leader claimed Monday, of monsoons wreaked havoc. ian province with rickety infra- layas into Bangla- people were killed and 31 were A special commission will despite earlier blaming the The poor Indian states of As- structure and poor healthcare desh, and its tributar- missing, with around a third of investigate those responsible Pakistan PM Imran Khan. attacks on Islamists. The sam and Bihar have been among services, Bihar has a history of all districts hit by heavy rains, for making Pakistan suffer such statement comes amid the worst hit. Some 4.3 million flooding in its northern areas ies still in spate authorities said. Many of the a loss, the Dawn newspaper re- said. Tethyan Copper, a joint a nationwide narcotics people have been displaced from bordering Nepal. deaths were caused by land- ported on Monday. On Friday, venture held equally by Antofa- crackdown, with President their homes in Assam in the Flood waters in Assam rose slides that swept away houses. the International Centre for Set- gasta and Barrick Gold Corp, Maithripala Sirisena aiming last 10 days due to rising waters overnight with the Brahmapu- sam Chief Minister Sarbananda In southeast Nepal, water tlement of Investment Disputes had claimed 8.5 billion dollars to reintroduce capital pun- across the mostly rural north- tra River, which flows down Sonowal told reporters. “We are levels on the Kosi River, which (ICSID) ruled after more than in damages against Pakistan for ishment for drug offences. eastern region, according to a from the Himalayas into Bang- working on a war footing to deal flows into Bihar, had receded, seven years of arbitration claims rejecting its lease application Authorities have said local government release on Monday. ladesh, and its tributaries still with the flood situation.” As- an district official said. filed against the country by for mining in Reko Diq, in the jihadist group National Thow- Television channels showed in spate. Most of the Kaziranga sam, known for its tea industry, In Bangladesh, floods forced Tethyan Copper Co Pty Limited. restive province of Balochistan. heeth Jama’ath (NTJ) were roads and railway lines in Bihar National Park, home to the rare is hit by seasonal flooding each an estimated 190,000 people “The government of Paki- “We remain willing to dis- responsible for the suicide submerged, with people wading one-horned rhino, was under- year, and the state and federal out of their homes, government stan reserves its right to pursue cuss the potential for a negoti- bombings in churches and through chest-high, churning water, authorities in Assam governments have spent mil- officials said. In Cox’s Bazar dis- any and all legal remedies avail- ated settlement with Pakistan hotels that killed at least brown waters, carrying their be- said, adding that four people lions of rupees on flood control. trict, shelter to some 700,000 able to it under the ICSID re- and will continue to protect our 258 people in April. (AFP) longings on their heads. drowned on Monday. Army and paramilitary Rohingya refugees who fled gime, international law and all commercial interests and legal Floods in South Asia cause “The flood situation has personnel have been deployed violence in neighbouring Myan- other relevant laws to safeguard rights until the conclusion of Thai prime minister mass displacement and deaths turned very critical with 31 of across the state for rescue and mar, more than 100,000 people its interests,” a statement issued this dispute,” Tethyan Copper declares end of annually, and the death toll and the 32 districts affected,” As- relief operations and makeshift have been displaced. by the attorney general’s office Chairman William Hayes said. military rule BANGKOK: Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha formally resigned White House moves to block asylum as the head of the military Trump continues ‘racist’ tirade against Congresswomen government on Monday, say- for migrants crossing Mexico border ing the country would function REUTERS Trump’s tweets ‘completely unacceptable’: May which they came,” he tweeted. as a normal democracy after AFP toughen immigration laws. WASHINGTON “Then come back and show us five years of military rule. WASHINGTON “The United States is a LONDON: Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday how ... it is done.” All four of the Prayuth stays on as prime generous country but is be- US President Donald Trump es- condemned US President Donald Trump’s tweets telling progressive congresswomen are US citizens minister with the backing of THE Trump administration ing completely overwhelmed calated his attacks against four Democrat congresswomen to “go back” where they came from as and three of them –Ocasio- pro-military parties in parlia- moved Monday to declare by the burdens associated first-year Democratic congress- “completely unacceptable”. Cortez, Pressley and Tlaib– ment and a military-appointed most migrants who cross with apprehending and pro- women on Monday after earlier “Her view is that the language which was used to refer to the were born in the United States. upper house under a consti- the US southern border after cessing hundreds of thou- telling them to “go back” to the women was completely unacceptable,” May’s spokesman told Omar, a Somali refugee, arrived tution that critics say stifles passing through Mexico in- sands of aliens along the “places from which they came” reporters. Trump and May have endured a rocky relationship, which in Minneapolis in 1997. democracy and enshrines eligible for asylum. southern border,” Attorney in a series of weekend tweets took a turn for the worse last week following the leak of diplomatic Trump later on Sunday lam- a political role for the mili- A new rule redefining General Bill Barr said in a that Democrats and other crit- British cables highly critical of his presidency. (AFP) basted Democrats for defend- tary. Prayuth, in a televised asylum eligibility -- to take statement. ics called racist. ing the women, who countered address to the nation, said effect on Tuesday -- is the lat- “This rule will decrease Trump’s fellow Republicans did not mention names in his Rashida Tlaib - a group known with their own tweets blasting military rule had brought est attempt to stem the flow forum shopping by economic in Congress have had little pub- initial Sunday tweets targeting as “the squad” that has been him for pushing white nation- success in many areas, from of undocumented migrants migrants and those who seek lic reaction to Trump’s tweets “’Progressive’ Democrat Con- critical of Trump as well as cur- alism. On Monday, Trump re- fixing the problem of illegal into the country, and comes to exploit our asylum system that appeared set to further gresswomen” but appeared to rent Democratic House leaders. newed his attack, calling on the fishing and human trafficking. amid White House frustra- to obtain entry to the United stoke racial division and fuel reference Representatives Al- “Why don’t they go back congresswomen to apologize to (REUTERS) tion at Congress’s failure to States,” Barr added. tension on ahead of the 2020 exandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan and help fix the totally broken him, the US and Israel for “the presidential election. Trump Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and and crime infested places from terrible things they have said.” Two die, thousands flee after Climate activists disrupt UK cities with ‘summer uprising’ 7.3 earthquake in Indonesia REUTERS the government take immedi- the road doing yoga. JAKARTA: At least two people have been found dead and thou- LONDON ate action to halt biodiversity “Through a host of non- sands were forced from their homes after a major 7.3-mag- loss and reduce greenhouse violent protests, communities nitude earthquake hit the remote Maluku islands in eastern ENVIRONMENTAL activists gases to net zero by 2025,” the around the UK will be com- Indonesia, an official said Monday. sought to sow chaos in five group said. ing together to stage a series The shallow quake struck about 165 kilometres (100 miles) British cities on Monday in a It said it was holding pro- of creative acts of civil-diso- south of the town of Ternate in North Maluku province on Sun- bid to force the government to tests in Bristol, Cardiff, Glas- bedience - blocking specific day evening, according to the US Geological Survey. act to help avert what they cast gow, Leeds and London. In locations, bridges and roads In the sparsely populated South Halmahera district, the clos- as a climate cataclysm. each city, a large boat with - while also holding talks, est area to the epicentre, around 160 houses collapsed or were The Extinction Rebellion the words “ACT NOW!” will workshops, trainings, family damaged when the earthquake struck. group disrupted London with be unveiled. friendly activities, peoples’ as- Two woman died after being hit by debris, officials said. 11 days of protests in April that Bristol said it had closed semblies and more,” Extinc- The quake also forced traumatised residents to flee to the it cast as the biggest act of civil Bristol Bridge due to the pro- tion Rebellion said. higher ground. disobedience in recent British tests and South Wales Police Extinction Rebellion wants “More than 2,000 people have been moved,” national dis- history. Iconic locations were Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters block the road and demon- said roads in Cardiff city non-violent civil disobedience aster mitigation agency spokesman Agus Wibowo told a press blocked, the Shell building strate outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) centre were blocked. Outside to force governments to cut conference Monday. The evacuees are sheltering in several defaced, trains stopped and the Royal Courts of Justice carbon emissions and avert a schools and government buildings. (AFP) Goldman Sachs targeted. lisation of ordinary citizens, of climate breakdown and eco- in central London, activists climate crisis it says will bring “This emergency mobi- driven to action by the threat logical collapse, will demand parked a blue boat and sat on starvation and social collapse. Ezdan offers 15-month rent-free on commercial units at Oasis PAGE 12

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DOW27,334.29 QE 10,595.55 SENSEX 38,896.71 GOLD 1,414.70 China Q2 GDP growth slows to 27-year +2.26 PTS -4.65 PTS +160.48 PTS +0.18% low as trade war bites PAGE 12 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.38 BRENT 66.34 -0.57% WTI 59.43 -1.30% SILVER +0.95% Masraf Al Rayan posts net GCC Islamic insurers record profit of QR1.07 billion in H1 9.5% jump in Q1 O Total assets reach QR102.54 billion O Customer deposits increase 2.7% to to QR64.41 billion premiums: S&P TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Group CEO Adel Musta- DOHA fawi said the results reflect SATYENDRA PATHAK been unable to cope with in- the success of the strong and DOHA creased competition and strict- MASRAF Al Rayan has re- the results reflect the prudent credit risk manage- er laws and regulations. ported a net profit of QR1.07 success of the strong and ment policies and proce- ISLAMIC insurers in the region In particular, the report billion for the six months prudent credit risk dures that focus on high- recorded a 9.5 percent increase said, a legislative change in (H1) ending June 30, 2019, management policies and quality asset development in gross written premiums and Kuwait in early 2019, requiring an increase of 1.15 percent procedures that focus on while continuing to develop contributions in first-quarter insurers to pay motor claims compared to the correspond- the services provided to cus- of 2019 following years of flat within a few weeks rather then ing period in the previous high-quality asset tomers and improve perfor- growth and declining profit- several months, exposed signif- year, the bank announced in development while mance. ability, S&P Global Ratings has icant liquidity deficits among a a statement on Monday. continuing to develop the He stressed the bank con- said in its latest report. number of smaller takaful play- The bank’s assets port- services provided to tinues to focus on the domes- According to the report, ers. folio continued to exhibit a customers and improve tic and regional leadership of the market received a boost in This led to the temporary strong performance at both Masraf Al Rayan as well as first-quarter of 2019, compared suspensions of at least six com- local and regional levels, performance on strengthening its brand with the same quarter in 2018, panies. while maintaining a low rate Group CEO Adel Mustafawi position. with gross written premiums “We believe that the of non-performing financing Total assets of the bank and contributions rising about planned introduction of a new (NPF), which is considered reached QR102.54 billion, a 9.5 percent to $3.5 billion, and insurance law with higher to be one of the best ratios pressed optimism that the growth of 2.1 percent com- a 13.4 percent rise in net profit capital requirements in 2020 internationally. bank will continue to achieve pared to H1 2018. to about $77 million. could increase the pressure on Masraf Al Rayan contin- good results and positive Investments at the bank While takaful companies the large number of small and ued to have the best operat- Masraf Al Rayan Chairman and Managing Director Hussein al Abdullah growth, driven by Qatar’s reached QR20.49 billion, an in GCC markets expanded at unprofitable takaful players in ing efficiency ratio among strong economy. annual growth of 3 percent. an even faster rate of about Kuwait that will need to raise local banks, at 23.47 percent. despite the increase in the “The results of the first half “The country is working Customer deposits at the 14 percent, the report said, new capital to meet these re- In terms of profitability return on customer deposits of 2019 may not be a huge diligently to create new pro- bank increased to QR64.41 the growth was supported by quirements,” the report said. indicators, Masraf Al Rayan by 16.7 percent as a result of leap compared to what the ductive projects that would billion, a year-on-year strong recoveries in equity “We also estimate that continued to maintain its increased cost of deposit at bank had achieved during expand the investment base growth of 2.7 percent. markets in first-quarter 2019, about 40 percent of takaful leading position with a 2.16 both local and global levels. the first half of last year, due and foster growth in the rev- The bank’ earnings per following a significant decline players in the UAE do not percent return on average Masraf Al Rayan Chair- to the increase in borrowing enues of the state, thus, en- share amounted to QR0.144 in fourth-quarter 2018. meet new solvency regulations assets and a 16.50 percent man and Managing Director and deposit costs.” suring the continuity of the compared to QR0.142 for the S&P Global Ratings be- adopted in early 2018 and that return on average equity, Hussein al Abdullah said, However, Abdullah ex- growth cycle,” he added. period of June 2018. lieves that plans to increase these companies will need to minimum capital requirements take action to restore their cap- will lead to consolidation in the ital levels in the near future,” it GCC Islamic insurance indus- said. try, where weak profitability Although consolidation in has posed problems. the Islamic, as well as conven- QFC’s ESO releases its annual report “We expect stricter capital tional, insurance industry in requirements in a number of the Gulf has been overdue, it TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK formed a significant number ent focus - we are continuing Gulf countries will speed up has historically been prevented DOHA of labour investigations and to build trust among employ- consolidation in the Islamic in- by public stock market valu- workplace inspections aimed ers, employees and QFC insti- surance sector,” it said. ations that do not reflect eco- THE Employment Standards at monitoring the level of tutions, while also improving “We expect net income will nomic fundamentals, which Office (ESO) of the Qatar Fi- compliance with employment the climate for investment and improve in 2019, compared has created a significant valu- nancial Centre (QFC) has re- standards. economic growth”. with 2018, but moderate over ation gap. leased its annual report which The ESO’s Dispute Reso- Ingianni added, “Working the remaining quarters of the However, the report said, provides an overview of the lution Centre – the first and in synergy with the Ministry of year. However, the improve- it believed that tougher regula- ESO’s strategy, initiatives car- unique administrative dispute Administrative Development, ment is likely to be spurred by tory requirements will eventu- ried out and key milestones resolution centre for employ- Labour and Social Affairs, better investment returns, not ally kick-start consolidation in from 2016 to 2018. ment in the region, which op- international stakeholders market conditions, which we the sector, particularly since Through its mission “im- erates under the guidelines as well as employers and em- expect will remain highly com- not every insurer needing to proving workplace relation- of the International Labour ployees from the private sector petitive,” the report said. increase its capital will be able ships” and strategy inspired Organization (ILO), has ami- enables us to foster human, Some GCC insurers have to do so. by the Qatar National Vision cably resolved over 80 percent Luigia Ingianni (centre), Commissioner, Employment Standards Office social and economic develop- 2030, the ESO aims to stimu- of employment complaints re- at QFC with the ESO team. ments, three of the four pillars late a productive labour mar- ceived. of the Qatar National Vision ket, foster economic growth In 2017 the ESO estab- standards. 2030 which lead to sustain- Citigroup 2019 second quarter net profit and support the national eco- lished the “Think-Lab”, the The ESO’s Dispute Luigia Ingianni, Commis- able economic growth. rises to $4.5 bn, beats estimates nomic diversification strategy. first social dialogue platform Resolution Centre has sioner, Employment Stand- “Through our strategy, we Since its inception in 2015, where employees, employ- amicably resolved over 80 ards Office at the QFC said, are also committed to sup- CITIGROUP Inc beat analysts estimates for quarterly profit on Mon- the ESO has offered a variety ers and institutions meet to “As an integral part of Qatar’s porting the achievement of the day as a tight lid on costs and strength in consumer lending helped of professional services free of discuss employment matters, percent of employment strategic economic diversifica- UN Sustainable Development the third-largest US bank counter weakness in its trading business. charge to the QFC community. labour market trends and new complaints received tion efforts, the QFC is com- Goals by continuing to exploit Net income rose to $4.80 billion, or $1.95 per share, in the second In particular, the ESO has pro- policies for the evolving labour mitted to maintaining a sus- our resources to foster equal- quarter, from $4.50 billion, or $1.63 per share, a year earlier. Rev- vided QFC clients with over market. Social Affairs and the ILO on tainable business ecosystem. ity, inclusion, human develop- enue rose 2% to $18.76 billion, while expenses fell 2%. Analysts 1,000 advisory services, a va- The ESO cooperates with critical initiatives to support “By living the QFC values – ment, partnerships, as well as had expected a profit of $1.80 per share and revenue of $18.50 riety of workshops, awareness the Ministry of Administra- the Qatari labour market and integrity, synergy, passion and safe and healthy work condi- billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.(REUTERS) and training sessions, and per- tive Development, Labour and the implementation of ILO excellence, dynamism and cli- tions within our community.” Industry awards reaffirm Ooredoo’s digitisation prowess

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK By championing the digi- formation Award’ at the Mi- Ooredoo Oman’s efforts service. united behind a clear strategy DOHA tal agenda internally as well crosft Digital Transformation to propel digital growth has Social responsibility con- to move beyond traditional as externally, a key compo- Awards for its new revolution- led them to win the Trans- tinues to sit at the heart of telecom products and servic- OOREDOO Group’s transfor- nent of Ooredoo’s success was ary sports AI, which trans- form Bronze Middle East Ooredoo’s digital transforma- es to deliver state-of-the-art mation into a digital enabler combining efforts to become a forms how fans engage with and North Africa (MENA) tion with Asiacell, Ooredoo’s digital services to custom- across its global footprint was preferred digital partner, digi- their favourite sports. award for ‘Best Rebrand of a operating company in Iraq ers; a shift that would not be recently recognised at the 5G tally upskill employees and Indosat Ooredoo recently Digital Property’ for their New recently recognised by the possible without our relent- World Awards. The Group develop new digital services won a Gold Stevie® Award Shababiah plan, the Global industry as the Most Socially less drive for innovation from was honoured with the ‘Best alongside the seamless transi- Asia Pacific for ‘Innovation Business Outlook award for Responsible Telecom Com- within. This has helped us to Telco Digital Transformation tion of customer interactions in Technology Development ‘Digital Transformation of the pany in Iraq and an Ooredoo offer our customers new suites Project’ award at the 2019 edi- across its global footprint – Telecommunications In- Year – Telecommunications Maldives smart city project of digital services, the very lat- tion of the awards in London from physical to digital chan- dustries’, which recognised Sector’ and the Insights Mid- recognised for its Innovation est in digital content and the which showcase innovation in nels. its efforts to keep ahead of In- dle East Call Centre award for in Living, Learning and Work- best digital partnerships with the telco industry, a statement These changes have donesia’s insatiable appetite ‘Best Large Call Centre’. ing Environments. ICT and OTT players.” said on Monday. broadened Ooredoo’s reach for data and investment into Ooredoo Tunisia also won Oordeoo Group CEO “Across our operating In recognition of Oore- beyond traditional products building a video-grade net- the ‘Best Customer Service – Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al companies, we continue to doo’s 5G leadership and in- and services and facilitated work for a digital Indonesia. lead the market in innovation Telecommunications Sector’ Thani said, “We are hon- invest in the latest technology novation, Ooredoo Qatar was Ooredoo’s re-positioning into Award-winning campaigns and become a digital partner award for leveraging digital oured to be recognised for for our networks and intro- also shortlisted in the 5G preferred digital operator. such as Ooredoo Oman’s of choice. improvements to better serve our group-wide digital trans- duce cutting-edge services, World Awards for ‘Best 5G Across Ooredoo’s global ‘Best Digital Brand Campaign Underpinning this trans- customers while Ooredoo formation programme “Get such as smart stadium, smart Commercial Launch’ and in footprint, digital transforma- Oman 2019 – Be Digital’ and formation is a push to de- Maldives’ focus on innovation Digital”. city, and new digital experi- the Leading Lights Awards for tion efforts are also receiving Ooredoo Maldives ‘Best Digi- liver a better experience for in mobile financial services “Today, Ooredoo strives ences, with a strong focus on ‘Most Innovative 5G Strategy’, recognition. tal Campaign of the Year Mal- customers already enjoying led to Most Innovative Mobile to be a digital enabler for cus- evolution to 5G, in order to the company announced in a In Qatar, Ooredoo was dives 2019’ are also testament the convenience of the digital Payment Service recognition tomers and communities in enrich people’s digital lives,” statement on Monday. awarded the ‘Digital Trans- to Ooredoo’s commitment to world. for m-Faisaa, its mobile wallet all of our 10 markets. We are he added. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, July 16 , 2019

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mercial and economic boom,” The promotion will run from Hani added. Hani said Ezdan Oasis July 21 to September 30, 2019 would witness significant com- mercial momentum in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK two schools, Lulu Hypermar- forthcoming period, driven by DOHA ket, and a variety of services the stunning display of its di- and facilities that integrate to verse retail outlets and in par- Ezdan Real Estate has form an ideal living and work- allel with the continued growth launched a new promotional ing environment. in the population of its resi- campaign offering 15-month Hani said the new cam- dential units, which opened rent-free on 500 commer- paign aims at offering cost ef- doors for leasing last year. cial units at Ezdan Oasis, in fective rentals for new inves- “Moreover, the summer Al Wukair, the company an- tors and encourages them to promotion will provide trad- nounced in a statement on fill vacant commercial units The summer promotion will ers, craftsmen, private profes- Monday. in the Oasis which is meant provide traders, craftsmen, sionals and business investors Ezdan Real Estate Prop- to accommodate more than with a real opportunity to ex- erty Management Director 35,000 residents. private professionals and pand or start a new business Hani Dabash said through “Traders, entrepreneurs business investors with a in an integrated residential this campaign the company is and investors under the spe- real opportunity to expand environment driven by road targeting small and medium- cial summer offer will receive or start a new business in and infrastructure develop- sized enterprises including three month gratuity period an integrated residential ment projects currently un- Ezdan Oasis spreads over an area of one million square metres and is expected to house more than craftsmen, entrepreneurs and plus a full year rent-free,” he derway in Al Wakra. 35,000 residents in around 9,000 housing units. companies. said. environment Hani said “Ezdan Oasis” is The promotion will run “Therefore, each new ten- Ezdan Real Estate Property the largest real estate project shops ranging from 60 to accommodating more than friendly project, with 35% of from July 21 to September 30, ant who signs a contract dur- Management Director Hani in the history of the Ezdan 104 square metres. The retail 35,000 people, and offering green lawns. 2019, he added. ing the promotion period, will Holding Group on a land area spaces are best suited for res- variety of services and facili- It also provides multiple Ezdan Oasis is spread be entitled to 15- month rent- Dabash of about one million square taurants, cafes, pharmacies, ties. parking lots, providing ample over an area of one million free retail unit, which in turn metres in Al Wukair area. shops, bakeries, laundries The project has two space for residents and visi- square metres and is expected would boost the long-term The most distinctive as- and others. schools, eight sport clubs, five tors of the Oasis, as well as a to house more than 35,000 business and its stability. rounding areas, and finally pect of the project is the Hani said housing units swimming pools and a huge range of services, including residents in around 9,000 “This serves the residents would benefit Al Wukair re- provision of 582 commer- in “Ezdan Oasis” includes Lulu hypermarket. security, maintenance and housing units. It encompasses of “Ezdan Oasis” and the sur- gion, by triggering a com- cial outlets, including retail 8,769 furnished apartments, Ezdan Oasis is an eco- other services.

Doha Bank launches campaign to promote China Q2 GDP growth slows to contactless pay 27-year low as trade war bites TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK November 20, 2019. DOHA Doha Bank Chief Retail Banking Officer Braik al Monday’s growth data marked a loss of momentum for the economy from the first quarter’s 6.4 percent DOHA Bank, in partner- Marri, said, “We are pleased ship with Qatar Airways, to launch this new campaign REUTERS has launched a new cam- which falls into our strategic BEIJING paign for customers who plan to stay close to custom- use Doha Bank Mastercard ers by continuously provid- CHINA’S economic growth debit cards to make inter- ing them with the products slowed to 6.2 percent in the national contactless pay- and services they need, and second quarter, its weakest ments, the bank announced we will continue to recog- pace in at least 27 years, as in a statement on Monday. nize and reward our cus- demand at home and abroad The campaign which will tomers by offering them a faltered in the face of mounting run from July 5 to October unique and seamless bank- US trade pressure. 31, is designed to encourage ing experience.” While more upbeat June Doha Bank’s customers to Contactless cards are a factory output and retail sales use the contactless feature fast, easy and secure way to offered signs of improvement, in their Mastercard debit pay for purchases by sim- some analysts cautioned the cards, by giving them the ply tapping one’s card on a gains may not be sustainable, chance to win total prizes of reader, where a PIN is not and expect Beijing will con- 2 million Qmiles. required if the value of the tinue to roll out more support To enter the raffle draw, transaction is QR100 or be- measures in coming months. cardholders will have to pay low. China’s trading partners for their international pur- Contactless transactions and financial markets are chases by using the Tap & are much faster compared closely watching the health Go contactless technology. to cash, which makes this of the world’s second-largest Each one of the 100 payment method an im- economy as the Sino-US trade lucky winners is set to take portant feature for both the war gets longer and costlier, home 20,000 Qmiles on cardholder and merchants. fuelling worries of a global re- cession. Monday’s growth data marked a loss of momentum for the economy from the first quarter’s 6.4 percent, adding to India June business expectations that Beijing needs Vehicles run on the main road in Beijing on Monday. (EPA) to do more to boost consump- tion and investment and re- to free up more funds for lend- main at odds over significant is- survey showed factories were had sparked questions over sentiment lowest store business confidence. ing, and analysts polled by Re- sues needed for an agreement. shedding jobs at the fastest whether more forceful easing The April-June pace, in line uters forecast two more cuts by US President Donald pace since the global crisis a may be needed to get the econ- with analysts’ expectations, the end of this year. Trump in a tweet linked Chi- decade ago. omy back on steadier footing, since 2016: Survey was the slowest since the first Beijing has leaned largely na’s slowing growth to the US “Due to the global slow- including some form of interest quarter of 1992, the earliest on fiscal stimulus to underpin tariffs. down and impact from the rate cuts. REUTERS in India is among the weak- quarterly data on record. growth this year, announcing “The United States Tariffs trade war, our exports will con- China has “tremendous” NEW DELHI est of all countries for which “China’s growth could slow massive tax cuts worth nearly 2 are having a major effect on tinue to fall and it’s possible room to adjust policies if the comparable data are available, to 6 percent to 6.1 percent in trillion yuan ($291 billion) and companies wanting to leave they may post zero growth for trade war worsens, the central INDIA’S slowing economic ahead of only China and the the second half,” said Nie Wen, a quota of 2.15 trillion yuan for China for non-tariffed coun- the year,” said Zhu Baoliang, bank governor was quoted as growth, water shortage and UK, while optimism regarding an economist at Hwabao Trust. special bond issuance by local tries,” Trump wrote. “These chief economist at the State saying in June. regulatory hurdles have taken research and development is That would test the lower end governments aimed at boosting Tariffs are paid for by China Information Centre, a top gov- Premier Li Keqiang said its business sentiment in June below the average for emerging of Beijing’s 2019 target range of infrastructure construction. devaluing & pumping, not by ernment think-tank. this month that China will to the lowest level since 2016, markets, she said. 6-6.5 percent. The economy has been the US taxpayer!” Despite the The contribution from net make timely use of cuts in a survey by market research India expects its economy Cutting banks’ reserve re- slow to respond, however, and trade dispute, Chinese net ex- exports will decline as domes- banks’ reserve ratios and oth- firm IHS Markit showed on to grow 7% this year, after quirement ratios (RRR) “is still business sentiment remains ports accounted for a striking tic demand gradually recovers, er financing tools to support Monday. growth slowed to a five year- very likely as the authorities cautious. 20.7 percent of the first-half Zhu told the official Financial smaller firms, while repeating low of 6.8% in the last fiscal want to support the real econ- Trade pressures have inten- GDP growth, as exporters had News ahead of the Q2 data, a vow not to use “flood-like” India expects its economy year, as New Delhi cautioned omy in the long run,” he said, sified since Washington sharply rushed to sell ahead of higher adding that he expects eco- stimulus. of challenges in keeping fis- predicting the economy would raised tariffs on Chinese goods US tariffs and imports had nomic growth to slow to 5.8 Analysts believe room for to grow 7% this year, after cal deficit in check earlier this continue to slow before stabi- in May. While the two sides weakened more sharply amid percent next year. more aggressive monetary growth slowed to a five month. lising around mid-2020. have since agreed to resume sagging domestic demand. A string of downbeat data policy easing is being limited year-low of 6.8% in the The country is also staring China has already slashed trade talks and hold off on fur- For June, both exports and in recent months and the sud- by fears of adding to high debt last fiscal year at a deficit monsoon this year, RRR six times since early 2018 ther punitive action, they re- imports fell, and an official den escalation in the trade row levels and structural risks. raising concerns over the out- The aggregate of private- put of summer-sown crops in sector companies forecast- a nation where 55% of arable ing output growth during this land is rain-fed. year fell to +15% in June from The survey also found European gas prices exceed Asian spot LNG +18% in February. The level companies were concerned was earlier hit three years ago about potential depreciation - its lowest since data became in the rupee pushing prices REUTERS Asian spot LNG in April for the British equivalent was $4.48 over indicate the situation is Dutch and British month- available in 2009, according to for imported materials higher, LONDON first time in four years. Asian per mmBtu by 1315 GMT on unlikely to change until at least ahead gas prices soared this the report. a lack of skilled labour, likely LNG prices tend to be higher Monday, while Asian spot LNG October. month in part due to a string Hopes of pro-business gov- tax hikes, financial difficulties EUROPEAN gas hub prices due to the huge demand there for August was heard at $4.40 When the Japan/Korea of planned outages in Norway, ernment policies and a better and customers increasingly de- have risen above the price of with few alternative supplies. per mmBtu. Marker (JKM) for the months although their 38% to 44% financial flow continue to un- manding discounts. liquefied natural gas (LNG) on The switch in the price val- The arbitrage, whereby At- of August, September and Oc- gains in the past two weeks derpin optimism towards out- The IHS Markit reports are the Asian spot market in a rare ues is another twist in a unique lantic Basin LNG - including tober is compared to the Dutch have not fully reversed the put and profitability growth in produced on a triannual basis, occurrence that largely rules out year for the fast-expanding from the US, Russia and West Title Transfer Facility (TTF) prolonged 66% percent fall the year ahead, said Principal with data collected in Febru- arbitrage of LNG cargoes from commodity as soaring produc- Africa - headed for Europe in- forward prices, the spread is since last October. Economist Pollyanna De Lima ary, June and October. the Atlantic to the Pacific basins. tion from new plants, much of stead travels the longer distance below $1 per mmBtu. For Octo- The rise has, nevertheless, said. A similar survey report National Grid’s liquified it in the US Gulf Coast, coin- to Asia to fetch a higher price, ber, it is 46 cents and was as low given a breather to European “As such, firms plan to ex- last month by Thomson Reu- natural gas (LNG) plant is seen cides with tepid demand from has been largely closed for most as 28 cents. suppliers that had contracted pand capacities by taking on ters/INSEAD showed confi- at the Isle of Grain in south- Asia, normally consumer of of the year. That is because the The JKM is a benchmark to buy US LNG by widening additional workers, though dence among broader Asian ern England August 16, 2013. 75% of global LNG. spread has rarely exceeded the published by commodity pric- the spread with the US Henry sentiment for all measures companies was also at a 10- REUTERS/Paul Hackett/Files Month-ahead Dutch gas extra cost of shipping - broadly ing agency S&P Global Platts Hub gas price. At one point of expenditure are anaemic.” year low and showed little Dutch and British month- was $4.56 per million British defined as a dollar per mmBtu. and Asia’s main LNG pricing last month the spread did not Capital investment confidence signs of easing. ahead gas prices exceeded thermal units (mmBtu) and the Forward price curves more- benchmark for the spot market. cover shipping costs. Attiyah leads in penultimate round of Silk Way Rally PAGE 15

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Al Duhail sign Iraqi wonderkid ‘Mimi’ CAR RALLY on a five-year dealPAGE 14 SILK WAY FINALE Awarding six overthrows in final over an ‘error’ by umpires: Taufel

an “error of judgement.” any decisions as a matter of “In the heat of what was Cup Fiasco With England needing policy,” a spokesperson for going on, they thought there nine runs from the last three the governing International was a good chance the bats- REUTERS balls of the final over, Stokes Cricket Council said. men crossed at the instant of desperately dived to complete It’s a clear mistake. Cricket website ESPN- the throw,” the 48-year-old ENGLAND should have been a second run when Martin It’s an error of judgment. The law cricinfo reported after review- added. awarded five runs instead of Guptill’s throw from the deep (England) should have ing footage that Guptill had “Obviously TV replays six in the final over of Sun- hit his bat and went to the MCC’s law 19.8, which deals released the ball when Stokes showed otherwise. The dif- day’s World Cup title clash boundary, prompting the um- been awarded five with overthrows, says: “If the and Adil Rashid had not yet ficulty you (umpires) have against New Zealand after a pire to signal six runs. runs, not six. boundary results from an crossed for the second run. is you’ve got to watch bats- throw from the deep struck “It’s a clear mistake. It’s an Former ICC Elite panel overthrow... runs scored shall Taufel said leg-spinner men completing runs, then Ben Stokes’ bat and ran away error of judgment. (England) umpire Simon Taufel be any runs for penalties Rashid would have been on change focus and watch for for a boundary, former um- should have been awarded awarded... and allowance strike to face the last two de- the ball being picked up, pire Simon Taufel has said. five runs, not six,” Taufel, who liveries had the second run and watch for the release England ended their is part of cricket’s law-making for the boundary, and runs been found to be incomplete. (of the throw). 44-year wait for a maiden body, told foxsports.com.au. completed by batsmen, However, he had sympa- “You also have to watch 50-overs World Cup by beat- MCC’s law 19.8, which awarded... and allowance for stant of the throw or act.” together with the run in thy for Sri Lankan umpire where the batsmen are at that ing New Zealand on bounda- deals with overthrows, says: the boundary, and runs com- “The umpires take deci- progress if they had already Kumar Dharmasena and exact moment... it’s unfair on ries after a tied Super Over. “If the boundary results from pleted by batsmen, together sions on the field with their crossed at the instant of his South African colleague England, New Zealand and But Australian Taufel suggest- an overthrow... runs scored with the run in progress if they interpretation of the rules the throw or act.” Marais Erasmus, the men in the umpires involved to say it ed that the umpires had made shall be any runs for penalties had already crossed at the in- and we don’t comment on the middle. decided the outcome.”

Halep arrives home, enjoys Romania’s adulation Lack of love fuels Djoko desire to be the best

REUTERS bly the best returner the game LONDON has ever seen, is the best ath- lete and has an engaging per- MAYBE when the fans start sonality, there is only so much serenading Novak Djokovic in love to go around. a Centre Court love-in it will be time for the Serb to call it a day. INCREDIBLE FEATS When he starts receiving FOR now Djokovic will not Wimbledon women’s singles champion Simona Halep takes a selfie the same adoration reserved care, and if anything will use a with fans on her arrival at the Henry Coanda International Airport in almost exclusively for Roger perceived lack of fanfare for his Bucharest, Romania, on Monday. (AFP) Federer in Sunday’s epic Wim- incredible feats as fuel to keep bledon final, maybe his resolve collecting Grand Slam titles REUTERS beaming Halep told reporters will soften, his hunger for the and move past Federer and Na- BUCHAREST at Bucharest international fight diminish, his love of dal to the top of the all-time list. airport, clutching her trophy “sticking it to them” fade. “Whether I’m going to be ROMANIA’S presidency and and flowers as fans shouted “Hopefully, in five years’ able to do it or not, I don’t the Orthodox Church awarded “Bravo, Simona!”. time I can be hearing the same know. I mean, I’m not really Wimbledon tennis champion “I’ve been staying focused chants,” the 32-year-old Serb looking at age as a restriction Simona Halep their highest on my tactics ... Serena is the said as he signed off his news of any kind for me at least,” distinctions on Monday while best player of all times.” It was conference following a five-set Djokovic, the only man since hundreds of fans cheered her Halep’s second Grand Slam ti- win over Federer which sealed Rod Laver to have held all four home after she blitzed U.S. op- tle following her triumph at Ro- a fifth Wimbledon title and Grand Slams simultaneously, ponent Serena Williams at the land Garros in Paris last year. 16th Grand Slam crown. said on Sunday. weekend. Halep, 27, became The presidency awarded Sunday’s triumph, in which “It just depends how long the first Romanian to win a her the Star of Romania while he saved two match points and I’m going to play, whether I’m Wimbledon singles title after the church gave her the Patri- soaked up 94 winners off the going to have a chance to make stunning seven-times cham- archal Cross. Federer racket before claw- Wimbledon Men’s singles champion Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Wimbledon Women’s singles champion historic number one or slams. pion Serena Williams 6-2 6-2 “I always make the sign of ing his way over the line in the Romania’s Simona Halep with their trophies at the Champions Dinner on Sunday in London. (TWITTER) “It depends not only on in the 56-minute match final the cross and believe in God longest Wimbledon singles fi- myself, it depends on circum- on Saturday. because nothing can be done nal, confirmed Djokovic as the stances in life,” the father of “I played my chance. I did without the help of God,” Ha- ultimate tennis anti-hero. Serbian press crown Novak ‘King of Tennis’ two added. the best I could and that’s lep said last year after winning Apart from those in his Had Federer converted one why I managed to win,” a in Paris. box, it seemed the entire crowd BELGRADE: The Serbian press “did not show any emotion vic won “against Federer and of the two match points that were rooting for Federer. They on Monday proclaimed Novak during the whole match” which the public” cheering for the came his way at 8-7 in the fifth even booed him near the end Djokovic “king of tennis” with lasted 4 hours and 57 min- Swiss. set he would have moved six when he angrily whacked a the “heart of a hero” after utes, it said. The Politika daily paper said Grand Slams clear of Djokovic. court-side microphone. he claimed his fifth Wimble- The Danas daily paper said the that “all was against Djokovic” Instead it is four, and hav- He had the last laugh. don title beating eight-time match offered the public “all during Sunday’s match. ing won five of the last six on While Federer and Rafael champion Roger Federer. The that can be seen in a perfect An opponent with the “record offer Djokovic appears to be Nadal are still swinging their 32-year-old Serbian saved two tennis match... suspense, number of Wimbledon trophies, in the middle of a period of rackets, he will behind them in match points as he took his drama and a happy ending ... two match points, the entire domination that shows no sign the popularity stakes. Grand Slam tally to 16, four for Djokovic”. public backing his rival, the sta- of ending. He will go into the Sheer bloody-mindedness, off Federer’s overall record in Newspapers stressed that the tistics practically all favourable U.S. Open as red-hot favour- as well as outrageous talent, is the longest final in the tour- world number who is now level to the Swiss and (Djokovic) ite to retain his title and when the reason Federer, Nadal and nament’s history on Sunday. on five Wimbledon titles with lacking his best shots most of next year begins he will have Djokovic, aged almost 38, 33 “Novak, King of Tennis,” read Bjorn Borg is the first man in the time,” it said. his eyes fixed on winning an and 32 respectively, remain the Blic daily paper frontpage 70 years to win the title after “It is with the heart of a hero eighth Australian Open crown. out of reach for their pursuers headline. recovering from two match that Djokovic won this final, Former coach Boris Becker and the reason they share 54 “The fifth Crown for the King,” points down. one of the most dramatic,” says the race is now on and be- Grand Slam titles, including echoed the Vecernje Novosti “One has to be honest and in the tournament’s history, lieves all three will add to their the last 11. But while Federer paper. “He certainly did not note that Federer played impec- Politika concluded. tallies. But time, perhaps, is on paints the court with strokes play his best tennis but he cably. Most of the time he was Despite being outplayed by Djokovic’s side. Young fans cheered on Simona Halep’s arrival at the airport in of magic and the swashbuck- knew how to handle the key the better player on the court. the 37-year-old Swiss for “He’s a year younger than Bucharest, Romania, shouting “Bravo, Simona!”. (AFP) ling Nadal plays tennis like moments due to his main Two missed match points are large parts of the knife-edge Nadal and five younger than a superhero, Djokovic is the weapon, his mental strength,” unbelievable. But, here, he encounter, Djokovic triumphed Federer – we all know he fan- master of attrition, winning Blic commented. missed them,” the paper said. 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, cies overtaking them,” Becker by a thousand cuts. Djokovic, contrary to his habits, For the Informer tabloid Djoko- 13-12 (7/3). said. “Honestly, I think he can, No matter that he is argua- but I wouldn’t say that for sure.”

Federer rues ‘missed opportunity’ to win ninth Wimbledon title

AFP The 37-year-old Swiss leg- too – going down to Rafael “I don’t know if losing 2-2-2 you know.” LONDON end rued the “missed opportu- Nadal in 2008. feels better than this one. Federer said he had not felt nity” when he held the match Federer, who looked very “At the end it actually the match had slipped from ROGER Federer said he points on his serve in the 16th emotional when he stared up doesn’t matter to some extent. him when he failed to take the could not believe he had let game of the decider but ended at his wife and children in the “You might feel more match points. slip two match points which up losing 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 players box after the defeat, disappointed, sad, over-an- “I mean, really, look, I was would have sealed his ninth (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3). said he could not say whether gry. I don’t know what I feel still happy to be at 8-all, 9-all,” Wimbledon title after los- Incredibly it was the sec- if he had lost in straight sets right now. he said trying to put a brave ing to Novak Djokovic in the ond time he had been involved the taste of defeat would have “I just feel like it’s such an face on it although his de- Simona Halep with former tennis legend Ion Tiriac on her arrival at longest ever men’s final at the in the longest final at Wimble- been less bitter. incredible opportunity missed, meanour was writ large with Henry Coanda International Airport in Bucharest on Monday. (AFP) championships. don – and ended up the loser “It’s hard to tell,” he said. I can’t believe it. It is what it is, disappointment. 14 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Sports Al Sadd players arrive in Barcelona for pre-season camp Al Duhail sign Iraqi wonderkid Mimi on a five-year deal

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AMIR Cup champions Al Du- hail have signed Iraqi inter- national Mohanad Ali on a five-year deal from Al Shorta according to the club’s web- site and social media chan- nels. The 19-year-old fondly called ‘Mimi’ was part of the Iraq national team which lost in the AFC Asian Cup round The Al Sadd first team delegation arrived in Barcelona on Sunday night, ahead of the 2019-20 pre-season camp. The Wolves are scheduled of 16 to Qatar back in January to play three friendly games during the camp. The team will stay at the Hotel Vall de Bas in Olot, for the duration of the camp which lasts this year. until July 29. Upon their arrival at the hotel, the players were welcomed by the new head coach Xavi Hernandez. Ali is known for his tech- nique on the ball and has an impressive ability to score goals, having recorded nine Mohanad Ali signs his contract with Amir Cup champions Al Duhail SC. Road to 2022 goals in 18 matches for the Iraq national team. He is also with one of the most impor- the AFC Champions League. I Africa change World Cup qualifying format for Qatar 2022 a very good passer of the ball tant Asian clubs, with great promise everyone that I will with speed and excellent vi- success in the past seasons. do my utmost The club used AFRICAN teams will contest a final playoff round in their World Cup 2022 qualification campaign, a system last employed for the 2014 tournament, sion on the pitch. “Joining Al Duhail is a my services,” Ali said on the the Confederation of African Football has decided. Qualifiers for the next World Cup in Qatar will be divided into three stageswith two rounds of The youngster would new challenge in my profes- club’s website. knockout ties on either side of league competition, officials said. The 28 lowest ranked sides on the continent will first contest a knockout round be a great addition for the sional career. I wish success “I know of the great task over two legs, with the 14 winners advancing to the group stage. Red Knights who have seen and the ability to make the that awaits me especially as The 28 include Madagascar, who reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals last week. The winners will join the 26 highestranked sides in a Yousef El Arabi and Shoya fans happy and win titles the Iraqi football fans will be 40-team, 10-group pool phase that will be played over 18 months. The group winners will then be drawn into five playoff ties over two legs with the Nakajima both depart the with the team that includes a watching as my career pro- victors qualifying for the World Cup. The first leg is hosted by the lower ranked country. The changes come despite no alteration in the number of club this summer. distinguished group of Qatari gresses and I hope to have World Cup places for African teams. FIFA have left each continental confederation to decide its qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup. (REUTERS) “I am very happy to be stars and compete strongly in more success with my team.” Thomas in driving seat as Tour rivals lose time REUTERS ALBI, FRANCE Neymar gestures during the Red CHAMPION Geraint Thomas Bull Neymar Jr’s Five tournament, and his Ineos team found recently. (EPA-EFE) themselves in the Tour de France driving seat after gaining considerable time on Neymar returns a handful of rivals as cross- Algeria’s forward Riyad Mahrez scores from a free-kick during the winds caused chaos in the to PSG training 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria at the Cairo peloton in the climax of Mon- International Stadium on Sunday. (AFP) day’s 10th stage. with future still Thomas was on the right end of a bunch split 35 kilo- up in the air Inexperience and metres from the finish of the 217.5km ride from St Flour AFP with France’s Thibaut Pi- PARIS individual mistakes not, Dane Jakob Fuglsang, Colombian Rigoberto Uran NEYMAR showed up for train- and Australian Richie Porte ing at Paris Saint-Germain on cost young Nigerian trapped behind. Monday, according to French Ineos were the driving media reports, a week late and force at the front of the bunch days after controversially claim- side at AFCON and with the help of sprinters’ ing his best football memory was teams and Nairo Quintana’s Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas (front) and beating PSG with Barcelona. REUTERS “We have to work much Movistar, they increased the cyclists ride in a group in the back of the race A video posted on the web- CAIRO more, we are young, our gap to 1:40 in the final kilome- during the tenth stage of the Tour de France site of leading sports daily midfield is the youngest tres after Pinot and company between Saint-Flour and Albi on Monday. (AFP) L’Equipe showed the 27-year- ON the eve of Nigeria’s Af- one, and (Wilfred) Ndidi, came agonisingly close to mak- old Brazilian – his hair dyed rica Cup of Nations semi-fi- (Oghenekaro) Etebo and ing it back. peroxide blonde – getting out nal against Algeria, defender (Alex) Iwobi, they have to Belgian debutant Wout of a black Mercedes van at the Kenneth Omeruo warned his learn tactically, they have to van Aert won his maiden Tour a positioning error on their Kruijswijk is fourth, 15 club’s training ground in the team mates not to give away make a better communica- stage in a sprint finish with part is great from our point seconds behind Thomas, suburbs of the French capital. free kicks on the edge of the tion,” said the German. Thomas, Egan Bernal and of view. In the end it’s a really with Yates in seventh place PSG officially began pre- penalty area. “But they will do it.” Quintana in the main group, as good day for us.” It’s a good gap now - and 35 seconds adrift of the season training last Monday Four minutes into stop- Much could depend on how well as Briton Adam Yates and Spain’s Mikel Landa, who we’ve landed a good blow reigning champion, and 17 but Neymar, linked with a move page time of Sunday’s match, the club careers of the play- Dutchman Steven Kruijswijk. featured in the first group, on a day when you wouldn’t seconds ahead of eighth- back to Barcelona, was not with the score at 1-1 and Ni- ers progress. “We were in the perfect crashed when a rider lost really have expected it. To placed Quintana. there, with the player’s camp geria looking in better shape Some, such as Arsenal’s position when it split - we all balance next to him and he gain a minute and a half It was the worst possible maintaining he had a prior to face extra-time, they did Iwobi and Leicester City’s committed when we needed crossed the line with a 2:08 scenario for Pinot, one of the agreement to stay away. exactly that, giving Riyad Ndidi are established in the to,” said Thomas, who moved deficit. due to a positioning error world’s best climbers who was The French champions re- Mahrez a pot at goal from his English Premier League while up to second overall. “(French champion) War- on their part is great from hoping to battle it out with sponded last week by threat- favourite position just to the Samuel Chukwueze, 20, has “When they tried to close ren Barguil touched my wheel our point of view. In the end Thomas in the mountains, as ening to take “appropriate ac- right of the centre. won a first team place with La it as quickly as possible but and lost his balance,” said it’s a really good day for us. he lost a massive amount of tion” against the world’s most There was a sense of inevi- Liga’s Villarreal. couldn’t manage it, that’s when race leader Julian Alaphilippe, time on the flat. expensive player, who said he tability as the winger curled Others have found them- the elastic snapped and we re- whose brutal acceleration in Geraint Thomas “Nothing to say, it was a had stayed in Brazil to attend a the ball around the wall and selves shunted around on loan ally gained a bit of time. the crosswind caused the deci- shitty day,” said a tearful Pinot, charity five-a-side football tour- into the net to give Algeria to various clubs such as cen- “It’s a good gap now - and sive split. Thomas still leads Ber- who started the day as the best- nament run by his foundation, a 2-1 win and end Nigeria’s tral defender Omeruo, who we’ve landed a good blow on The move caused a ma- nal by four seconds but Pinot placed of the overall contend- the Neymar Institute. dream of a fourth title. is a Chelsea player but in the a day when you wouldn’t re- jor shakedown of the rank- slipped down to 11th, 1:21 be- ers after gaining almost half a Neymar’s father, who is also Throughout the tourna- last four seasons has played ally have expected it. To gain ings, with Thomas 1:12 behind hind Thomas going into the minute with a brilliant attack the player’s representative, later ment, Nigeria’s inexperienced on loan at Kasimpasa, Alan- a minute and a half due to France’s Alaphilippe. first rest day. in Saturday’s eighth stage. defended his son in an Insta- team have been plagued yaspor, Kasimpasa again and gram post, saying: “At no point by individual mistakes and then Leganes in Spain. did my son show a lack of re- carelessness. Another is goalkeeper spect to PSG or the players who They nearly gifted min- Francis Uzoho who was first played in that game in 2017.” nows Burundi the lead in choice at last year’s World Molinari paired with Scott and DeChambeau for Open defence “My son plays for PSG, but their opening match, lost Cup in Russia. he can’t simply ignore his past. their final group game to Owned by Deportivo La REUTERS much as possible and like I winner Patrick Reed. A past that led to him arriving at Madagascar 2-0 after an aw- Coruna, the 20-year-old’s in- PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND did at the Ryder Cup, I want World number one the French club,” he added. ful mix-up in their defence ability to get regular first-team to soak in the atmosphere.” Brooks Koepka also tees off It has been a troubled sum- gave their opponents an ear- football during loan spells at FRANCESCO Molinari said It will also be a special week after lunch with former win- mer for the player, who missed ly goal and had to come from Elche and then Cypriot side this year’s Open will be “ex- for Northern Ireland’s con- ner Louis Oosthuizen and Brazil’s triumphant Copa behind to beat Cameroon af- Anorthosis Famagusta forced tra special” as he prepares tingent, including Darren Shubhankar Sharma. America campaign on home soil ter more mishaps. Rohr to turn to Daniel Akpeyi to try and defend the Claret Clarke and Rory McIlroy. The 7,344-yard, par-71 after suffering an ankle injury in “We have to avoid these who performed erratically Jug at Royal Portrush, the Clarke will strike the first seaside links will present a warm-up friendly against Qa- mistakes,” said coach Gernot throughout the finals. first time the tournament tee shot at the County Antrim new challenges having not tar in early June. Rohr ahead of the quarter- Meanwhile, strikers Odi- has been played on Northern course at 6.35am local time, been on the Open rota since In addition, he was ques- final against South Africa. on Ighalo and Ahmed Musa Irish soil for 68 years. after the 2011 champion was 1951. Straight-hitting Moli- tioned by Brazilian police last Even so, there are plenty are playing in the less com- Molinari, who emerged grouped with Irish amateur nari says it will reward ac- month over allegations he of reasons for optimism. petitive leagues of China and from a thrilling final day at James Sugrue and American curacy. raped a woman he met through Rohr has brought stability to Saudi Arabia respectively. Carnoustie a year ago to be- Charley Hoffman. “I remember most of the social media in a Paris hotel. He a team which, after winning In another example of lack come the first Italian to win McIlroy, winner in 2014, holes (from playing the Irish has denied the accusations. AFCON in 2013, astonish- of experience, Rohr conceded a major, will begin his quest will play with Ryder Cup Open in 2012),” he said. “It Meanwhile, PSG’s new ingly failed to qualify for the that his team relaxed towards alongside American Bryson team mate Paul Casey and was quite a big challenge, es- sporting director Leonardo – subsequent two tournaments the end of the 90 minutes of DeChambeau and Australian U.S. Open champion Gary pecially at the beginning, to last week opened the door to the in 2015 and 2017. Sunday’s game, thinking they Adam Scott. Woodland. get used to it. player leaving the club “if there The team which started could win in extra-time. “Any week you defend it’s Tiger Woods, who ended “I guess it’s something is an offer that suits everyone”. Sunday’s match had an aver- “I think the players want- special, but this week will be an 11-year majors drought you learn to deal with. While Neymar has just age age of only 24.7 and they ed it to go to extra time, think- Italy’s Francesco Molinari during extra special,” he said at his to win the Masters in April, I know it’s a strong golf returned to Paris, his team- have shown impressive pow- ing Algeria were more tired,” practice ahead of the 148th Open news conference on Monday has a late start time on the course, mostly positional, mates are due to play their ers of recovery throughout he said. It proved to be a fatal Championship at the Royal Por- after the pairings for the first opening day when he will like many links it’s not really first pre-season friendly on the finals. miscalculation. trush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern two days were announced. play with Englishman Matt a course that you can over- Tuesday away to German side Ireland, on Monday. (REUTERS) “I just want to enjoy it as Wallace and 2018 Masters power.” Dynamo Dresden. Sports Tuesday, July 16, 2019 15

Attiyah one England celebrate stage away World Cup triumph from winning England’s Ben Stokes signs an autograph for a fan at The Oval Silk Way Rally with young fans in London on Monday. (AFP)

AFP Stokes sets LONDON sights on ENGLAND revelled in their first World Cup triumph on Ashes glory Monday, soaking up the adu- lation of a disbelieving nation after one of the most extraor- AFP dinary finishes to a cricket LONDON match in history. The host country, after 44 BEN Stokes has already start- years of trying, finally became ed turning his attention to the world champions with a stun- Ashes just a day after starring ning victory over New Zealand for England in their dramatic at Lord’s, triumphing on supe- World Cup final win against rior boundary count after both New Zealand. the match and the additional The all-rounder made an Super Over shootout ended unbeaten 84 as the host nation with the scores level. tied the scores in regulation play The game was watched by at Lord’s on Sunday and batted the biggest audience in a gen- again in a Super Over shootout eration, with around 30,000 that also ended all-square. packed into Lord’s, thousands The hosts won what Stokes congregating in front of a big The 2019 Cricket World Cup winning England team with the trophy at The Oval in London on Monday. (AFP) described as the “best-ever” fi- screen in Trafalgar Square in nal on superior boundary count. central London and the first Monday saw a bleary- free-to-air terrestrial coverage eyed Stokes on the other side in 14 years. of London’s River Thames, Hundreds of children where he was attending a team Overdrive Racing’s Nasser Saleh al Attiyah and French navigator flooded across the outfield at celebration event at the Oval, Matthieu Baumel hold an outright lead of 70 minutes after the ninth the Oval – across town from with Eoin Morgan’s side pa- stage of the 2019 Silk Way Rally between Alashan to Jiayuguan in Lord’s – to help Eoin Morgan’s rading the trophy in front of China on Monday. men celebrate their historic hundreds of young fans. triumph. “I’ve woken up in better The south London ground conditions, but it’s an incred- Ace Qatari rallyist holds outright lead was where England launched ible feeling,” Stokes, who was their World Cup campaign man of the match, told AFP. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK will be run from Jiayuguan to with a victory over South Af- “We would have been dev- DOHA Dunhuang, featuring 255 kms rica way back on May 30. astated if we hadn’t managed to as special section. Later, the players were due lift that trophy but looking back QATAR’S Nasser bin Saleh al The total distance of the to go to a reception hosted by over that game I think it will go Attiyah was unstoppable once stage is 556 kms. It starts in the outgoing Prime Minister The- down in the history books as again and pulled off his eighth foothills and becomes harder resa May at Downing Street. the best ever, with all the drama straight stage victory in the and more technical with eve- Many of the young chil- of a World Cup final. Silk Way Rally on Monday. ry kilometre, going through dren at the Oval were wearing “It’s an amazing thing to be The Qatar’s three-time the canyons, across plateaus, the kit of the All Stars junior England’s Chris Woakes signs autograph for fans during the celebrations at an event at The Oval in London part of.” Dakar Rally champion and along twisting roads and dry programme run by the Eng- on Monday. England beat New Zealand following a Super Over tie at Lord’s on Sunday. (REUTERS) The World Cup could be the French co-pilot Matthieu river beds. After covering the land and Wales Cricket Board first half of remarkable double Baumel produced a com- first half of the section, racers and others were dressed in More than 8 million tune in to World Cup final, tennis peaks to 9.6mn with England, for the first time manding display and won the will reach a valley. The last kil- their school uniforms. since the inaugural 1975 edi- fast but tiring ninth stage from ometers are set along a smooth As ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Wil- LONDON: More than 8 million audience of 8.3m watched the same time and peaked at tion, staging a World Cup and Alashan to Jiayuguan in China and fast dirt track. liams blared out, the young- people in Britain tuned in to England win the Cricket World 9.6 million viewers. Ashes in the same season. with 290 kms out of 500 kms Han Wei’s second place sters were delighted to catch watch England win the Cricket Cup. It’s wonderful that the The lack of free-to-air coverage First comes a one-off Test being selective section. lifted him to an overall sec- sight of England stars such as World Cup on Sunday following whole nation can come togeth- of England’s progress through against Ireland at Lord’s next The Toyota Gazoo Racing ond place, replacing Buggy Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and the decision by Sky decision to er to share these momentous the competition was blamed week before England begin their Overdrive pair crossed the fin- Optimus’ Jérôme Pélichet. A Jofra Archer and flocked to- allow the final to be shown on British sporting events,” said for the failure to generate the quest to regain the urn against ish line nine minutes and 12 spirited battle was expected wards their new heroes. a free-to-air channel. Alex Mahon, chief executive at excitement of other major an Australia side seeking a first seconds ahead of Chinese Bug- between the Chinese and After criticism that England’s Channel 4. sporting competitions. away Ashes series win since gy SMG Geely driver Han Wei. French drivers. The latter lost Modest celebrations earlier matches had only been However, despite being availa- More than 11 million viewers 2001 at Edgbaston on August 1. Attiyah’s teammate Eric van the power in soft sand due to It was a more modest cel- watched by under a million ble to more people, the cricket in Britain tuned watched the “We may be world champi- Loon from the Netherlands broken rear shaft drive and ebration than the open- viewers on Sky’s subscription- failed to top numbers who England women’s soccer team ons but also want to be Ashes was third 12 seconds behind dropped to eighth in the stage, topped bus parade through based channels, the broad- watched the BBC’s coverage of in the semi-final of the World winners as well,” said the the Chinese in the T1 class. losing more than half and the streets of London for caster made Sunday’s finale the thrilling Wimbledon tennis Cup in France for free on the 28-year-old Stokes. Russian Krotov Denis (Mini) hour. Still he is third overall England’s 2005 Ashes vic- against New Zealand available Men’ Singles Final between BBC, making it the country’s “Everyone here deserves and Sun Ping were fourth and and hopes to reclaim his spot tors but was in keeping with on Channel 4. Novak Djokovic and Roger most widely viewed broadcast to feel like a champion be- fifth, respectively. from Han Wei tomorrow. the push to sell the game to a “I’m thrilled that a total peak Federer, which took place at of 2019. (REUTERS) cause we’ve just won it but An exhausted-looking At- Pelichet said, “At the end new generation. when it comes to the Ashes it’s tiyah commented after the on the rolling tracks it was bet- “I don’t know if it’s sunk going to be heads on again be- end of the day, “It was a very ter. At the finish we realised in yet but coming down here ment, said: “I heard some of sue a series of special stamps absolute determination to be- cause it has to be. difficult stage today. I have that the engine was only run- and seeing what a small por- the young guys in the team say and decorate 15 post boxes to come world champions. “Whether you’re winning raced many Dakars but I ning on 6 of the 8 cylinders tion of the support we’ve had the 2005 Ashes inspired them celebrate both the World Cup “The achievement, deliv- or losing games, you’ve just have never known such an because the spark plug cables feels about it, the kids, the to bigger and better things. win and England’s victory at ered in such a thrilling style on got to wipe the slate clean.” exhausting special. Like yes- had burnt out. adults, the energy they all had “I think they are very the 2017 Women’s edition of home soil, will live forever in Stokes suffered on-field terday it was very interest- for what they saw yesterday proud they’ve been put in a the tournament. our sporting history.” heartbreak when hit for four ing. The body, though already Overall standings is amazing,” said man-of-the- position where they can hope- Prime Minister May, a life- “It’s also exciting to think straight sixes in the last over of tired, was really tested today. after Stage 9: match Stokes. fully inspire a few of the next long cricket fan, was due to just how many children will be a dramatic defeat by the West There’s only one stage left 1. Al Attiyah 21:57:59 England coach Trevor Bay- generation.” host the team at a reception. inspired by this victory to pick Indies in the 2016 World Twen- now and we hope to finish the 2. Han Wei +01:10:46 liss, drafted in with the aim of On Sunday the Queen sent “Yesterday (Sunday) was a up a bat for the first time and ty20 final. He then missed the Silk Way Rally in style.” 3. Pelichet +01:39:43 winning the World Cup fol- her congratulations to Eng- brilliant performance by a bril- hopefully become the great 2017/18 Ashes series in Aus- Now just one stage is re- 4. Sun Ping +01:44:27 lowing their miserable first- land and the Royal Mail postal liant team,” said May. “They cricketers and World Cup win- tralia following a late-night maining on Tuesday and it 5. Zhang Ming +02:34:38 round exit at the 2015 tourna- service announced it would is- showed flair, courage and an ners of tomorrow,” she added. incident in Bristol that led to a charge of affray, over which he was found not guilty. But Stokes said Monday: “That’s all gone and forgotten. It’s about now and what goes New Zealand fans agonise after ‘zero runs’ defeat on in the future. I’m just going to enjoy this moment. REUTERS cluding a deflection off top “In sport, and cricket in WELLINGTON England all-rounder run scorer Ben Stokes’ out- particular, you ebb and flow stretched bat which ran to the with your emotions, but we’re CRICKET fans in New Zealand Ben Stokes’ father, boundary in the 50th over. going to enjoy the next two were heartbroken on Monday who lives in New “Cricket is a game often days because we deserve it. after their team came excru- Zealand’s South decided by centimetres. And I’ve got this medal around my ciatingly close to a maiden Island city of so it was today,” New Zea- neck so it’s all good.” cricket World Cup victory, Christchurch, said he land’s Sports Minister Grant Stokes also revealed how only to lose to England on total Robertson wrote on Twitter. he had coped with the highs boundaries scored. was thrilled for his Stokes’ father, who lives and lows of nearly winning the “End of the World! Black son but bitterly in New Zealand’s South Is- World Cup final in regulation Caps lose by zero runs,” disappointed for land city of Christchurch, play before going out to bat screamed a headline in the New New Zealand. He said he was thrilled for his again for the Super Over. Zealand Herald newspaper. even suggested son but bitterly disappointed “Needing two runs off one “It was cruel. It was in- sharing for New Zealand. ball, all I was thinking was credible. It was one of the He even suggested sharing ‘just don’t hit it in the air and greatest sporting encounters the trophy. New Zealand cricket fans were dejected soon after the 2019 Cricket the trophy. get caught’. It was just ‘don’t you’ll ever see. And it broke World Cup final in Wellington on Sunday.(AFP) “They could have shared try to be a hero and do it with a New Zealand’s hearts,” said a the trophy but that doesn’t six’,” he explained. column in the paper. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson after the final against England New Zealand capital Welling- Former Black Caps captain seem to be how things are done “I wish it had gone for two About 12,000 miles from at Lord’s on Sunday. (REUTERS) ton described empty roads on Stephen Fleming described these days,” Gerard Stokes told because I wasn’t best pleased Lord’s, New Zealanders stayed Monday as people took the day the loss as “cruel”. the New Zealand Herald. with myself walking off and up through the night watching But the excitement turned 50th over, both teams scored off to mourn the loss. “The guys are shattered. Prime Minister Jacinda back to the changing rooms for at pubs, college campuses and to despair before dawn as 15 runs in a nerve-jangling “Nice work @ICC ... you It’s devastating. Tough to Ardern, who watched the match that 10-minute turnaround. their homes, cheering for an England emerged winners in a Super Over. But the home side are a joke!!!” former New swallow,” New Zealand cap- through the night, said she felt “I was pretty annoyed, underdog team that reached thrilling finish. claimed the trophy because Zealand cricketer Scott Styris tain Kane Williamson said at nothing but pride for the team. angry. I had to get my head the final with inspiring all- With the match tied after they had hit more boundaries wrote on Twitter, lashing out the presentation ceremony. “I think as a nation we all aged a switched back on because round performances led by England were bowled out for in the match. at the sport’s global governing England were helped along year in that super over,” Ardern I knew there was a job out skipper Kane Williamson. 241 with the last ball of the Local radio station hosts in body over the boundary rule. the way by good fortune, in- said in a post on Instagram. there to do.” 16 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 The Last Word

PRIME MINISTER WITNESSES TEST RUN OF AUTOMATIC RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

ART system to be operational within 16 months: Sulaiti

Continued from page 1 Ô ate it at present, this will not lead to world in future. the MoTC’s endeavour to provide a the purpose for which it brought this He stressed the importance at- world-class, multi-modal integrated THE minister said the ART System is technology, which requires a large tached by the MoTC to the security transportation system that connects expected to become operational with- population density. and safety operations. “Many tests all regions in Qatar, helping the pub- in 15 to 16 months, and will be handed A certain date has been selected to are carried out over different periods lic to reach their destinations eas- over to Mowasalat (Karwa) to finalise launch it and the ART will be an ideal of time to ensure safety and security,” ily and safely with reliable services some tests and get the best contracts experience for the World Cup and he added. in line with the pillars of the Qatar from users in this field. This comes constitute a real legacy after the tour- He said the MoTC’s safety and se- National Vision 2030, in addition to within the public transport master nament in this region, where no tram curity section will not give permission its significant contribution to devel- plan in the country, which costs QR3 or metro service is available. for the actual use until all safety stages oping transportation modes in Qa- billion from now until 2022. Sulaiti said the public trans- are met to ensure the system is sound tar according to latest eco-friendly, He said the MoTC is not in a hurry port system in Qatar has made and keeps pace with the environmen- universal systems and deploying al- when it comes to the actual launch great strides and will be one of tal standards. ternative and clean energy to reduce of this system, and while it can oper- the most efficient systems in the This initiative comes as part of harmful emissions. 55 diverse artworks on display at 4th Mirqab Mall continues to impress Annual Artist in Residence Exhibition visitors with summer programmes

AILYN AGONIA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the weekly SiQparades have DOHA DOHA been a hit among families with young children. MORE than 55 artworks on MIRQAB Mall, Doha’s most Younger visitors will get the a range of practices and me- popular retail and leisure com- chance to take part in numerous diums, including sculptures, munity destination managed by science-themed edutainment paintings and video and sound Al Mana Malls, is offering fami- activities and workshops inside art pieces, were unveiled at the lies an exciting summer with its a giant Human Body Explorato- 4th Annual Artist in Residence latest openings and events. rium between July14and 19. Exhibition which opened at the A variety of fun events and SiQ events will end in Au- Doha Fire Station on Monday. games are being held in the for clients, as well as the use of gust with the Back-to-School Titled ‘Infinite Dimen- Mall, alongside its mega sales, halal products for all its services. Personalisation Station, where sions’, the collection was the to help the visitors beat the swel- Younger visitors were de- shoppers can have items pur- creation of 19 artists during a tering heat. lighted with the opening of Fairy chased from the Mall custom- 9-month Artist in Residence Some of the most antici- Tale Salon, where parents can ised using various artworks, Programme, an annual ini- pated stores that are now open take advantage of its convenient graffiti, embellishments and tiative of Qatar Museums that include the British favourite amenities like Mommy-and-Me other accessories free of charge nurtures creative talent from Thai restaurant Busaba and manicures and in-store events from August 4 and 17. across the country. Speaking on the occasion, Fire Station.” said, “The exhibition reflects the Turkish eatery Sultan Chef, like Spa Camping, making it Rony Mourani, general man- The exhibition has been or- Dr Bahaa Abudaya said, “Infi- Saida al Khulaifi added, the world-class artistic talent which has a cult following across a popular destination for chil- ager of Al Mana Malls, said, “On ganised by Fire Station Curators nite Dimensions is a very unu- “Idea versus execution is the of Qatar’s creative community the Gulf. dren’s party rentals. top of the world-class offering we Dr Bahaa Abudaya (curator of sual exhibition for the local art core theme that guided this and is another example of how Female visitors have got a Throughout the summer, have had over the past month, contemporary art) and Saida al scene, because it’s exploring process and the exhibition this programme offers artists a first glimpse of the local beauty Mirqab Mall is offering free our latest openings and events Khulaifi (associate curator and one of the most complicated shows multiple outcomes ex- chance to develop their prac- powerhouse Fleur De Lis Salon, events that cater to both adult are a good reason to celebrate the senior Exhibition & Residence and problematic contempo- perimenting with concepts tices. I’m delighted to celebrate which offers a full range of salon and younger visitors as part summer at Mirqab Mall. Since Programme coordinator). The rary art subjects—the question such as ideas, mediums, sound these artists as we end our sea- services, including highly-ac- of the Summer in Qatar (SiQ) opening our doors, we have wel- artworks are organised around of conceptualism. It is the re- and light.” son and look ahead to their fu- claimed Moroccan bath servic- programme. Free fitness classes comed thousands of visitors, and three sections: ‘Tangible Spec- sult of a very constructive and Commenting on the oc- ture endeavours.” es, massages, and hair and nail held in the Atrium on Fridays at we are delighted to share more trums’, ‘The Edge of Thoughts’, critical discussion between the casion, Director of the Doha The works will be on dis- treatments. Fleur De Lis Salon 10am have been popular among exciting launches and events and ‘Visual Sphere’. curators and the artists at the Fire Station Khalifa al Obaidli play until September 1. boasts best-in-class VIP rooms Doha’s active community, while with them in the future.”

Entertainment City ends summer run with nearly 60,000 visitors TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ENTERTAINMENT City, a hallmark of Summer in Qatar, welcomed nearly 60,000 visi- tors over the course of a month, during which it delighted chil- dren and adults alike. Run- ning from June 4 till July 13, the summer staple was shorter than in previous years and the stations included activities for a range of ages and interests. A vast ocean ball, QSports Bounce Kingdom, and a Kids’ Driving School, combined with an Inflatable Zone and Mobile Trampoline Park, kept toddlers and children entertained. A mini golf course featuring famous global landmarks, ice skating and a child friendly bull ride, as well as rides kept chil- dren of all sizes busy, while oth- ers tested their chops at various skills games, played in the retro arcade corner, or entered new worlds at the e-gaming and Vir- tual Reality (VR) City. Sports aficionados were able to kick back and relax in front of giant screens which showed the International Cricket Cup in England. Entertainment City is part of the Summer in Qatar pro- and its 30+ partners from the the season’s fun and festivi- ple of all ages and interests. music concerts and comedy for children and youth, thrill- exciting travel, hospitality and gramme curated by Qatar Na- public and private sectors for ties. The programme contains a These include family- performances by top interna- ing experiences and sporting retail promotions running until tional Tourism Council (QNTC) residents and visitors to enjoy wide range of activities for peo- friendly entertainment shows, tional artistes, summer camps tournaments in addition to August 16.