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Play like a pro Google, Android, Android TV, Chromecast and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. SHEIKHA MOZA CROWNS CHI AL SHAQAB 2019 WINNER Silatech is working to fill certain gaps, says Sheikha Moza

one million young men and The Qatari organi- Education is women across the Middle East the basic and North Africa find mean- sation is empowing building block ingful work. for human development; “Silatech is working to fill the youth, Sheikha certain gaps. The problem is Moza says in Geneva it is the base where young that some of these young peo- people can learn their ple lack skills that really can skills, their knowledge, allow them to fit in an ever- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the art of citizenry and changing market, so Silatech DOHA also they will construct is training these young people to be employed,” she said. HELPING “certain govern- their first world view. Sheikha Moza said Silat- ments” to change “certain — HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser ech’s work has tackled UN’s Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser crowned Pieter Devos mindsets” and “certain poli- several sustainable develop- of Belgium as the winner of CHI Al Shaqab International Equestrian Competition in New Al Rayyan on Saturday. President of Qatar Olympic cies” to create an ecosystem ment goals. Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani crowned the second-place winner Nicola Philippaerts, also of Belgium, while Alistair that lets young people excel or struct their first worldview.” “From poverty to decent Routledge President and General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar crowned third-placed Emanuele Gaudiano of Italy. (HHOPL/AR AL BAKER) practise good citizenry is one But education alone is not work, to gender equality to MORE ON PAGE 16 of the objectives of Silatech, its enough, she added. partnership, we connect these founder and chairperson HH “We need to follow that young people to jobs or train Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has with decent work and employ- them to be entrepreneurs. said. ment. We failed to provide our Their families also can benefit “I believe in the power of young people with the right from these businesses or these education to transform lives environment — economic, so- jobs, as well as their society,” and societies,” Sheikha Moza cial and cultural environment she said. Canada seeks enhanced Mandarin Oriental Doha told Al Jazeera’s Adrian Fi- — for them to prosper and re- “We are in a way activating nighan on its programme alise their dream,” she added. business in the whole commu- trade, defence ties with Qatar unveils its own fan logo ‘Counting the Cost’ in Geneva Sheikha Moza said this nity. We also work in partner- last week. was where Silatech comes in. ships. We have international anada is working towards closer trade, investment and he Mandarin Oriental “Education is the basic A Qatari organisation, Silatech partners, regional partners Cdefence ties with Qatar, says the country’s Ambassador TDoha on Saturday building block for human de- is leading efforts to connect and also local partners. Local to Qatar HE Stefanie McCollum. unveiled a personalised velopment; it is the base where young people with employ- partners for us are very essen- Canada wants to increase the volume of its trade with version of its renowned young people can learn their ment opportunities in places tial because they’re the ones Qatar and attract more Qatari investments to the North nine-bladed fan logo skills and knowledge, the art such as Yemen, Somalia and who can lead us towards the American country, she added. to celebrate the official of citizenry and will also con- Palestine. So far, it has helped right programmes.” Talking to the local media recently, opening of the luxury hotel, Ambassador McCollum said forging which is centrally located in strong partnership with Qatar in trade Msheireb Downtown Doha. IQ’s fertiliser and investment, security and de- The fan, which is HMC team removes tumour fence, oil and gas, aerospace and designed to convey Doha’s output to go up infrastructure are among the priori- uniqueness and local ndustries Qatar (IQ) is from cancer patient’s mouth ties of the embassy for the year. culture, was unveiled on Saturday by Qatar National Tourism Iworking on various pro- On the defence front, the envoy Council’s assistant secretary-general Hassan Abdulrah- urgeons from the Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery jects to use its high cash Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have said Qatar and Canada are in man al Ibrahim, Msheireb Properties’ acting chief executive balance for increasing pro- S the final stage of signing a officer Ali al Kuwari, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s chief successfully removed a tumour from the tongue and jaw of a duction in its petrochemi- patient with advanced oral cancer. cooperation agreement. PG 20 marketing officer Jill Kluge and its general manager for Doha cal and fertiliser segments Dr Moustafa al Khalil, Senior Consultant and Head of Martin Schnider. Every Mandarin Oriental hotel around the to meet growing demand world has its own signature. Created in Qatar and hand- Carnio-Maxillofacial Surgery Department at HMC’s Rumailah in Asian markets, a senior Hospital, said the 40-year-old Egyptian man, who had been crafted in France by Maison Duvelleroy, the burgundy tone official of Qatar Petroleum and patterns on each of the nine fan blades depict a series diagnosed with stage-three oral cancer, is expected to make has said. The cash and full recovery. Dr Khalil said the complex 10-hour surgery UK govt draws fire after runaway of connected symbols that are intrinsic to Doha, while the bank balances across the tassel is a beautiful reminder of the significance of pearling involved the removal of the tumour from the patient’s tongue (PG 11) group reached QR13.1 and jawbone and reconstruction of the surgical site. PG 2 IS teen’s baby dies for the heritage of the city. PG 4 billion in 2018. PG 12

Chinese firm eyes Qatar as base for manufacture of electric-buses

RAHUL PREETH He said the electric buses its parent company China omy. sector, he added. ing Italy, Germany, Turkey DOHA would not only cater to Qa- Communications Construc- Hui said one of the author- Hui said QFZA was keen and Spain among others in tar, but also to other markets tion Company (CCCC) on po- ity’s immediate strategies was on tapping Qatar’s good rela- Qatar. STATE-BACKED China Har- along China’s belt and road tential investments in Qatar driven towards building ca- tions with Germany, France, Launched in 2004, Back 2 bour Engineering Company initiative that aims to revive Free Zones. pabilities in four key sectors Italy and Spain in Europe and Business is a billed as the most (CHEC) is looking at one of trade routes in Central Asia, Hui also said a “good line — logistics, petrochemicals, China, Japan, Korea, Paki- popular business networking the free zones in Qatar as a the Middle East, Africa and up” of world-class companies healthcare and food stan and India in Asia to draw event of Qatar, engaging more base for the manufacture of Europe. in sectors ranging from pet- While Qatar’s heavy in- more countries to the free than 500 participants every electric buses, according to “Qatar can play a role in rochemicals to food were in vestments in the Hamad In- zones here. year. the chief executive of the au- supporting the infrastructure various stages of discussion ternational Airport and the “The authority is also keen The event draws senior ex- thority regulating these zones. development along the belt to set up bases in Qatar’s free Hamad Sea Port make logis- to engage with Latin America ecutives, diplomats and entre- This will be complemented and road markets,” Hui said. zones. tics an obvious choice, he said and US,” he added. preneurs from a wide range of by the establishment of a hub In January, QFZA signed “We have been receiving QFZA CEO Lim Meng Hui petrochemicals offer “oppor- Hui was speaking on the sectors such as construction, for assembly, distribution and three deals with leading Chi- applications since January,” tunities to do more”. sidelines of the “Back 2 Busi- oil and gas, logistics and hos- storage of port equipment, nese entities including CHEC, said Qatar Free Zone Authori- of evaluating their business The new emerging areas in ness” networking event or- pitality and provides them an said Qatar Free Zone Author- which is planning to cooper- ty CEO Lim Meng Hui, adding plans in terms of what they healthcare in Qatar is equally ganised by business councils innovative platform that fa- ity CEO Lim Meng Hui. ate with the overseas arm of that QFZA was in the process can offer to the Qatari econ- promising and so is the food of a host of countries includ- cilitates communication. 02 Sunday, March 10, 2019

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CMC poll committee receives 27 appeals CARTOON CORNER HMC performs surgery on THE Central Municipal By: Saad al Mohannadi Council (CMC) committee has received 27 ap- peals with regard to the stage 3 oral cancer patient candidates’ list for 2019 elections. The period of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Khalil and after he conducted a submission of appeals DOHA series of tests he diagnosed me ended on Thursday. The with stage 3 oral cancer and 27 appeals include 14 for SURGEONS from the Oral explained the recommended candidates and 13 for non- and Cranio-Maxillofacial Sur- treatment plan and the prog- registration of candidates gery Department at Hamad nosis. He recommended I have in the preliminary lists, the Medical Corporation (HMC) surgery within one week and municipal council’s super- have successfully removed while I was shocked and over- visory committee said in a a tumour from the tongue whelmed, Dr Khalil explained statement. The appeals will and jaw of a patient with ad- surgery was necessary to save be examined until March vanced oral cancer. my life and I trusted him.” 18. The final candidates’ Dr Moustafa al Khalil, “Thanks to God and HMC’s list will be announced on senior consultant and head medical team, the surgery was March 21. (QNA) of Carnio-Maxillofacial Sur- a success. I was able to speak gery Department at HMC’s Dr Moustafa al Khalil, senior consultant and head of Carnio-Maxil- within ten days and after about Al Sailiya High Rumailah Hospital, said the lofacial Surgery Department at HMC’s Rumailah Hospital, with the a month I returned to most of School to open today 40-year-old Egyptian man, 40-year-old Egyptian patient Ahmed Hammam. my normal activities, and will who had been diagnosed with soon return to my profession as after minor fire stage 3 oral cancer, is expected treatment frequently cause gressive tumours, including a lawyer. I am so grateful for the THE Ministry of Education to make a full recovery. changes in both speech and those that require reconstruc- high-quality of care I received. and Higher Education said Dr Khalil said the complex swallowing. The post-opera- tive surgery. He said with the In addition to providing great Sunday will be a regular 10-hour surgery involved re- tive therapy required will vary treatment of oral cancers the medical care, myself and my school day for Al Sailihya moval of the tumour from the from patient to patient and aim is to remove the affected family received a lot of psycho- High School for girls after a patient’s tongue and jawbone depend on the location of the tissue while minimising dam- logical support from the doc- small fire broke out on its and reconstruction of the sur- tumour and the treatment. In age to the mouth. Dr Khalil said tors and nurses who cared for roof. The ministry said civil gical site. the case of Hammam, both Hammam’s story is significant me,” added Hammam. defence contained the fire The patient, Ahmed Ham- the surgery and rehabilitation because it highlights the impor- “HMC’s Oral and Cranio- with no injuries, stressing its mam, underwent 30 sessions of have been very successful and tance of prompt treatment. Maxillofacial Surgery Depart- commitment along with the radiation therapy post-surgery. we expect him to make a com- “A year and a half ago I no- ment conducts around 600 Ministry of Interior to ensure “Shortly after surgery the plete recovery,” said Dr Khalil. ticed an ulcer on my tongue. surgeries each year on patients CHIEF OF STAFF ATTENDS JOINT AL JAZEERA SHIELD DRILLS 10 safety of people. It also patient began undergoing re- According to Dr Khalil, the Later I started to feel pain in with advanced diseases and CLOSING: Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant-General said the decision to resume habilitation and was able to Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery my jaw and I went to my health disorders of the head and neck, (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem attended the conclusion of the the school day followed an speak and swallow ten days Department has had great centre where I was referred to with around 30 percent of these Joint Al Jazeera Shield Drills 10 held in Saudi Arabia at the invitation of evaluation that took into after the operation. Head success in the surgical man- Al Wakra Hospital,” said Ham- cases involving the removal of the Chief of the General Staff of the Kingdom. (TNN) consideration the safety of and neck cancers and their agement of cases involving ag- mam. “I was later referred to Dr tumours,” said Dr Khalil. the students. (QNA)

04 Sunday, March 10, 2019 Nation Mandarin Oriental, Doha opens with unveiling of signature fan

The hotel has created two fans, one to be prominently displayed in the hotel and the other to be presented to Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser whose vision is the driving force in building the future of Qatar.

Every Mandarin Oriental fan blades depict a series of said Kluge. beautiful architecture of the the value of $100 per night and The new hotel entices customers with hotel around the world has its connected symbols that are in- “The launch of Manda- overall project,” said Kuwari. a Mandarin Oriental, Doha lim- ‘Blossoming in Doha’ opening package own signature fan which is de- trinsic to Doha, while the tassel rin Oriental, Doha represents The hotel has created two ited edition replica bespoke fan signed to reflect the local cul- is a beautiful reminder of the a significant milestone for fans, one to be prominently with an authentic pearl tassel. ture of each property. significance of pearling to the Msheireb Properties. It is the displayed in the hotel and the Featured on the fan blades TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK al Ibrahim, assistant secre- Mandarin Oriental, Doha’s heritage of the city. first Mandarin Oriental hotel to second to be presented to Her are iconic elements which DOHA tary-general of Qatar National fan design is a celebration of “This fan is a beautiful be launched in the region and Highness Sheikha Moza bint showcase this great city – pay- Tourism Council (QNTC), Ali Qatari identity with a mix of representation of our new- to open in Msheireb Downtown Nasser whose vision is the driv- ing homage to its distinctive TO celebrate the official open- al Kuwari, acting chief execu- Middle Eastern inspired design est property in Doha, where Doha, our key development ing force in building the future architecture, tradition, hospi- ing of Mandarin Oriental, tive officer of Msheireb Proper- elements. Middle Eastern charm meets project that has been designed of Qatar. tality and heritage. Doha, centrally located in ties, Jill Kluge, chief marketing Created in Qatar and hand- Mandarin Oriental’s legend- as the world’s first sustainable To celebrate the opening, The dhow boat on the fan Msheireb Downtown Doha, officer of Mandarin Oriental crafted in France by Maison ary oriental hospitality. We regeneration project. We are the hotel has launched an entic- blade symbolises pearl trading the hotel’s personalised signa- Hotel Group, and Martin Sch- Duvelleroy, fan maker since are delighted to celebrate the delighted that guests can now ing Blossoming in Doha open- in the region with designs in- ture fan was unveiled on Satur- nider, general manager of Man- 1827, the burgundy tone and opening of this stylish property enjoy the hotel’s five-star hos- ing package, which includes a spired by beautiful calligraphy day by Hassan Abdulrahman darin Oriental, Doha. patterns on each of the nine in this landmark destination,” pitality and also experience the Mandarin Oriental Gift Card to and charming hospitality.

MME’s agricultural quarantine offices inspect 5,577 imported shipments in February

THE Ministry of Municipality and Environment’s (MME) agricultural quarantine offices inspected 5,577 imported shipments weighing 101,373 tonnes of vari- ous types of imported agricultural consignments, such as plants and production inputs, at all customs ports in the country in February. The quarantine offices destroyed 85 shipments weighing more than 30 tonnes for violating the agri- cultural quarantine law and for certain damages. The agricultural quarantine is the first line of de- fence for protection from agricultural infections. The preventive procedure aims to protect the country’s agricultural wealth from foreign-originated pests. It also requires that all plants, agricultural products and any other materials shall be subject to phytosanitary regulations for its procedures and to ensure that other agricultural production inputs are in conformity with the conditions and specifications. (QNA)

Screening for bowel cancer on rise in Qatar, says PHCC official

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THE Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is partnering with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to raise people’s awareness of colorectal cancer and the screening programmes available in Qa- tar, and also educate them on the importance of pre- vention and early detection. Catherine Gillespie, director of the National Cancer Program at the ministry, highlighted the need for all healthcare providers to work together during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. She said: “The Na- tional Cancer Program team continues to work with all cancer care providers across the country to empower the public to make informed choices regarding lifestyle which can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.’’ Dr Shaikha Abu Shaikha, manager of Screening Programs at PHCC, said: “Over the past three years the dedication of the Screen for Life team has resulted in a unified vision of reaching out to people in larger num- bers through creating awareness of the importance of timely screening of cancer. In 2018, 10,803 people were screened for bowel cancer and since the launch of this programme more than 25,000 people have been screened. During March, which is celebrated as Bowel Cancer Awareness month, we have planned several initiatives to further deliver on our promises and make Qatar a healthier country.’’ Dr Mohamed Abunada, lead colorectal surgeon at HMC said: “The risk of colorectal cancer can be reduced through lifestyle changes and detected at a very early stage with routine screening. We hope that during this awareness month, people can be encouraged to undergo this potentially lifesaving measure and immediately take the initiative to discuss their screening options with their healthcare provider.” Hiba Nasser, head of the Health Education Depart- ment at QCS, said: “In our continuous efforts to reduce the burden of cancer on the community, we launched the ‘Your food…Your health’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the risk factors of colorectal cancer and focuses on the importance of early detection and preven- tion through lectures and workshops.” Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, usu- ally starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. Over time some polyps can transform into cancer. These polyps can be found through screening tests and removed before they turn into cancer. Environmental conditions, family history of colorec- tal cancer, personal history of inflammatory bowel dis- ease and poor diets rich in fat are among the major risk factors that can lead to colorectal disease. Nation Sunday, March 10, 2019 05 Qatar Biobank reaches new milestone HBKU students visit Dr Kuwari’s Library th TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK by screening 20,000 participant DOHA

STUDENTS from the College QF member enables medical researchers to of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University understand drivers of commons diseases in Qatar (HBKU) recently visited Minis- ter of State HE Dr Hamad bin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Abdulaziz al Kuwari’s library. DOHA The visiting delegation comprised faculty and students QATAR Biobank, a mem- from the Master of Arts in Is- ber of Qatar Foundation and lam and Global Affairs (IGA) part of Qatar Foundation programme. Research, Development, and During the visit, Dr Kuwari Innovation, has welcomed its discussed aspects of his min- 20,000th participant as part isterial and diplomatic roles, of its unique medical research and his nomination to serve as initiative to understand the Director-General of the United Minister of State HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari with faculy and students from College of Islamic drivers of mainstream health Nations Educational, Scien- Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University during a visit at his library recently. challenges in Qatar. tific and Cultural Organization Launched in 2011, Qatar (UNESCO). and receiving experts in diplo- ing which students exchanged his insights and hospitality in Biobank enables researchers He also highlighted the cul- macy, culture, art, heritage and their views on international opening his library to them. and healthcare professionals tural diplomacy role played by media. citizenship. He signed a copy of his to access the data and biolog- Qatar Biobank enables researchers and healthcare professionals to Qatar since the 1990s, in fos- The meeting concluded The delegation extended book ‘The Global Majlis’ for the ical samples that it collects access the data and biological samples that it collects from the local tering dialogue and mediation with a dialogue session, dur- their gratitude to Dr Kuwari for visitors. from the local population population in an effort to develop customised medical solutions to the in an effort to develop cus- various diseases and health issues prevalent in the country. tomised medical solutions to the various diseases and cluding the prevalence of health issues prevalent in diabetes, obesity and vitamin the country. D deficiency. QNL encourages QBRI to benefit Dr Asmaa al Thani, board Qatar Biobank welcomes vice-chairperson of Qatar registration from Qataris Biobank and chairperson of over the age of 18, and adult from open access publishing fund Qatar Genome Programme expatriates who have lived in Committee, said: “The Qatar for at least 15 years. screening of 20,000 partici- A regular visit to the Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The library has agree- pants is an achievement for Biobank includes standard DOHA ments with open access pub- us all. medical tests, such as blood lishers to support its existing “We are one step closer to pressure and lung function. RESEARCHERS at Qatar Bio- Open Access Author Fund. accomplishing preventative However, the tests carried medical Research Institute Corresponding authors, who treatment for the healthcare out also include new screen- QBRI), a national research include students, faculty, re- challenges that our popula- ings that are not included in centre within Hamad Bin searchers, staff from any in- tion faces. The success of the other large-scale biobanks, Khalifa University (HBKU), stitute of higher education or medical research at Qatar such as advanced imaging learned about the range of non-profit research institute Biobank, and ultimately the techniques that measure open access publishing ser- in Qatar, qualify for 100 per- realisation of precision medi- Genome Programme, also a whole-body composition and vices at Qatar National Library cent discounts. cine, depends on how actively QF member, have completed the health of carotid arteries, (QNL) in a lecture entitled “As a strong supporter of the people of Qatar contrib- the development of the first and a treadmill test to meas- ‘Open Access Publishing Fund the Open Access movement, ute to our programme. Qatari gene chip, ‘Q-Chip’. ure physical fitness. at Qatar National Library’. Participants from Qatar Biomedical Research Institute during a lecture. I am very pleased about the “I thank everyone who It is the first local gene array All participants receive The library provides efforts of Qatar National Li- has so far registered for Qatar designed and based on data feedback within approxi- practical support to Qatar- “The library offers fasci- with interested readers in Qa- brary. It is at the forefront of Biobank, and encourage eve- from thousands of Qatari mately two weeks after their based researchers wishing nating services for researchers tar and beyond. I recommend scientific publishing and will ryone to join us in improving genomes sequenced over the initial visit. However, Qatar to publish open access arti- wishing to publish their work everyone to use this incred- help put Qatar on the world the efficiency of health care of past three years, and repre- Biobank immediately notifies cles. An Open Access Author on open access journals and ible opportunity,” said Vish- map in the scientific commu- the country, which is an im- sents a major step in gain- participants who are found to Fund covers article process- platforms. This is very help- nubalaji Radhakrishnan, re- nity,” said Dr Julie Decock, portant national duty.” ing insights into the health have serious or life-threaten- ing charges (APCs) for open ful for science researchers in searcher at Qatar Biomedical scientist at Qatar Biomedical Qatar Biobank and Qatar of the local population, in- ing conditions. access publications. Qatar to share their articles Research Institute. Research Institute.

INVITATION

TO ATTEND THE ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

Dear esteemed Shareholders / The Board of Directors of Barwa Real Estate Company (Q.P.S.C.) is pleased to invite you to attend the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting of the Company to be held at 4.30 pm on Wednesday 20th March 2019 at the Millennium Plaza Hotel Doha - Barwa Al Sadd Towers - Suhaim Bin Hamad Street. In the event the quorum is incomplete, the next meeting will be held on Wednesday 27th March 2019 at the same time and venue, to discuss the agenda below.

Salah Bin Ghanim Al Ali Chairman – Barwa Real Estate

The Agenda of the Extraordinary General Assembly: 1. The amendment of the Articles of Association in accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority issued on 16 December 2018 regarding the nominal value of the share. 2. Authorizing the Board of Directors to amend the Company's Articles of Association.

The Agenda of the Ordinary General Assembly: 1. To review and approve the Board of Directors’ Report on the activities of the company and its financial position for the financial year ending 31/12/2018 as well as to discuss and approve the company’s future plans for the year 2019. 2. To review and approve the auditors’ report on the financial statements of the company for the year ending 31/12/2018. 3. To review and approve the Sharia’a Supervisory Board report for the year ending 31/12/2018 and appoint new Sharia’a Supervisory Board for the year 2019. 4. To discuss and approve the company’s balance sheet and profit/loss statement for the year ending 31/12/2017. 5. To approve the Board of Directors’ proposal of cash dividend of QR 2.5 per share, 25% of the share value, for the financial year ending 31/12/2018. 6. To absolve the Directors’ of any liability for the financial year ending 31/12/2018, and approve their remuneration for the year then ended. 7. To discuss and approve the company’s Governance Report for the year ending 31/12/2018.

8. To appoint the Auditors for the 2019 financial year, and agree their fees.

Notes:

1 . We do appreciate our valued shareholders’ attendance at the mentioned venue along with their identification card and proxies, if any, two hours before the mentioned time to facilitate the registration procedure. In the event of a shareholder’s failure to attend in person, please nominate a proxy from among the other shareholders (other than members of the Board of Directors) to represent during the meeting. The number of shares held by the proxy in this capacity shall not exceed 5 % of the total shares. In case a shareholder is a legal entity (a company, corporation, etc.), the shareholder representative who will attend the meeting shall present a written authorization from the company/ corporation duly signed to attend the meeting. 2. The shareholders may obtain a copy of a statement that includes all wages, fees, commissions, cash loans, overdrafts and bank guarantees, as well as in-kind and cash benefits and remunerations obtained by the Chairman and other Board members, from the Board of Directors’ Secretariat, 18th floor of Barwa HQ in Suhaim Bin Hamad Street - AlSadd area, at least three days before the General Assembly Meeting. All amounts spent on advertising, grants and sponsorships shall also be included in the mentioned statement.

For more information, call +974 44088785 06 Sunday, March 10, 2019 Nation Labour minister visits QCS QM, Al Shamal Municipality ink deal TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA to preserve Al Zubarah heritage site

MINISTER of Administrative De- QATAR Museums (QM) and Al velopment, Labour and Social Af- Shamal Municipality signed on fairs HE Yousef bin Mohammed al Monday a Memorandum of Under- The MoU was signed Othman Fakhro has visited Qatar standing (MoU) for preservation of by Ahmad al Namla, Cancer Society (QCS). Al Zubarah UNESCO World Herit- QM’s acting chief Dr Khalid bin Jabor al Thani, age Site and promotion of cultur- executive officer chairman of QCS, welcomed the al awareness among community (ACEO), and Hamad minister to the society. members. Jumaa al Mannai, During the visit, the minister As part of the agreement, Al Sha- director of Al Sha- toured facilities of the charity and mal Municipality will be responsible mal Municipality. the Ooredoo Cancer Awareness The minister toured QCS facilities and listened to a presentation on its activities. for cleaning and preservation of Al Centre, and reviewed their roles Zubarah’s beach every month for the al Namla, QM’s acting chief execu- serve this historic site of Al Zubarah, in raising awareness about the supporting the individuals living society, he said. next five years. The municipality will tive officer (ACEO), and Hamad Ju- in line with our commitment to the disease. with cancer, stressing the efforts Dr Khalid explained QCS’s ac- also take part in QM’s local activi- maa al Mannai, director of Al Shamal country and its people.” The minister appreciated the ef- of the State of Qatar in this regard. tivities to the minister and its role ties to promote cultural awareness Municipality. The historic coastal town, Al forts made by the QCS in spreading Support to the health sector is a cor- in raising awareness in the com- among community members. Mannai said, “We’re pleased to Zubarah, is situated approximately the culture of early detection and nerstone in the development of the munity. The MoU was signed by Ahmad partner with Qatar Museums to pre- 100 km north-west of Doha. (TNN) Turkish Airlines redesigns travel Turkish Cargo helps African lions comfort with ‘Flow Sleeping Set’ reach their natural habitat safely TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA

AS part of bringing various innova- OFFERING service to 124 coun- tions to the sky in order to ensure tries as the fastest-growing air cargo a perfect travel experience for its brand across the world, Turkish guests, Turkish Airlines now offers Cargo brought home three lioness the new ‘Flow Sleeping Set’ to the sisters Luca, Charlie and Kai along passengers with a wondrous design. with baby lion Nathan to South Af- “Starting from February 19, the rica, their natural habitat. new collection offered in Business They were airlifted from Kiev in Class promises a sleep as comfortable Ukraine, via Istanbul, with utmost as your home, only above the clouds,” regard for animal rights as the driv- the airline said in a press statement. Turkish Airlines has redesigned the travel comfort with its ‘Flow Sleeping Set’. ing force. Produced with the successful col- The baby lion and the three lion- laboration between Turkish Airlines also helps maintaining the ideal tem- ess sisters had been used as circus ani- lation of African wildlife, while offering and Zorlu Tekstil, while carrying the perature during all seasons. In addi- mals. They lived in concrete and steel all-green coastal forest and meadows signature of expert designers, this col- tion to this, the sleeping pad provides cages of 35 square metres in Ukraine extending along 14,000 square metres. lection aims to offer a healthier and an orthopaedic surface for sleep, and under harsh conditions without direct Having ratified the ‘United for higher quality sleeping environment. with its dense interior filling, it offers sunlight and clean air, far away from Wildlife (UFW) Buckingham Palace Combining elegant lines with extra comfort and ease. The pillow, their natural habitat. Declaration’ in 2017 to prevent illegal comfort, all pieces of the new set are which can be used during both sitting The lions were saved by the wildlife trade, Turkish Cargo takes the developed with the expectations of and sleeping, is designed with an ideal Lawrence Anthony Earth Organiza- CITES and IATA LAR regulation as the passengers to enjoy a relaxing size, classical form and very comfort- tion (LAEO), an organisation that the reference for the acceptance, stor- sleep in order to finish their flights in The patterns of the collection are also able materials. acts with the mission of defending age and shipment processes. It also a happy and fit state. The design of the visually compatible with the designs Turkish Airlines Catering & In- animal rights. They were then trans- two officials from the Lawrence An- meticulously implements the docu- collection reflects Turkish Airline’s of the new cabin uniforms and cabin flight Products SVP Zeki Çukur ported to their natural habitat in thony Earth Organization, and IATA’s mentation, encaging, labelling and ‘Flow’ philosophy that represents the interiors. stated, “With İstanbul Airport, our South Africa with the sponsorship Live Animals Regulations (LAR) cer- marking guidelines as described under airline’s dynamic brand identity and Main aspects of the ‘Flow Sleep- new home, we continue to add new of Turkish Airlines’ global air cargo tificated Turkish Cargo personnel dur- the said regulation. continuous service concept. ing Set’ are its blanket, sleeping pad innovations to the change we are go- brand, Turkish Cargo. ing the flight. Detailed information about Turk- Opting for contemporary and and pillow. The blanket of the col- ing through. 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Nation Sunday, March 10, 2019 07 QRCS donates computers UCQ adjusts tuition fee to make for HMC’s Communicable nursing courses more accessible Disease Center patients TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion and that we are meeting DOHA About 15 to 16 the needs of Qatar. We are also percent of the total looking at the process of open- QATAR Red Crescent Society ing up to involve other nation- (QRCS) has donated a digi- student population alities in our faculty. Currently, tal library to Hamad Medical all our faculty members are Ca- Corporation’s (HMC) Com- are Qataris nadians,” the dean said. municable Disease Center as Shaikha Ali al Qahtani, UCQ part of its socio-psychological AILYN AGONIA Alumnus and the first Qatari support programme which is DOHA director of Nursing – Wound designed to boost the morale Care Service at Hamad General of the patients and help them IN an effort to provide more Hospital, expressed her desire respond well to treatment. QRCS’ socio-psychological students in Qatar greater access to see more Qataris join her in The new library consists of support programme is designed to Canadian nursing educa- the field. seven laptops with all supple- to boost the morale of the tion, the University of Calgary The adjustment in UCQ tuition provides greater accessibility to pro- Dr Deborah White. She graced the Open House ments, including educational patients and help them respond in Qatar (UCQ) has announced grammes which include a four-year Bachelor of Nursing, a two-year to inspire the guests. and informative material well to treatment. an adjustment in its tuition fee Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing and a master’s degree programme. university’s efforts to reach out She said, “I encourage more in various fields of knowl- structure this year to align with (HANSON K JOSEPH) to more Qatari students, includ- Qataris to come to UCQ and edge, for the benefit of the educate them on their specific the University of Calgary in Al- ing having their alumni visit experience the quality educa- in-patients. cases and explain to them the berta in Canada. help students with English and the country in health care. schools and talk to the students tion and ideal learning environ- This is the sixth in a series procedure of treatment and UCQ Dean and CEO Dr some of the sciences like biol- According to her, about 15 about the opportunities UCQ ment provided in the university. of similar donations starting preventive practices. These Deborah White shared the ogy and chemistry. to 16 percent of the total stu- offers and educate them on I don’t have enough words to from 2010, with a total of 42 laptops will be available 24/7 latest development with the “It is a great opportunity for dent population are Qataris, the important role of nurses in thank UCQ for helping me fulfil computers given to the Peadi- to serve the patients.” local media on the sidelines students to have more accessi- while Qataris make up about building the nation. my dreams and enhancing my atric Emergency Center, Fa- He promised to continue of the Open House event held ble education and we have re- 41 percent of the students in She said part of their long- skills and abilities that I am not had Bin Jassim Kidney Cent- the initiative of providing on the university’s campus on ally consulted families and stu- master’s degree. term goal is to also have Qataris aware of before. er, Mental Health Service and HMC facilities with digital li- Saturday. dents and it is supported by our “It is very important for teaching in their programmes, “Other Qataris can also be other HMC medical facilities. braries, in pursuit of a strong- Dr White said the adjust- Board of Trustees. We are very more Qataris to join our pro- adding that the university is one of the best leaders in the Ibrahim A al Maliki, exec- er bilateral partnership in ment in UCQ tuition provides excited about this opportunity. gramme. Our programme and looking at revising its curricu- future of Qatar. We know very utive director of QRCS, stated, medical awareness and social greater accessibility to their It gives students real opportuni- many things that we do at UCQ lum to fit the country’s need. well our own culture and needs “Vulnerable groups are our activities. programmes which include a ty to come and learn with us and are very much aligned with Qa- “We are looking at other so it is really important to devel- top priority, including the pa- “We work closely with four-year Bachelor of Nursing, serve Qatar as nurses needed in tar National Vision 2030. The areas where we can expand op a new generation of Qatari tients who receive treatment the Ministry of Public Health a two-year Post Diploma Bach- the country,” Dr White said. programme is about health and our master’s programmme to nurses. Let us make the leaders at hospitals and those who (MoPH) to improve commu- elor of Nursing and a master’s She also reiterated UCQ’s education. We look at every- fits the need of the country. It of this country proud of us as need special care. A series of nity health standards, in line degree programme. interest to enrol more Qatari thing from prevention to pro- is an opportunity to make sure nationals.” digital libraries have already with the human development UCQ also offers a strong students to its programmes in motion of health,” she said. that we are meeting the health Applications are open until been inaugurated at HMC, to goals of Qatar National Vision foundation programme to response to the growing need of Dean White stressed the human resources for the na- April 1. make the patients feel better, 2030,” he added.

Tickets to A R Rahman’s musical concert selling fast! ISC to hold 35 major sports events in 2019 SANTHOSH CHANDRAN durahiman said that ISC will TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA start its few facilities shortly DOHA on its own premises. Rental INDIAN Sports Centre (ISC), option is being considered at THE countdown to Qatar’s larg- an organisation working under initial stage, he added. est entertainment event begins the aegis of Indian Embassy, ISC Vice President (Corpo- as global music icon A R Rah- will move to its own premises rate & Government Relations man gets ready to take centre within two years, ISC President & Sponsorship) Sharafu P Ha- stage at the newly completed Nilangshu Dey has said. meed highlighted the initiative Khalifa International Stadium Addressing a press confer- to enrol more than 40 compa- in just over two weeks. ence in Doha on Saturday, Dey nies as corporate members of Khalifa Stadium is the first said that the centre has also ISC by 2020. FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium scheduled a total of 35 major ISC also plans to hold to be completed. sports events in 2019. ‘Sports Excellence Day’ on Fans of Rahman did not He added further that the September21 to recognise the waste any time getting their A R Rahman. ISC has formed 10 separate sports personalities of Indian concert tickets since the an- sections for football, cricket, community. nouncement was made. in Qatar. volleyball & basketball, ath- Indian Sports Centre officials at a press conference in Doha, on Saturday. ISC General Secretary According to COO of Q- Internationally-acclaimed letics, golf, aquatics & water Habibun Nabi attended the Tickets Aarti Mahajan, all tick- Rahman is globally known for sports, table tennis, tennis & events in association with Qa- Athletics Federation , Qatar ta- forward to collaborating with press conference. ets for the Royal and Upper revolutionising the Indian film badminton and Yoga & fitness. tar Football Association , Qa- ble Tennis Association , Qatar other federations in the coming ISC’s new committee has stand categories have already music industry with his unique “During the last two years, tar Cricket Association , Qatar Swimming Association, Qatar months,” Dey said. taken charge for the next been snapped up. East-West blend. we have organised sports Volleyball Association , Qatar Stars League etc, and we look Vice President EP Ab- two years. “We have never seen tickets He is famously known for sell at this rate for a music event the 2009 Hollywood produc- in Qatar, which is a testimony to tion Slumdog Millionaire and the popularity of A R Rahman,” has earned numerous interna- said Mahajan. tional accolades and awards. According to event organ- In addition to his Grammy Optica opens new store in Doha Festival City isers Katara Studios, news of and Oscar Awards, Rahman Rahman’s concert in Doha has also has a BAFTA and Golden TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK people about eye care and of- travelled far. Globe Award. DOHA fer what is best for them. Op- “We have been seeing tick- The musical genius of India tica is dedicated to making eye ets purchased from across the has also won multiple awards OPTICA, Qatar’s leading optical health a priority and eye care region, and even some from as in his homeland, including six retail, has opened the third out- easily accessible.” far as the United States. This National Film Awards, 15 Film- let in Doha Festival City. Being an authorised dealer concert will be a real treat for fare Awards and 16 Filmfare The store offers a carefully of all the major brands, luxury A R Rahman fans as this is his Awards South. curated collection of high-end eyewear brands like Ray Ban, first performance in Qatar and The musical fest in Doha brands and styles to delight the Oakley, Maui-Jim, Cartier, will be unlike any concert per- is a collaboration with the Su- quality and fashion-conscious Chanel, Zeiss, Safilens and formed anywhere else due to preme Committee for Deliv- consumers of Doha. more and with exclusive retail the sheer size of the stage pro- ery & Legacy and the National Optica’s Managing Director rights for Lindberg, costum- duction,” said Hussein Fakhri, Tourism Council as part of the Mahmood al Hasan said, “The ers can get 100 percent genu- CEO of Katara Studios. Qatar-India 2019 Year of Cul- new store, a first-of-its-kind Op- ine products and unparalleled The two-time Oscar and ture that is intended to pro- tical shop in Qatar, is equipped levels of service. Grammy Award singer, song- mote mutual understanding, with a full state-of-the art opti- Optica has a four-decade writer and producer will per- recognition and appreciation cal solutions outlet. The store Optica offers a carefully curated collection of high-end brands and styles to delight the quality and heritage of being a true vision- form on March 22 with his between the two countries. features a unique shop concept fashion-conscious consumers of Doha. ary in the optical field. It has troupe of over 80 perform- Katara Studios’ collabora- of ‘Dasole Active’ corner that been providing customers ers on a world-first 90-metre tion with A R Rahman is the provides an exceptional experi- ing an outstanding quality of ment of their personal lifestyle, together fashion, functionality across the GCC access to a wide length stage. start of many other joint efforts ence through range of lifestyle optical retail boutiques and customers will be advised on and comfort. portfolio of premium eye care More than 30,000 fans that have been planned to bring and active eyewear products. customer service experience the most suitable choice of Ammar al Hasan, country solutions and eye wear products are expected in what is to be some of the world’s biggest “We are committed to en- to all customers.” frame material, shape, colour manager for Qatar, said: “We backed by exceptional in-store the largest music event ever names in the industry to Qatar. suring continuity in deliver- After a thorough assess- and design for them to bring feel responsible for educating and after-sales services.

Mwasonga, Tanzania. ANNHRI expresses pride in NHRC’s Qatar Charity lays foundation stone Tulia Ackson thanked the leadership positions in GANHRI people of Qatar for their hu- manitarian spirit and generous THE Arab Network for Na- This came during the donation to support the people tional Human Rights Insti- first meeting of the Executive for ‘Village of Qatar’ in Tanzania of Tanzania in the implementa- tutions (ANNHRI) has de- Committee of ANNHRI on the tion of various social projects, scribed the appointment of sidelines of the meetings of the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Jasim al Jassim, advisor to the such as social housing, wells, Chairman of National Human GANHRI at the United Na- DOHA CEO of QC, and Hamad bin education and health projects. Rights Committee (NHRC) tions in Geneva, Switzerland. Mohammed al Shahwani. Mansouri spoke about the Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri in NHRC, represented by QATAR Charity (QC) laid The houses will be built role of these projects in es- three leadership positions in Dr Marri, held three leader- foundation stone for the ‘Vil- with materials suitable for the tablishing closer cooperation the Global Alliance for Nation- ship positions in the GANHRI lage of the People of Qatar’ in environment and weather of between the peoples of Qatar al Human Rights Institutions Meeting at the UN headquar- Tanzania, which will include Tanzania, where rainfall is high and Tanzania. (GANHRI) as a historic gain. ters in Geneva. The positions 110 homes for poor families throughout the year. Jassim said, “The charitable ANNHRI added that all the are Vice-President, Secretary- and a number of basic facili- Each housing unit of the and humanitarian projects car- national human rights institu- General and member of the ties, for the benefit of more village includes two rooms and ried out by Qatar Charity reflect tions in the Arab countries are Executive Office of GANHRI, than 1,500 people. a hall with a bathroom and the bright and civilised face of proud of the development as according to the results of the The groundbreaking cer- kitchen. The village will also be Qatar in supporting the peo- it motivates them to promote elections held on the sidelines emony was attended by Tulia provided with a well, central ple and helping those in need the status of human rights and of the 23rd annual meeting Ackson, deputy speaker of the reservoir, mosque, school and across the globe.” work hard to obtain the clas- of the Asia-Pacific Forum of National Assembly of Tanza- other service facilities. Shahwani said, “This pro- sification (A) equivalent to the National Human Rights Insti- nia, HE Abdulhadi al Man- The ‘Village of the People of Qatar’ in Tanzania will include 110 homes The village pro- ject gives great hope for many highest ratings, in accordance tutions in Hong Kong, China, souri, Charge d’affaires of the for poor families and a number of basic facilities for the benefit of more ject will be implemented families, with provide them a with the Paris Principles. earlier. (QNA/GENEVA) Qatari Embassy in Tanzania, than 1,500 people. at the cost of QR3mn in dignified life.” 08 Sunday, March 10, 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 Facebook Discovers Privacy Media Under Siege Mark Zuckerberg’s new pivot to privacy is a pretty bold step for a business that capitalises on persuading people to share their information publicly In Bangladesh? HE headline of Mark Zuckerberg’s there and giving them true privacy. 3,200-word blog post on Wednesday — That’s a good thing as far as it goes, but T‘A Privacy-Focused Vision for Social Net- again, the main Facebook social network working’ — might lead you to believe that will continue as is, hoovering up personal Since independence, Bangladeshi media have never tasted total freedom, and the Facebook chief executive had decided to information and monetising it. How many stop making bank off the reams of personal of Facebook’s 2.3 billion monthly users will the Digital Security Act 2018 is a further blow to free expression in the country information extracted from the social media shift to the new “privacy-focused” approach, network’s users. which is not expected to roll KHADIJA FARHANA CHOUDHURY had long called for the ICT Act to be over- You would be wrong. Face- out for some time, remains TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE hauled, but the government’s replace- book, which earned $16.6 bil- to be seen. ment introduced more restrictions and lion from targeted ad sales in Granted, Facebook has ODAY, the media industry is among penalties rather than removing them. the fourth quarter of 2018, is less-than-altruistic reasons the largest in the world. The media’s Olof Blomqvist, research and advocacy di- not changing a thing about its for its new initiative. Privacy vast importance raises questions rector with ASEAN parliamentarians for flagship social network. regulators have been scru- about their proper role in public life human rights and previously an expert on Instead, Zuckerberg mainly tinising the company for Tand importance for society. Bangladesh for Amnesty International, reiterated something we al- years, applying increasingly Media in contemporary society have said it was “disturbing” that the govern- ready knew, with one signifi- Facebook plans to more tough limits on collect- a remarkable and growing influence. ment “introduced a new law that again cant twist. The old news: Fa- tightly integrate Instagram ing and sharing user data. The political role of media, among other flouts international human rights stand- cebook plans to more tightly and WhatsApp with its Governments are pressur- things, consists of interpreting political ards” in a conversation with Al Jazeera. integrate Instagram, the photo- Messenger instant-mes- ing the company to find and economic relations; linking social The law, which came into effect on sharing site it bought in 2012, saging service so that and remove false, harmful subsystems of authorities, politicians, October 8, 2018 despite widespread criti- and WhatsApp, the chat app groups of users will be or (in some countries) dis- and citizens; representing the interests of cism from journalists and human rights it acquired in 2014, with its sident content; by encrypt- various social groups; initiating and con- activists, has already cast a Machiavellian Messenger instant-messaging able to communicate pri- ing some of its users’ com- ducting public hearings; influencing pub- shadow over not only media, but also so- service so that groups of users vately and seamlessly munications, Facebook will lic opinion; and so on. cial activists, bloggers, writers, and com- will be able to communicate across all those product be able to fend off such re- Media, of various forms, are the most menters on social media groups. privately and seamlessly across quests. Meanwhile, younger important matrix for building public opin- According to Reporters Without Borders, In December 2018, Reuters published all those products. The new news: Facebook generations of users have bypassed Face- ion, creating social awareness, and host- Bangladesh ranks 146th among 180 on a report on the grim environment for will encrypt all communications on that set book in favour of services with more privacy ing hard criticism on different political Bangladesh’s media industry, revealing of networks from end to end — that is, from protections, such as Snapchat. and social issues. For the same reasons, the 2018 World Press Freedom Index the compression of media freedom and the sender to the receiver. Regardless of Facebook’s motives, media are always victims of political tyr- constricted roles and responsibilities of Facebook users already can create pri- though, creating a fully encrypted offshoot anny from political groups or ruling clus- and Bangladesh Awami League also made journalists by after the Digital Security vate groups of friends on the site and on is a pretty bold step for a business that capi- ters implementing undemocratic actions. life difficult for media. Even before the Act took effect. Messenger. They just can’t keep their activ- talises on its users’ personal information. On October 8, 2018, Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act’s passage Bangladesh Reuters interviewed 32 Bangladeshi ity private from Facebook and the adver- Perhaps Facebook, which has been a model current Awami league government passed had been marked as a risk zone by the journalists and editors across a variety of tisers it empowered. By extending the en- for how not to respect users’ privacy, can the Digital Security Act (DSA), which has Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) media types. According to the report, “the cryption that’s already part of WhatsApp to now show other major internet companies already raised criticisms for controlling due to controls over media freedom, dif- vast majority said the recent strengthen- Instagram and Messenger, Facebook is es- that it’s possible to survive without data- democratic rights and freedom of speech. ferent types of harassment of media pro- ing of defamation laws with a new Digital sentially blinding itself to its users’ activities mining one’s customers. In an interview with Deutsche Welle fessionals, and control over social media. Security Act (DSA) has spread a climate of (Tribune News Service) on February 14, 2019, Bangladesh’s Prime As of 2018, Bangladesh had spent eight fear in the industry.” The intimidation has Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed that years on CPJ’s Global Impunity Index, already transformed Bangladeshi print, she respects public opinion and actively which “spotlights countries where jour- digital, and broadcast media. supports the freedom of expression, in- nalists are slain and their killers go free.” The DSA granted near totalitarian cluding the people’s ability to criticise the According to Reporters Without Bor- power to law enforcement agencies. They government. “If you work more you will ders, Bangladesh ranked 146th out of 180 can conduct a search or arrest a suspect Targeting Border Journalists hear more criticism,” she told DW. on the 2018 World Press Freedom Index. without any warrant issued by a court, as Unfortunately, her government’s ac- The country has consistently ranked be- long as police assume that an offense or HILLING is an understatement. The incident at the border in November and tions don’t bear out that sentiment. Na- tween 144th and 146th since 2013. crime has occurred under the act. US government, in the name of border that journalists were tracked to learn more tional and international human rights According to the statistics of Ain o Already, social media-based criticism Csecurity and in tandem with the Mexi- about what started the violence. organisations say that the Digital Security Salish Kendra (ASK), a legal aid and hu- of the government has declined since the can government, created and kept dossiers If there is no evidence these individuals Act has already constructed an unwelcom- man rights organization, in 2017 about passage of the DSA. Many individuals have — what NBC 7 in San Diego, which broke “instigated” criminal activity, hassling them ing atmosphere for freedom of expression 122 journalists faced different types of been already arrested and faced harassment the story, called a ‘secret database’ — on a at the border, keeping them from entering and other democratic freedoms. Amnesty professional harassment. In 2018 that after posting hard comments and criticism group of 59 journalists, advocates, activists Mexico and placing alerts on their pass- International and Human Rights Watch number jumped to 207 journalists. against government rules and regulations. and an attorney who met with members ports is official harassment. The ACLU and have both claimed that the current Bang- The Digital Security Act of 2018, then, Shahidul Alam, a photographer, was of a migrant caravan that came to Tijuana a number of journalism advocacy organisa- ladeshi government is working against was a continuation of a much longer trend arrested by police under that law for late last year. US Customs and Border Pro- tions are right to be outraged. It is against the freedom of expression. toward media control. “spreading misinformation and propa- tection singled out many in the group for federal law to abet those who try to enter the This is not a new problem, though. In a report published in ‘Jurist’, just ganda” against the government during lengthy extra questioning when trying to US without authorisation, but federal law Since independence, Bangladeshi media after the government passed the act, last year’s student protests. He was re- cross the border and denied at least two protects journalists covering a news event have never tasted total freedom. Transparency International Bangladesh leased on bail 100 days later, but the case journalists entry. from official impediment. In 1975, after the founding of the Bang- Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman generated a panic among civil society. What was the justification? The docu- NBC 7’s anonymous US Homeland Se- ladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League, only called for the government to review the Today, even TV talk shows strictly ments obtained by NBC 7 showed that the curity source acted as a whistle-blower, say- four newspapers were printed frequently in DSA, warning that the law “will create maintain a code of conduct, pressuring US-Mexico International Liaison Unit con- ing, “We’re not an intelligence agency. We the country. The circulation of other news- greater risk of insecurity not only in ex- their reporters not to undertake hard sidered those it gathered information on can’t create dossiers on people, and they’re papers had been completely shut down. pressing opinion freely but also in prac- criticism of sensitive national and inter- to be “suspected organisers, coordinators, creating dossiers. This is an abuse of the Later, military dictators Ziaur Rah- ticing basic human rights.” He predicted national events or government policies instigators and media.” The Customs and border search authority.” Agreed. US offi- man and Hussain Muhammad Ershad that the new law would impact not only and strategies. Border Protection agency told NBC News cials must end and answer for this abuse of tightly controlled the media industry. journalists but also civil society. that all 59 were present during a violent power, and Congress must investigate. Even after the decline of Ershad’s The DSA replaced – and expanded (The author is an independent (Tribune News Service) regime, the democratic governments of – the previous Information and Com- journalist and development both the Bangladesh Nationalist Party munications Technology Act. Advocates communication professional.) The Genius Of Toilet To Tap Western US seeks to expand water recycling since the states discovered that what they previously considered wastewater has incredible value

ROBERT GLENNON initiates a long-anticipated era of reusing Behind the technological sophistica- in the West were engineered for a climate TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE locally available supplies. The shift will re- There is nothing new about reusing tion is an elegantly simple concept: Rather and a hydrology that no longer exist. quire LA residents to understand both the water. The Earth is a closed water than heavily rely on an elaborate and ex- More frequent and dramatic forest fires HE city of Los Angeles’ Hyperion Wa- necessity of the plan and the technology system: We can’t make water; nor pensive system of pipes, canals and tun- will also affect water supply. Scientists are ter Reclamation Plant has long sym- that will produce safe water. can we destroy it. We’re drinking nels to deliver water from Northern Cali- trying to discern the impact of the last two bolised the absurdity of water policy Southern California traditionally ad- fornia and the Colorado River, LA will use forest fire seasons on California’s water in the American West. Although the dressed water shortages by “augmenting” the same water the dinosaurs did water it already has. supplies. At the very least, fires have com- Tplant generates a volume of water local supplies with imported water from This transformation will be costly in promised the capacity of millions of acres equal to the seventh largest river in the the Sierra Nevada, the Colorado River or electricity, much of it destined for Southern the short term, an estimated $8 billion, of California forests to hold and store water. United States, until recently, the city of elsewhere. But augmentation options are California. Most golf courses in Arizona use but financially and environmentally wise Droughts, floods and forest fires, col- Los Angeles dumped every drop into the increasingly unattractive because of finan- reclaimed water for their greens. in the long term. As climate change alters lectively, create nightmares for Califor- Pacific Ocean. Nonsensically, a desert city cial considerations, environmental objec- Modern treatment technologies can precipitation patterns, LA’s sources of im- nia’s water managers. No longer can they always in search of water disposes of 190 tions, competition with other interests, turn sewage into safe drinking water. In ported water become less secure. The Col- predict the challenges they face from es- million gallons a day into the ocean. and climate change. 2007, the Orange County Water District orado River is in its 20th year of drought, timates of what a 50- or 100-year flood LA is not alone. Most cities do the same There is nothing new about reusing brought online a pioneering system that and it is unknown whether this is the last looked like in the past. Historical weather thing. Treated sewage and stormwater are water. The Earth is a closed water system: uses microfiltration and reverse osmosis, year of drought or, possibly, the 20th year patterns are increasingly unreliable be- considered “wastewater,” a substance to We can’t make water; nor can we destroy then further cleanses the water with per- of a 50-year-drought. What is known is cause of drastic climate change. By moving get rid of as easily and cheaply as possi- it. We’re drinking the same water the dino- oxide and ultraviolet light. OCWD does that climate change is causing more fre- to recycle 100 percent of its wastewater, ble. Disposal usually involves a pipe into saurs did. Cities, towns and farmers across not directly deliver this water to people’s quent, prolonged and severe droughts. LA’s water managers are acting prudently a nearby river or an ocean. LA’s Hyperion the West are now discovering that what homes. It pumps the purified water into Changing weather patterns have also to build resilience into the city’s water sup- plant is next to the Pacific not by coinci- they previously considered wastewater has recharge basins, where the water perco- caused floods to become more powerful. plies. Water that the city already possesses dence, but by design. incredible value. lates into a groundwater basin that sup- That’s a lesson some scientists extract from is the most secure supply of all. The announcement by Mayor Eric In 2007, the small town of Prescott Val- plements drinking water supplies. the Oroville Dam emergency in 2017 that Garcetti last month that Los Angeles will ley, Arizona, sold the reclaimed water from Despite initial suspicion of the pro- caused the evacuation of 180,000 people (Robert Glennon is a professor recycle all the wastewater produced at the its treatment plant for $67 million to a New gramme, Orange County residents now ac- after floodwater overran the emergency at the University of Arizona College Hyperion plant by 2035 signals an end to York hedge fund. Phoenix sends 20 billion cept that recycled water is part of the mix spillways. The spillways weren’t ready for of Law and author of ‘Unquench- the era of addressing water shortages by gallons a year of reclaimed water to the Palo that comes out of their taps. Los Angeles is the sudden arrival of so much water dur- able: America’s Water Crisis importing water from far-flung places and Verde Nuclear Generating Plant to generate planning a similar recharging system. ing a winter storm. Quite simply, dams and What to Do About It’.)

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Architect Melani S Ramos Evelyn C Laranang Dr Raquel D Aleja Dr Janice Benedito Trinidad Engr. Aileen Abejero- Buenaflor Anthonette L Salgatar Mary Rose C. Uy, RGN Leading Filipinas inspire women

on International Women’s Day Architect Miluna S Alegada HE Philippines takes pride in be- ject. She became the first female president president of the Filipino Dentists Organiza- oneself is fundamentally significant in order ing matters around us, and most of all, share ing a nation of strong women. of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineer tion Qatar (FDOQ). She currently works at to love others as well. Be an inspiration to these matters with others in the community Despite still being identified as by (PICE) Qatar Chapter when she headed the Queen Medical and Gulf Dental Center, for- everyone. In facing life’s challenges, women and at home, initiating discussions to have a and large a patriarchal society, the group in 2018. merly known as Manila Dental Center. She should always stand firm and face the world common ground and get a line of support for TSoutheast Asian country has come a long “As we all know, we still encounter gen- is an active member of the Philippine Dental with a smile. She firmly believes that every- any good cause,” she said. way in advancing the interests of its women der inequality, especially in the engineering Association and a notable supporter of the thing that happens to us always has a purpose, folk, blazing a feminist trail and offering profession. To overcome this, I would like Special Professional Licensure Examination so build and make it a better one. Cheers to all Architect Melani Sunga Ramos wider avenues for empowerment of women. to encourage women to come out and be (SPLE) for OFWs. “Women are the most the women in the world!” said Uy. She works as a Senior Architect at Dorsch Through their achievements in diverse not afraid of working shoulder-to-shoulder amazing and beautiful creatures in the world Qatar, a Construction Supervision Consultant fields, an increasing number of Filipino wom- with men. In the field of engineering, one’s because of their heart that beats for fellow Grethel dela Paz Hajan for Lusail Development. She has been prac- en have been able to put the Philippines on the capability is not measured by the physi- human beings, are ever ready to forget and She started out as a staff nurse in Emer- tising her profession as an architect for more international map. The long list includes ath- cal capacity but on the basis of knowledge, forgive and full of love amidst the challenges gency Department of Hamad General Hos- than 25 years, ranging from design, manage- lete Hidilyn Diaz who ended the Philippines’ skills, experience and an analytical mind of life. Women are the light and the ones that pital. With her dedication and hard work, ment to construction of small-to-large struc- 20-year Olympic medal drought by winning a to evaluate engineering issues that are be- complete a home. Cheers to all the women out she climbed up the career ladder, becoming ture and infrastructure projects in the Philip- silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, profes- ing encountered especially when there are there, this is your day! Happy Women’s Day!” a head nurse. She considers empathy as an pines and other countries including Qatar. She sional street skateboarder and a gold medal- conflicts between design and the actual field said Dr Trinidad. important female attribute that complements is an active member of UAP Qatar Chapter. ist in the 2018 Asian Games Margielyn Arda conditions which a woman can also do. With her expertise in her field. She underlined the “We should constantly let our voices be Didal, and Austria-based Filipino scientist Dr the love and passion for our profession, we Dr Raquel D Aleja importance of being a sympathetic listener, heard, speak out for the oppressed women Jane Gerardo-Abaya, who was recently ap- women will be a vital tool in dealing with all This Filipina is the Vice-President for understanding people’s needs, feelings, de- and hungry children. We must never stop pro- pointed as one of the directors of the Inter- the present challenges in our profession,” Internal Affairs of FDOQ. Her private prac- sires and personalities. tecting and fighting for our rights as women national Atomic Energy Agency, the world’s said Engineer Abejero-Buenaflor. tice in the Philippines extends to various “Remember that no one has the power to and for the equality in today’s society. Em- central intergovernmental forum for scientific healthcare companies and organisations as take you down. You are unique and you excel powering each other and arming younger and technical co-operation in the nuclear field. Evelyn Laranang one of their healthcare provider. She said in your own special way. Believe that you are women with information and education are In Qatar, the hardworking Filipino Welfare Officer at the Philippine Overseas her self-confidence, passion to serve and most superior because of the extra powers the actions that we must continue. Through workforce is also identified with the sig- Labour Office in Qatar dedication to healthcare coupled with the you possess. You are the one who created the our collective effort and voice, we can bring nificant number of Filipino women actively desire to learn help her succeed in the field world as beautiful as you are. And the world about change,” she said. contributing to Qatar’s developments in A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with of dentistry. Dr Aleja urges women to aim celebrates your amazing presence in this uni- various fields including the hospitality sec- a Master’s degree in business administration, higher and be the best version of their spe- verse”, Grethel said. Anthonette Laurel Salgatar tor, healthcare, academia, engineering and Evelyn Laranang has been in the government cies. “Be who you are and be the best at it. She works as HR Manager of an Italian other industries. service for the past 31 years. Her qualities of Push your limits and move out of your com- Architect Miluna Simpron Alegada construction company in Qatar and is the Qatar Tribune talked to some of these being strong but warm and kind-hearted have fort zones. Do not conform to other people’s She works as a quantity surveyor and founder of Lighthouse Integrated Institute- inspiring Filipino women in Qatar to share complemented her knowledge and expertise view because only you can define your suc- has recently become a licensed Philippine Qatar, a non-profit organisation and a social their thoughts on the contributions of wom- in the field of social services, providing assis- cess,” she said. environmental planner. She is a pioneer enterprise that helps expatriates have con- en in their respective fields and inspirational tance to the Filipino people, especially over- member and interim treasurer of the Unit- tinuous education, training, learning and message on the occasion of the worldwide cel- seas Filipino workers in need. Laranang said, Mary Roce C Uy ed Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Qatar development at an affordable cost. “Funda- ebration of International Women’s Day and “I believe that women who know their rights She has been a registered nurse for Chapter and currently serves as the special mentally, feminism is about gender equal- the nationwide celebration of the month of can better take care of themselves and share it over 15 years in the Philippines and more assistant to the UAP MENA Cooperating ity. It is about tearing down prejudices and March as Women’s Month in the Philippines. with others. We still leave in a male-dominat- than five years in Qatar. She works as Cor- Council Chairman. norms that have institutionalized gender in- ed society where women are often treated dif- porate Manager of Qatar Care. She is also “To be an active part of society, women equality in society. It encourages women to Aileen Abejero-Buenaflor ferently. Thus, there is a need to educate both the owner and CEO of Praxis International have to be equipped physically, mentally and take up the roles they want, do things based She is a licensed civil engineer registered male and female populate of their equal rights Staffing and Management Inc. In terms of emotionally fit. We have many current and on merits rather than gender, and gener- in the ASEAN Engineering Registry. She cur- and the need of gender balance in this world. community service, she currently serves future challenges related to environment, ally feel freer. Nowadays, we women can be rently works as quantity surveyor with Italian as the President of the Philippine Nurses political, health, among others. It is highly more active part of the society by engaging firm Salini Impregilo executing Doha Metro Dr Janice Benedito Trinidad Association-Qatar (PNA-Q). important that we become aware and pay at- ourselves in the organisations or groups that Project’s Red Line North Underground pro- She is one of the founders and current “As a woman, self-respect and love for tention, know how and when to act on press- benefit more people,” she said.

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News Modi ‘chowkidar’ for Ambanis Expect another Pulwama-like attack during polls: Raj Thackeray in brief and Adanis, says Rahul Gandhi IANS alleged, the ruling Bharatiya Ja- never have released our IAF MUMBAI nata Party and Prime Minister (wing) commander Abhinan- HAVERI: Mounting attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Narendra Modi have “miser- dan (Varthaman). UK refers request ahead of the general elections, Congress President Rahul Gan- MAKING a shocking predic- ably failed” in all their policies, “Forty of our men were to extradite Nirav dhi, here on Saturday, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi tion, Maharashtra Navnirman including the Ram temple issue, killed, can’t we even ask ques- Modi to court: ED of being a “chowkidar” (watchman) for tycoons like Anil Ambani Sena President Raj Thackeray or bringing back fugitive mafia tions? The BJP and Modi are and Gautam Adani and not the people. “Modi keeps saying on Saturday claimed that an- don Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar. using our soldiers for electoral NEW Delhi: The Enforcement he has been battling corruption everywhere. But he himself is other “Pulwama-like attack” “The Pulwama attacks, in politics,” he said. Directorate (ED) on Saturday corruption personified. He is a ‘chowkidar’ not for the people would come within a couple of which 40 men (CRPF troopers) Thackeray, however, said said the UK Home Secretary but Ambani and Adani,” Gandhi said at a public rally here, months” at the height of the up- were killed, resulted in divert- people are proud of the IAF for has referred India’s request about 350 km from Bengaluru. Bemoaning that unemploy- coming Lok Sabha elections. ing attention from all the burn- successfully carrying out the to extradite fugitive diaman- ment rate was the highest in the country in the last 35 years, “Mark my words - another ing problems and the failures of bombings. taire Nirav Modi to a court Gandhi said in Hindi Modi had promised to create 2 crore jobs Pulwama-type strike will be or- BJP and Modi, and there were Maharashtra Navnirman Sena He also accused Modi of there for initiating legal pro- in 5 years. “Where are jobs? Even farmers have suffered under ganised in the next two months, debates on nationalism,” he President Raj Thackeray. faking grief when the bodies of ceedings. “The UK Central the Modi rule,” he alleged. “When our (Congress and JD-S) during the Lok Sabha elections, said. the troopers were received, in- Authority of Home Office has coalition government in Karnataka waived Rs 11,000 crore to divert peoples’ attention from Dismissing claims made by tory strikes, Thackeray said, dulging in a stylish sartorial dis- confirmed that the extradi- crop loans, Modi termed it a ‘lollipop’. We delivered what we all problems to patriotism,” he the BJP leaders including its “Forget the claims of 200-250- play all along, and at one point tion request has been sent promised in the party manifesto for the May 2018 Assembly said, addressing the MNS’ 13th President Amit Shah, Modi and 350 terrorists killed... Mind you lauding how Indian business- to the Westminster Magis- elections,” claimed Gandhi. (IANS) anniversary celebrations. others on the casualties inflicted even if just 10 extremists had men make even bigger sacri- trate Court for further pro- This is because, Thackeray in the Indian Air Force retalia- been killed, Pakistan would fices than our soldiers. ceedings,” said an official. The request to the court was forwarded by the UK Home Office a few days ago, the official added. The request Nigerian president for extradition of Nirav Modi, wanted in the Rs 13,500 Return of envoys signals crore Punjab National Bank eyes consolidation (PNB) fraud case, was sent to the UK authorities in July 2018. (IANS) at state elections Philippine’s Duterte: de-escalation of tension AFP demands support for LAGOS anti-poverty drive NIGERIANS on Saturday MANILA: PRESIDENT Rod- voted for a second time in a rigo Duterte has ordered all between India, Pakistan fortnight in governorship and government offices to sup- state assembly elections, as port and participate in the monitors expressed concerns administration’s Sambayani- about political violence, vote- han: Serbisyong Sambayanan New Delhi’s High Commissioner to Islamabad Ajay Bisaria set to return to Pakistan buying and an increased mili- Program. Duterte, through tary presence. Executive Secretary Salvador Elections for governors Medialdea, issued Memoran- were being held in 29 of Ni- dum Circular 59 on March geria’s 36 states, for all state 6. The National Anti-Poverty assemblies, plus the adminis- Commission (NAPC) earlier trative councils in the Federal Stray violence rolled out the program, which Capital Territory of Abuja. O Elections for governors were intends to reduce the poverty Voting was mostly peace- being held in 29 of Nigeria’s 36 incidence in the country by ful but there were reports of states, for all state assemblies, 7.6 percent by 2022. Last vandalism, violence and vote plus the administrative councils September, the commission buying, including deaths on in the Federal Capital Territory launched the Sambayanihan Friday night. of Abuja. Voting was mostly caravan, which gives a front- Some election workers also peaceful but there were line support and basic social protested at the non-payment reports of vandalism, violence services of various national of their salaries while voting and vote buying, including agencies. (MANILATIMES) was delayed because of techni- deaths on Friday night. Some cal issues with biometric card election workers also protested At least nine civilians readers. at the non-payment of their sal- killed in central The Situation Room um- aries while voting was delayed Afghanistan brella of more than 70 civil because of technical issues society monitoring groups KABUL: At least nine civil- warned about an “escalation of ians including women and violence between and within states to secure a second, four- children were killed during political parties and their sup- year term of office. an overnight operation in the porters”. His All Progressives Con- central province of Wardak, In several states the “par- gress (APC) currently controls officials said Saturday. The tisanship of security agencies” 22 states while the main op- incident took place when and “an intimidating pres- position Peoples Democratic Afghan security forces were ence of military personnel,” Party (PDP) has 13. bombing a Taliban hideout was a concern the group said, The All Progressives Grand in Sayed Abad district of the reporting that military fighter Alliance (APGA) has one. province, provincial council jets had been deployed in Governors are powerful member Masoud Shanizai parts of the country. and influential figures in Nige- said. The spokesman for President Muhammadu ria’s federal politics, control- the police chief of Wardak, (File photo) Kashmiris say ‘no to war’ during a protest in Srinagar, Indian- controlled Kashmir, recently. Buhari will be expecting to ling state finances, where they Hekman Durrani, however, consolidate his victory on are responsible for key areas confirmed only six civilian TRIBUNE.COM.PK Gradual de-escalation, China helped defuse called air strikes in Pakistan. February 23, when he won 19 including education to health. deaths in the operation. The ISLAMABAD Islamabad hit back with cross conflict in Afghanistan killed says Fawad Chaudhry crisis, says FM border attacks a day later that more civilians last year than IN what appears to be yet an- led to a dogfight between air at any time. (DPA) other sign of de-escalation in INFORMATION Minister Fawad BEIJING: Chinese State Coun- forces of the two countries. Pa- US Centcom chief lauds Pakistan’s tensions between Pakistan Chaudhry on Saturday said the cilor and Foreign Minister kistan shot down two Indian Nepal avalanche: and India, the Indian high recent escalation – which brought Wang Yi said Beijing played a warplanes and captured one of role in Afghan peace process Dutch national commissioner, who was called Pakistan and India to the brink of constructive role in defusing its pilots. missing, 1 dead back after the Pulwama attack, war – is de-escalating gradually. the recent tensions between Pakistan released Wing would be returning to Islama- The information minister also nuclear-armed neighbours, Commander Abinandan Var- ARYNEWS thing.” The political conditions KATHMANDU: A trekking bad on Saturday. criticised the Indian cricket team Pakistan and India. “China has thaman within 72 hours of his WASHINGTON of where we are in the recon- guide died and a Dutch The move came a week af- for wearing military caps during a stressed from the beginning capture as a ‘gesture of peace.’ ciliation right now don’t merit national went missing in an ter Pakistan announced a se- recent match with Australia. Talk- the need to exercise calm and Prime Minister Imran Khan US Central Command chief withdrawal,” he said. avalanche along the An- ries of steps including sending ing to the media in Lahore, Fawad restraint and prevent escala- repeatedly offered his Indian General Joseph Votel on Fri- Earlier on January 17, a napurna Circuit trekking route its envoy back to New Delhi said New Delhi should refrain tion,” Wang said at a press counterpart Narendra Modi to day lauded Pakistan’s role for United States (US) delegation in Nepal, police said. The to defuse the crises triggered from politicising cricket. “Indian conference on the sidelines of enter into the dialogue process brining peace and stability in headed by its Special Envoy for deceased was identified as after the February 14 suicide cricket team should be banned for the second session of the 13th to discuss all issues including South Asia. Afghan Reconciliation Process Ajay Dhakal, 25, from Dhad- attack in Indian-administered wearing military caps during the National People’s Congress. terrorism. “Lots of positive coming out Zalmay Khalilzad and Com- ing district and the missing Kashmir that led to a military third ODI against Australia and the “China hopes Pakistan and Modi rejected Pakistani from the Afghan reconciliation mander Resolute Support Mis- Dutch as Bloem Vincent, standoff between the two nu- International Cricket Council (ICC) India will replace confrontation peace overtures. However, the process,” Votel told the House sion General Austin Scott Mill- Inspector Shrawan Kumar clear-armed neighbours. should take notice of the inci- with dialogue, settle a disagree- return of High Commissioner Armed Services Committee. He er, had called on Chief of Army BK said, adding the body Indian High Commis- dent,” he said. Fawad added that ment by goodwill and create a is the first sign that the Modi said Pakistan’s role for bringing Staff General Qamar Javed Ba- was found on Friday. Dhakal sioner Ajay Bisaria, who was Pakistan and India should promote better future through coopera- administration may be having Taliban on the table of talks is jwa at the General Headquar- phoned his family members called back by the Indian peace. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) tion.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) a rethink of its strategy. appreciable. ters in Rawalpindi. According after he climbed down Pisang government soon after the The apparent easing of Replying to a question to a statement released by the on February 26, the police deadly attack, is returning on Mahmood will also resume abad and New Delhi, renewing tensions is attributed to the about withdrawal of the troops Inter-Services Public Relations said, adding that the duo Saturday, said India’s Exter- his diplomatic duty in New hopes of possible thaw in ties hectic behind the scene ef- from Afghanistan, the Centcom (ISPR) the meeting discussed might have climbed down on nal Affairs Ministry in a state- Delhi the same day. between the two neighbours, forts by many international chief said “We have not been regional security environment February 27. (IANS) ment on Friday. Pakistan’s The timing suggested a co- which were on the brink of war players to prevent further es- directed to withdraw. There and Afghan peace and recon- High Commissioner Sohail ordinated move both by Islam- when India launched the so- calation in tensions. are no orders to withdraw any- ciliation process. N Korea may be preparing a missile or rocket launch: NPR

AFP Un met in Hanoi for their high- dlebury Institute of Interna- joint statement -- let alone an foreign minister Ri Yong Ho SEOUL stakes summit, which ended in tional Studies at Monterey, agreement on nuclear disar- disputed the US account, say- failure. was quoted as saying by NPR mament. According to senior ing Pyongyang offered to dis- NORTH Korea may be pre- The photos by the firm on Friday. US officials, in the week lead- mantle all “nuclear production paring for a missile or space DigitalGlobe show the pres- The Sanumdong analysis ing up to the Hanoi summit, facilities in the Yongbyon area” launch, US news outlet NPR ence of cars and trucks at the comes days after the special- the North Koreans had de- in exchange for partial sanc- has reported, based on satellite site on February 22, said NPR ised website 38 North and the manded the lifting of effective- tions relief. image analysis of a key facility -- which has exclusive access to Center for Strategic and Inter- ly all UN Security Council eco- Trump said Friday that near Pyongyang. the imagery. national Studies said Pyong- nomic sanctions imposed on his relationship with Kim “re- NPR said the images of Sa- It added that rail cars and yang may have resumed oper- Pyongyang since March 2016. mains good”, despite the set- numdong, one of the facilities cranes can also be seen at a ations at its long-range rocket In return, Pyongyang of- back in Hanoi. Pyongyang has used to pro- yard. “When you put all that launch site at Sohae, based on North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un lays a wreath at the War Memorial fered only to close part of the US officials have said duce inter-continental ballis- together, that’s really what their study of satellite imagery in Hanoi, on March 3, 2019. (AFP) Yongbyon complex, a sprawl- Washington believes the tic missiles and space rockets, it looks like when the North from March 6. ing site covering multiple facil- “final, fully verified denu- were taken days before US Koreans are in the process The development is likely lack of progress in its bid to the February 27-28 summit ities. The North is also believed clearisation” of North Korea President Donald Trump and of building a rocket,” Jeffrey to further compound Wash- get the North to give up its between Trump and Kim col- to have other uranium enrich- is still possible by the end of North Korean leader Kim Jong Lewis, a researcher at the Mid- ington’s frustration over the atomic arsenal, especially after lapsed without so much as a ment plants. But North Korean Trump’s first term. Gulf / Middle East / Europe / Americas Sunday, March 10, 2019 11

EU, UK talks US firm returns $400mn on last-minute Algeria shuts universities fund to Saudi Arabia Brexit deal ahead of vote over Khashoggi murder DPA The investment fund was aimed at LONDON amid students-led unrest diversifying the kingdom’s economy TALKS on finalising an agreement for Britain to Spring holiday advanced to send protesting students home early ALJAZEERA.COM vestment conference in the leave the European Un- NEW YORK Saudi capital, Riyadh, in Oc- ion will continue over the tober last year. weekend, the chairman of A Beverly Hills-based tal- It also followed Richard Prime Minister Theresa ent agency, Endeavor, has Branson, founder of the Brit- May’s Conservatives said returned a $400m invest- ish media and technology on Saturday. ment fund to Saudi Arabia conglomerate Virgin Group, Brandon Lewis said and cancelled its contract suspending talks with Saudi May’s government would with the kingdom over the not accept any deal that murder of journalist Jamal “compromises the unity of Khashoggi, the New York the UK,” after reports that Times reported. the EU had offered a pos- The fund was given to sible solution that would the firm’s chief Ariel Ema- treat Northern Ireland dif- nuel during a high-profile ferently from Britain. Hollywood party last spring, Lewis urged lawmak- which brought together Sau- ers to back the deal in a di Crown Prince Mohammed crucial vote on Tuesday or bin Salman (MBS), Disney face the possibility of Brit- chief executive Robert Iger ain crashing out of the EU and Amazon founder Jeff without a deal, or even not Bezos, among others. leaving at all. The money was meant to Jamal Khashoggi “Parliamentarians fund the growth of Endeavor have a really, really vital and diversify the kingdom’s Arabia over potential invest- decision to make. The EU economy through the agen- ment in his business ven- and the EU Commission cy’s work in various indus- tures, the NYT reported. do as well,” Lewis told tries, including sports and During a tour of the Unit- BBC Radio 4’s Today pro- film production. ed States last spring, MBS gramme. “We have this But following the mur- met a number of US politi- vote on Tuesday. We need der of Khashoggi, the firm cians and business leaders, to win that vote.” “If we returned the fund, protest- seeking deals to develop don’t do that on Tuesday ing the murder, and effec- Saudi Arabia›s Public Invest- then nobody quite knows tively ending its relationship ment Fund and reduce the where we will end up - with Saudi Arabia, accord- country›s dependence on oil. whether we end up with a ing to two NYT sources with During the trip, he signed hard Brexit with no deal ... knowledge of the deal. deals with film theatre com- but there is also a risk with The move came months pany AMC and amusement parliament that we end up after several international park operator Six Flags to ex- with no Brexit at all.” companies, including Uber pand into the kingdom and and Goldman Sachs, can- promote its entertainment Female protesters shout slogans during a demonstration against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika›s bid for a fifth term in Algiersn o Friday. (AFP) celled plans to attend an in- industry, reported the NYT.

DPA March 21 every year. ago. However, more than 100 Police block ALGIERS Thousands of students civilians were injured in clash- have taken part in the anti- es in the Algerian capital dur- oppn protesters ALGERIAN authorities on Bouteflika protests since the ing Friday’s protests, medical Israel hits Gaza in response Saturday announced an early ailing 82-year-old leader an- sources said. as Venezuela start to the spring university nounced his intention to seek Some were injured by to alleged ‘projectile’ launch holiday, a step seen aimed at a new term last month. Clampdown stones and rubber bullets while tensions rise curbing the students’ leading Last week, Bouteflika con- This is a shocking precedent others suffered from suffoca- AFP ed in response to the projec- role in mass protests against firmed his bid to run in the in the history of higher tion as a result of tear gas fired GAZA CITY tile that was launched from AFP long-serving President Ab- April 18 presidential polls. education in Algeria. The aim by security forces, the sources the Gaza Strip at Israeli terri- CARACAS delaziz Bouteflika. The secretary general of of the decision is to keep at Mustapha Pacha hospital in ISRAELI forces said on Sat- tory” as well as the “balloons The decision by the Higher Algeria’s higher education students away from the Algiers said on Saturday. urday they had launched sev- carrying explosive devices” RIOT police blocked protest- Education Ministry came a day union, Abdelhafid Milat, criti- popular movement opposing The Museum of Antiqui- eral strikes against Hamas into Israel and attempts to ers as thousands of people after hundreds of thousands of cised the decision to bring for- ties in Algiers was stormed on sites in Gaza in response to a damage “security infrastruc- took to the streets on Saturday protesters flooded the streets ward the university holiday. Bouteflika’s run for a fifth term Friday by a group of protest- projectile launched from the ture”, it said. with tensions rising between of the capital Algiers and other “This is a shocking prec- ers. Algerian state television besieged coastal territory the Security officials in Gaza opposition leader Juan Guaido parts of the country protesting edent in the history of higher Abdelhafid Milat said a fire broke out inside the night before. said the strikes had not and President Nicolas Maduro Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term education in Algeria,” he said. Secretary-General of Algeria’s building and some of its arte- “IDF fighter jets and air- caused any casualties. after crisis-wracked Venezuela in office. The ministry said “The aim of the decision Higher Education Union facts were stolen. craft struck several military A Palestinian was killed emerged from the chaos of an in a statement that the spring is to keep students away from Some 195 people were de- targets in a Hamas com- and at least 45 others were electricity blackout. holiday will begin on Sunday the popular movement oppos- tained by the security forces, pound in the southern Gaza wounded by Israeli fire on Both Guaido and Maduro, and run until April 4, without ing Bouteflika’s run for a fifth The protests have been according to the Directorate of Strip and underground struc- Friday in new protests and who are locked in a bitter pow- giving an explanation. term.” mostly peaceful since they National Security, which add- tures in the northern Gaza clashes along the Gaza bor- er struggle for the right to lead Usually, the vacation runs Milat said his union would erupted in the North African ed that 112 police officers were Strip,” it said in a statement. der, the enclave’s health min- the oil-rich South American for two weeks and begins on meet to decide on a response. country more than two weeks injured during the protests. “The strike was conduct- istry said. nation, had asked their sup- porters to fill the streets of Ca- racas and other cities in rival demonstrations. Thousands of “We want to march! Yes we IS attack on US-led forces leaves Eight civilians killed in can!” shouted opposition pro- ‘Yellow Vests’ testers as riot police prevented two fighters wounded: Monitor them from accessing the street Syria landmine blast descend again in east Caracas where their dem- AFP ian Observatory for Human The attack is the third in onstration was due to take place. BEIRUT Rights said. the past two months targeting CAIRO: Eight civilians were killed on Saturday in an explosion of a on French cities Overnight, security ser- The two wounded fight- the US-led coalition and its al- landmine left behind by Islamic State militants in the ancient city vices had stopped the opposi- A suicide car bomb targeting ers were from the Kurdish- lies in northern Syria. of Palmyra, Syria›s state news agency reported. DPA tion from setting up a stage in US forces in northern Syria led Syrian Democratic Forces Manbij is a former IS The landmine hit a truck carrying local animal breeders and PARIS an avenue where their protest wounded at least two allied (SDF), the Britain-based mon- stronghold that is now held by their families near the village of Arek in the Palmyra desert, injuring was due to take place. fighters on Saturday, a moni- itor said. a military council affiliated to 11 others, the agency reported, citing a medical official. THOUSANDS of people pro- “They think they can scare tor said, with the Islamic State “No US soldiers were in- the SDF. The fatalities were five women and three children, the head of tested at locations across us but they will get a surprise group claiming the attack. jured or killed today,” coali- The city constitutes a ma- the local hospital, Walid Ouda, told SANA. France on Saturday as part of form the people in the street,” A jihadist ‘driving a car tion spokesman Sean Ryan jor point of contention be- In March 2017, Syrian government forces retook control of the Yellow Vest movement, Guaido tweeted. “They think bomb’ hit a convoy that in- told AFP. tween Syria›s Kurdish minor- Palmyra from Islamic State. which is now in its 17th week. they can wear us down, but cluded a US armoured vehicle The Islamic State (IS) ity, which maintains de facto There have been several deadly landmine explosions recently In the capital Paris, peo- there’s no way they can con- from the international anti-IS group claimed the attack by an autonomy in parts of northern in Syrian areas that were once under the extremist group›s control. ple gathered at the Arc de Tri- tain a population that has de- coalition and Kurdish fighters “explosive-laden vehicle” via and northeastern Syria, and Last month, at least 18 workers were killed when a landmine omphe for a march through cided to end the usurpation.” in the city of Manbij, the Syr- its Amaq propaganda arm. neighbouring Turkey. hit their vehicle near Syria›s western city of Hama. (DPA) the city. In an attempt to bring fresh momentum to the anti-gov- ernment protests, some repre- sentatives of the Yellow Vests had called for a three-day sit-in UK govt draws fire after runaway IS teen’s baby dies in Syria on the Champ de Mars green in front of the Eiffel Tower. How- AFP Prime Minister Theresa May’s ever, local media reported that LONDON Opposition Labour MP Diane Abbott said the death of the Conservative party, Brandon demonstrators were prevented baby was ‘a stain on the conscience of this government’ Lewis, told BBC radio: “There from constructing tents there THE British government drew is no question that the duty of on Friday evening. fresh criticism on Saturday a home secretary in this coun- The largely leaderless over its decision to revoke citi- heated debate in Britain, nutrition. try is to keep British people movement began in No- zenship from a London teen- which like many other coun- “I don’t want to lose this safe.” vember in opposition to ager who joined the Islamic tries is facing a dilemma over baby as well and this is really Begum, who was mar- planned fuel price hikes, later State group in Syria, after her whether to allow jihadists and not a place to raise children, ried to a Dutch IS fighter who scrapped, but has since raised baby died in a refugee camp. IS sympathisers home to face this camp,” she told the BBC at is now thought to be held in broader demands for lower Shamima Begum, 19, had prosecution, or stop them the time. Syria, initially showed little re- taxes, more direct democracy, asked to return home after from returning at all. Opposition Labour MP morse about IS attacks, spark- and the resignation of Presi- giving birth to her son Jar- She was 15 when she left Diane Abbott said the death ing public outrage in Britain. dent Emmanuel Macron. rah last month in the camp in east London for Syria with of the baby was “a stain on But Javid’s decision to While the protests initially northeastern Syria, but Lon- two other schoolgirls, and was the conscience of this govern- revoke her citizenship drew boasted an estimated turnout don refused. found by journalists in the ref- ment”. mixed reactions. of up to 250,000, the numbers A spokesman for the US- ugee camp after fleeing fight- She accused Home Secre- British law states that the have fallen in recent weeks.Last backed Syrian Democratic ing between the terror group tary Sajid Javid of revoking government cannot remove weekend, the Interior Ministry Forces, Mustefa Bali, told AFP and US-backed forces. Begum’s citizenship “to ap- a person’s citizenship if that said around 39,300 people took the baby had died, without Begum told them she pease the right-wing press”, would make them stateless, part in protests across France. giving further details. The BBC wanted to return home to save saying he had “failed this Brit- unless there are “reasonable Demonstrations also took (File photo) 19-year-old Shamima Begum had asked to return home said he had pneumonia, citing her baby, saying that her two ish child, and he has a lot to grounds” to believe they can place in smaller cities such as after giving birth to her son Jarrah last month in the camp in north- a medical certificate. older children had died, ap- answer for”. become a citizen of another Bordeaux, Toulouse and Puy- eastern Syria, but London refused. Begum’s fate has sparked parently from illness and mal- However, the chairman of country. en-Velay. ‘No immediate policy responses needed to economy’ PAGE 14

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Quick read Emission problems cost Volkswagen IQ to boost fertiliser output to meet $4 billion in 2018 VOLKSWAGEN’S effort to get its fleet of cars certified accord- ing to the new WLTP emissions growing Asian demand: QP official standard have cost the carmak- er up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.04 billion) in 2018, a source famil- and maintained the sales volumes in iar with the matter told Reuters. The group has settled all of its outstanding debt the current year,” he said. The estimate, which was first “We are also looking to increase reported in Germany’s Der during 2018, making it almost debt free entity production of petrochemical prod- Spiegel, citing sources close ucts to meet the growing demand to the works council, came to SATYENDRA PATHAK in the international market,” Sulaiti light after VW’s works council DOHA said. IQ’s petrochemical segment boss Bernd Osterloh demanded reported revenue of QR5.8 billion that the carmaker take action INDUSTRIES Qatar (IQ) is working in 2018, a year-on-year increase of to hold managers to account. on various projects to use its high QR0.3 billion, or 5 percent over 2017. “It cannot be that billions are cash balance to increase production World record “This increase was primarily driv- wasted, and this has no conse- in its petrochemical and fertiliser Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) en by the improved sales volumes. quences,” Osterloh told Braun- segments to meet the growing de- exported the highest volumes of Sales volumes in 2018 did show a schweiger Zeitung. (AGENCIES) mand arising from Asian markets, a slight growth, as the group’s poly- senior official of Qatar Petroleum has urea in the month of 2018, which is olefin facilities returned to normal said. considered a world record of export production levels following the un- BMW is biggest US The cash and bank balances quantity in a month from a single planned outage in the first quarter of auto exporter by across the group reached QR13.1 location and from a single entity 2017,” he said. Fuel additive sales, on value for fifth year billion in 2018, a new record for the the other hand, remained relatively group. unchanged on the last year, as fuel GERMANY’S automaker BMW Strong cash flows from opera- additive plants operated throughout said on Friday it was the biggest tions, optimised working capital, re- the year with no shutdowns. US automotive exporter by value duced capex and minimal debt repay- Our steel segment is already very “The slight increase in the prices for the fifth consecutive year, ment contributed to the significant efficient as 60 percent of our of the products too has marginally with exports totalling over $8.4 growth in the cash and bank balanc- production takes care of all the contributed towards the growth in billion in 2018. The company es. The group has settled almost all the revenue,” he said. said it exported 234,689 units of its outstanding debt during 2018, demand for steel in the local “Our steel segment is already very of its X model sport utility making it almost debt free entity. market. Rest of the 40 percent we efficient as 60 percent of our produc- vehicles and coupes from its Talking to Qatar Tribune, Qatar export to markets in the region Qatar Petroleum Privatised Companies Affairs Manager Mohammed Jaber A al Sulaiti tion takes care of all the demand for Spartanburg, South Carolina, Petroleum Privatised Companies Af- steel in the local market. Rest of the plant during 2018. “The remark- fairs Manager Mohammed Jaber A al Qatar Petroleum Privatised same pace of demand continues, we noteworthy increase of 0.7 billion or 40 percent we export to markets in able partnership between BMW Sulaiti said, “We are studying various Companies Affairs Manager need to increase our output.” 19 percent, against 2017. the region,” Sulaiti said. and South Carolina continues projects to invest our cash reserves Mohammed Jaber A al Sulaiti Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAF- “The increase was primarily driv- The steel segment closed the year to thrive, and this is evident by to increase efficiency of all plants in CO) exported the highest volumes of en by a notable price increase in both with revenue of QR5.8 billion for the the fact that our state remains the group. Industries Qatar primarily urea in the month of 2018, which is ammonia and urea. Fertiliser prices year 2018, a significant increase of the nation’s leader in the export deals in production of petrochemical, segments both locally and interna- considered a world record of export remain bullish in the second half of QR1.2 billion, or 25 percent against sales of completed passenger fertiliser and steel products. While tionally.” quantity in a month from a single the year due to rising energy costs 2017. The increase was primarily due vehicles,” South Carolina Sec- we do not have any expansion plans “We see a lot of demand from location and from a single entity, he and tight supplies. The group was to the combined effect of increased retary of Commerce Bobby Hitt for the steel segment, we are looking Asian markets, especially China. Last said. able to increase production yield in sales volumes and selling prices sub- said. (AGENCIES) for the right opportunities to invest year, China imported a lot of fertlis- Revenue in the fertiliser segment the fertiliser facilities despite an in- sequent to changing the group’s sales more in petrochemical and fertiliser ers, especially urea from Qatar. If the amounted to QR4.7 billion in 2018, a crease in the unplanned outage days, and marketing strategy. WB panel orders Venezuela to pay ConocoPhillips $8.7 bn New York’s iconic Chrysler Building AFP amounts.” the offshore Corocoro devel- to be sold at huge loss for $150 mn WASHINGTON ConocoPhillips welcomed opment project violated inter- the decision which it said re- national law. A World Bank arbitration affirms “governments cannot The decision Friday set the of the building’s revenue.” panel on Friday ordered Ven- unlawfully expropriate private payment amount. Emirati investment firm Mubadala paid The building also has ezuela to pay oil major Cono- investments without paying Another international arbi- $800 mn for a 90 percent stake in 2008 some 400,000 square feet coPhillips $8.7 billion after compensation.” tration panel last year ordered (37,160 square meters) of taking control of three of its Venezuela’s state oil company space that is either vacant or operations in 2007. It was the latest blow PDVSA to pay ConocoPhillips AFP million for a 90 percent stake will become so in the coming It was the latest blow for for the once wealthy $2 billion in compensation for NEW YORK in 2008. years, the Journal said. the once wealthy oil-produc- two of the projects. Real estate group Tish- The Chrysler Building, ing nation, which has seen oil-producing nation, The Houston-based oil THE owners of the Chrysler man Speyer, which had which opened in 1930, stands its economy collapse and has which has seen its firm’s investments came in Building have reached a deal bought the building outright 1,046 feet (319 meters) tall. It faced other such rulings favor- economy collapse and the late 1990s when Caracas to sell the iconic New York for a reported $210-250 mil- was the world’s tallest build- ing foreign companies seeking has faced other such opened the heavy oil projects City building for “a little more lion in 1997, retained a 10 ing, but only for 11 months, compensation. rulings favouring foreign in the Orinoco Belt to foreign than $150 million,” The Wall percent stake. after which it was dethroned The International Center companies seeking investment. Street Journal reported Sat- The Journal reported by the Empire State Building, for Settlement of Investment compensation PDVSA, once the lifeblood urday. that the building’s owners do also in Manhattan. Disputes (ICSID) said com- of OPEC-member Venezuela, The sale price of the tower not own the ground beneath The building was a per- pensation for the three fa- has seen production plummet in midtown Manhattan, con- it and pay annual rent that sonal project for Walter cilities “shall be paid together The ICSID tribunal ruled in recent years with the col- sidered an Art Deco master- went up from $7.75 million to Chrysler, the founder of the with interest at an annual rate in 2013 that the expropriation lapse of the economy. piece, marks a significant loss $32 million in 2018 and was Citing brokers, the news- car manufacturer that bears of 5.5 percent, compounded of ConocoPhillips investments President Nicolas Maduro for Emirati investment firm set to increase again to $41 paper said those fees “have his name, but remained sepa- annually, until the date of full in the Hamaca and Petrozuata has come under intense inter- Mubadala, which paid $800 million in 2028. eaten away at much if not all rate from the auto business. and final payment of these heavy crude oil projects and national pressure. Wall Street’s oldest-ever bull market turns ten years old

REUTERS 666.79, which came to be know biggest performer over the past and narrowing the consumer NEW YORK as the “devil’s low.” On Friday, decade, up over 6,000 percent. discretionary and information the benchmark index closed at At the other extreme, technology sectors’ annualised A savvy investor who managed 2,743.07, down 2 percent for telecommunications company gains to 12 percent. to time the start of Wall Street’s the week. CenturyLink has slumped al- With analysts slashing bull market a decade ago - and Extraordinary efforts by the Bull run most 50 percent since the start estimates for US banks and hold on since then - would US Federal Reserve to foster of the bull run, more than any other multinationals, the S&P now be sitting on a handsome an economic recovery from the The S&P 500 has turned in a other stock still in the S&P 500. 500 traded at a low-point of windfall. financial crisis through asset handsome annualised return The S&P 500 has turned in 10.6 times expected earnings Born in the ashes of the purchases and rock-bottom of 15 percent during the bull a handsome annualised return in December 2008, before financial crisis, Wall Street’s interest rates have provided es- market, with the consumer of 15 percent during the bull Wall Street’s bear market oldest-ever bull market turns sential support for the market discretionary and information market, with the consumer ended and turned the corner. 10 years old on Saturday, with during its bull run. Sweep- technology indexes each up discretionary and information It is now trading at 16.5 times the S&P 500 tripling in value ing corporate tax cuts passed about 20 percent annually technology indexes each up expected earnings, according and amply rewarding investors by President Donald Trump about 20 percent annually. to Refinitiv. who have owned funds tracking fuelled market gains for much But timing is everything. After dropping 19.8 per- the index for that period. of 2018, before a steep sell-off retailer Ulta Beauty on March An investor who bought the cent from its record high close The S&P 500’s post-crisis starting in September that 9, 2009, would have seen their S&P 500 a year before the bull on September 20 through low close was 676.53 points raised fears the bull run was investment gain nearly 7,000 market began would have had December 24, the S&P 500 on March 9, 2009. During the coming to the end. percent during that time, more to weather steep losses, trim- has slowly recovered and is File photo of the Charging Bull statue, also known as the Wall Street previous session on March 6, Investors who bought than any other stock on the ming the S&P 500’s annualised now just 7 percent short of Bull, is seen in the financial district of New York. it touched an intraday low of and kept shares in cosmetics S&P 500. Netflix is the second return since then to 7 percent regaining that high. Economy & Business Sunday, March 10, 2019 13

Number of building permits in Qatar falls Large Asean economies resilient, 15 % in Feb: PSA can outperform key EM, says QNB QNA mal (5 percent), and Umm DOHA Salal (2 percent). In terms of type of permits issued, THE number of building data indicates that the new Emerging markets have benefited from a substantial recovery in risk sentiment, says report permits issued in February building permits (residen- declined 15 percent to reach tial and non-residential) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of short-term external debt, 40 675, official data showed on constitutes 54 percent (367 DOHA percent of broad money and Saturday. permits) of the total build- around 175 percent of the IMF The Planning and Sta- ing permits issued dur- WITH a more dovish US Fed- EM ARA metric. tistics Authority (PSA) ing the month of February eral Reserve (Fed) and positive The bank said Indonesia is released on Saturday the 2019, while the percentage developments in global trade the significant Asean economy monthly statistics of build- of additions permits con- disputes, emerging markets most exposed to volatile capital ing permits and building stituted 43 percent (288 (EM) have benefited from a flows. The country runs persis- completion certificates permits), and finally fenc- substantial recovery in risk sen- tent current account deficits on issued by all municipali- ing permits with 3 percent timent, said a Qatar National the back of both fiscal imbalanc- ties of Qatar. The data is (20 permits). Bank (QNB) report on Sunday. es and net external borrowings considered an indicator Data showed that villas However, recent gains can from the non-financial corpo- of the performance of the top the list, accounting for easily be reversed should major rate sector. construction sector, which 67 percent (198 permits) of global risks materialise, includ- The current account defi- makes a significant con- all new residential build- ing resurgence in US-China cit has been widening recently tribution to the national ings permits, followed by trade jitters, an unexpected from 0.9 percent of GDP by the economy. dwellings of housing loans tightening by the Fed or a hard end of 2016 to 3.6 percent of The data showed that permits by 21 percent (62 landing in China. GDP by the end of last year. municipality of Al Rayyan permits) and apartments New bouts of external pres- In addition, sensitivity to was at the top of the munic- buildings by 7 percent (20 sure on vulnerable EM would international capital flows are ipalities where the number permits). be expected to follow any sud- amplified by a significant cur- of building permits issued On the other hand, den reversal in risk sentiment. rency mismatch, ie, the fact that was 192, 28 percent of the commercial buildings were In this sense, it is ever more A container terminal in Shanghai. Uncertainty over the trade war could weigh on global trade. total issued permits, while found to be in the forefront important to track and analyse Doha municipality came of non-residential build- the leading indicators of exter- important share of Malaysia’s New bouts of external in second place with 149 ings permits with 47 per- nal vulnerability in key EM, the government and central bonds pressure on vulnerable EM permits (22 percent), fol- cent (34 permits), followed report said. (about 22 percent of total out- would be expected to follow lowed by municipality of Al by industrial buildings, eg. The bank’s analysis delves standing), exposing the country any sudden reversal in risk Wakrah with 105 permits workshops and factories into external financing require- to capital flows. sentiment, says report (16 percent) and Al Da’ayen with 22 percent (16 per- ments and FX liquidity positions Importantly, reserve ade- municipality with 82 per- mits), then governmental of the four largest economies quacy metrics are much tighter mits, (12 percent). buildings with 21 percent of the Association of Southeast than for Thailand, with the cen- a large share of the debt from The rest of the munici- (15 permits). Asian Nations (Asean), Indone- tral bank holding $102 billion in the public and corporate sectors palities issued following Al Rayyan municipal- sia, Thailand, Malaysia and the total official FX reserves. This is is denominated in USD, even number of permits: Al Khor ity came at the top of the Philippines, drawing conclu- an adequate level as it accounts though most of their revenues 51 permits (8 percent), municipalities where the sions about their resilience to for nearly five months of import or earnings are in local curren- Umm Salal 48 permits (7 number of building com- external shocks. cover, one year of short-term cy, the QNB said. percent), Al Sheehaniya 28 pletion certificates issued Thailand is the best posi- external debt, 22 percent of On a more positive note, permits (4 percent) and Al were 108 certificates (32 tioned economy to weather sud- broad money and around 120 while not as ample as other Ase- Shamal 20 permits (3 per- percent) of the total is- den changes in the capital flows. percent of the IMF EM ARA an countries, Indonesian official cent). sued certificates while mu- The country runs sizable current metric. FX reserves amount to $120 bil- Comparing the number nicipality of Doha came account surpluses as both struc- The Philippines is a net ex- lion, also fulfilling the adequate of permits issued in Febru- in second place with 68 tural and cyclical factors con- ternal borrower. With a large criteria with 7 months of import ary with those issued in the certificates (20 percent), tribute to push residents to save trade deficit that is currently cover, 2 years of short-term ex- previous month, the PSA followed by municipality and non-residents to increase short-term external debt, 33 in which residents are net lend- only partially offset by sizable ternal debt, 30 percent of broad noted a general decrease of of Al Wakrah with 55 cer- their imports of Thai goods and percent of broad money and ers to the rest of the world. The inflows of remittances from the money and around 110 percent 15 percent. tificates (17 percent), then services, not least for electronics nearly 200 percent of the com- country also runs persistent cur- community of Philippine expa- of the IMF ARA metric. This decrease was Al Da’ayen municipal- and tourism, the report said. posite IMF’s EM benchmark rent account surpluses, albeit triate workers, the country runs All in all, large Asean econo- clearly noted in most mu- ity with 48 certificates (14 The terms of trade have also reserve adequacy ratio (IMF EM not quite as pronounced as in a current account deficit that mies are relatively resilient to nicipalities: Al Wakrah (42 percent). been supportive in recent years ARA metric). Thailand and gradually declin- amounts to close to 1.5 percent sudden changes in risk senti- percent), Al Sheehaniya (18 The rest of the munici- as crude oil prices have trended The bank said FX reserves ing since 2011. of GDP. ment and capital flows. Such percent), Al Rayyan and Al palities were as follows: down from record highs before are traditionally considered A net oil and commod- However, the deficits are resiliency is a major source of Da’ayen (12 percent) each, Umm Salal 24 certificates (7 the 2014 oil price crash. Besides, within adequate levels whenever ity exporter, Malaysia has been mostly driven by a healthy push support in a context of higher Doha (3 percent). percent), Al Khor 16 certifi- Thailand has amassed $212 they range above three months negatively affected by structural for much needed investment, global uncertainty. On the other hand, cates (5 percent), Al Shee- billion in official FX reserves, of imports, 1 year of short-term changes in the oil industry and and monetary authorities have Buffered by relatively strong there was a clear increase haniya 8 certificates (2 per- which comfortably covers all rel- external debt, 20 percent of more volatility in commodity ample FX reserves. In fact, of- external positions, the Asean is in the municipality of Al cent), and finally Al Shamal evant reserve adequacy metrics, broad money and 100-150 per- markets, the bank said. ficial reserves amount to $82 set to outperform other key EM Khor (21 percent), Al Sha- 6 certificates (2 percent). including with over 11 months cent of the IMF EM ARA metric. Despite current account sur- billion and hover around 9 in terms of both growth and of import cover, three years of Malaysia is another country pluses, non-residents hold an months of import cover, 6 years overall dynamism. MG Motor celebrates 2018 as landmark year for sales in the Middle East

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Having launched three new DOHA The new generation of cars models in the Middle East in MG Motor is marking a milestone 2018 – the MG RX5, face-lifted year of sales success in the Middle for the new generation of drivers. MG GS, and the all-new MG6 – East as it closes 2018 with an over- the British-born brand is cele- all increase of 453 percent across brating a major renaissance in the entire region. Having launched three new the region models in the Middle East in 2018 – the MG RX5, face-lifted MG has a clear appeal to our female GS, and the all-new MG6 – the customers. “In terms of qual- British-born brand is celebrating ity, we are very confident that our a major renaissance in the region. cars are ready for the region. We In Qatar, Auto Class Cars, a put our products through rigor- subsidiary of Nasser Bin Khaled ous challenges including extreme group and the authorised distrib- weather testing, which takes place utor of MG in Qatar has accom- right here in the Middle East.” plished big achievement with a 274 Besides three new models, the percent growth in sales marking a brand also launched an innovative new record and positioning MG as new app called ‘MG iLink’ in 2018 one of the top selling brands. Ac- which is the first smart phone app knowledging this effort, the Auto in the Middle East to combine Class Cras/MG showroom in Qa- both dynamic and service features tar was approved by MG Middle in one easy-to-use interface, it is East to be the standard reference also the only application in the MG showroom for the region. market to offer ‘punch sensor’ With a network of dedicated technology. On a global level, MG retail partners across the Middle Motor’s parent company, SAIC East boasting 20 modern show- Motor, is performing well in its rooms and 21 service centres, home market of China; where the MG Motor’s presence is growing industry is in decline. The com- apace, with the MG 360 and RX-5 pany is amongst the strongest proving its most popular models. performing businesses, selling a And, with a further three new record 7.0517 million vehicles last models joining the region’s mod- year (+1.75 percent compared to el line-up in 2019, the brand is 2017) and is expected to secure a primed to continue its expansion. segment in 2019 as it launches its build on this success further as we the way in delivering smartly-de- “We have noticed a very strong +24 percent market share. Arriving in the third quarter of first ever 7-seat SUV. establish MG as a household name signed, performance-focused, and brand appeal amongst female mo- Continuing the success story, 2019 will be another strong com- Commenting on the brand’s in the years to come. As a relative- importantly, reliable cars to our torists; 21 percent of all MG own- SAIC Motor was featured in the pact sedan to bolster the brand’s substantial success, Tom Lee, ly young brand in the Middle East customers. Our extremely com- ers in the Middle East are female, 2018 ‘Fortune 500’ list for the C-segment offering, followed later Managing Director for SAIC Mo- and with the current challenging petitive warranty package, which and around half of our all-new 14th year running, climbing five in the summer with an innovative tor Middle East, said, “Our com- market conditions, we are very en- covers our cars for six years or MG6 owners are women. We can places from its 2017 position to new SUV packed with the latest mitment to the region has been couraged by the acceptance of the 200,000 kilometres is a compel- almost certainly attribute these No 36, and ranking as the number cutting-edge technology. And fi- cemented by the very positive brand. ling offer which makes us stand statistics to our fresh, contempo- one Chinese automotive manufac- nally, MG will enter a brand-new results of 2018, and we intend to “We are determined to lead out from competitors. rary approach to car design which turer. 14 Sunday, March 10, 2019 Economy & Business China optimistic of US trade deal but insists it must be fair REUTERS world’s two largest economies tariffs on each other was bad States can return to normal.” added, describing a common its state assets regulator on Sat- BEIJING have been locked in a tariff bat- for workers, farmers, exporters The two countries’ work- Chinese dish. urday, when asked about inter- tle for months as Washington and manufacturers. ing teams are communicating “Throughout the negotia- national concerns China adopts CHINA and the United States presses Beijing to address long- “It hurts investor confi- “day and night”, Wang said.The tions, there was coffee and tea, implicit preferential policies for are still working day and night standing concerns over Chinese dence and delays corporate trade talks have seen senior of- but the two of them did not state-owned enterprises. to achieve a trade deal that practices and policies around investment decisions,” said ficials shuttling backwards and drink any coffee, did not drink “It can be said that China matches the interests of both technology transfers, market Wang, who has been deeply forwards between Beijing and any tea. They both drank boiled does not have any laws and reg- sides and the hopes of the access and intellectual property involved in the trade talks with Washington. water. This is to find common ulations specifically address- world, including eliminating rights. the United States. Giving rare details into the ground.” ing the issue of subsidies for tit-for-tat tariffs, a senior Chi- Advances in talks drove the “Now, the economic and talks, Wang said the two coun- It is unclear when or where state-owned enterprises,” said nese official said on Saturday. White House to indefinitely trade teams of the two sides are tries had been making extra ef- senior negotiators from both Xiao Yaqing, head of the State- Chinese Vice Commerce delay hikes in tariffs on $200 making full efforts to commu- fort to find areas in common. sides will next meet. owned Assets Supervision and Minister Wang Shouwen said billion worth of Chinese im- nicate and negotiate in order During the talks Vice Premier The US administration has Administration Commission he was optimistic about nego- ports that were set to kick in on to reach an agreement in line Liu He and US Trade Repre- also demanded that China curb (Sasac). “Therefore, China tiations with Washington, but March 2. with the principles and direc- Chinese Vice Commerce Minister sentative Robert Lighthizer en- generous subsidies and open its is currently cleaning up and added any trade mechanism Wang, speaking at a news tions decided by the two heads Wang Shouwen. joyed take out food, he said. domestic market to U.S. firms. standardizing various subsi- achieved must be equal and conference on the sidelines of of states,” he added. “Vice Premier Liu had a China does not systemati- dies,” Xiao told reporters on the fair. China’s ongoing annual meet- “That is to remove all the so that bilateral trade relations hamburger, and Lighthizer cally give subsidies to its state- sidelines of the annual meeting The governments of the ing of parliament, said slapping tariffs imposed on each other, between China and the United had eggplant and chicken,” he owned firms, said the head of of parliament.

China consumer price index at lowest level No immediate policy responses in a year in February needed to economy: Fed chair AFP BEIJING PPI under Q ‘Cross-currents’ point to economic risks, but no serious warning signals for the Fed to change policy THE consumer price index pressure stance: Powell Q Fed nearing end of economic stimulus started after 2007-09 recession in China fell to its lowest O The producer price level in a year last month, while producer prices hardly index edged up by only budged, according to figures 0.1 percent in February, REUTERS published Saturday by the in a further sign the PALO ALTO National Bureau of Statistics. Asian giant’s economy is The consumer price in- slowing THE Federal Reserve does not dex (CPI) -- a key measure of see problems in the US econo- retail inflation -- rose just 1.5 O That figure, matching my that warrant an immediate percent in February year-on- January results, is the change in its policy, and it will year, compared with 1.7 per- lowest for more than two be careful not to shock financial cent in January. It has now years markets as it stabilises its bond declined for four consecutive portfolio, Fed Chair Jerome months and is at its lowest Powell said on Friday. point since January 2018. sumer prices is in line with The US central bank is China is grappling with analyst forecasts, but the rise nearing a major milestone in a decline in global demand in producer prices is weaker its efforts to unwind economic -- notably from the United than expected. A Bloomberg stimulus measures enacted to States, which launched a news survey found an aver- fight the 2007-09 recession. trade war against Beijing last age forecast growth of 0.2 In a wide-ranging speech summer. Growth in China percent by economists. at Stanford University, Powell dropped to 6.6 percent last “CPI inflation will most said the Fed was “well along” year, its lowest level in 28 likely remain far below the in discussions on a plan to end years. The government this 2019 government target of a runoff of its balance sheet, week announced it is aiming 3.0 percent,” said Nomura which ballooned during and af- for growth of between just 6 economist Ting Lu in a note. ter the recession. and 6.5 percent this year. Production prices could While there were “cross- The producer price index fall into negative territory currents” pointing to economic (PPI) -- an important barom- this year, he added. risks, none were flashing warn- eter of domestic demand -- “Disinflation continues, ing signals serious enough for edged up by only 0.1 percent and deflation in the manufac- the Fed to change its interest in February, in a further sign turing sector may be around rate policy stance, he said. the Asian giant’s economy is the corner,” said Hong Kong “With nothing in the out- slowing. That figure, match- economist David Qu, accord- look demanding an immedi- ing January results, is the ing to Bloomberg. ate policy response and par- lowest for more than two “The weak consumer and ticularly given muted inflation years. The indicator has been producer price data under- pressures, the committee has in constant retreat for seven line the need for continued adopted a patient, wait-and- months. government support for the see approach,” Powell said in The increase in con- economy,” he added. prepared remarks, referring to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at Stanford University in California on Friday. (AFP) the Fed’s policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee. employment and the mainte- In a wide-ranging speech at clues of when it might continue need for the Fed and other cen- He said the Fed would soon nance of stable prices. Stanford University, Powell with rate hikes. tral banks to find better ways to communicate details of its plan Powell’s remarks were the On Friday, however, Pow- deal with pervasive low infla- to stop shrinking its $4 trillion last from any Fed policymakers said the Fed was ‘well ell warned against reading too tion, and said that as the Fed balance sheet later this year. His until the conclusion of the Fed’s along’ in discussions on a much into those forecasts, not- reviews options this year, it remarks appeared aimed at re- next policy-setting meeting, to plan to end a runoff of its ing that in the past markets at ought to pay serious attention assuring financial investors that be held March 19-20. balance sheet, which bal- times had misread them as pol- to strategies that would drive the Fed would take pains not to His remarks came after the looned during and after the icy promises. He said he asked inflation higher to make up for shock investors. Labor Department on Friday a small panel of fellow Fed poli- past bouts of sluggish inflation. “As we feel our way cau- reported that US employment recession cymakers to figure out a better But Powell said he sees a tiously to this goal, we will growth almost stalled in Febru- way to communicate their role. “high bar” for any fundamental move transparently and pre- ary, a sign of a sharp slowdown terest rates, after hiking rates In December the rate-hike changes to the Fed’s current ap- dictably in order to minimize in economic activity in the first four times in 2018. Markets forecasts suggested policymak- proach because of the potential needless market disruption quarter. The Fed had released a may look to the Fed’s quarterly ers expected two rate hikes this of inadvertently undermining China is grappling with a decline in global demand -- notably and risks to our dual-mandate statement in January that sug- interest-rate-hike projections, year. Markets currently expect the public’s confidence in the from the US. objectives,” he said. The Fed’s gested it was no longer sure if to be released after the Fed’s none. US central bank’s commitment dual mandate is for maximum it would continue raising in- upcoming March meeting, for Powell also called out the to fighting inflation. Deutsche Bank board agrees to White House hopeful unveils ‘Big Tech’ breakup plan Commerzbank merger talks will promote healthy competi- president of the Information REUTERS Speculation about a pos- Tech giants such as Amazon, Google tion in the market -- which will Technology & Innovation Foun- FRANKFURT sible merger between Germa- put pressure on big tech com- dation, a think tank that follows ny’s two largest listed banks and Facebook hold too much power panies to be more responsive to the sector, said the plan “is not THE management board of has been rife for months, in society :Elizabeth Warren user concerns, including about pro-consumer.” Deutsche Bank has agreed to heightening under the ten- privacy,” she wrote. Warren’s plan “reflects a ‘big hold talks with rival Commer- ure of Finance Minister Olaf AFP years by Amazon, Facebook and Warren said Amazon Mar- is bad, small is beautiful’ ideol- zbank on the feasibility of a Scholz, who has spoken out in WASHINGTON Google. ketplace, Google’s ad exchange ogy run amok,” Atkinson said. merger, a person with knowl- favor of strong banks. “Today’s big tech compa- and Google Search would be “The proposal ignores the edge of the matter told Reu- Both lenders have strug- DEMOCRATIC presidential nies have too much power -- too considered platform utilities fact that many of the services ters on Saturday. gled to return to sustainable hopeful Elizabeth Warren un- much power over our economy, under her proposal. By doing big tech companies now pro- The source, who spoke on profitability since the global veiled a proposal on Friday to our society and our democracy,” this, she said, “small businesses vide free used to cost consumers condition of anonymity, con- financial crisis, and the gov- break up Big Tech, arguing that she wrote in a blog post on Me- would have a fair shot to sell money.” firmed information reported ernment holds a stake of more firms such as Amazon, Google dium ahead of a New York rally their products on Amazon with- But Matt Stoller of the Open earlier by the Welt am Sonn- than 15 percent in Commerz- and Facebook hold “ too much where she was to speak about out the fear of Amazon pushing Markets Institute, a group fo- tag newspaper. bank following bailout. power” in society. the plan. “They’ve bulldozed Elizabeth Warren. them out of business.” cused on competition in the tech The person said that Deutsche is regarded as Warren said that as presi- competition, used our private Warren’s plan sparked swift sector, said the plan is “moder- first unofficial contacts had one of the most important dent, she would press for legisla- information for profit, and tilted of certain sectors such as online reaction from both sides of the ate” and long overdue. taken place in a very small banks in the global financial tion to designate big online com- the playing field against every- retail and internet search. issue. The Computer & Commu- “Keep in mind the Sherman group and the mandate from system, but has been plagued panies with revenues of at least one else.” Warren specifically said she nications Industry Association, Act is not just a civil statute but a Deutsche’s board was given by three years of losses, rat- $25 billion as “platform utilities” The proposal comes amid a would seek to unwind Amazon’s which represents the three firms criminal one. Monopolization is more than a week ago, the ings downgrades, failed stress barred from owning “any par- growing “techlash” movement acquisition of the Whole Foods cited by Warren, disputed her a crime,” Stoller tweeted. person said. tests, and money laundering ticipants on that platform.” in the United States against the grocery chain and shoe retailer analysis. The “unwarranted and Charlotte Slaiman of the Talks were at a very early scandals. The Massachusetts senator firms, which have grown to be- Zappos, Facebook’s WhatsApp extreme proposal, which focuses consumer group Public Knowl- stage and could fall apart, the Its chief executive, Chris- seeking her party’s nomination come the world’s most valuable, and Instagram, and Google’s on a highly admired and highly edge also welcomed the propos- source added. tian Sewing, has said publicly for 2020 said she would also ap- and a series of antitrust investi- integration of the ad tech firm performing sector, is misaligned al. “We’re very concerned about A spokesman for Deutsche in recent months he was fo- point antitrust enforcers “com- gations in Europe. DoubleClick, internet of things with progressive values, many situations where a company has Bank and a spokeswoman for cused on restoring profitabil- mitted to reversing illegal and Critics accuse the firms of maker Nest and mobile naviga- of which are shared within the free reign to control the playing Commerzbank both declined ity before taking on a compli- anti-competitive tech mergers,” mishandling private user data tion application Waze. tech industry,” CCIA president field on which they compete,” to comment. cated merger project. including acquisitions in recent and of abusing their dominance “Unwinding these mergers Ed Black said. Robert Atkinson, she said. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday, March 10, 2019

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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, and HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani crowned the winner and runner-up of the CSI5* Grand Prix class of CHI Al Shaqab 2019 finale at Al Shaqab on Saturday. (HHOPL/AR AL BAKER) Pieter Devos gallops to CHI Al Shaqab 2019 glory with Espoir

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ON an exciting, windy and cool evening Pieter Devos of Belgium brought his superb showjumping skills to the fore as he galloped to glory on his bay gelding Espoir in the pres- tigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump-Off 1.60m class of CHI Al Shaqab 2019 on Saturday. Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community De- velopment (QF) HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser crowned Pi- eter Devos as the winner. President of Qatar Olym- pic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al- Thani crowned second-place winner Nicola Philippaerts, while Alistair Routledge, Pres- ident and General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar, crowned third-place winner Emanuele Gaudiano. The three-day event was organised by Al Shaqab, mem- ber of Qatar Foundation. It had three separate competi- tions; showumping, dressage, and para dressage. A number Hathab Big Tour winners receive their prize at the hands of Omar al Mannai, Event Director CHI Al Shaqab of the world’s best riders par- 2019 and Commercial Manager Al Shaqab, on Saturday. ticipated in the event. In the Jump Off of the RESULTS 1.60m class, Devos made his horse do wonders as he not SHOWJUMPING 2. Juan Matute Guimon (ESP); Don Diego; 75.250; €1,200; 2. Philippa Johnson-Dwyer (RSA); Lord Louis; only produced a pristine fault- CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump-Off 1.60m €14,200 72.250; €1,000; 3. Lotte Krijnsen (NED); Zarienta; Pieter Devos of Belgium does a victory lap after being crowned as the winner of the prestigious CSI5* 1. Rider: Pieter Devos; Horse: Espoir; Faults: 0; Time: 3. Morgan Barbancon Mestre (FRA); Sir Donnerhall II 72.042; €800 less round but also was swift 77.09secs; Faults: 0; Time: 61.53secs; J.O.: Faults:0; Old; 74.875; €10,600 CPEDI3* Freestyle V enough to edge compatriot Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump-Off 1.60m class at Al Shaqab on Saturday. Time: 42.18; Prize: €135,300 4. Minna Telde (SWE); Isac; 74.100; €7,000. 1. Frank Hosmar; Guetta; 76.250; €1,320; 2. Ciska Nicola Philippaerts riding 2. Nicola Philippaerts (BEL); H&M Chilli Willi; 0; CDI5* Grand Prix Special Vermeulen (BEL); Rohmeo; 74.625; €1,000; 3. Kevin H&M Chilli Willi by a little a very happy man.” mount Gunder but couldn’t points to win the grand prize 79.98secs; 0; 61.84secs; 0; 44.42secs; €82,000 1. Henri Ruoste (FIN); Rossetti; 71.915; €11,550 van Ham (BEL); Eros Van Ons Heem; 70.917; €800 3. Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA); Chalou; 0; 78.67secs; 0; 2. Nicole Vazque Z Kremer (ESP); Wonder; 68.745; more than a second’s differ- Philippaerts on his part repeat his fine form ending up of €17,900. 58.77secs; 4; 42.74secs; €43,050 €8,750 HATHAB ence to emerge supreme in excelled on H&M Chilli Willi as a creditable fourth. The CDI5* Grand Prix Spe- 4. Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT); Gunder; 1; 3. Insa Hansen (GER); Diamond’s Diva; 67.277; €7,000 Big Tour One round against the clock with Jump-Off 42.18secs. but had to settle for the second Earlier, Swiss Pius Schwiz- cial class of dressage was won 84.15secs; 0; 62.53secs; €32,800. 1.30/1.45m The 33-year-old Devos be- spot clocking 44.42secs. er on Living The Dream by Finland’s Henri Ruoste with 5. Ludger Beerbaum; Cool Feeling; 0; 80.60secs; 1; PARA-DRESSAGE 1. Rider: Cyrine Cherif (FRA); Horse: Gerlin VD Waterkant; 65.45secs; €24,600 CPEDI3* Freestyle I Faults: 0; Time: 79.49secs; Faults: 0; Time: 39.78secs; sides the top honours was also Emanuele Gaudiano of Ita- pipped Italian Alberto Zorzi horse Rossetti. 6. Athina Onasis (GRE); Mhs Going Global; 2; 1. Rider: Katja Karjalainen (FIN); Horse: Dr Doolittle; Prize: QR8,750; 2. Faleh Suwead al Ajami (QAT); Ulano; rewarded with a cash prize of ly, riding Chalou made a good (riding Danique) to claim the The Hathab national eques- 87.21secs; 1; 67.73secs; €16,400. Total Points: 73.945; Prize: €1,320; 2. Laurentia Yen-Yi 0; 81.64secs; 0; 43.38secs; QR7,000; 3. Saeed Nasser €135,300. start in the first round and kept 1.45m CSI5* class. trian series’ ninth leg saw CSI5* Table C (239) 1.45m Tan (SGP); Florenzius S; 73.889; €1,000; 3. Anna Isabel al Qadi (QAT); Daydreamer EC; 0: 77.07secs; 4; Commenting on his win, himself in good stead but a clip In the indoor arena, the Cyrine Cherif of France emerge 1. Pius Schwizer (SUI); Living The Dream; 58.56secs; Mota Veiga (PRO): Convicto; 68.389; €800 35.08secs; QR5,250; 4. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi €6,250 CPEDI3* Freestyle II (QAT); Vivaldi K; 0; 76.46secs; 4; 36.46secs; QR3,500 Devos said: “We had three dif- on one of the obstacles in the beautiful dressage CDI5* as best riding Gerlin VD Water- 2. Alberto Zorzi (ITA); Danique; 56.68secs; €5,000 1. Nicole den Dulk (NED); Wallace N.O.P.; 73.500; Open Class Two Phases 1.15/1.25cm ficult rounds today, but they jump off saw him pick a pen- Grand Prix Freestyle to Music kant in the Big Tour One round 3. Karel Cox (BEL); Evert; 58.93secs; €3,750 €1,320; 2. Julie Payne (GBR); Pandora; 70.000; €1,000 1. Mohammed Khalifa al Baker (QAT); Arselina; 0; were horse-friendly and I ap- alty which pushed him to the event saw the audience enjoy against the clock with Jump- 4. Jur Vrieling (NED); Davall; 60.17secs; €2,500 CPEDI3* Freestyle III 41.21secs; 0; 24.95secs; QR3,750; 2. Khalid 1. Roberta Sheffield (CAN); Fairuza; 70.167; €1,200 Mohammed al Emadi (QAT); Ambre de Beaufour; 0; preciate that. My horse has third place. some foot-tapping music and Off 1.30/1.45m class. DRESSAGE 2. Amanda Shirtcliffe (GBR); Remi; 69.834; €1,000 38.97secs; 0; 24.96secs; QR3,000; 3. Abdulrahman been jumping well for the last Qatar’s Bassem Hassan the symphony of horses and Qatar’s Mohammed Khalifa CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle to Music 3. Annemarieke (NED); 68.611; €800 Adel Nassar (QAT); Dubaii; 0; 42.74secs; 0; 26.00secs; two weeks. He had some good Mohammed, who had won their riders where Spain’s Bor- al Baker on his mount Arselina 1. Rider: Borja Carrascosa (ESP); Horse: Ein Traum 2; CPEDI3* Freestyle IV QR2,250; 4. Khalid Hamad al Attiya (QAT); Ultimo; 0; rest earlier this week and he the LGCT Doha Grand Prix ja Carrascosa with his horse claimed the Open Class Two Total Points: 75.375; Prize: €17,900 1. Rodolpho Riskalla (BRA); Don Henrico; 76.125; 43.82secs; 0; 26.48secs; QR1,500. jumped very well today. I am in 2017, rode on his trusted Ein Traum garnered the most Phases 1.15/1.25cm honours. Sports Sunday, March 10, 2019 17 Qatar’s Abdulla seals T3 win at Dubai International Baja TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK RESULTS & STANDINGS some places. We managed it. DUBAI We tried to be fast on the first 2019 Dubai International Baja – T3 positions after FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – T3 Trophy day and we were clean and not QATAR’S Adel Abdulla and SS2: standings after round 2 (unofficial): as fast today. We tried to stay 1. Adel Abdulla (QAT)/Jean-Michel Polato (FRA) Can- 1. Abdullah Al-Zubair (OMN) 36pts French co-driver Jean-Michel Am Maverick X3 6hrs 14min 33sec 2. Michele Cinotto (ITA) 33pts away from problems. This Polato got their challenge for 2. Abdullah Al-Zubair (OMN)/Nasser Al-Kuwari (QAT) 3. Adel Abdulla (QAT) 25pts strategy also gave us the lead honours in the FIA T3 World Can-Am Maverick X3 6hrs 30min 37sec 4. Fedor Vorobeyev (RUS) 20pts on the last stage. 3. Michel Fadel (ARE)/Craig Tyson (ARE) Polaris XP 5. Dmitrii Ponomarenko (RUS) 15pts Championship off to a superb 1000 6hrs 38min 12sec 5. Michel Fadel (ARE) 15pts “I would like to say thanks winning start with victory in 4. Fedor Vorobyev (RUS)/Kirill Shubin (RUS) Can-Am 7. Alexey Shmotov (RUS) 12pts for the support from Ooredoo the category at the Dubai In- Maverick X3 6hrs 40min 30sec 8. Frederic Chavigny (FRA) 10pts and my FN Speed Team. I ternational Baja, round two of 5. Santiago Navarro (ESP)/Pedro Lopez (ESP) Can-Am 8. Santiago Navarro (ESP) 10pts hope that these 25 points are Maverick X3 6hrs 46min 17sec 10. Maria Oparina (RUS) 6pts the FIA World Cup for Cross- 6. Michele Cinotto (ITA)/Mauricio Dominella (ITA) 11. Tatjana Sycheva (RUS) 4pts the start of a good season for Country Bajas on Saturday. Polaris RZR 1000 6hrs 52min 55sec us this year. This is a small gift The Qatari began the final to the people of Qatar and our day with an advantage in T3 Highness Sheikh Tamin bin of 4min 59sec and went on T2 World Champion on only pense of Emirati driver Michel Hamed al Thani, The Amir of to reach the ceremonial fin- his second event in a Can-Am Fadel and Russian Fedor Vo- Qatar.” ish at the Dubai Autodrome Maverick X3 being managed robyev finished fourth. Adel The win catapults Adel with a winning margin of on events by the Spanish FN won the second stage from the Abdulla up into third position 16min 04sec after the second Speed Team with support Omani by 14 seconds. in the unofficial T3 stand- selective section of 204.93km from Ooredoo. Adel said: “We finished ings behind Zubair and Ita- through the Al Qudra desert. Oman’s Abdullah al Zubair first overall in T3. It was a big ly’s Michele Cinotto, both of It was an impressive per- climbed to second place in the challenge. The race was tough whom have now tackled two Adel Abdulla and Jean-Michel Polato celebrate the victory in Dubai. formance by the former FIA overall classification at the ex- and the terrain was tricky in rallies. Wilson solo leader with 10 under total at CBQM Five players in hot pursuit; McLeod aces 204-metre par 2 second hole TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA RESULTS AFTER RD 3 206 O Wilson (Eng) 69 68 69, OLIVER Wilson will take a 207 E Van Rooyen (RSA) 69 68 70, N Cullen (Aus) one-stroke lead into the final 69 70 68, N Elvira (Esp) 71 67 69, M Lorenzo-Vera Ooredoo Qatar Director of PR and Corporate Communications (Fra) 68 68 71, round of the Commercial Bank 208 T Detry (Bel) 70 68 70, J McLeod (Aus) 72 70 Manar Khalifa al Muraikh with Ooredoo Ride of Champions Man- Qatar Masters after carding a 66, M Lee (Aus) 75 66 67, A Karlsson (Swe) 72 66 aging Director Ali Muhanna al Kuwari. three under par round of 69 in 70, 209 J Campillo (Esp) 72 69 68, A Arnaus (Esp) 67 testing conditions at Doha Golf 70 72, J Harding (RSA) 68 68 73, B Dredge (Wal) Club on Saturday. 68 71 70, G Coetzee (RSA) 68 68 73, C Ooredoo becomes title The 2008 Ryder Cup Bezuidenhout (RSA) 72 71 66, K Kitayama (USA) 69 player was the last man in at 70 70, 210 S Jamieson (Sco) 73 69 68, M Kawamura (Jpn) this week’s tournament and is 69 68 73, N Colsaerts (Bel) 68 70 72, M Korhonen sponsor of the Ride of making the most of his chance (Fin) 72 70 68, K Broberg (Swe) 71 67 72, N in Qatar - reaching a 10 under Johansson (Swe) 70 72 68, A Sullivan (Eng) 70 71 par total with a birdie on the 69, O Fisher (Eng) 73 67 70, F Zanotti (Par) 72 68 Champions 2019 70, J Dantorp (Swe) 72 68 70, 18th hole. This is the English- 211 J Kruyswijk (RSA) 71 67 73, L Slattery (Eng) 69 man’s first 54-hole lead on the 74 68, J Walters (RSA) 67 73 71, A Saddier (Fra) 72 European Tour since the 2014 69 70, D Fichardt (RSA) 76 64 71, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK events such as these promot- Alfred Dunhill Links Champi- 212 A Otaegui (Esp) 71 72 69, T Murray (Eng) 73 68 DOHA ing sports and fitness. We 71, L Johnston (Sco) 72 71 69, G Green (Mas) 71 onship, where he went on to 69 72, M Kieffer (Ger) 69 71 72, A Björk (Swe) 73 hope all riders enjoy a great secure his one and only Euro- 70 69, L Herbert (Aus) 69 73 70, S Soderberg (Swe) OOREDOO have announced day out.” pean Tour title. 72 68 72, J Winther (Den) 70 70 72, it is the Title Sponsor of the President of Qatar Cy- Wilson was thrilled with Ride of Champions, Qatar’s clists Abulazziz al Kuwari, his round: “I’m delighted, me the ball was in the grass, I community cycle event, commented: “We are de- quite frankly. It’s hard out said ‘there’s no chance’. People aimed at promoting cycling lighted to reach this agree- there. It’s really hard to get it told me it hit the car.” as part of a healthy and ac- ment with Ooredoo. They close, even from the fairways Oliver Wilson of England during the third day of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on Cullen benefitted from his tive lifestyle. spare no effort in endors- with the wind. I tried really Saturday. better putting than the last The Ooredoo Ride of ing sports and community hard to keep it in play off the week and said, “It was pretty Champions, set to be held events in Qatar. This part- tees, get in the middle of the breezy. It swished around a at Ceremonial Court, Qatar nership will allow us to greens and just two putt. little bit and gusted at times Foundation on 15 March deliver a superb edition of “Nobody is going to get too too. It was tricky to pick clubs 2019, is organised by Qa- Ride of Champions, the big- far away and shoot super low on a lot of holes with big cross- tar Cycling Centre, the of- gest cycling event in Qatar – you just have to go out there breezes where it was hard to ficially recognised cycling and one of the biggest three and plod your way round.” hold the fairways. centre under the umbrella of events in the region.” Talking about the fourth “I’ve not been doing a lot the Ministry of Culture and “When we launched Qa- round, he said, “There’s still a different to what I’ve been do- Sport in Qatar. 2019 is the tar Cyclists in 2014, we nev- long way to go. It’s going the ing. Thinking less about swing third year of the event, and er imagined that five years right direction – it’s nice to be mechanics and just trying to this year’s ride is expected later we will see this number back in the mix. I didn’t play play a bit more golf. If any- to attract record numbers of very well today. I managed to thing, my putting has been bet- participants and spectators. keep it in play. Hit some good ter over the last few weeks than The ride includes five Race for all shots when I needed to. earlier in the season,” Cullen different distances so all the “I was patient and found added. family and all levels of fit- O The ride includes five something on the last four Elvira said he was not ness can join in, from young- different distances so all holes and hit good shots all the struggling on the tee now as sters trying out bikes for the the family and all levels way in – maybe a bit of matu- Qatar Olympic Committee Second Vice-President Dr Thani al Kuwari watches the Commercial Bank Qatar before: “I’m very happy. It was first time to seasoned cycling of fitness can join in, rity – I’m really pleased that Masters action with QGA officials and others at the Doha Golf Club on Saturday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) tough out there, the wind was enthusiasts taking on the full from youngsters trying happened and I allowed myself blowing pretty hard like in 137.5km Ride of Champions. out bikes for the first to let that happen. It’s easy to maiden victory on the Euro- of the tournament during the putts on 12 and 13 – that was the first round. I tried to keep The family, beginners time to seasoned cycling lose your head and get frus- pean Tour. third round, and he also eagled a bit hard for the game I was myself in play as much as pos- and youth rides will be held enthusiasts taking on the trated. I was thinking clearly Lorenzo-Vera enjoyed a the 18th hole to move to eight playing. When you have six/ sible. I did that pretty well and in a secure, sheltered area full 137.5km Ride of and found something,” the stroke of good fortune as his under par alongside compa- seven metres to putt, grain I’m really happy with 69. around the Qatar Founda- Englishman added. teeshot on the drivable par four triot Min Woo Lee, Belgium’s plus wind is very hard to get it “I’m more consistent off tion and the Al Shaqab Ara- Champions. Wilson’s gain on the last 16th hole hit a car and bounced Thomas Detry and Anton in. I just kept to the plan and the tee. I struggled a bit in the bian horse breeding area, hole saw him pull away from to safety – he then converted Karlsson of Sweden. got very lucky on 16. first few weeks. Now I’ve found providing a safe place in a five-way tie for second place, his second of three consecutive One of overnight leading “I didn’t know it hit the a good combination. My irons which those new to the sport of participants in a com- which includes Nick Cullen, birdies as he reached nine un- trio, Mike Lorenzo-Vera said: car, I was sure I was in the wa- and short game have been and less confident can enjoy munity event. It’s another Nacho Elvira, Mike Lorenzo- der par. “I was very happy after three ter next to 17. I lost balance at good this season. I had been their day, and the kids’ ride important milestone and a Vera and Erik van Rooyen - all Australia’s Jake McLeod birdies. I played alright in the the top of the backswing and struggling off the tee, but it’s will be held at Green Spine proud moment for everyone of four are bidding for their made the second hole-in-one day, I just had a couple of three pulled it. Kev, the referee, told working this week.” in Oxygen Park. in the center,” he added. Longer distances head Ooredoo Ride of Cham- further out into the sur- pions managing director Ali rounding areas and, while M. al Kuwari said, “We are Al Shamal win first QBF league title; Omar makes history the routes feature no climbs, only few days away from organisers say the full-dis- what will be the biggest ever tance Ride of Champions cycling festival in Qatar, and course takes riders out into we are looking forward to exposed, flat areas of Qa- welcome all the riders. We tar which can be windy at would like to thank Ooredoo this time of year; not for the and all our partners for their faint-hearted! support to the event. With- Speaking about the out them it would have not event, Ooredoo Director been possible to make this a PR and Corporate Commu- reality. nications Manar Khalifa al “Also, special thanks Muraikhi said, “Ooredoo to Qatar National Tourism is committed to support- Council, Qatar Foundation, ing sports and community Qatar Cycling Federation, events as a key part of our The Ministry of Culture and corporate social responsibil- Sports, and of course the Po- ity strategy, and the Oore- lice, without whose support, doo Ride of Champions is an the event would be logisti- excellent opportunity for us cally and structurally impos- Mansour Elhadary hit the game-winning shot from beyond the arc with four seconds left on the shot clock to seal Al Shamal’s first Qatar Basketball League title on Saturday. to show our support. Staying sible to deliver.” Centre Omar Salem also became the first player to win four league titles with four different teams as Shamal edged Al Arabi 80-77 at the Al Gharafa Sports Club. Mohamed active is an integral part of Registration for the Harat bagged a double-double, leading all scorers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. The forward shot 10 of 23 from the floor and layedp 40 minutes to inspire Al Shamal. In the a healthy, balanced lifestyle event closes on March 10, third place match held earlier, Qatar Sports Club beat Al Sadd 92-85. (TNN) and it’s wonderful to see 2019. 18 Sunday, March 10, 2019 Sports

AL DUHAIL & RAYYAN PREPARE FOR AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES

Youssef El Arabi (centre) with Mehdi Benatia and teammates during a training session at the club’s training ground in Duhail on Al Rayyan players with their trainer during the team’s practice session at Al Rayyan stadium in Doha on Saturday, Saturday. Al Duhail face Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in their AFC Champions League match in Riyadh on Tuesday. ahead of their AFC Champions League Group B match against Locomotic of Uzbekistan on Monday. Saints stun Spurs, Bayern go top with big victory, Dortmund Newcastle win also win to stay close AFP DPA LONDON BERLIN

TOTTENHAM’S winless run in BAYERN Munich went top of the Premier League stretched the Bundesliga on goal differ- to four games as Mauricio Po- ence after a 6-0 home thrash- chettino’s men threw away an ing of Wolfsburg on Saturday early lead through Harry Kane as long-time leaders Borussia to lose 2-1 at Southampton on Dortmund scraped a 3-1 home Saturday. The Saints’ spirited win over VfB Stuttgart. second-half comeback ensured Dortmund had been top of they remain two points above the Bundesliga since matchday the relegation zone despite Car- six but a run of just one win diff’s 2-0 win over West Ham. in their previous five leagues Brighton also boosted their games has allowed Bayern to survival hopes thanks to Antho- overhaul what was a 9-point ny Knockaert’s brilliant strike to gap. win 2-1 at Crystal Palace, while With just nine games left Newcastle battled back from 2-0 and a meeting between the down to beat Everton 3-2. sides in Munich on April 6, Despite their poor domestic Bayern now look favourites form of late, Spurs were boosted for a seventh straight title af- by victory at Borussia Dort- ter Serge Gnabry, Robert Le- mund in midweek to reach the wandowski (2), James Rod- quarter-finals of the Champions riguez, Thomas Mueller and League. But Tottenham are now Joshua Kimmich all got on the in grave danger of missing out scoresheet. on Champions League football Dortmund prevailed Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski during the German Bundesliga match next season. Pochettino’s side thanks to a scrappy Paco Al- in Munich on Saturday. (AFP) remain in third but their lead Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse (left) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the English cacer goal on 84 minutes and a over Manchester United, Arse- Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton on Saturday. (AFP) late Christian Pulisic strike af- Bayern, who host Liverpool League exit to Tottenham Hot- nal and Chelsea is a precarious ter Marc-Oliver Kempf’s head- in their Champions League spur, and it showed. one with all three chasers in ac- Brendan Rodgers secured er cancelled out a Marco Reus last 16 second leg on Wednes- Spain forward Alcacer was tion on Sunday. his first win as Leicester boss penalty. day with the score locked at drafted into Dortmund’s start- Dele Alli made his return af- thanks to Jamie Vardy’s second- In Saturday’s other two 0-0, soon doubled their lead ing line-up to try to boost their ter seven weeks out with a ham- half double to beat Fulham 3-1, early kick-offs, third-placed RB through Lewandowski after a attacking verve from the off, string injury and the England who are now 13 points adrift of Leipzig drew 0-0 with Augs- flowing move. but the hosts barely mustered international duo combined to safety. burg and Freiburg beat Hertha He went ahead of Werder a chance in the first quarter of great effect for Kane’s opener Huddersfield also look dead Berlin 2-1. Bremen’s Claudio Pizarro as the game. on 26 minutes. and buried as Bournemouth Borussia Moenchenglad- the Bundesliga’s all-time top Mario Goetze shot well Kane freed Alli in behind cruised to their first away win bach, in the fourth and final non-German scorer. over before Stuttgart’s Nicolas the Southampton defence and since October with a 2-0 victory Champions League spot, visit James curled in a delightful Gonzalez fluffed arguably the he then returned the favour to at the John Smith’s Stadium. Mainz in the late game. third early in the second half as best chance of the first period. pick out the England captain Callum Wilson opened the Bayern, who started with rampant Bayern embarrassed a England winger Jadon Sancho at the back post, who con- scoring on his return from a Mats Hummels, Jerome seventh-placed Wolfsburg side then went close as Dortmund trolled and slotted low past two-month injury layoff to aid Boateng and Mueller in the otherwise enjoying a surpris- gradually improved in the rain. Angus Gunn for his 200th ca- his chances of making Gareth week they were permanently ingly strong season. It was Sancho who was reer goal. Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring a goal during the Premier Southgate’s England squad lat- axed from the Germany set- Mueller then got a deserved felled for the penalty on the However, Spurs wasteful- League match at King Power Stadium in Leicester on Saturday. (AFP) er this week before Ryan Fraser up, have now won five on the goal with a cute finish, Kim- hour and Reus dispatched ness in failing to add to their doubled the Cherries’ advan- bounce in the Bundesliga. mich scored on 82 minutes and it with aplomb, but instead lead came back to cost them as a stunning free-kick curled into Pickford pulled down Salomon tage 24 minutes from time. Coach Niko Kovac over- Lewandowski completed the of kicking on Dortmund left Southampton improved after the top corner to leave Hugo Rondon. A penalty was award- Cardiff, though, gave them- came a sticky spell at the be- rout soon after to take his tally themselves exposed. the break and secured a vital Lloris helpless. ed, but the England number selves hope as early goals in each ginning of his first season in to 197 Bundesliga goals. Former Dortmund mid- three points in their attempt to Newcastle remain six points one was not sent-off and then half from Junior Hoilett and charge to reel in and overtake Rivals Dortmund in con- fielder Gonzalo Castro sent in beat the drop. above the relegation zone and saved Matt Ritchie’s resulting Victor Camarasa gave the Welsh Dortmund, with Saturday’s trast put on another nervous a teasing free-kick and Kempf Fresh from scoring his first moved up to 13th thanks to a spot-kick. side a precious three points over display easily their best of the display at home to a Stuttgart was allowed the space to power professional goal away to Man- thrilling fightback of their own Richarlison soon put Ever- a hugely disappointing West season. team in the relegation play-off in a header on 71 minutes. chester United last weekend, to beat Everton. ton 2-0 in front, but Newcastle Ham. Mueller quickly showed spot. Alcacer eventually spared right-back Yan Valery levelled Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck three times in 19 second- Brighton also secured a he is still of use in Bavaria by In all competitions, Lucien Dortmund’s blushes following from Stuart Armstrong’s cross. put the visitors in front on 18 half minutes through Rondon much-needed win to move level squaring for Gnabry to poke in Favre’s side had managed only a spot of pinball in the box and James Ward-Prowse then minutes before a moment of and Ayoze Perez’s double for a on points with rivals Palace, five amid indecisive Wolfsburg de- one win in their last eight out- Pulisic’s injury-time goal flat- completed the comeback with high controversy when Jordan deserved win. above the drop zone. fending on 34 minutes. ings, including a Champions tered the hosts. Women In Sport Qatar, new association set up to shine spotlight on women TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mal meeting, brought together social and professional net- move closer to the staging of the DOHA both local and international res- working group for women IAAF World Championships ident female professionals who working and playing in sport and the 2022 World Cup, it is FOR the first time in Qatar, a all work in the field of sport. in Qatar and was conceived by increasingly evident that Qatar newly-formed association for Many of the women hold Karen Webb Moss who was a also can, and should be, proud women working in sport has senior positions in sport and co-founder of the successful of the many impressive women been launched. together, they represented or- Women in Sport network set up now leading and working in the The roll out of the initiative ganisations such as the Qatar in the UK in the run up to the business of sport. was held at the Shangri-La Ho- Olympic Committee (QOC), London 2012 Games and who Our association aims to tel, Doha and coincided with the Aspire, Aspetar, Al Jazeera, now lives and works in Qatar as bring together a network of International Women’s Day, Qatar Women’s Sport Com- the ICSS Group Chief Operating women living here in Qatar who celebrated annually on the 8th mittee, local sport event man- Officer. are from diverse cultures and of March. This new group, to agement companies and the Speaking at the event, Ka- backgrounds but who all have be named Women n Sport Qa- International Centre for Sport ren Webb Moss, said: “As Qa- a common personal or profes- tar (WISQ), has met for the first Security (ICSS). tar is the proud host of multi- sional interest in, and around, Female professionals who work in the field of sport in Qatar, at the roll out of WISQ initiative in Doha recently. time and, in what was an infor- The idea, is to provide a ple sporting events and, as we the field of sport.” Sports Sunday, March 10, 2019 19

Yamaha MotoGP’s rider Maverick Vinales of Spain on the way to clinching the first pole of the 2019 MotoGP season at the Yamaha MotoGP’s rider Maverick Vinales, who won the pole position of the VisitQatar Grand Prix at Losail on Saturday, is Losail International Circuit on Saturday, ahead of the VisitQatar Grand Prix. (PHOTOGRAPHS: HANSON K JOSEPH) flanked by second-placed Mission Winnow Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso (left) and Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez, who was third. Vinales grabs Losail pole again

This was the seventh Xavi Vierge, who was Dovizioso, Marquez fill up the upstaged by Schrotter late, career pole for the picked the second spot on the MotoGP front row; Lorenzo & Rossi Spaniard and a second front row for EG 0,0 Marc out of top 10 one in Qatar. He was the VDS. Lorenzo Baldassarri pole rider two years before completed an all-Kalex top and went on to win the row. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and was followed by Takaaki race as well. DOHA Nagagami (LCR Honda) and Canet fastest in Moto3 debutant Fabio Quartararo Scrotter gets Moto2 Aron Canet duly claimed MONSTER Energy Yamaha’s (Petronas Yamaha). pole with new record the first pole position of the Maverick Vinales dominated But with three minutes to Marcel Schrotter pulled season by continuing his the 15-minute shootout and go, Vinales severed 0.4s off off record lap to collect his strong pace in the Moto3. will proudly start the 2019 sea- his time to cement his posi- career’s maiden and 2019 sea- The Max Biaggi’s new Steril- son-opening VisitQatar Grand tion at the top further. He will son’s first Moto2 pole. The Dy- garda Max Racing Team rider Prix in the first spot at the Lo- be joined in the front row by navolt IntactGP rider clocked contrived 2m 05.883s on the sail International Circuit on world championship runner- 1m 58.585s on the Kalex for KTM for his first pole since Sunday. up Andrea Dovizioso and five- the new record in his last but Germany 2017. Also it was his This was the seventh ca- time world champion Mar- one lap on Saturday. fourth career pole. reer pole for the Spaniard and quez. a second one in Qatar. He was A pleased Vinales com- VISITQATAR GP POLE RACE the pole rider two years be- mented: “We were pretty good fore and went on to win the this weekend. I am grateful Qualifying 2 results: race as well. to my fast lap. Straight away 1. Maverick Viñales ESP Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1m 53.546s (Lap 6/7) 329km/h But the race organisers I hit 1:53. I am feeling very British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton (left) visited the Petronas Yamaha SRT pitbox at the Losail 2.Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP19) 1m 53.744s +0.198s (Lap 6/7) 342k may have to reconsider the good with my bike. In the sec- International Circuit on Saturday. (AFP) 3.Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 1m 53.745s +0.199s (Lap 7/7) 346k 4.Jack Miller AUS Pramac Ducati (Desmosedici GP19) 1m 53.809s +0.263s (Lap 6/6) 345k 8 pm race start time as there ond attack, I went all out and 5.Fabio Quartararo FRA Petronas Yamaha SRT (YZR-M1)* 1m 53.946s +0.400s (Lap 6/7) 335k were many crashes today, in- got the pole. very positive about the good of Miller before he hit the tar- Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) 6.Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 1m 54.095s +0.549s (Lap 7/7) 346k cluding Repsol Honda pair of “My bike is pretty slow in results tomorrow,” added mac on Turn 2, with his last with 1:54.095. 7.Danilo Petrucci ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP19) 1m 54.200s +0.654s (Lap 7/7) 339k Jorge Lorenzo and reigning the last corner. I know that Vinales. lap. Lorenzo, who suffered two 8.Franco Morbidelli ITA Petronas Yamaha SRT (YZR-M1) 1m 54.236s +0.690s (Lap 7/7) 332k world champion Marc Mar- two of opponents make top Dovizioso got his best Quartararo, who shot crashes today, and Yamaha 9.Takaaki Nakagami JPN LCR Honda (RC213V) 1m 54.239s +0.693s (Lap 3/7) 337k quez and Pramac Ducati’s speed on the straight. time in the sixth lap, which to second before Nagagami legend Valentino Rossi failed 10.Alex Rins ESP Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1m 54.257s +0.711s (Lap 7/7) 336k Jack Miller. “For the race, I have a was just 1m 53.744. And Mar- overtook him, continued his to make it to Q2, though the 11.Joan Mir SPA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 1m 54.390s +0.844s (Lap 7/7) 339k Vinales clocked first good rhythm and I feel I can quez took up the third place, hot form and was fifth. The latter had topped the FP1 on 12.Aleix Espargaro ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 1m 54.917s +1.371s (Lap 3/7) 342k 1:53.844 midway of the Q2 reach 1:54 at the end. We’re which was in the possession second row was filled up by Friday. Sama Global Investment launches 2019 Sama Qatar Angel Nieto Team

Qatar Ángel Nieto Team has two clear objectives: to be world champions once more and to develop young rid- ers for World Championship competition. Today we have presented a new partnership that is born through a blend of different cultures, aimed at bringing the best out of each other to achieve success. FIM President Jorge Viegas is being briefed about the small bikes by LCSC VP & GM Khalid al Remaihi as Sama Global Investment has QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai looks on. welcomed us with open arms and we want to repay the faith they have shown in us FIM boss Viegas impressed with with some great results.” The team will also contest the inaugural FIM Enel Mo- toE World Cup, a new series Qatar Motorsports Academy for electric motorcycles that will feature Angel Nieto Team TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK riders Nico Terol – the 125cc DOHA The bikes of the Sama Qatar Angel Nieto Team on display. World Champion in 2011 – and the only female rider in FEDERATION Internationale de Motorcy- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the paddock in Maria Her- clisme President Jorge Viegas was impressed DOHA rera. when he undertook a visit to the recently-estab- Abdulla al Mutawaa, lished Qatar Motorsports Academy. AS the 2019 MotoGP World Chairman, Sama Global In- Viegas is in Qatar for the 2019 MotoGP Championship fires into life vestment, said at the launch: season-opening VisitQatar Grand Prix. Accom- this weekend, the Angel Nieto “Sama Global Investment is panied by Losail Circuit Sports Club Vice-Pres- Team heads into the new sea- excited to partner with An- ident & General Manager Khalid al Remaihi son with extra force, thanks gel Nieto Team and supports and Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation to a new partnership with their goal of becoming world President Abdulrahman al Mannai, he, Dorna Sama Global Investment. champions. Sama Global In- CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and other FIM officials The partnership was officially vestment is keen to support visited the Losail International Circuit-based week. Those who are more talented and picking presented in Doha, in front and enhance Qatar’s vision to academy. up fast are given an extra class per week. of an illustrious audience in- become a centre of sports in Viegas is pleased with the efforts that are Besides basic instructions about how to cluding Losail Circuit Sports the world. being mounted by the QMMF and LIC to make handle the bike on track, the children are also Club Vice-President Road “Sama Global’s strategy is the sport grow and more popular. The QMA is taught about smart riding as well. Viegas ex- and General Manager Khaled to create lasting value for all also a part of the strategy to develop the riders pressed hopes that the QMA would soon start al Remaihi, as well as Sama its partners through a last- for the future. producing good riders capable of brining lau- Global Investment President ing investment horizon, dis- The QMA is a joint venture of LCSC, Dorna rels to Qatar. Abdullah al Mutawaa and ciplined development, and Sports and Aspire Academy and it was launched Besides Cardoso, reigning QSTK 600 cham- Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Sama Global Investment President Abdullah al Mutawaa and Jorge robust organisational cul- in November last year during the World Super- pion Saeed al Sulaiti is helping in coaching the Ezpeleta. Martinez “Aspar”, CEO of Sama Qatar Angel Nieto Team, at the launch ture. This partnership rep- bike Championship at Losail. Under the super- youngsters. The QMMF is sending promising Integrity, teamwork, pas- of the team in Doha. resents another exciting op- vision of former MotoGP and WSBK rider Jose Yousuf al Darwish and Hamed Khamis to Eu- sion and respect are the val- portunity for our group and Luis Cardoso, the academy attracted an over- rope to improve themselves. Both Darwish and ues shared between the Angel will see Albert Arenas and board in Moto2. we are looking forward to whelming response from over 200 enthusiastic Khamis joined the academy and quickly showed Nieto Team and Sama Global, Raul Fernandez compete in Jorge Martinez “Aspar” spearheading this wonderful children aged between 8 and 16 years. their talent to impress the QMMF authorities. who are ready to embark on a the Moto3 class, with Jake (CEO Sama Qatar Angel Ni- journey together,” Mutawaa The academy provides both theoretical and After completion of their training, Darwish will new adventure together that Dixon and Xavi Cardelus on eto Team) said: “The Sama added. practical classes for beginners for four days a participate in several Moto4 events there. 20 Sunday, March 10, 2019 The Last Word Canada seeks to enhance cooperation with Qatar: Envoy AILYN AGONIA cooperation agreement that would reiterated Canada’s capability and nadian Embassy in Doha, the official nadian culture to Doha by bringing DOHA look at specific programmes where willingness to help Qatar in those ar- added, are the issues related to hu- Canadian artists and performers. the two countries can work together eas. man rights, such as gender equality She also mentioned the efforts of CANADA wants to increase its trade in the field. “We will work with local partners and women empowerment as well as the embassy to enhance services for volume with Qatar and is keen to at- “Both sides have been working to deliver all of those priorities and working with the International La- Canadian nationals in terms of au- tract more Qatari investments, ac- on and have agreed on the final text programmes. We want to increase bour Organization (ILO) Doha office tomated transactions, new booking cording to the Ambassador of Canada for the MoU, which will serve as an the volume of exports between our on labour rights for migrant workers. package and extended hours. to Qatar HE Stefanie McCollum. overall framework that would al- countries. We are also looking at On Qatar’s preparations for host- Currently, there are over 9,200 Talking to the local media re- low smaller initiatives in the field of more Qatari investments in Canada. ing FIFA World Cup 2022, McCol- Canadians in Qatar and the number cently, Ambassador McCollum said security and defence without having Qatar’s Supreme Committee was lum said she thinks it is going to be is growing. that forging further partnership with to go up the chain for approvals. The there a few months ago looking for an amazing event. She also said in The ambassador said: “Qatar is Qatar in trade and investment, in embassy is working closely with the Canadian firms that do large scale addition to helping Qatar achieve the a great place to live, to have a family. particular aerospace, security and Amiri Diwan and the National Ser- response for big events around the most sustainable World Cup ever, The education is good and medical defence, oil and gas and infrastruc- vice Academy of Qatar,” said McCol- Ambassador of Canada to Qatar FIFA World Cup. This week we had they are also keen to bringing those system is good. There is an emphasis ture are among the priorities of the lum. HE Stefanie McCollum. an agriculture delegation in Doha lessons back to Canada as it gears up on standards and accountability. Our embassy for the year. She also mentioned food safety and in the Fall we expect a very large to host FIFA World Cup 2026 along values structures are very similar and On security and defence, the en- and standards and agro-food as Qatar continues to make great strides delegation around the medical and with the US and Mexico. there are a lot of good opportunities voy said that Qatar and Canada are among the potential fields for collab- in becoming self-reliant in food and health sector,” the official said. The envoy also mentioned the here for Canadians to feel attracted,” in the final stage of signing a defence oration between the two countries as other essential industries. The envoy Another priority area for the Ca- embassy’s interest in introducing Ca- the envoy said.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Women leaders inspire audience with It’s great to see Qatari women in leadership their life stories at AFG College event roles: Canadian envoy

AILYN AGONIA ues throughout our diplomatic, trade DOHA and international development initia- tives. Canada’s recent Feminist Inter- IT’S great to see more and more Qa- national Assistance Policy puts women tari women in leadership roles across and girls at the heart of its efforts,” said various industries and so many young the ambassador. Qatari women graduating with dis- Ambassador McCollum is a career tinction from universities in Doha, the public servant with a variety of man- Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE agement experience gained over 27 Stefanie McCollum has said. years. She worked in the Department In an interview with Qatar Tribune of National Defense and the Canadian on the occasion of International Wom- Armed Forces, Secretary of State, Pub- Women leaders speak at the inaugural International Women’s Day conference organised by the AFG College with the University of Aberdeen in Doha on Friday. en’s Day, the envoy hailed the growing lic Works and Government Services presence of Qatari women in various Canada and the Canadian Environ- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK why I am so happy that such an ad al Thani, managing director, it’s our responsibility to tell our industries and the efforts of the Qatar mental Assessment Agency before DOHA eclectic mix of women have joined Business Development, Qatar Fi- stories and explore how we can af- leadership in advancing the interests of joining the Department of Foreign Af- us in inaugurating such a wonder- nancial Centre, said, “The United fect change.” the women in the country. fairs, Canada, in 2005. AFG College with the University ful event.” Nations has defined the theme for Qatar Chamber Board Mem- “This is an important and neces- From 2005 to 2016, she led both of Aberdeen marked International Speakers at the event included this International Women’s Day ber Ibtihaj al Ahmadani spoke sary step. We look forward to seeing the Management and Consular Ser- Women’s Day with its inaugural Prof Lora Heisler who flew in from as ‘Think equal, build smart, inno- at length on her experiences of even more Qatari women taking up vices programmes in Canada’s offices women’s day conference at the the University of Aberdeen. Prof vate for change’. We must ensure balancing her family commit- key leadership roles and fuller support in San Francisco, Cairo, Bucharest Sharq Hotel in Doha on Friday. Lora Heisler was recently award- – in Qatar and everywhere else -- ments alongside the development to help them achieve this,” according to and Sao Paulo. In 2016, she returned Chairperson and Founder of ed the Outstanding Scientific that the rapid pace of technologi- of her entrepreneurial ventures the envoy. to Ottawa to serve as Global Affairs Al Faleh Group Dr Sheikha Aisha Achievement Award by the Ameri- cal development is inclusive and evidencing that it is possible to be Similarly, Ambassador McCollum Canada’s Director of Emergency Op- bint Faleh al Thani said, “Women’s can Diabetes Association -- one of caters adequately to women and a mother and a successful busi- underlined the critical roles of girls and erations. In 2017, she added to her role in society has always been an only three women to have been girls – not only as consumers, but ness woman. Sheikha Anwar bint women as powerful agents of change portfolio the role of Director of MCO area that I’ve been concerned with recognised for her research in the as designers, creators and leaders Nawaf al Thani, CEO of Al Faleh and the need for them to be included Renewal, which looks to support the and followed closely. We in Qatar association’s sixty year history. of the innovation revolution.” Educational Holding, thanked the as full participants in decisions that af- Management and Consular Officer have been fortunate to have such Prof Heisler spoke about the Qatar Olympic Committee’s distinguished panel members for fect their lives. The envoy further said (MCO) community of Foreign Service inspirational role models as HH groundbreaking research she and Director of Marketing & Com- their inspirational presentations that promoting gender equality and professionals in Global Affairs Canada. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who her team have been undertaking munications Sheikha Asma bint and their contribution to the ad- the empowerment of women and girls In September of 2018, she was ap- has captured the hearts and minds on diabetes prevention and treat- Thani al Thani spoke about her re- vancement of women in the wider is the most effective way to eliminate pointed Canada’s Ambassador to the of women of all generations. I, my- ment. She said, “It is a real honour cent expedition to the North Pole, community. poverty, create lasting peace, achieve State of Qatar self, have been a strong proponent to be here at this inspirational In- as well as other sporting achieve- Dr Karen Foster, provost of sustainable development and build On effectively performing her for women, particularly in busi- ternational Women’s Day event in ments, which included being part AFG College, gave the closing re- stronger societies. tasks, the envoy said, “I think part ness and education. I believe that Doha, celebrating the important of a team that raised QR2.1 mil- marks offering words of encour- The envoy reiterated Canada’s high of achieving gender equality re- the empowerment of women at all advances women have made in lion in funds for building schools agement to all women and men regard for women achievers and com- quires challenging social norms and levels is fundamental to a healthy improving our world.” in Gaza. She said, “It is important on the importance of openness, mitment to stand up for their rights gender stereotypes that not only and prosperous nation, which is Sheikha Alanoud bint Ham- for women to break barriers, and respect and equality. and listen to their voices not only on limit opportunities for women and Women’s Day but every day. girls but also restrict men and boys “Gender equality, empowerment to specific roles. I’m proud to say IWD celebrates women’s of women and girls and the realisation that in my class of ambassadors, we Inspiring women share growth of their human rights are key Canadian were equal in numbers – men and achievement: UCQ dean priorities, both at home and abroad. women. This is a concrete example We are proud to declare our govern- of demonstrating Canada’s commit- INTERNATION- insights at CNA-Q’s IWD event ment ‘feminist’ and advance these val- ment to gender equality.” AL Women’s Day is a very TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in their personal lives, in their included businesswomen Elis- important DOHA careers and of course in their abete Reis, founder of Glam day. It is an physical and mental health. To- Your Image, and Elizabeth opportunity COLLEGE of the North Atlan- day’s session covered all these Wood, founder of Inspire Me to celebrate tic – Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted its topics and empowered our Consultancy. both individual signature International Wom- women to be well- equipped The college profiled its own and collective en’s Day event ‘Fit & Fabulous’ to shape fabulous futures for speakers as well, including achievements recently. themselves.” Counsellor Nadine Humber, of women. The event hosted inspiring Qatari Chef Noor Ahmed al along with health and fitness Women are women from Doha and the col- Mazroei spoke about her pas- trainers Kristen Rendall and innovating and lege community to speak about sion for food, spirit for entre- Megan Skeels. influencing change in social, cultural, academic personal growth, empower- preneurship and how to live a Sponsored by Qatar Petro- and political sectors globally. March 8th Inter- ment and wellbeing. healthy and happy life. chemical Company, the event INDIAN GROUP ORGANISES YOGA EVENT: Indian Meetup Friends, a group of Indian national Women’s Day is a day of recognition “We are redefining what fit “I do not advocate for a was timely as it was held dur- expats in Qatar, held a Yoga event at Al Bidda Park to mark International Women’s Day. and gratitude and encouragement for women and fabulous means in the con- certain type of lifestyle. I’m ing the week of International The event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle among women. Ashish Gahlawat, Yoga to continue their journey of accomplishments text of empowering women’s encouraging you to cook and Women’s Day, on March 8 faculty member at the Indian Embassy in Qatar, conducted an 80-minute Yoga session that will continue to have an impact on many lives and wellbeing,” said vice- make the kitchen your zone. . The decision was made to simultaneously explaining its myriad benefits and ways to incorporate it in our daily women, men and children. president for Student Affairs Find alternatives, don’t make open the event to both women lifestyle. The celebration was part of the various events being held as during Qatar-India ~ University of Calgary in Qatar Dean Engineer Aljazzi Fetais. “We things difficult and do what and men as it was focused on Year of Culture 2019. Ankit Agarwal, founder of the group said: “Women are blessed want our students to be strong works for you.” She said. shared life lessons everyone with better multitasking capabilities than men. So, we dedicated this year’s celebration and CEO Dr Deborah White. and successful in their studies, Other speakers at the event can learn from. to explore ways through which their health can be improved.” (TNN)

Live cooking show at The Pearl a big draw

THE Pearl-Qatar has suc- Aisha al Tamimi, celeb- cessfully concluded the rity Lebanese Chef Richard first of its kind live cooking Khoury, award-winning show series, held over two Indian Chef Vineet Bhatia, consecutive weeks with the and social media influencer attendance of hundreds of and popular Kuwaiti Chef families. Fawaz al Omaim and Chef Introducing an inspir- Asmaa al Bahr. ing journey into the culi- This first-of-its-kind nary world, four prominent event was organised by chefs served their signature Hospitality Development dishes and interacted with Company (HDC), a sub- the large and enthusiastic sidiary of United Develop- audience. ment Company (UDC) and The four cooking events one of the leading hospital- were hosted respectively ity and fine dining compa- by one of Qatar’s top chefs nies in Qatar. (TNN)