WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2018 SAFAR 15, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4432 QR 2

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AMIR MEETS WITH GIANNI INFANTINO The 2022 spectacle will be carbon-neutral: Rumaihi held in Doha on Tuesday. sidered the leading sustain- Minister says future “By adhering to strict sus- ability event in the Middle East tainability standards in design, and North Africa. infra projects will construction and operation of The two-day summit aims the various stations, Qatar Rail to create discourse on several save energy, water will cut carbon emissions by environment-related issues by 40 percent 30 percent,” he said. and come up with innovative The annual summit, which solutions. extends a platform for industry The world, especially the SANTHOSH CHANDRAN professionals, experts, regula- Middle East, has a daunting DOHA task of addressing the over-ex- ploitation of natural resources, THE 2022 FIFA World Cup in which is hastening climate Qatar would be carbon-neu- change and threatening sus- tral, said Minister for Munici- tainability, said the Founding pality and Environment HE Chairman of Gulf Organisation Mohammed bin Abdullah al for Research and Development Rumaihi. (GORD), Yousef al Horr. The minister attributed The summit was attended this to the sustainable-devel- by members of leading local, opment initiatives undertaken regional and international sus- by the government, which he tainability organisations such said would eventually help the Minister for Municipality and as the United Nations Envi- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Amiri Diwan Office in Doha on Tues- country save 40 percent more Environment HE Mohammed bin ronment, the International day morning. They discussed cooperation between Qatar and the football federation, and the preparations for the 2022 World Cup to energy and water in its future Abdullah al Rumaihi. Emissions Trading Association be hosted by Qatar. Achievements made by Qatar in this regard were also discussed. The talks dealt with a number of issues related infrastructure projects. (HANSON K JOSEPH) (IETA) and the European Un- to sports as well. Amir’s Personal Representative HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani also attended the meeting. Qatar Rail is also cutting a ion. Besides, the summit also significant amount of carbon tors and researchers to come witnessed the participation of emissions in its projects, Ru- together, discuss and exchange several renowned regional sus- maihi said while addressing ideas about sustainability and tainability experts from Ku- WC stadium progress the fifth Sustainability Summit climate change, is widely con- wait and Oman. 2018 QND motto: ‘As long as it was proven by our deeds’ This year’s National Day will be celebrated on December 18 under the motto “As long as it was impresses FIFA chief proven by our deeds…” and the accompanying slo- gan “Qatar will remain free”. The motto is a verse TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sail Stadium and Ras Abu by the founder of Qatar Sheikh Jassim bin Moham- DOHA The Al Wakra Aboud Stadium are the eight med al Thani. The QND theme combines one of Stadium here venues that will host the 32 the poetic verses of the founder and the National FIFA President Gianni In- is absolutely matches of the FIFA specta- Anthem. (QNA) PAGE 2 fantino said he was im- impressive. It is a cle in 2022. pressed by the progress of stadium that speaks to The 2022 event is set to construction works at the be the first to take environ- Al Wakra Stadium, which is the football fan. When mental sustainability into one of the eight hosting ven- you enter it, you consideration during the ues of the FIFA World Cup immediately feel how planning stage. As part of 2022 in Qatar. imposing it is its ‘green’ initiatives, the Su- Khashoggi murder: Turkey Infantino was on a whis- preme Committee, tasked tle-stop tour of the country — FIFA’s Gianni Infantino with delivering the World not buying the Saudi story on Tuesday, which included Cup, has planted the first a visit to the Al Wakrah Sta- instalments of grass grown Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan forcefully dium and a helicopter tour of “Every time I visit (Qa- cial handle on Saturday. at its ground-breaking Turf rejected Saudi Arabia’s claim that journalist Jamal the remaining seven hosting tar), I see something new,” Conceived by some of the Nursery around the Al Bayt Commercial venues. Supreme Committee said the FIFA chief, referring world’s leading architects, Stadium – Al Khor City. Khashoggi was killed in a fistfight at the Bank profit rises of Delivery and Legacy (SC) to Qatar’s adherence to the the eight stadiums being More than 350,000 Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Terming it a Secretary-General Hassan al football federation’s remarks constructed in different parts square metres of grass is be- “pre-planned” political murder, Erdogan 386% in nine Thawadi accompanied the and suggestions on the sta- of Qatar are some of the most ing transported and trans- demanded that the 18 men arrested months (PG 12 ) FIFA chief during the visit. dium construction. ambitious and visually-excit- planted from the nursery “The Al Wakra Stadium “Today, we welcomed ing designs. to the area surrounding the by Saudi for the killing be tried in Turkey. here is absolutely impressive. FIFA President Gianni In- Al Bayt Stadium – Al stadium, a 60,000-capacity “To try and hide such a ferocious It is a stadium that speaks to fantino to Al Wakra Stadium, Khor City, Al Rayyan Sta- semi-final venue, in an in- murder is against the Qatari Diar invests the football fan. When you where he was briefed on the dium, Al Thumama Stadium, tricate process that will con- conscience of humanity,” in 60 projects enter it, you immediately feel progress of the venue, which Al Wakra Stadium, Educa- clude in 2019. how imposing it is,” Infan- is due to be completed soon,” tion City Stadium, Khalifa Erdogan told the Turkish worth $35 bn in 24 tino said. SC said in a tweet on its offi- International Stadium, Lu- Also see page 20 Ô Parliament. PAGE 10 countries (PG 12 ) CMC recommends banning ‘Investors will head to Doha camping on public beaches next year instead of Riyadh’ Council seeks free QNA crushed following the mur- But Qatar switched trading natural gas production from DOHA der of Saudi journalist Jamal partners and plonked $40 77 million tonnes to 110 mil- beach access for Khashoggi in his country’s billion of reserves and over- lion tonnes by 2024 could families and QATAR’S more enlightened consulate in Istanbul. seas deposits from its central create an extra $40 billion of social policies and approach Qatar may be the best bank and sovereign wealth revenue.” inspections to to press freedoms might en- place for start-ups and gov- fund into its lenders. Already “With annual capital in- check violations dear it to more discerning ernments attracted by the $16 billion of that has been vestment due to halve from American and European star- $45 billion pumped into Soft- refinanced by Asian and Eu- around $27 billion as the tups or municipalities seeking Bank’s Vision Fund or $20 ropean banks and investors, 2022 soccer World Cup nears, HISHAM ALJUNDI capital, according to a Reuters billion destined for a Black- Fitch reckons.” the QIA could be packing seri- DOHA article published on Tuesday. stone infrastructure fund Assuming Qatar can refi- ous firepower, he added Writing for the news from the kingdom, he wrote. nance the rest — which should “Rather than splash out THE Central Municipal Coun- agency’s ‘Breakingviews’ sec- “Pivoting to Doha is less be easier given a potential on Saudi-style adventures cil (CMC) has recommended Private camps often occupy large portions of public beaches in Qatar, tion, its European Financial weird than it sounds. True, in 4.7 percent budget surplus in like mega-city NEOM, Qatar that the government ban hindering access to non-camping beach-goers. Editor George Hay termed June 2017 Qatar was block- 2018 — it would have $40 bil- could invest in steady infra- camping on public beaches Qatar an alternative to the aded by Bahrain, Egypt, the lion of spare cash, Hay argued. structure assets — around during the camping season to beach-goers in lurch. likely to be exploited. “tainted Saudi cash”. United Arab Emirates and He said Doha could lev- Africa, for example, maybe ensure a hassle-free experi- “The area dedicated by the The CMC, in its recommen- He expects investors to Saudi Arabia, precipitating erage that and turn it into partnering with Chinese enti- ence for beach-goers. Ministry of Municipality and dation, has sought unrestricted head to Doha next year in- a $30 billion non-resident a Vision Fund-scale inves- ties. Or it could look to turn The proposal was floated Environment (MME) to private public beach access for fami- stead of Riyadh, the repu- funding exodus from tor. “Doha’s hike of itself into a hub for gas and by CMC member Hamad bin camps must keep a distance of lies and frequent inspections to tation of which is now its banking system. liquefied energy technology.” Lahdan al Muhannadi. At the at least 150 metres away from check violations. council’s fortnightly meeting, the public beaches to guarantee In the meeting, the council he pointed out that the private access to others,” he said. also discussed taking measures camps took up most of the With the camping season to avoid vehicles crowding out- public beaches during the last starting now, lands allocated to side restaurants and creating season, leaving non-camping private campers by MME are traffic congestion. 02 Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM LEBANESE PRESIDENT ‘Qatar will remain free’ is the slogan of QND 2018 celebrations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK scientifically, economically and DOHA culturally to fight every tyrant wanting to assault the sover- THE Qatar National Day Or- eignty of the country”, the re- ganising Committee 2018 has lease said. announced the motto of this The theme for the National year’s celebrations, which is Day 2018 celebrations is in line ‘As long as it was proven by our with the vision of the National deeds’, a line from a poem by Day Organising Committee for the founder Sheikh Jassim bin promoting loyalty, solidarity, Mohammed bin Thani, and the лйкс unity and pride in the national accompanying slogan ‘Qatar identity of Qatar and empha- will remain free’. sises the values of the National The theme has been select- лйкр лйкп лйко лйкн лйкм лйкл лйкк лйкй лййт΀лййс Day celebrations, which include ed from the founder’s poem and participation, inspiration, crea- the National Anthem of Qatar tivity and transparency. to inspire Qatari population, It is also meant to educate said a press release from the people about the national sym- The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received a written message from President committee. bols, the founder Sheikh Jassim of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Aoun, inviting the Amir to participate in the Arab Economic The line ‘As long as it was first lesson is that the sons of corruption; all of which are el- and the principles and values of Summit to be held in Beirut in January 2019. The message was handed over by Lebanese Minister for proven by our deeds’, points out the country must work hard to ements of human dignity. This the society. Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Gebran Bassil as the Amir met him and his accompanying delegation at the importance of good deeds. achieve self-reliance in science, is what the poem precisely sug- It is worth mentioning that the Amiri Diwan Office on Tuesday. (QNA) The good work that builds a industry and agriculture. Love gests. the theme of last year’s National nation varies from era to era ac- for the country must translate Besides, victory is linked to Day celebrations was ‘Promise cording to its needs. into good work. defence and is based on the be- of Prosperity and Glory’, which As Qatar is at the cross- The good work stems from lief in protecting the nation and had been extracted from a quote roads of a decisive stage in the belief in justice, sincerity, rejec- its sovereignty. “We should be of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Khulaifi meets Free health check for women history of this free country, the tion of fanaticism and fighting prepared politically, militarily, bin Hamad al Thani. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK LDL, triglycerides and blood US diplomat DOHA pressure. Apart from investi- gations, free consultation will DIRECTOR-GENERAL of NASEEM Al Rabeeh Medical be given to patients concern- Public Security HE Staff Ma- Centre, Al Rayyan Branch, is ing issues related to gynecol- jor General Saad bin Jassim organising a free health check- ogy, dermatology, general al Khulaifi met Deputy Chief up campaign as part of breast problems, ENT, dental and of Mission at the US Em- cancer awareness month on orthopaedic. bassy in Doha Phillip Nelson October 25 (Thursday) be- The Naseem Al Rabeeh in Doha on Tuesday. During tween 8am and 3pm. Medical Centre is located be- the meeting, they discussed The free health checkup hind Ansar Gallery of Shafi a cooperation and number of dedicated to women will in- Street, Al Rayyan. topics of interest to the two clude free investigations for For free registration pa- friendly countries. (QNA) uric acid, blood sugar, HDL, tients can call 33133275.

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)HZPJHUKKPS\[LKLHYUPUNZWLYZOHYL8(9WLYZOHYL     :LW[LTILY                8-4((\KP[VY3PJLUZL5V >LPNO[LKH]LYHNLU\TILYVMZOHYLZV\[Z[HUKPUN     9L]PL^LK Nation Wednesday, October 24, 2018 03 SJC launches encyclopedia Call to address challenges facing UN sea law of penal code QNA focuses on the challenges fac- on this reality, the real question UNSW Faculty of Law in Syd- DOHA ing the implementation of the was how to adapt the legal sys- ney, who gave a special and THE Supreme Judiciary Coun- United Nations Convention tem of the sea to this changing detailed explanation about the cil (SJC) issued on Tuesday SECRETARY-GENERAL of the on the Law of the Sea, noting situation. regional perspective in the set- the Encyclopedia of the Penal Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE that Ambassador Tommy Koh, Meanwhile, he warned that tlement of disputes, the proce- Code in light of the provisions Dr Ahmad bin Hassan al Ham- president of the 3rd UN Con- the convention did not deal with dures to be followed by the sig- of the Court of Cassation and madi has stressed the urgent ference on Law of the Sea, had all uses of the seas successfully, natory parties concerned in this launched it on its website. The need to address the challenges described it as a ‘constitution citing the issue of the protection regard, and the right of access to council also updated on its of implementation of the Unit- for the sea’. of submerged monuments, the the seas and ports. website all the laws and inter- ed Nations Convention on the He added that the number management of highly migra- In the first session, chaired national conventions, Amiri Law of the Sea. of the convention’s parties has tory fish stocks and the legal by Deputy Chairman of the resolutions and the decisions Hammadi was speaking at reached 168 countries with the regime of inland water, which Standing Committee of the of the Council of Ministers un- a workshop on the challenges of European Union, adding that had never been addressed in Convention on the Law of the til October of this year with a implementation of the United it is one of the most important the convention in accordance Sea HE Sheikh Abdulrahman total of 8,267 legislations, as Nations Convention on the Law Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmad bin law-building treaties to estab- with the Geneva Conventions of bin Hamad al Thani, the Direc- well as introduced all national of the Sea from a regional per- Hassan al Hammadi at a workshop in Doha on Tuesday. lish rule of law in the world of 1958, in addition to other issues tor of Legal Affairs Department provisions and principles until spective kicked off in Doha on seas and oceans. such as protection of marine at the Ministry of Foreign Af- 2016 including a total of 2020 Tuesday. the Advisory Board on Techni- has participated as an observer Dr Hammadi noted that the biodiversity, collection of in- fairs and member of the Com- criminal and civil judgments. He said addressing the chal- cal Aspects of the Law of the in many of its meetings and principle of the rule of law had formation and the interception mittee HE Sheikh Mohammed The President of the Court lenges will help in exploiting the Sea of the International Hydro- activities, noting the commit- been accepted as a fundamental of vessels on the high seas and bin Hamad al Thani reviewed of First Instance Moham- vast wealth found in the seas graphic Organization (IHO). tee’s keenness on strengthening object of the Convention and as associated maritime terrorism the most important efforts med Daalouj al Kubaisi said and oceans. Hammadi, who is the chair- these relations by hosting the a consistent and stable concept, issues. made by the committee in order at a press conference that the The two-day workshop is man of the standing commit- board’s workshop and conven- however, some humanitarian, Also speaking at the open- to implement the provisions of launch comes within the frame- organised by the Standing Com- tee, said that the committee has ing its annual conference in technical, economic and envi- ing session of the workshop the UN Convention on the Law work of the council’s keenness mittee of the Convention on the established close cooperation Doha. ronmental problems persisted was Dr Natalie Klein, a human of the Sea, including identifying to provide technical capabilities Law of the Sea in partnership of with the Advisory Board and He said that the workshop and had to be managed. Based rights expert and professor at the baselines. that enable judges to keep pace with modernity, overcome diffi- culties in their work and short- en the arduous effort required UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT QNA D-G meets by research in legal principles RECEIVES CREDENTIALS Azerbaijan and provisions. OF QATAR’S ENVOY: Kubaisi added that the President of Ukraine Viktor ambassador purpose of issuing this en- Yanukovych received the cyclopedia is to expand the credentials of Ambassador QNA knowledge of judges,lawyers, Extraordinary and Plenipo- DOHA researchers and the general tentiary of Qatar to Ukraine public of the provisions of the HE Hadi bin Nasser al DIRECTOR-GENERAL Court of Cassation and spread Hajri in Kiev on Tuesday. of Qatar News Agency the benefit of those provisions, The president wished the (QNA) Youssef Ibrahim in addition to reducing issues ambassador success in al Malki met on Tuesday between opponents. his work to strengthen the with the Ambassador of The president of the Court friendly relations between the Republic of Azerbai- of First Instance stated that the the two states. (TNN) jan to the State of Qatar Encyclopedia of Penal Code in VENEZUELA’S VICE-PRESIDENT MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR: HE Rashad Ismayilov. Light of Court of Cassation Pro- Vice-President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez met with Ambassador of They discussed media visions contains the provisions Qatar to Venezuela HE Rashid bin Mohsen Fetais in Caracas on Monday. relations between the of the amended Penal Code Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways two countries. (398 articles). (QNA) of boosting them, in addition to issues of common interest. (TNN) Qatar keen to benefit Qatar committed to safeguarding rights, from ICTs potential welfare of children & families: Nuaimi QNA most of its economic, social and NEW YORK environmental development AILYN AGONIA programmes aimed at improv- DOHA QATAR attaches special im- ing the quality life. portance to benefiting from He said the country has tak- THE Minister of Administra- and investing in the enormous en significant steps in building tive Development, Labour potential of ICTs and consid- the ICT sector that benefits all and Social Affairs of Qatar HE ers them as essential elements sectors of society. Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al for moving towards sustainable He stressed the need to cre- Nuaimi. underlined Qatar’s development, said Ahmed Seif ate an environment conducive commitment to safeguarding al Kuwari, third secretary in the to promote science and innova- and reinforcing the rights and Permanent Delegation of Qatar tion, the diffusion of technolo- welfare of children and fami- to the United Nations. gies and the promotion of access lies through various initiatives Kuwari made the statement to and use of ICT services by all strongly advocated by leaders before the Second Committee segments of society, especially of the country. (Economic and Financial) of the women, youth and children. He was addressing the rep- Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs of Qatar HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi at the International Conference United Nations General Assem- He pointed out that cyber resentatives of various civil so- on Parenting, Child Wellbeing and Development organised by the DIFI in partnership with UNICEF in Doha on Tuesday. bly at its 73rd session on item 17 security crimes and piracy con- ciety organisations, policymak- ‘ICT for Development’. stitute a large percentage of the ers, practitioners, researchers worked to improve child- ent civil society organisations as providing free housing and director at UNICEF Middle In recognition of the impor- crimes that threaten interna- and experts from around the hood projects, qualitatively as well as raise the awareness social security for members East & North Africa Regional tance of the ICT sector, Qatar tional peace and security. world at the opening of the two- and quantitatively, following of the community when it of the community facing dif- Office, congratulated Qatar for has followed policies in vari- He said that the report of day International Conference the directives of HH Sheikh comes to social protection in ficulties, supporting working its “unprecedented efforts” in ous fields to develop this sec- the Secretary-General under on Parenting, Child Wellbeing Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, all aspects. women in fulfilling their roles bringing to the fore issues of tor and enhance its role, said this item noted the critical im- and Development organised by the Amir of Qatar, to protect all “Qatar considers the family in their families through flexible parenting and child wellbeing. Kuwari, adding that Qatar has portance of international multi- the Doha International Family the rights of children. Qatar’s to be the crux of the commu- working arrangements, estab- “UNICEF is proud to join been keen to promote the use stakeholder cooperation to ad- Institute (DIFI) in partnership Second National Development nity. That is why our constitu- lishment of family consultancy forces with DIFI to highlight of technology in implementing dress challenges. with UNICEF in St Regis Doha Strategy (2018-2022) has rein- tion underlines the importance centres aimed at preserving the importance of investing in on Tuesday. forced the role that will be un- of how we should support families, giving protection and parents and caregivers as part In his keynote address, dertaken by parents in order to parenting. Qatar National Vi- care to those who do not have of broader efforts to ensure that Nuaimi stressed that as fami- preserve the rights of children. sion 2030 also aims to preserve any parental care and caring for children, especially the most lies are faced with many chal- We, at the Ministry of Admin- a strong consolidated compo- children with disabilities. vulnerable, grow up in a safe, Qatar to attend GCC lenges in various aspects, istrative Development, Labor nent that reinforces the social Meanwhile, DIFI Executive supporting and caring environ- including cultural, economic and Social Affairs, have come strategy of the country. Qatar Director Noor al Malki al Je- ment,” he said. and political, there is a need to up with a comprehensive vi- has adopted a number of poli- hani underlined the importance The conference which will health ministers’ meet have policies and programmes sion and framework that is go- cies that aim to give protection of the conference in shedding conclude on October 24, fea- that are going to reinforce the ing to be implemented through to children and families, and light on family issues that are tures sessions highlighting THE State of Qatar will par- ings will be chaired by the Min- development and wellbeing of the different sectors. The min- within this framework we have in congruency with the vision of parenting matters, support- ticipate in the 81st meeting of ister of Public Health HE Dr children through the support istry also develops policy per- undertaken a number of legis- Qatar. She said, “DIFI, through ing working parents, parent- the 43rd session of the GCC Hanan Mohammed al Kuwari. of parents as well as reinforce taining to the development of latives and administrative pro- this conference, continues its ing in humanitarian contexts, Health Ministers Council and Qatar is participating in the important role of families different national indicators cedures,” the labour minister efforts to make family issues a parenting in the digital era, the 4th meeting of the Com- the two-day preparatory meet- in the society. in order to gauge the wellbe- further remarked. priority for decision makers in investing in parenting educa- mittee of GCC Ministers of ing for the 4th meeting of the “Qatar places great val- ing of children by 2022,” the On the occasion, the official Qatar and the world and raise tion programmes, parenting Health, which will be held in Committee of GCC Ministers of ue on the child’s wellbeing official remarked. also shared the impressive pro- awareness about the challenges children living with disabili- Kuwait on Thursday. Health, which opened in Kuwait through financial, health and Nuaimi also said the min- grammes being implemented facing families everywhere.” ties and parenting across the Qatar’s delegation to meet- on Tuesday. (QNA) educational means and has istry is keen to support differ- by the Qatari government, such Geert Cappelaere, regional Arab region. Mwani Qatar signs deal to sponsor Milipol Qatar QSS to take part in

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for populations. DOHA On his part, Brigadier Nass- Milipol Qatar 2018 er thanked Mwani Qatar for its MWANI Qatar on Tuesday official sponsor of the Milipol QATAR Security Systems Company 2022, CCTV and storage, access control, signed a partnership agreement Qatar 2018, pointing out that (QSS), a subsidiary of Qatari Investors data transmission systems, fire systems with the Milipol Qatar Commit- the sponsorship will contribute Group (QIG), has announced its partici- and other latest integrated security tech- tee. to consolidate the exhibition pation in the 12th edition of Milipol Qatar, nology and safety systems. Under the agreement, Mwani success and help to achieve the which will be held from October 29 to 31 The event is one of the important inter- Qatar will be the main sponsor Milipol Qatar Committee’s ob- at the Doha Exhibition and Conference national exhibitions and the largest of its of the 12th International Exhibi- jectives aimed to bring the exhi- Center (DECC). kind in the Middle East and North Africa, tion of Internal Security and Civil bition to world levels. QSS’ participation in the event dem- especially in homeland security. Milipol Defence 2018 (Milipol Qatar), “This year’s edition will pro- onstrates its commitment to securing organisers expect the highest turnout by the biggest security exhibition of vide unprecedented experiences and building Qatar. QSS will showcase a participants this year since its inception in its kind in the region that will be to exhibitors, visitors, buyers and number of its security products and so- 1996. The highlight of this year’s Milipol held under the patronage of the industry professionals, as well as lutions at the exhibition, including X-ray exhibition is the merger with Qatar Civil Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- providing a unique platform for and people scanners, ELVS, electronic Defense as an all-in-one event showcasing mad al Thani from October 29 to decision makers and defence and gates, turnstiles for the FIFA World Cup the latest security technology. (TNN) 31, 2018 at the Doha Exhibition The agreement was signed by Chief Executive Officer of Mwani Qatar Cap- security professionals,” he said. and Convention Center. tain Abdulla al Khanji and Milipol Qatar Committee President Brigadier Milipol Qatar 2018 is ex- Qatar Secu- The agreement was signed by Nasser bin Fahd al Thani. pected to witness a wide global rity Systems Chief Executive Officer of Mwani participation of companies op- Company Qatar Captain Abdulla al Khanji enhancing public safety and nications’ strategic plan.” erating in the internal security will show- and Milipol Qatar Committee security and within our social He pointed out that the exhi- sector. The exhibition brings case a President Brigadier Nasser bin responsibility and commitment bition represents an important together key global civil defence number of Fahd al Thani. towards realising the Qatar Na- opportunity to showcase the players for a series of focused its security Capt Khanji said, “Our sup- tional Vision 2030 and trans- best solutions and products in conference sessions and agenda- products port for Milipol Qatar 2018 forming Qatar into a regional the fields of homeland security setting panel discussions on the and solu- stems from our deep belief in trading hub in line with the Min- and civil defence and discuss the latest and emerging civil defence tions at the its importance and its role in istry of Transport and Commu- importance of safety and security trends and best practices. exhibition. 04 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Nation MEC recalls ‘Qatar supports Katara launches forum for Qatari Dodge Ram multilateral system women writers and academics models THE Ministry of Economy of development’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Abdul Rahman al Nuaimi, through literary prizes and ac- and Commerce, in collabora- DOHA Dr Hala Sultan al Eisa, Dr colades. tion with United Cars Almana, Kultham Ali al Ghanim and Dr Sayed said that the Forum dealer of Dodge vehicles in Qa- QNA the role of the resident coor- THE Cultural Village Foun- Asma Abdulla al Attiyah was plans a series of events and ac- tar, has announced the recall NEW YORK dinator system as one of the dation (Katara) on Tuesday also set up. tivities in the months to come of Dodge Ram models of 2013- most important elements of launched a new forum for Qa- Sulaiti said the Forum aims by involving the women writ- 2016 over a possible defect in QATAR will support all in- the UN development system tari women scholars, writers to benefit from the experience ers and academics who are the AutoPark functionality. ternational efforts aimed at restructuring, and, there- and academics to pool their and expertise of leading Qatari members of the Forum. The ministry said the recall strengthening the multilat- fore, the provision of finance expertise and bridge the gap women writers, scholars and “The basic idea behind the comes within the framework eral development system, in as a crucial instrument for between the young and old academics and preserve their Forum is to provide a platform of its ongoing efforts to protect line with its position in sup- success in that endeavour. generations. legacy in diverse areas - intel- for veteran Qatari women writ- consumers and ensure that car port of UN organisations. The Sustainable Devel- Named ‘Qatari Women lectual, cultural and social - for ers and scholars to meet and dealers follow up on vehicle de- This came in the state- opment Plan for 2030 rec- Pen Forum’ ( Multaqa Qalam the younger generation. share their knowledge and ex- fects and repairs. ment of Qatar before the Sec- ognised the important role al Mar’athil Qatariyya), the He pointed out that Qa- perience for the younger gen- The ministry said it would ond Committee (Economic of South-South cooperation. body was launched at a meet- tari women throughout his- Katara General Manager eration. Their legacy should coordinate with the dealer to and Financial) of the UN In line with Qatar’s policy ing attended by Katara Gen- tory have made remarkable Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti not be lost and we want to follow up on the maintenance General Assembly on ‘Opera- of promoting cooperation to eral Manager Dr Khalid bin achievements in various fields bring them back to the main- and repair works and commu- tional activities for develop- meet common international Ibrahim al Sulaiti, Head of of knowledge. tion acquainted with them,” he stream,” Sayed said. nicate with customers to ensure ment: South-South coopera- challenges, the country at- the Forum Khalid Al Sayed, “The Forum aims to bridge added. Qatari women scholars that the necessary repairs are tion for development’. taches great importance to and a host of writers and in- the gap between the old and Sulaiti said that, over the and writers who have carved carried out. The ministry has “The Sustainable Devel- the South-South cooperation tellectuals. young generations by preserv- past years, Katara has made a niche in various fields of urged all customers to report opment Plan 2030 and the as a key factor in achieving A board of trustees for the ing the contributions of the efforts to promote and encour- knowledge have been brought any violations to its Consumer Addis Ababa Plan of Action the goals of sustainable de- forum comprising Dr Aisha veteran scholars and writers age Qatari writers and intel- together in the Forum, he Protection and Anti-Commer- of the Third International velopment, Mahmoud said. Yousuf al Mannai, Dr Mariam and getting the new genera- lectuals by honouring them added. cial Fraud Department. (TNN) Conference on Financing for “As part of the inter- Development emphasised national system, Qatar is the importance of revitalis- committed to the collective ing the global partnership action. Its hosting of the sec- on the basis of a spirit of ond South Summit in 2005 enhanced global solidarity,” confirmed its orientation in Sudanese, Bangladeshi defence teams said the statement delivered this regard. The Doha Sum- by Mansour Abdullah al mit was an important mile- Mahmoud, a member of the stone reflecting my country’s Qatar delegation participat- active participation in the visit Joaan Bin Jassim Staff College ing in the 73rd session of the collective efforts. Qatar also UN General Assembly. hosted the first Arab Region- “International coopera- al Forum for South-South tion the best way to meet Development in 2014,” he the requirements of these added. historic agreements, along He pointed out that Qatar with the sincere desire of the continues to play its promi- international community to nent role in providing devel- take comprehensive action opment and relief assistance conducive to transforma- to many countries facing tion,” he said. economic and humanitarian He noted that the sus- crises and natural disasters, tainable development plan in addition to official devel- for 2030, which had pledged opment assistance. not to leave anyone behind, “Qatar looks forward to required changes of no less participating in the second importance to the United high-level UN Conference on Nations development sys- South-South Cooperation in A DELEGATION from Sudan es for Training, Lt Gen Shams countries in the military field delegation was also welcomed the college. tem. He praised the vision of March 2019 in Buenos Aires Military College and another al Din Kabbashi Ibrahim. and exchange of expertise and by Major General Staff Mo- The two sides also discussed the UN secretary-general on and the third South Sum- from the National Defence During the visit, the Com- ways of promoting and devel- hammed Hamad al Nuaimi. means of developing the strate- the reorganisation of the de- mit to be hosted by Uganda College of Bangladesh visited mander of Joaan Bin Jassim oping them. Al Nuaimi and the Bang- gic and academic relations. velopment system to support in 2019. Qatar will spare no Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Com- Joint Command and Staff Col- The Sudanese delegation ladeshi delegation discussed The delegation then toured the member states in order efforts to strengthen inter- mand and Staff College on lege HE Major General Staff toured the college where it was scopes of cooperation between the college and was briefed on to achieve sustainable devel- national efforts to achieve Monday. Mohammed Hamad al Nuaimi briefed on its facilities, halls, ac- the two countries in the aca- its facilities and halls, and lis- opment. the common objectives of the The Sudanese delegation discussed with the Sudanese ademic programmes and train- demic military field and ex- tened to an explanation about He stressed the impor- International Community,” was led by Deputy Chief of Staff delegation prospects of co- ing courses. change of expertise regarding its academic programmes and tance of the revitalization of added Mahmoud. of Sudan’s Army Ground Forc- operation between the two The Bangladeshi military the training courses offered by training courses. 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Organisations can acquainted the audience with spectrum of exciting fields and Commenting on the oc- She added: “This, in turn, intellectual, personal and so- content is an absolute necessity stream content across an un- CCQ’s learning culture and how disciplines, while Ms Maryam casion, CCQ’s Associate Dean better prepares them for col- cial development, with the for every organisation to trans- limited number of TV screens it prepares students to become al Ryami, head of Admission, of Student Services Dr Cheryl lege life and gives them the overarching aim of empower- form customer experience and in public and private viewing responsible future leaders of and the College Registrar Ihab Sterling, said: “One of our mis- time they need to take the ing the Qatari community and taking the working environment areas, such as reception and the nation, while contributing Iskandar introduced the audi- sions at CCQ is to interact with steps necessary to turn their achieving the objectives of the to the next level. 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AL GANNAS SOCIETY PARTICIPATES IN FALCONRY FEDERATION MEET IN GERMANY

A delegation from Al Gannas Society has participated in the 50th meeting of the International Federation of Falconry in Bamberg, Germany. The delegation was led by Ali bin Khatam al Mahshadi, chairman of Al Gannas, and Mohammed bin Abdul Latif al Misnad, vice-chairman, and Zayed al Ali, secretary. In his speech at the meet, Mahshadi explained the measure taken by the society to protect falcons and the heritage of falconry in Qatar. (TNN) Nation Wednesday, October 24, 2018 05 Residents urged to get flu vaccination

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK children under the age of five, She added that the best able to fully recover at home DOHA pregnant women, elderly and way to prevent the seasonal by getting sufficient rest and people with pre-existing and flu is to get vaccinated but drinking a lot of fluids. You IN the lead up to influenza chronic medical conditions to said good health habits like can also take paracetamol or (flu) season, the Ministry receive the vaccination,” said covering your mouth and ibuprofen to lower your tem- of Public Health (MoPH), Dr Khal. nose when you cough and perature and treat any aches Hamad Medical Corpora- As part of the ongoing na- washing your hands often can and pains,” said Dr Imam. tion (HMC) and Primary tional campaign, healthcare help stop the spread of germs. She said most people with Health Care Corporation workers have been prioritised Dr Imam is also urging flu are only contagious for the (PHCC), joined forces to to receive the annual vaccina- those with flu symptoms to first few days, but says even launch a national vaccination tion. Dr Khal said healthcare not to go to hospital. She said after symptoms disappear it campaign recently. workers have daily interac- flu is highly infectious so it is important to avoid spread- HMC’s Deputy Chief Med- tions with patients, many of is important for those who ing the illness to others. In ical Officer and Head of Infec- whom are vulnerable to flu. are unwell to stay away from addition to getting the annual tious Diseases Dr Abdullatif al He said while caregivers who hospital to stop the spread vaccination and practicing Khal is urging both healthcare become ill themselves might of the virus. She added that good hand hygiene, Dr Imam workers and members of the recover quickly, they can pass those who are healthy can recommends getting enough community who have not yet the infection on to patients, Dr Dina Imam. Dr Abdullatif al Khal, usually manage the symp- sleep every night and eating received the flu vaccination to many of whom may have an toms of flu at home without a healthy diet as strategies for consider getting it. increased susceptibility to against the three or four in- cine is reviewed each year coughing, sneezing or hav- seeing a doctor. preventing the flu. “Receiving an influenza complications from influenza. fluenza viruses that research and updated based on which ing face-to-face contact. The “If your symptoms are “Eating a healthy diet, vaccine each year is the first Dr Dina Imam, an ENT indicates are most likely influenza viruses are mak- virus can also spread when mild, you can usually re- specifically foods rich in vi- and most important step to specialist at HMC, said the to spread and cause illness ing people sick and how well a person touches tiny drop- cover at home. If possible, tamin C such as oranges protect yourself and others flu season in Qatar usually among people during the up- the previous season’s vaccine lets from a cough or sneeze stay away from work, school, and other citrus fruits, kiwi, against flu. We strongly rec- begins around the end of Oc- coming flu season. protects against those viruses. and then touches their eyes, or other public places where guava, and peppers, can help ommend those most at risk tober. She said the influenza “Flu viruses are con- Influenza spreads easily from mouth or nose before washing you can pass the flu to others. boost your immune system,” of influenza, including young vaccine is designed to protect stantly changing, so the vac- person to person through their hands,” said Dr Imam. Most people with the flu are added Dr Imam.

Qatar Airways to host the Orbis MoPH promotes food safety TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Flying Eye Hospital in Doha DOHA THE Ministry of Public TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK world. We are pleased to host Health (MoPH) participated DOHA the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in the events held on the oc- during Doha Healthcare Week, casion of the World Food QATAR Airways (QA) will as it is a wonderful way to raise Day in Ezdan compound. host the Orbis Flying Eye awareness of the critical need During the event organ- Hospital at Doha Inter- for medical eye treatment ised by the Ministry of Mu- national Airport from late around the world.” nicipality and Environment October to November 12, Orbis UK Chief Executive (MME), health educators ahead of the launch of Doha Rebecca Cronin said, “We’re from the Ministry of Pub- Healthcare Week. grateful to Qatar Airways for lic Health held interactive The Flying Eye Hospi- once again hosting us and for sessions and lectures for tal, operated by global eye their ongoing hospitality and visitors to introduce Qa- health charity Orbis, is a fully- support. We are proud to work tar’s nutritional guidelines equipped cargo plane with with Qatar Airways to bring the and highlight the method of state-of-the-art medical equip- Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to maintaining food in a safe, During the World Food Day event, health educators from the Ministry ment, an operating theatre Doha and look forward to wel- and healthy manner. of Public Health held interactive sessions and lectures for visitors to and a classroom, making it a coming people on board in the The MoPH, in coopera- introduce Qatar’s nutritional guidelines and highlight the method of unique teaching facility. The Flying Eye Hospital, operated by global eye health charity Orbis, is weeks ahead.” tion with health sector in- maintaining food in a safe and healthy manner. Every year, the aircraft vis- a fully-equipped cargo plane with state-of-the-art medical equipment, Qatar Airways has been a stitutions, is implementing its countries across Africa, Asia an operating theatre and a classroom. supporter of Orbis since 2012. various programmes to im- The plan describes the prove the nutritional status and Latin America, partnering The airline renewed its spon- prove nutrition and promote magnitude of the double bur- have been introduced. with local hospitals to deliver The global eye health char- by Orbis. sorship with the charity in 2017 health behaviours. den of malnutrition and high- The celebration of World specialist training through its ity will also have a booth at the Together, they are on track as the Official Airline Partner The National Health lights the need to address Food Day this year focused team of world-class medical Hamad International Airport to deliver an impressive 5.6 for three years. Strategy 2018-2022 is also a micronutrient deficiencies on combating hunger and volunteers, carry out treat- (HIA) to raise awareness about million eye care treatments Since 1982 Orbis has been major target for the national and the need to reduce the highlighting the suffering of ments and raise awareness the importance of providing to children across India and working to prevent avoid- goal of achieving a five per- increase in overweight, obes- hunger around the world. about the importance of eye care to those with avoidable Bangladesh by mid-2020. able blindness in areas of need. cent reduction in the rate of ity and non-communicable The activities aimed at in- health. The Orbis team will eye conditions, as part of Doha Qatar Airways Group Chief Working with a global team obesity among children, ado- diseases associated with diet. creasing the awareness of the support Doha Healthcare Week Healthcare Week. Executive Akbar al Baker said, of volunteers and the world’s lescents and adults. To achieve this goal, community and encouraging by organising public and pri- The aircraft will also be “Qatar Airways is proud to leading ophthalmic medical ex- The National Plan for multiple policies and pro- governments and individuals vate tours inside the aircraft, as stopping in Doha to celebrate be a supporter of Orbis as we perts, each year Orbis delivers Nutrition and Physical Activ- grammes to reduce the to take measures and poli- well as hosting on board work- the Qatar Creating Vision initi- believe in supporting com- between four to eight training ity of Qatar 2017-2022 aims prevalence of obesity and cies to combat hunger in all shops, including a nursing and ative, which is funded by Qatar munities in need and creating programmes on board the Fly- to reduce the risk factors overweight, increase the rate agricultural, health, aware- ophthalmology session. Fund for Development and led a tangible difference in the ing Eye Hospital. contributing to infection. of physical activity, and im- ness and social fields. QA increases flight ACS Doha, Al Jaber Group sign deal frequency to Maldives to build 2,470-student campus in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK boosting its successful Inter- delighted to be working with Al DOHA national Baccalaureate Prima- Jaber Construction Group on ry and Middle Years Diploma, this important project.” ACS Doha, one of Qatar’s lead- and US High School Diploma The new campus will be just ing international schools, programmes. 10 kilometres or a 15-minute on Tuesday announced a Ambassador Sharma said, drive – from ACS Doha’s cur- partnership with Al Jaber “I am delighted to be here to- rent Al Gharrafa campus. The Group to build a brand new, day to see ACS, with its suc- new campus will benefit from state-of-the-art student cessful 50-plus year history a metro stop that will be built campus in Doha. in international education in close by as part of Doha’s public The new school will have a the UK, partner with Al Jaber transport network. capacity of 2,470 students and Group to extend its interna- Jaber said, “The new ACS will open in August 2020. tional education in Qatar with Doha campus is a positive de- The new service to Malé Velana International Airport, which is set to British Ambassador to Qa- this new school. I wish them velopment for ACS, and for ed- be launched on October 28, 2018. tar HE Ajay Sharma witnessed every success.” ucation in Doha. The new cam- the official signing of the part- Cagney said, “ACS Doha is pus will benefit the entire school TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK about the whole journey itself. nership by Tim Cagney, chief committed to making a signifi- community and I am proud to DOHA “The additional daily fre- executive of ACS International cant contribution to the growth partner with ACS in delivering quency between Doha and Schools, and Mohammed Sul- British Ambassador to Qatar HE Ajay Sharma (right) witnessed the of Qatar. We are honoured that this new development as part of QATAR Airways (QA) has add- the Maldives showcases our tan al Jaber, chairman of Al official signing of the partnership by Tim Cagney, chief executive of ACS this expansion resonates with its long-term vision for Qatar.” ed an additional daily flight to commitment to expanding Jaber Group. International Schools and Mohammed Sultan al Jaber, chairman of Al the human development goals Robert Cody, head of School the Maldives, providing its our global route network, in Following a series of meet- Jaber Group. (HANSON K JOSEPH) of Qatar National Vision 2030, at ACS Doha, said: “The new passengers with more flexibil- order to offer our passengers ings with Jaber, a 60,000-square and our own goal to make an campus facilities will empower ity and choice when planning a enhanced choice and flexibil- metre site – over five times the has begun and is progressing Consulting Engineer. ACS education available to more our outstanding teachers to de- getaway to the tropical island ity when planning a holiday size of ACS Doha’s present cam- quickly. ACS Doha is collabo- The new campus will en- students around the world. ACS velop greater learning opportu- paradise. getaway. We are pleased that pus – has been secured in Al rating with Mace as Develop- hance the school’s academic Doha is deeply dedicated to cre- nities for students, both inside The new service to Malé we can continue in our efforts Kheesa. Construction on the site ment Manager and AECOM as and extra-curricular offer, ating a legacy in Qatar. We are and outside of the classroom.” Velana International Airport, to provide our passengers which is set to launch on Oc- with even more opportunity tober 28, 2018, is part of the to experience this captivating airline’s expansion in Asia, fol- destination.” lowing its move last year to be Qatar Airways currently the first airline to fly the A350 operates 14 flights per week Italian Embassy screens Gianni Amelio film aircraft to the Maldives. from Doha to the Maldives. Located in the Indian The additional service will be AILYN AGONIA preserve his self-respect by taking Cluster of Qatar (EUNIC) for organis- Ocean, and just a five-hour operated by both the A330- DOHA on every conceivable temporary job, ing the first edition of the EU film fest flight from Doha, the pictur- 300 and A320-200 aircraft, primarily unskilled manual labour. It in Qatar. esque islands are renowned and will take the number of ITALIAN Embassy in Doha hosted shows how the lead character, despite Prior to the screening of the Ital- for their immaculate white weekly flights to 21. on Monday a screening of the ac- the unfortunate things that happen to ian film, Swedish Embassy, led by sandy beaches, magnificent In October 2017, the air- claimed Italian comedy film titled him, remains defiantly optimistic. Swedish Ambassador HE Ewa Polano, diving spots and well-pre- line upgraded its double-daily L’Intrepido at the Auditorium of the Ambassador Salzano described hosted the screening of Nice People, a served natural wonders, all A330 service to the Maldives Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) as part the embassy’s entry to the film fest as a film which tackles two themes relat- of which make it one of the with an A350 aircraft, featur- of the ongoing 1st European Film tribute to the value of work no matter able to the Qatar audience: migration world’s most exotic and tran- ing a total of 283 seats, with 36 Festival in Qatar. how prestigious, important or simple and sports. quil leisure destinations. Business class seats and 247 in Italian Ambassador to Qatar HE it might be. The six-day EU film festival will Qatar Airways Group Chief Economy Class. Pasquale Salzano welcomed the mem- Prior to the screening, he ex- conclude on October 24 with the Executive Akbar al Baker The third daily flight to bers of the Italian community in Qa- pressed appreciation for those who screening of Atras das Nuvens by Por- said, “We are delighted to an- the Maldives will also pro- tar and other film enthusiasts to the came to support the event braving the tuguese filmmaker Jorge Queiroqa at nounce the addition of a third vide enhanced connectivity to event, which was part of the initiative rains. He said, “Usually in Italy during 5pm and La Isla Minima by Spanish daily flight between Doha and destinations such as London, of the EU diplomatic missions in the rainy days, we go to the cinema. It’s director Alberto Rodriguez at 8pm. the Maldives, one of our most Berlin, Paris, Milan, Rome, country to promote their diverse and Italian Ambassador HE Pasquale Salzano. kind of being in Italy today.” The Portuguese and Spanish films were popular holiday destinations. Frankfurt, Zurich, Moscow, rich cultures through films. He also thanked Qatar Museums originally scheduled to be screened on We believe that a luxurious New York, Los Angeles, Chi- L’Intrepido (A Lonely Hero) is Gianni Amelio. It narrates the story and the MIA for hosting the screen- October 20, but were moved to a later travel experience isn’t just cago, and Nairobi via Hamad directed by master Italian filmmaker of a middle-aged man who strives to ings as well as the European Cultural date due to the weather conditions. about the destination, but International Airport. 06 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Top Urdu awards to be presented to Indian, Pakistani writers on Nov 15 Launched in 1996, the Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Awards are given annually to two Urdu writers and scholars, one each from India and Pakistan, for their life-time achievements in creative fiction, research and critical works

HE Majlis-Frogh-e-Urdu Adab will present the 22nd Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Award to Pakistan’s Dr Mazhar Mah- mood Shairani and India’s Syed Mohammad Ashraf, at a ceremony to be held at City Centre Rotana Hotel on November 15. Besides this award, special awards will be presented to Hassan Abdul Karim Chougule, Chairman of Anjuman Mohib- ban-e-Urdu Hind, Doha, Saif-ur-Rehman, In charge, Qatar Urdu Radio Service, Azim Abbas, Chairman, Karwan-e-Urdu, Doha and Kamran Rehmat, Editor, Community, Gulf Times, for their outstanding contribu- tion in promoting Urdu language, litera- ture and poetry, said Majlis-Frogh-e-Urdu Adab’s Mohammad Atiq. Launched in 1996, the Aalmi Frogh- e-Urdu Adab Awards — international awards for promotion of Urdu literature — comprise a gold medal and cash award Dr Mazhar Mahmood Shairani of Rs 150,000. Syed Mohammad Ashraf Mushtaq Ahmed Khan Yousufi The awards are given annually to two Urdu writers and scholars, one each from hitya Academy of India. The members in- be followed by a mushaira to be held in Gilani and Fartash Syed. occasion. Professor Dr Peerzada Qasim, India and Pakistan, for their life-time cluded Prof Muhammad Shafey Kidwai, memory of the legendary humourous and The guest poets from India will in- in whose honour the Majlis organised achievements in creative fiction, research Rashid Anwer Rashid and Zaheer Ahmed. satirical writer, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan clude Manzar Bhopali, Tahir Faraz, Abrar Jashn-e-Mushaira in 1996, will preside and critical works. The Pakistan Jury was headed by Profes- Yousufi, who breathed his last on June 20, Kashif, Sheen Kaaf Nizam and Dr Farida over the mushaira. The recipients of the 22nd Aalmi sor Dr Khurshid Rizvi. The other mem- 2018. The mushaira will feature top poets Akhter Tarunnum. Professor Shafey Kidwai, an Urdu Awards were decided by two indepen- bers were Professor Dr Saleem Akhter, from India, Pakistan, the UK and Kuwait. Ehsan Shahid from the UK, Khalid scholar from Aligarh Muslim University, dent juries, headed in India by Professor Prof Dr Tehsin Firaqi and Prof Dr Zahid Guest poets from Pakistan will include Sajjad from Kuwait, and Atiq Anzar, Far- India will be the guest of honour. Dr Gopi Chand Narang, Padma Bhushan Munir Aamir. Prof Dr Peerzada Qasim, Dr Tehsin Firaqi, zana Safdar and Roaise Mumtaz from The Majlis will also release a special Award winner and former Chairman, Sa- The award presentation ceremony will Abbas Tabish, Shakil Jazib, Syed Suleman Qatar will be reciting their poetry on the souvenir on the occasion.

Pakistan Embassy’s Community Welfare Attache Hafiz Junaid Sial, accompanied by prominent community The new restaurant’s staff members with officials. members, cuts a ribbon to mark the opening of the new outlet located on C-Ring Road in Doha. Mr Broast BBQ Restaurant’s new branch inaugurated

R Broast BBQ Restaurant, spe- rant has a seating capacity of 80-100 our experienced chefs,” said the restau- cialising in Hyderabadi and La- guests and is located on the multi- rant’s manager Junaid Abbasi. Mhori cuisines, inaugurated its new brand restaurant street. Besides dif- “We are into operations since 2010 branch in Doha recently. ferent dining halls, the restaurant has and our restaurant is well-known for Pakistan Embassy’s Community a large party hall suitable for wedding sumptuous Hyderabadi and Lahori Welfare Attache Hafiz Junaid Sial, ac- ceremonies, birthday parties and cor- dishes. Some of our signature dishes companied by prominent community porate meetings. It can accommodate include Hyderabadi Dum Biryani and members, cut a ribbon to mark the around 125 guests. Free valet parking Ghoota Haleem. We are planning to opening of the new outlet, located at facility is available. The restaurant also open our new branch soon,” added Ab- C-Ring Road, near Pizza Hut and Dairy undertakes outside catering orders. basi. Queen. “Encouraged by the positive re- He said the new outlet is currently A large number of guests attended sponse of our valued customers, we offering a-la-carte dishes while there the inauguration ceremony and tasted have decided to expand our business are plans in the pipeline to meet the the complimentary dishes especially and open a new outlet where our val- demands of the customers. prepared for the occasion. ued customers will discover the same “We are soon launching lunch buf- Aesthetically decorated, the restau- exotic culinary creations prepared by fet and hi-tea,” informed Abbasi. Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA Wednesday, October 24, 2018 07 Australia slaps sanctions on China ‘concerned’ as US warships sail through Taiwan Strait New Vietnam president AFP Beijing "expressed its sworn in after 99.8% vote top Myanmar BEIJING concern to the US side" as "the Taiwan issue concerns HANOI: Vietnam lawmakers on Tuesday elected as president CHINA said Tuesday it has ex- China's sovereignty and ter- Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the only candidate army officers pressed concern to the United ritorial integrity", Chinese on the ballot, making him the most powerful man in the coun- States over what it considered foreign ministry spokeswom- try where consensus leadership has traditionally kept strong- REUTERS an affront to its sovereignty an Hua Chunying told a regu- man rule in check. SYDNEY/YANGON after two US warships sailed lar news briefing. Trong was ushered into his new role as head-of-state with through the Taiwan Strait. Hua said Beijing urged 99.8 percent of the vote from Vietnam's rubber stamp parlia- AUSTRALIA on Tuesday The move adds to in- Washington to "scrupulously ment members a month after the former president died from a slapped travel and financial creasingly fraught relations abide by the one-China prin- prolonged illness. sanctions on five top Myan- between the two countries, ciple" and "carefully handle Though the president's role is seen as largely ceremonial, mar military officers, accused which have clashed over a the Taiwan-related issues in 74-year-old Trong will maintain his position as party head -- the of overseeing brutal violence number of issues, includ- (File photo) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis an appropriate manner". first person to hold both roles since revolutionary leader Ho against Rohingya Muslims by ing trade, Beijing's territorial Wilburas participates in a maneuvering exercise in the Philippine Sea. China still sees Taiwan as Chi Minh in the late 1960s. units under their command, claims in the South China Sea part of its territory to be re- His new position was cemented in a tightly orchestrated following similar moves by and human rights abuses in months that American war- 180-kilometre wide stretch of unified, despite the two sides swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday after an overwhelming vote the European Union and Xinjiang. ships had conducted so-called water separating the Chinese being ruled separately since from 477 lawmakers, with only one vote against, according United States. Monday was the second "freedom of navigation" exer- mainland and the self-ruled the end of a civil war on the to the government's website. (AFP) However Australia, which time in the space of three cises in the Taiwan Strait, a democratic island. mainland in 1949. has previously provided train- ing for Myanmar's army and refrained from imposing sanc- tions, on Tuesday responded to the U.N. report by targeting four of the men named, and one Pakistani PM vows other senior commander. "I have now imposed tar- Saudi pledges $3 bn to geted financial sanctions and to hold peace talks travel bans against five Myan- mar military officers responsi- ble for human rights violations with India after poll committed by units under their Pakistan amid balance command," Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in AFP CPEC not responsible a statement. A separate docu- RIYADH ment named the officers; Aung for Pakistan’s economic Kyaw Zaw, Aung Aung, Maung PAKISTANI Prime Minister woes, says China Maung Soe, Than Oo and Khin of debt payment crisis Imran Khan Tuesday vowed Maung Soe. It said financial to hold peace talks with In- XUZHOU: Worried over the dealings with them can now at- dia following elections in ‘anti-CPEC’ campaign in Paki- tract penalties of A$1.7 million. the neighbouring country, stan, China says the all-impor- after a similar offer from the tant international connectivity former cricketer was "re- project is not to be blamed for buffed". the ongoing economic crisis News Khan made the an- in Islamabad. “Loan repay- nouncement during a speech ments for the China-Pakistan in brief at a Saudi Arabian invest- Economic Corridor (CPEC) ment conference where projects will start in the ‘Insider attack’ the newly minted leader financial year 2023-24 when kills Czech soldier launched a charm offensive economic growth rate of Paki- in Afghanistan targeting potential investors stan will be much higher than as Pakistan seeks to secure present (and then country will HERAT: A Czech member of funds amid a yawning bal- be in a better position to bear the NATO-led Resolute Sup- ance of payment crisis. the financial liabilities),” Prof port mission in Afghanistan "When I won the elec- Sun Hongqi told a conference was killed and two others tions and came to power the on CPEC here on Monday. wounded on Monday in the first thing I tried to do was (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) western province of Herat, extend a hand of peace to the Czech Defence Ministry India," Khan told the crowd said. The Resolute Support at the Future Investment polls scheduled to take place headquarters in Kabul said Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, by mid-May. initial reports indicated the saying the overture was later In Sept. India pulled the attack was carried out by "rebuffed" by Delhi. plug on a rare meeting between a member of the Afghan "Now what we are hop- its foreign minister and her Pa- security forces. It had not re- ing is that we wait until the kistani counterpart on the side- leased the nationality of the elections then again we will lines of a UN summit a move service members. The Czech resume our peace talks with that was termed "arrogant" by ministry and local officials India," he added, referring Khan and unleashed a barrage said the attack happened in to upcoming nationwide of insults from both sides. south of Herat. (REUTERS) Facebook removes ‘spam network’ in the Philippines PML-N agrees to MANILA: Facebook said on Monday it had removed a Zardari’s remarks "spam network" of 95 pages and 39 accounts from its network in the Philippines, on ‘incapable’ govt including some carrying President Rodrigo Duterte's name. The network violated TRIBUNE.COMPK the company's spam and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan with Saudi King Salman during a meeting in Riyadh. (AFP) ISLAMABAD Asif Zardari should authenticity policies "by en- meet lawyers over couraging people to visit low Since taking power in Au- PAKISTAN Muslim League politicians: Fawad quality websites that contain Saudi Arabia agrees to provide up to Overshadowed gust Khan has also sought Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson little substantive content and another $3 billion on deferred payment The prime minister’s loans from allies such as China Marriyam Aurangzeb has said ISLAMABAD: Information Min- are full of disruptive ads," Fa- attendance at the FII and Saudi Arabia, promised to the incumbent government ister Fawad Chaudhry said on cebook said. The tech giant for import of oil, the statement added recover funds stolen by corrupt consists of inexperienced and Tuesday that former presi- said that the pages ranged comes as leading policy- officials, and embarked on a incapable people. dent Asif Ali Zardari should from political to entertain- AFP ing finances. The summit, nick- makers and corporate series of high-profile populist “A government that causes prioritise meeting his legal ment content. (DPA) ISLAMABAD named "Davos in the desert", chiefs shunned the con- austerity measures. damage to the country is not team over politicians. “Zard- has been overshadowed by ference in response to But help has been in short right,” she said while talking to ari should prioritise meeting Driver suspected SAUDI Arabia on Tuesday growing global outrage over the death of Khashoggi supply and economists' warn- reporters outside the account- his legal team over politi- of speeding in pledged $3 billion to Pakistan the murder of journalist and at the Saudi consulate in ings have grown increasingly ability court on Monday. cians,” he said in an early Taiwan train crash as the South Asian country bat- Saudi government critic Jamal Istanbul–a scandal that urgent. “Asif Zardari has spoken morning tweet. “The Pakistan tles a balance of payment crisis, Khashoggi. has tipped Riyadh into a The Saudi pledge comes about the government’s inca- Peoples Party co-chairman TAIPEI: A train that derailed a statement from Islamabad The two countries "agreed diplomatic crisis. days after Pakistan's central pability which is being agreed will understand the worth of and killed 18 people in said. It also agreed to provide Saudi Arabia will place a de- bank warned inflation could upon by the government’s al- this free counsel sooner Taiwan was speeding when up to another $3 billion on de- posit of USD 3 Billion for a double in the coming year -- lies as well,” she said, adding than later.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) it flipped off the tracks, a ferred payment for import of period of one year as balance hitting 7.5 percent -- while that the PML-N would consult court said Tuesday, with oil, the statement added. of payment support", said the confirmed that Pakistan was the country's growth target among themselves and with the driver suspected of The agreement came be- statement. also in talks with the Interna- rate of 6.2 percent would the opposition before reach- a jibe. Marriyam vowed to "professional negligence" tween the two countries during "It was also agreed that tional Monetary Fund (IMF) likely be missed. ing any decision on the PPP raise her voice against the ‘in- for switching off a speed a visit by Prime Minister Imran a one year deferred payment over a new bailout. Pakistani finance minis- co-chairman’s call to unite competent’ government and control system. The injured Khan to Riyadh where he met facility for import of oil, up to The prime minister's at- ter Asad Umar on Saturday against the government. the steps taken by the rul- driver, identified by his fam- King Salman bin Abdulaziz. $3 billion, will be provided by tendance at the FII comes as warned the country was fast The former information ers against the interest of the ily name Yu, was released Khan also attended a Saudi Saudi Arabia. leading policy-makers and heading towards bankruptcy. minister said that Prime Min- country and the nation. on bail Tuesday after being Arabian investment conference "This arrangement will be corporate chiefs shunned the However, he promised to ister Imran Khan “still imag- Responding to a ques- interrogated by prosecutors where the new Pakistani leader in place for three years, which conference in response to end the country's reliance on ines himself at the D-Chowk tion about Maryam Nawaz, and returned to hospital launched a charm offensive will be reviewed thereafter." the death of Khashoggi at the International Monetary Fund and has yet to arrive at the she said no one can imagine where he was being treated targeting potential investors During his address at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul -- a bailouts to shore up its shaky PM House”. He should use a what Maryam went through for injuries including a as Pakistan continues to seek troubled Future Investment scandal that has tipped Riyadh economy, as officials prepared container instead of the PM’s when she left her ailing fractured rib. (AFP) funding to plug its deteriorat- Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Khan into a diplomatic crisis. to negotiate a new loan. chair, she said while taking mother on the death bed. Bangladesh oppn figure arrested on defamation charges Duterte visits site of farmers’ killing as activists demand action DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have arrested an opposi- tion figure on defamation THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION it was investigating reports government's agrarian re- dered, and was scheduled to charges one week after BANGKOK that gunmen opened fire on form programme, but the meet with their families in he made unpleasant and the farmers. plantation owner had used a City Hall where the coffins abusive comments about PHILIPPINE President Ro- The National Federation private security force to in- have been placed. a female journalist in a drigo Duterte on Tuesday of Sugar Workers (NFSW) timidate the farmers, accord- While the president's visit television show, police visited the site where nine said the farmers had been ing to NFSW. is "unprecedented", it does said on Tuesday. A judge farmers were killed while staging "bungkalan", or col- Presidential spokesman not negate the fact that the in Dhaka said on Tuesday occupying part of a sugar lective cultivation of idle Salvador Panelo said in a government has failed to im- that Mainul Hosein, the plantation, according to cam- farmland that they had oc- statement that Duterte was plement agrarian reform, and leader of a recently-formed paigners who have criticised cupied. "deeply perturbed" by the protect farmers and activists, opposition alliance, should the government for failing to "Bungkalan reflects the killings, and had ordered "a said Christina Palabay of the be detained pending trial protect land rights activists. failure of the government's thorough and impartial in- rights group Karapatan. following his arrest on Mon- Two minors were among land reform programme and vestigation". "We have demanded a day night, officer Mahbub those killed on Saturday the landlords' refusal to dis- Mike Concepcion, a cam- genuine agrarian reform pro- Alam said. He was picked night in Negro Occidental tribute land to the tillers," the paigner with the rights group gramme to ensure redistribu- up from a home in Dhaka's province's Sagay City, ac- NFSW said in a statement. (File photo) Protesters bang the gates of Camp Aguinaldo, during a Bayan Negros in Sagay City, tion of agricultural land and Uttara neighbourhood, the cording to the Philippines The land was earmarked rally to protest killings over the weekend of nine farmers in Sagay, said Duterte visited the spot adequate support for farm- officer said.(DPA) National Police, which said for redistribution under the Negros Occidental, Philippines. where the farmers were mur- ers," she told the media. 08 Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Why Trump Is Wrong About Aid To Central America US-Russia Arms Pact:

As neighbouring countries, Honduras, Guatemala Trump Made The Right Choice and El Salvador’s troubles would clearly affect United States’ interests The US president has played a dangerous gamble but in view of N April 14, 1986, reported the Trib- United States. Unfortunately, it has not violations of the INF treaty, the gamble is worth taking une, “Americans blockaded federal gotten the focused attention it once had — buildings, poured mock blood and much less the kind of help these countries staged sit-ins across the country.” need to address their problems effectively. O In Chicago, 500 people rallied at Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, the Kluczynski Federal Building, and 10 says Doctors Without Borders, are awash people were arrested for occupying the in violence on a scale rarely seen outside district office of US Representative Philip war zones. “Citizens are murdered with Crane in Arlington Heights. impunity,” it notes, and “kidnappings and These citizens were not angry about the extortions are daily occurrences.” Small looming deadline to file their federal tax wonder that so many ordinary men and returns. They were showing their opposi- women would be willing to take their chil- tion to President Ronald Reagan’s propos- dren and set off on foot across hundreds of al to provide $100 million in military and miles in hopes of reaching safety in the US. humanitarian aid to rebels In 2016, President fighting the leftist govern- Barack Obama andthe US ment in Nicaragua. The US needs to see aid Congress agreed on a $750 Central America of- to these countries not as million aid package for the ten dominated the news ‘Northern Triangle’ nations in this country back then. a giveaway to foreigners of Honduras, Guatemala At one point, El Salvador but as an investment in and El Salvador. Their gov- got more US aid than any citizen’s well-being and ernments promised to sup- country except Israel and safety as well as theirs plement that money, and Egypt. In 1984, Reagan the administration report- warned Americans that in ed some progress against the absence of sufficient US help, events crime and gang activity. But Congress re- in Central America could move “chaos and duced funding last year, and the Trump anarchy toward the American border” — administration has already proposed to including “hundreds of thousands of refu- slash it even more. gees” seeking “entry into our country.” Americans often question the value That episode has echoes today in Presi- of providing financial and other help to dent Donald Trump’s alarms about a cara- countries far from our shores that have van of several thousand people trudging no relevance to our security. But Central north toward the US-Mexico border, where America is in our neighbourhood, and its there has already been a huge increase in troubles clearly affect our interests. To re- the number of Central Americans seeking duce aid because of the people seeking ref- asylum. On Monday, he threatened to cut uge would worsen the problems that cause aid to Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua them to flee their homelands. CCORDING to the Russians, Presi- ELI LAKE | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE it’s worth recalling the lead up to the orig- for not “stopping people from leaving their The US needs to see aid to these coun- dent Donald Trump’s decision to inal INF Treaty. In the early 1980s, Rea- country and coming illegally to the US.” tries not as a giveaway to foreigners but as withdraw from the Intermediate- gan was under enormous pressure from In the 1990s, the whole region settled an investment in citizen’s well-being and range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) western European allies to hold off on de- down and dropped off the list of major safety as well as theirs. In the short run, Atreaty will bring the world closer ploying the Pershing II missiles to coun- American concerns. But in recent years, a more ambitious programme of US help to the nuclear apocalypse. “Mankind is ter the Soviet SS-20s. He resisted, and instability, poverty and violence have com- won’t prevent migrants from heading our facing full chaos in the nuclear weapons the Pershing II missiles were deployed. bined to revive fears that Central America way. But in the long run, it’s the best hope sphere,” one high-ranking Russian law- That chess move paid off. The deploy- imperils the peace and security of the of reversing the flow. maker said. ment was one factor that helped persuade The last time the issue of arms con- the Soviets to negotiate seriously for the trol was this dramatic was during the era INF Treaty in 1987. The lesson: Some of the Betamax, Cabbage Patch Kids and For Russia and other Western arms- short-term proliferation may be neces- Ronald Reagan. But before you sign up control enthusiasts, Trump’s with- sary for long-term arms control. for that peace march, you might want to drawal is a dangerous gamble. But Trump is taking a similar approach consider the context of Trump’s decision. it’s a gamble worth taking. Better today. He has said he is open to a new The INF treaty was supposed to elimi- INF Treaty — one that Russia honours nate all missiles with a range of about 300 to pull out now in the hopes of get- which China joins. (An estimated 95 per- to 3,500 miles. When Reagan and Soviet ting a real treaty later cent of China’s missiles would be prohib- leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed that ited by the INF Treaty, to which China is agreement in 1987, they ended a danger- More recently, the Russians have not currently a party.) As it now stands, ous standoff in Europe, where both sides become even bolder. In 2017, General the US is the only great power keeping to had deployed hundreds of nuclear-tipped Paul Selva, the vice chairman of the the terms of the 31-year-old treaty. weapons. Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Congress that For Russia and other Western arms- For 21 years, it worked. The US the Russians had deployed that missile, control enthusiasts, Trump’s withdrawal stopped producing intermediate-range known as the 9M729, “in order to pose is a dangerous gamble. But it’s a gamble missiles, and so did the Russians. But a threat to NATO and to facilities within worth taking. What’s the point of uphold- in 2008, the same year Russia invaded the NATO area of responsibility.” ing an arms-control treaty that only con- Georgia, Moscow began to cheat. That’s Faced with these facts, President strains America? Better to pull out now when Russia began testing “a ground- Trump had to make choices. He could in the hopes of getting a real treaty later. launched cruise missile that flies to continue to do what the Obama admin- ranges banned by the treaty,” said Rose istration had done, and try to shame the (Eli Lake is a Bloomberg Opin- Gottemoeller, President Barack Obama’s Russians into compliance. He could have ion columnist covering national undersecretary of State for arms control sought to renegotiate the INF Treaty security and foreign policy. He and international security, in a 2015 in- to account for the new Russian deploy- was the senior national security terview. The US began calling out Rus- ments. Or he could do what he just did, correspondent for the Daily Beast sia on those tests in 2013, she said, and and withdraw from a treaty to which only and covered national security and the two nations have “been butting heads America adhered. intelligence for the Washington Tribune News Service ever since.” Trump made the right choice. Again, Times, the New York Sun and UPI.)

Eating Insects Could Be The Answer To Global Hunger

Insects are excellent tool to fight hunger and malnutritionbut it’s imperative to maintain food and hygiene standards

YINKA ADEGOKE And insects reproduce quickly and three-hundredth of nitrous oxide. are being eaten by small-holder farming TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE have high growth rates. Insects can attain Money makers: Insects, provide an families to supplement meals due to failed maturity in less than a month. Most in- opportunity for entrepreneurs to think harvests. Farmers are also rearing insects NSECTS could be a game changer in sects take three weeks or less to complete outside the box. Millions of Africans are to sell in local markets. A recent survey in the race to combat food insecurity and their life cycle. At the same time, farming already eating them and new businesses Kenya, showed that over 80 percent of re- achieve zero hunger – the theme of this insects doesn’t require much land and wa- could be developed. They can be eaten as spondents said they ate insects, with ter- year’s World Food Day. ter as traditional agriculture does. they are, or processed – for instance into mites, and lake flies topping the list. Oth- I Eating insects can help fight hunger Insect farming is already happening protein powders to serve as supplements. ers eaten include grasshoppers, locusts, and food insecurity. They are a fantastic in Africa. In Kenya, for example, crickets Several start-up businesses have been ants and crickets. source of nutrients – like protein – and are produced in buckets and crates where launched focusing solely on producing Tapping into insects to fight hunger, food at times when the production of com- female adults lay fertilised eggs under a insects for human food and animal feed. food insecurity and malnutrition doesn’t monly eaten staple African food crops, like wet cotton wool. After a month, the eggs These range from countries like Nether- come without some challenges. As an ento- maize, fails due to the changing climate, hatch into nymphs that feed on vegetables, lands to South Africa and Kenya. mologist – that has maintained insect col- droughts, or insect pest damage. soy flour and water. It takes three months Insect eating is widespread in Africa. onies in the laboratory—I know firsthand Eating insects is an ancient practice for crickets to mature into adult stage. In In Cote d’Ivoire, a recent survey reported about what these are. Managing insects which is still prevalent today. About two Zimbabwe, Mopane Worm Enterprises New legislation must be put in that over 59 percent of the surveyed re- needs careful attention and management. billion people, more than a quarter of the grow trees on to which the moth lays its place to ensure that entrepreneurs spondents were eating insects. Similarly, This includes regulating temperature, hu- world’s population, eat insects. Most live eggs. These then hatch and the larvae feed that decide to venture into insect in Zimbabwe, a recent survey reported midity and observing high hygiene stand- in Africa, Asia and Latin America. on the leaves. It’s at this stage that the Mo- most of the people surveyed had eaten in- ards, since insects are highly susceptible to Insects should be tapped into as an pane worm is harvested. farming maintain proper food and sects. Consumption happens mainly in ru- microbial and bacterial infections. At the excellent tool to fight hunger and mal- Healthy: Insects can serve as sus- hygiene standards ral areas, rather than in the cities. moment there aren’t any laws governing nutrition because they are abundant, tainable alternative sources of proteins In South Africa, insect eating is nor- this. New legislation must also be put in healthy, have less of a carbon footprint to and other nutrients. Insects are rich in group of insects, that contains grasshop- mal. Topping the list is the Mopane cat- place to ensure that entrepreneurs that de- produce and can offer a range of business essential amino acids and protein. They pers, yields the highest protein content. erpillar – a delicacy that’s eaten in other cide to venture into insect farming main- opportunities. are sometimes superior per ounce, to tra- Better for environment: Agricul- African countries too, such as Zimbabwe tain proper food and hygiene standards. Abundant: Insects are abundant in ditional protein sources including beef, ture and livestock, are major sources of and Namibia. As challenges, like droughts linked to Africa. The continent is home to over 1900 chicken, goats and sheep. Nutritional greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike agricul- In Kenya, farmers and entrepreneurs climate challenge, continue to exacerbate edible insect species – mostly beetles, cat- benefits can vary from one insect species ture, insects produce far fewer greenhouse are increasingly turning to eating insects food security challenges, insects provide erpillars, grasshoppers, wasps and ants. to another. For example, the Orthoptera gases: one-tenth the methane and one- to fight hunger. Termites, for instance, an opportunity for innovation.

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IANS nian capital on Tuesday. decision was also taken to ment,” the statement said. members of the UN Security NEW DELHI “Detailed discussions form a follow-up commit- The port project on the Council along with Germany were held between the three tee that would hold its first southeastern coast of Iran has and the European Union IN the face of fresh sanctions sides on full operationalisa- meeting within two months in come under jeopardy after the (EU), to end sanctions in re- imposed by Washington on tion of the trilateral agree- Chabahar port. US imposed f resh sanctions turn for Tehran stopping nu- Tehran over its nuclear pro- ment for international transit “It would discuss and aim on the West Asian nation over clear weapons development. gramme, India, Iran and and transport through Chaba- to finalise protocol to harmo- its nuclear programme that India is investing $500 Afghanistan discussed the har port,” the External Affairs nise transit, roads, customs, are set to come into effect on million to develop the Chaba- full operationalisation of the Ministry said in a statement. consular matters that were November 4. har port and the road link Chabahar port that the three “All sides shared the view shared by the Indian side at President Donald Trump from there to Afghanistan countries are jointly devel- that full operationalisation of the meeting for making the has pulled the US out of the gives access to that country oping at the first trilateral trilateral Chabahar initiative route attractive, decrease lo- nuclear deal or the Joint bypassing Pakistan. meeting of the Coordina- will promote connectivity and gistic costs and pave the way Comprehensive Plan of Ac- Last year, New Delhi sent tion Council of the Chabahar economic development of Af- for smooth implementation of tion (JCPOA) signed between 1.1 million tonnes of wheat as (File photo) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the Agreement held in the Ira- ghanistan and the region.”A the Trilateral Chabahar Agree- Iran and the five permanent aid to Afghanistan. inauguration of a newly built extension of the port of Chabahar.

Three held over Cong blames Modi for alleged bid to blackmail founder Deep concern as SC CBI mess, questions of India’s Paytm his meet with CBI chief REUTERS IANS MUMBAI permits use of ‘green’ NEW DELHI AN Indian court on Tuesday THE Congress on Tuesday remanded three people, in- held Prime Minister Naren- cluding the spokeswoman of dra Modi solely responsible the country’s biggest digital Diwali firecrackers for “dismantling, denigrat- payments company Paytm, ing and destroying” the CBI to a week’s custody over an Activists say there is no such thing as an environmentally safe firework and accused him and BJP alleged bid to blackmail its chief Amit Shah of “perpetu- founder and extort $2.7 mil- ally misusing” the central lion by threatening to leak sto- probe agency. len personal data. In the wake of the CBI Prime Minister Narendra Modi The incident threatens registering a corruption case to embarrass the company, against its Special Director tor of India’s external intel- synonymous with taking dig- Rakesh Asthana and raiding ligence agency RAW. ital payments mainstream in its own headquarters, the Surjewala said “habitual India after the government’s Congress said Modi’s role in and perpetual misuse” of CBI controversial currency note the entire matter was under by Modi and Amit Shah in ban of late 2016, as well as its a cloud. fixing political opponents and billionaire founder. The Congress also raised illegal intervention to tamper questions over “Modi sum- with fair investigation of seri- Police are investigating moning” CBI director Alok ous criminal cases has landed the nature of the stolen Kumar Verma and Research the CBI in an unfathomable and Analysis Wing chief Anil mess, eroding its independ- data and the modus oper- Dhasmana to his residence ence and credibility. andi of the accused peo- on Monday hours aftre the “The entire nation is ple, says police official CBI arrested its Deputy Su- looking for a fair, impartial perintendent Devendra Ku- and independent investiga- Paytm, whose investors mar in connection with the tion of the serious charges include China’s Alibaba Group case against Asthana. of corruption involving sen- and Japan’s SoftBank Group “Was it to influence the ior-most officers of CBI and Corp, has declined to say how ongoing corruption investi- RAW,” he said. the stolen material would have gation against CBI and RAW Surjewala said it was also allowed the blackmail of its officers?,” asked Congress required to investigate as to founder, but added that only spokesperson Randeep Singh who in the current political his personal data was taken. Surjewala. dispensation was involved “Paytm would like to re- Apart from Asthana, the in the entire saga and is at- iterate that all our consumer CBI has also named Samant tempting to shield the ac- data is protected with the Kumar Goel, Special Direc- cused involved in the matter. highest and most impenetra- (File photo) Indian Hindu activists protest against a court-ordered ban on the sale of fireworks ahead of the Diwali festival in New Delhi. (AFP) ble levels of security,” it told Reuters in a statement, declin- REUTERS Your one decision to allow sale and use of areas such as parks. Online ing further comment until the NEW DELHI sales were banned. India summons Pakistan High results of the police investiga- firecrackers in current times, while half of “This decision should have tion are known. INDIA’S Supreme Court on our country turns into a gas chamber, will kill come earlier because manu- Commission official, lodges protest Police said Sonia Dhawan, Tuesday allowed the use of toddlers, children and elderly facturers are ready with all her husband Rupak Jain and ‘green’ firecrackers for Diwali kinds of firecrackers and it will IANS by Pakistani terrorists in Sun- another Paytm employee, De- next month to try to curb pol- Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha to Supreme Court be very hard to stop them,” NEW DELHI derbani sector in Jammu and vendra Kumar, were arrested lution, but it was unclear how said Greenpeace campaigner Kashmir,” the Ministry said in a on Monday following a com- the rules will be enforced or residue, vehicle exhausts and of our country turns into a gas Sunil Dahiya. THE External Affairs Ministry statement. plaint on behalf of Vijay Shek- whether there was such a industrial gases. chamber, will kill toddlers, New Delhi accounts for on Tuesday summoned a sen- “It was informed that two har Sharma, the founder of thing as an environmentally Activists in India, home to children and elderly,” Jha said nearly half of India’s demand ior official of the Pakistan High Pakistani armed intruders have Paytm’s parent, One97 Com- safe firework. the world’s 14 most polluted in a Tweet. for firecrackers although Di- Commission here and lodged been killed by the Indian secu- munication. The court banned the sale cities, had petitioned the court But authorities have been wali is celebrated across the a strong protest over the cross- rity forces during the ensuing “Police are investigating of firecrackers outright during for another ban on fireworks reluctant to enforce an out- country. border infiltration attempt in firefight and the government of the nature of the stolen data the Hindu festival of lights last ahead of Diwali, when millions right ban to avoid offending “These celebrations should Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday Pakistan (should) take custody and the modus operandi of the year but revellers bought them of firecrackers are lit. millions of Hindus across the not be spoiled. Such petitions in which two terrorists and three of the dead bodies of its nation- accused people,” police official from neighbouring states and Environmentalist Vimlen- country, for whom Diwali is for a ban are deliberately tar- Indian soldiers were killed. als. “The ministry condemned Ajay Pal Sharma said on social air pollution in New Delhi hit du Jha said there was no such one of the biggest festivals. geted against Hindu festivals,” “A senior official in the in the strongest terms such network Twitter. 18 times the healthy limit. thing as an environmentally A two-judge bench said said Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, High Commission for Pakistan provocative action by Pakistan, Each year, smoke from safe firework and blasted the firecrackers would be permit- a spokesman for the Delhi in New Delhi was summoned which reveals their complicity firecrackers covers Delhi and court decision as others raised ted during Diwali, Christmas unit of ruling Bharatiya Jana- to the Ministry of External Af- in aiding and abetting terror- its satellite cities in a haze concerns about how the order and New Year, with conditions. ta Party. But Judge Arjan Ku- fairs and a demarche was made ism and exposes the hollowness Xi opens Hong Kong- that can linger for days as can be enforced. Only “safe and green fire- mar Sikri said a balance had lodging strong protest at the fa- of Pakistan’s deceitful claims to wind speeds drop in the cooler “Your one decision to al- crackers” would be allowed, to be drawn between religious tal casualties of Indian soldiers promote constructive engage- Macau bridge linking weather, adding to pollution low sale and use of firecrack- for a maximum two hours on practices and safeguarding during an attempted cross bor- ment and desire for peace,” the mainland to China caused by the burning of crop ers in current times, while half Diwali, and only in designated public health. der infiltration on October 21 statement said. DPA HONG KONG 68% Delhiites say no to firecracker this Diwali: Survey News THE controversial 55-kilo- NEW DELHI: While the Su- social media platform, covered become a gas chamber,” said a the national standards. metre Hong Kong-Zhu- preme Court on Tuesday Delhi and the National Capital report by LocalCircles. The survey also found in brief hai-Macau Bridge opened refused to impose a blanket Region, in which 75,000 peo- In 2016, PM2.5 or parti- 91 percent citizens urges the Tuesday with an official cer- ban on firecrackers, about 68 ple participated. cles with diameter less than municipal leadership to ensure Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda held emony attended by Chinese percent people in Delhi said “As many as 68 percent cit- 2.5mm, levels in some areas zero garbage burning by staff in Syria believed to be freed President Xi Jinping and that they will not burn fireworks izens have said they will not be of Delhi increased to 1,238 and ragpickers during these Hong Kong Chief Execu- this Diwali, a survey said. burning crackers to make sure on Diwali, which was about 50 months to ensure that the level TOKYO: A Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria more than three tive Carrie Lam and Chinese The survey conducted by that the level of pollution stays times higher than the interna- of pollution does not go beyond years ago is believed to have been released, the government said Vice Premier Han Zheng, ac- LocalCircles, a community in control and the city does not tional standards and 20 times permissible limits. (IANS) on Tuesday. Jumpei Yasuda, a 44-year-old freelancer, was seized cording to the South China in the war-torn country in June 2015, and appeared in a rare video Morning Post. released by a militant group over the summer warning that he was The mega bridge will help in a bad situation. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told further integrate Macau and a late night press conference the government was trying to verify Hong Kong, two former Eu- information from authorities but it was “highly likely” Yasuda had ropean colonies that were re- Sabarimala temple closes without admitting women finally been freed. “We have been informed that Jumpei Yasuda turned to Chinese rule in the has been freed and is now at the immigration centre in Antakya” late 1990s, with mainland Chi- AFP women trying to reach it. in Turkey, Suga said. “We’re now verifying the information... but it’s na, Han said in a speech. NEW DELHI Some smashed car win- highly likely it is Jumpei Yasuda himself,” he added. (AFP) “It facilitates the people dows and clashed with police. of all three places for greater THE latest window for worship Armed police escorted exchange in economics and at a flashpoint Indian shrine some devotees but none man- Boko Haram South Africa to trade,” the SCMP quoted Han has closed without a single fe- aged to make it to the hilltop militants kill two in recover ‘looted’ cash as saying. “It also enhances the male devotee of menstruating temple over the five-day wor- NE Nigeria attack after bank collapse competitiveness of the Pearl age being admitted, despite a ship period before it closed late River Delta.” court order overturning a ban Monday. It will not reopen un- KANO: Boko Haram have killed CAPE TOWN: South Africa said on Beijing also hopes it will on their presence in the temple. til November. two people in an attack on a vil- Tuesday it would seek to recover help develop the western Mobs of Hindu hardliners Sabarimala has become a lage in northeast Nigeria near millions of dollars stolen from Pearl River Delta by reduc- prevented women aged 10 to flashpoint in a battle over gen- the town of Chibok, residents a local bank that subsequently ing travel times from Zhu- 50 from getting in to the Sabar- der equality, pitting religious and a militia official told AFP on collapsed owing substantial hai to the port of Hong Kong imala temple complex when it traditionalists against progres- Tuesday. Boko Haram factional sums to creditors. A central bank from 3.5 hours to 75 min- opened last Wednesday for the sive voices pushing for a more leader Abubakar Shekau, late report, titled “The Great Bank utes. Travel times to Hong first time since the Supreme liberal Hinduism. Monday raided Mifah, seven Heist”, into the failure of VBS Kong’s airport will also be Court reversed a ban on wom- Indian Hindu devotees and activist gather at a Shiva temple during a Women are permitted to kilometres from Chibok, where Mutual bank said $130 mn was cut from four hours to 45 en of menstruating age from protest against the Supreme Court verdict revoking a ban on women’s enter most Hindu temples but militants abducted more than stolen over three years by 53 minutes, according to the worshipping at the temple. entry to Sabarimala’s Ayyappa Hindu temple, in Nilackal in the south- are still barred by some. 200 schoolgirls in 2014. “They individuals, including executives bridge authority. The shrine in southern ern Kerala state, recently. (AFP) Those of menstruating age killed two people and looted and politicians. Local Govern- With its opening, the Kerala state is only open on a — between 10 and 50 years — the village before setting it ance Minister Zweli Mkhize said project has become the world’s handful of auspicious days eve- But the ruling had en- Party (BJP). were denied entry to Sabar- on fire,” said David Bitrus, a that he had instructed lawyers to longest sea bridge, which has ry year, and a number of Hindu raged traditionalists, includ- Protesters, including wom- imala for decades, reflecting an civilian militia member fighting “launch a lawsuit on this matter taken nearly 10 years to com- women between these ages had ing supporters of Prime Min- en and children, massed at old but still prevalent view in alongside the army, after the so that we must chase and try plete. It will open to the public flocked there in the wake of the ister Narendra Modi’s Hindu the base of the shrine when it some parts that connects peri- Mifah attack. (AFP) and recover the money”. (AFP) on Wednesday. court order. nationalist Bharatiya Janata opened last week, threatening ods with impurity. 10 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Gulf / Middle East Khashoggi killing was a planned and political murder, says Erdogan

Turkish forsenics speak in an underground car park where an abandoned vehicle belonging to the Saudi consulate was found, in Istanbul, on Tuesday. (AFP) Saudi journalist’s body parts found, sources claim Khashoggi’s body ‘cut up’ and ‘disfigured’, his remains found in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is applauded after delivering his speech during his party’s parliamentary group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara, on Tuesday. (AFP) the garden of the Saudi consul’s Istanbul house, say sources ‘Many questions bers of his AK Party in parlia- SKYNEWS Body parts reports tions we need answers to and Turkish president demands the hunt ment. WASHINGTON as such we await the full re- for killers must go from ‘top to bottom’ unanswered’ on "Pinning such a case on deeply disturbing, sults of the Turkish investi- scribe’s murder: G7 some security and intelligence THE writer had been "cut says Britain gation," he said. members will not satisfy us or up" and "disfigured" and his It comes as pictures have REUTERS Khashoggi's personal posses- LONDON: : Saudi Arabia’s the international community," remains were found in the LONDON: Reports of the been published of the jour- ANKARA sions during a search of a Sau- explanations so far about he said. garden of the Saudi consul's discovery of body parts of nalist's son, Salah Khashoggi, di consulate vehicle in Istanbul the killing of journalist "The Saudi administration house, say sources. Jamal murdered Saudi journalist meeting the Gulf kingdom's TURKEY'S president on Tues- on Tuesday, broadcaster CNN Jamal Khashoggi leave has taken an important step by Khashoggi's remains were re- Jamal Khashoggi are deeply ruler, King Salman, and his day dismissed Saudi Arabia's Turk said. “many questions unan- admitting to the murder. From portedly found in the garden disturbing, British Prime Min- son crown prince Mohamed efforts to blame the killing Erdogan said the person swered”, G7 foreign minis- now on, we expect them to un- of the Saudi consul's official ister Theresa May’s spokes- bin Salman, at the Yamama of a prominent journalist on who orchestrated the killing ters said Tuesday in a joint cover all those responsible for residence man said on Tuesday.“I am Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. rogue operatives, calling it a must "be brought to account". statement. this matter from top to bottom The sources have told Sky aware of the reports, they Mr Khashoggi's brother, planned, "savage killing", and The comments were his “Those responsible for and make them face the neces- News the writer had been are deeply disturbing the Sahel, was also at the meet- demanded Riyadh punish most explicit yet in a case that the killing must be held to sary punishments," Erdogan "cut up" and his face "dis- location of Mr Khashoggi’s ing at which the king and those responsible, no matter has sparked global outrage. account. Saudi Arabia must added. figured". One source also body is just one of the ques- crown prince expressed how highly placed. Turkish officials suspect put in place measures to "From the person who gave suggested Mr Khashoggi's tions we need answers to their condolences over the But Tayyip Erdogan Khashoggi, a US resident and ensure something like this the order, to the person who remains were discovered in and as such we await the Washington Post columnist's stopped short of mentioning critic of the crown prince, was can never happen again,” carried it out, they must all be the garden of the Saudi con- full results of the Turkish death. Crown Prince Mohammed bin killed and dismembered inside the statement said. (AFP) brought to account." sul general's home - situated investigation,” he said. A family friend said Salah Salman, the powerful de facto the consulate by Saudi agents A Saudi cabinet meeting around 500 metres away (REUTERS) Khashoggi had been under a ruler of Saudi Arabia who some on October 2. chaired by King Salman said from the consulate. travel ban and barred from US lawmakers suspect ordered Turkish sources say au- ence to any audio recording. Riyadh would hold to account It contradicts the expla- leaving the kingdom since the killing of Washington Post thorities have an audio record- "Intelligence and secu- those responsible for the kill- nation being made by Saudi tor who was tasked with dis- last year as a result of his fa- columnist Jamal Khashoggi. ing purportedly documenting rity institutions have evidence ing and those who failed in officials that the body was posing of the evidence. "The ther's criticism of the regime. Turkish investigators the killing. showing the murder was their duties, whoever they rolled up in a carpet and location of Mr Khashoggi's Saudi authorities have not meanwhile found some of Erdogan made no refer- planned," Erdogan told mem- were. handed to a local collabora- body is just one of the ques- confirmed the restrictions. US to ‘demand answers’ after Turkey Moods subdued at Saudi’s Davos in the Desert account of scribe’s death, says Pence forum under the shadow of journalist’s murder AFP had been made by the Saudi REUTERS on Khashoggi's death. WASHINGTON regime," Pence said. "It under- RIYADH Prominent Saudi busi- scores the determination of our nesswoman Lubna Olayan de- US Vice President Mike Pence administration to find out what WHEN the world's business scribed it as a terrible act "alien vowed Tuesday to press Saudi happened," he said. elite gathered last year for to our culture" in the opening Arabia for answers over jour- The strongly worded re- Saudi Arabia's top investment speech before moderating a nalist Jamal Khashoggi's "bru- marks come after days of mixed forum, Crown Prince Moham- discussion among sovereign tal murder" after Turkish Presi- messages by President Donald med bin Salman dazzled them wealth fund chiefs. dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan Trump, who has vowed punish- with plans to build a $500 bil- Moderators were brought said the killing inside the king- ment but also ruled out major lion mega-city. in at the last minute after dom's Istanbul consulate was actions such as stopping arms Tycoons including Richard Western media partners pulled meticulously planned. sales to Saudi Arabia, a long- Branson milled at the time in out. The event's website was "The world is watching. standing US ally. Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton Hotel The summit has been overshadowed by growing global outrage over the hacked, the organisers said, The American people want Pence, whose administra- along with former political murder of Khashoggi inside the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate. (AFP) and the schedule was shared answers and we will demand tion routinely criticizes the leaders Tony Blair and Nicolas only shortly before it began. that those answers are forth- US Vice President Mike Pence. media, called Khashoggi's Sarkozy, and columnist Arian- linked to the World Economic journalist Jamal Khashoggi, "It's like just any other lo- coming," Pence told an event death "an assault on a free and na Huffington. Forum meeting in Switzerland. which prompted a boycott by cal Saudi conference this year," at The Washington Post, where ing that this brutal murder was independent press, and our The guest list earned the This year's conference, a number of Western politi- said one Western conference Khashoggi was a contributing premeditated, pre-planned administration is determined Future Investment Initiative which opened on Tuesday, cians, top world bankers and participant. "The quality of the opinion writer. "The word from days in advance flies in the to use all means at our disposal the informal title of "Davos in has now been overshad- company executives. speakers has dropped from last President Erdogan this morn- face of earlier assertions that to get to the bottom of it." the Desert", although it is not owed by the killing of Saudi Several speakers touched year... The star power is gone."

Over 50 killed in UN Syria envoy to arrive clan clashes in in Damascus for talks Did lightning strike instigate breakaway Somali region on post-war constitution Gaza rocket attack on Israel? REUTERS AFP accuse Damascus of stone- BOSASSO UNITED STATES walling, the UN envoy will REUTERS try to ease the concerns of the JERUSALEM Israeli troops FIGHTING between clans in THE outgoing UN envoy for Syrian government as to the kill Palestinian Somalia's breakaway Somali- Syria, Staffan de Mistura, make-up of the constitutional A theory that a lightning land region has killed more than will arrive in Damascus on committee -- which has been strike triggered Palestin- in border clash 50 people, a witness at the scene Wednesday for a visit aimed at in the cards for months. ian rocket fire from Gaza GAZA City: Israeli troops shot and an official in neighbouring convincing the government to The West wants De Mis- last week gained traction in dead a Palestinian teenager Puntland said on Tuesday. accept the creation of a com- tura to get Damascus to agree Israel on Tuesday and might in a border clash on Tuesday, "There has been fierce clan mittee to draft a post-war con- to convene the committee as explain the Israeli military's the health ministry in the fighting yesterday and today. stitution, the world body said. soon as possible to revive the limited response. Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Over 50 people died but they De Mistura, who an- political process aimed at end- Two rockets were in a statement. It named have not been buried because nounced last week that he ing Syria's devastating war, launched from the Hamas- him as 17-year-old Muntaser the fighting is still going on," would step down from his post now in its eighth year. ruled enclave on Oct. 17. Mohammed al-Baz, saying he Ahmed Ismail told Reuters at the end of November, is The new constitution is But the group took the was shot in the head earlier from Dhumey village. expected to stay for a "couple seen as a stepping stone to unusual step of denying it during protests near Bureij in "The injured are dying of of days" in the Syrian capital, staging elections in Syria, had carried out an attack. Is- central Gaza and died of his blood loss because there are no deputy UN spokesman Farhan where more than 360,000 raeli cabinet minister Tzachi wounds in hospital. (AFP) hospitals here," he said, adding Haq said Tuesday. people have been killed since Hanegbi said there was rea- (File photo) Flames from rockets are seen over Gaza Strip heading that some had been taken to Haq did not say who the war erupted in 2011 with the son to believe that was true. toward Israel, in morning. hospitals further away. envoy would meet, and if that brutal repression of anti-gov- One of the rockets off a launch mechanism. "We understand 51 people list would include Syrian Pres- ernment protests. wrecked a house in the south- militant in Gaza. streaking into the air. Asked about the report, died and 120 others were in- ident Bashar al-Assad. Syrian The uprising has since ern Israeli city of Beersheba, Soon afterwards, video Israel's best-selling daily, Justice Minister Ayelet jured in fighting, with clans ex- authorities invited De Mistura morphed into a complex causing no casualties, the appeared on social media Yedioth Ahronoth, reported Shaked, a member of the se- changing heavy weapons fire for to visit, the spokesman said. conflict with myriad armed other landed in the Mediter- showing lightning illumi- on Tuesday that PM Benjamin curity cabinet, told Israel Ra- the second day," interior minis- Under intense pressure groups, some of whom are ranean Sea. Israel responded nating the night sky in Gaza Netanyahu's security cabinet dio: “I won't discuss security ter of Puntland, said. from Western countries, who foreign-backed. with air strikes that killed a and then two flaming rockets now believed the lighting set cabinet meetings” . Europe / Americas Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11 Greece, Turkey snipe over maritime borders France launches plan for new aircraft carrier

ISTANBUL/ATHENS: Turkey warned Greece on Tuesday it would not tolerate a shift in Greece's mari- LE Bourget, France: France's government launched plans on Tuesday for a new aircraft carrier, say- time border, drawing a sharp rebuke from Athens that it would decide when and how it exercises its ing it will make a decision on how to build the multi-billion-euro warship in 2020. France currently NEWS sovereign rights. The statements from both sides came a few days after Greece's former foreign has one carrier, the Charles-de-Gaulle, but is seeking to develop a replacement that would serve IN BRIEF minister said Greece planned to extend its territorial waters to 12 miles to the west of the country. until 2080 and be adapted for next-generation combat jets. Territorial waters are a sensitive issue between the two neighbours and NATO allies, who are "The Charles-de-Gaulle will need a successor," Defence Minister Florence Parly told reporters separated by the Aegean Sea and have been at odds over airspace, ethnically split Cyprus and at the Euronaval industry expo in Le Bourget, north of Paris. "The first step which we're launching offshore mineral rights for decades. (REUTERS) today is a study period," she said. (AFP) EU rejects Italian draft budget, setting up standoff with defiant govt cerned about another possible news conference. as in the current plan, the Rome has three weeks to revise the budget crisis if debt-laden Italy were "The Italian Government Commission said. draft, otherwise will face disciplinary actions to lose market trust. is openly and consciously go- In a letter to the Com- The Commission has pre- For the first time, the ing against the commitments mission on Monday, Italy viously dealt with France, it made." acknowledged that the draft REUTERS on the unprecedented move Spain, Portugal and previous Commission is obliged to Yields of Italian bench- violated EU rules, but said STRASBOURG by the EU executive which Italian administrations that request a euro area country mark 10-year bonds surged on it would stick to it. Deputy was exerting for the first time broke EU fiscal rules, but none to revise its draft budget the news to 3.57 percent in the Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio THE European Commission a power obtained during the of those violations were as bla- plan. The Italian afternoon from 3.42 early on responded to the Commission rejected Italy's draft 2019 2013 sovereign debt crisis, to tant as the latest Italian budg- Government is openly and Tuesday. rejection by calling for "re- budget on Tuesday, saying it send back a budget of a euro et draft, the Commission said. Rome will now have to spect" for Italians. brazenly broke EU rules on zone country that violates the "Today, for the first time, consciously going against send a new draft budget that "This is the first Italian public spending, and asked rules. the Commission is obliged to the commitments it made would cut the structural defi- budget that the EU doesn't Rome to submit a new one Having recently emerged request a euro area country to cit, which excludes one-offs like. I am not surprised. This within three weeks or face dis- from the Greek debt debacle revise its draft budget plan," Commission Vice President and business cycle swings, by is the first Italian budget that ciplinary action. that nearly destroyed the sin- Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis Italy’s Interior Minister 0.6 percent of GDP, rather was written in Rome and not Italian bond yields jumped gle currency, the EU is con- Valdis Dombrovskis told a Matteo Salvini than increase it by 0.8 points in Brussels," Di Maio said on

US targets Russian operatives ahead of Productive talks with Putin despite election, says NYT arms treaty pull-out, says Bolton REUTERS While the United States WASHINGTON was not directly threatening any individuals, its previ- Talks with the Russian president cover the conflict in Syria and the alleged election meddling THE United States has ous sanctions and indict- launched a cyber campaign ments could help deter the aimed at Russian operatives Russian operatives once in an effort to curb mis- they realised they had been information ahead of the identified, according to the November 6 congressional Times report https://nyti. elections, the New York ms/2CXnrG4. Times reported on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies in what it said was the first have concluded that Kremlin- known such operation to backed entities meddled in protect American elections. the 2016 presidential election campaign to try to boost Re- publican candidate Donald While the United States Trump, an accusation Mos- was not directly threat- cow has repeatedly denied. ening any individuals, its Intelligence officials have previous sanctions and said that Moscow remains a indictments could help threat to US elections. deter the Russian opera- On Friday, the US gov- tives once they realised ernment unveiled what one official said was the first they had been identified criminal charges linked to attempted interference in The Times, citing un- next month's midterm elec- named defence officials tions. Elena Alekseevna briefed on the operation, said Khusyaynova, a 44-year- the US Cyber Command, the old Russian national, was military's cyber warfare divi- charged with playing a key sion, was using direct mes- financial role in a Kremlin- sages to target individuals backed plan to conduct "in- behind influence campaigns formation warfare" against in an effort to deter them the United States, including from spreading propaganda ongoing attempts to influ- and fake information. ence American voters.

Russians out to stir anger ahead of US midterm polls Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) shakes hands with US National Security Adviser John Bolton in the Kremlin Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) AFP and allied Twitter accounts WASHINGTON monitored by Hamilton 68, AFP said Trump wished to meet a tracking operation of the MOSCOW Trump and Putin set to meet in Paris on Nov 11 Putin when the two visit Paris A CONCERTED Russian Alliance for Securing De- MOSCOW: US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin plan to meet in Paris next on November 11 for World hacking and online dis- mocracy in Washington. US National Security Advi- month, officials said on Tuesday, their first encounter since a summit in Helsinki that unleashed a War I commemorations. information campaign in The leading linked web- sor John Bolton on Tuesday storm of criticism that Trump was cosying up to the Kremlin. The last time the pair met 2016 sought to tip the US site this week? A Republican praised "productive" talks After a meeting in Moscow between Putin and Trump’s national security advisor John Bolton, of- was in Helsinki this sum- presidential election toward voter registration page. with President Vladimir Putin ficials on both sides said a preliminary agreement on a November 11 meeting in the French capital mer, after which Trump was Donald Trump. Two weeks "After the election in and other Russian officials de- had been reached, and that detailed arrangements were underway. criticised at home for failing ahead of midterm congres- 2016, there was a lot of talk spite an earlier announcement Both presidents plan to be in Paris for events to commemorate the centenary of the end of to publicly address sensitive sional elections, Moscow's about whether the Russians by Washington that it would World War One, and they are planning to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines, according to issues with his Russian coun- operatives are at it again. will be back in 2018," said pull out of a Cold War-era nu- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. (REUTERS) terpart. The shutdown of thou- Suzanne Spaulding, senior clear weapons treaty. Moscow-Washington ties sands of Russian-controlled advisor on the Homeland Bolton was in Moscow for are under deep strain over ac- accounts by Twitter and Security Program of the two days of talks with the Rus- Russia as well as Trump's de- Bolton described it as "a Bolton said the Anti-Bal- cusations Moscow meddled in Facebook -- plus the indict- Center for Strategic and In- sian defence and foreign min- cision on the arms agreement, Cold-War bilateral treaty in a listic Missile treaty, another the 2016 US presidential elec- ments of 14 people from ternational Studies. isters, among others, after US he said. multipolar world" that did not Soviet-era agreement that tion. The two states are also at Russia's notorious troll farm "We now know: they leader Donald Trump declared "We had lengthy conver- cover the activities of coun- was abandoned by George W odds over Russian support for the Internet Research Agen- never left." he was ditching the three-dec- sations about arms control tries such as China or North Bush, was previously consid- Bashar al-Assad's regime in cy -- have blunted but by no On Friday, the US Jus- ade-old Intermediate-Range issues, the new strategic land- Korea. He said he would want ered a cornerstone of global Syria's civil war, and the con- means halted their efforts to tice Department announced Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). scape and the INF treaty" he the US to remain in the treaty security but that the world had flict in Ukraine. influence US politics. criminal conspiracy charges "I had a series of very com- said. "if I were living in Beijing. But remained safe without it. "We discussed our con- #MAGA -- Trump's ral- against the Internet Research prehensive and productive dis- Signed in 1987 by then US I am not". However the withdrawal tinuing concern with Russian lying call to "Make America Agency clerk who manages cussions," Bolton told a press president Ronald Reagan and A formal notice of with- from that deal created im- meddling in elections and why Great Again" -- remains the the tens of millions of dollars conference after the visit. Mikhail Gorbachev, the last drawal has yet to be filed but mense ill-will in Russia and it was particularly harmful for top hashtag among 18,000 the outfit spends on informa- A 90-minute meeting with Soviet leader, the INF resolved will be "in due course", he add- Putin this year described the Russian-American relations tweets pumped out daily by tion operations in the United Putin on Tuesday touched on a crisis over Soviet nuclear- ed. Moscow and Washington unilateral decision as the be- without producing anything hundreds of Russia-backed States and Europe. the conflict in Syria and al- tipped ballistic missiles target- have both accused the other of ginning of a new arms race. in return," Bolton said of his leged election meddling by ing Western capitals. violating the agreement. Earlier on Tuesday Bolton meeting with Putin.

Three dead as migrant caravan UN special envoy Jolie voices support to 50,000 NATO troops to kick off massive military drills ploughs on towards US border Venezuelan refugees HUIXTLA, Mexico: A migrant has been found dead on the road AFP as complicated as we have to- from Tapachula to Huixtla in southern Mexico, state prosecu- LIMA: UN refugee agency OSLO day... an incident elsewhere tors said on Tuesday, as a caravan of thousands continued to special envoy Angelina Jolie could very well heighten ten- head through Mexico for the United States. voiced support on Tuesday for SOME 50,000 troops will kick sions in the North and we The discovery means at least three people have died since Venezuelans forced to leave off NATO's biggest military want to prepare the Alliance in the caravan of Central American migrants began heading north their crisis-stricken homeland exercises since the Cold War order to avoid any unfortunate from Honduras on October 13. and thanked the South Ameri- on Thursday in Norway, a incidents," he added. The body of the migrant, who appears to have died of res- can countries hosting them. massive show of force that has The exercises come after piratory problems and dehydration, was found on the road that Hollywood actress Jolie already rankled neighbouring President Donald Trump has the caravan travelled on Monday. met with Venezuelan refugees Russia. repeatedly complained that The person has not yet been identified. in Lima, Peru this week to Trident Juncture 18, which other NATO members do not A 25-year-old migrant was killed on Monday after falling draw attention to their plight. runs until November 7, is contribute enough money to from a moving vehicle, prosecutors said earlier. The Guatema- "After having spoken to so aimed at training the Alliance Dutch soldiers depart from Eindhoven Airport in Eindhoven in The the 69-year-old alliance, al- lan authorities also reported the death of a Honduran migrant many people it's clear to me, to mobilise quickly to defend Netherlands to participate in the NATO exercise Trident Juncture in though Defense Secretary in similar circumstances in the country on Saturday. very clear, that this is not a an ally under attack. Norway from October 25 to November 23, 2018. (AFP) Jim Mattis reassured allies of The UN says the caravan includes about 7,300 people. movement by choice," Jolie The head of NATO's Allied America's "iron-clad" commit- Most of the migrants crossed illegally from Guatemala into told reporters. "I heard stories Joint Force Command, US Russia, which carried out crisis. ment earlier this month. Mexico and continued their journey despite warnings by the of people dying because of a Navy Admiral James Foggo, its biggest ever military exer- "Russia doesn't represent While the exercises will Mexican authorities that undocumented migrants would be lack of medical care and medi- said the exercise was intended cises in September in the Far a direct military threat to take place at a respectful dis- deported. cine... people starving, and to "show NATO is capable to East, has not been officially Norway," Norwegian Defence tance from Norway's 198-kilo- They spent Monday night in Huixtla, sleeping outdoors or in tragic accounts of violence defend against any adversary. identified as the intended ad- Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen metre border with Russia in the makeshift tents. (DPA) and persecution." (REUTERS) Not a particular country, any- versary, but it is on everyone's told AFP. Arctic, Moscow has expressed one." minds after the 2014 Ukraine "But in a security situation anger over the manoeuvres. Property Finder Qatar rebrands www.facebook.com/QatarTribune website with new look www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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DOW25,273.68 QE 10,264.07 SENSEX 33,847.23 GOLD 1,233.60 Tech firm Dyson to build electric -43.73 PTS -10.38 PTS -287.15 PTS +0.73% car in Singapore PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 00000.00 BRENT 76.66 -3.97% WTI 66.58 -4.01% SILVER 0.00% SADA TAKES PART IN TOKYO HYDROGEN ENERGY MINISTERIAL MEETING QIC Group net profit rises 54% to QR474 mn in first 9 months TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK endeavor towards process DOHA efficiencies and automation. Further cost-efficiency QATAR Insurance Group gains are expected from the (QIC Group) on Tuesday an- envisaged integration of nounced that its net profit back office operations across grew 54 percent to QR474 mil- QIC Group’s international lion for the first nine months entities. In addition, a con- of 2018 when compared with certed approach to retroces- QR308 million in same period sion buying will benefit the last year. Group’s underwriting result. According to a release issued by the company, QIC Group recorded growth in gross written premiums (GWP) of 6 percent to QR9.5 billion in the first nine months of 2018, compared Minister of Energy and Industry HE Mohammed bin Saleh al Sada with other dignitaries at the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday. Sada also participated to the same period of the in the 12th meeting of the Qatar-Japan Joint Economic Committee held in Tokyo on Tuesday. In his opening speech on the occasion, Sada stressed the close and long-standing previous year. relations between Qatar and Japan. The group’s interna- tional carriers namely Qatar Re, Antares and QIC Eu- rope Limited (QEL) posted GWP growth of 11 percent to QR7.3 billion. QIC Group’s Qatari Diar domestic and MENA op- CB profit rises 386% to erations growth remained invests $35 bn stable, while the company’s life and medical insurance in 60 projects, subsidiary, QLM, headquar- tered in Doha, and OQIC, QIC Group President & CEO says CEO QR1.25 bn in 9 months the group’s listed subsidiary Khalifa Abdulla Turki al Subaey in Oman, continued to ex- pand. Commenting on the re- QNA Bank’s net operating income increases by 0.4% to QR2.663 bn in nine months Further impetus for sults, QIC Group President DOHA growth arose from the on- & CEO Khalifa Abdulla Turki TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Commenting on the results, Com- going digitalisation of the al Subaey said, “The third QATARI Diar Real Estate DOHA mercial Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdulla group’s MENA retail pillar. quarter of 2018 saw a string Investment Company CEO bin Ali bin Jabor al Thani said, “Qatar QIC Group’s international of major catastrophes losses, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al THE Commercial Bank (CB) on Tuesday continues to transform its economy for a subsidiaries in Bermuda, the especially in the US and Ja- Thani on Tuesday said the announced a net profit of QR1.259 bil- more sustainable future, implementing a UK and Malta accounted for pan. Still, rate increases re- company was committed to lion in the first nine months of 2018, an raft of reforms designed to strengthen the approximately 76 percent of main elusive as the growth the development objectives increase of 386 percent when compared economy, increase self-sufficiency and the group’s total GWP. of alternative capital with and principles of sustainability to QR259 million for the same period promote growth. The MENA markets lower return hurdles places in all its internal and external last year. “Markets have reacted positively to continued to produce stable secular and not just cyclical projects, covering 60 projects According to a release issued by Qatar’s economic developments and the premiums with underwrit- pressure on (re)insurance in more than 24 countries the bank, the net operating income for vision of its leadership with the QE In- ing profitability, weather- margins in the low frequency with investments worth over the group increased by 0.4 percent to dex posting its biggest quarterly jump ing geopolitical headwinds high severity space. Against $35 billion. QR2.663 billion for the first nine months in four years, outperforming its regional in the region. Consistent this backdrop, we continue Speaking at the opening 2018, up from QR2.654 billion achieved peers and becoming the second-best with previous quarters, QIC rebuilding our book of busi- session of the Sustainability in the same period last year. performer in the world in dollar terms Group’s international op- ness towards low volatility Summit in Doha, he said, “As Net interest income for the group in- this year. erations further expanded in characteristics, focusing on Qatari Diar’s flagship project, creased by 4 percent to QR1.908 billion “By aligning itself with the economic select low volatility classes clients who pursue an in- Lusail City embodies our for the nine months of 2018, compared to objectives of the nation and providing a whilst shedding underpriced novative and analytical ap- commitment to sustainabil- QR1.836 billion achieved in the same pe- strong, stable and innovative financial (severity) business. proach to product develop- ity by offering a better living riod last year, driven mainly by re-pricing institution to support Qatar’s economy, The group’s net under- ment and underwriting.” environment for its residents. of some of the loans during the period. Commercial Bank is pleased to continue writing result increased to He said, “Through our Lusail City is sustainable and Net interest margin is 2.3 percent to be a part of Qatar’s growth story.” QR378 million, compared direction to achieve the comprehensively planned city for the nine months, an increase of 0.1 Commercial Bank Vice Chairman with a negative QR103 mil- group’s growth strategy we that caters to its residents percent compared to the same period in Hussain Alfardan said, “Our bottom line lion for the same period last have to deal with challenges and visitors alike, signifying 2017. Non-interest income for the group The Commercial Bank headquarters in Doha. continues to show improvement as our year. beyond our control such as Qatar’s progress on a grand decreased by 7.8 percent to QR755 mil- legacy loan provisioning reduces. We Investment income came the geopolitical situation scale.” lion for the nine months of 2018 com- growth of 3.5 percent for nine months have also made progress in optimising in at QR615 million in the in the Middle East and the He said, “Lusail City has pared with QR819 million for the same with total assets at QR138.7 billion, com- costs with strategic investments in key first nine months of 2018, vagaries of global re/insur- embraced the Global Sustain- period last year. pared to QR134 billion for the same peri- technologies to digitise and automate in- compared with QR798 mil- ance loss and pricing cy- ability Assessment System Total operating expenses were tightly od in 2017. Total asset growth was driven ternal systems, partly reflected in the 12 lion in the same period of cles. Therefore, QIC Group (GSAS) as one of the main managed at the group level, down 12 per- mainly by an increase of QR2.2 billion in percent reduction in operating expenses the previous year. The 23 is redoubling its efforts sustainability standards that cent to QR 892 million for the first nine investment securities and QR1.9 billion during the first nine months of 2018 as percent year-on-year de- to excel in an area which guide the design, construction months of 2018 compared with QR1.012 due from banks. compared to the same period last year.” cline is mainly attributed to counts among our historical and operations of the various billion in the same period last year. Costs The group’s loans and advances to Commercial Bank Group Chief Execu- certain one-off investment strengths -cost-efficiency. building in the city. Lusail Cit- reductions were primarily driven by lower customers increased by 0.3 percent to tive Officer Joseph Abraham said, “Com- gains booked in the first half In that respect, we con- ys embracement of the GSAS staff and administrative expenses. QR84.8 billion for the nine months com- mercial Bank’s performance during the of 2017. sider ourselves a forerun- sustainability assessment sys- The group’s net provisions for loans pared with QR84.5 billion for the same first nine months of the year is a testa- During the nine month ner among our global peers tem means that the design of and advances decreased by 57.5 percent period in 2017. ment to the team’s execution of our five- reporting period, QIC Group some of which have recently each building in the city will to QR617 million for the first nine months The group’s investment securities year strategic plan. further improved its already embarked on major restruc- allow them to conserve around of 2018, from QR1.451 billion for the same increased by 11.5 percent to QR21.5 bil- “Our bottom line has benefited from exceptional operational ef- turing plans.” 30 percent of energy and car- period in 2017. lion for the nine months compared with the reduction of our legacy loan book pro- ficiency. As a result of which The financial results bon emission when compared The non-performing loan (NPL) ra- QR19.4 billion for the same period last visioning and is trending towards a nor- the administrative expense were announced following a to average buildings." tio decreased to 5.5 percent in the nine year. The increase is mainly in govern- malised provisioning rate. ratio for its core operations meeting of the board of di- Additionally, he said, Lu- months of 2018 compared to 5.6 percent ment bonds. “This was supported by a focus on effi- came in at 6.5 percent, down rectors, which was presided sail City has been working on for the same period in 2017. The loan cov- The group’s customer deposits in- ciency across the business with operating from 6.6 percent in the same over by QIC Group Chair- implementing an integrated erage ratio is maintained at 83.5 percent creased by 2.2 percent to QR74.9 bil- expenses declining. As a result our cost period of the previous year. man & Managing Director public transportation system in the nine months compared to 91.6 per- lion for the nine months, compared to income ratio is now 33.5 percent com- The group continues to reap Sheikh Khalid bin Moham- that links the Doha Metro with cent for the same period in 2017. with QR73.3 billion for the same period pared to 38.1 percent for the same period the benefits from its ongoing med bin Ali al Thani. Lusail City tram. The group delivered balance sheet last year. last year.” “This comes, in addition to offering supplying all the necessary services within the premises to lower the need to use transportation and, as a al khaliji net profit rises 3.5% to QR469 mn in 9 months result, lower the carbon emis- sions,” he said. He added, “Lusail City’s in- ecutive Officer Fahad al Kha- with earlier quarters, our costs tegration of latest technology Bank’s liquidity remains strong resulting lifa said, “We are pleased to are 3.4 percent lower year on in its infrastructure projects report positive results for third year,” he said. represents another achieve- in an improved loan to deposit ratio quarter of 2018 delivering an “We remain focused on ment in our mission to sus- increase in net profit of 3.5 credit quality across the group, tainability. The City relied on TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a release. percent year-on-year. These and we continue to remain building local cooling stations DOHA Commenting on the result, results embody selective prudent in our provisioning. to fulfill the buildings need of al khaliji Chairman and Man- growth, continued focus on We have reduced overall im- air conditioning, which com- AL Khalij Commercial Bank aging Director Sheikh Hamad our domestic market in Qatar pairment charges by 28 per- monly accounts for around (al khaliji) on Tuesday report- bin Faisal bin Thani al Thani and at the same time manag- cent year-on-year,” he said. two-thirds of the average con- ing a net profit of QR469 mil- said, “al khaliji has delivered ing our cost base effectively.” “Qatar’s economy contin- sumer consumption of energy. lion in the first nine months consistent growth in profita- “Staying close to our cli- ues to grow including in the It also worked on equipping of 2018, a rise of 3.5 percent bility, by maintaining focus on ents and tailoring our business non-hydrocarbon sector. We the City towers with an inte- from the same period last year. delivering our Qatar-centric Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin to meet their requirements re- are well positioned to ben- grated natural gas network, This improved net profit medium term strategy. These Thani al Thani Fahad al Khalifa mains at the heart of deliver- efit from increased business as well as an automatic waste was a result of effectively results reflect our commit- ing our strategy. with our clients they tap into collection system technology managing margins, control- ment to our strategy, which is and excellent liquidity. We positioned to capitalise on its “The bank continues to the commercial opportunities for the first time in the Middle ling costs and a reduction in being delivered on the founda- are proud of Qatar’s progress growth during the future.” focus on maintaining an effi- that the economy continues to East.” impairments, the bank said in tions of a strong capital base during this year, and are well al khaliji Group Chief Ex- cient cost base, and consistent present,” Khalifa said. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 13 Economy & Business Wall Street greets bitcoin with interest and worry

Near the end of 2017, bitcoin reached almost $20,000 in value

AFP and digital assets at Canaccord NEW YORK Genuity. Yet many pension funds BITCOIN may be the fraud and other mainstream inves- of the century, depending on tors are likely to think twice whom you believe, or it could before putting big funds into be a gold mine for early adop- ventures that could soar -- but ters. could also sink. Adventurous investors have The US Securities and Ex- already bought into the virtual change Commission has re- currency and Wall Street is lay- jected several proposed ETFs, ing the groundwork for more including twice blocking ETFs wealth to flow into the crypto- proposed by the twin Internet currency. entrepreneurs Cameron and But nobody can say how big Tyler Winklevoss. (or small) the bitcoin story will Each time, the SEC ex- ultimately become. pressed concerns about fraud Bitcoin still cannot be used and manipulation, in part to buy even a loaf of bread. It because it is still exchanged cannot be purchased from a primarily on unregulated ex- company or sold directly on a changes. major financial exchange and Most of the biggest names it is backed by no central bank. in finance are at least studying And it also dissimilar to metals ways to participate in bitcoin, like gold or silver, with univer- although the steps so far have sally accepted value. Yet bitcoin is exchanged like money. Currency Near the end of 2017, bit- coin reached almost $20,000 Adventurous investors have in value amid a buying frenzy. already bought into the It has since come down clos- virtual currency and Wall er to earth and is now worth Street is laying the around $6,400. groundwork for more Such volatility is too nerve- wealth to flow into the wracking for most mainstream cryptocurrency investors but the radical price swings hold appeal for short- It cannot be purchased term traders. from a company or sold True believers in the cur- directly on a major financial rency, along with these short- exchange and it is backed term speculators, now have a by no central bank variety of investment opportu- nities at various risk levels. The most direct way to buy been incremental. bitcoin is on an exchange that Jamie Dimon, chief execu- specializes in cryptocurrencies, tive of JPMorgan Chase, the although many of those plat- biggest US bank by assets, fa- forms are at risk of hacking. mously called bitcoin a "fraud" In late 2017, the Chicago in 2017 and has continued to The opening of Huawei’s lab comes just as Germany’s federal network regulator (BNetzA), which is also based in Bonn, finalises ermst for the 5G licensing round that it plans to hold Board Options Exchange be- speak skeptically of it. in the first quarter of 2019. came the first major exchange Since May, Goldman Sachs to offer a bitcoin product, a has served as a clearinghouse move that gave a legitimacy to for trading bitcoin futures for the currency. clients but has not offered bit- The Chicago exchange al- coin investments yet. lowed trading on bitcoin fu- But Fidelity Investments, tures -- not on bitcoin itself the giant money manager, this China’s Huawei opens -- a financial instrument well month unveiled a new venture, known among investment pro- Fidelity Digital Assets, that will fessionals. execute trades in digital curren- Another option is to pick an cy for clients and permit them investment vehicle composed to store bitcoin or other digital up to German scrutiny of bitcoin, such as the Bitcoin assets with Fidelity. Investment Trust, which is And ICE, the parent com- managed by Grayscale Invest- pany of the New York Stock ments. But those interested in Exchange, plans to launch its such ventures must transact in own bitcoin futures contract in a private and bilateral basis and November. ahead of 5G auctions typically pay high fees. Bitcoin platforms continue Bitcoin believers are still to have a variety of problems, awaiting the green light from including lack of transparency, regulators for exchange traded conflicts of interest and weak Germany, which lacks a telecoms hardware industry of its own, is keener to maintain its traditionally funds(ETF) that would track system safeguards, Christopher the movements of the virtual Giancarlo, chairman of the US close trade and investment ties with Beijing without compromising on its own cyber-security currency, a key step that could Commodity Futures Trading take the market more main- Commission, said in a mid- stream. October interview on Fox Busi- REUTERS ert access. “We have to deal with the Huawei has already gained a "The arrival of a potential ness. BEIJING reality that there are few hardware foothold, partnering with Deutsche bitcoin ETF remains top-of- "Like all things, it takes manufacturers in Germany – they Telekom on a 5G pilot project in Ber- mind for institutional investors time to mature, and with the CHINESE’S Huawei Technologies come from abroad,” a BSI official lin. Telekom said its relationship seeking exposure to this emerg- movement of more institu- Co Ltd will open a new information told Reuters. “Based on this real- Huawei was with Huawei was close: “We have ing asset class," said Michael tional investors into the space, security lab in Germany next month ity, we have to achieve the best among a group of reached several new technical Graham, an analyst special- I think we'll see that matura- that will enable source code reviews, level of security possible.” milestones together in recent izing in Internet, blockchain tion," Giancarlo said. in a step aimed at winning regula- Huawei was among a telecoms providers and net- years,” a spokesman said. tors’ confidence before the country’s group of telecoms provid- The federal interior min- 5G mobile spectrum auction. ers and network equipment work equipment suppliers that istry, for its part, said in The move follows Australia’s de- suppliers that took part in a answer to a parliamentary cision to ban Huawei from supply- workshop hosted by the BSI took part in a workshop hosted question last week that there ing 5G equipment over concerns it last week to address secu- was no legal basis to exclude could facilitate Chinese spying, and rity in 5G networks that can by the BSI last week to address any foreign equipment pro- its barring from some US govern- enable connected factories, security in 5G networks that can vider from Germany’s 5G ment contracts on national security self-driving cars and tele- buildout - nor was any such grounds. medicine. enable connected factories, measure planned. The Chinese Germany, which lacks a telecoms The company declined to company is meanwhile courting hardware industry of its own, is comment on any cooperation self-driving cars and officials from North-Rhine West- keener to maintain its traditionally with the German authorities, but phalia, Germany’s most populous close trade and investment ties with said: “Information security is abso- telemedicine state. A 50-strong business del- Beijing without compromising on its lutely central to all we do.” egation, led by the state’s econ- own cyber-security, say officials. “Long before the issues that have omy and digital affairs minister The Federal Office for Informa- been raised in the US and Australia, oversight board did Andreas Pinkwart, is currently visit- tion Security (BSI) said Huawei will and entirely independently, we have recently fault technical and supply- ing China. open the lab on Nov. 16 in Bonn, responded to the demands of cus- chain shortcomings in its gear. Pinkwart’s office confirmed he where the BSI and other key regula- tomers by building the highest levels The opening of Huawei’s lab would attend the opening of the Hua- tors are based. of security into our products and op- comes just as Germany’s federal net- wei lab in mid-November. Also headquartered in the former erations,” a spokesman said. work regulator (BNetzA), which is Huawei is also the main partner for capital is Deutsche Telekom, the “We rigorously test the cyber- also based in Bonn, finalises terms a smart city project in the regional city partly state-owned market leader security of our products against the for the 5G licensing round that it of Duisburg, whose commercial port that has close business ties with highest global standards.” plans to hold in the first quarter of on the Rhine is a main European ter- Huawei. In Britain, Huawei is already 2019. minus for Beijing’s Belt and Road in- The lab would facilitate source- subject to the scrutiny of an inde- Total costs of building out Ger- frastructure initiative, and another in code reviews, a BSI official said. This pendent oversight board and set up many’s 5G networks could run to 80 Gelsenkirchen. entails examining the programming a technology lab in 2010 to facilitate billion euros ($92 billion), making “The operating environment for us language used to run network gear, its work. the stakes huge for Huawei, the top as a Chinese company is ideal in North for example screening it for vulner- Huawei says no inspection has global supplier with a market share Rhine-Westphalia,” Huawei Vice Pres- Bitcoin believers are still awaiting the green light from regulators for abilities such as ‘back doors’ that ever found any ‘back doors’ in the of 28 percent, and rivals Ericsson, ident Julio Kong said in a statement on exchange traded funds(ETF) that would track the movements of the might allow spy agencies to gain cov- networks it has built, but the UK Nokia, ZTE and Samsung. Pinkwart’s trip to Beijing. virtual currency. 14 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Economy & Business Property Finder Qatar rebrands website with new look

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK brand statement: Unlock Your DOHA Potential. “Our belief is that whenever PROPRETYFINDER.QA, Qa- you use us, we help you open tar’s leading property portal, the door to unlocking new op- has announced a completely portunities, allowing you to new and refreshed look, due to unlock a better future through a group-wide rebranding. finding your next home,” com- The unveiling of the new mented Monsi Rabah, Regional brand and logo took place at a Director of the Property Finder special networking event ear- Group. lier this month at the W Doha Beyond the look and feel, Hotel, which was attended by a Property Finder wanted this number of industry leaders, as new brand identity to be a re- well as regional management flection of what they stand for, and representatives from the and what they strive to deliver Property Finder Group. to all house hunters in the re- gion. As a company, Property Finder have always put users at Beyond the look and feel, the forefront of their innovation Property Finder wanted and strategy. this new brand identity to “This is a very exciting time at Property Finder, and we are be a reflection of what excited to be announcing our they stand for, and what new identity,” continued Rab- they strive to deliver to all ah. “This is a true tribute to our Dyson said last year that a 400-strong, British-based engineering team had been secretly working for more than two years on a $2.6 billion project to build an electric car. house hunters in the growth, and as well, our prom- region ise to continue developing in the market, which our new identity will allow us to do.” This is an important mile- In all, the new brand em- Tech firm Dyson to build stone for the company, as it has bodies the essence of a com- undergone significant transfor- pany that is reinventing itself, mation over the past few years. but is still very committed to its The purpose of this re- clients and end-users. This new branding is to satisfy the exist- look is built upon years of suc- electric car in Singapore ing expectations of what the cess and innovation in the real original brand stands for, while estate market and also opens moving the company forward; doors to the future. 2020, with the first cars roll- olutionised vacuum cleaners a dynamic new identity, open- Propertyfinder.qa, report- The British company has not shown any ing off production lines a year to clean diesel exhaust emis- ing up exciting new possibilities ed an increase of 38 percent designs for its electric vehicle later. sions in the 1990s. The inven- for the website’s users. Property in the number of visitors be- Singapore's Prime Min- tor was a prominent backer of Finder’s mission is to motivate tween 2017 and 2018, and an ister Lee Hsien Loong said: Britain's vote to leave the Eu- and inspire people to get living increase of 33 percent in the REUTERS tric car. Ambitious "Singapore used to assemble ropean Union and has argued the life they deserve, and this amount of leads delivered in LONDON The company, one of cars until the 1980s. Now we that Britain's future lies in has been embodied in its new the same period. Britain's biggest manufac- Dyson told reporters last year will manufacture cars again, building close ties with fast- JAMES Dyson, the billionaire turing success stories, has that his ambition to take on except this time greener, bet- growing markets in Asia, and British inventor of the bag- not shown any designs for the car makers was triggered ter, and more high tech!" not Europe. less vacuum cleaner, has cho- its electric vehicle, although when the industry dismissed Carmakers are stepping Singapore is a densely sen to build his electric car in James Dyson has said it will his idea to use the cyclonic up investment in electric vehi- populated city-state and one Singapore to be close to Asian not be like anything else on technology that revolutionised cles in response to ever-tight- of the world's most expensive customers, supply chains and the market and will not be a ening emissions restrictions places to own a car. a highly skilled workforce. "very cheap". vacuum cleaners to clean and penalties on the use of It controls vehicle popu- The 71-year-old entrepre- Dyson, who is not work- diesel exhaust emissions in internal combustion engines, lation through a system of neur, who backed Brexit in ing with established car com- the 1990s with some countries already bidding for the right to own the 2016 referendum, already panies on the project, had promising outright bans. and use a vehicle for a limited manufactures products such said the vehicle would be Dyson is looking to ex- number of years. Elon Musk, as hair dryers, air purification made close to suppliers and ploit its ability in solid-state chief executive of Tesla, criti- systems and bladeless fans its potential biggest markets, ter Singapore was chosen on battery technology and elec- cised Singapore for not being in Asia, while the company's namely in Asia. Tuesday. tric motors that are found in supportive of electric vehicles research and development re- "The decision of where Dyson already employs its innovative vacuum clean- earlier this year. mains in Britain. to make our car is complex, 1,100 people making 21 mil- ers and other products. But the city state has trade Dyson said last year that based on supply chains, ac- lion digital electric motors James Dyson told report- agreements with China and a 400-strong, British-based cess to markets, and the every year in Singapore. ers last year that his ambition Japan and Dyson CEO Rowan engineering team had been availability of the expertise It said it would build a to take on the car makers was said the comparatively high secretly working for more that will help us achieve our new two-storey manufactur- triggered when the industry cost base would be offset by than two years on a $2.6 bil- ambitions," Dyson Chief Ex- ing facility in the city state, dismissed his idea to use the its technology expertise and Monsi Rabah, Regional Director of the Property Finder Group. lion project to build an elec- ecutive Jim Rowan said af- scheduled for completion in cyclonic technology that rev- focus. France seeks more investment from Apple Eurozone banks report easier

AFP position. Paris hopes that a sales elsewhere in the bloc. lending as stimulus nears end PARIS European initiative known "How can we accept that mil- as "Platform to business" will lions of European consumers FRENCH President Em- allow for increased revenue How can we accept that freely hand over their data AFP picture of easier loan conditions euro ($2.9 trillion) mass bond- manuel Macron on Tuesday sharing between US tech gi- millions of European without a tax being passed?" FRANKFURT -- the actual terms of repayment buying or "quantitative easing" urged Apple's chief execu- ants and European start-ups. Le Maire asked deputies -- for both firms and mortgage (QE) scheme, slated for Decem- tive Tim Cook to invest more Macron also invited Cook consumers freely hand over gathered in Strasbourg, east- BANKS in the 19-nation euro- borrowers. Meanwhile banks ber. in his country, even as Paris to attend the next French- their data without a tax ern France. zone reported easing access to squeezed their margins as they Since 2015, monthly pur- pursues a new EU tax on the sponsored "Tech for Good" being passed? But such a measure will credit between July and Sep- chased business in an environ- chases of billions of euros of revenues of technology gi- summit, a bid to encourage need the unanimous backing tember, European Central Bank ment of continuing growth in government and corporate ants. major players to help sup- French Economy Minister of all 28 EU members, and data showed Tuesday as it nears demand for credit. bonds have helped pump cash Macron called for Apple port educational and envi- Bruno Le Maire Germany and other coun- the end of a massive economic Low interest rates encour- into the financial system and to go beyond a mere market- ronmental initiatives. tries remain wary of a tax stimulus programme. aged both companies and then into the economy, stoking ing presence in France and Their meeting came as Apple, Google and Amazon which could inflame trans- Lenders reported easing households to borrow more, growth and powering inflation finance projects with higher French Economy Minister to be applied on their rev- Atlantic tensions. credit standards -- the criteria with firms using the cash for towards the ECB's target of just added value, his office said. Bruno Le Maire appealed enues throughout the Euro- Berlin in particular wor- they use to decide whether to activities such as capital invest- below 2.0 percent. Macron also discussed to the European Parliament pean Union. ries that Washington could issue a loan -- for businesses ment or mergers, while high Banks said that the scheme Apple's revenue-sharing to make a "clear, direct and The goal is to stop com- see the digital tax as an at- and household mortgages confidence led ordinary people had supported the easier credit policies with app develop- strong decision" on taxing panies from shifting declar- tack on Silicon Valley's gi- compared with the previous to consume more or to bet on conditions and terms of re- ers, in the wake of a French digital economy giants. ing their revenues in EU ants, and retaliate with tar- three months, while leaving a good outlook for the housing payment they reported, while anti-fraud investigation over France is leading the member states with the most iffs on German auto imports, them "broadly unchanged" for market. buoyant credit mar- weighing on profitability -- a allegations the company had charge for a minimum tax lenient tax rules, even if they as has been threatened by consumers, the ECB said in a ket data appears as the ECB similar impact to the ECB's his- abused its dominant market rate for companies such as generate the bulk of their President Donald Trump. statement. There was a similar nears the end of a 2.5-trillion- toric low interest rates. Another Japan firm admits falsifying data for quake shock absorbers

AFP the data manipulation hap- of a complex system fitted in gion of Hokkaido early last TOKYO pened. many Japanese buildings as month, triggering landslides The company will dis- part of the country's earth- and collapsing houses. A Japanese company sup- close the names of the build- quake preparedness. The data fraud is the lat- plying equipment to protect ings once owners agree to do They are meant to func- est in a string of quality-con- buildings from earthquakes so. tion in tandem with systems trol and governance scandals has admitted falsifying data, The admission comes af- built into the foundations to to hit major Japanese busi- authorities said Tuesday, a ter Tokyo-based parts maker isolate the effects of quakes. nesses in recent years. week after a Tokyo-based KYB and its unit Kayaba Sys- The earthquake systems In July, Nissan admitted firm revealed a similar fraud. tem Machinery announced it allow big buildings to sway data on exhaust emissions Kawakin Holdings' oil had falsified oil dampers data slightly as they absorb some and fuel economy had been damper unit altered data for used in nearly 1,000 build- seismic waves, but if they deliberately altered, after it products installed at 93 edu- ings across Japan. sway too much or too little, was forced to recall some 1.2 cation facilities, government Local media reported they could suffer damage. million vehicles over a sepa- buildings and offices, the they may include the Tokyo Japan sits at the junc- rate data control problem. land ministry said. Skytree -- one of the world's tion of four tectonic plates An affiliate of Japanese "I deeply apologise for tallest buildings at 634 me- and experiences a number of electronics giant Hitachi has causing great concerns and tres (2,080 feet) -- as well as relatively violent quakes eve- admitted falsifying data for trouble," Kawakin president the Tokyo local government's ry year. Rigid building codes 60,000 industrial batteries, Shinkichi Suzuki told report- headquarters. and strict enforcement mean while the head of Kobe Steel ers. The authorities however even strong tremors often do was forced to resign after the The ministry has in- stressed there was no imme- little damage. steelmaker submitted false structed the company to im- diate safety risk. But dozens of people died strength and quality data mediately change affected So-called oil dampers -- after a powerful 6.6-magni- for products shipped to hun- Kawakin Holdings’ oil damper unit altered data for products installed at 93 education facilities, govern- parts and to investigate why or shock absorbers -- are part tude quake hit northern re- dreds of clients. ment buildings and offices, the land ministry said. www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Twenty-two World, Olympic champions form ODI CRICKET PAGE 19 all-star lineup at world gymnastics INDIA VS WEST INDIES (11 AM) Traditional ceremony to welcome gymnasts, delegates to Doha

While the welcome ceremony will be held at the Torch Ballroom at Aspire Zone on Wednesday, the opening for the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 will be held at the Aspire Dome’s main hall (above) on Thursday. Spotlight to be on Qatari culture, craftsmanship & folklore

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK evening. It will include cul- the unveiling of the medals for opening is also in the same As- has an enhanced capacity of DOHA tural and heritage sections of Doha Worlds which have been pire campus. 6,000 to accommodate all. Qatari craftsmanship, folklore designed in Arabic and include Meanwhile, Qatar gym- A distinct and truly Qatari and dance. Islamic inscriptions reflecting Championship to begin nasts Ahmed al Dayani, cultural show on Wednesday Once the gymnasts, offi- Qatari culture. on Thursday Ahmed Nabil and Jana al Kiki evening will mark the welcome cials and distinguished would The Organising Commit- The championships proper are all geared up to put up ceremony for participants and be welcomed, the audience tee has invited the members will kick off at the Aspire their best and compete with officials of the 48th FIG Artis- will be treated to a short live of the international federa- Dome on Thursday with the the world’s best. tic Gymnastics World Cham- Kiki has a good train- pionships Doha 2018, the first ing session on Tuesday and of its kind to be held in the seemed in good readiness. All Middle East, at the Torch Ball- the three gymnasts recently Qatar’s room at Aspire Zone. have had training camps over- 16-year-old In what would be an hour seas and are keen to raise their gymnast Jana and a half long ceremony, performance levels. al Kiki on over 1300 delegates including show on Qatari children’s liv- tion and members of the fed- national anthem of Qatar the balance gymnasts, officials and other ing in the olden days. This will erations of the participating and a presentation of the Technical Committee beam during guests from more than 78 be followed by a short film on countries besides the regional participating nations and holds briefing the women’s countries will be welcomed in Qatar – about the past and and Asian federation mem- their gymnasts. The Technical Committee for podium train- a traditional Qatari way before present and how gymnastics bers and almost all of them An entertainment show on Doha Worlds Championships ing at the the athletes hit the centrestage as a sport has grown in the have arrived in Doha. gymnastics will be then pre- held a meeting with the ref- Aspire Dome’s at the Aspire Dome. country. While Doha has played sented by a Chinese team. ereeing officials for the tourna- main hall on The participating coun- Later, the Qatar Gymnas- host to many memorable major The organisers have ex- ment under the chairmanship Tuesday. tries also include six Arab na- tics Federation (QGF) Presi- sports events in the past includ- pressed its satisfaction with of Donatella Saki, Chairman of tions – Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, dent Ali al Hitmi and president ing the Asian Games in 2006, all facilities at Aspire and have the FIG Technical Committee Syria and Jordan besides host of the International Gymnas- the gymnastics world champi- put the spectators at the fore- for Women. All participating Qatar. tics Federation (FIG) Morinari onships opening is expected to front of their attention. A large referees were given a plan of The theme will be very Watanabe shall be delivering be traditional yet dazzling. The weekend crowd is expected on action for the championships See also page 19 Ô much Arabic at the ceremony their welcome speech. grand Khalifa stadium which the first two days of the com- and about the different timing to be at held from 6.30 in the This will be followed by hosted the 2006 Asian Games petition and the hall already devices. SO NEAR, YET SO FAR: Al Sadd miss out on AFC Champions League final after a 1-1 draw

Beiranvand showed his Persepolis make quality and kept his side in history at a packed the front seat with a com- posed performance, which Azadi stadium included a stunning reflex qualifying for save to keep out Xavi’s head- er in the 86th minute. the first time As the clock ticked on, Al Sadd pushed forward with all AFC.COM their strength but it was Perse- TEHRAN polis who held on to clinch a famous result in front of their IRAN’S Persepolis FC created home fans. history at a jam-packed Azadi In the 49th minute, Sia- Stadium by reaching the AFC Persepolis’ Siamak Nemati (centre) celebrates with teammates after mak Nemati (pictured below, Champions League final for scoring during the AFC Champions League second leg semi-final match left) volleyed in Mensha's the first time in their history, against Al Sadd at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. (AFP) cross from the left to make it after playing to a 1-1 draw 1-1 and put his side back in with Al Sadd of Qatar in the hosts threatened at the Al Sadd after. It took until the 39th front on aggregate. second leg of their semi-final box. In the 14th minute, God- minute for one to materialise, Al Sadd struggled to make clash on Tuesday. win Mensha headed across the but Godwin Mensha's shot was inroads after Nemati's strike, The result gave Persepolis goalmouth after Ahmad Nou- saved by Meshaal Aissa. having to resort to desper- a 2-1 aggregate win and a place rollahi's corner but Ali Mosleh The script of the game ate attempts. In one such in- in the Continental showpiece, was unable to connect. changed dramatically right stance, Pedro Miguel had a go where they will face either Su- Then, three minutes later, after half-time break, when at goal from over 35 yards out won Samsung Bluewings or Al Sadd broke the deadlock Persepolis scored. but the ball bounced wide off Kashima Antlers. and levelled the aggregate Al Sadd struggled to make Beiranvand's post. Trailing by a goal from the score. The Persepolis defence inroads after Nemati's strike, In the 64th minute, Aissa's first leg, it was Al Sadd who were flustered by a loose pass having to resort to desper- point-blank save from Alipour had greater impetus to score, across them, and tournament ate attempts. In one such in- denied Persepolis of what could fashioning an opportunity in top scorer Baghdad Bounedjah stance, Pedro Miguel had a go have been a deciding goal. the third minute. However, (pictured below) finished off at goal from over 35 yards out Beiranvand showed his Abdelkarim Hassan’s shot a first time shot with aplomb but the ball bounced wide off quality and kept his side in at goal flew straight into the past the outstretched arms Beiranvand’s post. the front seat with a com- hands of Persepolis goalkeep- of Beiranvand. Persepolis re- In the 64th minute, Aissa's posed performance, which er Alireza Beiranvand. sponded with more urgency point-blank save from Alipour included a stunning reflex The momentum soon but were denied any clear-cut denied Persepolis of what could save to keep out Xavi’s head- Baghdad Bounedjah after scoring for Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League second leg semi-final match swung the other way and the scoring opportunities there- have been a deciding goal. er in the 86th minute. against Persepolis FC at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. Persepolis won 2-1 on aggregate. (AFP) Sports Wednesday, October 24, 2018 17

AFC U-19 Championship WORLD SUPERBIKE FINALE Qatar target QF berth against Chinese Taipei Maroons beat hosts Indonesia 6-5 on Sunday to keep their hopes alive The Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex is already wearing a Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki new look with attractive branding reflecting mood of the tournament. Racing Team WorldSBK) is only 1one win short of the all-time season record of wins, 17, set by Doug Polen in 1991. Rea already Final countdown recorded 16 wins last season.

There is another record in sight for Rea: a seventh double in a for Qatar Squash 2single season would be unprecedented in WorldSBK history. So far, the value of six has been Classic begins recorded four times in history: the first was Doug Polen in 1991, fol- lowed by Troy Bayliss in 2002, and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK main draw for the first since the then Rea achieved the feat in 2017 DOHA 2006 edition, are leading the and now 2018. home challenge. WITH less than four days to go, As a PSA World Tour Plati- Since the introduction of the the final countdown has begun num tournament, the winner new rules, which force the for the Qatar Classic 2018, the of the event will automatically 3winner of Race 1 to start from ninth on the grid in Race 2, winning 16th edition of the annual pre- qualify for a coveted berth at the from ninth on the grid has become mier squash tournament which season-ending PSA World Tour a frequent challenge for Jonathan will be held from October 27 to Finals, which includes both a Rea. At San Juan, Rea won his 12th November 2. men’s and women’s tourna- race starting from ninth on the grid The Khalifa International ment and features the reigning or lower. This feat is exactly double Tennis & Squash Complex, ven- PSA World Champions togeth- the record number of wins from ue of the event, is already wear- er with the season’s Platinum outside the top eight, previously ing a new look with attractive event winners and players that held by Noriyuki Haga, with six. branding reflecting the mood of qualify by placing high enough Qatar palyers after their win against Indonesia at the AFC U-19 Championship. the tournament. on the PSA Road to Dubai Lea- There is another record already TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in the bag for Rea: after the World No.1 Mohammed El derboard. dium. be worried after the team let With his team now unlikely 4first race in Losail, his count of Shorbagy of Egypt is leading Ticket sales are on and more DOHA “It is key to remember that in four goals as the defence to qualify for the last eight, Chi- races at the top of the championship the pack of 48 players, includ- importantly, the best players are we won the game with Indo- looked shaky in the later stages nese Taipei’s Vom Ca Nhum is will be 100. His best competitor in ing most of the world's top 20, warming up ahead of their big QATAR coach Bruno Miguel nesia, and that we still have a of the match. Against Chinese expecting another tough test this field is Troy Bayliss at 92. who will be competing for the dash in Doha. “There is a huge wants his team to go all out and chance of advancing,” said as- Taipei who has a poor defen- for his side. tournament's total cash prize of expectation for this year’s tour- attack against Chinese Taipei sistant coach Lino Godinho, sive record also, the young “We struggled physically There have been 12 different $177,750 and trophy. nament considering the caliber on Wednesday when the two who will deputize for suspend- Maroons should be relatively in our last game against the winners out of 18 races held in Squash fans will have the of players on parade. We are sides meet in the AFC U-19 ed head coach Bruno Miguel, comfortable. UAE and we could face the 5Qatar so far, no-one has won here more than twice. No less than six wonderful opportunity of wit- delighted to play host to such a Asian Cup Group A match at referring to the fact that Qa- “We must focus on the pos- same issues when we play Qa- riders are tied for the record number nessing their favorite stars on strong field. Fans of squash in the Pakansari Stadium. tar were, at one stage, 6-1 up itives that we saw in the last tar,” he said. of wins here (2): Troy Corser, James parade with stars including the country are set for a week- Qatar were handed a 1-2 against the Indonesians. game and continue to do what “But, we will see. Of course, Toseland, Ben Spies, Sylvain Guintoli, World No.2 Ali Farag, 2011 long feast of great games which defeat against UAE in the Qatar will rely heavily on we do well which is keeping the we will be doing everything we Chaz Davies and Jonathan Rea. winner Gregory Gaultier, the in is something we are happy tournament’s opening match striker Abdulrasheed Umar, ball and creating chances. can to get a positive result and form Simon Rosner and Miguel about. before beating hosts Indone- whose three goals propelled “There are several plus continue our development.” Seven different riders have Angel Rodriguez among others. “Ticket sales have been quite sia 6-5 in memorable contest Qatar to a huge lead before points which we can take into Having won their opening secured pole in qualifying in the Qatar Champion, Abdulla encouraging and we believe Qa- last Sunday. conceding for consecutive the game against Chinese Tai- two matches in the group, UAE 6history of the Qatar round. The Mohd al Tamimi, and Syed Az- tar Classic 2018 will be the best Indonesia and UAE will goals in the latter stage of the pei and we will not change the currently lead with six points, only ones who have qualified on pole twice are Troy Corser (2007-2008) lan Amjad and Abdulrahman ever,” said Tournament Director lock horns simultaneously at game against Indonesia. way we play as we wholeheart- meanwhile Qatar and Indonesia and Jonathan Rea (2016-2017). al Malki, who will appear in the Tareq Zainal. the Gelora Bung Karno Sta- The coaches will no doubt edly believe in our methods.” both have three points.

The most successful manufac- turer at Losail is Suzuki, with 7five wins. Aprilia is just behind at four, with Ducati next up at three. Team Qatar golfers win silver medal at Arab Championship In the last four visits to the Losail circuit, both wins were TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hosts Tunisia seized the 8by a single manufacturer: Yamaha in 2009 (Spies); Aprilia in DOHA bronze medal. 2014 (Guintoli) and 2015 (Torres, Meanwhile in the single Haslam); Ducati in 2016 (Davies); QATAR team made im- event, Qatar's Saleh Ali al Kawasaki in 2017 (Rea). pressive performance to Kaabi took the bronze medal win the silver medal on behind Moroccan opponents Only three wins out of 18 came Monday at the prestig- who dominated the first and from the pole spot in Qatar: the ious Arab Golf Champion- second places. 9double recorded by Ben Spies ship 2018 which took place The prestigious event in 2009 and Race 1 last year (Rea). in Tunisia. brought together 12 Arab na- Only three manufacturers Qatar golfers ended tions, Qatar, Lebanon, Pal- recorded pole here and their campaign on high note estine, Iraq, Jordan, KSA, 10 they did it three times claimed the second place Morocco, Egypt, United Arab each: Yamaha, Ducati and Kawasaki. overall behind Morocco the Emirates, Bahrain and hosts gold medalist winners, while Team Qatar golfers after receiving their silver medal in the Team competitions at the 38th Arab #Golf Championship in Tunisia. Tunisia.

WTA Finals – Singapore Wozniacki back on track with win over Kvitova; Svitolina dumps Pliskova

AFP breaking immediately and SINGAPORE then wearing down a fading Pliskova, who at one point A tenacious Caroline Wozniacki threw her racquet in disgust. revived her WTA Finals title In the later match, an ag- defence with a third set mas- gressive Svitolina traded blows terclass against Petra Kvitova with big-hitting Pliskova to tri- on Tuesday, leaving the former umph 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in an hour Wimbledon champion’s Singa- and 54 minutes. pore campaign in danger. The Ukrainian has been Rebounding from a disap- in stellar form in Singapore in pointing opening defeat against a determined effort to make Sri Lanka batsman Niroshan Dickwella employs a reverse sweep, as England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler Karolina Pliskova, Wozniacki amends for an early exit in her looks on, during his knock of 95 runs in the fifth and final One-Day International at the R. Peremadasa wore down Kvitova to triumph WTA Finals debut last year. Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday. (AFP) 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 in two hours and 19 “It was a tricky match, I minutes. tried to stay focus,” Svitolina Kvitova has now lost both said after the match. “It has Sri Lanka thrash England her matches but she is still been a tough season for me, afloat in the White Group after but the way I’m playing now is Elina Svitolina defeated Karo- really good.” lina Pliskova in three sets. It was a grinding affair to claim consolation win An undefeated Svitolina from the get go highlighted by is in pole position to qualify a marathon third game in the AFP SCOREBOARD for the semis, needing only first set, where Svitolina saved COLOMBO to clinch one set in her final six break points. SRI LANKA A. Hales c Mendis b Chameera 0 match against Wozniacki on Both players were slug- SRI LANKA’S Niroshan Dick- N. Dickwella c Root b Ali 95 J. Root c Samarawickrama b Chameera 10 S. Samarawickrama b Ali 54 J. Buttler c Dickwella b Chameera 0 Thursday. ging it out from the baseline wella and skipper Dinesh D. Chandimal c Roy b T. Curran 80 B. Stokes c Perera b Dananjaya 67 Kvitova mixed trademark but an aggressive Svitolina Chandimal set up a crushing K. Mendis c Stokes b Plunkett 56 M. Ali c Chandimal b Dananjaya 37 power with exquisite touch but gained control and broke in 219-run win via DLS method D. Shanaka c Roy b Rashid 18 S. Curran c Sandakan b De Silva 2 was matched by Wozniacki's the sixth game en route to over a much-changed Eng- T. Perera c Hales b T. Curran 11 A. Rashid b Dananjaya 4 Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki celebrates after defeating Czech D. de Silva not out 19 L. Plunkett lbw b Dananjaya 5 dogged counterattacks. taking the first set. land on Tuesday to end their A. Dananjaya not out 18 T. Curran not out 1 The Dane recovered from Republic’s Petra Kvitova during their singles match at the WTA Pliskova rediscovered her One-Day International series Extras: (b4, lb3, w8) 15 Extras: (lb1, w1) 2 an injury scare, where she Finals in Singapore, on Tuesday. (AFP) booming serve in the second set on a high. TOTAL: (For 6 wickets, 50 overs) 366 TOTAL: (For 9 wickets, 26.1 overs) 132 needed taping to her left knee and played almost flawlessly, Dickwella smashed 95 and Fall of wickets: 1-137 (Samarawickrama), 2-168 Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Roy), 2-4 (Hales), 3-4 (Buttler), (Dickwella), 3-270 (Mendis), 4-300 (Shanaka), 5-328 4-28 (Root), 5-107 (Ali), 6-121 (S. Curran), 7-122 early in the second set, and took its toll. “I’m tired right start the second set before Kvi- hitting 15 winners and making Chandimal 80 to help Sri Lan- (Chandimal), 6-328 (Perera). (Stokes), 8-129 (Rashid), 9-132 (Plunkett) showcased her athleticism in now... more tired than after my tova held and unleashed a roar just three unforced errors. ka register their highest-ever Bowling: Wood 8-0-55-0 (w5), S. Curran 6-0-46-0, T. Bowling: Rajitha 5-0-21-1, Chameera 6-0-20-3 (w1), a dominant third set to out- first match, definitely,” she said. as she skipped out to a 3-1 lead. But Svitolina rediscovered ODI total against England and Curran 8-0-71-2, Ali 8-0-57-2 (w1), Rashid 10-0-52-1, Perera 2-0-18-0, De Silva 4-0-18-1, Dananjaya 6.1-0- last Kvitova. Wozniacki, the Australian Wozniacki needed a medi- her irresistible form from the the tourists slumped to 132-9 Plunkett 5-0-44-1 (w1), Stokes 5-0-34-0 (w1). 19-4, Sandakan 3-0-35-0. Toss: Sri Lanka ENGLAND (TARGET 367) Result: Sri Lanka won by 219 runs (D/L method) “It’s the patella, which Open champion, had the bet- cal timeout and the six-minute first set and forced the Czech when rain stopped play in the J. Roy b Rajitha 4 Series: England won the five-match series 3-1. was hurting me,” Wozniacki ter start and broke in the ninth break seemingly halted Kvito- into errors. She broke three 27th over. told reporters. “It’s something game -- her first of the tourna- va’s momentum but the Czech times in the final set to cruise It was only a consolation I have had in the past and ment after botching 10 break regrouped and levelled it up to victory. victory for the hosts as Eng- est loss came against the West our part. Very disappointed to something I have struggled points against Pliskova -- then emphatically with a sliced back- Even though she lost, Plisk- land, who suffered their biggest Indies by 165 runs in Kings- end the series like this,” Mor- with for years. (Taping it up) earned another break in the hand winner. ova remains in the hunt to qual- ODI defeat, took the weather- town in 1994. gan said after the loss. Akila worked for me today.” 12th game to draw first blood. The match took a turn ify for a second successive WTA plagued five-match series 3-1. “Sri Lanka took advan- Dananjaya took 4-19 while Kvitova said the long match There were three breaks to in the third with Wozniacki Finals semi-final. England's previous heavi- tage of a very poor day from D Chameera claimed three. 18 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Sports UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Messi injury gives Barca, Dembele chance to prove their worth The Catalans have been accused of dependence on the star man AFP Unaffected by BARCELONA star absence BARCELONA'S lowest ebbs are invariably followed by “Emotionally we know when questions about Lionel Messi Messi is there he gives us but the issue of over-reliance more confidence because he may become clearer over the is the best in the world,” Pique coming weeks. said on Saturday. “But it does The sight of Messi on the not have to affect us.” ground, grasping his right arm, during Barca's win over Sevilla on Saturday prompted lapse against Roma but then reactions inside Camp Nou the criticism was Barca had normally reserved for the failed to find the answer when conceding of goals. Messi had not provided it. Hands behind heads, fin- There is no team in the gers over mouths, the con- world that would not look cern became real shortly worse with Messi extracted. after the final whistle when As Real Madrid are prov- the club confirmed Messi had ing in the absence of Cristiano fractured his radial bone. Ronaldo, a striker's goals are His absence leaves Barca difficult to replace but so too vulnerable when they need is the aura. him most, for a run of fix- "Emotionally we know tures that includes Inter Mi- when Messi is there he gives lan in the Champions League us more confidence because Paris Saint-Germain’s players during a training session at the Camp des Loges in Paris on eve of their Champions League match against SSC Napoli. (AFP) on Wednesday, the Clasico he is the best in the world," against Real Madrid on Sun- Pique said on Saturday. "But day, before a return match it does not have to affect us." against Inter in Italy at the To maintain a resurgence start of next month. built on wins over Tottenham Houllier lauds Klopp, but If he takes longer than and Sevilla, as well as a draw expected to recover, he could away to Valencia, Valverde miss tricky games against will have to find the solution. Real Betis and Atletico Ma- On Monday, Marca listed drid in La Liga too. six options in a "casting for Barcelona have grown replacements" - Ousmane picks PSG for UCL glory used to accusations of de- Dembele, Rafinha, Munir El pendence, not least when re- Haddadi, Malcom, Carles sults have taken a turn for the Alena and Sergi Roberto. worse. Alena, the 20-year-old Houllier has a close affinity with both clubs, coached PSG in the 1980s and the Reds from 1998-2004 When Ernesto Valverde midfielder, is an exciting tal- left Messi on the bench for ent, while Malcom, only a AFP the 1-1 draw at home to Ath- year older, scored 12 goals for MONACO letic Bilbao last month, the Bordeaux last season. argument was given added But Dembele is the most FORMER Liverpool manager weight by him coming on and obvious. Messi's position on Gerard Houllier has praised making the assist for their the right of the front three Jurgen Klopp for his work at equaliser. is where he is most comfort- the Anfield club but told AFP "This is Barcelona," Messi able, rather than off the left, he feels Paris Saint-Germain afterwards. "We have a strong where the 21-year-old has of- are the favourites to win the team and we have enough ten been made to adapt so far. Champions League this sea- not to have to depend on one After a debut season son. player." blighted by injuries, Dembele Houllier has a close affin- The same point was raised started the first six games of ity to both clubs, who are in last season, when Messi, as this one, scoring five goals. the same group in this season's a substitute, inspired a late But doubts remain about Champions League, with Liv- fightback from two goals him in big games, where his erpool beating PSG 3-2 when down against Sevilla and habit for losing possession the sides met at Anfield in Sep- Napoli’s midfielder Marek Hamsik (left) and Italian head coach Carlo Liverpool’s Manager Jurgen Klopp at a press conference at Anfield in scored in the 89th minute. can be punished by oppo- tember. Ancelotti during a press conference at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Liverpool on Tuesday, on eve of their Champions League Group C match He played the entirety of nents quick in transition and Now 71, Houllier is work- Paris on Tuesday. (AFP) against Red Star Belgrade. (AFP) the Champions League col- clinical on the counter-attack. ing as an advisor for Lyon, but earlier in his career he coached still getting through it,” added “At Liverpool you have to have played in finals. to go all the way in Europe PSG in the 1980s, leading Houllier. attack, with great forwards. “When Klopp was still after struggling to make an them to the first French title in Liverpool host Red Star They have had Rush, Fowler, at Dortmund, I saw him at a improvement in the knockout their history in 1986. Belgrade in the Champions Owen, Heskey and now they coaches meeting at UEFA, he rounds in the last few years. After a spell in charge of League on Wednesday, fresh have Salah, Firmino, Sane, a was sitting next to me, and we Last season they were France, he later took over at from a narrow 1-0 win at Hud- magic trio. spoke about Liverpool, about beaten by eventual winners Liverpool in 1998, lasting six dersfield Town at the week- the club. Real Madrid in the last 16 after years on Merseyside, with the end, their first victory in five “When he was appointed, I losing Neymar to injury before highlight coming in 2001 when games. Winning thought it was a great move, I the second leg. he won a treble of UEFA Cup, They are second in the Pre- was sure it would work and it "PSG are favourites, and FA Cup and League Cup. mier League, behind leaders but no titles is working.” you'll see that this could be “Liverpool are not doing Manchester City on goal dif- Liverpool go to PSG in late their year, even if we say that so well at the moment, even if ference, but are by no means “Liverpool are not doing so November and the presence every year," he said. they are still winning games,” certain to advance from Group well at the moment, even if of Napoli in the group means "You prepare for success, Houllier told AFP on Tuesday C in the Champions League they are still winning it is by no means a given that but you can't programme on the sidelines of the Sportel after losing away to Napoli in games,” Houllier told AFP both of Houllier's old sides will when it will happen. sports marketing and media their last outing. on Tuesday. reach the round of 16. "You need the breaks, no convention in Monaco. Despite that, Houllier His current club Lyon are injuries, no suspensions at key “Teams go through cycles added: "Klopp is a good fit at also involved in the competi- moments, like Neymar before in a season. They are not do- Liverpool thanks to his phi- “They have already come tion this season, but he be- the second leg against Real -- Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho (centre) and teammates attend a training ing so well now, but they are losophy. close to winning trophies, they lieves PSG have what it takes that did a lot of damage." session in Barcelona on Tuesday. (AFP)

Quick read Facing Atletico is like ‘toothache’ for Resistance to USA game is a ‘cultural’: La Liga boss

MONACO: La Liga President Javier Tebas on surprise for me. There's a cultural reason, it's a Dortmund goal-ace Alcacer Tuesday claimed that resistance to the controver- story of bureaucracy, because it's new," Tebas sial plans to hold a Spanish top-flight game in the said at sports marketing conference Sportel in AFP his path to the first-team was United States is "cultural". Monaco. DORTMUND blocked by Luiz Suarez. The match between Girona and Barcelona "It's a bit like video refereeing -- the football Alcacer's goal exploits on January 26 is scheduled to be played at Hard family rejected it for years and all of a sudden at GOAL machine Paco Alcacer quickly wrote him into Dort- Rock Stadium in Miami, despite strong opposition the World Cup in Russia we realised that it was says playing against Atletico mund's footballing folklore. and fears that the Catalan giants would effec- fantastic." Madrid feels like 'toothache' -- "The freedom is playing, tively be gifted an extra home game. Spain has played its season-opening Super and he hopes to extract maxi- having minutes and enjoying The two clubs involved support the idea, Cup final outside the country, but taking the mum revenge for past suffer- the profession. I didn't have but Barca's arch rivals Real Madrid reportedly league -- and especially title contenders in Barce- ing when Borussia Dortmund the minutes at Barcelona and protested to the Spanish FA over the matter last lona -- abroad would be far more contentious. meet them in Wednesday's now I am having them, things week, while the country's players' association The English Premier League proposed an Champions League clash. are going well," he added. and football federation have both rejected the extra round of matches to be played overseas 10 The 26-year-old, on loan However, each goal he proposal. years ago, but after much debate the 'Game 39' from Barcelona, has needed scores also carries a tragic re- "There is resistance, but it's not really a plan was shelved in 2010. (AFP) just 109 minutes to score minder. seven Bundesliga goals this When he scored at Stutt- season -- the best goal-rate gart on Saturday, he raised in the league's history, which his arms to celebrate, as does Bayern see off AEK Athens; Young Boys hold Valencia included a deft chip in Satur- after each goal, and looked to day's 4-0 drubbing of Stutt- the heavens with the words BERLIN: Bayern Munich enjoyed a 2-0 win at looking for their first point. gart to keep Dortmund top of "Always in my mind, Papa" AEK Athens on Tuesday to stay on course in the Martinez finished in the 61st minute with a the table. Dortmund’s forward Paco Alcacer. (AFP) tattooed on his left bicep. Champions League. sideways volley after Arjen Robben's shot was In total, Alcacer has netted Alcacer was still a teenager Javi Martinez and Robert Lewandowski scored blocked, and Lewandowski tapped in two minutes 11 goals in his last seven games newspaper Marca, having lost always very aware of every- when his world was turned up- within two minutes midway through the second later from a Rafinha pass after a move on the for club and country, but now six of his nine games against thing. side down on the first game of half as Bayern moved top of Group E with seven left involving Serge Gnabry. In Berne, Young Boys has Atletico in his sights for Atletico for either former clubs “For a striker, it's frustrat- the 2011/12 season. points from three games. earned their first Champions League point and goal the Group A showdown with Getafe or Valencia. He never ing.” His father Francisco died Ajax can join Bayern on seven points if they to leave Valencia still without a win in their group. both teams having won their faced them while with Barce- However, his form has of a heart-attack while leav- win their later game at home to Benfica. Michy Batshuayi in the 26th minute put the first two games. lona. been anything but 'frustrating' ing the stadium after watching In the day's other earlier kick-off, Young Boys Spanish side ahead but Guillaume Hoarau scored "A toothache to play “They are a team that con- since arriving in Dortmund his son play in a friendly for and Valencia drew 1-1 in Group H. from the penalty spot 10 minutes after the break against Atletico? Well, yes, cede very few goals and they in August after two unhappy former club Valencia against In Athens, Bayern took another step towards for the home side, who had a Sekou Sanogo totally," Alcacer told Spanish leave few spaces, while they're seasons at Barcelona, where Roma advancing from their group while leaving AEK still header hit the post two minutes from time. (DPA) Sports Wednesday, October 24, 2018 19 Samba among nominees for IAAF 2018 World Athlete ooff ththee Year award

TRIBUNETRIBUNE NEWSNEWS NETWORK/IAAFNETWORK in Monaco on December 4. Individual graphics for each nomi- MONACOMONACO Samba had been setting the track on nee will be posted on Facebook, Twit- fire this season and holds the World lead ter and Instagram this week; a 'like' on QATAR’SQATAR’S sensationalsensational tracktrack and field in 400m hurdles being unbeaten in nine Facebook and Instagram or a retweet on aathletethlete AbderrahmanAbderrahman Samba,Samba who re- finals of the Diamond League. Twitter will count as one vote. ccentlyently set thethe world’sworld’s quickestquick time The IAAF confirmed a list of 10 nom- The IAAF Council’s vote will count in 40400m0m hurdleshurdles sincesince 19921992 and the inees for Male World Athlete of the Year for 50% of the result, while the IAAF 400m hurdleshurdles anandd won 4x404x400m relay who were selected by an international Family’s votes and the public votes will ggoldold at the Jakarta AsianAsian Games,Ga has panel of athletics experts, comprising each count for 25% of the final result. been nominnominatedated for tthehe WoWorldrld Athletes representatives from all six continental Voting for the Male World Athlete of of thethe Year aheadahead ofof thethe IAAFIAAF Athletics areas of the IAAF. the Year closes on 13 November. At the AAwardswards 2018. A three-way voting process will de- conclusion of the voting process, five TThishis week marks tthe open- termine the finalists. men and five women finalists will be an- ing ofof the votingvoting processp for The IAAF Council and the IAAF nounced by the IAAF. the 2018 WWorldorld Athletes Family will cast their votes by email, The male and female World Athletes ofof the YearYear aheadahe of the while fans can vote online via the IAAF's of the Year will be announced live on IAAFIAAF AAwardswards function social media platforms. stage at the IAAF Athletics Awards 2018.

2018 MALE WORLD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

O TiTimothymothy Cheruiyot (KEN): * World leads at Championships silver both 1501500m0 and one mile, with nine out of * World number six at 400m 11 wwinsins aacross those distances * Diamond LLeagueeague champion * Silvers at the O Noah Lyles (USA): * World lead and unbeaten in his five CCommonwealthomm Games and African races at 200m, including at the Diamond League final CChampionshipsham *Continental Cup winner at 100m & 4x100m *World lead at 150m straight O CChristian Coleman (USA): * World iindoornd record and & world indoor O Luvo Manyonga (RSA): * Diamond League and cchampionh at 60m Commonwealth Games champion at long jump *Silvers at * World lead and Diamond League World Indoor and African Championships cchampion at 100m O Kevin Mayer (FRA): * World Indoor champion at O Armand Duplantis (SWE): * heptathlon * World record at decathlon, when he scored EurEuropean champion at pole vault with exactly the same number of points on each of the two days a woworld-leading height * World under-20 O Abderrahman Samba (QAT): * World lead and chamchampionp *Eight world under-20 records unbeaten in nine finals at 400m hurdles, setting the or bbests,ests, indoors and out world’s quickest time since 1992 * Asian Games O ElEliudiud KKipchogeipchoge ((KEN):KEN * London Marathon champion champion at 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay *Berlin*Berlin MarathonMarathon championcham with the biggest improvement *Continental Cup winner *Asian Indoor champion at on a men’smen’s mmarathonarathon worldwo record since 1967 4x400m relay O Emmanuel KorKoririr ((KEN):KEN * World lead and the world’s O Tomas Walsh (NZL): *World lead with the world’s fastest at 800m sincesince 20122 * Diamond League longest shot put since 2003 *World Indoor, Common- champion,champion, ContinentalContinental CupC winner and African wealth Games and Diamond League champion

48TH FIG ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DOHA 2018 Twenty-two World and Olympic champs form the all-star lineup at Doha Worlds FIG DOHA

BOASTING 22 World and Olympic champions from 13 nations, the roster for the up- coming 2018 Artistic Gymnas- Argentina’s veteran Ayelen Tarabini is excited about the long-term tics World Championships in prospects for 16-year-old teammate Martina Dominic. Doha (QAT) is the deepest the sport has seen. The 2016 Olympic All- Team Argentina high on around champions Simone Biles (USA) and Kohei Uch- imura (JPN) headline the Youth Olympics spirit field as they share the spot- light with reigning cham- FIG “It was so good to be pions Morgan Hurd (USA) DOHA there,” Dominici smiles, be- and Xiao Ruoteng (CHN) in fore quickly adding, “But we Doha, where more than 500 TAKE note of the name Mar- didn’t go to anything else be- gymnasts will compete for 42 tina Dominici. Argentinean cause it clashed with training. medals from 25 October to 3 Gymnastics is on a roll after We have been so focused on November. the boost of hosting the 2018 this.” Youth Olympic Games and the The teenager is quietly Doha’s defending titlists 16-year-old Dominici is lead- confident about her prospects In addition to the All-around ing the charge. at the World Championships champions from Rio and Veteran Argentine gym- in Doha, which get underway Montreal, nine of the 10 indi- nast Ayelen Tarabini, in Doha on Thursday. It’s perhaps not vidual apparatus champions (QAT) for her fourth World a surprise to hear her saying a from Rio and seven of the Championships, is seriously spot in the top 24 of the team 10 from Montreal are on the excited about the long-term competition is well within Ar- roster for Doha. Remarkably, Five of the six men’s champions — Britain’s Max Whitlock (in pic) on Pommel Horse and Floor Exercise; Eleftherios Petrounias (GRE) on Still prospects for teammate Mar- gentina’s grasp, but her next the only reigning World and Rings; Ri on Vault and Oleg Verniaiev on Parallel Bars — will be facing rematches in Doha. tina Dominici. statement is indicative of just Olympic apparatus titlists In the past 12 months, Do- where she is at. missing from Doha will be Floor Exercise, Mustafina on face tough challenges in de- who owns world titles on Floor Vault (four each) from 2001- minici has won the prestigious “Individually I am aiming two-time defending World Uneven Bars and Sanne Wevers fending her title. All of the Exercise (1991) and Vault 2009; Arthur Zanetti (BRA), junior competition Top Gym, to qualify for the All-around champions Maria Paseka (NED) on Balance Beam — and reigning champions in the six (2003) and an Olympic team the 2012 Olympic champion claimed Argentina's first gold final,” she says simply. (RUS) on Women’s Vault, five of the six men’s champi- men's events from Montreal gold medal with the Unified and 2013 World Champion medal in women’s Gymnastics The teenager’s triumph at Fan Yilin (CHN) on Uneven ons — Max Whitlock on Floor will be back in Doha: Kenzo Team (1992), shows no signs on Still Rings; and the “Flying at a South American Cham- the 2017 Top Gym competi- Bars and Pauline Schafer Exercise and Pommel Horse; Shirai (JPN), who won both of slowing down at 43 as she Dutchman” Epke Zonderland pionships for 20 years, and tion in Belgium was the first (GER) on Balance Beam, who Eleftherios Petrounias (GRE) Floor Exercise and Vault; pursues an astonishing eigth (NED), 2012 Olympic cham- reached the All-Around final step in Dominici’s transforma- are sidelined this year with on Still Rings; Ri on Vault Whitlock on Pommel Horse; Olympic appearance. pion and 2013 and 2014 World at the Pan American Champi- tion into a genuine contender injury, and Olympic Hori- and Oleg Verniaiev on Parallel Petrounias on Still Rings; Zou Other former World Cham- Champion on Horizontal Bar. onships. on the world stage. And it sur- zontal Bar champion Fabian Bars — will be facing rematches Jingyuan (CHN) on Parallel pions include Lin Chaopan Additionally, Daria Spiri- Not bad for a 16 year old prised even her. Hambüchen (GER), who re- in Doha. Bars; and Tin Srbić (CRO) on (CHN), the 2013 titlist on Par- donova, the 2015 co-world and it is all thanks to the pow- “I went just for the expe- tired after his fourth Olym- On the women’s side, Horizontal Bar. allel Bars; Marian Dragulescu Champion on Uneven Bars, er of the Buenos Aires 2018 rience, to get to know the Eu- pics in Rio. Floor Exercise champion Seven-time Olympian (ROU), who won eight world is an alternate athlete for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), ropeans and understand how Olympic Vault champion Mai Murakami (JPN), will Oksana Chusovitina (UZB), titles on Floor Exercise and Russian women's team. according to Tarabini. they compete and then I ended Ri Se Gwang (PRK), who was “Gymnastics in Argentina up winning,” Dominici says, absent in Montreal, is back is going through a very good laughing. in Doha and will be aiming NEW NAMES TO WATCH moment and it’s been re- For Tarabini, who is 10 for a third World Vault title ally helped by the YOG,” says years Dominici’s senior and to go with his 2014 and 2015 THE packed lineup headed to be in Qatar. Gabby Douglas to Olympic gold. Rhys McClenaghan (IRL): Tarabini. “Martina’s success says she’s like her “sister or even titles. Aliia Mustafina (RUS), for Doha includes the sport’s With golds already at the is a result of investment made mother”, Doha 2018 will be the the 2012 and 2016 Olym- rising stars who have already Chen Yile (CHN): The gold Dominick Cunningham (GBR): Commonwealth Games and in Gymnastics because of the first of many World Champion- pic Uneven Bars champion tasted success in 2018. medallist in the Women’s He won the only gold for the European Championships, YOG.” ships for the protege. “She has a and 2013 World champion All the titlists from the Asian All-around and Balance Beam host team at the European 19-year-old “Prince of the Born in 2002, Dominici great future ahead of her, she is on Balance Beam in 2013, is Games and European Cham- at the Asian Games, will hope Championships in Glasgow, pommel” Rhys McClenaghan was a year too old to compete really that good,” Tarabini said. also back after missing Mon- pionships, and nearly all from to bring glory to the Chinese where he won the gold medal (IRL) may make history yet in her home city of Buenos “She could become world or treal and has potential for sev- the Commonwealth Games women’s team, now led by on Men’s Floor Exercise, and again if he manages to win Aires, but she and the rest of Olympic champion – why not. eral medals. and Pan American Gymnastics Liang Chow, who coached could put up big points in the first World medal the senior squad went to watch There is no ceiling. That is what All of the Rio women’s event Championships, are scheduled Americans Shawn Johnson and Doha. for Ireland. the women’s All-around final. we are working towards.” champions — Biles on Vault and 20 Wednesday, October 24, 2018 The Last Word

FIFTH SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT OPENS IN DOHA GORD lab for star rating of ACs to open in Qatar soon SANTHOSH CHANDRAN DOHA

A LABORATORY for testing quality and star-branding of air conditioners will open in Qatar soon, Founding Chair- man of the Gulf Organisation Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi, Founding Chairman of GORD Dr Yousef Alhor and other for Research and Develop- dignitaries at the opening of the fifth Sustainability Summit in Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) ment (GORD) Yousef Alhor said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Sustain- GORD registers over 10 patents ability Summit in Doha, Al- hor said “Even though Qatar General Electricity and Wa- in energy efficiency, recycling ter Corporation (Kahramaa) has set standard specifica- tions for energy efficient air RESEARCH and develop- is reflected in its efforts to Supreme Committee for ity of the preparation, staging conditioners and introduced ment activities have resulted develop sustainability stand- Delivery & Legacy Othman and post-tournament activi- star-rating system in this re- in registration of more than ards and assessment systems Zarzour said, “Together with ties of the 2022 FIFA World gard, currently, we have no Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdul- 10 patents locally, regionally such as the green building our main tournament deliv- Cup by fulfilling obligations, system for AC’s quality test- lah al Rumaihi tours the pavilions at the Sustainability Summit in and internationally, Found- assessment system as well as ery partners, FIFA and the managing risks and leverag- ing in Qatar. The new labora- Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) ing Chairman of the Gulf Or- developing the Green Mark Local Organising Commit- ing opportunities related to tory will seek to ensure that ganization for Research and System to assess the environ- tee, we will be publishing the people’s rights and wellbeing, ACs in Qatar comply with inspectors will check the ran- for buildings. “Several major Development (GORD) Dr mentally friendly products first ever jointly developed economic development and the specifications and grant dom samples of AC units im- projects including major sta- Yousef Alhor said. and materials. FIFA World Cup Sustain- environmental protection. them stars. ported by Qatar”. dium projects, Qatar Rail and This is in energy efficien- He added that this year’s ability Strategy later this Program Officer & Acting He added, “The labora- The certification will be Lusail City projects have ap- cy, renewable energy and re- Sustainability Summit comes year. This groundbreaking Deputy Regional Director UN tory to be established in as- given only to those projects plied for Energy Performance cycling projects and research to address the various en- Sustainability Strategy cover Environment Abdul Majeid sociation with a private sector seeking GORD certification Label and Water Performance on high-performance materi- vironmental, economic and five pillars: Human, Social, Haddad said research, inno- company and run by GORD and will not be applicable to Label. This is in fact an out- als, he said. social challenges that impact Economic, Environmental vation and technology devel- will open in Qatar within a the whole market. come of long time research Dr Alhor said GORD’s whole world. and Governance. opment are the drivers for the few months. The lab will func- GORD has also launched projects funded by Qatar Na- contribution to promoting Executive Director of He said the strategy aims transformation in all spheres tion as third party certification an Energy Performance La- tional Research Fund (QNRF) sustainability is evident and Competition Venues at the to maximise the sustainabil- of sustainability. (TNN) agency for AC units. GORD bel in construction sector of Qatar Foundation,” he said.

FIFA CHIEF VISITS AL WAKRA STADIUM, ENJOYS METRO JOURNEY SC, Interpol’s Project Stadia discuss stadium safety, security licensing THE Supreme Committee for standards. Delivery & Legacy (SC), in co- On his part, Project Stadia’s operation with the Interpol’s Senior Manager Falah al Dosari Project Stadia, opened the third said the meeting is a guide and consultative meeting on stadi- a standard for the issuance of um safety and security licensing stadium safety and security li- and certification on Tuesday. censing and certification that The three-day meeting aims benefits all countries of the to review the best practices for world. the issuance of stadium licens- He added that the Project ing and certification under the Stadia seeks to issue interna- Project Stadia and to identify tional standards for stadium The Supreme Committee the mechanisms for achieving safety and security licensing for Delivery & Legacy (SC) security and safety. and certification used in major on Tuesday welcomed The meeting is being at- sports tournaments so that all FIFA President Gianni tended by a team of global countries of the world can ben- Infantino to Al Wakra experts in security and safety efit from it in future. Stadium, where he was measures and stadium licens- The meeting is scheduled briefed on the progress of ing and certification to ensure to discuss the timetable for the the venue, which will be its readiness to host major construction of all facilities for completed soon. Infan- sporting events. hosting the 2022 World Cup tino, along with Minister Chief of the Advisory Unit and delivering on time, the sta- of Transport and Commu- in the Security Committee at SC diums accreditation and certi- nications HE Jassim bin Brigadier Ibrahim Khalil al Mu- fication scheme for completed Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, also hannadi said the meeting sup- facilities, the maintenance of used the brand new Doha ports Qatar’s efforts to establish stadiums, tools and operational Metro to travel from West a mechanism for licensing and responsibilities in the post- Bay to Al Wakra in just 20 certification of stadiums that construction phase and how to minutes. (TNN) will host the World Cup 2022 in choose the action plan for the accordance with international 2022 World Cup. (QNA) HIA receives 9.68 million Ashghal begins Al Wakra Road upgrade passengers in Q3, 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cargo in the third quarter of Traffic diversion DOHA 2018, with 181,643 tonnes in THE Public Works Authority July, 175,585 tonnes in Au- (Ashghal) has announced the HAMAD International Air- gust and 181,322 tonnes in commencement of Al Wakra from October 27 port (HIA) has welcomed a September. Main Road upgrade works. total of 9.68 million passen- The third quarter of 2018 The 9-kilometre portion of AS part of the Al Wakra & Al Wakra Parallel road and gers and handled 57,031 air- demonstrates continuous the road will be completed a to- Main Road upgrade project, proceed towards Doha and craft movements in the third growth for the airport, further tal cost of about QR600 million. Ashghal announced that the Hamad International Airport. quarter of 2018, making this positioning it as a leading hub It is part of Ashghal’s plan traffic will be closed for road the busiest quarter of the year worldwide. HIA has contrib- to complete the road network in users going to Doha from Al From Fahes Al Wakra & Wo- so far. HIA has also handled uted its efforts towards in- the southern area of the country, Meshaf and Al Wukair areas, qod petrol station: Vehicles 538,551 tonnes of cargo in the vesting in facilities, services following the recent openings of starting October 27, 2018, coming from adjacent areas third quarter of this year. staff and the newest technolo- the roads such as G-Ring Road, until the first quarter of 2020. of Fahes Al Wakra & Woqod The third quarter 2018 gies to provide a world-class southern part of Doha Express petrol station facilities can report reveals that HIA has passenger experience to its Highway, Hamad Port Road From Al Meshaf and Al Wu- reach Doha & Hamad Inter- served 3,401,880 passengers travellers. and the Orbital Road, which is kair: Vehicles coming from Al national Airport by taking in July, 3,459,518 passengers Engr Badr Mohammed al nearing completion. Wukair and Al Meshaf areas right turn at the junction near in August and 2,821,928 pas- Meer, chief operating officer The project stretches from should take a left turn at the Woqod petrol station and sengers in September, which at HIA, commented: “HIA has the Airport Interchange on G- signalised intersection of making a U-turn at Al Sadafa includes passengers arriving, demonstrated sustained and Ring Road to Mesaieed Road and Saud Bin Abdelrahman Street Roundabout. departing and transferring continued growth, experienc- Waab Behair Intersection in the through HIA. The third quar- ing the busiest quarter of 2018 southern part of Doha Express ter of 2018 has also shown a so far. As a gateway to Qatar, Highway. This will include wid- Roundabout and extends up to the key projects in the southern 10.6 percent increase in pas- we are committed to empower ening the road to three lanes to Woqod Petrol Station in Me- area as it will ease movement senger traffic in comparison its travellers through hassle- accommodate 6,000 vehicles per saieed. of Al Wakra residents towards to the third quarter of 2017, free airport travel experience hour in each direction, provid- and Al Wakra as it is directly con- tas station. The construction The construction includes Doha in the north and to Me- with August being the busiest while also accommodating an ing free flow of traffic and reduc- nected to G-Ring Road and the extends over 1.8 kilometre on a the development of the 5.5 km- saieed in the south. month of the year so far. increasing number of passen- ing travel time from Doha to Al southern part of Doha Express three-lane stretch in both direc- long road from Al Wakra Main Al Wakra Main Road up- The airport also handled gers. Our resilient operations, Wakra and the southern areas. Highway ‘Al Wakra Bypass’ to tions of Al Wakra Main Road. Road and converting three main grade is a part of the expressway 19,064 aircraft movements investment on cutting edge Four new intersections will Mesaieed Road. Al Wakra Main The first stage also includes 840 roundabouts -- Pearl Rounda- network in Qatar. It will con- in July, 19,228 movements technology and ambitious be constructed and the exist- Road will also be connected to metres of subways north of Al bout, Ooredoo Roundabout and tributes to reducing pressure on in August and 18,739 move- team had put HIA ahead of ing roundabouts will be trans- the Qatar Rail Metro Station as Wakra Main Road. Wadi Afja Roundabout -- in Al roads in other areas of Al Wakra, ments in September, with Au- the curve in shaping the fu- formed to signal-controlled in- part of developing an efficient The second stage will ex- Jabal area to signal-controlled complementing the other axes gust being the busiest month ture of passenger experience”. tersections as part of the project. transportation network. tend from former Al Wakra intersections in addition to the of the expressway network, of for aircraft movement in the As Qatar gears up to wel- The project also includes Al Wakra Main Road is Roundabout until Pearl Round- construction of a junction on Al which several parts have been year so far. This denotes a come thousands of visitors dur- construction of a tunnel and scheduled to be completed in about. The project also includes Razi Street. recently opened, including the 15.2 percent increase in the ing the FIFA World Cup 2022, 6.1-kilometre bicycle and pe- the second quarter of 2020 and three lanes in each direction Al Wakra Main Road serves G-Ring Road and the Southern total number of aircraft tak- HIA is preparing to boost the destrian paths from the airport in three stages. and a 160-metre tunnel under a large number of neighbour- Part of Doha Express Highway ing off and landing at HIA airport’s capacity which will interchange to the Ras Bufuntas The first stage starts from the main Al Wakra Qatar Rail hoods, residential and com- ‘Al Wakra Bypass’, which is con- compared to the same period eventually accommodate more Train Station. Barwa village, located at the Air- Station. mercial complexes in Al Wakra, nected to Al Wakra Stadium, in 2017. In addition, HIA has than 50 million passengers per Al Wakra main road creates port Interchange in the north, to The project’s third stage Al Wukair, Barwa City and Al one of the stadiums hosting handled 538,551 tonnes of year by 2022. a strategic link between Doha Al Wakra Road and Ras Bufen- starts about 1 km before Pearl Wakra Market areas. It is one of FIFA World Cup 2022.