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Edu forum affirms our Qatar to administer 1 mn belief in continuing vaccine doses in days education through modern tech: Minister Amir condoles 889,202 COVID-19 Qatar will be able vaccine doses vaccinate 70% with Kuwait Amir Virtual Education Forum launched QNA given so far: MoPH population by Doha mid-Aug: Website QNA Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir Doha Tribune News Network of State of Qatar Sheikh Doha The Ministry of Educa- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Qatar came close to adminis- tion and Higher Educa- on Saturday sent a cable tering 900,000 doses of COV- Qatar will be able to vac- tion (MoEHE) on Saturday of condolences to HH the ID-19 vaccine on Saturday. cinate 70 percent of its launched the activities of the Amir of the State of Kuwait With this rapid rate, Qatar population with both the Virtual Education Forum Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al is also on the verge of admin- vaccine doses within 133 2021 under the theme of “Vi- Jaber Al Sabah on the death istering a million doses within days or by August 14, 2021 sions and Aspirations…Be- of Sheikha Munira Saud Al a few days. if it continues at the present yond Challenges.” Jaber Al Fadhel Al Sabah. According to the Minis- rate, according to website The event brought to- HE Dr Mohammed Abdul try of Public Health (MoPH), covidvax.live. gether education experts and Wahed Al Hammadi. 21,993 COVID-19 vaccine According to “covidvax. professionals from all over doses have been administered Qatar is using adhering to physical distanc- live”, which specialises in the world to explore the fu- ticipants. This aligns with Home-quarantine in the past 24 hours, taking Pfizer/BioNTech and Moder- ing, wearing a face mask and counting and recording vac- ture of optimal educational the attention that Qatar de- the total number of vaccine na vaccines for the vaccination washing hands regularly,” the cinations in the world against life and present various vi- votes to scientific research violation: 1 held doses given to people since the programme. MoPH added. the coronavirus, the number sions and aspirations for and human development. The designated authorities launch of the National COV- The MoPH said the pace Meanwhile, Qatar on Sat- of doses that were immu- human development. It fur- Investing in human capacity on Saturday arrested one ID-19 Vaccination Programme of the vaccination programme urday reported 870 COVID-19 nized citizens and residents ther sought to promote the is the way to ensure compre- person for violating home to 889,202. means that there is finally cases — 748 from community in Qatar as of Saturday has educational outcomes, labor hensive and sustainable de- quarantine requirements. Qatar has ramped up the hope of a gradual return to and 122 from travellers re- reached 889,202. market requirements and velopment.” The arrest came in imple- vaccination pace, with the normal in Qatar. But this will turning from abroad. The site specialising in sustainable development as He said despite COV- mentation of the precaution- vaccine becoming available not happen in the next few Also, 468 people recovered vaccination statistics stated top priorities. ID-19 the ministry has made ary measures in force in the at all the health centres of the weeks or months. from the virus during the past that Qatar is actively manag- The online forum offered great achievements, most country, approved by health Primary Health Care Corpora- “COVID-19 will continue 24 hours, bringing the total ing the vaccination campaign platform for 41 highly-pro- notably the follow-up of the authorities represented tion. Now, there are two drive- to be a threat to our health for number of recoveries in Qa- at a rate of about 0.27/ fessional educational speak- educational process through in the Ministry of Public through vaccination centres the most of 2021 and until all tar to 165,471. The ministry second, or 23,609 every day, ers from inside and outside alternative technological Health, to curb the spread — Lusail and Al Wakra — that eligible members of our popu- reported three new deaths for meaning about 30.7 doses Qatar to share their exper- education, enabling students of the COVID-19. The viola- have significantly contributed lation have been vaccinated, people aged 49, 71, and 76, are given for every hundred tise through over 30 training to follow up their educational tor, who is currently being to the increase in the number we must continue to follow the who were receiving the neces- people. sessions aimed at education attainment, conducting ex- referred to the designated of people getting vaccinated. preventive measures such as sary medical care. enthusiasts. ams at all stages, and enroll- prosecution, has been The forum focused on ing many of them in univer- identified as Jaber Faraj five main themes, which in- sities. He said although the Fareej Al Nabet Al Merri. cluded the integrating the pandemic prevented the im- The designated authorities Education for Sustainable plementation of some activi- have called on citizens and Development (ESD) into ties, it did not diminish the residents under home quar- Schools switch to distance learning from today school curricula, and foster- energy and determination of antine to fully commit to the place physically in schools, with measures ing community partnerships the students. Ministry of Public Health’s Administrative, educational related to that to be announced at a later towards achieving sustain- In her speech, HE condition, to ensure their date. able development. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad safety and the safety of oth- staff must attend schools The ministry stressed that distance In his opening speech, Al Thani, Vice Chairperson ers. (QNA) learning is an integral part of the educa- Minister of Education and and CEO of Qatar Founda- Tribune News Network tional and academic process. The attend- Higher Education HE Dr tion, said: “Through educa- Doha ance will be counted even with distance Mohammed Abdul Wahed tion, we can instill the sense learning. Al Hammadi, said, “The of citizenship in individuals All schools, universities and kindergar- The ministry called on students to ministry’s organisation of and empower them to find tens in Qatar will adopt distance learning continue engaging with distance learning, this annual event, though their calling.” from Sunday in the wake of a recent spike and called on parents to ensure their chil- virtually this year, is driven She added, “Leader- in COVID-19 cases. dren attend classes. by our firm belief in the im- ship is not a position. It is a The Ministry of Education and Higher The ministry added that the distance portance of offering our stu- choice. The real role of lead- Education (MoEHE) on Thursday decid- learning system that was used last aca- dents new opportunities to ership in education is to cre- ed to suspend the attendance of students demic year as a result of the pandemic is continue their education us- ate a ‘Climate of Possibility.’ of all ages from nurseries to university. a perfect option for students to continue ing modern technologies.” When we choose to lead, we The decision came following coor- their education given the current health “Today, we hold this fo- realize our role is to change Seven blood clot dination with the Ministry of Public condition. rum under the ongoing pan- ourselves. Only then we suc- deaths in UK after Health, and to take all the necessary pre- cational process. The ministry said the system has been demic in order to allow for ceed in our mission.” AstraZeneca jab (PG 7) cautionary measures to advance public As per the decision, administrative updated and developed to build on last sharing expertise, thoughts interests and protect the health of stu- and educational school staff will continue year’s experience and better fit the needs and experiences among par- Continued on page 2  dents and everyone working in the edu- their duties in schools. All exams will take of students. Over 1,000 heart stroke cases treated in 2020 despite COVID-19: HMC

QNA years. They are the most ef- treated since the provisioning Heart Hospital, specifically is connected to the coronary Doha fective methods, which have of the around the clock thera- to the Cardiac Cauteriza- arteries and then the arteries proven extremely successful peutic services, seven years tion Laboratory for emer- are injected by this tube with Despite the challenges im- in saving lives and minimising ago to 6,000 cases with a suc- gency cauterization to open a colored material and x-rays posed by coronavirus (COV- the negative effects and the cess rate of 95 percent. the blocked artery. The more are done from various angles ID-19), the Hamad Medical consequent damages resulting He pointed out that emer- rapid the intervention is dur- to identify the damaged artery. Corporation (HMC) persis- from the clots. gency cauterization was per- ing the first 90 minutes of a Then, it can be determined if tently continues to provide Senior Consultant Cardi- formed on a number of pa- stroke, the better is the result, there is a problem such as nar- personalised and innovative ologist at the Heart Hospital tients who were found to have and the less is the damage re- rowing or complete blockage, treatments through Heart Dr Omar Al Tamimi said de- COVID-19. About 60 cases of sulting from the blockage of and the treatment is usually Hospital for the various spite the COVID-19 pandemic those with COVID-19 have the artery, he said. using a balloon and placing a types of patients, including and the precautionary meas- been successfully treated since Dr Al Tamimi explained stent and sometimes it is pos- those whose health condition ures taken by hospitals, the the beginning of the pandemic that the emergency cardiac sible by opening the artery by requires emergency thera- Heart Hospital did not stop until now. clot is usually the result of a sucking and pulling the clot peutic cauterization to treat providing treatment services Dr Al Tamimi said diag- blood clot in one of the coro- with certain devices. This pro- strokes. to patients, including emer- nosis of the patient’s condi- nary arteries that causes it to cess often takes only about Treating cardiac and cer- gency therapeutic cauteriza- HMC continues to provide innovative treatments for cardiac, cerebral tion as an acute heart attack be completely blocked. Here, 40 minutes for most patients, ebral strokes by removing tion to treat heart attacks.The strokes despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. is determined by the type of the intervention is through but some cases may require a clots through therapeutic cau- medical teams at the Heart pain, such as changes in the the emergency cauterization longer time due to the varying terization is one of the mod- Hospital take all necessary Hence the number of dai- and acute heart strokes have ECG, rise in heart enzymes treatment by inserting an ul- changes according to the type ern methods and techniques precautions and protective ly heart cases treated in the been treated in 2020 through and other criteria. Then, the trafine tube through an ar- of patients, he said. that HMC medical teams measures to successfully, Heart Hospital is not affect- therapeutic cauterization to patient is transported through tery in the upper thigh or the have been following for many combat COVID-19. ed. More than 1,000 severe raise the number of the cases the ambulance service to the wrist, he said, adding the tube Continued on page 2  02 Sunday, April 4, 2021

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Quick read CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS FRENCH MILITARY OFFICIAL HMC uses catheterisation Deputy Amir sends in treatment of strokes condolences to Continued from page 1  Amir of Kuwait thrombosis. The use of emergency therapeutic He said patients are treated by us- The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdul- catheterisation is not only limited to ing the latest technologies and equip- lah bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of con- treating heart clots, but HMC has also ment at the regional level, which would dolences to Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Nawaf been proactive in using it in treating reduce the negative effects resulting Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the death of strokes. from surgeries in cases of cardiac and Sheikha Munira Saud Al Jaber Al Fadhel Al Senior Consultant and Director of cerebral strokes, and these modern Sabah. (QNA) the Therapeutic Catheterisation unit technologies depend on the method of for vascular nervous system at Ham- curative catheterisation. Prime Minister sends ad General Hospital Dr Ayman Za- He said the vascular therapeutic condolences to Amir of Kuwait karia said that despite the challenges catheterisation of the nervous system at faced facing the medical sector in Qa- HGH is currently witnessing, since the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE tar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, launch of the unit in 2016, an annual Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem met the unit’s team continued to provide increase in the number of cases. Thani sent a cable of condolences to Amir of with Lieutenant-General Thierry Carlier, director for International Relations at the Directorate General of services to vascular patients of vari- The number of the cases treated Kuwait HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Armaments at the French Ministry of Armed Forces. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral military ous age groups for structural defects, during the past six years approximately Al Sabah on the death of Sheikha Munira relations between the two sides and the means of enhancing them. The meeting was attended by a number atherosclerosis, birthmarks in brain reached 3,000. About 500 cases of Saud Al Jaber Al Fadhel Al Sabah. (QNA) of senior officers of the armed forces. (QNA) and spinal cord, haemorrhagic an- COVID-19 have been received, treated eurysms and treatment of cerebral and cured in 2020.

MoEHE, US Embassy Elite Paper Recycling Company collects to host two-day Virtual over 140 tonnes of waste paper each day US University Fair CATHERINE W GICHUKI of people. “People get encouraged to Tribune News Network parents, school counsellors DOHA start business and do something for Doha and advisors are invited to at- the community. We have many peo- tend the Fair from 4pm to 8pm Elite Paper Recycling Company has ple from universities who have started The United States Embassy through the link: been collecting more than 140 tonnes their own initiatives to go green and do and the Ministry of Education https://acfairs.easyvirtual- of waste paper each day, accounting for recycling to save the environment. It and Higher Education (MoE- fair.com/prefair/ almost 90 percent of the paper waste has major impact on the community.” HE) will host the EducationU- Chargé d’Affaires of the US generated each day in Qatar, according He said the greatest support for him SA-Qatar 2021 Virtual Univer- Embassy Ambassador Greta to Chairman Abdalla Al Suwaidi. came from his family. “They told me sity Fair on Tuesday, April 6 Holtz said studying in the US The paper is collected from su- to go after what I wanted. You need to and Wednesday, April 7 from higher education institutions permarkets, hypermarkets, ministries, have a back-up from your family and 4pm to 8pm each day as part offers a range of opportunities schools, homes and neighbourhoods. friends which gives your confidence and of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of for students in Qatar, including The company has 2,500 dumpsters who motivation to move forward.” Encour- Culture. state-of-the-art campuses using specialise in paper and cartons, Al Su- aging people to consider recycling, he The virtual fair will provide the latest technology, leading waidi said. said, “You need to think of the future. If a unique opportunity for high experts serving as professors Speaking to the media, Al Suwaidi home deliveries. “We have an agree- Delivery and Legacy to segregate all the we use all of our natural resources, we school and graduate students and instructors, unparalleled said the process of recycling goes on ment with Lulu and ‘talabat’ to supply waste paper from the stadiums. will lose our planet. So, instead of using in Qatar to interact directly with access to advisors and career round the clock. “There are no chemi- cartons.” Al Suwaidi started the Elite Recy- our forests and plants, we have to recy- university representatives from services, an array of extracur- cals involved in the recycling process. The recycled paper is also exported cling Company in 2012 when he was cle our waste paper instead.” over 50 US colleges and uni- ricular and student activities, Water is used and it gets reused.” to several countries such as Kuwait, 16, however, the company started pro- Al Suwaidi said he is happy that versities. Participants will gain and so much more. According to him, the blockade Oman, Bangladesh, Srilanka, China, duction a few years later. “I wanted to the company has created a lot of jobs valuable information about Ministry of Education and helped the company as they were able Tanzania and Sudan. do something when I grew up to help and has over 350 employees. “Each academic programmes, tuition Higher Education Acting Assis- to supply egg trays across Qatar. He Talking about the company’s con- the future and the environment. That’s employee supports about 10 people costs, campus life, financial aid tant Undersecretary for Higher added that the company started mak- tribution to the FIFA World Cup 2022, when I thought of a paper recycling through his salary. Therefore, more options, application procedures Education Dr Khalid Al Ali said, ing corrugation boxes in the beginning Al Suwaidi said they were working with company.” than 3,500 people are living out of this and safety precautions in re- “Partnering with the US Embas- of COVID-19 which helped in enabling FIFA and the Supreme Committee for He believes he has inspired a lot company.” sponse to the COVID-19 pan- sy in Qatar during the Qatar-USA demic. This virtual fair makes 2021 Year of Culture strengthens it easy to learn about the advan- our broad and enduring partner- tages of studying in the United ship with the United States and States and to meet with Edu- opens doors of opportunity for Ooredoo demonstrates support for education cationUSA advisers about your Qatari students to pursue higher future college needs. education in some of the world’s Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading in Qatar to facilitate the event. lutions being demonstrated at Attendees were also able Education and Higher Educa- High school students, uni- most prestigious universities telecommunications operator, The simulation featured a large the event included SafeToNet, to explore the benefits of Busi- tion. Promoting education for versity and graduate students, and colleges.” has sponsored the recent Vir- virtual building, with 30 differ- a new online safety technical ness Mobile Broadband 5G and all is a key part of our corporate tual Education Forum hosted ent workshop areas hosting the solution, offered in collabora- Microsoft Azure Managed Ser- responsibility strategy, aligned by the Ministry of Education speakers, who presented on a tion with British company Safe- vices, which provide cloud stor- with our commitment to the and Higher Education. The range of topics related to educa- ToNet - designed to help protect age, daily operational support, United Nations Sustainability forum was held on April 3, un- tion. children and young people from virtual network infrastructure Goals. With the recent pandem- der the slogan ‘Visions and As- Ooredoo hosted a virtual harm online. and advanced services in Azure ic situation presenting several pirations Beyond Challenges’. booth at the event, with its cus- Another education-focused Public Cloud, as well as advisory challenges in the education sec- Education experts and aca- tomer service agents ready on- service being highlighted was services. tor, highlighting areas in which demics from around the world line to showcase Ooredoo prod- Mozaik Education Solution, a Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad we can work to improve both linked together – virtually – to ucts and services and interact system that integrates its digital bin Nasser Al Thani, chief com- access to education and educa- share insights, host workshops with attendees via text, voice tools with existing learning pro- mercial officer, Ooredoo, said: tion itself, we are delighted to be and more. Virtual technol- and video chat. vision to enhance in-class and “We were proud to sponsor this involved in efforts to enhance ogy was used for the first time Products, services and so- distance learning. initiative with the Ministry of the sector going forward.” (TNN) ‘Virtual Education Forum Qatar is a responsible state playing major role is continuation of efforts to curb COVID-19 spread’ in youth development, says Portugal’s envoy Ashraf Siddiqui sues and in multilateralism.” tablishing of political relations ism would help in addressing Continued from page 1  and strategies of teaching and Doha Referring to Qatar’s efforts in 1982 until 2014.” the major challenges to the hu- learning, and calling for a re- in arranging the Afghan peace He said that recently, the manity, particularly to review Dr Hassan bin Rashid Al Der- view of everything provided Qatar is a responsible state led dialogue and other efforts, he two countries held the second and establish World Trade Or- ham, president of Qatar Uni- by educational institutions in by its visionary leadership play- said Qatar has established its round of talks via webinar re- ganisation (WTO) rules with the versity, said: “The convening Qatar and the world.” ing a significant role in the areas position as a mediator by offer- viewing bilateral political rela- consent of all member states of of the Virtual Education Fo- He pointed out that the of knowledge, science, research, ing its platform to resolve inter- tions. Qatar’s delegation was WTO to have their right share. rum comes as a continuation world today is witnessing education, youth development national conflicts. headed by Secretary-General of Dr De Carvalho, a law grad- of previous efforts since the transformations that have and sports, said Ambassador of He praised the leadership Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Af- uate who holds doctorate in start of the pandemic to sup- not been known before in the Portugal to Qatar HE Dr Anto- and the people of Qatar for the fairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan European Studies, is in the Gulf port the educational process in movement of information nio Alves De Carvalho. country’s fast development and Al Hammadi, while the Portu- region for the first time. Qatar with all its components, flow, the increase in techno- The envoy said Portugal, as the way it has been handling Dr Antonio Alves De Carvalho gal side was led by General- He started his diplomatic including curriculum, teaching logical innovations, and eco- member of the European Union challenges wisely, taking the Director Ministry of Foreign Af- career working in the Directo- methods, evaluation, teachers, nomic ambitions, indicating and currently holding EU presi- country forward with wisdom on Economy, Trade and Com- fairs Madam Madalena Fischer. rate of Middle East in Ministry students and parents.” that this may be what prompt- dency during the first half of the and integrity. merce is expected to hold in The envoy said that Portu- of Foreign Affairs of Portugal in The president of Qatar ed humanity to move towards year, takes Qatar in parallel with He highlighted a number of Doha in the last quarter of this gal, in the presidency of EU for 1986 and almost 34 years after University linked the title of a new society termed as a the EU objectives and goals. areas where Qatar and Portugal year or early 2022 considering the first half of 2021, set priori- his first assignment, he got his the forum to the effects of the “knowledge society”, which is Talking to Qatar Tribune in an can work together like energy, the present COVID-19 pandem- ties to address challenges facing first-ever posting in the Arabian pandemic, saying, “It is clear the existing society. He em- exclusive interview, the ambas- trade, tourism, sports and cul- ic situation. the world like climate change Gulf region to Qatar in October that it influenced the selec- phasised that knowledge has sador said, “Qatar is an open ture. He said the first Joint Com- and WTO issues. 2020. tion of the conference title, its become the main resource for country to the world that fol- Talking about Qatar-Portu- mission meeting was held in He added that the return Prior to this, he has served themes and the topics of its wealth and added value and lows basic international norms, gal bilateral relations, the Por- 2014. “However, a number of of the US under President Joe in the Vatican City, Brazil, the sessions to shed light on the the decisive factor in decision- and believes in dialogues to tuguese envoy said the second bilateral instruments and MoUs Biden’s leadership to Paris USA, Germany, Uruguay and apparent change in methods making mechanisms. solve bilateral conflicts and is- meeting of Joint Commission have been signed since the es- Agreement and multi-lateral- Guinea Bissau. Nation Sunday, April 4, 2021 03 Dr Qahtani provides insights into Qatar’s conflict resolution experiences at HBKU

the related successes and failures of Students of peace and conflict studies at CIS diplomacy. Dr Mustafa Osman Elamin, a glean key insights from the diplomatic field member of faculty at CIS, hosted the lecture and facilitated the engage- Tribune News Network a rich repertoire of in-the-fieldan - ment through his own experiences as Doha ecdotes that exemplified the trends former foreign minister and minister and challenges in peace-building, the of investment of Sudan. The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) complexities that mediators face in With regards to his initiative to at Hamad Bin Khalifa University highly politicized situations, and the bring thought leaders and practi- (HBKU) recently welcomed a highly realities of peace diplomacy. tioners to the classroom, he said, distinguished guest lecturer for its He utilised Afghanistan as a case “The peacebuilding world is a con- course on ‘Islam, ConflictT ransfor- study and highlighted Qatar’s unique tinually evolving discipline and one mation and Peacebuilding,’ which position which has allowed the state in which academia and practice forms a critical component of its to develop its own brand of diploma- continually interact and propel its Master’s Programme on Islam and cy in the wider political context. development. Global Affairs. Graduate students had an op- “Ideally, our graduate students Dr Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, portunity to pose questions that not only need a strong academic special envoy of the Minister of For- surveyed global developments in foundation to delve into the com- eign Affairs for Counterterrorism the Islamic world and explore them plexities of political affairs, but un- and Mediation in ConflictR esolu- through a lens of peacebuilding po- derstand that much of it is fed by the tion, delivered a lecture on the Qatari tential. actions and advancements of agents experience in conflict resolution. Dr Qahtani shared his views in in the field. We are thankful to Dr As a recipient of the United Na- response and drew attention to cul- Qahtani for his masterful framing of tions Institute for Training and Re- tural and political nuances that are what the practice of conflict transfor- search (UNITAR) Award for Best often unnoticed, the added entangle- mation truly entails and the intricacy Dr Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, special envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Negotiator in 2020, Dr Qahtani has ments of disparate political ties and of political diplomacy.” Resolution, delivered a lecture on the Qatari experience in conflict resolution.

Ooredoo partners QRCS observes World with Ministry to Autism Awareness Day support special Tribune News Network needs families Doha Tribune News Network Qatar Red Crescent Society Doha (QRCS) marked the World Autism Awareness Day, which is observed Ooredoo is collaborating with the Minis- globally on April 2 every year. try of Public Health (MoPH) on a new initia- QRCS’ premises were lit in blue, tive aimed at supporting children with autism in solidarity with the worldwide spectrum disorders in Qatar. Barwa Real Estate campaign to raise awareness of au- In partnership with the MoPH, Ooredoo tism, calling for social integration of sponsored two major events in honour of people with autism, and promoting World Autism Day; first, an international col- headquarters turns their rights as equal individuals who laborative workshop with the World Health need special care to live normally. Organisation on March 31, followed by the Qa- The World Autism Awareness tar Annual Autism Symposium – held virtually blue for Autism Day Day activities reflect the attention this year – on April 2 and 3, 2021. paid by QRCS to vulnerable groups In a statement, the telecommunications Tribune News Network government for the benefit of as a top priority for QRCSs strategy operator said its aim with the initiative is to Doha people with this disease. of development locally and interna- both support parents of children with autism Barwa Real Estate Group tionally, inspired by its mission of and to back professionals specialising in au- Barwa Real Estate Group headquarter was lit in blue in a ‘Saving Lives and Preserving Dig- focus on patients, widows, orphans, tems of education and training to tism spectrum disorders. marked the World Autism gesture that expresses solidar- nity’. and special needs ensure that persons with autism The key principle of the symposium is a Awareness Day, which is ob- ity with the global campaign QRCS offers a wide range of as- António Guterres, secretary- are afforded opportunities for real- continuation of last year’s theme ‘Building served across the word on April for autism awareness and the sistance for persons with autism general of the UN, said, “As we ising their potential.” a comprehensive, inclusive early interven- 2 every year in accordance with endeavour to integrate autism and other vulnerable groups. These work together to recover from the “To truly leave no one behind tion framework for children with an autism the decision of the United Na- patients into society, and to include payment of costs of treat- COVID-19 pandemic, one key goal in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda on spectrum disorder’. The symposium included tions General Assembly in raise awareness of their rights ment for poor patients, programs must be to build a more inclusive Sustainable Development, we must workshops directed towards both parents and 2007, which was based on the as equal individuals who need and events addressed to persons and accessible world that recognis- realise the rights of all persons with education and healthcare professionals - host- proposal of Qatar to make the special care that enables them with disabilities, mobilization of re- es the contributions of all people, disabilities, including persons with ed by speakers from both Qatar and further second day of April every year to live normally. sources to empower those persons including persons with disabilities. autism, ensuring their full participa- afield. an International Day of Aware- The group’s celebration on and meet their needs, and contri- The crisis has created new obsta- tion in social, cultural, and econom- The pre-symposium workshop, entitled ness of Autism Disease. this occasion reflects its great bution to the programs of the gov- cles and challenges. But efforts to ic life. Let us work together with all ‘Developing Professional Competencies and The proposal aimed to interest in the need for support ernment health authorities in this reignite the global economy offer persons with disabilities and their Programmes of Training for Special Needs contribute to spreading public in society, as this comes at the respect. an opportunity to reimagine the representative organisations to find and Autism in Qatar’, was directed to partici- awareness of this disease and top of the priorities of its Globally, QRCS selects the most workplace to make diversity, inclu- innovative solutions to recover bet- pants from the MoPH, Ministry of Education to support the national pro- strategy and in light of its hu- vulnerable persons to benefit from sion, and equity a reality. Recovery ter and build a better world for all,” and Higher Education, and Ministry of Ad- grammes implemented by the manitarian mission. its humanitarian aid, with a special is also a chance to rethink our sys- he added. ministrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs. Stakeholders from health and education institutes such as Qatar Foundation, Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care MSHEIREB PROPERTIES OBSERVES WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY Corporation, private facilities and schools were also invited. Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, director PR at Msheireb Properties shared Ooredoo, said: “As a community-focused com- with Qatar and the world their pany, we are committed to embracing and cel- global message in support- ebrating our diverse communities. We’re hon- ing the rights of people with oured to have partnered with the Ministry of autism and raising awareness Public Health on such a worthwhile initiative. among community members “Inclusion is vital for the development of about this cause on the occa- our people and our country, and we’re proud sion of World Autism Aware- to be contributing to this development. We ness Day. The streets and look forward to building on the productive, buildings at Msheireb Down- informative events that serve to improve the town Doha were lit in blue, an lives of children with autism spectrum disor- expression of support for this ders in Qatar.” occasion. Such activities are a Also to celebrate World Autism Day, Oore- major part of Msheireb Proper- doo’s Headquarters joined many companies ties’ CSR programme. around the world by turning its iconic tower blue to raise awareness. Vodafone celebrates technology, human ambition power with new brand position

Tribune News Network ‘Together We Can’ places momentum to our purpose to The Together We Can the introduction of a refreshed Doha the emphasis on ‘we’, and how connect for a better future and campaign poses questions on brand identity with Vodafone’s collaboration between the hu- enable an inclusive, sustain- the role technology can play iconic Speechmark logo and Vodafone Qatar is celebrat- man spirit and innovation can able digital society.” in curing disease, fighting cli- red colour scheme. In addi- ing what the human spirit achieve great things,” says Vodafone’s new brand po- mate change and addressing tion to Qatar, the programme can achieve when combined Diego Camberos, chief oper- sition is inspired by consumer digital inclusion. A series of will run in over 30 markets with technology in an update ating officer, Vodafone Qatar. research carried out by the stories will appear in digital including Germany, Spain, the to the Vodafone brand posi- “The experience of these last company which revealed that advertising that shines a spot- UK, Italy, Romania, Greece, tion, being introduced in Qa- 12 months during the COV- the role of technology is pro- light on Vodafone’s critical Ireland, Hungary, Albania, the tar on April 4. The company ID-19 crisis has demonstrated foundly transforming in peo- role to help answer these ques- Netherlands, Portugal, Czech will introduce a new Vodafone more than ever the critical role ple’s lives. Findings identified tions, from the rollout of Gi- Republic, Turkey, Australia, tagline, ‘Together We Can’, to of connectivity and technology how technology has evolved gaNet 5G and Fibre networks South Africa, Ghana, the Dem- accompany its new position, to keeping society, businesses from something that simply and connectivity to the most ocratic Republic of the Congo, as well as launch an advertis- and governments connected. excites people on a personal velopment. Over the coming enhancing connectivity for remote parts of Qatar and the Tanzania, Lesotho, Mozam- ing campaign demonstrating As a purpose-led company, level, to play a more meaning- months, Vodafone’s ‘Together people and businesses in Qa- world, to the role of the Voda- bique and New Zealand. Crea- Vodafone’s profound belief Vodafone Qatar fundamen- ful part in the world at large, We Can’ message will be fur- tar, and supporting education, fone Group DreamLab app in tive work for the Together We that the partnership between tally believes that technol- in particular, in making a ther reinforced and set in mo- health and wellbeing to create the global fight against cancer Can campaign was produced technology and society can ogy can improve lives, and this difference on issues such as tion by the company’s deploy- a more inclusive and sustain- and COVID-19. by the London-based New build a better future. new positioning builds further sustainability and societal de- ment of GigaNet networks able society. The campaign will mark Commercial Arts agency. 04 Sunday, April 4, 2021 Nation Webinar addresses occupational IIS hosts refresher programme for teachers safety and health policy in Qatar Tribune News Network tended the session. Tribune News Network according to a statement of Doha Sajith. K, head of the Computer Sci- DOHA the Management of Educate ence department, presented a topic on Learning Center. Ideal Indian School (IIS) conducted a “Online tools for Teaching and Learn- Educate Learning Center Some of the major topics three-day online refresher programme ing” on the second day. He shared his recently organised a free webi- covered in the webinar were for all the teaching faculty recently ideas on the implementation of ‘Google nar titled ‘Occupational Safety OSH Policy in Qatar, the Qatar through a virtual platform. A webinar Classrooms and guided the faculty on and Health Policy in Qatar’. National Vision 2030 and Hu- on the new National Education Policy the ‘G-Suite’ app and other impor- Around 100 attendees took man Development in particular introduced by the Government of India tant helpful applications from Google. part in the virtual event led by Qatar Second National Devel- was organised on the first day. Moving on with the same topic, San- Leo Dote, an expert in the field opment Strategy 2018-2022, Dr Atul Nischal, the founder and tosh further added points about ‘Aug- and one of the Filipino com- Guiding Principles of OSH Pol- director of International Council for mented Reality. He stated that with munity leaders in Qatar. icy in Qatar, Areas of Action of School Leadership, executive vice augmented reality, teaching and learn- “Educate Learning Cent- OSH Policy as well as Respon- president of S. Chand Group and ing would be more interesting and er’s core values have been to sibilities of Agencies on OSH editor-in-chief of the Progressive fun to learn in the classroom. Karthik, support Qatar and the coun- Policy. The resource speaker Teacher, was the keynote speaker. Charles, and Sadaf from the Depart- try’s development plans, such also discussed the importance He said the new education policy ment of Physical Education, Music and as Qatar 2030 Vision through of working safely under current 2020 would bring in numerous Art respectively had a presentation on education, learning and train- circumstances as per the gov- changes in India’s education strate- Art Integrated Learning. Khatija TC, ing. For the past decade, Edu- ernment decree on the latest gy. “The national educational policy assistant headmistress, Girls’ Section, cate has contributed to its restrictions in the workplace. focuses on reflecting the culture and had a special session on the topic ‘In- The programme commenced with coordinated the Teachers’ Refresher mission with amalgamation “Educate and Thrive wish diversity of the country. It emphasis- novations in Teaching and Learning’. a prayer by Dr Ethisham, followed by Programme. of trainings for K-12, language to continue to provide the es on critical thinking and analytical With the present scenario in mind, a brief introduction of the speaker The third day witnessed Depart- services for general public public with free webinars on skills of the students. It is aimed to the principal asked the teachers to given by Thanu Thapa, who com- mental meetings and Demo class by and professional development different topics, and wish to mould every individual into a good use technology to the fullest and make pered the whole session. Principal the teachers from various sections. The for corporate staff. In the last thank the community for stay- human being and emphasizes more their classes more vibrant and interest- Ali welcomed the speaker of the day entire session was observed to be very year, Educate has ventured ing strong and adhering to on the development of the problem- ing by leaving behind the traditional and Lipsy Sabu proposed the vote of Interactive, Informative and was car- into providing HSSE Risk and the safety rules in these trying solving skills,” he noted. methods of teaching and efficiently im- thanks. A large number of teachers ried out successfully through a Virtual- Safety trainings and courses times,” the event organisers IIS Principal Syed Shoukath Ali part education. from other Indian schools also at- Zoom meet. under the branch of Thrive,” also stated. Birla Public School wins ‘League Champions Title’ in QSDL–Girls

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Birla Public School (BPS) has been declared as the League Champions in the Sec- ondary School League for De- bate Season 2020-21 (QSDL– Girls) among the schools that teach English as primary lan- guage. BPS won the first place in the league according to the highest accumulative wins – 10 wins out of 12. The debate was organised by Qatar Debate Ann Jo Varghese Ann Rose Saji Centre, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sci- Karkera, Bhoomi Naidu Ka- coach Jeena Pauline, second- ence and Community Develop- mali, Hazel Liz Joy, Madiha ary school English language ment and a virtual award cer- Mohamed, Neha Elsa Thom- teacher. emony was held recently. as and Oorie Desai of the XI School Principal A P Shar- Galfar Al Misnad organises annual Ann Jo Varghese, Ann grade were the members of the ma congratulated the winners road safety awareness campaign Rose Saji, Anushka Divakar debate teams trained by the for their achievements. Tribune News Network wards its motto of ‘Safety paign kicked off with an on- where Lt. Hamad Salim Al Doha First’. line meeting, which was in- Nahab, Traffic Awareness of- Safety is the key priority augurated by Satish G. Pillai, ficer from the Traffic Aware- Galfar Al Misnad, in as- at Galfar Al Misnad, and the executive director, Galfar Al ness Department of the Min- sociation with the Ministry commitment to safe practic- Misnad. Traffic Awareness istry of Interior; and Faisal of Interior Traffic Awareness es extends beyond company Officer from the General Al Hudawi, Community Department, concluded its sites and to the community Directorate of Traffic, 1ST Reach Out Office Coordina- Annual Road Safety Aware- at large. Recently, the British Lt. Muhammed Ahmed Al tor at Public Relations De- ness Campaign 2021. The Safety Council awarded Gal- Kathiri, Galfar’s HSE man- partment of the Ministry of campaign was held over a far Al Misnad with two Inter- ager, and the senior manage- Interior, elaborated on the virtual platform, as well as national Safety Awards 2021, various traffic regulations, through classroom train- including one with Distinc- fines, as well as new traffic ing sessions with limited at- tion for a project. This is the The objective of the cam- rules that have come into ef- Oorie Desai Bhoomi Naidu Kamali Anushka Divakar Karkera tendance of staff, drivers and seventh year in which Galfar paign was to maximise fect after the pandemic. This equipment operators, in full is receiving the International road safety awareness, was followed by an interac- adherence with COVID-19 Safety Award, and the fifth tive Q/A session. protocols. consecutive win. promote defensive driving More than 255 staff, driv- Galfar Al Misnad, a lead- The objectives of the techniques, respect traffic ers, and operators attended ing construction company in campaign were to maxim- rules and other road the various online training Qatar, holds a large fleet of ise road safety awareness, users, and thereby reduce sessions. They found it very vehicles and equipment and promote defensive driving road accidents and traffic informative and used the op- its Plant Department (PMV) techniques, respect traffic violations portunity to clear their un- regularly conducts Road rules and other road users, derstanding of the rules with Safety Awareness campaigns and thereby reduce road the Traffic Department per- across its sites and offices accidents and traffic viola- sonnel. In addition, 518 driv- on a yearly basis. Galfar has tions. This is the first time ment team also delivered key ers and operators attended been continuously conduct- that Galfar is conducting the messages. the class room training ses- ing the campaign since 2006, campaign on a virtual plat- As part of the campaign, sions conducted by Galfar’s a testimony to the company’s form a Virtual Traffic Awareness Sr. HSE Officer, Parag Gai- staunch commitment to- The month long cam- Seminar was conducted kwad. Hazel Liz Joy Madiha Mohamed Neha Elsa Thomas

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Iran planning News mass More than 100 killed in in brief vaccination Experts warn campaign in against Pak PM’s September push for EVMs attacks on two army Islamabad: Pakistan Prime dpa Minister Imran Khan’s Teheran push for electronic vot- ing machines (EVMs) has Iran is planning to launch met huge opposition from its mass vaccination cam- bases in Somalia experts and insiders in the paign in September, an of- country citing huge costs ficial said on Saturday. dpa rorists who wanted to cause of the transition, along with “The US sanctions Mogadishu havoc on our army. We have technical and trust issues have set back our plans, lost four soldiers and scores of in the election results, but we still expect to start More than 100 people were others were wounded,” army which are often disputed. mass vaccinations against killed in pre-dawn attacks on commander Abdullahi Rage Pakistan Former Election Covid-19 by the end of Sep- two military bases in Somalia told dpa. Commission of Pakistan tember,” Mostafa Ghanei, on Saturday, the army said. (ECP) secretary Kanwar scientificdirector of the Two suicide car bombers Dilshad said it was unlikely country’s national pan- struck two army positions in The Islamist group al- electronic voting machines demic staff, told state tel- the district of Awdhegle and Shabaab claimed the could be introduced by the evision. Bariire village in the volatile attack through its Andalus next general election due By then, testing of Lower Shabelle province. radio station, saying 47 to financial, logistical, and Iran’s vaccines would also “Al-Shabaab attackers car- soldiers had been killed technical constraints, Arab be complete, so they to can ried out a complex attack on News reported. (ANI) be included in the national two military bases in Lower Later, he said that 116 campaign, according to Gh- Shabelle province this morn- insurgents, including three Iran optimistic anei, a pulmonologist. The ing,” government spokesman commanders from the terror- about nuclear Health Ministry had initial- Ismael Mukhtar said on Sat- ist militia, had been killed. negotiations with ly hoped that everyone in urday in Mogadishu. The army spoke of one of the Iran, with a population of Shortly after the bomb- deadliest strikes against al- world powers 83 million, could have re- ings, heavily armed insurgents Shabaab so far. Tehran: Iran is optimistic ceived a free jab by August tried to storm the army bases. The soldiers at the two about the further course of 2021, using vaccines made Residents also said civil- bases are Turkish-trained negotiations of a nuclear at home and abroad. ians had been injured by stray units. deal with world powers, The plan failed due to bullets. The Islamist group al- which are to be continued in sanctions and related re- Gunfire was exchanged Shabaab claimed the attack (File photo) The Islamist group al-Shabaab claimed the attack through its Andalus radio station, saying 47 Vienna next week. strictions, so now, com- until the morning, when the through its Andalus radio soldiers had been killed. “We are about to get out panies may also import Somali armed forces initially station, saying 47 soldiers of the impasse,” said Iran’s vaccines approved by the said they had killed 19 mili- had been killed. It added that attack. of Africa country for years. centre and repeatedly carries nuclear chief Ali Akbar Sale- ministry. tants in both attacks. weapons, ammunition and Al-Shabaab has been fight- The terrorist group controls out attacks on civilians and hi, the news portal Entechab However, some note “We have repelled the ter- vehicles were captured in the ing for dominance in the Horn large parts of the south and security forces. reported on Saturday. that companies are also af- He added that the fected by sanctions, mean- reason for this is that the ing the plan is unlikely to agenda of the negotiations succeed, and that the only is no longer being pursued way forward is to reach a politically, but technically political agreement with the 5 dead, many detained in Myanmar as and objectively. (DPA) US, particularly concerning financial transactions. Given the ongoing po- Philippines extends litical wrangling, many Ira- group warns of humanitarian crisis lockdown in capital, nians have given up hope neighbouring of receiving a vaccine in dpa been protesting, the newspa- Paing Pyoe Thu, a famous provinces the near future and plan to Yangon per wrote. actress in Myanmar who was travel abroad for a jab. Despite the threat of vio- among those charged, wrote Manila The Philippine Iran has so far imported Five people were killed across lence, people throughout the on Facebook. government on Saturday 2 million doses of the jab Myanmar on Saturday as the country turned out to oppose More than 12,000 people extended the coronavirus from Russia, China and In- military continues to crack the February coup, including fled their villages following lockdown in the country’s dia, allowing only doctors, down on protests and a group in Mandalay, Mon and Kayah military air strikes targeting capital region and four sur- nurses, people in some care warned of a humanitarian cri- states and in the Sagaing and Mutraw District and Kler Htoo rounding provinces amid a homes and some rubbish sis after more than 10,000 peo- Tanintharyi regions. District between March 27 and surge in Covid-19 cases. removal staff to be vacci- ple fled air strikes last month. Since the coup, the military March 30, Karen National Un- Presidential spokes- nated. Three people died when has violently cracked down on ion, one of the strongest ethnic man Harry Roque said Meanwhile the number the armed forces suppressed protests and at least 550 peo- armed organisations in Myan- the enhanced community of cases has soared from a protest in Monywa, in the ple have been killed, includ- mar, said on Friday. quarantine in Metro Manila some 7,000 per day to Sagaing region on Saturday ing 46 children, according to The group warned that this and the nearby provinces of more than 11,000 amid an morning, according to Myan- the Assistance Association for had led to a “major humani- Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and increase in travel during the mar Now, a news site. Political Prisoners (AAPP), a tarian crisis.” The group urged Rizal would be in effect until two-week Persian New Year One protester was shot non-profit organization. Cur- Protesters take part in a demonstration against the military coup in the international community April 11. celebrations and holidays. dead and 10 were arrested in rently, 2,751 people have been Mandalay on Saturday. (AFP) to stop selling “all explosive The extension came So far, the country has Thahtone, Mon state, accord- detained, and 126 arrest war- weaponry large and small, any after the Department of recorded nearly 63,000 ing to Bago Weekly Journal rants have been issued. tion of material intended to they even break the door and advanced technology that is Health announced a record deaths and more than 1.9 Online Page. Soldiers took the On Friday evening, state cause a member of the armed launch arrests. They don’t used to propagate war and jet 15,310 cases on Friday, the million cases since the out- body. media announced charges forces to mutiny or disregard shoot and kill only protesters fighters” to the armed forces. highest-ever single-day in- break began in February An 18-year-old who was against 18 television celebri- their duty.” “They don’t only who are on roads. If they want, It also called for “strong crease since the pandemic 2020. passing by was also shot and ties, social media influencers arrest people who have been they also shoot dead a 5-year- and effective sanctions against began. (DPI) killed although he had not and a journalist for “circula- issued warrants. If they want, old child who was at home,” the military coup.”

Turkey jails pro-Kurdish politician Bangladesh set to impose 7-day virus lockdown from Monday dpa The emergency services days, prompting the authori- over terrorism propaganda Dhaka will be excluded from the lock- The decision follows a ties to impose a ban on air pas- down, State Minister for Public surge in the number of sengers from Europe and 12 dpa The Bangladeshi government Administration Farhad Hos- infections, Road Transport other countries on Thursday. Istanbul has decided to impose a seven- sain said. Minister Obaidul Qader It also shut major tourist day nationwide lockdown from He added the mills and fac- told a news conference in destinations. Pro-Kurdish politician and Monday to slow the spread of tories would be allowed to re- So far, the country has re- rights advocate Omer Faruk the Covid-19 cases, a senior main open, as long as the own- Dhaka ported some 624,596 cases Gergerlioglu was sent to prison minister said on Saturday. ers operating the units follow and 9,155 deaths. in the Turkish capital, Ankara, The decision follows a health guidelines. increase in infections on Fri- Bangladesh previously im- on Saturday over a final jail surge in the number of infec- Bangladesh, which report- day, with 6,830 cases. posed a nationwide shutdown sentence for terrorism propa- tions, Road Transport Minis- ed its first cases of the novel The South Asian country for more than two months, ganda, his lawyer told dpa. ter Obaidul Qader told a news coronavirus last March, re- has recorded more than 5,000 from March 26, 2020 until Earlier on Saturday, there conference in Dhaka. ported its highest single-day cases per day for the last few May 31. was confusion as to the where- abouts of Gergerlioglu after his family said he was discharged from a hospital without notice, Nigerian Air Force questions Boko Haram following his detention late Friday. video claiming it downed jet Gergerlioglu is now at An- Pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party’s (HDP) Turkish MP Omer kara’s high-security Sincan Faruk Gergerlioglu in the Turkish capital, Ankara recently. (AFP) dpa Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet prison, and lawyers will appeal Lagos said in a first response to the video. to see him on Monday, lawyer There was no immediate Party (PKK), a designated ter- “It is almost impossible for an Kerem Altiparmak said, citing comment from the govern- rorist group that has been wag- The Nigerian Air Force said it was aircraft to have exploded mid-air, coronavirus measures. ment. ing a decades-long insurgency analysing a video in which the Is- in the manner depicted in the vid- Gergerlioglu, a former law- “Even if I am put in prison, inside Turkey, according to lamist terrorist group Boko Haram eo, and still have a good part of its maker from the pro-Kurdish I am the deputy of the people,” state news agency Anadolu. said it shot down an Air Force jet fuselage, including its tail intact,” Peoples’ Democratic Party Gergerlioglu said in footage Gergerlioglu denies the which went missing earlier this Gabkwet said on Friday. He said (HDP,) was arrested at his An- that he says was taken before charges. week while on a combat mission. Boko Haram insurgents had em- kara apartment. he was detained. Turkey’s chief prosecu- A Boko Haram video issued ployed false propaganda, seeking Shortly after, he was hospi- “We will surely be reunit- tor recently filed a lawsuit at on Friday showed what appeared to claim credit for what was obvi- talized on suspicion of cardiac ed, no tyranny will be able to the Constitutional Court to to be a plane exploding in the sky. ously an air accident that could arrest, his son Salih told dpa stop us,” Gergerlioglu says in disband the HDP over alleged The video also showed the wreck- have been caused by several other over the phone. the video shared on his Twitter PKK ties. age of an aircraft bearing the Nige- reasons. The spokesman said the Salih Gergerlioglu claimed account on Saturday. President Recep Tayyip Er- rian Air Force insignia. contents of the videos should be ig- that his father’s health dete- Parliament stripped Ger- dogan’s government and his ul- Two Boko Haram fighters who nored “until all investigations as to riorated after police officers gerlioglu of his seat on March tra-nationalist allies maintain appeared in the video said the how the aircraft crashed are com- allegedly “battered” and “in- 17 after an appeals court up- their accusation that the HDP group shot down the plane. pleted.” The Air Force said that on sulted” him when he was first held his jail sentence of two- is the political arm of the PKK. Although the video was being Thursday that the Alpha jet had detained. and-a-half years on charges The HDP, a legal political thoroughly assessed, it was evident gone missing in Borno State while He said an initial medical of terrorist propaganda over a party, denies charges. that most parts of it were deliber- supporting ground troops as part report showed injuries on his 2016 social media post. The closure case, which the ately doctored to give the false im- of the ongoing counterinsurgency father’s arms and back of the The post aimed to “legiti- top court has yet to vote on, pression that the aircraft had been operations in the north-eastern re- neck. mize” the Kurdistan Workers’ drew international criticism. shot down, Air Force spokesman gion where Boko Haram is active. 06 Sunday, April 4, 2021

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Pandemic Is Not Over: Wear Your Mask Vaccine Passport Idea

here is a natural human instinct fully vaccinated against COVID-19, to declare victory before it is actu- is to snatch defeat from the jaws of Deserves Support Tally achieved. From the Chicago victory. The day is coming when peo- Tribune’s infamous “Dewey Defeats ple won’t have to wear masks. It just Truman” headline to wide receiver isn’t today. And please spare us, Re- DeSean Jackson spiking the foot- publican governors, with your excuse Biden, who inherited a disastrous vaccine roll-out plan from the previous ball before he reached the end zone that people can make their own judg- that cost the Philadelphia Eagles a ments about masks. By lifting restric- administration, must now consider concrete, nationwide plans to touchdown some years back, people tions, you’ve already told them what under stress can make bad choices. judgment to make on that subject transition into a safe, new normal Sometimes, the impact is merely and it’s the wrong one. comical as with a football game or President Joe Biden made the Connor Wielgos instant collector’s item newspaper. case once again with an address from But then there are times when such the White House on Monday: “ If pronouncements can have deadly we let our guard down now, we can uring his primetime address to consequences. see the virus getting worse, not bet- the nation in mid-March, President Now happens to be one of those ter. People are letting up on precau- Biden invoked a Rockwellian image times. tions, which is a very bad thing.” Are of a post-pandemic United States. By We should all heed the warning Americans listening? Like so many this summer, he promised, we could of Dr Rochelle Walensky, director other things, it’s likely that such pro- Dagain be gathering in small groups to enjoy of the US Centers for Disease Con- nouncements are heard by Biden barbecues in our backyards and fireworks on trol and Prevention, who earlier this voters but not those who backed the the Fourth of July. However, the nirvana of a week spoke openly about concerns of other fellow. healthy United States will likely come with a “impending doom” with the growing Look, we understand pandemic few strings attached. number of COVID-19 cases nation- fatigue. Think there’s anyone who Among the most promising proposals is wide. Public health officials in Mary- has enjoyed the social isolation, the a vaccine passport — essentially, a document land are also alarmed at rising cases economic slowdown, the job losses, given to vaccinated citizens to prove they’ve and positivity rates in the state, par- the business failings, the deaths and received their shots. ticularly as the holiday weekend and despair that we’ve all experienced Throughout the first year of COVID-19 the prospect of family gatherings ap- during this terrible year? Think wreaking havoc across the United States, proaches. The numbers are the num- again. We can all look forward to we saw many governors drop the ball. Too bers. Cases are up about 10% nation- burning masks when the moment many pundits and politicians downplayed wide from the previous week to about comes. And it surely can’t come too the severity of the virus, including former 60,000 cases per day. Across the US, soon. But dropping our guard down President Trump, who blatantly admitted as hospitalizations and deaths are up as is not just endangering ourselves, it’s much during an interview with Bob Wood- well. And Dr. Walensky’s chief con- putting others at risk. Public health ward. Now, with many people readily accept- cern is that the US may experience doesn’t come down to individual de- ing such misinformation, the vaccine rollout the same spike in cases that recently cisions, it represents our responsibil- begins alongside a surge of misinformation hit Europe — France just announced ity to each other. We are our broth- surrounding the still-dangerous virus. a four-week lockdown. Letting our er’s and sister’s keeper when it comes Recent statewide re-opening measures guard down now, she observed, can to tiny droplets hanging in the air. highlight this. Governors Greg Abbott of Tex- lead to thousands of needless deaths. Wear a mask, Wash your hands. as and Ron DeSantis of Florida have rolled What’s especially frustrating Maintain social distances. Let’s “fight back critical mitigation policies in favor of about all this is how the CDC and oth- to the finish,” as President Biden has boosting the economy. These measures, er health experts are constantly con- said. Deadly COVID variants and the which completely remove mask mandates, Santis allegedly prioritizing a wealthy Flor- Additionally, the World Health Organiza- tradicted by politicians who should possibility of yet another surge is just serve as a disincentive for skeptics to take a ida Keys neighborhood to elicit campaign tion still distributes an International Certifi- know better, including certain Red too high to take anything for granted. COVID-19 vaccine. As any of them see it, life donations. cate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for inter- State governors who are doing their Just ask Dr. Walensky, who became is already back to normal and the virus may Biden, who inherited a disastrous vaccine national travel. Even school boards across the best to spike the football way too emotional as she recalled her own be no worse than the flu. roll-out plan from the previous administra- country require students to obtain a number early. So far, at least seven states that experience with COVID-19 patients Frankly, from the day the World Health tion, must now consider concrete, nationwide of vaccines before enrollment is granted. previously had statewide mask re- as they neared the end of their lives. Organization declared COVID-19 a pan- plans to transition into a safe, new normal. What makes COVID-19 an exception? strictions have lifted them, Arkansas, “We have so much to look forward demic, we’ve seen widespread failure from Among the most promising proposals The idea of a vaccination passport shows Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North to, so much promise and potential of the federal government. The system of sim- is a vaccine passport — essentially, a docu- promise, so much so that it’s being piloted Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, And where we are and so much reason for ply leaving everything to the states didn’t ment given to vaccinated citizens to prove in New York. However, as seen with contact that’s not even counting the 11 states hope,” she said during her presenta- work, leading to more than a half-million they’ve received their shots. This could give tracing, statewide efforts are ultimately inef- that never had one. Their argument tion. “But right now, I’m scared.” U.S. deaths, many of which could have been virus-weary Americans more confidence in fective when every single American is guar- comes down to this: They want busi- In this case, a little fear may well prevented. entering a dark movie theater or a crowded anteed the right to cross state lines. nesses operating at full capacity and prove a good thing, at least for a lit- Unfortunately, a similar system is being airplane, while boosting the economy and To avoid the mistakes of his predecessor, they think mask wearing is unhelpful. tle while longer. Last year, COVID-19 put into place with vaccinations. Once again, health of all Americans. Biden must make issuing vaccine passports a That, in a word, is insane. For was the third leading cause of death states have been left to fend for themselves, While some may decry the idea of a vac- nationwide issue, using the full legal power people to become complacent now, in the US behind heart disease and with potentially disastrous consequences. cine passport as unconstitutional or dystopi- of the federal government. even as significant progress is be- cancer, the CDC also confirmed this Confusion reigns across the country in re- an, a form of vaccination certificate was em- ing made in prevention with an esti- week. It’s just not something to take gard to vaccine appointments, while possible ployed during the U.S. smallpox outbreaks (Connor Wielgos wrote this piece mated 16% of the U.S. populace now lightly. criminal behavior has occurred, such as De- during the 20th century. for the Progressive Media Project)

Inevitable Fragments Of Carbon-Neutral Society: Natural Gas And Hydrogen s global society keeps pursuing a zero- officially published their hydrogen strat- from these sectors in the EU is forecasted results published in GGO 2050, the global carbon energy system, hydrogen’s role egies or hydrogen roadmaps. In some of to stand at 24 mtoe by 2050. To meet this energy demand from hard-to-abate sub- Ais becoming more notable. the roadmaps and strategies such as the level of demand only with green hydrogen, sectors within transportation will stand Updates and progress around the topic EU Hydrogen Strategy, the main priority around 70 GW of the electrolyser must be at around 1800 mtoe per annum by 2050 are now being broadcasted at an increas- has been attached to renewable hydrogen. installed. Based on the forecasted demand [1]. In a hypothetical assumption, to pro- ing pace, extending to areas that promise While in some others, such as for Japan, levels, the EU will need around 570 GW vide this amount of energy only through a significant role for hydrogen. Just a cou- Russia, and South Korea, blue hydrogen of electrolyser capacity to decarbonise the green hydrogen production, more than ple of years ago, everyone had agreed that is envisaged to take a meaningful role. aforementioned hard-to-abate sectors in 6,000 GW of electrolyser will be needed. hydrogen would gain a meaningful share In certain strategies, definite and clear case that the green hydrogen is assumed This level is around five times more than by around 2050. However, these days, due targets are set, like for the EU Hydro- to be the only solution. Based on technical the total current wind and solar installed to sanctioned projects and the advance- gen Strategy that considers a minimum circumstances and the policy, in the EU capacity. With similar calculations again ment of the related technologies with a of 40 GW installed renewable hydrogen Hydrogen Strategy, the target was set to 2 on the imaginary only-green hydrogen set of adopted strategies, it is believed that electrolyser or 10 million tonnes (mt) of x 40 GW renewable hydrogen by 2030 [2]. assumption, 1,500 GW of electrolyser the hydrogen era will materialise much renewable hydrogen by 2030. Within the Therefore, the needed electrolyser capac- should be installed for the decarbonisa- earlier. EU Hydrogen Strategy, another 40 GW ity for 2050 seems to be challenging but tion of iron, steel, and cement sectors. Hydrogen is not the only piece of the is also defined as a target to install in the Seyed Mohsen Razavi feasible in the EU. While numerous sectors are still not in- puzzle to achieve carbon neutrality, but it neighbouring countries and import to the However, we still need to bear in mind cluded in these calculations, other meas- is the one that promises a feasible path- EU [2]. Henceforth, let’s take a look at some some other salient points. The first point ures are assumed for the purpose of de- way towards net zero-emission through According to the latest results from the results and forecasts from the Reference is that these results are based on assum- carbonisation as well. complementing other routes such as elec- updated GECF Hydrogen Scenario which Case Scenario (RCS) of the latest GECF ing a successful effort in enhancing en- In conclusion, the undeniable fact is trification and natural gas coupled with assumes a practical penetration of hydro- Global Gas Outlook 2050 (GGO 2050), as ergy efficiency, and the level is subject to that that there is no sole solution for car- CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and gen into the future of the energy system, it will enable a clear view of the potential uncertainty. The second is that this is the bon neutrality. Indeed, a combination of storage). The supremacy of hydrogen is the demand for hydrogen by 2050 will in- needs to fully decarbonise the hard-to- volume needed only to decarbonise the measures needs to be applied to achieve a based on the possibility that it can be em- crease by more than four times. However, abate energy sectors when hydrogen is referenced hard-to-abate sectors. Several net-zero emission. Apart from the energy ployed to decarbonise the so-called hard- the carbon saving through this hydrogen hypothetically assumed to take a sole role. other consuming sectors are supposed to conservation and energy efficiency en- to-abate sectors or in sectors in which penetration is forecasted to be less than According to the RCS results, the total be decarbonised through other pathways hancement that results in a reduction in other decarbonisation pathways, such as six (6) GtCO2 - far below the amount EU transport demand in so-called hard- such as electrification. They also create final energy demand, clean energy supply electrification, are challenged. These sec- needed to achieve the Paris Agreement to-abate sectors will be reduced from 217 a massive volume of renewable electric- should be diversely sourced from all clean tors include but are not limited to steel, goals. This result emphasises that, firstly, million tonnes of oil equivalent (mtoe); in ity demand. A big question mark here is available potentials. Renewables, natural iron and cement, as well as heavy long- the hydrogen production supply chain 2019 and pre-COVID-19 pandemic situa- to gauge if there is a sufficient potential gas, and CCUS will take greater roles in haul vehicles, aviation, and maritime and needs to advance in all parts, and the cost tion, to around 150 mtoe by 2050. This re- of renewable energies within the EU to their original form, and all of them should railways transportation. should be reduced to gain more share in duction is primarily due to the energy effi- accommodate all renewable electricity contribute to the hydrogen production. In The GECF Hydrogen Scenario en- the future of the energy system. Secondly, ciency enhancement of the fleets. In order demand in the sectors and meet the elec- closing, renewables, natural gas, CCUS, compasses some of these recent develop- the result highlights that hydrogen could to produce 150 mtoe of energy, around 52 tricity demand of electrolysers to produce and hydrogen are inevitable parts of a ments in its latest update, which was pub- not be the only solution in the carbon mt of hydrogen is needed , requiring more green hydrogen. fully decarbonised energy system. lished in February 2021 [1]. The Scenario neutrality pathway, and other clean and than 500 GW of electrolyser . This should By looking into this subject from a has taken into consideration the latest decarbonised options, such as the applica- be added to the demand from the iron, global perspective, it can be observed that (Seyed Mohsen Razavi is energy updates and strategies adopted by coun- tion of natural gas coupled with CCUS has steel, and cement industry (other assumed much more hydrogen is needed to decar- technology analyst at the Energy tries and groups and assessed their im- to be seriously taken into consideration by hard-to-abate sectors.) The fossil fuel de- bonise even these so-called hard-to-abate Economics and Forecasting De- pacts. Currently, several countries have all stakeholders. mand (coal, natural gas and oil products) sectors. According to the latest modelling partment of GECF Secretariat)

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dpa cine have led some national London regulators to place restrictions Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca vaccinations on who can receive the jab. After more than 18 million Amsterdam The Netherlands has temporarily stopped administering AstraZeneca vaccina- Canada, for instance, sus- people have received vaccina- tions against Covid-19 until April 7. pended use for those under tions with AstraZeneca’s jab, On Friday, the Health Ministry said it would temporarily stop inoculations for people under the age of 55 while Germany Britain’s health regulator said the age of 60, but after talks on Saturday, health departments decided to suspend all AstraZen- has largely halted the jabs for seven people had died due to eca jabs to avoid waste. those under 60. rare blood clots, although it Some 700 people over the age of 60 were due to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Britain has said the vac- was unclear whether these are coming days, but their appointments were also temporarily cancelled, as there were no guaran- cine is safe for all age groups. a coincidence. tees that a full batch could be fully used if only a few people were to receive jabs. The European Medicines “The benefits in prevent- There were five incidents of blood clots affecting women between the ages of 25 and 65 Agency, an EU regulator, said ing a Covid-19 infection and its following vaccinations. One person died. the vaccine is safe, although it complications continue to out- Investigations are under way to ascertain whether these were caused by the vaccination, is planning more consultations weigh any risks and the public according to authorities. in the wake of the decisions by should continue to get their So far, about 400,000 people in the Netherlands have been vaccinated with the AstraZen- national health officials. vaccine when invited to do A pharmacist holds a vial of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine eca jab. (dpa) Meanwhile in Britain, so,” June Raine, chief execu- in a pharmacy, in Savenay, western France, on Friday. (AFP) more than 31 million people tive of Britain’s Medicines and have received the first dose of Healthcare Regulatory Agency thrombosis and eight other among people who have had ing to PA news agency. think the evidence is shifting times greater than the risk of the vaccination, more than 18 (MHRA) told the BBC. types of thrombosis had been the AstraZeneca coronavirus “But, once you findthat more towards it being caus- dying from CVT (cerebral ve- million of them with Astra- The MHRA previously said reported, the agency said, not- vaccine was causally related. cluster in one population and ally related at the moment.” nous thrombosis) after the Zeneca. there had been 30 cases of rare ing that here too, it was un- “It is not uncommon to get it then crops up in another - However he said that the risks AstraZeneca vaccine, even if The number of cases has blood clot events reported out clear whether these were con- clusters of rare events purely such as previously in the Ger- of taking the AstraZeneca vac- it does turn out, as I suspect improved significantly, with of the 18.1 million AstraZen- nected. by chance,” Paul Hunter, a man and now in the English - cine were still far outweighed it will, that this link is causal,” the seven-day incidence figure eca/Oxford vaccine doses ad- However, a scientist said medical microbiologist at the then I think the chances of that by the risks of not getting the he said. at 55 per 100,000 inhabitants. ministered in Britain. that evidence was growing University of East Anglia, told being a random association is jab. Reports of unusual blood There has also been a signifi- As of March 24, a total that the occurrence of a num- the BBC Radio 4 Today pro- very, very low.” “Clearly more “The chance of dying if you clot cases in patients who have cant fall in the number of daily of 22 cases of cerebral vein ber of rare blood clot events gramme on Saturday, accord- work needs to be done, but I don’t have the vaccine is many received the AstraZeneca vac- deaths.

Argentinian president US Capitol Police officer tests positive for Covid-19 on his birthday dpa killed in vehicle attack; Buenos Aires Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez has tested positive for Covid-19, he said suspect shot dead on Friday night, his birthday. “At the end of today, after dpa presenting a temperature of Washington 37.3 [degrees Celsius] and a slight headache I had an anti- (File photo) Argentina’s President A US Capitol Police officer gen test which gave a positive Alberto Fernandez is being inocu- was killed on Friday after a result,” Fernandez said in a lated with the Sputnik V vaccine car rammed a security barri- tweet posted just after mid- against COVID-19 in Buenos cade protecting the complex, night (0300 GMT). Aires. (afp) locking down the building for The Argentinian president two hours and reigniting ten- said he was isolating and fol- Russia’s Gamaleya Insti- sions in a city still struggling lowing protocols while await- tute of Epidemiology and Mi- to return to normalcy after the ing a polymerase chain reac- crobiology, which developed deadly January 6 insurrection. tion (PCR) test result. Sputnik V, wished Fernandez According to Capitol Po- Antigen tests are quicker, a speedy recovery. lice, a male driver drove his but said to be less accurate Sputnik V has an effective- car into two officers and then than PCR tests. ness of 91.6 per cent, but pre- crashed into the barricade. The “I am physically well and, vents a serious course of the driver exited the vehicle with a although I would have liked to disease in all cases, the insti- knife, “lunged” at one of the of- end my birthday without this tute wrote on Twitter. ficers and was shot by police, news, I am also in good spir- “If the infection is actu- officials said. its,” the 62-year-old said in ally confirmed and occurs, the The suspect was taken into another tweet. vaccination ensures a quick custody. He and the two injured Fernandez received the recovery without severe symp- officers were transported to Russia-made Sputnik V coro- toms,” it said. hospitals, where one officer and navirus earlier in the year in Argentina has recorded the suspect died, officials said. a Buenos Aires hospital, the some 2.3 million infections so “It is with a very, very heavy presidential office said at the far and over 56,000 deaths in heart that I announce one of time. connection with Covid-19. our officers has succumbed to his injuries,” said Yogananda Pittman, acting chief of the US Capitol Police. “This has been an extremely difficult time for Law enforcement investigate the scene after a vehicle charged a barricade at the US Capitol in Washington on Friday. (afp) Russia extends space cooperation the US Capitol Police.” She with US until end of 2030 later identified the officer as life,” Biden said. pear to be related to terrorism, windows due to an “external tive Ro Khanna, a Democrat William “Billy” Evans, an 18- “We know what a difficult according to Robert Contee, security threat.” Video shot by from California, told CNN. dpa At the beginning of March, year veteran of the Capitol Po- time this has been for the Capi- acting chief of DC Metropoli- reporters on the scene showed The large black fencing Moscow Russia had already announced lice force who was a member tol, everyone who works there, tan Police. at least two dozen National and enhanced security that that work on the International of the Capitol Division’s first and those who protect it.” He “We need to understand Guardsmen running in a line enclosed the sprawling Capitol Russia has extended an agree- Space Station (ISS) would con- responder’s unit. ordered flags to be flown half- the motivation,” he said. toward the intersection as peo- complex in the wake of that at- ment on space cooperation tinue until 2028. House Speaker Nancy staff at the White House and all Pittman said Capitol Police ple trying to enter the building tack had started to come down with the United States until the The decision to extend the Pelosi called Evans a “martyr public buildings and grounds did not have the suspect on file were directed away. Other uni- in recent weeks. The security end of December 2030. ageing billion-dollar project for our democracy” and or- through Tuesday. and there were no early indica- formed security forces were de- perimeter shrunk, although Prime Minister Mikhail was made “at the highest lev- dered flags at the Capitol to be The officer’s death is the tions that the incident was re- ployed around the area. Anoth- the fencing is still at the inter- Mishustin approved a corre- els,” the Russian space com- flown at half-staff. second in the line of duty for lated to a threat to any specific er video showed what appeared section on the north side of the sponding proposal on extended pany RKK Energia said at the President Joe Biden, who is the US Capitol Police this year. member of Congress. to be a Park Service helicopter complex where the incident cooperation in the explora- time. Previously, the US-Rus- spending the weekend at Camp Officer Brian Sicknick was The blue sedan appeared to landing on the lawn on the East took place Friday afternoon. tion and use of the cosmos for sian ISS plans stood until 2024. David, sent condolences to Ev- killed during the insurrection. hit a barrier that can be raised Front of the Capitol. Security recommendations peaceful purposes, the Russian The station has been flying ans’ family. Two other officers died by sui- while Capitol Police search Tensions have been high in have called for additional per- government said in Moscow on in space about 400 kilome- “Jill and I were heartbroken cide in the weeks after that at- a vehicle and verify its occu- Washington since the January manent fencing at the Capitol, Saturday. tres above the Earth for more to learn of the violent attack at tack. Prior to this year, a total pants’ identities. 6 insurrection, when mobs of but lawmakers of both parties The process is to be con- than 20 years and has repeat- a security checkpoint on the of four Capitol Police officers At approximately 1:10 pm violent supporters of President have been hesitant to embrace cluded with the exchange of edly struggled with leaks and U.S. Capitol grounds, which had died in the line of duty in local time [1710 GMT], Capitol Donald Trump stormed the it, worried about the optics of diplomatic notes. depressurization in recent killed Officer William Evans of the history of the force, accord- staff members were instructed Capitol. Congress walling itself off from The agreement, which was months. Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Capitol Police, and left ing to US Capitol Police. by Capitol Police to remain in- “It did bring back memo- the public. The incident is likely concluded in 1992, has already Russian cosmonauts plugged a fellow officer fighting for his The incident does not ap- doors and away from external ries of January 6,” Representa- to reignite those conversations. been extended four times. two leaks. ‘Kill the Bill’ protests held across England despite lockdown restriction dpa tanced as crowds grew to more nuisance, with those convicted placards also gathered at Hyde sponse from Northumbria London than 300 in London’s Parlia- liable to fines or jail terms. Park in central London. Police as hundreds of people ment Square, where speeches Protests on March 23 and Demonstrators chanted gathered beneath Grey’s Mon- People have taken to the were made opposite the Hous- 26 in Bristol ended in clashes and banged drums. ument in Newcastle. streets in towns and cities es of Parliament. between the police and pro- Former Labour leader Jer- Protesters, including one across England in demonstra- Several women addressed testers. emy Corbyn told the crowds in who held up a placard say- tions against a crime bill they the crowd and shared personal London that the Bill as a “very ing “we will not be silenced,” fear will limit their right to pro- experiences of suffering abuse dangerous, slippery slope,” as cheered as a singer with a gui- test. and being drugged. The bill would give police he defended the right to pro- tar performed in opposition to Kill the Bill protests have After hearing from several in England and Wales test. the proposed bill. been staged in London, New- speakers from various wom- more power to impose To cheers and applause, he Demonstrators who castle, Birmingham, Liverpool en’s rights groups, demonstra- conditions on non-violent said: “If we don’t protest, things marched from the monument and Bristol, despite the lock- tors dispersed peacefully just protests don’t change.” The Metropoli- through Newcastle city centre down restrictions. after midday. tan Police said the “majority” chanted: “Whose streets, our Protesters, including many The protests have been of people at Saturday’s events streets.” They also referred to who carried anti-sexism plac- sparked by the proposed Po- Placards carried by pro- in central London had tried to the Home Secretary, chanting ards and chanted “women lice, Crime, Sentencing and testers included slogans such adhere to social distancing and “Fuck Priti Patel.” Many took scared everywhere, police Courts Bill, would give police as “educate your sons,” “mi- to Covid-19 legislation rules. the knee at the Civic Centre and government do not care,” in England and Wales more sogyny is the virus,” and “girls A “small minority” had and held a minute’s silence passed Downing Street. power to impose conditions on just wanna have fun-damental been blocking the road at Par- for victims of oppression, af- Protestors hold placards as they take part in a ‘Kill The Bill’ protest in Organisers reminded dem- non-violent protests, including human rights.” Many people liament Square, police said. ter which a round of applause central London on Saturday. (afp) onstrators to stay socially dis- those deemed too noisy or a who were carrying Kill the Bill There was a low-key re- broke out. QIIB launches ‘QIIB Pay’ platform page 9

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33,153.21 10,457.30 50029.83 1,728.40 +171.66 pts +55.80 pts +520.68 pts Gold +0.75 % Cybersecurity of great interest to Dow QE sensex Qatar: QICCA’s Sheikh Thani page 9 Price percentage Price percentage 24.95 Brent 64.86 +3.38 % WTI 61.45 +3.87% Silver +1.70 % Huawei to support Qatar deliver most amazing World Cup: Song Huawei to use storage, computing to enable a 360-degree free-viewpoint experience Satyendra Pathak agenda in the Middle East,” he Doha said. The Middle East is at the fore- The MoU was signed by QFC Authority CEO Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida and QCSD CEO Huawei is looking forward to a front of global 5G development. Misnad bin Abdullatif Al Misnad. successful 2022 FIFA World Cup Currently, it has more than 2.66 in Qatar and the company will use million 5G users, including more its expertise in 5G to support the than 580,000 5G household FWA QFC, QCSD sign MoU to country deliver the most amazing subscribers. Huawei is now a ma- viewing experience in the history jor 5G solution provider and inno- of the FIFA World Cup, Huawei vation partner in the Middle East. Global Vice President of Corporate During the COVID-19 pandem- support financial market Communications Karl Song has ic, he said, Huawei has ensured said. network quality and satisfied de- Tribune News Network ate more business avenues for local and Addressing a media roundta- mands for online education and re- Doha foreign investors in the Qatari market. ble following the announcement mote working in various countries. In addition, the MoU supports Qatar’s of Huawei’s annual results, Song “In addition to deploying 5G Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a lead- position as a thriving business hub in said, “During the upcoming FIFA networks to ensure communica- ing onshore financial and business centre the region, as it provides investors with World Cup in Qatar, Huawei will tions, we have also used other in the region, has signed a memorandum a new gateway to tap into the lucrative use storage, computing, and other ICT technologies to help Middle of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Cen- opportunities of our financial markets, connectivity technologies to enable Eastern countries fight COVID-19. tral Securities Depository (QCSD), the familiarises them with the depository a 360-degree free-viewpoint ex- Huawei has carried out numerous first and only depository that is licensed terms and supports them in identifying perience and support AR and VR. projects to develop the ICT eco- by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority ways to invest in securities.” This will allow the audience to en- system in the Middle East for five (QFMA), to provide depository and asso- Jaida said, “Complementing the joy the matches in unprecedented years. These projects cover 440 ciated services in Qatar. QFC’s dynamic and leading contribution new ways. 5G also has a lot to of- universities and 80,000 students Focusing on the significant role of de- supporting Qatar’s economic develop- fer for live streaming. Huawei pro- through collaboration with more positories in supporting the growth of Qa- ment and diversification, the MoU will vides a very small 5G box, which than 20 government authorities,” tar’s financial markets, the MoU sets forth further add a significant value to our 900+ can support up to three SIM cards. he said. the framework of cooperation between the companies, currently registered on the When shooting an interview, one Due to the pandemic, Song QFC and QCSD, which aims to stimulate, QFC platform, by supporting their busi- can put the small box on one’s back said, Huawei launched the Lear- attract and bolster local and foreign in- ness growth and expansion through the to encode and decode the video and nOn online learning platform in vestments. Qatari financial markets.” send the video back to the studio. Huawei Global Vice President of Corporate Communications Karl Song the Middle East in 2020. The two parties will be joining efforts Misnad said, “The signing of MoU is a With this box, one no longer needs “More than 35,000 people have to foster the culture of investing in securi- positive step forward in the QCSD’s com- a large satellite truck to encode and now. Huawei is well trusted by gov- in the GCC region. According to used the platform for training, with ties by educating, directing, encouraging mitment to strengthen Qatari capital and transmit video footage.” ernments, customers, and partners third-party reports on 5G network more than 9,000 being certified by and motivating local and foreign investors financial market and is an important tool Highlighting Huawei’s rich ex- in the region, and as a result, our experience in 20 cities, the best 5G Huawei. The platform covers key to invest in securities and strengthen their of financial inclusion. It is also a significant perience in providing a high level business has continued to grow. networks in 16 of those cities were technologies such as 5G, AI, and confidence in the Qatari economy. step in supporting local SME segment, of services during key events, Song Today, we are working across the built by Huawei, he said. cloud, and ensures talent supply In addition to bolstering the growth of in line with the Qatar National Vision of said, “Over the years, Huawei’s technology value chain to bring “We have complete confidence for sustainable development of the Qatar’s financial markets and promoting 2030 of economic development.” core networks around the world the fully connected, digital future a in the current regulatory frame- region,” Song said. the investments opportunities in securi- Misnad said, “This MoU is in line with have not experienced any major in- step closer.” work and the objective, fact-based “We began 5G research as early ties, the MoU serves the overarching goal our strategy to build a long-term relation- cidents. We have ensured network “Now more than ever, new approach to cybersecurity taken as 2009, and have invested $4 bil- of achieving a diversified and competitive ship. QCSD is extremely pleased to part- stability during the Hajj pilgrimage connectivity technology has a vital by governments in the region. lion in 5G so far. More than 10,000 economy, in line with the Qatar National ner with an esteemed Qatari organization for 16 consecutive years. We also role to play in the GCC society. Our Over the past 21 years, Huawei engineers are currently working Vision 2030. like the Qatar Financial Centre and we supported the 2020 G20 Summit customers’ trust and confidence in has maintained long-term com- on 5G networks. Through these The MoU was signed by QFC Authori- look forward to strengthening our mutual in Saudi Arabia, the 2014 World us have actually increased over the munication and cooperation with efforts, we have built up our lead- ty Chief Executive Officer Yousuf Moham- ties and working closely with them, in the Cup in Brazil, and the 2018 World last year. That’s based on the value the governments, customers, and ership in 5G and made numerous ed Al Jaida and QCSD Chief Executive future. With our experience in managing Cup in Russia, just to name a few.” we delivered to the region during partners across the region. This innovations in software, materi- Officer Misnad Bin Abdullatif Al Misnad. assets and shareholders, we will be able to Talking about the company’s this challenging pandemic period,” has helped foster strong mutual als, and engineering chipsets. Our Commenting on the MoU signing, assist and grow this section of the market. plans for the Middle East market, he said. understanding and trust. Over the long-term investments and inno- Jaida said, “We are pleased to partner We believe that this partnership with Qa- he said, “The Middle East is an im- For example, Song said, Hua- next five to ten years, we will lev- vations have made us confident in with key organisations in Qatar, such tar Financial Centre will attract a new set portant market for Huawei. That wei is now the main 5G solution erage our technology and solutions our ability to maintain our long- as the QCSD, and to collaboratively cre- of investors to our financial markets.” has been the case for many years provider and innovation partner to contribute more to the digital term leadership,” he said. QFB launches mobile app Tribune News Network for innovation regionally and Doha globally. QFB’s latest mobile banking service is a testimony of Qatar First Bank (QFB), the the sector’s progressive vision to first independent Shari’ah com- deliver next-gen banking expe- pliant bank authorised by the riences to their customers with QFC Regulatory Authority (QF- the Microsoft Cloud.” CRA) and a listed entity on the QFB IT Head Mohammed Qatar Stock Exchange, on Sat- Al Arrouqi said, “The launch urday, announced the launch of our mobile banking applica- of ‘QFB Mobile App’, the bank’s tion comes following a success- mobile banking application. ful year for QFB in 2020, in The QFB Mobile App is the which we saw a significant in- first banking application in Qa- crease in our client base which tar to be hosted in Microsoft’s imposed the need of a digital Azure cloud, the global cloud channel to enhance our client’s computing service that guaran- digital experience. Microsoft tees ultimate levels of security Qatar, in collaboration with its and data protection compliance partner Advancya, was able to for all users of the application empower Qatar First Bank in in Qatar and around the world. Senior officials of Qatar First Bank and Microsoft Qatar at an event to mark its digital transformation jour- Commenting on the launch the exchange of agreements on ‘QFB Mobile App’ in Doha. ney. QFB will continue working of the mobile app, QFB Deputy to enhance the functionalities Chief Executive Officer and Shari’ah compliant investment application also allows QFB cli- of its various digital channels, Chief Investment OfficerA yman bank in Qatar.” ents to get instant updates on and we will remain committed Zaidan said, “We are happy to QFB clients will have access the status of the dividends of to offering the best investors’ announce the official launch of to their investment portfolio, de- their investments distribution, experiences and services to all our first mobile banking applica- tails, and balances, in addition personalized offers and generate our clients in line with our am- tion, in line with our ongoing ef- to viewing all their transactions accounts and investments state- bitious business strategy and in forts to digitise our services, and and profit earning history.T he ments. response to all the needs of our to offer all our clients the fastest application also allows users to Microsoft Qatar Country clients in the digital area.” and best channels to fulfil their access their live and closed as- Manager Lana Khalaf said, “Qa- The app is available on App investment needs at all times sets holdings, assets allocations tar is undergoing a major trans- Store, Google Play, and Hua- and from anywhere in the world. and earnings key performance formation across industries by wei AppGallery both in Arabic The launch of the QFB Mobile indicators related to their invest- harnessing technology to deliver and English, the QFB Mobile App is indeed a milestone and ments. smart experiences to citizens App now provides QFB clients testament to our commitment to QFB clients can also submit and residents in the state. Be- an alternative mean to rely on implementing our digital trans- all their outward transactions ing home to the region’s largest traditional banking channels to formation strategy, to continu- and general requests to the bank financial institutions, Qatar’s manage their transactions, in- ously respond to the financial via the QFB Mobile App without financial sector is reinventing it- vestments and to communicate needs of our clients, and to ce- any need to contact their rela- self with the power of Cloud and with their relationship manag- ment our position as a leading tionship managers. The mobile AI to continue paving the way ers through the application. Economy & Business Sunday, April 4, 2021 09 QIB launches offer GTA rolls out simplified tax returns regime for new, existing Tribune News Network submission of the tax return compliance with the proce- Doha for the corporates owned by dures related to submitting Qatari and GCC citizens that tax returns and financial Misk account-holders The General Tax Authority are exempt from tax, corpo- statements, a financial (GTA) has announced the rates whose capital is equal penalty of QR500 will be Tribune News Network saved, the customer has implementation of a “sim- to or more than QR1 million imposed for each day of Doha one additional chance in the plified tax returns” regime, or its annual revenues are delay, with a maximum of draws. which must be submitted equal to or more than QR5 tax returns for the year also applied to companies QR180,000, according to Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) Commenting on the by corporates and perma- million, have to submit the 2020 by an additional four who follow a different ac- Article 24 of the Income Tax has announced the launch launch of the exclusive of- nent establishments that tax returns and audited fi- months. counting period approved Law. of a new and limited offer fer, D Anand, QIB’s Per- are exempt from tax, owned nancial statements based on The GTA states that this by the GTA. All taxpayers are re- for new and existing Misk sonal Banking Group Gen- by Qatari and GCC citizens, the “approved tax returns extension applies to all com- All companies must take quested to submit tax re- savings account holders, eral Manager, said: “We are whose share capital is less form”. panies, owned by Qatari into consideration the dates turns of both types of taxes, allowing them to get bonus once again pleased to re- than QR 1 million and annu- In order to facilitate and GCC citizens, which are for submitting of tax returns simplified and approved, Absher Rewards Points on ward our new and existing al revenue is less than QR5 the process on compa- required to submit a tax re- and financial statements through the Dhareeba tax an exclusive basis. Misk account holders with million. nies owned by Qatari and turn, simplified or approved. stipulated by law during the portal (www.dhareeba.gov. Running from now un- the launch of this exclusive Based on circular num- GCC citizens, the GTA an- The extension applies for upcoming years. qa), and attach all financial til May 31, 2021, all new offer, when opening or in- ber 2 of 2021 issued by the nounced an extension for the fiscal year ended Decem- The GTA’s circular in- accounting statements when Misk account holders creasing their balance, with GTA, with regards to the this category to submit their ber 31, 2020. This extension cluded that in case of non- submitting tax returns. with a minimum balance the best and most compre- of QR50,000, or existing hensive saving solution in Misk account holders who Qatar. We invite everyone increase their balance by to open Misk accounts now minimum QR50,000 will or increase their balances earn 5,000 Absher Rewards to benefit from our exclu- Points for each QR50,000 sive rewards, in addition to in their accounts. All new being eligible to enter our Cybersecurity of great interest and existing Misk savings weekly, monthly, and an- account holders are eligi- nual cash raffle draws with ble to benefit from the of- more chances to win.” fer with the only condition All Qatari citizens and of maintaining their new or residents are eligible to incremental saving balance open a Misk savings account to Qatar: QICCA’s Sheikh Thani for at least two complete for themselves or their chil- calendar months. dren. When opening a Misk importance of establishing a Customers can choose account, customers will re- QICCA Board coordinated system for cyber- to redeem their Absher ceive a free debit card, be- Member for security to avoid cybercrimes, points to shop at the Mall come eligible to request a establishing a focal point for of Qatar, Al Meera super- free for the first year credit International managing cyber incidents, and markets in Qatar, vouchers card backed by the account developing plans, procedures, from different partners, or balance, receive profits on Relations said while and protocols regarding the settle their Ooredoo, Voda- their savings and have the addressing the response during emergency fone or Kahramaa utility chance to frequently win cases. bills. Absher points can also cash prizes. concluding session Dr Abdulmoneam Abdul- be used to book flights with All QIB existing cus- of the Legal Week hafiz, expert in cybercrimes in over 900 airlines, book a tomers can open a Misk Sudan, reviewed the effects of room from over 450,000 Account through the award- cybercrimes in Arab countries, hotels or rent a car from winning QIB Mobile App; Tribune News Network noting that the cybercrimes more than 150,000 car the additional account can Doha include many forms such as rental offices in more than be opened instantly through hacking, electronic infringe- 150 cities worldwide. Cus- the App without the need to The Qatar International ment of material and moral tomers also have access to visit a branch or sign any Centre for Conciliation and rights, phishing, extortion, the online shopping store documents. Funds can be Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar fraud, defamation, breach of specialized in redeeming transferred from custom- Chamber concluded its ‘Legal privacy, plagiarism, and oth- points with thousands of ers’ existing account to the Week’ on Thursday April 1 ers, stressing that these crimes products across different new Misk account instantly with a webinar entitled ‘Legal negatively affect individuals categories, ranging from through the App. Criteria and Cybersecurity Re- and society. electronic items, personal Prospective Qatari cus- quirements’. He stressed that combat- and household items from tomers can also open a Addressing the webinar, ing these crimes require de- leading brands. Misk account through the QICCA Board Member for In- veloping legislations and laws, Every week, 15 lucky QIB Mobile App in a fast, ternational Relations Sheikh enhancing cooperation be- Misk Account holder win- simple and convenient Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani tween countries, in addition to ners are entitled to win way from the comfort of praised the success of the raising awareness of the use of QR10,000 each, and two their home, office or even QICCA’s ‘Legal Week’ which electronic devices and applica- monthly winners are eli- when relaxing at a shop- saw the participation of more tions and activating the media gible for QR50,000 each. ping mall or anywhere else. than 740 participants and 26 role to raise awareness of the The grand prize draw for Interested citizens have to speakers from Qatar and other dangers of these practices. the QR1 million will take download the QIB Mobile countries, stressing that the QICCA Board Member for International Relations Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani For his part, Dr Omar Al place in November 2021. app and through the use of event will be held annually Khataibeh, from Al khataibeh Customers must maintain digital identification tech- to highlight issues and topics Noaman, the last day sessions impact on the privacy of per- Center for Arbitration &law a minimum monthly bal- nology scan the required related to arbitration and law highlighted many topics such sonal data. and legal training in Jordan, ance of QR10,000 to be documents (Qatari ID), and their updates. as the protection of personal On her part, Professor of discussed the role of lawyers eligible for the weekly and take a selfie and fill a few Sheikh Thani stressed that data, the legal controls for cy- The challenge facing public international law Dr and its impact on the cyberse- monthly draws. To qualify remaining personal data. Qatar and its wise leadership bersecurity, the implications information security requires Mona Kamel Turki talked curity of justice, stressing the for the grand prize draw, Following quick real-time attached great interest to the of cybercrimes in the Arab about legal controls for cyber- importance of training law- the customer must open the verifications of the above, cybersecurity, referring to the countries and the rehabilita- a legal and regulatory security, indicating that the yers academically, technically, account three months prior the account is set up and Amiri Decision recently issued tion of lawyers and its impact environment for cyberspace, digital information is a wealth practically, and linguistically. to the draw and maintain a a bank representative will on the establishment of the on the cybersecurity of justice. as a legislative base that and is closely linked to the Al Khataibeh also pointed minimum of QR10,000 for contact the customer within National Agency for Cyber- Speaking to participants, includes laws, regulations, politics of economic countries out that the lawyer should each of those months. For few minutes to complete the security, noting that it aims professor of criminal law and instructions related to and international systems. enjoy good communication every additional QR10,000 process. to maintain national cyber at Police College Dr Yasser security measures when The challenge facing in- skills, as he deals with many security, enhance the vital in- El-Lamey talked about the formation security requires bodies such as courts, arbi- terests of the country, prepare protection of personal data laws are violated. a legal and regulatory envi- tration bodies, institutions, a national strategy for cyber- between reality and expecta- Professor of public int’l law ronment for cyberspace, as a companies, organizations, and security, develop frameworks tions, noting that the develop- Dr Mona Kamel Turki legislative base that includes clients. for managing cyber risks, and ment of information technol- laws, regulations, and instruc- He recommended the im- prepare a national plan for re- ogy and artificial intelligence tions related to security meas- portance of modifying our un- sponse and recovery from cy- is accompanied by a develop- importance of issuing a legis- ures when laws are violated, derstanding of the lawyer as ‘a ber incidents and attacks. ment in cybercrimes, stress- lation to protect the privacy of she stressed. key to justice’, developing the He also said Qatar has de- ing that the new legislations personal data and at the same She also reviewed laws, lawyer’s competence in the ar- veloped its technological infra- and laws have helped in safe- time guarantee the right to ac- regulations and instructions eas of cybersecurity, teaching structure to combat all kinds guarding the confidentiality of cess information, as well as related to the cybersecurity, cyber security and cybercrime of cybercrimes and sought to personal data and information confirm the commitment of measures needed for enhanc- in law colleges, linking all laws strengthen cooperation with not to be used for commercial states to apply the principle ing it, as well as the different with cybersecurity, and facili- world countries in this regard. purposes. of transparency regarding the types of cybercrimes. tating international coopera- Moderated by Dr Diaa El-Lamey also stressed the measures which might have an She recommended the tion between lawyers. QIIB launches ‘QIIB Pay’ platform with Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay integration Tribune News Network tomers will be able to make of the bank’s strategic plan, Doha payments at points of sale which focuses on driving the (POS) locations that support digital transformation process Qatar International Islam- contactless payment technol- and encouraging innovation ic Bank (QIIB) on Saturday ogy without the need to take in a way that establishes the launched its ‘QIIB Pay’ plat- their card out. bank’s position in the market, form that provides contactless Fitbit Pay is currently strengthens its presence and payment solutions, includ- available on Fitbit Sense, Fitbit responds to competition in the ing Fitbit Pay and Garmin Versa family of smartwatches, best possible way. Pay. QIIB customers are now Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Charge 4 QIIB was established in able to access Fitbit Pay and and Fitbit Charge 3 Special 1990 as the second Islamic Garmin Pay with other servic- Edition. By following simple benefiting from the momen- Omar AlMeer noted, “We bank in Qatar and is currently es added to the QIIB platform steps in the Fitbit app on An- tum generated by the need reaped the fruits of our long- the third largest Islamic bank in the future. droid or iOS, users can quickly for remote banking services term investment in technol- in terms of assets and market The launch of the QIIB Pay add their QIIB credit cards to and “contactless” payment ogy, as most of the bank’s value. platform marks a significant their Fitbit Wallet. To make solutions. The COVID-19 pan- services can now be provided The bank provides inte- milestone in the Bank’s digital payments, consumers simply demic has also driven demand remotely, without the need to grated banking services to its transformation process, which need to press and hold the left for more “contactless” bank- visit the Bank’s branches, thus customers through a network aims to meet customers’ ex- side button until their QIIB Omar Abdulaziz AlMeer, Chief of Business Development and Alterna- ing services with the highest saving time and effort for the of branches across Qatar and pectations for the best services credit card is seen on their tive Channels Sector at QIIB standards of security and with- customer and increasing our an advanced digital network and products from technologi- device screen, then hold the out any additional charges. It operational efficiency”. with vast banking solutions, cal developments within the device near a payment termi- ers can use their Garmin app, Omar Abdulaziz AlMeer, Cheif is with great pleasure that we AlMeer is confident that advanced technological infra- global banking sector. nal until a confirmation of pay- which is also compatible with of Business Development and launch the QIIB Pay platform, the technological solutions structure and alternative chan- Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay ment appears. A protected PIN Android and iOS and follows Alternative Channels Sector which will gradually provide and advanced services provid- nels that took the banking ser- will allow customers to add is chosen by the user during similar steps. at QIIB, said, “We are pleased even more integrated payment ed by QIIB to the various cat- vices to a new level. The bank their QIIB issued credit cards device set-up for an additional Commenting on the launch to move forward with the digi- services and solutions with the egories of retail and corporate also has diversified regional to their compatible Fitbit and level of security. of QIIB Pay platform and the tal transformation process latest technological advances customers will have a great and international partner- Garmin wearable devices. Cus- To activate Garmin Pay us- contactless payment solutions, that recently picked up pace, in the banking sector”. impact on achieving the goals ships. 10 Sunday, April 4, 2021 Economy & Business

QNB Economic commentary The global race to COVID-19 ‘third wave’ a develop ‘green’ hydrogen threat for global economy Tribune News Network Doha

The clean burning Over the last few months, a decline of new hydrogen could give Covid-19 cases and the beginning of mass immunization campaigns across several a renewed lease countries fuelled the world with optimism on life to polluting about a durable solution for the pandemic. However, a “third wave” of new Covid-19 heavy industry cases is emerging globally, tempering the more optimistic views about a quick recov- ery from the pandemic. Agencies Importantly, as the “third wave” of new Covid-19 cases accelerates, several It’s seen as the missing link in countries are moving again towards more the race for carbon-neutrality: aggressive mitigation strategies. Those “green” hydrogen produced include the re-imposition of hard social without fossil fuel energy is a distancing measures such as quarantines, popular buzzword in compet- curfews and lockdowns. The objective is to ing press releases and invest- lengthen the time through which the virus ment plans across the globe. spreads and to flatten the curve of infec- Europe in particular is tions before hospitals get overloaded by anxious to get a handle on the a bigger surge of severe cases. The aim is new and still costly fuel, hav- to save lives, increase recovery rates and ing missed the boat on solar avoid unintended consequences associated and battery technology, which with strained healthcare systems. is dominated by China. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells could solve the key problem with battery electric vehicles -- the long recharge This “third wave” of hard social distanc- Clean burning hydrogen times -- as filling up a tank with hydrogen takes just a bit longer than putting in petrol. ing measures will come with costs to the -- its combustion produces global economy, potentially slowing more water vapor -- could give a re- He said of the 76 giga- Foundation for Strategic Re- natural gas fields. or even de-railing the economic stabiliza- newed lease on life to pollut- watts of production projects search. The European Union is tion process that started in Q3 2020. In ing heavy industry. they are tracking, 40 were an- China is working on a hy- aiming to push hydrogen’s fact, high frequency mobility indicators, a Hydrogen-powered fuel nounced in 2020. drogen production model that share of its energy supply proxy for overall economic activity, show cells could also solve the key “Governments are rac- relies on electricity from its from two percent currently to that economic activity comes to a halt each problem with battery electric ing to incentivise projects for growing number of nuclear 12-14 percent by 2050 and is time with restrictions and lockdowns. The vehicles -- the long recharge domestic and export green reactors, although its current encouraging cooperation. first and second waves of restrictions led to times -- as filling up a tank hydrogen markets -- working supply is produced using coal, Mazzucchi said he wor- economic contractions, which suggests that with hydrogen takes just a bit hard to attract the billions of which releases lots of CO2 ries that the European Union the ongoing third wave will have a similar longer than putting in petrol. dollars expected to be invest- into the atmosphere. will pay for its lack of a global impact. But countries face more ed over the coming years.” Its hydrogen is being energy strategy which risks This piece dives into the three main economic stability. than just the engineering chal- The United States has a bought up by fuel cell and fill- turning hydrogen into noth- causes of the new wave of Covid-19 cases Third, supply constraints and bureau- lenge of producing emissions- hydrogen road map. Germany ing station builders from all ing more than a momentary that are currently preventing a normaliza- cracy have caused a slow start to mass free hydrogen. They also have plans to invest nine billion eu- over the world, from Canadian “pet project”. tion of economic activity. vaccination programs, particularly in to develop the demand for the ros ($10.6 billion) while for firm Ballard to French compa- Energy industry actors First, as Covid-19 spreads and mu- Continental Europe, Canada, Asia and fuel and the infrastructure to France and Portugal the fig- nies Symbio and Air Liquide. meanwhile are trying to gain a tates, new, more infectious strains of the lower-income emerging markets. Mass transport it. ure is seven billion euros each. Rystad Energy’s Farrug- foothold by acquiring startups virus are created. At least three major new vaccinations require a plethora of pro- The world’s richest coun- Britain plans to spend £12 bil- gio said China’s desire to de- or developing consortiums. strains of the virus have already being iden- fessionals and infrastructure networks, tries have announced various lion ($16.6 billion), Japan $3 carbonise its economy and its French petrol giant Total tified, including the ones circulating mas- including pharmacists, nurses, chemists, strategies -- producing “green billion, and China $16 billion ability to lower costs means it and electricity provider Engie sively in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. factory workers, truck drivers, pilots, data hydrogen” using electricity by 2020 to green up their in- could come to dominate the have come together to develop More infectious strains are more challeng- scientists and bureaucrats. Coordination from solar and wind. Others dustries, according to consul- manufacturing of electrolys- the country’s largest green hy- ing to be contained. efforts are critical to achieve a successful plan to use electricity from tancy Accenture. ers -- devices that use electric- drogen production site. Second, compliance with social distanc- and impactful immunization program on a nuclear plants. With their huge energy ity to split water into hydro- “Their strategy is to com- ing measures became more relaxed due to a country level. Still others plan to gener- needs and reliance on im- gen and oxygen. pete with historical hydrogen combination of fatigue and optimism with All in all, despite vaccine optimism, a ate it as a byproduct of natural ported fossil fuels, Asian in- But Europe isn’t throwing actors who are trying to be- the approval of vaccines. The approval of “third wave” of Covid-19 cases proves that gas, which is “gray” hydrogen, dustrial heavyweights China, in the towel yet. come energy providers,” said several effective vaccines created a percep- the pandemic is still expected to cause or “blue” if the CO2 produced Japan and South Korea are Charlotte de Lorgeril, of Mikaa Mered, a lecturer at tion of safety among part of the non-im- economic turbulence in 2021. We expect a is somehow captured and keen on the prospect of green management consultancy Sia the HEC business school in munized population, which affected their more meaningful recovery to start only in stored. hydrogen. Partners, described Germany Paris. behaviour and increased their exposure to the second half of 2021, when mass im- “We are referring to this “Given China’s needs, it’s as being ahead in using hydro- As the euphoria takes hold, the virus. Constant flare ups of new cases munization is likely to be more advanced as the Hydrogen Wars,” said trying everything including gen in transportation, France hydrogen could upend the create the need for tighter social distancing in the larger economies and a more perma- Gero Farruggio, co-founder of hydrogen, especially when in production, while the Neth- world’s energy map with new measures and “stop and go” economic pat- nent economic “open-up” can start glob- Sustainable Energy Research it comes to mobility,” said erlands already has strong gas alliances and interdependen- terns that are negative for investments and ally. Analytics at Rystad Energy. Nicolas Mazzucchi of France’s infrastructure thanks to its cies already taking shape. Tesla’s Q1 deliveries break previous record Dukhan Bank offers 50% off Agencies ing EV sales and by rising on home finance profit rate global demand. Tesla Inc on Friday posted Tesla delivered 182,780 Tribune News Network record deliveries for the Janu- Model 3/Ys in the first quar- Doha ary to March quarter, beating ter, up 13% from the previous Wall Street estimates, as solid quarter. In contrast, deliveries Dukhan Bank has an- demand for less expensive of pricier S/Xs slumped from nounced the launch of its latest models offset the impact of a 18,920 to 2,020 during the pe- campaign on home financing. global shortage of parts. riod, ahead of model refreshes. New and existing custom- “We are encouraged by the Gerber Kawasaki CEO ers can now benefit from the strong reception of the Model Ross Gerber said sales de- bank’s attractive home financ- Y in China and are quickly clines of the more profitable ing offer, which gives 50 per- progressing to full production cars would lead to weaker cent off on the home finance capacity,” Tesla said in a state- margins for Tesla in the first profit rate for the first two ment. quarter, but he forecast “blow- years. Qualified applicants can “The new Model S and out” results for the second avail the offer from March 31 Model X have also been excep- quarter. to June 30, 2021. tionally well received ... and we Other automakers like Dukhan Bank stated, are in the early stages of ramp- General Motors Co on Thurs- “With the attractive terms of ing production,” it added. day reported a rebound in the home finance campaign, Tesla’s Shanghai fac- Tesla Inc posted record deliveries for the January to March quarter. first-quarter U.S. sales from we are offering, affordable tory started production of the a coronavirus-induced slump and customer-friendly finan- Model Y late last year in the livered 184,800 vehicles glob- two days due to “parts short- last year, but volumes were cial solution for those who are key market where it already ally during the first quarter, ages.” capped by a global chip scar- aspiring to buy their dream produces Model 3 sedans. In above estimates of 177,822 “We believe China and Eu- city that forced many compa- home. Dukhan Bank is fully February, Tesla’s China sales vehicles, according to Refinitiv rope were particularly robust nies to cut production. committed to providing in- jumped from the previous data. this quarter,” said Dan Ives, Tesla has become the most novative banking services The offer will be applicable cations. month even as demand usu- This also exceeds its previ- an analyst at Wedbush. He valuable auto company in the and making easier, the day to those who will apply for a Dukhan Bank offers some ally falls during China’s Lunar ous record of 180,570 achieved expects Tesla’s annual sales to world by far, despite produc- to day financial decisions of minimum financing amount of of the most innovative fea- New Year holidays which oc- last quarter. exceed 850,000 vehicles this tion that is a fraction of rivals our customers with a mission QR2 million with a 12-month tures and competitively priced curred that month. In February, Tesla sus- year, fueled by the Biden ad- such as Toyota Motor Corp, to emerge as Qatar’s bank of grace period. Terms and con- solutions on personal, vehicle, The electric-car maker de- pended its California plant for ministration’s policy of boost- Volkswagen AG and GM. choice.” ditions will apply on all appli- and home financing. Amazon apologises to Congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet Agencies tions. don’t really believe the peeing “Sigh,” Pocan responded this is industry-wide, we would The matter was first raised in bottles thing, do you? If that in a Saturday morning tweet. like to solve it,” the company Amazon is sorry for tweeting March 24 by Wisconsin U.S. were true, nobody would work “This is not about me, this is said. “We don’t yet know how, about peeing. Rep. Mark Pocan, who re- for us.” about your workers—who you but will look for solutions.” The company apologized sponded to a tweet by an Am- In the Friday night blog don’t treat with enough respect Amazon’s treatment of in a late Friday blog post for a azon executive that said the post, Amazon apologized to or dignity.” workers has been a hot topic tweet it sent to a congressman company was a progressive Pocan and acknowledged that Amazon wrote in its blog recently as it faces the biggest more than a week ago deny- workplace. delivery drivers “can and do post that urinating in bottles union push in its history at an ing that its employees work “Paying workers $15/hr have trouble finding restrooms is an industry-wide problem. Alabama warehouse. Organiz- so hard they must urinate in doesn’t make you a ‘progres- because of traffic or sometimes To try and prove its point, it ers there are pushing for more empty water bottles. It also sive workplace’ when you un- rural routes.” The online shop- shared links to news articles break time and better pay, with admitted that some delivery ion-bust & make workers uri- ping giant said COVID-19 has about drivers for other deliv- many complaining about the drivers might have had to uri- nate in water bottles,” Pocan made the issue worse, since ery companies who have had back-breaking 10-hour work- nate in bottles and it vowed to said in his tweet. many public restrooms are to do so. days that include only two improve their working condi- Amazon responded: “You closed. “Regardless of the fact that 30-minute breaks. Economy & Business Sunday, April 4, 2021 11 Jumbo Mega The Al-Attiyah Foundation: Weekly Energy Market Review promotion draws great response Oil settles after $2 increase,

Tribune News Network Doha despite OPEC+ production cuts Jumbo’s bi-annual mega promotion has been il prices settled-up launched with exciting offers Discounts more than $2 on on electronics, smartphones, OThursday despite news laptops and other products Customers are being that OPEC+ reached a deal available across its stores. offered discounts up to 25 to gradually ease production Customers are being percent on select range of cuts from May. Brent crude offered discounts up to 25 world-class brands such as settled-up $2.12, or 3.4%, percent on select range of LG, Ariston, Indesit, Harman to $64.86 a barrel. U.S. oil world-class brands such as Kardon, JBL, Brother, settled-up $2.29, or 3.9%, at LG, Ariston, Indesit, Har- $61.45 a barrel. Most markets man Kardon, JBL, Brother, Kenwood, Blueair, Nutribullet were closed on Friday for the Kenwood, Blueair, Nutribul- and Oscar. Besides the Easter Holiday. For the week, let and Oscar. discount, all purchases Brent crude rose 0.4%, while Besides the discount, all worth QR1,000 and above WTI rose 0.8%. Prices drew purchases worth QR1,000 are eligible for free gifts as most of their support from and above are eligible for per entitlement. an EIA report that showed free gifts as per entitlement. domestic crude stocks fell un- The customers will be eligi- call their respective banks expectedly last week and after ble for LG 60inch 4K UHD to convert purchase amount U.S. President Joe Biden out- TV, LG Sound bar, LG Tone in equal instalments as per lined a $2.3 trillion spending free earbuds and Amazfit agreement without bearing plan to invest in traditional smart watch. any additional cost. projects, such as roads and During the promotion, During the promotion, bridges, alongside tackling cli- Jumbo is also providing ex- Ooredoo Nojoom points can mate change. tended warranty plans on be earned and redeemed on The OPEC+ agreement home appliances under its all eligible purchases. outlined an ease in produc- “Jumbo shield” programme, Jumbo’s existing and tion curbs of 350,000 barrels at special rates to its custom- new customers shall also per day (bpd) in May, anoth- ers. By paying a little extra benefit from the Jumbo’s er 350,000 bpd in June and amount, customers can have loyalty program “Mukafa”. further 400,000 bpd or so in peace of mind as Jumbo’s As a privileged customer the July. Under the deal, cuts im- highly trained after-sales benefits ofM ukafa include plemented by OPEC+ would team shall take care of the getting advance notifications be just above 6.5 million bpd appliance during the extend- of promotions and product from May. ed warranty period. launches, priority delivery, OPEC+ had cut output by There are also “Buy Now discount on service and nearly 7 million bpd, and Sau- Pay Later” offers from Doha spare parts. di Arabia made an extra 1 mil- bank, QNB, CBQ and Ahli Mega promotion is run- lion bpd voluntary output cut. Bank at 0 percent interest ning at all LG brand shops Most analysts feel the rates. EMI options of six and & Jumbo stores from March group are banking on a demand growth forecast for livery in the first half of June shipping had returned to nor- mer months. Analysts predict 12 month are available on 24 to April 13, 2021 and also stronger than normal season- this year by 300,000 bpd be- were around $7 mmBtu, after mal levels, with a total of 81 that Europe will need to stock leading credit as well as debit available on www.jumbos- al improvement in demand, cause of renewed lockdowns. vessel congestion at the Suez ships transiting the canal. up some 65-70 billion cubic cards, the customers can ouq.com . placing emphasis on major Much of Europe is still in lock- Canal, the shortest shipping In Asian demand, China’s meters of gas this summer, vaccine progress in key con- down, France has entered its route between Europe and Sinopec Corp has issued a ten- as all reserves were depleted suming regions such as the third national lockdown, with Asia, delayed cargo deliveries der seeking five spot cargoes during last winter’s freeze. U.S. and Asia. schools closed for three weeks and pushed prices up. from June through February In the U.S, the amount of Russian Deputy Prime to try to contain a third wave LNG cargo transit has next year, with offers due on natural gas flowing to LNG Minister Novak said in the of COVID-19 infections. been slowly normalizing af- April 6. Pakistan LNG Limited export plants were hitting new meeting that he expected ter the Evergreen container has received offers from 12 daily records last week, as low global oil demand to grow by Asian LNG spot prices ship that had been jammed companies for a tender seek- prices in the country compen- 5-5.5 million barrels per day rise diagonally across the canal for ing eight LNG cargoes for de- sate for the cost of liquefying (bpd) this year. Novak also Asian spot prices for LNG six-days was towed on Mon- livery from late-April to June, and transporting to Europe said he hoped global oil inven- rose last week as Europe and day. As flows normalize in the with prices ranging from and Asia. tories would return to their China sought supply ahead Canal, 13 vessels with LNG $6.70 to $6.92 per mmBtu. Internal U.S. Gas prices normal level in two to three of the summer. The average were waiting to pass through In Europe, despite bearish also moved higher last week, months. LNG price for May delivery on Wednesday, down from fundamentals in the first half despite a larger than expected However, Saudi Arabia’s into Northeast Asia was es- 16 cargos on Monday, data of last week, both NBP and build in natural gas invento- Energy Minister said the timated at about $6.95 per intelligence company Kpler TTF gained value supported ries. Henry Hub gas futures market’s recovery was “far million British thermal units said. by colder weather outlook and for May rose 3.2% for the from complete“. Additionally, (mmBtu), up 15 cents from the The Suez Canal Authority the continent looks to stock up week, to settle at $2.64 per OPEC+ has trimmed its oil previous week. Cargos for de- (SCA) said on Wednesday that on natural gas over the sum- mmBtu.

‘Rewarding drive’ MG HS: ‘Sportiest SUV in Qatar’ beckons with elegant design, classy interior

Car features 12.3-inch virtual instrument panel Technology — the largest in the segment — that interacts Featuring a 12.3-inch virtual instrument panel — the largest with a 10.1-inch colour touchscreen in the segment — you will be able to access key performance data in a contemporary presentation. Tribune News Network roof rails, along with chrome door Not only that, but this instrument Doha handles, add elegancy to the sporty panel interacts with the 10.1-inch design. The result is an attractive colour touchscreen that is the hub The MG HS is a stylish, capable but capable model that conveys a of activity. 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Performance Normal, Comfort and Sports mode ted, enabling you to take the road Running Light and sequential tail steering wheel and sports pedal What’s more, a best in class The sporty looks and luxurious for your convenient driving style. effortless and with confidence. lights, 18 inch alloy wheels, red enhancing the sense of sportiness panoramic sunroof to enjoy the comfort aren’t the only appealing To add an extra punch, the MG With plenty of reassurance guaran- sports brake disc callipers, elec- on offer, the MG HS doesn’t com- skyline and soundproofing materi- measures to be found in the new HS luxury trim is equipped with a teed, you can rest assured that the tric folding door mirrors, power promise on quality on the inside. als with noise insulation pads pro- MG HS. Powered by a responsive super sport response system that new MG HS has you covered with tailgate and much more. The MG HS comes fitted with 6 viding a quiet, serene environment, 2.0L high efficiency turbo engine, releases maximum torque for best a 6 Years/200,000 KM’s Manufac- The rear spoiler and chrome Way Powered Driver Seat, Driver each journey is one of complete the MG HS is capable of producing acceleration. turer’s warranty. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Barty retains Miami Open crown as Andreescu retires page 14 SUNday, APRIL 4, 2021

TISSOT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA Rookie Martin storms to MotoGP pole at Losail

Sam Lowes of Elf Marc VDS Racing Team fought off wind and fierce competition to grab the Moto 2 pole position on Saturday. Lowes fends off Gardner for back-to-back poles

Tribune News Network ion Aspar Team) now led the Losail field from Bendsneyder but Bezzecchi then took control Spaniard stuns teammate Zarco and Last weekend’s race winner of the session with a 1:59.736. Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS However, once again, the Vinales in ferocious second qualifying Racing Team) once again times would tumble. brought his A game to the ta- Gardner retook P1 but Tribune News Network out of pitlane for the eagerly tage to 0.330s. ble when it mattered as the Lowes then laid down a gaunt- Losail anticipated pole position Now, attentions turned to British rider and Remy Gard- let to lead fellow Brit Dixon. shootout. A confident rookie a rookie on fire. Martin was up ner (Red Bull KTM Ajo) went Raul Fernandez (Red Bull The Losail International Cir- Jorge Martin (Pramac Rac- by 0.015s in Sector 2 on his fi- head-to-head for Tissot Grand KTM Ajo) soon split Lowes cuit hosted yet another mes- ing) was the fastest rider from nal flying lap, with every other Prix of Doha Moto2 pole posi- and Dixon to grab P2, but the merising MotoGP qualifying the get-go and set a 1:53.892 rider setting orange sectors. tion on Saturday. Free Practice pacesetter was session and coming out on straight out the traps, im- What came next was utterly Lowes 1:59.055 eventu- three tenths down on Lowes – top, in just his second-ever mense from the Spaniard. sensational. Out of nowhere, ally saw him beat Gardner by and just 0.002s ahead of Dix- premier class qualifying ses- Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Zarco gained over two tenths 0.137s in Q2, on. Fighting sion, was rookie sensation Yamaha SRT) leapt up to P1 in the last split to snatch pro- Marco Bezzec- Moto2 back, Bezzec- Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) but once again, shadowing visional pole by an absolute Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) set a 1:53.106 to beat teammate Johann chi (SKY Rac- chi climbed on Saturday night. Mir, Martin was back on top whisker – 0.004s. Zarco by 0.157s who in turn edged third place Maverick Vinales (Mon- ing Team 1. Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) – to P2 to sit ster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) by 0.004s in MotoGP qualifying of TISSOT 1:59.055; 2. Remy Gardner (Red Bull KTM The Spaniard set a of the pile. Now, his time was However, Martin, the Mo- VR46) makes Ajo) + 0.137; 3. Marco Bezzecchi (SKY Racing 0.272s from 1:53.106 to beat teammate a 1:53.597 as Fabio Quartararo toGP new boy stormed across Grand Prix of Doha at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. up the front Team VR46) + 0.272; 4. Raul Fernandez (Red Lowes with Johann Zarco by 0.157s who (Monster Energy Yamaha Mo- the line and went P1 by a tenth row in P3. Bull KTM Ajo) + 0.386; 5. Jake Dixon (Petronas just over two in turn edged third place Mav- toGP) slotted himself into P2, and a half. It wasn’t quite over has every chance of stealing Row 3 is a couple of Suzukis. There was Sprinta Racing) + 0.388; 6. Ai Ogura (Idemitsu minutes left, erick Vinales (Monster Energy just 0.017s behind Martin’s yet though because Miller and the holeshot from P4. Alex Rins sits 0.040s ahead of early drama Honda Team Asia) + 0.637; 7. Fabio Di before Gard- Yamaha MotoGP) by 0.004s. early benchmark. Quartararo had clocked red Quartararo’s fifth place Team Suzuki Ecstar teammate witnessed in Giannantonio (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) + ner then sat Ahead of Q2 in Doha, a After the first couple of fly- sectors. Firing their way to the was less than the Frenchman Mir as the GSX-RR duo finish Q1 as Xavi Vi- 0.641; 8. Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) second. A red nail-biting Q1 session got un- ing laps, Martin, Quartararo chequered flag, neither pen- would have expected too, but 0.6s shy from pole position. erge (Petronas + 0.672; 9. Aron Canet (Solunion Aspar Team) second split + 0.730; 10. Augusto Fernandez (Elf Marc VDS derway and for the second and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia etrated the front row but both it’s far from a disaster. Like Not bad from the Suzuki rid- Sprinta Rac- Racing Team) + 0.754 then popped time in two weeks, reigning Racing Team Gresini) was the improved their times to grab Viñales, he’ll be worried about ers, especially with Mir navi- ing) missed up for Gard- World Champion Joan Mir provisional front row. Morbidel- P4 and P5 respectively, but the the Ducatis off the line though. gating his way through Q1, but out on a top ner as Lowes (Team Suzuki Ecstar) was in- li and the Ducati Lenovo Team headlines go the way of Martin. One of those will be last there’s again work to do at the four place. Reigning Moto3™ backed out, so all eyes turned volved. After the first runs, Mir duo of Francesco Bagnaia and To earn pole position in week’s polesitter Francesco start of the race on Sunday. World Champion Albert Are- to the number 87. was three tenths clear of Brad Jack Miller were on the second your second MotoGP qualify- Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo They’re in the mix though, and nas (Solunion Aspar Team) A red split was also seen in Binder (Red Bull KTM Fac- row with just over five minutes ing session, his first in Q2, is Team). P6 is the best the Ital- that’s what counts. slammed in a personal best Sector 3 for Gardner but could tory Racing), but the second remaining, with World Champi- unreal. ian could manage this time Rounding out the top 10 was lap on his final flyer that was he pick up a good drive from set of flying laps saw some real onship leader Maverick Viñales The ‘Martinator’ shows us around at Losail, however, Morbidelli, the Italian was just good enough for P3 to demote the final corner? Not quite! The changes. Luca Marini (SKY (Monster Energy Yamaha Mo- exactly why he’s nicknamed that front holeshot device 0.009s from the third row in a his compatriot to P5, meaning Aussie lost ground on the run to VR46 Esponsorama) sat P2 toGP) nine tenths off in P9 – just so, with Zarco making it Sat- could work wonders again and quiet session, as leading Hon- Vierge is forced to start P19. the line but improved his time as red splits lit up everywhere, behind Mir in P8. urday night fever for Pramac see him sail forward from the da rider Stefan Bradl (Repsol Jorge Navarro (MB Conveyors to cut Lowes’ lead to 0.137s, but the Italian would lose out Pushing, Vinales came out Racing. Vinales once again off. An interesting start awaits Honda Team) and fastest KTM Speed Up) topped the first part but it didn’t matter – pole for to Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull for his second run with the lines up P3 at Losail. for the leading six riders, it’s a Oliveira complete the Q2 results of qualifying with a 1:59.592, the second week in a row was KTM Factory Racing) by just grit between his teeth. A cou- Spearheading Row 2 is Ducati vs Yamaha affair from in P11 and P12 respectively. Bo Bendsneyder (Pertamina Lowes’. Job done for the Cham- 0.008s, as Mir improved his ple of moments didn’t ham- Miller who, at the end of the the front couple of rows. Pramac Racing’s attention Mandalika SAG Team), Are- pionship leader, with Gardner time to safely make it through per the number 12’s lap time session inside the box, didn’t Leading the third row is will quickly turn to focusing on nas and Jake Dixon (Petronas impressing again to pick up his to Q2 by a couple of tenths. and Viñales went P9 to P1 look best pleased. Aleix Espargaro after another how to convert pole position Sprinta Racing) progressed first front row in Ajo colours. Job done by the Suzuki star in with under two minutes to go. The Australian will of fantastic performance. With into a great result. If Martin into Q2. Bezzecchi completes a star- a brilliant Q1 session. And then, Viñales was over a course have been aiming for the Yamahas and Ducatis gets anything like the start he Gardner was the early studded front row. The Losail International quarter of a second up on his the front row at least but see- looking strong in Qatar, start- did last Sunday, then he’ll be pacesetter but the times were Fernandez ends his sec- Circuit then fell silent for a next flying lap. Viñales nailed ing two Ducati rivals ahead of ing P7 – one place higher than into Turn 1 way ahead of the down on Q1’s best efforts, but ond Moto2 qualifying session handful of minutes, before the Sector 2, then nailed Sector 3 him on grid will hurt. last week – is yet another job pack. Zarco looks set for anoth- red sectors lit up the timing in P4, another fantastic job 12 fastest premier class riders and taking the chequered flag, Nevertheless, it’s one bet- well done for the Noale facto- er awesome Sunday, but Vina- screens as a big reshuffling by the rookie who is joined on so far this weekend rumbled Viñales extended his advan- ter than last week and Miller ry. Joining the Aprilia star on les is lurking on the Yamaha. took place. Aron Canet (Solun- Row 2 by Q1 graduate Dixon. Championship leader Masia snatches Moto3 pole in final lap Tribune News Network ended with Masia claiming pole the best of times in Q2 but P7 Losail moto3 position, a perfect Saturday for and P8 isn’t a disaster, they’ll 1. Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) - last week’s race winner. His both move up a place also He left it until his final flying lap 2:05.913; 2. Sergio Garcia (GasGas Gaviota time was 1.9 seconds slower thanks to Garcia’s penalty. but Qatar GP race winner Jaume Aspar) + 0.099; 3. Jeremy Alcoba (Indonesia than seven days ago, an indi- Pedro Acosta (Red Bull Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) will Gresini Racing Moto3) + 0.245; 4. Gabriel cation of how much worse the KTM Ajo) is another rider to start on pole for the Tissot Grand Rodrigo (Indonesia Gresini Racing Moto3) + conditions are. Garcia finishes feel the wrath of Race Direc- Prix of Doha, as the Spaniard 0.433; 5. Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra second but will start from pit- tion for his antics in FP2, the beat pitlane start bound Sergio Corse) + 0.494; 6. Andrea Migno (Rivacold lane on Sunday, however he’ll Qatar GP podium finisher Snipers Team) + 0.706; 7. Darryn Binder Garcia (GASGAS Gaviota Aspar) (Petronas Sprinta Racing) + 0.730; 8. John have a clear run into Turn 1 and picked up a P9 in Q2 but will by less than a tenth. McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) + 0.733; 9. will lead the other riders out of start behind Garcia in the Masia set a 2:05.913, the Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) + 0.916; 10. pitlane. Alcoba lines up on the pitlane. 10th place and fel- only sub 2:06 lap time in Q2, Izan Guevara (GasGas Gaviota Aspar) + 0.920 front row for his equal-best low rookie Guevara profits as Jeremy Alcoba (Indonesian qualifying performance, he’ll from Acosta’s Friday mistake, Racing Gresini Moto3) equals Q2 in windy conditions. start second though because of the reigning FIM CEV Repsol his best Grand Prix qualifying With the wind making a Garcia’s grid penalty. Moto3 Junior World Champi- result in P3, which becomes big difference, slipstream – Rodrigo qualified fourth on will start alongside McPhee P2 with Garcia’s penalty. an ever-present factor in the but will jump up to the front on the third row in P8. Q1 saw some big hitters aim- lightweight class – was even Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo), in action during the second qualifying race, will start on pole for the row to make it two Gresini ma- Another great Moto3 quali- ing to get through into the Q2 more important than before. Tissot Grand Prix of Doha on Sunday. chines at the pinpoint of the fying session, but it’s your early pole position shootout, and it Garcia was the early paceset- grid, this domino effect sees title race leader Masia who con- was the experienced head of An- ter but Migno was soon at the Gaviota Aspar) was provision- as the riders headed out for went pole by less than a tenth. Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squad- tinues to lay down the marker in drea Migno (Rivacold Snipers summit as a lot of the riders ally on the front row too, with their second runs, a handful Further down the road, In- ra Corse) spearhead the sec- 2021. Two penalties inside the Team) who topped the session were working in tandem with the likes of John McPhee, were stopping at the end of donesian Racing Gresini Moto3 ond row despite a P5 finish in top 10 will see riders starting with a 2:06.925, a tenth faster teammates. Migno, lapping Petronas Sprinta Racing pitlane before eventually tak- duo Alcoba and Gabriel Rodrigo Q2. Migno eventually slipped further up the grid than where than Leopard Racing’s Dennis with the Leopard duo and Du- teammate Darryn Binder and ing to the track for the final were able to propel themselves to P6 in Q2 but having come they qualified, with Garcia and Foggia and Xavier Artigas. Ja- pasquier, improved on his sec- World Championship leader three minutes. It was a one-lap to P3 and P4 with McPhee and through Q1, that’s a great Acosta ruing their Friday antics. son Dupasquier (CarXpert Prüs- ond lap to go over a tenth clear Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM dash for the entire 18-strong Binder also improving in the day’s work for the Italian. Last It promises to be another telGP) got the job done to earn of Garcia with seven minutes Ajo) outside the top 10. field, with Garcia going back same gaggle of riders. week’s polesitter Binder and phenomenal Moto3 encounter the final top four place ahead of to go. Izan Guevara (GASGAS The fun and games started to P1 but immediately, Masia A busy end to the session teammate McPhee didn’t have on Sunday at 17:00hrs. Sports Sunday, April 4, 2021 13 Madrid ease past Eibar QNB Stars League: Thrills galore to keep pressure on in La Liga as Umm Salal edge Al Rayyan 3-2 title race

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Real Madrid earned a com- fortable 2-0 win over Eibar on Saturday in La Liga to stay in the title race. Los Blancos climbed to second with 63 points from 29 games, three behind league leaders Atletico Madrid and one ahead of Barcelona, third, both of whom have played 28. Zinedine Zidane rotated his Al Arabi’s Aron Gunnarsson tries to block a shot from an Al Duhail pack ahead of the Champions player during their QNB Stars League Round 20 match on Saturday. League clash with Liverpool, handing Isco, Marcelo and Eder Tribune News Network Al Rayyan stayed on 34 points. Militao rare starts, but his team Doha Both teams had played out a coped with the changes well and 1-1 draw in the first leg. dominated the match. Umm Salal staged the third- Umm Salal started on a placed Al Rayyan 3-2 in the positive note, creating gaps to penultimate round (Week 20) attack Al Rayyan and not let of the 2020-21 season QNB them take early control of the Stars League at the Qatar SC match. In the first 10 minutes, Stadium on Saturday as 12 The Orange Fortress had al- teams played out six matches ready made several attacks. Umm Salal players celebrate one of their goals against Al Rayyan during their Week 20 QNB Stars League match played at the Qatar SC Sta- in one night. QNB Stars League’s web- dium on Saturday. As many as 12 teams locked horns in the six matches of the penultimate round. In other exciting results, site said that Al Rayyan made Al Duhail had to fight to beat first shot on target in the 15th terattacks. Quaya got a tough with a much-deserved victory. Al Arabia 3-2 while league minute when Abdulrahman Al chance to score his second winners Al Sadd won 2-0 Harazi attempted to score af- goal in the 50th minute, but Xavi Pleased with against Al Gharafa. Al Sailiya ter receiving a cross from Mo- this time he was well-blocked Al Sadd’s win prevailed over Qatar Sports hammed Alaaeldin, but Umm by the defenders. Kayke made Al Sadd coach Xavi ex- Club 2-1 and Al Ahli defeated Salal keeper Baba Malick com- another brilliant attempt five pressed his delight at beating Real Madrid’s French forward Al Kharaitiyat 2-1. The only fortably picked the ball. minutes later, but his lofty hit Al Gharafa 2-0 in the 20th Karim Benzema celebrates after match to end goalless was be- Three minutes later, Ham- struck the right goalpost before week of Qatar Stars League. scoring a goal against SD Eibar tween Al Wakrah and Al Khor. moudan volleyed a corner he finally scored a goal with a Xavi said in the press con- at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium Ahmed Hammoudan (18th kick from close range to stun header from Mohammed Tera- ference after the match that in Valdebebas, near Madrid, on minute) and captain Lawrence Al Rayyan, giving Umm Salal zors pass. Elsadig was sent off he was happy to get the vic- Saturday. (AFP) Quaye (45th minute) scored the lead. The Lions, seeking a after receiving his second yel- tory even after rotating some the goals for Umm Salal in the leveller, made several attacks low card for a rash tackle on of the players to keep them Karim Benzema should first half, with Kayke Rodri- including a hit from a distance Alaaeldin. fresh. He maintained that the have opened the scoring when gues (72nd) adding another in by captain Yacine Brahimi that other scare to Al Rayyan as he free-kick inside the box, with Yohan Bolis attempt for a players did face difficulties in Alejandro Pozo made a poor the second session. just sailed over the crossbar. stormed into the box dodging Quaye availing of the opportu- goal hit the crossbar, but Awad, the game, but that they are de- pass-back, but the Frenchman Substitutes Mowafak Umm Salal were responding two defenders, but he failed to nity to score Umm Salals sec- who came off the bench in the termined to finish this league’s was denied by Marko Dmitro- Awad (87th minute) and Ali well with counterattacks and beat Al Rayyan keeper Saoud ond goal. The captain struck 78th minute, was on target on campaign unbeaten. On the vic one-on-one. Ferydoon (90+3) scored for Al could have got their second Al Hajri with his hit. a left-footed kick that just es- a rebound following a free-kick team’s preparations for the Benzema and Marco Asen- Rayyan. Umm Salals Ibrahim goal 10 minutes before half- However, Umm Salal suc- caped Al Hajris left hand. three minutes before time. AFC Champions League, he sio had goals disallowed in the Elsadig was sent off in the 74th time, but Ismail Mahmoud ceeded in taking a 2-0 lead Al Rayyan started the sec- Another substitute Ferydoon said they were going well. He first half for offside, and the minute. missed a chance after receiv- just before the break after a ond half aggressively, but Umm struck a goal in stoppage time, added that they have a good latter hit the crossbar with Umm Salal moved on to 18 ing a superb pass from Kayke defensive error as Al Rayyans Salal were not giving gaps to the but it was too late for Al Rayy- team that will be capable of a free-kick. Eventually the points with the victory while Rodrigues. Kayke gave an- Dami Traori failed to clear a rivals, while looking for coun- an as Umm Salal walked away getting the best results. Spaniard put Madrid ahead in the 41st minute, racing onto Casemiro’s through ball and finishing expertly. The weather turned for the worse in the second half and Neymar sees red as PSG lose ground at the top of Ligue 1 Eibar began to threaten in tor- rential rain, with the otherwise DPA Moise Kean also tested untroubled Thibaut Courtois Berlin It was a frustrating day for Maignan and Lille - who lost nearly letting a ball slide past Neymar who had missed David to injury before the break him and in at the far post, re- Neymar was sent off on his two great chances before - found plenty of success utilis- acting just in time. firstLigue 1 start in two months ing pace against a static PSG Casemiro had a goal ruled as part of a dramatic finale to receiving a second yellow defence in a frenetic encounter. out for offside again before Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-0 defeat card and subsequent red Di Maria saw a tentative Benzema made the game safe, to Lille in a barnstorming top- for a shove on Tiago Djalo penalty claim waved away heading home his 18th league of-the-table clash. as frustrations boiled over before Neymar and Bamba goal of the season from Vin- The Brazilian forward in- traded well-struck long-range icius Junior’s cross. jured his adductor as a substi- in the closing stages. efforts. “We knew this game was tute against Marseille at the It was Neymar again who going to be important for us, beginning of February but was spin in Ligue 1 for the first really ought to have done bet- we had a good game overall unable to inspire the champions time since October 2007. ter for PSG when stooping to and we’re happy with the three in a game settled by Jonathan Neymar would have ex- head Marquinhos’ right-wing points,” Asensio said. David’s 20th minute goal on his pected to hit the back of the net cross wide with 20 minutes Madrid’s next league match return to the starting eleven. with an acrobatic effort after to play, while Burak Yilmaz is the Clasico against Barcelona It was a frustrating day for being expertly teed up by Angel – who scored four times for on Saturday April 10, after the Neymar who had missed two Di Maria, who also set Kylian Turkey during the interna- visit of Liverpool on Tuesday. great chances before receiving Mbappe racing free only for his tional break – shot straight at Earlier, Gerard Moreno’s a second yellow card and sub- left-foot effort to be brilliantly Navas with a great chance to hat-trick earned Villarreal a sequent red for a shove on Tia- saved by Mike Maignan. wrap it up for Lille. 3-0 win at Granada, helping go Djalo as frustrations boiled Lille succeeded where PSG Tempers then boiled over them climb above Real Socie- over in the closing stages. failed after 20 minutes when as Neymar, already booked for dad to fifth provisionally, while Djalo was also shown red Jonathan Bamba led a light- pushing Andre in the face, lost Osasuna and Getafe drew 0-0 having already been booked ning counter-attack to pick his cool trying to get the ball in a mid-table battle. Leaders but Lille moved three points out David, whose shot deflect- French referee Benoit Bastien speaks to Paris Saint-Germain’s French defender Presnel Kimpembe and back from Djalo, who was also Atletico Madrid face Sevilla clear of PSG, who have now ed off Thilo Kehrer and over a Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar during the French L1 match between Paris-Saint Germain dismissed for his role in the on Sunday and Barcelona host lost three home games on the helpless Keylor Navas. (PSG) and Lille (LOSC) at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on Saturday. (AFP) unsavoury finish. Real Valladolid on Monday. Mendy and Jesus make their mark for champions-elect City

DPA peared to be on the cards. before half-time. mouth in vain. en his marching orders for a Berlin A majestic De Bruyne Leicester’s first shot belat- Mahrez trudged off having second bookable offence only throughball allowed substitute edly arrived in the 48th min- come agonisingly close to scor- 29 minutes into his return Benjamin Mendy was an Raheem Sterling to tee up Ga- ute, when Youri Tielemans ing against his former employ- from injury. unlikely goalscorer as Man- briel Jesus for a game-sealing treated Ederson to a routine ers, clipping a shot just wide The clinical Pereira then chester City took another step goal that put the leaders 17 stop. after Jesus mugged a flagging struck twice in first-half stop- towards the Premier League points clear of Manchester Ruben Dias slid in to make Jonny Evans. page time and things went title with an authoritative 2-0 United, albeit having played a telling block from the Bel- Earlier, Matheus Pereira from bad to worse for Chelsea victory at Leicester City. two games more than Ole gium midfielder moments and Callum Robinson each after the break, with Robinson Pep Guardiola’s side were Gunnar Solskjaer’s men. later after Kelechi Iheanacho scored doubles after Thiago and Mbaye Diagne giving Al- dominant for long periods, Manchester City captain picked Fernandinho’s pocket. Silva was sent off as West bion a three-goal advantage. Kevin De Bruyne hitting the Fernandinho drilled a 25-yard Mahrez stung Schmeichel’s Brom secured a stunning Mason Mount pulled one crossbar, but had to wait until drive into the bottom corner palms before the hour and 5-2 Premier League win at back, but Robinson applied the 58th minute for left-back but his fifth-minute effort Leicester failed to clear the Chelsea. the finishing touches in injury Mendy to find the break- was ruled out because Sergio danger - possession falling to The Blues were unbeaten time as the brilliant Baggies through. Aguero jumped over the shot Mendy, who stepped inside in 14 games under head coach secured a first away league Both teams had seen goals in an offside position. Marc Albrighton and slotted Thomas Tuchel and had not victory over the London club ruled out for offside by that De Bruyne went closer for home right footed. conceded a goal in seven since 1978 to raise hopes they point, with Jamie Vardy frus- the visitors, rattling the bar Sterling and Jesus threat- matches, but they suffered a can pull off an unlikely great trated in first-half stoppage with a 23rd-minute free-kick, ened to undo De Bruyne’s shock defeat at the hands of escape. time, although nothing ap- before Kasper Schmeichel imperious work 16 minutes the second-bottom Baggies at Results: Chelsea 2 West Bro- proaching a repeat of Leices- saved with his boot to thwart Manchester City’s French defender Benjamin Mendy (R) celebrates scor- from time but held their nerve Stamford Bridge on Saturday. mwich Albion 5; Leeds United ter’s 5-2 early season triumph former team-mate Riyad Mah- ing the opening goal during the English Premier League match against to seal victory as blue shirts Christian Pulisic put Chel- 2 Sheffield United 1; Leicester at the Etihad Stadium ever ap- rez and Jesus thrashed over Leicester City at King Power Stadium in Leicester on Saturday. (AFP) darted back towards the goal- sea in front, but Silva was giv- City 0 Manchester City 2. 14 Sunday, April 4, 2021 Sports

Am ir Cup Volleyball 2021: Al Rayyan, Al Arabi spikers make final

Al Rayyan (right) and Al Arabi zoomed into the final of Amir Cup Volleyball 2021 with semi-final second leg wins over Al Ahli and Police Sports Club at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall on Saturday. While Al Rayyan won in straight games against Al Ahli 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-20), Al Arabi rallied to overcome Police SC 3-2 (22-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 19-17). Both Al Rayyan and Al Arabi had won their first round semi-finals too. The final will be played on Wednesday (April 7) at 6.30pm. Sinner matches Super Barty retains title Agassi, Nadal, Djokovic as as Andreescu retires Miami gets event in the past two seasons. World No.1 Still, Andreescu’s bold and brave run to the final means teenage finalist becomes the she still boasts a stunning 33-2 win-loss record in North DPA and then we both played a lit- sixth woman to America since the start of Berlin tle bit better,” Sinner said. defend a Miami 2019. Additionally, Andreescu “Today was not easy, it is projected to move up three Jannik Sinner followed in was a little bit windy, and in Open crown spots in the WTA rankings to the footsteps of three all-time the end I tried to serve better World No.6. tennis greats as he became the and try to move him a little bit WTA Barty’s forehand was in fourth teenager in history to more, try to mix it up a little Miami (Florida) impressive form as she relied reach a men’s singles final at bit, and that was the key today. on that wing to build an early the Miami Open. “He was serving a few sec- The woman at the top of the lead. She broke Andreescu for The 19-year-old Italian ond serves in the last game WTA rankings finished on top 2-0 with a passing winner off hit three huge backhand win- and I just tried to go for it and at the Miami Open, as World of that side, then held on with ners to break serve in the final even if I lost the game I was No.1 Ashleigh Barty defeated ease to consolidate for 3-0. game as he pulled off a 5-7 6-4 5-5, so I was up in the score an injured No.8 seed Bianca However, holding a 40-0 6-4 victory over Spain’s Rob- and it was the right decision.” Andreescu, 6-3, 4-0, ret., to lead to take a 4-1 advantage, erto Bautista Agut in their last- Agassi, in 1990, and Djok- successfully defend her title on Andreescu’s grit in rallies four clash. ovic, in 2007, were both teen- Saturday. forced miscues from the rac- It means Sinner matches age champions at the event, 2019 Miami champion quet of Barty, and the Canadi- Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal beating Stefan Edberg and Barty has now won 12 consec- an stormed back in that game, and Novak Djokovic - play- Guillermo Canas respectively utive matches at the tourna- earning her first break of the ers who went on to be ranked in the title matches. ment, although her first-ever day to get back on serve. number one in the world - in Nadal lost to Roger Federer meeting with fellow Grand A protracted game fol- becoming a finalist at the Mas- in the 2005 final, with theS wiss Slam champion Andreescu Ashleigh Barty of Australia poses with the winner’s trophy of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in lowed, where strong serv- ters 1000 tournament while coming from two sets down to ended prematurely after the Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday. (Getty Images/AFP) ing by Andreescu helped her still in his teens. win what was then a five-set fi- Canadian unfortunately suf- save two early break points. The hotly tipped world nale to the tournament. fered an injury at 2-0 in the (her first match off of Austral- But a forehand winner off number 31 will contest a final It has since gone back to second set, then retired two ian soil in over a year), Barty the netcord went the way of at this level for the first time in being a best-of-three match. games later. needed to save a match point Barty, giving the Australian a his career on Sunday, awaiting Sinner may have benefit- Barty became the sixth before staving off the chal- third break point, and Barty the winner of the second semi- ed from Nadal, Djokovic and woman to defend the Miami lenge from the qualifier. clinched that one by ending an final between Andrey Rublev Federer electing to skip this Open crown, following in the The top seed was able to all-court rally with a backhand and Hubert Hurkacz. year’s tournament, but many legendary footsteps of Stefanie battle through the draw from crosscourt winner. Sinner said of his feat: “It believe he has the potential to Graf (1987-88, 1994-96), Mon- there (including three-set wins Barty held on from there to sounds incredible. I’m very, follow them to the very top of ica Seles (1990-91), Arantxa over Victoria Azarenka and wrap up the one-set lead, having very happy about today be- the game. Sanchez-Vicario (1992-93), Aryna Sabalenka), earning her slammed 11 winners, including cause obviously being the first Former women’s world Venus Williams (1998-99), milestone 10th WTA singles three aces, to Andreescu’s six in semi-final it’s not easy to play, number five Daniela Hantu- and Serena Williams (2002- title in the process. the opening frame. especially on a Masters event, chova hailed Sinner’s “brave- 04, 2007-08, 2013-15). Each Andreescu’s arduous trip After double faulting to and playing against a very, ness and calmness”, adding: of these six players has held through the draw, which in- cede an early break in the very very solid player in Roberto. “When it really mattered, he the World No.1 ranking. cluded four three-setters in a first game of the second set, “We had a tough battle two stepped it up big time and to Moreover, Barty is the row en route to the final, came Andreescu was already facing weeks ago, and coming out as be able to do that at such a first No.1 seed to win the Mi- to a very unlucky end in the a deficit when she tripped and a winner today it means a lot young age, we are looking at ami Open since Serena Wil- Bianca Andreescu of Canada is consoled by her coach, Isade Juneau, final. fell at 2-0. Andreescu played to me.” something very, very special liams in 2015. Barty will re- after retiring in the final of the Miami Open on Saturday.(Getty/ AFP) The Canadian had already on for two more games, but in Sinner also won that pre- here.” main at World No.1 after her missed the entirety of the tears and obviously distressed, vious match, another tight Greg Rusedski, runner-up title defence. mendous turnaround from two-and-a-half-hour opening 2020 season due to injuries, the Canadian was unable to three-setter, in Dubai. at the 1997 US Open, add- Barty completed a tre- the start of the event. In her clash against Kristina Kucova and Miami was only her third continue beyond that point. Speaking on Amazon ed on Amazon’s broadcast: Prime, he explained how he “Rafa was the youngest to be recovered from a slow start to in the Miami finals. Mentally win the Miami tussle. they have a lot in common. “In the beginning I think Different styles but just bold SERIE A we were both a little bit tight and brave.” Ronaldo salvages Turin derby draw after Sanabria double

DPA selli’s free-kick in a frantic finale. Berlin A late goal from Jens Hauge secured a 1-1 draw for Milan at Cristiano Ronaldo salvaged home to 10-man Sampdoria on a 2-2 Serie A draw for Juventus Saturday. after Antonio Sanabria’s double A superb strike from Fabio Qua- threatened to secure a shock Turin gliarella had put the visitors in front derby win for struggling Torino. in a tight contest at San Siro before Federico Chiesa’s 13th goal of the substitute Hauge levelled with Mi- season put the champions in front, lan’s first shot on target after 87 but Sanabria equalised before the minutes. break and struck again just 15 sec- Claudio Ranieri’s side played onds into the second half at Ol- the final half-hour with 10 men and impico Grande Torino. looked to have done enough before Ronaldo denied Torino when Hauge’s clever finish. Audero then he levelled 11 minutes from time saved from Hakan Calhanoglu and with a goal that was initially ruled Kessie hit the post as Milan just out, but a video assistant referee failed to complete the turnaround. checked showed he was onside. Stefano Pioli’s men have now Sanabria came close to a hat- gone consecutive home games trick in the closing stages with in all competitions without a win a header that was saved by Wo- for the first time since December Jannick Sinner of Italy returns a shot to Roberto Bautista Agut of Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo is tackled during the Italian Serie A match jciech Szczesny and the Juve goal- 2013, leaving their Scudetto hopes Spain in the semi-final of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in against Torino at the Olympic stadium in Turin on Saturday. (AFP) keeper palmed away Daniele Ba- looking slim. Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday. (Getty Images/AFP) Sports Sunday, April 4, 2021 15

QATAR NATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE SHOW Al Reeh Stud’s Spartacus To tops as stallion on Day 2

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Spartacus To of Al Reeh Stud was adjuged best in the Karaamah at the winning post of the first Purebred Arabian race of Stallions 11+Years-Old (Class the season for three-year-olds in Bordeaux, France, on Friday. 12) on the second day of the Qatar National Arabian Horse Show for Individual Owners at Sheikh Abdullah’s Karaamah Al Shaqab on Saturday. The chestnut stallion (Marwan Al Shaqab x Da wins Qatar Prix Massoud Shahnia) is 2007 born and stood out impressively amass- at Bordeaux ing 91.70 points to be ahead of Om El Sanadeed and Gazwan Tribune News Network After a couple of remind- Al Nasser. Doha ers, Karaamah asserted by a The Stallions 7-10 Years neck in front of HH Sheikh Old (Class 11) was won by Naif Bordeaux hosted the first Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Al Zaeem (91.30) of Al Naif Purebred Arabian race of the Thani’s Zain El Hala (FR) Stud. season for three-year-olds, the (Assy x Chamade De Ghazal). The 2014 bay stallion Fadi QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix The winner carried half a Al Shaqab x Tasnim Al Naif) Massoud, on Friday. kilo (1lb) more than the run- finished ahead of Lammah Al Karaamah (FR) (Al Ma- ner-up, with the latter, trained Naif, and Mardf Al Shaqab. mun Monlau x Al Anqa) an- by Thomas Fourcy, benefitting The qualifying second nexed this particular heat, from Laurie Foulard’s claim. round was held for Class 5A over seven furlongs, for un- Adil Al Mazrooei’s ZF AL- (Colts 2-Years-Old) to Class raced types in the colours of MUZON (FR) (Dahess x Z F 11 (Stallions 7-10 Years-Old) her owner-breeder, His High- Al Ameena) finished one and on Saturday. ness Sheikh Abdullah bin quarter lengths further in The 9th Qatar National Khalifa Al Thani. third for trainer T. Lemer and Arabian Horse Show for In- Trained by Didier Guil- jockey Antoine Werle. dividual Owners began at the Al Reeh Stud’s Spartacus To, winner of Class 12 (Stallions 11+Years-Old on the second day of the 9th Qatar National Arabian Horse Show for lemin, the bay filly was ridden Karaamah is a daughter Longines Arena of Al Shaqab, Individual Owners at Longines Arena of Al Shaqab, on Saturday. on her racecourse bow by Ol- of the Al Shaqab Racing sire Member, Qatar Foundation, ivier Peslier. Al Mamun Monlau, a stallion on Friday with as many as 150 In a race in which Josko based at the Haras du Grand contenders participating in (Josco Du Cayrou x Essaana) Courgeon. Her dam, Al Anqa, the qualifying classes on the set a modest pace, Karaamah won the French Arabian Breed- first day. settled in mid-division. Chal- ers’ Challenge (Gr1 PA). This Both Friday and Saturday lenging between horses and, makes Karaamah a full sister to saw yearling fillies and colts, travelling very comfortably, Sir Monlau. The latter won the 2yo fillies and 3yo fillies vy- the filly placed herself in the Qatar Silver Sword at QREC Al ing for attention for a shot at firing line after laying down Rayyan Park, Doha on April 1 – the championship gold on the the gauntlet to the leaders. less than 24 hours earlier! third and final day of the com- petition on Sunday. The Show began with Ebrahim bin Yousef Al Ro- maihi’s Maaly taking the top spot in Class 1A for Yearling Fillies with 90.60 points, ahead of Al Khor Stud’s Thab- ya Al Khor (90.20) and Saad Salem Al Hajri’s Dhai Al Salem (89.70). In Class 1B for Yearling Fillies, it was Aljazeel Stud’s Farida NWA who impressed the judges with the most earn- ing 90.50 points, while Mo- hammed Mubarak Al Sulaiti’s Rajwa Lembarak (90.20) and Yousef Al Kuwari’s Royal Tita- nia AS (89.90) finished second Enemy scooted home in the Prix du Champ d’Alouette, a Class 3 mile and third respectively. for four-year-olds at Chantilly on Friday. (Pic: Scoopdyga) The final qualifying year- ling class for fillies saw a tie at the top for overall points be- Qatar Racing’s Enemy tween Al Jamal Stud’s Elham Al Jamal and Aljazeel Stud’s opens his French account Shadi Al Nasser at 91.50. El- Naif Al Zaeem, winner Class 11 (Stallions 7-10 Years -Old). ham Al Jamal took the top Tribune News Network my finished fifth on his French spot having earned half a point In Class 2B for 2yo Fillies, Al Marroona Stud’s Lulu Anoud Al Sraiya earning 91.70 of the day, 4B for Yearling Doha debut and was then beaten a more on Type than her rival. Al Reeh Stud’s Rose Kas won Al Marroona was awarded points for the win, while Al Colts, it was Al Ammar Stud’s short head into second. Al Marroona Stud’s Qatar Al with 91.60 points, while judg- 90.90 points. Jood Stud’s Juhaina Al Jood Shangar Al Ammar that took It was mission accomplished On this particular Friday Marroona took the third spot es had to decide the next two Al Sraiya Stud-owned fil- (90.80) and Muhammad the top spot in one of the clos- for Enemy (GB) (Muhaar x card, and with Pierre-Charles with 90.30 points. spots on Move after Kaheel lies took the top two spots in Mesned Al Misned’s Jamilah est contests in the day with Prudenzia) as the representa- Boudot in the plate, Enemy Al Sraiya Stud’s Alaliya Al Stud’s Tara KL and Khalid Al the Class 3A for 3yo Fillies Al Raheed (90.70) finished 90.40 points. tive of Qatar Racing, Ecurie scooted home in the Prix du Sraiya amassed 92.10 points Qahtani’s Rifal Al Bairaq were with Amirata winning the second and third respectively. Masod Rashid Al Athbi’s des Monceaux and Skymarc Champ d’Alouette, a Class to top Class 2A for 2yo Fillies locked at same overall points class with 91.80 points. Kayid Al Jazeel led a one- Rayyan Al Athba finished Farm, recorded his first French 3 mile for four-year-olds at while Ebrahim Bin Yousef Al at 90.20 and also on Type. Temooh Al Shahania and two for the owners Aljazeel second with 90.30 points, in victory in his third attempt on Chantilly. He powered home Romaihi’s IS Shereen, gold Tara KL was adjudged runner Heboob Al Shahania were Stud in the first qualifying front of third placed Baghdad French soil on Friday. by three and a half lengths in champion among the year- up ahead of Rifal Al Bairaq. locked in at 91.10 points and class for colts — Class 4A for Al Hazza, owned by Al Hazza The four-year-old gelding front of Gemcutter (Medaglia lings at 23rd Qatar National Ghanim Mubarak Nasser also on Type, before Move Yearling Colts. While Kayid Al Stud, with 90.00 points. got back to winning ways af- d’Oro x Profit). Arabian Horse Show in Janu- Al Kuwari’s Ghaliah Al Kheesa broke the deadlock and the Jazeel won with 90.90 points, The three-day competi- ter proving successful on his Enemy’s dam is none other ary this year, was second with narrowly edged out Al Yacoub former was adjudged to have Bariz OS finished second with tion will see six championship two-year-old debut at Ascot than the excellent Prudenzia 91.80 points. Stud’s Aahd Al Yacoub for the finished second. 90.40 points and Ezz Imperial rounds — yearling colts and for British trainer John Gos- (Dansili), a mare already re- Al Hazm Stud’s Celine AH top spot in Class 2C for 2yo In the final class for fil- of Ezz Elkhail Stud was third fillies, junior colts and fillies, den. After joining the stable of sponsible for the high class Stud rounded out the top three Fillies with 91.40 points to the lies on Friday, Al Sraiya Stud with 90.30 points. and mares and stallions — will French trainer Francis-Henri distaffers, Magic Wand (Gali- with 91.20 points. latter’s 91.30. took yet another victory with In the last qualifying class be held on Sunday. Graffard in September, Ene- leo) and Chicquita (Montjeu). Bayern take big step in title race with table-topper win over Leipzig

DPA the deadlock in the 38th min- Without Lewandowski, who for offside before team-mate ter in fifth, but seven points Berlin ute with a powerful shot after Andre Silva secured the late behind. a perfectly placed assist by is sidelined after suffering win for Frankfurt with a power Flying high in the fight for Bayern Munich didn’t seem Thomas Mueller. a knee injury during the header in the 87th minute. a chance to play the Champi- to miss top scorer Robert Le- Leipzig worked hard in the international break with “I wasn’t disappointed ons League next season are wandowski on Saturday, tak- second half to at least rescue Poland, Leon Goretzka was when my goal was disallowed third-placed Wolfsburg, who ing a big step in the title race a point and keep title hopes responsible for securing a because I knew we would score secured a 1-0 home win over with a 1-0 win in the Bundes- high, but keeper Manuel Neu- victory for the Bavarians. another. That’s exactly what Cologne. liga table-topper clash against er was superb to secure Bayern happened,” Ilsanker said. Bayer Leverkusen, who second-placed RB Leipzig. the three points. point advantage over Leipzig Dortmund had a big chance also battles Dortmund and Earlier, Eintracht Frank- “An important step. We with seven games left in the to rescue a point on added Frankfurt for a spot in the furt secured a late away win don’t want to let this be taken season. time, but Emre Can’s header continental competition, beat against Borussia Dortmund away from us,” Neuer told Frankfurt opened the scor- was blocked by midfielder Dji- Schalke 2-1. to take home three important broadcaster Sky. ing with 11 minutes played bril Sow over the line. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar points in the fight for aC ham- Leipzig coach Julian thanks to Dortmund defender “The result is deserved, scored his first goal since his pions League spot next season. Nagelsmann said his team Nico Schulz, who looped a even though Dortmund had return to Schalke, who remain Without Lewandowski, team was “certainly” not header over keeper Marwin their chances. We had the bet- bottom of the table, but that who is sidelined after suffering worse, but less effective in Hitz and into his own goal. ter opportunities though and wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. a knee injury during the inter- scoring goals. But shortly before the were desperate to get the win,” Elsewhere, Mainz and national break with Poland, “We still played a very good break, Mats Hummels levelled coach Adi Huetter said. Arminia Bielefeld played out Leon Goretzka was responsi- game and pressed Bayern well it up for the hosts as he vol- Frankfurt are currently a 1-1 draw and Augsburg beat ble for securing a victory for at the back in the second half. leyed the ball into the net after fourth, the last place in the Hoffenheim 2-1. the Bavarians. We just missed every chance, Bayern Munich’s German midfielder Leon Goretzka (L) celebrates a Marco Reus corner. top-four qualifying Champi- Borussia Moenchenglad- After a restless first half unfortunately,” he said. scoring with Bayern Munich’s German forward Thomas Mueller during In the second half, Stefan ons League zone. bach also defeated Freiburg on both sides, Goretzka broke Bayern now have a seven- the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig on Saturday. (AFP) Ilsanker had his goal ruled out Dortmund come right af- by the similar margin of 2-1. 16 Sunday, April 4, 2021 The Last Word Museum Series webinar panels to bring Qatar, US experts together Ailyn Agonia lamic Art in Museums Today’ The featured panellists The featured panellists are scholars, and academics, con- the previous year, 2021 marks architectural writer Michael DOHA will focus on Islamic Art col- are curators from the Los An- curators from the Los necting them with a global many new beginnings born Webb and the release of its lections and will be held on geles County Museum of Art Angeles County Museum of network beyond its physical from the collective neces- quarterly digital magazine The Qatar America Institute April 6. (LACMA), The Metropolitan space in Washington DC. sity to innovate and adapt to A2Q (America to Qatar). for Culture (QAIC), an inde- “Moderated by the Chair Museum of Art in NYC, the Art (LACMA), The In a message circulated re- rapidly changing times. As a QAIC also kicked off the pendent non-profit organi- of QAIC’s Board of Directors, Freer Gallery of Art and Ar- Metropolitan Museum of cently on the occasion of the result, QAIC will continue to new year with its first exhibi- sation based in Washington Peggy Loar, this discussion thur M Sackler Gallery of the Art in NYC, the Freer Gallery one-year anniversary of the learn from these lessons and tion in its new headquarters DC, will be hosting museum will explore the evolution of Smithsonian, The Museum of of Art and Arthur M Sackler start of COVID-19 pandemic, develop new, accessible ways titled “Transcendent Text: experts from Qatar and the US Islamic art curation in muse- Fine Arts, Houston, and the Gallery of the Smithsonian, Fatima Al Dosari, QAIC Ex- to further one’s appreciation Exploring Universal Values in a series of webinars to high- ums today as told by experts Museum of Islamic Art in Qa- The Museum of Fine Arts, ecutive Director, reiterated of art, culture, and education Through Islamic Calligraphy.” light and discuss important from the US and Qatar who tar. The organisation invites the commitment of the or- through our programming,” Held in partnership with the collections and related topics. will share their own curato- interested parties to register Houston, and the Museum ganisation in sustaining plat- said Al Dosari. National Human Rights Com- On its official website and rial process and approaches through its official website of Islamic Art in Qatar forms for artists and creatives Among the recent events mittee in Qatar, the event social media platforms, it was towards exhibiting their in- www.qataramerica.org. to convene. She detailed the organised by QAIC is the vir- which is also accessible vir- announced that the first Mu- stitution’s Islamic art collec- Founded in 2017, QAIC the larger Arab and Islamic initiatives hosted by the group tual format of its Expressions tually until May featured the seum Series panel in QAIC’s tions,” according to an invi- aims to cultivate artistic ex- worlds. It also serves as a vital amidst the challenges facing Art & Culture Talk series artworks of renowned master newest initiative titled ‘The tation posted by QAIC on its pression and cultural dia- hub to convene artists, cura- all organisations today. featuring the 77-acre urban calligrapher and sculptor Sa- Curation and Influence of Is- social media. logue from the US, Qatar, and tors, storytellers, creatives, “Against the backdrop of development Msheireb with bah Arbilli. QatarDebate launches 5th Int’l Sustainability in focus at QF member’s int’l schools Schools Debating Championship debating championship Tribune News Network Doha Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation A short video of melting ice for Education, Science and in the Antarctic was enough Community Development (QF), to spark the interest of Moza has launched the fifth Interna- Al Hajri, who has always been tional Schools Debating Cham- concerned about global warm- pionship in Arabic and English ing and its impact on the en- on virtual platform. vironment – one of the most The opening ceremony pre- pressing issues in the global sented by Gourour Abdul Wa- arena, demanding the atten- hed witnessed a wide attend- HE Eng Abdullah bin Abdulaziz tion of governments, decision- ance on Zoom and YouTube. bin Turki al Subaie Dr Hayat Maarafi Gourour Abdul Wahed makers and the world’s youth. The ceremony began with It is the reason for Mo- an introductory film, in which za’s excitement at represent- the magnificent landmarks of ing Qatar and participating Qatar and the modern buildings in debates and discussions tunity for students from all erees, by exposing them to the of Education City were high- about the environment and over the world to learn about issue of sustainability in a crit- lighted. sustainability, in the Fifth In- the dangers that facing the ical way, away from tradition- After introducing the ternational Schools Debating planet.” al or superficial awareness.” championship’s main topics Championship. She added, “It is impor- Speaking about the sig- and course, Dr Hayat Maarafi, Organised by QatarDe- tant to highlight the issue of nificance of the championship executive director of QatarDe- bate, a member of Qatar sustainability as one of the being held in both Arabic and bate Center, presented a re- Foundation, it is taking place most important ways of ad- English for the first time, Sub- corded speech. from April 3 to 7, and, for the dressing climate change, aie said, “QatarDebate has Dr Maarafi said, “We wel- first time, is being held in both global warming and other en- succeeded in being a flag car- come all of you to this excep- Arabic and English languages, vironmental risks.” rier for the Arabic language tional championship, under with 50 countries participat- Abdulrahman Al-Subaie, around the world, and we are the umbrella of the QF. At Qa- ing in each category. Outreach Programmes man- continuing to reach new stu- tarDebate Center, we believe Moza, a member of the ager at QatarDebate, said: dent communities who are in diligence, perseverance and Qatari debate team at the “Debating tournaments are interested in learning the Ar- honesty at work, and we con- championship, said: “Choos- distinguished from other abic language in Asia, Europe tinue to see challenges as op- ing sustainability as a topic awareness activities in that and America. portunities, which was evident for discussions in the tourna- they encourage all debaters to “At QatarDebate, we are in our investment in the COV- ment encouraged me to learn explore issues and topics from working at QatarDebate to ID-19 pandemic, as it helped us more about environment-re- various frames of reference advance our role in spread- accelerate our environmentally lated topics. they have to study the various ing awareness and a culture of friendly policies, and follow in- dors for our planet, whom will vironmentally friendly legisla- “I have always been in- positions and viewpoints re- critical thinking to all young novative systems in training and protect and preserve it in all tions, to spreading awareness terested in these issues and lated to a topic, critique them, people around the world, so implementation of hundreds of parts of the world. You are the and promoting civilised envi- I have a passion to learn and and compare them. we decided that adding the events through online platforms ideal investment; it is with you Qatar plays a pioneering ronmental behaviour. study more about the environ- “We believe that by adopt- English language as a new and integrated models. that change starts, and impact role in supporting global “It is a source of pride that mental challenges facing the ing the topic of sustainability category in the competition “Moreover, we launched is achieved, especially among efforts aimed at preserving Qatar is launching a global planet and how to confront in this championship, we will will further enrich dialogue an educational website that youth circles, in educational the environment and dialogue between participat- and address them. I believe increase awareness among further and contribute to ad- contains all training courses in settings, and between civil so- ing youths from 40 countries that this tournament will rep- over 400 young debaters and vancing our mission of build- the arts of debating and dia- ciety institutions. Let us plant tackling global warming around the world in the Interna- resent an important oppor- over 100 coaches and 100 ref- ing future leaders.” logue, which is an option that together the seed of change that and pollution at all levels, tional School Debating Cham- we had adopted with a vision will blossom consciousness and starting with green policies pionship, organided by the that preceded the pandemic. bear the fruit of inspiration, to and environmentally QatarDebate Center under the We have also designed our na- reach what we aspire to on sev- friendly legislations, to slogan ‘Our Earth, Our Refuge’.” tional championships to be an eral levels. From individuals to spreading awareness and The minister added, “We at electronic version, which was societies and institutions.” the Ministry of Municipality and done in a way that brings pride Minister of Municipality promoting civilised Environment are happy to be a in the involvement of hundreds and Environment HE Eng Ab- environmental behaviour part of supporting this global di- of students at all school and dullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki alogue and partnership to make university levels in an interac- al Subaie also presented a re- HE Eng Abdullah bin it a success, and there is no tive and adaptive manner to the corded speech. Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie doubt that with collaborated ef- new reality.” The minister said, “Qatar forts between governmental and “It is through this champi- plays a pioneering role in sup- and tackling global warming official institutions and across onship, and through you, that porting global efforts aimed at and pollution at all levels, start- different sectors, we can make we guarantee having ambassa- preserving the environment ing with green policies and en- the desired progress.” Design is Downtown: A design exhibition with a difference

The pedestrian area lead- behind them, and the qual- encing the aesthetics of the A display organised by two VCUarts Qatar alumni ing to the exhibition features ity of material that justify the furniture. In other words, it promises to inspire and educate the public activations that include an price, and so on.” is the opposite to decorative outdoor light installation by In the long run, DDD plans furniture where aesthetics iGuzzini, in the form of light- to conduct design competi- takes precedence over util- Tribune News Network offers visitors a more educa- ing projections, and Preciosa tions for the wider commu- ity. The selected designers Doha tive experience where they can with Crystallation, an inter- nity, where participants will and architects have a robust learn more about the designs, active installation inviting get to create designs that will background and reputation When it comes to exhibi- and the designers, of the piec- visitors to purchase and hang in turn be developed into fin- in blending traditional manu- tions, residents of Qatar are es of furniture on display. crystals anywhere on the in- ished products. facturing processes with new spoiled for choice. But Doha The exhibit itself features stallation. “’Design is Downtown’ is technologies and are consid- Design District (DDD) – a avante garde furniture from All proceeds from the sale a creative story that draws on ered to be trendsetters of the design hub launched by two designers, including Moroso, will go towards the Education and celebrates styles, func- Modern Furniture industry,” Virginia Commonwealth Uni- USM & Moooi, to name a few. Above All foundation. tions and social interactions,” Shoubaki added. versity School of the Arts in Each piece of furniture has a Shaikha Al Sulaiti, manag- said Emad Shoubaki, general As one of the significant Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) alumni QR code, which visitors can er of DDD and Interior Design manager of Almana Maples. emerging hubs for design- Shaikha Al Sulaiti and Naila Al scan to access the details of the manager at Msheireb Proper- “The exhibition, organised by ers, DDD is located at Sikkat Thani – brings the public an design and the designers. ties, explained how the exhibi- Almana Maples in collabora- AlWadi street, in MDD, the exhibition of a different sort. In addition to the above, a tion – with its added focus on tion with Doha Design Dis- world’s first sustainable down- The exhibition titled ‘De- Wall of Fame within the exhi- education – is in a sense pio- Naila Al Thani and Shaikha Al Sulaiti trict, presents contemporary town regeneration project. The sign is Downtown’ – a collabo- bition space displays informa- neering. and design-forward pieces street is a pedestrian walkway ration between DDD and Al- tion on the individual styles, “The scope of DDD, and niture training in Doha by make design accessible to the that highlight emerging tal- where regular outdoor events mana Maples, a well-respected and creative history of the de- this exhibition, is not confined internationally renowned de- general public while educating ented international designers and installations reflect the and trusted retailer of branded signers whose furniture are on to retail or partnerships, or signers/architects. And that’s them on why design is the way and architects. vibrancy of DDD’s initiatives, furniture labels in Qatar for show. In the future, the public a display of eye-catching de- something we, at DDD, hope it is. For example, through our “From the late 19th cen- and its growing community of more than 30 years – is on will also have a chance to en- signs; education is another to pioneer as we move into the workshops, visitors will learn tury through to the present, creatives. Moreover, the M7 display from March 17, for 3 gage with the representatives important segment,” the QF offering and operations side of about luxury brands, why modernism has had a major building, an incubation center weeks, in a pop up location of globally renowned furniture partner university Interior the Design District.” they’re priced a certain way, influence in the furniture in- by Qatar Museums, is located on Sikkat AlWadi in Msheireb designers, through lectures Design graduate said. “Right She added, “Through these the sustainable practices and dustry with the practicality within MDD and is just a few Downtown Doha (MDD), and and workshops. now, there is no luxury fur- initiatives, DDD hopes to the manufacturing processes of materials in design influ- mins walk from DDD.