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Prime Minister takes part in GCC Sheikh Saud 50% reduction in rent Interior Ministers’ meeting is new chief of Amiri Diwan for stores, barns at Al QNA Doha

His Highness the Amir of Wakra Central Market State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday issued Amiri order Decision will be in force for two years, says Hassad No 5 of 2020, appointing HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdul- Tribune News Network Hassad CEO, said, “Contribut- rahman bin Hassan bin Ali Doha ing in achieving Qatar’s food Al Thani as Chief of Amiri security always tops Hassad’s Diwan. The law is effective Hassad, Qatar’s premier in- strategic goals. Therefore, it starting from its date of vestor in the food sector, has is our pleasure to announce a publication in the official announced a 50 percent re- reduction in the rental fees by gazette. (QNA) duction in the rental fees for all 50 percent, for all commercial commercial activities (stores activities at Al Wakra Central and barns) in Al Wakra Central Market for a period of two Market, starting from Novem- years as we aim to support ber 1, 2020, for two years. traders, the local livestock sec- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani participated This strategic decision It is our tor and the associated activi- in the 37th meeting of Ministers of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meet- aims to support the local live- pleasure to ties.” ing was held on Tuesday via videoconference. During the meeting, a number of issues on the agenda stock sector and its associated announce a Al Sadah also explained were discussed, especially issues related to strengthening joint security cooperation between the activities. reduction of the rental that Hassad has funded the GCC countries. The meeting also discussed the most prominent regional and international security To ensure continuous suc- development of the central developments. (QNA) cess in all central markets fees by 50 percent, for markets with the aim of estab- managed by Aswaq for Food all commercial activities lishing integrated marketing Facilities Management (a sub- at Al Wakra Central platforms, which includes all sidiary of Hassad), a clear and Market for a period of basic consumer goods, in order planned mechanism has been two years as we aim to to meet the consumers’ needs put in place. support traders, the local during their visit to any of the 274 more recover The company outlined a livestock sector and the central markets. No Darb Al Saai QND number of requirements for associated activities.” Earlier this year, Hassad from COVID-19 all tenants to follow, such as exempted all tenants in Al continuous products’ supply, — Mohamed al Sadah Wakra Central Market and Al maintaining high quality prod- Sailiya Central Market from activities this year ucts and services, adherence to as well as prioritising local the rental fees in full, for a pe- the markets regulations, hy- produce. riod of six months from April Tribune News Network giene requirement, uniforms, Eng Mohamed Al Sadah, to September 2020. Doha

The Organising Commit- tee of the Qatar National Day celebrations has announced Qatar condemns that Darb Al Saai events will Afghan bombing 4 arrested for violating not be held this year owing to “the current circumstances Qatar has condemned the surrounding the coronavirus Qatar on Tuesday recorded bombing in Afghanistan’s home-quarantine rules (COVID-19) pandemic”. 257 COVID-19 cases -- 153 Khost Province that left two The committee said the from community and 104 people dead and several oth- QNA Sultan Mohammed Ali Abdul- step has been taken to en- from travellers returning ers injured. In a statement Doha lah Abdulkarim, Mohammed sure health and safety for all from abroad, the Ministry of on Tuesday, the Ministry of Mohammed, and Wael Abdul in the wake of the COVID-19 Public Health (MoPH) said Foreign Affairs reiterated Four persons were ar- Majed Mahjoub Mustafa. pandemic. The Darb Al Saai in its daily report. Also, 274 Qatar’s firm stance on reject- rested on Tuesday for violating The authorities concerned events will be held next year. people recovered from the ing violence and terrorism home-quarantine conditions have called on people undergo- The committee said this virus in the last 24 hours, regardless of motives and imposed as part of efforts to ing home quarantine to fully year will see establishment of bringing the total number of causes. The statement of- contain the spread of corona- adhere to the requirements many historical programmes, The Organising Committee has said recoveries to 128,617. The fered Qatar’s condolences to virus (COVID-19). set by the Ministry of Public competitions and seminars that the move is to ensure health MoPH said all the new cases the families of the victims as The arrests were made in Health to ensure their safety that will be broadcast on the and safety for all in the wake of the have been introduced to iso- well as the government and implementation of the precau- and the safety of others. Doha 360 website. lation and are receiving nec- people of Afghanistan, wish- tionary measures approved Anyone who violates these All will be held in a dis- COVID-19 pandemic. The Darb Al Saai essary healthcare according ing the wounded a speedy by the health authorities conditions will be subjected tinctive manner, in line with events will be held next year to their health status. recovery. (QNA) represented by the Ministry of to the penalties stipulated in the importance of Qatar Na- “Measures to tackle Public Health (MoPH) and its accordance with the provisions tional Day. aims to deepen belonging and solidarity, unity and pride in COVID-19 in Qatar have supporting bodies to ensure of Article (253) of the Penal The National Day, which loyalty to the homeland, high- the national identity of the succeeded in flattening public safety and prevent the Code No (11) of 2004, and the is marked on December 18, lighting all manifestations of State of Qatar. the curve and limiting the spread of the coronavirus. provisions of Law No (17) of spread of the virus and the US vote: Biden hits The four people being 1990 regarding the prevention number of new daily cases Trump country in referred to the competent of infectious diseases, and and hospital admissions is prosecution are Abdulrahman Law No (17) of 2002 regarding continuing to decline each final week (PG 8 ) Khalid Suleiman Al Junaid, the protection of society. Health officials urge public to get flu vaccine (PG 2) week,” the MoPH said. (TNN) HMC launches study to gauge public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine

Tribune News Network bic or English and will help This research portant that as many people Doha inform future decision mak- The launch of this as possible take the time to ing as Qatar makes plans for study is a vital part study will enable complete this survey, which The Hamad Medical Corpo- the arrival of the COVID-19 of our strategy to us to gain an can be done anonymously, to ration (HMC) has launched vaccine. ensure that, as soon as we in-depth understanding help us collate as much data a unique research study to Dr Majid al Abdulla, have an approved COVID-19 of people’s attitudes as we can on this important explore people’s attitudes to- Chairman of HMC’s Mental vaccine in Qatar, we can and help shape future topic,” said Dr Al Abdulla. wards the COVID-19 vaccine. Health Service, said, “This offer easy access to the messaging and advocacy Pharmaceutical compa- “There are varying lev- research study will enable us vaccine to those people plans for the COVID-19 nies around the world are els of knowledge of the to gain an in-depth under- most at risk.” vaccine.” working overtime to develop proposed vaccination pro- standing of people’s attitudes a safe and effective vaccine gramme, and this study will and help shape future mes- — Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, Chair of — Dr Majid al Abdulla, for COVID-19 and Qatar has provide insight into the atti- saging and advocacy plans National Health Strategic Group Chairman of HMC’s Mental already signed two agree- tudes of Qatar’s population,” for the COVID-19 vaccine. on COVID-19 Health Service ments – with Pfizer and Bi- the HMC said in a statement Vaccines play a vital role oNTech, and Moderna – to on Tuesday. across the world in keeping procure a COVID-19 vaccine The survey, which is be- millions of people safe from some of which are informed at times, false information son, it is extremely impor- about a COVID-19 vaccine.” as soon as it is released for ing led by HMC’s Mental potentially deadly diseases. by knowledge and some of about the efficacy and safety tant that we have a compre- “COVID-19 has impacted global use. Health Service, can be com- However, there are differ- which can be influenced by of vaccines.” hensive understanding of the every single person in Qatar pleted online in either Ara- ing views about vaccines, misleading information and, He added, “For this rea- way people feel and think in some way. So, it is im- Continued on page 2  02 Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Quick read Thai king receives credentials of Qatar ambassador Amir congratulates governor-general of QNA Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bangkok The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of King of Thailand HM Maha Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan on her coun- Vajiralongkorn has received try’s Independence Day. (QNA) the credentials of Ambassa- dor Extraordinary and Pleni- Deputy Amir congratulates Saint Vincent potentiary of Qatar to Thai- and the Grenadines governor-general land HE Ahmed bin Ali Al The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Tamimi. Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Governor- The ambassador conveyed General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan on the greetings of the Amir His her country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the King PM sends greetings to Saint Vincent and of Thailand, wishing him good the Grenadines’ counterpart health and happiness, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin government and people of Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congrat- Thailand further progress and ulations to Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines prosperity. bassador with his greetings and progress. stressing that he will provide tions between the two coun- Ralph Gonsalves on his country’s independence Day. (QNA) For his part, the king of to HH the Amir, wishing the He also wished the en- the ambassador with all sup- tries and closer cooperation in Thailand entrusted the am- Qatari people more prosperity voy success in his new duties, port to promote bilateral rela- various fields. Qatar keen to enhance ties between SSTC countries the COVID-19 pandemic and The official said that the institutions helped provide Qatar ready to be a platform for the group the great challenges facing the countries must establish close to half a million job op- and UN to enhance international cooperation Arab region, there is a need to channels to discuss the priori- portunities in Sudan as well increase and strengthen coop- ties of cooperation in the Arab as 400,000 in Tunisia and eration among the countries region in the context of imple- Morocco. The Qatar Fund for QNA He said Qatar is keen to of the region and to give co- menting the 2030 Sustainable Development also provided Doha be a platform for the group operation in the Arab region Development Agenda. support $4 billion over the and the United Nations to great importance in order to Kaabi said many Arab past eight years to support Qatar is focused on en- enhance international coop- overcome the major challeng- countries are in desperate developmental efforts in the hancing cooperation between eration in the face of threats es posed by the pandemic. need of help in different de- Arab world. Qatar Charity for countries of the South-South to international peace and Kaabi added that in order velopmental fields such as its part carried out 10,000 and Triangular Cooperation stability, and to advance the to ensure the achievement ending poverty, food security, developmental project with a (SSTC) as a main pillar of its rule of law and pursue devel- of the goals set by the SSTC public-private partnerships, total cost of $440 million over foreign policy, said Assistant opment. and the 2030 Sustainable De- clean technology, economic the past three years. Director of the Department Kaabi stressed that Qatar Shaheen Ali Al Kaabi represents Qatar at a high-level virtual seminar velopment Goals in the Arab growth, industrial innovation He expressed Qatar’s of International Cooperation values the agenda of coopera- by the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in Arab coun- region, it is necessary to es- and health care, among oth- keenness to participate in at the Ministry of Foreign Af- tion among developing coun- tries on Tuesday. tablish a special mechanism ers. the third South-Summit in fairs Shaheen Ali Al Kaabi. tries and multilateral action, for the countries of the Arab He noted that Qatar has Uganda, adding that it will be Kaabi made the remarks noting that Qatar hosted the tions session, in addition to the region and other coun- region. supported many initiatives an important opportunity to while representing Qatar at a second South-Summit of the chairing the UNCTAD for a tries in the South will help He added that the first in the region through institu- enhance cooperation. high-level virtual seminar by Group of 77 and China in number of years. achieve the 2030 Sustainable goal of the mechanism would tions like Silatech that help Kaabi stressed Qatar’s the South-South and Trian- Doha in 2000. It also chaired He added that at the Arab Development Goals. be to provide a fair approach provide employment op- support of Uganda’s efforts gular Cooperation (SSTC) in the Group of 77 and China in level, Qatar believes that en- He said in light of the cur- to all its actors to raise the portunities and vocational to ensure the success of the Arab countries on Tuesday. 2014 at the 69th United Na- hancing cooperation between rent global circumstances of level of exchange of expertise. training to young people. The summit. Modifiable risk factors Finding safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine a priority

Continued from page 1  Qatar, we can offer easy access to Health Organisation. Never be- availability is not yet known, can be manipulated the vaccine to those people most fore have so many resources been Qatar is committed to working Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, chair of at risk. allocated to the development of proactively with a number of the National Health Strategic “With COVID-19 having dis- one vaccine. Several vaccines are companies to ensure the most to reduce the risk of Group on COVID-19 and head rupted so many aspects of life in the process of undergoing clin- vulnerable members of our so- of Infectious Diseases at HMC, across the world since the start of ical trials and only once all nec- ciety can receive the vaccine as said: “The launch of this study is the year, finding a safe and effec- essary regulatory approvals have soon as possible and life in Qa- diabetes: HMC doctor a vital part of our strategy to en- tive COVID-19 vaccine is a prior- been given will they be approved tar can begin to return towards sure that, as soon as we have an ity for international pharmaceu- for distribution.” what we consider normal,” added Catherine W Gichuki approved COVID-19 vaccine in tical companies and the World “While a date for the vaccine’s Dr Khal. DOHA

The modifiable risk factors for diabetes mellitus can be manipulated to reduce the chances of becoming diabetic, a Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) doctor has Senior officials urge the public to get said. The modifiable risk factors are such as body weight, sedentary lifestyle, smoking vaccinated to fight influenza viruses etc. Dr Buthaina Ibrahim Speaking in a series of videos aimed CATHERINE W GICHUKI HMC Medical Director of the at raising awareness of diabetes, HMC dition, if you have a history of high choles- DOHA Communicable Diseases Center Senior Consultant, Endocrine Division, terol and high blood pressure, you should Dr Muna Al Maslamani said, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr be treated,” she advised. Qatar’s senior health officials “While the flu and COVID-19 Buthaina Ibrahim said there are two kinds Dr Ibrahim added that smoking is one have continued to urge the pub- are two different viruses. It is of diabetes risk factors -- modifiable and of the risk factors that can be modified to lic to take the seasonal flu vac- important to ensure that you are non-modifiable. reduce the risk of becoming diabetic. cine, describing it as both safe protected against the seasonal She explained that the non-modifiable According to her, diabetes can present and effective in fighting influ- flu this year.” risk factors are age, family history, his- itself in a variety of ways from asympto- enza viruses. HMC Executive Director of tory of coronary artery disease, history of matic to severe symptoms. The vaccine is available for Corporate Infection Prevention gestational diabetes, and polycystic ovary “Asymptomatic is usually with mild free across all Primary Health and Control Dr Jameela Al Ajmi disease, among others. hyperglycemia and patients will not feel Care Corporation’s (PHCC) said, “Getting flu vaccine is the “If you are more than 45 years old, any symptoms. Hence, it is discovered health centres, Hamad Medical best and safest way to reduce you have more risks of having diabetes. If incidentally. Mild to moderate hypergly- Corporation (HMC) clinics and the chance of catching the flu your mother or father is diabetic, you have cemia can lead to certain symptoms like at more than 40 private clinics and reducing the possibility of a higher chance of having diabetes,” she drinking a lot of water, urinating a lot, go- and hospitals as well as semi- Dr Soha al Bayat Dr Hamad Al Rumaihi spreading the virus among the said. According to her, the non-modifiable ing to the washroom more than two times governmental healthcare facili- members of the society.” risk factors cannot be changed hence one at night to urinate, feeling hungry (eating ties. MoPH has built a strong to ensure that you take the flu This season, the MoPH has to take the modifiable risk factors seri- too much) and in spite of that, the person Ministry of Public Health partnership with private health- vaccine for this season,” he said, targets to vaccinate around ously. loses weight. The person also feels tired (MoPH) Co-chair of the Nation- care providers to ensure easy ac- adding that those who are vac- 500,000 people in a campaign “People need to reduce modifiable and sometimes has blurred vision,” Dr al Pandemic Preparedness Com- cess to the vaccine and increase cinated are more protected com- that will continue until Feb- risk factors such as body weight and if the Ibrahim said. mittee and Director of Health levels of immunisation against pared to those who are not vac- ruary/March 2021, which is a Body Mass Index is more than 25, one has She said in severe hyperglycemia, Protection and Communicable the flu in our community. cinated. higher number compared to pre- to work on how to get it reduced,” Dr Ibra- there is altered level of consciousness, Disease Control at the Public HMC Head of the Infectious MoPH Head of Vaccination vious years when 200,000 peo- him said. lack of concentration and inability to see Health Department Dr Hamad Diseases Division Dr Abdullatif Unit, Health Protection and ple were targeted. She said that one also needs to be a little far, headache and sometimes se- Al Rumaihi said, “The influenza Al Khal enphasised the impor- Communicable Disease Control For more information, in- physically active to reduce the chances of vere symptoms like coma and the patient vaccine is safe and effective. Qa- tance of taking the vaccine be- Department Dr Soha Al Bayat cluding where to get the flu vac- becoming diabetic. might need to go to emergency. tar has taken steps to ensure an- cause influenza virus changes. said the seasonal influenza vac- cine in Qatar and FAQs about “If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, not “The symptoms depend on how high yone who needs the flu vaccine “With the changes that hap- cine is available in clinics at the flu and COVID-19, can be moving a lot because of the type of job, you the sugar is in the blood. This will repre- this year will be able to access it pen to the influenza viruses HMC, PHCC health centres and found on the campaign website need to keep your body more active. In ad- sent the symptoms,” she said. both safely and without cost.” every year, it is very important more than 40 private clinics. www.fighttheflu.qa Nation Wednesday, October 28, 2020 03 HBKU college webinar series focuses on modern Middle Eastern studies Tribune News Network shape of national identities, Research Fellow, Middle East Juola, Professor of Computer effort to overcome this, Dr. the days of studying the Mid- Doha and the apparent shift in the Centre, London School of Eco- Science at Duquesne Uni- Asef Bayat of the University dle East and North Africa traditional role of the United nomics and Political Science, versity, and Dr. Daniel New- of Illinois examines the pit- regions are long gone when The past, present and future States as the guarantor of re- and Dr. Kristian Coates-Ul- man, Professor of Modern falls and potential of regional they are separated from other of Middle Eastern studies are gional security. richsen, Bake Institute Fellow Languages and Culture at studies to make better sense disciplines. From a cultural, part of the six-part webinar A panel of experts, includ- for the Middle East, Rice Uni- Durham University. HBKU of the Middle East and to economic and political point series organised by the College ing Dr. Luciano Zaccara, As- versity. will also be represented by contribute to social theory in of view, what happens in our of Humanities and Social Sci- sistant Professor and Research The series continues on 2 Dr. Tanvir Alam and Dr. Jens general. region often has a profound ences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Coordinator in Gulf Politics at November with Digital Hu- Schneider, both Assistant Speaking ahead of the sec- impact on other parts of the Khalifa University (HBKU). Qatar University, was chaired manities in the MENA region. Professors at the College of ond webinar, Dr. Hakimians world and vice versa. We are Organised by the Middle by CHSS Dr. Steven Wright, Moderated by Dr. George Mik- Science and Engineering. said: “This series is perfectly no longer disconnected, and Eastern Studies Department Changing Regional and Inter- ros, CHSS, the webinar will ex- Moderated by MESD Dr. aligned with our commit- digital technologies are al- of CHSS (MESD), the series national Gulf Landscapes. He plore the digital dimensions of Hassan Hakimian, Professor ment to provide transforma- ready helping to enhance the began on Monday with Chang- was joined by Prof. Beverley the diverse cultural landscape and Director of the Middle tive learning experiences that wider picture of our living ex- ing Regional and Interna- Milton-Edwards, Professor of the region and its subse- Dr. Hassan Hakimian Eastern Studies Department, bridge disciplinary bounda- periences. tional Gulf Landscapes, which of Policy at Queen’s Univer- quent social development. In CHSS, Area Studies and So- ries. Our participants come The College of Humanities looked at a wealth of local and sity Belfast and Senior Policy doing so, panelists will out- ernment and religious texts, cial Theory: A Middle Eastern from a variety of academic and Social Sciences regularly global issues shaping the fu- Advisor to the Ministry of line how innovative methods and more. View is a timely reminder that backgrounds and reflect on holds events to highlight its re- ture of the region. Foreign Affairs of the State of of digital humanities can be Dr. Mikros will be joined Middle Eastern studies have how Middle Eastern studies search activities and projects. These included the cur- Qatar. Further contributions used to analyze a wide range by Dr. Fotios Fitsilis of the long been seen as inimical to have evolved over the last For more information, please rent lack of cooperation over were made by Dr. Courtney of cultural outcomes, includ- Greece Hellenic Parliament the production of meaning- decades. visit https://www.hbku.edu. shared concerns, the changing Freer, Assistant Professorial ing cooking recipes, key gov- Scientific Service, Dr. Patrick ful regional knowledge. In an “We strongly believe that qa/en/chss/events Admission to Lusail University all set to Qatar Embassy takes part in event open in spring 2021 to promote Qatari heritage in Japan The university is preparing to welcome its new students to a new, separate building

Tribune News Network City, including state-of-the- Doha art classrooms and other campus facilities. Lusail University has “We have admitted 935 opened its doors for admis- students this fall 2020 in sion to the Spring 2021 Se- six different academic de- mester and will continue to gree programmes. We are accept student applications currently preparing for the until Tuesday, November 10. opening of the new campus Lusail University offers which has been designated a number of high demand for our female students and Bachelor’s degree pro- will contain all the necessary grammes including Public facilities to accommodate Law and Private Law from our student needs including the College of Law, a Bach- lecture rooms, IT labs, fa- elor’s degree in French Stud- cilities for student activities ies and a Bachelor’s degree and student support as well in English Language Teach- as conference and exhibition Minister Plenipotentiary of the Embassy Abdullah bin Jassim Al Zeyarah with pupils of Arima Primary ing from the College of Edu- halls,” said the University School in Tokyo, Japan. cation and Arts, a Bachelor’s Provost, Professor Nitham degree degree in Business Hindi. Administration and a Bach- The Lusail University of- elor’s degree in Marketing fers a 10 to 60 per cent dis- and Distribution Techniques count to students with special QNA ture and heritage through the from the College of Com- needs, outstanding students Tokyo establishment of libraries, merce and Business. (who have scored 90 per museums, art centres, pub- Lusail University is rec- cent) in the Secondary Edu- The Embassy of Qatar in Ja- lishing houses and sponsoring ognised for offering its aca- cation Certificate, University pan participated in a cultural festivals and various cultural demic programmes in col- offers a 10 to 60 per cent dis- event at the Arima Primary events. laboration with prestigious count to students with spe- School in downtown Tokyo, He pointed out that Doha universities such as Hassan cial needs, outstanding stu- at the invitation of the school, has become one of the capitals II University-Casablanca dents (who have scored 90 in the context of the cultural of Arab culture that attracts in the Kingdom of Morocco per cent) in the Secondary activities sponsored by the To- various forms of cultural and and Jordan University in the Education Certificate, kyo Metropolitan Government heritage creativity, emphasis- Hashemite Kingdom of Jor- Students wishing to join to introduce the cultures of ing the efforts of Qatar Mu- dan. the University of Lusail dur- other countries. seums in supporting the val- The university will of- ing the spring of 2021 se- Minister Plenipotenti- ues of adherence to identity fer classes for its male and mester may apply for admis- ary of the Embassy Abdullah and the spreading of fine arts female students in two gen- sion through the university’s bin Jassim Al Zeyarah gave through its many museums der-based buildings in Lusail website at www.lu.edu.qa. a presentation on the Qatari and activities. heritage and culture, and the Zeyarah also highlighted ern sports facilities. He referred to the distin- of Japan’s energy needs. country’s folklore and popular the ongoing preparations in He also talked about the guished level of bilateral co- He pointed out that the arts. the country to host the FIFA importance of bilateral re- operation in the economic and two countries are preparing to He spoke about Qatar’s World Cup in 2022. He ap- lations between Qatar and investment sides, especially in celebrate the 50th anniversary interest in the education sec- preciated the role of Japanese Japan, which are character- the field of liquefied natural of the establishment of rela- tor as one of the main pillars companies in the implemen- ised by fruitful cooperation, gas and oil, and Qatar’s com- tions in 2022 through hosting of National Vision 2030, in tation of many infrastructure strong friendship and mutual mitment to continue stable cultural and sports events in addition to its interest in cul- projects, including the mod- respect. energy supplies and meet all the two countries. MoCI recalls Infiniti QX56 models of 2010-2012 tribune news network 2010-2012 Infiniti QX56 defects and repairs. customers to report any qa doha models due to possible de- The Ministry said that it violations to its Consumer Social media accounts: fect in the airbag of the will coordinate the mainte- Protection and Anti-Com- Twitter: @MOCIQATAR The Ministry of Commerce driver. nance and repair work with mercial Fraud Department, Instagram: MOCIQA- and Industry, in coopera- The recall campaign is the dealer and will com- which processes complaints, TAR tion with Saleh Al Hamad Al part of the ongoing efforts of municate with customers to inquires and suggestions Ministry of Commerce Mana Co., dealer of Infiniti the Ministry to protect con- ensure that they have com- through the following chan- and Industry mobile app for vehicles in Qatar, has an- sumers and ensure that car pleted the necessary repairs. nels: Call center: 16001 android and IOS: MOCIQA- Lusail University campus nounced the recall of the dealers follow up on vehicle The ministry urged all Email: [email protected]. TAR QU College of Health promotes healthy lifestyle among children Tribune News Network porting the immune system. to strengthen the immune and children. Doha Due to social distanc- system. AJazi Al Qahtani and Aya ing requirements, the Smart Many factors can weaken Hamdan, teaching assistants The Department of Human Start this year was virtual the immune system such as at the Department of Hu- Nutrition at the College of and targeted children, their an incomplete diet, an unor- man Nutrition, emphasised Health Sciences, member of parents, schoolteachers and ganised sleep pattern, expo- the importance of including the QU-HEALTH at Qatar administrators in 20 schools sure to pollution and a lack all food groups in the meal University (QU), organised in Qatar. of fresh air or sunlight. The to boost immunity. In addi- the Smart Start programme More than 100 people at- immune system protects the tion, the webinar provided recently. tended the webinar, includ- human body from pathogen- many tips to schedule meals, Smart Start is a nutrition ing school staff, parents and ic microbes such as bacteria prepare lunch boxes, engage education programme pro- children. and viruses. daily fun activities and of- moting healthy lifestyle and The webinar included a The development of a fered specialised strategies targeting school children in presentation, activities and good immune system that designed to deal with picky Qatar. a question-and-answer sec- begins at a young age is cru- eaters. COVID-19 disease has tion at the end. cial to deter health risks re- “It was a very informa- affected families’ diet, food The symposium dis- lated to various diseases and tive webinar that included choices and general physical cussed several main areas their causes, including vi- strategies designed to help activity. Therefore, the pro- such as foods that support ruses. The correct diet is an incorporate healthy eating gramme emphasised the im- the immune system, the important and integral part habits which boost immuni- portance of good nutrition importance of adopting a of developing a strong im- ty in such pandemic,” a par- and physical activity in sup- healthy and active lifestyle mune system for both adults ent said. 04 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Nation Qatar National Library set to teach valuable life skills in November Tribune News Network dren valuable life skills from run the latest edition of the can join the library on Insta- plement it in the classroom or Doha the comfort of their homes. Young Adults Film Club for gram Live for a workshop on at home. The online lecture This free interactive and en- those who wonder how mov- the power of readiness, pre- will be conducted by educa- Qatar National Library gaging online session has ies look from the other side sented by Dr Amal Al-Otaibi, tor and academic consultant (QNL) is offering a series of been developed specifically of the camera. Attendees will member of the Training Au- Ghadeer Hatabeh. intriguing events for inquisi- for children aged 8 to 11 years learn how to watch movies thority of the College of Basic On November 28, join tive, ingenious minds in No- with special needs. Every ses- from a filmmaker’s perspec- Education, the Public Author- the library for the seventh vember. sion is packed with engaging tive. ity for Applied Education and in a series of readings from On November 2, the li- content and calming tools to On November 9, the li- Training at Kuwait University. rare historical manuscripts brary will run a special work- help children build confidence brary will run a special ses- The lecture will identify the preserved in the Heritage Li- shop, ‘Fear and Its Impact on and resilience and develop a sion on digital addiction, in concept of readiness and the brary. Mahmoud Zaki, the Mental Health’, in collabora- growth mindset in an interac- partnership with HBKU and importance of being prepared library’s manuscript special- tion with Dr Hanan Hassan tive, serious and fun way. the Ministry of Transport and for all eventualities. ist, will examine several texts Eissa Abd Al-Thaher. The ef- The session will be run by Communications. The event On November 26 also, join by Arab and Muslim scholars fects of fear and stressful emo- UK-based Role Models online will discuss the concept of dig- the library for ‘Enrichment about plagues and pandemics. tions on mental and physical life skills courses for children. ital addiction, the role of digi- Reading’ to help support and Finally, on November 30, health will be outlined in de- On November 17, the library tal media design in facilitat- enhance children’s Arabic lan- patrons can have a cup of vir- tail, as well as effective tech- will run another session with ing it, and futuristic tools and guage learning skills, in coop- tual coffee with Aisha Al Ku- niques to maintain mental Role Models, ‘Brilliant Me and policies to combat addiction. Al-Thuraya Planetarium. The special lecture will explain eration with Little Thinking wari, owner and CEO of Roza health in a world full of stress My Feelings’, which will fur- On November 10, it is phenomenon of Mars’ clos- the astrophysics behind this Minds. Parents and educators Publishing. She will discuss and uncertainty. ther help parents teach chil- chance to discover more est approach to Earth took amazing event and shed light will get a clearer understand- reading in the age of technol- On November 3, parents dren valuable life skills. about the Red Planet with the place in October, and will not on why it occurred. ing of the concept of enrich- ogy and the role of Roza in fos- are invited to teach their chil- On November 5, QNL will library, in cooperation with be repeated until 2035. This On November 26, visitors ment reading and how to im- tering a culture of reading.

TAMUQ PANEL DISCUSSION ‘Both genders should assist women in pursuit of academic leadership’ QF partner Texas A&M University at Qatar hosts panel discussion featuring female Education City deans Tribune News Network generation of women able to institutional support from col- Doha receive a college degree in the leagues and programmes, wom- US, encouraged the next gen- en can thrive to achieve leader- The Women’s Faculty Forum eration. ship positions as they balance (WFF) at Texas A&M Univer- “We are the people right work and home life. sity at Qatar (Tamuq) recently now breaking those barriers Additionally, spousal posi- brought together four female and moving forward. We need tions need to be available when deans in Education City for to make sure we’re taking those relocating female faculty mem- the first time to share their ex- opportunities afforded to us.” bers to Doha. The panellists periences and advice for other Family and spousal support encouraged Qatar Foundation women aspiring to be leaders, and agreement upon shared (QF) to open Education City particularly in academia. caregiver responsibilities are universities for potential spous- The virtual discussion fea- critical. al hires to recruit more women. tured Selma Limam Mansar, Academic administrations Universities can also promote senior associate dean of educa- should consider many avenues professional development Qatar Chess Association tion at Carnegie Mellon Univer- to recruit and retain more wom- through leadership academies sity in Qatar (CMUQ); Annette en faculty and the panellists of- to help women to become more and HBKU all set to host Vincent, associate dean of di- fered several. First, data on the comfortable in these positions versity and climate of CMUQ; subject is lacking and needs to and ultimately to grow into ad- ‘Educate All’ online chess Anne Nebel, associate dean for be gathered and assessed. Next, mirable leaders. teaching, learning and assess- rent positions because someone However, societal norms it is critical for female faculty The panellists encouraged marathon competition ment at Georgetown University else encouraged them to be still hold women back from to feel respected by their col- women at all markers on this in Qatar (GU-Q); and Rosalie there — whether it was a col- leadership positions across the leagues and supported by their journey to leadership. Limam Tribune News Network as all the collected entry fees Nickles, assistant dean for fi- league who supported them to world, the panellists noted. As administration. If a female fac- Mansar suggested to take it Doha will go to support ‘Donation nance and administrative ser- go further, other deans or even Limam Mansar described, per- ulty member is in the life stage one step at a time: “We can be for Education’ campaign vices at Tamuq. Professors Sara childhood encouragement to ceptions of what is acceptable of having younger children, leaders, but we don’t have to be Qatar Chess Association, by Charity Week - HBKU. Hillman and Mary Queen of Ta- pursue their leadership talents for a woman become “uncon- academic assignments sensi- deans right away. Don’t look at in collaboration with Char- Likewise, participants are muq’s Liberal Arts Programme without male comparison. scious barriers against women”. tive of home life, childcare as- the end of the journey; look at ity Week - Hamad Bin Khal- invited to voluntarily make chaired and moderated the Vincent said she credited When women are raised to be- sistance at the pre-school level, what you’re doing now.” ifa University (HBKU), has any other donations for the panel. “excellent mentorship, which lieve their role in life is to be the and relieving promotional clock Nebel added, “The jour- invited chess enthusiasts to campaign as they prefer A common theme running helped [her] to grow into [her] primary caregiver, it is difficult pressure would show tangible ney starts with self-awareness. participate in the ‘Educate through the link: https:// through the stories that brought position and speak confidently,” to accept leadership positions encouragement. You can be a leader in any role. All’ Online Chess Marathon. donate.educationaboveall. these remarkable women to while Nebel said she is “grateful and overcome feelings of guilt This is a temporary stage People once they embrace that The tournament will be org/en/HBKU leadership positions in Doha to have worked with wonderful about the perceptions of aban- that falls more heavily on wom- within themselves can move a 3-hour Blitz Marathon Anybody can participate was their support networks. All colleagues” who have made the doning the family. en who many times choose forward in their own leadership which will be played on li- in the tournament by mak- of these women are in their cur- process rewarding. Nickles, part of the first family over a career. But with paths.” chess.org platform on Oc- ing a donation of QR10. tober 31, from 6pm Qatar The first three winners time. will receive $250, $150 and The player who gets the $100, respectively. most points after 3 hours There are several other of play will be declared the smaller cash prizes also up MES students shine at NIA competition winner. for grabs. Participants can play at “We believe in chess as Tribune News Netwo0rk play, Anam Sohail of Grade their own leisure during the a positive force in connect- Doha IV Band Izza Mariam of tournament; they can join ing people, raising aware- Grade II D won third and at any time they want and ness, learning together and MES Indian School students fourth respectively. play as much as they want. encouraging one another put up an outstanding per- Ayana Sameer of VIII L ‘Educate All’ is not just the most, especially during formance in a competition won the third prize in her a chess tournament as it this challenging time glob- held recently by the North self-written poem. The win- also inspires young people ally,” the organisers of the Indian Association in col- ners were awarded trophies to become active, socially tournament said in a press laboration with the Indian and certificates, and the stu- engaged and united upon statement. Embassy to celebrate Gandhi dents who participated in the the humanitarian values. It Lichess is a free , open- Jayanthi and Hindi Pakh- various competitions were also aims to raise money to source internet chess wara-2020. awarded the participation help countless orphans and server run by a non-profit In a competition attended certificates. needy children across the organization of the same by a largne number of In- The winners were com- world. name. Anyone can play dian school contestants from plimented by the Principal of Therefore, all partici- anonymously, even though all over Qatar, MES Indian the School, Hameeda Kadar pants in the Marathon will players can register an ac- School participants made a categories, such as Ekanki ten poem). Shekh of Grade IV H won and the Heads of Sections for be asked to contribute to count to play rated games significant contribution by Natak (One Act Play) and Anam Suhail of Grade IV third place in the junior cat- their outstanding efforts and raising money for this cause on the site. winning prizes in different Swarachith Kavita (self-writ- B won first place and Safa egory poem. In the One Act achievements. Safety measures at Ta’llum schools elicit admiration from parents

Tribune News Network are taken back home by par- Ta’allum CEO Ahmed learning from experience Doha ents, nannies or drivers only Al Mannai, said, “We thank and adjusting them wher- after rigorous checks and our parents for their con- ever necessary. Keeping The COVID-19 safety meas- identification process. stant, unstinting support. At children safe is our highest ures implemented in Ta’llum Senior officers of Ta’allum, we are absolutely priority. I would like to ap- schools to protect students Ta’allum are available to committed to safeguarding preciate our parents, many returning to schools for their monitor the whole process. all our students at all times.” of whom have sent messages examinations have earned They ensure that calm, or- Dr Mohammad Saefan, positively acknowledging the wide praise from parents. derly and well-organised Ta’allum’s director of educa- efforts made in our schools The school management procedures in all the three tion, said, “We continuously to streamline the safety ar- has ensured that students academies of Ta’allum. review our arrangements, rangements.” World Wednesday, October 28, 2020 05

News Huge anti-France rally in B’desh in brief Almost 30 dead as Syria government forces clash with Islamic State as Macron backlash widens Beirut: Clashes on Tuesday in the Syrian desert between Russia-backed regime forces and Islamic State group jihadists have killed almost 30 fighters, a Britain-based war monitor In Syria people burn pictures of French president, tricolour flags torched in the Libyan capital Tripoli said. Battles have been ongoing in Syria’s vast Badia desert since the start of the month, with regime forces supported by AFP Russian aircraft. On Tuesday, clashes and Russian air strikes Dhaka killed 13 jihadists, while 16 regime fighters died in fighting, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The battles centred Tens of thousands of protest- around Ithriya, in Hama province, and further east, near where ers marched through the Bang- the provincial borders of Hama, Aleppo and Raqa meet. Mobile ladesh capital on Tuesday in IS units have remained active in the Syrian desert since the the biggest anti-France rally jihadists lost the last shred of their self-proclaimed caliphate since President Emmanuel Ma- in March last year. Intermittent fighting, mostly in the Badia, cron defended cartoons depict- has killed more than 900 regime fighters and 140 alliedI ran- ing the Prophet Mohammed. backed combatants since March. (AFP) Muslims across the world have reacted furiously to Ma- cron’s robust defence of the Five dead, dozens wounded in attack on right to mock religion following Afghan police base the murder of a French school- teacher who had shown his pu- Khost: An hours-long attack on an Afghan police special pils cartoons of the prophet. forces base involving car bombs and an intense firefight killed In Syria people burned pic- five policemen and wounded dozens of people, officials said tures of France’s leader, tricol- Tuesday, as violence continued to surge in the war-weary our flags were torched in the country. Three suicide bombers detonated their explosives- Libyan capital Tripoli, while loaded vehicles targeting the base in the city of Khost near French goods have been pulled the Pakistan border, Khost police chief Ghulam Daud Tarakhil from supermarket shelves in told AFP, before other gunmen tried to storm the compound. Qatar, Kuwait and other Gulf One suicide bomber detonated his vehicle at the gates of the states. base early in the morning, while two others blew up their ve- Turkish President Recep hicles later during the gun battle between security forces and Tayyip Erdogan even com- gunmen, he said. A fierce firefight that lasted for almost nine pared the treatment of Muslims hours between the militants and security forces ended with in Europe to that of Jews before the killing of seven other militants, Tarakhil said. (AFP) World War II, joining calls for a boycott of French goods which Paris said had had minimal im- Iran’s virus deaths exceed 33,000 with pact so far. new records In Dhaka, protesters set Activists and supporters of the Islami Andolon Bangladesh, a Islamist political party, hold a protest march calling for the boycott of French prod- alight an effigy of Macron dur- ucts and denouncing French president Emmanuel Macron, in Dhaka on Tuesday. (AFP) Tehran Iran’s official novel coronavirus fatalities crossed the ing Tuesday’s march, in which 33,000 mark on Tuesday, the health ministry said, as the coun- police said 40,000 people took 90-percent Muslim. er, Hasan Jamal, said activists Paty had shown his stu- In the aftermath of Paty’s try set new records in both daily deaths and infection cases. part. Hundreds of armed offic- “Boycott French products”, would “tear down every brick of dents some of the Mohammed murder, Macron issued a pas- Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said Iran had ers used a barbed-wire barri- demonstrators chanted. that building” if the envoy was cartoons, over which 12 people sionate defence of free speech registered 346 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, raising cade to stop the demonstrators, Ataur Rahman, a senior Is- not ordered out. were massacred at the satiri- and France’s secular way of life, the total to 33,299. The previous record of 337 deaths was who dispersed without violence lami Andolon member, told the “France is the enemy of cal magazine Charlie Hebdo in vowing that the country “will reached last week, and was matched again on Monday. before they could get close to rally at the Baitul Mukarram Muslims,” said Nesar Uddin, 2015. Depictions of the Prophet not give up cartoons”. Lari said 6,968 people tested positive for the virus on the French embassy. national mosque: “Macron is a young leader of the group. Mohammed are seen as offen- France has been targeted Tuesday, almost 800 more than the previous record set two The rally was called by one of the few leaders who wor- “Those who represent them are sive by many Muslims, but in in a string of jihadist attacks days before. The new infections bring officially reported Cov- Islami Andolon Bangladesh ship Satan.” also our enemies.” France such cartoons have be- that have killed over 250 peo- id-19 cases in the Middle East’s worst-hit country to 581,824. (IAB), one of the country’s larg- Rahman called on the The October 16 beheading come identified with a proud ple since 2015 and led to deep Deaths and infections from the novel coronavirus have est Islamist parties, and started Bangladesh government to of high-school teacher Samuel secular tradition dating back to soul-searching over the im- been on a rising trajectory in the Islamic republic, which has at the biggest mosque in the “kick out” the French ambassa- Paty by a Chechen extremist the Revolution and the issue of pact of Islam on the country’s recorded several new highs since September. (AFP) nation. Bangladesh is around dor, while another protest lead- caused deep shock in France. freedom of expression. core values. At least seven killed in blast at Pakistan religious school AFP Peshawar

At least seven students were killed and scores more wounded on Tues- day in a bomb attack on a Koran study class at a religious school in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. More than 60 people had been taking a lesson when the explosion tore through the madrassa in Pesha- war, about 170 kilometres (around 100 miles) west of Islamabad, said Waqar Azim, a senior police official. “The blast took place in a semi- nary during a Koran class. Someone took a bag inside the seminary,” Azim told AFP. He added that the person who Mouners offer funeral prayer for blast victims following a blast at a religious had brought in the bag left the lec- school in Peshawar on Tuesday. (AFP) ture hall before the blast at the Ja- mia Zuberia seminary. some were badly burnt,” he said. school, which is divided into two Mohammad Ali Gandapur, an- All of the dead were men aged sections -- one for students aged 18 other senior police official, said at between 20 and 40, he said. Teach- and older and the other for children. least seven people had been killed ers and boys as young as seven were “The blast took place in the sec- with more than 50 wounded. among the wounded. tion where students above the age of The death toll was confirmed Kamran Bangash, a spokesman 18 were taking a class,” Khan said, by Mohammad Asim Khan, a for the government of Khyber Pakh- adding that the wall between the spokesman at a local hospital, who tunkhwa province, put the death toll two sections collapsed in the blast. told AFP that seven bodies and 70 at eight and said about 10 students A live stream of the lesson wounded people had been taken to remained in critical condition. showed a religious teacher speaking the facility. Teacher Safiullah Khan told in Pashto and Arabic, explaining a “Most of those killed and in- AFP more than 1,000 students are saying from the Prophet Moham- jured were hit by ball bearings and currently enrolled at the religious med, when the explosion took place. Child malnutrition surges in Yemen: UN

AFP est levels we have seen since the Sanaa war started,” said Lise Grande, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Malnutrition among young Yemen. Yemen, which since 2014 children has soared to the highest has been gripped by a war between levels ever recorded in parts of war- Iran-backed Huthi rebels and a be- torn Yemen, the UN said on Tues- leaguered government which is sup- day, as coronavirus and shortfalls ported by a Saudi-led military coali- in aid funding worsen a humanitar- tion, has sunk into the world’s worst ian crisis. humanitarian crisis. More than half a million cases File photo of a Yemeni girl suffering More than 24 million people, of acute malnutrition among chil- from malnutrition at a clinic in Yem- nearly 80 percent of the population, dren under five were recorded in the en’s northern Hajjah province. (AFP) depend on some form of aid for sur- south, and the results of a survey of vival, and this year the situation has the north currently under way are treatment, the Food and Agriculture deteriorated sharply. expected to be “equally concerning”, Organization, the World Food Pro- “Escalating conflict and econom- it said. gramme and the UN children’s fund ic decline, plus the overwhelming A 15.5 percent increase in severe UNICEF said in a statement. impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, malnutrition in the age group has “The data we are releasing today has pushed an already exhausted left at least 98,000 at “high risk of confirms that acute malnutrition population to the brink,” the UN dying” unless they receive urgent among children is hitting the high- said. 06 Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Cruelty Of Separating Children From Parents COVID-19 Pandemic Has At Border Hurt Everyone. But It Trump’s policy has resulted in the tragedy of deported parents of over 500 separated children remaining untraceable Hurts Women More

T is hard to believe that anyone reunited with their families, some chil- could have thought that separating dren have been moved out of shelters The pandemic has heightened the inequalities that still exist between Ichildren from their parents at the and into the care of relatives, fam- even the most enlightened men and women border wouldn’t lead to a tragedy. ily friends or foster families. In other Yet, the Trump administration words, the policy of forced family sepa- ignored warnings that nothing good ration policy predictably produced a Andrea K. McDaniels could come from this policy, and cruelty that may never be set right. Tribune News Service now, after much chaos, the deported During Thursday’s debate, we parents of 545 children, including found it depressing that President HE COVID-19 pandemic has brought about 60 under the age of 5, still have Donald Trump showed no regret for new challenges for families, turn- not been found. this failed policy and falsely claimed ing homes into a chaotic mix of home That’s a clinical way of saying that that the children were brought to the schooling and teleworking. parents and children may never again United States by smugglers, cartels, But guess who bears the brunt of see each other, and that US immigra- gangs and “lots of bad people.” While ourT new way of life? That’s right: women. tion policy has effectively broken apart smugglers are a reality on the border, Women are taking on more responsibili- families. Former first lady Laura Bush the truth is that many parents arrived ties than men, just as they did before COV- called it “cruel” and “immoral,” and with their children and his policy cre- ID-19. We in general were already doing others called it child abuse and torture. ated trauma for thousands of families. more of the housework and more of the child Begun unofficially in 2017 as a pi- It is important that this nation care duties, but the pandemic has amplified lot program in El Paso, Texas, to deter secure its borders. However, security the issue. families from entering the country il- can and must be achieved without Men have stepped up their roles in the legally at the US-Mexico border, this Machiavellian strategies that rip chil- family since the 1960s. But even in a time zero tolerance policy quickly became dren from parents. The separation of “Me Too” and women’s liberation, we the most toxic aspect of the adminis- policy has ended; its impact is a great find ourselves falling into traditional gen- tration’s strategy to curb illegal im- stain on this nation. der roles. The pandemic has heightened the migration. The policy called for charg- America has long needed to reform inequalities that still exist between even the ing parents with immigration crimes, its immigration system to address most enlightened men and women. which would then lead to separating those who are here and those who Take a recent study by Boston Consult- them from their children (who would wish to be here. The nation has failed ing Group that found working families have be sent to shelters). repeatedly to even address the easi- struggled with juggling work and home life The policy of separating families est and least controversial part — the as the pandemic has closed schools and lim- became even more tragic when the granting of legal status to the young ited recreational activities outside the home. administration failed to enact an ade- adults whose parents illegally brought Completing work duties with young kids Nurses with Wake County Health and Human Services prepare to administer COVID-19 tests at a drive-thru quate process to reunite them. Neither them to this country as children. running around has proven challenging, ac- testing site in the McKimmon Center parking lot in Raleigh. (TNS) the Department of Health and Human Words cannot adequately ex- cording to the study, which surveyed work- Services nor Immigration and Customs press how excruciating and shameful ing parents in the U.S., United Kingdom, video games. More often than not, it’s Mom tion court cases from 2018 and 2019 found Enforcement kept effective records. the separation policy had been. Our France, Germany and Italy. or another female caregiver or guardian. that those kicked out of their homes were far Only after court orders required dis- toxic immigration politics continue The whole family is suffering, but wom- Unemployment among women was two per- more likely to be Black women. Blame it on closure did the nation learn that over to erode the decency, common sense en even more. On average, women are doing centage points higher than men from April disparities in housing access, income equal- 5,500 families had been separated. and respect needed to forthrightly 15 more hours a week of domestic duties, the to June, according to IMF. ity and discriminatory housing policies. And The administration now says that deal with those who seek this nation Boston Consulting Group found. So all the Women are also more likely to work that was before the pandemic. while most of the children have been for a better life. ladies who feel as if the dirty dishes never jobs in retail, tourism and hospitality that The plight of these women likely hasn’t get clean and the laundry pile never shrinks, put them in the direct line of COVID-19 gotten better — and may have gotten worse. you’re not experiencing wild delusions. transmission. They take the risk of going A recent moratorium on evictions issued by It can all be quite annoying and bad for to work and bringing the disease home to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- our mental health. Snapping at your spouse their family — or not working and not being tion may mask the problem for a short time, a little more these days? Aren’t we all? It can able to pay the bills or buy groceries. And but housing advocates say it won’t go away also have serious economic consequences that’s if they still even have a job. These are without rental assistance for these families. for some women. also sectors that have been hit financially Without it, the country will just be grappling The International Monetary Fund is hard by the pandemic, resulting in large- with a homeless crisis instead. A boy and father worried that COVID-19 could result in a scale layoffs, wage cuts and other cost-sav- We can only hope that the pandemic not from Honduras are rollback of economic gains that women have ing measures. only exposes these issues, but also brings taken into custody made in recent years. We’re already starting And guess what? When you don’t have about change, such as better pay for women. by US Border Patrol to see some of the consequences. a job and you’re not bringing in enough Some workplaces are already offering more agents near the Because women take on more household income to pay your bills, that brings on a flexibility, something that is easier to ex- US-Mexico Border responsibility, they may stop working or be whole other host of problems. ecute with women working from home. But on June 12, 2018 slower to return to work after a shutdown That is why women, particularly Black we need policy changes that result in a work near Mission, than men, suppressing their wages. After women, are most in danger of facing evic- culture shift that better protects all women. Texas. (TNS) all, somebody has to stay home and watch tions once moratoriums are lifted. A recent the kids as child care is slowly returning, study by the University of California, Berke- (Andrea K McDaniels is and make sure they are participating in on- ley, and the University of Washington that The Baltimore Sun’s deputy (Tribune news service) line learning and not ditching school to play looked at more than 9,000 Baltimore evic- editorial page editor)

COVID-19 And The Perils Of International Tourism Tourism has been a boon for Southeast Asia, but the pandemic has exposed the region’s unhealthy dependence on foreign visitors

James Guild ternational hotel were overgrown like roads, airports and sanitation. an important component of eco- Tribune News Service and cluttered with dead leaves. But Especially for emerging economies nomic growth. But a truly resilient just 500 yards further down the like Thailand and Indonesia, which economy is one where a sufficient ast month, I took a walk along path this barren landscape gave are wary of current account deficits share of national income rests in the beach in Sanur, a corner of way to bustling activity. and have large rural populations, a the hands of local consumers who LBali popular with expats and Mertasari Beach marks the end thriving tourism industry can solve can pick up the slack should the families. It is not as rowdy as near- of the beach path. Easily accessible a lot of problems. external tap dry up. In 2019, In- by Kuta, but during normal times by the public and free to use except But, of course, any economy donesia’s Central Statistics Agency would still be packed with interna- for the $0.10 fee to park your mo- that becomes too reliant on a estimates there were 282.9 million tional visitors lining up for gelato torbike, locals come there by the never-ending flow of foreigners domestic tourists in the country – or lounging on daybeds at luxury hundreds to splash around in the places itself at the whims of ex- several orders of magnitude more beachside resorts. Like other Bali surf. Instead of hotel bars, the area ternal shocks like a pandemic or than the 16.1 million foreigners tourist enclaves, the areas on or is thronged with little warungs natural disaster. The sudden stop who visited the country that year. near the sand have mostly been selling grilled corn, tempe and in visitors due to COVID-19 has This is not to say that domestic developed by international brand fried fish, which were doing a brisk prompted a lot of reflection on the tourism can meet the same needs name hotels or exclusive private business. The contrast between the out from COVID-19 is hitting hard- and restaurant developers invest status quo, as in this piece from Ju- as international tourism. But the villas which can go for hundreds of liveliness of Mertasari Beach, and er there than in some neighboring in the sector. These inflows are lia Winterflood asking whether it’s local market is not something that dollars a night. As I strolled along the stillness of the resorts just a countries, and why the government often direct equity investments, time to rethink tourism. Among should be neglected until it be- the beach path, these branded re- few steps away, was jarring. It also is spit-balling a variety of ideas to which are generally more stable other things, the pandemic has re- comes a last resort during extraor- sorts mostly stood empty against cast into sharp relief the perils of revive the industry, including a and productive than investments vealed the limits of prioritizing ex- dinary times. It should be part of the darkening sky. leaning too hard on international special long-stay visa. in stocks and bonds. ternal flows – be they trade, tour- a balanced approach to economic The Grand Inna Hotel, owned tourism as an economic develop- The logic of making interna- Tourism-led growth also cre- ism or investment – as engines of development more generally, so by the state and one of the first ment strategy. tional tourism a cornerstone of ates decent-paying service sector growth at the expense of domestic that when needed local consumers luxury hotels to open in Bali in the Many countries in Southeast economic development is clear jobs that can absorb excess labor, ones. Mertasari Beach used to be can help lift the economy out of its 1960s, appeared to be completely Asia are popular international enough. For the recipient country, such as in Bali, where thousands of just a local hangout spot. Now it’s doldrums instead of waiting for in- shuttered. Along the beach a few tourist destinations, most notably tourism means inflows of foreign people from neighboring East Java the only game in town. ternational airports to reopen. hotel bars were open, trying to gin Thailand, where tourism contrib- exchange. This can take the form come to start businesses or look There is a metaphor in there, I up business with generous happy utes an estimated one-fifth of GDP. of vacationers spending their own for work in the industry. Popular think. International tourism – and (James Guild is an expert in hour deals though the clientele was Thailand’s reliance on tourism is currencies in your country, or of tourist destinations also attract in- the investment, foreign exchange trade, finance, and economic sparse. The grounds of a major in- one reason why the economic fall- foreign capital flows, as hotel vestment in public infrastructure and employment that it brings – is development in Southeast Asia)

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Moscow: Russia has applied to the World Health Organization for accelerated registration and Washington: US senators sought on Tuesday to declare that China is committing genocide News prequalification of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the country’s sovereign wealth fund said against Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking Muslims, a step that could ramp up pressure on be- on Tuesday. Russia announced in August it had registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine, half of the estimated one million-plus people in camps. The resolution was introduced by sena- in brief named Sputnik V after the Soviet-era satellite. On Tuesday, the Russian Direct Investment Fund tors across the political spectrum, although it is unlikely to move quickly as the Senate is out of (RDIF), which finances the vaccine, said that accelerated registration would make the Russian vac- session until after next week’s election. The text states that China’s campaign “against Uighurs, cine “available globally in a shorter time frame than usual procedures.” “The Russian Federation ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and members of other Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uighur Au- has become one of the first countries to apply to WHO for prequalification of its vaccine.(afp) tonomous Region constitutes genocide.” (afp)

QT REPORTS ON US ELECTIONS Biden heads for Georgia, Experts weigh in on Trump the Midwest as US women’s vote in tight election enters final week US presidential vote Ailyn Agonia DOHA

Biden, 77, is With about a week left before election day, more than 62 million Americans have already leading in the polls cast their ballots. ahead of the While all eyes are on how swing states will vote or whether President Donald Trump will November 3 vote pull off an election surprise against Demo- cratic challenger Joe Biden like he did with AFP Hillary Clinton in 2016, the turnout of certain Tierra Steward (above left) Washington voter demographics including women is also deemed a factor likely to decide the outcome Democrat Joe Biden was of the 2020 elections. campaigning in the once reli- In a recent virtual reporting tour of the ably Republican state of Geor- Washington Foreign Press Centers, Tierra gia on Tuesday and President Stewart, national fellowship programme di- Donald Trump was hopscotch- rector of IGNITE National, pointed out wom- ing across the Midwest as the en voter turnout is higher because they have US election campaign entered more at stake. its final week. She said “What I see happening is that Biden, 77, who is leading in all the things that we are being subjected to, the polls ahead of the Novem- that doesn’t allow for us to navigate these Presentation of Tierra Steward ber 3 vote, was to hold a socially spaces in equality as men, is the driving distanced drive-in car rally in force behind getting out to vote. And rea- While Dr. Christina Wolbrecht, professor Atlanta, Georgia’s largest city. sons why women vote higher because we of political science and Director of the Rooney Trump, 74, defeated Hillary have more at stake. Not only do we have to Center for the Study of American Democracy Clinton by five points in Georgia go to work, we got to take care of our fami- at the University of Notre Dame, said there’s in 2016 but polls have him run- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Warm Springs, lies. There’s just more at stake, which is actually not a lot of good evidence that explain ning neck-in-neck with Biden in Georgia on Tuesday. (afp) why women have the highest vote.” why women are slightly more Democratic and the Peach State. Steward also detailed the movement in men are more Republican. Georgia last voted for a state-by-state Electoral College, dreds of thousands are out of ing that I am WINNING!” he the representation of women in the American “In particular, the gender gap is a function Democrat for president nearly which ultimately decides who work, and there’s no end in said. politics citing the record number of women of differences in preferences for the social wel- 30 years ago -- Bill Clinton in wins the White House. sight. “Until November 4th., Fake elected in Congress in 2018. fare state, specifically of course programmes 1992 -- but the Biden campaign In Nebraska, two Electoral “Eight months into this cri- News Media is going full on Commenting on the impact of Demo- to do with poverty, elderly folks, et cetera, but has high hopes of switching College votes go to the winner sis, he still has no plan to get Covid, Covid, Covid. We are cratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala also investments in education, in healthcare, the state from Red to Blue and of the popular vote in the state the virus under control, no in- rounding the turn,” he said. Harris, the first woman of colour on a major et cetera. Women in general would like to see also winning the two US Senate while the others go to the win- terest in listening to the scien- Trump also touted the con- party’s ticket, Stewart said bringing her to the government doing more in those areas seats up for grabs. ner of each of its three congres- tists, and no ability to lead our firmation of his latest Supreme the ticket is going to secure the black woman and being more engaged,” she said. Trump had a hectic sched- sional districts. country through this moment,” Court nominee, Amy Coney vote but there is no guarantee she will con- “Why might women be more supportive of ule planned for Tuesday with Republican incumbent Don the Biden campaign said. “With Barrett, as a landmark victory nect with Gen Z who are the biggest vote in an active social welfare state? I think the first a campaign rally in Michigan Bacon is in a close race with one week left until the election, for conservatives. the population. answer that comes to most people’s minds is and two events in Wisconsin, Democrat Kara Eastman for the Michiganders can finally put an “This is a momentous day “A lot of people aren’t really that excited because they are more likely to be recipients midwestern battleground states congressional seat in Omaha, a end to the chaos, failure, and di- for America, for the United about Biden in general, is more like just set- of these programmes and it is true in the US which he won by razor thin Democratic stronghold in the vision that has defined Donald States Constitution and for the tling for Biden. And I’m just going to speak that our ideas of who deserves government margins four years ago. largely Republican state. Trump’s presidency.” fair and impartial rule of law,” directly for right now, the black community. help often focus on mothers and children, and Trump was to finish the day - ‘Mismanagement’ -Ahead Election tracking website he said at the swearing-in cere- And so, with bringing Kamala Harris onboard so women are in fact more likely to be recipi- with a campaign rally in Oma- of Trump’s visit to Michigan, RealClearPolitics has Biden up mony of the 48-year-old Barrett that automatically is going to secure the black ents of these programmes,” she added. ha, Nebraska, in a sign that he the Biden campaign lashed out 7.6 points in an average of na- on Monday night. woman vote, it really is,” she said. Wolbrecht also pointed out that just like expects a potentially tight White at his handling of the corona- tional polls and leading Trump The White House said “And I don’t think Kamala has enough men voters, women vote for their own eco- House race where every Elec- virus pandemic which has left by nine points in Michigan. meanwhile that it was closely connection with Gen Z in order to turn out nomic interests and they are much more toral College vote counts. more than 225,000 people dead Trump dismissed the polls following the situation in Phila- the vote for them as well. They’re not particu- likely than men to be employed in the sec- The Cornhusker state is a in the United States. in a tweet on Tuesday and ac- delphia, where protests broke larly motivated by her either, or are they mo- tors of health and education and social work, Republican bastion -- Trump “President Trump’s mis- cused the media of focusing on out overnight following the fatal tivated by Biden. Honestly, I feel like with this and so see the values of those programmes, won there by 25 points in 2016 management of this pandemic the Covid-19 pandemic to hurt police shooting of a 27-year-old upcoming election is really going to be a very understand their own political interests be- -- but along with Maine it splits has devastated Michigan,” it his chances for reelection. Black man, who was holding a close call,” she added. ing tied to them. its allotment of votes in the said. “Cases are surging, hun- “The Real Polls are now say- knife.

Protests erupt after police shoot ‘Structural racism’ killing minorities: UK Covid report AFP why they have suffered dispro- paid work and poor housing. ticians who found that white dead Black man in Philadelphia London portionately during the pan- “The impact of Covid is not Britons are at lower risk of AFP mental health issues. protests and rioting since the demic, the six-month review random, but foreseeable and dying from Covid-19 than any New York Hundreds of protesters police killing of George Floyd Ethnic minorities in Brit- by Doreen Lawrence said. inevitable -- the consequence other ethnic group, except for gathered after the shooting, with in May in Minnesota, when an ain are paying with their lives The report was commis- of decades of structural injus- people of Chinese heritage. Protests erupted overnight riot police pushing them back officer was filmed pressing his after years of government ne- sioned by the main opposition tice, inequality and discrimi- Black Britons are four in Philadelphia after police shot with shields and batons. knee to handcuffed Floyd’s neck glect has left them uniquely Labour party, which redou- nation that blights our soci- times more likely to die than dead a 27-year-old Black man During a night of sporadic until he went limp. vulnerable to the coronavirus bled its criticism of the Con- ety.” their white counterparts. If holding a knife in the latest po- riots and looting in the city, “We’ll be standing by and pandemic, according to re- servative government’s han- Lawrence has become a white people were dying at the lice killing to spark anger in the around 30 police officers were prepared to deploy federal re- search published on Tuesday dling of the pandemic. Britain respected figure in campaigns same rate, Britain would have United States, just a week before injured, including one whose leg sources, if necessary,” White by a racial justice campaigner has the highest death toll in for racial justice in the years suffered more than 58,000 ad- the election. was broken when hit by a truck. House director of communi- whose son was murdered in a Europe from Covid-19. since her 18-year-old son Ste- ditional deaths from the dis- Local media reported that A spokesman for Philadel- cations Alyssa Farah told Fox hate crime. “Black, Asian and minority phen was stabbed to death by ease, the report said. two officers shot the man on phia police said most injuries News on Tuesday. Black, Asian and minor- ethnic people have been over- a gang of white youths in 1993. The current official death Monday afternoon after he were caused by projectiles such “President Trump will not ity ethnic (BAME) people are exposed, under-protected, She was made a baroness toll stands at 45,365. refused to drop the knife as as bricks and rocks. tolerate any violence directed more likely to suffer from obe- stigmatised and overlooked in the upper chamber of par- But citing researchers, his mother tried to restrain “All (are) in stable condi- at America’s law enforcement. sity, heart disease and diabe- during this pandemic -- and liament, the House of Lords, the report said genetics alone him, though his family ques- tion at various hospitals,” said We’re going to let the investiga- tes. this has been generations in in 2013. could not explain why minor- tioned why lethal force was Miguel Torres, the spokesman. tion play out, but we will not tol- But pre-existing condi- the making,” Lawrence wrote, Her report builds on re- ity groups were so much more needed and said he suffered The US has seen a wave of erate lawlessness in our streets.” tions cannot explain entirely highlighting their often low- search by government statis- vulnerable. Italy hit by anti-virus protests as infections surge to a new record

dpa ers, threw bottles and smoke said on Twitter. right extremists. culture sector. Rome bombs and overturned gar- On Monday, the Ital- Many Italians are weary of “It was a particularly pain- bage containers. ian government imposed the new curbs, after enduring one ful decision,” Conte wrote in Protests against the Italian A Gucci luxury goods store most draconian restrictions of the world’s longest lock- a letter to the Corriere della government’s anti-coronavi- was among those targeted in since the end of the lockdown downs, and amid a gloomy Sera newspaper. “We are rus restrictions have spread the riots that took place Mon- in June in a bid to contain a outlook for the economy, ex- forced to make these further across the country, with vio- day night and early Tuesday. mounting second wave of cor- pected to shrink by around 10 sacrifices.” In a month, Italy’s lent incidents in Milan and A police spokesman in onavirus infections. per cent this year. daily infection numbers have Turin as infections surged to a Milan told dpa that 28 people Bars and restaurants The government met Tues- roughly increased tenfold. new daily record on Tuesday. were taken to police head- were ordered shut at 6 pm day and approved emergency On Tuesday, infections In Milan, several hundred quarters after the incidents, (1700 GMT); gyms, pools, aid for workers and busi- reached a record 21,994, while protesters assembled at the but no arrests had yet been cinemas, theatres and concert nesses affected by mandatory Covid-19-related deaths rose regional government’s head- formalized. An officer was halls closed; and high schools closures, but details about the by 221, the highest daily figure quarters near the main train lightly injured, he added. People clash with police in Rome, on Tuesday. (AFP) told to hold online classes for relief measures were not im- since mid-May. station, with some throwing In Turin there were six at least 75 per cent of students. mediately available. Another worrying trend stones, petrol bombs and fire- arrests for crimes including There were demonstra- a pre-curfew dinner also at- There were other anti- Meanwhile, Prime Min- is the escalating number of works. resisting arrest and theft and tions in several other cities, tended by Venice Mayor Luigi restrictions riots in Naples ister Giuseppe Conte replied intensive care patients. They In Turin, protesters around 10 police officers were including Naples, Catania Brugnaro. on Friday night and in Rome to Riccardo Muti, a famed increased by more than five smashed shop windows in injured, the ANSA news agen- and Trieste. In Mestre, near “I hope they will do a U- on Saturday night, animated orchestra conductor who pro- times in a month, to 1,411 on the city centre, lit firecrack- cy said. Venice, a restaurant hosted turn on these measures,” he by football hooligans and far- tested the shutdown of the Tuesday. Qatar-Germany trade crosses $946 mn in H1 page 9

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27,551.78 9,853.16 40522.1 1,910.80 -133.6 pts +44.63 pts +376.6 pts Gold +0.27 % Tech gains but Dow falls as Wall St Dow QE sensex accepts stimulus fate page 11 Price percentage Price percentage 24.54 Brent 41.27 +2 % WTI 39.64 +2.80 % Silver +0.49 % IQ posts QR951 mn profit in 9 months Net profit for the third quarter of 2020 was significantly up by 66 percent against the previous quarter to reach QR 466 million

Tribune News Network quisition of 25 percent stake managed, thereby, creating operations. Doha in Qatar Fertilizer Company several arbitrage opportu- “Our marketing part- (Qafco). nities, including successful ner diligently monitored the Industries Qatar (IQ), When considering the identificationof new markets, evolving situation in our key one of the region’s industrial profitability of the Group in- so as to divert the additional markets and acted prudently giants with holdings in pet- cluding 25 percent of Qafco’s volumes, and closely worked to minimise the disruptions. rochemicals, fertilisers and profits for the nine months with business partners, cus- The Group also successfully steel producers, on Tuesday period, the net profit (nor- tomers and government concluded the acquisition of announced that it reported a malized profits) for the period agencies in order to ensure 25 percent stake in Qafco, net profit of QR 951 million in would reach to QR 1.1 billion. the production, operations for a purchase consideration the first nine months 2020 as EBITDA for the period and supply chain activities of $1 billion. The acquisi- compared to QR2 billion for reached QR 2.6 billion, com- remain uninterrupted. tion of the Qafco’s minority the same period last year. pared to QR 3.2 billion for the Commenting on the stake is consistent with IQ’s Net profit for the third same period of last year. Group’s financial and opera- strategy to build its presence quarter of 2020 was sig- According to a state- tional performance for the and create value across the nificantly up by 66 percent ment issued by the company, nine months period, Indus- downstream hydrocarbon against the previous quarter business performance of the tries Qatar Chairman and chain, spurred by synergistic to reach QR 466 million. Group during the year was Managing Director HE Saad opportunities. This acquisi- The Group’s revenue marked by the challenging Sherida Al Kaabi said, “As an tion would not only provide amounted to QR 8 billion macroeconomic conditions immediate priority, follow- efficient and effective use of in the first nine months of witnessed amid slower eco- ing the unprecedented head- excess cash available at the 2020 as compared to QR 10.2 nomic growth, weaker crude winds affecting our business, Group level but also provide billion for the same period oil prices, trade conflicts, we further emphasised our us with 100 percent control last year. lack of infrastructure invest- optimisation drive across the over the world’s largest single- The Group recorded earn- ments, continued negative Industries Qatar’s revenue amounted to QR 8 billion in the first nine months of 2020. segments and implemented site Urea producer, along with ings per share (EPS) of QR consumer sentiments and new optimisation measures new favourable commercial 0.16 for the nine months pe- stiff competition. the global GDP growth. nal adversities by leveraging presence; and a dedicated during the year.” terms,” he said. riod ended September 30, The negative macroeco- This led to increased pres- its competitive advantages in- marketing and sales partner; In response to COVID-19, “Going forward, the 2020, as compared to QR0.34 nomic environment got fur- sure on IQ’s product prices in cluding its relatively low op- thereby limiting the impact of Kaabi said, the Group compa- Group’s competitive advan- for the same period last year. ther worsened due to the various markets, which nega- erating cost base; long-term such vulnerabilities. nies continue to monitor the tages together with our flex- The company’s liquidity outbreak of COVID-19 pan- tively affected the Group’s access to feedstock; stronger In the current distressed business conditions and man- ibility in operations and di- position continues to remain demic, which had a material year-to-date financial financial position; diversified situation, the sales and mar- age the threats posed by the versified portfolios, would robust, despite the macro- unfavourable effect on con- performance. product range including its keting team continued to spread of the pandemic, with remain critical to the Group’s economic headwinds and the sumer and industrial demand However, the Group efficient and flexible produc- ensure their operations are a specific focus on protecting response to these external recent cash financed the ac- due to lockdowns affecting weathered the extreme exter- tion facilities; wider global effectively and efficiently our employees, assets and challenges,” he said. Qatar posts QR6.4 bn trade surplus in Sept

Tribune News Network at the top of the countries of desti- Doha India emerges top nation of Qatar’s exports with close to QR 2.4 billion, a share of 18 per- Qatar’s foreign merchandise trade exports destination cent of total exports, followed by balance showed a surplus of QR 6.4 ● China with almost QR 2.1 billion billion almost, a decrease of 49.7 per- India emerges top destination and a share of 15.4 percent, Japan cent compared to September 2019 for Qatar’s exports with QR2.4 with about QR 1.7 billion, a share of and a decrease of 7 percent com- billion in September 12.9 percent. pared to August 2020, according to ● China was the leading country The group of ‘Parts of Aero- the preliminary figures for the value planes or Helicopter’ was at the top of exports of domestic goods, re- of origin for Qatar’s imports with of the imported group of commodi- exports and imports for September about QR1.6 billion ties, with QR 0.22 billion, showing 2020 released by Planning and Sta- a decrease of 26.3 percent. In the tistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday. second place was Turbojets, Turbo In September, the total exports The year-on-year decrease in to- propellers and Other Gas Turbines; of goods including exports of goods tal exports was mainly due to lower Parts Thereof’ with QR 0.21 billion, of domestic origin and re-exports exports of Petroleum gases and other showing a decrease of 62.3 percent amounted to around QR13.4 bil- gaseous hydrocarbons (LNG, conden- and in third place was ‘Motor cars lion, showing a decrease of 33.7 sates, propane, butane, etc.) reach- and other motor vehicles for the percent compared to September ing QR 8.2 billion approximately in transport of persons’ with QR 0.20 2019, and a decrease of 4.4 percent September 2020, a decrease of 33.5 billion, a decrease of 29.1 percent. compared to August 2020. percent, Petroleum oils and oils from In September 2020, China was The imports of goods in Septem- bituminous minerals (crude) reach- the leading country of origin for Qa- ber 2020 amounted to around QR7 ing QR 1.9 billion nearly, decreased tar’s imports with about QR1.6 bil- billion, showing a decrease of 6.4 by 42 percent and decrease in the pe- lion, a share of 22.3 percent of the im- percent over September 2019. How- troleum oils and oils from bituminous ports, followed by the United State of ever, on a month on month basis minerals (not crude) reaching 0.8 bil- America with QR 0.7 billion almost, a the imports decrease by 1.9 percent lion, decreased by 54.7 percent. share of 10.7 percent, and India with compared to August 2020. In September 2020, India was QR 0.4 billion, a share of 5.9 percent. Nakilat assumes full management of Q-Max LNG carrier Lijmiliya Tribune News Network Doha

Nakilat has assumed full ship management and operations of Q-Max LNG carrier Lijmiliya from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (Shell) with effect from 27 October 2020, as part of the second phase of its planned fleet management transi- tion programme. With a cargo-carrying capacity of 263,300 cubic meters, Lijmiliya is wholly-owned by Nakilat and chartered by Qatargas. The vessel With a cargo-carrying capacity of 263,300 cubic meters, Lijmiliya is wholly-owned built in South Korea by Daewoo by Nakilat and chartered by Qatargas. Shipbuilding and Marine Engineer- ing was delivered in January 2009 that will come under the manage- tal number of vessels managed by and has been in service ever since. ment of Nakilat Shipping Qatar NSQL to 26, comprising of 22 LNG Lijmiliya is the seventh vessel (NSQL) this year, bringing the to- and 4 LPG carriers. Economy & Business Wednesday, October 28, 2020 09 Global Finance ranks QIB in top 10 safest banks in Middle East

of their long-term foreign cur- result of our investments in im- and Fitch respectively with all QIB ranked Safest Islamic Bank in rency ratings from Moody’s, plementing a sustainable busi- three assigning a stable out- Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch ness strategy, upgrading our look. Qatar for the fourth consecutive year and the quality of their balance risk management frameworks, Headquartered in New sheet. and working towards a fully York with offices around the Tribune News Network the World’s Safest Banks. The recently announced secure digitization of our prod- world, Global Finance’s audi- Doha The leading financial maga- rankings reflect QIB’s continu- ucts and services,” he added. ence includes senior corporate zine, an international reference ous improvements over the “The year 2020 has been and financial executives re- New York-based Global Fi- in the world of finance, has also past few years, and its steadi- undoubtedly a challenging year sponsible for making invest- nance Magazine has named ranked QIB as the safest Islam- ness in light of the COVID-19 for the industry worldwide, but ment and strategic decisions at Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) as ic bank in Qatar for the fourth pandemic. QIB’s rankings, at thanks to the commitment of multinational companies and one of the top 10 safest banks consecutive year. both the regional and local lev- our team to innovation, and financial institutions. The mag- in the Middle East, for the first Global Finance’s annual els, are a testament of QIB’s with the support of the Board azine regularly selects the top time this year. rankings of the World’s Safest ability to continue building on of Directors, QIB has managed performing banks and other It has also been named the Banks have been a recognised its growth strategy, its prudent to continue providing the most providers of financial services, third safest Islamic bank in and trusted standard of finan- financing policies, and disci- ranked amongst the top 10 saf- safest banks in the GCC and trusted banking options to all and its awards have become a the GCC and the second safest cial counterparty for safety for plined approach to risk man- est banks in the Middle East, Qatar,” said QIB’s Group CEO its customers at all times.” trusted standard of excellence bank in Qatar as part of Global more than 25 years. Banks were agement. for the first time this year and Bassel Gamal said. QIB is rated A1, A- and A within the global financial Finance’s annual rankings of selected through an evaluation “We are pleased to be to continue being one of the “These new ratings are the by Moody’s, Standard &Poor’s, community.

QIC Group grows premiums by 4% to QR10.2 bn in 9 months Qatar-Germany trade Tribune News Network Doha

Qatar Insurance Com- crosses $946 mn in H1 pany (QIC) announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2020. Following a meeting pre- sided over by Sheikh Khalid keyword bin Mohammed bin Ali Al- here.. Thani, Chairman and Man- aging Director, QIC’s Board Cras mattis purus of Directors approved the iaculis, bibendum Group’s nine-month 2020 puruseu gravida erat financial results. Fusce tibuldasumo For the period, QIC’s vitae sem aliquam Gross Written Premiums grew by 4 percent to QR10.2 ● Cras mattis purus billion, primarily driven by QIC’s Group President, Khalifa Abdulla Turki Al Subaey iaculis, bibe eu, gravida hardening of rates in com- erat.uscre erat.uscrese mercial insurance and rein- Alongside these devel- ing or relaunching quan- ndum purus se ndum surance. opments, QIC’s domestic titative easing programs, purus lobortis sodales. In addition, QIC’s lead and MENA operations con- providing incentives or position in its domestic on- tinued to drive forward the subsidies to prop up the ● Cras mattis purus line personal lines business digitization of its personal economic activity, etc. to iaculis, bibe eu, gravida paid off well as customers lines business, cementing mitigate the impact of the erat.uscrese ndum purus transacted through to the its position as a leader in the pandemic on real economy. eu, gravida. Fusce tincidu company’s digital platform. regional markets. In fact, The pandemic as well as QIC’s financial results during the lockdown, QIC’s the central bank and govern- for the reporting period personal insurance division ment actions that followed, were adversely affected by - QIC Insured and QIC’s life had a significant impact on the effects of COVID-19 and medical insurance sub- asset values, impacting the pandemic on global econo- sidiary, QLM Life & Medical insurers’ investment portfo- mies and financial markets. Insurance Company (QLM) lios. Q1 and first half of Q2 The pandemic has a were able to capitalize on its 2020 saw the portfolio val- significant impact on the highly sophisticated digital ues drop significantly, fol- Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and Director General Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi among others attending the industry, affecting insur- distribution, client man- lowed by a recovery of asset Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry virtual meeting held recently. ers’ top line, underwriting agement and operational values in Q3 2020. While results and investment re- platform, generating stable the global equity markets tween business sectors in Ger- turns. volume growth whilst deliv- recovered significantly, the Arab-German trade reached many and the Arab countries. Despite the prevailing ering robust returns. regional equity markets Bilateral trade reaches $2.3 billion €44.3 billion in 2019. Of It also promoted trade and in- headwinds, QIC’s year-on- However, the under- remained a laggard due to in value last year, says QC Chairman this, the Arab exports to vestment cooperation between year premium growth to writing performance of lower oil prices. Whereas, the two sides, he added QR10.2 billion is attribut- QIC Global, namely, Qatar lower interest rates and Tribune News Network for Qatari investors, whose in- Germany accounted for Sharqi said the Arab coun- able to the hardening of pre- Re, Antares, QIC Europe tightening of credit markets Doha vestments in the Deutschland €12.9 billion tries have benefitted more mium rates in the commer- Limited, and the Gibraltar- allowed the bond portfolios cover several sections includ- from the German expertise in cial insurance market and based insurance companies, to recover most of the loss- Despite the COVID-19 pan- ing automobiles telecommu- Ramsauer and drew the par- many strategic projects, espe- the continued expansion of was negatively impacted es. Against this backdrop, demic, the value of trade be- nication, hospitality and bank- ticipation of its Secretary Gen- cially in infrastructure and en- domestic online business, by COVID-19 and the lock- QIC achieved a net invest- tween Qatar and Germany ing services, Sheikh Khalifa eral Abdulaziz Al Mikhlafi and ergy sectors. which delivered stable re- down in key economies. ment income of QR454 mil- crossed $946 million in the noted. presidents of the chambers of More than 300 German turns. For the first nine months lion during 9M 2020. first half of 2020, Qatar Cham- On the Arab-German eco- commerce and industry in the companies are currently op- QIC’s international car- of 2020, the Group’s net QIC’s Group President, ber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa nomic ties, he said the rela- Arab countries. erating in Qatar in various riers successfully continued underwriting loss stood at Khalifa Abdulla Turki Al bin Jassim Al Thani has said. tions have developed signifi- QC Director General Saleh fields including rail, roads, in- their acknowledged strategy QAR83 million. Subaey noted, “QIC Group Addressing Arab-German cantly in the recent years, with bin Hamad Al Sharqi also par- frastructure, construction and to expand in select low vola- Despite the exceptional benefits from its very strong Chamber of Commerce and trade reaching €44.3 billion in ticipated in the webinar. medical devices and equip- tile lines of business while volatility in global financial and robust risk-based capi- Industry virtual meetings held 2019. Of this, the Arab exports The event deliberated ment and others, he said. moderating their exposure markets, QIC’s investment tal adequacy in combination recently, Sheikh Khalifa said to Germany accounted for upon the Chamber’s proposed “Through the Arab-Ger- in high severity classes. portfolio performed rea- with the scale and diversifi- the bilateral trade stood at $2.3 €12.9 billion, he said, noting activities for the next year and man Chamber of Commerce Today, QIC’s interna- sonably well. Following the cation of our business port- billion in value last year. that the Arab investments in approval on the final accounts and Industry, We not only tional business accounts pandemic outbreak, global folio. We are encouraged This is an improvement Germany amounted to nearly for 2019 as well as the draft seek to develop trade between for approximately 75% of central banks and govern- by the resilience that QIC of 10 percent when compared €100 billion. budget for 2021. the two sides but also to build the Group’s well diversified ments took unprecedented Group has demonstrated with $2.1 billion in 2018, he The meeting was presided Sharqi said the Arab-Ger- genuine partnership that domestic and international measures like sharply cut- in these unprecedented added. over by the Arab-German man Chamber of Commerce helps in enhancing German book of business. ting interest rates, extend- times.” Germany is one of the most Chamber of Commerce and and Industry played a key role technology in Qatar and Arab important trade destinations Industry President Peter in enhancing cooperation be- countries,” he said. Doha Bank posts nine-month COVID-19 hastening digital transformation in ME: Survey profit of QR772 million Tribune News Network than any other C-level or sen- organisation as digitalising sational structures are also Tribune News Network Net loans and advances Doha ior executives New PwC publication HR processes. This indicates important. On the flipside, Doha reached QR63.1 billion as Only 9 percent of respond- addresses challenges and that most HR functions in the mindset barriers, organisa- against QR65 billion in last The COVID-19 pandemic is ents believe that their HR opportunities in digitalising Middle East are at the stage of tional culture and resistance Doha Bank has reported a year. Similarly, customer the single biggest reason that function is leading or innovat- HR for Middle East firms using technology for efficiency to change, are seen as the big- net profit of QR772 million for deposits in the review pe- accelerated digital transfor- ing with digital technologies. and automation rather than gest obstacles to digital trans- the first nine months of 2020 riod stands at QR55.8 billion, mation in the Middle East Furthermore, 55 percent be- innovation. formation across the organi- as against QR819 million for which last year was at QR58.9 companies, according to a lieve HR’s biggest contribu- Some 72 percent of survey 48 percent of survey re- sation (55 percent), closely the same period last year, its billion. PwC-SAP survey. tion to digital transformation participants said the pan- spondents believe that the HR followed by budget restric- chairman Sheikh Fahad bin The bank’s total financial At least 72 percent of the is digitalising HR processes. demic has accelerated their function will be expected to tions (51 percent). Our inter- Mohammad bin Jabor Al Tha- investment portfolio stood at more than 600 executives and Nearly, 64 percent think organisation’s digital trans- support the digital transfor- viewees also highlighted lack ni announced on Tuesday. QR25.4 billion as compared HR professionals across the HR should evolve into a talent formation. mation of the whole organi- of skills – organisations not The bank’s operating cost to 27.8 billion for the same pe- Middle East surveyed think so. developer or a change leader CEOs were identified as sation by driving changes in having enough people with for the period improved by 3.3 riod last year. The purpose of the Digi- in the organisation and 48 per- key sponsors of digital trans- company culture and mindset. digital skills who are able to percent over last year, reduc- Sheikh Abdul Rehman tal HR Survey 2020 by PwC cent believe the HR function is formation and were 4 to 10 Furthermore, 33 percent support digital transforma- ing the cost-to-income ratio bin Mohammad Bin Jabor Al- Middle East and SAP was to crucial in driving changes to times more likely to lead their think that the future focus of tion and maintain the systems to 30.5 percent from 33.6 per- Thani, the Managing Director better understand the steps mindset and culture. organisation’s transformation HR should be developing and once they are in place. cent. of Doha Bank, said, “The to- organisations need to take to The biggest challenges efforts than any other C-level coaching talent as well as act- David Suarez, People & This shows the bank’s tal shareholder’s equity stood transform the role of HR into to digital transformation are or senior executives. ing as the change leader of Organisation Leader, PwC productive operational per- at QR13.8 billion as of Sep- a more strategic, value-adding mindset barriers (55 percent), The survey results show the organisation (31 percent). Middle East, said, “Mind- formance, said Sheikh Fahad, tember 30, 2020, registering function. budget restrictions (51 per- HR departments have work to Using digital tools to carry sets, culture and resistance adding that bank has made a growth of 2.3 percent. The The study also included a cent) and lack of understand- do to capture the full poten- out repetitive administrative to change are likely to be the significant progress in improv- bank continued to strengthen series of in-depth interviews ing what digital transforma- tial of digital transformation. tasks will help shift the focus most challenging obstacles ing the cost management and its key capitalization ratios, with public and private sector tion means (48 percent). Only 9 percent of participants of HR in a more strategic di- on the road to digital HR resource untilisation. where the total capital adequa- representatives from organi- The unprecedented meas- reported that their organisa- rection and drive upskilling. transformation. However, As of September 30, cy ratio of the bank increased sations across the Middle East. ures taken by Middle East tions are innovating in HR Digital upskilling is seen the COVID-19 pandemic has 2020, Doha Bank’s total as- to 18.38 percent as of Septem- According to the survey, governments to suppress the with digital technologies and as the primary enabler of digi- already taught us that we as sets stands at QR106.5 billion, ber 30, 2020, from 16.85 per- CEOs are four to 10 times spread of COVID-19 led to 55 percent see HR’s biggest tal transformation. Bringing humans are resilient and able compared to QR106.7 billion cent as compared to the same more likely to lead company- mass remote working facili- contribution to the overall in digital skills from the out- to change habits and ways of for the same period last year. period last year.” wide digital transformations tated by digital technology. digital transformation of their side and flat & flexible organi- working in an instant.” 10 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Economy & Business US consumer Cutting costs more is only confidence falls as outlook solution for airlines: IATA Forecasted revenues of global airlines could be down by 50% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels turns gloomy Tribune News Network Doha

AFP “plentiful.” With passenger demand Washington However, the Expecta- still some way off from re- tions Index measuring views turning, airlines will need to US consumers were feeling of business, hiring and em- bring down their cost of op- less confident in October, a ployment fell to 98.4 from erations by 30 per cent next survey said on Tuesday, as 102.9 in September as the year. This should help them rising coronavirus cases and number of consumers ex- counter the 50 per cent drop a lack of economic stimulus pecting business conditions in revenues from their pre- clouded the forecast for the to improve decreased slight- COVID-19 levels, accord- months ahead. ly, while those expecting ing to the latest forecasts The Conference Board’s them to worsen increased. from IATA. Confidence Index was at The numbers of people “Airlines have to shell 100.9 this month, below ex- expecting both more and out money for maintenance pectations for it to increase fewer jobs increased, as did and repairs as well as on further after it jumped to a the number expecting both leasing aircraft and labor downwardly revised 101.3 in increased and decreased in- wages. These costs “are September. come. much harder to reduce par- The survey found con- Consumers in recent ticularly quickly - and that’s sumers’ perceptions of cur- months have felt the impact sort of a key reason why air- rent business conditions of the expiration of expand- lines were making massive improving, but the survey’s ed unemployment benefits losses in the second quar- weakness came from a wors- and a program of loans and ter and burning cash,” said ening outlook for the months grants for small business Brian Pearce, IATA’s Chief ahead as the United States included in the $2.2 trillion Economist. struggles with renewed Cov- CARES Act passed in March. But it will be a difficult id-19 outbreaks and Con- Lawmakers in Wash- task for airlines to cut cer- gress’s apparent failure to ington have been trying to tain fixed costs. “It is a cap- agree on new stimulus ahead negotiate a new agreement ital-intensive industry and of the November 3 presiden- that could restore some of there are big fixed costs,” tial election. that aid, but disagreements said Pearce. “Consumers’ assessment over how much to spend “We expecting to see of current conditions im- and what to spend it on ap- stronger airline revenues proved while expectations peared to have torpedoed in 2021, but we still expect Labour costs are a big chunk of expenses and bringing these down will be key for airlines to keep a tighter leash on expenses. declined, driven primarily a deal ahead of the election them to be roughly half be- by a softening in the short- next week. fore the crisis. Airlines need “Industry has to just get pandemic. But this may levels,” he said. term outlook for jobs,” The “Given the future of the to shrink their costs down smaller over the next 12 to change soon. “We do think that busi- Conference Board’s Senior economy in the first two to that sort of level in order 18 months without burning “Markets expect prices ness travel will return - but Director of Economic Indi- quarters of next year large- to turn cash positive,” said cash,” he said. to rise in 2021, which means we’re not expecting that for cators Lynn Franco said. ly depends on a stimulus Pearce. Numbers have improved the unit cost for fuel will be probably a couple of years.” “There is little to suggest plan to keep the economy Labour costs are a big in the current quarter as increasing as well. This is IATA had previously that consumers foresee the expanding and a sustain- chunk of expenses and Oil prices! most airlines began oper- not helping close that gap called for systematic pre- economy gaining momen- able reduction in COVID-19 bringing these down will Oil prices have swung in ating their fleets. “This has between unit costs and unit flight testing instead of the tum in the final months of levels -- both of which are be key for airlines to keep favour of airlines this year brought down unit costs, but revenues,” he added. current system of quaran- 2020, especially with Cov- uncertain at this point -- a tighter leash on expenses. in the third quarter we esti- The IATA economist be- tine, which has hurt air trav- id-19 cases on the rise and consumers have made a fair “We did a calculation of how with global benchmark crude mate unit costs for the in- lieves that business travel el demand. unemployment still high.” assessment,” Frick said. much the workforce would down nearly a third since dustry are still about 40 per will not be back any time “We are discussing with The Present Situation in- “Expect confidence to have to shrink to main- the beginning of the cent higher than they would soon. “We’ve been doing several governments. We dex increased to 104.6 from jump higher once stimulus tain the existing productiv- pandemic. But this may normally be,” said Pearce. monthly surveys of corpo- see experiments in France, 98.9 in September, as fewer and vaccines are brought to ity level - and that’s 40 per change soon. The IATA Oil prices have swung rate travel buyers, and the Italy, Germany, UK, Cana- consumers said business bear on the fragile economy, cent,” said Pearce. “But even economist believes that in favour of airlines this one in September showed da, US and some Asian and conditions were “bad,” and especially in regards to em- that wouldn’t be enough to business travel will not be year with global benchmark half of businesses are ex- Middle East countries,” more people viewed jobs as ployment.” get that 52 per cent reduc- back any time soon crude down nearly a third pecting business travel at IATA CEO Alexandre de Ju- tion in unit labor costs.” since the beginning of the only 10 per cent of normal niac said. COVID-19 underpins need for economic Canadian firm diversification in MENA region, says IMF Shopify partners Panel members urge governments to give private sector greater share in economy to spur growth with TikTok DPA Satish Kanwar, Shopify’s Agencies New York vice president of product. Washington TikTok, one of the most Canadian e-commerce popular social media plat- The COVID-19 crisis is a de- firm Shopify on Tuesday forms in the US, has around fining moment for the Middle said it was partnering with 100 million users in the East and North Africa, under- TikTok to allow its more country. pinning the need for economic than 1 million merchants Last month, TikTok’s diversification and structural to use the popular video- Chinese parent firm ByteD- reforms to lay the foundation sharing app to grow their ance responded to threats of for a post-pandemic recovery, businesses and reach new a US ban of the app by mak- according to the IMF. customers. ing a tentative deal to cre- “I think we are in a de- The announcement ate a US subsidiary, which fining moment and changing comes as the fate of Chinese- would be part-owned by US the way how a state [is] used owned TikTok in the United entities Oracle and Walmart. to function – especially in States remains uncertain. However, the outcome of the GCC – is a critical piece Merchants can use the the talks remains uncertain. in any problem solving going TikTok channel for Shop- The administration of forward,” Jihad Azour, direc- ify to create video ads US President Donald Trump tor of the IMF’s Middle East that link to their Shopify is trying to force a sale of and Central Asia Department, stores, the Ottawa-based TikTok to US companies. It said on Tuesday. company said. argues that TikTok is a se- “You need to anchor your The TikTok channel is curity risk as it collects us- policies … in the medium now available in the US and ers’ data, to which Chinese term framework. This is how will expand internationally authorities may gain access. you manage the short-term in early 2021, Shopify said. TikTok and ByteDance deny response to the crisis but also The IMF expects global output to shrink 4.4 percent this year with only a moderate recovery next year. “We’re thrilled to be the the allegations. maintain its sustainability in first partner to welcome A hearing is expected on the medium and long term,” in the role of sovereign wealth on greener economies and a economies. this Covid crisis,” she said. TikTok to the world of com- November 4 in a US court to he said during an online IMF funds and how they contrib- drop in oil demand in the face For more effective policy “This is a transformation pe- merce, particularly right decide whether to allow the panel discussion. ute [in] generating income of lower consumption and cli- responses, especially in terms riod … structural reforms will now, as our merchants pre- US government to effective- Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s but also how they contribute mate change concerns is un- of job creation, regional gov- be needed.” pare for a busy online holi- ly ban TikTok’s use in the chief economist, Reza Mogh- in the economic recovery.” derlining the need to acceler- ernments will have to pro- Comparing Covid head- day shopping season,” said country. adam, vice chairman of global The coronavirus pan- ate the reform process. mote the growth of the pri- winds with previous crises, capital markets at Morgan demic has tipped the global “This is a moment of op- vate sector to give it a greater Azour said that previously the Stanley and Nasser Saidi, for- economy into its deepest re- portunity of a lifetime that we share of the economy. biggest mistakes that were mer Lebanon economy minis- cession since the 1930s. The got hit by Covid. We should “There should much bet- made included being slow to ter also took part in the panel IMF expects global output to go back to the drawing board ter employment opportuni- respond. debating COVID-19 challeng- shrink 4.4 percent this year and ask ourselves not only ties for young people and “I think one message to- es and policy priorities for the with only a moderate recovery how we should diversify, [but women … which is an impor- day is that the response has Mena region. next year. The Washington- also] what sort of fiscal policy tant concern in the Middle to be very fast. The response Countries in the region, based lender forecasts Mena rules we should be imposing, East,” Gopinath said. “These is not only about addressing Azour said, will gradually economies will contract by an how we develop monetary kind of reforms have to done.” [the immediate concerns] but move to a “balance sheet ap- average of 5 per cent this year policy … how we develop She said the IMF has also work on parallels,” he proach” looking at their as- and expand by 3.2 per cent counter-cyclical policies,” made a case in some countries said. sets and liabilities at the same next year. Saidi said. for big, high-quality public in- “Address the short-term time, a structural change Governments in the re- “Most importantly, struc- frastructure investments to goals of protecting lives, re- needed to prepare for a post- gion, especially those in the tural change, what do we do boost jobs. pairing the economy but also COVID-19 recovery. hydrocarbon-rich six-mem- about labour markets,” he “In some cases green pro- plan and provide a medium- “We will see a gradual ber economic bloc of the GCC, said, adding that these is- jects and in some cases digital to long-term horizon and this wave of diversification of rev- had been diversifying their sues have come to the fore infrastructure. All of that has … will provide investors, the Shopify has partnered with TikTok to allow its more than 1 million enue outside oil,” he said. “We economies before the virus and will become increasingly a potential to create jobs and business community and citi- merchants to use the popular video-sharing app to grow their busi- will also see a gradual change outbreak. However, the focus important for the region’s … hasten the recovery from zens an anchor,” he said. nesses and reach new customers. Economy & Business Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11 HSBC reports 46% drop in Q3 profit Tech gains but Dow falls as

AFP Reported post-tax Hong Kong profit for the third quarter Wall St accepts stimulus fate came in at $2 billion with HSBC said Tuesday its revenue down 11 percent at third-quarter post-tax prof- $11.9 billion, the statement European stocks added to hefty losses on Monday as more nations move towards tougher virus restrictions its fell 46 percent on-year said. as the Asia-focused bank- Adjusted pre-tax profit AFP ing giant continued to take slid 21 percent to $4.3 bil- London a hammering from the lion in the period, beating coronavirus pandemic and a $2.8 billion estimate by Stock markets failed to spiralling China-US ten- Bloomberg analysts. mount a rebound Tuesday, af- sions. ter dropping sharply the day However, the profit before on fears that a coronavi- falls were not as bad as rus resurgence will force fresh some analysts had pre- economically painful contain- dicted and HSBC said it ment measures. expected credit losses to be Traders have also given up at the lower end of a previ- almost any hope for a new US ously announced $8 billion Lower than expected stimulus package being passed to $13 billion range. The profit falls were not as before next Tuesday’s elec- The global economic tion, with Democrats and Re- slowdown caused by the vi- bad as some analysts had publicans blaming each other, rus has hit financial giants predicted and HSBC said it though there are still expecta- hard and there is limited expected credit losses to tions a new deal will be agreed optimism on the horizon be at the lower end of a afterwards. as Europe and the United previously announced $8 The prospects of US law- States head into the win- billion to $13 billion range. makers approving another ter with infections soaring round of stimulus has kept once more. stock markets buoyant for HSBC has a further Quinn described the weeks, but the US Senate headache -- geopolitical latest figures as “promising wrapped up its session on tensions via its status as a results against a backdrop Monday. major business conduit be- of the continuing impacts “This means that investor tween China and the West. of Covid-19 on the global sentiment will be dominated As a result, the lender is economy” as well as low in- by the resurgent coronavirus A man pushing a cart looks at an electronic quotation board displaying share prices of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on October 27, in the midst of a worldwide terest rates. until at least the election day, 2020. (Kazuhiro NOGI/ AFP) overhaul, aiming to slash In the first six months of as well company earnings,” some 35,000 jobs by 2022, 2020, HSBC’s post-tax prof- said Fawad Razaqzada, a mar- to hefty losses on Monday as rivals. investors very reluctant to put profit more than tripledfrom a primarily in its less profit- its were down 69 percent, ket analyst with ThinkMarkets. more nations move towards Further lockdowns could on any significant risk ahead of year ago to $390 million as rev- able European and Ameri- meaning the third-quarter On Wall Street, the Dow imposing tougher restrictions trigger widespread job losses as what promises to be a headline enue grew 56 percent to $2.8 can divisions. results were something of was down 0.3 percent in mid- and even lockdowns in order to many companies can no longer heavy week or two.” billion, beating expectations. “We are accelerating an improvement as some day trade, a day after it suffered slow the spread of coronavirus hold out, analysts fear. With the pandemic fuelling A number of leading US the transformation of the major economies relaxed its worst session since early but which would cause even “The second and third wave demand for computers and companies posted earnings Group, moving our focus some of their coronavirus September, dropping more more economic pain. spread of Covid-19 is possibly video game consoles as people reports that beat expectations, from interest-rate sensi- restrictions. than two percent. London ended the day triggering a point of no return rely on the internet to work, including Caterpillar, 3M, Pfiz- tive business lines towards The bank said its board The Nasdaq Composite was down 1.1 percent, while Frank- for some industries as the eco- learn, and play more at home, er and Merck. fee-generating businesses, would consider whether to in positive territory thanks to furt shed 0.9 percent and Paris nomic damage borders on ir- Advanced Micro Devices an- But analysts at Charles and further reducing our pay “a conservative divi- gains in the tech sector, driven lost 1.8 percent. reversible,” said Axi strategist nounced a deal to buy comput- Schwab brokerage said that, at operating costs,” chief ex- dend” for 2020 based on by a blockbuster $35-billion Asia’s leading indices Stephen Innes. er chip-making rival Xilinx for this point for investors, “actual ecutive Noel Quinn said in final end of year results and acquisition by Advanced Mi- closed mixed. With an eye on next week’s $35 billion. earnings numbers may be less a statement accompanying how the global economy cro Devices, a leading maker of Oil prices rebounded after vote, he added: “We should Shares in AMD fell 3.6 per- important than what corporate the results. looks in early 2021. computer chips. steep falls Monday, while the expect price action to remain cent even though the company leaders say about their expecta- European Stocks added dollar dropped versus its main choppy in the days ahead, with also said that third-quarter tions” for the future. Spain’s Banco Santander returns to profit after massive losses in Q2 AFP Third quarter net profit of than the second,” bank head ed from cost savings worth 500 For full-year 2020, Botin The bank said it expects it in 2021. Madrid 1.75 billion euros was also bet- Ana Botin said in a statement. million euros compared with said the bank hoped for earn- will post an underlying profit Spain has been one of the ter than analyst estimates for The bank’s diversification 200 million in 2019. ings of around 5.0 billion eu- for the year of around 5.0 bil- countries worst affected by Spanish banking giant Banco 1.0 billion euros compiled by into several markets “has been The massive second quar- ros, without specifying if this lion euros. Bad loan provisions the coronavirus pandemic and Santander said Tuesday it had financial information service a key driver of our recovery, ter loss was Banco Santander’s was a net figure. for the nine month period were while its tourism-dependent returned to profit in the third Factset. with South America perform- first ever three months in the Despite the much improved up 42 percent from 2019 at 9.5 economy generally did better in quarter after massive losses in “Activity came back vigor- ing well and the UK recovering red as it was forced to write third quarter performance, for billion euros. the third quarter, a resurgence the second of 11 billion euros ously (after the second quarter strongly in the third quarter,” down the value of several sub- the nine months to September Santander said it would in cases has led to new restric- due to the coronavirus pan- lockdown) and as a result the she added. sidiaries, most notably in the Banco Santander still reported seek approval for the payment tions which many fear will once demic. third quarter was much better The company also benefit- UK. a net loss of 9.0 billion euros. of a EUR0.10 dividend ($0.11) again hit business hard.

indispensable in China For Chinese consumers, Ant Group app is part of the fabric of life AFP That’s fine with Communist Shanghai Party policy-makers. They have long fretted that de- The most essential item in aircraft spite decades of amazing growth, engineer Tao Rui’s possession China’s economy was built on a during a recent outing in Shang- shaky foundation relying too much hai was the Alipay smartphone Economy of the on manufacturing and government app from Ant Group, a company investment, like a chair missing a little known outside China until it future leg. unfurled plans for the biggest IPO The raw numbers and growth The party wanted to unleash in history. potential of Ant Group have China’s growing consumer spend- As Tao and a friend strolled investors salivating over the ing power as another pillar, and the city at the weekend, he used world-record IPO. Alipay boasts in the e-commerce revolution ush- Alipay to buy a cup of milk tea, a excess of 700 million active users ered in by the likes of Alibaba and deep-fried octopus snack and a box -- half of China’s population and Tencent has helped pave the way. of candy. He also used it to play Ant Group’s attraction to inves- a basketball game at an arcade, more than double that of the tors, Towson says, is that the con- make a small donation to a street United States. Along with the sumers and businesses captured musician, and produce a health WeChat Wallet function of Alibaba’s in its embrace will only grow and code signalling he was coronavi- chief tech rival Tencent, it has potential rivals may find Alipay’s rus-free before entering a Buddhist helped propel China forward into success “impossible to replicate”. temple. what may represent the economy But Alipay’s growing profile in They topped the day off with of the future. Chinese daily life has led to some bowls of Japanese ramen noodles, concerns. also purchased with a scan of an Ant was forced to apologise in Alipay code. But its super-sized ambitions 2018 after users said they felt mis- Tao’s day underscores why the also include forays into personal led into allowing Alipay to share planned $34 billion stock listing finance that have put traditional data on their spending habits with of Ant Group, the financial arm of Alipay (L) and Wechat (R) QR payment codes are displayed at a market in Shanghai on October 27, 2020. Chinese banks on notice by offer- Ant’s credit-scoring arm and other Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, (Hector RETAMAL/AFP) ing easy access to a range of finan- third-party services. is such a big deal. cial services including consumer And “Big Brother” fears sur- Like hundreds of millions of 700 million active users -- half of on board, sprawled on a sidewalk ments are only part of the Alipay credit, small-business loans and round an ill-defined “social credit” Chinese consumers, the 22-year- China’s population and more than next to a neatly laminated printout picture. money-market funds. system being rolled out in China old admits he simply cannot double that of the United States. of a QR code. Ant Group has built an eco- “It’s revolutionary, what they’re and facilitated by Alipay in which survive without Alipay, the crown Along with the WeChat Wallet Tao said that in China’s paper- system around Alipay in which doing,” said Jeffrey Towson, a data on undesirable behaviour is jewel of the Alibaba empire. function of Alibaba’s chief tech money olden days, his family third-party vendors -- for every- private equity investor and lecturer captured digitally and compiled in “I use Alipay to order a cab, to rival Tencent, it has helped propel would have to hail a cab to get to thing from meal deliveries to travel at Beijing University. a “credit score” that could affect a buy things, to shop on (Alibaba China forward into what may rep- a distant government office just services or taking out a loan -- are “We are going to see digital person’s access to jobs or various e-commerce platform) Taobao, resent the economy of the future. to pay the household water and housed under its umbrella. finance do things we never thought services. to buy clothes, and air and train At restaurants, grocery stores electricity bills -- in cash. Smartphone users need only it could do, and go into businesses But Tao’s main complaint is tickets,” said Tao. and cafes, at subway turnstiles, “Now, we pay all our utility open Alipay to find the service they everywhere that we never saw that Alipay has become too central “It’s indispensable for getting train stations and airports, and bills through Alipay, which directly want and place an order. coming.” to his life. He has been stranded at around in China.” when buying fruits and vegetables deducts the amount online,” he Payment, of course, is pro- times when his phone died and his The raw numbers and growth from a streetside peddler, purchas- said. cessed via Alipay. ‘Big Brother’ fears pockets were otherwise empty. potential of Ant Group have inves- es across China are routinely made “We don’t have to go out at all. Ant Group, spun off from The Chinese consumer buy-in “I won’t completely rely on tors salivating over the world- by consumers old and young with a You can do it from home.” Alibaba in 2011, says about half is so complete that many mer- Alipay,” he said. record IPO. quick QR code scan. ‘It’s revolutionary’ its revenue is derived from such chants today only grudgingly “I’ll still bring some cash with Alipay boasts in excess of Even the occasional beggar is But direct point-of-sale pay- providers. accept cash. me for those special situations.” David Warner dazzles on his birthday to help Sunrisers stay alive in the IPL WEDNESday, OCTOBER 28, 2020 page 14 Juve await Ronaldo’s test results ahead of Barcelona clash AFP Turin Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar at the team’s hotel Cristiano Ronaldo remains in Istanbul on Tuesday, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League uncertain to take on Lionel Group H first-leg match against Instanbul Basaksehir FK. (AFP) Messi’s Barcelona on Wednes- day as he recovers from coro- navirus, Juventus coach An- Istanbul Basaksehir drea Pirlo said on the eve of the match in Turin. Ronaldo tested positive aim to unsettle PSG for Covid-19 two weeks ago while playing with Portugal, AFP For their detractors, Ba- and has been in self-isolation Istanbul saksehir owe their success to since returning to Italy. the support of the government “Ronaldo had a test like Newcomers Istanbul Ba- and Turkey President Recep everyone else, this evening saksehir face a tough baptism Tayyip Erdogan. (Tuesday) we will have the in the Champions League after Created in the 1990s by the definitive result,” Pirlo told a shaking up the Turkish foot- municipality of Istanbul, the press conference in Turin be- ball hierarchy. club was sold in 2014 to a con- fore the Champions League Basaksehir earned their sortium of businessmen. The Group G game. place in Europe’s elite club club is based in the district of “For now it’s all on the competition by pipping Tur- Basaksehir in the European high seas, when the final re- key’s traditional giants to win part of Istanbul, far from the sult comes everything will be the title for the first time. heart of the sprawling city. clearer.” According to UEFA They could scarcely have Following the 2014 takeo- rules the 35-year-old Ronaldo asked for a harder draw as a ver a 17,000-capacity stadium will need to test negative late reward. They host Paris Saint- was built, named after the on Tuesday, 24 hours before Germain on Wednesday after legendary former player and being allowed to feature. losing 2-0 to RB Leipzig last manager Fatih Terim, who “Tomorrow (Wednesday) week. After that they play Man- manages Galatasaray. morning we will count the chester United home and away. Erdogan blessed the club’s number of players available,” A win against PSG, last new look when in July 2014 he continued Pirlo. season’s runners-up, would be donned Basaksehir colours to “Depending on the result, Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group G match against Barcelona on symbolic beyond the pitch at a play in a charity game at the new we’ll see what we do. It’s not Tuesday at the Juventus Training Center in Turin. (AFP) time when Ankara and Paris stadium and scored an improb- easy to play an entire game are locked in a diplomatic able three goals in 15 minutes. after 15 days of inactivity.” Juventus midfielder Pirlo. However Ronaldo has 130 ing nine ending in draws. we can’t wait to test ourselves stand-off. While Fenerbahce, Gal- Ronaldo, who has no symp- “For the first time, I’ll be Champions league goals to The pair have only met five against Barcelona,” said Pirlo. Basaksehir’s title triumph atasaray and Besiktas have toms, has missed three games taking on Messi as a coach, I’ll Messi’s 116. times in Champions League “It’s not a decisive game, was coming after they finished splashed the cash to sign foreign including his side’s 2-0 Cham- treat him with the enormous “It’s clear that any team games, most recently in the but we still want to see what second in 2017 and 2019. Yet stars who are past their peak, pions League win at Dynamo respect that he deserves.” - would miss a player like Cris- semi-final in 2011. our value is.” Argentina for- their rise has been remarkable. Basaksehir’s squad is a mix of Kiev last week. ‘Not a decisive game’ -Messi, tiano,” said Brazil defender Pirlo has defensive worries ward Paulo Dybala remains “a The achievement stands out local talent, like Irfan Can Kah- The clash would be the first 33, has featured in four victo- Danilo at the pre-match press with captain Giorgio Chiellini, bit tired” after playing for 90 given the traditional dominance veci, and unearthed treasures between Ronaldo and Messi rious campaigns for Barcelo- conference. “But we have faith and Matthijs De Ligt out but minutes in his first match in of Turkey’s Super Lig by Istan- like the Bosnian Edin Visca. since the Portugal forward left na, while Ronaldo has won the in every player on the team. fellow centreback Leonardo Bo- over three months last Sunday bul’s big three of Fenerbahce, There are some foreign Real Madrid for Juventus in Champions League five times, We have people who want nucci’s thigh strain will be evalu- against Verona. Galatasaray and Besiktas. veterans, though, with the 2018. four with Real Madrid and to do well and help us have a ated on Wednesday morning. “It’s normal after the first Between them, that trio Brazilian ex-Manchester Unit- “For 15 years, Messi and once with Manchester United. great match.” Messi has won “These are the matches that game as a starter. He’ll have had won all bar one of the pre- ed full-back Rafael recently ar- Ronaldo have done great Messi has six Ballon d’Or ti- 16 of their 35 encounters to everyone would like to play. time to recover and play to- vious 35 titles, with the excep- riving from Lyon to join Dem- things,” said former Italy and tles with Ronaldo claiming five. Ronaldo’s 10, with the remain- We have this opportunity and morrow night.” tion being Bursaspor in 2010. ba Ba and Nacer Chadli. Nagelsmann confident Leipzig can triumph vs Man Utd at Old Trafford

AFP Group G pre-match press conference London Wednesday Fixtures ahead of the group game at Group E • At Budapest • At Krasnodar Ferencvaros (HUN) v Dynamo Kiev home to Germany’s RB Leip- Leipzig boss Julian Nagels- Krasnodar (RUS) v Chelsea (ENG) (UKR) zig. “When Donny has played, The Qatar national football team. mann is confident last year’s (1955) • At Turin he’s played really well.” Champions League semi- • At Seville Juventus (ITA) v Barcelona (ESP) United have failed to win finalists can triumph atO ld Sevilla (ESP) v Rennes (FRA) Group H any of their opening three Qatar to meet Costa Rica Trafford on Wednesday even Group F • At Istanbul home Premier League match- • At Bruges Istanbul Basaksehir (TUR) v Paris Saint- though he admits Manchester Germain (FRA) (1955) es this season but a 4-1 vic- United are back on track after Club Brugge (BEL) v Lazio (ITA) tory at Newcastle followed by in friendly in Austraia ahead • At Dortmund • At Manchester a poor start to the season. Borussia Dortmund (GER) v Zenit Saint- Manchester United (ENG) v RB Leipzig an impressive 2-1 away win Fresh from the most suc- Petersburg (RUS) (GER) against Paris Saint-Germain of South Korea fixture cessful European campaign in a European opener eased QFA playing schedule was halted in the club’s short history, the pressure on Norwegian Doha because of the COVID-19 pan- Leipzig have kicked off the talk about the forwards or the “At the moment my per- van de Beek will play a “big, boss Solskjaer. demic sweeping the globe. 2020/21 campaign in con- offensive midfielders.” sonal career and my plans for big part this year” despite a A goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar will The Asian champions will vincing fashion, topping the He added: “We are self- the future doesn’t count,” said restricted role since his pre- Chelsea last weekend meant take on Costa Rica in an in- make their first appearance at Bundesliga. confident enough – our start in the boyhood Bayern Munich season arrival at Old Traf- United, now in a lowly 15th ternational friendly match on next year’s CONCACAF Gold They opened their Cham- the league was very good, start fan, whose heart was broken ford. place in the Premier League, November 13 in Austria. Cup where they will compete pions League campaign with in the cup and also the Cham- by Solskjaer’s late winner in The 23-year-old mid- had still to win a home league Earlier this month, it was along with 16 of the world’s a 2-0 victory against Istan- pions League – to talk about the 1999 Champions League fielder, who joined from match this season. revealed that the Felix Sanchez best teams from July 10 and bul Basaksehir thanks to two winning the game tomorrow.” final. Dutch giants Ajax for an ini- Solskjaer reckoned talk led squad will take on fellow are pitted in Group D with goals from on-loan Manches- The highly rated Nagels- “It’s important to prepare tial 39-million-euro (£34.1 about Van de Beek’s relative Asian powerhouse South Korea Honduras, Panama and Gre- ter City left-back Angelino. mann, 33, said he had pre- the team for tomorrow, to million) fee, has started lack of game time was just in Austria on November 17. nada for the first round. Now they head to Old pared for different chal- win the game tomorrow, to be more matches for the Neth- another chance for pundits to The matches comes within Just before the North, Trafford looking to win their lenges, pointing out that Ole successful in the Bundesliga,” erlands than United since criticise United. the framework of the team’s Central and Caribbean region first meeting with three-time Gunnar Solskjaer’s team had he said. his transfer, making just five “At the moment, I real- preparations for the upcom- tournament, Qatar will travel European champions United, played different formations “I think it’s normal if appearances off the bench ise the topic is Donny van de ing events and within the to Colombia and Argentina for whom Nagelsmann believes in wins against Paris Saint- you are a young guy, you al- as well as two starts in the Beek and it’s nice for some program of preparing the na- their second appearance at the are on the right track after a Germain and Newcastle. ways think about your future. League Cup. players or commentators to tional squad for the 2022 FIFA Copa America, where they will shoddy start to the season. Leipzig beat Tottenham That’s normal and also part But Solskjaer, himself a have a little go,” he said. World Cup Qatar. compete against Colombia, “I think the start of Man- home and away in their of the job, but at the moment former United striker, said “I know that you (the me- The clash against Costa Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador chester United’s season Champions League last-16 I’m happy in Leipzig.” Tuesday that Van de Beek dia) are short for time when Rica will be the second major and Peru, from June 11 wasn’t that good but the last meeting last season. would become more involved you’re on telly (television) and friendly this year after Qatar Qatar, the Asian champi- games I think went in the Nagelsmann spoke openly Solskjaer adamant Van as the season went on. you have to put your points played a match against Ghana ons, are in 57th spot on the right direction,” the Leipzig about going for another vic- de Beek has ‘big part’ to “When players come into across very quickly, but you in the Turkish city of Antalya FIFA rankings for September boss said on Tuesday. tory against English opposi- play at Man Utd a new league, a new team, have to know that you don’t earlier this month. and fifth in Asia while Costa “We know that they are tion, but was coy when asked Meanwhile, Manchester it’s always going to be a time have to start the first three These matches have been Rica ara 50th on the FIFA very good and very tough to if he wanted to manage in the United manager Ole Gunnar of (transition),” Solskjaer games to be a very important listed after the national team’s monthly rankings. defeat, especially when you Premier League. Solskjaer is confidentD onny said on Tuesday during his player in the squad.” Sports Wednesday, October 28, 2020 13 Ibra strikes twice but Roma level thrice in Milan stalemate AFP first equaliser after 13 minutes. Milan Milan started the second half as they had the first. Por- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored tuguese winger Leao outpaced twice but AC Milan dropped his fullback and laid the ball their first points of the Serie back to Belgian Alexis Saele- A season as Roma came from maekers who guided a shot in behind to draw 3-3 at the San from 10 yards. Siro on Monday. French midfielder Jordan In a game played in an Veretout levelled from the empty stadium after the impo- penalty spot after 70 minutes sition of a coronavirus curfew, following a clumsy challenge Milan were without goalkeep- by Ismael Bennacer. er Gianluigi Donnarumma Ibrahimovic completed his and young Norwegian striker third double in three league Jens Petter Hauge, who the appearances with a penalty af- club announced earlier on ter 78 minutes, but had an un- Monday had tested positive witting assist as Roma levelled for Covid-19. for a third time. Veteran Romanian goal- The Swede jumped to keeper Ciprian Tatarusanu, meet an 83rd minute corner who joined Milan in Septem- but only deflected it to the far ber, made his debut in place of post where Roma’s Albanian Donnarumma, and was twice defender Marash Kumbulla caught on his line from cor- slid in to volley Roma’s third ners and also spilled a shot in equaliser from close range the build up to Roma’s second- with Tatarusanu stranded. half penalty. Milan, with 13 points, re- Ibrahimovic struck after AC Milan’s Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring a penalty against AS Roma during main at the top of the stand- just two minutes, running their Italian Serie A match at the Meazza Stadium in Milan on Monday. (AFP) ings, two points ahead of Napo- Bianca Pagdanganan of The Philippines putts on the 18th green onto a diagonal pass behind li who have won all four games during the final round of the 2020 LPGA Drive On Championship – the defence from Rafael Leao keeper Antonio Mirante. ners were not entirely the fault was unmarked in front of goal they have played, and Sassuolo. Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, on Sunday. (Getty/AFP) and poking the ball past goal- Milan’s problems at cor- of Tatarusanu. Edin Dzeko when he headed his team’s Roma remained ninth. Woods looks for cold remedy as an Coleman set to miss Olympics Son and Kane Asian star is born after being handed 2-yr ban to Spurs’ rescue AFP nicality ahead of last Septem- AFP AFP at the 2018 Asian Games, Paris ber’s World Championships. Burnley (UK) Hong Kong has been regularly blasting Those three whereabouts her driver past the 300-yard World champion sprinter failures were recorded on June Son Heung-min pounced to The US Masters at the wrong mark, a distance few women Christian Coleman is set to 6, 2018, January 16, 2019 and steal a 1-0 win for lacklustre time of year and an exciting can match. miss next year’s Tokyo Olym- April 26, 2019. Tottenham on Monday, link- young women’s player are “Yeah, she whacks it,” pics after being banned from However, Coleman had ing up with Harry Kane yet among AFP Sport’s golf talk- said Haley Moore, her NCAA athletics for two years for anti- successfully argued that the again as Jose Mourinho’s side ing points this week: championship-winning team- doping violations, the Athlet- first missed case should have climbed to fifth in the Premier mate at the University of Ari- ics Integrity Unit (AIU) an- been backdated to the first day League table. New Masters challenge: zona. “We were like, ‘Oh man, nounced on Tuesday. of the quarter -- April 1, 2018 All of the traditional “big Tiger Woods came into last don’t try to keep up with her. The American, who won Christian Coleman of the USA. -- meaning the three failures six” clubs have dropped unlike- week’s Zozo Championship as She bombs it’.” the men’s 100 metres at last fell just outside the required ly points in the early weeks of the champion, but well before Father Sam says Pagda- year’s World Championships 100m gold. 12-month period. But now the the season and Spurs looked set Sunday, where he finished 22 nganan wants to be “the first in Doha, was provisionally Coleman, who is also the missed test on December 9, to leave Turf Moor frustrated. Tottenham Hotspur’s South shots adrift of winner Patrick woman to average 300 yards” suspended for three ‘wherea- 60m world record holder, only 2019, added to the two failures But South Korea forward Son Korean striker Son Heung-Min Cantlay, his thoughts had (in driving distance). She is al- bouts failures’ in June. ran in the 4x100m relay heats in January and April, have scored his eighth league goal of celebrates scoring the opening turned to a bigger title defence ready well on her way, leading World Athletics’ Disci- in his first Olympic appear- seen Coleman suspended. the season in the 76th minute, goal during the Premier League next month. the tour stats at 288.8 yards, plinary Tribunal upheld the ance in Rio de Janeiro four “I think the attempt on heading in from close range af- match against Burnley on The US Masters, shifted fully six yards further than the charge and banned Coleman years ago. December 9th was a purpose- ter a headed pass from Kane. Monday. (AFP) from April to November be- next best. for two years, backdated to 14 The AIU charged Coleman ful attempt to get me to miss Spurs now have 11 points cause of the coronavirus shut- Veteran English major- May, 2020. for missed tests in January a test,” Coleman said after he from six games, just two points “It is an understanding down, is the 15-time major- winner Karen Stupples is The 24-year-old has 30 and December 2019, as well as was charged in June. behind leaders Everton after that comes from Maurcio (Po- winner’s sole remaining focus already a fan. “She’s got the days to appeal against the de- for a “filing failure” lastA pril. “Don’t tell me I ‘missed’ their third win of the season. chettino’s) time,” said Mour- in 2020, but he admits prepa- personality. But she is also the cision at the Court of Arbitra- To prove an anti-doping vi- a test if you sneak up on my Mourinho hailed his at- inho. “I don’t want all the rations will be different from only woman in the game with tion for Sport. olation, an athlete has to have door – parked outside the tacking stars, who have now credit myself, let’s share with usual. that kind of power who isn’t He is set to miss next year’s committed three whereabouts gate and walked through... combined for 29 Premier Mauricio. “They play together “The fact that the Masters afraid to use it,” Stupples told Olympic Games in Japan, failures within 12 months. there’s no record of anyone League goals -- only Didier for a long time, probably a dif- will be held in November, it’s LPGA.com. where he would have been Coleman previously es- coming to my place – without Drogba and Frank Lampard ferent way because Harry is unprecedented,” he told re- “Other players could hit it among the favourites to win caped suspension on a tech- my knowledge.” have managed more, with 36. not always a nine now.” porters. as far as she does, but they’re “I can’t simulate the nor- afraid to do it. They’ve been mal ramp-up that I normally told that they need to pull back have, and I don’t think anyone and keep it in play or hit it to else can either,” he said. a number. She doesn’t care AFRICA ROUND-UP And Woods had some about any of that. She picks a chilling words for those who line and rips it.” think the Masters in the au- Pagdanganan doesn’t seem tumn will be anything like Au- to know what all the fuss is Zamalek book CAF Champions League spot gusta in the spring. about. “I never really noticed “I have played there in that I hit it far until people AFP ing a CAF trophy when Al South African Premiership November. And the few times started telling me in college,” Johannesburg Ahly Tripoli reached the 1984 club SuperSport United. that I have played in Novem- she says, adding that she is African Cup Winners Cup fi- ber, it’s been the same. It’s just happy to “live my dream”. An early Mostafa Mohamed nal before Moamer Kadhafi Guinea: The Guinean been cold. The ball doesn’t go “If you told me a couple goal set up Zamalek to defeat barred them from playing Al Ligue 1 Pro season has kicked very far. years ago that I would be play- Ismaily 3-1 in Cairo to clinch Ahly because of political dif- off after a long coronavirus- “If you’re able to get the ing on the LPGA Tour and be second place in the Egyptian ferences with Egypt. induced suspension of foot- north wind that time of year, in this position in my rookie Premier League and secure ball in the west African na- it can be awfully difficult and year, I wouldn’t believe you.” qualification for the 2021 CAF Gabon: English Premier tion and Hafia and Wakriya long – very different than what Champions League. League duo Pierre-Emerick are the pacesetters with four we normally play in April.” Tough at the top: Had the White Knight not Aubameyang of Arsenal and points from two matches. Spain’s Jon Rahm only collected three points, they Mario Lemina of Fulham Hafia were African giants ‘She whacks it’: lasted two weeks as world could have been overtaken by have been included in the Ga- in the 1970s, reaching five There’s a new young Asian number one in August before 2020 CAF Confederation Cup bon squad for two Cup of Na- African Cup of Champions talent to follow on the LPGA being knocked off the top by runners-up Pyramids and lost tions qualifiers against Group Clubs (predecessor to the Tour, and for a change she’s Justin Thomas. out on a place in the elite Afri- D leaders the Gambia. CAF Champions League) fi- not South Korean, Japanese And on Sunday at the Zozo can club competition. Both missed the recent nals and winning three. or Thai – but from the Philip- Championship he had the Champions Al Ahly will be friendly loss to Benin in Por- African commitments have pines. chance to grab back top spot the other Egyptian representa- tugal because of injuries with delayed the debut of CAF Con- Rookie Bianca Pagdanga- from the absent Dustin John- tives in the Champions League the absence of 2015 African federation Cup semi-finalists nan, who turns 23 on Wednes- son with a win or outright sec- with Pyramids and fourth-place Footballer of the Year Au- Horoya, who will be seeking a day, has been captivating ond place, until Thomas again Al Mokawloon Al Arab entering bameyang particularly no- sixth straight league title. observers with her relaxed proved his nemesis. the CAF Confederation Cup. ticeable. demeanour and prodigious Rahm needed a birdie at Here’s a round up of foot- Zamalek players celebrate one of their goals against Ismaily in Cairo Coach Patrice Neveu in- South Sudan: Cam- power since making her pro the 18th to tie clubhouse lead- ball news from Africa. on Monday. Zamalek won 3-1. cluded 11 players with French eroon-born South Sudan debut in July. er Patrick Cantlay, with play- clubs in a 23-strong squad, coach Cyprian Ashu Bessong Pagdanganan finished tied ing partner Thomas a stroke Egypt: Zamalek swiftly ing November after losing to including Saint-Etienne for- has included 10 Australia- ninth two weeks ago in her further back. Rahm’s 20-foot- stamped their authority over Zambia: Zambia made Algeria and Zimbabwe in pre- ward Denis Bouanga. based players in his squad for first major, the PGA Champi- er slid past, however, to give mid-table Ismaily as Mohamed it four wins in five 2021 Af- vious Group H matches. South AfricaCarlisle Unit- back-to-back Cup of Nations onship, and was then tied for Cantlay the title. and Democratic Republic of rica Cup of Nations qualify- ed is not a club name nor- qualifiers against Uganda third Sunday at the Drive On Thomas, needing an im- Congo-born Kabongo Kasongo ing warm-up matches this Libya: Civil war in Libya mally found on international during November. Championships behind win- probable eagle two at the par- scored within 24 minutes. month under new Serb coach led to the cancellation of the squad lists, but South Africa Those called up include ner Ally McDonald and world four 72nd hole to stand any Moroccan Achraf Bencharki Milutin Sredojevic by defeat- past two football seasons, so have called up midfielder Melbourne City goalkeeper number five Danielle Kang chance, had arrowed his ap- stretched the lead to three goals ing Ethiopia 3-2 and 3-1 in the 2017-2018 standings have Dean Furman from the Eng- Majak Mawith, defender to rocket to 43rd in the 2020 proach to four feet and holed during the second half before Addis Ababa. been used to choose clubs for lish fourth-tier outfit. Ruon Tongyik from Central money list after playing only out for birdie and a share of Wagih Abdelhakim reduced ar- Albert Kangwanda bagged the CAF club competitions. He is part of a 25-man Coast Mariners, Perth SC six events. second, denying Rahm the top rears after goalkeeper Moham- a brace in the first interna- League winners Al Nasr squad for home and away Cup midfielder Jackson Morgan But it’s her length off the ranking. ed Abougabal blundered. tional friendly and Emma- and runners-up Al Ahly of Nations Group C qualifiers and forward Yuel Kauch from tee which has many believ- It all left Johnson, at home Zamalek now switch their nuel Chabula matched that Benghazi will compete in against minnows Sao Tome e Western Union. ing she could be the future of recovering from COVID-19, attention to the 2020 Champi- feat in the second encounter. the Champions League and Principe next month. South Sudan are desper- women’s golf. safe in the knowledge that ons League as they will defend a Former African champi- third-place Al Ahly Tripoli Born in Cape Town and ate for points against Group Pagdanganan, who won though he might be under the 1-0 lead over Raja Casablanca of ons Zambia are preparing for and cup winners Al Ittihad in brought up in England, the B frontrunners Uganda hav- team gold and individual weather, he was still on top of Morocco this Sunday in the sec- two crucial Cup of Nations the Confederation Cup. 32-year-old recently joined ing lost away to Malawi and bronze for the Philippines the world. ond leg of a semi-final in Cairo. fixtures with Botswana dur- Libya came closest to lift- Carlisle from Pretoria-based at home to Burkina Faso. 14 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Sports QOA to organise AMIR CUP BASKETBALL Pakistan confirm tour to fourth edition of Al Sadd sail into semis South Africa next year Master’s Programme Tribune News Network Doha AFP Karachi in Sports Law Al Sadd sailed into into the semi-finals of the Amir Cup Pakistan will visit South QNA be in the first five semesters in basketball with a thumping Africa for a limited-overs tour Doha the distance learning system 102-77 win over Al Rayyan next year, the national cricket by Microsoft Teams program, at Al Gharafa Sports Club board said on Tuesday. Qatar Olympic Academy while the last five semesters on Tuesday. The Asian giants will play (QOA) has announced the will be attended by the acad- Such was the domineer- three one-day internation- launch of the fourth edition of emys headquarters. ing show of Al Sadd that they als and as many Twenty20s the Masters program in sports Moreover, the Qatar Olym- clinched all the four quarters in April, the Pakistan Cricket law, which is being held by the pic Academy has tended, since (24-21, 26-12, 31-26, 21-18, Board (PCB) announced. Qatar Olympic Academy for last April, to offer a number of 21-18). Vladmir Dasic was Originally supposed to the fourth year in a row, its programs through distance their highest-scorer dunking take place in September and The Master’s programme in education, through which it 30 points. October this year, the tour Sport Law will be delivered in achieved great success and un- Dasic had a remarkable was postponed amid high cooperation with the University paralleled turnout. 73.3 percent field goal conver- numbers of COVID-19 cases of LIeida, Spain, alongside a In this regard, the Execu- sion rate and was ably sup- in South Africa. number of international organ- tive Director of Qatar Olym- ported by Konstantinos Va- The PCB said the tour izations such as the Interna- pic Academy (QOA), Saif Mo- sileaidis who not only scored would form part of the Men’s tional Olympic Committee, the hamed Al Nuaimi spoke about 29 points but also provided Cricket World Cup Super Olympic Council of Asia, the this program, saying that the 12 assists at the Al Gharafa League. Association of National Olym- master’s program in sports law Sports Club. The league – with all pic Committees (ANOC) and held by Qatar Olympic Acade- Faisal Abuissa and captain teams playing four home and the Qatar Olympic Committee. my is the only one in the region Babacar Dieng also excelled as many away series – will de- In addition to the official ac- in this discipline specifically, with 16 and 15 points respec- termine who qualifies for the creditation of the certificate by and with the presence of these tively as Al Sadd dominated Men’s World Cup in 2023, to the Ministry of Education and partners, who are the largest the game, holding the lead for be hosted by India. Higher Education in Qatar. sports leaders in the world. almost 35-and-a-half minutes. The top seven teams will The Master’s programme Setting up Master’s Pro- Al Sadd led 24-21 at the win a spot at the tournament, in sports law aims to spread gramme in Sports Law aims end of the first quarter but kept while hosts India automati- awareness and culture relat- to spread awareness and cul- on increasing their advantage cally qualify. ed to sports legal knowledge ture related to sports legal as the game progressed. Pakistan open their cam- at the local and international knowledge at the local and With just 10 minutes paign in the Super League levels, which adds to the international levels; this adds remaining they were 81- Al Sadd’s Faisal Abuissa (No. 7) shapes up to make a basket during the Amir Cup match against Al Rayyan with a three-match, one-day knowledge and clarifications to learners a lot of knowledge 59 ahead all but ensuring at the Al Gharafa Sports Club on Tuesday. Al Sadd won 102-77. series, starting Friday against of international law, and how and clarifications on inter- their victory which they Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. to deal with regulations and national law and how to deal ultimately sealed with from turnovers while Al fast break points as against Al dul Haleem was the top-scor- regulations correctly and with the regulations and sys- considerable ease. Rayyan had just 10. The win- Rayyan’s 10 er with 29, while Mohamed professionally. tems correctly and profes- Al Sadd scored 30 points ners also came up with 21 For Al Rayyan, Musa Ab- Hassan scored 19. England’s Wood may Warner and Saha help Sunrisers play only white-ball Hyderabad stay afloat in IPL race cricket The lectures are provided sionally. It also work to sup- by a number of professors who port legal expertise and the AFP AFP hold doctorate degrees in the development of legal bodies Dubai London legal fields specialised in the in sports institutions at the lo- field of sports and workers at cal and international levels, Al Skipper David Warner and England fast bowler Mark the Spanish University of LIei- Nuaimi said. Wriddhiman Saha struck Wood has said he could yet da, in addition to a group of in- The lectures will be given by blazing half-centuries on become a white-ball special- ternational lecturers special- a group of professors who hold Tuesday as Sunrisers Hy- ist even though Test captain ized in the field of sports law doctoral degrees and interna- derabad thrashed Delhi Capi- Joe Root believes the Durham accredited either in The Court tional specialized and executive tals by 88 runs to keep their quick could feature during his of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) lecturers in the field of sports Indian Premier League play- side’s bid to regain the Ashes or the International Olympic law from the Spanish Universi- off hopes alive. in Australia in 2021/22. Committee and the Federation ty of Lleida and several interna- Warner smashed 66 on his The 30-year-old Wood has of Olympic Committees ( The tional sports bodies, he added. 34th birthday and put on 107 played just 16 Tests since his ANOC) as well as the conti- The Executive Director of runs for the opening wicket debut five years ago, with his nental federations, which adds Qatar Olympic Academy was with Saha, who hit 87 off 45 subsequent career blighted by to the scholars tangible facts pleased with the success of deliveries, to guide Hyderabad three ankle operations. that the lecturers fought on the previous versions of this to 219 for two in Dubai. Wood, speaking to his the ground in addition to their program, saying ‘ we have Rashid Khan returned sea- friend Steve Harmison -- him- academic imprint. found great acceptance at all son-best figures of 3-7 from self a former Durham and The program also supports levels and segments in soci- his four overs of leg-spin as England fast bowler – on Talk- and develops legal organi- ety as well as from the highest Hyderabad bowled out Delhi Sport 2 radio, said: “I was ac- zations and departments in organizations and bodies in for 131 and moved to sixth spot tually close a couple of times to sports institutions, as well as charge of sports affairs, as all with five wins from 12 games. saying: ‘I’ve had enough’. Just legal services in the sports field parties have shown their coop- “Two world-class bowlers because I didn’t think I could at the local and international eration with us in the success in (Anrich) Nortje and (Kagiso) cope with it with my body. levels, and adds the academic of the program during the last Rabada. We decided to go after “I ended up having some character and summary of field period, as well as with regard it (the bowling),” Warner said Skipper David Warner, celebrating his 34th birthday on Tuesday, scored 66 besides taking two catches to pretty bad mental health stuff experiences for its members to to the new version. in the post-match presentation. star in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai. with anxiety. I had a panic at- add a lot to their field. At the end, the Executive “As for Rashid, it is in- tack on a flight. I was sick of the The Qatar Olympic Acad- Director of Qatar Olympic credible that he’s taking so this IPL in place of England’s chase after losing in-form ans next and then RCB (Royal rehab. I thought I’d never reach emy annually introduces a Academy extended his thanks many wickets and not going Jonny Bairstow, took on the opener Shikhar Dhawan for Challengers Bangalore), so the potential I thought I had. I master’s program in sports and appreciation to both the for runs, especially given the bowling as he hit 12 fours and nought from the second ball we have very big and tough was generally just sick of not be- law over a period of one year University of Lleida as well as dew and the moisture here. two sixes. of the innings and Marcus opponents coming up. And if ing the player I wanted to be.” (ten semesters ) four days the Ministry of Education and We’ve got games at Sharjah to Warner soon joined the Stoinis, for five, in the second we keep playing the way we He added: “I did contem- a month, in which students Higher Education for the great go so hopefully we can put on party and hit Rabada for 22 over. are, we will find it hard to win plate going down the white- come to the headquarters of cooperation regarding the pro- a show there.” runs in one over as the left- Khan struck twice in his those games.” ball route. It’s less stress on the Qatar Olympic Academy, posal to launch an exceptional Hyderabad though will handed batsman got to his first over and the eighth of the Mumbai lead the table, my body – four or 10 overs but this year the fourth edi- version of the Master for this have to win their remaining fifty in 25 balls. innings with the wickets of with Virat Kohli’s RCB sitting – and I can still make money tion of the program is pre- year with the distance learn- two games and then depend on Ravichandran Ashwin fi- Shimron Hetmyer and Ajinkya in second place ahead of Delhi. for my family. That could be a sented exceptionally in light ing systems as well as attend- net run-rate to make the quali- nally dismissed Warner and Rahane. The top two face each other possibility even in the future. I of the challenges faced by the ance, in the challenges that the fiers, while Delhi dropped out Saha fell to speedster Nortje “We have lost three games in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. don’t know.” entire world in combating the world is facing in COVID-19 of the top two with their third but Manish Pandey kept up in a row, so we have to reset Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad Only Jofra Archer among Corona pandemic, whereas, and the sincere desire for the straight loss. the attack with his unbeaten right now,” Delhi coach Ricky 219 for 2 (Saha 87, Warner 66) England’s current crop of the Qatar Olympic Academy success of the program despite Saha, a wicketkeeper-bats- 44 off 31 balls. Ponting told reporters. beat Delhi Capitals 131 (Pant quicks is able to match Wood decided that the study should all the challenges. man who got his first game Delhi were never in the “We play Mumbai Indi- 36, Rashid 3-7) by 88 runs. for consistent 90 mph speed. ‘Don’t retire’: ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle is still big IPL force at 41

AFP Gayle, one of the oldest rus, on October 15. was most recently picked up coach Ravi Shastri to urge the Dubai players in the tournament, “Chris, it was a very hard by Kandy Tuskers for Sri Lan- former South Africa skipper was benched for the early part decision not to play him (in ka’s upcoming Lanka Premier to come out of international West Indies batsman Chris of the IPL and then missed earlier games). He is the hun- League. retirement. Gayle is proving he’s still a games over a stomach bug, but griest I have seen in the last Gayle is not the only vet- De Villiers called time on threat at 41 after the “Uni- he has responded in style. seven-eight years playing for eran turning heads, however. an illustrious South Africa verse Boss” smashed a second “Today the coach asked the different franchises,” said South Africa’s AB De Villiers, career in May 2018 after 114 half-century in five games for senior players, we need to step Punjab captain KL Rahul. 36, has been at the centre of Tests and 228 one-day match- Kings XI Punjab in the Indian up in crucial games, I am glad “Running ones and twos. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s es with a batting average of Premier League. we were able to put my hand And you know how he keeps campaign this season, scoring more than 50 in both formats. Gayle, who holds the IPL up,” man of the match Gayle the dressing room upbeat. To four half-centuries at a strike Another 36-year-old South record for sixes, cracked 51 said after the win. do it over and over again, year rate of over 174. African, Faf du Plessis, has off 29 deliveries including “And the youngsters after year.” De Villiers, already nick- been a stand-out for Chennai five over the ropes asP unjab in the team are telling me, named “Mr. 360” for his all- Super Kings, scoring 401 runs thrashed Kolkata Knight Rid- ‘Don’t retire.’” ‘Superhuman’ de Villiers round skills, was described as in 12 matches. ers by eight wickets to rise into Gayle put on a key partner- The flamboyant Gayle, who “superhuman” by his captain However, Chennai – the top four. ship with Mandeep Singh, who calls himself “Universe Boss”, is Virat Kohli after he hit 73, his tagged “Dad’s Army” by the It was a typically explosive hit an unbeaten 66 two days the leading scorer in T20 crick- highest score at this year’s IPL, media – became the first team innings from the dreadlocked after the death of his father, as et with 13,473 runs, including to give Bangalore a vital win. to exit the play-offs race, with star, who plies his trade in Punjab chased down their tar- Kings XI Punjab’s West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle. (AFP) his record 341 IPL sixes. The 33-ball blitz includ- captain Mahendra Singh Dho- Twenty20 leagues around the get of 150 in 18.5 overs. The left-handed batsman ing six sixes – one of which ni and Australia’s Shane Wat- world after putting internation- He has injected life into after hitting a quickfire 53 in was delayed and moved out of has plied his trade in T20 hit a moving car outside the son, both 39, failing to live up al cricket on a back-burner. Punjab’s faltering campaign his first game of theIP L, which India because of the coronavi- leagues around the world and stadium – prompted India to their reputations. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or L N Mallick Pakistan Prism L N Mallick call (974) 4000 2222 L N Mallick

Pakistan Women Forum–Qatar organises event to raise awareness of breast cancer

Dr Sadiya Ishaque, consultant gynecologist at Al Emadi Hospital, stressed on the need for women to undergo regular screening after the age of 40

akistan Women Forum— The material was provided by Qatar Cancer Qatar (PWF-Q) organised an Society. event at Spice and Sizzle Res- Farzana Safdar and Samiya Tayyeb of taurant recently to raise aware- Qatar Radio (FM107) were among those ness of breast cancer. who attended the event. PDr Sadiya Ishaque, a consultant gy- Chairperson of Pakistan Women Forum necologist working with Al Emadi Hospital, Qatar (PWF-Q) Shahida Khan highlighted gave a presentation on breast cancer. She the importance of health awareness among explained in detail about the age groups women. She said her forum supports breast in which women are more prone to breast awareness campaign to help propagate cancer. She also discussed the risk factors, information on how women can protect and lab and screening tests required to de- themselves from the disease through early tect the disease. Hereditary diseases that detection. She thanked the participants may contribute in spreading breast cancer and guests for attending the event. She include diabetes, she noted while shining noted that proper SOPs and precautionary light on the early symptoms. She suggested steps for COVID-19 were followed during necessary steps to be taken once the symp- the event. toms appear for the first time. She also PWF-Q President Shabana Shuaib, Vice explained to the audience how to conduct President Rabia Ishrat and General Secre- self examination once a month at home. tary Nazia Rehan thanked the participants. She called for conducting regular screening Prominent among those who attended after the age of 40, while sharing global fig- the event were Uzma Ansari, Rida Kashif, ures of breast cancer patients. Aeysha Anwer, Saima Ahsan, Hina Khan, A Q and A session was also conducted Hameeda Baloch, Shumaila, Juwairiya , and Dr Sadiya clarified the doubts and con- Areej and Abeer. cerns of the audience. Rubees Fashions, BU Boutique and Dr Fauzia Shafique of Qatar Radio Royal Event Management Society support- (FM107) shared very informative guide- ed the event by sending gifts for the par- lines for the prevention of breast cancer. ticipants.

Pakistan International School honours students for academic achievements PIA gradually expanding its Doha operation akistan International star of Class 8, bagged the School (PISQ) held a cer- overall first position;S hanza emony to honour the stu- Fatima Naqvi came second dents who have achieved while Saleha Khattak secured Poutstanding results during the the third position in all sec- 2019-2020 academic year. tions of Class 8. PISQ Principal Nargis Position holders of Boys Raza Otho was the chief guest Wing were then presented at the event. with medals and certificates The programme com- for their excellent perfor- menced with oath-taking by mance in the examination. the elected Head Boy Muham- In Class 5, Khalilullah from mad Ikram, and Head Girl Ei- 5-A secured third position; man Iftikhar. Shawaiz Tahir, another bril- ith the operation of the stranded passengers whose Islamabad on Tuesday and Ikram promised to im- liant student of 5-A, stood Pakistan International tickets had expired due to their Friday and two weekly flights prove his team and fulfil the Pakistan International School Qatar campus. second while the first posi- WAirlines’ Doha-Islamabad long stay in Pakistan. The air- to Peshawar on Wednesday expectations of his peers and tion was bagged by Abubakar service on October 27, the to- line not only validated their re- and Sunday. The flights toI s- teachers. He stressed the im- KG-I Lemon, Aiza Raees from position. In Class 3, Ayesha Muhammad Qureshi from tal frequency has reached four turn tickets but also flew them lamabad depart at 09.05 am portance of collaboration, KG-I Blue and Rania Abid Mushtaq from 3-H secured 5-C. With the percentage of weekly flights to Pakistan. back without any extra charges. while the flights to Peshawar cooperation and devotion from KG-I Green were given the third position. Sarim Fazil 97.17, Manzoor stood first in To meet the growing de- The national carrier op- leave Hamad International to duty. Eiman thanked stu- certificates and medals. Naqvi from 3-D came second all sections of Class 6; Ab- mand of its valued customers, erates two weekly flights to Airport at 9.20 am. dents, parents, teachers and Hania Muhammad from while Fajer Sajid of 3-F stood dul Rafay came second while Pakistan’s national carrier has the school management for KG-II A, Umaima.el.Abbasi first.I n Class 4, the third po- Muhammad Mansoor got the been gradually expanding its putting their trust in her, and from KG-II B, Amna Afaf sition was shared by Ahmed third position. In Class 7, Saif operations after the corona- expressed her motto of “ac- from KG-II C, Ayesha Shahid Hossam from 4-B and Fa- Raza Naqvi from 7-D got the virus pandemic badly hit the tion, not position”, and work- from KG-II D, Minal Khan rah Wajid from 4-H. Ayesha third position, Abdul Hadi of global aviation industry. ing for the betterment of the from KG-II E, Mahra Akbar Rashid from 4-A stood second 7-A came second and the first Like other airlines, the PIA institution as a team. from KG-II F, Abiha Amjad while Maryam Ali from 4-J position was secured by Bilal also temporarily suspended The award-giving segment from KG-II G, and Kaainat bagged the first position. Zada, an exceptional scholar its flight operations to and started with the shining stars Ali from KG-II H were given Sudents from the Senior of 7-A. From Class 8, Mu- from Qatar in March in an ef- of Kindergarten Wing, who awards for their outstanding Girls Wing took the stage next. hammad Asjad Kamran came fort to prevent the spread of were awarded for their out- performance throughout the From Class 5, Isra Rashid third; Abdullah Ahsan stood COVID-19, following the Qa- standing results and overall academic session. succeeded in getting overall second while Mirza Asad se- tar government’s travel entry behaviour during the aca- From Class 1, Maha third position; Maheen Zahid cured the top position in all ban for different nationalities, demic year 2019-2020. The Mazhar and Zainab Abid of stood second while Javeria sections of Class 8. including Pakistan. young scholars included Inaya 1-C shared the third position; Sarfaraz bagged the first po- The PISQ principal con- The airline later operated Tehreem from Pre-KG Lily; Amama from 1-F secured sec- sition. Among overall posi- gratulated the position hold- special flights to ferry strand- Rania Mohsin from Pre-KG ond position while the first po- tion holders of Class 6, Laiba ers and praised their untir- ed Pakistanis back home when Tulip and Alishah Ali from sition was jointly held by Mu- Hina stood first; DuaA mir ing efforts. She stressed the the restrictions were relaxed Pre-KG Jasmine. In the KG-I hammad Saadan Khan of 1-D secured the second position need of dedication and self- by the government. Commu- group, Fahad Arif from KG-I and Muhammad Yousuf Atif while Syeda Maryam Rizwan discipline to be better citizens nity members in Qatar have Red, M Faizan Faisal from of 1-I. Among the overall posi- came third. In Class 7, Ahlam of the world. She urged the praised the PIA management KG-I Orange, Abdul Samad tion holders of Class 2, Manha Rashid got the first position, young learners to aim high for its support by offering from KG-I Silver, Muhammad Fatime from 2-C came third; Maimoona Luqman came sec- and never settle for less with very competitive tariff for the Ali from KG-I Purple, Mary- Muhammad Hamdan of 2-G ond while the third position a purpose to be the future flights operated after the out- am Abid from KG-I Maroon, stood second and Dana Fawzi was secured by Sabah Imtiaz. leaders of a continuously- break of the pandemic. Jasim Abdul Rehman from from 2-B claimed the highest Momina Ahmad, the shining evolving world. The airline won the hearts of 16 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 The Last Word QF’s Education City Speaker Series explores pathways towards regenerative development

Ailyn Agonia World Cup Qatar 2022 -- the address where you are. What DOHA infrastructure, sustainabil- is the nature of a healthy eco- ity and the legacy of the sta- system around the Gulf? That Experts tackled how re- diums. He said, “How are we is the first question that needs generative development can going to continue living with to be asked, and then how do point the way towards a safe these buildings, to rehabilitate we serve that in our projects.” and prosperous planet in the them, for people to make use Dr Anne Poelina, chair of latest edition of Qatar Foun- of them? Here, for every de- the Martuwarra Fitzroy River dation’s (QF) Education City sign – and as part of the com- Council in Western Australia, Speaker Series. petition – we had to show how said, “We have to brave and Titled ‘Beyond Sustaina- we planned to rehabilitate the extend ourselves because bility: Imagining A Regenera- buildings after the event. And where the world is taking us tive Future’, the international we had to look at the bigger we need to go with good faith. platform explored the con- Jason Twill Bill Reed Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah Dr Anne Poelina picture, because the stadiums That we are there for the ‘we’ cept of regenerative develop- are going to form part of our and not for the ‘me’ and the ment and focused on a form contexts. Qatar to explore the concept overconsumed our part of the to recreate an old neighbour- society – they’ll become parks, challenge to know that the of global development that Ibrahim Mohamed Jai- of regenerative development Earth. With the steps we have hood in Qatar, combining the medical facilities and educa- creator has given us some- aims to allow human and nat- dah, group CEO and chief that would recreate what the taken, in the last 10 to 15 years, elements from their ancestors tion institutes.” thing very precious to be able ural systems to co-exist for architect of Arab Engineer- country has lost with its tre- we have started to recover, with the contemporary way of Planning consultant and to think and conceptualise. Go the resilience and prosperity ing Bureau, spoke about how mendous growth. to regenerate. For example, life, as among the examples of sustainability and regenera- out there be a brave human of the planet. Qatar is working to build a “The amount of construc- in the last three years, Qatar the application of the progres- tion expert Bill Reed said there being. Let’s do our bit and The event looked at regen- better future and pointed out tion that has been done in the has managed to increase food sive concept in the country. He is a need to let the world heal look at where we will be in the erative development’s roots in how the country has man- last 20 to 25 years is more security by 400 percent. If we said the plan has been well- for at least 18 months and for future particularly in the next indigenous culture, where and aged to increase its food secu- than that of the last 100 years continue this way, we’ll be received by the policymakers human beings to partner with two to three years.” how it is already being em- rity by 400 percent in the last – there has been tremendous self-sufficient in just a handful and is likely to come to life in nature. Speaking about the The discussion was mod- braced, and what it can make three years. growth. But we are fortunate of years,” said Jaidah. the first quarter of next year. Middle East specifically, he erated by Jason Twill, director possible, as well as how it can He said there is an inter- as we have recognised in the He also cited the project Jaidah went on to speak said, “It doesn’t matter where of the World Cup Master Pro- be applied in different cultural est and many opportunities in last decade or so that we have they are working on that aims about the upcoming FIFA you are; it matters how you gram at Qatar Foundation. SoS alumni at forefront of American actress Eva fight against coronavirus Longoria to be keynote speaker at WISH 2020 Qatar Foundation TV show’s innovative alumni join united global scientific community

Tribune News Network alumni network to share QF’s global health initiative WISH will organise the 5th summit Doha knowledge such as Amine Mo- virtually in November with attendance free to all participants hamed Besbes from Season 5, Stars of Science (SoS) alum- Mohamed Farag from Season Tribune News Network lines between global leaders, ni have joined the global fight 7, Dr Mourad Benosman from Doha policymakers, academics, our against COVID-19, answer- Season 9, and Dr Youssef El frontline healthcare workers, ing the call to collaborate and Azzouzi from Season 11. The World Innovation Sum- and innovators, and powerful help their communities face Elsewhere, innovators from mit for Health (WISH) has an- changemakers, like Eva Longo- challenges in the wake of the the Stars of Science network as- nounced that American actress ria, with their diverse perspec- pandemic. sisted communities in spread- Eva Longoria will be a keynote tives that support WISH’s vi- “Perseverance is a virtue ing valuable information. speaker at its upcoming global sion to create a healthier world that Stars of Science has in- Majed Lababidi, Season 3, gathering of healthcare leaders, through global collaboration.” stilled in all of its contestants developed a mobile application practitioners, advocates, re- As Qatar Foundation’s since the show started in 2009,” to raise awareness and increase searchers and idea generators (QF) global health initiative, said Wadha Al Adgham, pro- prevention among the diverse taking place virtually from No- WISH was created to dissemi- gramme manager of Education Dr Mohamad Ziad Chaari, a Season-3 alumnus, designed a protective communities in Qatar. vember 15 to 19, under the ban- nate seminal, evidence-based at Qatar Science & Technol- suit equipped with a respirator to purify and filter air. Dr Imadeddine Azzouz, ner of ‘One World, Our Health’. content and showcase the lat- ogy Park. “The importance of from Season 11, created an ap- Besides carving out a suc- Eva Longoria est innovations in healthcare. effective problem-solving has working as a nurse and help- contestant Wassim El Hariri fo- plication that connects volun- cessful career as an award-win- This year, the summit will ex- been highlighted as scientists ing treat coronavirus patients cused on prevention and came teers with places in need, such ning Hollywood actress, direc- responsibilities. plore such diverse topics as cli- work at a furious pace to help every day. up with a hand sanitiser wrist- as in hospitals across Paris. tor and producer, Longoria is At WISH 2020, she will mate change and health, men- the world cope with an unprec- Others devised ways to band and a cutting-edge disin- Dr Mohamed Watfa, from known for her extensive phil- add her voice to the discus- tal health in the digital age and edented crisis. The Arab world protect the lives of healthcare fecting robot. Season 4, and Anwar Almojarke- anthropic work and activism. sions around the impact of the the challenges created globally and beyond can depend on our workers. Former contestants also sh, from Season 5, focused their In 2012, she founded the pandemic and global health by COVID-19. alumni network as an invalu- Dr Mohamad Ziad Chaari, sought to bolster critical health- efforts on community support Eva Longoria Foundation, inequalities experienced by Other themes include tox- able resource, with inventors Season 3 alumnus, and Abdul- care resources. by hosting workshops for teach- which works to empower Lati- women and girls of colour. ic stress and Post-traumatic dedicated to giving back to rahman Saleh Khamis, Season Dr Nour Majbour, Season ers or developing applications to na women through a focus on “I’m honoured to be stress disorder (PTSD) in chil- their communities.” 11 Qatari finalist, designed mul- 10 finalist, won an innovation help people fight the virus. education and entrepreneur- speaking at WISH this year dren; the role of schools in Several alumni from the tiple innovations, including a award from QF’s Hamad Bin Watch the Season 12 semi- ship, helping them achieve alongside expert researchers, child and adolescent health; Qatar Foundation (QF) TV protective suit equipped with Khalifa University for her work final this weekend on Qatar TV their full potential. In 2006, the policymakers and our front- health challenges of major show have used their talents to a respirator to purify and filter on a novel COVID-19 testing kit. and across seven regional chan- star of Desperate Housewives line healthcare heroes,” said sporting events; immunother- reinforce the healthcare sector. air as a part of their work at the Many alumni across the nels, tuning in to find out who co-founded Eva’s Heroes, a Longoria. “WISH enables the apy; Islamic ethics and infertil- Frontline employee, Zainab Qatar Scientific Club. world worked on mechani- will secure their place in the charity that supports and acts kind of global cooperation ity treatment; and the need to Abosuhail, a Season 9 contest- Season 3 finalist Moham- cal ventilators and a group Grand Final and grab a share of as an advocate for children on pressing health issues safeguard healthcare systems ant, puts her life on the line med Al Rifai and Season 9 of them utilised the show’s the $600,000 seed fund. with developmental needs, so that we desperately need against cyber threats. that their voices can be heard. right now, as we confront a As a result of the current During her career, she has pandemic and a changing pandemic, this year WISH will devoted extensive time and climate that have dispropor- take place virtually in a unique energy to prioritising mental tionately impacted women and fully immersive 3D plat- health among young Latina and people of colour.” form featuring more sessions women, speaking out on such Chief Executive Officer of and involving significantly issues as self-harm, anxiety WISH Sultana Afdhal said, more participants. and depression. “We are delighted that Eva The platform will fea- Recently, Longoria high- Longoria will be a keynote ture theatres, a networking lighted the importance of speaker at WISH 2020. Her fo- lounge and a fully interactive nurturing women’s mental cus on the empowerment and exhibition space – the Inno- health in the current climate inclusion of underrepresented vation Hub. and has voiced her concern communities through educa- Register to attend the vir- that the coronavirus pandem- tion is at the core of building tual WISH 2020 from Novem- Zainab Abosuhail, a Season-9 alumna, is work- ic has been harder for wom- a healthier society. Our virtual ber15 to 19 at https://2020. Dr Nour Majbour, Season 10 finalist, working on a novel COVID-19 testing kit. ing as a nurse in the fight against COVID-19. en, who tend to have multiple summit will hopefully blur the wish.org.qa/register/

QGBC unveils rich programmes for 5th Qatar Sustainability Week

Ailyn Agonia of life across Qatar in the last have come up with innova- ing Council - Better Places campaigns, awareness Programme for Conserva- DOHA four years. tive and attractive initiatives for People MENA Launch’ programmes, tree plant- tion and Energy Efficiency At a virtual press confer- and activities for the event scheduled on November 5. ing, nutrition and well- (Tarsheed), Qatar National Qatar Green Building ence on Tuesday, Eng Me- participants that comply with The Better Places for People ness events, waste recy- Bank (QNB), Tadmur Hold- Council (QGBC) has an- shal Al Shamari, director health and social distancing is WorldGBC’s global project cling drives and sand dune ing, Al Wakrah Municipality nounced on Tuesday the of QGBC, said, “We believe requirements.” to support GBCs and their clean-up, among others. and Qatar Museums, in ad- programme line-up and new that the success of Qatar Sus- Among the featured ac- members to increase the de- Al Shamari also men- dition to community part- feature of the fifth edition of tainability Week cannot be tivities this year are seminars mand and supply of green tioned that this year they ners Greener Future and its hugely successful nation- achieved without the private and conferences, includ- buildings which are support- have introduced Register a Doha Environmental Actions al campaign Qatar Sustain- and public sectors that sup- ing the QGBC Focus Day on ive of the health, wellbeing Pledge feature which is open Group. ability Week (QSW 2020) port our mission. These part- ‘Green Hospitality for FIFA and productivity of the peo- to corporates and individuals Also present at the press taking place from October 31 nerships are very important World Cup 2022’ in part- ple within them. QGBC will to register their pledges on conference were Shireen to November 7. for us to define solutions to nership with the Supreme be hosting the virtual event making changes in their life- Obeidat, QGBC events & The week-long event aims challenges in different sec- Committee for Delivery and that will highlight the ongo- style towards applying more marketing specialist; Ham- to further engage the com- tors in Qatar and the region. Legacy (SC) scheduled on Eng Meshal Al Shamari ing efforts among the region- sustainable actions. oda Youssef, QGBC head of munity in a wide range of sus- Year after year, we hope to November 1. The first Focus al stakeholders in promot- This year’s QSW’s Strate- Technical Affairs; and Ab- tainability-oriented activities. make a big step towards fos- Day will include a workshop Green Key certification, best ing the health and wellbeing gic Partners include the SC, dulrahman Al Muftah, sus- The annual event which tering sustainability culture with representatives from practices and case studies agenda as a key driver to the Msheireb Properties, The tainability and environment started in 2016 has so far at- in Qatar and the region. With Green Key International and from Qatar. wider sustainability and cli- Qatar General Electricity & specialist, representing the tracted more than 100,000 the COVID-19 pandemic af- the hospitality sector in Qa- The second Focus Day mate actions. Water Corporation (Kah- Supreme Committee for De- participants from all walks fecting the whole world, we tar to present an overview of is the ‘World Green Build- Other events are school ramaa) through its National livery & Legacy.