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Qatar-UK trade volume touched Qatar military parachute Qatari banks’ $2.9 bn in 2018: team wins three QC chairman HE volume of trade be- gold medals outlook stable Ttween Qatar and Britain reached nearly $2.9 billion TheTThh QQatart SSpeciali l in 2018 as against $2.8 Forces’ Parachuting billion in the previous year, Force team won Qatar Chamber (QC) Chair- three gold medals man HE Sheikh Khalifa bin despite GCC Jassim bin Mohammed al in the World Military Thani has said. Parachute Jumping The number of Qatari- Championship held British companies operating in Switzerland with in the Qatari market cover- crisis: Fitch the participation of 17 ing various sectors has reached 675, he said at a teams representing 11 joint Arab-British Economic countries. PAGE 16 Loan-to-deposit ratio to remain broadly stable Summit in London. “There are also 50 SATYENDRA PATHAK pect private sector deposit growth to British companies with a DOHA prove sluggish amid still-weak eco- 100 percent ownership in nomic activity and limited scope for the Qatari market in various BANKS in Qatar have stable outlook further interest rate hikes, we forecast sectors such as decoration, despite the ongoing blockade as the overall deposit growth at just 2.9 per- services, energy, consult- crisis-related pressures on commercial cent y-o-y in 2019, far below the recent ing, technology, education banks’ funding have eased, Fitch Solu- 10-year average of 14.6 percent,” the and health,” he said at the tions has said in its latest report. report said. meeting. PAGE 10 Qatar, EU vow to promote peace, According to the report, the sharp Meanwhile, the report said, it ex- outflows of foreign funding sparked pected loan growth to remain rela- by the June 2017 outbreak of the GCC tively subdued, keeping the loan-to- crisis have gradually deposit ratio broadly find lasting solution to conflicts reversed over 2018. stable. While most inves- “In particular, ‘Multiple’ injuries QNA tors based in boycott- we believe the ongo- BRUSSELS ing GCC states like ing trend of declining in gas explosion Saudi Arabia, and the public sector loans will at US mall QATAR and the European Union (EU) have reiterated UAE appear to have continue over the quar- their commitment to continuing their work to promote completed their with- ters ahead, weighing MIAMI A powerful gas explosion peace and sustainable solutions to the existing conflicts. drawal from Qatar, on the headline figure,” ripped through a shopping mall This came during the first official high-level meet- the report said, others it said. in Florida on Saturday, caus- ing held between the Foreign Ministry and the Euro- based in Asia and the O Foreign reserves “Qatar’s fiscal bal- ing multiple injuries, firefight- pean External Action Service in Brussels under the joint West have scaled up ance returned to sur- ers said. Photos on US news chairmanship of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs their presence in the have risen back plus in 2018 and with outlets showed a large field of HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi and Secretary General country. over the past year to numerous 2022 FIFA debris outside the Fountains of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid. “Foreign investors reach $30.4 billion in World Cup-linked Plaza shopping center in Planta- The joint meeting launched the implementation of have likely been as- January 2019 projects nearing com- tion in south Florida. The photos the cooperation arrangements signed on March 7, 2018 sured by a lack of es- pletion, we expect the showed an LA Fitness gym heav- during the official visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim calation in the crisis, public sector’s infra- ily damaged, with its windows bin Hamad al Thani to Brussels. as well as Qatari authorities’ demon- structure-related financing needs will blown out. The Plantation Fire The high-level political consultations focused on the strated willingness and ability to sup- be more limited,” the report said. Department said it was a gas bilateral relations between Qatar and the EU and recent Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al port the local economy, most notably In contrast, the report said, pri- explosion, and it reported “mul- developments in the Gulf region, including the Gulf cri- Muraikhi and Secretary General of the European External through placing large amounts of vate sector loans at 57 percent of total tiple patients.” Local TV station sis, a joint press statement said. Action Service Helga Schmid, in Brussels. foreign currency deposits with local loans have seen double-digit expan- WPLG said around 20 people The two sides stressed the need to defuse tensions banks to mitigate funding pressures sion throughout the past 10 months, were injured, two of them seri- and avoid escalation, which would have a significant and cooperation in humanitarian assistance and eco- over the second half of 2017 and the driven primarily by the services and ously. (AFP) impact in the region and beyond. The discussions also nomic and social issues. first half of 2018,” the report said. trade segments. paid special attention to Yemen, the Middle East peace The two sides intend to strengthen their security Rising hydrocarbon prices and “We believe private sector credit process and the situation in the Horn of Africa, Syria, partnership and combat terrorism and violent ex- thus government revenues have prob- demand will remain healthy over 2019 Afghanistan, Sudan and Libya. tremism. They also agreed to enhance cooperation ably also served to underpin confi- as economic activity inches up, but The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European within existing multilateral forums such as the Inter- dence in Qatar’s overall macroeco- note that this would only partially off- External Action Service welcomed the possibility of national Counter-Terrorism Forum and the Global nomic stability. set the declining trend in public sector closer integration in the areas of security, counter-ter- Fund to Support the Participation and Sustainability In turn, the report said, the author- borrowing. Overall, we forecast loan rorism, conflict prevention, mediation, development, of Communities. ities have begun to pull deposits back growth to reach 3.6 percent y-o-y in out, causing banks’ aggregate deposit 2019, up from 3.2 percent in 2018, base to decline by 1.5 percent year-on- implying a modest increase in Qatar’s year (y-o-y) in 2018. loan-to-deposit ratio to 1.168 this year, According to the Planning and compared with 1.161 in 2018,” the re- Statistics Authority’s 11th economic port said. Qatar, Poland foil smuggling bid outlook, this phased withdrawal is “Foreign reserves have risen back Qatar’s General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, in a joint operation with the Polish designed to return the banking sys- up over the past year to reach $30.4 Police and customs office, has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.8kg of heroin tem dynamics “to the fundamentals billion in January 2019 and we still es- S California hit by into Poland. The Polish authorities arrested the accused and seized the drug. The of supply and demand”, implying the timate sovereign wealth fund assets at 7.1-magnitude arrest was made after the International Communication Section of the Department post-June 2017 liquidity injections well over 150 percent of GDP, implying of Studies and International Affairs at the Directorate received a tip off about the were intended as a one-off, temporary the state can comfortably offer support quake (PG 9 ) attempt of a European national to smuggle narcotics into Poland. PAGE 2 measure. in case of another liquidity crunch,” “As such, and because we also ex- the report said.

25,668 newborns screened for hearing impairment at HMC in 2018 CATHERINE W GICHUKI Qatar prior to their discharge from factors such as family history, ad- hearing screening. “Now, we have DOHA the hospital. mission to Intensive Care Unit for many clinics including cochlear The centre focuses on early more than 48 hours etc., it’s done implant, paediatric audiology, AS many as 25,668 newborn ba- hearing impairment prevention in upon birth and after two months. geriatric audiology, dizzy, rehabili- bies were screened for hearing im- children by adopting a three-phase “The test is repeated after one year tation, hearing aid lab, and audi- pairment at Hamad Medical Cor- programme -- newborn screening to make sure everything is okay.” tory verbal therapy, among other poration (HMC) in 2018. Out of prior to mother’s discharge after She stressed the importance clinics,” she said, adding, “We see these, only 20 were found to have delivery; rescreening of infants of caring for children’s ears from around 145 cases in HMC Audiol- hearing problems. during their first vaccination at So far, the HMC has fitted around 300 with pregnancy and soon after birth ogy clinics.” Neonatal hearing loss screen- two months; and at pre-school age. by going for regular screening for So far, the HMC has fitted ing is being carried out under the Speaking to media persons, cochlear implants. — Dr Maha al Sulaiteen early detection and prevention of around 300 patients with cochlear National Programme for Early De- HMC Specialist, Hearing and Bal- any hearing impairment. “There implants. tection of Hearing Loss. The Na- ance Unit, Dr Maha al Sulaiteen nately, the children with hearing The screening is done upon is a high percentage of congenital Even though the cochlear im- tional Center for Early Detection said that neonatal screening was loss were discovered late.” delivery, and then in two months. hearing loss,” she said. plants are quite expensive, they of Hearing Loss, which was estab- started to capture the cases for She said the treatment is more Some of the tests are done during Dr Sulaiteen said the audiol- are fitted for free to the patients lished in 2003, carries out hearing early intervention. “Earlier, there effective if the problem was de- vaccination at the health centre. ogy unit, which started in 2003, through the help of the govern- screenings for all babies born in was no such service and unfortu- tected early. She said if there are no risk was initially meant for neonatal ment and charities, she added. 02 Sunday, July 7, 2019

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Qatar slams Afghanistan Experts highlight media’s role in promoting mosque bombing integrity, transparency & fighting corruption QNA State’s departments. Developing awareness of the dangers of corruption and She also addressed the role lace is the best way to curb this QNA DOHA He said Qatar’s leadership instilling the values of integrity and transparency in the of the media in promoting in- serious scourge. It is important DOHA has been able to put the country tegrity and transparency by to create religious and moral SPEAKERS at a seminar or- in advanced positions on inter- populace is the best way to curb this serious scourge. disseminating the important concerns and to promote good QATAR has strongly con- ganised by the Administrative national indicators in combat- ~Dr Mohammed Abdulrahman Bouzaber from Oman values and ethics that should be values to end the scourge of cor- demned the bombing of a Control and Transparency Au- ing corruption and promoting exercised by the fair society, as ruption,” he added. mosque in Ghazni province in thority (ACTA) underscored integrity and transparency. well as directing the society to Mansour bin Hammoud al southeast Afghanistan, which the important role the media He called for concerted ef- Dosari said, “The task of gave a brief presentation on the deal with the manifestations of Harthy, director of the Tax Con- killed two people and injured can play in promoting values of forts to maintain the status quo. fighting corruption cannot be role of the Authority in com- corruption by reporting them trol Department at the Finan- others. integrity and transparency, and For his part, Hassan al Do- carried out by any single party, bating corruption, promoting and highlighting their negative cial and Administrative Control In a statement on Satur- combating corruption. sari, head of the technical office but all national efforts need to integrity and transparency, its effects. Authority in Oman, presented a day, the Ministry of Foreign ACTA hosted the seminar at the Authority, said the semi- be combined. Therefore, the working mechanisms and its Dr Mohammed Abdulrah- working paper on the media ex- Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm as part of its efforts to enhance nar is the beginning of a signifi- Authority is keen to cooper- current and future projects. man Bouzaber, assistant secre- perience in promoting integrity, stance rejecting violence and community awareness of the cant partnership with the media ate with all stakeholders in the Kuwari said the Author- tary-general for Corruption De- transparency and combating terrorism, regardless of mo- values of integrity, transpar- to support national efforts to State and various components ity is working to strengthen tection and Investigation at the corruption in cooperation with tives and reasons. ency and accountability, and promote integrity, transparency of the Qatari society.” integrity, transparency and ac- Public Authority Against Cor- the media institutions in the The statement stressed the prevention and control of and prevention of corruption. He highlighted the role of countability through several ruption in Kuwait, highlighted Sultanate. Qatar’s total rejection of tar- corruption. He added that Qatar’s wise the media in society, their abil- projects, including the ‘Integrity his country’s experience in pro- The seminar focused on the geting places of worship and The seminar featured policy and the values of the Qa- ity to influence the masses in of Public Officials Charter’, the moting integrity and transpar- role of regulatory bodies in the intimidating civilians. speakers from Qatar, Oman and tari society have made Qatar promoting values and patterns ‘Anti-Conflict of Interest Law’, ency, focusing on the role of the face of corruption, the responsi- The statement expressed Kuwait. one of the most transparent and of behaviour, and even to mobi- the ‘Transparency Law’, the media, including the new media bility of the media and the most the condolences of the State of ACTA Chairman Hamad fair countries in the world with lise public opinion on important ‘National Integrity and Trans- in this field. effective ways to strengthen the Qatar to the victims’ families, bin Nasser al Missned said the evidence by all the relevant in- issues. parency Framework’ and the “Developing awareness of partnership between ACTA and the government and people of seminar is one of the new ini- ternational indicators, where Amal al Kuwari, director of National Strategy for the Pro- the dangers of corruption and the media to confront corrup- Afghanistan, wishing the in- tiatives of the Authority to en- Qatar is at a top position region- the Monitoring and Develop- motion of Integrity and Trans- instilling the values of integrity tion and promote the values of jured a speedy recovery. hance partnership between the ally and internationally. ment Department at ACTA, parency 2019-2022. and transparency in the popu- integrity and transparency. Focus on foreign policy, regional issues at MoFA, UNAOC meeting in Doha

UNAOC DELEGATION VISITS MSHEIREB MUSEUMS, SOUQ WAQIF: A delegation of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on Saturday toured Msheireb Museums and Souq Waqif. The delegation was briefed on the history of Qatar and the development currently being witnessed by the country in all fields. The UNAOC delegation, which includes participants from Europe and North America, is visiting Qatar in coordination with the National Committee of the Alliance of Civilizations in order to learn about the history of the State, its historical and cultural landmarks, and to achieve closer cooperation between races, religions and cultures among peoples based on the values of truth, justice and equality. (TNN)

Lawyers Admission Committee welcomes three new members QNA oath by three new lawyers. courts of appeal and discrimi- DOHA The committee reviewed nation, and took appropriate Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Lulwa Rashid al Khater addresses a United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) delega- the topics on its agenda and decisions thereon. tion during an open discussion session in Doha on Saturday. AT a meeting chaired by Min- the applications for the regis- A number of organisational ister of Justice and Acting tration of more lawyers, and topics and files submitted for QNA Civilizations (UNAOC) delega- try of Foreign Affairs HE Lulwa The United Nations Alliance Minister of State for Cabinet then took the appropriate deci- discussion were also reviewed, DOHA tion currently visiting the coun- Rashid al Khater addressed the of Civilizations delegation will Affairs HE Dr Hassan bin Lah- sion. including some complaints try. session, which dealt with Qa- be in Qatar until July 10 as part dan al Hassan al Mohannadi The committee also re- and grievances. THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs The delegation includes tar’s foreign policy, the devel- of the United Nations 2019 fel- on Saturday, the Lawyers Ad- viewed the requests for the The committee took the (MoFA) on Saturday organised participants from Europe and opments in the region and the lowship programme titled ‘The mission Committee witnessed transfer of other lawyers from appropriate decisions on the an open discussion session with North America. progress made by the country in role of women in peacemaking the swearing in of the legal the board of lawyers before the various issues. a United Nations Alliance of Spokesperson for the Minis- the field of human rights. and conflict prevention’. Qatar, Poland thwart attempt to smuggle 5.8kg of heroin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Department of the Department DOHA of Studies and International Af- fairs of the General Directorate of QATAR’S General Directorate of Drug Control received informa- Drug Control coordinated with tion about the attempt made by Poland’s police and customs ser- a person of European nationality vices in a joint international op- to smuggle narcotics into Poland eration to thwart an attempt to through the Friedrich-Schönb- smuggle 5.8 kilograms of heroin. runn Airport in the Polish capital The Polish authorities arrested Warsaw. the accused and seized the drug The Polish authorities thanked he was hiding in the wall of his Qatar represented by the Ministry bag. This became possible due to of the Interior and the General Di- the joint cooperation between the rectorate of Drug Control for the Major Mohammed Abdullah al Khater, General Directorate of Drug Con- outstanding cooperation and its director of Studies and International trol in Qatar and the relevant bod- tangible international efforts. Affairs at the General Directorate of ies in Poland within the framework “The General Directorate of Drug Control. of the international cooperation in Drug Control understands the im- combating drug trafficking. portance of international coopera- not hesitate to make any effective tional community in addressing Mohammed Abdullah al Khater, tional Affairs at the General Di- The International Contact tion and coordination. Qatar does efforts to support the interna- this serious scourge,” said Major director of Studies and Interna- rectorate of Drug Control. Nation Sunday, July 7, 2019 03 NAMA opens registration HMC’s Secondary Stroke Prevention for fifth ‘Reyada Award’ Qatari entrepreneurs Clinic benefits hundreds of patients can apply for the The clinic located at Hamad General Hospital aims to reduce the risk of recurrence in stroke patients award from today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWOR TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK clinical nurse specialists, educa- DOHA DOHA tors and pharmacists. “During the consultations, WITHIN the framework of its HAMAD Medical Corporation’s our teams discuss a wide range strategic objectives to develop (HMC) Secondary Stroke Pre- of preventative issues with pa- micro and small enterprises, Hamad al Saffar. vention Clinic (SSPC) has deliv- tients, including healthy lifestyle the Social Development Cent- ered education, monitoring and habits,” said Paula Bourke, ad- er (NAMA) announced the 2020 strategy. These include prevention services to hundreds vanced clinical nurse specialist launch of the fifth edition of granting of financing loans to of stroke patients during almost for stroke. the Reyada Award. the winners up to QR250,000 3,000 visits since its opening in “The new clinic is equipped The centre will begin re- in addition to training and April, 2018. with advanced stroke investi- ceiving applications for the one-on-one consultation, as The aim of the clinic, which gation technology, including award from today (July 7) well as well as facilitating ac- is located at Hamad General Prolonged Holter monitoring to from existing and potential cess to the market.” Hospital, is to reduce the risk assess heart function, 24-hour Qatari entrepreneurs, and For the Best Business Plan for a recurrence in patients who Dr Naveed Akhtar The SSPC is located at Hamad General Hospital. blood pressure monitoring de- owners of small and micro en- award, the applicant must be have recently had a stroke or vices, and specialist 3D Doppler terprises aged between 18 and directly responsible for pro- transient ischemic attack (TIA them with specialist teams and disability in the world. Due to son, it is essential that we pro- Carotid ultrasound equipment,” 45 years. September 26 will be viding and developing a coher- or ‘mini-stroke’), as Dr Naveed help them recover faster than the high prevalence of many vide suitable education and sup- added Bourke. the last date for registration ent, executable and economi- Akhtar, head of Stroke Services ever before. The Secondary of the risk factors of stroke port for stroke patients to try to There are many factors for the award. cally feasible work plan. at HMC, explained. “The pa- Stroke Prevention Clinic com- amongst Qatar’s population, the prevent any further incidents,” that increase a person’s risk of The winners will be an- For the Best Existing tients that we see in this clinic plements these improvements incidence of stroke is high, par- said Dr Akhtar. stroke: high blood pressure, un- nounced at a ceremony organ- Business category, the ap- have a high risk of suffering a by enabling us to not only ticularly amongst those under The stroke team ensures controlled diabetes, high choles- ised by NAMA on October 28 plicant must be directly re- stroke or TIA, often for the sec- treat the symptoms and effects the age of 60 years. all stroke patients are given an terol, smoking, obesity and not in the presence of prominent sponsible for operating and ond or even third time,” he said. of stroke but also to prevent “Studies show that the risk appointment date at the SSPC taking medication as prescribed. national and international en- managing the project. The “We have made enormous strokes from happening again,” of recurrent stroke is between within six weeks of discharge The SSPC helps to give patients trepreneurial figures. project must be established, progress in recent years to im- said Dr Akhtar. five and ten percent within the from every HMC hospital. The a better understanding of these In its latest edition, the executed and registered in prove the treatment given to Stroke is one of the lead- first 30 days and rises to up to SSPC runs eight clinics a week, factors and offers them practical award seeks to qualify 14 con- Qatar and in conformity with stroke patients – we now see ing causes of mortality and the 40 percent within five years of with services delivered by spe- ways they can help to minimise testants to the finals to present the laws of the State. The patients more quickly, treat number one cause of chronic the initial stroke. For this rea- cially trained stroke consultants, their risk. their projects to a jury who will project must be at least two evaluate them based on integ- years old and not more than rity, transparency and fairness 6 years old. of the projects. There will be Saffar explained that the two winners in each of the two centre seeks to support young Qatar Charity receives QR250,000 from Lulu Group categories, and first-place win- Qatari entrepreneurs by cater- ners will receive a gold shield ing to their needs in the form TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK support QC’s ‘Ramadan, the support was a “sincere dem- on the social responsibility ing purchase bills at various and a grant of QR150,000 of services and financial, tech- DOHA Gift of Giving’ campaign. onstration of how to promote programme,” said Shaijan, LuLu Hypermarket outlets, each, while the runners-up nical and logistic support. The QC received the cheque humanitarian activism, which adding that the group would in order to support charitable will receive a silver shield and award aims to motivate and QATAR Charity (QC) has from Shaijan MO, regional positively reflects the compa- continue its support for char- projects within and outside a grant of QR75,000 each. encourage Qatari youth to in- received a donation of director of LuLu Hypermar- ny’s success in various fields.” itable projects and promote Qatar. Hamad al Saffar, acting novate in entrepreneurship, QR250,000 from LuLu Hy- ket, Qatar, in the presence of QC also hoped that other humanitarian work along The second agreement director of the Entrepreneur- and promote the spirit of com- permarket Group, Qatar as a Shanavas PM, regional man- companies would follow in with QC. promoted QC’s Khair Cards ship Section at NAMA, said, petitiveness among them. contribution to QC’s projects ager of LuLu Hypermarket, the example of LuLu in sup- QC has previously signed through LuLu outlets to “The Award is divided into The Reyada Award was through the ‘Shop & Do- and other officials from Lulu porting charity projects with- several co-operation agree- raise the message of charity two categories: best business launched in 2011. It is the nate’ drive launched by the and QC. in and outside Qatar. ments with LuLu Hypermar- among shoppers, while the plan and best existing busi- first national competition that LuLu Group during the Holy QC appreciated LuLu’s “In cooperation with QC, ket - Qatar. The first allowed third agreement involved a ness with fixed growth rates. aims to promote entrepre- Month of Ramadan. support for its Ramadan LuLu is looking forward to customers to donate riyal and co-operation for the ‘Shop & The 5th edition of the award neurship and innovation, and The donation aims to campaign, noting that LuLu’s playing an important role dirham fractions when pay- Donate’ campaign. has undergone many changes to enhance the spirit of com- in line with the centre’s 2016- petition among young people. Flag-bearers from Qatar Foundation shine at FIFA Women’s WC France

The students received the opportunity to carry the FIFA flag on the pitch before kick-off in the competition’s semi-finals in Lyon.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK youth from around the world in car- their shared focus on youth empower- DOHA rying the FIFA flag on the pitch be- ment, cultural exchange, and inspir- fore kick-off in the competition’s two ing young people through sport. SIX students from Qatar Founda- semi-finals, played in the French city During their time in France, the tion’s (QF) sport and community of Lyon. students from Qatar – Fatima al programmes took centre stage at the The Wanda Group has rights to Naimi, Alya al Naimi, Haya al Naimi, FIFA Women’s World Cup France FIFA’s Youth Programme at every Farah Mohammed, Nihad Rizal and 2019 at the invitation of the Wanda one of the governing body’s tourna- Shameem Taha – also toured the city Group, an official global Partner of ments, selecting children to be FIFA and took part in QF-hosted activities. world football’s governing body FIFA. Flag Bearers during the pre-match Alya said, “As a Qatari, I’m proud The high school students were ceremonies. Ahead of the FIFA World of my country because it is going to given the unforgettable opportunity Cup Qatar 2022, the Chinese con- be hosting a World Cup, and I’m very to participate in the ‘FIFA Flag Bear- glomerate and QF are set to continue happy and excited to have been in ers’ programme, which saw them join working closely together through France for the Women’s World Cup.” IIQS-Qatar conducts sixth CPD event

INDIAN Institute of Quantity Sur- lecture on air-conditioning of FIFA IIQS-Qatar Treasurer Venkata Nar- veyors - Qatar Chapter (IIQS-Qatar) 2022 World Cup stadiums covering asimha Reddy with close to 40 mem- successfully conducted its sixth Con- the planning, design and engineer- bers and guests. tinuing Professional Development ing aspects of the system. This was The speakers were felicitated by (CPD) event of 2019 at Concorde Ho- followed by an informative lecture Sunil Kamalaksha (IIQS-Qatar Sports tel recently. on fire alarm systems delivered by / Recreation Committee), Kiran Subroto Mukherji, executive Nithin Sathyasheelan, Sr ELV Engi- (IIQS-Qatar General Secretary). manager of Qatar Design Consor- neer from QDC. IIQS-Qatar President Anshul Gupta tium (QDC), delivered an insightful The event was conducted by proposed the vote of thanks. (TNN) 04 Sunday, July 7, 2019 Nation QBC embraces Ooredoo’s IoT Hyatt Plaza Mall conducts solution for fleet management emergency evacuation drill TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Internet of Things (IoT) optimises fleet costs, routes, maintenance and safety DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK HYATT Plaza Mall recently DOHA organised emergency evacu- ation drill to guarantee a safe OOREDOO, the region’s lead- and secure shopping envi- ing enabler of digital business ronment for the tenants and innovation, has announced shoppers. that Qatar Building Company To increase awareness for (QBC) is embracing the inno- safety and security among vative Internet of Things (IoT) tenants and customers, Hyatt enabled by Ooredoo Fleet Plaza displayed its world-class Management. safety standards and emer- One of Qatar’s largest gency preparedness through Hyatt Plaza Mall emergency evacuation drill for its tenants and and innovative construction a complete mock evacuation shoppers held recently in Doha. companies, QBC will digitally drill in coordination with the transform with Ooredoo’s General Directorate of Civil routes and fire exits which eral Directorate of Civil De- Fleet Management solution Defence. would be utilised in the case fence for supporting us in for real-time visibility across Following the activation of a real emergency situation carrying out this important more than 1,000 vehicles. Us- of the fire alarm system, civil and then guided safely to exercise. Hyatt Plaza Mall ing Ooredoo Fleet Manage- defence teams and ambu- designated assembly points takes very seriously its re- ment, QBC can optimise costs, lance crews worked in con- around Hyatt Plaza premises. sponsibility in ensuring that productivity of vehicles, main- junction with Hyatt Plaza its staff, tenants and visitors’ tenance, and enhance safety Mall management team to safety is the utmost priority. and customer experiences. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser al Thani (left), Chief Business Officer Ooredoo Qatar and Bader carry out the evacuation drill, Hyatt Plaza Mall takes very Carrying out such exercises The agreement was signed Mustafawi, Group Commercial Manager Qatar Building Company, during the signing of the agreement. evacuating all the persons seriously its responsibility in does not only give confidence by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad present at the mall, including to our team, but also acts as a bin Nasser al Thani, chief business benefits. We’re com- GPS tracking every second, tion community. We can ef- staff, tenants and shoppers, ensuring that its staff, ten- reassurance to our visitors.” business officer, Ooredoo mitted to driving Qatar’s na- and provides engine analysis. ficiently rotate our workforce in just five minutes. ants and visitors’ safety is He added, “Carrying out Qatar, and Bader Mustafawi, tionwide digital transforma- Ooredoo transmits the data to enhance employee safety During the process, fire the utmost priority. Carrying such exercises enables our group commercial manager, tion and supporting new levels over the cloud, with software and provide predictive main- attentiveness, delivering out such exercises does not team to understand more QBC. of Internet of Things, enabling providing live tracking and tenance to ensure vehicle the fire safety plan, fire war- only give confidence to our about the actions that should Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, innovation in the fast-paced predictive analytics for proac- safety.” den responsibilities, general be taken and how they can chief operating officer, Oore- construction sector.” tive decision-making. Founded in 1971, QBC evacuation procedure plans team, but also acts as a support General Directorate doo Qatar, said: “Our Ooredoo Ooredoo’s Fleet Manage- Mustafawi said: “Aligned has three divisions across and after any emergency pro- reassurance to our visitors of Civil Defence in the case of Fleet Management solution ment is an end-to-end solu- with its goals of providing ex- civil engineering, materials cedures were all reviewed. an event. Further to that, we for Qatar Building Company tion, covering hardware, soft- cellent services and pioneer- production and construction As part of the evacuation can demonstrate our ability shows that the Internet of ware, mobile connectivity and ing technology, Qatar Build- equipment. It has offices, drill, tenants and shoppers CEO of Hyatt Plaza Mall and willingness to learn how Things is moving from theo- 24/7 support services. QBC ing Company is leveraging workshops, plants, factories were guided by mall man- Feroz Moideen said, “Hy- to manage more efficiently ry to reality, enabling digital uses telematics devices, which Ooredoo Fleet Management and showrooms across the agement personnel via the att Plaza Mall management our response should such an transformation and strong can measure data such as live to transform the construc- country. identified emergency escape would like to thank the Gen- incident occur.”

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Participants at the free fitness session held by FFHQ members at Mirqab Mall, recently. FREE CLASSES FOR FITNESS Filipino Fitness & Health in Qatar (FFHQ) takes the lead in free fitness sessions offered by Mirqab Mall as part of its Summer In Qatar activities

HE unique initia- tive billed Fitness Fridays started on June 14 and is being held every TFriday at Mirqab’s Atrium (by BHS). It has been gain- ing popularity not only among Filipino expats in Qatar but also with other non-Filipino health enthusiasts. FFHQ, a Filipino commu- nity group formed six years ago, is known in the country for its commitment to advo- cating for healthy lifestyle through its free of charge Fri- day outdoor fitness sessions held throughout the year. The indoor sessions at Mirqab Mall takes place from 8am to 10am. According to FFHQ Chair- woman Marissa Sanchez, they had about less than a hundred participants when the Summer in Qatar free fitness sessions kicked off at Mirqab Mall. Re- FFHQ members at Mirqab Mall. cently, she happily shared that they have accounted around their presence every Friday when we started at Mirqab like to put forth my gratifica- Sanchez added that their 200 hundred residents taking and joining the FFHQ Com- Mall, and with that, I thank tion and indebtedness to the free sessions are led by around part in their Zumba and other munity in spreading health, you all with all my heart. I securities, front desk, and to 20 volunteer instructors of fitness routines. fitness, and fun! The num- would like to extend my ac- each and every member of FFHQ who are equally pas- “My heart is filled with ber of our family continues knowledgement and thanks the management department sionate to spread the message gratitude! No words can ex- to increase as we continue to all our officers, instruc- of Mirqab Mall. Thank you on the importance of healthy press how thankful I am to our Zumba Sessions at the tors and members. Thank for your unending support lifestyle. She also urged other each and every one of the amazingly supportive Mirqab you for making it possible to and assistance to the FFHQ residents to join the Fitness members of the communities Mall. Last Friday, we hit the make our Fridays extra fun community and for support- Fridays and support the special in Qatar for gracing us with highest crowd count from and active! Lastly, I would ing our needs,” she said. Summer In Qatar programme. A promotional poster of the event.

PICPA Doha announces successful Philippines’ young singing sensations scholarship beneficiaries for 2019 to perform in Doha on August 9 HE Philippine Institute by the Philippine Professional HE band behind the mega concert this year to be pro- received great reviews from of Certified Public Ac- Regulations Commission in hit Filipino song “Buwan” duced by Filipino owned and youtubers and online influ- Tcountants (PICPA) Doha October 2019. Tled by its front man Juan managed DC Event featur- ences from across the world. LLC(G) has announced re- Since the programme’s Karlos “JK” Labajo will be ing top performers from the We are hoping for a warm re- cently the 32 deserving ben- inception in year 2014, the In- performing for the first time Philippines. The first concert ception from our community eficiaries for this year’s CPA stitution has helped a total of in Qatar in a concert titled was held early this year and here for event,” said Victor Review Scholarship Program. 54 successful beneficiaries to “Buwan The Concert Live in featured Philippines’ pop Magnipes, DC Event CEO & The scholarship pro- obtain their CPA licenses as of Qatar” scheduled to be held star Sarah Geronimo. It was Managing Director. gramme launched during the May 2019 CPA Board Examina- at Al Dana Club on August 9. followed by another hugely Filipino-German singer- group’s 11th Year Anniversary tion. Five out of 54 just recently Released in 2018, the successful concert staged songwriter JK rose to fame held last year is now on its passed the May 2019 CPALE song immediately gained fol- last month featuring Philip- after he joined and a finalist fifth this year. It is one of the namely Placido JP Cruz, Jessa lowing and became the No.1 pines’ Concert King Martin in the singing competition PICPA Doha LLC(G)’s flag- Mae Ifurung, John Alden Na- track on Spotify Philippines Nievera and Asia’s Nightin- “The Voice Kids Philippines” ship projects for Community tividad, Eunice Francia Maca- Top 50 and also No.1 on Phil- gale Lani Misalucha. in 2014. In 2015, he released Social Responsibility. It is the gba and Keisha Lei Juan. ippines Viral 50. “We are delighted to his debut album simply titled Institution’s way of giving back Many submitted their ap- Filipina recording artist bring to Qatar another qual- “JK” comprised of eight tracks the blessings received from the plication, but few were chosen Katrina Velarde, who grew ity entertainment. Both JK including a special song, “Di practice of their profession. It is based on their academic per- online fame because of her and Katrina are among Ka Man Lang Nagpaalam”, also a way of showing gratitude formance, character and finan- viral video singing a cover of the hottest young dedicated to his late mother. to the Philippines by aiding to cial circumstances. This year’s Beyonce’s “Dangerously In singers in the He is a recipient of various produce more competent Fili- applicants have the spirit of Love” with the use of a sim- Philippines to- awards including Artist of the pino accountants. perseverance and dedication ple plastic comb as a mi- day. The popu- Year from P-Pop Entertain- According to Picpa Doha to pursue their dreams. After crophone, will also be com- larity of JK’s ment Awards. leadership, the programme the careful and intensive de- pleting the exciting line-up song “Buwan” While Velarde began her aims to support BS Accountan- liberation performed by the of performers. is phenomenal singing career as an “Ama- cy graduates in the Philippines council officers of PICPA Doha Organised by while Katrina is turista”, joining contest after aspiring to become Certified LLC(G), 32 scholarship grant- Doha City Event gaining popu- contest at the tender age of 7. Public Accountants, by provid- ees out of over 40 applicants Management & larity in the She is well known for cover- ing financial assistance for the were selected. Services (DC international ing the hits of international grueling 6-month review before It is PICPA Doha LLC(G)’s Event), the con- scene. Her divas and local singing idols, Beneficiaries of 2019 PICPA they finally sit for the licensure pleasure to help each of them to cert is aim- music vide- as well as her impersona- examinations to be conducted achieve their dreams. ing to attract os and per- tions. She has performed in Doha Scholarship Programme around 2200 formances different countries including NAME SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL spectators. have across the US. It will be the 1 Rouella Marie R. Agonoy Isabela State University – Echague 17 Genevieve L. Magbual Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA third major Internet sensation Katrina Velarde 2 Jessa F. Apolonio Sorsogon State College - Bulan Campus 18 Michael Jay C. Matol UP - Visayas Tacloban College 3 Carlo M. Baculo Divine World College 19 Van Richard P. Mendoza Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Juan Karlos Band 4 Jose I. Bermudo Jr. University of Nueva Caceras 20 Angel Mae M. Mendoza Divine World College 5 Rizalie I. Cabonce Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Venezuela 21 Julie Ann M. Molina Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA 6 Richard L. Cortez Divine World College 22 Jerome C. Montoya Tarlac State University 7 Cathy E. Cuarto Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology 23 Nico A. Ogarte University of Nueva Caceras 8 Eli Mae Rose M. Densing UP - Visayas Tacloban College 24 Regine C. Rabino Sorsogon State College - Bulan Campus 9 Joenel G. Diaz Sorsogon State College - Bulan Campus 25 Dawn Mariel B. Ramones Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA 10 Dianne Mae R. Dionisio Divine World College 26 John Wilford Ranay Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA 11 Jeana B. Estrada University of Nueva Caceras 27 Maryvil O. Rebancos University of Nueva Caceras 12 Gabrielle D. Fullante University of Nueva Caceras 28 Darijun M. Saldaña UP - Visayas Tacloban College 13 Syriel Jay T. Galabin Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology 29 Regine B. Sales Tarlac State University 14 Leynette A. Leopaopao Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology 30 John Luis L. Santos Tarlac State University 15 Jiv C. Libera Divine World College 31 Sherwin Paul L. Tambio Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA 16 Mary Grace S. Llaban University of Nueva Caceras 32 Chelsey L. Valdeviso Mariano Marcos State University – CBEA 06 Sunday, July 7, 2019 Asia / World Sri Lanka president 14 killed as mortars vetoes deal for free hit Afghan market access to US troops AFP Australian student Alek Sigley. COLOMBO Some foreign forces want to Another blast at a mosque in Ghazni kills two worshippers make Sri Lanka one of their Freed Australian SRI Lanka’s President Saturday bases. I will not allow them AFP announced he will not allow his to come into the country student was a KABUL government to conclude a pro- and challenge our sover- posed military deal that would ‘spy’: N Korea AT least 14 people were allow US troops free access to eignty, says Srisena killed and dozens more the island’s ports. wounded when a busy mar- Maithripala Sirisena said cess to port facilities and allow REUTERS ket in northern Afghanistan he was opposed to the draft freer entry to military personnel SEOUL was hit by mortar fire, offi- Status of Forces Agreement and their contractors. Sirisena cials said Saturday. (SOFA) that the two coun- said there will be no bilateral NORTH Korea’s state news Several Taliban shells hit tries are negotiating to further agreements “against Sri Lanka’s agency said on Saturday an the market Friday morning in strengthen their military ties. national interest” as long as he Australian student who was ex- the Khwaja Sabz Posh district Sirisena is at loggerheads with was in office. His term ends in pelled from the country after 10 of Faryab province, according his pro-Western Prime Minis- January. days’ detention had committed to Hanif Rezaee, an Afghan ter Ranil Wickremesinghe. He did not name the powers “spying acts” through his work army spokesman. “I will not allow any agree- he accused of trying to gain a mil- with foreign media. “Fourteen civilians were ment that undermines our in- itary foothold in his Indian Ocean Alek Sigley, who had been killed and 40 – including dependence and sovereignty,” island republic of 21 million held in North Korea since June women and children – were Sirisena told a public rally in the people. However, it was a thinly 25, was an active social media wounded,” Rezaee said. He island’s south. “Several agree- veiled reference to the US which user and also a regular contribu- said the Taliban had been ments currently being discussed is keen on strengthening their ex- tor to international media or- trying to hit an army check- are detrimental to our country.” isting military cooperation. ganisations including NK News point near the market. The “I will not allow the SOFA A year ago, Washington an- about his time in North Korea. insurgent group did not im- that seeks to betray the nation. nounced it was granting $39 mil- “Investigation revealed that mediately comment. Some foreign forces want to lion to boost maritime security at the instigation of the NK Naem Musamim, Faryab’s Afghan security officials and private military patrol on a highway after reports that Taliban have taken make Sri Lanka one of their bas- in Sri Lanka as China developed News and other anti-DPRK me- public health director, said 14 control of parts of the highway, in Helmand, Afghanistan, recently. (EPA-EFE) es. I will not allow them to come its strategic hold on the Indian dia he handed over several times bodies and 39 wounded peo- into the country and challenge Ocean island. Increased US in- the data and photos he collected ple including four children tacks on Shia targets. While our sovereignty.” The SOFA terest in Sri Lanka comes as Chi- and analysed while combing had been taken to local hospi- Afghanistan is a mainly Sunni seeks to ensure reciprocal ac- na is upping investment in ports. Pyongyang by making use of the tals. Some victims with criti- US says latest Taliban talks country, it has a sizeable Shia identity card of a foreign stu- cal injuries were airlifted to minority, mainly represented dent,” the North’s Korean Cen- hospitals in Mazar-i-Sharif in ‘most productive’ so far by the Hazara community. tral News Agency (KCNA) said. Balkh province. WASHINGTON: The seventh round of peace talks between The deadly incidents come as His latest post, uploaded Also Friday, a bomb deto- the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban are the “most the war between the Taliban on April 30, describes his din- nated inside a Shia mosque in productive” so far, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said Satur- and Afghan security forces ing experiences in Pyongyang, Ghazni city in central Afghani- day. “These six days have been the most productive of the rages on, even as Taliban of- according to the NK News web- stan, killing two worshippers rounds we’ve had with the Talibs... we made progress on all ficials are meeting with US site. “The six articles Alek pub- and wounding 20 more, ac- the issues that we have been discussing,” Khalilzad said. negotiators in a bid to bring lished represent the full extent cording to Ghazni governor The insurgents have been meeting with the US envoy to try about an end to the conflict. of his work with us and the idea spokesman Aref Noori. to forge a deal that would see the US military quit afghani- An agreement with the that those columns, published Baz Mohammad Hemat, stan in return for various guarantees. Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban is expected to have transparently under his name the director of Ghazni hos- spokesman for the Taliban’s office, said they were pleased two main points–a US with- between January and April pital, said that one of those with the discussions so far. (AFP) drawal from Afghanistan 2019, are “anti-state” in nature killed and 14 of the wounded and a commitment by the is a misrepresentation which we were children. Friday is Af- militants not to provide a reject,” Chad O’Carroll, CEO of ghanistan’s day off and many The Islamic State group’s country, claimed responsibil- base for terrorists, the main NK News publisher the Korea children attend mosque for Afghanistan affiliate, which ity. The Sunni extremists have reason for the US invasion Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena (right) with strongman and Risk Group, said in a statement. prayers on the day of worship. has a growing footprint in the conducted frequent prior at- nearly 18 years ago. former president Mahinda Rajapakse. K’taka coalition govt in trouble as 11 MLAs quit Thousands protest in Myanmar

AGENCIES accepted by the Speaker, the in the state. Meanwhile, BJP over toddler rape case KARNATAKA disgruntled MLAs are being leader BS Yeddyurappa de- shifted to Mumbai. nied the allegations levelled AFP On Saturday in Yangon, gation Department (CID) in THE BJP, which has come un- The Congress-JDS coali- against his party and said they YANGON, MYANMAR the city’s north. Many dressed der attack from the combine tion has sprung into action are not involved in the issue. thousands descended on in white, carrying banners in for allegedly trying to desta- with a series of meetings be- “I and my party have THOUSANDS of protesters the Criminal Investigation Burmese and English, and bilise the government by lur- ing held in Bengaluru and nothing to do with develop- marched in Yangon Saturday Department seeking jus- chanting for “justice” for the ing MLAs, clarified that it had New Delhi as leaders try to ments in other rival parties. as outrage over the rape of a tice for the girl girl as well as better security nothing to do with the resigna- pacify the MLAs. I heard through media that two-year-old spilled onto the for the nation’s children. “As a tion of the legislators. The Congress alleged the Congress-JDS legislators streets following a viral online mother of a daughter, I came In fresh trouble for the saffron party’s hands behind have resigned from their Kar- campaign in a case that has the inquiry’s progress. He gave here to call for the truth,” wobbly Karnataka coalition the resignations as party nataka Assembly seats. left Myanmar society reeling. details of how his daughter 31-year-old Ei Mon Ko said. government, eight Congress spokesperson Randeep Sur- “I’m categorically reiterat- The assault took place in had returned from nursery One man was arrested and three JD(S) MLAs sub- jewala said, condemned the BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa. ing that BJP has absolutely no May in Myanmar’s capital with injuries doctors told him Wednesday and charged mitted their resignation at “orchestrated move” by the say on the issue. We are close- Naypyidaw but a public cam- were the result of rape. with the attack, although the Assembly Speaker’s office BJP and reminded PM Naren- democracy is being denigrated ly watching political develop- paign escalated last week after On Saturday in Yangon, there is public scepticism on Saturday. While the resig- dra Modi of his oath. and the constitution is being ments in Karnataka,” Yeddy- the girl’s father spoke to local demonstrators descended on over whether the authorities nations are yet to be formally He further said that the trampled in broad daylight urappa told the media. media, venting his anger about the police’s Criminal Investi- have the right person. UNESCO lists SEA COW CRAZE SWEEPS THAILAND ‘Dancing aunties’ trigger fresh India’s Jaipur ‘Handsome sea prince’ as World protests, clashes in Hong Kong Heritage site dugong woos Thailand AFP DPA AFP The newly named du- HONG KONG BAKU BANGKOK gong was found Monday with scratches on its back RENEWED confrontations THE United Nations cultural A second orphan baby dugong and is now rehabilitating in broke out between police and body UNESCO has voted to found stranded on a southern a pool at the Phuket Marine protesters in Hong Kong on add new sites to its World Her- Thai beach has been named Biological Centre. Thailand’s Saturday evening — this time itage list on Saturday, includ- “handsome sea prince” by one Department of Marine and sparked by anger over pro- ing the Indian “Pink City” of of the country’s princesses, Coastal Resources (DMCR) vocative “dancing aunties” Jaipur, the ruins Liangzhu City officials said Saturday, as sea announced “Princess Siri- who have long vexed local in China and the Plain of Jars cow craze sweeps the king- vannavari has graciously residents near the border with located in central Laos. dom. named the baby dugong China. Jaipur was founded in Southern Thailand’s wa- Jamil”. In the latest flashpoint the 18th century by Sawai Jai ters are home to about 250 The name “is from the with authorities, hundreds of Singh II. It is built according to of the mammals, classified as Yawi language, and it means protesters blocked roads and a grid plan and the Old City is vulnerable. A baby dubbed ‘handsome prince of the sea’”, chanted slogans at police in painted uniformly in a distinc- Mariam washed ashore on its the DMCR said. the northwestern district of tive terracotta hue. beaches last month — spark- Yawi is used in Thailand’s Tuen Mun, a reporter on the UNESCO agreed in its ing interest in ocean conser- southernmost provinces and scene said. morning session to add Bah- vation. spoken by Muslim Malays. Hong Kong has been rain’s Dilmun Burial Mounds, rocked by a month of huge the Budj Bim wetlands land- peaceful protests as well as scape formed by Australia’s abo- a series of separate violent Policemen face protesters during a demonstration in the north-western district of Tuen Mun, near the border riginal Gunditjmara nation, the confrontations with police with the Chinese city of Shenzhen, in Hong Kong, on Saturday. (AFP) Mozu-Furuichi mounded tombs sparked by a law that would of Japan and the Dutch-colonial have allowed extraditions to anxieties that the city’s unique guage in Hong Kong is Can- ing anger from the crowds. era Ombilin coal mining herit- mainland China. freedoms and culture are be- tonese and locals say au- People later gathered around age of Indonesian Sumatra. On Monday its parliament ing eroded by a resurgent Bei- thorities have failed for years the local police station shout- Later on Saturday, the body was trashed by hundreds of jing. to tackle noise complaints ing “Add Oil!”–a Cantonese recognized the Ore Mountains, masked, youth-led protesters A rally was held earlier in caused by the performers. phrase expressing encourage- which join the German region in unprecedented scenes. the day to “reclaim” a park While the afternoon rally ment that has long been em- of Saxony with the Czech area Anger towards police is in Tuen Mun where so-called ended without incident, large braced by protesters. of Bohemia, as a World Her- running high after tear gas “dancing aunties” have sung crowds stayed in the vicin- Police also briefly scuffled itage site, along with the Ro- and rubber bullets were used Mandarin pop songs through ity afterwards. Protesters said with protesters as officers re- man-built water management against demonstrators. loud microphones and danced police briefly deployed pepper trieved another man who had system of the Bavarian city Mariam, the dugong, is cared for by park officials and veterinarians Saturday’s rally had a for generally older men who spray as they tried to protect been surrounded by the crowd Augsburg and Poland’s Krze- from the Phuket Marine Biological Centre on Libong island, Trang much more local cause but give them cash donations. a man who had earlier at- and was being ordered to de- mionki prehistoric flint mines. province in southern Thailand. (AFP) feeds into Hong Kongers’ The predominant lan- tacked demonstrators, spark- lete pictures on his phone. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Sunday, July 7, 2019 07 UN calls for Libya IRAN-BRITAIN SPAT SIMMERS ceasefire as death toll climbs to 1,000 UK-flagged tanker is ‘safe AFP UN-recognised Government of TRIPOLI National Accord (GNA). Air strikes and ground THE UN Security Council called fighting have since left nearly Friday for a ceasefire in Libya 1,000 people dead and some and well’ after stop in Gulf as the death toll from a three- 5,000 wounded, the UN’s month offensive on Tripoli World Health Organization showed. It stopped as part of a reached 1,000, including scores said. The fighting has forced Seizure of British routine procedure to adjust its killed in an air strike that hit a more than 100,000 people to arrival time at its next port, an detention centre for migrants. flee their homes and threatens oil tanker report official at UK Maritime Trade The council condemned to plunge Libya into deeper Operations (UKMTO) said. the late Tuesday attack on the conflict. fabricated: Iran UKMTO, which coordinates Tajoura detention camp east Among the dead are 53 mi- shipping in the Gulf, had been of Tripoli and “stressed the grants killed Tuesday night in REUTERS in contact with the tanker, the need for all parties to urgently an air raid on a detention centre DUBAI official said. On Saturday an Ira- de-escalate the situation and in the Tripoli suburb of Tajoura, nian cleric said Britain should to commit to a ceasefire”, said held by the GNA, which accused THE UK-flagged supertanker be “scared” about Tehran’s pos- a joint statement. Haftar’s forces of carrying out Pacific Voyager that halted in sible retaliation for the seizure Libyan commander Khalifa the strike. the Gulf on Saturday is “safe of the Grace 1, the Fars semi- Haftar, whose forces hold east- A Geneva-based spokes- and well,” a British official told official news agency reported. ern Libya and much of the coun- man for the International Reuters, after Iran dismissed “I am openly saying that try’s south, launched an offen- Organization for Migration reports its Revolutionary Britain should be scared of sive in early April to wrestle the said six children were among Guards had seized the vessel. Iran’s retaliatory measures over capital from forces loyal to the the migrants killed. A Revolutionary Guards the illegal seizure of the Iranian commander on Friday had oil tanker,” said Mohammad Ali threatened to seize a British ship Mousavi Jazayeri, a member of Erdogan and Putin discuss in retaliation for the capture by the Assembly of Experts cleri- Royal Marines of Iranian super- cal body. US President Donald Libya conflict in phone call tanker Grace 1 in Gibraltar. Trump and British Prime Min- Meanwhile, Iran has dis- ister Theresa May discussed ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep missed as “fabricated” reports Supertanker Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar, on Saturday. (AFP) ways to maintain pressure on Tayyip Erdogan discussed on Satur- of the seizure of a British oil Iran during a phone call on Fri- day the ongoing conflict in Libya with tanker in the Gulf, iran’s IRIB day, the White House said in a his Russian counterpart Vladimir news agency quoted unnamed I r a n t o a n n o u n c e m o r e c u t s t o N - d e a l c o m m i t m e n t s o n S u n d a y statement on Saturday. Putin, state news agency Anadolu sources as saying. On Twitter, IRAN’S senior nuclear negotiator will announce more cuts in its commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal The statement, said: “They said, without giving further details. some reports said a British- on Sunday, a semi-official news agency reported, amid Iranian accusations that Tehran’s European discussed cooperation... to ad- Erdogan and Putin spoke by phone flagged supertanker called partners have failed to shield it from US sanctions. Other officials will join the top negotiator, Abbas vance shared national security and discussed the “crisis in Libya ‘Pacific Voyager’ had come to a Araqchi, in making the announcement at a news conference at 10:30 am, the Fars news agency re- interests, including efforts to and regional issues,” Anadolu said. halt in the Gulf. ported. Tension has spiked between Tehran and Washington since last year, when Trump quit a 2015 enforce sanctions on Syria, The report would not comment on the President Tayyip Erdogan. The Pacific Voyager nuclear deal between Iran and six powers and reimposed sanctions that had been lifted under the to ensure that Iran does not nature of the conversation. The phone stopped in the Gulf en route to pact in return for Tehran curbing its sensitive nuclear work. Under the deal, Iran can enrich uranium obtain a nuclear weapon, and talk comes hours after Erdogan met in Istanbul Fayez Serraj, the Saudi Arabia from Singapore, to 3.67 percent fissile material, well below the 20 percent it was reaching before the deal and the to achieve the final, fully veri- head of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), based in before resuming its course, roughly 90 percent suitable for a nuclear weapon. (REUTERS) fied denuclearization of North Tripoli and backed by the United Nations. (DPA) Refinitiv Eikon mapping Korea.”

Erdogan fires central bank 7 children among 20 civilians Sudan protest leaders cancel chief as policy killed in Syria regime air raids civil disobedience campaign rifts deepen AFP KHARTOUM US hails Sudan power-sharing REUTERS AFP deal as ‘important step forward’ ANKARA BEIRUT SUDAN’S protest movement on Saturday said it has cancelled a WASHINGTON: The US on Saturday welcomed a provisional TURKISH President Tayy- SYRIAN regime and Russian nationwide day of civil disobe- agreement forged by Sudan’s ruling military council and a coali- ip Erdogan sacked the gov- bombardment has killed 20 ci- dience that was planned for lat- tion of opposition and protest groups to share power for three ernor of the central bank vilians including seven children er this month, after reaching a years as an “important step forward.” The US State Department on Saturday as differences in northwestern Syria, a war power-sharing agreement with said in statement that special envoy for Sudan Donald Booth between them deepened monitor said Saturday, in the ruling generals. will return to the region soon. The agreement brokered by the over the timing of inter- latest deadly raids on the em- The Alliance for Freedom African Union and Ethiopia Union, announced on Friday, is due est rate cuts to revive the battled opposition bastion. and Change and the ruling mili- to be finalized on Monday. “The agreement between the Forces recession-hit economy. Regime warplanes and heli- tary council agreed on Friday to for Freedom and Change and the Transitional Military Council Governor Murat Ce- copters late Friday carried out form a joint ruling body, which to establish a sovereign council is an important step forward,” tinkaya, whose four-year air strikes on Mahambel village in turn is to install a transitional the State Department said. “We look forward to immediate term was due to run until in Idlib province, killing 13 civil- civilian administration–protest- resumption of access to the internet, establishment of the new 2020, will be replaced by ians including the seven chil- Members of Raqa Civil Council’s first responders team search for human ers’ main demand. Prominent legislature, accountability for the violent suppression of peaceful his deputy Murat Uysal, a dren, the Syrian Observatory remains at a mass grave site in the Fukheikha suburb, about 10 km protest leaders Ahmed al-Rabie protests, and progress toward free and fair elections.” (REUTERS) presidential decree pub- for Human Rights said. away from Syrian city of Raqa, recently. (AFP) and Khalid Omar confirmed lished early on Saturday in Another seven civilians that the civil disobedience cam- the official gazette showed. were killed Saturday, including last major bastion of opposition the region since late April. paign had been cancelled. disobedience campaign. The al- disobedience campaign was to No official reason was a woman hit by regime rocket to the Russia-backed Damascus More than 530 civilians “It is to give room for the liance had also called for a mass “achieve civilian rule” through given for the sacking, but fire on the outskirts of the town government after eight years of have been killed since then, ac- agreement” to be implemented, protest against the generals on mobilising people on the streets government sources cit- of Khan Sheikhun in the south civil war. The region on Tur- cording to the Observatory. Rabie said. A deal is expected to July 13–a date which marks 40 against the generals. ed Erdogan’s frustration of the province, the Britain- key’s doorstep is administered The United Nations says 25 be ready for signing by the two days since a June 3 pre-dawn “But now we can as- that the bank has kept its based war monitor said. by Syria’s former Al-Qaeda af- health facilities in the region sides early next week, although raid on a protest camp in Khar- sume that civilian rule will be benchmark interest rate Three members of a fam- filiate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have been hit. the draft has postponed the toum by men in military fatigues achieved through the agree- at 24% since last Septem- ily were killed by a Russian air but other jihadist and rebel “The attacks happened de- formation of a 300-seat transi- that killed dozens of protesters. ment,” he added. Tension ber to support the ailing strike on the town of Morek, in groups are also present. Idlib is spite the fact that the coordi- tional parliament that had been The new programme pro- between the generals and lira currency. The Turkish neighbouring Hama province, supposed to be protected from a nates of this hospital had pre- agreed upon in previous talks. posed by the alliance says that protest leaders had soared economy shrank sharply the Observatory reported. major regime assault by a Sep- viously been shared with the The protest umbrella group there will instead be gatherings following the raid, and it was for the second straight Idlib, a region of some three tember deal between Moscow parties to the conflict in a delib- on Saturday released a new on July 13 as a “commemora- only after intense mediation quarter in early 2019 as a million people, many of whom and Ankara, but Damascus and erate, carefully planned effort programme of events on social tion” for those killed in the raid. by Ethiopian and African Un- punishing currency crisis. fled former rebel-held areas re- its Russian ally have ramped up to prevent any attacks on it,” an media networks, which makes Omar said the earlier aim ion envoys that the two sides taken by the government, is the their deadly bombardment of UN official said on Friday. no mention of the July 14 civil of the mass protest and civil resumed negotiations.

7 killed in Mozambique attack claimed by IS Five years into war, Yemen at ‘rock bottom’ AFP know there is still a long way to Amran fell into the hands of AFP presence in the area that SANAA go,” the 40-year-old civil serv- the Huthis, no one was aware MAPUTO borders Tanzania. ant said by telephone. of the rebels’ plans to take their According to SITE In- LIKE most residents of Amran, “Our situation has deterio- military campaign to Sanaa and SEVEN people including telligence, which monitors a strategic gateway to Yemen’s rated ... We have reached rock other regions. a policeman were killed militant activity, Islamic capital Sanaa, Mohammed al- bottom. Everything has col- Beyond the city limits, Am- in northern Mozambique State issued a statement Najri thought the capture of his lapsed,” he said. Mohammed ran is a key province in Yemen this week in a militant at- late on Friday claiming in- city by Huthi rebels five years Taha, 48, a journalist from Am- historically, boasting important tack claimed by the Islamic volvement in the Wednes- ago would not last long. ran who has continued to cover archeological landmarks, in- State group, local sources day attack. But fighting quickly spread to his home city since the Huthis cluding the 100-year-old Sha- said Saturday. This is its second IS most areas of the country, plung- seized it, does not even consider harah Bridge -- meaning the The attack on Wednes- claim for an attack in Mo- ing the Arab world’s most impov- the possibility of peace. ‘bridge of sighs’ -- which links day evening occurred in zambique, targeting the erished nation into a devastating “Five years of war were suf- two mountains. Lidjungo village in the volatile northern region. conflict that is yet to end. Fifty kilo- ficient for me to adapt and adjust It is also home to Raydah Nangade district, a local The first was on June 3. metres (30 miles) north of Sanaa, my life and that of my family ac- town, where the last of Yemen’s source based in Mozam- “The soldiers of the cali- Amran was taken by the Iran- cordingly,” Taha said. “Yes, we Jews lived, before they made bique’s northern Cabo Del- phate assaulted barracks of backed Huthis on July 8, 2014. were affected by the war at the their way to Israel in 1949-1950 gado province said. the crusader Mozambican It was the first major city to start, but we were able to live with in a secret airlift dubbed “Opera- One policeman and six army, in the Nangade area, fall, in a military campaign that its consequences. I no longer care tion Magic Carpet”. Amran occu- civilians were killed in the in northern Mozambique, saw the rebels seize vast swathes if it continues or ends,” he said. pies a strategic location between attack, including two chil- two days ago,” said the of Yemen from the internation- The United Nations says Sanaa and the rebels’ stronghold dren. Fighters have target- statement, according to a ally recognised government. Yemen is experiencing the Yemenis inspect the rubble of destroyed houses in the village of Bani of Saada in the far north. ed remote communities in SITE translation. At the education ministry world’s worst humanitarian cri- Matar, 70 kilometers west of Sanaa. It is also home to the the gas-rich, Muslim-ma- The group claimed to office in Amran where he works, sis, warning that millions are on Hashid, Yemen’s most pow- jority Cabo Delgado prov- have clashed with the mili- Najri has gone without his sal- the verge of famine. especially since a Saudi-led coa- everywhere on the old city’s erful tribe. The Huthis over- ince since October 2017, tary “killing and wounding ary ever since the beleaguered Thousands of civilians, in- lition intervened in March 2015 brown buildings made of clay ran government forces in killing more than 250 peo- a number of them and forc- government two years ago cluding hundreds of children, in support of the government. and stones. “Death to America, Amran after a two-month ple and forcing thousands ing the remainder to flee”. moved the central bank from have been killed and tens of In Amran, rebels carrying Death to Israel, Curse on Jews siege and then moved south, from their homes despite It said fighters seized weap- Sanaa to Aden, its makeshift thousands wounded. Essential automatic rifles remain vigi- and victory for Islam,” reads capturing the capital in Sep- a heavy police and military ons and ammunition. capital. “Five years have passed health, education and other lant day and night, while revo- one slogan. Two Yemeni gov- tember 2014 before pushing since the war broke out, but we services have all but collapsed, lutionary slogans are daubed ernment officials said that when into other parts of Yemen. 08 Sunday, July 7, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Help The Feds Stop The Scourge Of Robocalls Ensuring Elections ‘Free Authorities and telecom companies should keep up the vigilance, but so should consumers, From Foreign Intrusion’ in whittling down the scourge of robocallers OBOCALLS come in all manner of cape some crisis? The “Hi! You’ve just won a The American people and the federal government must join together in a teeth-gnashing manifestations. One of free cruise!” Robocalls do more than annoy. Rthe latest: We answer a call, but sus- They trick people into giving up sensitive in- patriotic undertaking to protect the country’s vote from foreign attacks pecting a robocall, we say nothing. After formation, like Social Security numbers and a moment’s pause, a voice says, “Hello?” credit card data. They scam people out of JOHN SARBANES AND BRIAN FROSH with an intonation meant to entice a reply, hundreds or even thousands of dollars. An TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE a hello as in, “Hello? Why aren’t you saying estimated 4.7 billion robocalls were made anything?” Then you reply “Hello” and the to mobile devices in May, The Washington N July 4, Americans of all political recorded robocall embarks on its spammy Post reports. The FTC says its gets about stripes join together to celebrate spiel. You’d slam the phone down if it didn’t 10,000 complaints about robocalls daily. the nation’s independence from mean breaking the device’s screen. “We’re all fed up with the tens of billions overseas monarchs, from foreign Federal and state authorities feel your of illegal robocalls we get every year,” An- Oinfluence, from interference in the pain. Teaming up with officials in Illinois drew Smith, director of the FTC’s Bureau of country’s democracy. and other states, the Federal Trade Com- Consumer Protection, said in a statement. This is the moment to apply the les- mission has announced a new crackdown Battling “this scourge remains a top prior- sons of 2016, when our election infrastruc- on robocallers, targeting them with a series ity for law enforcement agencies around ture — the core of American democracy of lawsuits and settlements that included the nation.” That’s heartening, but it’s go- — was attacked by a foreign adversary in hefty fines and cease-and-desist orders. De- ing to take more than intervention from law a choreographed and coordinated effort. fendants in those cases were responsible for enforcement agencies and governments to State and local election systems across the placing as many as a billion robocalls, the whittle down the scourge of robocalls. All of country were probed and, in some cases, FTC said. us potential marks must play our part. breached. Outsiders exploited digital In US Congress, a bill called the Stop- How? There are call-blocking apps that platforms to wage a full-scale disinforma- ping Bad Robocalls Act has been introduced you can download (some are free, some tion campaign. And secret foreign money that would require phone carriers to offer to charge a fee). You can also sign up for the was deployed to influence the electoral customers technology that would identify federal Do Not Call Registry. You can report outcome. and block spam calls at no extra cost, The robocalls to the FTC at ftc.gov/calls. And, As elected officials, we swore an oath New York Times reports. of course, there are common-sense steps — to protect and defend the Constitution of It’s good that government is taking ac- hang up immediately on automated record- the United States and guard against for- tion, but we’ve heard this dial tone before. ing calls, and allow unfamiliar phone num- eign interference in our domestic affairs. Authorities in the past have trumpeted bers to go to voicemail. Each and every one of us at the federal, crackdowns on the unscrupulous genera- Marc Rachman, an intellectual property state and local levels has a duty to safe- tors of robocalls. And? Like an epidemic expert, told Chicago Tribune that federal guard our election systems. The alarming unloosed, the robocalls continue. Which authorities’ efforts to combat robocallers is findings of the Mueller Report, along with ones are on your hit parade? The credit card “like whack-a-mole.” Shut down one robo- several assessments from our nation’s in- scam? The “can’t miss” business invest- call enterprise, another pops up. Authorities telligence community, warn that we are ment? The caller pretending to be an elderly and telecom companies should keep up the woefully unprepared for similar attacks target’s grandchild who needs money to es- vigilance, but so should consumers. that will be coming in 2020. (Tribune News Service) We must spring into action. Secur- ing our election systems requires close coordination among officials at all levels of government. States are responsible for administering elections, but the federal ing the accuracy of the vote tallies. But government is an indispensable partner States are responsible for administer- Leader McConnell has yet again barred in providing the financial resources and ing elections, but the federal govern- the door, indicating that he will refuse to California Leading The Way For cybersecurity expertise necessary to help ment is an indispensable partner in hold a vote on or debate this common- protect the election systems. providing the financial resources and sense legislation in the Senate. Nation On Regulating Ammunition In Maryland, we continue to take steps The American people deserve to have to secure our election system. Earlier this cybersecurity expertise necessary to confidence that our elections are fair and NEW California law went into effect California Department of Justice. Before the year, the General Assembly passed Senate help protect the election systems free from foreign intrusion. As we mark that requires background checks before change, anyone over 18 could buy ammuni- Bill 743, legislation empowering the state Independence Day and celebrate our A anyone buys ammunition, making the tion, at retail stores, by mail and online. No administrator of elections to terminate officials and requires the president to de- country’s freedom from influence abroad, state the first in the nation to impose that disrespect intended to the many responsible any vendor upon a determination that a velop a national strategy to defend our we must join together in this patriotic un- level of scrutiny at the point of sale. gun owners in the nation’s most populous foreign national has the ability to control, democratic institutions. dertaking to protect our country from for- California voters overwhelmingly ap- state, but that’s asinine. Most background influence or direct the vendor in a man- Inexplicably, no House Republicans eign attacks. It is time for congressional proved the measure in 2016 on the belief checks will take two minutes and cost $1. ner that could compromise or influence chose to join Democrats in voting for HR Republicans to take seriously the threats that if people are barred from owning guns Others will take a few days and $19. the independence and integrity of our 1, and Republican Senate Majority Leader to our democracy and help give states like — because they are felons or have histories Of course, gun owners have filed a law- elections. But we need the federal govern- Mitch McConnell has refused to even al- Maryland the tools and resources they ur- of domestic violence or mental illness or suit in US District Court in San Diego to ment to step up and do its part. low a vote on it in his chamber. Recently, gently need to protect our elections. Any- have a violent misdemeanor conviction or overturn the measure, calling it an intru- Democrats in the House of Repre- Republicans were afforded yet another thing less is an abdication of their consti- warrant — they should also be prevented sion. Of course, the National Rifle Asso- sentatives are taking this responsibility opportunity to show their patriotism tutional duty. from purchasing ammunition. That makes ciation calls it unconstitutional. Of course, seriously. As our first order of business, when Democrats introduced a standalone complete sense. there’s the more sensible view: Assuming we introduced and passed HR 1, the For election security bill, the Safeguarding (John Sarbanes represents Under the new state law, ammunition the new law survives its legal challenges, the People Act, which provides billions of America’s Federal Elections (SAFE) Act. Maryland’s Third Congressional vendors can only sell or transfer ammuni- California will stay at the leading edge of dollars in assistance to states to help im- Focused exclusively on protecting the District in the US House of Repre- tion in face-to-face transactions and only sensible gun laws, limiting violence while prove their election system security. HR integrity of the ballot box, the SAFE Act sentatives and chairs the House after prospective buyers show identifica- barely but fairly limiting access for most 1 also requires the Department of Home- would modernise our election systems by Democracy Reform Task Force. tion and undergo a background check by the people to guns and ammunition. land Security and director of national in- providing new resources to states to im- Brian E Frosh is the attorney gen- (Tribune News Service) telligence to share threat data and best prove election infrastructure, increasing eral of Maryland and chairs the practices for security with state election the adoption of paper ballots and ensur- Maryland Cybersecurity Council) World Cup Lesson: Teach Girls To Be Competitive The critically important lesson for the success of female leaders is to embrace competition MERCEDES CARNETHON sional roles as a professor and administra- ments. Rather, committee members sug- world that requires multidisciplinary tal- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tor at a major medical school. The critically gested I emphasise what “we” had done ents to innovate and succeed. Of course important lesson for the success of female to accomplish “our” goals. The advice was every girl or young woman will not want HEN a swim coach challenged my leaders is to embrace competition. well-intentioned, but I wonder whether to play sports. Performance arts, debate, three-year-old daughter to race Former national team coach Anson men receive similar advice. spelling and STEM competitions, which against her five-year-old brother, Dorrance said that the type of player who If one of the six women seeking the emphasise personal excellence, are equally Wshe beat him so badly that it seemed thrives in his women’s soccer dynasty at Democratic presidential nomination for valid ways to teach girls how to compete. the toddler swim equivalent of the US wom- the University of North Carolina at Chapel 2020 highlighted her qualifications in What is not acceptable is the message that en’s national soccer team’s 13-0 thrashing Hill is a player who loves to compete. He building culture and consensus over her competing and winning will destroy cama- of Thailand in their opening game of the fosters that trait by encouraging a compet- expertise in foreign policy, negotiation and raderie, culture and friendships; it must 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. itive cauldron that emphasises toughness economic growth, I wonder if she would be stricken from our socialisation of girls My daughter did not worry about em- and an aggressive desire to win. appear qualified to tackle critical issues we and women. Rather, we should encourage barrassing her brother. She just did her In his 2005 book, Vision of a Champi- face today about human rights, ongoing every girl’s unfiltered desire to do her best. best and won. on, Dorrance notes that even in the highly conflicts in the Middle East or gun control. As mentors to girls and women, we can That is why I cheered alongside mil- competitive world of collegiate athletics, When young girls are encouraged to promote excellence by celebrating compe- lions when the US women’s national soc- many young women are socialised to coop- participate in sports and — more impor- tition. The next time my daughter or an- cer team advanced to Sunday’s finals of the erate and get along. Too often, cooperation tantly — challenged to excel, they can de- other young girl asks me what it takes to 2019 Women’s World Cup after a hard- and making friends become the antitheses velop confidence, discipline and persis- win, I will tell her about our US women’s fought semifinal victory over England. My of competition. tence. national soccer team and how they are cheers were not only because the women The practice of discouraging competi- When young girls are encouraged to par- These traits have emboldened US’s winning in life by embracing competition. have the opportunity to bring home their tion persists for women in the professional ticipate in sports and — more importantly women’s national team players to chal- Regardless of the outcome of last fourth World Cup victory, but also because world. Female leaders are routinely cel- lenge inequalities in pay between the week’s championship game, it’s a win-win. the lessons in leadership that sports can ebrated for their collaborative leadership — challenged to excel, they can develop women’s and men’s national soccer teams, teach to girls and women were on display style, a focus on consensus-building and confidence, discipline and persistence to promote the rights of every individual, (Mercedes Carnethon, PhD, to the world. their contributions to a positive workplace and to bravely speak out about the sexual FAHA is the Mary Harris Thompson As a soccer fan, recreational athlete and culture. As valuable as these traits are, Once when I interviewed for a leader- mistreatment of women by individuals at Professor of Preventive Medicine youth sports coach with a brief stint as a fewer female executives hold leadership ship position at a medical school, a search our highest levels of government. and Chief of the Division of Epidemi- collegiate athlete, I apply multiple lessons roles in divisions responsible for profit and committee advised me not to overuse the To be sure, collaboration and consen- ology at the Feinberg School of Medi- that I learned from sports to my profes- loss, which are the gateway to the C-suite. pronoun “I” in describing my accomplish- sus building are critical for success in a cine at Northwestern University)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Europe / Americas Sunday, July 7, 2019 09 Mexican authorities rescue 24 kidnapped migrants Pamplona bull-running festival gets under way CELAYA: Mexican authorities on Friday rescued 24 Central American migrants, including nine children, MADRID: The world-famous and controversial San Fermin festival with its legendary bull runs was News who had been held hostage for nearly three weeks in the crime-ridden state of Guanajuato, officials opened on Saturday in the northern Spanish town of Pamplona. In front of thousands of enthusiastic said. The migrants were held for 20 days in the town of Celaya, about 210 kilometres from Mexico City, people, traditionally all dressed in white and red, the opening El Chupinazo rocket was fired at noon in brief said Secretary of State Security Juan Jose Gonzalez. They told officials that their relatives had been (1000 GMT) from the balcony of the town hall. “Viva San Fermin (Long live San Permin)!” the cheering making payments to their captors during that time, Gonzalez said. The victims were receiving medical crowd shouted as they waved red scarves. The first of the eight bull runs takes place on Sunday morn- attention after their ordeal, he added. Separately, the security ministry announced the arrest of 59 ing. On Friday, dozens of demonstrators from animal welfare organisations Peta and Animal Naturalis migrants, including 55 Hondurans, around the northeastern town of Saltillo, near the US border. (AFP) protested the festival in front of the town hall. (DPA) Mass deportation S California hit by strongest raids coming ‘fairly earthquake in two decades soon’, says Trump REUTERS ICE said in a statement its WASHINGTON focus was arresting people with Emergency workers, criminal histories but any im- security forces assess US President Donald Trump migrant found in violation of said on Friday mass deporta- US laws was subject to arrest. damage, destruction tion roundups would begin Government documents “fairly soon” as US migrant ad- published this week by mi- AFP vocates vowed their communi- grant rights groups showed LOS ANGELES ties would be “ready” when im- some past ICE operations migration officers come. resulted in more so-called SOUTHERN California was hit Trump, who has made a “collateral” arrests of undocu- by its largest earthquake in two hardline immigration stance mented migrants agents hap- decades on Friday, a 7.1-mag- a key issue of his presidency pened to find, than apprehen- nitude tremor that rattled resi- and 2020 re-election bid, sions of targeted people. dents who were already reeling postponed the operation last Migrant rights groups from another strong quake a month after the date was said this generalised threat is day earlier. leaked, but on Monday he said harmful to communities, and Emergency workers and it would take place after July 4. the US economy, as it forces security forces were being dis- “They’ll be starting fairly adults to miss work and chil- patched early Saturday to the soon, we’re removing people, dren to skip school out of fear epicenter of the shallow earth- all of these people who have they may be picked up and quake in a remote and sparsely come in over the years ille- separated. populated area around 150 gally,” he told reporters at the “We have to be ready, not miles (240 kilometers) north- White House on Friday. just when Trump announces it, east of Los Angeles, where it US Immigration and Cus- because there are arrests every was also felt. toms Enforcement (ICE) last day,” said Elsa Lopez, an organ- No deaths or serious in- month said operations would izer for Somos Un Pueblo Uni- juries had been reported late target recently-arrived un- do, a New Mexico group which Friday evening, but there were documented migrants in a bid educates migrants on their civil reports of building collapses to discourage a surge of Cen- rights and creates phone net- and power outages in the town tral American families at the works to send alerts if ICE en- of Trona, California Office of southwest border. ters their neighbourhood. Emergency Services director Mark Ghilarducci said. There were “significant re- ports” of fires caused by gas Firefighters battle an electrical fire in a mobile home park following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, in Ridgecrest, California, onFriday. (AFP) leaks, as well as breaks to pow- UK Conservative members er, water and communications ment spokesman Jeremy Kern week, she added. no fire department tweeted. lines in the region, he told a told CNN there were “no active No deaths or serious In Kern County, where the In Los Angeles, the fire de- sent more than one ballot in press conference. searches ongoing” for trapped injuries had been quake struck near the town of partment deployed vehicles California Governor Gavin casualties. reported, but there Ridgecrest, some 1,800 resi- and helicopters, and reported leadership vote: BBC probe Newsom said he had requested The earthquake was were reports of dents were without power, fire fallen power lines and localised emergency federal assistance 11 times stronger than the building collapses and department chief David Witt electricity outages. REUTERS emy Hunt, the current foreign from the White House, and 6.4-magnitude quake “fore- power outages in the said. “As for injuries reported, But Mayor Eric Garcetti LONDON minister. Voting is due to close state resources have been ac- shock” the previous day, ac- town of Trona nothing but minor injuries and said there were “no reports of on July 22, with the winner set tivated at their “highest level.” cording to the United States such as cuts and bruises, by the serious damage” reported in SOME members of Britain’s to be announced a day later. Newsom later declared a state Geological Survey. ● Numerous gas leaks grace of god,” he said. the city. “We are sending an Conservative Party have been The BBC said an investiga- of emergency for San Bernardi- The two major quakes, were reported near the At least two fires broke out Urban Search and Rescue Task issued with more than one bal- tion it had carried out found no County, expanding on an along with multiple after- epicentre, including the in the area, county supervisor Force Team to Kern County to lot paper to vote for the party’s some party members had re- earlier announcement covering shocks, have revived fears of the towns of Trona and Argus Mick Gleason said, with dozens help with the damage closer next leader, who will also be- ceived two ballot papers, citing Kern County, near the epicent- “Big One” – a powerful tremor of fire trucks dispatched. to the epicenter,” he wrote on come prime minister, the BBC one party insider as estimating er of both the quakes this week. along the San Andreas Fault ● In Kern County, some Numerous gas leaks were Twitter. reported on Saturday. that more than 1,000 people A joint task force including that could devastate major cit- 1,800 residents were reported near the epicentre, Visitors to Disneyland in Ballot papers have been could be affected. around 200 security personnel ies in Southern California. without powers including the towns of Trona Anaheim reported on Twitter sent to about 160,000 Conserv- It said that in some cases as well as helicopters and cargo “This is an earthquake se- and Argus. “Firefighters have that rides were shut for safety ative Party members across the this was because members live aircraft was being deployed, quence. These earthquakes are secured leaks where possible inspections after the quake. country, asking them to choose and work in different constitu- National Guard Major General related,” said Caltech seismolo- chance of Friday’s quake being and evacuated residents from Patrons at movie theatres in between frontrunner Boris encies and may have joined David Baldwin said. gist Lucy Jones. followed by another magnitude homes with leaks that cannot the Los Angeles area evacuated Johnson, a former London may- the local Conservative associa- San Bernardino fire depart- There was a 10 percent 7.0 or higher quake in the next be secured,” the San Bernardi- due to the quake. or and foreign minister, and Jer- tions in both areas.

HARRY & MEGHAN’S SON ARCHIE Second migrant rescue boat defies Salvini, docks in Italy CHRISTENED AT WINDSOR

AFP Mediterranea said in a tweet. been acting to save lives, a deci- ROME Italian populist Salvini sion which sparked Salvini’s ire. last month issued a decree Two other investigations, A CHARITY rescue vessel on on charges of helping people Saturday brought 41 ship- smugglers and resisting the wrecked migrants into port in The sailboat carrying 41 authorities are still underway Lampedusa, the second boat migrants has docked in the after she forced her way past to defy far-right Interior Min- Italian port despite a ban Italian customs vessels. ister Matteo Salvini’s bid to by Matteo Salvini, Italy’s A third rescue ship, Ger- close Italian ports to them. interior minister, who had man charity Sea-Eye’s vessel Mediterranea’s Italian- vowed to block them Alan Kurdi, carrying 65 ship- flagged Alex arrived in port wrecked migrants rescued off where a strong police pres- Libya on Saturday arrived and ence was waiting for them but that would bring fines of up held its position in interna- everyone remained on board to 50,000 euros ($57,000) for tional waters off Lampedusa. after waiting nearly two days the captain, owner and opera- “We are waiting in interna- THIS official handout Christening photograph released by the with the rescued migrants and tor of a vessel “entering Italian tional waters off the island of Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke asylum-seekers on the small territorial waters without au- Lampedusa,” Sea-Eye tweeted of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex holding their sailboat’s deck. thorisation”. The Italian NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans’ Alex migrant rescue ship from the Alan Kurdi. baby son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor flanked by (L-R) “In view of the intolerable Salvini tweeted after the enters the port of Lampedusa, Sicily island, Italy, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) German Interior Minister Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Britain’s Prince Charles, hygiene conditions aboard, Alex docked that the charity Horst Seehofer tweeted that Prince of Wales, Ms Doria Ragland, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady the Alex has declared a state workers were “jackals... will cue ship belonging to German board and arrested its captain, Germany was ready to take Sarah McCorquodale, Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, of emergency and is sailing they go unpunished also?” aid group Sea-Watch after it Carola Rackete. in some of those rescued “as and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in the Green Draw- towards Lampedusa, the only Authorities on Lampedusa forced its way into port with An Italian judge this week part of a European-solidarity ing Room at Windsor Castle, west of London on Saturday. (AFP) possible safe port for landing.” last week seized another res- dozens of rescued migrants on ordered her freed as she had solution.”

Water system of medieval German city gets world heritage status

AFP water and sanitation an “in- the city’s cultural affairs di- “the oldest in Germany and an early centre of textile and BERLIN tricate interplay between the rector, told AFP. also in central Europe”. paper production. innovative spirit and a techni- “Augsburg considered wa- The water flowed through With the Industrial Revo- THE German city of Augs- cal tour de force”. ter such a precious asset that hollowed pine logs connected lution in the 19th century, the burg was on Saturday granted The old town centre of it has always sought to pro- with metal casts to ornamen- city saw the creation of the World Heritage status by UN- Augsburg, located on Ger- tect it.” Augsburg’s resource- tal fountains in the city. first large hydroelectric power ESCO for its over 800-year- many’s Romantic Road, is ful engineers were European It also entered the city’s plant, at nearby Wolfzahnau. old water management system criss-crossed with canals forerunners in damming and butchers house, the Stadt- One of the waterways, boasting an aquaduct, water and boasts over 500 bridges, redirecting river water, from metzg, where the flowing wa- the Ice Canal, was designed towers, ornate fountains, ca- “more than in Venice”, ac- the Lech, Wertach and Sin- ter helped to cool the meat to keep free floating ice from nals and hundreds of bridges. cording to the city. gold streams. and dispose of the waste. Lat- entering the city, and in 1970 The 2,000-year-old city in “The history of water in Water flowed via an aqua- er water power was used for became the world’s first arti- Bavaria state calls the system Augsburg is linked to the cul- duct and into water towers industry, with water wheels ficially created whitewater ca- which has since the Middle tural and artistic wealth of from 1416, making the water- driving mills and pumping noe course, used for the 1972 The power station in Langweid am Lech, north of Augsburg, Germany. Ages provided clean drinking this city,” Thomas Weitzel, works at the city’s Red Gate stations as Augsburg became Olympics. QAC unveils new 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander in Qatar PAGE 12

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BOOSTING TIES Qatar stock market gains QR6 billion in a week as foreign funds remain bullish

SATYENDRA PATHAK Ooredoo was the top value DOHA traded stock during the week with total traded value of QATAR’S stock market gained QR91.9 million. almost QR6 billion in one Trading volume increased week as both foreign and Qa- by 6.9 percent to reach 272.7 tari institutions remained million shares against 255.2 bullish throughout the trading million shares in the previous week. week. Industrial sector led the The Qatar Stock Exchange trading volume, accounting (QSE) main index increased for 25.2 percent, followed by by 122.04 points, or 1.17 per- the banks and financial ser- cent, during the trading week vices sector which accounted to close at 10,566.52 points. for 25.2 percent of the overall Market capitalisation rose trading volume. by 1 percent to QR582 billion Qatar German Medical De- against QR576.2 billion in the vices (QGMD) was the top vol- A view of the Harrods department store in London. previous trading week. ume traded stock during the Foreign institutions re- week with 49.1 million shares. mained bullish with net buy- The number of transac- ing of QR73.9 million against tions rose by 3.7 percent to net buying of QR99.7 million 26,680 transactions against Qatar, UK trade volume hit in the previous week. 25,718 transactions in the pre- According to an estimate vious week. by QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), foreign institutions have bought Qatari equities The banks and financial $2.9 bn in 2018: QC chair worth $1.23 billion on net services sector led the basis since the beginning of trading value during the 2019. week, accounting for Qatari institutions also 29 percent of the total The total value of Qatari investments in Britain is around £40 billion: Sheikh Khalifa turned bullish with net buy- trading value ing of QR5.3 million against QNA merce and the League of Arab net selling of QR123.3 million DOHA States. in the week before. Islamic Holding Group The summit focused on Foreign retail investors, was the best performing stock THE volume of trade exchange Britain is Qatar’s largest the topics that are most rel- however, turned negative for the week with a gain of between Qatar and Britain in- single investment evant to British and Arab with net selling of QR13.3 14.9 percent on a trading vol- creased by 3.6 percent to $2.9 destination with large business where a wide range million against net buying of ume of 4.2 million shares. billion in 2018 compared to the commercial properties in of emerging projects are be- QR7.4 million in the previous Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), previous year, Qatar Chamber the heart of London ing developed within the Arab week. Commercial Bank of Qatar (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa world and the broad scope on Qatari retail investors also (CBQ) and Qatar National bin Jassim bin Mohammed al including the Canary Wharf, the British side for deepening turned bearish with net sell- Bank (QNB) were the prima- Thani has said. the tallest skyscraper in Cooperation between the two ing of QR66 million against ry contributors to the weekly Speaking at the joint Ar- Europe sides. net buying of QR16.2 million index gain. ab-British Economic Summit Sheikh Khalifa hailed the in the previous week. QIB was the biggest con- in London recently, Sheikh Qatar Chamber Chairman distinguished relations be- Trading value during the tributor to the index’s weekly Khalifa said 675 Qatari-British Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin tween Qatar and Britain, de- week decreased by 30.2 per- increase, adding 47.3 points companies are currently oper- Mohammed al Thani scribing them as historic and cent to QR0.88 billion against to the index. ating in the Qatari market in witnessing a growing develop- QR1.25 billion in the previous CBQ was the second big- various sectors, the QC said in ment in various fields, espe- week. gest contributor to the men- a statement on Saturday. ment store, the Olympic Vil- cially trade and economy not- The banks and financial tioned gain, contributing 30 Sheikh Khalifa said 50 Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed lage, and various stakehold- ing that Qatari investments in services sector led the trad- points to the index. Moreo- companies fully owned by the al Thani ings in a number of hotels, Britain play an important role ing value during the week, ac- ver, QNB tacked on 21 points UK are operating in the Qa- which play an important role in the British economy. counting for 29 percent of the to the index. tari market in various sectors is around £40 billion. tallest skyscraper in Europe,” in strengthening the British The strategic partnership total trading value. Of the 46 listed compa- including decoration, services, “Britain is Qatar’s largest Sheikh Khalifa noted. economy. in the energy sector through The industrial sector was nies, 21 companies ended the energy, consulting, technol- single investment destination He said the most promi- The meeting was organ- South Hook and South Hook the second biggest contribu- week higher. While 20 de- ogy, education and health. with large commercial proper- nent Qatari investments in ised jointly by the Union of Gas is an important factor in tor to the overall trading val- clined, there was no change He said the total value of ties in the heart of London in- London include Harrods, the Arab Chambers, the Arab- enhancing cooperation rela- ue, accounting for 22.3 per- in the share price of the re- Qatari investments in Britain cluding the Canary Wharf -the world’s most popular depart- British Chamber of Com- tions, he added. cent of the total. maining five stocks.

QIIB first Islamic bank in Qatar to launch contactless payment service

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK easily use their cards without to the International Security less service is the natural pro- DOHA the need of inserting their Using the contactless Standards relating to payment gression of QIIB to offer the card into multiple payment service, QIIB card hold- processing, which we consider best in class payment services QATAR International Islamic devices such as points of sale ers can easily use their as a top priority”. to our customers”. Bank (QIIB) has become the (POS), the statement said. cards without the need Meer said, “This year, He further said, “All QIIB first Islamic bank in Qatar to QIIB Chief of Business De- of inserting their card QIIB was awarded the highest cards to be issued or renewed launch contactless payment velopment Omar Abdulaziz al into multiple payment certificate in the protection moving forward will be con- service on all its credit and Meer said, “We are delighted of Banking Cards Data (PCI- tactless enabled. debit cards in line with the lat- to be able to keep up with the devices such as points of DSS), for the fourth consecu- The introduction of the est banking technologies, the latest global technologies in sale (POS) tive year. new service to QIIB cards is bank announced in a state- the banking sector. We are “This certificate is award- a catalyst in delive ring the ment on Saturday. pleased to be the first Islamic He added, “In addition to ed to institutions that achieve bank’s vision for providing Using the contactless ser- bank in Qatar to launch this the ease of use, this service is QIIB Chief of Business Develop- the best security standards. innovative products and ser- vice, QIIB card holders can service”. highly secure as it conforms ment Omar Abdulaziz al Meer Thus, launching the contact- vices to its valued customers. Amazon’s Bezos finalises divorce with $38 bn settlement

AFP company valued at $38.3 bil- husband as well as voting con- were divorcing after 25 years SAN FRANCISCO lion, and landing her at 22nd MacKenzie Bezos, 49, will trol of her remaining Amazon of marriage and the revelation on the Bloomberg Billionaires receive approximately 19.7 stock. by the National Enquirer that AMAZON founder Jeff Bezos Index, the news service said. mn Amazon.com shares, She has also promised he had been having an affair and MacKenzie Bezos finalised A judge in Washington giving her a 4% stake in the to donate half her fortune to with a former news anchor, their divorce Friday to the tune state’s King County finalised company valued at $38.3 charity, joining the ranks of Lauren Sanchez. of a $38-billion settlement, the divorce. Jeff Bezos, 55, bn, and landing her at the world’s ultra-wealthy phi- Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Bloomberg News reported. will retain a 12 percent stake 22nd on the Bloomberg lanthropists as a signatory of married in 1993 and have four Under the agreement, Mac- and remain the world’s richest the Giving Pledge. children. Jeff Bezos founded Kenzie Bezos, 49, will receive man. Billionaires Index The personal life of Jeff Amazon in their Seattle garage approximately 19.7 million MacKenzie Bezos, a novel- Bezos was thrust into the spot- in 1994 and turned it into a co- Amazon.com shares, giving ist, has said she would give all ton Post and the space explo- light with the announcement lossus that dominates online her a four percent stake in the of her stake in The Washing- ration firm Blue Origin to her in January that he and his wife retail. File photo of Amazon CEO Jeff and wife MacKenzie Bezos. (REUTERS) www.guide.com.qa  Sunday, July7, 2019

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REUTERS that period. The summit was a pause for breath and an opportunity for G20 leaders to ‘steady the boat’: QNB MUMBAI/NEW DELHI The state-owned banks, which control a majority of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK or oil. Further, natural gas THE Indian government on banking assets in India, have DOHA helps to maintain the stabil- Friday announced a fresh been weighed down by near- ity of electricity grids in many capital infusion of about $10 ly $150 billion in stressed as- THE recent G20 summit in countries throughout seasonal billion into debt-burdened sets. The bad debts resulted Osaka, Japan, provided in- fluctuations, weather and nat- state banks and credit guar- from risky lending they sights to what extent member- ural disasters. antees to support shadow pursued in the previous few ship countries and their lead- Therefore, natural gas and lenders in a bid to boost lend- years, particularly to infra- ers are working together on an LNG will benefit from contin- ing and revive the economy. structure projects that then agenda of major global issues. ued strong growth in global India’s economy has failed. This summit was important as energy demand, despite the sagged in the past year partly The government also an- it came at a time when global shift away from other fossil because many small and nounced that it will for the economic growth is already fuels, QNB said. medium-sized businesses next six months provide par- slowing, Qatar National Bank Fourth, there was a ray of and consumers have found tial credit guarantees to state (QNB) said in its weekly eco- sunlight as the EU and Mer- it tough to borrow from the banks that buy highly rated nomic report. cosur, an economic bloc of banks, or from the shadow pooled assets from financial- QNB said it observed four South American countries, lenders, officially known as ly sound NBFCs. main takeaways from the signed a huge trade deal after non-banking financial com- To make this easier for meeting relating to the trade 20 years of negotiations. panies (NBFCs). banks, the Reserve Bank of war, oil prices, climate change President Jean-Claude This is because some of India (RBI) announced later and a trade deal between the Juncker of the European the banks and NBFCs are on Friday it would provide EU and Mercosur. Commission noted that it was laden with bad debt which additional liquidity to banks First, there was effectively the EU’s biggest trade deal has affected their ability to for purchase of assets or for a cease-fire in the trade war and said it showed “we stand lend. lending to NBFCs. Authori- between the US and China for rules-based trade”. Where- Ecnomists, credit rat- ties will also ease restrictions as Presidents Trump and Xi as, President Jair Bolsonaro ing agencies and some of on foreign institutional in- agreed to restart their trade of Brazil said it was “historic” the lenders welcomed the vestors that have invested in negotiations. Despite no signif- and “one of the most impor- moves, saying they are vital if NBFCs’ debt securities. icant progress on substantive tant trade deals of all time”. India is to reform its banking Furthermore, the gov- issues, an upbeat Trump said The substantive deal cov- sector and grow the economy ernment said that in future “We discussed a lot of things, ers many areas, including the at rates above 8% targeted NBFCs will no longer have and we’re right back on track”. elimination of tariffs on 93% by Prime Minister Narendra to set aside additional capi- Trump indicated that he US President Donald Trump with China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan of exports from Mercosur to Modi’s government. tal when selling their debt in was considering easing restric- recently. (REUTERS) the EU, which will be particu- The economy grew at a public markets. tions on US companies supply- larly important for agricultur- rate of just 5.8% in the Jan- “NBFCs are playing an ing Huawei and that China had and may constrain the Fed’s or break down again, its added. ating “its decision to withdraw al products. uary-March quarter, a five- extremely important role agreed to increase purchases ability to lower interest rates Second, Saudi Arabia and from the Paris Agreement be- Similarly, the deal re- year low. in sustaining consumption of US agricultural products in response to weaker GDP Russia agreed on an extension cause it disadvantages Ameri- moves tariffs on 91% of goods “The credit guarantee demand as well as capital (soybeans). The US also put growth. of Organisation of Petroleum can workers and taxpayers.” exported by EU companies to provided by the government formation in (the) small further tariff increases on hold QNB report said it as- Exporting Countries (OPEC)+ Whereas all other countries Mercosur. will further open up the li- and medium industrial seg- for the time being. sumes Trump’s advisors are production cuts by six to nine “reaffirm their commitment to However, perhaps the quidity line for fundamen- ment,” Sitharaman said. However, the US could aware of this, but are unsure months. Russian President its full implementation”. most important aspect of the tally sound NBFCs,” said India has nearly 10,000 quickly impose tariffs on the whether Trump will see it as Vladimir Putin floated the pos- Progress towards the goals deal is the message to Trump George Alexander Muthoot, registered NBFCs lending to remaining $300 billion of an opportunity to put pres- sibility of extending cuts into of the Paris Agreement is be- that a multi-polar world can managing director of Muth- millions of households who goods not yet subject to tariffs. sure on the Fed to ease mon- 2020. ing made on a global basis as adapt and respond to greater oot Finance Ltd, one of the might not be able to borrow The US has, so far, tried etary policy or as too much of The current OPEC+ deal investment in renewable ener- US trade protectionism, the biggest non-banking lend- directly from a commercial to avoid imposing tariffs on a risk to the economy ahead targets production cuts of 1.2 gy sources continues at pace, report noted. ers. bank. consumer goods because of his reelection campaign in million barrels a day. How- helping the world to shift On balance, this G20 sum- The injection of funds, While they might provide the impact of such tariffs 2020. ever, production has fallen by away from coal (see chart), mit was a pause for breath and which was disclosed in the loans more easily, they gen- on US consumers would be “Trump is painting a pic- more than that as Saudi Arabia the most polluting fossil fuel. an opportunity for G20 lead- annual budget statement de- erally charge higher interest much greater than for earlier ture of acting tough on China has also made deeper cuts and Similarly, technological pro- ers to “steady the boat”. livered by new Finance Min- rates than the banks, often as rounds. It would take time for for the US electorate, but is US sanctions impacted output gress in the automotive sec- There was limited progress ister Nirmala Sitharaman, is high as 21-24% a year. Ironi- US retailers to find alternative ultimately keen to avoid fur- from both Iran and Venezuela. tor (electric vehicles, batteries in any area, but the only major the latest in a series over the cally, the NBFCs have in the suppliers and costs would be ther escalation and will push Third, climate change and autonomous vehicles) will disagreement was around cli- past four years. More than past borrowed much of their higher, pushing up prices and for a deal in late 2019, or early stood out as a clear area of reduce oil demand growth. mate change, which supports 3 trillion rupees ($43.81 bil- money from banks, as well hitting corporate profit mar- 2020,” QNB said. disagreement between world In contrast, natural gas our view that global slowdown lion) of government money as mutual funds and via debt gins. China is reluctant to play leaders. They effectively produces much less pollu- is unlikely to develop into a has gone into the banks in sales. Higher prices (inflation) such games, so the risk is that agreed-to-disagree in the final tion and lower carbon diox- major global crisis within the would hit consumer demand the trade negotiations drag on statement, with the US reiter- ide emissions than either coal next 18 months.

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Nigeria beat holders Cameroon in COPA AMERICA FINAL Africa Cup of Nations thriller PAGE 14 BRAZIL VS PERU Rockstar Ro-hit England cricketers’ day out at Wimbledon slams record 5th World Cup ton India humble Lanka; to play NZ at Manchester 103 BALLS 4s 6s AFP 94 14 2 LEEDS

ROHIT Sharma became the first player to hit five centu- England cricket players Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Stuart Broad and Andrew Strauss in the ries in a single World Cup as Royal Box at the All England Club before the Wimbledon third round match between Australia’s Ashleigh MOST NUMBER OF CENTURIES IN A 3 consecutive 100s and 5 India cantered to a seven- SINGLE WORLD CUP Barty and Britain’s Harriet Dart on Saturday. (REUTERS) wicket win in their final World PLAYER COUNTRY 100s YEAR in a single @cricketworldcup Cup group match against Sri Lanka on Saturday. ROHIT SHARMA INDIA 5 2019 is just phenomenal, Rohit. The opener smashed 103 KUMAR SANGAKKARA SRI LANKA 4 2015 off 94 deliveries as semi-final- MATHEW HAYDEN AUSTRALIA 3 2007 Warner heroics for Australia in vain ists India chased down their SOURAV GANGULY INDIA 3 2003 Thirimanne (53) to give Sri target of 265 in 43.3 overs to MARK WAUGH AUSTRALIA 3 1996 Lanka a respectable total after end the group stage with seven they were reeling at 55-4. as defeat sets up England semi-final wins, one defeat and a washout. MOST CENTURIES OVERALL IN Jasprit Bumrah returned Sharma’s opening partner ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP* impressive figures of 3-37 in KL Rahul top-scored with 111 PLAYER 100s his 10 overs as India, who had REUTERS STANDINGS as the pair put on 189 runs for SACHIN TENDULKAR 6 already qualified for the semi- MANCHESTER the first wicket to put India KUMAR SANGAKKARA 5 finals, restricted Sri Lanka with TEAM P W L NRR PTS in complete command. RICKY PONTING 5 some quality bowling. PROLIFIC opener David INDIA 9 7 1 +0.809 15 Man-of-the-match ROHIT SHARMA* 5 The 1996 champions fin- Warner smashed a brilliant AUSTRALIA 9 7 2 +0.868 14 Sharma reached his milestone *(ONGOING ICC WORLDCUP) ished their World Cup cam- 122 but could not claim victory ENGLAND 9 6 3 +1.152 12 with a boundary off Kasun Ra- paign with three wins, four for Australia as they slipped NEW ZEALAND 9 5 3 +0.175 11 jitha to pass the mark set by Sri defeats and two games ending to a 10-run defeat to South Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, in no result. Captain Dimuth Africa in their Cricket World PAKISTAN 9 5 3 -0.430 11 who scored four hundreds at Karunaratne said Sri Lanka Cup clash at Old Trafford on SRI LANKA 9 3 4 -0.919 8 the 2015 tournament. would take stock as they try to Saturday, leaving them facing SOUTH AFRICA 9 3 5 -0.030 7 His century came off 92 build for the future. a semi-final against England. BANGLADESH 9 3 5 -0.410 7 balls, with 14 fours and two “After this World Cup we The result allowed India WEST INDIES 9 2 6 -0.225 5 sixes. have to think about what we to take over at the top of the AFGHANISTAN 9 0 9 -1.322 0 Sharma was dismissed have to do and what we got round-robin table at the end Note: Top four teams qualified for semi-finals. shortly afterwards, caught by wrong. We will talk to the selec- of the first stage, meaning Angelo Mathews off the bowl- tors and find some new talent,” Australia will battle the host (Pretorius), 6-325 (Van der Dus- ing of Rajitha. he said. nation at Edgbaston on Thurs- sen); Bowling: Starc 9-0-59-2 (4w), Known as the “hitman”, day, while the Indians meet Behrendorff 8-0-55-1, Lyon 10-0-53- Sharma leads the current Scoreboard New Zealand at Old Trafford 2, Cummins 9-0-66-1 (3w), Smith World Cup’s run-scoring charts SRI LANKA on Tuesday. 1-0-5-0, Stoinis 3-0-19-0 (1w), D. Karunaratne c Dhoni b Bumrah ...... 10 Maxwell 10-0-57-0 (1w). with 647 runs in eight matches K. Perera c Dhoni b Bumrah ...... 18 Already-eliminated South after hitting his third succes- A. Fernando c Dhoni b Pandya ...... 20 Africa chose to bat and a cen- Australia’s David Warner walks Australia: D. Warner c Morris b sive century. K. Mendis st Dhoni b Jadeja ...... 3 tury from captain Faf du Ples- back to the pavilion after his Pretorius 122, A. Finch c Markram b “I’m just trying to go out India’s Rohit Sharma celebrates after reaching his century during the 2019 A. Mathews c Sharma b Bumrah ...... 113 sis took them to 325 for six in dismissal during the last 2019 Tahir 3, U. Khawaja b Rabada 18, S. L. Thirimanne c Jadeja b Yadav ...... 53 there and do my job, I’m not Cricket World Cup group stage match between Sri Lanka on Saturday. (AFP) D. de Silva not out ...... 29 their 50 overs, a total boosted Cricket World Cup group stage Smith lbw b Pretorius 7, M. Stoinis thinking of milestones,” Shar- T. Perera c Pandya b Kumar ...... 2 by Rassie van der Dussen’s match against South Africa at Old run out (Rabada/de Kock) 22, G. ma said. Kohli proud semis,” Kohli said. I. Udana not out ...... 1 well-constructed 95. Trafford in Manchester on Satur- Maxwell c de Kock b Rabada 12, “If I play well these things Rahul registered his first cen- “That’s what hard work Extras: (b4, lb2, nb1, w8) ...... 15 Australia were in trouble day. Warner made 122. (AFP) A. Carey c Markram b Morris 85, P. TOTAL: (7 wickets, 50 overs) ...... 264 will happen on the way. tury of the tournament but was gets you. I am really proud of Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Karunaratne), 2-40 (K. Perera), early in their innings and a Cummins c Duminy b Phehlukwayo “I have learned from my caught behind shortly before this team as a captain, they are 3-53 (K. Mendis), 4-55 (Fernando), 5-179 (Thirimanne), hamstring injury to number in the Caribbean, when he 9, M. Starc b Rabada 16 mistakes in the past. I don’t go the end of the game off vet- amazing people. 6-253 (Mathews), 7-260 (T. Perera) three batsman Usman Kha- moved to 26 wickets at this J. Behrendorff not out 11, N. Lyon c into a match thinking of hun- eran paceman Lasith Malinga “More or less everything is Bowling: Kumar 10-0-73-1 (w3), Bumrah 10-2-37-3 waja saw him retire hurt, but edition with a return of 2-59. Markram b Phehlukwayo 3; Extras: (w2), Pandya 10-0-50-1 (w1), Jadeja 10-0-40-1, Yadav dreds. Every day is a new day.” – playing his final World Cup set for the semis but we don’t 10-0-58-1 (w1). they rallied magnificently be- Scoreboard (lb4, w3): 7 He is only the fourth bats- match – after hitting 11 fours want to be one-dimensional. fore being bowled out for 315 South Africa: A. Markram st Carey b Total: (all out, 49.5 overs) 315 man after Sachin Tendulkar, and one six. We need balance in the side. INDIA with one ball remaining. Lyon 34, Q. de Kock c Starc b Lyon Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Finch), 2-33 KL Rahul c K.Perera b Malinga ...... 111 52, F. du Plessis c Starc b Behren- (Smith), 3-95 (Stoinis), 4-119 Matthew Hayden and Shakib al Skipper Virat Kohli re- We are very happy. R. Sharma c Mathews b Rajitha ...... 103 Earlier, South Africa cap- Hasan to score more than 600 mained unbeaten on 34 and “England or New Zealand V. Kohli not out ...... 34 tain Faf du Plessis led from dorff 100, R. van der Dussen c (Maxwell), 5-227 (Warner), 6-272 runs at a single World Cup. Hardik Pandya hit the winning next? The opposition has never R. Pant lbw b Udana ...... 4 the front with a century and Maxwell b Cummins 95, JP Duminy (Cummins), 7-275 (Carey), 8-301 Tendulkar, India’s all-time runs to give India a chance of mattered. We don’t focus on H. Pandya not out ...... 7 Rassie van der Dussen made a c Stoinis b Starc 14, D. Pretorius b (Khawaja), 9-306 (Starc), 10-315 Extras: (lb1, w5) ...... 6 Starc 2 (Lyon); Bowling: Tahir 9-0-59-1, record run-scorer in One-Day finishing above group lead- what they bring to the table. If TOTAL: (For 3 wickets, 43.3 overs) ...... 265 superb 95 as the Proteas piled Internationals, tweeted his ers Australia, who are playing we play well we can beat any- Fall of wickets: 1-189 (Sharma), 2-244 (Rahul), 3-253 up 325-6. A. Phehlukwayo not out 4 Rabada 10-0-56-3, Pretorius 6-2-27- praise for Sharma. South Africa in Saturday’s later one.” (Pant). Mitchell Starc equalled Extras: (b1, lb10, w13) 24 2 (1w), Morris 9-0-63-1, Shamsi 9-0- “3 consecutive 100s and 5 match at Old Trafford. Earlier, Mathews hit his Bowling: Malinga 10-1-82-1 (w4), Rajitha 8-0-47-1, Australia legend Glenn Total: (For 6 wkts, 50 overs) 325 62-0 (1w), Phehlukwayo 2.5-0-22-2 Udana 9.3-0-50-1, T. Perera 10-0-34-0, De Silva 6-0-51- in a single @cricketworldcup is “We wanted to play good third one-day international 0 (w1). McGrath’s record of most Fall of wickets: 1-79 (Markram), (1w), Duminy 4-0-22-0. just phenomenal, Rohit,” Ten- cricket but we didn’t expect to century and put on 124 runs Result: India won by seven wickets wickets at a World Cup tour- 2-114 (De Kock), 3-265 (Du Result: South Africa won by 10 runs dulkar wrote. do this well heading in to the for the fifth wicket with Lahiru Toss: Sri Lanka. nament, set at the 2007 event Plessis), 4-295 (Duminy), 5-317 Toss: South Africa.

CUP TALK Dhoni waves off retirement talk, Kohli keeps his promise

celebrates 38th birthday! AS the India skipper Virat Kohli had promised to the team’s 87-year old super fan Charulata EVEN as his critics are having a field day back home, former India Patel, he organised passes for her and her captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains remarkably unaffected and daughter-in-law for their last league match unruffled by the turn of events. against Sri Lanka. As he came to the practice, ahead of the game against Sri Lanka, a Thus, Charulata once again made an over- journalist asked him whether he was aware of calls for his retire- whelming presence in the stands making ment by critics back home. “I think, they will be too happy to see heads turn her way. She also had many Indian me retire even before the Lanka game,” said Dhoni in a rather fans requesting her for pictures. sarcastic reply. Pressed to divulge his plans for the future, Dhoni Appreciating her gesture to support his team, refused to talk about it. In fact, he refused to say anything on the Kohli sent her a small note along with Match subject by saying, “The talk of retirement hasn’t crossed my mind Tickets. It said, “Dear Charulataji, It is so as yet. The day I wish to retire, I shall gladly inform everyone.” inspiring to see your love and passion for our team and I hope you enjoy the games with Mahi’s birthday your family. Lots of love and Regards. Virat.” Meanwhile, Dhoni had an excellent day in the field., where he As the Superfan joined other Indian support- played a part to dismiss the top four Sri Lanka batsmen taking ers in backing the team, the Men in Blue had three catches and effecting one stumping. In the evening, the team a good outing as they outclassed their rivalsw was to celebrate its senior pro’s birthday with a gala team dinner. A Anushka Sharma (left), wife of India captain Virat Kohli, with a brilliant all round showing. huge cake had been ordered to mark Dhoni’s 38th birthday (July 7). applauds India’s victory over Sri Lanka at Headingley in – AJAY NAIDU IN LEEDS Leeds, England, on Saturday. (AFP) 14 Sunday, July 7, 2019 Sports Marquez takes seventh ‘Invincible’ Brazil banking straight pole in Germany

AFP on defence against Peru SACHSENRING, GERMANY MARC Marquez continued his recent dominance of the Sach- Chile 3-0 in the last four. senring by taking pole for Sun- The hosts, yet to concede a goal in the “It’ll be a great final, a really day’s German MotoGP. tournament, face Peru in the final difficult match. We can’t think It is the seventh straight it’s already won, we have to play year that the Spaniard will start whom they thrashed 5-0 earlier it,” said Casemiro. the race as pole-sitter. The last “They’ve eliminated great six years, the Honda rider went AFP the break, while Brazil captain teams –Uruguay and Chile – on to win the race. RIO DE JANEIRO Dani Alves and midfielder Ar- we have to respect them.” “I am very happy but the thur both got away with bla- It’s only the second time Yamaha and Suzuki riders are Marc Marquez after taking pole BRAZIL will be looking to tant off-the-ball fouls inside the Peru have reached the Copa fi- going really strong,” said Mar- at the Motorcycling Grand Prix of maintain their defensive invin- area on Manchester City pair nal in its 103-year history. quez. Germany in Hohenstein-Ernstthal cibility against Peru in Sunday’s Aguero and Nicolas Otamendi They beat Colombia in a The 26-year-old, who leads on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) Copa America final, midfielder respectively. play-off in Caracas in 1975 after the championship standings by Casemiro says. Brazil have identified the each side had won at home in a 44 points, set a new lap record His mechanics – and the The hosts have yet to con- main threat to their defensive two-legged title decider. of 1min 20.195sec, edging out team doctor – appeared to have cede a goal in the tournament, invincibility on Sunday at Rio And their first title in 1939 the French youngster Fabio fixed the problem as he finished including when they thrashed de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana on home soil came at the end of Quartararo who will start from just 0.205sec behind Marquez. Peru 5-0 in a group- stadium: Peru forward a single five-team tournament second on his Yamaha. Quartararo was being stage match earlier in Paolo Guerrero. He’s a played in a round-robin format. Quartararo, who began pressed all the way by Maverick the competition. player well known to “We’ve got to approach from pole before finishing sec- Vinales, who won in Assen last And keeping their Brazilian fans having it calmly. It’s true that we’ve ond in last week’s Dutch GP in week. The Spaniard was just goal intact will be key spent the last seven achieved something very im- Assen, had a scare in morning 0.006sec slower and completes to lifting a ninth Copa years playing in the portant after many years,” said practice when his Yamaha de- the front row on his Yamaha. crown, according to country. forward Raul Ruidiaz. veloped steering problems, the Alex Rins went off the track the Real Madrid man. The 35-year-old “We’re aware and calm that vibrations causing serious pain early on but came back to take “Ending the com- scored the winning there’s one more step to glory. in his right shoulder. fourth on his Suzuki. petition without con- goal for Corinthians in We need to play with our feet on ceding a goal is one of our aims,” the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup the ground and give everything said Casemiro. “And if we don’t final against Chelsea. on the pitch to make it happen.” concede a goal, it’s not just Currently playing for In- Brazil, in stark comparison, Quick read thanks to the guys at the back, ternacional in Porto Alegre, he have won the Copa eight times those up front help us a lot and previously helped Corinthians and finished runners-up on a Unsung hero Teunissen grabs chance, and that makes the difference.” win the Sao Paulo state cham- further 11 occasions, a record yellow jersey at Tour de France The woodwork also made pionship in 2013 and Flamengo bettered only by Uruguay and a difference in Brazil’s 2-0 to do likewise in the Rio state Brazil’s players during a training session at the Granja Comary sport Argentina. From 1997 to 2007, WHEN Dutchman Mike Teunissen woke up on Saturday morning the semi-final victory over arch ri- championship four years later. complex in Teresopolis, Brazil on the eve of Copa America final.(AFP) Brazil won four out of five edi- last thing he imagined was that a few hours later he would be present- vals Argentina, as did referee “He’s a player who deserves tions of the Copa, missing out ed with the Tour de France yellow jersey by the greatest rider in the his- Roddy Zambrano’s refusal to special attention for everything tional team.” tacularly from that set-back, only in 2001 when the Selecao tory of cycling. That is exactly what happened, however, as the 26-year- consult VAR twice when Lionel he’s done in the past,” said One of those was two weeks though, first ousting Uruguay turned up in Colombia without old grabbed the chance of a lifetime with both hands to claim a slender Messi and his team-mates were center-back Marquinhos. ago at the Corinthians Arena in on penalties in the quarter- leading lights such as Ronaldo, victory on the opening stage of the race and become the first Dutch- claiming a penalty. “I know him well, I played Sao Paulo when Guerrero was final, in a match in which they Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Rob- man to wear yellow since 1989. To make it doubly sweet, it happened Sergio Aguero headed with him for a bit at Corinthi- kept quiet while Peru when into were clearly second best, and erto Carlos – four crucial play- in Brussels, the home city of five-times Tour champion Eddy Merckx who against the bar in the first half ans and I’ve played against a defensive meltdown. then in a stunning performance ers in their World Cup success presented him with the maillot jaune on the 100th anniversary of the and Messi rattled the post after him several times for the na- They’ve bounced back spec- to beat the outgoing champions the next year. introduction of the unmistakable sporting garment. (REUTERS)

Nigeria beat holders Cameroon in AFCON thriller Sweden down England to finish third at World Cup REUTERS finishers in the group, meet one ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT of the tournament’s form teams without the Liverpool attacker, NIGERIA ousted holders and who is returning to Anfield after bitter rivals Cameroon from suffering calf and thigh injuries the Africa Cup of Nations (AF- during the group phase. CON) as they scored twice in “Naby is our star player. He three minutes to come from won the Champions League, so behind and win a thrilling last- when you have one of the best 16 match 3-2 on Saturday. players on the continent, who Odion Ighalo gave Nigeria plays in a big club but who is a 19th-minute lead but Came- not able to help us, it’s a big loss, roon hit back with two goals in it’s not easy,” said the 31-year- quick succession before half- old Traore, who plays in the time from Stephane Bahoken Bundesliga with Borussia Moe- and Clinton Njie. nchengladbach. Ighalo levelled again for Ni- “We would all have liked geria in the 63rd minute amid Nigeria’s forward Alex Iwobi (centre) celebrates his goal with team- that he is with us, not only for suspicions of offside before Alex mates at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday. Nigeria won the 2019 his quality in the game but also Sweden ended their women’s World Cup campaign on a high beating England 2-1 in Saturday’s third- Iwobi snatched the winner for Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Cameroon 3-2. (AFP) for the confidence he brings to place play-off in Nice. Sofia Jakobsson’s first-half strike proved to be the winner. England were looking the jubilant Super Eagles three the group by knowing that we to claim the bronze medals for a second successive World Cup, but it was Peter Gerhardsson’s side who minutes later. in their previous two games, minute when Ahmed Musa have a very great player with us finished third for a third time. Kosovare Asllani gave Sweden an 11th-minute lead before Jakobsson It was a scrappy opening struck twice in three minutes. chested the ball into the path of who can make the difference.” curled in an excellent second mid-way through the first half, and although Fran Kirby quickly pulled one with misplaced passes by both Christian Bassogog wrig- Ighalo to volley home. But Traore said there was back, England could not find an equaliser. It was a second defeat in under a week for Phil Neville’s sides until Nigeria went ahead gled past his marker on the right Three minutes later, Ighalo a positive to be drawn from Lionesses, after suffering their third straight major tournament semi-final loss when beaten 2-1 by in the 19th minute with an un- and sent a perfect cross into the turned provider as he set up Keita’s absence reigning champions the United States on Tuesday. tidy goal. area, leaving Bahoken with the Iwobi who beat Andre Onana “There are other play- Cameroon’s defence failed formality of turning the ball into with a calm finish to set off wild ers who also have qualities. It to deal with a free kick into the net in the 41st minute. celebrations among the Nigeri- brings us even closer together, the area and Kenneth Omer- Nigeria had barely time to an players, officials and media. knowing that we cannot count NBA free agency uo found Ighalo who reacted recover when Cameroon struck on Naby Keita and that now we quickly and scored with a shot again with Bahoken turning Guinea say they can will have to do it as a team. Leonard picks LA Clippers, George to join after trade from OKC that was deflected into the net. provider as he flicked the ball overcome Keita’s loss “We know that tomorrow The Nigeria defence still on to Clinton Njie who raced for algeria clash will be a very tough match. alge- KAWHI Leonard is going home to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, reportedly agreeing to a multi-million looked vulnerable as a wild past Olaoluwa Aina and drilled Naby Keita’s departure from ria has played the best football at dollar deal less than a month after leading the Toronto Raptors to their first championship. miskick by Omeruo gave Cam- the ball into the net. the Africa Cup of Nations is a this tournament so it will be like Leonard will be joined in Los Angeles by all-star forward Paul George, who the Clippers are reported to be eroon a corner and they also Goalkeeper Victor Akyepi big blow for Guinea but they a final for us because we know getting in a separate trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, American sports broadcaster ESPN reported handed Cameroon a chance made a desperate last-ditch can overcome it, captain Ibra- we are playing a better team on Friday night. The two-time NBA finals MVP Leonard grew up in Riverside, California just outside of Los which Pierre Kunde Malong save to prevent a Nigeria own him Traore said on the eve of than us,” he told Saturday’s pre- Angeles. He will join a young Clippers team that will give him a similar starring role to what he had with the wasted by firing over. goal early in the second half their last-16 meeting with al- match news conference. Toronto Raptors. The Thunder will receive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari and a package of NBA But the game turned dra- before the game took another geria on Sunday. “We have nothing to lose, draft picks in exchange for George, ESPN said. If he does make the move, Leonard is expected to sign a matically before halftime as twist. Guinea, who qualified as the pressure will be on our four-year, $142 million contract with the Clippers. Leonard led the Raptors to their first title in franchise his- Cameroon, who had not scored Nigeria levelled in the 61st one of the four best third-placed opponent.” tory when they beat the Golden State Warriors in six games in the NBA finals.(AFP) US expect but Dutch could be a stubborn surprise in final

REUTERS over the fitness of her star while Wiegman saw no prob- number nine. America’s strong LYON, FRANCE player. Left winger Lieke Mar- lem with the attitude of Sun- but sometimes rather rudimen- tens, who won the FIFA Best day’s opponents. tary central defenders will need SUCH has been the confidence Women’s Player award in 2017, “I just think they have a lot to be alert to her. of the United States women’s was taken off at halftime in the of confidence, I think that is The Dutch defence is solid team in their ability to win a re- semi-final win over Sweden OK,” she said. “They have won but it is in midfield where the cord fourth World Cup that the suffering from continued pain a lot and are at the top level all gems are to be found – Danielle major controversy surrounding in a toe injury. the time and it is a little bit part van de Donk is the creative hub Jill Ellis’s side has been about The Barcelona player of the culture I think. That is of the side while Sherida Spitse their victory plans. picked up the injury during a just the way it is,” she said. is adept in dead-ball situations The defending champions goal celebration in the round of For Sunday’s game to be and a tireless grafter. are certainly expected to win 16 win over Japan and despite anything other than a corona- What is noticeable about Sunday’s final against Euro- the best efforts of medical staff tion, Wiegman will need her the Dutch is that, even in games pean champions, the Nether- is still far from sure of starting key players to deliver the per- where they have not been at lands, and it would require a the final. formance of their lives but, their flowing best, they have a major upset for the Dutch to “She is preparing for the while lacking the power and stubborn ability to dig in and leave Lyon with the trophy. game. We are not sure if she physical presence of the Ameri- then punish a slip. “The US are favourites, can start, but we are working The Netherlands’ players attend a training session in Oullins near Lyon ahead of their France 2019 cans, the Dutch have no short- “The Netherlands are a we are the underdog - and we on it. We don’t know the out- Women’s World Cup final against USA.(AFP) age of talent. tremendous team, they’re Eu- are fine with that,” said Dutch come yet so we will decide to- The 22-year-old centre for- ropean champions, they’ve got coach Sarina Wiegman, whose morrow (Sunday) morning,” tions that the Americans’ con- have been quick to reject. a “certain lightness” about ward Vivianne Miedema has a lot of talented players and a hopes of pulling off a surprise said Wiegman. fidence has crossed into arro- American midfielder Meg- their approach which some scored 61 goals in 80 games coach who knows what she’s could be hampered by doubts There have been sugges- gance, a notion that both teams an Rapinoe said that there was misinterpret as “aloofness” for her country and is a classic doing,” said Ellis. Sports Sunday, July 7, 2019 15 QOC forms Higher Organising Committee IOC lifts sports for ANOC World Beach Games 2019 ban on Kuwait QNA from undue government inter- BERLIN ference, after a sports law that was not compatible with the THE Executive Board (EB) basic principles that govern of the International Olympic the Olympic Movement was Committee (IOC) on Friday passed in the country. fully lifted the suspension of On 16 August 2018, the the Kuwait Olympic Commit- IOC EB decided to provision- tee (KOC) as a result of the ally lift the suspension of the successful implementation of KOC, acknowledging the pro- a roadmap agreed between gress made, which included all parties. The decision was the revision of the sports law made by postal vote. and an agreement to establish HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al The first step of the road- a process for elections of all Thani, President, Qatar Olympic map (revision and adoption sports organisations in Kuwait. Committee. of new statutes for the sports Kuwait’s Olympic Com- clubs, followed by elections) mittee Chairman Sheikh Fa- QNA was successfully completed had Nasser Sabah al Ahmad DOHA within the prescribed deadline al Sabah called on Kuwait’s (end of January 2019), said sports people to work hard HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad the IOC in a press release. and sincerely to put Kuwaiti al Thani, President of the Qa- The second step (revision sport on the world map. tar Olympic Committee (QOC) and adoption of new statutes In a press statement, has issued a decree forming for the National Sports Fed- Sheikh Fahad thanked all the Higher Organising Com- erations, followed by elections) those who worked and con- mittee for ANOC World Beach was implemented in close co- tributed to lifting the sus- Games, Qatar 2019 to be held ordination with the Interna- pension of the Kuwaiti sport, in Doha from October 12-16. Committee (LOC) which in- (Head of Facilities, IT and Administrative Affairs and to compete. tional Federations (IFs) con- praising the efforts of the The Higher Organising cludes Jassim Rashid Al Bue- Communications Committee, Manpower Committee), Ms. Qatar will also host the cerned, and was successfully Council of Ministers, the Na- Committee, which includes nain as the General Manager, Yousef Abdullah al Mullah Eman Ali al Emadi (Head ANOC General Assembly and completed in early June 2019. tional Assembly, the Public 20 members, is chaired by Ali Ghanim al Kuwari (As- (Head of Security Committee of Games Services Commit- ANOC Awards, which will The third and last step Authority for Sport, the sports Sheikh Joaan. The commit- sistant General Manager For & Head of Media and Broad- tee), Hamad Ali al Ibrahim now take place immediately (revision and adoption of the associations and the media. tee includes Jassim Rahsid al Supporting Services), Khaleel casting Committee), Dr. (Head of Protocol and In- after the Games on (17-18 KOC statutes, followed by KOC The International Olym- Buenain as deputy chairman Ibrahim al Jabir (Assistant Nasser Ali al Ansari (Head ternational Public Relations October). elections) was successfully pic Committee (IOC) has in addition to Dr. Khalid Ibra- General Manager for Opera- of Medical Committee, Head Committee), and Nasser The NOC’s delegates at- completed on 30 June 2019, informed the Kuwait Olym- him al Sulaiti, representative tions), Khalid al Yafei (Dep- of Anti-Doping Committee) Hamad al Sulaiti (Head of Fi- tending the ANOC General with the holding of the KOC pic Committee that the IOC of the Ministry of Interior and uty Assistant General Man- Sheikha Asma al Thani (Head nancial Affairs and Procure- Assembly will also be invited Elective General Assembly. Executive Board made the ANOc Sercretary-General Ms. ager for Supporting Services), of Marketing, Communica- ment Committee). to arrive in Qatar at the start The KOC was suspended decision today to lift, fully Gunilla Lindberg. Ishaq al Hashimi (Deputy As- tion and Opening Ceremo- The Games will feature of the Games so that they all by decision of the IOC EB on and with immediate effect, The QOC also formed sistant General Manager For ny Committee), Mohamed 14 sports with athletes from will be able to enjoy the inau- 27 October 2015, to protect the the suspension of the Kuwait the Games’ Local Organising Operations), Salah al Saadi Abdullah al Meer (Head of up to 90 nations expected gural event. Olympic Movement in Kuwait Olympic Committee.

WIMBLEDON: THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Federer breaks more records; Nadal, Serena and Barty sail

DPA LONDON Wonderful journey ROGER Federer earned a I know back in the amateur times, they were not record-breaking appearance playing all the slams because it was too far to travel in the last 16 at Wimble- don in a commanding 7-5, to some places. It’s a nice number to achieve and I 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) performance have enjoyed my time at the slams. They’ve given Former tennis stars Billie Jean King (left) and Martina Navratilova against Frenchman Lucas me some of the most memorable and special applaud Australia’s Rod Laver who was presented with a trophy in the Pouille on Saturday. moments on a tennis court, so of course it’s nice Royal Box on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Championships at It is the 17th time the winning that much. I don’t know how many years I the All England Club, in London, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) 37-year-old Swiss has reached have got left but at the moment I am really enjoying the second week of the grass grand slam, moving him myself. I love to move on the grass, it comes very ahead of Jimmy Connors for naturally to me so for me to win today was great ... the most fourth round entries it’s been wonderful.. after his 98th Wimbledon win. Federer broke serve in the Roger Federer on his record-breaking 17th twelfth game to take the first last 16 appearance at Wimbledon set and raced through the sec- ond set with three breaks to RESULTS (THIRD ROUND) double his advantage. The eight-time champion MEN’S SINGLES needed to endure a third set Roger Federer SUI x2) bt Lucas Pouille (FRA) 7-5 6-2 7-6(4) Sam Querrey (USA) bt John Millman (AUS) 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/8), 6-3 tie-break en route to his 350th Tennys Sandgren (USA) bt Fabio Fognini (ITA x12) 6-3, 7-6 (14/12), 6-3 grand slam match win, which Rafael Nadal (ESP x3) bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 is also more than any other Kei Nishikori (JPN x8) bt Steve Johnson (USA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. player in the Open era. WOMEN’S SINGLES His long term rival Rafael Ashleigh Barty (AUS x1) bt Harriet Dart (GBR) 6-1, 6-1 Nadal also eased through to Alison Riske (USA) bt Belinda Bencic (SUI x13) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 IAAF President Sebastian Coe (left) with British athlete Mo Farah in the last 16 with an unchal- Serena Williams (USA x11) bt Julia Goerges (GER x18) 6-3, 6-4 the Royal Box on Centre Court on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) lenged 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP x30) bt Lauren Davis (USA) 6-3, 6-3 Barbora Strycova (CZE) bt Kiki Bertens (NED x4) 7-5, 6-1 over 34-year-old Frenchman Elise Mertens (BEL x21) bt Qiang Wang (CHN x15) 6-2, 6-7 (9/11), 6-4 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to remain Johanna Konta (GBR x19) bt Sloane Stephens (USA x9) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on course for a potential semi- Petra Kvitova (CZE x6) bt Magda Linette (POL) 6-3, 6-2. final clash with Federer. Federer will meet Matteo Switzerland’s Roger Federer in action during his third round match against France’s Lucas Pouille on Saturday. The Swiss legend earned a Berrettini on Monday after the record-breaking 17th appearance in the last 16 at Wimbledon after a commanding 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) win over the Frenchman. (REUTERS) Italian 17th seed succeeded in five sets against Argentina’s hensive 6-1, 6-1 triumph over against American ninth seed Diego Schwartzman. Britain’s Harriet Dart in a Sloane Stephens. Nadal plays either Brit- 52-minute onslaught earlier Belgium’s Elise Mertens is ain’s Dan Evans or Portuguese on Centre Court. through to the second week as Joao Sousa as the 18-time ma- After extending her un- she dismissed China’s Qiang jor winner looks to add a third beaten run to 15 matches, Bar- Wang 6-2, 6-7 (9-11), 6-4. Wimbledon trophy. ty will come up against Alison She will play Barbora Stry- “I played good quality of Riske after the American best- cova in Monday’s fourth round tennis. Honestly I felt very ed Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6, after the 33-year-old Czech comfortable,” said Nadal after 6-4, 6-4. conquered fourth seed Kiki his third-round win. Federer had two set point Bertens of the Netherlands Former British professional boxer Carl Froch with his wife, Rachael “It’s important that after opportunities to claim the 7-5, 6-1. Cordingley, during the third round match between France’s Jo-Wilfried the tough draw I was able to first break of his match with In the men’s draw, Japa- Tsonga and Spain’s Rafael Nadal. (REUTERS) find a way to be in the second Pouille in game 12 at 6-5. nese eighth seed Kei Nishikori week. That gives me some However, the 28th ranked advanced after he surpassed positive feelings.” Frenchman erased the first American Steve Johnson with Meanwhile in the women’s with an overhead smash but a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory to face draw, Serena Williams and the 25-year-old issued a wild Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin world number one Ashleigh forehand to concede the first Britain’s Andy Murray and Serena Williams of the U.S. during their next, who brushed aside Ger- Barty dominated in their set to the 20-time Grand first round mixed doubles match against Chile’s Alexa Guarachi and man Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, third-round contests on the Slam champion. Germany’s Andreas Mies at Wimbledon on Saturday. (REUTERS) 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-5. show courts. Federer, who is seeded American Sam Querrey Williams beat Germany’s second for this Grand Slam, Pouille escaped with two aces Petra Kvitova also pro- defeated Australia’s John Mill- Julia Goerges 6-3, 6-4 in a re- surged 4-0 ahead in the sec- to force a tie-break. gressed to the last 16 after man 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-8), 6-3 peat of last year’s semi-final on ond set with a brutal back- Federer’s forehand helped the Czech, who is a two-time to enter the second week of Court One. hand pass. And even though him build a 4-1 lead and the Wimbledon champion cruised the tournament for the fourth The 23-time Grand Slam his serve was broken, Federer former world number one to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Poland’s time in his 12th appearance at winner will face Carla Suarez- brushed the baseline with a roared, ‘come on,’ when a Magda Linette. the tournament. Navarro after the Spaniard lofted stroke before Pouille strong serve helped him to The double Wimbledon Querrey will face off against claimed a 6-3, 6-3 win over netted to fall two sets behind. a match-winning margin at winner will meet home fa- compatriot Tennys Sandgren Former golfers Catriona Matthew and Laura Davies in the Royal Box American Lauren Davis. In the third set, Federer 6-3, before Pouille netted a vourite Jo Konta next after the after he prevailed 6-3, 7-6 (14- before the third round match between Australia’s Ashleigh Barty and Barty maintained her im- missed an opportunity to backhand to finish the two- Briton battled back from a set 12), 6-3 against Italian 12th Britain’s Harriet Dart. (REUTERS) pressive form with a compre- claim the match at 6-5 but hour match. down to triumph 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 seed Fabio Fognini. 16 Sunday, July 7, 2019 The Last Word Ministry issues tips for travellers’ safety

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cause it will serve as a guarantor in are accompanying them. try where you are travelling to or DOHA front of the Customs authorities of Key things to The MoI has further advised the GPS for your route guidance. the countries you visit. Some Arab travellers to ensure that the secu- ● Keep a fire extinguisher in THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) on states require the ‘Triptyque’ for remember rity agencies have necessary legal working condition in your vehicle. Saturday issued a long list of tips for passing through its territory. permission before allowing them ● Always keep an extra key of those travelling abroad for vacation. ● Collect the address and tel- OThe tips to inspect their residences and your vehicle. The tips include ensuring the ephone numbers of the embassies include ensur- carry currencies consistent with the ● Don’t allow the fuel tank to validity of passport at least for six and consulates of your country in ing the validity instructions of the host country. come down more than half. months and obtaining the visa to the countries where you intend to Carrying excessive amount cash is The general tips are: the country of travel well before the travel. This will help you in case of of passport for required to be declared before Cus- ● Have children seated on start of the trip; ensuring validity of any emergency. at least for six toms officer. the back seat of the vehicle. ID card, driving licence, car owner- ● Keep a copy of your passport months and ob- Meanwhile, the MoI has urged ● Avoid overloading the ve- ship card and bank card; keeping and the visa of the country of your travellers to hicle as it can be risky. the official documents and person- destination as this will help you in taining the visa lock the doors properly before ● Don’t carry bags of un- al valuables in a safe place during case it goes missing. to the country leaving for vacation and not to known persons. travel; and contacting the nearest The MoI has also advised trav- of travel well leave money, jewellery or any valu- ● Adhere to traffic signs and diplomatic mission of the travel- ellers to be extra cautious for per- before the start able items inside the house; switch avoid driving if tired. ler’s country in case of a problem. sonal security and to be watchful of the electric switchboard, gas ● Exchange driving with an- The MoI has also informed resi- of the situation around and avoid of the trip; pipelines and the main water valve; other driver if possible after every dents that some embassies in Qatar mingling with unknown persons. ensuring valid- and ask relatives or neighbours to one or two hours of driving. require the signature of the chil- It has urged travellers to avoid ity of ID card, be vigilant during their absence. ● Halt your vehicle multiple dren at the age of 10 years or more carrying jewellery or other valu- The rental car safety tips in- times for rest during long trips. on the passport. ables and riding illegal taxis, and driving licence, clude: ● Be cautious in areas in- The MoI has also advised resi- to obey the rules and regulations of car owner- ● Ensure the capacity of your habiting animals such as camels dents to not give passports or IDs the host country and the aviation ship card and vehicle by conducting a compre- and sheep especially during nights. to anyone and arrange an Interna- rules and not to carry prohibited bank card; and hensive technical test before your The MoI has further suggested tional Driver’s Licence as the tran- items. trip. that if someone is driving in rains, sit system in some countries does The travellers have further been keeping the ● Check the safety and validity fog or dusty weather the person not allow a foreigner to drive unless advised to act as the ambassadors official docu- of your vehicle’s tires. must reduce the speed as much as they carry a driver’s licence issued of their countries in the host coun- ments and per- ● Wear seatbelt throughout possible; drive the vehicle on the by those countries. tries. your trip to avert accident. right side of the road; use the wip- The tips further include: The MoI has advised sponsors sonal valuables ● Keep a first aid kit always in ers; switch on the dim lights; not to ● Get the International Cus- to inquire about the visas proce- in a safe place your car. overtake other vehicles and keep toms Transit Book (Triptyque) be- dures of domestic workers if they during travel. ● Take a route map of the coun- enough distance with them. Lt Gen Ghanim attends Chiefs of Staff meeting Barzan Holdings and in UK, visits Typhoon & Hawk production lines Qatar Post ink deal for QNA capabilities of individuals. It also secure postal delivery LONDON dealt with cyber security and ways to counter drone aircraft. THE Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed The Chief of Staff of Qatari Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Armed Forces Lieutenant General HE Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanim (Pilot) HE Ghanem bin Shaheen al participated in the second meeting Ghanim, who is currently visiting of the Group of Chiefs of Staff of the the United Kingdom, also paid a vis- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it to the production lines of the Ty- United Kingdom, Arab Republic of phoon and Hawk aircraft, BAE Sys- Egypt and Jordan, which was held tems in Wharton, United Kingdom. in London. During the tour, he was briefed The Chief of Staff’s participation by the manufacturers on the latest in the meeting comes in response to technology and equipment owned the invitation he had received from by the production lines. the United Kingdom’s Chief of the The Chief of Staff was accom- Defence Staff Sir Nick Carter. panied during the tour by the Ex- President and Executive Board member of Barzan Holdings Nasser Hassan al Naimi The meeting discussed a num- ecutive Director of the company and Qatar Post Chairman and Managing Director Faleh Mohammed al Naemi at the ber of important topics including Christopher B, a number of officers agreement-signing ceremony. ways of developing forces, capacity of the Qatari Armed Forces, and the building and ways to develop the company’s senior officials. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cial for both parties.” DOHA “The signing of this MoU with Barzan Holdings comes in the context BARZAN Holdings has formalised of our support to government, private QATAR PARATROOPERS WIN GOLD IN SWITZERLAND a Memorandum of Understanding entities and institutions to encourage (MoU) with Qatar Postal Services them to adopt integrated postal ser- Company, paving the way for a seam- vices,” Faleh Mohammed al Naemi less and fully secure postal service to said. “This will help them achieve be provided to the Ministry of De- greater efficiency and enable them fence’s strategic arm. to develop, grow and contribute ef- The signing ceremony took place fectively to the process of sustainable at Barzan Holdings’ headquarters. development. The agreement was inked by Nasser “Qatar Post will provide a number Hassan al Naimi, president and exec- of important postal services, includ- utive board member of Barzan Hold- ing a Global Priority Service, logistics ings, and Faleh Mohammed al Naemi, from outside Qatar and vice versa, Qatar Post’s chairman and managing transfer of equipment within the director. country and clearance of procedures Commenting on the signing, Nai- at the ports and the airport, transfer mi said, “We are delighted to have of all types of shipments within the partnered with Qatar Post through state and other services. this strategic MoU. Barzan Holdings “We also hope that this initiative is establishing significant relation- will be a starting point for a long-term ships with industry leaders all over partnership between the two compa- the world and our ability to corre- nies, offering Barzan Holdings a range spond securely with them is para- of solutions and innovative postal ser- mount. Qatar Post has demonstrated vices that are consistent with the goal its expertise in this area over many of Qatar in seeking to build a competi- A team of paratroopers from the special forces of Qatar won three gold medals at an inter- years, and I’m sure that this agree- tive economy and transform the coun- national para jumping competition in Switzerland recently. (TNN) ment will prove to be mutually benefi- try into a fully connected society.” Customs takes part in Int’l Day against Drug Abuse expo TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE General Author- ity of Customs participated in awareness activities and ex- hibition held to mark the In- ternational Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, at the Mall of Qatar, from July 3 to 6. Government and civil au- thorities working in the field of drug control and commu- nity awareness took part in the events. The exhibition was inau- gurated by Minister of Culture A number of government and civil authorities working in the field of drug control and community awareness took part in the events. and Sports HE Salah bin Gha- nem al Ali, who is also member HE Major General Saad bin The General Authority of country’s ports to inform vis- case of photographs of the al Jamal highlighted the role hibition, Jamal said that the of the National Committee for Jassim al Khulaifi and Ahmed Customs held a number of itors of their types and harm- most important seizures of Customs in combating authority is continuously Narcotics Control. The open- bin Abdullah al Jamal, chair- awareness activities includ- ful effects on individuals and made by Customs. drugs. working on developing its ing ceremony was attended by man of the General Authority ing presentation of samples society. The Chairman of the au- During his visit to the capabilities to check smug- the Director of Public Security of Customs. of narcotic seized at the It also included a show- thority Ahmed bin Abdullah Customs pavilion at the ex- gling of drugs.