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FM meets GCC Secretary-General Qatar, Kuwait

Amir congratulates president-elect sign 5 MoUs to of Moldova QNA Doha strengthen ties His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Qatar-Kuwait Joint Supreme Committee holds fifth session on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to Maia QNA Sandu on the occasion of Doha her victory in the presiden- tial elections in the Republic The Joint Supreme Commit- of Moldova, wishing her tee for Cooperation between success and further pro- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Qatar and Kuwait held its fifth gress and prosperity to the on Tuesday met with GCC Secretary-General HE Dr Nayef Falah Al Hajraf, who is currently visiting the session on Tuesday via video Moldovan people. country. The meeting dealt with exchanging views on the progress of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in conference. addition to issues of joint interest. (QNA) The Qatari side was chaired by Deputy Prime Min- ister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Moham- med bin Abdulrahman Al Tha- Action against ni, while the Kuwaiti side was chaired by Minister of Foreign 144 for not Adequate steps taken to prevent Affairs and Acting Minister of Information HE Sheikh Dr wearing masks Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammad The designated authorities re- violations by companies during Al Sabah. ferred 144 people to the Public The two sides reviewed bi- Qatar will continue to remember with full Prosecution for not wearing lateral cooperation relations, appreciation and pride the noble stances masks in places where they are COVID-19 pandemic: NHRC chief as well as enhancing coopera- of late Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al mandatory. The measure is in QNA tion, achieving more integra- Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah towards Qatar and its people, line with the Cabinet decision, Doha tion in various sectors, and especially during the current Gulf crisis.” decree law no 17 of 1990 on exchanging views on issues of communicable diseases, and National Human Rights common concern. — HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the precautionary measures in Committee (NHRC) Chair- On the sidelines of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs force in the country to contain man Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al meeting, Qatar and Kuwait the spread of the coronavirus Marri on Tuesday said the signed five memoranda of un- (COVID-19). The designated committee took wide-ranging derstanding and the minutes of the committee’s meetings, Al Jaber Al Sabah. authorities have called on the measures required to prevent of the fifth session between the FM offered condolences on The FM affirmed that the public to adhere to the pre- any human rights violations the two countries. The agree- the death of HH Sheikh Sabah fifth session of the Qatari- cautionary measures in place by companies during the ments were signed by Sheikh Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. Kuwaiti Joint Supreme Com- to ensure their safety and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- Mohammed and Sheikh Dr He said the region lost a father mittee for Cooperation during safety of others. (QNA) demic. Ahmed Nasser. and a great leader who was these delicate regional and “Following the declaration The agreements include a characterised by wisdom and international circumstances is of COVID-19 as a pandemic, memoranda of understanding good opinion, who devoted his an embodiment of the wise po- the NHRC implemented a for cooperation in the fields life and effort to serving his litical will of the leaders of the non-judicial mechanism to of encouraging direct invest- country, the Arab and Islamic two countries. receive complaints and regain ment, civil service affairs and nation and the world. It also reflects the depth rights lost during the crisis,”Al NHRC Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri takes part in a panel administrative development, The FM said Qatar will and strength of the distin- Marri said while participat- discussion on Tuesday. Islamic affairs between the continue to remember with guished relationship and the ing in a panel discussion held governments of the two coun- full appreciation and pride the close bilateral ties, he said, FIFA Club online under the title of “Pre- with grievances. cial Affairs, to ensure that the tries, various agricultural noble stances of HH Sheikh adding that through this ses- World cup venting business-related hu- He said the committee re- measures taken to contain fields and improving the im- Sabah towards Qatar and its sion, they exchanged views to be held in man rights abuses in Asia Pa- ceived a number of complaints COVID-19 were in line with plementation, construction people, especially during the on issues of common interest cific:A ctors and actions.” that were an outcome of the basic human rights. and maintenance of roads current Gulf crisis. to strengthen cooperation and Qatar in Feb Al Marri noted that the pandemic-related closures. The committee also re- during the work of the Joint He wished Kuwait success achieve more integration in committee launched a hotline He said the NHRC ad- leased a statement on April 6 Supreme Committee for Co- and prosperity under the lead- various sectors to achieve the and offered legal advice, while dressed HE the Prime Minis- of 2020 on the measures tak- operation, in addition to the ership of HH the Amir of the common interests of the two page 14 also communicating with ter and Minister of Interior, en to contain the virus, calling signing of the meeting min- State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf brotherly countries and peo- governmental and non-gov- HE Minister of Health, HE for consolidating efforts to utes of the fifth session. Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah ples. ernmental bodies to address Minister of Administrative respect human rights without At the outset of Qatar’s and HH Crown Prince of Ku- challenges and help people Development, Labor, and So- discrimination. speech during the fifth session wait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Continued on page 2 

New Souq Al-Haraj First batch of COVID-19 vaccine to near Barwa Village arrive in Qatar by year-end: Official set to open soon The new Souq Al-Haraj market Tribune News Network coronavirus vaccine was 94.5 located opposite Barwa Village in Doha percent effective, joining Pfizer Al Wakrah is likely to open short- as a front-runner in the global ly. The 35,000-square metre Qatar is expected to receive race to contain a raging pan- complex, which will replace the the first batch of COVID-19 demic. The vaccine candidate existing second-hand market in vaccine by the end of this year, developed by Pfizer in collabo- Najma, will have 325 outlets for a senior health official has ration with BioNTech is said to rent with 900 parking lots. The said. be more than 90 percent effec- carpet area of a one-door shop Dr Hamad Al Rumaihi, tive against the coronavirus. will be 60 square metre. The new Director of Health Protection Dr Al Rumaihi said Pfizer souq is expected to provide a and Communicable Disease Dr Hamad Al Rumaihi. had previously announced number of services and will have Control at the Public Health that it would produce 50 mil- shops, restaurants and cafes, Department, said Qatar has Epidemic Preparation Com- lion doses of its vaccine can- services centres and mosques. signed deals with both Pfizer mittee, told Al-Rayyan TV. didate this year, and subse- As hghal cOMpletes roads It will have modern buildings and and Moderna to procure their After the arrival of the first quently produce 1.3 billion parking lots for the visitors as COVID-19 vaccines. batch, the rest of the batches doses the next year. for three fuel stations well as the shop owners. (TNN) “As per the agreement will reach Qatar successively He said Moderna would signed with Pfizer, Qatar will in stages over the next year, produce 20 million doses this The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed implementing a network of roads, have priority in obtaining its and the bulk of it will arrive year but that is allocated en- entrances and exits, with a total length of about 4.1 km to serve three petrol stations in Bu vaccine. The Pfizer candidate during the first half of 2021, he tirely to the United States. Sulba, Al Naqian and Sealine Road. These roads provide safe roads and entrances for users 1 held for violating by the end of 2020 and the added. The American administration of petrol stations and regulated traffic around them. This project falls within the context of Moderna’s in the first half of Dr Al Rumaihi’s statement will manufacture between 500 Ashghal’s plan to develop the existing road network and improve efficiency in different regions home-quarantine 2021,” Dr Al Rumaihi, who is came after drugmaker Moderna million to one billion doses of the country. page 2 conditions (PG 2 ) also co-chair of the National announced on Monday that its during the next year, he said. 02 Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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Quick read Qatar builds an open and tolerant society that Deputy Amir congratulates Moldovan president-elect The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin promotes freedom of belief, says Dr Mansouri Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratula- tions to Maia Sandu on her victory in the presidential QNA ance and freedom and dialogue these rights is enshrined in the elections in the Republic of Moldova. (QNA) Doha between civilizations, Qatar constitutions of most Western opened a compound for wor- countries, there has been a wor- Qatar has demonstrated its ship for all sects in 2002. rying underestimation of hate determination to build an open “Qatar has also contributed speech, intolerance and Islam- and tolerant society where peo- ophobia in most Western soci- ple of different religious be- eties. The recent measures are Qatar-Kuwait relations liefs and cultures feel they are Qatar has made interfaith merely the result of belittling at their home, Adviser to the dialogue one of the pillars the importance of hate speech well-established: FM Minister of Foreign Affairs for of its national and foreign against Muslims,” he said. International Development Dr. policy. To achieve this goal, Dr Mansouri said the con- Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri ference comes in light of the Continued from page 1  has said. it established a number of challenges facing the world Dr Mansouri was speaking institutions that promote today, which have led to emer- Relations between Qatar and Kuwait are well-es- at the third virtual Ministerial interfaith dialogue and gence of violence based on re- tablished, reflected in the strengthening of the volume Conference to Advance Free- combat intolerance and ligion or belief and discrimina- of trade exchange between the two countries and the dom of Religion or Belief, which religious extremism tory and selective measures to increase in the pace of economic cooperation in an un- was organised by Poland. Dr Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri and Dr Turki bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud at the restrict human rights under the precedented manner, he pointed out. Dr Mansouri led Qatar’s third virtual Ministerial Conference to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief. pretext of fighting COVID-19 The FM expressed satisfaction in Qatar and Ku- delegation, which also included to restore and protect the global pandemic. wait’s united visions on regional and international Acting Director of Department and combat intolerance and the Alliance of Civilizations. It cultural and religious heritage He called on governments issues, adding that the Qatari side looks forward to of Human Rights at the Minis- religious extremism, including provides young leaders from by supporting UNESCO ini- and civil society organisations enhancing coordination and cooperation regarding try of Foreign Affairs Dr Turki Doha International Center for different parts of the world an tiatives, especially in areas ex- to fulfil their responsibilities issues of interest to the people of the Gulf, as well as bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, to Interfaith Dialogue and Qatar opportunity to interact and posed to natural disasters and towards this more than ever be- Arab, Islamic nations and the world. the conference. Committee for Alliance of Civi- learn about each other’s cul- wars,” he noted. fore, emphasising the need for The FM thanked Sheikh Dr Ahmed for the fra- “Qatar has made interfaith lizations,” he said. tures, religious beliefs and his- He stressed that promot- these attacks to act as a wake- ternal feelings in his speech and for his keenness to dialogue one of the pillars of its He added, “Qatar hosts an- tories with the aim of making ing religious freedom, freedom up call for all to work more than strengthen relations between the two countries, wish- national and foreign policy. To nually a fellowship programme the participants leaders in pro- of worship and the right of re- ever to promote interfaith dia- ing that this session succeeds in achieving the desired achieve this goal, it established for the Alliance of Civilizations moting interfaith dialogue.” ligious minorities is not a one- logue and defend the rights of goals and results for the benefit of the two countries a number of institutions that in cooperation with the United Dr Mansouri said, in or- way street. religious minorities around the and peoples. promote interfaith dialogue Nations General Secretariat of der to promote religious toler- “While the promotion of world. HMC provides effective care to over Qatar records 194 new cases of coronavirus 1,800 stroke patients so far this year Qatar on Tuesday recorded 194 new COVID-19 cases — Tribune News Network “Over the past decade, the 73 received thrombolysis, and 154 of which were from within Doha Stroke Service at HMC has made 19 had a mechanical thrombec- the community and 40 among significant improvements in the tomy. travellers returning from Despite the COVID-19 situa- way in which it delivers care to “The opening of the Neu- abroad. tion, Hamad Medical Corpora- patients. The service has twice roangiography Suite has As many as 11,009 COV- tion’s (HMC) Stroke Service has received accreditation from helped our neuroradiology ID-19 tests were carried out continued to provide safe and the Joint Commission Interna- interventional team perform on Tuesday. The Ministry of effective care to all patients with tional, endorsing the quality and more than 240 mechanical Public Health also reported confirmed or suspected stroke. safety of care it provides. Ad- thrombectomies in the last five 207 recoveries. With this, the Since the beginning of this ditionally, we have introduced years to remove blood clots active cases in Qatar reached year, more than 1,800 patients multiple new units and services, or clear blockages in patients’ 2,770, while the total recover- have been admitted to Hamad including a new Stroke Unit in veins and arteries. This ser- ies jumped to 133,217. General Hospital’s Stroke Ser- 2014, a Neuroangiography Im- vice is making a significant im- No new deaths linked to Tuesday, leaving the death toll vice, with approximately 1,200 aging Suite in 2016 and a Stroke provement to the outcomes of the virus was reported on so far at 235. (QNA) of these diagnosed with a con- Prevention Clinic and Rapid As- The Neuroangiography Suite provides physicians with advanced imaging. many stroke patients,” added firmed stroke and 600 experi- sessment Stroke Unit in 2018,” Dr Zakaria. encing mimic strokes. he added. ed all necessary infection con- thrombolysis - a clot-busting Dr Akhtar emphasised the Stroke is one of the leading Dr Naveed Akhtar, senior trol protocols and established drug providing effective treat- speed at which treatment can be causes of mortality and the num- consultant neurologist and head a telephone consultation ser- ment in acute ischemic stroke given to stroke patients is of the One arrested for violating ber one cause of chronic disabil- of the Stroke Service at HMC, vice for stroke patients requir- - we now regularly utilise inter- highest importance. ity in the world. There are many said, in recent years, there has ing follow-up appointments. ventional thrombectomies, a “The more time that passes home quarantine rules risk factors for stroke, includ- been a gradual increase in the The telephone service enabled type of minimally invasive sur- between the stroke happening ing diabetes, smoking, obesity, number of suspected stroke pa- recovering stroke patients to gery that removes a blood clot and medical intervention, the The competent authorities on Ministry of Public Health to high cholesterol, hypertension tients seen at HMC. continue receiving medical ad- from an artery. Thrombectomy greater the damage that can be Tuesday arrested one person ensure public safety and to curb and inactivity. The incidence of “In 2015, we saw an average vice in the safety of their own is a very advanced and effective done. The term ‘time is brain’ for violating the requirements the spread of the coronavirus. stroke is high. of 100 patients a month, a num- homes. Suspected acute stroke way to clear a blocked blood ves- is frequently used to emphasise of the home quarantine he The person being referred to “I am proud of how teams ber that has risen to around 190 patients were still admitted to sel where thrombolysis might the need for fast intervention, as committed to following, which the competent prosecution is across the entire Stroke Service a month throughout 2020. As the Emergency Department at not re-open the vessel,” said Dr the faster treatment can be given he is legally accountable for, Mohammed Abu Saeed. have responded to this unprec- soon as the threat of COVID-19 Hamad General Hospital; how- Ayman Zakaria, senior consult- following a stroke, the better the in accordance with the proce- The concerned authorities edented pandemic, including the in Qatar became apparent, we ever, once they were identified ant, Interventional Neuroradiol- chances of recovery. If you sus- dures of the health authorities called on citizens and resi- Stroke Team and Stroke Unit, worked hard to quickly adapt as COVID-19 positive, they were ogy at Hamad General Hospital. pect that you or someone around in the country. dents who are subject to quar- Emergency Department, neuro- how we provide care to ensure transferred to one of HMC’s Out of the 1,200 confirmed you has suffered a stroke, call The home quarantine is in antine to fully adhere to the radiology, internal medicine and the safety of both our patients dedicated COVID-19 facilities strokes this year, 798 were is- 999 immediately so care teams implementation of the precau- requirements set by the Minis- stroke multidisciplinary teams,” and staff,” said Dr Akhtar. where they were treated by a chemic strokes - caused by a can respond and treatment can tionary measures in force in the try of Public Health to ensure said Dr Ahmed Own, head of the Dr Akhtar said the stroke team of stroke consultants. blockage in an artery that sup- be given as soon as possible,” country, approved by health their safety and the safety of HMC’s Neuroscience Institute. teams immediately implement- “In addition to utilising plies blood to the brain – and said Dr Akhtar. authorities represented in the others. (QNA)

Ministry recalls 2018 GMC Sierra, Yukon and Ashghal completes roads serving three petrol stations Cadillac Escalade models Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Indus- try, in cooperation with Mannai Trading The Public Works Authority (Ash- Company W.L.L., dealer of GMC and ghal) has completed implementa- Cadillac in Qatar, has announced the re- tion of a network of roads, entranc- call of GMC Sierra, Yukon and Cadillac es and exits with a total length of Escalade 2018 models due to possible about 4.1 km to serve three petrol malfunction in electronic brake control. stations at Bu Sulba, Al Naqian and The recall campaign is part of the Sealine Road, within the road im- ongoing efforts of the Ministry to protect provement project in Greater Doha consumers and ensure that car dealers South -- Phase 6. follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. These roads provide safe en- The Ministry said that it will coordi- trances to petrol stations and regulat- nate the maintenance and repair work ed traffic around them. This project Eng Fatema Hussein Salat with the dealer and will communicate falls within the context of Ashghal’s keen to provide a road network to serve Bu Sulba station, a two- existing services within Bu Sulba with customers to ensure that they have plan to develop the existing road net- surrounding Bu Sulba, Al Naqian km stretch surrounding Al Naqian and Al Naqian fuel stations. resources including various mate- completed the necessary repairs. work and improve efficiency in dif- and Sealine Road petrol stations to station and another 0.7km stretch As part of Ashghal’s commit- rials and elements such as lighting The ministry urges all customers to ferent regions of the country. serve the users of these facilities, serving Sealine Road petrol station ment to supporting local manufac- poles, traffic lights, concrete pipes, report any violations to its Consumer Eng Fatema Hussein Salat, pro- including visitors and residents of with provision of lighting system, turers and products, most works asphalt and other materials. The Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud ject engineer at South Areas Sec- these areas and neighbourhoods. pavements, drainage network, pro- of the Road Improvement Project local products used in the project Department, which processes com- tion of Roads Projects Department The project works included im- tected utility lines of electricity and in Greater Doha South - Phase 6 comprised 95 percent of total ma- plaints, enquiries and suggestions. (TNN) at Ashghal, stated that Ashghal was plementing a 1.4km stretch of road telecommunications, in addition to were implemented using Qatari terials used. Nation Wednesday, November 18, 2020 03 MIA to celebrate Int’l Day of Islamic Art with series of activities

Tribune News Network Islamic Art to civilisation. “Through our curated activi- DOHA To mark the day, MIA is ties to mark International Day currently running a social me- of Islamic Art, MIA invites The Museum of Islamic Art dia campaign with a series of members of the community (MIA) will host a series of ac- Instagram posts celebrating to explore our vast collection tivities in celebration of Islam- key dynasties and objects in Is- of objects that encapsulates ic art, which features through- lamic history. Members of the Islamic art over the past 1,400 out the museum’s extensive community are also invited to years. The MIA Favourites trail collection of objects, on Inter- take and share a selfie wearing is also a great way for visitors national Day of Islamic Art on Islamic art-inspired clothing. to uncover hidden gems within November 18. On International Day of our collection that they may The International Day of Islamic Art, the museum will never have noticed before.” Islamic Art, declared during launch the ‘MIA Favourites’ All activities will be carried the 40th session of the UN- trail, which features objects out with adherence to the nec- ESCO General Conference in selected by staff and the back- MIA will also host a walk- The museum is also offer- children to engage with con- which they can sketch the mu- essary COVID-19 safety meas- 2019, aims to raise awareness ground to why they chose the in sewing workshop in the mu- ing a Mixed Media Islamic Art temporary Islamic Art. seum’s famous Blue Monkey. ures. of past and contemporary ar- specific piece. The trail map seum’s atrium where members class at 4pm for children be- Meanwhile, on November Salem Abdulla Al Aswad, To register to attend one tistic expressions of Islam and can be collected at MIA’s In- of the community can create tween eight and 11 years old. 24, MIA will host a workshop deputy director of Learning or more of the activities, visit: highlight the contributions of formation Desk. their own traditional textiles. The class aims to encourage for children at 4pm during and Outreach at MIA, said: https://www.mia.org.qa/en/ HBKU’s translation Ajyal Talks to bring leadership, institute to support multicultural films creativity & sustainability into at 8th Ajyal festival into focus at Ajyal Film Festival All-inclusive cinema experience being Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan, Libyan humanitarian hero Dr Alaa Murabit and climate activist Sophia Kianni to speak at the event provided for the sixth consecutive year Tribune News Network on November 23 at 4 pm. Tribune News Network Doha Eighteen-year-old Kianni Doha is the youngest member on The Doha Film Institute’s the UN Secretary-General’s The Translation and Inter- (DFI) 8th Ajyal Film Festival Youth Advisory Group on preting Institute (TII) at the will present world-renowned Climate Change. Her pas- College of Humanities and Qatari composer Dana Al sion for environmental ad- Social Sciences (CHSS), part Fardan, Libyan interna- vocacy stemmed from the of Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- tional humanitarian hero devastating effect of pollu- versity (HBKU), will support Dr Alaa Murabit and climate tion that she witnessed on several inclusive screenings and environment activist her parents’ home country at this year’s Ajyal Film Festi- Sophia Kianni as part of this of Iran. She is the Founder val, in line with its mission to year’s virtual Ajyal Talks and Executive Director of enrich Qatari society through showcase. Climate Cardinals, an inter- transformative educational Dr. Amal Al-Malki, CHSS Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Alaa Murabit Dana Al Fardan Sophia Kianni national nonprofit with over experiences. Founding Dean festival director and chief 6,000 volunteers in 40+ The festival, which is or- executive officer of the DFI, ada’s 100 most impact- ed one of the Top 20 of the caused by the recent pan- countries working to trans- ganised by the Doha Film In- this year’s Ajyal Film Festi- said: “Ajyal Talks inspires ful women in history and a ‘World’s 100 Most Influen- demic to turn them into tri- late climate information into stitute (DFI), brings people val. Inclusivity has been at the audiences of all ages, chal- Nobel Peace Prize nominee tial People in Gender Policy’ umphs. Dana will take audi- more than 100 languages. together through films and heart of our cause at CHSS lenging them to expand their will be presented at the ‘In alongside Ruth Bader Gins- ences through her intriguing Kianni has been featured in events that promote creative and TII from the very begin- understanding of the world Conversation with Dr Alaa burg, Melinda Gates and creative process, with key Forbes, CNN, The Guardian, interaction and cinematic dia- ning and we’re proud of our and unlock new perspec- Murabit’ event on November Michelle Obama, and has points uniquely illustrated CNBC and on the front page logue. The event will be the collaboration with DFI’s team. tives. We are honoured to 20 at 5pm. It will be a virtual spoken at some of the most through excerpts of accom- of The Washington Post, and sixth in line for selected films While COVID-19 has neces- welcome three trailblazing discussion not to be missed. prestigious events and in- panying compositions. Au- has been commended by the to be produced by TII. The sitated changes to this year’s women – Dr. Alaa Murabit, Nicknamed the ‘The Lib- stitutions around the world, diences will learn about the Congressional Committee Ya Hoota, Elevate, Black Veil event, we nevertheless remain Dana Al Fardan and Sophia yan Doogie Howser’ by Jon including SXSW, Oxford and source of her inspiration and on the Climate Crisis and the and Beit Byoot screens will be committed to providing high- Kianni – to join us in un- Stewart for attending medi- TED. what it means to create me- United Nations Foundation supported by staffs of the TII quality audiovisual translation missable dialogues on global cal school at 15, Dr Murabit ‘In Conversation with lodic narratives to tell engag- for her advocacy. Translation & Training Cent- support. We’re also deter- leadership, musical inspira- serves as an advisor to or- Dana Al Fardan’ will be held ing stories through music. Tickets for this pro- er and alumni of the HBKU mined to build on our already tion and the urgent need for ganisations such as the UN online on November 22 at 5 Climate and environ- gramme are free upon res- Master of Arts in Audiovisual close relations with the DFI sustainability and climate Women Global Advisory pm. Qatar’s foremost female mental youth activist Sophia ervation. For up-to-date Translation (MAAT). over the coming years.” change response.” Board and the Council on contemporary composer Kianni will deliver the third information and ticket reser- TII further emphasised The Ajyal Film Festival will Celebrated as a ‘Forbes Foreign Relations (CFR). In Dana will discuss how ar- virtual Ajyal Talk ‘In Conver- vation please visit: www.do- HBKU’s participation in the be held online from 18 to 23 30 Under 30’, one of Can- 2019, Dr Murabit was select- tistes can lean into the trials sation with Sophia Kianni’ hafilminstitute.com/festival. Ajyal Film Festival by renew- November, as well as at Lu- ing its Memorandum of Un- sail’s Drive-In Cinema and Vox derstanding with the DFI. Cinemas in Doha Festival City. Signed earlier this month, the The inclusive screenings sup- memorandum confirms the ported by TII will run from 20 Ooredoo strategic sponsor of hybrid commitment of both organisa- to 23 November and will also tions to make films accessible be available online at www. to the people of Qatar. watch.ajyalfilm.com/2020 edition of annual Ajyal Film Festival Speaking ahead of the To highlight its research festival opening, Dr. Amal Al- activities and projects, the Malki, CHSS Founding Dean, Translation and Interpret- Tribune News Network together communities in Qatar, The hybrid event format ex- Geekdom, Ajyal Tunes, local Ooredoo. said: “We’re looking forward ing Institute regularly holds Doha including citizens of Qatar and pands Ajyal’s spirit into an in- talent art exhibitions and the Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, to supporting another round events. Please visit www.tii. residents, through film screen- clusive virtual space for immer- Ajyal Talks series – will bring Director PR at Ooredoo, said: of all-inclusive screenings at qaa for more information. Ooredoo has announced ings and film-related events. home safety to participants of “We’re delighted to be Strate- that it will be the strategic For the third year in a row, all ages. gic Sponsor for this worthwhile sponsor of the upcoming hy- Ooredoo will present Made in For the third year in a row, The festival’s screenings community event again this brid edition of the Ajyal Film Qatar, premiering on 19 No- Ooredoo will present Made in and events are designed to fos- year, as part of our corporate Festival, the 8th edition of the vember 2020 to enhance tal- Qatar, premiering on November ter creative interaction, stimu- social responsibility strategy. event, to be held from 18 to 23 ented young voices in the coun- 19 to enhance talented young late cinematographic dialog Supporting our local commu- November 2020. try’s growing film community. voices in the country’s growing and inspire communities to nities, and promoting arts and The Ajyal Film Festival, Building on the continued film community experience the transformative culture, is a huge priority for the annual signing event of success of the Festival and its power of film, as well as show- Ooredoo, as is encouraging the the Doha Film Institute, is a outstanding jury programme, case the best talents from Qatar young people of our communi- unique initiative that inspires DFI is presenting an adapted sive creative expression and and the world. The adapted ties to reach their potential, and creative interaction and cul- edition this year, with most of community. Ajyal’s most popu- edition of Ajyal will present 80 we look forward to seeing the tural exchange between young the activities being delivered lar events – film screenings, the films from 46 countries, includ- incredible talents on show.” people and the wider commu- online to provide participants Made in Qatar program, the ing 16 films from the program Find out more at dohafilm- nity. Ajyal is designed to bring with a secure event experience. Ajyal Creativity Hub featuring Made in Qatar presented by institute.com. ‘Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness’ inspires cinematic debate at Ajyal fest Tribune News Network husband, Nasser. In front of pact.” Doha millions of viewers on live Inspired by an actual top-rat- Yalda, A Night for For- television during Yalda – a ing Iranian reality television giveness skilfully unwraps The 8th Ajyal Film Festival, Zoroastrian celebration that show, the film artfully the cultural and societal presented by Doha Film Insti- marks the beginning of win- layers of Iran through class tute (DFI), virtually hosted re- ter – Maryam must plea for explores themes of forgive- struggle, media obsession nowned Iranian documentar- her life, with her fate firmly ness and judicial justice torn and gender roles that ex- ian and filmmaker Massoud in the hands of the victim’s between the age-old “eye for tend a complex audience Bakhshi, whose latest feature daughter. an eye” principle and con- experience that is certain Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness Inspired by an actual top- temporary Iranian society to mesmerise, provoke and casts an inquisitive portrait of rating Iranian reality televi- entertain. the forces of society, culture sion show, the film artfully For up-to-date informa- and mass media. explores themes of forgive- realities of the world. tion and ticket reservation, Making its MENA Pre- ness and judicial justice torn “Probably the most im- visit: www.dohafilminstitute. miere, winner of the World between the age-old “eye for portant aspect of the film com/festival. Cinema Grand Jury Prize an eye” principle and con- was our collaboration with 2020 Ajyal Film Festi- for Drama at the 2020 temporary Iranian society. an NGO run by a group of val’s Official Partners in- Sundance Film Festival, Yal- At an online press brief- courageous women in Iran, clude: Katara Cultural Village da, A Night for Forgiveness ing, Massoud Bakhshi said, who specialise in social jus- Foundation – Cultural Part- (France, Germany, Switzer- “The film’suniversal themes tice cases. We donated the ner; Qatar National Tourism land, Luxembourg, Lebanon, of forgiveness, sympathy and film’s proceeds from the na- Council – Principal Partner; Iran/2019) is a story of Mar- humanity go beyond borders, tional release to their organi- Novo Cinemas, Ooredoo – yam, a young Iranian woman making it accessible to audi- sation, effectively leading to Strategic Partner, Msheireb who is sentenced to death for ences everywhere, particular- up as essential values that ferences. Artists carry a cer- these walls through authentic the release of two inmates Properties, Lusail, Qatari Diar murdering her much older ly in today’s world, they hold transcend our personal dif- tain responsibility to break storytelling that reflects the and making a real-life im- – Signature Sponsors. 04 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Nation NU-Q students produce podcasts on Qatar Woman expatriate writer to receive literary award Tribune News Network ing his interdisciplinary back- information.” Doha ground at the nexus of research, Citing dangerous incidents Santhosh Chandran layalam literature among In- media and politics. of fake news, including the emer- DOHA dian expatriates. Students at Northwestern On his research interests gence of fictional personalities The award will be conferred University in Qatar (NU-Q), in media, politics and culture, during the Arab Spring and “an Indian expatriate writer Bee- symbolically on the writer at a Qatar Foundation partner, Kraidy said, ‘half-jokingly’, that entire cottage industry” in the US na has won a literary award function in Doha on Friday. have created a podcast, Qandid what he specialises in is “scan- dedicated to promoting the idea instituted by Keralite expatriate The award distribution cer- Qatar, which features interviews dal,” explaining that what drives that school shootings are not real, forum Sanskriti in Doha. emony will also feature a variety with leaders and opinion-mak- his work are questions such as: Kraidy said that communication The award was announced of cultural programmes. ers in Qatar. “why does an issue become con- students must be well-versed in by the office bearers of the fo- A panel of jury that included Qandid Qatar is one of the troversial in society?” and “how the liberal arts – in courses such rum at a press conference on prominent writers Ashokan two podcasts developed by stu- does the controversy evolve?” as anthropology, literature and Monday. Beena’s short story Charuvil, EP Rajagopal and dents in one of Professor Spen- Referring to his 2009 book, Re- political science – to “tune your titled ‘Ceramic City’ won the Ashtamoorthy in Kerala nomi- cer Striker’s class, Digital Podcast ality Television and Arab Poli- mind to detect when something award that carries a cash prize nated Beena for the award from Production. Quotes, the second podcast, fo- who developed a career in art tics, he said that “a controversy is wrong, to understand some- and a certificate of appreciation. a total of 62 entries received Prof Striker said the class is cuses on “ordinary people with since coming to Doha; and the is never just a controversy” but body is trying to sell you a lie.” Beena, who hail from Kan- from different countries in Gulf “a hands-on, experiential learn- extraordinary stories,” following entrepreneurial journey of Khal- rather “a map to understand the The student team behind hangad in Kasaragod district region. ing practicum, in which students the example set by the popular ifa Saleh Al Haroon, founder and social and political tensions that the Qandid Qatar episode with in the southern Indian state of CV Sreeraman is consid- form an interdisciplinary team online photoblog Human of New CEO of the I Love Qatar Network. exist in society.” Kraidy include Natasha Das, Kerala, is a teacher at a school ered an outstanding writer in — a kind of student-run podcast York in presenting “an authentic The most recent Qandid Qa- During the episode, Kraidy Hind Abuaker and Thani Al in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and has Malayalam, who won the pres- studio — consisting of such focus portrait of the voices of the city.” tar episode was an interview with was also asked about the impor- Thani as hosts; Samson Mbogo authored two novels in Indian tigious Kendra Sahitya Acad- areas as audio post-production, In both projects, students Northwestern Qatar’s dean Mar- tance of communication skills as producer; Ayah Mohamed- language Malayalam. emy Award and Kerala Sahitya art, social media promotion, web share the responsibilities of host- wan M. Kraidy. in the 21st century, to which he ain as sound designer, record- The award instituted by the Academy Award for his collec- design and project management.” ing, crewing and producing indi- In the interview, Kraidy replied that while the field is very ist and editor; Arya Mainali as forum in memory of noted writ- tions of short stories. Striker noted that Qandid vidual episodes and have created reflected on his beginnings in relevant today, “the problem project manager and Ahmed er late CV Sreeraman is con- Sanskriti office bearers Qatar offers “in-depth conver- and uploaded several interview, the world of media production now is not getting access to in- Jassim and Thani Al Thani, ferred upon Indian expatriate Sunil Kumar, Santhosh Thoon- sations with Qatar-based VIPs/ including the stories of a Kenyan in Lebanon and chronicled his formation but figuring out what who were responsible for the writers in the GCC region above ery and EM Sudhir attended the local celebrities,” while Qatar in security guard in Education City transition to academia, describ- kind of information is actually artwork. the age of 18 for promoting Ma- press conference. Northview International School set to open in September 2021

Tribune News Network said: “I am delighted to contin- beautiful boutique school. “ Doha ue my family’s work in Qatar Sheldon Smith, principal with this fantastic new school. of Northview International, Northview International, Not only will the educational said: “I am delighted to be the a new boutique American cur- experience be incredible, but founding principal of this new riculum school by Artemis Edu- we will be delivering it at a and exciting school. I am look- cation, is coming to Qatar with price that is accessible to more ing forward to meeting par- QNL set to explore art plans to open in September families.” ents, as well as our first pupils, 2021 for classes of Pre-KG (3 Al Alfia forE ducation, a who will help shape Northview of Arab cinema posters years old) to Grade 2 (7 years wholly-owned subsidiary of Al International to be the first old). Future classes include Alfia Holding, is the partner in choice for families in Qatar.” Grades 3 to 5 (Elementary this school project and Artemis The school will seamlessly in new digital exhibition School), Grades 6 to 8 (Mid- Education. integrate ‘The Three Subjects’ dle School) and Grades 9 to 12 Group COO, Johnny de of Arabic language, Qatar His- Tribune News Network said: “This exciting new exhibi- (High School). Gouveia said: “At Al Alfia, tory and Islamic Studies as di- Doha tion highlights the work of Arab Delivering an outstand- 15 minutes from Lusail City, American curriculum sup- we are investing in the future rected by the Ministry of Edu- poster artists who reflected the ing family-focussed educa- Northview’s modern site will ported by latest educational of Qatar, a country where so cation and Higher Education. Qatar National Library (QNL) spirit and characteristics of each tional experience to children deliver a community-driven technologies delivering a fully many people call home. We Set to deliver a carbon neu- will launch a new digital exhibi- era through attractive pieces of from three to 18 years of age, school with small classes and blended provision making it are delighted to be partnering tral building by 2030, North- tion exploring the rich and di- art, using a blend of brilliant Northview International will incredible facilities, includ- cutting-edge. with Artemis Education and view International has taken verse artwork of cinema posters colours, broad-font Arabic cal- operate from its brand new, ing state-of-the-art zones for Artemis Education is the continuing the long legacy of responsibility towards sustain- in the Arab world. ligraphy and graphics, all of tech-centric, state-of-the-art science, tech and performing new education vehicle led by incredible education in Qatar.” ability, evident in the construc- ‘Arab Cinema Posters: Art which combined to greatly con- facility. Embracing best learn- arts, specially designed learn- the Brennan Family, the fam- Dougie Smith, chief educa- tion of the school that eliminates and Memory’ is a special digital tribute to the success of these ing concepts and supported ing spaces, an indoor swim- ily behind Park House English tion officer, said: “The partner- environmental impact where exhibition of the distinctive art- filmsacross the Arab world. It by incredible edu-technology, ming pool and a double indoor School, who have operated at ship of Artemis Education and possible. School operations will work used to attract moviego- is the first digital exhibition that Northview will set new stand- sports hall for multi-sports. the fore-front of international Al Alfia will create a power- also have a target of achieving a ers across the Middle East and we have produced, and we are ards for education in Qatar. Northview International education in Qatar for over 30 house in the education sphere carbon-zero rating in the future. North Africa, featuring items proud of what we have accom- Situated in Umm Qarn will set new standards for years. allowing us to deliver incred- More information about the from the Heritage Library’s plished by our team, particular- in North Doha, just off the technology in schools in Qa- Niall Brennan, CEO and ible education at an accessible school is available at: https:// Arab Cinema Archive collec- ly during these unprecedented Al Shamal Highway and only tar with a specifically designed son of Mrs Heather Brennan, and competitive price, in a www.northview.school/ tion. The exhibition will begin times. “We hope that film en- on November 25 Sunday and thusiasts, as well as lovers of will continue for six months. art and history, will enjoy our The exhibition will explore exhibition and gain a new un- the art of film posters (affiches), derstanding of the importance which were a major advertis- of the movement to the region.” Georgetown Qatar offers virtual panel on Int’l ing tool for movies, featuring a Walid Abdulwahed, the ex- paper sheet with the title of the hibition’s curator, said: “This film and the names and images exhibition delves into our ar- Emergency and Disaster Management course of its stars. These posters were chive to explore Arab movie displayed inside movie thea- posters to offer unique insights Tribune News Network engagements, curriculum, re- School of Continuing Studies tres or in outdoor public areas, to cinephiles. The posters in Doha quirements, fees and offer a in Washington, DC, the Inter- giving an insight into the film’s this exhibition address differ- question and answer session. national Executive Master’s in story. ent themes and common issues For governments, organisa- “Students in our pro- Emergency & Disaster Man- The exhibition will also pro- among Arab countries, such as tions and companies alike, the gramme represent a diverse agement programme provides vide an overview of the emer- modernity, originality, social sudden COVID-19 outbreak group of professionals across critical real-world experience gence of movie artwork in the change and other matters re- has brought a sharp focus on many industries, including and engagement opportuni- Arab world. It reveals that the lated to humanitarian and na- the need of crisis prepared- first response, planning, pub- ties with leading experts in movie poster industry in the tional interests. ness and response strategies. lic policy, global health, hu- the field. “The timing of this region was initially transferred “They show the beginnings To provide working profes- man and social services, mili- degree programme couldn’t from the hands of a group of of filmmaking in the region and sionals the critical skills and tary, humanitarian aid and be more relevant, as Qatar Greek artists in Egypt to several provide an account of the his- industry knowledge needed to government,” said George- gears up for one of the most Egyptian pioneers, including tory of cinema and its develop- prepare for pandemics, as well town Faculty Director Dr important sporting events in Ragheb, Jasoor, Ahmed Fouad ment in the Arab world, as well as other natural and human- Tim Frazier. “Graduates of the world, an event that will and others, who mastered the as an overview of the beginnings created disasters, Georgetown this degree programme use impact a wide range of sectors trade and established an impor- of cinema in the Gulf. We hope University is offering a Virtual the strong critical thinking across the country,” he added. tant chain of affiches workshops that many existing lovers of film Alumni Panel information vember 23 at 7pm. their experience and how it and problem-solving abilities The information session is in the Arab region. and budding cinematographers session about their one-year At the panel, graduates helped advance their careers. they gain to serve in impor- open to the public and reser- Maryam Al Muttawa, the will visit our digital exhibition International Executive Mas- of the programme, which has The information session will tant leadership roles in their vations are not required. More library’s head of Collection Ac- and learn more about the fasci- ter’s in Emergency & Disaster been offered in Qatar since also provide insights into the fields.” detail is available at http://scs. cess, Distinctive Collections, nating world of Arab film.” Management programme No- 2017, will be on hand to share programme’s international Offered by Georgetown’s georgetown.edu/panel McDonald’s Qatar adds two new sandwiches to their menu

Tribune News Network said in a press statement. ingredients will leave one to ID-19 safety measures in Doha McDonald’s has just the discover unrevealed myster- place. perfect solution for anyone ies of deliciousness. McDonald’s lovers need McDonald’s Qatar has an- on the look-out for a tasty McDonald’s beef-loving to be quick to try the new nounced two new sensation- chicken- or beef-filled burg- fans can choose the enticing products as they are only al additions to their menu er to feast on. The new ‘Fla- ‘Crispy Beef’ for a scrump- available for a limited time. -- the ‘Chicken Crunch’ and vour Frenzy’ range means tious blend of smoked pa- During which all gourmet ‘Crispy Beef’ sandwiches -- two more delicious gourmet prika and cheddar cheese. burger fans can take their as part of the Flavour Frenzy sandwiches for the custom- Created with chili chives & appreciation to new heights range. ers to try. black seeds bun, crunchy with the ‘Chicken Crunch’ “For the utmost delight of When in the mood for tortilla chips, smoked pa- and the ‘Crispy Beef’ Sand- our fans, each sandwich lay- tangy jalapeño with a tasty prika sauce, cheddar cheese, wiches. er is compiled using a com- twist of sweet corn mayon- chargrilled halal beef patty McDonald’s said it is ex- bination of the most unique naise and BBQ sauce, try and fresh rocket leaves, it is cited to serve the exciting flavours and a vibrant taste the ‘Chicken Crunch’. Built sure to take all taste-buds on new burgers at any of the palette. Customers who en- using a whole wheat bun, a new flavour-filled adven- McDonald’s restaurants. Al- joy popping by their nearest halal chicken breast with a ture. ternatively, customers can McDonald’s for a fulfilling thick layer of delicious but- Launched across all Mc- also order from the com- and tempting meal for lunch termilk, jalapeño slices, Donald’s restaurants in Qa- forts of their homes or of- or dinner might have to pre- spicy & smooth pepper jack tar, both the sandwiches fices through their McDe- pare themselves because cheese, crispy onions, bar- were presented during an livery app, Talabat, Rafeeq, things are about to get more becue sauce and sweetcorn exclusive event held at the Carriage, Fingertips and exciting!” McDonald’s Qatar mayonnaise, these unique Al Sadd Branch, with COV- Snoonu. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 05 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or L N Mallick Pakistan Prism L N Mallick call (974) 4000 2222 L N Mallick Roshan Digital Account enables NRPs to remotely open accounts in Pakistan’s major banks or the first time in Pakistan’s history, nearly nine million Non-Resident Pa- Fkistanis (NRPs) have been provided an opportunity to remotely open accounts in Pakistan’s eight major banks through an entirely digital process without the need to visit a bank. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan recently inaugu- rated the project, which is a Pakistan’s Prime major initiative of State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration Minister Imran Khan with commercial banks op- recently inaugurated erating in Pakistan. “Roshan Digital Account (RDA) is a big the project, which step for Pakistani expatriates to participate in nation-build- is a major initiative ing,” said the premier during the launching ceremony of NRPs can open RDA ac- ment system by providing in both conventional and of State Bank of RDA in Islamabad. count in Bank Al Falah, Fay- digital access to all conven- Shariah-compliant forms. Opening the account re- sal Bank, Habib Bank Ltd, tional account services in- The customer can choose Pakistan in quires only a basic set of in- Muslim Commercial Bank, cluding funds transfer, bills either a foreign currency or collaboration with formation and documents Meezan Bank, Samba Bank, and fee payments and e- rupee-denominated account, such as Computerised Na- Standard Chartered and commerce. or both. For NRPs, these ac- commercial banks tional Identity Card (CNIC), United Bank Ltd. Besides allowing invest- counts would be interoper- National Identity Card for Banks have been asked to ment in Pakistan’s stock able and enable real-time on- operating in Pakistan Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) complete all necessary proce- market, the RDA also ena- line conversion from foreign or Pakistan Origin Card dures within 48 hours after bles investment by NRPs in currency to Pakistani Rupees (POC). Applicants also need completion of documentation Naya Pakistan Certificates and vice versa. to provide copy of Pakistani and formalities. (NPCs) issued by the Gov- Funds in these accounts or foreign passport, proof of The RDA fully integrates ernment of Pakistan, in both will be fully repatriable, with- non-resident status, profes- the Pakistani diaspora with USD and PKR, at very at- out the need for any approval sion, and source of income. Pakistan’s banking and pay- tractive, risk-free rates and of any regulatory body.

Rasulian alumni to approach Pakistan embassy for formal affiliation

raduates of the Uni- versity of Engineering and Technology (UET) Rasul took a number of Gdecisions, including to form a formal body, during their sec- ond meeting held at Spice and Sizzle Restaurant recently, “A large number of UET engineers are serving in differ- ent Qatari organisations for a long time but, unfortunately, we had not been able to form a proper alumni organisation until now. In light of this, we called our second meeting in order to seek views and sug- gestions of our colleagues,” said Haroon Mumtaz, an alumnus of UET. participants also decided to Government College of Tech- Mumtaz said a number of help members in case of any nology under the Educational decisions were taken in princi- emergencies. Policy of 1972 and BTech de- ple during the meeting, which The University of Engineer- gree classes were also started will lead to proper formation ing and Technology, Rasul, dis- in Construction and Public of the organisation. The mem- trict Mandi Bahauddin, has a Health. In 1998, the college bers agreed to approach the long history of its development was put under the administra- Pakistani embassy for formal and expansion. It started in tion of the Technical Educa- affiliation. While discussing 1873 as a School of Surveying in tion and Vocational Training the aims and objectives of the Oriental College, Lahore under Authority (TEVTA) of the Gov- forum, those present at the the Punjab University. Over the ernment of Punjab, Pakistan. meeting agreed to help their years, the location and field of In 2011, the TEVTA replaced colleagues in finding suitable study expanded. the BTech programme with 4 job opportunities. Besides The present campus (over years BSc. Civil Engineering holding technical seminars 216 acres land) was established Technology in affiliation with to upgrade the knowledge of in Rasul in 1912 to better meet UET Lahore. members, they also decided the need of the growing popu- In April 2014, the college to find ways to promote Paki- lation. In 1962, the school was was upgraded to University stani products in Qatar. named as Government School of Engineering and Technol- To pay gratitude to their of Engineering and Polytech- ogy, Rasul. mentors, the participants at nic Institute Rasul and 3 years The university offers vari- the meeting decided to ar- diploma in Civil Technology ous programmes such as BSc range Umrah trip annually in was introduced under the Ed- (Civil Engineering), BSc (Civil the Holy month of Ramadan ucation Department. Engineering Technology) BSc for two teachers currently On October 10, 1974 the (Electrical Engineering) and serving the university. The school was upgraded as the BSc (Computer Science). 06 Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Established September 3, 2006 hamad bin suhaim al thani chairman Opinion adel ali bin ali managing director dr hassan mohammed al ansari editor-in-chief Don’t Give In To The Gloom Is Biden Serious About There are credible indications that a highly-effective vaccine may be available as early as December ith the COVID-19 pandemic con- in Curtis Bay by the end of 2025. Across Addressing Systemic Racism? tinuing its worrisome upswing and the country, such facilities have been Wgovernments responding with what switching to natural gas for years if only Supreme Court Justice Samuel “Give me because it’s more affordable, but the indoor seating or give me death” Alito hope is that the company will go green- Biden needs to appoint highly regarded Black women on COVID-19, economic recovery injudiciously describes as “previously er than burning fossil fuels of any kind. unimaginable restrictions on individual Add this to President-elect Joe Biden’s and climate change to spell out his determination to fight systematic racism liberty,” it would be easy to feel a bit de- promise to address climate change pressed. The days are shorter, the tem- and return to the Paris Agreement and Lawrence Jackson perature is falling. There will be no big the future of humanity has not looked Tribune News Service family holiday gatherings this year. And brighter in, well, four years. even the afterglow of Donald Trump’s 3. John Samuel Waters Jr., philan- oe Biden, pilloried in some circles for loss is fleeting as the soon-to-be evicted thropist. You know him as a transgres- his conciliatory tendencies, especially president does his best Richard III im- sive cult filmmaker, as a writer, director, with hard-line racists, won an upset pression: Manipulative but now friend- actor and all-around bon vivant, but now Democratic Party nomination through less, suspicious and lacking conscience, you can add major Baltimore Museum of the Black electorate of South Carolina. he has met his demise at Bosworth Field, Art patron to his unconventional resume. JNow, alongside Vice President-elect Kamala but apparently doesn’t know it. Perhaps He’s bequeathed a massive 375-piece col- Harris, the first woman and first Black or someone could give him the CliffsNotes lection that includes works of some major Indian person to win that office, he has se- version of the Shakespeare play. figures like Andy Warhol, Diane Arbus cured a record-breaking presidential tally Yet easily overlooked in the angst of and Roy Lichtenstein. And what did he of more than 77 million American votes. the moment are some happy events. Mar- seek in return? To have the bathrooms He has promised to guide the nation by ad- yland — home to the National Institutes named after him. That, ladies and gentle- dressing the key areas of the COVID pan- of Health and the Food and Drug Admin- men, is the sly humor of a seriously un- demic, economic recovery, climate change istration and supporter of the winning serious Baltimore native. We should all and systemic racism. presidential ticket — can be especially be more like him. Well, maybe just a little Here’s how we will know on the basis of comforted by the re-ascendance of science bit more. The BMA, locked in its own con- the appointments he makes if he is serious and reason within the federal govern- troversies about what art to keep or sell, about the last category. ment, but there’s more. And it would be should be thanking their pink flamingos. What makes the labour exploitation wise to spend as much time contemplat- 4. Larry Hogan, political pugilist. Not and injury of racism systemic in a nutshell ing these happy thoughts as considering a lot of Republicans have been willing is the erasure from the foundations of the what mischief Mr. Trump may yet inflict to stand up to Trump who continues to American democracy genocide and slavery. on the nation out of sheer spite. enjoy cult-like status among many party Instead of this reprehensible past, systemic Here are five of the best: faithful. Maryland’s governor has thrown racism fosters the myth that America was a 1. The vaccine cometh. Surely, you’ve some punches, and it’s gotten him nation- blank canvas awaiting immigrants of excep- heard. No longer just a promise, there al attention. Whether it leads to anything tional promise. are now credible indications that a high- more (like a successful presidential candi- For the anti-racist health of the democ- ly-effective vaccine may be available as dacy) seems doubtful given Mr. Trump’s racy, Biden must have his thinking informed early as December. It won’t make every- headlock on the GOP, but it took guts (and by people who have as their own mandate thing suddenly go away. There are mul- an intact soul) to give it a try. the care of Jim Clyburn’s district in South tiple challenges ahead including winning 5. Pippi Longstocking returns. No, Carolina, the parts of Black America that federal regulatory approval, distribu- not the beloved children’s book character, have not been destinations for immigrants tion, potential side effects and convinc- the seal. After nursing the injured, mal- in a long time. When most politicians ad- like the two college-educated Black men I fossil-fuel refinery polluted waterways. We ing people to take it. But infectious dis- nourished and dehydrated gray seal pup dress “racism,” they approach it as an iso- know who died from COVID last spring). So will need to see the expertise of marine bi- ease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks found near Dewey Beach, Del. to adult- lated phenomenon, one that involves pro- Biden will need to have many more African ologist Ayanna Elisabeth Johnson affecting the vaccine, along with public health hood these last nine months and provid- moting discussion and airing grievances, American physicians and public health ex- the personnel chosen to lead the new way. measures like wearing a mask, will be ing groundbreaking surgery to remove important, yes, but disconnected from their perts making managerial decisions. While And West Africa, the “homeland” of so many a “game-changer” by next summer, and her damaged ear canal (a potentially fatal main work of providing services and large- there are many to choose from, someone Black Americans, needs to have a prominent that’s good enough for us. problem in deep-diving seals), the crew scale solutions to immediate problems. In- like the writer and medical ethics issues ex- position in the global discussion, and the US 2. Overdue climate change progress. of the National Aquarium’s Animal Res- stead of splitting apart the dire problems pert Dorothy Roberts, who teaches at the might needs to be devoted to that. Here’s one that might have gotten cue Center returned Pippi to the Atlantic that Americans face, if Biden is serious University of Pennsylvania, and Morehouse So, we will know by the earliest staff se- overlooked. One of the single biggest Ocean last Wednesday by way of Mary- about his promises, you will see it in every School of Medicine’s Camara Jones, who lections he makes to address the pandemic, sources of greenhouse gas emissions in land’s Assateague State Park. May she task force decision he makes. has explained racism in medicine, could economic recovery and climate change if he the region is cleaning up its act, at least enjoy many more molting seasons or, as In other words, if serious, Biden will make an important difference. is serious about “systematic racism.” In fact, somewhat. Talen Energy has committed her brassy fictional namesake would say, address systematic racism in everything Economic recovery that has the eradica- instead of using the term, he should just talk to no longer burn coal at its Brandon “Don’t you worry about me. I’ll always that he does. tion of the “wealth gap” at its centre will rely about “police reform,” which is connected to Shores and H.A. Wagner power plants come out on top.” He has made moves to address the on new relationships between education a return to diplomacy and arms reduction COVID-19 pandemic with the selections of and job creation, new paths for entrepre- in our foreign policy. If we can back away Drs David Kessler, Ezekiel Emmanuel, two neurship and reincorporation of formerly from Endless War, we can downsize our white men, and Vivek Murthy, who is of In- incarcerated persons. Biden will need to rely police state. But it will require empowering dian descent, for his coronavirus task force, upon people like Bridget Terry Long, the remarkable people like the crime, citizen- along with Yale School of Medicine profes- dean of Harvard’s graduate school in educa- ship and policy expert Vesla Weaver here at sor Marcella Nunez-Smith, a Black woman tion, a trained economist who focuses her Johns Hopkins to get us there. from the US Virgin Islands, and an expert research on the transition from high school Highly regarded Black women visibly on diversity and medical inequality. These to college. working on the issues is what Biden living are all highly lauded doctors and research- His climate change team has to have up to his promises will look like, before he ers. But the COVID-19 deaths are dispro- people speaking directly to the biochemi- is inaugurated. portionately made up of African Americans, cal hazards that have been faced by minor- many of whom were, for many reasons, be- ity communities for multiple generations. (Lawrence Jackson is the director yond the “normal” range on the body mass Climate change is a geopolitical phenom- of the Billie Holiday Project for index scale (like myself and virtually every enon and, like COVID-19, its effects are Liberation Arts at Johns Hopkins one of my peers that I grew up with on Dol- disproportionate. We cannot ignore Black where he teaches English, history (Tribune News Service) field Avenue in Northwest Baltimore, and and Latino communities along America’s and Africana studies) Valuing Cleaners During A Pandemic Cleaners, a vital part of public health systems, deserve to be part of the foundation of a new recovery that benefits all

Christy Hoffman start at dawn or finish late into of coronavirus contamination. Others are still fighting. Most Tribune News Service the night, and they are all at a Across the globe, the height- cleaners are not covered by col- high risk of contracting the coro- ened importance of cleanliness lective bargaining agreements. In t’s become cliche to say that navirus and spreading it to their has increased the value of the many cases, it is left up to public COVID-19 has changed every- families. services provided by cleaners. But authorities to enforce minimum Ithing. The way we relate to each Yet many are still paid at or this hasn’t always led to higher wage and social protection laws. other, how we shop, where we eat. below the minimum wage. They pay and benefits.T hat’s why the In others, they are left to fend for But as a lifelong trade unionist are also often migrants, women, role of unions has become in- themselves. who has spent decades negotiat- undocumented and employed on creasingly important. While there’s no question the ing contracts on behalf of factory precarious contracts lacking sick Unions around the world are coronavirus has changed the way workers, truck drivers, nurses pay and other social protections. bringing this cause to the atten- we work, it has yet to change how and cleaners, I can tell you one “Throughout the pandemic, tion of their employers, their gov- we value it. thing that hasn’t changed — when we’ve felt prouder and more cou- ernment, and their public. In Bel- Cleaners are a vital part of our workers join together in unions, rageous,” says Isabel Cortes, a gium, cleaners have won greater public health systems. And it’s everybody wins. cleaner in Peru and union mem- access to social benefits, and time for employers to stop push- We are seeing this very clearly ber who has been protesting those working in sensitive facili- ing them to the bottom rung on in the cleaning sector. Cleaners for decent working conditions. ties — like hospitals and nursing the economic ladder. They de- across the world have long been “We feel like lionesses because homes — have received an elevat- serve to be part of the foundation underpaid, unappreciated and we’ve stood up to the disease. ed work classification. of a new recovery that benefits all. undervalued. But now they have Our neighbors have called us he- In Sweden and Germany, un- found a renewed sense of pride roes. We’ve been on the frontline Cleaners across the world have long been underpaid, unappreciated and ions are fighting for a salary in- (Christy Hoffman is the and determination to claim their of this crisis, and now we deserve undervalued. But now they have found a renewed sense of pride and determi- crease. In Argentina, where thou- General Secretary of rightful title as essential — espe- more.” nation to claim their rightful title as essential — especially as their vital role in sands of cleaners have fallen sick, UNI Global Union, which cially as their vital role in the fight This pride is well-earned. the fight against COVID-19 has become evident. their union’s health and safety represents more than 20 against COVID-19 has become More than ever, our world relies programs are helping ensure that million workers from more evident. on the skills and effort of workers ronment to work, study, enter- ers worldwide are making a vital personal protective equipment is than 150 different countries) These often-invisible workers like Isabel to create a safe envi- tain, and rest. Millions of clean- contribution to reducing the risk efficiently distributed.

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News Israelis return to West Bank settlement evacuated in 2005 in brief AFP Israeli lawmaker Ariel Kallner, entering Sa-Nur in the north- national law. Sa-Nur a member of Prime Minister ern West Bank, near the Pales- But Israel has increasingly No official talks Benjamin Netanyahu’s right- tinian city of Jenin. expanded the size and number held as Pompeo Dozens of Israelis have re- wing Likud party. Dozens of Israelis tried to of West Bank settlements, no- visits Turkey turned to a former West Bank “I have to come to Sa-Nur to re-establish a settlement in tably under Netanyahu’s lead- settlement, evacuated in 2005 affirm that this place belongs to 2015 but were evicted by the ership since 2009. US Secretary of State Mike under orders from then prime the people of Israel,” he said in army days after arriving. US President Donald Pompeo paid a fraught visit minister Ariel Sharon, to claim a video posted on his Facebook Israeli lawmaker Betzalel Trump’s administration, con- to Istanbul on Tuesday that the land as Israeli, multiple page. Smotrich of the far-right Yem- demned as blatantly pro-Israeli included no official meet- sources said Tuesday. On Tuesday, Jewish set- ina party applauded the “Zion- by the Palestinians, broke with ings and an agenda focused Sa-Nur was one of four set- tlers had climbed to the top of ist” act of the settlers and urged decades of American practice on religious freedoms tlements in the occupied West an abandoned tower in Sa-Nur, Netanyahu to approve the re- by not opposing settlement ex- that Ankara dismissed Bank that Sharon ordered while others were idling else- Jewish settlers are seen in the settlement of Sanur in the north of construction of Sa-Nur. pansion. as “irrelevant”. Relations evacuated by the army along where, an AFP photographer occupied West Bank, on Tuesday. (Afp) Israel has occupied the The Trump era has further between Washington and with all 21 settlements in the said. West Bank since the 1967 Six- fuelled a settlement boom, but its strategic NATO ally have Gaza Strip. The mobile homes once as a police station during Brit- has also been used by the ar- Day War. President-elect Joe Biden has remained strained despite a Dozens of Jewish men, stationed in Sa-Nur had been ish Mandate of Palestine, was mies of Jordan, and later Israel. All Jewish settlements in said his administration will personal friendship between women and children arrived removed or destroyed, while a stripped of doors and windows. Under the 2005 withdraw- the Palestinian territory are restore US opposition against US President Donald Trump at Sa-Nur late on Monday, said large building, originally built The large stone structure al, Israelis are prohibited from considered illegal under inter- West Bank settlements. and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A group of 20 to 30 Turks shouted “Yankee go home!” as the evangelical Christian Pompeo headed in for a Trump asked aides meeting with the Patriarch UN warns of ‘full-scale Bartholomew I of Constan- tinople -- the spiritual leader about striking Iran of the Greek Orthodox world -- to express his “strong position” on religious free- humanitarian crisis’ nuke site: Report doms. (afp)

AFP Azerbaijan and in Ethiopian conflict Washington Key target Armenia exchange 200 bodies Two months before he is due ● During a meeting at the to leave office, President Don- Azerbaijan and Armenia ald Trump asked top aides Oval Office last Thursday, have exchanged 200 bodies about the possibility of striking Trump asked several top of those killed in fighting Iran’s nuclear facilities, The aides, ‘whether he had over the disputed Nagorno- New York Times reported on options to take action Karabakh region, Russian Monday. against Iran’s main nuclear state media reported During a meeting at the site in the coming weeks’ on Tuesday, citing the Oval Office last Thursday, the Red Cross. The bodies were outgoing Republican leader ● Iranian government exchanged in the presence asked several top aides, in- spokesman Ali Rabiei said of Russian peacekeeping cluding Vice President Mike any military action would be troops, the head of the Pence, Secretary of State Mike met with a crushing International Committee of Pompeo and the chairman response the Red Cross, Peter Mau- of the Joint Chiefs, General rer, was quoted as saying. Mark Milley, “whether he had A Red Cross spokesperson options to take action against spokesman” was that “there dealing with the Nagorno- Iran’s main nuclear site in the might be attempts” but he did Karabakh conflict did not coming weeks,” the newspaper not expect “that they would confirm the number of bod- said. want to bring insecurity to the ies that were exchanged, The senior officials “dis- world and region.” but said that the process suaded the president from mov- Trump reportedly asked his began last week. More than ing ahead with a military strike,” aides for options after a report 1,000 people have been re- warning him that such an attack by the International Atomic ported killed in the six-week could escalate into a broader Energy Agency (IAEA) said that flare-up between Azerbaijan conflict in the last weeks of his Iran was continuing to stockpile and neighbouring Armenia presidency, the Times wrote. low enriched uranium above over the Nagorno-Karabakh Iranian government the limits set by a 2015 agree- region. (dpa) spokesman Ali Rabiei said any ment with major powers that military action would be met Trump has since abandoned. with a crushing response but According to the Times, 7-year-old girl killed added that he personally found the most likely target of such in India for alleged People carry an Ethiopian national flag in the streets after a national call to stand in honour of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces, in Addis it unlikely Washington would a strike would have been the occult ritual Ababa on Tuesday. (AFP) want to create instability. country’s main nuclear fuel “Our summarised response plant at Natanz in central Iran. Four people have been AFP man Babar Baloch told a vir- dered with a knife”, she added. gional capital, Mekele. has always been that any ac- Trump’s withdrawal from charged with the murder of Addis Ababa tual press briefing from Ge- On Friday Abiy declared But Tigrayan leader De- tion against the people of Iran the nuclear agreement in 2018 a 7-year-old girl in northern neva. the TPLF was “in the final bretsion Gebremichael told will be met with a crushing re- was followed by the unilateral India, who was allegedly The UN said on Tuesday a “Refugees fleeing thethroes of death” and gave AFP Tuesday that “the gov- sponse,” Rabiei told a Tuesday reimposition of crippling eco- kidnapped, sexually as- full-blown humanitarian cri- fighting continue to arrive ex- troops in the region three days ernment and people of Tigray” news conference. nomic sanctions which prompt- saulted and killed before sis was unfolding in northern to “rise up” and side with the would hold their ground. He said his “personal opin- ed Iran to suspend some of its her organs were used for Ethiopia, where thousands of national army. “This campaign cannot be ion, not that of the government obligations under the deal. an occult ritual, police said people each day are fleeing the In a Facebook post Tues- finished. As long as the army on Tuesday. A childless conflict in the Tigray region. day morning, he said their of the invaders is in our land, couple in a village of Kanpur As international pressure This campaign cannot be time was up. the fight will continue. They district in Uttar Pradesh mounted over his campaign finished. As long as the “The three-day deadline cannot keep us silent by mili- allegedly paid 1,000 rupees against the dissident region, for the Tigray regional spe- tary force,” he said. TLP ends anti-France protest (13 dollars) to their nephew Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy army of the invaders is in cial forces and militia to hand Abiy has resisted calls by and one other man, neigh- Ahmed declared operations our land, the fight will themselves over to national world leaders to cease hostili- after talks with Pakistan govt bours of the girl, to murder were entering a “final” phase, continue. They cannot keep defence forces instead of be- ties and accept mediation. her for a ritual meant to and his government confirmed us silent by military force ing a tool for the greedy junta On Monday, his deputy AFP authorities blocked their path bring them children, said fresh air strikes near the Tig- has expired. Those Tigray prime minister Demeke Me- Islamabad with shipping containers. police officerB rijesh Srivas- ray capital, Mekele. Tigrayan leader Debretsion special forces and militia who konnen flew to Uganda and Hundreds of protesters tava. “It’s a shocking case Abiy, last year’s No- Gebremichael used the three-day deadline then to Kenya to meet with A Pakistani Islamist party on remained at the roadblock that shows superstition and bel Peace Prize winner, an- are appreciated,” he said. the presidents of the regional Tuesday called off an anti- throughout Monday and into ignorance are still prevalent nounced a military campaign “Since the deadline has heavyweights. France demonstration on its Tuesday morning. in these parts,” Srivastava on November 4, saying it hausted from the long trek to been completed, in the com- “A war in Ethiopia would third day, after securing the The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pa- said. The two men allegedly came in response to attacks by safety, with few belongings.” ing days the final law enforce- give the entire continent a bad release of protesters arrested kistan (TLP) which led the pro- kidnapped the girl on the the local ruling party, the Tig- Those arriving in Sudan ment activities will be done.” image,” Ugandan President following clashes with police. test said it called off the dem- night of the Diwali festival ray People’s Liberation Front recounted terrifying scenes A communications black- Yoweri Museveni wrote on Ultra-conservative Paki- onstration after late night talks on Saturday, after which (TPLF), on federal military of artillery barrages and mas- out in Tigray has made it diffi- Twitter after meeting Demeke. stan has seen scattered pro- with the government, claiming they sexually assaulted and camps. sacres. cult to assess how the fighting “There should be negotia- tests since French President officials had agreed to kick out killed her while they were The United Nations ref- “I saw bodies dismem- is going or verify a death toll tions and the conflict stopped, Emmanuel Macron defended the French ambassador and drunk, police said. (dpa) ugee agency said around bered by the explosions,” said that could be in the hundreds. lest it leads to unnecessary the right to criticise Islam as impose an official boycott of 27,000 Ethiopians have fled Ganet Gazerdier, 75, whose Federal forces claim to loss of lives and cripples the part of freedom of speech, trig- French products. across the border into Su- home was destroyed in the control Tigray’s western economy.” gering anger across the Mus- But a senior government Cricketer Shakib dan -- a figure now rising by town of Humera, and finds zone, where fighting has been But Museveni later deleted lim world. official who asked not to be threatened over around 4,000 people each herself at a refugee camp in heavy, and over the weekend the tweet, and an Ethiopian Up to 5,000 protesters on named told AFP that the “gov- Hindu ceremony day. eastern Sudan. said they had seized the town official said Demeke made Sunday had attempted to reach ernment has no intention of “A full-scale humanitarian “Other bodies were rot- of Alamata, 180 kilometres clear negotiations were not an the capital Islamabad from the cutting diplomatic ties with Star Bangladesh cricketer crisis is unfolding,” spokes- ting, lying on the road, mur- (110 miles) south of the re- immediate possibility. nearby city of Rawalpindi, but any country.” Shakib Al Hasan has been forced to make a public apology after receiving Islamist threats for attend- ing a Hindu ceremony in neighbouring India. The Obama’s blunt impressions of leaders causes stir in India leading all-rounder is the latest target of increas- dpa mohan Singh, party president Singh was “cautious in foreign were a student who’d done the dence and gravitas. concern about the “divisive ingly vocal Islamists who New Delhi Sonia Gandhi and her son, policy.” Obama’s praise for coursework and was eager to The assessment amused nationalism touted by the have also staged huge Rahul Gandhi. Singh was welcomed by senior impress the teacher but deep the ruling Bharatiya Janata BJP.” Obama recalled that anti-France rallies in recent Indian politics is aflutter over Obama describes Singh “as Congress leaders like Shashi down lacked either the apti- Party (BJP), which revelled when he met Singh, he had weeks over the publication former US president Barack a chief architect of India’s eco- Tharoor. tude or the passion to master in Obama’s criticism of their told him that he feared the of cartoons of the Prophet Obama’s descriptions of the nomic transformation” and “a But it is Obama’s less-than- the subject,” Obama writes. Congress rivals. But the party “rising anti-Muslim sentiment Mohammed. Shakib, who country’s leaders in his new self-effacing technocrat who’d flattering description of Rahul Politicians from Congress didn’t escape the judgement had strengthened the influence has recently completed memoir “A Promised Land.” won people’s trust not by ap- Gandhi, the 50-year-old heir and its partners reacted to the of the 44th president of the of Hindu nationalist BJP,” the a year’s ban for failing to The book, released on Tues- pealing to their passions but of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, critical evaluation of Gandhi by United States. main opposition at the time. report corrupt approaches, day, covers his campaign for by bringing about higher living that drew flak from Congress questioning Obama’s knowl- Although Obama did not Obama has said his fascina- set off a social media the White House and his first standards and maintaining a party leaders. edge of India and reproaching name Prime Minister Naren- tion with India largely revolved storm in the Muslim-major- term in office, during which he well-earned reputation for not Gandhi appeared to be him for the “churlish” com- dra Modi, who he will pre- around Mahatma Gandhi, but ity country after attending visited India when the now- being corrupt.” Obama says the “smart and earnest,” Obama ments. sumably tackle in the second worries about the “impulses of a ceremony in Kolkata opposition Congress party was time spent with Singh con- says, with “good looks resem- Yet several Congress volume of his memoirs, the violence, greed, corruption, na- dedicated to a Hindu god- in power. firmed his initial impressions bling his mother’s.” But there privately told The Print news India portion does mention his tionalism, racism and religious dess. (afp) It contains his impressions of him as a man of “uncommon was also “a nervous, unformed portal that his description was BJP pary. tolerance” wrote Tharoor as he of then-prime minister Man- wisdom and decency” although quality about him, as if he “apt” as Gandhi lacked confi- Obama writes of his quoted from the book. 08 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 World NATO chief warns of ‘high’ price of hasty Afghan pullout Astronauts board ISS from SpaceX’s ‘Resilience’ spacecraft

Brussels: A hasty pullout of US and allied troops from Afghanistan could see the country Washington: Four astronauts carried into orbit by a SpaceX Crew Dragon boarded the International News become a “platform for international terrorists” again, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned Space Station on Tuesday, the first of what NASA hopes will be many routine missions ending US reliance Tuesday. His blunt message, given in a statement, was in response to reports that US President on Russian rockets. The “Resilience” spacecraft docked autonomously with the space station some in brief Donald Trump is planning to accelerate the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, 260 miles (400 kilometers) above the Midwestern US state of Ohio at 11:01pm on Monday (0401 GMT where they support a NATO mission, and from Iraq. “The price for leaving too soon or in an un- Tuesday), completing a 27.5-hour journey. The crew’s three Americans -- Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover coordinated way could be very high,” Stoltenberg said. “Afghanistan risks becoming once again and Shannon Walker -- along with Japan’s Soichi Noguchi, each floated in zero gravity through a hatch and a platform for international terrorists to plan and organise attacks on our homelands. (AFP) onto the ISS, where they were cheered and embraced by the station’s three crew members. (AFP) ‘Europe’s delayed US, Europe plan vaccination vaccine contract schemes as 2nd wave builds will slow delivery’ AFP The US Food and Drug Agency may approve both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines early next month Washington The CEO of US biotech com- AFP schools and shops shut until pany Moderna warned Eu- Washington December 6. ropean countries on Tuesday Chancellor Sebastian Kurz that dragging out negotiations Plans for vaccination pro- drew a sharp backlash for the to buy its promising Covid-19 grammes began taking shape new measures, which Pamela vaccine will slow down deliver- in Europe and the United Rendi-Wagner, leader of the ies, as other nations that have States following recent break- opposition Social Democrats, signed deals will get priority. throughs, as surging corona- said reflected a “total loss of “It is clear that with a delay virus caseloads prompted gru- control”. this is not going to limit the elling new restrictions, with “Austria has gone from total amount but it is going to Austria taking the unpopular being a model country to be- slow down delivery,” Stephane CEO of Moderna Stephane Bancel step on Tuesday of closing ing the bottom of the table Bancel, a 48-year-old French- schools and shops. in terms of infections,” said man, said in an interview with Global hopes of vanquish- Rendi-Wagner, herself a doc- AFP. ing the coronavirus pandemic tor and former health minister. Moderna announced this were high after US biotech firm The number of daily infec- week that its experimental Bancel said the US has Moderna said its vaccine can- tions in the Alpine nation of vaccine is almost 95 percent already reserved 100 didate was nearly 95 percent 8.8 million people grew from effective in protecting people million doses since early effective in a trial, a week af- 1,000 in early October to 5,984 from the coronavirus, further August and several million ter similar results announced on Tuesday. boosting hopes of an end to the doses are now in storage by pharma giant Pfizer and its Italy meanwhile said on pandemic after Pfizer released German partner BioNTech. Tuesday it had inspected over similar findings last week awaiting US regulatory Top US infectious disease 230 retirement and nursing about its vaccine. approval, probably in expert Anthony Fauci hailed homes and identified 37 with In coming weeks both are December the results, telling AFP that violations, shutting down four expected to ask American, Eu- the data exceeded expecta- of them outright. ropean and other authorities tions. “The idea that we have a The virus tore through the for approval to roll out their which developed its product in 94.5 percent effective vaccine country’s care homes during vaccines for widespread use, as conjunction the National Insti- is stunningly impressive,” he the first wave of the pandem- the world reels from another tutes of Health in the US, has said. ic, with many residents dying surge in Covid-19 cases. signed agreements to provide Moderna, whose clini- A fruits and vegetables vendor waits for customers at the deserted Naschmarkt market in Vienna on before they could be hospital- Around the globe the pan- the vaccine to Canada, Japan, cal trial involved more than Tuesday. (AFP) ised and without having been demic has claimed more than Israel, Qatar and Britain, he 30,000 participants, expects tested. 1.3 million lives, and reported said. Bancel said there is much to have approximately 20 mil- rollout in 2021, according to pandemic. Italy, which is currently re- infections top 55 million. red tape involved in getting a lion doses ready to ship in the spokesman Gabriel Attal. Globally, infections have porting over 500 deaths a day The United States is the vaccine approved, complicated United States by year-end -- Fauci, who heads the surpassed 55 million with from the virus, has seen a spike worst hit in both categories in by the EU having 27 member with elderly and at-risk people National Institutes of Aller- more than 1.3 million deaths, in the number of contagions in absolute terms, as fatalities ap- nations. to be first in line for jabs. gies and Infectious Diseases, and experts caution the such structures since the start proach 250,000 and the total By contrast, it took just two The US Food and Drug warned it would be crucial to months ahead will still be dif- of November. caseload exceeds 11 million. weeks to cement a deal on pro- Agency may approve both the convince people to take the 1.3 mn deaths ficult and dangerous. In Greece, tensions were Bancel said the US has al- viding the vaccine to Canada, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, particularly in the US, Globally, infections have Curbs have returned in Eu- high on the anniversary of a ready reserved 100 million from the time the two sides vaccines early next month, where anti-vaccine sentiment surpassed 55 million with rope -- often in the face of pro- 1973 student uprising against doses since early August and began talks to the signing of a according to Moncef Slaoui, runs high. more than 1.3 million deaths, tests -- from Greece to Britain, a military junta after police several million doses are now contract. If EU medical regu- head of the government’s “Op- “A vaccine with a high de- and experts caution the where Covid-19 survivor Prime banned public gatherings -- in- in storage awaiting US regu- latory authorities approve the eration Warp Speed” vaccine gree of efficacy is of no use if Minister Boris Johnson was cluding the traditional march latory approval, probably in Moderna vaccine by the end quest. nobody gets vaccinated,” he months ahead will still be self-isolating after coming into recalling the crackdown that December. Over the summer of the year but no contract has He said that from January, said. difficult and dangerous contact with an MP who later killed 24 people, a bloodbath Moderna engaged in discus- been signed, the EU will not be 25 million people would be Yet with widespread avail- tested positive for the virus. considered to have speeded the sions with the European Com- among the first to receive it. vaccinated per month. ability of any vaccine still far Sweden, which has drawn restoration of democracy. mission, the executive arm of “So we will get started in France too said it was “get- off, restrictions on free move- Biden expressed frustration attention for a softer approach And in Germany, which be- the EU, about it buying 80 mil- Switzerland, it will get started ting on the starting blocks” ment, gatherings and business over Donald Trump’s refusal to combating the virus, decid- gan a new round of shutdowns lion doses of the vaccine but a little in Japan, Israel, Canada for a vaccination programme were inevitable as the second to cooperate on the White ed to ban gatherings of more earlier in the month, Chancel- no contract has been signed, -- in the countries that have to launch in January pending wave of the coronavirus con- House transition process, say- than eight people for the first lor Angela Merkel was pushing Bancel said from the company placed orders. But I will not be French and EU regulatory ap- tinued to build. ing “more people may die” of time. for tighter measures such as headquarters in Cambridge, able to send product to coun- proval, budgeting 1.5 billion In the hardest-hit United Covid-19 without immediate Tightened restrictions took masks in all schools and small- Massachusetts. tries that have not placed or- euros ($1.8 billion) for the States, President-elect Joe coordination on fighting the effect Tuesday in Austria, with er class sizes. In the meantime Moderna, ders.” said Bancel.

Iota tears through Central America Putin promotes Sputnik V vaccine in India, China AFP dpa manufacturing of this product Bil wi, Nicaragua Moscow Bill to give Putin lifetime immunity for the general public,” Putin passes first reading said, according to a Kremlin Hurricane Iota was barre- Russian President Vladimir transcript. ling through Central America Putin promoted the produc- Russia’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed in its first The conference included on Tuesday, hours after mak- tion of a Russian coronavirus reading a bill that would grant former presidents immunity once Brazilian President Jair Bol- ing landfall as the strongest vaccine by pharmaceutical they leave office. The legislation, published on the lower house sonaro, Indian Prime Minis- Atlantic storm this year along companies in India and China State Duma website, is among constitutional amendments that ter Narendra Modi, Chinese a stretch of Nicaraguan coast during a summit on Tuesday. were approved this summer in a nationwide vote and will allow President Xi Jinping and devastated by a powerful Putin endorsed the vac- President Vladimir Putin to again run for office when his fourth South African President Cyril storm just two weeks ago. cines that Russia has devel- term ends in 2024. If passed, the bill grants former presidents Ramaphosa, the Kremlin said Authorities rushed to evac- oped as “effective and safe” as and their families immunity from persecution for crimes commit- in a statement. Putin noted that uate thousands of people from he hosted a videoconference ted during their lifetime. They will also be exempt from searches, Russia has developed a second coastal areas of Nicaragua and A man walks along a damaged street after the passage of Hurricane with the leaders of the five arrests or questioning. (afp) coronavirus vaccine called Epi- Honduras in the immediate Eta in La Lima, Cortes, Honduras, on Monday. (afp) countries of the BRICS bloc VacCorona and is currently de- path of the storm. of emerging economies: Bra- veloping a third one. The weather system has Providencia, where it caused warned of “life-threatening zil, Russia, India, China and Brazilian partners on clinical on the production of this vac- “We are ready to cooper- already left one person dead widespread damage. storm surge, catastrophic South Africa. tests of the Sputnik V vac- cine,” Putin said. ate with our BRICS partners in after sweeping the Colombian US forecasters at the winds, flash flooding, and Russia has “signed agree- cine and with pharmaceutical “It is very important to their manufacturing and use,” Caribbean island territory of National Hurricane Center landslides” in Central America. ments with our Indian and companies in China and India join forces for the large-scale Putin said.

Three arrested over Dresden museum jewellery heist Aussie celebrity chef axed AFP origin notorious for ties to or- with nine large and 770 small- Berlin ganised crime whose members er diamonds, and a shoulder- after posting Nazi symbol were in February convicted in piece which contains the fa- AFP Publisher Pan MacMillan German police on Tues- another high-profile museum mous 49-carat Dresden white Sydney was among those publicly dis- day arrested three suspects break-in in central Berlin. diamond, Dresden’s Royal tancing themselves from Ev- and raided properties over a Prosecutors did not name Palace had said. Australian celebrity chef ans, telling retailers they could spectacular heist a year ago in the three detained, but said The director of Dresden’s and conspiracy theorist Pete return his books. which more than a dozen di- they are German citizens. They state art collection, Marion Evans was ditched by several Kitchenware brand Bacca- amond-encrusted items were added however that they were Ackermann, had refused to companies and had his books rat said it would stop produc- snatched from a state museum hunting another two suspects put a value on the stolen items, pulled from shelves on Tues- ing and selling a line of prod- in Dresden. of the Remmo family, Abdul calling them “priceless”. day after he posted a Nazi ucts carrying his name. “In Investigators were search- Majed Remmo and Moham- Tuesday’s raids in the in- symbol to social media. our view, the images and views ing 18 properties in Berlin, in- med Remmo, both 21, over the vestigation codenamed “Ep- Major Australian retailers expressed by Mr Evans are cluding 10 apartments as well Dresden heist. All five are ac- Police officers bring an arrested man into the building of the Higher aulette” after the glittering said they would remove Ev- abhorrent, unacceptable and as garages and vehicles, in con- cused of “serious gang robbery Regional Court in Dresden on Tuesday. (afp) shoulderpiece were “focused ans’ books and products from deeply offensive,” Baccarat nection with what local media and two counts of arson,” said on the search for the stolen stores following a public back- Australia said in a statement. had dubbed one of the biggest Dresden prosecutors. 2019. tury jewellery from the collec- art treasures and possible lash over his Instagram post His upcoming appearance art heists in modern history. The robbers had launched Having initiated a par- tion of the Saxon ruler August evidence, such as data storage that included a “Black Sun” on Australia’s “I’m a Celeb- The main target of the their brazen raid on the Green tial power cut and broken in the Strong. media, clothing and tools,” po- symbol, an image associated rity... Get Me Out of Here” re- probe was the so-called “Rem- Vault museum in Dresden’s through a window, they had Items stolen included a lice and prosecutors said in a with Nazi Germany and used ality television show was also mo clan”, a family of Arab Royal Palace on November 25, snatched priceless 18th-cen- sword whose hilt is encrusted statement. by neo-Nazis. reportedly cancelled. Samsung intensifies chip wars with rival TSMC page 12

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QNB Group, the largest fi- nancial institution in the Middle East and Africa, re- cently received the ‘Best Pri- vate Bank in The Middle East 2021’ and ‘Best Private Bank The cargo aboard the Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel, ‘Al Mafyar,‘ was loaded at Ras Laffan on October 21 and delivered to the Tianjin Terminal, in Qatar 2021’ awards from located in the northern port city of Tianjin, near Beijing, on November 10. Global Finance. QNB won the two pres- tigious awards based on its continuous efforts to provide an enhanced banking experi- Qatargas delivers first ence as well as providing a unique range of products and innovative services tailor- made to its customers. Q-Max LNG cargo to QNB’s private banking services provide dedicated private bankers available 24/7 to ensure easier, fast- er and more efficient daily China’s Tianjin terminal management of its custom- ers’ multi-currency accounts, deposits, loans as well as Qatar has delivered 62 mt of LNG to China since its first cargo in Sept, 2009 their investment opportuni- ties. Tribune News Network delivered to the Tianjin Termi- leum & Chemical Corporation including 3 small scale termi- Winning the awards is a QNB won the two prestig- enhance, preserve and pass Doha nal, located in the northern port (Sinopec), one of China’s larg- nals, 11 of which can accom- clear recognition of QNB’s on their wealth. city of Tianjin, near Beijing, on est state-owned enterprises. modate Q-Max LNG vessels. successful model to cre- ious awards based on its QNB Group’s presence Qatargas Operating Com- November 10, 2020. The terminal has a capacity of Qatargas has to date delivered ate greater value to its cus- continuous efforts to pro- through its subsidiaries and pany Limited (Qatargas) on This is the first cargo dis- 6 million tonnes per annum LNG cargoes to 13 LNG termi- tomers as it grows stronger vide an enhanced banking associate companies ex- Tuesday announced the de- charge operation by Qatargas (MTPA) and is currently be- nals in China. Ever since the thanks to its focus on cus- experience as well as pro- tends to more than 31 coun- livery of the first cargo of liq- to this LNG terminal involv- ing expanded to handle up first LNG cargo was delivered to tomer experience in local viding a unique range of tries across three continents uefied natural gas (LNG) on ing a Q-Max LNG carrier. The to 10.8 MTPA by 2022. The China in September 2009, more and international markets, products and innovative providing a comprehensive a Q-Max LNG carrier to the Q-Max is the largest LNG ves- Tianjin LNG receiving termi- than 62 million tonnes of LNG through enhanced personal services tailor-made to its range of advanced prod- Tianjin LNG Receiving Ter- sel class in the world and has nal received its first LNG cargo was delivered to China in total. and corporate banking ser- ucts and services. The to- minal in China. the ability to deliver 266,000 in February 2018 and has re- Al Mafyar is the first Q-Max vices and products across its customers. tal number of employees is The cargo aboard the Qa- cubic metres of LNG. ceived more than 200 LNG LNG vessel to call at the Tian- international network. more than 29,000 operating targas-chartered LNG vessel, The Tianjin LNG Receiv- cargoes so far. jin LNG receiving terminal and Global Finance maga- that best serve the special- through 1,100 locations, with ‘Al Mafyar,‘ was loaded at Ras ing Terminal is owned and Currently China has a total the 100th LNG vessel to call at zine’s sixth annual Private ised needs of high-net-worth an ATM network of more Laffan on October 21, 2020 and operated by the China Petro- of 22 LNG receiving terminals the terminal in 2020. Bank Awards honours banks individuals as they seek to than 4,300 machines. Qatari-Turkish Free Trade Talks Nakilat completes 2nd phase of fleet management transition Tribune News Network ment services and exhibiting operational Doha excellence over the past years that has transformed into a valuable collaboration Nakilat on Tuesday announced that between the two companies.” it has completed the second phase of its Sulaiti said, “Over the past years, Nak- fleet management transition from Shell ilat has grown in leaps and bounds with the International Trading and Shipping Com- steady expansion of its LNG fleet, which is pany Limited (Shell) with a total of seven the largest in the world. The management LNG carriers transitioned to its in-house of our vessels centrally controlled from technical and operational management. Qatar allows us to further capitalize on On October 27, the Q-Max LNG car- existing synergies with our main charterer rier Lijmiliya was the seventh and final (Qatargas), realise operational efficiencies vessel to transition from Shell to Nakilat and optimise costs. I would also like to ex- Shipping Qatar Limited (NSQL) in this press our gratitude to Qatargas for their second phase transition, bringing the fleet cooperation and the continuous support size fully managed by NSQL to 26 vessels, provided throughout our long term strate- comprising of 22 LNG and 4 LPG carriers. gic partnership and the entire vessel tran- Nakilat has been working closely with sition phases. We strive to steer forward Minister of State and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) Chairman HE Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed its long-term partner Shell over the past through tactfully formulated strategies, held a meeting via videoconference with Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan on Monday. The two several years, carrying out comprehen- seizing potential long-term growth oppor- sides discussed means to enhance bilateral trade relations in the areas of international trade, invest- sive preparations and planning to ensure tunities, strengthening ship management ment and free zones. the safe and seamless transition of man- capabilities and enhancing operational ex- agement of these essential assets for Qa- cellence in our vision to be a global leader tar’s gas supply chain. and provider of choice for energy trans- These vessels play a vital role in sup- portation and maritime services.” porting the global energy supply as well The first phase of the fleet manage- as contributing to Qatar’s aspirations for ment transition between Nakilat and economic diversification and growth, in ficiency through the provision of quality Shell involving 10 LNG carriers began in Ooredoo announces date to alignment with Qatar National Vision shipping and maritime services. It would late 2016 and was completed in August 2030.Nakilat Chief Executive Officer not have been possible without the hard 2017. Nakilat’s fleet includes some of the Abdullah Fadhalah Al Sulaiti said, “This work, meticulous planning and commit- largest and most technically advanced pay interest to bondholders milestone achieved in a safe and timely ted efforts of everyone involved in mak- LNG carriers, carrying cargoes that sup- manner, despite the challenges present- ing the second phase transition a great ply energy to millions of people around QNA hereby gives notice that pur- ed by the global pandemic is especially success to be proud of. I would like to ex- the world. Shell will continue to manage Doha suant to the terms and con- meaningful and demonstrates our strong tend our appreciation to Shell for offering eight LNG vessels on behalf of Nakilat ditions of the Notes and the commitment to safety, reliability and ef- their expertise in the technical manage- until the final phase of transition. Ooredoo on Tuesday an- finalterms, it will pay Note- nounced that Ooredoo In- holders $9,375 on the inter- ternational Finance Limited est payment date falling due Q-Max LNG carrier Lijmiliya was the seventh and final (OIFL), its wholly-owned on December 22, 2020,” the vessel to transition from Shell to Nakilat Shipping Qatar subsidiary, pursuant to the company said in a statement. Limited in the second phase. terms and conditions of the The announcement indi- Notes and the final terms, cated that the company will will pay its Global Medium pay next month the inter- Term Note (GMTN) hold- est due at a rate of 3.75 per- ers interest payment on cent, to the holders of bonds December 22, 2020 worth “The issuer a wholly amounting to $500 million $9.4 million. owned subsidiary of Ooredoo guaranteed and due in 2026. 10 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Economy & Business Walmart reports strong US sales as it retreats from some overseas markets AFP ping analyst estimates. New York Walmart’s US division ac- counted for nearly 80 percent Walmart scored another of its operating profits during round of strong earnings the quarter, but the company Tuesday as it sharpens its fo- has also made significant cus on e-commerce growth changes in its international and retreats from some over- portfolio in recent weeks. seas markets as the coronavi- Since early October, rus roils the retail economy. Walmart has announced The world’s biggest re- transactions to sell or radically tailer enjoyed another quarter scale back its holdings in busi- of lofty US sales, although the nesses in Britain, Argentina gains moderated from earlier and Japan. in the pandemic when rival Walmart divested Ar- “non-essential” retailers were gentina entirely, but main- closed and shoppers were tained stakes in the other two boosted by US government countries, examples of “flex- stimulus funds. ible” structures that benefit Executives said the pan- Walmart as it focuses on its demic had hastened shifts core overseas markets, said towards “omnichannel” retail Walmart International Chief that meets the needs of con- sumers who want to shop at home or retrieve packages at stores after ordering them on- line. Pickup is available at three-quarters of Walmart’s On Wall Street, the Dow opened down 0.9 percent and in Europe, London fell 1.4 percent, while Frankfurt shed 0.3 percent and Paris gave up 0.2 percent. 4,753 US stores and same-day delivery operates from about 60 percent of the stores. Walmart has been em- Walmart has been embroiled broiled in a battle with Amazon for market share and unveiled in a battle with Amazon for European, US stocks retreat in September a “Walmart +” market share and unveiled subscription plan that pro- in September a “Walmart +” vides free delivery and rivals subscription plan that pro- Amazon’s “Prime” service. vides free delivery and rivals “We’re convinced that Amazon’s “Prime” service most of the behavior will per- after virus boost evaporates sist beyond the pandemic,” Chief Executive Doug McMil- Executive Judith McKenna. lon said of the changes in con- In Japan Walmart will sell Euphoria stemming from Biden win, vaccine sumer habits. 85 percent its Japanese sub- Tesla stocks spikes on open by S&P news “Customers will want to sidiary Seiyu to investment news giving way to more sober analysis be served in a variety of ways, firmKKR and e-commerce DPA finally add the company in The stock has enjoyed and we’re positioned to save group Rakuten for 172.5 bil- AFP after a huge rally. Washington December, months after it a huge run-up in the past them money, provide the vari- lion yen ($1.6 billion). London Briefing.com analyst Pat- met technical qualification year, becoming the largest ety of product choices they’re “This is a really new type of rick J. O’Hare said the ques- Shares in electric carmak- criteria. carmaker by market capitali- looking for and deliver the model that we’re creating for European and US stock tion is whether sentiment is er Tesla shot up as markets Funds, such as mutual zation, worth more than tra- experience they choose in the international” said McKenna, markets retreated Tuesday as “being governed by genuine opened on Tuesday, after the funds, that track the bench- ditional companies like Ford moment,” McMillon said on a who listed India, China, Mex- a rally based on raised vaccine growth concerns or is it being S&P 500 said it would add mark index will have to rebal- and General Motors, despite conference call with analysts. ica and Canada as core over- hopes petered out. governed by the thinking that the company to the key index. ance their portfolios to match much lower sales volumes. Walmart said e-commerce seas markets. On Monday, equities in the outsized growth in price Tesla was up about 12.5 the new make-up of the S&P There are analysts who sales grew 79 percent in the “We still really benefit Europe and the US had surged returns this month can’t be per cent, despite a generally 500, and this is bullish for Te- are concerned that Tesla quarter. But the retail giant from all of the good things higher on news from US bio- sustained?” negative morning for stocks, sla, as managers will have to is in a bubble and that this still does not break out the line about being a global retailer, tech group Moderna that its He noted that the Dow has the day after the S&P 500 in- now buy the stock in massive could lead to volatility on the item by revenue and execu- not least of which sharing best vaccine candidate was 94.5 shot 13 percent higher in the dex committee said it would quantities. benchmark index. tives indicated the venture is practice and innovation and percent effective in preventing past 11 trading sessions. still not profitable on its own. talent around the world.” Covid-19. “For now, this morning’s “We have made progress,” Back in the US, Walmart On Wall Street both the weakness has more to do with said McMillon. “We got a lot of reported third-quarter same- Dow and S&P 500 hit new re- a pullback from a short-term upside in front of us.” store sales growth of 6.4 per- cord highs, with the Dow com- overbought position,” O’Hare Net income came in at $5.1 cent, a strong increase, but be- ing within 40 points of 30,000. said. Amazon launches online pharmacy billion, up 56.2 percent from low the 9.3 percent gain in the Asian stocks rose as they The mood among dealers the year-ago period, following second quarter and the 10 per- played catch up with the vac- has been upbeat this month AFP new unit. vice. a 5.2 percent increase in sales cent jump in the first quarter, cine news, but European and after Democrat Biden’s US Washington “We work hard behind The tech and retail giant to $134.7 billion in the quarter which included the most se- US markets retreated on Tues- election win paved the way for the scenes to handle compli- said it would comply with ending October 31, easily top- vere of the spring lockdowns. day. a little more certainty on the Amazon said Tuesday it cations seamlessly so anyone US health privacy laws and On Wall Street, the Dow world stage and pharmaceuti- was launching an online who needs a prescription can not offer certain controlled opened down 0.9 percent. cal giants Pfizer and BioNTech pharmacy for US consumers, understand their options, medications such as opioids. In Europe, London fell 1.4 announced their virus vaccine who will be able to order pre- place their order for the low- The online pharmacy percent, while Frankfurt shed had been 90 percent effective scription medications direct- est available price, and have would allow customers to US industrial output 0.3 percent and Paris gave up in trials. ly from the e-commerce gi- their medication delivered use their insurance or pay 0.2 percent. The news fanned hopes the ant’s website or mobile app. quickly.” out of pocket, with discounts With Covid-19 infections global economy could soon be- The move comes two Amazon has long been offered for Amazon Prime accelerates in Oct across the US and Europe con- gin to get back on track. years after Amazon acquired rumored to be interested in members. tinuing to surge and concerns Hopes for a US stimulus PillPack, an internet phar- the pharmacy business, and The move comes with in- AFP percent from February to April that Washington lawmakers remain slim. Biden on Monday macy offering pre-sorted the entry by a powerful new creasing scrutiny of Amazon Washington as the pandemic arrived, but are unlikely to pass any big called for Congress to “come dose packaging and home player could unsettle a busi- and other tech giants over despite last month’s healthy stimulus package before Joe together and pass a Covid re- delivery. ness dominated by large their growing dominance in US industrial production grew growth, output remained 5.6 Biden is sworn in as US presi- lief package like the Heroes “We designed Amazon American chains including key sectors of the economy. slightly more than expected in percent below its level before dent, some analysts see trad- Act” that helped the economy Pharmacy to put customers CVS and Walgreens In pre-market trade, ri- October, the Federal Reserve the pandemic, the Fed said. ers shifting back to worrying weather the initial phase of the first -- bringing Amazon’s An Amazon statement val pharmacy operators saw said Tuesday, continuing the Manufacturing -- which about the economy. outbreak. customer obsession to an in- said PillPack would continue their shares stumble with recovery from the Covid-19 plays a major role in calculat- “The euphoria created by But Republican Senator dustry that can be inconven- to operate as a distinct unit Rite-Aid down 11.7 percent, downturn even as a renewed ing GDP -- rose 1.0 percent last the presidential election result Richard Shelby poured cold ient and confusing,” said TJ within Amazon Pharmacy CVS losing 7.1 percent and wave of infections looms. month, but was 5 percent be- and the vaccine announce- water on that, saying: “We’re Parker, vice president of the for customers using the ser- Walgreens 9 percent. Total output increased 1.1 low the pre-pandemic level. ment will give way to a more not going to pass a gigantic percent last month, with solid The business disruptions sober analysis of how long and measure right now -- and the gains in manufacturing and caused by COVID-19 caused smooth the road to recovery question is will we pass it lat- its vast bond-purchase scheme dollar was down versus its as key talks began in Brussels. utilities, leading the accelera- a record decline in second- will be,” said Chris Iggo at AXA er? Doubtful.” to support growth, adding that main rivals, while sterling Oil prices slid as OPEC and tion from the 0.4 percent de- quarter GDP growth that was Investment Managers. Federal Reserve vice chair it “is committed to using all of gained on hopes of a post- non-cartel producers met to cline posted in September, ac- only partially recovered with Others believe it to be more Richard Clarida, however, said our available tools”. Brexit trade deal between the discuss output levels amid bat- cording to the data. the third quarter’s 33.1 percent of a recalibration by investors the central bank could expand In currency trading, the European Union and Britain tered global crude demand. The index plunged 16.5 increase. Twitter’s rolls out ‘fleets’ that will disappear after 24 hours AFP said product manager Sam works in users. new format in Brazil, Italy, India life. And we know that it is true San Francisco Haveson and design director In the past quarter it re- and South Korea and learned online.” Joshua Harris in the blog post. ported 187 million “monetiz- that “we saw people with fleets Harris told journalists the Twitter said Tuesday it was “Because they disappear able” daily active users, trailing talk more on Twitter.” move is expected to boost en- rolling out tweets which disap- from view after a day, fleets Snapchat and Facebook. Twitter’s research director gagement at Twitter. pear after 24 hours, joining ri- helped people feel more com- Twitter said the new for- Nikkia Reveillac said the new “Lurking and drafting are val social platforms in offering fortable sharing personal and mat would allow users to create format was aimed at helping cool, but for Twitter to really ephemeral messages. casual thoughts, opinions, and the same kinds messages as in people move from a passive serve the public conversation, The new “fleets” which had feelings.” ordinary tweets, including im- to an active role in the Twitter people need to feel comfort- been tested in several countries The move gives Twitter a ages, videos and emojis, with conversation. able having conversation with in recent months are “for shar- new tool in competing with the the option to have the message “People must feel comfort- less pressure,” he said. “And ing momentary thoughts” and likes of Snapchat, which made disappear. able and in control” to partici- it might seem like we’re a lit- aim to bring in users who want disappearing messages popu- “Your followers can see pate in the conversation, Rev- tle late to the game on this but to avoid having their comments lar, and Facebook, which has your fleets at the top of their eillac told journalists. we’ve been thoughtful and ex- become permanent fixtures, ac- also adopted the idea. home timeline,” Haveson and “What we learned when we ploring the format and how it cording to a Twitter blog post. Twitter has become an im- Harris said. “Anyone who can talk to people is that... engaging works for people on Twitter. “Those new to Twitter portant platform for politicians, see your full profile can see your in conversation can honestly And we realized through mar- found fleets to be an easier way celebrities and journalists, but fleets there too.” be incredibly terrifying... And ket test research that it makes This handout image shows Twitter’s new product “Fleets”. to share what’s on their mind,” it has lagged other social net- Twitter has been testing the we know that this is true in real sense for our platform.” Economy & Business Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11 QC panel conducts study on obstacles facing contracting sector

Tribune News Network stacles facing this sector and vate sector companies in the hensive study to identify these bers praised the directives of ban on all companies affiliated Doha the challenges faced by con- projects introduced by the obstacles and forward its find- Prime Minister and Minster with a violating company, so tracting companies. state, especially infrastructure ings to the chairman of the of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid that the ban will be only on the Qatar Chamber board mem- Addressing the partici- projects, affirming that this Chamber. bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz to violating commercial register, ber Mohamed bin Sultan Al pants, Jaber said the con- help in enhancing the partner- Following the completion include companies operat- especially with regard to de- Jaber chaired a virtual meet- tracting sector is among the ship between the public and of the study, a series of meet- ing in the contracting and laying the payment of salaries. ing of the Contracting Com- state’s vital sectors, stressing private sectors and stimulat- ings will be held with the enti- construction sector to take They also praised the deci- mittee on Tuesday. that the private sector played ing the private sector to par- ties concerned related to the advantage of the COVID-19 sion to allow the recruitment The virtual meeting delib- a key role in implementing ticipate in various fields. contracting sector to discuss National Response Guarantee of new employment, affirming erated on developments in the construction projects in the Al Jaber also stated that the most important obstacles Programme. that this would increase the contracting sector and ways context of the development there are many obstacles fac- included in the study, and to They also praised the Ad- ability of contracting compa- to develop it, as well as the plans set by the country. ing the contracting sector, discuss and suggest appropri- ministrative Development, nies to implement their pro- preparations for conducting He paid tribute to Qatar’s indicating that the Commit- ate solutions. Qatar Chamber board member Labour and Social Affairs jects, especially strategic pro- an inclusive study on the ob- interest in engaging the pri- tee is preparing for a compre- The committee mem- Mohamed bin Sultan Al Jaber Ministry’s decision to stop the jects. Trump-led admin GECF chief named among top to seek bids on Arctic oil leases African energy influencers AFP in this month’s presiden- New York tial election, said during the campaign that permanently The United States on Mon- protecting ANWR stood Yury Sentyurin day invited oil companies among his “day one” priori- ranked third out of to choose arctic drilling ties. prospects as President Don- “The United States must top 25 ‘Movers and ald Trump races to enact a have a bold plan to achieve Shakers to Watch’ in controversial Alaska leasing a 100 percent clean energy plan in his final days in of- economy and net-zero emis- 2021 by the Africa fice. sions no later than 2050 The Bureau of Land here at home,” his campaign Energy Chamber Management (BLM) said website reads. “On day one, it will on Tuesday officially Biden will sign a series of ex- Tribune News Network open a 30-day period to ac- ecutive orders that put us on Doha cept nominations and com- this track.” ment on some 1.6 million Tuesday’s announce- Yury Sentyurin, the Sec- acres (650,000 hectares) in ment, published in in the retary General of the Gas the Arctic National Wildlife Federal Register which doc- Exporting Countries Forum Refuge (ANWR), pushing uments new laws and rules, (GECF), has been ranked the plan a step further in creates the official comment third out of top 25 ‘Movers the period before the Trump period and will be followed and Shakers to Watch’ in 2021 administration departs in by a subsequent public no- by the Africa Energy Chamber January. tice announcing the lease (AEC). But US environmental- sale date “published at least The AEC top 25 list, not ists, who have opposed drill- 30 days prior to the sale confined to actors from the ing in ANWR for decades date,” BLM said. continent, identifies some of and garnered support from “Receiving input from the greatest policymakers and President-elect Joe Biden, industry on which tracts to business champions working vowed to fight the effort. make available for leasing to advance the energy sec- Leasing tracts normally is vital in conducting a suc- tor in Africa. These leaders takes months in between cessful lease sale,” said BLM bring the experience, knowl- the period when a prop- Alaska State Director Chad edge and expertise the region erty is first publicized and a Padgett. needs to stay on the cutting contract is finalized, posing Environmentalists have edge of oil and gas develop- challenges to Trump’s time- long fought the plan and ments. table. filed a lawsuit in US court The list was released as a “Nobody should ever un- in August contesting the part of the AEC’s Africa En- derestimate the Trump ad- proposal on the basis that ergy Outlook 2021, advanc- Gas Exporting Countries Forum Secretary General Yury Sentyurin ministration’s willingness to it would irreparably harm a ing GECF Secretary General ignore the law in favor of its place of pristine wildlife that a privilegeto join such hon- Malabo, Equatorial Guinea ment of the entire GECF com- in reducing energy poverty AEC as a like-minded organi- agenda, but I don’t see how is home to migrating caribou ourees as HE Muhammadu –a first ever event in the Afri- munity and I would like to in Africa was affirmed in the sation that shares the Forum’s they could sign leases before and polar bears. Buhari, President of Nigeria, can continent. share the recognition of the 2019 Malabo Declaration.” goals of positive development they are ushered out,” Niel The BLM statement HEJoãoLourenço, President Summarising commit- third out of top 25 influential The African continent has and natural gas increased uti- Lawrence, Alaska Director made no mention of Biden or of Angola, Energy Ministers ments and determinationsof energy voices on Africa with promising prospects for natu- lisation in Africa for the ben- at the National Resources of the change in administra- of Saudi Arabia, Mozam- the leading natural gas pro- all of our Member Countries. ral gas production. Projec- efit of its people. The coop- Defense Council told AFP, tions. Trump is the first US bique, Niger, South Africa, ducers and suppliersof the I extend sincere appreciation tions from the latest available erative relations established adding that who environ- president in modern times Uganda,along with CEOs of world at the 5thSummit, the to the Africa Energy Chamber, iteration of the GECF’s Global between the GECF and AEC mentalists “are girding for not to concede after electoral Total, Eni, BP, Lukoil, Sie- Malabo Declaration, entitled which is forging new ground Gas Outlook 2050 show that are instrumental in achieving battle.” defeat while he embarks on a mens, and Nigeria National ‘Natural Gas: Energy for Sus- in Africa’s energy sector with Africa will witness the high- the ambitions for the region The move aims to open series of longshot lawsuits to Petroleum Corporationto tainable Development’ spe- a clear focus,” said HE Secre- est growth rate of natural and allow to make further in- up to development a target overturn the election. name a few. cifically highlights the need to tary General Yury Sentyurin. gasamong all regions of the roads in this important region area long sought by petro- “This is another example The GECF Secretary Gen- promote the GECF coopera- “Africa is a very important world, at nearly 150%up to on the natural gas map. leum interests and defended of the Trump administration eral was selected for his ad- tion with African countries to continent, I would say, it is 2050. Countries such as Sen- This is the second edition by environmentalists. Some on the way out the door re- vocacy on Africa’s natural gas use gas as the core source of the next booming region in egal and Mauritania in Africa of the African Energy Cham- major banks have said they fusing to accept reality,” said potential. During his tenure energy in their development the world and can be a game stand on the precipice of the ber’s Top 25 ‘Movers and won’t finance projects in the Lawrence, who hopes oil in 2018, the Forum welcomed programmes and climate changer. The GECF counts league of gas exporters in the Shakers to Watch’ list, which refuge. companies won’t participate the Republic of Angolaas change policies, with the aim six African countries as mem- short-term, while Mozam- forms part of the AEC’s Af- Biden, who is scheduled even if the Trump adminis- a newly-joinedmember. In to overcome energy poverty, bers, which account for more bique and Tanzania are ex- rican Energy Outlook series. to take office on January 20, tration moves ahead with 2019,the Forum hosted the enhance development and to than 90% of the Africa’s pected to become natural gas The full list of honourees is 2021 after defeating Trump the sale. 5th GECF Summit of Heads mitigate CO2 emissions. proven gas reserves.The cru- exporters in the long-term. available on energychamber. of State and Government in “This is an acknowledg- cial role natural gas will play The GECF considers the org. ‘Delighting customers’: Jumbo Electronics celebrates 40 years in Qatar Tribune News Network “Today, we are proud to process and all products are difficult time of pandemic Doha say we are one of the lead- made at state-of-the-art fac- Jumbo demonstrated highest ing suppliers of consumer tories. standards of service by ensur- Jumbo Electronics, which electronics to these channel Jumbo has chalked out ing proper supplies in adher- began its journey in Qatar in partners. We are also a proud ambitious plans for the fu- ence with protocols to provide 1980 at Msheireb, the heart of premium retail partner for ture and is working towards peace of mind to its custom- Doha at that time, is celebrat- Ooredoo, the country’s largest increasing its reach beyond ers. ing its 40th anniversary. telecom operator,” the com- boundaries. It seeks to take Jumbo has partnered with Over the last four decades, pany said. the business to new heights the country’s leading logis- as country grew into a mod- In 2020, Jumbo Electron- by expansion in entire Middle tics provider GWC by taking ern, vibrant economy and ics revamped its loyalty pro- East and the Gulf region. As a up 12000 CBM of space to went through various chal- gramme “Mukafa”, making firststep, its first branch will strengthen its warehousing lenges, the company said, earning and redeeming points become operational in Oman and distribution capabilities. its commitment to the Qatar simpler and more rewarding. within December 2020. This association ensures that market has been unwavering. Customers get an advance After-sales service has the products are delivered in “We have strived to serve notification of Jumbo’s spe- been the key differentiator for time and in the best condition. the people of Qatar since our cial promotions and premium Jumbo Electronics. Keeping the traditions alive, inception with better products product launches. Priority de- “We operate a 2500 sq m Jumbo is also sharing the joy and services that delight our livery, discount on service and master service centre in In- of being 40 with its custom- consumers. We are glad to an- spare parts are other added dustrial Area, which is aug- ers. Celebrations are on at all nounce our 40 years of unin- features of the programme. mented with three more sat- Jumbo retail outlets from No- terrupted business in Qatar,” As the country began its ellite service centres in Qatar vember 18 to December 27. it said in a statement. modernisation and develop- to ensure prompt and quality As part of the celebrations, After its first steps in es- ment of critical infrastructure, This photograph shows Jumbo Electronics Vice Chairman and Managing Director Sajed Jassim Mohammed service.” customers buying products tablishing the Jumbo retail Jumbo forayed into the MEP Sulaiman, Director and CEO C.V Rappai, COO Rohit Pandit and Retail Head Ranjith P Abraham. As part of its philosophy, worth QR500 and above will network across the country, it and B2B business which now Jumbo has always kept cus- have the opportunity to win now has 14 stores. caters to diverse customers Beldon . brands such as LG, Ariston, In the quest to provide tomers first and has been con- one 43-inch LG television eve- As the economy opened up across wide spectrum of cli- Today, Jumbo conducts its Indesit, Harman Kardon, JBL, best quality at competitive stantly working to contribute ry day via a raffle draw, which and Qatar witnessed a mush- ents from large private com- business under five major ver- Brother, Kenwood, Blueair, price Jumbo launched “Oscar” towards betterment of servic- will be conducted on Decem- rooming of hypermarkets and panies to the top government ticals — Retail, Distribution, Nutribullet in the country. brand. Today, Oscar is synon- es. This commitment has been ber 30, 2020. many independent retailers, organizations involved in the B2B & MEP and Service, mak- Together with its extensive ymous with smart consumer praised by many brands and During the period double Jumbo diversified its opera- infrastructure development ing it a total solution provider network of retail stores and electronics products and air Jumbo has won many acco- Jumbo loyalty points will be tions from retail to distribu- of the country. In MEP space, in Qatar. service centres spread across conditioners as well as large lades for providing best after rewarded to customers be- tion in order to cater to the Jumbo is closely working with Jumbo has been instru- Qatar, Jumbo is a trusted and small home appliances. sales service in entire Middle sides attractive discounts and needs of these hypermarkets brands such as Bosch, Sie- mental in introducing many name in the industry for ven- Jumbo’s team does monitor East and gulf region. easy payment options on a and retailers. mens, Cisco and Interel and international and world-class dors and consumers. end to end manufacturing Even during the recent wide range of products. 12 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Economy & Business Samsung intensifies chip wars with bet it can catch TSMC by 2022 Samsung will mass-produce 3-nm chips, the industry’s most advanced semiconductors, the same year as its Taiwanese rival expects to pass that milestone

Tribune News Service design barrier for competi- process lines busy for the next tive systems-on-chip devel- few years, a company execu- Samsung Electronics Co. is opment, we’ll keep innovat- tive told Bloomberg News. pouring $116 billion into its ing our cutting-edge process The electronics giant in- next-generation chip busi- portfolio, while strengthening creased its roster of semicon- ness that includes fabricating Samsung’s foundry ecosystem ductor clients by 30% last silicon for external clients, through close collaboration year, according to another of- betting it can finally close the with partners,” Samsung’s ficial. In recent months, Nvid- gap on industry leader Taiwan Park told attendees, according ia and IBM Corp. are among Semiconductor Manufactur- to people at the event. those that turned to Samsung ing Co. as soon as two years Samsung’s aim is in line for some of their chipmak- from now. with TSMC’s target of offer- ing needs, while Qualcomm South Korea’s biggest ing volume production of Inc. has reportedly awarded company will mass-produce 3nm chips in the second half the company a 1 trillion won 3-nanometer chips in 2022, a of 2022. But the Korean com- ($858 million) contract to senior executive at its foundry pany also hopes to go one bet- build its flagship mobile pro- division told attendees at an ter by adopting what’s known cessors. invite-only event last month. as the Gate-All-Around tech- Samsung started up its That target, which hasn’t pre- nique, regarded by some as first dedicated plant forEU V- viously been reported, means game-changing technology based fabrication in the south- it’s on a path to start churn- that can more precisely con- ern city of Hwaseong this ing out the industry’s most trol current flows across chan- year, while a second facility in advanced semiconductors nels, shrink chip areas and Pyeongtaek is slated for mass the same year as its Taiwan- lower power consumption. production in the second half ese rival expects to pass that TSMC had opted for the more of 2021. milestone. Samsung is already established FinFET structure The growth rate of its developing initial design tools for its 3nm lines. foundry business is expected with key partners, Park Jae- “Samsung is catching up to significantly exceed that of hong, executive vice president to TSMC very fast and it seeks Samsung Electronics Co. is pouring $116 billion into its next-generation chip business. the market, which is likely to of foundry design platform to achieve dominance over its be in the high single-digits, development, told conference competitor by adopting the last month to discuss supply and manufacturing, leading to Shawn Han, senior vice presi- delegates. new technology for the first of its extreme ultraviolet li- superior yields, said Sanjeev dent of the semiconductor If Samsung succeeds, that time,” said Rino Choi, a pro- thography (EUV) machines, Rana, an analyst at CLSA Se- business, said during a recent will be a breakthrough for its fessor of materials science and gear that’s indispensable to “Samsung is catching up to TSMC very fast and it seeks to curities Korea. earnings call. ambition to become the chip- engineering at Inha Univer- the creation of the most ad- achieve dominance over its competitor by adopting the new “In terms of chip perfor- The GAA technology that maker of choice for the likes of sity. vanced semiconductors. Other mance, Samsung and TSMC Samsung’s chosen is expected Apple Inc. and Advanced Mi- “However, if Samsung top executives have toured technology for the first time. However, if Samsung can’t are neck and neck,” Rana said. to be adopt by TSMC for 2nm cro Devices Inc. that now rely can’t improve production major cities from San Jose to improve production yields of the advanced node fast in an “Most smartphone, high- processes in 2024, but there’s on foundries like TSMC. yields of the advanced node Munich and Shanghai, hosting initial stage, it may lose money performance computing, a chance that schedule could The business isn’t new to fast in an initial stage, it may foundry forums and negotiat- high-end server applications be moved up to the second Samsung, which was the first lose money.” ing deals. Rino Choi, a professor at Inha University need leading-edge process half of 2023, said Kim Young- manufacturer of Apple’s A-se- Already the world’s largest Some analysts question fabrication for performance soo, an analyst at SK Securi- ries iPhone processors, but the maker of computer memory Samsung’s ability to carve out memory and their produc- costs have whittled down the and power efficiency reasons. ties. company’s renewed push is and displays, Samsung wants a significant share of a market tion yields are harder to con- number of companies capable This is where the competition “Technically, Samsung now shepherded by billionaire a bigger share of the $250 bil- dominated by TSMC, which trol and scale up in the same of even competing in the EUV- between TSMC and Samsung could turn the table in 2023 heir Jay Y. Lee, who wants to lion foundry and logic-chip spends some $17 billion an- way. Foundry customers also based chipmaking industry. comes into the picture.” before TSMC kicks off the see it establish tech leadership industry that’s set for acceler- nually to ensure it remains at require bespoke solutions, Intel Corp. this year an- The Korean company is 2nm production,” Kim said. across advanced sectors like ated growth with the advent the forefront of both technol- imposing another barrier to nounced it’ll consider out- making rapid advances, in part “There will be overflow chipmaking and 5G network- of artificial intelligence and ogy and sheer capacity. For its rapid expansion and also mak- sourcing production of its because even with TSMC’s orders of making applica- ing to power its next phase fifth-generation wireless tech- part, Samsung’s semiconduc- ing Samsung dependent on most important chips for the deep pockets, the Taiwanese tion processor chips and edge of growth. Park’s comments nology. tor division plans to spend $26 customers’ designs. But the first time, highlighting the chipmaker cannot expand ca- computing devices. The key suggest Samsung is acceler- In 2019, TSMC controlled billion on capital expenditure Korean giant can draw con- complexities of the business pacity quickly enough to satis- to expand the market share ating its bid to compete with more than half of the contract in 2020, but that’s been large- fidence from its work with and leaving Samsung and fy all demand. Customers also is how many EUV machines iPhone-chipmaker TSMC, chipmaking market while ly in support of its dominant Nvidia Corp., whose chief ex- TSMC as the two major com- prefer to use more than one Samsung can secure.” one of the biggest beneficiar- Samsung had just 18%, ac- memory business and not ecutive officer sung the praises petitors. foundry, which also works to Officials at Samsung be- ies of this year’s wave of stay- cording to TrendForce data. all of its expertise in making of collaborating with Samsung While Samsung has scored Samsung’s advantage. lieve the company has a com- at-home demand for personal Lee has taken a close in- memory is directly relevant to on customizing the manufac- some marquee customers, The Korean company has petitive edge from its experi- electronics. terest in the matter. He flew creating advanced logic chips. turing process for its latest TSMC’s long-standing rela- already secured enough orders ence building both the chips “To actively respond to to ASML Holding NV’s head- Processors are more com- graphics card silicon. tionships with clients allow for from major clients to keep its and the devices that they go market trends and lower the quarters in the Netherlands plex to manufacture than The risks and initial setup better coordination on design currently most-advanced 5nm into, like Galaxy smartphones. Chinese car battery maker eyes €2 bn base in Germany OPEC+ mulls output ‘tweak’ amid 2nd wave of pandemic AFP Saarland by the end of 2023, farm out the battery work to Berlin creating 2,000 jobs. Svolt announced last year specialist suppliers. DPA energy markets and to discuss Svolt announced last year that it would be looking for a Asian manufacturers in Vienna whether to raise oil output in Chinese electric car bat- that it would be looking for a European production site to particular have been build- January as agreed, or whether tery manufacturer Svolt said European production site to ing up capacity in Europe, Saudi Energy Minister Ab- to postpone this step. Tuesday it will plough up to strengthen its links with Eu- strengthen its links with with Chinese market leader delaziz bin Salman said on While there was good news €2 billion into establishing ropean car manufacturers. European car manufacturers CATL building a factory in Er- Tuesday that major oil coun- of possible effective vaccines a base in Germany, joining a The move is intended to furt that will initially supply tries might have to adapt their against the novel coronavirus, race of Asian firms plugging target “the European automo- and technology for the auto- world, Volkswagen alone is BMW. current production strategy in the Saudi minister said, a sec- into Europe’s fast-growing e- tive industry and the growing motive industry,” he said. expected to need more than Germany and France are the face of the resurging pan- ond pandemic wave and new mobility automotive market. market for renewable ener- The factories will produce 150 GWh a year by 2025. planning an “Airbus of bat- demic. health restrictions in some The company, a spin-off gies”, according to Svolt chief batteries totalling 24 Giga- But few European car- teries” to take on Asian com- Abdelaziz addressed col- major markets showed that of Chinese automotive giant Yang Hongxin. watt hours (GWh) per year makers have taken the huge petitors, with planned invest- leagues among the Organiza- the virus could yet upset the Great Wall Motors, said it was Saarland was chosen be- -- enough for 300,000 to financial risk of building up ments of between five and six tion of the Petroleum Export- global economic recovery. investing the equivalent of cause “it is not only at the 500,000 electric vehicles. in-house production of lithi- billion euros -- of which four ing Countries (OPEC) and a “We must be ready to $2.3 billion to build two fac- heart of Europe, but also rep- With demand for elec- um-ion batteries. billion is to come from the Russia-led group of allies, who tweak the terms of our agree- tories in the western state of resents a region of innovation tric cars soaring around the Rather, they prefer to private sector. were meeting online to review ment,” he said.

worst offenders Report names and shames countries cosy with Big Tobacco

AFP well-documented history of decep- free zones. included France, Uganda, Britain, Paris tion and of capitalising on humani- New Zealand and Iran. tarian crises, and it is using the $850 billion industry Peru, The Netherlands, Kenya The global tobacco industry has pandemic to attempt to improve During the pandemic, to- and Ethiopia also got good marks. aggressively lobbied governments its deteriorating public image,” bacco firms have been handing out The report, releasee by the during the COVID-19 pandemic commented Adriana Blanco Mar- personal protective equipment, STOP partnership, was put together to expand markets and blunt quizo, head of the secretariat for ventilators and hand sanitisers in after former New York mayor measures designed to curb their the World Health Organization countries across the world. Michael Bloomberg gave the re- business, a report from watchdog Framework Convention on Tobacco “While publicising its charitable searchers a three-year grant of $20 groups aligned with the World Control. acts to resuscitate its image as being million to track how the industry Health Organization claimed on Tobacco claims some eight part of the solution, the industry markets its wares worldwide, espe- Tuesday. million lives each year from cancer was simultaneously lobbying gov- cially in developing countries. A ranking of 57 countries based and other lung diseases, a million in ernments not to impose restrictions “This is the only product I know on their willingness to keep Big China alone. on its business,” the report said. of where if you use it as advertised, Tobacco at bay puts Japan and In several countries, stringent In Kenya, the government listed it will kill you,” Bloomberg told Indonesia at the bottom of the list, tobacco control measures were tobacco products as “essential prod- AFP in 2018, when he awarded the with Romania, China and Lebanon defeated or diluted. ucts” during the pandemic, and in grant. More than 80 percent of the among the 10 worst offenders. Philip Morris International Tobacco claims some eight million lives each year from cancer and other lung Jordan cigarettes were delivered world’s 1.3 billion tobacco users live The United States is the lowest- (PMI), for example, “lobbied diseases, a million in China alone. with bread and other foods directly in low- and middle-income coun- ranked Western nation, with for the promotion and sale of its to neighbourhoods. tries. Malaysia, Spain, Germany and heated tobacco product in a dozen Taxes on these new nicotine tobacco firms. By contrast, India and South Smoking has plateaued in most India also seen as too accommodat- countries”, resulting in the lifting delivery devices are now lower than Big Tobacco has a long track Africa banned the sale of tobacco rich nations, but in the developing ing, said the report by non-profit of bans, lower taxes, and a voice in cigarettes in France, Germany and record of suing to block plain products during the pandemic. world the total number of tobacco groups based in France, England government-led deliberations on Japan. packaging for cigarettes, sponsoring More broadly, the countries users -- overwhelmingly men, and Thailand. regulating tobacco products, the Costa Rica, Zambia and Bangla- cultural events or sports teams, and seen as least susceptible to the especially the young -- continues to “The tobacco industry has a report found. desh also eased the tax burden for challenging the legality of smoke- influence of tobacco interests climb. Babar Azam steers Karachi Kings to PSL title, named Player of the Tournament page 15 WEDNESday, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Coach Choi eyes winning start for injury-hit Shanghai Shenhua against Perth Glory Tribune News Network Doha

He will be unable to call upon some of his biggest names, but Shanghai Shenhua head coach Choi Kang-hee is hopeful for a successful start when his side begin their 2020 AFC Champi- ons League campaign against Australia’s Perth Glory on Wednesday. More than nine months af- ter its scheduled start date, the Chinese outfit will finally begin their quest for continental suc- cess, but with their league cam- paign completed just a week ago, Choi said several of his Shanghai Shenhua head coach Choi Kang-hee addresses the media in players have arrived in the Qa- Doha on Tuesday. tari capital nursing injuries. “We just finished our Chi- nese Super League season and we have some problems with in- juries,” said Choi, who led Jeon- buk Hyundai Motors to Asian glory in both 2006 and 2016. “For us, our team selection is incomplete. It’s a pity, but our first target is still to advance to Australia’s Perth Glory will take on China’s Shanghai Shenhua in the first of the AFC Champions League East Zone in Qatar at the Education the knockout stage and we need City Stadium at 1pm on Wednesday. to work hard together to achieve our target. “For this team it is quite dif- Fifteen teams will race through 33 matches in a little over two weeks to ficult because we have so many complete the AFC Champions league East Zone group stage, with eight teams injuries, especially for the first then playing the knockout phase to decide who reaches the December 19 final. Perth Glory coach Cristian Ola, the team’s head coach during their three matches. It’s going to be time in Qatar, at the press conference in Doha on Tuesday. a big problem for this team, but as the head coach I still believe out of the travelling party due to Champions League, because we are chasing their first AFC serve as the team’s head coach “Yes, we had a very short into more of an opportunity for it’s a big opportunity for us and foreign player limits, while Ste- have these injuries,” he said. Champions League group stage during their time in Qatar. pre-season preparation period us rather than playing victims I really do hope we can have a phan El Shaarawy hasn’t made “Also, among our foreign win since way back in 2009, This tournament represents which we need to accelerate in or being the underdogs from good showing at this tourna- the trip having not appeared for players like Giovanni Moreno their opponents, Australian a new beginning for the West- some ways, but on the other the start. ment.” the club in months. and Kim Shin-wook, they are outfit Perth Glory, are embark- ern Australians, who haven’t hand we are aware of the na- “We are aware that (Shang- Shenhua appear particu- Choi admitted that his side also facing problems with inju- ing on only their second ever featured in a competitive match tional competitions and fixtures hai Shenhua) have a number of larly hamstrung in midfield will be lacking a good deal of ries. For our first game it will be match in the competition, with in nearly three months and ar- of the other teams in our group, quality individual players and and attack. Veteran Colombian firepower, particularly in the quite difficult for us, especially their first bringing a 1-0 away rive in Doha with a squad con- but also we count on capitalis- we will take them very seriously. playmaker Giovanni Moreno early stages of the competition, on an attacking level, but we will defeat to FC Tokyo back in Feb- taining limited experience at ing on the fact that we have a However, in saying that, we will is under an injury cloud, while but believes that with time, and use always the players we can ruary. the continental level. number of youngsters that will try our best from not only the towering Korean national team more encouraging physiothera- use to try and achieve our target While former AFC Champi- Ola conceded his side’s take this opportunity and chal- tactical point of view, but on the striker Kim Shin-wook has been pists’ reports, they could yet and play a good game. ons League winner Tony Popo- preparation hasn’t been ideal lenge, and we’ll try to make the youngsters’ motivation to step on the sidelines since August. find themselves in a position to “Our target is definitely win- vic was at the helm on that occa- but believed Perth’s youth can most out of that.” up to the standard of the com- Adding to those woes is the challenge Asia’s best. ning the championship, but we sion, the new-look Perth Glory be a strength rather than a “We are aware about the petition and of the opponent. absence of recent Ecuadorian “It was quite a difficult selec- are currently experiencing a lot will be led by freshly appointed weakness. “It’s definitely a dif- elements that are probably not “We want to believe that we arrivals Miller Bolaños and Fi- tion not to allow (Bolańos and of problems with injuries.” A-League coach Richard Gar- ferent approach for each of the ideal to start with, but we’ll try will compete quite well from del Martinez, who have been left Martinez) to come to the AFC While Shanghai Shenhua cia, and Cristian Ola, who will teams,” he said. to look into transforming that this point of view.” The ones of watch in AFC CL East contests in Qatar ith the resumption of ebb and flow of play with his his countrymen in the attack scorer Junior Negrao. the 2020 AFC Cham- exceptionally precise, creative with the likes of Elkeson and One of the first names on the Wpions League drawing and intelligent passing allied Hulk forming a tantalising trio Jeonbuk team sheet, only goal- ever closer, here’s a look at the to his inituitive movement and upfront. While Elkeson, now keeper Song Bum-keun started six players who could shape reading of the game. Also worth naturalised and known as Ai more games than Son this sea- their clubs’ fortunes in Qatar watching out for is his interplay Kesen, has returned to former son, while the midfielder also this month. with forward Kyogo Furuhashi club Guangzhou Evergrande, created more goals than any of that has resulted in two goals another Brazil-born forward has his teammates. However, he is Andres Iniesta in two AFC Champions League stepped in with Ricardo Lopes equally important in thwarting It will come as little surprise ties for the latter. the latest Latin American at the the opposition from the holding that we kick things off with club. Moreover, with the new role, winning more defensive arguably the biggest name in Theerathon Bunmathan addition of Australia midfielder duels than any other player in the tournament. Barcelona and Arguably the 2020 AFC Champi- Aaron Mooy from English Pre- the 2020 K League 1 and rank- Spain legend Andres Iniesta ons League’s most dangerous mier League side Brighton & ing high in interceptions. needs little introduction with man in a deadball situation, Hove Albion, some of the more his achievements and honours set-piece specialist Theerathon defensive aspects of the mid- Bruno Fornaroli ranging from FIFA World Cup- Bunmathan will certainly be one field role will be released from Uruguayan frontman Bruno winning goals to multiple UEFA to keep an eye on whenever Oscar allowing him to focus on Fornaroli has been prolific Champions League and La Liga Yokohama F. Marinos earn a becoming one of the key men since arriving in Australia in titles and numerous individual free-kick within shooting range at the 2020 AFC Champions 2015, winning the Golden Boot accolades. as he looks to add to his tally League. with Melbourne City in his first At 36-years-old it goes without of Continental rockets. Having (From left) Oscar of Shanghai SIPG, Theerathon Bunmathan of Yokohama F. Marinos, Andreas Iniesta season in the country and saying that Vissel Kobe’s mid- impressed on the Asian stage of Vissel Kobe, and Son Jun-ho of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Son Jun-ho scoring 46 goals in 70 A-League field maestro has lost some of with both Buriram United and So good have Son Jun-ho’s games for the Victoria side the physical attributes he once Muangthong, the Thailand Brazilian winger Leandro was mio and Palmeiras man is also consistently brought his star performances been this year before injury and dispute with had, but in terms of the techni- left-back was one of the initial among the most impressive a threat from inside the penalty quality and samba skills to the that K League legend Dejan the management team led to cal and mental footballing skills signings Yokohama made under performers in the 2020 AFC area and from distance, as Continental competition, and Damjanovic said he was the him spending lengthy spells on that propelled him to the very coach Ange Postecoglou last Champions League prior to the Perth discovered, as well as be- there’s no reason to believe the reason Jeonbuk Hyundai Mo- the sidelines. Fornalroli eventu- highest level there are very few year and he hasn’t look back COVID-19 enforced suspension ing an accomplished set-piece 2020 edition will see anything tors pipped Ulsan Hyundai to ally joined Perth Glory in 2019 in Doha who can come close to since, helping the side to the of the tournament. taker. Leandro had already ap- less from the magical midfield the post to claim yet another and it didn’t take him long to matching him. 2019 J.League title. Small of Topping the statistics in peared in the AFC Champions maestro. Only recently turned title. If the Montenegrin’s words rediscover his form in front of The Spaniard already made stature but technically gifted, chances created with 11 from League with Kashima Antlers 29, Oscar is quick, agile and are to believed, the midfielder goal as he top-scored for the his impact felt on the opening Theerathon’s attacking instincts just two games, the 27-year- before joining FC Tokyo ahead technically gifted with superb could be set to take the AFC Western Australian side in a stages of this year’s tourna- perfectly compliment Poste- old’s most visible impact was of the 2020 season, but the dribbling skills and an exquisite Champions League by storm. campaign that began in normal ment at the beginning of the coglou’s collection of cultured his stunning strike with eight Brazilian will be hoping he can first touch.T he two-time English While the 28-year-old is no circumstances and ended in a year with nine chances created entertainers and, after two minutes remaining on Matchday go further than the Round of 16 Premier League winner is the newcomer to the Continental bio-bubble of New South Wales and two assists coming from impressive wins in the opening Two to secure all three points finishes that have comprised creative catalyst for SIPG and stage, it is since his move from after Perth progressed to the Matchday One and Two as his stages of Group H, Asian foot- for FC Tokyo against Australia’s his best Continental campaigns routinely tops the statistics for Pohang Steelers to Jeonbuk elimination finals. Over five Japanese side chalked up two ball fans are sure to be in for a Perth Glory. to date. chances created and assists, that his career has really taken years in Australia, the former wins from two with victories treat once the Marinos return to Whilst normally found on the while he has a knack for scor- off. Three successive K League Sampdoria and Panathinaikos over Johor Darul Ta’zim of AFC Champions League action. left flank, Leandro is equally Oscar ing spectacular goals from 1 titles bulked up his trophy player has averaged well over Malaysia and Korea Republic’s comfortable playing on either Now set to step out into his distance, often cutting in onto cabinet, which has also now a goal every two games as he Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Leandro wing and, as the stats demon- fourth AFC Champions League his right and curling home. For been bolstered by the 2020 has continued to prove himself Often described as a complete Our third and final repre- strate, is an important creative tournament for Shanghai SIPG, much of Oscar’s time at SIPG Most Valuable Player Award, one of the best strikers in the footballer, Iniesta dictates the sentative from the J1 League, outlet for his side. The ex-Gre- former Chelsea star Oscar has he has enjoyed the company of won ahead of the prolific top league. (AFC) 14 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Sports FIFA Club World Cup to be held in Qatar in February Hosting the FIFA Club World It was a pleasure to Cup for a second time welcome thousands of fans represents another vital from across the world in learning opportunity for our 2019. Hosting the event for country as we edge ever a second time will nearer to hosting the FIFA undoubtedly confirm our World Cup. readiness for the FIFA Hassan Al Thawadi, World Cup. Secretary-General of the Qatar Football Association Supreme Committee for President Sheikh Hamad Bin Delivery & Legacy Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Thani. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation Qatar’s Almoez Ali picks the ball from inside the goal after scoring in closely and ensure our the 9th minute against South Korea in their friendly match played in preparations prioritise the Vienna (Austria) on Tuesday. health and safety of everyone involved in the tournament. Almoez strikes but South Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 Korea edge Qatar 2-1 Local Organising Committee. DPA club side Freiburg. He is out Vienna (Austria) of their Sunday game with for a later date after the de- Mainz. layed Euro 2020 and the Copa South Korea beat Qatar 2-1 The remaining infected America were pencilled in for in a friendly on Tuesday in individuals will be flown back next June and July. Austria. to South Korea on a chartered The CONCACAF, South The Asian powerhouse flight, the Korea Football As- American, Asian and African South Korea were propelled sociation (KFA) said in com- representatives are all still to into the lead in the very first ments carried by the Yonhap be decided. minute of play through Hwang news agency. The Copa Libertadores final Hee-chan. Eight minutes later, One of the players is will be played in Rio de Janeiro Almoez Ali fetched the equal- Hwang In Beom of Rubin in late January, while Cairo ri- iser for Qatar as he picked ear- Kazan. Though he is based in vals Zamalek and Al-Ahly meet ly on a good pass and rushed Russia, Yonhap said the KFA Liverpool with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy they won in 2019 beating Brazil’s Flamengo in the final at the Khalifa International Stadium. in the CAF Champions League in to score. is in talks with the club about final onN ovember 27. Hwang Ui-jo then got the him travelling back to South Agencies nual contest. the end of January 2021. being hosts, are the only teams The Asian Champions winner for South Korea slot- Korea on the same flight. Doha “The FIFA Club World Cup “In line with FIFA’s Inter- yet confirmed for the compe- League is being completed in ting in a good cross. RB Leipzig’s Hwang Hee 2020 will now be held from 1 national Match Protocol, FIFA tition with other continental “bubble” conditions in Qatar, South Korea played the Chan has not been infected but Qatar will host the coronavi- to 11 February 2021, taking and the host country will pro- tournaments around the world with the final set for Decem- match after six of their play- the local German health au- rus-delayed Club World Cup, place in Qatar,” FIFA said in a vide the required safeguards delayed by the coronavirus. ber 19. Meanwhile, FIFA an- ers and two staff members thority will decide if he needs an important test event ahead statement. for the health and safety of “We’re looking forward to nounced that the postponed went into quarantine ahead to quarantine. of the 2022 World Cup, in Feb- “FIFA and the host coun- all involved,” FIFA said in a the tournament,” said Bayern women’s under-17 and un- of the game with Kwon Chang Leipzig visit Eintracht ruary, FIFA said on Tuesday. try will provide the required statement. coach Hansi Flick. der-20 World Cups were to be Hoon already back at German Frankfurt on Saturday. The competition, which safeguards for the health and It is the second successive “We want to compete at cancelled altogether, but that had been due to be played in safety of all involved.” Club World Cup to be held the Club World Cup and we the 2022 editions would be of- Doha in December of this year, The introduction of strict in Qatar. Liverpool lifted the want to win it.” fered to the countries that were sees club champions from the return-to-play protocols has trophy in 2019 after beating A revamped 24-team Club set to act as hosts this year. six regional confederations facilitated a successful resump- Brazil’s Flamengo in the final World Cup, including eight It means Costa Rica will host Khalid bin Rashid Al and the champions of the host tion of continental club cham- in Doha. European champions sides from Europe, was due the under-20 women’s World nation, Qatar’s Al-Duhail, pionships the last of which is Bayern Munich and Qatari side to be played in China in 2021, Cup in 2022 and India will host Mohannadi’s Sa’ad second brought together for the an- now scheduled to conclude by Al-Duhail, who qualify through but is set to be rescheduled the under-17 competition. time lucky at Saint Cloud Thiem rocks Nadal in ATP Finals AFP final in September. won 86 titles but just one of London “It was a great match. I was those has come on an indoor pretty lucky to get that first set hard court. Dominic Thiem held his after being 5-2 down in the tie- The world number two nerve to claim an impressive break,” Thiem said. has qualified for the ATP Fi- 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4) win against “He is there 100 percent nals for 16 years in a row, but Rafael Nadal at the ATP Finals from the first point to the last his record at the eight-man as the Austrian moved to the and I knew I had to stay fo- elite event pales in compari- brink of a place in the semi- cused. son with Federer and Novak finals on Tuesday. “I had the feeling that the Djokovic after six injury with- Thiem over-powered Na- match was a very high level. drawals. dal behind closed doors at The atmosphere would’ve London’s O2 Arena to put a been unreal if fans were in the Brutal duel Khalid bin Rashid Al Mohannadi’s Sa’ad (FR) (Tamayuz x Nimbin) was dent in the Spanish star’s bid arena.” Although Nadal had van- second time lucky winning the Prix Kantar at Saint Cloud on Tues- to win the ATP Finals for the While Thiem eyes a last quished Thiem in two French day. Olivier d’Andigne rode the Jean de Mieulle-trained colt to a cosy first time. four berth, Nadal will have to Open finals, the Austrian had 1½-length in the 2000m run for 2YO maiden colts & geldings. The world number three, beat Tsitsipas in his last group no reason to fear him, having who defeated reigning cham- match to keep alive his hopes beaten the Spaniard on his pion Stefanos Tsitsipas in his of reaching the semi-finals. favourite clay surface three opening game, has won his Nadal saw off Andrey times and defeated him at the first two matches in this year’s Rublev in straight sets in his Australian Open this year. Quick read tournament as he looks to go first match on Sunday, but This was their first meeting FIFA hoping to develop ‘affordable’ VAR one better than last year’s run- the 34-year-old was unable to indoors and a hard-fought first ner-up finish. cope with Thiem’s power and set went down to a tie-break Paris: FIFA announced on Tuesday that it was reviewing use of Thiem will be guaranteed poise. without either player facing a video referee assistance (VAR) across the game with a view to a semi-final place if Tsitsipas Now Nadal has to do it the break point. simplifying it and making it more affordable for “all levels of foot- beats Russian seventh seed hard way if he is to land the Nadal raced into a 5-2 lead ball”. The “Innovation and Excellence” working group of the world Andrey Rublev in Tuesday’s biggest prize missing from in the breaker, but hit back to football body will present a “recommendation” for the implemen- other tie. his trophy cabinet after los- level at 5-5 before his first dou- tation of this reform -- dubbed the “VAR ‘light’ concept” -- to FIFA The 27-year-old has al- ing the 2010 and 2013 finals at ble-fault gifted the Spaniard a and IFAB, the International Football Association Board which is the ready enjoyed a year to re- the prestigious season-ending set point. guarantor of the laws of the game. The report “aims to create more member, reaching two Grand event. Nadal drove a backhand affordable VAR systems to enable the use of VAR at all levels of the Slam finals and winning one Austria’s Dominic Thiem celebrates winning against Spain’s Rafael Nadal, who last month into the net to give Thiem a game”. VAR is currently only in place in major competitions and of the four majors for the first Nadal in the men’s singles round-robin match on day three of the ATP equalled Roger Federer’s re- lifeline and the Austrian saved leagues and has not been used for the group stage of the UEFA time when he defeated Alex- World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday. Thiem won cord of 20 Grand Slams by a second set point with a fierce Nations League. (AFP) ander Zverev in the US Open 7-6, 7-6. (AFP) winning the French Open, has forehand winner. Botham’s grandson Semenya heads to gets Wales rugby Human Rights court call-up over ban Nadal vows to keep fighting, says has chances London: The grandson of Eng- Johannesburg: South Africa’s land cricket great Ian Botham Olympic 800m champion Caster AFP first match, but the 34-year- showdown with Tsitsipas. cord of 20 Grand Slams by received his first call-up into the Semenya is taking her battle with London old was unable to cope with “He played I think an winning the French Open, has Wales rugby squad in dramatic World Athletics to the Euro- Thiem in a high-quality clash. amazing match, and I played won 86 titles but just one of style on Monday ahead of this pean Court of Human Rights, her Rafael Nadal insisted he Now Nadal, who lost the well too. So my feeling is not those has come on an indoor weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup lawyers said Tuesday, in a bid to can still win the ATP Finals for 2010 and 2013 finals of the negative. I lost, but I had plen- hard court. international against Georgia. overturn the hormone-drug rule. the first time despite a damag- event, has to beat reigning ty of chances in the first and The world number two James Botham, a 22-year-old The legal action comes two years ing 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4) defeat champion Stefanos Tsitsipas then I had break up in the sec- has qualified for the ATP Fi- flanker, was set to start for the since the World Athletics body against Austria’s Dominic Thi- in his last group match to keep ond set, Nadal said. nals for 16 years in a row, but Cardiff Blues against Benetton in 2018 banned Semenya and em on Tuesday. alive his hopes of reaching the “I’m happy with the way I his record at the eight-man Treviso. But just over an hour be- others with differences of sexual Thiem overpowered Na- semi-finals of the prestigious played. I think my chances are elite event pales in compari- fore Monday’s kick-off it was an- development (DSD) from races dal behind closed doors at Lon- season-ending tournament. bigger to have a very good re- son with Federer and Novak nounced he had been withdrawn between 400 metres and a mile don’s O2 Arena to put a dent in Despite his perilous posi- sult now than five days ago be- Djokovic after six injury with- from the Pro14 fixture. ansF unless they take testosterone-re- Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the Spanish star’s bid to finally tion, Nadal took heart from cause the level of tennis, even drawals. will have to wait until Thursday, ducing drugs. “We remain hopeful against Austria’s Dominic Thiem lift the one major prize missing the way he competed against if I lost today, for me is much Potentially facing another when Wales coach Wayne Pivac that World Athletics will see the during their match of ATP World from his packed trophy cabinet. the inspired Thiem and be- higher.” disappointment in the Finals, announces his team to play error it has made,” her lawyer Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in Nadal had beaten Andrey lieves that will stand him in Nadal, who last month Nadal said he couldn’t explain Georgia. (AFP) Gregory Nott said. (AFP) London on Tuesday. (AFP) Rublev in straight sets in his good stead in the do-or-die equalled Roger Federer’s re- his problems at the event. Sports Wednesday, November 18, 2020 15

Pakistan Super League GAZOO Racing achieves podium finish at Rally Italia Sardegna

GAZOO Racing clinched another valuable podium finish at Rally Italia Sardegna, one of FIA WRC’s most challenging events. Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the WRC’s Drivers’ Championship during a dramatic final day at Rally Italia Sardegna. he is now 14 points ahead moving into the final rally. Toyota Yaris WRC driver Elfyn Evans remains c’ship leader

Tribune News Network sentative, Middle East and the Yaris WRC and the per- Doha Central Asia Representative formance is there. I just need ‎Office, ToyotaMotor Corpora- to continue with that and I’m The GAZOO Racing (GR) tion, said: “The spirited per- confident about the future.” World Rally Team’s (WRT) formance of the GR team at Over the years, Toyota Karachi Kings’ cricketers celebrate with the trophy after winning the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 cricket final against Lahore Sebastien Ogier claimed a po- the Rally Italia Sardegna made has been participating in Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday. (AFP) dium finish recently in theN o. it an exciting event to watch. many different forms of mo- 17 Toyota Yaris WRC in third Congratulations to Ogier for torsports, ‎including Formula overall after a valiant effort achieving a podium finish and One, the World Endurance at Rally Italia Sardegna dur- Evans for sealing his lead in Championship (WEC), and ing the World Rally Champi- drivers’ championship. One of the Nürburgring 24 ‎Hours onship (WRC) organised by our main reasons for partici- endurance race. Toyota’s par- Babar shows class, steers the International Automobile pating in motorsport activities ticipation in these events was Federation (FIA). is to test our cars in challeng- overseen by separate ‎enti- Elfyn Evans finisheding conditions. ties within the company until fourth in the No. 33 Toyota “The insights and experi- April 2015, when Toyota es- Yaris WRC and continues to ences we gain allow us to fine- tablished GR, to‎ consolidate Karachi Kings to PSL title lead the drivers’ champion- tune our machines, and are also all of its motorsports activities ship, 14 points ahead of his reflected through refinements under one in-house brand. team-mate Ogier and 24 in to our mass production vehicles Representing ‎Toyota’s belief AFP symptoms of COVID-19. front of the driver in third. to bring satisfaction and smiles that ‘the roads build the peo- Karachi It resumed on Saturday As a result of their strong to the faces of our customers. ple, and the people build the behind closed doors, with the championship placings, the “The support of our fans cars,’ GR highlights the role of One of the world’s leading Kings beating the Multan Sul- Toyota drivers were positioned has been one of the driving motorsports as a fundamental batsman, Babar Azam knocked tans in the qualifier while La- at the front of the road order factors behind our success in pillar of Toyota’s commitment a commanding half century to hore downed Peshawar Zalmi on the second day to deliver motorsports, and I would like to ‎making ‘ever-better’ cars. help the Karachi Kings win their and the Sultans in two elimina- exhilarating performance on to thank each one of them for Harnessing years of expe- first Pakistan Super League title tors to book a place in the final. Sardinia’s sandy gravel roads. inspiring us to keep delivering rience gained under the ex- with a five-wicket win over the Lahore lost their way after After winning four of six better performance.” treme ‎conditions of various Lahore Qalandars on Tuesday. a confident 68-run start in ten stages on the third day, Ogier Sebastien Ogier, Driver of motorsports events, GR aims Azam smashed seven overs, provided by Bangladeshi and co-driver Julien Ingras- the No. 17 Toyota Yaris WRC, to forge new ‎technologies and boundaries in his 49-ball 63, opener Tamim Iqbal (35) and sia came into the final day in added: “It’s been very intense solutions that bring the free- but it was skipper Imad Wasim Fakhar Zaman (27). They lost second overall, 27.4 seconds for more or less the entire race. dom, adventure, and joy of who hit the winning bound- both of them and Mohammad behind the leaders. Of course, at the end, third driving to everyone. ary to help the Kings overhaul Hafeez in the space of seven de- Stage wins in both passes place maybe doesn’t show the Belgium is set to host a a modest 135-run target in liveries with the addition of just of the Cala Flumini test helped performance that we had here, round of the WRC for the first 18.4 overs. The Karachi Kings took two runs, spoiling a solid start. them to close that gap to just but that’s how it is. We had to time when the Ypres Rally takes The final – one of the most home a glittering trophy Iqbal struck four bounda- 9.2 seconds with one stage re- be second on the road for a big place on November 19-22. anticipated in the PSL’s short ries and a six off 38 balls while maining. They eventually fin- part of the rally. But I think First held in 1965, the rally history, given the rivalry be- plus a $500,000 purse, Zaman had four boundaries in ished just 6.1 seconds from the we tried our best and I cannot is known as a demanding as- tween Pakistan’s two biggest cit- while Lahore received his 24-ball stay. winners in third overall, tak- be disappointed with my per- phalt event on farmland roads ies – failed to live up to the hype $200,000. Karachi pace trio Umaid ing another strong points haul formance, I gave everything I lined with ditches. Its WRC de- as Lahore managed just 134-7 Asif (2-18), Waqas Maqsood towards their bid for a seventh had and it’s still solid points but will also include a final day after winning the toss and bat- (2-18) and Arshad Iqbal (2-26) world title. for the championship. I’m get- held around the famous Spa- ting at the National Stadium. bowled nagging line and length Kei Fujita, Chief Repre- ting more and more settled in Francorchamps racing circuit. With Azam, the world num- to keep the flow of runs down as ber two batsman in Twenty20 well as taking wickets. international rankings, on Ka- Scores: Karachi Kings 135 for rachi’s side it proved an easy 5 (Azam 63*) beat Lahore Qa- chase, despite losing three landars 134 for 7 by five wkts. Quick read wickets from 110-2 to 124-5. PSL Awards England cricket tour to Pakistan called off: reports The Kings will take home Player of the tournament: a glittering trophy plus a Babar Azam (Karachi Kings); London: England’s first cricket tour of Pakistan in over 15 years, due to take place early in 2021, will $500,000 purse, while Lahore Best bowler: Shaheen Shah not go ahead, according to British media reports. The BBC and the Press Association (PA) reported that received $200,000. Afridi (Lahore Qalandars); Best England would not be able to send a strong enough squad. England are already committed to play- The fifth edition of Paki- batsman: Babar Azam (Karachi ing Sri Lanka and India in early 2021 so a second-string squad would have had to be selected for the stan’s inaugural Twenty20 Kings); Best wicketkeeper: Ben Pakistan series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced in October that talks over a league started on February Dunk (Lahore Qalandars); Best short, limited-overs tour were taking place which would be their first on Pakistani soil since 2005. The 20, but was abandoned af- fielder:Fakhar Zaman (Lahore possibility of a series in the autumn, in preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup, is now being explored. ter 30 of its 34 matches after TAKE THAT! Karachi Kings’ Babar Azam plays a shot during his 49-ball Qalandars); Emerging player Pakistan gained favour with the ECB in going ahead with their tour of England earlier this year -- as did England player Alex Hales, 63-run knock in the Pakistan Super League final against Lahore of the tournament: Haider Ali the West Indies -- despite the restrictions placed on the squad due to coronavirus protocols. (AFP) playing for Kings, reported Qalandars at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday. (AFP) (Peshawar Zalmi). Nsubuga and Marselis win 2020 Club Championships at ECGC

Tribune News Network Champion for 2020. DOHA The juniors were also equally looked after at ECGC. Simon Nsubuga and Manon First place went to regu- Marselis emerged as the Gross lar golfer Danill Sokolov 26 Titleist Club champions in (-1) on the Par 3 Course and the second edition of the Club 2nd place went to Francesco Championships that took Mauro on a score of 39. In the place at the Education City newer golfer division, the Play Golf Club (ECGC) on Friday to Par Champion was Victor and Saturday (Nov 13 & 14) Nordberg with a score of 35 with over 100 members taking and in 2nd place was Fedor part in the two-day event. Sokolov with a score of 36. In the men’s gross division Results Day one encountered some Club Championship Winners windy conditions which made Men’s: 1. Simon Nsubuga scoring difficult. Theo Scheep- (Gross Score: 158), 2. John ers took the early lead in the Mills (158), 3. Iain Stewart tournament by 1 stroke over (159); Marriott Nett Champion: Martin Holland on five over Junior event winners and podium finishers rejoice at the Education City Golf Club (ECGC). 1. Brett Shuman (Nett Score and six over par respectively. 143), 2. Theo Scheepers (144), Behind them, a raft of players Theo Scheepers managed and an exciting playoff down defending Champion Tariq Al 3. Trevor Harris (148); Ladies were in contention to win if to hold is nerve on the back the 18th hole similar to the Aloosy finished in 7th posi- Gross Titleist Club Champion: they put good scores in on Sat- nine with a one-shot lead go- Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- tion. 1. Manon Marselis (Gross Score urday, including John Mills, ing down the 18th Hole at ters in 2020. In the ladies’ division, 174), 2. Patricia Yurkiw (193), 3. Saad Kazi, Simon Nsubuga. Education City Golf Club. The John Mills, Simon Nsu- Manon Marselis, the lowest Tasnim Kazi (199); Marriott Nett Many players feeling the one shot lead was held over buga and Theo Scheepers re- handicapper had the advan- Champion: 1. Susan Karamanian pressure of the Club Champi- Simon Nsubuga and Manon Marselis, the Gross Titleist Club men’s John Mills and Simon Nsubu- played the 18th in a playoff tage from day one as she took a (164), 2. Fieke Uleman (176), onships struggled on the front and ladies champions in the second edition of the Club Champion- ga. Hitting the green in regu- with big hitting Simon Nsu- ten shot lead over her nearest 3. Tanya Van Sitters (178); nine making mistakes early ships with their trophies at the Education City Golf Club (ECGC) lation three, most expected buga taking advantage with competitor, the event was hers Junior Gross Winners: 1. Danill on. Taking the Clubhouse lead him to take the title, however, a long tee shot and short iron to win heading into round two. Sokolov (26), Francesco Mauro early on was Ian Stewart firing ensured he catapulted up the to see how the leaders would a surprising three putt on the into the green. Two putts for Steady golf on the second day (39); Play to Par Winner: Victor an impressive 73, one over par leader into 4th place, one shot fair over the last few holes as 18th green meant that there a birdie helped him claim the ensured her victory and claim- Nordberg (35); Play to Par 2nd in the final round. The round behind the leaders as he waited they continued to play. was a 3 way tie for first place Club Championship title. The ing the title of Ladies Club Place: Fedor Sokolov (36). 16 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 The Last Word QF scientists mull if immunity Top US education expert calls for equitable, holistic passport is the future option education at WISE event

Researchers at Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation entity, are developing a test Ailyn Agonia tion must be equitable with benefits of their education on to support the call for immunity passports and facilitate the return to normalcy DOHA respect to access and op- to the children.” portunity and be holistic not Also addressing the par- Tribune News Network against the other common hu- Amidst the disruptions only focusing on academic ticipants, Ameena Hussain, Doha man coronaviruses. brought by the pandemic to needs but also acknowledg- chief curator and director But does this mean that countries, individuals and ing social, physical and emo- of programmes at WISE, Life with protective measures those who test positive for anti- key sectors around the world, tional needs. Education that said the current global crisis for COVID-19 has become in- bodies against other coronavi- renowned education expert is stimulating and engaging points to the opportunity be- creasingly normal for most of ruses could also be immune to Pedro Noguera has stressed to tap into the creativity and fore us to think deeply and the world. Governments have COVID-19? Or potentially face that it would be mistake to problem-solving ability of creatively about changes that implemented mandatory masks milder symptoms or be asymp- return education to normal, students and education that are needed to help education in public places, social distanc- tomatic? “That’s the million- the way it was which was not empowers students as life- systems emerge from the cri- ing and other precautionary dollar question,” says Dr Jean- sustainable. long learners so that they can sis stronger than before. measures, but continue to ex- Charles Grivel, director at the He delivered the keynote confront the problems we “The current turmoil is plore more accurate ways to ap- Deep Phenotyping Core at Sidra speech on the opening of the faced not with fear but with also revealing new insights ply these measures. Medicine, whose team is work- two-day virtual conference courage and intelligence. and possibilities. This opens A huge area of interest for ing on the new serology assay. under the theme ‘Moving For- This I believe is the great the door for bold and inno- governments and researchers “There are seven human coro- ward: Rebuilding a More Just challenge of education.” vative ideas in improving the alike is ‘immunity passports’. Dr Jean-Charles Grivel’s team at the Deep Phenotyping Core consists naviruses. Our assay measures and Equitable Educational He also highlighted the education experience of every The idea is that people who have of Igor Pavlovski and Selma Maacha. reactivity against all of them, Future’ jointly organised by importance of educating student,” she added. already recovered from COV- unlike most commercial assays. the USC Rossier School of Ed- young women and girls as a According to Hussain, the ID-19 develop antibodies to the mune may lead that individual Most tests in the market use We are working with other enti- ucation and the World Inno- means to reduce poverty. event which gathered educa- virus that will remain in their to believe that he or she is im- only one or a limited number of ties in Qatar to figure out if an- vation Summit for Education “Why educating young tors and education leaders body for at least a few months. mune and engage in high-risk proteins from COVID-19. Scien- tibodies to other coronaviruses (WISE) on Tuesday. women and girls so impor- from different countries is a This means they are much less activities that may lead to a true tists at Qatar Foundation’s (QF) impacts immunity and how it Noguera, dean of USC tant? It is important because product of the long-standing likely to be re-infected and de- infection. A false negative an- Sidra Medicine are working on affects the clinical trajectory of Rossier School of Education, we know that when women relationship between WISE velop symptoms from the virus, tibody test may cause an indi- developing a better antibody infected patients.” emphasised the need to ex- earn more money, they spend and the USC Rossier School of making them safer candidates vidual, who is already immune, test that provides more detailed Dr Grivel’s team at the Deep amine the global education their money on their fami- Education, a US-based gradu- for travel and work. to be unnecessarily re-screened information than existing com- Phenotyping Core consists policy and how education can lies, on their children. They ate school. However, the use of immu- for the virus for travel or work- mercial assays for COVID-19 of Igor Pavlovski and Selma serve as a tool and resource lift the entire family out of The conference, which nity passports has been ham- related purposes. antibodies – it looks at multiple Maacha who have been instru- for creating a better and more poverty. In most households, will conclude on Wednesday, pered partly by inaccurate test- The inaccuracy of these anti- types of antibodies against the mental in conducting the re- just world. mothers are the first teach- will engage participants in ing. A false positive antibody body tests is partly due to the vi- different protein components of search for Sidra Medicine’s se- He said, “To serve as a re- ers and so when we educate interactive workshops with test in a person who is not im- ral proteins used in these assays. the COVID-19 virus, as well as rological tests. source for the future, educa- women and girls, we pass the leading educators.

World Innovation Summit for Health 2020 Governments and communities need to work COVID-19 an opportunity together to address crises, says Eva Longoria to harness the power of CATHERINE W GICHUKI innovation: WHO’s D-G DOHA Tribune News Network tant, and why we must pur- Governments and communities Doha sue them with even greater should work together on solving the cur- determination, collaboration rent educational and economic crises af- Speaking to delegates at and innovation.” fecting the marginalised and underrepre- WISH 2020, World Health Dr Tedros noted that sented, award-winning American actress, Organization (WHO) Direc- communities and govern- producer, director, entrepreneur and phi- tor-General Dr Tedros Ad- ments across the globe must lanthropist Eva Longoria has said. hanom Ghebreyesus has de- also look to the future and fo- Delivering keynote address at the scribed COVID-19 pandemic cus efforts to create a health- World Innovation Summit for Health as an “unprecedented crisis ier environment for future (WISH), Longoria highlighted how COV- that demands an unprece- generations. “The pandemic ID-19 has deepened existing inequalities dented response and unprec- is a once-in-a-century crisis, for Latinos in the US and marginalised edented innovation”. but it is also an opportunity people across the world. “Necessity is the mother to harness the power of inno- “The spread of COVID-19 has been American actress, producer, director, entrepreneur and philanthropist Eva Longoria delivers of invention,” said Dr Tedros Dr Tedros Adhanom vation for the healthier, safer rapid. Many people have died, families the keynote speech at WISH. while speaking to delegates Ghebreyesus and more sustainable world mourned and it has turned the basic social at the opening ceremony of we all want,” he said. interactions into political statements. This will fade but its impact on our mental to work which posed a greater risk. “We the World Innovation Sum- ‘One World Our Health’, The WHO director-gen- invisible thread has left visible scars on health and the mental health of our chil- need to recognise that while COVID is our mit for Health (WISH). Dr Dr Tedros stressed that the eral addressed a global audi- our societies,” she said. dren might linger. Even before the pan- pressing emergency, it didn’t create these Tedros, who himself was world had a responsibility ence while speaking at WISH She pointed out that the pandemic demic, one in four of us was destined to disparities. The pandemic has been able self-isolating, said that since to ensure that all countries 2020. WISH, an initiative has not affected people equally across the be affected by a mental disorder at some to capitalise on a long standing inequal- the beginning of the pan- around the world enjoy the of Qatar Foundation, is a world. “People with low income and those point in our lives. Mental health support ity faced by Latinos in the US and mar- demic, people all over the benefits of innovation. global healthcare community without healthcare, lack of clean water must be made a priority. ginalised people all over the world. It has world had found new ways He announced the launch dedicated to capturing and and sanitation have been disproportion- “In good times, education and entre- brought to light the discrepancies in pro- to connect and have found a of a COVID-19 tools accel- disseminating the best evi- ately affected by COVID-19.” preneurship offer transformational paths viding communities with timely medical new way to work.” erator, which ensures the fair dence-based ideas and prac- According to her, in America, Latinos in economic mobility mostly to women information, and how they receive treat- He commended the on- allocation of vaccines, thera- tices with a mission to create and black Americans are three times more of colour, but failing to address these ment and care and how they are provided going work in the healthcare peutics and diagnostics. a healthier world through likely to become infected with coronavirus concerns now, placing us at a risk of los- social support services.” sector across the globe and Sounding a warning that global collaboration than their white neighbours, regardless of ing ground on global education and anti- Longoria said that by exposing these hailed the incredible achieve- politicians must focus on WISH is a bienni- State or region. “The pandemic has not poverty efforts. problems they have been offered the op- ment of the development of global health, Dr Tedros said, al global gathering that created just a medical crisis; it created “Everyone has a part to play in re- portunity to address them; something un- vaccines in less than a year. “Even before the pandemic, brings healthcare leaders, crisis in the economic and educational as- sponding to COVID. While we are proud precedented is happening right now. He said, “Innovations in the world was off track for practitioners, advocates, pects too for many families.” of the work we have done, it is still going “We are uniting the world’s best and science and technology are its sustainable development researchers and idea gen- She explained how online education to take all of us in centering women and brightest across many fields for a com- helping us to respond to the goals, and now we are even erators together. Due to the is not an option for all, as many children girls of colour to address systematic in- mon cause. We are not limited to address- pandemic. More than 200 further behind. However, restrictions posed by the can’t afford computers and other gadgets equalities that have been exacerbated by ing COVID-19, we can bring our diverse vaccines are now in develop- COVID-19 has shown why global COVID-19 pandemic, for their studies. COVID-19.” perspectives and creative solutions to this ment and we are starting to the goals, with their sweep- WISH 2020 is taking place She said children are absorbing anxi- She described how people in her com- immediate issue and long term conditions get the first results.” ing vision for people, the virtually under the banner eties from the adults who surround them. munity have lost parents and loved ones that make acute events like COVID-19 so In line with the theme planet, prosperity, peace and of ‘One World, Our Health’, “The terrible physical impact of COVID-19 to COVID-19 because they had to go out hard for marginalised people,” she added. of WISH 2020’s banner partnership are so impor- until November 19. Speakers from diverse backgrounds tackle public health challenges on 3rd day

philanthropist, highlighted Life and The BMJ discussed QF’s global health the ways in which COVID-19 ‘Religion and Medical Eth- initiative releases has deepened existing in- ics: Reflections on Autono- equalities for Latinos in the my and Authority’. The day’s two more expert-led US and marginalised people Agora session was moderat- across the world in her key- ed by Maha El Akoum, head research reports at note speech. She asserted that of content and a research virtual summit governments and communi- fellow at WISH, and debated ties should work together on how the wearing of masks Tribune News Network solving the concurrent educa- has become political. Doha tional and economic crises af- Another full programme fecting the marginalised and for Day-4 will include panel The third day of the World underrepresented. discussions on ‘Islamic Eth- Innovation Summit for The potentially cata- ics and Infertility Treatment’ Health (WISH), held under strophic effect of resources and ‘Health Challenges of the banner of ‘One World, being pulled from three major newly released report evalu- at the College of Science and that followed. panying risk of cyber threats. Major Sports Events’, with Our Health’, featured several epidemics to address COV- ated how real impact depends Engineering at Hamad Bin Affirming the potential Dr Ahmed Elmagarmid, keynote by Hassan Al Tha- thematic panels and new re- ID-19 was also the focus of on whether different digital Khalifa University (HBKU). of digital health solutions to founding executive director wadi, secretary-general of the search reports highlighting an ‘In Conversation’ session mental health tools can be British journalist and au- revolutionise healthcare, the of Qatar Computing Research Supreme Committee for De- the healthcare challenges and with Peter Sands, executive brought together into coher- thor Alastair Campbell shared Cyber Security and Health- Institute at HBKU, also spoke livery & Legacy, and a frank major epidemics the world is director of The Global Fund ent pathways and packages of personal insights about over- care Systems panel, chaired on the panel. discussion with Dr Anthony combating alongside COV- to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis care. Jointly chaired by Prof coming the stigma associated by Dr Saira Ghafur, Digital Highlighting WISH’s Fauci on bringing the pan- ID-19, and the potential of and Malaria. Helen Christensen from the with talking about depression Health lead at the Institute emphasis on building a demic to an end. digital health solutions. The state of innovation Black Dog Institute and Dr In- in a masterclass. Campbell of Global Health Innovation healthier world through WISH, Qatar Founda- Eva Longoria, award- in mental health was the fo- sel from Humanest Care, the also spoke about fake news (IGHI) at Imperial College strong partnerships, a panel tion’s (QF) global health ini- winning actor, producer, cus of the Mental Health and panel also featured Dr Dena and the COVID-19 infodemic London, highlighted a frame- discussion with The Vati- tiative, will conclude on No- director, entrepreneur and Digital Technologies panel. A A -Thani, assistant professor during an ‘In Focus’ session work to mitigate the accom- can’s Pontifical Academy for vember 19.