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THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim QATAR will start distributing cash bin Hamad al Thani on assistance to 75,000 needy families in Saturday sent a cable of the Gaza Strip on Sunday. congratulations to Austria Chairman of Qatar’s Gaza Recon- President Alexander Van der struction Committee Ambassador Bellen on the occasion of Mohammed al Emadi said the com- his country’s National Day. mittee will start disburing the cash assistance to needy families in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Qatar’s basketball team was crowned with gold medals at the GCC Women’s Games 2019 in Kuwait on Saturday. PAGE 12 The payments will be through Qatar committed branches of post offices in the gover- norates of the Gaza Strip for 75,000 to NAM principles, families. Each family will receive $100 cash assistance. The disbursement will says Muraikhi “The disbursement will be in ac- be in accordance with QNA cordance with the mechanism applied the mechanism Helmet a must for bicycle BAKU during the previous times, for the applied during the previous families selected according to the cri- times, for the families selected QATAR has reaffirmed its com- teria and conditions agreed upon in riders to avoid head injuries mitment to the principles and cooperation with the Ministry of So- according to the criteria and objectives of the Non-Aligned cial Development in Gaza,” the envoy conditions agreed upon in Movement (NAM) as well as its said. cooperation with the Ministry of 100% of patients admitted fered severe injuries and more than efforts to enhance the impor- The distribution is scheduled to Social Development in Gaza. 40 percent needed an operation or tant role the movement plays in continue for several days according to Hamad Trauma Center admission to the Intensive Care Unit. facing international challenges to the mechanism of alphabetical or- Mohammed al Emadi, Ambassador with serious head injury “To participate in safe and en- and risks. der of beneficiaries, in order to avoid joyable bicycling, cyclists of all ages Speaking at the18th Summit the huge rush of citizens at the post from bicycle crash were should follow safe riding habits; chil- of the Non-Aligned Movement offices. forts to alleviate the suffering of the not wearing helmets: Study dren and adults should always wear in Baku, Minister of State for He said this is part of Qatar’s ef- people of Gaza Strip. SAFETY TIPS helmets whenever they cycle. Experts Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from the World Health Organization Saad al Muraikhi pointed out DOHA FOR CYCLISTS (WHO), United Nations Children’s that Qatar has spared no effort Fund (UNICEF), and the Centers in engaging and actively partici- A recent study published by Hamad for Disease Control and Prevention pating in the work of the NAM. Medical Corporation’s Hamad Trau- (CDC) agree that wearing a helmet He said Qatar is engaged in Italy emerges second biggest ma Center (HTC) found that none of is the single most effective way to practical activities to develop the patients admitted to the trauma OHELMET – Wear a fitting helmet to reduce head injuries and fatalities re- collective cooperation and con- exporter of cosmetics to Qatar centre with a serious head injury as reduce serious head injuries sulting from motorcycle and bicycle tinues to develop friendly rela- a result of a bicycle crash were wear- OEYE CONTACT – Making eye con- crashes,” said Dr Husham Abdelrah- tions and bilateral cooperation ing a helmet and that only 3 percent man, Lead Author, Senior Consultant SATYENDRA PATHAK tact with motorists will ensure that with the NAM countries and compared with the same period in of patients with bicycle-related trau- they have seen you and reduce the and Director of the Trauma Resusci- partnership with them in inter- DOHA the previous year. matic injuries (BRTI) were wearing a risk of collisions with other vehicles tation Unit, Hamad Trauma Center. national initiatives. Rigano said the main cosmetic helmet. “Serious cycling injuries are “No country, whatever its ITALY has emerged as the second products exported to Qatar from Italy The study ‘Bicycle-Related Trau- OLAWS – Obey traffic laws just like very preventable if the correct capabilities and resources are, biggest exporter of cosmetic products include deodorants, skincare prod- matic Injury Hospitalisations: Six motorists. Do not ride while dis- safety measures are taken. It is very can tackle, on its own, prob- to Qatar after France, Italian Trade ucts, perfumes and hygiene products. Years Descriptive Analysis in Qatar’ tracted by devices, including mobile important that cyclists use highly lems such as climate change, Commissioner Doha Office Giosafat Rigano said that trade in general was supported by HMC’s Medical phones or earphones reflective or visible clothing and epidemics, drugs, human traf- Rigano has said. between the two countries has also Research Center and recently pub- a certified helmet every time they Qatar Tribune OMAKE SURE YOU ARE VISIBLE ficking and other global chal- Talking to on the grown 20 percent to 1.36 billion eu- lished in the ‘Journal of Injury and – Be visible by wearing bright colors take a bike journey,” explained Dr lenges, which requires us to sidelines of Cosmoprof roadshow ros in the first six months of 2019. Violence Research’. during the day, reflective gear in low Abdelrahman. join efforts to find appropriate in Doha, Rigano said that exports While the Italian exports to Qatar Majority of the patients were light conditions Dr Ayman El Menyar, co-author solutions to meet these chal- of cosmetic products from Italy to increased 36 percent in the first half young males, under the age of 30. of the study and Director of Clinical lenges,” he said. PAGE 2 Qatar increased 8 percent to 15 mil- of 2019, he said the Qatari exports to Most were from Nepal (17 percent), OENVIRONMENT – Be aware of dan- Research and Consultant, Hamad lion euros in the first half of 2019, Italy also jumped 10 percent. PAGE 9 Qatar (16 percent), and Sri Lanka (13 gerous and changing road conditions Trauma Center, said, “Strict en- percent). and use designated bike lanes forcement of distracted driving and The most common mechanism mandatory bicycle helmet laws and QIIB net profit jumps of injury (87 percent) for adults was all victims had a head injury and only the creation of more dedicated cy- a collision with another vehicle. three percent of all patients suffering clist lanes or areas for recreational 6% to QR777 mn in Younger victims, under the age of 20, a BRTI were wearing a bicycle hel- cyclists to practice their sport will 9 months (PG 8 ) We will clear terrorists from Syria border: Erdogan (PG 6) were more likely to be injured in a fall met at the time of the incident. Rid- go a long way in reducing the num- rather than collision. Almost half of ing without protection, many suf- ber of these unnecessary victims.” Qatar’s rich culture & tradition wow cruise passengers CATHERINE W GICHUKI the folkloric group dance, arda, by taris lived in the old days. Another visitor said, “We were DOHA Qatari performers who wore typi- The section displayed people welcomed by the Qatari coffee cal Qatari attires and used tradi- making items such as nets that which is so authentic. We were also THE Qatari culture has left cruise tional instruments including the were used for fishing in the old given a chance to taste the sweets, visitors spellbound as they got a drums and swords to entertain the days; miniature dhows; people traditional bread and all the deli- taste of rich Qatari tradition upon audience. sewing clothes, among others. cacies at the terminal for free. I can arrival at Doha Port. A typical al majlis was also dis- Other items that depicted the Qa- tell that the Qatari people are so A total of 3,350 visitors arrived played. Visitors also had a chance tari traditions included lanterns generous.” aboard German luxury cruise ship to see how traditional bread was and woven accessories. “We are excited to see how Qa- Mein Schiff 5 last Tuesday that made as well as tasting the tradi- One of the visitors from Hun- tar despite being a modern country marked the onset of the 2019-20 tional Qatari sweets. gary said, “We have not been out has been able to preserve its rich GRAND WELCOME cruise season. Besides, there was a display of of the terminal and we have learnt culture and show it to the world,” A slew of activities depicting falcon that allowed visitors to have a lot about the Qatari culture. another tourist said. A slew of activities depicting the rich the rich Qatari cultural heritage a feel of the bird. Through the items on display, we This new cruise season is set to Qatari cultural heritage were held to were held to welcome the visitors Perhaps one of the most thrill- can tell more about Qatar’s tradi- be the biggest yet for Qatar, with a welcome the cruise visitors at the new passenger facility. ing sections for the visitors was the tions. We are happy to come to Qa- total of 248,123 persons expected The visitors were ushered in by area that showcased how the Qa- tar for the first time.” to arrive. 02 Sunday, October 27, 2019

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News in brief Qatar reiterates commitment to Deputy Amir sends greetings to president of Austria THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al principles and objectives of NAM Thani on Saturday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen on his country’s National Day. (QNA) to the principles and purposes of the Qatar has participated Movement. PM congratulates actively in the work of the “It is also a way to promote multilat- Austrian Chancellor eralism and cooperation among Member Non-Aligned Movement, States to meet challenges and achieve PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- common goals based on the principles lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Saturday says Muraikhi of international law, the purposes and a cable of congratulations to Chancellor of Austria Dr objectives of the Charter of the United Brigitte Bierlein on the occasion of her country’s Na- QNA Nations and friendly relations among tional Day. (QNA) BAKU States, resolving disputes by peaceful means, establishing a culture of peace, Attorney-general chairs QATAR has reaffirmed its commitment not using or threatening force, respect- IAACA meeting in Geneva to the principles and objectives of the ing the sovereignty of States and not in- Non-Aligned Movement as well as its ef- terfering in their internal affairs,” Murai- ATTORNEY-GENERAL HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri forts to enhance the movement’s role in khi said. chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of the facing international challenges. He pointed out that multilateral ac- International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities Minister of State for Foreign Affairs tion has been, for decades, facing an (IAACA) in Geneva. The Committee discussed a number HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi made the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi at the 18th Summit of unprecedented crisis and threats, point- of administrative and organisational issues and came remarks at the 18th Summit of the Non- the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku, Azerbaijan. ing out that in light of the contemporary up with several resolutions and recommendations. The Aligned Movement in Baku, Azerbaijan. international changes and successive Committee includes in its membership a number of Muraikhi said Qatar has spared no lations and bilateral cooperation with the ties and resources are, can tackle, on its events the international community is in attorneys-general and ministers of justice, heads of anti- effort in engaging in any active partici- Movement countries on matters of com- own, problems such as climate change, dire need to strengthen the bonds of un- corruption bodies and heads of academic institutions pation in the work of the Non-Aligned mon interest, epidemics, drugs, human trafficking, derstanding and rapprochement. from around the world in addition to the United Nations Movement, referring to Qatar’s hosting The minister pointed out that the transnational organised crime and other “The Non-Aligned Movement is of Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). (QNA) of the third ministerial meeting of the world is witnessing transnational chal- global challenges, which require us to particular importance as a platform for Movement’s countries on the advance- lenges and risks that impede the achieve- join efforts to find appropriate solutions joint action, especially as the pursuit of ment of women in 2012. ment of peace and sustainable devel- to meet these challenges,” he said. multilateralism has been one of the rea- He said Qatar is engaged in practical opment with repercussions that are He said the Summit is a renewed op- sons for its establishment, which is still activities to develop collective coopera- affecting all countries. portunity for the Movement’s Member central to efforts to promote the principle ‘Investments in private tion and continues to develop friendly re- “No country, whatever its capabili- States to reaffirm their commitment of multilateralism,” he said. health sector to lessen burden on govt facilities’ ARGENTINE FM RECEIVES QATARI ENVOY’S CREDENTIALS Workshop focusing on ethics of INVESTMENTS in the private health sector would help mitigate the burden on governmental health in- health research to begin today stitutions, said Ibtihaj al Ahmadani, Qatar Chamber (QC) Board Member and Chairperson of the Health TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Qatar. town University, Qatar Uni- Committee. DOHA The lectures will discuss versity, Qatar National Re- In a press statement, Ahmadani said the private sec- the criteria for approval of search Fund, Sidra Medicine, tor plays a key role in the development process, noting THE Health Research Gov- various health research, the University of Calgary, Carn- that the Qatar National Vision 2030 has attached a spe- ernance Department at the working methods of research egie Mellon, and others. cial importance to the private sector as one of the pillars Ministry of Public Health, in review committees, informed The ministry has suc- of the national strategy for economic diversification. collaboration with the Pri- consent templates to preserve ceeded in developing a prac- She praised the government for its support and fa- mary Health Care Corpora- the safety and confidential- tical model of health research cilities provided to the sector. tion (PHCC) and Weill Cornell ity of individuals involved in governance in the country, Ahmadani eluded the newly-issued laws that en- Medicine in Qatar (WCM-Q), research, the conditions of where many ethical policies couraged local and foreign investors to invest in private will hold its annual health re- clinical trial work, research on and principles related to bio- hospitals, as well as providing lands for investors in new search ethics workshop from biological samples, genetic se- medical research, social and cities. October 27 to 29. quencing, conflict of interests behavioral research, public The next meeting of the committee will focus on dis- The workshop is part of in research work, conditions of health research, clinical tri- cussing a range of topics that contribute to improving the Ministry of Public Health’s use of drugs and experimental als, physical sports research, the business environment, including the recruitment of efforts to deepen the ethics of devices in research, as well as genetic/genomic and person- competencies and facilitation of licensing procedures, conducting health research in case studies in clinical and so- alised medicine research have she added. accordance with the highest cial research. been published and activated. Ahmadani made the remarks following Qatar Cham- scientific and ethical stand- The workshop will be at- In addition to the registra- ber’s Health Committee meeting held recently to discuss ards internationally. tended by researchers from tion of health research review challenges facing the sector with a view to addressing Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina Jorge Fauri received a copy of the The workshop will include various research institutions committees to verify high- authorities concerned for appropriate solutions. credentials of HE Battal bin Meajeb al Dosari as Ambassador Extraordinary several important scientific such as Hamad Medical Cor- quality research that will im- Members of the committee thanked the Permanent and Plenipotentiary of Qatar to Argentina. The minister wished the ambassa- lectures that will enhance the poration, Primary Healthcare prove treatment methods for Licensing Committee at the Ministry of Public Health dor success in his duties, hoping for further development in Qatar-Argentina hands-on training of mem- Corporation, Weill Cornell citizens, by identifying the for its cooperation and efforts to improve the business bilateral relations. (QNA/Buenos Aires) bers of human research review Medicine in Qatar, Hamad Bin national strategic direction for environment in the health sector. (TNN) committees and researchers Khalifa University, George- health research in Qatar.

Thawadi stresses power of sports, music in uniting people Qatar-Turkey relations at its TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a number of US-based volunteers, NEW YORK who were among the 265,000 that best: Turkish ambassador registered with the Community En- SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Su- gagement team’s programme earlier MERIAM JELLITI discussed the giant leap Turkey preme Committee for Delivery & in 2019. DOHA has made through decades of hard Legacy (SC) Hassan al Thawadi has Attendees were also treated to a work, breaking through all the ob- highlighted the parallels between the special film from Generation Amaz- AMBASSADOR of Turkey to Qa- stacles and challenges. unifying powers of sport and music, ing, showcasing the SC’s sustainable tar HE Fikret Ozer has described He said, “The Justice and De- and the opportunities they can pre- development goals video such as its Qatar-Turkey relations as at their velopment Party has initiated sent. commitment to delivering the first best as both countries enjoy con- many economic and political re- Thawadi was addressing del- carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup and tinuous mutual support in bolster- forms. Turkey is a member of G20, egates gathered in New York City for using the power of football to reach ing investments. ranked 16th on the world economy the United Nations Day concert. over one million disadvantaged chil- According to the ambassador, chart with 7th largest GDP among The event, delivered in collabo- dren across the world through the Turkish exports to Qatar reached the EU countries.” ration with the Permanent Mission programme; among many others. $1.362 billion in 2018, while they “We did not only address ex- of Qatar to the United Nations (UN) Thawadi said, “On this United touched $500.62 million during ternal reforms, social improve- with the support of the SC, Brand Hassan Thawadi, Secretatry-General of SC at the United Nations Day Concert 2019 Nations Day, it’s important for us to the first five months of 2019. ments were part of our concerns as Qatar, Doha Film Institute and the in New York on Friday. recognise and appreciate the impor- Qatari exports to Turkey, on well. We aimed for a Turkey where Government Communications Of- tance of any opportunity that has the the other hand, reached $1.53 bil- all people are involved, where the fice, was titled ‘Building Prosperity Minister and Minister of Foreign Af- strands of this planet more than any power to unite people from different lion in 2018. Turkish people have the first and for All Through Culture, Education, fairs of Qatar HE Sheikh Moham- other. More than half of the planet’s walks of life. “Qatari investments are con- last say.” Gender Equality, Sports and Sus- med bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al population tuned into watch the final “In 2022, the World Cup will stantly increasing. In 2018, the He aded: “Unfortunately, tainability’. Thani to address delegates. in 2018. It represents a critical mo- bring over a million visitors from purchase of real estates reached many internal and external sides As part of the 2019 celebrations “Music is one of the very few ment for our country and our region. every continent to Qatar. More than 764 and 332 in 2019 with an in- are still involved in trying to harm to commemorate the anniversary vehicles that genuinely transcend “The eyes of the world will be on half of the world’s population will crease of 69 percent on all types Turkey’s safety and stability, but of the UN Charter, United Nations borders, languages and cultures. It us. Not because of war and conflict. dedicate their passion and emotion such as houses, hotels and resorts. we remain strong.” Day, a concert took place in the Gen- is inherently inclusive, binding peo- Instead, it’s our chance to showcase to the tournament. It’s absolutely The number of Qatari visitors is The ambassador said that the eral Assembly Hall and featured the ple together, both within and across our passion for football, our commit- imperative that we as global citizens, also increasing year after year. In Qatari prime minister is likely to Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and cultures and borders. Music shares ment to innovation, the hospitality of proponents of international cooper- 2018, about 100,000 people visit- meet with President Recep Tayyip renowned artists Dana al Fardan, these attributes with sport,” he said. our people and to build bridges with ation and strength through diversity ed Turkey, which is almost double Erdoğan during an official visit to Hala al Emadi, Fahad al Kubaisi and He added, “In 2022, Qatar will the rest of the world – on a people- and unity, recognise and appreciate the number recorded in 2017,” he Turkey to sign some agreements Aisha. Following the concerts, Tha- host the 2022 FIFA World Cup for to-people level. For us, this is much the need to ensure these moments noted. soon. He also exuded confidence wadi joined UN Secretary-General the first time in the Middle East. more than 28 days of football.” aren’t remembered as missed oppor- On the occasion of Turkey’s for more strategic agreements be- António Guterres and Deputy Prime The World Cup unifies the diverse The SC was also represented by tunities.” National Day, the ambassador tween Qatar and Turkey. Nation Sunday, October 27, 2019 03 QC to launch health, sanitation Activities of Doha youth camp set to drive for flood victims in Sudan commence today The sanitation campaign will help curb spread of water-borne diseases, benefiting 160,000 people in Al Jazirah, Kassala state TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for empowering young people DOHA of the Islamic world. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK spraying pesticides, purifying Al Ghamdi pointed out that DOHA and sterilising drinking wa- BEING organised under the su- the training period would in- ter, and purchasing pumps, pervision of the Ministry of Cul- clude seminars, training cours- QATAR Charity (QC) is pre- providing hygiene items for ture and Sports, the activities of es and workshops on interna- paring to implement two 4,000 families, and giving ‘Doha Youth Camp for Volun- tional law, codes of conduct health and environmental insecticide-impregnated bed tary and Humanitarian Work’ for humanitarian response and sanitation campaigns for nets to combat the spread of will start from today, October other relevant activities. thousands of flood victims water-borne diseases. 27, and will run until November Al Ghamdi said that the in Sudan with funding from It is worth mentioning 6. The camp aims to develop the objectives of the camp include Qatar Fund for Development that Qatar Charity, with fund- capacities of Muslim youths in establishing positive values and (QFFD). ing from the Qatar Fund for the fields of relief and disaster fostering the culture of creativi- The campaigns, which Development (QFFD), has management. ty and innovation among young come after food and shelter recently provided relief and The camp is being held people. In addition, the camp assistance distributed re- shelter assistance, as part of in collaboration with Islamic will provide Muslim youth with cently by Qatar Charity, will the Qatari efforts to alleviate Cooperation Youth Forum as an opportunity to go through benefit more than 178,000 the suffering of those affect- part of the ‘Doha–OIC Youth real experiences by simulating people affected by the floods ed by floods and rains that Capital 2019’ activities, under the reality of some communi- at a total cost of QR3 million. swept vast areas of Sudan. the motto ‘The Youth is the ties in the areas of education The health campaign will The assistance includ- Power of Nation’. and health and how to promote be carried out over a period ed 13,650 food baskets for The activity is an opportu- them. not exceeding two months, 13,650 families, and shelter- nity for Muslim youth to ex- Dr. Hamad al Fayyad, the providing health services to ing aids for 4,000 families, change experiences in the field supervisor of Doha Youth Camp those affected by the floods which included blankets, tar- of volunteerism and humanitar- for Voluntary and Humanitar- through six mobile clinics paulins, floor mats and cook- ian work with an aim to develop ian 2019, said: “This activity equipped with medicines ing utensils. their capacity in the fields of re- will highlight Qatar’s efforts in and first aid. It will cover all Flood victims receive food and shelter materials from Qatar Charity in Sudan recently. The relief assistance lief and disaster management. the field of humanitarian and flood-hit areas in the Kassala aimed to rescue and support Mohammed Ali al Ghamdi, volunteer work. Many entities state, benefiting 18,000 peo- tributing to reducing infec- Each mobile clinic will vided for children and in- 110,000 flood victims in Su- the camp supervisor and as- will participate in this activity ple. tious diseases and providing consist of a physician, a phy- fants. dan’s White Nile, Al Jazirah, sistant to Qatar Charity’s CEO, like Permanent Committee for The clinics, which will be primary healthcare services sician assistant and a health The environmental sani- and Kassalā states. Of them, said that the camp contributes Emergency; Civil Defense; In- carried out in coordination for children and women in awareness officer, with quan- tation campaign will include there were 49,500 children, to promote proximity among ternal Security Force; Hamad with local authorities at an the affected zones, where pa- tities of medicines and medi- the provision of assistance including 8,000 children un- young people of Islamic coun- Medical Corporation; Qatar estimated cost of one million tients are diagnosed medical- cal supplies available. Also, to control the spread of wa- der five, in addition to 31,000 tries and build bridges of dia- Charity; the UN Refugee Agen- Qatari riyals, aims at con- ly and offered free treatment. nutritious meals will be pro- ter-borne diseases, such as women. logue to exchange experiences cy and many other partners.”

Vodafone to showcase QDGTP to launch new training plan at QITCOM its 5G-enabled smart TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK government. Its objective are new in the market and the Sector, Ministry of Transport CISCO, ITIL, PMI, COMPTIA DOHA include training and certify- courses will cover more than and Communications, said: and others, to provide first ing the professionals and to 47 percent of the global trends “The MoTC is delighted to class training programs in a technology at QITCOM The Qatar Digital Govern- support their career progres- in IT professional certifica- launch the 2020 training plan variety of IT disciplines. ment Training Programme sion in order to maximize the tion. For the first time ever, which is aimed at further en- Through a partnership TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK exchange of ideas and knowl- (QDGTP), an initiative of the benefits of the programme. training in digitalisation tech- hancing the capacity of our IT with the international busi- DOHA edge transfer with local start- Ministry of Transport and QDGTP provides training in nologies are being introduced employees in the government ness school, HEC Paris in Qa- ups and businesses. Communications (MoTC), IT domain for government as well as Oracle, 365 Office sector. By providing support tar – universally recognised VODAFONE Qatar announced Vodafone Qatar’s innova- will launch its 2020 training employees in partnership with and Windows 11 complete and training to those talented institution in executive edu- on Saturday that it will showcase tive participation in QITCOM plan on the sidelines of Qatar top IT companies and it has paths respectively. in the ICT domain, including cation - the programme also a range of the most advanced further highlights its role as IT Conference and Exhibition conducted over 134 certifica- Visitors to the QDGTP fresh graduates and CTOs, provides leadership courses smart technology solutions at a key player in achieving the (QITCOM-2019), to be held tion exams, 85 sessions with booth at QITCOM 2019 will QDGTP is helping to sharpen specifically customised to the country’s biggest digital National Vision 2030, and in from October 29 to November 1,207 training seats till the have the opportunity of ac- their experience in line with meet the needs of the tech- event, Qatar IT Conference supporting the nation as it 1 at the Qatar National Con- third quarter (Q3) of 2019. cessing the training plan and the Qatar Digital Government nology sector in Qatar, such and Exhibition 2019 (QIT- becomes one of the most dig- vention Center in Doha. For the 2020 training book their seat to be a part of strategy.” as the “IT Talent program’’, COM), in which it will partic- itally connected in the world. This is the first time a year- plan, QDGTP will be offer- the trainings. They can also In order to maintain the a professional development ipate as an ‘official sponsor’. Vodafone Qatar CEO, long plan will be announced ing over 95 different train- participate in quizzes and short sustainable effectiveness of the program at the best practice In keeping with the QIT- Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jas- by the initiative. ing courses including various test for a chance to win exam program, QDGTP has expand- level for IT fresh graduates, COM theme, ‘Safe, Smart sim al Thani, said: “Qatar Initiated in 2016, QDGTP certification exams in Oracle, vouchers and training seats. ed technology partnerships which aims to provide an in- Cities’, Vodafone Qatar will is at an exciting stage of its was created to boost govern- Cisco, Microsoft and Project Commenting on the oc- with several leading technolog- tensive immersive learning engage with official entities journey to develop smart cit- ment ICT professionals’ ca- Management for more than casion, Reem al Mansoori, ical training providers in the experience for fresh gradu- and the public in a spacious ies, and we are proud to be an pacity to serve the 2020 Digi- 2,000 participants. 40 per- Assistant Undersecretary of information technology field ates newly entering govern- 1,000 sqm area to demon- official sponsor of QITCOM tal transformation of Qatar’s cent of the training subjects Digital Society Development such as: Microsoft, SAP, IBM, ment. strate technologies powered as a platform to exchange by ultra-fast 5G wireless in- knowledge and highlight new ternet connectivity: virtual technologies that will further reality, Internet of Things advance that vision. (IoT) solutions, big data ana- Vodafone is primed to Focus Softnet’s novel AI platform to feature at QITCOM lytics, smart technologies for demonstrate the power of its homes and industries, and 5G network to enable inno- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK telligence is bound to transform the future of ERP how they converge to enable vation for all industries– that DOHA solutions. innovative solutions for a bring us closer to smarter, safer The new machine learning technology that ap- sustainable digitised envi- cities.” FOCUS Softnet will exhibit it’s first AI platform pears to emulate human actions would influence ronment. Vodafone Qatar will also ‘AIFA’ in the upcoming QITCOM 2019 Exhibition. businesses, regardless of size or industry. AI as a Visitors to Vodafone Qa- run four action learning edu- AIFA, (Artificially Intelligent Futuristic Applica- part of your ERP system would affect the very es- tar’s pavilion will experience cational activities in the Digi- tions) is an advanced AI platform for business that sence of daily operations. The smart technology live and interactive dem- tal Youth Festival Tumuha Tec can be integrated ERP systems and even personal recognizes the users’ behavior pattern and auto- onstrations of 5G-enabled happening on the side-lines of AI assistants like Google Home and Alexa. matically performs the routine tasks they do in the smart technologies in five QITCOM. The activities raise Focus Softnet has been at the forefront of busi- blink of an eye while maintaining an unprecedent- zones: Smart Homes; Con- awareness and build skills ness technology, having pioneered many smart ed level of accuracy.” nected Retail Stores; Smart around internet safety and new solutions with industry specifications. It’s exper- AIFA is equipped with powerful modules and Industry; Smart City and technology among children and tise in the ERP realm is well known throughout tools, including VUI (Voice User Interface), Chat- Gaming. parents, and will use virtual re- the Middle East, India, North America and the bots, RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and face A dedicated space of 150 ality to teach kids what 5G is. Asia Pacific region. Since 1992, it has helped busi- ture, Artificial Intelligence or AI would have a recognition for HR and schools. It has already for- sqm will be occupied by in- QITCOM will run from ness grow with their ground-breaking enterprise profound impact on almost every piece of software ayed in the retail industry through its advanced ternational tech start-ups, October 29 to November 1 at solutions and has expanded its footprint across available in the market, including Enterprise Re- Retail specific AI that can help businesses track who will showcase various the Qatar National Conven- the globe in 17 countries. source Planning (ERP) systems, in some form or loyal customers and provide them with better ser- creative ways in which they tion Centre, with Vodafone Addressing the media during the launch of fashion. AI in ERP is going to affect the very es- vice. AIFA also has a customisable AI platform as are harnessing the potential Qatar’s pavilion located at AIFA recently, Ali Hyder, Group CEO of Focus sence of system-controlled business operations.” well as an expert system that includes predictive of 5G. With this, Vodafone Hall 5, stand number H5C6 Softnet said that AI is shaping the future of ERP Further explaining how an AI-ERP combina- tools for sales, production, stock, cash flow and Qatar aims to facilitate the - H5J6. systems across the world. “In the foreseeable fu- tion would look like, he explained, “Artificial in- services.

Over 250 brands herald Heya Arabian Fashion expo opening

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Apart from local brands, designers from Thani al Otaibi, fashion designer of her DOHA Kuwait, Oman, India, Turkey, Lebanon, own line, Tahani Al Otaibi commented on Morocco, China, Indonesia, Italy and Geor- her participation: “I am thrilled to be shar- MORE than 250 brands from around the gia are taking part in the exhibition. “We ing my collection with Qatar and the world globe heralded the opening of the 16th edi- also welcome participating designers from here at Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition. tion of the Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition all over the world, and hope they enjoy the This is truly an exceptional platform that at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre event as well as Qatar’s authentic experi- gathers all modest fashion lovers from on Friday. ences,” said Al Khuzaei. around the globe under one roof to show- Ibtihaj al Ahmadani, Executive Board Esraa Abel, the spokesperson for Design case their creations and to learn more about Member at Qatar Chamber of Commerce Creationz, said: “We are proud to have more the latest trends in the industry.” and Industry, officially launched the five- than 250 brands participating this year, The opening fashion show was followed day event held under the patronage of HE with many returning ones exemplifying by a celebrity talk with Halima Aden, the Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa what Heya stands for; a space for industry first hijab-wearing model who was hosted at Al Thani. experts, leaders and entrepreneurs to col- the grand opening as a special guest, flown Representatives from Qatar National laborate and come together under one roof in by Qatar Airways. Tourism Council (QNTC), Ambassadors, helping each other evolve. We are thrilled A talk on “The International Fashion media and renowned fashion and lifestyle of fashion, the latest trends, beauty, textiles, the number of local entrepreneurs partici- with the turnout and look forward to wel- Scene in Parallelism to the Arabian Vogue” bloggers, as well as representatives from and sustainable fashion. pating in this edition,” said Jawaher al khu- coming visitors over the next few days.” with Jeannie Lee, Head of Buyers at Gal- Design Creationz, attended the event. “We are delighted to once again partner zaei from QNTC. Day one saw an inspiring line-up of de- leries Lafayette, and Christopher Fink, VC- The five-day exhibition has brought to- with Design Creationz to bring the 16th edi- For this edition, Heya brings to the lime- signers who exhibited their latest creations UArts Chair of Fashion was also held yester- gether a series of events showcasing the tion of Qatar’s pre-eminent fashion event, light the largest display of Arabian design- with spectacular fashion shows including; day. latest in Arabian and modest designs from the Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition that ers with Qatari brands representing 75% of Debaj and Al Baccarat Fashion, as well as Running until Tuesday, Heya is a ladies- more than 250 brands from 11 countries, as showcases our rich heritage and talent. We participants, the highest percentage of local Malo Italy, Faggioli Atelier, Atelier.C Fire- only event. Children below the age of the 13 well as inspiring discussions on the business are thrilled to see such a large increase in participation ever recorded to date. nze and Positivity Couture. cannot enter the exhibition. 04 Sunday, October 27, 2019 Nation CCQ unveils ‘hybrid learning’ initiative The globally-recognised practice allows students to pursue studies from home while physically attending classes occasionally

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to help students adapt to this mented, “The Ministry of Edu- Dr Robert Ford, dean of DOHA technology, and instructions cation and Higher Education Liberal Arts Division and head for faculty members to guide has chosen CCQ among other of the Hybrid Learning Com- THE Community College of them in preparing content for higher education institutions mittee, said, “The concept of Qatar (CCQ) recently organ- this new learning approach. in Qatar to apply hybrid learn- hybrid learning requires stu- ised a workshop on hybrid CCQ has also formed a ing to its academic curricula dents to attend college for a learning, a new educational specialized committee to over- within the framework of CCQ’s number of days per week and initiative that the college is see and tailor the initiative to strategy to provide maximum to pursue their studies online preparing to officially launch the local context. flexibility to its students, es- on other days as well as to par- by Fall 2020 to meet the di- In recent years, the hy- pecially professionals, whose ticipate in open discussions, verse needs of students and brid learning concept has daily attendance presents a interact with teachers and in- offer them greater flexibility. gained momentum globally. barrier to pursuing their edu- dependently conduct studies.” The event was part of the The concept requires stu- cation.” CCQ is currently train- CCQ’s efforts to attract inter- Dr Khalid al Abdulqader, CCQ dents to physically attend The CCQ recently organised a workshop on hybrid learning, a new edu- “We are organising work- ing lecturers and structuring national expertise and to draw vice-president. courses only for a number of cational initiative that the college is preparing to launch by Fall 2020. shops to equip our faculty courses to incorporate hybrid on their experience in the field days each week while pursu- members with the essential learning. The new initiative re- of hybrid learning. versity in Norfolk, Virginia, ing their studies online from mission to provide quality ies faster and acquire valu- skills to ensure students have quires equipping the academic Dr Mohammed Abdous, presented the workshop. home or their workplace. education to all segments of able technological skills, while a positive and useful learning staff with the needed skills, assistant vice-president for The workshop touched on This concept provides great- society using the latest tech- equipping them with the nec- experience, as we pursue the restructuring classrooms and Teaching and Learning with a number of topics, including, er flexibility for full-time pro- nologies. essary skills to work and think best technological tools avail- courses, and using the latest Technology, and director of how to plan and deliver lec- fessionals or married women The flexibility that hy- independently. able to ensure an optimal ap- technology to provide a rich the Center for Learning and tures using the hybrid learning who care for their children brid learning offers will help Dr Khalid al Abdulqader, plication of the hybrid learn- and rewarding learning expe- Teaching, Old Dominion Uni- technology, the best strategies and falls in line with CCQ’s students complete their stud- CCQ vice-president, com- ing technology,” he said. rience for students.

Nearly 330 teachers set to hone QBRI, Qatar Genome skills at QU ExxonMobil academy Programme sign pact TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK It also helps them inspire dent and general manager of for research on autism DOHA students with STEM edu- ExxonMobil Qatar, said, “In cation so that they have a 2012, we made a commitment EXXONMOBIL Qatar and chance to be the innovators, to establish the Qatar Univer- Qatar University (QU) will educators and researchers sity ExxonMobil Teachers host the 8th Qatar University of their generation. Academy with Qatar Univer- ExxonMobil Teachers Acad- More than 380 teachers sity. With the support of the emy in Doha this month. from Qatar’s school system Ministry of Education and The academy, established would have taken part in the Higher Education, the acad- in 2012 with the support of programme by the end of this emy has helped hundreds of QU’s National Center for Ed- year’s academy. These teach- teachers directly contribute ucator Development and the ers are expected to impact to the human development Ministry of Education and over 18,000 students through objectives of the Qatar Na- Higher Education, provides their classrooms. tional Vision 2030.” science and maths teachers “The Ministry of Educa- ExxonMobil Qatar and from Qatar’s government tion and Higher Education The academy provides science and math teachers with an opportunity QU are longstanding partners Agreement allows for genome sequencing of Qataris with Au- schools with an opportunity is working hard to give Qa- to learn new and effective teaching strategies and enhance their skills. who have worked closely for tism Spectrum Disorder and their healthy family members. to learn new and effective tar’s students the chance to over two decades. The part- teaching strategies and en- develop strengths, interests Ahmed al Emadi, dean of ments in their field and try to nership has produced several TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tar Genome Programme hance their skills. and goals during their school QU’s College of Education, keep abreast of them to ad- successful educational pro- DOHA is recognised nationally as The academy aims to experience through pro- said, “We’re looking forward vance their skills and knowl- grammes and initiatives, par- an enabler of research that ensure that teachers have grammes like the Qatar Uni- to co-hosting another edition edge base. The academy ticularly in science, technol- THE Qatar Biomedical Re- aims to implement preci- deep knowledge of their dis- versity ExxonMobil Teachers of the Qatar University Exx- provides teachers with a plat- ogy, engineering and math search Institute (QBRI) at sion medicine through the cipline by providing them Academy,” said Hissa al Aali, onMobil Teachers Academy form to do all this, as well as (STEM), and continues to Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- generation of large scale with access to high-quality director of Training and Edu- with our partner ExxonMobil the opportunity to access the support high quality teaching versity (HBKU) has taken genomic and other multi learning and professional cational Development Center Qatar. Great teachers are in- latest teaching strategies.” and learning opportunities in a major step forward in its omics data from the Qatari development opportunities. at the ministry. formed about new develop- Alistair Routledge, presi- Qatar’s education system. mission to transform Qa- population. As such, we are tar’s healthcare with the natural partners in the ef- signing of a collaboration fort to better understand agreement with the Qa- Autism Spectrum Disorder. tar Genome Programme “It is expected that iden- (QGP). This newly-forged tifying the causative mu- NU-Q organises ISL Qatar students take part in partnership facilitates ge- tations [of ASD] will feed nome sequencing of Qa- into other related areas of taris with Autism Spectrum research, enabling early di- int’l conference Qatar Leadership Conference Disorder (ASD) and their agnosis, putative biomark- apparently healthy family ers and a greater under- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK members. standing of the mechanisms of media scholars DOHA At a special event held leading to such conditions. I recently to mark the signing am looking forward to fur- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK er Noam of Columbia Univer- STUDENTS from the Interna- of the agreement, members ther collaboration with the DOHA sity led a discussion that urged tional School of London (ISL) from QBRI and QGP out- Qatar Genome Programme, the media management field Qatar recently participated in lined the full extent of both extending to additional ar- GLOBAL academics and media to change its priorities and tilt the Qatar Leadership Confer- organisations’ cooperation. eas where we can join our professionals gathered recently more toward management ence (QLC) as part of THIMUN. The agreement will see a efforts.” at Northwestern University principles and practices rather The conference is a platform whole genome sequenc- Dr Asma al Thani, chair- in Qatar (NU-Q) for an inter- than those taught in schools of for developing and demonstrat- ing initiative for a large person of the National Ge- national conference on media communication. ing leadership skills in various number of samples that nome Committee, said, “As management, innovation and Prof Joe F Khalil, media aspects such as MUN, SDG are being collected as part scientists, we are forever industry-wide developments. scholar at NU-Q, laid out an Goals advocacy, public speaking of QBRI’s autism research motivated by the pursuit of The International Media analysis of the world’s current and social activism. programme. The samples knowledge, and genomics Management Academic As- media cities in the Middle East, Several students have been will be obtained from indi- brings us a wealth of data sociation’s (IMMAA) 2019 Asia and Europe – a timely top- selected as Student Officers viduals with ASD and their that we can use in all differ- conference was the first-ever ic as Qatar is about to launch a for the THIMUN Qatar con- families, and the sequenc- ent streams of healthcare global conference hosted by media city. ference to be held in January ing will be done over a pe- research. We are happy NU-Q in Doha and welcomed Qatar’s media scene was 2020. Tanya Dwivedi, Sebas- at the conference. develop partnerships. This is the riod of two years. It is ex- that Qatar has a centre such delegates from 15 countries, the focus of a panel led by Den- tian Santoni and Raseel al THIMUN Qatar offers one eighth year that the school has pected that these samples as QBRI that dedicates so including France, Germany, nis and included NU-Q fac- Thawadi from Grade 11 will of the largest professional devel- supported the participation. will directly inform QBRI’s much effort to joining with India, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, Por- ulty Ilhem Allagui and Gregory be attending the leadership opment conferences in the Mid- ISL Qatar has an outstand- investigations of the genetic local and international en- tugal, Russia, Spain, South Ko- Lowe, as well as NU-Q’s Direc- conference for training and dle East. ing reputation for high aca- and genomic background of deavours for finding solu- rea, Switzerland, Turkey, the tor of Planning and Strategy preparation of THIMUN Qatar The QLC has also become demic standards, prestigious In- ASD. tions for people with au- UAE and the US. Gregory Bergida. 2020. From Grade 12, Thomas an important annual meeting ternational Baccalaureate (IB) In his address, Dr Omar tism, and we are happy to NU-Q Dean and CEO Ev- The Qatar media ecosys- Freundt and Arkan De Lomas place for globally connected programmes and an impressive El Agnaf, executive direc- support their research to- erette E Dennis introduced the tem was described as “bold will be attending, while Char- young people and MUN thought record of admission to the best tor of QBRI, said, “The Qa- wards precision medicine.” conference chair and robust, featuring entities lotte Thu Le will be presenting leaders to exchange ideas and universities worldwide. Paulo Faustino, a noted such as Al Jazeera and beIN Portuguese media manage- SPORTS, as well as heavy so- ment scholar and publisher. cial media use.” “The IMMAA has cham- During the discussion, Al- pioned the study of media lagui pointed out that “Qatar economics and management tops the list of countries in the PUE holds first practitioner-led learning event for teachers in schools of communication, region with not only the highest business, and journalism, and internet penetration rate but TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK spaces at QAW, sharing their the process has both advanced also in the shift to using smart DOHA practices and exchanging tips on theory and solved real-world devices as opposed to tradition- how to make learning, teaching media business problems,” al ones to access the internet”. EDUCATION Development and school management more Dennis said, adding, “NU-Q’s A session was also held to Institute (EDI), part of QF Pre- effective,” said Benchaabane. commitment to foster excep- discuss the latest findings from University Education (PUE), “Today, we celebrate pro- tional learning spaces for stu- NU-Q’s ‘Media Use in the Mid- organised an event titled ‘Shar- fessional learning in its most dents and faculty will push the dle East 2018 survey’. ing Teachers Effective Practices’ spontaneous form. We offered boundaries of the debates in Several members of the (STEP), with the participation ourselves space for building this field even further.” NU-Q faculty made presenta- of about 1,000 PUE educators and strengthening relationships The conference considered tions and took part in panel dis- and employees from across Qa- across schools as well as time to education for media manage- cussions. tar Foundation schools. pause and reflect on how we can ment, media cities, legacy and Participants also toured Hosted by Qatar Academy, The event saw the participation of about 1,000 PUE educators and employees from across QF schools. better serve the growth of our social media, media influenc- NU-Q’s building and museum Al Wakra, the event brought to- students,” he added. ers, TV binge-watching, new -- The Media Majlis -- as well gether practitioners represent- leadership and educational STEP was designed as an programme also emphasises Through STEP, EDI con- media audiences and metrics, as other sites across Doha in- ing all divisions of PUE for a abilities. opportunity to celebrate what the need for teachers to reflect tinues its mission to lead pro- business models, cryptocur- cluding the Qatar National day to participate in a range of “A chance to remember that works best for students. It on ways to support the wellbe- fessional learning and devel- rency in media, data journal- Museum and the Museum of 225 sessions facilitated by their everything we do aims at chil- encourages teachers to be in- ing of students and teachers. opment, support curriculum ism and other topics in some 40 Islamic Art. They also took part peers and delivered by a group dren’s academic progress and spired by effective practices and “I am proud and inspired to improvement and build leader- sessions over three days. in a hands-on workshop at Al of specialists, experts and ad- wellbeing,” said Mehdi Ben- engage in collaborative innova- see hundreds of colleagues uti- ship capacity to improve stu- The association’s co-found- Jazeera Network. ministrators to enhance their chaabane, director of EDI. tion and problem solving. The lising the welcoming learning dent outcomes. Nation Sunday, October 27, 2019 05 Ooredoo offers entertainment Ooredoo launches WallPost ERP for businesses package from subcontinent TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK one central tool to enable real-time glance views, and the Task Manage- DOHA decision-making. Qatar’s organi- ment module can organise work- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK customers who subscribe to a sations can advance their digital loads. DOHA Ooredoo One 150 Mbps or above OOREDOO on Saturday announced transformation and cloud journeys, Organisations can automate their plans will get it free. that the industry-leading WallPost and boost performance and com- operations with WallPost ERP, start- OOREDOO on Saturday Manar Khalifa al Murai- enterprise resource planning (ERP) petitiveness.” ing from QR24 per user per month. launched a brand new package khi, director PR and Corporate solution is now available for all busi- The WallPost ERP service mod- “Using the WallPost ERP service, on Ooredoo tv, full of entertain- Communications at Ooredoo, ness customers in Qatar, supporting ules include the My Portal for re- businesses can work smart and work ment favourites from the Asian said: “We know we have many new levels of digital transformation. al-time dashboards, Finance for fast by centralising the automation subcontinent. Ooredoo One customers who WallPost ERP, powered by accounting and finance, CRM for of day-to-day operations across lines The new Doosra package on love to keep up with entertain- Ooredoo, provides real-time perfor- completing the customer lifecycle, of business, produce easy-to-analyse Ooredoo tv features a huge range ment from back home, so we’re mance visibility and decision-mak- Project Performance for client en- reports and help managers to en- of over 50 live channels; a host delighted to offer this great ing across any organisation, project gagement, and Operations for inte- hance their decision-making and ef- of Star channels, including Star value new package which will or employee. The service is scalable, grating sales, human resources, and ficiency. Our WallPost ERP service Plus, Star Gold, ABP News, Asi- allow them to enjoy familiar fa- flexible and can be tailored to the finance. has all of the features to efficiently anet, Maa TV and Star Bharat, as vourites.” needs of individual customers. In talent management, the Wall- manage an organisation and em- well as HUM TV, HUM Sitaray, Customers can subscribe via Ooredoo Qatar Chief Operations Post ERP service Human Resources ployees,” Kubaisi added. Geo TV, Geo News, ARY Digital a number of channels. They can Officer Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi (HR) module can streamline and The launch of WallPost ERP, and News, a wide range of Zee call 111, respond to a promotion- said, “By adding WallPost ERP to automate the human capital man- powered by Ooredoo builds on the channels and much more. al SMS, use the Ooredoo app, our portfolio of business solutions, agement processes, the Timesheet 2018 partnership between Ooredoo, The new package is available subscribe directly via Ooredoo tv we are equipping our business module can track and manage em- Moore Stephens and Smart Manage- at an à la carte price of QR120 or visit any of the Ooredoo shops customers, especially small- and Ooredoo Qatar Chief Operations Officer ployees’ efforts, the Performance ment IT Solutions to develop Wall- per month, but existing and new around town. medium-sized enterprises, with Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi. Analysis module provides at-a- Post ERP.

Doubletree by Hilton Doha Social media influencers receive a and Aleph Residences Doha sneak peek of Souq Al Wakra Hotel appoint Daniel van Wyk as cluster general manager The visitors were briefed about the property’s 101 rooms and suites, which combine Qatari heritage and contemporary style TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AL WAKRA HILTON is scheduled to open Doubletree by Hilton SOUQ Al Wakra Hotel, the pre- Doha–Al Sadd later this year mium sanctuary in Al Wakra and Aleph Residences Doha– City located just 15 minutes Curio Collection by Hilton away from Doha City, conduct- in West Bay within the first ed the first exploratory tour for quarter of 2020. local media, bloggers and social Experienced hotelier Dan- media influencers to introduce iel van Wyk has relocated Daniel van Wyk. them to the unique features and from London to spearhead the upscale services that the hotel openings. modern fitness centre, an out- offers to guests from Qatar and Van Wyk has worked un- door swimming pool and a all over the world. der the Hilton Hotels & Re- 24-hour business centre. During the show-around, sorts brand since 2003 and The hotel is minutes away attendees were briefed about is a seasoned hotelier, having from Mirqab Mall and less the property’s 101 rooms and most recently served as clus- than two miles from the met- suites, which were remark- ter general manager of the ro station. Aleph Residences ably designed to combine the Hilton London Paddington Doha–Curio Collection by heritage of Qatar on one hand Souq Al Wakra Hotel has also created dining delights in five restaurants and lounges. and Hilton London Euston. Hilton is set to open within the and contemporary style on the He is performance-driven first quarter of 2020 and will other. available in case guests need to can use the multifunctional gym to enjoy the sunset from the ter- tional cuisine. Whether need- and has a demonstrated track boast 240 one, two and three- Multiple units can be use a computer or print impor- as they wish. race overlooking The Arabian ing to grab breakfast on-the-go record in achieving results in bedroom apartments over 52 blocked off to create private tant documents. Souq Al Wakra Hotel has Gulf. or planning to spend a peaceful complex environments. impressive storeys. Each of areas for groups or big families The media also had the op- also created dining delights in Emshoot invites guests to afternoon over coffee or tea, the Wyk is customer and the apartments will have ex- who desire to hold intimate portunity to see The Spa, which five restaurants and lounges. discover the culinary pleasures Lobby Lounge serves a range of owner-orientated and has ex- traordinary views over West gatherings. aims to provide an absolute Jarnen offers all-day Medi- of Asia’s diverse flavours, rang- quick bites and take-away des- ceptional people management Bay, Doha’s upscale business The hotel is easily accessible state of relaxation and well- terranean dishes, with fresh ing from sushi to tandoori ke- serts. skills that ensure success. and diplomatic district in the for business engagements as being for both men and women. seafood sourced daily from the babs. Guests can dine upstairs The hotel also has direct ac- “Doubletree and Aleph modern east coast of the city well, with both a multipurpose Facilities vary between genders, local Al Wakra market and BBQ and embrace the sights and cess to the adjacent Al Wakra Doha Residences’ teams are and Doha’s contemporary meeting room equipped with including a hydro pool, steam grilled to order at live cooking sounds of the Souq from Ma- public beach and park, suitable looking forward to two ho- skyline. Aleph residences are the latest audio-visual equip- room, Vichy shower and jacuzzi. stations. Markhan, an Arabic haadeg’s terrace, which serves a for leisurely walks and family tel openings in the coming set to be a luxurious home- ment and a business centre Those who are into fitness fusion lounge, is the ideal place selection of delectable interna- activities. months,” said Etienne Gail- away from home with one liez, country general manager, international restaurant, a Doha. trendy top-floor bar, top-floor British-South African state-of-the-art sporting facil- Wyk has over 15 years of Hil- ities and swimming pool and ton experience in various sen- a coffee lounge. La Mar by Gastón Acurio first anniversary ior roles in four and five-star Doubletree by Hilton hotels across the United King- Doha–Al Sadd and Aleph dom. Residences Doha–Curio Col- at InterContinental Doha all set for Nov 1 He began his career at the lection by Hilton in West Bay famed Langham Hilton in are part of Hilton Honors, the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK chain of smaller-scale “artisa- London and later joined The award-winning guest-loyalty DOHA To contribute to sustainable nal” fishermen. Waldorf Hilton as Operation- programme for Hilton’s 17 dis- fishing, La Mar chefs are To contribute to sustain- al Support Manager before tinct hotel brands. Members LA Mar Doha by celebrity chef famous in planning menus able fishing, La Mar chefs are being promoted to director of who book directly have access Gastón Acurio will celebrate famous in planning menus operations. to instant benefits, including a first anniversary on Novem- and specials around the and specials around the sea- His career has seen him flexible payment slider that al- ber 1, 2019. seasonal availability of raw sonal availability of raw ingre- manage modern city and his- lows members to choose near- Being the first La Mar in ingredients dients. toric hotels as well as govern ly any combination of points the Middle East, La Mar Doha November 1, 2019 will multi-million pound refur- and money to book a stay, an has organised exciting hap- vian chef and ambassador of mark the first anniversary of bishment projects. exclusive member discount, penings in the much-loved Peruvian cuisine. the first La Mar in the Middle He is also a Shine pro- free standard Wi-Fi and the Peruvian restaurant, located He owns more than 40 East when La Mar Doha will gramme assessor and mentor. Hilton Honors mobile app. on the Pearl of the Arabian restaurants around the world, transform like never before; Scheduled to open next DoubleTree by Hilton Sea. all with one mission: to bring adorned with traditional dec- month, Doubletree by Hilton Doha–Al Sadd is located at Witness the crowd-fa- Peruvian cuisine to the world. orations, funky photo booths, Doha–Al Sadd will provide Mohammed Bin Al Qasim vourite Peruvian restaurant He is also a renowned host, live Peruvian dancers and spe- guests with a complement of Street, Doha, Qatar. in Doha transform like never author of several books and a cial guest performers all the services and amenities, in- Aleph Residences Doha– before, along with a hand- contributor to magazines. way from Peru, “Los Chicos”. cluding 139 guest rooms and Curio Collection by Hilton picked, traditional four- The birth of his famous Guests will also be given a suites, five restaurants and is located at Aba Al Hanin course menu. cebicheria, La Mar, began sweet Peruvian treat for every bars, five meeting rooms, a Street, Doha, Qatar. Gastón Acurio is a Peruvian chef and ambassador of Peruvian cuisine. Gastón Acurio is a Peru- with a customised supply booking. Region’s food service experts explore trends in Qatari food

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ferent cuisines from Mexico, “The success of the event DOHA Italy, Spain as well as themed proved the value of Alwadi Ho- breakfast and street food cor- tel Doha as a meeting venue ALWADI Hotel Doha MGal- ners and modern gastronomy. being just 15 minutes from lery Hotel Collection, a five- There were also dedicated Hamad International Airport star boutique hotel located stations for pastry and bread and 10 minutes from West within Msheireb Downtown making, seafood, specialty Bay,” he added. Doha, hosted ‘Taste of Au- cheeses and mixology demon- “Doha is one of the most tumn’, an annual event organ- strations with unique pairing exciting and forward-thinking ised by leading food distribu- flavours. cities in the world today and its tor Chef Middle East, at Sofra Hani Akkari, acting general hospitality portfolio is gaining and Le Colonial Restaurants. manager of Alwadi Hotel Doha a high-end reputation around The event brought together MGallery, said there were huge the world,” said Chef Andrea regionally based food service synergies between the boutique Parente, executive chef at Al- industry professionals and property and the event and or- wadi Hotel Doha. “Taste of global suppliers to explore the ganisers, Chef Middle East. Autumn gave us the opportu- latest food trends. The culinary He said, “The F&B profes- nity to prove the high level of journey included live demon- sionals and industry experts Qatar’s hospitality credentials strations from international laid emphasis on creative and to this influential industry au- chefs, live cooking stations, innovative food and beverage dience. Judging by the very industry talks and food tasting. solutions much as Alwadi Ho- The event brought together region-based food service industry professionals and global suppliers to explore the latest food trends. positive feedback we received, The event ran for seven tel Doha does for its guests. I would say it was a huge suc- hours with 14 live cooking What we saw here was a one- and beverage requirements on Middle East much as our hotel est of modern-day standards in Doha’s historic Msheireb cess for Alwadi Hotel Doha stations exploring various dif- stop solution for quality food the market presented by Chef does in operating to the high- while leveraging its location Downtown district. and Chef Middle East.” 06 Sunday, October 27, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Gulf / Middle East / World HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Turkey dismisses News ‘unrealistic’ German We will clear ‘terrorists’ from Syria in brief minister’s Syria security zone plan Six abducted Nigerian schoolgirls, two staff DPA border if Sochi deal fails: Erdogan freed: State official ISTANBUL/BERLIN KANO: Six Nigerian school- TURKISH Foreign Minister girls and two staff members Mevlut Cavusoglu on Satur- have been released unhurt day rejected as unrealistic three weeks after they were German Defence Minister kidnapped from their dormi- Annegret Kramp-Karren- tories in northern Kaduna bauer’s plan for an interna- state, regional authorities tionally enforced security said on Saturday. zone along Syria’s border Armed assailants seized with Turkey. the six students, school “We find this proposal vice principal and matron in not very realistic,” Cavuso- a dawn raid on their mixed glu told a press conference boarding school on Oct 3. with German Foreign Min- “The students and staff ister Heiko Maas in Ankara. of the Engravers College “This does not concern Tur- who were abducted have re- key alone, there are now the gained their freedom today,” [Syrian] regime, Russia and Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna other actors in this area.” state internal security and Cavusoglu called on the home affairs commissioner international community to said in a short statement. focus instead on “humani- Aruwan did not say how tarian issues” and “elimi- the kidnapped students had nating terror” in Syria. been released or if a ran- Maas reiterated that he som had been paid. (AFP) does not support Kramp- Karrenbauer’s proposal ei- US sanctions ther, admitting: “Everyone Zimbabwe’s minister says it is not a realistic pro- for rights violations posal ...There is no time for theoretical debates for the WASHINGTON: The United people in Syria.” States on Friday designated Maas has described the Zimbabwe’s security minis- offensive as an “invasion” ter for “gross violations of and Germany has said it human rights.” “The Depart- will not issue any new per- ment has credible informa- mits for military equipment A US military vehicle drives near a checkpoint controlled by the Syrian government forces in Syria’s northeastern city of Qamishli on Saturday. (AFP) tion that Owen Ncube was that could be used in Syria involved in gross violations by Turkey. Erdogan also urged the in- of human rights in his capac- Turkey is disturbed by Deadline for a complete pullout of Kurdish forces Russia accuses US of ‘banditry’ ternational community to sup- ity as Zimbabwe’s Minister German criticism of the ends at 6pm local time (1500 GMT) on October 29 port establishing a “safe zone” of State for National Secu- offensive, Cavusoglu said, in protecting Syria’s oil for some of the 3.6 million rity,” Secretary of State Mike adding Ankara expects Ber- AFP of Sochi on Tuesday in which MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday accused the United States of “in- Syrian refugees in Turkey. Pompeo said in a statement. lin to “act with the spirit ANKARA Moscow will “facilitate the re- ternational banditry” after Washington announced its intention to “If there is no support for “We are deeply trou- of alliance” and “side with moval” of the fighters and their protect Syria’s oil fields which are controlled by Kurdish forces. the projects we are developing bled by the Zimbabwean Turkey in its fight against PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip weapons from within 30 kilo- The statement comes after US Defence Secretary Mark for between one and two mil- government’s use of terrorism.” Maas said An- Erdogan said on Saturday that metres (18 miles) of the border. Esper said US troops were reinforcing their positions, includ- lion in the first stage for their state-sanctioned violence kara reassured Berlin that Turkey would “clear terror- The deadline ends at 6pm ing with mechanised forces, in Deir Ezzor, the country’s largest return, we will have no option against peaceful protestors, it will comply with inter- ists” on its border in northern local time (1500 GMT) on oilfields, near the Iraqi border. but to open our doors, and let and civil society, as well as national law as part of Tur- Syria if Syrian Kurdish militia Tuesday October 29. Their mission will be to prevent the Islamic State group from them go to Europe,” he warned. against labour leaders and key’s plans to relocate as did not withdraw by the end of Despite his threat, Erdogan gaining access to oil fields and securing “resources that may al- After similar threats were members of the opposition man as as 2 million Syrian a deadline agreed with Russia. said Turkey had “to a large ex- low them to strike within the region, to strike Europe, to strike the accused of being blackmail, leaders in Zimbabwe,” the refugees to a “safe zone” in “If the terrorists are not tent” reached its goal in terms United States,” Esper told reporters on a visit to Brussels. Erdogan insisted he was “not statement read. north-east Syria. cleared at the end of the 150 of setting up a “safe zone” to Some 200 US troops are currently stationed there. blackmailing anyone” but Pompeo also called for Turkey will handle the hours, we will take control and protect against attacks from “What Washington is currently doing - seizing and placing un- “putting forward a solution”. the Harare government to situation in a “humanitar- clean it ourselves,” Erdogan the so-called Islamic State (IS) der control the oil fields of eastern Syria - is simply international Earlier this month, Turkey “stop the violence, investi- ian way”, Cavusoglu said. said during a speech in Istan- extremist group and the Kurd- banditry,” Russia’s defence ministry said. It said all hydrocarbon and the US reached an agree- gate, and hold accountable Refugee advocacy group bul, referring to the YPG mi- ish YPG militia. deposits in Syria do not belong to “the Islamic State terrorists” ment on the YPG’s withdrawal officials responsible for Pro Asyl on Saturday called litia which Turkey views as a Turkey has repeatedly and “even less to US defenders against Islamic State terrorists, from a 120-kilometre zone be- human rights violations and for an end to the accord be- “terrorist” offshoot of Kurdish criticised American support to but exclusively to the Syrian Arab Republic.” (AFP) tween Tal Abyad and Ras al- abuses in Zimbabwe.” As tween the European Union PKK insurgents. the YPG, who spearheaded the Ain following Ankara’s opera- a result of the designation, and Turkey that aims to Erdogan and Russian Pres- fight against IS under the Syr- tion supporting Syrian proxies Ncube will be “ineligible for stem migrant flows. ident Vladimir Putin agreed ian Democratic Forces banner. dangerous as the Kurdistan listed as a terror group by Tur- against the Kurdish fighters, entry into the US.” (DPA) a deal in the Black Sea resort For Ankara, the YPG is as Workers’ Party (PKK), black- key and its Western allies. which began on October 9. Iraqi paramilitaries threaten Hong Kong court bans publishing police details, photos AFP Medical workers rally against police violence of its officers have had personal ‘revenge’ after offices torched HONG KONG, details leaked online -- known HONG KONG: Thousands of medical professionals and volun- as “doxxing” -- and family AFP headquarters of the Asaib Ahl same incident. A Hong Kong court has banned teers attended a peaceful rally in Hong Kong late on Saturday to members harassed as a result. BAGHDAD Al-Haq, one of the Hashed fac- “His blood is on America people from publishing a wide protest police violence during anti-government protests, now in Lawyers for the force went tions, was torched and a lead- and Israel’s hands, but I will range of personal details about their fifth month. to Hong Kong’s High Court ask- THE heads of powerful Iraqi ing commander of the group take revenge -- many times police officers and their fami- Hong Kong’s medical professionals have treated hundreds of ing for an injunction forbidding paramilitary factions threat- reportedly killed. over,” Khazaali told mourners, lies, including photos, in a bid protesters, police and civilians who have been injured in clashes people from publishing a slew ened they would take “revenge” Wissam al-Alyawi was holding back tears as he stood to halt “doxxing” by pro-de- during the escalating protests. of personal information includ- on Saturday after their offices later pronounced dead by the next to their wailing mother. mocracy protesters. On Saturday, many protesters wore surgical masks - a nod ing key details such as names, in the south of the country were group, after footage circulated “This blood is proof to all our The temporary injunction, to the professional exemption of the recently-enacted face-mask addresses, dates of birth and torched during deadly protests. online showing him writhing people of the size of the conspir- uploaded on government web- ban. Medical professionals gave speeches to a peaceful crown identity card numbers. Demonstrators set fire to in an ambulance as a crowd of acy that is targeting us,” he said. sites overnight, was criticised condemning the excessive force used by police while dispersing But they also sought a ban dozens of government buildings men tried to break into it. Dozens of Hashed fighters by some on Saturday for its unlawful assemblies and making arrests. (DPA) on publishing details about a and offices belonging to the in- Asaib chief Qais al-Khaz- were gathered in military fa- broad wording and for further police officer’s Facebook and fluential Hashed al-Shaabi par- aali was in Baghdad on Satur- tigues in central Baghdad, just shielding the identity of officers Instagram IDs, their car num- amilitary force across southern day for the funeral procession a few districts south of where as they clash with protesters. by nearly five months of seeth- have fought increasingly vio- ber plates and any photograph cities late on Friday. of Alyawi and his brother Is- protests were taking place in The semi-autonomous ing pro-democracy rallies in lent battles. of an officer or their family In Missan province, the sam, apparently killed in the Tahrir (Liberation) Square. Chinese city has been battered which police and protesters The police force says many without consent. Lebanese take to the streets for 10th day, defying Hezbollah

AFP The chief of powerful Shi- from a Hezbollah stronghold tried to reopen key routes. BEIRUT ite movement Hezbollah on in Beirut, said he agreed with Northeast of Beirut, doz- Friday called on his support- most of Nasrallah’s excellent ens of demonstrators formed DEMONSTRATORS in Leba- ers to leave the streets, warn- speech, but had some reserva- a human chain to prevent the non blocked roads and trick- ing that any cabinet resigna- tions. This does not mean we army from removing a dirt led into streets across the tion would lead to “chaos and are against his discourse but berm blocking a sea-side road. country for a tenth consecu- collapse” of the economy. there is a divergence in opin- In central Beirut, they sat tive day on Saturday, defying He also said that the pro- ion,” he told AFP. cross-legged on a key artery what they said were attempts testers were being manipu- “The main thing I disa- that connects the capital to its by Hezbollah to defuse their lated by “foreign powers” who ‘We will stay’ gree with is his belief that if suburbs and surrounding re- movement. wanted to leverage the unrest, the government or parliament gions but the army later cleared The demonstrators -- who shortly after his supporters Main roads remained closed falls then we would have no al- them and opened the road. have thronged towns and cit- clashed with demonstra- across the country on ternative,” he added. “That is Demonstrators who had ies across Lebanon since Oc- tors in Beirut. His statement Saturday morning. Dozens of not true. We have alternatives. slept in tents near Martyrs tober 17 -- are demanding the sowed divisions among Hez- demonstrators formed a We have noble and uncorrupt Square, said they were still removal of the entire political bollah supporters, some of human chain to prevent the people,” who can govern. defiant on the tenth day of class, accusing many across whom were still protesting on army from removing a dirt Main roads remained their protest movement, de- Members of the Lebanese security forces surround protesters block- different parties of systematic Saturday morning. berm blocking a sea-side road closed across the country on spite attempts by Hezbollah ing a major bridge in the centre of the capital Beirut on Saturday. (AFP) corruption. Hassan Koteiche, 27, Saturday morning, as the army to rattle protesters. Asia / Europe / Americas Sunday, October 27, 2019 07 Pakistan Army has killed over 60 Indian Convicted Russian agent Butina soldiers at LoC since Feb 27: Official calls US imprisonment ‘torture’ DAWN.COM er released by Pakistan as a cide under fear” and the Indian Indian Prime Minister Naren- DPA in my life.” “What happened to Butina insisted that she ISLAMABAD goodwill gesture. navy was “under deterrence”. dra Modi in his independence WASHINGTON/MOSCOW me definitely shows that Amer- was “just a student believing Tweeting from his per- Ghafoor’s tweeted was ac- day speech in August. ica is losing its justice system,” in peace-building” between the THE Pakistan Army has killed sonal account, Ghafoor said companied by the hashtag ‘Rogue force’ The ISPR MARIA Butina, the Russian said the 30-year-old, who was US and Russia. She claimed her more than 60 Indian soldiers many Indian troops were also #CostForCDS. had accused Gen Rawat of national who was convicted by released from a prison in Tal- only crime “was not to register” during firing at the Line of injured and their bunkers de- On Friday, the ISPR had converting the Indian army the United States for conspir- lahassee, Florida, on Friday. “It with the Justice Department, Control (LoC) since February stroyed by Pakistani forces said that Indian army chief Bi- into a “rogue force” and wast- ing to act as an unregistered actually has been lost.” adding: “Is it really normal to 27, Major General Asif Gha- since the February tit-for-tat pin Rawat with “irresponsible ing lives of his men because foreign agent, equated her Butina was arrested in July keep a person for four months foor, the director general of airstrikes. statements” and “blood of in- of his reckless command and imprisonment in the United of last year, accused of working in solitary confinement and the Inter-Services Public Rela- “Artillery gun positions nocents on his hand” seeks to for the attainment of personal States to “torture” on Saturday. to advance the Kremlin’s agen- then 18 months in prison for tions (ISPR), said on Saturday. also damaged [and troops] become India’s first Chief of ambitions. In an interview with Rus- da through the National Rifle not filing a piece of paper?” On February 27, the Pa- forced to relocate,” he wrote. Defence Staff (CDS). The tweets came in re- sian state news outlet RT (Rus- Association gun lobby and Butina said she only con- kistan Air Force (PAF) had The head of the army’s me- CDS is a proposed position sponse to General Rawat’s sia Today) after her return to the 2016 presidential election fessed to conspiring to act as an shot down two Indian aircraft dia wing noted that since Feb- for the combined head of the latest comments at a lecture Moscow, Butina said her 117 campaign. She was believed to unregistered foreign agent to which had violated Pakistani ruary the PAF had downed two Indian army, Indian air force in which he alleged that Azad days in solitary confinement have taken orders from a high- avoid going to trial “in the mid- airspace. An Indian pilot was Indian Air Force jets, two Indi- and Indian navy. The creation Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan were “probably the most terri- ranking Russian official who dle of anti-Russian hysteria” also arrested but he was lat- an helicopters had “met fratri- of the post was announced by were controlled by “terrorists”. fying experience that I ever had has been sanctioned by the US. and facing a 15-year sentence.

N Ireland’s News DUP grabs Driver charged as several in brief spotlight in UK’s Telegraph newspaper put up for sale LONDON: The owners of Britain’s Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph have put them up for sale, a rival newspaper report- Brexit saga Vietnamese feared among ed on Saturday. According to The Times, the Barclay family is reviewing the showdown ownership of all its holdings, including The Ritz hotel. The Barclays have owned the newspapers, which are close AFP to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative party and a BELFAST 39 UK ‘truck murder’ victims champion of Britain’s EU exit, since 2004. Operating profits fell from £16.3 million in 2017 to £3.1 “STICK to your word!” North- million last year, while revenues dropped from £278 million ern Ireland’s Democratic Un- in 2017 to £271 million in 2018, according to The Times. The ionist Party has been at the newspapers did not respond to requests for comment. (AFP) heart of Britain’s Brexit saga, and its leaders warned on Sat- urday they would keep up the Dutch Brexit beach party suffers its pressure on Prime Minister Bo- own postponement ris Johnson not to sell them out. Once a fringe faction in THE Hague: A Dutch beach party billed as a “symbolic chance the House of Commons, the to wave good-bye to Britain” as London battles to leave the DUP became a power player European Union, has suffered its own postponement, organis- when it agreed to prop up the ers announced on Saturday. Conservative minority govern- Thousands of people have already signed up for festivities ment in 2017 -- an alliance at the seaside resort of Wijk aan Zee near Amsterdam sched- that remains under new pre- uled for October 31, the current deadline for Britain to leave mier Johnson. the EU. But organisers said they had to postpone the event, set to feature bands and food trucks serving European speci- alities like Dutch chips, French wine and German beer. “The idea of organising such a fun, large event within two- and-half months turned out to be a bit ambitious,” organiser Ron Toekook said. “It wasn’t possible in such a short period to complete the financing needed, partly because companies’ sponsorship budgets are depleted by the end of the year,” he said. (AFP)

Pakistani court Chilean president grants interim bail vows major Democratic Unionist Party leader A relative lights an incense stick in front of a portrait of Bui Thi Nhung, who is feared to be among the 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain, to ailing ex-PM reshuffle after Arlene Foster inside her house in Vietnam’s Nghe An province on Saturday. (AFP) Nawaz Sharif week of protests But they are outraged at AFP largest murder probe since the books on cannabis farms or in ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court SANTIAGO: Chilean President the Brexit divorce terms he has LONDON 2005 London suicide bomb- UNCERTAINTY nail salons. on Saturday granted bail to Sebastian Pinera on Saturday struck with European Union ings. A Northern Irish man In central Ha Tinh prov- former prime minister Nawaz announced a major govern- leaders, warning they threat- BRITISH police investigat- was also arrested in Dublin on British police initially said ince, the father of 20-year-old Sharif, who is serving a ment reshuffle, a day after ened Northern Ireland’s place ing the deaths of 39 people in Saturday. all 31 men and eight Nguyen Dinh Luong said he 7-year sentence on corruption more than one million people within the United Kingdom. a refrigerated truck charged Police initially said the women found in a lorry received a call from a Viet- charges and has been moved took to the streets in a mas- Last weekend, the DUP the driver on Saturday with victims -- believed to have ar- were believed to be Chinese namese man in the UK this from jail to hospital due to his sive protest for economic and voted with opposition par- manslaughter and people traf- rived on a ferry from the Bel- week saying his son had died deteriorating health. political change. ties to withhold Commons ficking, as families in Vietnam gian port of Zeebrugge -- were Several Vietnamese families en route to Britain. The Islamabad High “I asked all ministers to approval for the deal, forcing expressed fear their loved ones Chinese, but retracted this say their relatives went “I fell to the ground when I Court granted temporary bail resign in order to form a new Johnson to ask Brussels to de- were among the dead. and now many are feared to missing on route to Britain, heard that,” Nguyen Dinh Gia to Sharif that will remain in government and to be able to lay Brexit beyond October 31. Maurice Robinson was ar- be Vietnamese. said. “It seemed that he was in place until Tuesday. The court respond to these new de- At the party’s annual con- rested shortly after the bodies Vietnam’s ambassador, a prime destination for the truck with the accident, all will hear the matter again on mands,” he said. ference in Belfast on Saturday, of eight women and 31 men Tran Ngoc An, visited police Vietnamese migrants of them dead.” October 29 for a decision In an address to the na- DUP leader Arlene Foster not- were discovered in the truck in investigating the case on Sat- seeking better lives abroad Britain-based community about the suspension of his tion, the president added that ed the party’s 10 lawmakers in an industrial zone in Grays in urday and also spoke on the group VietHome said it had sentence. a highly controversial state the Commons had a “critical” Essex, south-east England. phone to British interior minis- received “photos of nearly 20 Sharif was moved from of emergency might be lifted role. The 25-year-old from ter Priti Patel, the embassy said. spot for people willing to em- people reported missing, age jail to hospital earlier this on Sunday if “circumstances “We want to support a Northern Ireland was “charged In Vietnam, several fami- bark on dangerous journeys 15-45” from Vietnam. week, but interim bail means permit.” “We are in a new deal, a deal that works for with 39 counts of manslaugh- lies told AFP Saturday that in the hope of striking it rich Families of missing Viet- that restrictions on on visits reality,” Pinera said. “Chile is the whole of the United King- ter, conspiracy to traffic peo- their relatives had gone miss- abroad. namese migrants on Saturday from family, party members different from what it was a dom and which does not leave ple, conspiracy to assist unlaw- ing on route to Britain, a prime Many are smuggled illegal- held vigil and set up makeshift and others will be lifted. week ago.” Northern Ireland behind,” she ful immigration and money destination for migrants seek- ly through Russia or China, of- altars in their homes in cen- “The court has granted in- The military also an- told delegates. laundering”, Essex police said. ing better lives abroad. ten owing tens of thousands of tral Nghe An province, where terim bail to Sharif,” Maryam nounced that an overnight “But without change, we Three more people are in All the families come from dollars to their traffickers and many of the suspected victims Aurangzeb, a spokesperson curfew would be lifted on will not vote for the prime custody in Britain over the impoverished and remote cor- carrying falsified documents, came from, praying for news for PML-N party said. (DPA) Saturday. (AFP) minister’s agreement.” investigation, the country’s ners of central Vietnam, a hot- and end up working off the from missing relatives.

Catalans who want to remain in Spain seek to make their voice heard Myanmar rebels kidnap over AFP 40 police, soldiers in Rakhine BARCELONA A regional government survey shows 44 percent in favour 350,000 protesters flood Barcelona of separating from Spain but 48.3 percent against for separatist ‘freedom’ rally AFP “More than 10 soldiers MOST people in Catalonia YANGON from the army, about 30 police do not agree with the sepa- BARCELONA: Around 350,000 people rallied in downtown Barce- and two staff from the prison ratist movement and want to lona on Saturday, turning the streets into a sea of independence ETHNIC Rakhine rebels took department” were among end the protest violence, the flags in the latest mass protest against Spain’s jailing of nine more than 40 police officers the more than 40 passengers Catalan Civil Society (SCC) separatist leaders. and soldiers hostage in a bra- forced to disembark before be- head has told AFP, ahead of The turnout figure was given by the local police as vast zen raid on a ferry on Satur- ing taken away, he said. a major demonstration by the crowds packed into a wide avenue running between the water- day, Myanmar’s military said, Authorities were using so-called “silent majority” in front and the city’s towering Sagrada Familia basilica, which was the latest flare-up in the res- helicopters in their pursuit of Barcelona on Sunday. once again closed to visitors. tive western region. the rebels, and had spotted The platform, which is Saturday’s rally was called by the ANC and Omnium Cultural, The military has deployed a large contingent crossing a headed by Fernando Sanchez the region’s two biggest grassroots pro-independence groups thousands of troops to try to river, he added. The Arakan Costa, represents Catalan “re- that have organised some of the largest separatist protests in crush Arakan Army insurgents Army could not immediately mainers” -- those who would recent years. (AFP) in the state, where the ethnic be reached for comment. rather this wealthy northeast- People wave Catalan pro-independence ‘Estelada’ flags during a pro- group is fighting for more au- The flare-up comes less ern region stay part of Spain. independence demonstration in Barcelona on Saturday. (AFP) tonomy for Rakhine Buddhists. than two weeks after suspected This region of 7.5 million out and say: that’s enough enter a new stage and that the But the AA has inflicted rebels disguised as a sports people remains sharply divid- tism is associated with Catalo- and prosecuting its leaders. violence and confrontation.” unilateral path (to independ- a heavy toll through violent team stormed a bus and abduct- ed over independence, with a nia,” he told AFP. Following a high-profile Since the failed independ- ence) is not possible.” raids, kidnappings and impro- ed dozens of firefighters and regional government survey Sunday’s protest coincides trial, the Supreme Court jailed ence bid of 2017, most people But current regional presi- vised explosive devices. civilians in Rakhine. Tens of last month showing 44 percent with the two-year anniver- nine Catalan separatist lead- had realised that the possi- dent Quim Torra and his pre- On Saturday morning re- thousands have been displaced in favour of separating from sary of the Catalan parlia- ers on October 14, triggering a bility of separation was unre- decessor Carles Puigdemont bels in concealed positions in the state due to the fighting. Spain but 48.3 percent against. ment’s abortive declaration of wave of unrest that has left the alistic, he said. were “determined to maintain on a river bank shot at a ferry Rakhine is the same area “Those who oppose inde- independence that triggered region gripped by “a climate of “No one in Catalonia be- the confrontation and tension” carrying off-duty police and where the military drove out pendence are a majority, and Spain’s worst political crisis fear which we have not seen in lieves anymore that the pos- whether out of conviction or soldiers north from the state more than 740,000 Rohingya that is an important message in decades, with Madrid sus- Barcelona or in Spain in dec- sibility of independence exists. for electoral reasons, he said, capital, forcing it to dock, mili- Muslims in a 2017 campaign for Catalonia, for Spain and pending the region’s auton- ades,” Costa said. The majority of the separatist warning it was causing a lot of tary spokesperson Zaw Min UN investigators have called the world, where often separa- omy, sacking its government “It’s important to go back camp accepts that we have to damage to Catalan society. Tun said. genocide. Auto Class Cars launches the all-new MG HS in Qatar PAGE 11

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DOW26,958.06 QE 10,377.89 SENSEX 39,058.06 GOLD 1,504.63 Qatar advances in two WB indices, +152.53 PTS +23.27 PTS +37.67 PTS +0.04% thanks to QICDRC PAGE 10 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.93 BRENT 62.02 +0.57% WTI 56.66 +0.76% SILVER +0.69% Qatar, Austria trade volume up 5% to QR786 million in 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Khalifa said Qatari business- advertising, contracting and ber Khalid bin Jabor al Kuwari DOHA men were eager to identify tourism,” he said. and Assistant Director Gen- the investment opportunities He expressed the hope for eral for Government Relations AUSTRIA is an attractive and available in Austria and estab- Qatari businessmen are both sides to increase their al- and Committees Affairs Ali Bu unique investment destina- lish joint ventures and partner- eager to identify the liances to include all sectors Sherbak al Mansouri. tion for the Qatari private sec- ships with their Austrian peers investment opportunities especially in high-tech indus- Sheikh Khalifa under- tor. The trade exchange be- in both countries. tries. scored the depth of relations tween the two countries grew Sheikh Khalifa said there available in Austria and The event was held under between both countries at all 5% from QR746 mn in 2017 are five Austrian companies establish joint ventures and the patronage of the President fields especially after the visit to QR786 mn in 2018, Qatar operating in the Qatar market partnerships of Austria Alexander Van der of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Chamber Chairman Sheikh with 100 percent capital in- Bellen and attended by promi- bin Hamad al Thani in March Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani cluding one factory for produc- Qatar Chamber Chairman nent figures from the economic, which saw signing of many has said. ing marble and granite. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al political and diplomatic sectors. agreements for strengthening Speaking at the 11th Arab- “There are 42 Qatari-Aus- Thani The chamber’s delegation of economic, trade and tech- Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani at the Austrian Economic Forum trian companies working in which was led Sheikh Khalifa nical cooperation between the 11th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum in Vienna recently. in Vienna recently, Sheikh various sectors, including IT, also included QC Board Mem- two countries. QIIB net profit jumps 6% Doha Bank offers loans for Baladna to QR777 mn in 9 months IPO subscription z The bank’s revenue rises 11.4% to QR1.75 billion z Total assets up 8.3 percent to QR53 billion Qatari nationals can receive 65 percent TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK financing for purchasing Baladna shares DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QATAR International Islamic DOHA Subscribers can purchase a Bank (QIIB) has reported a minimum of 500 shares net profit of QR777 million for DOHA Bank will offer financ- and a maximum of the nine months ended Sep- ing facility for Qatari nationals 475,250,000 shares at a tember 30, 2019, an increase to subscribe to Baladna Food nominal value QR1 per of 5.7 percent compared to the Industries’ (BFI) initial pub- offered share and an issu- same period of 2018, the bank lic offering (IPO), the bank announced in a statement on announced in a statement on ance fee of QR0.01 per Saturday. Saturday. offered share The bank’s total revenues As one of the receiving reached QR1.75 billion with a banks for the forthcoming growth rate of 11.4 percent. IPO subscription, Doha Bank QIIB Chairman and Man- will offer up to 65% finance aging Director Sheikh Khalid to Qataris and their first de- “This finance product bin Thani bin Abdullah al gree relatives (spouse, father, represents our commitment Thani said, “The results of mother, and children) who to connecting our the bank greatly indicate that would like to invest in Balad- customers to their passions we are following the strat- na Company. and helping realize their egy adopted to capitalise on The IPO will be open for the great potentials provided subscriptions from October 27 financial goals by the Qatari economy in all QIIB Chairman and Managing Director Sheikh Khalid bin Thani bin QIIB CEO Abdulbasit Ahmad al Shaibei to November 7, 2019. R Seetharaman, Doha Bank fields and sectors” Abdullah al Thani Doha Bank’s existing cus- Chief Executive Officer QIIB’s total assets ness plans, profits and growth tomers and non-customers rose by 8.3 percent to QR53 figures”. as well as corporate compa- billion compared to QR48.9 Strong results He said, “Despite QIIB’s nies with valid CR can sub- to help Qataris to be a part of billion for the same period last The results of the bank The results show the strong focus on the local mar- scribe through the exclusive this tremendously successful year. O The bank’s financing ket, we will not neglect excep- IPO centre located on the first story by extending financial The bank’s financing ac- greatly indicate that we are activities portfolio benefits it drew from the tional foreign investment op- floor of Doha Bank Head Of- support for the subscription tivities portfolio increased by following the strategy increased by 11.7 percent Qatari economy such as portunities that will enhance fice Tower on Corniche Street of the company’s shares.” 11.7 percent to QR31.9 billion. adopted to capitalise on the to QR31.9 billion positive climate, strong profitability and increase or any of the bank’s branches Subscribers can purchase QIIB’s deposits increased earnings per share even as the in the country. a minimum of 500 shares and great potentials provided by O Deposits at the bank indicators and great to QR32.05 billion, and capi- the Qatari economy in all competitiveness bank continues to implement For IPO financing, cus- a maximum of 475,250,000 tal adequacy (under Basel III) increased to QR32 billion its strict risk management tomers can apply through shares at a nominal value QR1 stood at 15.87 percent, reflect- fields and sectors QIIB CEO Abdulbasit Ahmad policy”. branches only until November per offered share and an issu- ing the bank’s strong financial QIIB Chairman and Managing al Shaibei QIIB CEO Abdulbasit 5, 2019, the statement said. ance fee of QR0.01 per offered position and ability to face the Director Sheikh Khalid bin economy, which excelled in Ahmad al Shaibei said, “The Doha Bank CEO R share. various risks. overcoming the siege and its results show the benefits it Seetharaman said, “With its Doha Bank will offer fi- Sheikh Khalid said, “The Thani bin Abdullah al Thani repercussions. We were also ly pursue their programmes, drew from the Qatari econo- rapid growth since the impo- nance on a minimum pur- bank’s continuous effort and able to transform the siege plans and strategies,’’ my such as positive climate, sition of a blockade on Qatar chase of 5,000 shares per cus- persistence to deepen its part- into a driving force and a cata- he added strong indicators and great by its neighbours, Baladna has tomer. nerships with the various Qa- indicators, which pleases us lyst for development.” The QIIB said, “For its competitiveness. helped the country achieve Doha Bank said it will tari economic sectors reaped and gives us a strong push for- “The great momentum part, QIIB has been focusing “It also indicate the bank’s self-sufficiency in dairy prod- not charge interest on the its fruits and resulted in a great ward”. and high pace of the various for many years on financ- success in implementing its ucts driving forward the Qatar amounts owed by the borrow- stability in all the bank’s indi- He further said, “Our satis- large projects and infrastruc- ing various local projects as plans and programmes aimed National Food Security Pro- er to the bank as of the date cators. This is clearly reflected faction with the results stems ture projects give the national the local market is the most at achieving more growth gram. of the loan and up to the date in the bank’s balance sheet, from the fact that we were able economy in general and the suitable for us. We consider while actively contributing to “As the company is set to of allotment of shares and re- namely its financing activities to be part of the exceptional banking sector in particular financing local projects our the financing of the various launch an initial public offer- funding of the redundant sub- and total assets among other success achieved by the Qatari the opportunity to dynamical- commitment, not just busi- economic sectors.” ing, Doha Bank is honoured scription amounts.

Vodafone Qatar to demonstrate its 5G smart tech at QITCOM

lutions, big data analytics, are harnessing the potential is at an exciting stage of its also run four action learning QITCOM will run from Oct 29 to Nov 1 at smart technologies for homes of 5G. With this, Vodafone journey to develop smart cit- educational activities in the and industries, and how they Qatar aims to facilitate the ies, and we are proud to be an Digital Youth Festival Tu- the Qatar National Convention Centre converge to enable innovative Vodafone Qatar is primed to exchange of ideas and knowl- official sponsor of QITCOM muha Tec, which will take solutions for a sustainable demonstrate the power of its edge transfer with local start- as a platform to exchange place on the side-lines of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK announced in a statement on digitised environment. 5G network to enable ups and businesses. knowledge and highlight new QITCOM. DOHA Saturday. Visitors to Vodafone Qa- innovation for all Vodafone Qatar’s innova- technologies that will further The activities raise aware- In keeping with the QIT- tar’s pavilion will experience industries– that bring us tive participation in QITCOM advance that vision. ness and build skills around VODAFONE Qatar will show- COM theme, ‘Safe, Smart Cit- live and interactive demon- further highlights its role as “Vodafone Qatar is internet safety and new case a range of the most ad- ies’, Vodafone Qatar will en- strations of 5G-enabled smart closer to smarter, safer cities a key player in achieving the primed to demonstrate the technology among children vanced smart technology gage with official entities and technologies in five zones: Vodafone Qatar CEO Sheikh National Vision 2030, and in power of its 5G network to and parents, and will use solutions at the nation’s big- the public in a spacious 1,000 smart homes; connected re- Hamad Abdulla Jassim al supporting the nation as it enable innovation for all in- virtual reality to teach kids gest digital event, Qatar IT sqm area to demonstrate tail stores; smart industry; becomes one of the most digi- dustries– that bring us closer what 5G is. Conference and Exhibition technologies powered by ul- smart city and gaming. Thani tally connected in the world. to smarter, safer cities.” QITCOM will run from 2019 (QITCOM), in which tra-fast 5G wireless internet A dedicated space of 150 Vodafone Qatar CEO As part of its ongoing October 29 to November 1 at it will participate as an ‘of- connectivity: virtual reality, sqm will be occupied by in- who will showcase various Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jas- social responsibility pro- the Qatar National Conven- ficial’ sponsor, the company Internet of Things (IoT) so- ternational tech start-ups, creative ways in which they sim al Thani, said, “Qatar gramme, Vodafone Qatar will tion Centre. Economy & Business Sunday, October 27, 2019 09 Biggest ever Qatari delegation to visit Cosmoprof in Italy next year

prof General Director Enrico in Qatar. Among these are the As many as 20 Zannini and BolognaFiere high purchasing power of the Qatari entities Cosmoprof International Mar- population that favours luxury keting Manager Mattia Miglio malls with premium and high- are expected to delivered a presentation high- end perfumery brands, against lighting the relevance of the the development of mass mar- participate in mega event for the fashion in- ket brands, which are still Cosmoprof 2020 dustry in general and the Qa- very weak today. The growth tar’s cosmetics industry in par- of international tourism has SATYENDRA PATHAK ticular on the occasion. strengthened this sales trend DOHA Speaking on the occasion, as well. Deputy Head of Mission at the “The increase in the em- IN a bid to promote ‘Made in Italian Embassy in Qatar Car- ployment rate of the female Italy’ products in Qatar, organ- lotta Colli said, “The Heya ex- population was an important isers of world’s leading B2B hibition has become an increas- factor for economic growth. event for cosmetic industry ingly dynamic and interesting Nowadays, women are called ‘Cosmoprof Worldwide Bolo- platform in the Gulf region and upon to look after their image gna’ held a roadshow to meet we are proud that this edition in work activities outside their companies, associations, dis- is hosting prestigious and ex- home,” the statement said. tributors, retailers, and key Dignitaries at the Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna event organised during the Heya Exhibition in Doha on Friday. clusive ‘Made in Italy’ brands, “This situation has led to players in Qatar’s cosmetic in- including in the cosmetic and higher sales for specific prod- dustry. beauty sector. Cosmoprof is an ucts with natural ingredients, Scheduled to be held from Italy emerges second biggest exporter of cosmetics to Qatar ideal platform for the represent- to mitigate harmful effects of March 12 to March 16 in 2020 atives of Qatar’s cosmetic in- pollution, sun, dust, especially in Bologna, Italy, Cosmoprof is SATYENDRA PATHAK products from Italy to Qatar increased 8 months of 2019. While the Italian exports dustry to explore latest products in the high temperature and a reference event for the global DOHA percent to 15 million euros in the first half to Qatar increased 36 percent in the first and trends in this industry.” dry environs in Qatar. Today, beauty sector. of 2019, compared with the same period half of 2019, he said the Qatari exports to During the presentation, the most popular products Held as part of the ‘Heya ITALY has emerged as the second big- in the previous year. Italy also jumped 10 percent. Abu Issa Holding Chairman include make-up and colour, Arabian Fashion Exhibition’ gest exporter of cosmetic products to Rigano said the main cosmetic prod- “The growing trade volume shows the Ashraf Abuissa and Aldo Cop- ethnic products, specific for the in Doha, the roadshow was or- Qatar after France, Italian Trade Com- ucts exported to Qatar from Italy include importance of Qatar for us in the Gulf re- pola Qatar Business Partner hue and characteristics of the ganised in collaboration with missioner Doha Office Giosafat Rigano deodorants, skincare products, perfumes gion. This is the reason why we are holding Zhan Temerkhanov also shared skin of the Middle Eastern pop- Cosmetica Italia and Italian has said. and hygiene products. Cosmoprof roadshow in Qatar,” he said. their overview of the cosmetics ulations, and Halal cosmetic Personal Care Association to Talking to Qatar Tribune on the side- Rigano said that trade in general be- “Cosmoprof will be vital in further industry in Qatar. products, therefore considered attract the biggest ever Qatari lines of Cosmoprof roadshow in Doha, tween the two countries has also grown 20 strengthening the trade ties between the Speaking on the occasion legitimate for Islamic religion,” participation to the upcoming Rigano said that exports of cosmetic percent to 1.36 billion euros in the first six two countries,” he said. Abuissa highlighted the growth Cosmoprof said. mega event. of cosmetic industry that began It said, “Alongside local The Italian Ministry of Eco- delegation from Qatar to par- developing expertise in the market like Qatar,” he said. per capita. in Qatar in 1950s. productions, luxury brands nomic Development and the ticipate in the annual cosmetics field presented every year at A format born in Italy 53 “The presence of local Citing the Gulf region as the play the most important role Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is event, he said. the Cosmoprof. The presenta- years ago, Cosmoprof World- brands, importers, distribu- pioneers of mixing perfumes, and obtain the highest profits supporting the initiative to pro- With the Gulf region expe- tion by Cosmoprof in the con- wide Bologna hosts companies tors, and retailers at Cosmo- he said, “Perfumes originated within the luxury shopping mote the excellence of Italian riencing significant financial text of Heya will help in bridg- and operators from over 150 prof is certainly a strong from the Indian subcontinent. malls of the capital. Qatar of- beauty products in the world. and social transformations of- ing Italian and local operators countries in the world every year. attraction for many interna- However, the people of the fers important business op- Talking to Qatar Tribune fering growth opportunities in the growing sector of cos- BolognaFiere Group Presi- tional operators. It is therefore Gulf region perfected the art of portunities for many cosmetic on the sidelines of the event, for many sectors, Rigano said, metics industry,” Rigano said. dent Gianpiero Calzolari said, important for Cosmoprof to mixing perfumes that became companies, involved in the Italian Trade Commissioner Qatar has been rightly chosen “The presentation of “The event is an important strengthen the synergies with very popular in the European international community of Doha Office Giosafat Rigano as the kick-off for scouting Cosmoprof during the Heya showcase for fast-developing local productive associations continent.” Cosmoprof Worldwide Bolo- said that as many as 20 Qatari and business activities in the Exhibition represents a spe- markets, and the Gulf area and districts, to contribute to In a statement issued on gna. The meeting in Doha lays entities are expected to partici- region. cial opportunity to promote certainly represents an inter- the development of the global the occasion, Cosmoprof said the foundations for new col- pate in Cosmoprof Worldwide “Italy is a worldwide leader once again the relevance of the esting opportunity for beauty cosmetic market.” that many important factors laborations and new develop- Bologna 2020. in the cosmetic industry thanks Italian cosmetic industry in companies. In particular, Qa- The Cosmoprof network have contributed to the devel- ments, for the growth of the It will be the largest ever to its continuous research and a challenging and flourishing tar is a country with high GDP led by BolognaFiere Cosmo- opment of the cosmetic market entire beauty sector.” 10 Sunday, October 27, 2019 Economy & Business QNB: Global growth slowing, Qatar advances in two WB recovery strength uncertain TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA indices, thanks to QICDRC ACCORDING to the Qatar National Bank, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Qatar now ranks 54.6 in Enforcing Contracts Index and 4.5 in Quality of Judicial Progress latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) pro- jections are, perhaps, too optimistic. In its TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK latest economic commentary, the authors DOHA said they would not be surprised if growth weakened further in 2020 before a more FOLLOWING national efforts gradual recovery than the IMF expected. to enhance legal efficiency, Qa- In its latest WEO, IMF forecasts a syn- tar has advanced its rankings chronised slowing in the growth rate of in the World Bank Group’s global economic activity (GDP) to 3 percent Enforcing Contracts Indicator in 2019 from 3.6 percent in 2018. Indeed, and Quality of Judicial Process the IMF has been steadily revising down for 2020. its estimates and forecasts for global GDP This improvement is growth over the past year (see chart). Therefore, it is not surprising that, at only driven by leading legal enti- However, the IMF expects a modest 1%, the first half of 2019 saw the weakest ties including the Qatar In- recovery in 2020 with global GDP growth growth in global trade volumes since 2012. ternational Court and Dispute picking up to 3.4 percent, driven by recover- The services sector has so far managed Resolution Centre (QICDRC), ies or shallower recessions in a number of to hold up, as has employment and wage which align with international large emerging markets that experienced growth. In addition, low global inflation has best practices to enhance the particularly weak growth in 2019. given central banks across the world space judicial process. The increased trade protectionism is the to ease policy significantly resulting in lower With an overall score of main driver of the slowdown in 2019, which global interest rates. Together, these factors 52.79, Qatar now ranks 54.60 is concentrated in the manufacturing sector. support income growth and consumption, in the Enforcing Contracts In- However, activity in the services sector has which remains the main driver of growth in dex and 4.5 in the Quality of held up well, so far, supported by monetary many countries. Indeed, the IMF estimates Judicial Progress, previously stimulus. that monetary easing will boost global GDP ranked 3.5 for the last three A key driver of the slowdown is trade growth by 0.5 ppt in both 2019 and 2020. consecutive years. This repre- protectionism. Specifically, the IMF esti- That said, concerns are mounting that the sents an improvement across QICDRC CEO Faisal al Sahouti (centre) attributes Qatar’s improved World Bank rankings to the collabora- mates that the negative impact of the trade slowdown in manufacturing will eventually several measurement areas tive efforts of all institutions in the country. war between the US and China will lower undermine the strength of the services sector. compared to previous years. the level of global GDP by 0.8 percentage The IMF expects a modest recovery in Commenting on the en- said. in Qatar, contributing to the points (ppt) in 2020. However, trade pro- 2020 driven by a stronger growth in a num- hanced global ranking, Faisal “I am confident that we country’s overall rise in the tectionism is a more general problem. Ten- ber of large emerging markets. Brazil, Mexi- al Sahouti, QICDRC CEO said: will continue to score higher Enforcing Contracts Indicator. sions between Japan and South Korea have co, Russia, Turkey and Saudi, are all expected “The improved rankings re- rankings in coming years.” Qatar’s legislative and QICDRC officials also met risen during 2019, as have tensions between to grow by about 1% or even less in 2019 due flect the collaborative efforts The World Bank’s 2020 economic enhancement with representatives from the the European Union (EU) and the US. EU to a range of idiosyncratic factors. The IMF of all institutions in Qatar that Doing Business Report as- plans will definitely support World Bank Group in 2018 and Japanese politicians have been working assumes that these factors are not particu- relate to both of the indexes sesses the regulations affect- the improvement of other and 2019 to discuss ways to hard to keep their substantial automotive larly persistent, and hence forecasts stronger and reiterate Qatar’s commit- ing domestic firms in a total of enhance judicial proceedings exports to the US out of the spotlight. The growth for all these economies in 2020. ment to continuing its mission 190 counties. indices and I am confident and help develop a positive automotive industry is currently contract- In contrast, GDP growth in the big-4 to improve judicial and legal Each country ranking is that we will continue to investment environment in ing due to persistent disruptions from new economies mentioned earlier is expected services. determined by a comprehen- score higher rankings in Qatar. emission standards in the EU and China. to weaken further in 2020.These big-4 “This is in line with the sive assessment of ten indi- coming years. Since its establishment in More generally, manufacturing and economies together account for nearly half country’s national vision to cators impacting the ease of 2009, QICDRC has developed global trade are suffering from a broad- of global GDP. They also help stimulate attract foreign investors by doing business, including on- QICDRC CEO Faisal al Sahouti an accessible judicial frame- based slowdown across the whole world that growth in the rest of the world, particularly providing a healthy legal and going reform efforts. work to attract foreign direct goes beyond the big-4 economies (US, EU, via demand for imported commodities and judicial environment for their Earlier this year, Qatar was investment within the Qatar China and Japan). Trade protectionism has manufactured goods. It is therefore,hard investments.” ranked in the report’s top-20 forms. Financial Centre and contrib- hit business confidence, leading to weaker to see how growth in the rest of the world Qatar’s legislative and ‘Improvers in Doing Business’ The QICDRC has effec- ute to Qatar’s economic di- investment. Global trade flows are con- can pick up so strongly at the same time as economic enhancement plans based on measurable strides tively reduced time and costs versification plans as outlined centrated in manufactured capital goods. growth weakens further in the big-4. will definitely support the im- in the modernisation of pub- associated with alternative by the Qatar National Vision provement of other indices, he lic services and regulatory re- dispute resolution hearings 2030. QFBA concludes Coffee with CEO series

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QATAR Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has announced the successful completion of its se- ries titled “Coffee with the CEO”, a part of its Kawader programme for professional development. The series aimed to engage young Qatari professionals in open dialogue with leading CEOs from across the financial services sector in Qatar, within a casual and free environment. Through this series, QFBA was QFBA Chief Executive Officer Dr Khalid al Horr with Qatar Financial Centre Au- able to successfully aid in shaping thority CEO Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, the future of young Qatari profes- sionals in their respective careers, Mohamed al Jaida, Qatar National empowering young and motivated providing a platform for them to Bank (QNB) Group Acting CEO Ab- Qatari professionals within the learn from industry pioneers on dallah Mubarak al Khalifa, Barwa Kawader programme. ways to lead successful careers. Bank Group CEO Khalid al Subeai QFC’s Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida Over the course of a month and QNB Capital CEO Mira al At- said, “I am incredibly proud of the from September 11 to October 2, the tiyah. remarkable talent and abilities of “Coffee with the CEO” series hosted QFBA Chief Executive Of- these young Qatari professionals as Qatar’s top influential leaders who ficer Dr Khalid al Horr said, “We they engaged in an open dialogue. have played a transformative role in launched “Coffee with the CEO” Their potential is a testament to the the financial services sector. The in- series to build on the success and nation’s advancement and develop- fluential list featured Qatar Finan- momentum we achieved last year, ment of the financial services sec- cial Centre Authority CEO Yousuf as we undertook an active role in tor, as well as its bright future.”

QATAR NATIONAL CEMENT CO. (Q.P.S.C.) 2nd Re-PUBLISHING FOR THE BELOW MENTIONED PUBLIC TENDER

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(00974) 4042 6042 / (00974) 4042 6049 Economy & Business Sunday, October 27, 2019 11 QBA completes study tour of Germany TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the German-Arab Women Busi- tures of Germany’s commercial and DOHA ness Leaders’ Summit (GAWBL) in educational landscape, learn from accordance with the memorandum each other, grow together and foster THE Qatari Businesswomen’s As- of understanding signed in April this a shared vision to create a better fu- sociation (QBA) has completed a year. ture. study tour of Germany as part of the The study tour began with a visit Sheikha Latifa al Thani said, “Young Women’s Programme” in co- to the German Bundestag in Berlin “The programme broadened my ordination with Embassy of Qatar in and a meeting with high ranking rep- perspective on the German culture Germany, the German Embassy in resentatives to learn about the role and allowed me to develop a deeper Doha, the German Federal Associa- of women in Germany at the level of understanding of how they operate tion of Chambers of Commerce and legislation and decision-making, fol- in the workplace. It was interesting Industry. lowed by a visit to Betahaus - Berlin’s to see how Qatar and Germany are It was sponsored by Alfardan first and legendary co-working space quite similar in many things such as Group Holding and Qatar Air- where people who want to work on supporting the startup ecosystem. ways and drew the participation of their own projects meet and share I was surprised to find out that the Sheikha Latifa Khalid al Thani, Mar- knowledge, ideas and inspiration percentage of women working in yam al Ali, Aisha al Abdullah, Sarah with others. Germany is actually quite low as op- al Ali and Layla al Muhannadi. The group also visited the “Arab posed to the percentage of woman They were accompanied by Dr Cultural House” in the heart of Ber- working in Qatar.” Gabi Kratochwil, Chairwoman of lin and was received by the charge The group then moved to Mu- the German Arab Women Business d’affaires of the Embassy of Qatar nich, the industrial capital of Ba- Leaders Summit, and Jiskala Kha- in Germany, Shafi Newaimi al Hajri, home, with the aim of bringing cul- independent Arab cultural center to well as representatives of universi- varia. They visited Siemens company layli, Executive Director of the Qatari and his team. tures closer together and bridging be established by Qatar outside the ties and intellectual and research and the Bavarian Ministry of Eco- Businesswomen’s Association. The building was renovated by communication between them, and country since 2017, receiving a large centers in Germany. nomic Affairs before heading to the The Young Women Study Tour is the Embassy of Qatar in a way that introducing Arab culture in the field number of officials, intel-lectuals, This study tour was designed to German car giant BMW’s plant to see the first joint project between the Qa- protects its historical character and of arts, music, literature and cinema. interested in Arab cultural affairs enable young women from Qatar to the latest auto designs, innovations tari Business-women’s Association transformed it into an Arab cultural This centre is considered the first and the dialogue of civilizations, as learn about the most important fea- and manufacturing technology.

MG’S SPORTIEST SUV Auto Class Cars launches the all-new MG HS in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA instrument panel interacts with the 10.1-inch color touchscreen that AUTO Class Cars, the author- is the hub of activity. Featuring ized distributor of MG in Qatar, with a high-performance dual-core launched the all-new MG HS in Qa- processor, this fast and responsive tar, which is the sportiest SUV ever system connects effortlessly to your made by the British-born brand. smartphone with Apple Carplay and The MG HS and wide range of Android Auto, GPS, Navigation and MG vehicles are available at MG much more to provide access to all showroom at Salwa Road in Doha. the necessary infotainment meas- Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf al ures you demand. Further technol- Thani, Operations director – Auto, ogy features include a premium at Nasser Bin Khaled Group said, Audio system and an innovative MG “New MG HS is the latest addi- Trophy Dream Air Quality Manage- tion to our wide range of cars. Our ment System which purifies the air ambition has no limits and we will of the vehicle in just three minutes, not stop here. 2019 resembles a further adding to the comfortable new era for Auto Class Cars and environment. MG, and together we are looking With up to 85% of the interior covered with leather — available in red, beige MG HS boasts the best-in-class panoramic sunroof. for a better and more prosperous and black — MG HS’ cabin enhances the sense of sportiness on offer. Safety year in 2020. Our mission is to Zone Climate Control AC and rear speed of 210km/h and combines When it comes to safety, you supply the Qatar market with more the star rider grille, right the way HS features a plethora of curves AC vent tested for the region mak- with a six-speed dual clutch trans- can be assured of MG HS with a appealing options and quality cars through to the rear combination tail that dd to its inviting nature. With ing the cabin temperature pleasant mission gearbox for seamless 5 Star CNCAP safety standards. in affordable prices. We thank our lights, every inch of the new MG HS up to 85 percent of the interior for you and passengers during the transitions through the gears. The Comparing to its aggressive and customers for their trust and inter- is as eye-catching and impressive covered with leather - available in drive. Standard features also in- result is a level of performance that dynamic styling the MG HS is built est in us and in MG brand, and we as it can be. This is a muscular and red, beige and black - racing-class clude Smart Key, Keyless Entry and will set the heart racing and get with a high tensile grade steel cage will work hard to always meet their athletic SUV in every sense of the integrated sports seats, paddle- Push Button Start. the adrenaline flowing. The MG body. Safety measures such Side expectations.” word, with the slick craftsmanship shift, flat-bottom designed steering HS is equipped with Eco, Normal, and Curtain Airbags, Cruise Con- Hesham al Sahn, General Man- and impressive proportions ensur- wheel and sports pedal, the MG Performance Comfort and Sports mode for your trol, Engine Start-Stop, Auto Hold, ager, Auto Class Cars, said: “Follow- ing you are driving a model that has HS doesn’t compromise on quality The sporty looks and luxurious convenient driving style. To add Hill-Start Assist Control and an ing the launch of the legendary MG been carefully designed and lovingly on the inside. The MG HS comes comfort aren’t the only appealing an extra punch, the MG HS luxury Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot RX8, Auto Class Cras is pleased to detailed. fitted with 6 Way Powered Driver measures to be found in the new trim is equipped with a super sport Detection, Rear parking sensors introduce the MG’s sportiest SUV It comes equipped with two- Seat, Driver Lumbar Support and a MG HS. Powered by a responsive response system that releases maxi- and Rear-View Camera are all fit- that will redefine this category. MG tone LED headlights - embedded 4 Way Powered Passenger Seat to 2.0L High Efficiency Turbo Engine, mum torque for best acceleration. ted, enabling you to take the road HS is taking the mid-size SUV to with nine crystal LEDs - for ex- manage your seating position before the MG HS is capable of producing effortless and with confidence. higher levels, surpassing all expec- ceptional visibility, LED Daytime you start your journey. a thrilling 231PS and maximum Technology With plenty of reassurance guaran- tations and creating a new line. As Running Light and sequential tail What’s more, a best in class pan- torque of 360 Nm. Available in Featuring a 12.3-inch virtual teed, you can rest assured that the promised, Auto Class Cars will be lights, 18 inch alloy wheels, red oramic sunroof to enjoy the skyline Front Wheel Drive on the comfort instrument panel - the largest in new MG HS has you covered with one of the first dealers in the region sports brake disc calipers, electric and soundproofing materials with trim and an Intelligent All Wheel the segment - you will be able to a 6 Years/200,000 KM’s Manufac- which launches the latest versions folding door mirrors, power tailgate noise insulation pads providing a Drive (AWD) system on the luxury access key performance data in a turer’s warranty. of MG innovations.” and much more. quiet, serene environment, each trim, the model contemporary presentation. Not The Rear Spoiler and Chrome journey is one of complete luxury. provides a only that, but this New MG HS Roof Rails along with Chrome Door There’s even interactive ambient top The all-new MG HS is a stylish Handles adds elegancy to the sporty cabin lighting inspired by the au- and capable SUV that embraces the design. The result is an attractive rora integrated with the info- manufacturer’s ethos of “Explore but capable model that conveys a tainment system to match Your Senses”. Derived from MG’s sense of constant motion and reas- your mood of the day. hugely impressive concept X-Mo- surance out on the road. The MG HS cooler to tion, the MG HS sets the adrenaline its style quotient is racing, with its intuitive arrange- Interior equipped with ment tailored to provide a truly An area that is as contemporary a Dual rewarding drive. and compelling as they come, the cabin of the all-new Exterior MG From the iconic MG badge with Lewandowski makes history again as Bayern back on top in Bundesliga’ PAGE 14 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019 Ameena adds taekwondo gold to Team Qatar’s good show at GCC Women’s Games, silver for Miriam Basketball, handball teams also crowned QNA KUWAIT CITY

QATAR’S Ameena Abdulka- reem won the taekwondo gold medal in the under 53kg event at the GCC Women’s Games 2019 in Kuwait on Friday. Qatar’s Ameena Abdulkareem after receiving the gold medal for her Qatar’s Miriam Ali also did win in taekwondo 53kg event. the team proud as she claimed silver medal in the taekwondo under 73 kg event. Meanwhile, Qatar’s hand- ball and basketball teams were crowned with gold medals on Saturday. They had already se- cured their titles two days ago at the Games. Both the Qatari teams shall play their final games against the hosts on Sunday. Team Qatar delegation of 132 athletes at the Games is led by Lolwa al Marri, Presi- dent of Qatar Women’s Sport Committee. Also accompany- ing are administrators and The Qatar handball team celebrating their golden triumph at the GCC technical staff members. Women’s Games in Kuwait. The Qatar basketball team with Team Qatar officials after being honoured as champions at the GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait on Saturday. Al Duhail pip Gharafa England stun NZ in classic to reach World Cup final AFP to reclaim top spot YOKOHAMA (JAPAN) FLY-HALF George Ford led the way as England ended New Zealand’s eight-year reign as champions with a superb 19-7 World Cup semi-final win in Yokohama on Saturday. Ford, restored at 10 by coach Eddie Jones, took over goal-kicking duties after Eng- land captain Owen Farrell took a knock but he landed four penalty attempts after Manu Tuilagi stunned the All Blacks with an early try. This was just England’s eighth win in 42 Tests against New Zealand and meant the All Blacks had lost their first England’s back row Mark Wilson (right) exults beside New Zealand’s World Cup match since a fly-half Richie Mo’unga (left) and New Zealand’s wing Sevu Reece shock 2007 quarter-final de- after winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final at the feat by France. International Stadium Yokohama in Japan on Saturday. (AFP) England’s first World Cup win over the two-time defend- match between South Af- Ford’s penalties after a superb ing champions puts them into rica and Wales in next week’s forward effort led by locks their fourth final -- just four showpiece clash. Courtney Lawes and Maro years after their embarrassing Their victory ended the Itoje saw them dominate terri- Edmilson Junior scores the winner for Al Duhail against Al Gharafa at the Al Duhail Stadium on Saturday. first-round exit on home soil. tenure of All Blacks coach tory and possession. “Our best form of attack is Steve Hansen, who is stepping Another Ford penalty early first half strikes (23rd and our defence. We create oppor- down after overseeing a sensa- in the second half made it 13-0 Edmilson scores 32nd minute penalty) moved tunities through our defence tional run when they lost only but the All Blacks eventu- late winner for Red The Wolves to 15 points. Abel to attack,” said England coach 10 of 106 Tests. ally broke a defence coached Mathias scored for Al Ahli in Eddie Jones, who has master- by former New Zealand boss Knights; Bounedjah the 48th minute. minded the turnaround. ‘Take that on the chin’ John Mitchell in the 57th min- bags brace as Al Al Ahli started off by shak- “I’d like to pay the greatest ”I’m really proud of our team. ute, when Ardie Savea crashed ing the Al Sadd net in the third compliment to New Zealand. They’ve done a tremendous over for a converted try. Sadd beat Al Ahli minute, but the goal was disal- They’ve won two World Cups job for their country and to- But Sam Underhill’s tackle lowed as Abel was adjudged to in a row. They’ve been a really night we just weren’t good on the recalled Scott Barrett TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK have handled the ball. great team and and we had to enough,” said Hansen. led to a simple penalty in front DOHA Bounedjah first found the dig really deep to beat them.” “So we have to take that of the posts that Ford duly mark through a volley with England, world champi- on the chin and so does every- kicked. Jones had recalled EDMILSON Juniors’ 87th ease. The Algerian striker then ons in 2003 when they beat body back home and our fans.” Ford at fly-half following the minute strike moved Al Du- converted a penalty, award- an Australia side coached by England led 10-0 at the 40-16 quarter-final win over hail back to the summit of the ed after Al Ahli goalkeeper Jones in the final, will now break thanks to Tuilagi’s Australia, moving Farrell to QNB Stars League standings Ivanildo Rodriguez tripped face the winners of Sunday’s converted try and the first of inside centre. after a 2-1 win over Al Gharafa Akram Afif inside the box. on Saturday. However, Al Ahli could Earlier, Baghdad Bouned- Al Sadd players celebrate with Baghdad Boundedjah after his goal reduce the margin not long jah bagged a double as Al against Al Ahli during their QNB Stars League match at the Al Ahli after the second half started, ‘End of the World’: All Blacks loss shocks Kiwis Sadd put behind a painful Stadium on Saturday. Abel placing home the ball in AFC Champion League exit in a goalmouth melee after Mo- WELLINGTON: The All Blacks’ fly-half Stephen Donald saw the midweek to pip Al Ahli 2-1. the first half came to an end. The Red Knights however, hamed Diame set him up off a World Cup semi-final defeat writing on the wall five minutes Al Duhail’s fifth straight In the second half, Rui Far- equalised six minutes later. corner kick. stunned New Zealand on Sat- into the second half when Eng- league win moves them to 20 ia brought on Youssef Msakni The resurgent Mohammed The goal seemed to have urday as dreams of a third con- land led 10-0. “If they (the All points from eight matches, in place of Khalid Mohammad Muntari scored his fourth boosted Al Ahli’s confidence secutive crown were crushed by Blacks) can get out of this it will two ahead of Al Rayyan. and the move almost paid out league goal from closse range as they attacked with vigour. a superior England side. “End be a hell of an effort,” Donald, The Red Knights started as Masakni effort bounced off when he turned in Ismaeel Hernan Perez had a free-kick of the World! All Blacks stunned who kicked the match-winning brightly as Edmilson tested the cross bar. Mohammed cross. just about being parried over by incredible English,” said the penalty in the 2011 final and Al Gharafa’s Qasem Burhan Despite Al Duhail’s pos- Al Duhail found the win- by the Al Sadd goalkeeper in New Zealand Herald. England’s New Zealand’s Kieran Read is now a television pundit, said in goal. session, it was Al Gharafa who ner three minutes from the 90 the 65th minute. 19-7 victory in Yokohama ended (right) reacts after the loss. (AFP) during the live broadcast of the The pacey Al Gharafa at- opened the scoring just on the from a counter attack. Ahmed It was Hernan against an incredible 18-match unbeat- match. The Herald, looking tackers soon created openings hour mark. Yaser intercepted a long pass Saad al Dossari again in the en run in World Cup games for the nation’s mental health could for a reason why things went in Al Duhail defence on the The Cheetahs broke on before picking out Edmilson, 78th minute, the latter block- the All Blacks, who had reigned be negatively affected by an All wrong, said the decision to start break but failed to capitalise. the counter and the ball who beat the offside trap be- ing the former’s shot with his supreme since defeating Tonga Blacks loss after recording “a Scott Barrett at blindside flanker Al Duhail controlled ma- found Sofiane Hanni, who fore sending his shot across chest in a close one-on-one at the start of the 2011 tour- noticeable rising anxiety” as the was “a gamble that didn’t jority of the match but both drilled his effort home from the hapless Burhan. encounter and Al Sadd held nament. Research company team advanced into the knock- work”. Barrett was replaced teams could not find the net as just outside the box. Meanwhile, Bounedjah’s on for yet another victory. Gemba Insights had suggested out stages. Former All Blacks at half-time. (AFP) Sports Sunday, October 27, 2019 13

MOTUL FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QATAR 2019 IRISH TREAT: Rea keeps Bautista at bay in a WSBK race to remember at Losail

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK LOSAIL Jonathan Rea of Northern Ireland (left) in action during the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship 2019 Qatar round World Superbike (WSBK) Race 2 at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. HAVING finished the champi- onship as overall second in his debut season, Spaniard Alvaro Bautista had promised to chal- lenge 2019 champion Jona- than Rea in Qatar’s last leg at Losail International Circuit. On Saturday, he lived up to the challenge making the North- ern Irishman Rea battle hard to beat him in what turned out to be World Superbike (WSBK) race to remember! The final race of the 2019 Jonathan Rea of Northern Ireland on the podium after winning the MOTUL FIM Superbike World MOTUL Qatar round of FIM Superbike World Championship. Championship under lights at saw phenomenal World Super- ryone ahead of him up to Chaz bike action. Relentless as ever, Davies. Meanwhile, van der Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team Mark got the better of Lowes WorldSBK) being made to work Qatar WSBK race results I wanted that race victory so for fourth at Turn 6, although and sweat to edge past Bautista 1. Jonathan Rea (GBR) Kawasaki Racing Team 18 Laps 8. Loris Baz (FRA) Ten Kate SBK Yamaha +16.020 15. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (ITA) Barni Racing Team Ducati +32.586 bad. My nana (grandmoth- Lowes still occupied third over- (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati). 2. Chaz Davies (GBR) Aruba.it Racing Ducati +2.978 secs 9. Leon Haslam (GBR) Kawasaki Racing Team +17.854 16. Leon Camier (GBR) Moriwaki Althea Honda +35.726 er) is not so well. I texted all in the standings and fought Rea, who has now won 3. Alvaro Bautista (ESP) Aruba.it Racing Ducat +3.100 10. Sandro Cortese (GER) GRT Yamaha +18.322 17. Marco Melandri (ITA) GRT Yamaha +40.549 her this morning and told back at Turn 1 a lap later. four races in a row at his fa- 4. Alex Lowes (GBR) Pata Yamaha +12.473 11. Leandro Mercado (ARG) Orelac Racing VerdNatura 18. Ryuichi Kiyonari (JPN) Moriwaki Althea Honda +44.844 her ‘watch the race, Out front, Rea had pulled vourite hunting track at Losail 5. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) Kawasaki Puccetti Racing +14.346 Kawasaki +22.254 away and left the duel- was all delighted with the tri- 6. Eugene Laverty (IRL) Team Goeleven Ducati +15.109 12. Tom Sykes (GBR) BMW WorldSBK Team +22.367 Did not finish: Dominic Schmitter (AUT) iXS Racing powered by because I am going to win ling Ducatis of Bautista and 7. Michael van der Mark (NED) Pata Yamaha 13. Jordi Torres (ESP) Team Pedercini Racing Kawasaki +28.179 YART 7 Laps; Alessandro Delbianco (ITA) Althea Mie Racing Team the race for you’. umph. “I wanted that race vic- Yamaha +15.625 14. Markus Reiterberger (GER) BMW WorldSBK Team +29.487 Honda 2 Laps. Davies to fight it out. At Turn tory so bad. My nana (grand- It gave me so much 15 with four laps to go, Davies mother) is not so well. I texted motivation to not take made his move and got ahead her this morning and told her lightly even one lap of the of his teammate; the last time ‘watch the race, because I am so I am immensely proud. I WorldSBK Team) in fifth. It ing – Ducati) also capitalised made a move on Rea at Turn 1 the two will be in the same going to win the race for you’. couldn’t have done that with- was a disaster for Loris Baz on the squabbles. Leon Haslam but ran wide, with Rea slicing race, just go all in from the team. It would be a criti- It gave me so much motivation out the incredible team and (Ten Kate Racing – Yamaha), was a big loser in the battle and back through. Two laps later first lap. That one is for cal moment, as the podium to not take lightly even one lap support of my family.” who got Turn 1 all wrong and was down to seventh. and the 34-year-old Spaniard you nana!. places wouldn’t change from of the race, just go all in from Powering off the line for was plum last. After the frantic action had tried again, but the Kawasaki that moment on, despite Bau- the first lap. That one is for you the final time in 2019, Bautista On Lap 2, it was all action calmed down on Lap 4, Bautis- of Rea was too strong on the Jonathan Rea tista’s best efforts. nana!,” he said. made the most of the Ducati and drama as Rea and Bautista ta began to close down Jona- brakes. With the swapping Across the line for the final He also was all praise for power to lead the field to Turn began to battle between Turn than Rea for first, whilst Chaz and changing, Chaz Davies weight fight. time, Rea took a 17th win of his bike and team. “Thanks 1, although the Spaniard went 6 and 9, swapping paint and Davies was now up to third. continued to edge closer and With seven to go, and out- the season with a thrilling vic- to my team for giving me an wide and allowed Rea back scything under one and other, Bautista and then Davies set now, just 0.273s separated a side the top six, Razgatlioglu tory, whilst Chaz Davies clung incredible bike. We changed ahead. whilst Alex Lowes was also get- the fastest lap of the race, with tantalisingly close podium. had dropped behind Haslam, on for another second place, the bike race to race mas- Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha ting in on the act. At Turn 15, just over a second covering the Soon, the gloves were off, and whilst Eugene Laverty (Team ahead of Bautista, who bows sively. So looks like our bikes WorldSBK Team) slotted in van der Mark took third from leading trio and less than half- Bautista hit the front on Lap 9 Goeleven) was riding strongly out of Ducati with a podium. are working in a huge window. behind them whilst Leon Ha- Lowes but both ran wide, allow- a-second covering Rea and at Turn 1, but Rea fought back on his final appearance on the Alex Lowes took fourth and I achieved a massive target slam (Kawasaki Racing Team ing Toprak Razgatlioglu (Turk- Bautista. Meanwhile, van der and barged his way down the Ducati V4 R. Loris Baz had was third overall in the stand- of mine in my career, which WorldSBK) was right in the ish Puccetti Racing) to come Mark and Lowes had pulled inside at the Turn 6 hairpin. recovered well and was now ings, whilst Toprak Razgatlio- was to finish every single race mix in fourth, with Michael through from nowhere, whilst away from Razgatlioglu. Davies was even closer now, inside the top ten in ninth glu stormed through in a last in the season. We did that, van der Mark (Pata Yamaha Chaz Davies (ARUBA.IT Rac- With 13 laps to go, Bautista and it was a three-way heavy- place, lapping faster than eve- lap shuffle to take fifth.

Mahias wins yet again, but Krummenacher Squash: 2019/20 PSA Men’s World Championships emerges as World Supersport champion Online sale of tickets from today

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK World Championships. It is a DOHA great privilege to welcome the world’s top players as well as THE online sales of tickets for fans of the beautiful game of the 2019/20 PSA Men’s World squash to Doha once again. Championships will go live “Doubtlessly, all lovers of Sunday afternoon (October the game are in for a good time 27) and will be available on the as all arrangements have been federation’s official website - made to ensure the tourna- www.qatarsquash.org ment is one of the best so far. The $335,000 total prize- We believe it will be an excit- money event, to be held from ing time for all participants as November 8 to 15 at the Khal- the best of squash is witnessed ifa International Tennis and inside the beautiful courts of Squash Complex in Doha, the Khalifa International Ten- will feature 64 players from nis & Squash Complex. We are Swiss Randy Krummenacher celebrates his overall World Supersport 24 countries, including the looking forward to seeing the (WSSP) win at Losail International Circuit on Saturday. He finished 56 highest ranked players and fans troop out in large num- fifth while Frenchman Lucas Mahias won the Qatar race. eight wild card entrants. bers to enjoy this amazing ex- Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) President Abdulrahman al Mannai with Qatari rider Defending champion and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the stage was set for an Saeed al Sulaiti ahead of the World Supersport (WSSP) race at Losail International Circuit on Saturday. World No.1 Ali Farag is lead- LOSAIL incredible grand finale. Tak- ing the array of world class ing victory in an 80km tussle zel and Corentin Perolari hit whilst Caricasulo was barged Perolari made it a provisional players which includes two IN a captivating WorldSSP at Losail, Lucas Mahias (Ka- the front, making lightning out the way by Vinales at Turn all-French podium, whilst an other former world champions race, Frenchman Lucas Mahi- wasaki Puccetti Racing) was starts from third and fourth 6 and then by Kyle Smith in-form Isaac Vinales (Kallio - 2017 champion Mohamed as made it a third consecutive the winner but Krummen- on the grid respectively. Ran- (Team Pedercini Racing) at Racing) had gone with them ElShorbagy and 2016 winner win at Losail Internatioanl Cir- acher (Bardahl Evan Bros. dy Krummenacher hit third Turn 10. The Italian fought in fourth. Now into fifth place, Karim Abdel Gawad, for the cuit while Randy Krummen- WorldSSP Team) took fifth, place, whilst Federico Carica- back at Turn 1 on Lap 3, al- Caricasulo began to edge clear tournament taking place in acher did just enough to be- enough to become the overall sulo was only fifth, the top two though he couldn’t make it of Smith and Krummenacher Doha for the fifth time. come the first Swiss WorldSSP winner. in the Championship split by stick. Smith then went ahead and chased down the leading Tickets will also be avail- Champion. Qatari rider Saeed al Su- Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Puc- of Krummenacher. Lap 3 con- quartet. However, as it stood, able onsite at the Khalifa In- With the final chapter of laiti gave a good account of cetti Racing). At the end of Lap cluded with Cluzel leading, Krummenacher would still be ternational Tennis & Squash the 2019 World Supersport himself registering fastest lap 1, Isaac Vinales (Kallio Racing) whilst Caricasulo and Krum- champion. Complex and date will be an- Championship beckoned and of 2’04.224 with a top speed of completed the top six. menacher were sixth and sev- Mahias had broken clear at nounced soon. it was a vital WorldSSP race, 276.2 km/ph. The two Bardahl Evan enth respectively; the Italian the front and took a third con- Meanwhile, the Khalifa In- Defending champion and World with all three Championship With the title on the line, Bros. WorldSSP Team Yama- slipstreaming ahead on the secutive win at Losail, ahead ternational Tennis & Squash No.1 Ali Farag is leading the array contenders starting from the the most anticipated race of has of Krummenacher and front straight. of a valiant Cluzel in second Complex is already wearing of world class players. front row. A 15 laps of all out the World Supersport season Caricasulo began to lose po- The front four had escaped and Vinales in third – a third a new look in preparation for action between the title con- commenced, with the GMT94 sitions. Mahias got ahead of at the head of the field, with consecutive podium for the the championship. The brand- perience.” tenders was on the horizon, Yamaha duo of Jules Clu- Krummenacher at Turn 1, Cluzel leading Mahias, whilst Spaniard. ing at the venue has been All matches of the eight- completed and the necessary day tournament will be held makeovers done in readiness with play split between the for the most prestigious tour- glass court and the ‘tradition- nament on the PSA men’s al’ plaster side courts. Fixtures Deroue goes dutch with one of closest WorldSSP300 wins in history! tour. from the glass court will be Commenting about the streamed live on SQUASHTV TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK final round of the feeder class’ stream battle the best on the Team) hit the front ahead of end of the lap with Ieraci at Turn development, Tariq Zainal, (rest of world), Eurosport LOSAIL season got underway. final lap, race victory went to Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki Provec 13 saw her drop back to eighth. the Tournament Director Player (Europe only) and the Racing in a pack is always Dutchman Scott Deroue (Ka- WorldSSP300), whilst Bruno In the end, Deroue closed in said: “We are delighted to an- official Facebook page of the WITH the champion- one of the main spectacles of wasaki MOTOPORT) from the Ieraci (Kawasaki GP Project) on his teammate Meuffels and nounce the start of online sales PSA World Tour. ship already decided in the World Supersport 300 and the third row of the grid. and Scott Deroue were right on the run to the line, Deroue of tickets for this prestigious To purchase tickets and WorldSSP300 class, it was all Motul Qatar Round proved Blasting into action with together, making for an inter- nabbed the victory by just 0.010 tournament. We are extremely find all tournament informa- for pride and glory at the Losa- to be no exception. However, lights out, Australian Tom Ed- esting battle for second overall. from Meuffels, making it a Ka- proud to host another edition tion, please visit www.qatar- il International Circuit, as the mastering the constant slip- wards (Kawasaki ParkinGO However, a collision towards the wasaki MOTOPORT 1-2. of the prestigious PSA Men’s squash.org 14 Sunday, October 27, 2019 Sports Pulisic stars for Chelsea as Man City close on Liverpool The US int’l scores his first goals for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea who have now won four straight EPL games AFP when his stoppage-time own LONDON goal from Leandro Trossard’s Bayern Munich’s Polish forward cross left Everton two points Robert Lewandowski. CHRISTIAN Pulisic hit the above the relegation zone after first hat-trick of his career as their fifth defeat in their past six Chelsea crushed Burnley 4-2 league games. Lewandowski on Saturday while Manchester “We have to be more ma- City overcame a sluggish start ture to control the last 10 min- makes history to beat Aston Villa and increase utes,” Silva told the BBC. “It’s a the pressure on Liverpool. tough moment for us. We have again as Bayern In the early kick-off, a frus- to stick together.” trated Pep Guardiola watched Watford remain bottom reclaim summit his side recover from a tepid of the table after a 0-0 draw first half to defeat Villa 3-0 against Bournemouth. AFP and close the gap on Premier Lys Mousset, who scored BERLIN League leaders Liverpool to the winner against Arsenal last three points. week, finished a memorable ROBERT Lewandowski made US international Pulisic week on a high note with the yet more history on Saturday by scored his first goals for Frank equaliser in Sheffield United’s netting in Bayern Munich’s 2-1 Lampard’s Chelsea, who have 1-1 draw at West Ham. home win against Union Berlin, now won four straight Premier Saturday’s action could not which sent the defending cham- League games, while Marco eclipse Leicester’s incredible pions back to the top of the Bun- Silva is under pressure after an- 9-0 thrashing of Southampton desliga table by a point. other Everton defeat. at St Mary’s 24 hours earlier. The Poland striker showed Pulisic, who had not pre- Leicester boss Brendan clinical finishing to tuck away viously scored for Chelsea Rodgers believes there is even an Alphonso Davies second-half and has struggled to win a better to come from Leicester pass at the Allianz Arena and starting berth, emphatically after they equalled the biggest claim his 13th league goal and staked his claim with a hat- margin of victory in the Premier set a new record for scoring in trick at Turf Moor. League era. the first nine Bundesliga games The 21-year-old capitalised Leicester are third after hat- of the season. on some indecision from Burn- Chelsea players celebrate scoring against Burnley during their English Premier League match at Turf Moor in Burnley on Saturday. (AFP) tricks from Ayoze Perez and Lewandowski, on the mark ley to drive into the penalty Jamie Vardy secured the big- in each of his last 13 games for area and steer a low left-footed rampant Chelsea in the 58th Etihad Stadium. “In the second we play in on in the final 10 minutes to gest away win in English top- Bayern, overtook the previous shot into the corner of Nick minute to take the score to 4-0 “Of course, respect and the way we normally do but we leave boss Silva fighting to save flight history. league record set by current Ar- Pope’s net midway through the and despite late goals for Jay credit for Aston Villa. The first have to try and play 90 minutes. his job. “I think we’ll get better, we senal forward Pierre-Emerick first period. Rodriguez and Dwight McNeil, half we played football but we We played just 45.” Silva’s side recovered from will improve. Of course the re- Aubameyang who scored in The former Borussia Dort- the visitors avoided further don’t play in the way we should City’s second successive conceding the first goal to lead sult and performance is per- each of the first eight games of mund winger doubled his tally shocks to win 4-2. play,” Guardiola said, after sec- league win means Liverpool but Brighton’s Neal Maupay fect,” Rodgers said. the 2015/16 season for Borussia for the Blues with a second goal Earlier, City boss Guardiola ond-half goals from Raheem are under pressure to beat Tot- scored an 80th-minute penalty “We have young players Dortmund. just before half-time, benefiting was frustrated with the way his Sterling, David Silva and Ilkay tenham at Anfield in Sunday’s after Michael Keane was con- who are only going to gain “I’ll try to keep playing like from a big deflection off Ben players struggled to establish Gundogan. clash between last season’s troversially ruled by VAR to even more confidence. We will this, there are still a lot of games Mee, and grabbed his third with any momentum in the first half “We were better in the sec- Champions League finalists. have fouled Aaron Connolly. get better. We certainly won’t to come,” said Lewandowski, a second-half header. against Villa despite an ulti- ond half. I don’t know if it was At the Amex Stadium, Ever- And Everton defender Lu- just be content with what currently on course to break Willian added a fourth for mately comfortable win at the because of the early goal. ton blew a 2-1 lead over Bright- cas Digne added to Silva’s woes we’re doing.” Gerd Mueller’s record of 40 league goals. “You have to be in shape all season. “I don’t think about how many goals I’ve scored so far, In-form Osaka steeled for lucrative WTA finals I’m just trying to get us the three points.” AFP Osaka said she knew what to The Finals start on Sun- Lewandowski is already the SHENZHEN, CHINA expect in the $14 million tour- day with Osaka up first against top-scoring foreigner in Bun- nament pitting the eight best Kvitova, before Barty takes on desliga history with 215 league IN-FORM world number ranked players of 2019. Bencic. goals for Bayern and former three Naomi Osaka believes The lucrative WTA Finals World number two Karo- club Dortmund. she is better equipped to deal has moved to the southern Chi- lina Pliskova has top billing in The Bavarians took charge with the WTA Finals’ de- nese city of Shenzhen for the the Purple Group and starts at the Allianz Arena as defender manding round-robin format, next 10 years after a five-year her tournament with a mouth- Benjamin Pavard gave the hosts after her maiden appearance run in Singapore. watering clash against defend- the lead before Lewandowski’s at the season-ending show- “I definitely think last year ing champion Elina Svitolina second just after the break. piece ended in tears. helped me in the way that on Monday. Union grabbed a late con- There was much attention I kind of know the format US Open champion Bianca solation goal when replacement on the Japanese sensation en- more,” Osaka told reporters Andreescu takes on Wimbledon striker Sebastian Polter netted tering last year’s WTA Finals on Saturday. winner Simona Halep later the from the penalty spot having on the back of a controversial “Before last year, I hadn’t same day in a battle of the past been brought down by Pavard. US Open victory over Serena played round-robin since I was, two Grand Slam champions. Munich can lose top spot Williams. like, eight or ten. I think the end The top two players in each Sunday to previous leaders But Osaka failed to live up of last year was just so hectic for It has been a return to form Osaka said renewed con- I could every point, which for group advance to the semi-fi- Borussia Moenchengladbach, to the hype in a winless cam- me. Honestly, by the time I got for the 22-year-old after a stun- centration was the catalyst for me is something very difficult nals next Saturday. who host Eintracht Frankfurt, paign that ended in tears when to the (WTA Finals), I was just ning first round exit at Wimble- her late season revival. to do because my mind tends The event’s move to China and Wolfsburg who can leap- she was forced to retire against so tired,” Osaka added. don followed by a lacklustre US “Those matches that I’ve to wander a lot.” is highlighted by an eye-water- frog Niko Kovac’s Bayern by Kiki Bertens due to a hamstring She will be one of the fa- Open title defence ended with played (in Beijing and Osa- Osaka has been drawn in ing total prize pool of $14 mil- beating Augsburg at home. injury. vourites in Shenzhen having a round of 16 defeat to Belinda ka), I just tried 100 percent,” the Red Group featuring Ben- lion with the winner receiving Dortmund moved up to Having learned the lessons claimed successive titles in Bencic, who she will face in she said. cic, world number one Ashleigh up to $4.725 million – the high- third after a goalless draw at from that bitter experience, Osaka and Beijing. Shenzhen. “I tried to be as focused as Barty and Petra Kvitova. est payday in tennis history. Schalke. Imperious Tiger shocks himself Leaders Juve, chasers Inter held to with second 64 to lead by two draws against Serie A underdogs AFP at the turn before switching on INZAI, JAPAN the afterburners. DPA Dybala beat the Brazilian “Hit the ball a little bit bet- ROME goalkeeper from the spot on TIGER Woods surprised him- ter than I did (Thursday),” 50 minutes after video review self with a second straight Woods said. “Let’s hope that INTER Milan were held 2-2 for a foul of Jacopo Petriccione 64 Saturday for a two-stroke trend continues.” at home by tough Parma on Miralem Pjanic, but Marco lead over Gary Woodland at Three birdies in four holes Saturday and remained sec- Mancosu levelled on 56 from the halfway stage of the rain- from the 10th took him along- ond in the Serie A, failing to another penalty awarded for delayed Zozo Championship side clubhouse leader Wood- profit from leaders Juventus Matthijs de Ligt’s handball. in Japan. land at 10-under. earlier drawing 1-1 at pro- Bernardeschi then hit the “I’m surprised that I was Woods kept his foot down. moted Lecce. post with the goal gaping and able to score as well as I have,” The US Masters champion Juve, who kept ace Cris- botched an easy chance before admitted Woods, who is play- smoked a massive drive down tiano Ronaldo rested in Tu- Dybala fired wide on 77. ing his first tournament for two the long par-four 17th and his rin, reached 23 points from Striker Gonzalo Higuain months after having arthro- pinpoint approach from 154 nine games, with Inter trail- injured his head in a clash with scopic knee surgery. yards left him a simple two- ing on 22. Lecce sit on eight Gabriel, who then denied him “It usually that takes a lit- footer to take the solo lead. after clinching their first in the closing minutes. Juve tle bit of time. I’ve been able He saw a 20-foot eagle putt point after three defeats on boss Maurizio Sarri said that to strike my irons pretty well Tiger Woods putts for a birdie on slip by at the par-five 18th but home ground and Parma the Argentinian had a wound this week so far and that’s the 13th hole green during the tapped in for his seventh birdie have 13 points. stitched after the game. been nice.” second round of the PGA Zozo of the round and a 36-hole At the Giuseppe Meazza Juventus’ Paulo Dybala (centre) shoots on goal past Lecce’s Marco “We played well and creat- The 15-time major winner Championship on Saturday. (AFP) 12-under par total of 128. in Milan, an Antonio Can- Calderoni (left) during their Italian Serie A match at the Stadio ed many chances but we did not lit up the back nine in five- US Open champion and dreva shot met a double de- Comunlae Via del Mare in Lecce on Saturday. (AFP) convert them,” Sarri said. “We under 31 to take control on an clapping,” said Woods. overnight co-leader Woodland flection from defenders to must look at our handling of the empty Narashino Country Club Chasing a record-equalling said he had to dig deep for put Inter ahead on 23 min- 2017-18 season, but on the despite fierce pressing in the game, also considering how we course, closed to spectators for 82nd PGA Tour victory, Woods his 66 to keep in touch with utes but Yann Karamoh lev- half hour set up Gervinho’s remainder of the game. played after taking the lead. safety after soaking up more had bounced back from bogey- Woods. elled with a fast clinical drive goal in a combination be- Earlier in Lecce, Juve al- “Cristiano (Ronaldo) told than six inches (150mm) of ing his opening three holes to “It was a grind all day,” said three minutes later after he tween Ivory Coast-born for- lowed the hosts’ Zan Majer to me he was tired, also mentally. rain during Friday’s washout. shoot a mesmerising 64 with the 35 year-old. “I didn’t have pounced on a poor pass by wards. fire a first shot on target before So there is no point in thinking “I had made a couple putts nine birdies in Thursday’s first my best stuff today. Fortunate- Marcelo Brozovic. Romelu Lukaku levelled their forward Federico Ber- about what could have hap- today and I went to put my round. ly I made three big putts there Karamoh did not cel- on 55 off Candreva after a nardeschi failed in the box and pened had he been with us.” hand up and I’m like, don’t put He started more steadily on on 16, 17 and 18 which was ebrate the goal against the lengthy video review but In- Paulo Dybala had a dangerous Sassuolo won 1-0 at the your hand up, there’s no one Saturday and was one-under awesome.” team where he played the ter took just a single point drive saved by Gabriel. promoted Verona on Friday. Sunday, October 27, 2019 15 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Focus on Qatar Labour Law, Qatar Visa Center at seminar

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BIG PARTICIPATION OF FILIPINO RESTAURANTS IN DC ASIAN NIGHT MARKET IN ASPIRE PARK

number of Filipino restaurants are taking part in the month-long Asian ANight Market which was officially opened at the Children’s Play Area of Aspire Park on Thursday. The bazaar, which also features res- taurants offering Pakistani, Indian and Arabic dishes, is organised by Doha City Event Management & Services in coop- eration with Italian company Innovative Hight-Tech Solutions. It had soft opening a week ago and reopened on October 24 with more attractions including several Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy team performs at the event. stalls selling non-food outlets like cosmet- ics, clothes, home décor, children’s toys, among others. The event has also featured various performers from different Asian com- munities including a performance of dance-drama production called Kuchipudi by Telangana Jagruthi Qatar, a registered organisation affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) in Qatar. Other performers were the Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy, a Filipino theatre group in Qatar founded in 2005. The Asian Night Market will be run- ning until November, opening daily from 5pm to 12 midnight. A Kuchipudi dance-drama performance by Telangana Jagruthi Qatar. 16 Sunday, October 27, 2019 The Last Word Stars of Science unveils top four contestants for Season 11 Biomedical innovations lead race for top prize TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

IN a bid to prove their products were ready for user testing, the five remaining contestants of Stars of Science (SoS) Season 11 presented their prototypes in Friday’s production proto- typing episode. Overcoming challenges in At this stage of the competition, any engineering concerns should have been resolved, and the participants are expected to have begun integrating aesthetic and ergonomic considerations in their design. science and innovation, Nuha Abu Yousef, Abdulrahman it works, without question. ney alive as his ‘Efficient Com- Lazy Eyelid Sticker’, ask- the scientific field despite the innovate a religious tool. to travel to Singapore to con- Saleh Khamis, Husam Sa- However, it is equally impor- fort Concrete Panel’ passed its ing her questions about its unique pressures they hold!” Unfortunately, Anfal al tinue working on her project meer, Youssef El Azouzi and tant that users comprehend respective tests, successfully weight and size as they took noted Khalid al Jumaily, SoS’ Hamdani and her ‘Dry Lime and obtain a Master’s degree. Anfal al Hamdani demon- and appreciate the design so maintaining a cool tempera- turns wearing the device. The long-standing host. Auto Extractor’ fell short of Sadeq Qasem, SoS Sea- strated their knowledge of in- that they can make room for it ture in a full-scale room for an sticker, which stimulates the Youssef El Azouzi and his the jury’s expectations. The son 2 winner, co-hosted this dustrial design to the jury. At in their daily lives,” said Prof hour and a half. The concrete muscles responsible for clos- ‘Flow Modulator Stent’ were extractor, which is designed to week’s episode. Holder of this stage of the competition, Abdelhamid El-Zoheiry, an panels did this by utilising ing the eye in patients with not far behind in the voting, extract the carpel of dry citrus the Excellence and Creativity any engineering concerns SoS jury member. “Our Sea- their unique hollow-core con- afflicted facial muscles and as he confidently answered fruits by separating it from Award in Entrepreneurship should have been resolved, son 11 innovators have shown struction, which allows for im- ensure it blinks in unison with every concern the jury had the pulp while preserving the by the Emir of Kuwait, Sadeq and the participants are ex- that they can engineer their proved cooling through more their unaffected eye, ended up about his invention, while nutrients, still produced un- – an innovator and entre- pected to have begun integrat- way around technical chal- efficient air circulation. garnering the highest marks expert mentors hailed Ab- usable material. Anfal had prenur – shared some widsom ing aesthetic and ergonomic lenges, but from this point on, However, it was the medi- from the jury. dulrahman Saleh Khamis for to leave the competition, but with all the contestants, moti- considerations in their design. they need to prove that they cal innovations that stole “Nuha faced the challeng- the quality of his ‘Interactive she remained adamant that vating them to stay focused on “The most important goal can market their product too.” the show. The jury had the es of being both a mother and Educational Prayer Carpet’ this was not the end of her in- their goals and on the needs of for any product is to prove Husam kept his SoS jour- chance to try Nuha’s ‘Active an ambitious young woman in and his ability to successfully novation journey as she plans their target markets. Science Book Forum at QNL Doha Debates explores future highlights the local impact of changes to earth’s ice caps of capitalism at NU-Q live event TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MEMBERS of an expert panel sparred with a lively student crowd about the future of capital- ism at the latest Doha Debates live event, which unfolded in a packed auditorium at the Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). The heated discussion at Education City, led by modera- tor Ghida Fakhry, saw the Qatar Foundation production bring together an international panel of experts including author, jour- nalist and political commenta- tor Anand Giridharadas, former president of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, and author and anthropologist at the London The talk highlighted the important role of ice caps in maintaining the stability of temperatures School of Economics Jason Anand Giridharadas, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Jason Hickel participated in the event moderated by Ghida Fakhry. and seasons on the planet. Hickel. Hickel, a committed envi- countries by 2030.” a free and fair market. The mo- change the economic ground TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK is difficult to understand the actual mean- ronmentalist, offered the most “In the court of public opin- nopolists in Silicon Valley aren’t rules of the world. DOHA ing of such natural phenomena. The lec- radical solution to what he con- ion, capitalism is on the ropes,” confident they could succeed in In the first wave of audience ture today simplified the impact of global siders to be the unrestrained acknowledged Gurib-Fakim. a free market. The capitalism voting, his argument won over QATAR National Library’s (QNL) latest warming and how our actions affect the growth brought about by capi- “But I have seen the transforma- they practice isn’t capitalism, it’s the audience, with 54 percent instalment of Science Book Forum took a environment.” talism. His proposed solution tion my country has experienced. capture.” agreeing with his view, while closer look at the significance of earth’s ice “We need to hear from scientists about to what he considers to be the “Is it perfect? Hardly. But Af- Giridharadas is the author close to 25 percent agreed with caps to Qatar and its people. what makes the world’s temperature crisis of capitalism is to reduce rica has created the largest free of Winners Take All, which Hickel’s argument and the rest The talk highlighted the important role change. This was explained very well dur- growth to zero in the industrial- trade zone since the World Trade was released in August and siding with Ameenah Gurib- of the ice caps in maintaining the stability ing the lecture,” said Ali Ghassan, a science ised world, even going so far as Organization was founded in sees him argue that the phi- Fakim. In the second round of of temperatures and seasons on the planet. teacher, who attended the lecture. to suggest that public spaces be 1995. Now, six of the ten fastest lanthropy of the billionaire arguments, the tide changed It also discussed the different types of icy “The Science Book Forum is a very use- advertising free in order to dis- growing countries in the world elite of the world is simply significantly. environments on earth, such as glaciers, ful platform for youth in Qatar to learn courage consumerism. are in Africa.” whitewashing a lack of eco- In the second round of audi- sea ice and ice shelves. The talk also illus- about scientific concepts by listening to ex- “Economic growth is the sin- “Maybe capitalism is some- nomic governance. Echoing ence voting, Hickel’s more radical trated how ice caps melt and reform, and perts from around the world.” gle biggest driver to ecological thing we should try,” argued the economic populism of US solution to the problems created how such changes have a measurable im- The library established the Science collapse,” said Hickel. “Growth Giridharadas. “What we’ve Democratic presidential con- by capitalism won the day, with pact on Qatar. Book Forum in 2018 to encourage science requires increasing levels of ex- come to know as capitalism isn’t tenders Elizabeth Warren and close to 45 percent agreeing with Amina Abbas, who attended the talk, reading through public forums that discuss traction of our natural resourc- really capitalism. The plutocrats Bernie Sanders, he feels that him, while 40 percent supported said, “Global warming is something that influential books and scientific papers on es. We need to achieve zero who control the economy in the wealth should be redistributed Giridharadas’s argument in fa- we always talk about with friends, and it crucial topics of general interest. carbon emissions in the rich US are terrified of competing in and that ‘people power’ should vour of wealth redistribution. More than 200 contestants take part in Aspire Staircase Run TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MORE than 200 contestants from over 40 countries took part in the eighth edition of the Aspire Torch Staircase Run (ATSR 2019) or- ganised by Aspire Zone Founda- tion (AZF) on Friday. Andrew Jones from the UK managed to retain his first place in the Master’s – Men category for the second consecutive year by reaching the 51st floor of the Torch in 7:22 minutes. Qatar’s Mohammed al Obaidli and Croa- tian Ivo Kovacic won the second and third places, respectively. In the Men’s Adult category, with a time of 14:42 minutes, the US came in the third place. pire Logistics, Sherif Sabri, man- fees collected during the event to Tunisian Nasreddine Mansour while Swiss Manuela Pauley came In the corporate category, the aging director of the Torch-Doha Qatar Cancer Society to support won the first place after finishing in second and MariaCecilia from Civil Defence team won the race Hotel, Amal al Sheemy, manager its activities. Moreover, the public the race in 8:26 minutes, while the Philippines finished third. with a time of 10:41 minutes. The of Media and Communication got a free check-up for breast can- Cornelia Jan Wouters from the In the Children’s category, Ai- Civil Aviation team came second at AZF, Khairiya al Absi, man- cer through a van placed near The Netherlands became the runner- sha al Maadeed of Qatar defended and RasGas finished in the third ager of Partnership and Sponsor- Torch-Doha. up and French Matthieu Corpet her last year’s title in the Girl’s cat- position. ship at Aspire Logistics, Ahmed Cancer survivors Mohamed finished third. egory with a time of 4:43 minutes. Eleven students from the As- Mahmoud al Abdullah, Civil Avia- Shaaban from Palestine and Sami In the Women’s Adult catego- American Hanan Eriksson was pire Academy participated in the tion Team Officer, and Nasser Ab- al Asali participated in the Mas- ry, British Stephanie Innes-Smith the runner-up, while Jenna Khat- race for the first time this year, dullah al Hajri, director of Com- ter’s category of the race to be- snatched first place in 12:41 min- ib from the US came in the third. adding a special flavour to the munication and Public Relations come role models to others. utes. Hanna Clark from Denmark Nidal Yahya from India event. Abdulsalam Arif Alawi, at AZF, presented medals to the AZF also reserved a dedicat- was the runner-up, while Tunisian bagged the first place in the Boy’s Muwafaq Faqeer Algadi and Ab- winners in various categories. ed Fun Zone for families offering Amira Azizi came third. category after finishing in 3:07 dalla Nabil Adam won the first AZF held the race this year as a wide range of food and bever- Cheryl Aquionaval from the minutes. British Liam Wilson three places, respectively. part of its Breast Cancer Aware- age outlets, along with a special Philippines won the first place in managed to finish in the second Abdullah Aman al Khater, di- ness Month activities. AZF donat- area for the giant screen to watch the Master’s – Women category and Hassan Shipchandler from rector of Venues and Events at As- ed 30 percent of the registration the race.