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Quick read RUMAIHI OPENS EXPO OF PROCESSED LOCAL DATES Amir sends cable Reveal fate of of condolences to US president The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a cable to US President Donald missing Qatari Trump, expressing his sincere condolences on the victims of the Hurricane Michael in Florida and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) citizens: NHRC Amir sends cable of condolences to Nigerian president chief to Saudi The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a cable to President of Nigeria Marri calls for UN fact-finding team to know Muhammadu Buhari expressing his sincere condolences on the about the disappearance of Qatari nationals victims of the explosion of an oil pipeline in the Abia State, south- QNA derlined that the NHRC has “serious ern Nigeria, wishing the wounded LONDON concerns” about the fate of the Qatari Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi visits the stalls after inaugurating the a speedy recovery. (QNA) nationals held in Saudi Arabia. He de- exhibition of processed local dates at Souq Waqif in Doha on Sunday. More than 50 farmers and Hassad Food are partici- NATIONAL Human Rights Committee scribed the Saudi actions as shameful pating in the expo which will run until October 22. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) PAGE 2 (NHRC) Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh al and inhumane, which will leave psy- PM holds telephone Marri demanded Saudi chological effects on fu- conversation with Arabia to immediately ture generations. Iraqi counterpart reveal the whereabouts So far, the NHRC of the four Qatari na- and the families of the Qatari actor PRIME Minister and Minister tionals who are the vic- missing Qatari nationals UK, France, Germany want of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah tims of enforced disap- don’t know their where- bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani pearance and arbitrary abouts and are not even Abdul Aziz held on Sunday a telephone detention by the Saudi able to communicate ‘credible’ Khashoggi probe conversation with Prime Minis- authorities. with them, he said. Jassim ter of Iraq Adil Abdul-Mahdi. The The NHRC chief Dr Marri praised the PM congratulated the Iraqi PM also called for sending cooperation of the inter- BRITAIN, France and Germany insisted Erdogan, Saudi king discuss passes away on his mandate to form a new a UN fact-finding mis- national organisations on Sunday that “light must be shed” on joint working group formation government. (QNA) sion to know the fate of with the NHRC, urging the whereabouts of journalist Jamal the three Qatari victims them to exert more pres- Khashoggi as they called for a credible TURKEY’S President Recep Tayyip of enforced disappear- sure on Saudi for the re- investigation into his disappearance. Erdogan and Saudi King Salman on Qatar likely to get ance and of another cit- Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri lease of the Qatari nation- In a joint statement, Britain’s for- Sunday discussed Khashoggi case in izen who was arbitrarily als before it is too late. eign minister Jeremy Hunt, his French their first telephone talks. “They empha- rains this week detained, saying Saudi authorities are “The NHRC has provided interna- counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian and sised the importance of creating a joint QATAR is likely to receive rains fully responsible for their safety. tional organisations and the UN with all Germany's Heiko Maas said whoever working group within the framework of next Wednesday and Thurs- Their fate is unknown since they information about the missing and de- was responsible for the Saudi journalist’s the investigation,” said a Turkish presi- day, according to Qatar Mete- were arbitrarily and unfairly detained by tained Qatari citizens in Saudi Arabia,” disappearance must be held to account. dential source. (REUTERS) orological Department (QMD). the Saudi authorities, Dr Marri said. Dr Marri said, adding that the commit- Khashoggi, a Washington Post con- “The clouds over the country He also urged the Working Group tee is in constant contact with the two tributor, vanished after entering the Saudi issued by the Foreign Office in London. are expected to strengthen on on Arbitrary Detention and the Working working groups. consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to ob- Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia warned Wednesday and Thursday with Group on Enforced Disappearance to He renewed his call to the interna- tain official documents for his upcoming it would retaliate against any sanctions TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK chances of rain, accompanied conduct a joint field visit to Saudi Ara- tional community to put more pressure marriage. “Defending freedom of expres- imposed on it over Khashoggi's disap- DOHA by thunder at times, in some bia to find details about the four Qatari on Saudi Arabia to compel it to respect sion and a free press and ensuring the pearance, as the Riyadh stock market areas,” QMD said in a tweet nationals. international laws and reveal the fate of protection of journalists are key priorities plunged on growing investor jitters. RENOWNED Qatari actor Ab- on Sunday. (TNN) In press statements issued dur- the Qatari citizens as well as to release for Germany, the United Kingdom and dul Aziz Jassim died on Sun- ing his visit to the UK, Dr Marri un- them immediately. France," the ministers said in a statement More on page 10 Ô day in Bangkok after illness. He was 61. Abdulaziz Jassim was one of the main pillars of Qatari and Gulf theatre. He had around 30 Qatar athletes excel at 2018 Youth plays and 56 television dramas US Navy aircraft carrier to his credit. Olympics in Buenos Aires Jassim started acting in Essex arrives in Doha QATAR’S promising athletes Owaab Barrow and Abdelaziz Mohamed stood out 1977 after joining Al Sadd thea- with their superb performances in the ongoing 2018 Youth Olympic Games in tre and his successful career US Navy’s aircraft carrier Essex (LHD-2) arrived at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Barrow and Mohamed finished on top in the Stage 1 spanned across Qatari theatre, Doha Port on Sunday on a predefined visit. The qualifying events of men’s 110m hurdles and men’s 200m respectively. While radio and television. He also visit of the assault ship, the largest American the Stage 2 event for Barrow will be on Tuesday, Mohamed will be in action in participated in many Gulf pro- warship ever to visit Qatar, comes as part of the Stage 2 finals on Wednesday.(SEE PG 19) ductions, which are engraved military cooperation between Qatar and the US in the memory of the audiences. for combating terrorism and extremism. Abdelaziz Owaab A comedy duet he conceptu- Essex carries members of the Mohamed Barrow alised along with Ghanem al Su- US Navy’s 13th reconnais- laiti was performed successfully sance squadron consisting across the Gulf for several years. of nearly 1,600 personnel He wrote and acted in ‘Deira of the total of 3,000 people Ezz’ in November, his last play, on board. Essex was welcomed by with a group of artistes from the officers of Qatar Armed Forces and Qatari theatre. It was centred Charge d’Affaires of the US embassy in on the blockade of Qatar. Doha HE William Grant. (SEE PG 20) Continued on page 2 Ô

Ashghal opens new intersections on Wholesale Market Street Two more winter markets to open this year HE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the con- Tversion of four signal-controlled intersections and opened SANTHOSH CHANDRAN Salal), Al Khor-Dhakhira the cultivation area by more benefiting wholesale dealers them to traffic as part of the upgrade plan of the Wholesale DOHA and Al Wakrah. than four times. This is in who have signed long-term Market Street. These are the Wholesale Market Intersection, Al According to sources, addition to the half square contracts with hypermarkets Mashatil Intersection, Wadi Al Ghadeeriyat Street Intersection QATAR will see the opening the MME expects more ag- kilometres of green-houses.” and hotels.” with Bu Hamour Street and Al Sidr Street. The new intersec- of two more winter markets ricultural produce to reach “Earlier, marketing was The winter markets tions will facilitate smooth flow of traffic in the densely populat- this year, one in Al Shahani- the markets this season, a challenge for mid-level achieved remarkable suc- ed areas of Bu Hamour and Al Wa’ab where several economic, ya and the other in the north thanks to the intensified ef- farmers due to the inflow of cess in the past five seasons, educational and health facilities are located. (SEE PG 2) of the country, the Minister forts by the ministry to boost low-priced vegetables from attracting a large number of of Municipality and Environ- vegetable production in the the neighbouring countries. customers. The sale of local ment HE Mohammed bin country. Now, we have stable local vegetables at the markets Abdullah al Rumaihi told Farmers in Al Khor, Al market,” he said. surged six times to 5,383 Qatar Tribune on the side- Shahaniya, Umm Salal Ali The winter markets will Director of Arab Indian tonnes last season (2016-17) lines of the local dates exhi- and Al Shamal have expand- function from Thursdays Vegetables in Central Veg- from 884 tonnes in 2012-13. bition in Doha on Sunday. ed their farms considerably etable Market, Anil Kumar, The winter markets will The other winter mar- this year. to Saturdays from 7 am said, “According to our ex- function from Thursdays to kets, run by the Agricultural Marketing official of Al to 5 pm, while the live- pectations, local vegetables Saturdays from 7 am to 5 Affairs Department at the Khor Vegetables and Fruits, stock and animal feed will help meet 80 percent of pm, while the livestock and Ministry of Municipality and Hussain al Hameel, told Qa- stores will operate the local demand this year. animal feed stores will oper- Environment (MME), are in tar Tribune, “In the last two throughout the week The prices are expected to ate throughout the week with Al Mazrouah (Near Umm years, we have expanded fall in the coming months, the same timings. 02 Monday, October 15, 2018

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Registration for Processed local dates expo kicks off at Souq Waqif winter camp begins today SANTHOSH CHANDRAN QR14 per kilogram to QR22 per DOHA kilogram. There are also special REGISTRATION for the offers for bulk purchases that take 2018/2019 winter camp season AN exhibition of local dates, place from 10am to 9pm at the will commence on October 15 with more than 50 farmers par- exhibition. and continue until December ticipating besides Hassad Food, Another highlight of the current 31, the Ministry of Municipal- began at Souq Waqif in Doha on edition of dates’ festival are stalls ity and Environment (MME), Sunday. selling healthy dates juice. Besides, represented by the Committee Minister of Municipality and the exhibition also showcases ma- for Organising Camping Activi- Environment HE Mohammed bin terials and tools used for process- ties, has announced. Abdullah al Rumaihi opened the ing of dates and a replica of date Speaking at a press confer- nine-day festival, which will con- processing units. ence in Doha on Sunday, Engi- clude on October 22, and features The opening ceremony of neer Ahmed al Sada, assistant for the first time processed local the exhibition was attended by undersecretary for environ- dates. members of the diplomatic com- ment affairs at the MME said While interacting with media, Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi with other officials at the opening of the munity as well as officials from the camping will start from Rumaihi said that the event of this local dates festival in Doha on Sunday. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) the Ministry of Municipality and November 1, 2018, and con- kind serves as an inspiration for Environment, especially from the tinue until April 15, 2019. local farmers to be innovative and licious varieties of dates avail- Khalas, Shishi and Barhi are gen- prices depend on the quality and Agriculture Affairs Department of He pointed out that ap- cultivate quality dates, in addition able at the exhibition, of which, erally the most popular ones. The variety of dates and range from the ministry. plications can be submitted at to processing the produce in the government services centres best possible manner in order to in various regions of the coun- make finest quality dates available Self-sufficiency in dates try, in addition to electronic to people. submission through the min- Speaking to Qatar Tribune, reaches 87%: Rumaihi istry’s official website www. Assistant Undersecretary for Agri- Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin mme.gov.qa, adding that ap- culture Affairs and Fish Resources Abdullah al Rumaihi said that the percentage of self-sufficien- plication is available at the at Ministry of Municipality and cy in dates in Qatar has reached 87 percent ministry’s mobile application. Environment Dr Faleh bin Naser He said there are 2,630 al Thani said, “Even though the O The total cultivated area of date palms in Qatar is estimated at land and sea camps available Agricultural Affairs Department at 2,350 hectares, while the total production of dates reached about in all areas of the country for the Ministry has organised interna- 30,000 tonnes last year. Total number of palm trees within the farms this season, an increase of 30 tional dates’ festival before, this is camps compared to last year’s for the first time that the exhibition is more than 500,000 season. features processed local dates. The O The number of active farms in the country is 916, most He further explained that response of the farmers to the exhi- of which with different types of dates to facilitate the registration bition is very positive.” online, this process was di- There are more than five de- vided according to regions for three days. (TNN)

Shura speaker meets IPU secretary-general Osteoporosis is a common disease in Qatar

CATHERINE W GICHUKI “Whenever we attend to such a common thing. This is DOHA people between 50 and 65 years why we want the public to know (female) or 50 and 70 years the signs and the need to see a ALTHOUGH there is not much (male), we ask them questions doctor,” Dr Abdulla said. awareness about osteoporo- to know how much of a risk they He said some of the signs sis, a disease which involves have,” he said. include height reduction (even thinning of the bones (frag- Dr Abdulla said the com- a reduction of 3cm by old age), ile bones) through which the mon risk factor is the occur- having a hump in the back and bones becomes weak and can rence of a fracture with mini- sudden severe back pain (mid fracture easily, it is a common mum trauma, which is a sign back rather than lower back). disease in Qatar as Hamad that the bones are not good. According to him, if any- Medical Corporation (HMC) “If someone has a fam- one who has a fracture receives Speaker of the Advisory (Shura) Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud on Sunday met with receives many patients with the ily history of osteoporosis and treatment early, the chances of Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Martin Chungong, on the sidelines of the related disease, an expert said. fracture, he has higher chances having the second fracture can meetings of the 139th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva. During the meeting, Speaking to media persons of developing the disease,” he be prevented by at least 50 to they discussed the relations between the Advisory Council and the Inter-Parliamentary Union and means on the sidelines of World Oste- said, adding that those with 80 percent. of developing them, in addition to the important topics listed on the agenda. The meeting was attended by oporosis Day, HMC Consultant Dr Nabeel Abdulla. hormonal issues such as thy- Dr Abdulla said those with Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva HE Ambassador Ali Khalfan al in Rheumatology and Chair- roid, parathyroid hormone, are hormonal disturbances, espe- Mansouri and a number of members of the Advisory Council. (QNA) man of World Osteoporosis events this week. more prone to the disease. cially women who stopped their Day 2018, Dr Nabeel Abdulla Dr Abdulla said before the He said people on medica- menses earlier than the normal said, although there are no bone fractures, it doesn’t give tions like steroids, can also de- age are at a higher risk. A-G MEETS AUSTRIAN ENVOY, VICE- clear number of patients, the any symptoms and people who velop the disease. To maintain strong bone at CHAIR OF EU DELEGATION TO GULF: disease is common in Qatar. have osteoporosis don’t know Dr Abdulla said osteoporo- old age, Dr Abdulla said, “Peo- Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais “In Qatar, the rheumatol- they have the disease until their sis test is done through a simple ple should be physically active al Marri met with the Ambassador ogy division takes care of os- bones start breaking easily. x-ray. and have a regular amount of of the Republic of Austria to the teoporosis and we have many He said since Osteoporosis “The test looks at how calcium, which can be found in State of Qatar HE Willy Kempel and patients coming,” he said. is a silent disease and doesn’t strong the bones are in the hip dairy products, and Vitamin D.” the vice-chair of the EU delegation According to him, many pa- have symptoms, and the cam- and spine because spine is the There will be a public cam- to the Gulf countries in Doha on tients who have fractures already paign was aimed at letting peo- most commonly fractured in paign at the Bone and Joint Sunday. During the meeting, they or have been diagnosed with os- ple know the risk factors since osteporosis. With hip fracture, Center On Monday (today) exchanged views on a number of teoporosis are visiting HMC. the public awareness about the patients may almost get bed- and at the Women’s Wellness issues of mutual interest, and ways The World Osteoporo- disease is very low. ridden and get complications,” and Research Center’s lobby to strengthen cooperation in the sis Day is marked on October He advised that any woman he said. on Tuesday. fight against corruption. They also 20, but HMC decided to cel- above 65 years old and male “There are people with spine To increase awareness discussed mechanisms and ways to ebrate the day earlier because above 70 needs to get tested for fractures but they don’t know among doctors, there will be a combat terrorism of all kinds. (QNA) it planned to have a series of the disease. because they see backache as symposium on November 3. FM offers condolences on Qatari artist’s death Ashghal opens key intersections Continued from page 1 Ô Several public figures and ple of Qatar and the Gulf. Our officials expressed condolenc- heartfelt condolences to his TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tance and witnessing traffic Street, Mesaimeer Road and Hamour and Al Waab. The play, which was directed es on the death of Jassim. family and all his loved ones,” DOHA congestion. Al Waab Street. Al Mashatil Intersection by Saad al Burshid, when “There is no doubt that Qa- said Deputy Prime Minister The upgrade of the Whole- The Wholesale Market includes three lanes in both performed at Qatar National tari artiste Abdul Aziz Jassim’s and Minister of Foreign Af- THE Public Works Author- sale Market Street project in- intersection has seven lanes directions heading north and Theatre received great appre- demise will leave its impact on fairs HE Sheikh Mohammed ity ‘Ashghal’ has completed cludes the conversion of four on the Wholesale Market south while the two lanes in ciation from citizens and resi- the Qatari and Gulf art scene bin Abdulrahman al Thani in the conversion of four sig- roundabouts, increasing the Street in the north and south eastern and western direc- dents alike. and in the hearts of the peo- a tweet. nal-controlled intersections number of lanes at the junc- directions, including two left tions have been upgraded and opened them to traffic tions and constructing serv- turns and one right turn. into five lanes, including two as part of the upgrade plan ice roads along with the main The number of lanes head- left turns. of the Wholesale Market road, which contributes to ing west has been increased Al Sidr Intersection, Street, including the Whole- increasing the traffic capacity, to six, including three left which intersects with Al Sidr Campaign launched for right to education sale Market Intersection, Al thus enhancing both safety turns, while the number of Street and Snay Bu Hasa Mashatil Intersection, Wadi and traffic flow. lanes heading east has been Street, now boasts of seven QNA the global campaign for the tion is the most important hu- Al Ghadeeriyat Street In- Project Engineer Abdul- increased to four, including lanes heading north and six DOHA right to education, launched man right for its main role in tersection with Bu Hamour lah al Nuaimi confirmed that two left turns. lanes heading south, includ- on Sunday comes within the preparing skilled workforce ca- Street and Al Sidr Street. Ashghal was quick to accom- These expansions in- ing three lanes to turn left. QATARI National Committee framework of the efforts of the pable of leading the country’s The simultaneous open- plish the conversion of the crease the capacity of this vital Besides, the number of lanes for Education, Culture and State of Qatar to support the overall development drive. ings are aimed at facilitat- roundabouts into signal-con- intersection, which connects has been increased to six Science has launched the Na- right to education at the na- For her part, the represent- ing smooth traffic in both trolled intersections due to the traffic coming from Me- in the eastern and western tional Campaign for the Right tional and global levels. ative of the UNESCO Regional densely populated areas of Bu their location in a congested saimeer Road, Haloul Street, directions, including three to Education in partnership She underlined that hu- Office in Doha, reviewed the Hamour and Al Wa’ab where area surrounded by facili- Al Zubara Street, Wholesale lanes turning to the left. with the United Nations Edu- man development and protec- objectives of the World Cam- there are many economic, ed- ties such as the Wholesale Market Street, Salwa Road Bu Hamor Intersection cational, Scientific and Cul- tion and promotion of human paign for the Right to Educa- ucational and health facilities. Market, many health centres and Al Sidr Street. which intersects with Wadi Al tural Organization (UNESCO) rights are among the priorities tion, adopted by UNESCO, The new openings are including Mesaimeer Health The Wholesale Market Ghadeeriyat Street has four in Doha, the National Human of the State of Qatar, and it stressing that education is not part of a plan to develop the Center among others, as well Intersection will ease traffic lanes instead of two lanes in Rights Committee and Educa- continues its efforts at the leg- a privilege but a human right. Wholesale Market Street as educational institutions. at the Wholesale Market and the directions heading east and tion Above All Foundation. islative and institutional levels Hamad al Hassan of the and a number of surround- This is in addition to be- also provide easy access to west, with a single lane to the Dr Hamda al Sulaiti, secre- in implementation of its Na- National Human Rights Com- ing roads to improve traffic ing connected to major roads Thursday/Friday Market and left, while the number of lanes tary-general of the Qatari Na- tional Vision 2030 and the Glo- mittee (NHRC) highlighted movement in the area, which such as Salwa Road, Whole- the surrounding residential heading north was increased to tional Committee for Educa- bal Sustainable Development the NHRC’s role in terms of is gaining economic impor- sale Market Street, Haloul areas such as Ein Khaled, Bu two lanes instead of one. tion, Culture and Science, said Plan 2030, noting that educa- the right to education. Nation Monday, October 15, 2018 03 WISH, The Carter Center WCM-Q researchers explore link launch student program between diabetes & breast cancer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK intricate processes of cell sig- DOHA nalling in normal breast cells, and this disruption of normal RESEARCHERS at Weill cellular function can contrib- Cornell Medicine-Qatar ute to the incidence, progres- (WCM-Q) have explored the sion and aggressiveness of links between type 2 diabetes breast cancer. In straightfor- and breast cancer in a new ward terms, diabetes disrupts paper published in Cancer normal cell function and Treatment Reviews, a leading makes cancer more likely.” scientific journal. The study also discusses The researchers, led by Dr the effects of diabetes thera- Dietrich Büsselberg, carried pies on cancer risk, finding out a comprehensive review that drugs that target high of a range of more than 200 blood glucose appear to induce existing diabetes and breast cell death in cancer cells. While The agreement was signed by WISH and The Carter Center, in the cancer studies, concluding insulin therapy appears to in- presence of the deans from Georgetown University in Qatar and that women with diabetes crease breast cancer risk and Northwestern University in Qatar, as well as the participating students. not only appear to have an support breast cancer progres- increased risk of developing sion, drugs that increase the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK established journalists, with breast cancer, but also that body’s sensitivity to insulin, DOHA Al Rayyan TV presenter Kha- diabetes supports breast can- such as the widely prescribed lid al Naama representing Qa- cer progression and can nega- metformin, have significant THE World Innovation Sum- tar this year. tively impact the effectiveness anti-cancer potential. mit for Health (WISH), an Sultana N. Afdhal, CEO, of anti-cancer therapies. Dr Büsselberg said: “Stud- initiative of Qatar Foundation, WISH, said: “We are delighted The paper, entitled ‘Chal- (From left) Sharon Varghese, Elizabeth Varghese, Dr Samson Mathews Samuel, Dr Dietrich Büsselberg. ies have shown that metform- has signed an agreement with that the deans of NU-Q and lenges and perspectives in the in, which is the most widely The Carter Center to support GU-Q have given their stu- treatment of diabetes associat- The researchers carried out a comprehensive review of a range of more than 200 existing dia- prescribed oral anti-diabetic the training of Qatar-based dents this unique opportunity, ed breast cancer’, also inferred betes and breast cancer studies, concluding that women with diabetes not only appear to drug, decreases the occur- student journalists in mental and are grateful to The Carter that managing diabetes and rence of cancer in diabetes pa- health reporting. Center, as this new initiative treating cancer using a com- have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, but also that diabetes supports breast tients and also may increase The Student Scholarship builds on the success of the on- bination of anti-diabetic and cancer progression and can negatively impact the effectiveness of anti-cancer therapies the effectiveness of anti-can- Program is a new initiative going program, the Rosalynn anti-cancer drugs is likely to be cer drugs for cancer patients. within the Rosalynn Carter Carter Fellowships for Mental more effective in the treatment tes and cancer, although evi- progression, metastasis and liferation, and inhibition of More research is now needed Fellowships for Mental Health Health Journalism.” of diabetes-associated cancers. dent, is less well understood. relapse. Better understanding a process called apoptosis, a to determine how diabetes Journalism program, which “We believe it is essential The World Health Or- Dr Büsselberg, professor of this link will be extremely normal form of programmed and breast cancer are linked, was brought to Qatar in 2016 to train students before they ganization estimates that the of physiology and biophys- beneficial to patients, hope- cell death that is a key part and how best to use anti-di- as a partnership between commence their professional number of people with type ics at WCM-Q, said: “A vast fully improving survival rates of cellular development and abetic and anti-cancer drugs WISH and The Carter Center, careers, so they can learn best 2 diabetes worldwide rose amount of research has been and the quality of life among renewal. Inhibition of apop- in combination to improve based in Atlanta. The objective practices for reporting on from 108 million in 1980 published about type 2 dia- affected individuals.” tosis in breast cancer cells patient outcomes.” is to train students in Qatar on mental health issues in Qatar to 422 million in 2014. The betes and breast cancer sepa- The study explains that serves to initiate or promote The study was also worked how to report ethically and ac- with accuracy, integrity and condition is characterized rately, but not so much in re- as diabetes progresses the the growth of breast tumours. on by senior research special- curately on topics related to cultural sensitivity.” by the body becoming resist- gard to the links between the body’s metabolism under- Dr Samson Mathews Sam- ist Elizabeth Varghese and mental health and illnesses Over the course of next ant to the effects of insulin, two. Therefore, we decided to goes fundamental changes, uel, the first author of the new research specialist Sharon before they embark upon their year, the students will work a hormone produced by the bring research into both dis- with elevated levels of lipids review, said: “With diabetes Varghese, both of WCM-Q. professional careers. closely with their professors, beta-cells of the pancreas eases together in one review (fats), insulin and glucose in a ‘metabolic reprogramming’ The work was supported by a The agreement is supported and with professional journal- that keeps blood glucose lev- to improve our understand- the blood. These metabolic takes place, changing the way Bridge Funding Grant (Nov by Northwestern University in ists in both the US and Qatar, to els under control. While it is ing of their interactions. We changes in turn disrupt and the cell functions as it attempts 2017- current) awarded to Dr Qatar (NU-Q) and Georgetown learn how to produce accurate well known that high blood believe this review indicates alter the normal functions of to cope with the abnormal Büsselberg by the BMRP pro- University in Qatar (GU-Q), and balanced reports on mental glucose can cause damage to there is indeed a direct link cells, causing damage to the levels of lipids, insulin and gram at Weill Cornell Medi- who recommended students health issues. the heart, nerves, kidneys and between diabetes and in- DNA and the cell’s own struc- glucose in circulation. This re- cine-Qatar, a program funded for the new program. Curtis Kohlhaas, Chief De- eyes, the link between diabe- creased breast cancer risk, its tures, uncontrolled cell pro- programming alters the very by Qatar Foundation. Everette E. Dennis, Dean, velopment Officer, The Carter NU-Q, and Dr Ahmad S. Dallal, Center, said: “We congratulate Dean, GU-Q, were present at a the students on becoming part signing ceremony held in Qa- of our fellowship program, and tar, along with students Ayilah are confident that the train- INTERNATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL WEEK Chaudhary (NU-Q) and Asma ing will help them to not only al Jehani (GU-Q), who are this enhance their future careers year’s inaugural student co- but also address the critical is- hort. Ahead of the formal sign- sue of stigma and discrimina- ing ceremony, the two students tion around mental illnesses Infection prevention & control a priority at HMC travelled to Atlanta in Septem- through their work. These stu- ber where they met former US dents will have access to a wide TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK such as the Hepatitis B and C To reiterate its commitment knowledge, attitudes and prac- First Lady Rosalynn Carter and network of global journalists, DOHA Viruses (HBV and HBC) and to infection control, the IPCP tices of our healthcare workers,” took part in a series of sessions and alumni of the program, the Human Immunodeficiency will organise a week of activities she added. and workshops. from many countries including HAMAD Medical Corporation Virus (HIV) from patients to from October 14 to 20 in rec- According to her, health- WISH continues to work the US, Colombia, South Africa (HMC), through its Infection healthcare workers, or vice ognition of this year’s Interna- care workers can protect them- with The Carter Center on the and New Zealand, for profes- Prevention and Control Pro- versa, is an occupational health tional Infection Control Week. selves from contracting infec- main fellowship program for sional advice and support.” gram (IPCP), continues to en- hazard faced by healthcare pro- The theme for the international tions and substantially reduce courage clinical staff working viders each day. week is ‘Protecting Patients the rates of infectious disease across its network of hospitals However, she said health- Everywhere’. transmission by following a to ensure they are taking the care workers can take steps to “HMC’s Corporate Infection number of easy-to-implement necessary steps to reduce the prevent the spread of infectious Prevention and Control division procedures, including the CNA-Q event stresses risk of hospital-acquired in- diseases and this is why HMC has always been proactive in use of appropriate protective fections and ensure a safe and considers infection prevention keeping infections at bay across equipment such as a gown, importance of awareness healthy hospital environment and control a priority. all our hospitals. Each year, we gloves and eye protection. for patients, healthcare provid- Dr Ajmi said, “Occupational have infection control week ac- “Healthcare workers can of mental health issues ers and visitors. exposure to blood and body tivities to highlight the impor- also prevent exposure through Dr Jameela al Ajmi, ex- fluids in a healthcare setting Dr Jameela al Ajmi, executive tance of infection prevention safe handling of needles and ecutive director of Corpo- has the potential to transmit director of Corporate Infection among all healthcare profes- other sharp instruments and rate Infection Prevention viruses such as Hepatitis and Prevention and Control at HMC. sionals, administrators and our by using devices with safety and Control at HMC, said the HIV. The US-based Centers for patients,” said Dr Ajmi. features. Throughout this year’s IPCP was launched by HMC Disease Prevention and Control dle stick or cut exposure to Hep- “Our focus for this year’s International Infection Control as part of the healthcare pro- estimates that the average risk atitis B-infected blood ranges International Infection Control Week, we will continue to cre- vider’s focus on preventing for HIV infection after a needle from six to 30 percent while the Week is the prevention of oc- ate awareness of infection con- the spread of infections in stick or cut exposure of HIV- average risk for infection after cupational exposure to blood trol practices and specific steps its hospitals. infected blood is 0.33 percent a needle stick or cut exposure pathogens and bodily fluids that staff can take to protect Dr Ajmi said the transmis- (about one in 300). to Hepatitis C-infected blood is among healthcare providers, as themselves and their patients,” sion of bloodborne pathogens “The risk from a single nee- approximately 1.8 percent.” well as to improve the current Dr Ajmi said.

FILIPINO GROUP MARKS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The event was held to create awareness about mental illness and the MIA Park turns pink for a noble cause impact of mental health issues on general health and wellbeing. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK getting enough sleep and exer- AILYN AGONIA residents to adopt a healthy Marvin Abaredes led most form self-breast examination enthusiasts. It usually kicks DOHA cise, spending quality time with DOHA lifestyle through exercise. of the fitness routines while each month and to consult off at 6am during cold sea- family and friends and manag- Held under the theme ‘Fit- Maricel Manlangit, one of their trusted physicians for son and is open to everyone. COLLEGE of the North At- ing their stress,” said Kathleen FILIPINO Fitness & Health ness Moves Against Breast FFHQ’s regular instructors, any sign of abnormalities. Participants are urged to wear lantic-Qatar’s (CNA-Q) coun- Howard, dean of Student Af- in Qatar (FFHQ) held a Cancer’, the event saw par- who is battling breast cancer, Similarly, the FFHQ of- decent fitness attires during selling team promoted World fairs at CNA-Q. “They can also two-hour fitness event to ticipants take part in zumba, held a special five-minute ses- fice-bearers announced dur- the public exercise. Mental Health Day (WMHD) be part of a support network of mark Breast Cancer Aware- taebo and cardio sessions. sion which inspired many in ing the programme the re- FFHQ has about 200 to on campus recently with a peers and they can tap into par- ness Month at the Mu- The MIA Park turned the crowd. turn of their regular Friday 300 active members partici- focus on the importance of ents’ and teachers’ know-how seum of Islamic Art (MIA) pink as participants donned On the occasion, FFHQ exercise at the MIA Park. The pating in its regular sessions. awareness and prevention for support.” Park recently. pink shirts and pink ribbons Chairman Ligaya Lausan and two-hour free exercise every It is one of the Filipino groups of mental health issues in Adolescence and the early More than 150 fitness while the makeshift stage was Vice Chairman Thine Junio Friday is the flagship pro- advocating for fitness and young people. years of adulthood are a time of enthusiasts took part in the adorned with pink balloons. delivered inspirational mes- gramme of FFHQ which also health through exercise in The event was held under life when many changes occur, event aimed at encouraging FFHQ lead instructor sages urging women to per- attracts non-Filipino fitness the community. the World Health Organization’s for example starting college, theme ‘Young people and men- getting married or beginning a tal health in a changing world,’ to new job. For many young peo- create awareness about mental ple, these are very exciting be- illness and the impact of mental ginnings. However, they can be health issues on general health times of stress and anxiety. In and wellbeing. some cases, if not recognised Many students participated and managed, these feelings can with a number of interactive lead to mental health issues. learning tools, including post- According to Dean Howard, ers and emoji hand stickers that a great deal of focus has to be enabled them to share how they on building mental resilience in would help a fellow student who students, ensuring they have the needed support, and also how tools and life skills to weather they might ask for help if they life’s difficulties and adapt to needed it. There were also tools change. “Prevention begins with available that creatively encour- being aware of and understand- aged students to put their mo- ing the early warning signs and bile phones away and partici- symptoms of mental illness. pate in real conversation at the Parents and teachers can help meal table. students cope and support can “Students need to know be provided in schools and other that there are ways they can community settings, as it is here Participants at a fitness event to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the MIA Park in Doha recently. (COURTESY: FFHQ) look after their mental health by at CNA-Q,” said Dean Howard. 04 Monday, October 15, 2018 Nation Qatar rejects policies contradicting UN principles QNA ered by Second Secretary of the Per- that Qatar employed its capabilities ranging support it is getting in the required the UAE to reunite Qatari- out of touch with the UN system. NEW YORK manent Delegation of Qatar to the and international partnerships to face of the urgent challenges facing UAE mixed families, allow Qatari He added that such behaviour United Nations HE Sheikh Moham- enhance the work of the UN and to the country. students to complete their studies was a severe violation of the Char- QATAR on Saturday unequivocally med bin Hamad al Thani before the achieve its goals in security, peace, He highlighted the decision in the UAE and to allow access to ter of the UN and the provisions of rejected any policies that contra- sixth (Legal) committee of the UN development and human rights. made by the highest international judicial services in the UAE. international law, adding that it is dict the principles and purposes of 73rd General Assembly on the re- He also highlighted the role Qa- judicial body on the negative impact HE Sheikh Mohammed said also a serious threat to the interna- the United Nations (UN) and vio- port of the special committee on the tar plays to settle conflicts peace- the blockade had on Qatari citizens, it is regrettable that the world is tional order. late its Charter. charter of the UN and on strength- fully in cooperation with the UN, referring to the order issued by the witnessing a trend of ignoring the The diplomat said these trends Qatar also expressed support ening the role of the organisation. saying it was a pillar of the coun- International Criminal Justice (ICJ) provisions of the Charter of the UN and policies contribute to creating for all efforts that contribute to HE Sheikh Mohammed praised try’s policies. to grant Qatar’s request for provi- and the international law, including an unstable environment and help strengthening the UN’s role and the effort of the committee in that The Qatari diplomat expressed sional measures against the United attempts to impose dictatorial poli- terrorist organisations move freely objectives it was established to regard, saying Qatar supports the the country’s pride at the level of Arab Emirates (UAE) for its discrim- cies, interfere in internal affairs and to achieve their objectives, taking achieve. ideas and proposals that aim to en- international partnerships, as well inatory treatment of Qatari citizens. undermine the sovereignty of states advantage of the absence of region- This came in the speech deliv- hance the work of the UN, adding as its appreciation to the wide- He noted that the court’s order under pretexts and claims that are al and international coordination.

Qatar condemns Somalia bombings Qatar seeks to reduce traffic QATAR has expressed strong condemnation and denuncia- tion of the two explosions which congestion by 5% yearly: Kharji took place in the town of Baidoa in southern Somalia, causing deaths and injuries. In a state- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK evaluation, supporting the establishing a global road in- Engineer Hamad Issa, man- ment on Sunday, the Ministry of DOHA authorities concerned in the frastructure, land transport ager of Road Assets Depart- Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s State and strengthening the system and enacting effective ment and acting manager of firm stance rejecting violence QATAR has adopted an unprec- position of Qatar globally. traffic safety laws,” he said. Traffic Engineering and Road and terrorism regardless of edented mechanism to address In his opening speech, Mow- Brigadier Engineer Mo- Safety Department at Ministry their motives and reasons. The traffic problems and developed asalat Chairman Nasser bin hamed Abdulla al Malki, gen- of Transport and Communica- statement expressed Qatar’s urban planning and road net- Mohammed al Malki thanked eral secretary of National Traf- tions, revealed a ministerial condolences to the victims’ fami- works to reduce traffic conges- Minister of Transport and Com- fic Safety Committee, said the plan in coordination with the lies and to the government and tion by five percent per year munications HE Jassim bin Saif national strategy has moved relevant committees to prepare people of Somalia, wishing the until 2022, said Major-General al Sulaiti for his patronage of Qatar to a leading level in road an integrated project to reduce QICDRC team takes part in injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Mohamed Saad al Kharji, direc- the conference and workshop, safety, revealing that mortality traffic accidents. tor-general of General Directo- stressing the company’s com- rate from road accidents has Speakers at the event IBA annual meet in Rome rate of Traffic and second vice- mitment to the highest levels of decreased to 5.4 per 100,000 flew in from the UK, Europe, president of National Traffic service and traffic safety. inhabitants. Oman, Kuwait and Jordan, A DELEGATION from the Qa- which was attended by a vari- Hammadi meets Safety Committee. “The transportation sys- He said this was achieved joined by others from Qatar to tar International Court and ety of IBA delegates. The topics Philippine official Kharji was speaking on tem in the country is the main through the implementation of exchange ideas on how to re- Dispute Resolution Centre at the seminar focused on tech- the national strategy for traf- engine of new investments the first phase of the national duce accident. (QICDRC) has taken part in nology, arbitration and access SECRETARY-GENERAL of the fic safety in its second phase and the heart of the economic strategy 2013-2017. Khalid Nasser al Hail, the Annual Conference of the to justice in the modern age. Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr 2018-2022 at the Road/Traffic growth and social develop- Patrick Philip, IRU Acad- Mowasalat managing director International Bar Association CEO of the QICDRC Faisal Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi safety event hosted by Mow- ment of the country,” he said. emy associate director, said: & CEO, appreciated the confer- (IBA) as gold sponsor. al Sahouti gave introductory met with the Undersecretary of asalat, in collaboration with Sheikh Naif Abdulrahman “Qatar has shown great com- ence partners and participants. This year’s conference took remarks at the seminar and the Department of Foreign Af- International Road Transport al Thani delivered the message mitment to the objectives of Robert Makondo, manager place at the Roma Convention also took part in a panel discus- fairs of the Republic of the Philip- Union (IRU). of the Minister, highlighting the United Nations sustainable of Karwa Driving School, said Centre in Rome, Italy. sion facilitated by the IBA Liti- pines Sarah Lou Arriola, currently He said Qatar is one of the ministry’s goal to modern- development 2030 and has re- the school seeks continuous The 2018 conference, gation Committee titled ‘The visiting the country in Doha on the leading countries in traf- ise the transport and commu- corded great achievements at development through the ac- which concluded recently, was art of witness examination’. Sunday. During the meeting, they fic safety, particularly with nications sector in the country. the level of traffic safety, mak- creditation by major interna- attended by over 6,000 judges, Al-Sahouti commented: discussed bilateral relations and establishing the National Traf- “The ministry prioritise the ing it a leading country in the tional organisations concerned lawyers and other legal profes- “The panel has shared valu- ways of enhancing and develop- fic Safety Bureau to carry out importance of improving road region and a global distributor with driving systems and sionals and featured sessions able insights on the role and ing them, in addition to issues of the process of monitoring and safety, reducing accidents by in this field.” mechanisms. on a wide variety of legal is- conduct of witnesses in civil common concern. (QNA) sues concerning anti-corrup- and common law countries tion, arbitration, construction, and has given some useful tips crime, health, human rights, to lawyers on how to conduct environment, financial serv- the examination of witnesses MEC recalls Subaru HAMMADI MEETS IOM DELEGATION ices, insolvency, intellectual at the trial stage.” Legacy, Outback and property, international trade Another highlight of the Impreza 2010-2014 and customs, litigation, medi- week was the Arab Regional Fo- Secretary-General of ation, media, mining, oil and rum Lunch which had QICDRC THE Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign gas, technology and transpor- as its exclusive sponsor. The Commerce (MEC), in collabo- Affairs HE Dr Ahmed tation. lunch had former Lord Chief ration with Mannai Trading bin Hassan al Ham- Earlier, QICDRC held a Justice of England and Wales Company, dealer of Subaru madi met with a del- seminar titled ‘eJustice in the Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd as vehicles in Qatar, has recalled egation from the Inter- Age of the International Court’ one of its guests. (TNN) Subaru Legacy, Outback and national Organization Impreza models of 2010-2014. for Migration (IOM), According to the ministry, currently visiting the the vehicles are being recalled country in Doha on because the extended engine Sunday. The meeting QU signs MoU with cranking time or engine stall discussed ways of may happen due to the mis-con- promoting cooperation tact of the fuel pump connector. between the State of Highfield Qualifications The ministry said the recall Qatar and the Inter- comes as part of its ongoing ef- national Organization QATAR University (QU) and food imported, is safe for con- forts to protect consumers and for Migration, as well Highfield Qualifications have sumption. Qatar National Vi- ensure that car dealers follow as issues of mutual signed a memorandum of un- sion 2030 and the National up on vehicle defects and re- concern. (QNA) derstanding to deliver certified Health Strategy consider food pairs. (TNN) training sessions on food safe- safety as a fundamental and ty and security to QU students, integral part of Qatar’s on- health practitioners and food going efforts to have one of sectors throughout Qatar. the safest and most compre- As part of the ongoing ac- hensive food systems in the Al Matbakh restaurant introduces its new dining menu tivities and efforts of College of world. The main objectives of Health Sciences, this program the strategy clearly identify the HE Al Matbakh res- other restaurant. Guests will Arumaila Boutique Hotel with aims to enhance the capacity need for highly qualified calib- taurant at Arumaila have the opportunity to choose a spectacular view of the Cor- and develop skills and profes- ers who need to be prepared TBoutique Hotel, part of from delicious starters, a wide niche and the city. Adding spice sionalism of specialists in food through proper education five-star Souq Waqif Boutique variety of vegetarian option for to the dining experience, visi- sanitation. It is composed of and training. It has been well Hotels (SWBH), the luxury vegan lovers, meat and poultry tors can view the open kitchen four different levels with dif- documented that food safety hotel collection located in the dishes from North to South In- and the Tandoor oven. If this ferent food safety-related without continuous training heart of the historic Souq Wa- dian region, special traditional was not enough, guests can en- topics in order to master the and education is not useful qif, has announced the launch Indian Tandoor oven dishes joy TV shows featuring Indian information in this field. Af- in controlling food borne ill- of its new dining menu. and appetizing sweets. programs, music and cricket ter each level, the trainee will nesses. Therefore, this MoU The launch coincides with The strategy of Souq Wa- matches. Al Matbakh restaurant sit for an international exam between Highfield and Qatar the completion of interior de- qif Boutique Hotel has always with its pleasant ambience, of- that provides the applicant an University was established.” sign renovation of the restau- been to offer the highest level fers the chance to spend the best approved award (certificate) Prof. Dr. Asma al Thani, rant which reflects the essence of comfort and convenience to time with family and friends in food safety upon successful Dean of the College of Health of Indian hospitality and cre- its guests and visitors. The hotel and enjoy the generosity of the completion. Sciences, said: “This MoU ates a unique dining experience is fully aware of the importance guests. Souq Waqif Boutique ing style that suits all taste buds Qatari hospitality characterizing Prof. Dr. Egon Toft, Vice- supports Qatar University’s for guests. of Indian cuisine and its fans Hotel is convinced that its and prepared to the upscale re- Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. President for Medical and mission to produce high qual- The new specially curated among different nationalities, guests and visitors alike will nowned standards of Souq Wa- Open Wednesday to Mon- Health Sciences and Dean ity undergraduate and gradu- menu includes a diverse as- and the newly renovated res- indulge in delicious authentic qif Boutique Hotels. day 6pm to 12am, for inquiries of College of Medicine, said: ate students that prepare sortment of the best authentic taurant with its unique design, Indian cuisine and dishes to en- Al Matbakh restaurant is call ‘4433 6666’ or email ‘fb. “Qatar needs to ensure that competent graduates, des- Indian dishes that are seldom specially crafted menu, will joy a pleasant taste with unique by far one of Doha’s best res- reservations.tswq@tivoliho- the food produced and manu- tined to shape the future of found on the same menu at any surely satisfy the desire of its flavours and a distinctive cook- taurants with its location at the tels.com’. (TNN) factured locally as well as the Qatar.” (TNN)

the Hasbaya and Marjeyoun dis- QC, NBK Charity open bakery tricts, in addition to employing 30 Syrian refugees. The bakery is seeking to hire for Syrian refugees in Lebanon more refugees in the future to in- crease production for 21,000 new QATAR Charity (QC) and Nasser Syrians in the Beqaa Governorate. Bin Khaled Charitable Founda- The bakery was established tion (NBK Charity) have opened in Kaukaba, due to its strategic a bakery in Kaukaba, Lebanon, to location at the entrance to the contribute to providing bread to Arqoub region, where thousands thousands of Syrian refugee fam- of Syrian refugees live. ilies and creating jobs for them. The establishment of the bak- The opening ceremony was ery came as a result of a tripartite attended by Khalid bin Nasser partnership between Nasser Bin bin Ahmed al Thani, Hani Abu Khaled Charitable Foundation Zaynab, chairperson of the Board (NBK Charity), Human Appeal, a of Trustees of the Islamic Wel- British charity and Qatar Charity. fare Association (ISWA), Leba- The funding for the project non, Nasser al Mughaseb, direc- from Sheikh Nasser bin Ahmed tor of Relief and International bin Khalid al Thani amounted Partnerships at QC, and Khalid to around QR1.2mn and Hu- al Hadramy, donor relations of- man Appeal contributed to the ficer at QC, in addition to many establishment of the bakery prominent Lebanese figures. with an amount of about QR.1 The bakery, which was es- million, while QC implemented tablished at a cost of about project aimed at filling the gap bread daily to 1,000 Syrian dis- the project in cooperation with QR2.4mn, is a development in food security by providing free placed families (6,000 people) in ISWA, Lebanon. (TNN) Nation Monday, October 15, 2018 05 Stars of Science presents its top nine innovators

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK creativity and innovation across DOHA the Arab world being supported Qatar Foundation’s TV show fosters and advanced through Stars of QATAR Foundation’s (QF) Science, this milestone season innovation from across the Arab world edutainment reality TV show is proving to be unmissable Stars of Science has concluded for anyone who appreciates cal innovation arena is Ahmed Ghassan Oueidat stood out its Season 10 auditions – and edutainment television with a Zahlan, the youngest innova- with his novel idea of using a the competition has just begun. true purpose, centred around tor on the show, who has high Dry-Ice Cleaner Bot to autono- The jury has selected the young game-changers who are hopes that his Contactless Glu- mously clean tower blocks. top nine innovation master- committed to solving real-life ten Detector will ultimately be Viewers can now tune in minds who will now fly to the problems through turning their used by those who struggle with on October 20 for the action- workshops at Qatar Science & ideas into reality.” gluten-related allergies. And packed prototyping episode Technology Park to transform Four of the top nine inno- driven by his zest for measur- and see the top nine enter the their ideas into products and vators are women. From the able results, Abdullah al Sairafi studios for the first time in compete for the show’s ultimate Information and Communica- will be seen aiming to perfect Season 10. With their mentors’ title of ‘Best Arab Innovator’. tions Technology episode, two his Sports Performance Patch. support, the contestants will “Previous seasons of Stars innovators survived the audi- With only two places re- see their innovations undergo of Science have demonstrated tions. Sylia Khecheni earned maining after these rounds, five constant development and de- the extent of the innovative her ticket to enter the proto- hopefuls from the energy and sign refinement that prepares ability that exists among Arab typing phase with an intricate environment episode compet- them for the semi-final elimi- youth,” said Khalifa Essa al Home Privacy Drone Blocker, ed for their final chance to book nation rounds, where the prod- Kubaisi, Media Relations Man- a device that stops video trans- Anna Malek’s compassion- kinson’s Early Detection Kit and five making it into the top their spot among the show’s top ucts will be vetted by potential ager, QF. “This year’s contest- missions without damaging the ate and business-savvy nature and is keen to find a binary way nine. In the upcoming episode, nine. Artist Salim al Kaabi has customers. In the Grand Final, ants have already shown us source of the intrusive signal. fuels her passion to ensure her of detecting signs of the disease neurosurgeon Walid al Banna been selected to work on his four innovators will share a how they have the potential to Meanwhile, fellow contestant Smart Car Seat not only pro- in a timely way. will work on his Neurovascular Safe Frankincense Varnish for cash prize of $600,000 based live up to the standard the show Rooda al Qebaisi welcomed tects newborn children, but also The largest pool of con- Google Analyzer, designed to Artists, a product that nullifies on jury review and public votes. has set since it first came onto the opportunity to put her Dy- gives parents peace of mind; testants this year came from aid doctors in detecting early the harsh side effects of varnish For a full broadcast guide to our screens.” namic VIP Seating Manager to while scientific researcher Nour the biomedical rounds, with signs of recurring strokes. while retaining the ability to Stars of Science Season 10, visit “Celebrating a decade of the test. Majbour will work on her Par- 10 contestants in the shortlist, Also entering the medi- make timeless paintings. And ‘www.starsofscience.com’.

Gazinskaya, titled ‘Russian Seasons’. The exhibition will Ooredoo to launch QM presents fashion show, celebrate contemporary Rus- sian fashion design. Curated by Frol Burimskiy, it will be groundbreaking fibre open from October 16 to 23. jewellery exhibition in Russia Qatar Russia 2018 is part technology in Lusail of the Years of Culture initia- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ern Qatari designers. Hajri, who showcased a demi- emerging talent by providing tive developed under the guid- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Furthermore, Ooredoo is DOHA The high-profile event was couture collection of her brand local and international plat- ance of QM’s Chairperson HE DOHA partnering with NETGEAR to attended by several VIP guests specially created for the event, forms of expression. Through Sheikha al Mayassa bint Ha- bring AX Wi-Fi based Orbi to AS part of the popular Years from Qatar and Russia, includ- Waad Mohammed, creator of such opportunities, a new mad bin Khalifa al Thani in TO celebrate the recent an- customers in the future. Orbi of Culture programme, Qatar ing HE Fahad bin Mohammed fashion brand WAAD and Qa- generation of creators can in- 2012. It is designed to deepen nouncement that Ooredoo Fi- AX will support bandwidth- Museums (QM) presented an al Attiyah, Ambassador of the tari jewellery brand, NOUDAR. teract with some of the world’s understanding between na- bre is now available across all hungry applications, such as exclusive fashion show and State of Qatar to the Russian On the day after the event most talented artists to not tions and their people through new homes in Lusail, Ooredoo 4K video streaming to mul- jewellery exhibition at Russia’s Federation, gallerist and art- at Multimedia Art Museum, only find inspirations but also mutual exchanges of arts, cul- has on Sunday announced that tiple devices simultaneously, largest museum of photogra- ist Aidan Salakhova, designer special pop-up project with col- tell Qatar’s story to interna- ture and heritage. It also pro- it will roll out first-in-class Fi- and will accommodate to phy and multimedia. Olga Tompson, Tretyakov Gal- lections of Noudar, WAAD and tional audiences. vides tangible opportunities bre Home devices to Lusail, to hard-core gamers. The show, titled ‘Qatari lery Director Zelfira Tregulova, Wadha brands was presented As an extension to Qatari to build sustainable links and ensure Qatar’s first smart city is Talking about the update, Seasons’, was hosted for the Olympic champion Anzhelika at TSUM – the main Moscow Seasons, the Fire Station in cooperation between creative fully connected. Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, Chief first time in Moscow at the Timanina, and others. department store. Doha will present an exhibi- members of Qatari and Rus- To accommodate Lusail Operating Officer, Ooredoo, Multimedia Art Museum and Participating Qatari fashion The event comes as part of tion by internationally-ac- sian society and foster con- City’s ground-breaking smart said: “Ooredoo Fibre will play a introduced audiences to mod- designers included Wadha al QM’s commitment to nurture claimed fashion designer Vika tinuous collaboration. city plans, Ooredoo will provide key part in connecting residents a NETGEAR Orbi Hub device and visitors to smart technolo- that uses the latest technology, gy, as well as ensure world-class in terms of Tri-Band Wi-Fi and entertainment is available in all provides Wi-Fi coverage of up homes in Lusail.” to 200sqm, to all Ooredoo Fibre Ooredoo’s Fibre Home customers in Lusail. plans were designed to cater to Ooredoo is planning to the increasing bandwidth speed introduce NETGEAR Night- and entertainment needs of hawk AX12, a 12-stream Wi-Fi Ooredoo customers and include router based on 802.11ax Wi- a free Ooredoo tv subscription, Fi technology to its custom- free Starz Play access, which ers. This makes Ooredoo the offers more than 6,500 hours first service provider in the of content, and an inclusive EMEA region to commercially beIN full package subscription deploy AX routers. Nighthawk for anyone subscribing to the AX12 offers Gigabit Internet, 30Mbps or above Fibre Home up to 6 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds and plans that offer live and exclu- WPA3, the latest Wi-Fi secu- sive sports channels, as well as rity standard designed for en- kids and lifestyle channels, and hanced security in public and the latest movies. private networks. An ultra-fast The Orbi Wi-Fi hub is 2.2GHz quad-core processor priced at QR35 per month for ensures speed and perform- 24 months and is available on ance for more Wi-Fi devices all new Fibre Broadband plans The event comes as part of the Year of Culture Qatar-Russia 2018. and high-speed applications. across Qatar.

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Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi kicks off at Katara on Tuesday

NDIAN embassy in as- events highlighting his life. sociation with Katara The exhibition will also show Cultural Village will or- the various aspects of the Iganise an exhibition titled Indian independence move- ‘Experiments with Truth’ in ment and the contributions Katara as part of 150th birth made by Mahatma Gandhi, anniversary celebrations of revered as the Father of the Mahatma Gandhi. Indian Nation, in winning freedom Ambassador to Qatar HE P for the country. Kumaran will inaugurate the The exhibition is likely exhibition on October 16. to attract large number of Two weeks-long exhibi- students and members of tion will shed lights on the different Indian socio cul- teaching of Gandhi and the tural organisations. Indian Sports Centre Organises Yoga Championship As many as 250 students from 11 Indian schools participated in the yoga championship, proving the popularity of yoga among school going students.

LIVE International The prize distribution School emerged as ceremony was attended by the overall cham- Defense Attache of Indian pion in the Inter Embassy Kapil Kaushik, School Yoga Cham- Mohammed Al Saleh, a Qa- pionship organised by the Indi- tar Museum official, Khalid an Sports Centre. MES Indian Fakhroo from Mesaieed In- School was the runners-up. dustrial city and MES Indian As many as 250 students School Principal Hameeda. from 11 Indian schools partic- President of ISC Nilangshu ipated in the yoga champion- Dey welcomed the audience ship, proving the popularity of during the closing and prize the yoga among school going distribution ceremony and ap- students. preciated the contribution of There were different cat- all 11 participating schools for egories of championships encouraging their students in for different age groups. For promoting Yoga for a healthy instance, the first part of the living . Dey also highlighted championship was catego- the initiatives the Indian rized as team championship sports Centre had taken dur- for students Under 12 and 18 ing last one year in organizing years for boys as well as girls. various Inter School tourna- The second part was the in- ments in different games to dividual championship for promote sports. students Under 12 & 18 years, Capt. Kapil Kaushik ap- both boys and girls. up prize. In Under 18 years of Birla Public school bagged As for Under 18 years boys plauded the entire team of In the team champion- team championship category, the first prize while Christiano category, Jibreel of Shan- Indian Sports Centre for its ship category for boys Under MES Indian School was the Varghese of Olive Interna- tiniketan Indian School was achievements within a short 12, Olive International School winner followed by DPS Mod- tional School and Ashwath the winner and Devadutt time since its inception. Kha- was the winner, which also ern Indian School, which was Karthikeyan of DPS Modern Balakrishnan of MES Indian lid Fakhroo appreciated the bagged the first runners-up first runners-up. Birla Public Indian School emerged as the school and Mikhael Jophan Indian community for pro- championship. Rajagiri Public school was the second run- first and second runners-up of MES Indian School bagged moting Yoga among the chil- school was the second run- ners- up. respectively. the first and second runners dren. Ms Hameeda applauded MES INDIAN SCHOOL TEACHERS HONOURED IN DEBATE CONTEST: ners-up. In Under 18 years girls In Under 12 years Girls -up prizes respectively. the role of Indian sports Cen- A team of MES Indian School teachers including Suchitra Kotian Olive International School team championship, Birla category, Padala Vidyusha of As far as Under 18 years tre in inculcating a sports cul- and Sudha from the department of English secured the first prize also emerged winner in the Public school was the win- MES Indian School was the Girls category is concerned, ture among the Indians and in a debate contest organised by Indian socio cultural forum - Girls team championship cat- ner followed by MES Indian winner while Mitra Karthikey- Liyanashahul of MES In- providing the opportunity Friends Cultural Centre (FCC)- in Doha, recently. The event was held egory for students Under 12. school as the first and second an of Birla Public School and dian School was the winner. to the students of all 15 In- at Qatar Charity Club on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day on DPS Modern Indian School runners-up. Lakshmi S Kumar of MES In- Raksha Prakash and Shrey- dian schools on a regular and 5 October. Various competitions including Talent Show were also was the first runners-up and In the individual champi- dian School were the first and ee Bhowmik of Birla Public sustained basis. The event conducted for teachers on the occasion. Teachers representing Shantiniketan Indian School onship category for boys Un- second runners-up respec- School were first and second was coordinated by Nisha various schools participated in the competitions. bagged the second runners- der 12 years, Abhiram Prakash tively. runners- up respectively. Agrawal.

Indian Bansuri wows Indian music lovers SUPPORT KERALA - SUPPORT ICBF CAMPAIGN

NDIAN expatriate forum Siddharth Nagarajan and as AR Rahman, Ilayaraja, jay Bharadwaj and Sound- – Bharathi organised a keyboard player Madhav Pritam, Shankar-Ehsaan- arya on flute also offered flute concert ‘Bansuri’ in Deka accompanied Kumar Loy, Sajid-Wajid and Sal- an unforgettable musical IAl Khor recently. Bol- in the concert. Naveen im Sulaiman. He has also evening for Indian music lywood flute icon (wind Kumar has accompanied performed with leading lovers. Indian Ambassador master) Naveen Kumar en- many film music directors musicians such as Siva- to Qatar HE P Kumaran was thralled the audience with and composers on popular mani, Louiz Banks, Man- the chief guest of the event. his magical flute at the one Bollywood tracks. He has dolin Srinivas, and John The event was also at- and half-hour long concert. played with leading Indian McLaughlin. tended by Mayank Parekh Noted Indian drummer film music composers such The performance of Vi- and Santhosh. Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) has launched a campaign to support flood victims in Kerala. The contributions will be transferred to Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA Monday, October 15, 2018 07 Nepal rescuers 18 Afghan soldiers killed in Violence concerns over Afghan parliamentary polls retrieve bodies Taliban attacks on posts DPA of constituencies. Kuchis (No- per cent, according to a report by KABUL Some 8.8 million voters in mads) and Sikhs - a small com- the think tank Afghanistan Ana- of nine climbers AFP Taliban" in Pusht-a-Rud dis- 33 provinces have regis- munity numbering just over 100 lysts' Network. AFP HERAT, AFGHANISTAN trict of Farah province, pro- AFGHANISTAN is set to hold tered to vote for 250 repre- families throughout the country And early last month the KATHMANDU vincial council chief Farid Ba- much-delayed parliamentary sentatives - make up another two constitu- Grand Coalition of Afghanistan, AT least 18 soldiers were killed khtawar told AFP. elections on Saturday, the first encies. But Afghanistan has a comprising several powerful THE bodies of nine climbers in Taliban raids on two mili- Defence ministry spokes- since NATO's combat mission history of election fraud with opposition parties, displayed killed on Nepal's Mount Gurja tary posts in western Afghani- man Ghafoor Ahmad Jawed ended in 2014. shadowed by concerns about past polls repeatedly tainted by thousands of fake national iden- were retrieved Sunday as res- stan, officials said Sunday, said reinforcements had been An election regarded as vote-rigging and security in widespread ballot-stuffing, and tity cards stamped with voter cuers tried to piece together as militants step up attacks sent to the area. successful would send a strong the war-torn country, in which there are fears that a discredited stickers to the local media, say- what led to the freak accident, ahead of parliamentary elec- "The Taliban have also message to the Taliban and the bombings by the militants have process could provoke a fresh ing they were evidence of wide- the deadliest to hit the Hima- tions. suffered huge losses," Jawed Islamic State and would also set claimed more than 1,000 civilian crisis in Afghan politics. spread fraud. layan nation's mountaineering Poll-related violence killed added. The militants seized the stage for next year's planned lives so far this year. This time round, major po- Mohammad Yousuf Rashed, industry in recent years. or wounded dozens of civilians weapons and armoured vehi- presidential elections. Some 8.8 million voters in litical parties as well as analysts head of the Free and Fair Elec- Rescuers found the bodies on Saturday, a week before cles during the assault, provin- Afghanistan's major donors 33 provinces have registered have already expressed scepti- tion Forum of Afghanistan of the South Korean climbing voters cast their ballots across cial council member Dadullah have been pushing for the polls to vote for 250 representatives. cism about the true number of (FEFA), an institution working expedition scattered across the war-torn country. Qaneh said. Violence has esca- to take place because they see Voters in Afghanistan's 34th registered voters. to make elections more trans- the base camp amid the bro- Another 15 soldiers were lated in the months leading up them as an important milestone province, Ghazni, will remain In four constituencies the parent and enhance accounta- ken remains of their tents and captured and five wounded to the October 20 parliamen- for a nation into which they have at home however - elections are number of registered voters ex- bility, says observation organiza- equipment. The team had in- during the overnight attacks tary election, with hundreds poured billions of dollars. not being held there due to a lo- ceeds the estimated number of tions have been kept in the dark juries, including head wounds involving "a large number of killed or wounded. But the polls have been over- cal dispute about the division eligible voters by more than 100 during the registration process. and broken bones, consistent with being hit by strong winds, but rescuers say it most likely caused by the powerful down- blast from an avalanche, not a Pakistan needs 4 mn jobs storm. "It seems that seracs (gla- Bangladesh’s BNP forges every year: PM’s adviser cial ice) and snow fell from high on the mountain and the strong gusts of winds from TRIBUNE.COM.PK that hit the campsite, throwing LAHORE the climbers off," said rescuer Suraj Paudyal who reached alliance with centrist ADVISER to Prime Minister the site Sunday. The remote on Commerce, Industry, Pro- camp at around 3,500 metres duction and Investment Abdul was located next to a gully that Razak Dawood has said that acted as a funnel for the mass Pakistan needs to create 4 mil- of snow, ice and rocks brought parties to fight Hasina lion new job opportunities every down by the avalanche creating year for its youth. a powerful kickback of wind “We need to focus on gen- that decimated the team. erating employment opportu- The alliance calls for dissolution of parliament and installation of an interim govt nities for youngsters,” Dawood told business community during Abdul Razak Dawood. his visit to the Lahore Chamber World Bank of Commerce and Industry on November this year. “The Fed- Saturday. “We need to create eral Board of Revenue (FBR) offers Indonesia 4 million jobs annually which chairman has given me a com- is the highest ratio around the mitment regarding refunds; $1 bn in loans globe.” Pakistan needs an export-driven AFP He emphasised that “Made growth strategy,” he said. NUSA DUA, INDONESIA in Pakistan” tag would be pro- He highlighted that even the moted and made a buzz word to United States could not survive THE World Bank on Sunday strengthen the manufacturing without exports and Malaysia, announced funding of up to sector as it was the only sector Thailand and Bangladesh were $1 billion for Indonesia after which could create jobs for the flourishing through exports. “It it was rocked by a string of youngsters. All efforts would be is a good omen that exports of recent disasters, including a made to transform the slogan Pakistan are improving com- deadly earthquake-tsunami into a reality, he said, adding pared to last year,” he said. “My that killed thousands. “until and unless the manufac- dream is to take exports back to CEO Kristalina Georgieva turing sector and exports are $25 billion by 2019; we have to unveiled the funds at Indone- strengthened, economy will not promote export culture.” sian holiday island Bali, where be able to achieve high growth.” He stressed that imports the Bank and the Internation- Dawood announced that were going to be tightened as al Monetary Fund have been the release of tax refunds to “we are a country importing too holding their annual meetings. the industries would start from much.” A 7.5-magnitude quake and a resulting tsunami tore through Palu city on Sulawesi Pakistan to sign agreements with China, island on September 28, kill- UAE to check money laundering ing more than 2,000 people and leaving thousands more ISLAMABAD Special Assistant to be brought first through an missing, presumed dead. the Prime Minister on Account- ordinance and then presented Rescue teams scoured the ability Shahzad Akbar on Sunday before the parliament. wreckage for a fortnight before said that the government has This law is more open and calling off the search for the finalised a mutual legal assist- will empower the National Ac- dead, acknowledging as many ance law to obtain evidence countability Bureau (NAB) and as 5,000 missing people might from foreign jurisdictions about the Federal Investigation Agency never be found. financial crimes and mega cor- to carry out the investigations Georgieva said the funds ruption cases involving Pakista- as per the international treaties, being made available by the nis, reported Radio Pakistan. Akbar was quoted as saying. Bank in the form of loans could While addressing a press Agreements will also be signed be used for reconstruction but conference in Islamabad, Akbar with China and the United Arab were also intended to help In- said the law will soon be placed Emirates (UAE) for the exchange donesia build "resilience", so before the cabinet and it will of information. (DAWN.COM) it would be better prepared in the face of future disasters. "Disasters will continue to Activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party shout slogans during a rally in Dhaka recently. (AFP) hit and with climate change there will be more," said Geor- AFP secular constitution just af- Analysts said the alliance on how they mobilise support Voting for Pakistan by-polls gieva, who visited Palu earlier DHAKA ter independence in 1971, has with secular parties would from the grassroots and how this week. emerged as the main leader. they sustain their unity in the ends amid stringent security BANGLADESH'S main oppo- "There is no alternative to boost BNP ahead of the next couple of months," he sition party has forged an alli- free and fair election," Hossain general election, for which said. ARY NEWS is expected between PML-N’s ance with centrist parties, with told a press briefing late Satur- the date has not yet been The exiled acting head of ISLAMABAD Khawaja Saad Rafique and Hu- Maldives court an 82-year-old former foreign day. The new alliance issued a set, but is likely to be held the BNP, Tarique Rahman, the mayun Akhtar of PTI. Similarly minister emerging as the main seven-point list of demands in- in December or January eldest son of Zia, was last week THE polling for by-elections on former PM Shahid Khaqan is hears Yameen’s leader ahead of upcoming elec- cluding the dissolution of par- sentenced to life in prison over 11 national and 24 provincial vying from NA-124 and Alam- tions. liament and the holding of free a 2004 grenade attack on cur- assemblies has ended without gir Khan is contesting from Ka- poll challenge The Bangladesh National- and fair polls organised by an litical science at Rutgers Uni- rent Prime Minister Sheikh any major disruption amid rachi’s NA-243. ist Party (BNP) is hoping the interim government. versity, told AFP. Hasina. stringent security. Over 7,400 polling stations AFP alliance will help it boost sup- "The launch of the Jatiya "It will help overcome some Hasina's party has been in More than five million reg- had been set up for the by polls. COLOMBO port and move on after a se- Oikya Front will go down in of the setbacks it suffered re- power since January 2009 af- istered voters, around 2.3 mil- Of these, 1727 were categorized ries of setbacks -- including its history as a turning point," cently following the court ver- ter a landslide victory over Zia's lion women and over 2.7 mil- as highly sensitive. MALDIVES judges on Sunday leader Khaleda Zia being jailed senior BNP leader and former dicts against its leaders and BNP-led Islamist alliance. lion men, exercised their right After culmination of the heard a petition by strongman for graft in February and its ex- law minister Moudud Ahmed crackdown of its activists. The Hasina stormed back to to vote. Overseas Pakistanis polling time, the Election Com- president Abdulla Yameen to iled acting leader, her son, be- told reporters. Analysts said alliance may enjoy wider sup- power in 2014 after she won voted for the first time in the mission of Pakistan (ECP) in a have his recent election defeat ing sentenced last week. the alliance with secular parties ports from the civil society, a controversial elections boy- by-polls through iVoting. statement said 23 complaints annulled, potentially triggering The Jatiya Oikya Front would boost BNP ahead of the professionals and journalists," cotted by BNP and other oppo- The polling started at 8am of mismanagement were re- US sanctions and plunging the ("United National Front") was general election, for which the he said. sition parties over fear the polls and continued till 5pm without ported during the by-elections Indian Ocean archipelago into formally announced in the date has not yet been set, but is He said the Hossain-led al- would be rigged. any break. A total of 374 can- in 35 constituencies across the fresh turmoil. Bangladesh capital Saturday likely to be held in December or liance could emulate Malaysia's Bikalpadhara, an opposi- didates are contesting the by- country on Sunday, ARY News Yameen lost heavily in the after months of negotiations January. example and rally behind an tion party, opted out of the al- elections. reported. September 23 election to a little- among opposition parties. "The alliance has given experienced political figure to liance, saying it wants BNP to The major NA constitutes The ECP said 19 complaints known united opposition candi- Kamal Hossain, a former BNP a wider umbrella with pose a formidable challenge to sever all ties with the country's where political bigwigs are were received from Punjab, and date, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, foreign minister and an emi- moderate parties," Ataur Rah- Hasina and her Awami League. largest Islamist party Jamaat- contesting include Lahore’s two from Sindh and as many despite his main rivals being in nent lawyer who drafted the man, a former professor of po- "But everything will depend e-Islami. NA-131, where a tough contest from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. jail or in exile and the media in his pocket. Under pressure from the US, Europe and India, which is seeking to counter growing Chinese influence in the strate- Filipinos deeply divided over Duterte’s war against drugs gically positioned 1,200-island honeymoon paradise, Yameen quickly conceded defeat and AFP prison policy. larly point to these statistics as the drug problem," said Steven said he would leave office on MANILA Paras's seemingly paradoxi- proof that the internationally- Rood, a fellow-in-residence at November 17. cal backing echoes that of mil- condemned crackdown is the pollster SWS. But even as Western coun- JAILED drug user Bitoy Paras lions of Filipinos, who polls say will of the people. "It has been a problem for a tries breathed a sigh of relief, perks up when describing his support the crackdown but not But those same polls show long time and finally the presi- prisoners were released and op- support for Philippine President the thousands of slayings that near unanimous agreement -- dent of the Philippines is doing position figures began returning Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on are central to it. 96 percent -- among the nation something about it," he added, from exile, Yameen last week narcotics, an unlikely fan of a Duterte's drug war -- his in opposition to the killing, say- describing how many Filipinos filed a request for the Supreme campaign that has left Filipinos signature initiative -- helped ing the suspects should be taken view the narcotics issue. Court to annul the result and deeply conflicted. bring him to power in mid-2016, alive. Experts say Duterte's cam- But for the family of Duterte call fresh elections. "Duterte talks tough, saying promising to rid society of nar- paign has tapped into genuine voter Katherine Bautista, that A statement on Saturday he will get rid of addicts... I am cotics by any means necessary. popular outrage over disorder, belief was suddenly turned on its by his Progressive Party (PPM) happy he's doing that," he told Since then, police say they crime and dysfunction in a de- head by tragedy last year. Bautis- said the vote was the "most far- AFP at Manila's main jail, which have killed 4,854 alleged drug veloping nation with millions of ta supported the crackdown un- cical election in living memory" is packed with drug suspects. users or dealers in self-defence, Katherine Bautista (left), 37, and Emily Soriano, 49, hold pictures of poor people and a turbulent po- til her stepson John Jezreel Dav- with the organisation "abys- "But I feel uneasy about while rights groups estimate the their sons who they said were killed in police drug operations. (AFP) litical past. id was shot dead in what police mal", vote-rigging "rampant" the killings," said the 22-year- true toll is at least triple that. "It's not like they're turn- said was an anti-drug operation and many people unable to cast old rickshaw driver, whose real According to the latest sur- paign still has the backing of 78 dented in over a year. ing a blind eye (to the killing) even as she insisted her son was ballots. name cannot be used due to vey by pollster SWS, the cam- percent of Filipinos, a figure un- Drug war proponents regu- but they're really worried about not a drug user. 08 Monday, October 15, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Battle Between Clean Sidewalks US’s Special Relationship With And Homeless People’s Rights

Homelessness in America won’t be solved by pushing Saudi Arabia Needs To End people from street corner to street corner or by taking away their shopping carts An end to the Saudi alliance is exactly the kind of foreign policy fight

S homeless encampments have will continue as long as there are thousands American progressives should embrace, and it would fit clearly into sprawled across sidewalks through- of homeless people living on the streets. out the city of Los Angeles, officials Rather than engaging in an endless series a vision of a more democratic, egalitarian, and just world have struggled to balance the needs of battles in court with homeless people Aof the people who live in them with and their advocates, the mayor and coun- EVAN HILL | BUZZFEED actually recruited Al Qaeda–aligned fight- the needs of the other city residents who cil should work out plans with those advo- ers to battle their opponents, the Houthis. walk past them, work around them and live cates for making the sidewalks cleaner and HE disappearance and likely killing If this special relationship is going to nearby, and who are alternately annoyed functional while not infringing on homeless of prominent Saudi writer and ex- end, the breakup needs to be orchestrated and discomfited by their presence. people’s rights. That’s just what the Legal ile Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of by Congress, where the rising progressive The city has yet to get that balance right. Aid lawyers asked for in their letter to the a Saudi hit team has caused an un- movement is likely to have more power In March of 2016, the City Council set new mayor. Tprecedented crisis for the kingdom than ever after this November. The Sen- rules specifying (to the gallon) the amount Of course, the city should not give up and its young crown prince, Mohammed ate has already triggered an investigation of personal property homeless people can on trying to keep the streets clean, safe and bin Salman. The Senate Foreign Relations into Khashoggi’s disappearance under the carry with them and setting guidelines for usable, and especially to address issues Committee has triggered an investiga- Global Magnitsky Act, which could lead to the confiscation and storage of any excess by that affect public health. Toward that goal, tion that could implicate the crown prince sanctions at the highest level of the Saudi city workers. At the same time, the city was there are some basic things the city should himself, and Senator Rand Paul has gone regime — an important first step, but the slapped with a lawsuit alleging that sanita- be doing right now. It should provide more a step further, calling for a total suspen- new Congress that will sit in January can tion workers had thuggishly snatched home- toilets and shower facilities in areas with sion of military support until Khashoggi and should do more. less people’s possessions and destroyed large concentrations of homeless people. “is returned alive,” which is to say: never. We should go beyond the informal them during arrests and cleanups. As a re- And it should have sanitation workers pro- The Saudi regime’s reputation is at a holds individual senators have placed on sult, a court put the city under an injunc- vide trash cans on streets with homeless low, with an avalanche of outrage from weapons transfers to the kingdom and tion limiting the confiscation of belongings encampments and schedule pickups. It also journalists, human rights groups, and end the arms sales regime entirely. Bil- in the skid row area of downtown. The case needs to provide more storage facilities for normally jaded DC foreign policy hands. lions of dollars in tanks, airplanes, and is pending, and downtown business groups peoples’ belongings. Even business elites who would typically missiles do not make Saudi Arabia a bet- contend that the injunction has discouraged If the city is going to stick with its shrug off human rights abuses as some- ter actor. Instead, they fuel its military any enforcement at all, leaving sidewalks 60-gallon limit on belongings, or if it is go- thing to ignore on the road to profit are adventurism and contribute to a regional choked with the tents and other belongings ing to more aggressively enforce its existing falling away from the regime. They are arms race. The crown prince’s actions — of homeless people. ban on sitting and sleeping on the sidewalks now catching up to a sceptical public of the global energy market, supposedly including the detention of the Lebanese In another attempt to clean up side- during the day, officials must remember — that has long wondered if our close alli- guaranteed by Saudi oil supplies, and they prime minister, the extortion of dozens walks, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the council and so should we all — that the ultimate so- ance with this authoritarian monarchy is will insist that the kingdom is a crucial of the kingdom’s top royals and business- rolled out a programme to place new, city- lution, the only real long-term solution, to worth it. All these signs point in one di- force for stability in the Middle East. But men, and the crackdown on civil society run “bridge shelters” in areas with concen- this crisis lies in getting more people housed rection: It’s time to end the Saudi alliance realists have one real problem here: Nei- and women’s rights activists — have thor- trated homeless populations. The mayor faster. Homelessness won’t be solved by as we know it. ther of these things is true. oughly disproven the argument that hug- vowed that if neighborhoods embraced the pushing people from street corner to street The progressive and leftist wings of First, Saudi oil is hardly the force it ging the Saudi regime close restrains its shelters, which would take in homeless peo- corner or by taking away their shopping American politics are in the middle of once was. The United States has been the worst behaviour. ple from the surrounding streets, he would carts. an important reconsideration of our role Lawmakers should also investigate step up sanitation services and the enforce- It’s difficult to speed up the completion in the world, and whether it is still pos- civilian deaths in the US-supported Saudi ment of ordinances against lingering on of low-income and homeless housing de- sible for the US government to live up to The Saudi regime was abusive long campaign in Yemen and ban any assist- sidewalks during the day and amassing ex- velopment projects. The city pays for only our country’s professed values of democ- before Khashoggi disappeared, but ance to this disastrous war. Recent votes cessive property in those particular neigh- a portion of the project. Rounding up the racy, human rights, and rule of law. End- what happened to him has shocked on this issue have come close to success, borhoods. Shortly after the city announced rest of the funding sources often takes more ing our special relationship with Saudi and energised the public and bro- and now is the time to try again. And Con- the start of this effort in the Olvera Street than a year. That’s before construction, Arabia should be a key plank of this new ken through to the mainstream gress should pass a law, similar to those area around the new El Pueblo shelter, the which takes an additional year or two, even foreign policy. American consciousness targeting Russia and Iran, directing the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles sent starts. Given that timeline, the mayor and Calling for an end to the Saudi alliance president to sanction any Saudi indi- Garcetti a letter warning that such enforce- the City Council need to push for more inno- isn’t a hard choice — it’s realistic, popular, vidual responsible for gross violations of ment could result in violations of homeless vative approaches to building this housing. and morally correct. A February Gallup world’s biggest oil and natural gas pro- human rights, such as torture at home, people’s constitutional rights. That could mean using prefabricated units, poll found that 55 percent of Americans ducer since 2011, and while Saudi Arabia extrajudicial killings, or the abduction This seesaw between protecting the building shared housing (which would get held unfavourable views of Saudi Arabia, is our second-largest source of oil im- of Saudi citizens and dissidents abroad. rights of homeless people and trying to ad- more people off the street faster) or finding while a recent and still unpublished sur- ports, it’s far behind number one, Canada. Failing that, Congress should expand its dress the broader needs of all city residents speedier ways to secure financing. vey by Data for Progress, a progressive As of July, the kingdom accounted for just use of the Global Magnitsky Act against polling group, showed that 48 percent 8.6 percent of total US imports. To put it Saudi violators. want to end US support for the disastrous bluntly: We don’t depend on its oil any- Lawmakers should demand a review Saudi war in Yemen, while only 20 per- more, and we don’t need a special rela- of US policy toward Saudi Arabia and call cent want to continue it. tionship to buy it. We continue to import top Trump officials before the appropri- Ending the special relationship with millions of barrels of Venezuelan and Rus- ate committees in open hearings to ex- Saudi Arabia is exactly the kind of foreign sian oil every month, despite sanctioning plain how they are holding the kingdom policy fight progressives should embrace, Nicolás Maduro’s entire inner circle and accountable for serious abuses, as they do and it would fit clearly into a vision of a Vladimir Putin’s status as public enemy for other governments. more democratic, egalitarian, and just number one. Besides, a progressive for- The Saudi regime was abusive long world. Opponents would be forced to take eign policy that views climate change as before Khashoggi disappeared, but what the side of a regime that almost assuredly an issue of existential importance should happened to him has shocked and ener- just committed the state-sanctioned mur- also seek to minimise our overall reliance gised the public and broken through to der of a journalist and US resident, in ad- on oil. the mainstream American consciousness. dition to its myriad other abuses. In their Second, Saudi Arabia is anything but As progressives work to define what a fair corner, apologists would have only the a stabilising force in the region. Its disas- and just foreign policy should look like, dismal logic of arms sales. trous military intervention in Yemen has the spotlight on Saudi Arabia provides an In purely practical terms, Saudi Arabia plunged the country into chaos and fam- answer. is no longer the useful partner its defend- ine, the single worst humanitarian disas- ers make it out to be. Realists will argue ter of our time. The war has also opened (Evan Hill is a writer and re- that a cold-eyed assessment of the trans- up space for a regrouped Al Qaeda in the searcher who has covered actional relationship the United States has Arabian Peninsula, perhaps the organisa- the Middle East since 2010. held with Saudi monarchs for decades will tion’s most dangerous franchise. Things Most recently, he was a show strategic benefits that we should not are so bad, in fact, that the United Arab Beirut-based researcher for Hu- abandon. They will point to the stability Emirates — the Saudis’ top partner — has Tribune News Service man Rights Watch.)

South Korea Dreams Of A Shared Dictionary With The North A unified dictionary project would be the latest sign of warming relations between the two former foes

ISABELLA STEGER its neighbour—in a speech that deeply in- un, who heads the dictionary’s compilation TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE voked King Sejong, the monarch who in- department in South Korea, told the Korea vented the alphabet in 1446, and the uni- Herald newspaper earlier this year that the OREANS are immensely proud of fied Korea that he presided over. South word “tax” presented particular difficulties their alphabet, known as hangul Korea said discussions on the resumption for North Koreans as they do not have a tax (also hangeul), and celebrate it of the dictionary project will be held in No- system. every year with a public holiday vember or December with North Korea. Getting Koreans on both sides of the Kon October 9. However, this year’s “We were of one nation when King Se- border to understand each other is of celebrations are taking on an even more jong invented hangul. But the Cold War course more than just an emotive plea for emotional tone, as the South Korean gov- divided the Korean tribe and its territory the unity of a divided people—it’s a very ernment—in the midst of a rapprochement into two,” Lee said, according to South Ko- practical problem that could impede the with the North—reminds its people that it rean news agency Yonhap. “The 70 years cooperation needed to further improve isn’t just the peninsula that is divided, but of division is changing the meaning and relations, as Seoul and Pyongyang agree also the Korean language. use of Korean words in the South and the to a host of joint projects including the Children play with woodblock printing North.” He added that “the Koreas can construction of railways and roads that re- in Seoul on Hangul Day in 2017. become one, as in the years ruled by King quire a precise understanding of technical In 2005, former prime minister Roh Sejong.” (This year also marks the 600th language. Moo-hyun conceived a joint dictionary, anniversary of King Sejong’s coronation.) Some words that are in wide usage only in North Korea might be reflective of As exchanges between the two coun- but like other diplomatic efforts it has seen A statue of King Sejong at Gwanghwa- its socialist and totalitarian sociopolitical system, while in South Korea, many tries proliferated this year, one example its fortunes rise and fall with the state of mun Plaza in Seoul. loanwords from foreign languages would draw blanks from people in the North of language barriers stood out. When they inter-Korean relations. Called the “grand North Korea marks the creation of fielded a joint female ice-hockey team at dictionary of the national language,” the hangul on January 15, where it’s called coming a symbol of South Korea’s soft sense to most North Koreans. One esti- the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in Feb- project, which planned to contain some Chosongul Day (“choson” being an old power thanks to the proliferation of its pop mate says that about 70 percent of words ruary, athletes had difficulty understand- 330,000 words, was suspended in 2016 as name for Korea). The alphabet is beloved culture—boy band BTS will even be rec- are mutually intelligible between the two ing each other. South Korea hockey play- relations deteriorated. and respected by Koreans as it provided ognised by the government for its role in countries. Some words that are in wide us- ers had adopted English words such as Now, with relations between the two an easy-to-learn and intuitive way for any spreading hangul globally. “Young people age only in North Korea might be reflective “skating,” while North Koreans had Kore- former foes better than ever before, South citizen regardless of social status to read around the world write down the lyrics of of its socialist and totalitarian sociopolitical an versions of those terms. South Korean Korea’s prime minister Lee Nak-yeon said and write, in place of the Chinese charac- BTS songs in Hangul,” the prime minister system, while in South Korea, many loan- authorities ended up publishing a glossary that it’s committed to restarting work on ters that were in use at the time. said. words from foreign languages would draw of key vocabulary to help players under- a common North-South dictionary with The language is also increasingly be- Those lyrics, however, may not make blanks from people in the North. Han Yong- stand each other.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. India / World Monday, October 15, 2018 09 Fuel prices continue to rise, Modi to meet Akbar calls sexual harassment oil company heads IANS The prices vary from re- allegations wild and false NEW DELHI gion to region due to local tax- es, as the product is excluded FUEL prices continued to rise from the Goods and Services across the four major metros on Tax regime. Delhi has the The minister breaks Sunday even as Prime Minis- lowest tax rate among the four silence & vows legal ter Narendra Modi prepares to metro cities. The increase in meet oil company chiefs here on transport fuel prices comes action; remains Monday to take stock of the glo- amid a continuous surge in bal energy scenario. In the na- global crude oil prices. silent on demand tional capital, petrol was priced UK Brent crude has gone at Rs 82.72 per litre, up from Rs upwards of $85 per barrel. for resignation 82.66 on Saturday, data on the Earlier this month, Union Fi- Indian Oil Corporation website nance Minister Arun Jaitley an- IANS showed. nounced a cut in excise duty by NEW DELHI Similarly, petrol prices Rs 1.50 a litre. in Mumbai, Kolkata and Additionally, the state- GIVING no indication of re- Chennai also rose on Sun- owned oil marketing companies signing from the government, day–to Rs 88.18 in Mumbai, have been mandated to reduce Union Minister MJ Akbar, who Rs 84.54 in Kolkata and Rs prices of petrol and diesel by Re is facing charges of sexual har- 85.99 per litre in Chennai. 1 a litre each. Diesel prices also assment and wrongdoing by rose across the four metros on around a dozen women jour- Sunday. Diesel was selling in nalists, on Sunday called the al- Mumbai at Rs 79.02, up from legations "false, wild and base- Rs 78.82 on Saturday. Prices less" and vowed to take legal in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai action against the accusers. were Rs 75.38, Rs 77.23 and Rs "Accusation without evi- 79.71 per litre, respectively. dence has become a viral Meanwhile, official sourc- fever among some sections. es said that Modi will meet Whatever be the case, now the chief executives of major that I have returned (from global and Indian oil and gas abroad), my lawyers will look companies as the US sanctions into these wild and baseless on Iran comes into effect from allegations in order to decide November 4, and as crude oil our future course of legal ac- prices continue to be volatile. tion," he said in a statement Indian Prime Minister He is also expected discuss hours after his return. Narendra Modi. ways to revive investment. Akbar, who was abroad on an official trip in Nigeria when (File photo) Union Minister MJ Akbar (bottom right) at the International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq, in Kuwait. allegations were made by wom- en journalists who had worked they do contain poison, which journalists and said: office, 21 years ago. with him in newspapers over 15 can be whipped into a frenzy. "Shutapa Paul states, 'the This is 16 years before I en- AMMA must look into issues raised years ago as part of the #MeToo This is deeply distressing. man never laid a hand on me'. tered public life, and when I was campaign, asked whether there I will be taking appropriate Why has this storm risen a "'Shuma Raha says, I must clar- in media. "The only office where by actresses, says Kerala minister was an agenda in the allegations legal action," said the 67-year- few months before a general ify, however, that he didn't actu- I worked with Ghazala Wahab as they came ahead of general old former Editor of Asian Age. election? Is there an ally 'do' anything'. One woman, was that of The Asian Age. IANS ema and Culture AK Balan elections. Referring to charges by former agenda? You be the judge. Anju Bharti, went to the absurd A part of the editorial team THIRUVANANTHAPURAM said here. While Akbar issued a state- colleague Priya Ramani, who These false, baseless and extent of claiming I was party- then worked out of a small hall. "Now that the WCC has ment, there was no word from had written an article a year ago ing in a swimming pool. At the time concerned, I had a A Kerala Minister on Sunday raised issues, in all fairness, the government or the ruling and now named him following wild allegations have caused I do not know how to swim." very tiny cubicle, patched to- urged the Association of Malay- AMMA should look into it and BJP as to whether he would the #MeToo campaign, Akbar irreparable damage to my Akbar, a founding editor of The gether by plywood and glass. alam Movie Artists (AMMA) to sort out it," said Balan. continue in the government said: reputation and goodwill, Telegraph daily and Sunday Others had tables and chairs look into the grievances raised The WCC was formed last amidst opposition demands for "Priya Ramani began this magazine, was a big name in the two feet away. by actresses. year by women drawn from his resignation. campaign a year ago with a MJ Akbar media industry before he joined "It is utterly bizarre to be- The Women's Collective in various sectors of the film in- "Why has this storm risen magazine article. She did not, politics in 1989 when he fought lieve that anything could have Cinema (WCC) has raised con- dustry to fight for their cause, a few months before a general however, name me as she knew ry. But a sea of innuendo, spec- the Lok Sabha election on a happened in that tiny space, cerns over how AMMA, led by after they found that AMMA election? Is there an agenda? it was an incorrect story. When ulation and abusive diatribe has Congress ticket and became an and, moreover, that no one else superstar Mohanlal, has han- was not protecting their inter- You be the judge. These false, asked recently why she had not been built around something MP. in the vicinity would come to dled the case involving the kid- ests. Senior actor Dileep is an baseless and wild allegations named me, she replied, in a that never happened. Some are "Another accusation was know, in the midst of a working napping of an actress. accused in a kidnapping case have caused irreparable dam- Tweet: "Never named him be- total, unsubstantiated hearsay; made repeatedly by Ghazala day. These allegations are false, The Kerala government that took place last year. The age to my reputation and good- cause he didn't 'do' anything. "If others confirm, on the record, Wahab, in an effort to damage motivated and baseless. “Perti- will step in if a need arises, actor was in jail for 85 days and will," he said. I didn't do anything, where and that I didn't do anything," he my reputation. She claimed nent to remember Ramani and State Minister for Law, Cin- is now out on bail. "Lies do not have legs, but what is the story? There's no sto- said. He referred to other that she had been molested in Wahab kept working with me” India, China together will change Goa MLA quits party alleging News harassment of whistle-blower in brief Asia and world: Chinese envoy IANS versy continues to dog the PANAJI government, especially BJP IANS tic exchanges, Chinese Con- ally Goa Forward. On Sun- Odisha returning to normalcy after KOLKATA sul General in Kolkata Ma GOA Forward Vice President day, D'Mello resigned from cyclone and flood fast: Officials Zhanwu said collaboration in Trajano D'Mello resigned the party, claiming that the CHINA and India together events like Durga Puja would from the party after accus- government was backing the BHUBANESWAR: Odisha is fast returning to normalcy, after a would make a difference to contribute to the friendship. ing the BJP-led government fish mafia which uses forma- cyclone and the consequent rains wreaked devastation in several Asia and the whole world, a Zhanwu expressed joy over of brazenly backing the fish lin, a carcinogenic preserva- coastal areas, officials said on Sunday. Special Relief Commis- top Chinese envoy said here, the Consulate joining hands mafia in the state, adding to tive used to preserve cadav- sioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi said the flood situation was im- stressing that leaders of the with the BJ Block community. the state's political turbu- ers, to preserve fish sold in proving, as there was no rain in any district in the past 24 hours. two nations favour meaning- "Towards the end of this lence. the state's fish markets. "There is rapid improvement in Ganjam district. Electricity ful cultural and educational year, leaders from China Even as the BJP-led coa- "I would like to state that has been restored in flood-ravaged Aska and Purusottampur exchanges to enhance bilat- and India will meet to dis- lition in Goa battles to stay if fighting for justice for an areas in Ganjam district. The situation is getting back to normal eral cooperation. Chinese envoy Ma Zhanwu. cuss how to further develop afloat amid Chief Minister upright officer who is mentally in Rayagada district. Road connectivity has been restored in all Noting that the lead- the cultural, educational and Manohar Parrikar's pro- tortured is anti-party activity, blocks in Gajapati district," said Sethi. ers would meet towards the ther developing the cultural, other artistic exchanges be- longed illness, a past ghost I would prefer to fight for the State Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi monitored the year end to discuss on fur- educational and other artis- tween our two nations. of a formalin-in-fish contro- injustice," D'Mello said. relief and restoration works with senior officials and Dis- tricts Collectors of Gajapati, Ganjam and Rayagada. These three districts were the worst hit by cyclone "Titli" which made a landfall on October 11. (IANS) Burundi accuses Belgium of ordering Red Cross appeals for lives of Nigeria health workers hit on freedom hero MPs from India’s political spectrum AFP The ICRC calls on ISWAP to show “mercy” faction–Islamic State West Af- showcase nation’s diversity at UN NAIROBI: Burundi on Sunday KANO, NIGERIA rica Province (ISWAP). accused former colonial power and not to kill two health workers who were In the footage, ISWAP UNITED nations: Reflecting the diversity of India's democracy, mem- Belgium of ordering the assassi- THE Red Cross on Sunday “doing nothing but helping the communities threatened to kill the other two bers of parliament from across the political spectrum and the nation nation of independence hero and appealed to Nigeria to secure in northeast Nigeria”, a statement said health workers if their demands are representing India at the General Assembly. India's Permanent Crown Prince Louis Rwagasore the release of two abducted were not met. Representative Syed Akbaruddin described their participation in in 1961, a move likely to further health workers, as a deadline "The ICRC asks all those the Indian delegation to the Assembly as "a long tradition that has poison ties between the two set by Boko Haram to kill statement. "Speed and urgency napped women, Hauwa Liman involved with this case to avoid helped in fostering better understanding of multilateralism among countries. A government state- them approached. are critical," it added. and Saifura Khorsa, worked for a repeat of that devastating parliamentary decision makers." ment said Belgium was the "true The International Com- The three female health the Geneva-based humanitar- outcome," said Mamadou Sow, "Also, it reflects that positions India takes are broad based & backer of the assassination of mittee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers were kidnapped on ian charity while the third, Alice ICRC's head of operations in the are take into account the diversity of our polity," he added. Rwagasore", in the first direct spoke out a month after another March 1, in the remote north- Loksha, worked for the UN chil- Lake Chad region. The MPs fanned out to the committees, where they present- accusation over the murder by hostage kidnapped with them eastern town of Rann following dren's organisation UNICEF. The ICRC called on ed India's stands on issues, while also getting a crash course on Bujumbura, which said it plans to was executed by the militants. an attack by IS-affiliated Boko There was no news of the ISWAP to show "mercy" and how international diplomacy plays out. "Sitting in on the (com- probe the six-decade old incident. "A deadline that could re- Haram faction. trio until last month. Then the not to kill two health workers mittee) meetings we see how different issues matter to different The statement said that Brussels sult in the killing of another The raid killed three other ICRC said it had received foot- who were "doing nothing but countries and how they approach them and also see India's own "has yet to explain itself" over health care worker is less than health workers and eight Ni- age of Khorsa's execution from helping the communities in positions and contribution to multilateralism," Rai said. (IANS) the killing of Rwagasore. (AFP) 24 hours away," said an ICRC gerian soldiers. Two of the kid- the IS-supported Boko Haram northeast Nigeria".

2 Nigeria soldiers Navalny freed from killed in mine jail after back-to- Congo migrants flood home, Angola denies brutal crackdown blasts: Sources back sentences KANO: Two Nigerian soldiers MOSCOW: Russian opposi- REUTERS in order to attract more pri- Angolan security forces were killed and nine others tion leader Alexei Navalny was KAMAKO, DR CONGO/LUANDA vate investment. stormed the town, according wounded in two separate released from jail Sunday after Many of them are from to 15 witnesses, killing doz- mine blasts in the northeast three weeks behind bars for or- CONGOLESE migrants and neighbouring Democratic Re- ens of people, burning down where troops are battling ganising anti-Kremlin protests, officials said dozens of peo- public of Congo (DRC), and homes, looting property and Boko Haram extremists, his second spell in detention ple were killed this month hundreds of thousands of peo- forcing people to leave. Some military and militia sources in as many months. in neighbouring Angola in a ple have poured over the bor- of those people were legally re- said Sunday. The 42-year-old activist crackdown on artisanal dia- der into the Kasai region, bor- siding in Angola, the witnesses The two incidents oc- left a detention centre in the mond mining, an accusa- der guards there told Reuters. added. curred on Saturday, a mili- south of Moscow in the early tion Angolan security forces In interviews with Reu- "There was a lot of violence tary officer said. hours of the morning and strongly denied. ters, more than 20 Congolese in Lucapa. The military was "We lost two soldiers in spoke briefly to journalists Angola, the world's fifth migrants who crossed the bor- shooting at us while Tshowke the incidents. Nine others and before leaving in a waiting car. largest diamond producer, der between October 4-12 de- were killing people with ma- three civilian vigilantes were "Over the 50 days I has launched an operation in scribed violence, looting and This image is used for illustrative purpose only. chetes. They jointly killed injured", said the officer who have been in jail we have recent weeks to clear tens of forced displacement by Ango- more than a dozen people," asked not to be identified be- seen yet more evidence that thousands of people involved lan security forces as well as a lence, they said, occurred in border with DRC in the heart said Victor Tshambapoko, 28, cause he was not authorised to this regime is in complete in digging for precious stones local tribe called the Tshokwe. the town of Lucapa, located of the diamond-rich Lunda who worked as a diamond dig- speak on the matter. (AFP) decline," he said. (AFP) in the northeast of the country The worse of the vio- some 100 km south of the Norte province. ger in the region. 10 Monday, October 15, 2018 Gulf / Middle East UK, FRANCE, GERMANY DEMAND ‘CREDIBLE’ KHASHOGGI PROBE International pressure mounts on Saudi regime as 3 European powers issue joint statement Saudi vows to retaliate AFP LONDON against any sanctions BRITAIN, France and Ger- over Khashoggi many insisted on Sunday that "light must be shed" on the whereabouts of journal- AFP ist Jamal Khashoggi as they DUBAI called for a credible investiga- tion into his disappearance. SAUDI Arabia warned In a joint statement, Brit- Sunday it would retaliate ain's foreign minister Jeremy against any sanctions im- Saudi stocks fall Hunt, his French counterpart posed kingdom over the Jean-Yves Le Drian and Ger- disappearance of journal- As investors took fright, Saudi many's Heiko Maas said who- ist Jamal Khashoggi, as stocks tumbled by around ever was responsible for the the Riyadh stock market seven percent at one point on Saudi journalist's disappear- plunged on growing inves- Sunday, wiping out their gains ance must be held to account. tor jitters. for 2018 Khashoggi, a Washington US President Donald Post contributor, vanished af- Trump threatened ally ter entering the Saudi consu- Saudi Arabia on Saturday measures" that it could late in Istanbul on October 2 to with "severe punishment" implement to combat sanc- obtain official documents for if Khashoggi, who has been tions. his upcoming marriage. critical of Prince Moham- These measures include "Defending freedom of med, was killed inside its using sales of oil and arms, expression and a free press Istanbul mission. exchange of information and ensuring the protection But Riyadh vowed to hit between Riyadh and Wash- of journalists are key priori- back against any punitive ington, and a possible rec- ties for Germany, the United measures. onciliation with regional Kingdom and France," the (Insect: Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi) Visitors wait to enter the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. (AFP) "The kingdom affirms arch-rival Iran, said the ministers said in a statement its total rejection of any report. issued by the Foreign Office in US must take action: Senator Rubio threats or attempts to un- As investors took fright, London. UK’s Labour against arms sale to Saudi dermine it whether through Saudi stocks tumbled by "In this spirit, light must LONDON Britain’s main opposition Labour Party would stop WASHINGTON Republican US Senator Marco Rubio said the threats to impose economic around seven percent at be shed on the disappear- selling arms to Saudi Arabia if it was in government, its foreign United States must confront Saudi Arabia or risk losing credibil- sanctions or the use of po- one point on Sunday, wip- ance of Saudi journalist Jamal policy spokeswoman said on Sunday after the disappearance of ity on human rights. litical pressure," an official ing out their gains for 2018. Khashoggi," it said, indicat- Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Emily Thornberry, Labour’s so- “If we do not take action, including potentially arms sales, as source said, quoted by state Business barons in- ing all three countries were called shadow foreign minister, told the BBC’s Andrew Marr show a result of this, if it turns out to be what they say it is, then we news agency SPA. cluding British billionaire treating the matter "with the that “the balance of evidence” suggested Saudi Arabia had are not going to be able to with a straight face or any credibility He said Riyadh would Richard Branson and Uber utmost seriousness". "There killed the journalist. “We would stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia confront Putin or Assad or Maduro in Venezuela or frankly con- "respond to any action with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, needs to be a credible inves- in current circumstances until they changed their ways ...We front the Chinese and their human rights violations,” Rubio said a bigger one", pointing out as well as media power- tigation to establish the truth would be making it clear that we disagreed,” she said. (REUTERS) on Sunday in an interview with CBS’s Face the Nation. (REUTERS) that the oil superpower houses like Bloomberg and about what happened, and -- "plays an effective and vital CNN, have pulled out of if relevant -- to identify those role in the world economy". next week's Future Invest- bearing responsibility for While expressing support ment must provide "a com- to Riyadh. lurid claims suggesting he was According to Saudi- ment Initiative (FII) in Ri- the disappearance of Jamal for joint Saudi-Turkish efforts plete and detailed response", Turkish officials say they tortured and even dismem- owned Al Arabiya, the yadh, dubbed "Davos in the Khashoggi, and ensure that to look into his disappearance, indicating that such a message believe Khashoggi was killed bered have been leaked to the kingdom has "over 30 desert". they are held to account. they said the Saudi govern- had been conveyed "directly" inside the Saudi mission and media. Saudi activists give up hope amid furore over missing journalist

DPA ter Saudi Arabia," said Manal a single drop." But now, al- peacefully asked for reforms?" Last year, at age 31, Mo- CAIRO al-Sherif, a Saudi women's Sherif, who lives in self-im- Khashoggi’s fiancee calls for ‘accountability’ she added. Responding on hammed bin Salman became rights activist who helped start posed exile in Sydney, is call- ANKARA Hatice Cengiz, Khashoggi’s fiancee, has called for ac- Twitter to someone who had Saudi Arabia's crown prince, SAUDI activists said they had a campaign for Saudi women ing on Saudis to "leave, live, countability if reports of his murder are true. In an op-ed written accused him of destroying his next in line to the throne now given up hope that their coun- to be allowed to drive in 2011. and build a home away from for The New York Times, Cengiz said if allegations are proven homeland, Sultan al-Abdali, held by his octogenarian fa- try would change for the bet- Back in September 2017, home." true, the Khashoggi loss impacts every person with a con- a London-based Saudi law- ther, King Salman. ter on Sunday as Saudi Arabia when the kingdom announced "I'm thankful that I left the science and moral compass. (AGENCIES) yer and human rights activist, However, while the self- faced growing global pressure that its ban on women driv- region just in time. If you too said: "What homeland do you proclaimed reformist was over missing writer Jamal ing would be lifted, al-Sherif can leave with ... your sanity mean? If you mean the soil, pushing for women to drive, Khashoggi. was hopeful and wrote: "Saudi and dignity, please do. Don't dream, don't breath [sic], just intimidate, silence, harass, that is not my concern ... My he has allegedly also overseen "For the first time in my Arabia will never be the same fight the system, don't have leave," she tweeted. imprison, abduct and even kill homeland is my freedom; it is the arrest of women's rights life I am hopeless about a bet- again. The rain begins with hopes, don't speak up, don't "Is it worth it to terrorise, those men and women who not soil or buildings." activists.

NEWS 15 civilians dead in strikes Israeli PM threatens Hamas Jordan says key border post IN BRIEF on minibuses in Yemen: UN with ‘very strong blows’ with Syria to reopen today US student barred AFP The UN agency said at least AFP Hamas is intelligent, it will AFP the border would reopen on by Israel appeals SANAA 20 more civilians were injured, JERUSALEM cease fire and violence now", AMMAN Monday and said a joint techni- to its top court in what Lisa Grande, the world he added. Later in the day, the cal committee met on the eve to AT least 15 civilians were killed in body's humanitarian coordina- ISRAEL'S Prime Minister army said an aircraft fired at THE main border crossing be- discuss preparatory measures, JERUSALEM A US student attacks on minibuses in Yemen's tor for Yemen, termed "a horrific Benjamin Netanyahu on Sun- "a terrorist squad" that was tween Jordan and war-torn according to Damascus's official barred from Israel under a embattled Hodeida province, incident". day threatened to inflict "very "launching arson balloons" into Syria is to reopen on Monday news agency SANA. law against pro-Palestinian a UN agency said Sunday, as The Norwegian Refugee strong blows" on Hamas after Israel from northern Gaza. for the first time in three years, Rehabilitation work on boycotters filed an appeal Huthi rebels blamed air strikes Council condemned "an unac- fresh violence along the border There were no immediate Jordanian authorities said. roads leading up to the cross- on Sunday with its top by the Saudi-led coalition. ceptable pattern of attacks on ci- with the Gaza Strip controlled Palestinian reports of casual- The Jaber crossing, known ing have begun to restore traf- court, which suspended The Office for the Coordina- vilian women, men and children by the Islamist group. ties. Israel on Friday suspended as Nassib on the Syrian side, was fic, SANA said. The reopening her deportation pending a tion of Humanitarian Affairs did by parties to the conflict who "Hamas has apparently not fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip, a key route for Middle East trade comes after Syrian government discussion of the case. not specify the type of strikes profess concern for the interests understood the message -- if after fresh protests along the before Amman closed it after the troops retook their side of the LARA Alqasem, 22, flew to Saturday in the Jabal Ras dis- and welfare of Yemeni people". these attacks do not stop, they border that saw seven Palestin- post was overrun by rebels and crossing in July under a deal Israel on October 2 on a trict, but Yemeni rebels said they Saudi Arabia and its allies will be stopped in another way, ians killed by Israeli troops. sealed in April 2015. with rebel fighters brokered by study visa but was refused were air raids by the coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 to in the form of very, very strong The suspension came days Jordanian government Moscow. The crossing was a key entry by security officials fighting alongside the govern- support President Abedrabbo blows", Netanyahu said during after fuel supplies had begun spokeswoman Jumana Ghnei- link not only for direct trade be- who cited her role as ment. Mansour Hadi's government af- the weekly cabinet meeting. running to the enclave, in a mat announced "the reopening tween the neighbouring coun- president of a small local The coalition's spokesman, ter the Iran-aligned Huthis oust- "We are very close to anoth- fresh bid to ease an Israeli on Monday of the border cross- tries but also for longer-distance chapter of Students for contacted by AFP, had no imme- ed it from the capital Sanaa and er type of action which would blockade that has lasted more ing". Syria's Interior Minister transit, which was a signficant Justice in Palestine at the diate comment. swathes of the country's north. include very strong blows. If than 10 years. Mohammed al-Shaar confirmed source of revenue. University of Florida. On Fri- day, a Tel Aviv District Court rejected Alqasem's appeal to be allowed in. (REUTERS) US is loser by Somalia suicide Jordan king vows to fight graft after protests bombings death abandoning Iran toll rises to 20 AFP with the way current challenges N-deal: Rouhani AMMAN ‘All Jordanians have an are being addressed". MOGADISHU The number of equal right to justice, and "The process of develop- TEHRAN Iran's president people killed in twin suicide JORDAN'S King Abdullah II corruption will not be left ment in Jordan, as in other boasted Sunday that the Unit- bomb attacks on two restau- on Sunday vowed authorities unaddressed to become a countries, has been marred by ed States has lost against the rants in Somalia's southern would crack down on corrup- some mistakes and challenges, Islamic republic's "righteous- city of Baidoa has risen to tion in the country, following chronic social illness,’ the which we must learn from, re- ness and wisdom" by walking 20 and another 40 people mass protests against graft and king said in a speech to solve, and prevent from reoc- out of the landmark nuclear were injured, a local hospital price rises earlier this year. mark the opening of parlia- curring, so that we may move deal. official said on Sunday. "All Jordanians have an ment in Amman forward," he said. "Everyone knows that Two suicide bombers equal right to justice, and cor- Abdullah put the current America has lost legally and blew themselves up in ruption will not be left unad- situation down to "a weaken- politically by giving up on its restaurants in Baidoa in the dressed to become a chronic onstrations forced the prime ing (of) public trust in govern- international obligations and early evening on Saturday. social illness," the king said in a minister's resignation and the ment institutions, as well as an that we have achieved victory," Islamist militant group al speech to mark the opening of withdrawal of a controversial atmosphere of scepticism". said President Hassan Rouha- Shabaab claimed responsi- parliament in Amman. income tax bill. Stability in Jordan is seen ni in a speech at the University bility for the attack. "I hereby affirm that the With a lack of natural re- as fundamental to the region of Tehran to mark the begin- A spokesman for the state's institutions are well ca- sources to boost state coffers, and in the wake of protests Am- ning of the school year. group said it had targeted pable of uprooting corruption Jordan relies heavily on foreign man was offered a $2.5 billion "There are but a few coun- the restaurants because and holding to account those aid and faces an unemployment aid package from three Gulf tries in the world that would they were frequented by gov- who dare to encroach on public rate of 18.5 percent. backers. call the US withdrawal from ernment troops. The attacks funds," he added. In 2016 Amman secured a More than $1 billion has the JCPOA (nuclear deal) a followed a U.S. air strike on Thousands of Jordanians $723-million loan from the In- already been deposited in the good move," he added. "Those Friday against al Shabaab hit the streets at the start of ternational Monetary Fund, but central bank by Saudi Arabia, that are cautious express dis- militants in Haradere, a June to protest against corrup- the resultant economic reforms the United Arab Emirates and appointment, those that are district in Galmudug region. tion, price rises and austerity led to price hikes. Kuwait, a Jordanian govern- more frank say it was a mis- (REUTERS) measures. The king on Sunday ac- ment source said earlier this take, and the outspoken say it King Abdullah II speaks in the parliament in Amman on Sunday. (AFP) The week of mass dem- knowledged "dissatisfaction month. was illegal." (AFP) United States / Europe Monday, October 15, 2018 11

Trump hints Mattis could resign, US diplomat heads to Iraq for talks with new leaders AFP The future head of gov- says defence chief ‘a Democrat’ WASHINGTON ernment, an independent, still faces the difficult task US State Department of forming a governing number two John Sullivan team by early November as This is Trump’s first negative remark about Mattis, who is not much hawkish on Iran departs Sunday for Iraq several coalitions continue to meet with the country's to jockey for preeminence new leaders, the highest in the divided parliament. level administration of- A veteran of Iraqi poli- ficial to do so since their tics and an economist by election. training, Mahdi, 76, is re- Sullivan will visit Bagh- garded as sufficiently in- dad and Arbil, the capital of dependent to be able to the Iraqi Kurdish autono- assemble a government de- mous region, the State De- spite fractures in the ruling partment said. elites. The US deputy secre- Mahdi has support from tary of state will meet with both Tehran and Washing- the newly elected speaker ton, a necessary consensus of parliament, Mohammed in a country caught between al-Halbusi, as well as Presi- two major allies, each the en- dent Barham Saleh and emy of the other. Prime Minister-designate Sullivan will "focus on Adel Abdel Mahdi. expanding US-Iraq eco- Long stalled after the nomic ties and underscor- May legislative elections, ing the United States' con- the political situation in tinued support for a strong, Iraq has begun to move sovereign, and prosperous in recent weeks with the Iraq," the State Department choice of the new leaders. said.

Trump respects Fed’s autonomy despite ‘crazy’ remark: Kudlow AFP "I think the Fed is mak- WASHINGTON ing a mistake. It's so tight. I think the Fed has gone cra- WHITE House economic zy," he told reporters. adviser Larry Kudlow de- US presidents usually fended his boss on Sunday, remain silent on such issues US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis (left) and Greek Minister of Defence Panagiotis ‘Panos’ Kammenos at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, recently. (EPA-EFE) saying that Donald Trump in respect toward the Fed's respects the Federal Reserve independence. "He's just REUTERS well. He may leave. I mean, at Sept 5 his defence chief would Western officials privately Bank's autonomy despite weighing in, there's nothing WASHINGTON some point, everybody leaves. remain in his job. extol Mattis, whose stand- last week's remark that the wrong with him weighing Everybody. People leave. Mattis is not political by ing among NATO allies has Fed had "gone crazy" raising in," Kudlow told Fox. US President Donald Trump That's Washington." General Mattis is a good nature, and previously made risen as they become increas- interest rates. Kudlow also minimised said he is unsure whether De- This marks the first time guy. We get along very well. no secret of the fact that he ingly bewildered by Trump's Kudlow, speaking on the week's stock market fence Secretary James Mat- that the Republican president He may leave. I mean, at was not looking to become policies on trade and Iran and ‘Fox News Sunday’, said that losses -- the Dow Jones In- tis is planning to step down has publicly said anything some point, everybody secretary of defense - or even disoriented by his outreach to Trump was "giving his opin- dustrial Average dropped from his post, but told CBS' negative about Mattis, who return to Washington - when Russia’s Vladimir Putin. ion" on interest rates based more than 800 points on ‘60 Minutes’ in a pre-taped last month told reporters not leaves. Everybody. People Trump was elected. One factor thought to have on his background "as a suc- Wednesday -- which were interview that the retired gen- to take seriously reports that leave. That’s Washington. The retired Marine gen- darkened Mattis' prospects is cessful businessman and in- fueled in part by worries eral might and that he regards he may be leaving. US President Donald Trump eral had stepped down from this year's arrival in the White vestor." over higher interest rates. Mattis as "sort of a Demo- Asked about Trump's re- the military in 2013 and taken House of Mira Ricardel, who Trump is "not imping- "These kind of correc- crat." marks, Pentagon spokesman a job at Stanford University. now has the powerful post of ing on Fed independence. tions are absolutely normal. "It could be that he is" Colonel Rob Manning said in release of a book by Water- He told his Senate confirma- deputy national security ad- He didn't say, 'I want you to The economy is in terrific planning to depart, Trump a brief statement: "Secretary gate reporter Bob Woodward tion hearing last year he was viser and is believed to dislike change your plan.” shape. We are in an economic said, according to an excerpt Mattis is laser-focused on do- that portrayed Mattis privately "enjoying a full life west of the Mattis, current and former of- The president, stung by boom," Kudlow said. of a transcript released on ing his job - ensuring the US disparaging Trump to associ- Rockies" when the call came ficials have told Reuters. heavy losses on the stock The Fed has raised in- Sunday before the show airs. military remains the most le- ates. about the position. He is also seen as less market, said Wednesday that terest rates three times this "I think he's sort of a Demo- thal force on the planet." Mattis has strongly denied Asked last month about hawkish on Iran than Secre- recent interest rate hikes by year as it seeks to prevent a crat, if you want to know the Mattis' future has become making any such remarks. reports he may be leaving, tary of State Mike Pompeo and the Federal Reserve - the US vibrant economy from over- truth. But General Mattis is a a focus of media speculation, Trump had been deferen- Mattis said: "I wouldn't take it White House National Security central bank - were excessive. heating. good guy. We get along very particularly after last month's tial toward Mattis, saying on seriously at all." Adviser John Bolton.

Brexit negotiations News Ex-Brexit minister urges PM May’s cabinet to reject her plan in brief Macedonia lawmakers to vote today REUTERS was now up to senior minis- No deal yet on N Ireland Brexit ‘backstop’ on name change deal with Greece LONDON ters to use their influence. "This is one of the most BRUSELS: Last-ditch talks on Sunday between London and Brus- SKOPJE: Macedonia's parliament will vote on Monday on CRITICS of Theresa May's fundamental decisions that sels' chief Brexit negotiators failed to reach an agreement on trade whether to ratify a deal to change the country's name, in a bid plans to leave the European government has taken in rules for Northern Ireland, EU representative Michel Barnier said. to finally settle one of Europe's longest running disputes. Union stepped up the pres- modern times. It is time for Both sides now face the prospect of beginning a crunch summit on Prime Minister Zoran Zaev faces an uphill battle to get the sure on the prime minister on cabinet members to exert Wednesday without a draft divorce deal, increasing the chances of a necessary votes to rename the Balkan state North Macedonia Sunday, with one former min- their collective authority," disorderly and damaging British departure from the bloc. to end the row with Athens and open a path to EU and NATO ister saying her cabinet team wrote Davis, who campaigned "We met today Dominic Raab and UK negotiating team. membership. He needs two-thirds of parliament's MPs to amend should exert its authority to for Britain to leave the EU in Despite intense efforts, some key issues are still open, including the constitution and seal the deal. force her to change course. the 2016 referendum. the backstop for IE/NI to avoid a hard border," Barnier tweeted, But the Social Democrat premier's coalition, backed by With less than six months "This week the authority referring to EU member Ireland and the British province of North- parties representing ethnic Albanians -- who make up around a before Brexit day and just The bloc has rejected it. The of our constitution is on the ern Ireland. He added that he would brief the European Parlia- quarter of the country's 2.1 million population -- doesn't have days before May heads to public does not like it. line," he said in an article in ment and the leaders of the EU member states, who will arrive in enough votes. He will need to get the support of around a dozen Brussels for a summit, former Parliament will not vote for it. the Sunday Times. Brussels on Wednesday for a dinner on the eve of their October deputies from the rightwing opposition VMRO-DPMNE party, Brexit minister David Davis Lobbying of May from all summit. (AFP) which has campaigned vehemently against the change. (AFP) pressed May to abandon her David Davis on leaving the EU sides of the Brexit debate has proposal for leaving the Eu- increased in recent weeks as tion for Northern Ireland. agreement, with Brexit cam- ropean Union, saying the post in July, criticised the London and Brussels edge Preventing any return of a paigners fearful that a non Portugal’s premier reshuffles cabinet, bloc "has rejected it. The pub- government for accepting closer to an agreement on hard border between the Brit- time-limited backstop will appoints new economy minister lic does not like it. Parliament "the EU's language on deal- a draft withdrawal treaty to ish province and EU member keep Britain inside a customs will not vote for it". ing with the Northern Ireland cover the divorce terms, a Ireland has become one of the union with the bloc indefi- LISBON: Portugal's prime minister announced a reshuffle of Davis, who resigned his border" last December, said it transition period and a solu- major obstacles to such an nitely. his cabinet on Sunday, following the resignation of the defence minister and completion of the draft of next year's budget, making changes at four ministries ahead of a general election in 2019. Cabinet Minister Pedro Siza Vieira, a lawyer who joined the AFP The vehicle was travelling were hurt, the agency said, hik- a crane to lift it on to the road, government a year ago, will serve as the new economy minister, 22 dead, 13 ISTANBUL on a highway near Izmir air- ing an earlier toll of 19 dead. with images showing the ve- replacing Manuel Caldeira Cabral. port when it flipped over and Turkish television pic- hicle's back end was simply Joao Gomes Cravinho, the European Union's ambassador wounded as TWENTY-TWO people, in- fell into the channel several tures showed the wreckage an open container into which to Brazil, will take over from outgoing Defence Minister Jose Az- cluding children, died on metres below, state-run Ana- of the vehicle upside-down in the migrants had been eredo Lopes, who resigned on Friday amid an investigation into a migrant van Sunday when a vehicle carry- dolu news agency said. the river channel, reduced to crammed. suspected cover-up of an arms theft from a military depot. ing migrants reportedly head- The nationality of the mi- burned-out metal by the im- The DHA news agency This is the biggest cabinet reshuffle since Prime Minister crashes in ing for EU member Greece grants was not immediately pact of the crash with corpses said the driver, a 35-year-old Antonio Costa's minority Socialist government came to power in plunged off the highway into clear, but 22 people died in the strewn alongside it. Turkish national, had sur- 2015. (REUTERS) Turkey a waterway in western Turkey. crash and another 13 others Rescue workers later used vived the accident. ‘Zombie’ storm Leslie smashes into Portugal Merkel’s Bavarian allies suffer without electricity while more historic state election losses 324,000 people left than 60 people had to leave without electricity; their damaged homes and flee AFP The Christian Social ternative for Germany (AfD), to safety. MUNICH which rails against Muslims several homes damaged Leslie was dubbed a Union (CSU) scored and demands that "Merkel AFP "zombie" hurricane as it first GERMAN Chancellor Angela 35.5%, a humiliating must go", won 11 percent and LISBON formed on September 23, Merkel's arch-conservative 12-point drop from entered the 15th of Germany's only to meander through the CSU allies suffered historic four years ago in the 16 state assemblies. STORMS packing nearly 180 Atlantic Ocean for weeks. losses in Bavaria state elec- wealthy Alpine state Merkel's other national km-per-hour winds hit Por- There were fears it could tions on Sunday, dealing a governing partner, the over tugal early on Sunday, leav- be the worst storm to hit the blow to her fragile three-party they have ruled 150-year-old Social Demo- ing hundreds of thousands of region in more than 150 years, coalition government. since the 1960s crats (SPD), took only around people without power before Damaged trees during the post-tropical storm Leslie in Figueira da but it weakened to a post- The Christian Social Un- 10 percent, ceding the position carrying heavy rain on into Foz, Portugal, on Sunday. (AFP) tropical storm before reach- ion (CSU) scored 35.5 per- of main left-of-centre party Spain, authorities said. ing the Portuguese coastline cent, according to first public jority and must scramble for and Bavaria's second biggest Twenty-seven people suf- the country at Coimbra and in the north also suffered in the early hours of Sunday. TV projections, a humiliating coalition allies -- either small political force to the Greens. fered minor injuries, civil de- Leiria were worst hit with damage with rescue services "The greatest danger 12-point drop from four years conservative groups or pos- "Debacle for CSU and fence commander Luis Belo trees uprooted, cars and reporting a total of 1,900 in- has passed," Costa said. ago in the wealthy Alpine state sibly its long-time ideological SPD," ran the first online Costa told reporters. houses damaged and local cidents. "The north and centre were they have ruled almost single- foes the Greens, who won a headline of Bild daily, while The region around capi- flooding reported. The civil defence services the worst affected." handedly since the 1960s. record 19 percent according to Spiegel Online called it a "bit- tal Lisbon and the centre of Aveiro, Viseu and Porto said 324,000 people were left The outcome means the broadcaster ZDF. ter defeat" for Bavaria's tradi- party loses its absolute ma- The anti-immigration Al- tional ruling party. US to seek currency chapters in trade talks with Japan, www.facebook.com/QatarTribune others: Mnuchin www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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Qatar’s CPI LABOUR MINISTER OPENS SEVEN-DAY ‘MADE AT HOME’ EXHIBITION IN DOHA drops 1.12% in September QDB launches ‘Derwazaa’ to sell QNA DOHA QATAR’S consumer price in- ‘made at home’ products in Qatar dex (CPI) registered 107.99 points in September, a de- crease of 1.12 percent com- create new marketing and dis- pared to CPI of August 2018, Several Derwazaa tribution channels, exchange and a decrease of 0.38 per- stores will be experiences with other home- cent compared to CPI of Sep- based business owners who are tember 2017, according to opened to boost involved in a range of special- data released by the Ministry home-based biz ised fields, and showcase their of Development Planning and projects on a wide scale. Statistics (MDPS) on Sunday. As many as 185 exhibitors An analysis of CPI on SATYENDRA PATHAK from five different sectors like month-on-month (m-o-m) DOHA crafts, fashion, food and per- basis shows indices of five fumes are showcasing their main groups have decreased PHYSICAL stores named ‘Der- products at the exhibition. including “recreation & cul- wazaa’ will be opened across Service providers were ture and education” by 6.61 Qatar to sell and promote also included in this year’s percent, “transport” 2.42 per- ‘made at home’ products in the edition, such as printing, de- cent, “housing, water, elec- country, a senior official of Qa- sign and logistics. tricity and gas” 0.35 percent, tar Development Bank (QDB) Commenting on the oc- “restaurants and hotels” 0.15 has said. casion, QDB Intelligence and percent, and “furniture and Talking to Qatar Tribune Localisation Executive Direc- household equipment” by on the sidelines of the second tor Saleh Majid al Khulaifi 0.04 percent. edition of ‘Made at Home’ ex- said, “Home-based businesses An increase in CPI was ob- hibition that opened in Doha are recently finding greater served in “clothing and foot- on Sunday, QDB Business Lo- impetus and this is our en- wear” by 2.2 percent, “food calisation Department Man- deavor to help them grow and beverages” 0.88 percent, ager Mohammed Mubarak al by offering such a platform “miscellaneous goods and Mansouri said the first ‘Der- where they can showcase their services” 0.16 percent. wazaa’ store will open in the capabilities to the prospective Meanwhile, the indices country by the end of this year buyers. This exhibition aims of groups “tobacco”, “health” or early next year. at empowering the individu- “communication”, and “edu- Formally launched by als by providing them the eco- cation” remained flat. QDB on Sunday, ‘Derwazaa’ is nomic and social stability. The On year-on-year basis, the newest marketing service expo is expected to be filled the CPI of September 2018 for the home-based projects. Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi opens ‘Made at Home’ expo in Doha with lot of business deals and recorded a of decrease of 0.38 It is a major step towards on Sunday. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL K PATHIYOOR) immense opportunities for percent. popularising ‘made at home’ the participants.” MDPS said the annual products in Qatar, Mansou- The second edition of price decrease was primarily ri said adding the initiative ‘Made at Home’ is launched due to the decreasing prices would help develop visual after the remarkable success seen in the five groups, name- identity of such products. Home-based businesses are of its first edition which wit- ly: “communication” by 11.86 “There are plans to open recently finding greater nessed the participation of percent, “recreation and cul- several Derwazaa store in the impetus and this is our 144 local home-based busi- ture” 4.59 percent, “housing, country to support home- endeavor to help them grow nesses, Mansouri said. water, electricity and other based businesses that play a Compared to the first edi- fuel” 2.9 percent, “food and key role in accelerating the by offering such a platform tion, he said, there is a rise of beverages” 2.53 percent, and local economic growth and where they can showcase 20 percent in the number of “miscellaneous goods and contribute effectively to the their capabilities to the exhibitors this years. services” by 0.82 percent. sustainable development of prospective buyers In terms of new products, An increase in price levels Qatar,” he said. he said, there are more than were observed in six groups “We will announce the de- QDB Intelligence and 50 percent new items this including “transport” by 6.13 tails about opening such stores Localisation Executive Director time. Mansouri said value of percent, “education” 5.63 in the near future,” he said. Saleh Majid al Khulaifi overall sell this time is also ex- percent, “clothing and foot- Earlier the seven-day pected to exceed QR4 million wear” 3.06 percent, “health” ‘Made at Home’ exhibition mark that was achieved in the 2.88 percent, “furniture and opened at the Doha Exhibition mad bin Khalifa al Thani, the As many as 185 exhibitors from five different sectors like crafts, fashion, food and perfumes are previous edition. household equipment” 2.07 and Convention Centre. exhibition is organised by showcasing their products at the exhibition. He said that many new percent, and “restaurants Being held under the pa- QDB in collaboration with Qa- initiatives like cafeteria zone and hotels” 1.69 percent. The tronage of Qatar Museums tar Chamber, NAMA Center Social Affairs. Labour and Social Affairs. fers home-based businesses have been introduced this prices of “tobacco” remained Chairperson Her Excellency and the Ministry of Adminis- Inaugurated by Minister of HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali a unique opportunity to dis- time to attract more people to unchanged, the report shows. Sheikha al Mayassa bint Ha- trative Development Labor & Administrative Development, al Nuaimi, the exhibition of- play and sell their products, the exhibition. RGPC signs QR360 mn long-term deal with Mitsubishi Hitachi

30 percent of Qatar's power vative solutions that benefit have new projects or expan- agreement not only Ras Girtas. relying on others. Qatar’s power stations will benefit capacity and 17.5 percent of large-scale projects serving sion plans unless the demand Reyahi said, "Before, the He also highlighted the the water capacity. local economies. is high, and that any future single turbine, which weighs interest of local companies from the agreement, says RGPC CEO RGPC Chairman Nasser al RGPC CEO Abdulmajeed projects require the compa- between 60 and 80 tonnes, in providing all maintenance Hajri said that RGPC already al Reyahi said the agreement ny to sign a new agreement was being transferred to a work within the state even if QNA with RGPC. has a long-term service agree- provides long-term mainte- with Kahramaa or add to the neighbouring country for the financial return is less. DOHA RGPC is a joint stock ment with Mitsubishi Hitachi nance services to gas devices agreements already conclud- maintenance every two to Reyahi said the activity corporation established to that will expire in the first and spare parts and mainte- ed," he said. three years, but now under of power plants in Qatar was RAS Girtas Power Company increase Qatar's capacity of quarter of 2019, and has now nance for Ras Girtas power Reyahi said the agreement this agreement, the equip- not affected by the siege, be- (RGPC) on Sunday signed a water and electricity. Located succeeded in signing a new plants. signed on Sunday was the ment will be maintained at cause the company has a clear 15-year long service agree- on the Ras Laffan coast, the 15-year long agreement. He noted that Ras Gir- second with Mitsubishi and Nakilat's workshops." strategy, providing spare ment with Mitsubishi Hitachi plant generates 2,730 mega- Mitsubishi Vice President tas is a 10-year-old company the latter will provide mainte- This process will save parts and various equipment Power Systems worth QR360 watts (MW) of power and 63 Akimasa Muyama hailed the and has a specific agreement nance services to meet the re- about 10 percent of the cost for maintenance to cover six million ($174,9 million). million imperial gallons per strong relations between the with Qatar General Electric- quirements of the remaining of maintenance outside Qatar, months of consumption. Under the agreement, day (MIGD) of potable water, two companies, noting that ity and Water Corporation 15 years of the agreement be- he added, noting that although "The company was able to Mitsubishi will provide all making it one of the largest the signing demonstrates (Kahramaa) for 25 years to tween RGPC and Kahramaa, it is a small percentage, the access many alternatives at turbine maintenance, spare facilities of its kind in the en- the shared ability to provide provide electricity and water after the 10-year phase ended. maintenance work inside the lower prices and higher qual- parts and logistics needs for tire world. clean, renewable and sustain- to meet the needs of the state. He said all power stations country confirms the ability to ity during the siege period," power plants in cooperation RGPC output accounts for able energy, as well as inno- "The company does not in Qatar will benefit from this do logistics internally and not he said. Economy & Business Monday, October 15, 2018 13 5G is set to NAMA takes part in ‘Made at Home’ transform the expo to boost young entrepreuners SME industry The expo helps entrepreneurs, small and micro enterprises owners to showcase and optimise their products

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SOCIAL Development Center- HE tech industry is NAMA is participating as a buzzing with excite- strategic partner in the Qatar ment as experts from Development Bank's (QDB) around the globe are “Made at Home” exhibition, Tpraising the potential which began in Doha on Sun- benefits of 5G and promis- day. ing to change people’s lives The event aims at encour- with super-fast and reliable aging and developing young wireless mobile networks. entrepreneurs’ capacities, as And while 4G provided us well as providing them with with incredible speed, 5G a remarkable opportunity to is expected to go beyond highlight their products and that and further accelerate projects through new chan- the widespread adoption nels that allow them to reach and roll out of Internet of a larger segment of the public Things (IoT) technology, and then promote their ideas supporting the infrastruc- and products in the local mar- ture needed to carry large ket, NAMA said in a statement. amounts of data, allowing The exhibition is a unique for a smarter and more con- opportunity for home-based nected world. entrepreneurs to display their In Qatar, the economic products and connect with development pillar of the new customers. The expo also Qatar National Vision 2030 Faster and more reliable helps young entrepreneurs to (QNV 2030) stresses the internet speeds will offer popularise their projects via importance of creating a employees more flexibility, media. competitive and diversi- and will decrease the need NAMA’s involvement in fied economy capable of for large office spaces the exhibition comes is in line securing a high standard with its objectives and strategy of living for all the people which will minimise since the Centre is committed of Qatar. One of the key overhead costs for rising to invest all the potentials to strategies that the country entrepreneurs empower young people to con- is implementing to achieve tribute to raising the produc- this, is creating a healthy Mahmud Awad, Chief tive level of youth and activat- entrepreneurial ecosystem Business Officer, Vodafone ing their positive role towards where small and medium Qatar their society. sized enterprises (SMEs) “Such step supports Qa- can thrive and prosper. tar's vision and future aspira- It is worth noting that experiences. tions represented in backing the digital age has com- Thirdly, 5G will im- medium and micro-enterpris- pletely redefined business, prove consistency and in- es, in addition to empowering allowing companies to in- crease the number of things entrepreneurs to achieve the teract directly with their that can be connected to a highest levels of success at the consumers on social media network, thus enabling IoT social level,” NAMA said. A view of NAMA Center’s booth at ‘Made at Home’ expo in Doha on Sunday. and promote themselves devices to be properly sup- online without investing ported. The possibilities to large sums of money. Ad- leverage this are endless, ditionally, it paved the particularly for creative way for the rise of the app industries such as mobile economy, where globally it gaming where augmented Qatar Insurance Group subsidiary OQIC is expected to be worth $6.3 and virtual realities are core trillion by 2021, according to blurring the lines of the to a report from app analyt- digital and real world. opens new corporate office in Muscat ics firm App Annie. Supporting the growth With Qatar scoring top and success of SMEs is a ranks in internet penetra- major priority for Vodafone TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK between the two countries and tion around the world, it Qatar. Earlier this year we DOHA be a key contributor in Oman’s comes as no surprise that announced the switching economic welfare.” some of the most popular on of our first 5G network, QATAR Insurance Group (QIC) Founded in 2004, OQIC SME and start up ideas in which builds on our exten- subsidiary Oman Qatar Insur- has been growing strongly by the country are app or on- sive investment and com- ance Company (OQIC), opened building a sound reputation by line based. From food or- mitment to world-class in- its new corporate office in Mus- providing exemplary insurance dering apps, to healthcare frastructure in the country. cat recently, the company said services in all sectors. apps that help you locate the Last month, we con- in a release on Sunday. The successful listing of best specialists in the coun- nected our first trial enter- OQIC Chairman Khalaf OQIC in the Muscat Securi- try, it is an industry that has prise customer- Gulf Bridge Ahmed al Mannai said, “The ties Market (MSM) proves the tremendous potential. International (GBI) -to our bilateral relations between strength of the Group's posi- Innovations such as 5G 5G network in Qatar Sci- Qatar and Oman have grown tion in Oman, the statement are expected to unlock this ence and Technology Park. in leaps and bounds. This suc- said. potential by increasing ef- It is the first step in our The opening of the corpo- ficiencies, improving pro- plans to accelerate Qatar’s rate office of OQIC is a stra- ductivity and decreasing progress towards becom- The new corporate office tegic response to the increas- costs. ing one of the most con- of OQIC is situated in the ing growth witnessed in the Firstly, faster and more nected and technologically heart of the business insurance sector of Oman. It reliable internet speeds will advanced countries in the district in Al Khuwair also aims at supporting Om- offer employees more flex- world. anisation by enabling Omanis ibility, allowing people to As the country progress- to assume senior management work remotely and just as es towards the realisation of cessful relation has manifested positions. productively “on the go”. Qatar’s 2030 vision, lever- in forming new synergies, new The new corporate office of This will decrease the need aging the power of technol- agreements and cooperation OQIC is situated in the heart of for large office spaces which ogy will be vital in achiev- projects.” the business district in Al Khu- will minimize overhead ing the country’s ambition. He said, “OQIC’s vision wair. The office hosts in-house costs for rising entrepre- Vodafone Qatar plans to be aligns with its parent QIC, training facilities that are fo- neurs. there every step of the way which is to continue its drive for cused on continuous learning Secondly, faster down- and make this exciting fu- achieving further growth and and development especially to load and data transfer ture a reality. operational excellence through cater to the young Omani na- speeds will enable busi- innovation, diversification and tionals. nesses to process customer By Mahmud Awad, responsible leadership. The office is also equipped queries faster, delivering Chief Business Officer, "Pursuant to this vision, with a call center, state-of-the- better and more consistent Vodafone Qatar Oman Qatar Insurance Company (OQIC) Chairman Khalaf Ahmed al Mannai speaks at the opening OQIC aspires to play a key role art meeting facilities and brea- ceremony of the company’s new corporate office in Muscat recently. in enhancing the bilateral ties kout areas.

IMF, WORLD BANK BALI MEET Seeds of next global financial crisis being sown, top officials warn

AFP nesian President Joko Widodo Chinese officials in Bali also sound- ing concerns, including the US Finance Minister Sri Mulyani "to rebuild budget reserves" and NUSA DUA, INDONESIA compared the dispute between the ed conciliatory tones. Federal Reserve's decision to raise Indrawati added, in an interview for states that can to reduce their world's two biggest economies to US Treasury Secretary Steve interest rates. with Bloomberg TV. debt loads. RISING US interest rates, tanking the hit television series "Game of Mnuchin described "productive" This year has already seen three Still, there is little expectation The IMF has also called on cen- emerging market currencies and Thrones". talks with the Chinese on the yuan, hikes, which experts largely agree for now of a change of gear by the tral banks to begin "normalising" a bitter US-China trade spat could "Great houses, great families, which Washington has accused are necessary to avoid overheating Fed, despite President Donald loose monetary policy that began in push the world towards its next fi- battle each other fiercely to seize an economy with strong growth Trump's vocal criticism of the rate response to the last financial crisis nancial crisis but there is still time control over the Iron Throne," he and low employment. hikes. a decade ago, to give them more to avert disaster, global finance said. The world economy is still That has squeezed emerging And top officials said emerging room to manoeuvre in the case of a chiefs have said. But "confrontation and colli- growing but faces an markets, which are seeing capital markets should prepare for more fresh economic disaster. The world economy is still sion impose a tragic price not only ‘unprecedented’ combina- flee towards the US enticed by hikes with measures that could The need for a "cushion" in case growing but faces an "unprec- on those who are defeated but also tion of threats, the higher returns, and also threatens cushion the impact, including of disaster has also been exacerbat- edented" combination of threats, on the winners". IMF cautioned developing countries that have flexible exchange rates and care- ed by the rise of so-called "shadow the International Monetary Fund And IMF chief Christine large debt burdens denominated ful management of capital move- financing", a largely unregulated cautioned at an annual meeting Lagarde warned of a "degree of in dollars. ment. system that has spread globally, with the World Bank in Bali this uncertainty that we have not seen Beijing of keeping artificially low to "The global economy contin- The consensus among central and an alarming expansion of pub- week. before" in international trade. boost exports. ues to grow but the outlook is now bankers and leading economic of- lic and private debt to more than Among them is growing Disaster can still be averted, And China's central bank gov- challenging especially for emerg- ficials is that while the next global double the world's GDP last year. protectionism championed by the officials said at the Bali meet, with ernor Yi Gang called for "construc- ing markets due to the normalisa- crisis may not be imminent, now Lagarde urged vigilance as she Trump administration and the reassuring talk from the global tive solutions" to the damaging tion of the US monetary policy," is the time to prepare for it. addressed the meetings in Bali, intensifying trade-and-currency financial elite that growth remains tiff, but insisted that Beijing was Brazilian central bank governor "The time to repair your roof is warning against "collective amne- battle between Washington and strong -- the IMF projects 3.7 not devaluing its currency to gain Ilan Goldfajn warned Sunday. when the sun is shining," French sia" about what sparked previous Beijing, which have imposed tit- percent for this year and the next trade advantages -- a practice the The US "needs to be very central bank governor Francois financial crises. for-tat tariffs on billions of dollars -- and could yet withstand the risks IMF this week called on members mindful that spillover from the Villeroy de Galhau told AFP. "Geopolitical tensions combined worth of goods. gathering on the horizon. to avoid. effect of their policies is very real He said the current stable with... increased protectionism pro- Opening the Bali talks, Indo- And despite tensions, US and But there are also other brew- for many countries," Indonesia's global growth was a good moment duced terrible developments." 4DWDUL%DQNV+RVW-RLQW5HFHSWLRQ LQ%DOL,QGRQHVLD

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German press hammer coach Joachim YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES PAGE 18 Loew after Dutch mauling VARIOUS DISCIPLINES

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HAVING excelled at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta Pale- mbang, Team Qatar’s Ahmed Nabil, Ahmed al Dayani and Jana al Kiki are ready to wel- come gymnasts from around the world to Doha. The three-member Team Qatar will compete along with world stars and Olympic cham- pions at the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Champion- ships Doha 2018 to be held at the Aspire Dome from October 25 to November 3. A total of 78 countries with over 600 gymnasts have con- firmed their participation for the championships which are being held for the first time in the Middle East. The Doha Worlds will also have six Arab nations – Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Team Qatar gymnasts Jana Jordan besides hosts Qatar al Kiki (left) and Ahmed competing. Nabil strike a pose with China's delegation has the Doha Corniche as the already arrived in Doha and backdrop. The two, along their gymnasts are undergoing with Qatar’s seasoned gym- a pre-event training camp. nast Ahmed al Dayani will Team Qatar’s gymnasts are be one of the world’s 600 also preparing as they get clos- athletes representing 78 er to competing in one of the countries at the 48th FIG greatest sporting events. Par- Artistic Gymnastics World ticipation at the recent Asian Championships Doha 2018 Games has helped the three to be held at the Aspire young gymnasts prepare and Dome from October 25 to get used to competing at pres- November 3. tigious and significant events. Right before the Asian Games, both Ahmed Nabil and Ahmed al Dayani had also edition of the world champi- attended a training camp in onships. At the same time, it’s Romania while Jana al Kiki a great opportunity to com- trained in Portugal. pete alongside the top gym- The 16-year-old Al Kiki was nasts and gain experience.” exposed to world class envi- The world's top stars who ronment during her first Asian will be seen in action in Doha Games participation, which include American star Si- added to her experience and mon Biles, three-time world readiness for the big Champi- all-round champion and the onships. Al Kiki also competed 2016 Olympic individual all- with world class gymnasts around, vault and floor gold during the World Cup in Doha medalist & balance-beam in March 2018. She will be go- bronze medallist; and Japan's ing head to head with many Takuma Nishimura, who has of gymnastics greatest female won six consecutive world athletes in the Vault, Bal- championships. ance Beam and Floor exercise The Organising Committee events at the World Champi- is making all efforts to make onships in Doha. the Doha event of World Gym- Aspire Academy gradu- nastics an extraordinary one. ate, Ahmed Nabil is not a Aspire Academy graduate Ahmed al Dayani, who has won over 20 gold medals at various GCC competi- Come support Team Qatar stranger at his very own tions and Arab Championships, will be competing in all the six apparatus events viz. floor exercise, pommel and get your tickets now for competition venue. horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. He specialises on the pommel horse. this unmissable event on Qa- The 18-year-old competed The 16-year-old Jana al Kiki performing during the Doha Worlds tar’s sporting calendar at: ht- at the Aspire Dome in March 2017 in Tunisia. He was also imura of Japan, a seven-time competes in all six apparatus promotional event held at the Mall of Qatar on Saturday. tps://bit.ly/2Nqcw9L 2018 when Doha hosted the the youngest of all competi- Olympic medalist. events viz. floor exercise, pom- Tickets are also available at 11th edition of the Artistic tors at the 47th Artistic Gym- Al Dayani, who took to mel horse, still rings, vault, ships in Montreal but compet- it to the finals. Virgin Megastores across Qatar. Gymnastics World Cup. 2017 nastics World Championships gymnastics at the age of eight, parallel bars and horizon- ing at the Summer Olympics Speaking of the forthcom- For more about the 48th was a great year for Nabil, in Montreal. has since won over 20 gold tal bar but specialises on the has always been a dream for ing championships, Dayani Artistic World Gymnastics where he won his first interna- The gymnast now looks medals at various GCC com- pommel horse where he has Al Dayani. said, “Everyone knows that Championships Doha 2018, tional gold medal in the hori- forward to competing at Doha petitions and Arab Cham- won most of his medals. The 25-year-old competed the competition will be very visit: http://worldgymdoha18. zontal bar event at the Arabian Worlds and meet his all-time pionships. He is also an As- Al Dayani competed at at the 2010 Youth Olympic difficult as there are a number com/ and social media @Do- Gymnastics Championships favourite and idol Kohei Uch- pire Academy graduate and last year’s World Champion- Games in Singapore and made of stars and champions at this haGym2018.

Basketball chief Baumann dies BRITISH MASTERS suddenly at Youth Olympics Mum’s the word as gloves hand Pepperell the title REUTERS LONDON: England’s Eddie Pep- swing it well from the get-go and the top 500 as recently as May BUENOS AIRES A file photo of Interna- perell survived torrential rain it was an absolute grind. last year, but won the Qatar tional Olympic Com- to win the British Masters on “I did not sleep great the last Masters in February and tied for PATRICK BAUMANN, the mittee member Patrick Sunday, with a little help from two nights. It was hard to keep sixth place in the British Open. 51-year-old secretary general Baumann at the 131st his mum. Pepperell clinched my mind on the golf because I His three-shot overnight lead of basketball's world govern- IOC session in Lima his second European Tour title was leading all week. was down to a single stroke ing body, has died of a heart in September, 2017. of the season after recording a “I played terrible leading up to when playing partner Bjork cov- attack at the Youth Olympics Baumann suffered final round of 72 at a wet and the event. I had to grind it out at ered the front nine in 34. in Buenos Aires, the Interna- a heart attack at the windy Walton Heath to finish on times and I guess to have won However, the 27-year-old holed tional Basketball Federation Youth Olympic Games nine under par, two shots ahead like that is really satisfying.” his second shot to the 10th (FIBA) said on Sunday. in Buenos Aires on of Sweden's Alexander Bjork. Australian Lucas Herbert and from 122 yards for an eagle to “Basketball has lost a lead- Sunday. (AFP) But it was only thanks to his England's Jordan Smith ended move three clear and a par save er, an advocate and a friend mother giving him a pair of two shots further back, with from off the green on the 14th and our thoughts are with gloves mid-round that Pepperell tournament host Justin Rose looked to have sealed the win. Patrick's wife and two children as deputy. “This is a great shock which was able to endure the difficult carding a closing 70 to finish There was still time for some at this tragic time,” it said. The Swiss national was has hit us all very hard. We can conditions. eighth on three under. Eddie Pepperell survived tor- late drama as Pepperell Baumann was a former influential in Olympic circles hardly believe this terrible news. “The credit for the eagle goes The win will take Pepperell into rential rain to win the British dropped shots on the 15th and player, coach and referee who and an International Olym- Particularly since, even today, to my mum Marian because she the world's top 35 and almost Masters on Sunday, with a little 16th to see his lead cut to a first joined FIBA as a lawyer pic Committee member since we have seen him working hard, gave me some mittens as I was certainly secure a Masters help from his mum single shot. But Bjork bogeyed in 1994 and was appointed 2007. He led an IOC panel as we always knew him, for the walking off the 10th tee,” Pep- debut in 2019, with the top 50 the 18th after driving into the FIBA Secretary General in overseeing the 2028 Los An- sport he loved,” Thomas Bach, perell said. “It was such a tough at the end of the year qualifying Augusta National in April. heather and Pepperell saved par 2002, after previously serving geles Olympics. IOC president, said. day in the conditions, I didn't for the first major of the year at Pepperell was ranked outside to seal the silverware. (AFP) Sports Monday, October 15, 2018 17 ‘New’ Djokovic calls the shots in Shanghai

AFP rankings and put myself in a good position Basel, the week be- SHANGHAI for the last period of the year.” fore Paris, in an effort Red-hot Djokovic has now been victori- to further rein in his HE “new” Novak Djokovic warned ous in 18 ATP matches in a row and in recent rankings rival. that he was gunning for Rafael Nadal's months won Wimbledon, the Cincinnati The 21-year-old world number one ranking after win- Masters, the US Open and now Shanghai for Coric said that he ning the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, a fourth time. had no complaints T6-4 victory over Borna Coric on Sunday. It is all a far cry from just five months about losing to “one of The 14-time Grand Slam champion has ago, when Djokovic fell to 22nd in the world the best in the history of been imperious all week and barely of- as he struggled following elbow surgery in tennis”. fered a sniff to the 19th-ranked Croatian, February. In what was the biggest a good friend and sometime-training He missed the second half of 2017 with match of his life, he wore heavy partner. elbow and off-court issues, but said he had strapping on one thigh and has been trou- The end when it inevitably arrived was adapted his game since the operation. bled by a stiff neck that saw him ponder pull- Serbia’s anti-climactic, with the Serb winning the Djokovic, who has been particularly ing out before the tournament. Novak Djokovic championship point after a video review. dominant on his serve, not dropping one But he refused to blame those for defeat served a warning to Djokovic buried his head in his hand at service game in Shanghai, said: “I think to the man he considers something of an his rivals as he dismissed the absurdity of it. you’re seeing the new Novak. idol. Croat Borna Coric 6-3, 6-4 The 31-year-old will leapfrog Roger Fed- “I don’t need to describe him, that’s all “He was the much better player on the in the final to erer into second in the world when the rank- I can say. court. I was playing good, really, I was re- win the Shanghai Mas- ings are released on Monday but will not “I had to reinvent myself and find, you ally happy how I played,” he said. ters on Sunday. stop there as the season reaches its climax. know, (a) proper formula for success. “I felt even if I was serving a little bit bet- (AFP) Spanish great Nadal, who was not in “I found it and I’m just trying to hold on ter, he’d still return my serves, so there is Shanghai or Beijing last week because of a to it as long as I can.” nothing I can do.” knee injury, will be just 215 points ahead of Asked by AFP if he had a message for Coric, the 13th seed, was chasing only Djokovic in the race to finish as year-end the under-pressure Nadal, the Serb smiled: the third title of his career and defeated top number one. “I will leave that up to your creative spirit of seed Federer in the semi-finals to underline “I could not ask for a better scenario,” journalism.” his rich promise. Djokovic, who last sat atop the rankings two The 32-year-old Nadal could return from He also dispensed of three-time years ago, said of his late surge to the sum- his latest injury for the Paris Masters, which Grand Slam winner and Federer’s mit of men’s tennis. starts at the end of this month. fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka in his “I am very close now to Nadal in the Djokovic said he could play Vienna or opening match.

Thais dominate Teen Yastremska blitzes Wang to in first Pakistan claim first trophy in Hong Kong golf tour for over a decade AFP were on display in the long final HONG KONG game of the match, serving a to- AFP tal of three double faults. KARACHI UKRAINIAN teenager Day- “It was (the) toughest ana Yastremska said Sunday game,” she said. JUBILANT Thai golfer Tira- she was dreaming of a Grand “In your mind you’re visu- wat Kaewsiribandit soared to Slam after she crushed Chinese alising the way you’re winning, victory on Sunday in the first Mick Schumacher holds his trophy after winning the FIA Formula number one Wang Qiang 6-2, but at the same time you have to international golf event to be Three European Championship at the Hockenheim race track 6-1 at the Hong Kong Open to stay right here, right now play- held in Pakistan for over a dec- in Germany, on Sunday. (AFP) claim her first ever title. ing this point.” ade. The 18-year-old compre- She won her maiden title “It was difficult in the be- hensively outplayed the world with a heavy serve, and stood ginning but I believed that I ‘Mick has Michael’s number 24 to win the tourna- on court for a moment looking could win,” Kaewsiribandit ment without losing a set all dumbfounded. told the media after winning week, walking away with a The world number 102 said the UMA CNS Open Golf racing genes’ cheque for $163,265 and more she was not “a star yet”, adding Championship at a comfort- than doubling her career win- she had no time to celebrate as able 12-under par. nings at a stroke. she flies out of Hong Kong to Thai players reigned the AFP Toto Wolff. Wang – who has been tout- prepare for her next tourna- four-day competition, with HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY “The boy was in the spot- ed by some as a potential suc- ment in Luxembourg. Jakharpan Premisigorn and light from the beginning and cessor to Chinese tennis icon “To go to Luxembourg and Namchok Tantipokhkul shar- MICK SCHUMACHER is was under huge pressure, it’s Li Na – was chasing her third win – that’s the goal. Every ing second position, both with tipped to carry the famous sur- far from easy to deal with that.” title but was never in the match, tournament I play, every match 11-under par. name into Formula One as the Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport which was over in little more I play my goal is to win, to per- Mohammad Muneer of Pa- newly-crowned European For- declared there is an “heir to the than an hour. fect myself, to get experience kistan finished third at 10-un- mula Three champion finished Schumacher dynasty” - 14 years Despite chants of “Keep go- and to win one day a Grand der par, with a full field of 132 the season with his 14th podium after Michael Schumacher’s last ing Wang Qiang!” ringing out Slam,” she said. international players compet- placing on Sunday. F1 world title and 28 years af- in Cantonese round the Centre Wang blamed fatigue for ing, marking an important The 19-year-old son of ter he was crowned German F3 Court, the 26-year-old appeared her flat performance after a step for a country which has stricken Formula One legend champions, at two years older curiously listless, the day after frenetic summer and autumn spent years in the international Michael Schumacher took sec- than Mick is now. she had put both world number which seen her claim two titles, sporting wilderness. ond in the final race of the 2018 For the teenager with the five Elina Svitolina and former a host of big name scalps and a An attack in 2009 on a bus season at Germany’s Hocken- one of the most famous sur- Wimbledon champion Garbine gold medal at the Asian Games. carrying Sri Lanka’s national heim circuit. names in motorsport, the first Muguruza to the sword. “I think I was really tired cricket team – in which eight “Mick has the racing genes major title of his career was “a Until Sunday, Yastremska’s after the last two months,” people were killed – led to the of Michael,” said Gerhard Berg- nice feeling and confirmation chief claim to fame had been she said. cancellation of all future sport- er, boss of the German Touring that we’re doing something 2016 Wimbledon girls singles “It was really tough to play ing events. Car championship. “If he can right,” he said, making sure to finalist, but earlier this year she against (Yastremska) – she But successful military op- continue to deliver perform- thank his Prema team for their became the first player born this Dayana Yastremska lifts the trophy after beating Qiang Wang during played really aggressive, not erations in the country’s north- ances like these, then he will support. millennium to break into the the Prudential Hong Kong Open final on Sunday.(EPA-EFE) too many mistakes, good serve, west and crackdowns in urban find his way into Formula One.” Schumacher has qualified WTA top 100 rankings. good return.” centres, including the restive The head of Mercedes mo- for a FIA “super licence”, a pre- She did not appear over- ficult you up your focus, and service game, eventually break- Her spectacular recent port city of Karachi, have im- torsport was equally impressed requisite to race in Formula whelmed appearing in her first when you go on court you stay ing Wang to go 4-2 up, and run of form had seen her leap- proved the situation. as Schumacher enjoyed a phe- One, and is weighing up wheth- final, despite saying she had more dedicated to each point, claimed the set with a blistering frog Zhang Shuai to become The country has twice nomenal second half of the sea- er to move up to Formula Two woken up so nervous she could that’s what helped me to stay backhand return. China’s number one women’s hosted Pakistan Super League son by picking up five straight or higher. not eat. that calm during the whole Yastremska started the sec- singles player after winning the cricket finals featuring inter- wins last month to seize control “Not yet,” he replied when “I thought it would be more match.” ond set in much the same style, Guangzhou Open in Septem- national stars, plus success- of the drivers’ championship. asked if he has decided about difficult,” she said. She instantly put her oppo- immediately breaking Wang ber, her second career title after ful limited-over series against “He can be a big name in his future, but revealed talks are “But if before the match you nent under pressure by forcing with a forehand winner. beating compatriot Zheng Sai- Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the our sport,” said Mercedes boss in progress. think it’s going to be really dif- two break points in the opening But the Ukrainian’s nerves sai at the Jiangxi Open in July. past 18 months. New chapter: Can James, Lakers deliver Hollywood ending? AFP have elevated either franchise to the way I do it, everything takes demonstrated Ever since James confirmed to Los Angeles, the Lakers were on the horizon. LOS ANGELES potential super-team status. care of itself.” that he remains installed as second favourites “We’ve got a long way to Instead he opted for the And as James points out, capable of his blockbuster move to the to win the NBA championship, go to get to Golden State,” LEBRON James embarks on Lakers, mired in mediocrity af- his successful forays into the putting a team Los Angeles in July, sceptics with only the Golden State War- James said. “They can pick up the latest and possibly final ter the worst five-year period in entertainment world, which on his back, at have asked whether the riors ahead of them. right where they left off, start- chapter of his glittering ca- club history and failing to make have included movie roles and times drag- 33-year-old’s move to was Statistically, the odds fa- ing with training camp. We’re reer with the basketball world the playoffs since 2013. documentary and televi- ging motivated by basketball or vour James. In a 15-year ca- picking up from scratch. So we watching and wondering if the “Strictly a business deci- sion producing, were reer his teams have won 50 or have a long way to go. But we greatest player of his generation sion,” was the withering verdict well-established be- his budding entertainment more games in 11 seasons. His can’t worry about what Golden can deliver a Hollywood ending. of TNT commentator Charles fore his arrival. industry portfolio. arrival should be good enough State is doing. Golden State is Ever since James confirmed Barkley on James’ move. “He’s “My business to take the Lakers, who fin- Golden State and they’re the his blockbuster move to the Los on the downside of his career. took care of itself Cleveland single-handedly ished with 35 wins last year, champions. They’ve been to- Angeles Lakers in July, scep- He wants to be a big Hollywood way before I be- over the line as they reached into the postseason. gether for a few years now.” tics have asked whether the mogul. He’s going to be driving came part of the the NBA Finals for a fourth Young talents such as “We’re a new ball club try- 33-year-old’s move to Califor- by the beach every day.” Lakers franchise,” consecutive year. Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball ing to get better. We’re all new nia was motivated by basketball James and those familiar James said. Whether the compo- and Kyle Kuzma will surely to each other. We have to take or his budding entertainment with his reasons for choosing There is also nent parts of the Lakers benefit from James direction our bumps and our bruises, industry portfolio. the Lakers have dismissed the plenty of evi- roster can give him enough and on-court savvy. James, there’s going to be good times If James was truly deter- sceptics out of hand. dence to refute support to provide a credible however, has been careful and bad times. That’s what mined to add more champion- “My decision was based the suggestion that challenge this season remains to rein in early expectations happens with a team that’s ship rings to his collection of solely on my family and the James, who turns to be seen, but certainly the about what the Lakers can new,” he said. “But if we con- three titles, the theory went, a Lakers,” James said. 34 in December, is a oddsmakers in Las Vegas aren’t achieve this year, warning tinue to work the process, and more logical destination would “I’m a basketball player. I fading force. ruling it out. that any challenge to Golden sacrifice for each other and have been Houston or Phila- play ball, that’s what I do. That’s During last season’s run to Within hours of James an- State’s domination of the put in the work and the time delphia, where his arrival might what I live by, and when I do it the NBA Finals, he frequently nouncing his decision to move league remains a distant speck everything will fall into place.” 18 Monday, October 15, 2018 Sports German press hammer Loew after Dutch rout The 3-0 drubbing is Germany’s heaviest defeat to the Netherlands; face France on Tuesday

AFP BERLIN Portugal’s striker Helder Costa (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal against Scotlaind in the friendly match at THE German press turned on Hampden Park in Glasgow on Sunday. (AFP) Joachim Loew after the ham- mering by the Netherlands left the future of Germany's head Costa bags debut coach in doubt with world champions France looming on Tuesday. goal as Portugal “Not at the moment,” Loew replied in the post match press conference when asked if he sink Scotland can still decide his future fol- lowing the 3-0 drubbing - Ger- AFP eo. We showed them and they many's heaviest defeat to the GLASGOW owned up to some individual Dutch. errors. Dutch captain Virgil Van HELDER Costa marked his Por- "Individual errors at this Dijk gave the hosts a first-half tugal debut with a goal as the level can be devastating." lead before late goals by Mem- European champions eased to a Scotland were almost gifted phis Depay and Georginio Wi- 3-1 friendly win over Scotland on a bizarre early lead when Sergio jnaldum capped a golden night Sunday. Oliveira tried to head clear from for the Oranje in Amsterdam. Wolves forward Costa James Forrest's cross, but in- “That was a brutal and dis- opened the scoring late in the first stead diverted the ball towards appointing defeat, especially half at Hampden Park. his own goal, forcing keeper Beto as we had the game under con- And despite the absence of to tip it over the bar. trol in the first 30 minutes," Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, Oliveira helped Portugal said Loew, whose contract Fernando Santos's side wrapped threaten at the right end when runs until 2022. up a comfortable victory when his through-ball caused panic in “At the moment, you can Eder and Bruma netted in the the Scotland defence. literally feel that we do not second half. Leipzig winger Bruma have the self-confidence that Ronaldo has been left out latched onto the pass but his we used to have.” of the Portugal squad while he shot flashed wide from the edge It could have been 4-0 as fights to clear his name follow- of the area. Depay also hit the crossbar in ing allegations of rape, which he Scotland were compet- the dying stages as the Ger- strongly denies. Ronaldo wasn't ing well and Forrest curled in a man defence collapsed in the the only high-profile absentee dangerous cross that Naismith last 10 minutes. from Portugal's line-up. headed just wide. If Loew's side loses to Besiktas defender Pepe and Kevin Rodrigues whipped world champions France in Netherlands’ midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum (right) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammate Memphis Depay during their UEFA Nations Manchester City midfielder Ber- in a low cross and Costa held off Paris on Tuesday, it will mean League match at Johan Crujiff ArenA in Amsterdam on Sunday. (AFP) nardo Silva were allowed to Andy Robertson's challenge be- a record sixth defeat for Ger- return to their clubs as Santos fore firing home. many in a calender year, which bacle, when Germany crashed Loew's promises of a fresh For a proud football na- gled. made a host of changes from Scott McKenna squandered Loew can ill afford. out after finishing bottom start, little has changed. tion, top newspaper Welt Hummels, who has made the Nations League victory in a golden opportunity to equal- Having steered Germany of their group, the Germans “New start? Loew's team pointed out an uncom- a habit of attributing recent Poland on Thursday. Stung by ise soon after half-time when he to the 2014 World Cup ti- again find themselves last in are continuing the World Cup fortable truth, “3-0 defeat defeats to others, this time an embarrassing 2-1 Nations dived to head John McGinn's tle, Loew was irritated when their Nations League pool. story. to the Netherlands - Germany blamed the forwards as Timo League defeat against Israel on corner wide from close range. asked if the heavy defeat was The Germans must win “After the 3-0 debacle, the is just a mediocre European Werner, debutant Mark Uth, Thursday, Scotland were more Bruno Fernandes was de- his 168th -- and final -- inter- their last two games, against German team is fighting rele- nation”. Mueller and his second-half competitive against quality op- nied by Gordon, but Lokomotiv national. the French on Tuesday and gation. This is not a snapshot, “Loew must break away replacement Leroy Sane wast- position. Moscow striker Eder killed off “For me, or what?” he re- Dutch in Gelsenkirchen on but the logical consequence from his base of World Cup ed chances. Steven Naismith got one the Scots in the 74th minute. plied, flustered, with his 12- November 19, or risk relega- after a series of mistakes. winners,” commented the pa- However, Loew blamed back for Scotland in stoppage- Rising to meet a Renato year reign in peril. tion in the competition's debut “It raises - again - the per, echoing what many fans his senior players for not re- time. But Alex McLeish's team Sanches free-kick, Eder was un- “We need to move on season. question of the future of coach feel. acting. were left to rue missed chances checked by the Scotland defence quickly (to the next question), Back home, Germany's Joachim Loew.” “Loew is slowly running “You can see the confi- that could have turned the tide as he headed past Gordon. I am the wrong person to talk main newspapers were brutal Germany's other top pa- out of arguments. He must re- dence is missing after the last against Portugal. Bruma put the seal on Portu- to about that.” with the head coach. pers were equally damning. act - the team needs new im- few months, we have lost our “I thought it was a good gal's commanding display when He only signed a new con- “Bottom marks for Loew! “An evening to scare," said pulses.” way," he admitted. performance. I didn't believe at he struck in the 84th minute after tract with the German Foot- Irritation after questions over Munich-based Sueddeutsche Despite Loew's continued “In the last 10 minutes, all that we deserved to be 3-0 Jack Hendry carelessly lost pos- ball Association (DFB) in May his future as a national coach," Zeitung, who reported on trust in senior players, the players have to take responsi- down,” said McLeish, who has session. until the next World Cup, yet was the verdict of Germany's Saturday that Loew's contract Bayern Munich axis of goal- bility and not run around like lost six of his eight games. Naismith's curler with virtu- unless results improve, it is top-selling daily Bild. contains a clause allowing keeper Manuel Neuer, Jerome headless chickens. "We lost stupid goals again. ally the last kick of the contest was doubtful he will see it through. Football magazine Kick- either party to terminate it Boateng, Mats Hummels and “We brought this bitter de- The lads wanted to see the vid- little consolation for Scotland. After the World Cup de- er pointed out that despite early. Thomas Mueller again strug- feat on ourselves.” UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE Arsenal's Koscielny says Spain are above England’s level, says Kane France career 'finished'

AFP "I think I've given what I PARIS could to the France team. I'm We can keep 33 now. I've been to two Euros, ARSENAL centre-back Laurent a World Cup. For me, my injury ‘extraordinary’ Koscielny, who missed France's hasn't changed anything," he World Cup triumph in Russia said. "It's over with Les Bleus. Kane at bay, says due to injury, said on Sunday I will always be a France sup- Sergio Ramos his international career was porter but what is sure is that I "finished". will never put on the blue shirt The 33-year-old had in- again." tended to retire from France Koscielny has yet to return REUTERS/AFP duty following the tournament, for Arsenal since hurting him- SEVILLE but the defender was ruled out self during the second leg of last of Didier Deschamps' squad for season's Europa League semi- HARRY Kane admitted Eng- Sergio Ramos attends a press the finals after rupturing his final defeat by Atletico Madrid. land are not on the same level conference Achilles tendon in May. "I have a new mindset. as pass masters Spain ahead of "The injury is one thing, There will be the Laurent be- their Nations League encoun- est barren run of his interna- the World Cup win is another. I fore and the Laurent after the ter on Monday, as he batted tional career -- although his think the victory certainly hurt injury. I want to carry on at Ar- away doubts about his own po- five Premier League goals for me much more psychologically senal and I want to come back tency since winning the World Tottenham make him second than my injury," Koscielny told soon," he said. Cup's Golden Boot in July. top scorer behind Chelsea's Canal Plus. “I don't know what level I'm "We're not quite there in Eden Hazard. "The World Cup will re- going to have because I haven't the way they keep the ball," "It's been tough after the main a dark stage of my career resumed training yet, but I said Kane of opponents, who World Cup, not getting much and my life." want to fight in any event.” have scored 10 goals in their rest, but I think I've dealt with past two games. it well," said Kane. "We've got different quali- "I've stayed fit and stayed ties. We've got great pace in healthy. That was my main the team, great one-against- priority at the start of the sea- Kenya down Ethiopia to edge one ability, and that's what son. Now it's building on that we've got to try to exploit and pushing forward over the towards Nations Cup spot when we play them. winter. England striker Harry Kane (right) and defender Joe Gomez (centre) during a training session at the Ciudad "It will be a tough game, "I set a standard for myself Deportiva Luis del Sol in Sevilla on Sunday. (AFP) AFP on 23 minutes after pulling but these are the experiences and I want to reach that stand- NAIROBI away from his markers to curl you want to be in." ard every game I play. I don't The trouble is England do Monday. “The Premier League has a home the first goal after being England have just one think my game has dipped." not have many alternatives. Despite scoring six times game that perhaps highlights KENYA beat Ethiopia 3-0 in put through by Swedish-based point from their opening two The 25-year-old touched Rashford missed two one-on- for Tottenham already this more the physical side and their Africa Cup of Nations Cup midfielder Johanna. games in Group 4 and lost to the ball just once in Croatia's one chances against Croatia season, Kane is looking to Kane physically seems extraor- Group F qualifier on Sunday to Johanna bagged a second Spain 2-1 at Wembley earlier penalty area during last Fri- last Friday and Jamie Vardy, avoid a seventh international dinary. He surprises many move closer to a place in next for Kenya four minutes later to this month when Saul Niguez day's drab goalless draw in Kane's World Cup under- match without a goal as Eng- people but not me. year's finals in Cameroon. dampen the spirits of the Ethi- and Rodrigo scored to cancel Rijeka although he did hit the study, has since retired from land face Spain in the UEFA “They have dangerous The two countries drew 0-0 opians who had threatened out Marcus Rashford's open- post with one effort. international football. Nations League in Seville. players and we have studied in Ethiopia last Wednesday, to dominate possession with er. He has been accused of Liverpool's Jordan Hend- Luis Enrique’s side can se- them well.” but Kenya took the initiative their trademark passing game. England's captain has dropping too deep for Spurs erson and Manchester City's cure top spot in Group 4 with While England are looking early on in Kasarani and struck Tottenham midfielder faced criticism after scoring and England this season, John Stones are both sus- a win, having already beaten to build on their breakthrough through goals from Michael Wanyama put the final nail in six times in 13 games for club sometimes appearing isolated pended for Monday's game, England 2-1 at Wembley last run to the World Cup semi- Olunga, Eric Johanna and cap- the coffin when he scored from and country since the sum- as attacks foundered around which means probable starts month. England are fighting to finals under Gareth Southgate, tain Victor Wanyama. a penalty in the 72nd minute. mer, sometimes struggling to him. for Spurs' Harry Winks and avoid relegation from League Spain have begun a process of Kenyan coach Sebastian The victory took Kenya to reproduce the form that made "I'd like to have scored Liverpool's Joe Gomez, A and could do with Kane find- renewal, after crashing out at Migne made only one change seven points at the top of the him one of Europe's most le- more for England recently but, who missed the World Cup ing his finishing touch. the hands of Russia in the last to the side held to a point in group to bolster their chance of thal strikers with six goals at as a striker, you go through through injury. “He did not break through 16. Bahir Dar, and Eric Ouma qualifying for a first Africa Cup the World Cup. spells where maybe it goes off Sergio Ramos has hailed against us last time and we will Luis Enrique has overseen went close inside the open- of Nations in 14 years. Another blank in Seville the bar, whereas other times it Harry Kane as “physically ex- try to keep this scoring drought three wins since taking over, ing 10 minutes when his shot Kenya are scheduled to on Monday would mean seven comes off your heel and goes traordinary” but is still back- going because it will be a good including a 6-0 thumping of flashed wide from the edge of host Sierra Leone in their pe- successive games without a in the back of the net like in ing Spain to extend the strik- sign for us,” Ramos said at a Croatia, with a more direct ap- the area. nultimate match in Nairobi in goal for England -- the long- the World Cup," he said. er’s England goal-drought on press conference on Sunday. proach so far bearing fruit. Olunga broke the deadlock November. Sports Monday, October 15, 2018 19 Qatar’s Barrow tops 110m hurdles; Mohamed emerges best in 200m Stage 2 races to decide eventual medal winners

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QATAR’S promising athletes Owaab Barrow and Abdelaziz Mohamed stood out with their superb performances in the ongoing 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Ar- gentina on Sunday.

Both, Barrow and Mo- hamed finished on top in the Qatar’s Owaab Barrow in action in the men’s 100m hurdles (91.4cm) Stage 1 event at the Youth Qatar’s Abdelaziz Mohamed, who recorded his personal best time of 21.10secs, on way to winning the men’s Stage 1 qualifying events of Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday. 200m Stage 1 race at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday. men’s 110m hurdles (91.4cm) and men’s 200m respectively. 1 of the 200m race recording ushi of Oman (21.63secs). RESULTS Addis (13.74secs) to the sec- count in determining the While the Stage 2 event for a new personal best of 21.10 Mohamed, who was swift ond spot. France’s Kenny final results. The Youth Ol- Barrow will be on Tuesday, seconds. He beat Jamaica’s and smooth over the hur- MEN’S 110M HURDLES (91.4CM) STAGE 1 MEN’S 200M STAGE 1 Fletcher clocked 13.76secs to ympic Games has 4,000 Mohamed will be in action in Antonio Watson (21.33secs), dles, emerged with a best 1. Owaab Barrow (QAT) 13.33secs 1. Abdelaziz Mohamed (QAT) 21.10 claim the third position. athletes participating in 32 2. Wong Lok Hei Addis (HKG) 13.74 2. Antonio Watson (JAM) 21.33 Stage 2 finals on Wednesday. who finished second, and time of 13.33secs, pushing 3. Kenny Fletcher (FRA) 13.76 3. Ali Anwar al Balushi (OMA) 21.63 The total score of the two disciplines, and will continue Mohamed won the Stage third-placed Ali Anwar al Bal- Hong Kong’s Wong Lok Hei stages will be taken into ac- till October 18.

Beach Volleyball Yadav scalps 10 as India Qatar’s Tijan, Younousse lose to Canada blow West Indies away Hosts sweep SCOREBOARD WEST INDIES (1ST INNINGS): 311 series 2-0 INDIA (1ST INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 308-4) A. Rahane c Hope b Holder ...... 80 AFP R. Pant c Hetmyer b Gabriel ...... 92 HYDERABAD R. Jadeja lbw b Holder ...... 0 R. Ashwin b Gabriel ...... 35 PACEMAN Umesh Yadav K. Yadav b Holder ...... 6 U. Yadav c sub (J Hamilton) b Warrican ...... 2 claimed a match haul of 10 S. Thakur not out ...... 4 wickets to lead India to a series Extras: (b12, lb2, nb5) ...... 19 YANGZHOU (China): The Qatar beach volleyball team of Ahmed sweep against the West Indies TOTAL: (All out, 106.4 overs) ...... 367 Tijan and Cherif Younousse suffered a 0-2 defeat against Canada in with a win inside three days in Fall of wickets: 5-314 (Rahane), 6-314 (Jadeja), the second round of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 7-322 (Pant), 8-334 (K. Yadav), 9-339 (U. Yadav), the second Test on Sunday. 10-367 (Ashwin). 4-star on Saturday. Earlier on Friday, Tijan and Younousse had The hosts chased down Bowling: Gabriel 20.4-1-107-3 (nb3), Holder 23-5- recorded a 2-1 win over China’s Gao Peng and Ha Likejiang to reach their 72-run target in just 16.1 56-5 (nb2), Warrican 31-7-84-2, Chase 9-1-22-0, the second round of the tournament. Top ranked teams from Italy, overs in an extended final ses- Bishoo 21-4-78-0, Brathwaite 2-0-6-0. Belgium, Russia, Latvia, Germany, China, the Netherlands, US, WEST INDIES (2ND INNINGS) (TNN) sion to win by 10 wickets. K. Brathwaite c Pant b U. Yadav ...... 0 Australia and Poland are taking part in the tournament. Prithvi Shaw and Lokesh K. Powell c Rahane b Ashwin ...... 0 Rahul, both on 33, remained S. Hope c Rahane b Jadeja ...... 28 unbeaten. S. Hetmyer c Kohli b K. Yadav ...... 17 S. Ambris lbw b Jadeja ...... 38 The 18-year-old Shaw hit R. Chase b U. Yadav ...... 6 the winning boundary as the S. Dowrich b U. Yadav ...... 0 Zazai slams six sixes in world's top Test side regis- J. Holder c Pant b Jadeja ...... 19 tered their 10th successive D Bishoo not out ...... 10 J. Warrican b Ashwin ...... 7 series triumph on home soil. S. Gabriel b U. Yadav ...... 1 an over for 12-ball 50 India have not lost a Test Extras: (lb1) ...... 1 series at home since 2012, TOTAL: (All out, 46.1 overs) ...... 127 when they went down to Eng- Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Brathwaite), 2-6 (Powell), 3-45 in Afghan T20 league (Hetmyer), 4-45 (Hope), 5-68 (Chase), 6-70 land 1-2. (Dowrich), 7-108 (Holder), 8-109 (Ambris), 9-126 Yadav, who returned overall (Warrican), 10-127 (Gabriel). AFP the mark for the fastest half- match figures of 10-133 – his Bowling: Umesh 12.1-3-45-4, Ashwin 10-4-24-2, SHARJAH century in T20 cricket. maiden 10-wicket haul in 40 India captain Virat Kuldeep 13-1-45-1, Jadeja 11-5-12-3. Left-hander Zazai, who has Kohli (left) and INDIA (2ND INNINGS; TARGET 72) Tests, took four wickets in the L. Rahul not out ...... 33 HAZRATULLAH Zazai played for Afghanistan in both West Indies’ second innings. bowler Umesh P. Shaw not out ...... 33 smashed a blistering half-cen- One-day and T20 internation- “Not many people realise Yadav (right) Extras: (b6, lb2, nb1) ...... 9 tury off just 12 balls in the Af- als, was eventually out for a 17- but he is a very, very talented celebrate the fall TOTAL: (For no loss, 16.1 overs) ...... 75 ghan Premier League on Sun- ball 62 as his team Kabul Zwa- of a wicket on Bowling: Holder 4-0-17-0 (nb1), Warrican 4-0-17-0, bowler. He can bowl you un- Bishoo 4.1-0-19-0, Chase 4-0-14-0. day to equal the all-time T20 nan fell 21 runs short of a target playable deliveries every now the third day of Toss: West Indies. record held by Chris Gayle and of 245 against Balkh Legends. and then which we experi- their second Test Result: India won by 10 wickets. Yuvraj Singh. His record-equalling in- ence in the nets all the time,” in Hyderabad on The 20-year-old batsman nings came just five days skipper Virat Kohli said of Sunday. Yadav, 106 after the visitors elected blasted left-arm spinner Ab- after he scored 124 against the paceman. who returned over- to bat first. He was eventu- dullah Mazari for six sixes in Nangarhar Leopards in the “It’s just that he is gain- all match figures ally bowled by Yadav, who re- one over on his way to tying same competition. ing more confidence about his of 10-133 – his turned career-best figures of own game.” maiden 10-wicket 6-88 in an innings. Sunil Ambris top-scored haul in 40 Tests, “It’s a tough series and we with 38, offering some resist- took four wickets didn't play our best cricket. ance with skipper Jason Hold- in the West Indies’ We look back in the last two er for the seventh-wicket, but second innings. years and we have some good the tourists were bowled out (AFP) results. India is (the) number for just 127 in the final session. one team in the world and Ravindra Jadeja ended we expected to be pushed by their stand, getting Holder them,” said Holder. caught behind for 19 and then Shai Hope then scored hosts’ first innings lead to 56. Rishabh Pant's 152 run “We still have some good trapping Ambris lbw. a gritty 28 before falling to Holder, who returned after fifth-wicket stand with Ajinkya youngsters as we're putting Yadav had rattled the Jadeja’s guile. missing the opening game in Rahane, who made 80, was the team together. We need West Indies top order earlier, There was promise for the Rajkot that also ended in three the highlight India's first in- to learn and learn quickly and sending back opener Kraigg West Indies at one stage in the days, returned figures of 5-56 nings. Pant scored 92. understand,” added Holder, Braithwaite on the second de- match, after they bowled out with his pace bowling in the West Indies batsman Ros- who has captained West In- livery of the innings. India for 367 and limited the first innings. ton Chase top-scored with dies in 27 of his 35 Tests.

Captain Kohli backs Umesh for the big tour Down Under HYDERABAD: Skipper Virat “Umesh is right up there to be up pace of over 140 kmph and is fighting amongst themselves pacemen did match steps with Kohli Sunday said paceman featuring in Australia,” Kohli told decent seam movement always to make a place in the world's the likes of James Anderson and Umesh Yadav was likely to reporters. “He has got the pace, makes him the captain's pick top Test side. Stuart Broad. feature in India's XI during the he has the got the fitness levels for home and away tours. Veteran fast bowler Moham- “It’s good to have all guys upcoming tour of Australia after to run in all day, picks up wick- “I think bowling is something med Shami, Ishant Sharma, confident and raring to go. Four his heroics in the West Indies ets at crucial times and he gets that we need to keep as a major Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Tests in Australia can be brutal Test series sweep. good bounce as well,” he said. strength for us in order for us to Bumrah have all featured in because the ball doesn’t do Kohli was quick to admit that Yadav has taken 117 wickets feel that we have a chance to win recent Indian teams with decent much like in England,” Kohli the muscular Yadav has done in 40 Tests with an economy series when we travel away from results. While Sharma led India's opined. good before the all-important rate of 3.58 since making his home as well. I think these guys charge with 18 wickets in five India will play three Twenty20 Hazratullah Zazai, who has played for Afghanistan in both One-day Australia tour starting November. debut against West Indies in are taking responsibility well.” Tests in England, Shami was internationals, four Tests and and T20 internationals, was eventually out for a 17-ball 62 as his The first of the four Tests begins 2011 at Delhi's Feroz Shah The 30-year-old Yadav is part of not far behind with 16 scalps. three One-dayers in Australia. team Kabul Zwanan fell 21 runs short of a target of 245 against in Adelaide on December 6. Kotla ground. His ability to work India's growing pace pack that India lost the series 4-1 but the (AFP) Balkh Legends. 20 Monday, October 15, 2018 The Last Word Sheikha Hind graces Experience CMU-Q workshop

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK supports the nation on its DOHA journey to becoming a di- versified and sustainable IN the presence of HE economy and strives to serve Sheikha Hind bint Hamad the people of Qatar and be- al Thani, Vice-Chairperson yond by providing specialised and CEO of Qatar Founda- programs across its innova- tion (QF), Carnegie Mellon tion-focused ecosystem of University in Qatar (CMU-Q) education, research and de- welcomed nearly two hun- velopment, and community dred high school students to development. its campus on Saturday for In 2004, Carnegie Mellon the new Experience CMU-Q and QF began a partnership pre-college workshop. to deliver select programs The event was also at- that will contribute to the tended by HE Dr Hessa Sul- long-term development of tan al Jaber, Chairperson of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mel- The Qatar Satellite Company, lon Qatar offers undergradu- Es’hailSat, and HE Sultan bin ate programs in biological Rashid al Khater, Undersec- sciences, business adminis- retary, Ministry of Economy tration, computational biol- and Commerce. ogy, computer science and Michael Trick, Dean of careers in science, technol- to this shared vision.” information systems. meet new people and share in the fields it teaches. The information systems. CMU-Q, said: “Carnegie ogy and business, and inspire The students in attend- About her participation our experiences.” workshop was very useful be- Graduates from CMU-Q Mellon is an institution that, them to learn more. This na- ance were encouraged to at the workshop, high school High school student Ali cause it allowed me to inter- are making a deep impact in wherever we are in the world, tion prioritizes knowledge, participate in a series of student Aisha Mohammed bin Khalid al Thani said: “I act with other students and Qatar and around the world. has strong ties to the local innovation and entrepre- problem-solving workshops Alhajri said: “I wanted to came here because I want to exchange ideas. It concen- Most choose careers in top community. It is essential for neurism. I hope the young relating to CMU-Q’s degree participate because I want study business administra- trated on the art of negotia- organisations, and many have us at CMU-Q to engage with people here today will study programs in biological sci- to apply to CMU-Q. This is tion at CMU-Q next year. tion, and the best ways to use completed graduate studies. the young people of Qatar, to and build their careers so ences, business administra- a great opportunity to get to CMU-Q is a prestigious uni- it in achieving your goals.” A growing number are pursu- show them the possibilities of they will one day contribute tion, computer science and know the university and to versity and one of the best Qatar Foundation (QF) ing entrepreneurial projects.

US Navy’s assault ship USS Essex arrives in Qatar QU among top 500 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in World University DOHA Essex visit to enhance THE US Navy amphibious as- Rankings 2019 sault ship USS Essex (LHD- US-Qatar partnership 2) arrived in Doha Port for a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK scheduled port visit to Qatar THE Directorate of Moral United States to combat ter- DOHA on Sunday, a US Embassy Guidance at the Ministry rorism and extremism, and press release said. of Defense announced the to reaffirm the US commit- QATAR University (QU) The USS Essex is the larg- arrival of the US Navy air- ment to regional security, has maintained its position est-ever US Navy vessel to craft carrier Essex (LHD-2) protect freedoms, ensure among the top 500 univer- visit Qatar. at Doha Port on Sunday in the flow of business activity sities in the world in the re- Port calls, like the visit of a predefined visit. The visit in the region and the sur- cent THE World University the USS Essex, reaffirm US of the assault ship Essex, rounding navigation routes, Rankings 2019. commitment to regional se- comes within the joint mili- as well as express friendship The results was an- curity and protecting the free tary cooperation between and deepen bilateral part- nounced by Times Higher and secure flow of commercial the State of Qatar and the nerships. (QNA) Education (THE) whereby Qatar University president activity in the region and the QU was ranked in the range Dr Hassan al Derham. surrounding waterways, and of 401-500 most highly represent an expression of ships operated by the US Navy. ously employ helicopters, ver- ranked universities for 2019. enormous pride in how QU friendship and opportunity to The USS Essex was built at Pas- tical/short takeoff and landing In this edition, QU contin- is continuously improving on deepen bilateral partnerships. onstrates the expansion of the tinental US-based Navy and cagoula, Mississippi, and com- jet aircraft and landing craft air ues to be ranked number one the international scene. With Charge d’ Affaires William military cooperation between Marine Corps force to deploy missioned on October 17, 1992. cushioned (LCAC), as well as in the International Outlook a new strategy launched this Grant said, “The visit of the our two countries.” with the F-35B Lightning II, a At 844-feet long and conventional landing craft and indicator in the overall Times year, we have positioned the USS Essex, an incredible dis- Embarked on the Essex cutting-edge fifth-generation 44,000-tonnes full load, the assault vehicles in various com- Higher Education World Uni- University as a powerhouse play of naval technology here are members the 13th Marine fighter making its first deploy- USS Essex’s primary mission binations. The ship’s extensive versity Rankings list for the of intellectual and academic in Qatar is another example of Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ment to the region. is to conduct prompt, sustained medical facilities consist of six fourth time in a row. achievement, without losing the importance of the US and comprising approximately The USS Essex is among the operations at sea, primarily as medical operating rooms, four This achievement con- sight of the pastoral and nur- Qatar’s strategic partnership. 1,600 of the Essex’s total 3,000 largest class of ships in the US the centrepiece and flagship of dental operating rooms, medi- solidates QU’s recent results turing care of our students Without a doubt, the USS Es- personnel aboard. The MEU’s Navy. The Wasp-class is a class the Amphibious Ready Group. cal laboratories and hospital in rankings as the institution and colleagues. We look for- sex’s visit – the largest US Navy Marine Fighter Attack Squad- of Landing Helicopter Dock Designed to be versatile, facilities capable of caring for has been ranked #332 in the ward to strengthening the ship to port in Doha – dem- ron (VMFA) 211 is the first con- (LHD) amphibious assault the USS Essex can simultane- 600 patients. QS World University Rank- role of Qatar University in the ings 2019 and #36 in the QS international scene.” Top 50 under 50 ranking THE Rankings editor among the best young univer- Phil Baty said: “It is great to sities in the world. see Qatar retaining its status The THE World Univer- as the world number-one QC, Public Prosecution initiative to help debtors sity Rankings are the only university for ‘international global performance tables outlook’ in the 2019 World HISHAM ALJUNDI The Charity will study treasury, we will issue orders that judge research-inten- University Rankings. Qatar DOHA each case carefully and see if to release the debtor,”al Hajri sive universities across all as a nation has been under they fit into its criteria before explained. their core missions: teach- serious geo-political pressure AS part of their keenness to deciding to repay their loans, According to al Hajri, the ing, research, citation, in- regionally, so it is positive support the needy people, Qa- he added. Public Prosecution will also dustry income and interna- to see its flagship university tar Charity (QC) in associa- According to al Hajri, lift travel ban from debtors tional outlook. They use 13 remains resilient, and fo- tion with the Public Prosecu- once the due money is paid as soon as their debts are carefully calibrated perform- cused on the positive power tion has launched an initiative to the Public Prosecution’s settled regardless of their ance indicators to provide of internationalism in global to help a select group of debt- Treasury, the Execution of nationalities. the most comprehensive higher education. Indeed, ors facing court cases against Judgments will immediately Chief Executive Officer of and balanced comparisons, such is Qatar University’s them repay their loans. issue orders to stop imple- QC Yousef Ahmed al Kuwari trusted by students, aca- commitment to interna- Announcing this at a joint mentation of the penalties expressed happiness over the demics, university leaders, tionalization, it is hosting press conference held at Pub- Qatar Charity in association with the Public Prosecution has launched imposed, finalise the settle- continuous and constructive industry and governments. THE’s Emerging Economies lic Prosecution headquarters an initiative to help a select group of debtors facing court cases. ment procedures and hand cooperation between QC and Welcoming the results, Summit in 2019 – bringing in Doha on Sunday, the first over the amounts owed. Public Prosecution, adding QU president Dr Hassan together university leaders general lawyer Hadi Misfer specific criteria based on so- select debtors whom it will of- “As soon as the money is that they had a similar initia- al Derham, said: “We have from across five continents.” al Hajri said that QC has set cial and financial research to fer its financial assistance to. paid to the Public Prosecution tive last Ramadan. ISL Qatar graduates achieve outstanding IB diploma results

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THE International School of London (ISL) Qatar is celebrat- ing its 10th anniversary this year, according to a press re- lease on Sunday. Since opening the doors versity, University of Aber- not only on academic success, to its first students in August deen, Northwestern Univer- but prepares students to be well of 2008, ISL Qatar has devel- sity, Weill Cornell Medical rounded individuals, is highly oped a strong presence both College, Virginia Common- regarded by top universities locally and internationally as a wealth University, Academic worldwide. DP students apply pioneering educational institu- Bridge Program. to more than 3,300 higher edu- tion, that is continually explor- Other universities: Ameri- cation institutions each year, in ing the process of learning and ISL Qatar has an outstanding reputation for high academic standards. can University of Sharjah close to 90 countries. The most considering what constitutes (UAE), Lebanese Ameri- popular of these institutions effective learning. ISL Qatar’s top scorer, to study Literary Studies. British College of Osteopathic bia, Trent University, Ryerson can University (Lebanon), are ranked among the top uni- ISL Qatar has an out- Rhea Arora, achieved 43 The ISL Qatar Class of Medicine. University, University of West- American University of Cairo versities in the world. standing reputation for high points, followed by Jan Sed- 2018 graduates will continue Netherlands: Technische ern Ontario, Schulich School (Egypt), Staffordshire Univer- The student body of 1,000 academic standards, prestig- lacek with 42 points and Am- their studies at the following Universiteit Delft, Utrecht of Business, York University, sity (Malaysia), University of are aged from 3 to 18. ISL Qa- ious International Baccalau- atallah Aqlan with 40 points. universities: University, University of Gro- Brock University. Petra (Jordan), CMR Univer- tar is part of the International reate (IB) programmes and an Arora will be attending Uni- UK: University of Bristol, ningen, Maastricht University, Europe: Istituto Europeo di sity (India), University of the School of London Group, impressive record of admis- versity of California, Berkeley, University of Portsmouth, Uni- University of Amsterdam. Design (Italy), G Air Training Witwatersrand (South Africa). which has a tradition of over sions to the best universities where she will study Political versity of Leeds, University of US: University of Califor- Centre (Portugal), Internation- Graduates from the ISL 40 years of outstanding edu- worldwide. Science, Sedlacek will attend Bristol, Queen’s University Bel- nia, Berkeley, Aviator Col- al Fashion Academy (Paris), Qatar Class of 2018 are from cational achievement in the This is evident in the latest University of Groningen in fast, London South Bank Uni- lege of Aeronautical Science & University of Pecs (Hungary), 26 countries and speak 16 lan- UK. ISL was the first school in IB Diploma results where the the Netherlands where he will versity, University of Leeds, Technology, Brown University, I.E. University (Spain), Univer- guages. Twenty-five percent of the UK to offer the IB Diploma students achieved 98% pass study International Relations Trent University, Loughbor- Northwestern University. sity of Health Sciences (Lithua- ISL Qatar graduates achieved Programme. For further infor- rate. Eleven students scored 36 & International Organisations ough University, University Canada: Toronto Film nia), European Flyers (Spain), bilingual diplomas. mation about ISL Qatar, con- points or higher which is above and Aqlan will attend Utrecht of Liverpool, University of School, Dalhousie University, Near East University (Cyprus). The challenging IB Diplo- sult the school’s website ‘www. the IB world average. University in the Netherlands the West of England, Bristol, University of British Colum- Qatar: Georgetown Uni- ma Programme, which focuses islqatar.org’.