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Thursday 4 September 2014 • 9 Dhu’l-Qa’da 1435 • Volume 19 Number 6178 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Kerry building Stop crackdown, say villa owners global coalition Call to form special committee to inspect partitioned villas and spare those meeting standards to fight Islamist DOHA: The owners of illegally illegal expansion has been done which is scarce, he said. Owner families, as also expatri- crackdown against partitioned militants partitioned villas want the gov- nor has any room been added,” The fact is that tens of thou- ate families, would be hard hit due villas. He said the crackdown had ernment to stop its crackdown, said Al Nuaimi. “The partitioning sands of limited-income expa- to the crackdown decision. “Civic come at a wrong time — at a time WASHINGTON: Top US diplo- and act only against those vil- has been done in such a way that triate families are living in the officials must also make sure that when the population has been mat John Kerry revealed yester- las that endanger the lives of it doesn’t threaten tenants’ safety.” country and they can’t afford to they don’t act on malicious com- rising and demand for housing is day that he was working to forge occupants. He said the area’s municipal take independent houses on rent plaints,” he said. going up and there is shortage of a global coalition to fight the Most partitioned villas are old authorities didn’t notice the par- due to skyrocketing rent prices, Hamad bin Khalfan Al Kuwari, affordable housing. “medieval savagery” of Islamist houses of Qataris who have built titioning but someone jealous of said Al Nuaimi. agreeing with Al Nuaimi, said He said it is actually an old law militants terrorising a swathe new residences in the near and him tipped them off and he was He said a special committee that an independent committee which is being enforced but it of Syria and Iraq and blamed for far-off suburbs and moved. served a notice to get it vacated should be set up to inspect the should assess each partitioned should be implemented in phases killing two journalists. So these villas are a source of in a week. partitioned villas and spare those villa and its safety and then action (from six months to a year) and As US President Barack additional income for them, and “I have been warned by civic that meet standards and remove should be taken. occupant families should be given Obama called for an international simultaneously provide affordable inspectors that if the villa is not those that are dangerous. “The Abdullah Al Anzi said that the sufficient time to move from ille- front against the group known as housing to limited-income expa- vacated within a week I would government needs to be discreet.” partitioned villas have actually gally partitioned villas. the Islamic State (IS), US offi- triate families. be punished,” Al Nuaimi told Al Al Nuaimi said that before solved the shortage of affordable These are the times of economic cials also revealed that two videos A Qatari, Rashid Al Nuaimi, Sharq. Limited-income expatri- launching the crackdown the housing amidst skyrocketing rents boom and a boom does throw up showing the beheadings of Steven said that he owns two villas and ate families are living in this authorities should have conducted of independent accommodations. some challenges. Housing is one of Sotloff and James Foley were not one of them, located in Al Khaisa villa so they need to be given a survey and assessed the impact Financial expert Abdullah Al those and it must be confronted filmed at the same time. area, is illegally partitioned. sufficient time to move as they it would have on Qatari as well as Khater said that villa prices had with wisdom, said Al Khater. “The real face of Islam is not “The villa is partitioned but no must look for affordable housing limited-income expatriate families. gone up after the government’s THE PENINSULA what we saw yesterday, when the world bore witness again to the unfathomable brutality of ISIL terrorist murders,” the US sec- Iraq unrest retary of state told a ceremony to honour the new special US envoy to Muslim communities. Students skipping Kerry called the 31-year-old Sotloff “a driven and courageous journalist,” saying he was killed by a “coward hiding behind a mask.” classes face action Having worked to try to bring Sotloff home safely, Kerry said DOHA: Faced with a high schools in the new academic year. his murder so soon on the heels rate of absenteeism in some Another 22 new schools will of Foley’s beheading last month Independent schools, the open in the next academic year was “a punch to the gut”. Supreme Education Council in different parts of the country, “The face of Islam is not the (SEC) has initiated tough he added. butchers that killed Steven action against students skip- The SEC has put a 10 percent Sotloff. That’s ISIL. It’s not ping classes frequently. cap on fee hike for private schools. masked cowards, whose actions From this academic year However, some schools with a are an ugly insult to the peace- students without the required very low fee structure have been ful religion that they violate every attendance will not be allowed to allowed to raise their fees by up single day with their barbarity,” he sit for final exams, the Minister of to 25 percent, said the Minister. insisted. “The real face of Islam is Education and Higher Education Permission to increase the fees a peaceful religion, based on the H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed has been given based on a scien- dignity of all human beings.” Ali Al Hammadi said yesterday. tific assessment system, he added. Kerry said he would travel fur- “Attendance of some students “Some schools have been given ther afield in the coming days seek- is very low, therefore we decided an exception to increase their fees ing to win support for the coalition. to punish those who have failed to by up to 25 percent only if they In a rush of telephone diplomacy, achieve the required attendance had a very low fee structure ear- he spoke on Tuesday with counter- level, without acceptable reasons,” lier,” said Dr Al Hammadi. Iraqi Shia militia fighters fire a rocket at Islamic State (IS) militant positions at Sayed Hassan village outside the parts from Australia, Italy, Jordan, said Dr Al Hammadi. A new law has been drafted to city of Tikrit yesterday. A significant number of Islamic State group fighters have withdrawn from northern Iraqi Qatar, and the UAE. AFP See also pages 6, 7 & 10 He said 15 new private schools amend the education voucher sys- cities, after government forces launched a major ground and air offensive, officials in Tikrit and Mosul said. and seven new branches of the tem for Qatari students in private existing private schools are ready schools. Educational voucher is an to open for the new academic amount of money allocated by the year, which begins next Sunday. state to Qatari students to cover The new schools include six all or part of the cost of study at Qatari, four Indian, two British, private schools included the edu- two American and a Finnish school. cational voucher system. Torturous wait for taxis as traffic crawls “All (new) schools are ready for A new document will be soon opening except two Independent issued to regulate the conduct of BY YASIN ABU TAQIU by the time he was picked up by during the morning hours but some reaching to most areas and every school Kindergartens, which have the academic and non academic a taxi he was feeling dizzy. residents have complained that this one without a car has to use a postponed their opening until staff in the educations sector. DOHA: As vacationers return “All my clothes were soaked scarcity has extended even up to taxi,” said Salah Abdul Swamad beginning of October,” said Dr Al An assessment system for school to the city and schools resume in in sweat and every 10 minutes I the mid-day and afternoon hours. a resident of Mattar Al Qadem Hammadi, speaking at a press con- administrators too will be intro- a few days, commuters who use would go to the neighbouring gro- Residents also complained that area. “The cabbies know people ference yesterday. duced soon. taxis are also being hit by the traf- cery to feel some cold air from amid the scarcity, most taxi drivers have no option but to use their “We began to expand “As we started disciplinary edu- fic snarls and many are waiting for their air conditioners and also where choosing to use the meter or overpriced taxis especially when Independent and private schools cation for students last year, this longer hours in the morning and take some water to replenish my not depending on the passenger or it is hot and you cannot wait for to meet the increasing demand year we will introduce a similar evening without a taxi in sight. body,” he said. the distance of the trip. long to get a fair bargain.” from an increasing population,” system for the staff to enhance Residents are complaining that “What is annoying is that there In longer distances, they would A Nepalese franchised taxi he added. their values and morals,” said Dr even when a taxi shows up it is were about three cabbies who often prefer to use the meters driver who identified himself as With opening of the new facili- Al Hammadi. turning down passengers to avoid stopped to enquire where I was while in shorter distances they Palash offered an explanation for ties, the number of Independent New facilities have been intro- routes that they think would be going and how much I was paying always preferred to dictate a price not using the meters, saying that schools has increased to 178 and duced by the Shared Services congested. through their windows while their to the passenger which was often they were having a bigger tar- private schools to 154. Department of SEC to ensure the Umar Kamani, a resident of doors were locked and not happy several times higher than the real get to make than what the taxi The number of students in safety of students. Najma, said that on Wednesday with my offer, they would then price if the meter was used. installed meters could achieve. Independent schools has reached THE PENINSULA morning, he had waited for more speed off without taking me.” “The problem is that there THE PENINSULA 105,191 and 138,347 at private Continued on page 3 than 40 minutes on the road and The taxis were especially scarce are no public transport buses Continued on page 2

Trailer flips over Saudi religious police say Russian president unveils sorry to Briton for attack peace plan for Ukraine RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s religious police issued a rare apology yesterday after members roughed MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin up a British resident of Riyadh over paying at a yesterday unveiled a peace plan for Ukraine that women-only cash desk. could be agreed by the weekend to end a devas- The Commission of the Promotion of Virtue tating conflict that has all but severed East-West and the Prevention of Vice, known unofficially as ties. Putin appealed for both sides to lay down their Mutawaa, also vowed to punish the assailants, after weapons after nearly five months of fighting that an investigation prompted by a YouTube video show- has killed 2,600 people. But there were signs that ing members attacking the man and his Saudi wife. the truce deal — which Ukrainian President Petro The video showed a commission agent jump out of Poroshenko said was agreed during telephone his car and attack the Briton and a woman in black talks with Putin — lacked universal support. abaya cloak outside a supermarket. The commis- Poroshenko said the seven-point blueprint was agreed sion said that the investigation proved its patrol had during a phone exchange between the two leaders that A trailer flipped over on Doha-Al Wakra Road near Barwa Village yesterday. No one was injured. The picture violated instructions. “The commission apologises to appeared to underscore Putin’s influence in a conflict shows police personnel making the area secure as oil spilled from the vehicle. the resident and his wife,” it said, insisting the act in which he denies playing any role. AFP was an “isolated” incident. AFP See also page 7 THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QC allocates Qataris want state-run QR25m for rebuilding firm to recruit maids Gaza Strip

Labour Ministry campaign targets recruitment firms DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has allocated over DOHA: Qataris are urging the maid would be sent as soon as the weeks, but instead the recruit- QR25m for rebuilding authorities to set up a state-run contract was signed. ment firms often send them to war-ravaged Gaza Strip. recruitment agency that would Walid Al Amadi, a Qatari another sponsor, thereby spread- Senior QC officials take care of their interests while national, said the firms promised ing diseases. attended the Gaza relief, bringing housemaids into the to provide well-trained maids but Other citizens said that the recovery and reconstruc- country and not engage in fraud- did not fulfil the promise. recruitment companies were tion conference held ulent activities, as is being done “They announce in papers that taking their Qatari clients for recently in Istanbul by by private recruitment firms. their maids have already arrived granted because of the absence Qatar Charity. The request comes as the and when you get to their offices of a law that protects the spon- Ibrahim Zainal Moosa, Ministry of Labour is under- they say that the maids would be sor and makes the recruitment assistant executive direc- taking an inspection campaign arriving in about a week’s time and firm comply with the agreement tor of global development this month against recruitment that they need all the payments signed with the former. projects and director of firms to check for irregularities, made immediately as a commit- Mohammed Ali, a senior official the Qatar Charity office in www.swiss-belhotel.com reported the Arabic daily Al Sharq. ment,” he said. After the payment from the Ministry of Labour, said Gaza, said in a statement The campaign has largely is made, the wait gets longer and that the ministry had undertaken yesterday that QC will be Tel been welcomed by Qataris, who goes on for months, he said. several laudable efforts to ensure giving priority to life sav- Fax have mostly borne the brunt of He also said that some recruit- that recruitment firms complied ing projects. It has allo- increased recruitment fees for ment firms had the habit of recall- with labour laws. cated QR18m for health, maids. ing their housemaids after the He said the ministry was look- food, water, agriculture, According to the Ministry probation period of three months ing at recruitment firms that education and sanita- Tel of Labour, the offending firms was over. The maids would allege offered fraudulent contracts to tion projects and another Fax would face fines and closure abuse and the recruitment firms nationals and those that refused QR7.3m for projects like in case of repeated violation of get them other sponsors without to refund nationals when they had restoring water supply and rules and failure to respond to having to pay back the expenses of to, adding that it would be fin- repairing buildings dam- the inspectors’ notices to rectify the first sponsor or even sending ing companies that had failed to aged or demolished during the violations. them a replacement maid. provide a maid at the time agreed the recent Israeli military Tel Most Qataris complain that the Al Amadi also said that some with the sponsor. offensive. Fax firms make false promises that recruitment firms did not com- He also said that there should Al Zainal said that the are never fulfilled. Many Qatari ply with rules on maids who were be a committee to monitor the offensive had killed 2,139 sponsors have had to wait for unfit to work or had a commu- activities of recruitment com- people in Gaza Strip and months before the maid arrived nicable disease. The law requires panies, especially with regard to injured 11,200, and the Tel + 974 44298888 in their homes, even though the that they return such maids to their arbitrary fees. material loss was worth recruiters had promised that the their home countries in two THE PENINSULA $3.5bn. Fax He said Qatar had par- ticipated in organising the international confer- Tel ence to support the people of Gaza and participants Fax Verses and Impressions’ show opens in the conference had pledged to help Gazans DOHA: The Minister of Dr Al Kuwari expressed appre- the Gallery was of great value. by supporting basic infra- Tel Culture, Arts and Heritage, ciation of the shows and events He pointing out that the exhi- structure projects worth Fax H E Dr Hamad Abdulaziz held by Al Markhia Gallery, which bition marked the beginning of a $100m. Al Kuwari, inaugurated the he lauded for attracting artists rich cultural season in cultural About 250 people from ‘Verses and Impressions’ exhi- from various Arab countries. institutions in the country, includ- more than 35 countries bition on modern Arabic poetry The minister praised the exhi- ing Qatar Museums, the Ministry across the world, spe- Tel at the beginning of the cultural bition as it covers poetry, callig- of Culture Arts and Heritage, and cialising in charitable Fax season 2014-2015, at Al Markhia raphy and art, saying that the Katara. and humanitarian work, Gallery, Souq Waqif. combination of all these arts in QNA attended the conference. www.doha.hilton.com They represented 75 humanitarian and chari- Tel 44233333 974+ table organisations. The conference has set Fax 44233000 974+ two main goals, the first being to provide imme- diate relief to the peo- ple of Gaza, especially treating the injured and those in need of food and water, and the second being reconstruction and rebuilding of demolished homes. Tel He said Qatar Charity was coordinating aid to Fax Gaza even during the Israeli offensive and had spent over QR7m on dif- ferent projects. Tel THE PENINSULA Fax

Tel Cabbies face Fax competition from illegal Tel Fax private taxis

Continued from page 1 “If you use the meter Tel you will not get the target required by the company Fax and our jobs are paid on commission on what you earned for the company,” he said. Tel “Our companies also Fax have a limit. One cannot collect less than that limit and if you did, you then have to top up from your pocket.” Taxi drivers also com- plained that they were facing stiff competition from illegal private taxis Tel poaching on their passen- Fax gers without using a meter themselves. It is illegal to drive a private car as a taxi and Tel once caught, the driver Fax has to pay a monetary fine. However, the scarcity of franchised taxis has made www.marriottmarquisdoha.com the business of driving ille- gal taxis difficult to stop. Tel + 974 44195000 Some people also pre- Fax + 974 44195100 fer the illegal taxis to franchised taxis as they negotiate their trip fares more favourably and many are less expensive as the drivers do not have daily income targets to meet. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

Number of pupils Road fatalities in school buses to be restricted

Continued from page 1 marginally Many schools have been upgraded with new fire alarm systems and air conditioning sys- tems. The number of students in schools buses has been restricted. down in July A maximum of 29 to 35 students will be allowed in one school bus. Buses for kindergarten schools Madinat Khalifa saw most deaths will take only 25 students and they will have toilets. DOHA: Road accidents were registered in July, down “Our concern is safety of stu- claimed 15 lives in July this from 9,125 the previous month. dents. We have taken care of the year, down marginally from 16 Of these, 5,507 were private cars. safety of school buildings, food in June, official figures released More new taxis (227) were reg- sold at school canteens as well yesterday show. istered in the month than June, as the safety of school buses,” said There were 66 major road mis- when the figure was barely 68. Supreme Education Council officials at a press conference on the new academic year, at the SEC headquarters Nasser Al Malki, Director, Shared haps in the month while minor The population in July 1.9 yesterday. Services Department, at SEC. accidents totalled 565, data issued million while in June it was 2.2 THE PENINSULA by the Ministry of Development million. Planning and Statistics for July The number of births was suggest. down in the month to 1,609 com- Madinat Khalifa area recorded pared to 1,833 in June. The total the maximum number of deaths number of births in the Qatari in road accidents, at four, while community was 438—230 of them three deaths occurred in the male. QA gears up to welcome over 120 Qataris south of the country, the min- Deaths totaled 183 as against istry said. 186 in June. The number of deaths DOHA: Qatar Airways is gear- Qatarisation programmes in to help them meet their needs 130 destinations, Al Darb offers The number of traffic viola- in the Qatari community was 36. ing up to welcome more than Qatar. Through Al Darb, we are and career aspirations through Qataris a huge range of job and tions that were reported in the Prices rose marginally in July, 120 Qataris as students and able to find and develop passion- training, courses and a dedicated growth opportunities within the month totaled 124,230, down by by 0.3 percent as compared to direct recruits to its Al Darb ate and keen students who want performance coach. organisation, as well as train- a huge 30.4 percent over June. June. Qatarisation programme in a to feel rewarded through the con- Meanwhile, those enrolled in ing opportunities with strategic A total of 8,437 new vehicles THE PENINSULA ceremony on September 7. The tributions they make, and see the the Al Darb programme will partners like Boeing, Airbus, event, which is being held at results through their hard work. provide advice and inspiration Thales and Rolls Royce. Al Gassar, will also celebrate Our programme is challenging, to those about to start their new Qatar Airways Vice President the accomplishments of those but extremely rewarding, which journey with the airline. National Talent Development, Dr already enrolled in the Al Darb is why we are looking for pro- Eleven cadet pilots and four Kholode Al Obaidli, said: “We try programme as they reach sig- fessional Qataris, students and engineers will graduate from to differentiate our Qatarisation Sidra to host meet on obstetrics nificant milestones in their recent graduates, who are highly their respective programmes and strategy from other initiatives in DOHA: Sidra Medical and Research Center has partnered with the career development. ambitious, driven and motivated.” enter the Al Darb Qatarisation the market by offering something Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) to host a The Al Darb Qatarisation Al Darb, which means the programme. These students will for everyone. Al Darb’s tailor- joint meeting on ‘Important Topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology’ programme, formally known as pathway, highlights the range of be honoured in front of their made training programmes are from November 30 to December 2, 2014. the Nationalisation Programme, career options in Qatar Airways. families, peers and colleagues for an excellent means of learning Developed as part of the Sidra Symposia Series, a leading medical will also take the opportunity to The new recruits will be completing programmes at their what you need for the kind of education forum in Qatar, this will be the first time RCOG has sup- proudly, and officially, introduce entering any one of the nine various educational institutions. career you want. With continu- ported an event in Qatar. The aim of the symposium is not only to its new branding to guests as the educational and training pro- Additionally, 22 cadet pilots and ous support, mentoring, coaching inform and educate the medical community but to also stimulate a programme prepares for relaunch grammes offered by the airline: 10 engineers who have completed and training, and with strategic discussion with international experts about the future of obstetrics and on September 8. Originally National Scholarship, Cadet their training with the airlines’ partners, our Qatari nationals gynaecology and the profession’s development in the region. launched in June 2011 as the Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Al Darb Qatarisation programme can rise on the strength of their The Royal College and its members, who make up over 12,000 Nationalisation Programme, Al Engineering, Summer Internship, will graduate to First Officers and ambition. healthcare professionals and span over 100 countries, work to promote Darb will feature a new logo to Graduate Development, Aviation licensed engineers, respectively. “In that, Qatar Airways offers standards of care in obstetrics and gynaecology through postgraduate symbolise the relaunch and its Management, Airport Operations Al Darb, which is now in its the kind of job and development medical education and training, publication of clinical guidelines and new direction. Management, Jossor, and fourth year, has grown steadily opportunities to satisfy young reports on aspects of the specialty and service provision. Qatar Airways Group Chief the Massey University MBA over the years, with 450 students Qatari ambition that no other The three-day program will feature a series of special lectures, Executive Akbar Al Baker said: programme. currently participating. Qatar company can, with tremendous interactive panel discussions and hands-on workshops. “I believe that Qatar Airways All participants will be pro- Airways supports 23 majors opportunities for growth.” QNA offers one of the most rewarding vided a customised programme and with offices in more than THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Ooredoo to upgrade Minister meets Djibouti envoy customer service New platform will instantly collect feedback DOHA: Ooredoo is set to roll agile and accurate in our response, experiences to its customers out a real-time customer service and help shape the development across all touch-points. platform in a first for the MENA of a new generation of customer Since then, Ooredoo companies region, enabling the company to feedback-led innovations.” have worked hard to enhance the instantly receive, analyse and As part of the first launch ways that they communicate with respond to customer requests across Ooredoo Group footprint, and support customers. Over the and queries across its global Ooredoo’s Nawras is sending past year, every Ooredoo operation footprint. around 4,000 SMS surveys daily has carried out qualitative and The company will deploy ‘Voice to customers who contact the quantitative research to under- of Ooredoo Customer Experience’ Contact Centre. Ooredoo is com- stand what customers are looking VOCE technology, as it looks to mitted to improving its customer for and what their expectations distinguish itself by offering the experience by not only using this of Ooredoo services are, to help best customer experience in each feedback to continually improve shape their respective “Customer of its markets. its quality of services, but to also Promise,” which has supported the The VOCE Platform will enable immediately contact any dissatis- launch of a number of key initia- Ooredoo to get customer feedback fied customers. tives to enhance service and deliv- in real time, enabling the company With the global launch of the ery by Ooredoo. to focus strongly on what matters Ooredoo brand during 2013, The launch of the VOCE ‘Voice to customers. Ooredoo made differentiation of Ooredoo Customer Experience’ The VOCE Platform works through the customer experi- platform is a critical milestone The Minister of State for Defence, H E Major-General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah, met Djibouti’s Ambassador to by accumulating customer feed- ence a central pillar of its strat- as Ooredoo pushes forward to Qatar, Mumin Hassan Barre, yesterday. The two discussed issues of mutual concern. back on their experience with egy – to ensure that each of its become the most customer centric Ooredoo’s call centres, retail or operating companies was the companies in its markets. branch locations and mobile/ leader in delivering best-in-class THE PENINSULA social platforms. Using this data, Ooredoo will be able to provide quicker responses to questions Ooredoo is ‘Socially Devoted’ and shape its portfolio to the Conference to highlight needs and expectations of its DOHA: Ooredoo has been awarded Socialbakers’ ‘Socially diverse customer base. Devoted’ status for its online presence for the second time in 2014. The technology is already live The company, which has a strong presence on both Facebook for Ooredoo’s Nawras in Oman, and Twitter as well as other online platforms such as LinkedIn and and plans are in place to deploy the Instagram, was awarded a ‘Socially Devoted’ status for the second innovation in interiors service in a number of key mar- time by leading online media analysts Socialbakers. kets this year, including Kuwait, The ‘Socially Devoted’ status is an important milestone for Ooredoo DOHA: The Future Interiors Qatar 2014 confer- Tunisia, Algeria and Qatar. to achieve as the company pushes to move customers to engage online ence will be a major platform to discuss innova- Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group via smartphone devices instead of through traditional methods such tion in Qatar’s architecture, design and interior CEO, Ooredoo, said: “A major part as the call centre. construction industry, according to QPM, Qatar’s of our focus as Ooredoo is ena- Since launching its Facebook and Twitter presence, Ooredoo has leading project management company. bling the best possible customer grown into a top social media brand in Qatar, with over 447,000 fans Future Interiors is being organised by Advanced experience, which is why we are on Facebook and an impressive 109,000 on Twitter. Conferences and Meetings in partnership with IFP continuing to invest in solutions To build on this engagement with its customers and create an Qatar. It is being held at Sharq Village and Spa on and services that enable us to fully online platform dedicated to dealing with customers one-on-one September 8 and 9 and is part of the ‘Project Qatar understand more customers’ feed- Ooredoo has also created the Ooredoo Community – Qatar’s first Business Intelligence Series’. back and act more quickly on this dedicated online customer forum. Salah Nezar (pictured), Sustainability Director information. As the first company To achieve the Socially Devoted status, companies must maintain a at QPM, will lead a session titled ‘Improved indoor to deploy this customer service two-way dialogue with customers and respond to at least 65 percent environment quality and built-environment’s asset platform in the MENA region, we of their follower’s questions in good time. strength’ on the first day of the conference. believe it will enable us to be more THE PENINSULA The delegates will include interior designers, design architects, consultants, project owners, developers and contractors involved in ongoing projects in the Middle East and the conference is expected to address relevant challenges and oppor- tunities within the sector. The first day will cover two areas. The first, Parking at Al Sadd paediatric centre to be closed Architecture and Design, will address processes and principles, efficient installations and technologies, DOHA: The parking area Corporation (HMC) said in a until the completion of the project. sustainable solutions for high-performance build- behind Al Sadd Paediatric statement yesterday. The expansion work is part of ings, and how passive design impacts the internal Emergency will be closed tem- Patients and visitors have been HMC’s efforts to provide the safest use of a building’s design. The second area will cover porarily from this week due to advised to use the parking area and most effective care to patients, Sustainability and Materials Sourcing. be awarded in 2014. The GCC interiors market was expansion work, Hamad Medical on the other side of the centre the statement added. QNA The second day will start with sessions about valued at between $1.36bn and $1.47bn in 2013, and workplace evolution, increasing energy efficiency is expected to grow 15 percent in 2014 to $1.58bn. and returns on investment. The conference will The new seaport, airport facilities, rail network, then cover Smart Building Techniques and Project roads and highways, new hotels and recreation com- Management. plexes are all contributing to the rapid growth in According to the organisers, Qatar has signifi- the interiors market. Qatar has a mandate to add cant potential in sports facility development, real 45,000 hotel rooms to its existing supply of 20,000 estate and infrastructure upgrades. The local con- in order to achieve the Fifa’s minimum lodging struction industry is valued at $32bn, with an esti- requirement to host the World Cup in 2022. mated value of over $10bn in projects expected to THE PENINSULA

Safari Mall lines up Onam contests, gifts

DOHA: Safari Mall in Abu prize will be QR2,000, the sec- held from 6.30 pm at Safari Hamour is offering a wide ond prize QR1,200 and the third Mall. There will be a welcoming array of prizes and gifts to prize QR800. In the afternoon, of Maveli on his annual visit and customers as part of its Onam there will be a ‘payasam’ contest, he will be arriving with loads of celebrations. for which the ‘payasam’, a rice gifts for his people, accompanied Onam the harvest festival of and milk preparation, can be by the naughty ‘Pulikuttan’. the people of Kerala, marks the prepared at home and displayed There will be a question and annual return of the mythical at the contest. Attractive cash answer session where prizes will king Mahabali to see his people prizes await the winners of the be given on the spot. living in peace and harmony. contest. There will be Onam contests There will be a flower arrange- On September 7, the exclusively for women and chil- ment contest, ‘Pookkalam’, on Thiruonam day, special pro- dren, including a spoon race, can- September 6 at 9 am. The first grammes and contests will be dle race, filling balloon, musical chairs, place a spot on the forehead, etc. A musi- cal programme has been arranged for the custom- ers to enjoy the Onam day. The traditional Onam meal, ‘Onam Sadhya’, will be available at Safari Hot Foods and Bakery. More than 25 items will be available along with banana leaves. Different varieties of ‘payasam’ will be on sale from September 6 to 13. Prior registration is required to participate in the ‘payasam’ and flower arrangement contests. Registration forms can be obtained from the cus- tomer care counter at Safari Mall and the last date of registration is September 5, 2014. Only limited numbers of participants will be allowed. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Israeli PM orders Cairo evicts removal of Temple Mount ramp JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of a thousands for ramp giving non-Muslims access to the Temple Mount, an issue that raised Jordan’s ire, a govern- ment source said yesterday. “This construction had never Suez bypass received any authorisation and was illegal, so we decided to destroy it,” the source said on condition of anonymity. 1,500 homes razed; 5,000 under threat The government of neigh- bouring Jordan, the guardian of CAIRO: Thousands of the land as it technically had Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem, Egyptians have been evicted always belonged to the army. has repeatedly called on Israel to from their homes without com- Some of those who argued back remove the structure. pensation to make way for a were arrested, including Sayed’s The news came on the same bypass to the Suez canal, one brother. But villagers say it was day that Jordan, which has 1994 of the world’s most important the first time anyone had said peace deal with the Jewish state, trade routes. The inhabitants they should leave since they set- agreed a 15-year deal reportedly of two villages in the path of tled in the area 30 years ago, fol- worth $15bn to purchase natu- the proposed bypass say that lowing the peace deal that saw ral gas from Israel’s Leviathan 1,500 homes have already been Israel return the Sinai peninsula offshore gas field. The wooden destroyed, with a total of 5,000 to Egypt. “If we are invaders, why ramp leads to the plaza housing under threat. did they leave us in this place for the golden Dome of the Rock and Palestinians inspect the ruins of their house, which was destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in the east of Gaza The 45-mile bypass, dubbed the 30 years?” asked Sayed. “Why Al Aqsa mosque. AFP City yesterday. “new Suez canal” by the Egyptian didn’t they claim their right to government, will allow two-way the land before?” traffic for a section of the canal’s The villagers are in an unenvi- 120-mile length, creating room for able situation — homeless if they more ships, and potentially more stay silent, and labelled unpatri- revenue for the cash-strapped otic if they speak out against a Shabab chief likely dead in US strike: Report country. project and a military institution Announced last month, the that are deeply entwined with project is hailed as the solution to Egypt’s national identity. NAIROBI: The death of the laser-guided munitions,” Kirby senior Shabab official said. charcoal. As the offensive gathers the dire economy and unemploy- In a telling statement, Sherine leader of Somalia’s Al Qaeda- said. According to a Western Washington has carried out pace, authorities in Mogadishu, ment crises, particularly for the Al Haddad, the villagers’ lawyer, linked Shabab rebels in a US air security source, who asked not a series of drone missile strikes the seat of Somalia’s fragile gov- communities that line the canal. criticised their treatment, but strike is a “very strong proba- be identified, there was “a very in the past, including attacks ernment, said late Tuesday they But the villagers of Abtal and avoided blaming the army: “It’s bility,” but still remains uncon- strong probability that he is dead.” reportedly targeting Godane. were willing to give “misled” Qantara, a few hundred metres the army who is taking the action firmed, security sources said “This requires verification on The Shabab are fighting to Shabab members one last chance east of the channel, say they are against those people, but it’s not yesterday. the ground, which is not simple,” topple Somalia’s internationally- to surrender. the bypass’s first victims. their fault — it’s the fault of the Pentagon press secretary the source said. backed government, and regularly “They can surrender within A week ago, Ibrahim Al Sayed, Suez canal authority which gave Rear Admiral John Kirby con- A senior Somali security offi- launch attacks against state tar- 45 days, but anyone who stands a 25-year-old farmer with three the army maps saying that the firmed that the late on Monday cial, who also spoke on condition gets, as well as in neighbouring against that offer will be recog- small children, was evicted from area is an empty one.” attack was aimed at the group’s of anonymity, said he believed the countries that contribute to an nised as a criminal and brought his home by the army, which is The government says the leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, also Shabab were now “talking about African Union force — including to justice,” Somalia’s minister for supervising the project. The fam- project will triple the canal’s rev- referred to as Abu Zubayr, and a successor” to Godane. last year’s siege of the Westgate national security, Khalif Ahmed ily is now living in a makeshift hut. enues. But international shipping that the ordnance definitely hit a “We believe that the Shabab shopping mall in Nairobi that left Ereg, told reporters. “We asked them: where should analysts say it is not yet clear meeting of Shabab chiefs. leader is dead, though we don’t at least 67 dead. Godane, 37, reportedly trained we go? This is our home, at least whether the canal will have the But he said it was unclear if have his body. Most probably he The air raid came days after in Afghanistan with the Taliban compensate us,” said Sayed. “But financial impact that its makers Godane, listed by the US State is dead,” said the official, while cau- African Union (AU) troops and took over the leadership of they responded that the army desire. It remains to be seen how Department as one of the world’s tioning that “we are still assess- and Somali government forces the Shabab in 2008 after then does not compensate anyone. We much Egypt will charge ships eight top terror fugitives, had ing the situation.” Shabab officials launched “Operation Indian chief Adan Hashi Ayro was killed told them that we’d have to live in to use the bypass, and how effi- been killed. “US special opera- maintained their position of refus- Ocean”, a major offensive aimed by a US missile strike. US author- the street but they answered that ciently it will deal with them - tions forces using manned and ing to confirm or deny the reports. at seizing key ports from the ities have offered a $7m reward this is not our problem.” two factors that will determine unmanned aircraft destroyed an “We don’t want to comment on Islamist rebels and cutting off one for information on Godane, simi- Soldiers told evicted villag- the popularity of the new channel. encampment and a vehicle using this American propaganda that of their key sources of revenue — lar to the bounty on Nigeria’s ers they had no right to live on GUARDIAN NEWS several Hellfire missiles and they have killed our leader,” a multi-million dollar exports of Boko Haram leader. AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Beheading will not intimidate US: Obama MPs demand Jordan stay out of war on jihadists; UAE backs world fight on IS

BAGHDAD/AMMAN: a British hostage would be next Washington has ruled out any Western leaders including US historic buildings, including a to strike the necks of your peo- President Barack Obama vowed unless London backs off from air strikes for now against IS President Barack Obama. The colonial-era structure, have been ple,” he declares, before reaching yesterday that the United States its support for Washington’s air fighters on the Syrian side, where summit in Newport, Wales is blown up in the city of Aleppo, round to cut his captive’s throat. would not be intimidated by the campaign. they hold a swathe of the east. expected to focus on the threat reports said yesterday. At the end of the five-minute beheading of a second American But Prime Minister David Meanwhile, a group of of the Islamic State, as well as the State media said rebels in recording, the militant threat- reporter but acknowledged the Cameron said that Britain too Jordanian deputies demanded conflict in Ukraine. Aleppo destroyed “several old ens another captive, identified as fight against the jihadists would refused to be cowed, while Foreign yesterday that the kingdom stay The United Arab Emirates buildings on Tuesday night by Briton David Cawthorne Haines. take time. Minister Philip Hammond said out of any war against Islamic voiced readiness yesterday to placing explosives in a tunnel”. “We take this opportunity to Obama pledged that justice that British air strikes were not State jihadists who have captured back world efforts to confront the The Observatory said the regime warn those governments that would be done to the Islamic being ruled out. swathes of territory in neighbour- threat from jihadists, amid calls was behind the blasts. The British enter this evil alliance of America State (IS) killers of 31-year-old Obama said the whole world ing Iraq and Syria. by Western powers for an inter- prime minister said the behead- against the Islamic State to back reporter Steven Sotloff, wherever had been repulsed by the barba- Twenty-one MPs, who rep- national fight against the Islamic ing video depicted an “absolutely off and leave our people alone,” they hid and however long it took. rism of Sotloff’s murder but “we resent various factions in the State. The UAE affirms “its soli- disgusting, despicable act” and he says. Britain has maintained a But he warned that eliminating will not be intimidated”. 150-seat parliament, sent a darity with regional and inter- chaired a meeting of security media silence about the kidnap- the threat posed to the region by “Those who make the mistake memorandum to speaker Atef national efforts against terrorist chiefs to discuss how to tackle ping of aid worker Cawthorne the group from its bases in Iraq of harming Americans will learn Al Tarawneh demanding “the threats... and its readiness to take the IS threat. Haines and there were few imme- and Syria would take time. that we will not forget and that government not involve Jordan needed measures to confront this The masked executioner in the diate details about when or how IS posted video footage on our reach is long and that justice (in the fight) against the Islamic phenomenon in line with UN video spoke with a London accent he was abducted. the Internet of Sotloff’s behead- will be served,” he said. State”. “This war is not our war. Security Council Resolution 2170,” and claimed to be the same man, “We have to deal with (IS) on ing, confirmed as authentic by Obama said Washington was Accordingly, we reject categori- its foreign ministry said. confirmed by UK security services the basis of the wider threat that Washington, which sparked out- determined to halt the IS threat cally any Jordanian contribution In violence yesterday, 10 chil- as a Briton, who beheaded Foley. they pose to the British public as rage around the world. but warned it would depend on in a battle that is not ours,” they dren were among 16 people killed “I’m back, Obama, and I’m back well as this individual,” the British It said the journalist’s killing, close cooperation with partners said in the document. in an IS-controlled area of eastern because of your arrogant foreign foreign minister said. which comes on the heels of the in the region. “We do not want to be dragged Syria, a monitoring group said. policy towards the Islamic State,” “If we judge that air strikes beheading last month of another He has previously admitted into an international coalition,” The Syrian Observatory for the black-clad jihadist says, wield- could be beneficial, could be the US reporter, James Foley, was in that his administration has yet to said Khalil Attia, one of the depu- Human Rights said a regime air ing a combat knife. best way to do that, then we will retaliation for expanded US air develop a comprehensive strategy ties who signed the memorandum. raid hit a bus, but state television “So just as your missiles con- certainly consider them but we strikes against its fighters in Iraq for tackling IS on both sides of the Jordan’s King Abdullah is to blamed the jihadists. tinue to strike the necks of our have made no decision to do so at during the past week. It warned Iraq-Syria border. attend a Nato summit today of In northern Syria, several people, our knife will continue the moment.” AFP

Stalled Mideast peace Bridge collapse American citizen process fuels jihadists among 24 jailed over terror cell CAIRO: Egyptian President the Palestinian cause for decades Abdel Fattah Al Sisi yester- without an equitable resolution,” in Saudi Arabia day blamed the stalled Israeli- his office quoted him as saying in Palestinian peace process for a statement. RIYADH: A Riyadh court fuelling regional militancy, as Egypt was the first Arab jailed 24 people, including a US Washington tries to shore up country that signed a peace deal citizen, for up to 27 years yester- support to combat Islamic State with Israel, in 1979, but ties have day for forming a “terrorist cell” jihadists. remained chilly. and attempting to attack Saudi Sisi, a former army chief who Sisi has been supportive of and Bahrain, state media said. overthrew Islamist president Abbas but hostile to the Hamas The defendants, sentenced to Mohammed Mursi last year, rulers of Gaza who have ties with at least two years in prison, also is battling jihadist militants in the Muslim Brotherhood move- include one Yemeni citizen, while the Sinai Peninsula who have ment which he ousted from power. the rest are all Saudi nationals, killed scores of policemen and During the latest Gaza conflict said the official SPA news agency. soldiers. between Israel and Hamas, Egypt, The US citizen, who was not The retired field marshal has a traditional mediator, at first named, was jailed for 17 years. sought to link his oft-criticised proposed a ceasefire deal which The special court found them campaign against Islamist opposi- Hamas charged was favourable to guilty of “forming a terrorist cell tion and militants with the fight the Jewish state. that plotted attacks against oil against organisations such as Hamas eventually agreed last pipelines... and some citizens” and the Islamic State, which controls week to another Egyptian pro- disobeying the kingdom’s rulers, swathes of Iraq and Syria. posal after more than a month of with some of them travelling to Yesterday, however, he singled devastating fighting. join wars abroad. out the floundering peace proc- A senior army intelligence Members of the group had also ess which he said contributed to official has admitted that Israel “attempted to carry out a ter- a “fertile environment for the underestimated the tenacity of rorist attack in the kingdom of growth and spread of extremism, Gaza militants and did not expect Saudi Arabia and Bahrain,” site violence and terrorism.” a 50-day conflict to last so long, of a Shia-led uprising against the Long drawn out US-brokered but he insisted they were soundly Sunni regime. negotiations between Palestinian beaten. The conflict, which ended Massive protests lasted one President Mahmoud Abbas and with a ceasefire last week, killed month until a nationwide crack- Israel collapsed in April with both more than 2,100 Palestinians, as down which was backed by Saudi- sides blaming each other. well as 66 soldiers and six civilians led Gulf forces that rolled into “What strengthens this envi- on the Israeli side, in the bloodiest Rescuers gather at the site where an overpass bridge collapsed onto a busy street in Avcilar district of Istanbul Bahrain in support of the ruling ronment, and gives excuses to battle between the Jewish state in Turkey, killing at least one person, wounding four and slicing a heavy goods vehicle. The accident happened Al Khalifa family in March 2011. those who exploit religion and and Gaza militants for years. after the vehicle apparently smashed into the side of the bridge on the busy E-5 highway during rush hour. The defendants were also con- terrorism, is the continuation of AFP victed of training for armed com- bat and possessing weapons and ammunition “in a bid to under- mine security” as well as “financ- ing terrorism,” said SPA. Their identities were not dis- closed and it was unclear if their Iran looks to better EU trial was linked to those of dozens accused of belonging to Al-Qaeda or of involvement in the wave of ties with Italian at helm unrest unleashed by extremists in 2003. ROME: Iran is looking for- ward to improved relations with the European Union Qaeda-held Saudi following the appointment of an Italian to be the bloc’s diplomat makes next foreign policy supremo, Foreign Minister Mohammad video plea Javad Zarif said here yesterday. SANA’A: A Saudi diplomat Zarif’s comments came after kidnapped in Yemen by Al talks with Federica Mogherini, Qaeda and held since 2012 has the current Italian foreign appealed for Riyadh to negoti- minister who will shortly take ate his release, in a video posted over from Britain’s Catherine on YouTube. Ashton as the public face of EU Abdullah Al Khalidi, deputy relations with the rest of the consul in the southern port city world. of Aden who was kidnapped on Zarif said the crisis in Iraq March 28, 2012, appears in the and Syria demonstrated that nearly two-minute video with his the EU and Iran need to work head covered and sporting a long together to address common beard. challenges. “The same chal- In the video posted online lenges (Iran faces) are before Tuesday and released by Al the EU, both as international Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini (right) receives her Iranian Qaeda’s Al Malahem Media, security and local and domestic counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, at Farnesina Palace in Rome Khalidi said he has so far spent security. yesterday. two years and five months in “The very sad fact a very captivity. large number of foreign fight- provide us with a basis for bet- state’s contested nuclear pro- Militants from Al Qaeda in ers are now in Iraq and Syria ter work together particularly gramme, for which a November the Arabian Peninsula said they brings this issue very close to with the role Italy has played deadline has been said. seized Khalidi in a bid to secure home here in Europe. as a bridge between Europe The Italian minister said the release of female prisoners in “So I think we have common and the Islamic world. That her discussions with Zarif had Saudi Arabia and to raise a ran- ground both in terms of oppor- role can be further enhanced left her hopeful that could be som. AQAP claimed responsibility tunities for great cooperation, by the role Mrs Mogherini will achieved. “We have said that an for Khalidi’s abduction in April. greater economic development, play as the High Representative agreement ought to be reached Although weakened, Al Qaeda dialogue on human rights as of Europe.” by November in order to guar- is still present in Yemen’s restive well as cooperation to address Mogherini’s first major goal antee greater stability in the south and east, and it launches these common challenges. in her new job will be to wrap up region,” Mogherini said. sporadic attacks against security “This mixture... should a deal with Iran on the Islamic AFP forces. AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07

Nigeria, allies Putin unveils Ukraine peace plan call for help to stop Boko Haram Plan an attempt to deceive West ahead of Nato summit, says Ukrainian premier funding, arming MOSCOW: Russian President recent days appeared to have Vladimir Putin yesterday eased, the booms of combat could ABUJA: Nigeria and its unveiled a peace plan for be heard around the eastern regional allies yesterday called Ukraine that could be agreed rebel stronghold Donetsk that for greater international sup- by the weekend to end a devas- Ukrainian troops had surrounded port to shut down Boko Haram’s tating conflict that has all but before being pushed back by the weapons and funding supply as severed East-West ties. resurgent militias in recent days. concern mounted at the group’s The surprise move could take Putin’s message seemed par- rapid recent land grab. the wind out of the sails of a tially calculated at taking the The call came after conflicting high-stakes Nato summit today sting out of the Nato meeting reports that the militants had where Western leaders led by US opening in Wales today where seized another town, prompting President Barack Obama plan to Western leaders are due to warnings that Nigeria was losing step up their defence of eastern address a wave of reports that control of the northeast and vio- Europe in the face of Russian Russia was secretly shuttling lence could spill across borders. “aggression”. troops and heavy weapons into Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Putin appealed for both sides eastern Ukraine to help the pro- Aminu Wali said his counterparts to lay down their weapons after Kremlin separatists. from Benin, Chad, Cameroon and nearly five months of fighting The 28-nation alliance plans to Niger recognised the need for a that has killed 2,600 people and unveil a new rapid response force more joined-up approach to curb been blamed by both Kiev and its for eastern Europe that Moscow arms trafficking and spiralling Western allies on Putin’s attempts has branded a direct national violence during a day of talks on to seize back former Soviet and security threat. the security crisis. tsarist lands. Obama said Nato must send an “(The meeting) called for But there were signs that the “unmistakable message of sup- greater co-operation of the inter- truce deal — which Ukrainian port” to Ukraine, which has been national community to assist in President Petro Poroshenko said in turmoil since the February tracking these sources with a was agreed during telephone ouster of a Kremlin-backed presi- view to putting an end to these talks with Putin — lacked uni- dent by pro-Western protesters. practices and all forms of illegal versal support. Ukraine will also host US-led Ukrainian self-propelled artillery guns are seen near Slaviansk yesterday. transfer of arms and ammuni- Ukrainian Prime Minister military drills September 13-26 tion,” he told reporters in Abuja. Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Putin’s aimed at showing the Kremlin annexation of Ukraine’s strategic monitors to watch over parts of routing Ukraine’s army in recent Nigeria’s neighbours vowed announcement was meant to the degree to which Kiev is deter- Crimea peninsula in March. the border controlled by insur- fighting were willing to either dis- to play a greater role in tackling “pull the wool over the eyes of the mined to break its dependence Poroshenko said the seven-point gents and allegedly used to arm or disband. One separatist the Islamists after the abduction international community ahead of on its former Soviet masters in blueprint was agreed during a smuggle in Russian weapons and leader in Donetsk said militias of more than 200 girls from their the Nato summit and an attempt Moscow. phone exchange between the two — more recently — highly-trained would halt fire only if government school in northeast Nigeria in to avert the EU’s inevitable deci- The Kremlin denies giv- leaders that appeared to under- paramilitary troops. forces retreat from eastern cities April, which caused global outrage. sion to unleash a new wave of ing anything more than moral score Putin’s influence in a conflict Putin said he expected a final they had been shelling in recent International intelligence and sanctions against Russia”. support to the insurgents who in which he denies playing any role. agreement to be announced by the weeks. surveillance specialists and equip- Obama, on a highly symbolic launched their uprising against The first point announced by insurgents and Kiev representa- Officials revealed yesterday ment were sent to Abuja to help visit to former Soviet republic and Kiev’s new Western-backed Putin demands an end to “active tives during European-mediated that 87 bodies of soldiers had trace the missing teenagers, 219 of new Nato member Estonia, said it leaders in April. offensive operations by the negotiations tomorrow in the been registered in morgues from whom are still being held captive. was “too early to early to tell” if But Western powers say (Ukrainian) armed forces and Belarussian capital Minsk. recent fighting in the key eastern But nearly five months on, the ceasefire deal would hold on Moscow has been orchestrat- armed rebel units in the south- But there were doubts about transport hub of Ilovaysk, a key Western diplomats have indi- the ground. ing the insurrection as part of east of Ukraine”. whether the loose band of rebel flashpoint in the new battlefront. cated that there has been little While the fierce fighting of a land grab that started with its It also invites international commanders who have been AFP progress, despite a claim from Nigeria’s military that they had located the girls. Boko Haram has in recent weeks taken and held swathes of territory in northeast Nigeria in French mother IS rebels vow to ‘de-throne’ a departure from their previous hit-and-run tactics. On Monday, reunited with the militants reportedly took Putin over Syria support over the town of Bama, 70km from the Borno state capital, daughter taken MOSCOW: Islamic State mili- God willing,” said the militant. Maiduguri, sending hundreds of tants have issued a threat to “The Islamic State is and will be soldiers fleeing. by jihadi father President Vladimir Putin, vow- and it is expanding God willing.” The military disputes the ing to oust him and “liberate” the “Your throne has already tee- claims, but the fighting has raised VILLACOUBLAY volatile North Caucasus over his tered, it is under threat and will fears that Boko Haram has the MILITARY BASE, FRANCE: support of the Syrian regime. fall when we come to you because city in its sights and aims to make A young French mother whose The General Prosecutor’s Office Allah is truly on our side,” said the it the centre of a separate, hard- two-year-old daughter was of Russia demanded that access to fighter. “We are already on our way line Islamic state. smuggled out of the country by the address, which was posted on God willing.” In the same video, The Nigeria Security Network her father and reportedly taken YouTube on Tuesday and features several fighters, some dressed in of analysts said Nigeria’s north- to jihadist centres in Syria, what jihadists say is a Russian- traditional Muslim robes, threaten east was “on the brink” of coming arrived home yesterday after supplied fighter jet, be blocked. Syrian leader Bashar Al Assad under Boko Haram control, which they were reunited in Turkey. “This is a message to you, oh from atop the fighter jet. could see parts of Cameroon being Meriam Rhaiem, 25, made Vladimir Putin, these are the jets “This is Russian equipment,” overrun and spark a humanitar- headlines in March when she that you have sent to Bashar, we says a voice, speaking in accented ian crisis. Meanwhile, residents, appealed to French authorities will send them to you, God willing, Russian, as the camera cuts to a police officer in the Cameroon to recognise her baby girl as remember that,” said one fighter a close-up of the plane’s cabin. town of Amchide and a Nigerian “the youngest French hostage”, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve (second right) welcomes in Arabic, according to Russian- The Prosecutor’s Office said it lawmaker said the militants took months after her husband failed Meriam Rhaiem (left) upon her arrival with her daughter in Vélizy-Villacoublay language captions provided in requested that investigators open control of the town of Banki in to bring little Assia home and near Paris yesterday. the video. “And we will liberate a criminal probe into the video. Borno state on Tuesday. took her to Turkey instead. Chechnya and the entire Caucasus, AFP AFP He had called his wife regularly a beige blanket and flanked by taken this child into the theatre and asked her to come and join her lawyer who was also on the of jihadist operations in Syria”, them, telling her that he planned plane from Turkey, made no adding she was “in danger every to cross into Syria with their comment upon her arrival. The day”. He paid tribute to “a brave Lesotho PM daughter to join the Al-Nusra father was arrested last week- mother (who) decided to get her Front, which is Al-Qaeda’s official end with 28-month-old Assia in child back”. back home Syrian affiliate. Turkey, where he is still being According to Rhaiem’s law- “It’s a moment of great emotion held, a ministry source said. yer Gabriel Versini-Bullara, her with the arrival of Meriam Rhaiem Rhaiem, who lives in eastern husband had become radicalised after ‘coup’ and her daughter Assia, after France, had said she was certain after visiting Makkah, asking her MASERU: Lesotho’s months of waiting,” said Interior her French husband, whom she to wear the veil, criticising her embattled prime min- Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, who is divorcing and who is wanted for working and banning her from ister, who fled to South met mother and daughter as they under an international arrest playing music to Assia. Africa at the weekend arrived at Villacoublay air base out- warrant, was in Syria where he According to official estimates, after an apparent bid to side Paris. He noted “the trials this was seeking to join jihadists. around 800 French nationals or oust him, returned safely young woman has endured, fighting Speaking to RTL radio on residents — including several dozen to his home country yes- hard for the return of her daugh- Tuesday, she said she had saved women — have travelled to Syria, terday, an aide said. ter who was kidnapped in circum- her daughter “from Syrian hell”. returned from the conflict-ridden Prime Minister Tom stances which aren’t clear”. Cazeneuve told French radio country or plan to go there. Thabane “has crossed into Rhaiem, holding her child in yesterday that the father “had AFP the country,” his adviser Samonyane Ntsekele said. “He got in safely. We are at State House now.” The prime minister was guarded by South Trierweiler spills the beans in memoir African police, according to the aide. He said South PARIS: A heated passion, a tumultuous break- I swallow what I can. I want to sleep. I don’t want to African police accompa- up and a desperate bid at reconciliation: For the live through the coming hours... I lost consciousness.” nied the premier on his first time, France’s former first lady spills the The glamorous journalist, now 49, got together journey back home. beans about her tempestuous relationship with with Hollande in 2005 while he was in a relationship Thabane fled to neigh- President Francois Hollande. with Segolene Royal — herself a former bouring South Africa on In a kiss-and-tell memoir, written presidential candidate — and the pair Saturday alleging a coup and published in the utmost secrecy, began a secret liaison. Hollande sub- by the army and say- Valerie Trierweiler (pictured) charts sequently left Royal, the mother of ing he feared for his life the highs and lows of her time with his four children, for Trierweiler who after troops surrounded Hollande, whose popularity is already became the de facto first lady of France his official residence and at historic lows and who could suffer after he was elected in 2012, despite the attacked key police instal- further embarrassment from the new fact the pair were not married. lations, disarming offic- revelations. In extracts published yes- Hollande’s office said it was “not ers. The army has denied terday by glossy magazine Paris-Match aware” of the publication of the 320- staging a coup. and daily Le Monde, Trierweiler describes the bust- page book. Trierweiler says that at the beginning, “it The unrest prompted up in the presidential bedroom when news broke in was electric between us when we were together”. But members of a regional secu- January of Hollande’s affair with actress Julie Gayet. Hollande changed, “de-humanised” as he got closer rity bloc to call an emer- “I crack up. I don’t want to hear that, I rush into the to the reins of power, Trierweiler was quoted as say- gency meeting in Pretoria, bathroom. I grab the little plastic bag with the sleep- ing by Paris-Match. The memoir, entitled Thank You during which a deal was ing pills,” she recounts in an episode run in the weekly For This Moment, is due to hit bookshops in France brokered to ease the coun- magazine. “Francois follows me. He tries to snatch the today with a reported first print run of 200,000. try’s political crisis. bag... The pills spill over the bed and on the ground... AFP AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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ven as dust from the Gaza war is yet to settle, Israel has embarked on another outrageous and provocative act: seizing a large tract of West Bank land for Esettlement building. The action has been severely criticized and condemned by several countries, including China slaps Hong Kong, and Israel’s close ally the US. Surprisingly, the land grab has met with opposition internally too, and that too from some senior Israeli ministers like finance minister Yair Lapid and justice minister Tzipi Livni. Lapid warned that Israel was eroding its now Taiwan is reeling international support with the latest action and complained the security cabinet had not been consulted about Sunday’s BY NOAH FELDMAN this rejection is in effect permanent. as long as possible, hoping that future announcement of the confiscation of 400 hectares of land in Candidates for chief executive, Hong Chinese governments might be either the occupied West Bank. “Maintaining the support of the he message China’s leaders Kong’s highest office, will have to be less nationalistic or more democratic? world was already challenging, so why was it so urgent to sent when they announced approved by Beijing, with a criterion of The latest Hong Kong development create another crisis with the United States and the world?” that they would have to “love the country, and love Hong Kong,” strengthens the case for taking the he had asked. approve any future elected assuring party-friendly leadership for risk of promoting independence. China leaders of Hong Kong should the foreseeable future. is signaling that it will not democratize The US too was harsh in its criticism. The State Tbe heard loud and clear — not as much The message to Taiwanese democrats even at the margins during Xi’s lead- Department called on Tel Aviv to reverse its plan. According in Hong Kong as in Taiwan, where it is clear: China will not experiment with ership. That means nationalism — Xi’s to reports, the language was more pointed than US spokesmen really matters, and throughout the electoral freedom in the context of its “Chinese Dream” — will continue to be typically use, and the specific call to reverse an already region. unique satellites. China knows its behav- an important source of legitimacy, and declared decision was also unusual. Secretary of State John Hong Kong isn’t just a unique entity ior in Hong Kong will be watched in that in 10 years, China will probably Kerry also called the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin within China, governed in theory by Taiwan, and must therefore have judged only be closer to insisting that Taiwan the principle of “one country, two sys- that any costs associated with the per- become Chinese. Netanyahu to request him to cancel the plan. European tems.” It’s also a model of what Taiwan ception of its approach were outweighed Meanwhile, the United States looks governments too have expressed their concern. There have could expect if Chinese hegemony over by the benefits of limiting democracy. increasingly isolationist. Over time, been strong protests from the UK, France and Spain, and the island it claims as its own were to From China’s perspective, it’s possible the American public might be less and from Italian foreign minister become greater. China’s message to to see why electoral democracy in Hong less willing to stand up to China over Global Federica Mogherini, who was just Hong Kong puts Taiwanese democrats Kong is risky. If elections worked well Taiwan. Such gradually weakening US appointed the EU’s next foreign in a difficult strategic bind in their on a small scale, democracy activists resolve would be a further reason for opposition attempt to assure their future. It also on the mainland would be strength- Taiwanese democrats to push for inde- minister. has consequences for American efforts ened in their argument for greater pendence now. to Israeli The land grab decision shows to engage Asian allies who are grow- electoral experimentation. Party leader For the US, China’s message should that the right-wing government ing economically closer to China each Xi Jinping has already decided such a be seen as an opportunity. As not only confiscation of Netanyahu is out of touch with passing day. course would be disastrous for China Taiwan but also South Korea and Japan reality and doesn’t care two hoots China’s official policy toward Taiwan — not to mention the continued rule of deepen economic ties with China, it’s proposes the reincorporation of the the party. increasingly crucial for the US to define of Palestinian about the international law and island into the sovereignty of mainland Optimistic Taiwanese might rea- precisely why these countries are bet- land is rising. global public opinion. The Gaza China. When China formally explains son that their situation would be dif- ter off under U.S. military protection war has further isolated Israel; what should happen to a Taiwan uni- ferent than Hong Kong’s if they were than they would be in the sphere of But the West public anger against the Jewish fied with the mainland, the model it to become part of China. Taiwan has influence of a benign, economically needs to act. state has intensified in Europe due provides is “one country, two systems” a much larger population than Hong focused China. to the asymmetry of the war, with — the model it adopted in Hong Kong Kong. Unlike Hong Kong, which was So far Chinese nationalism, especially following its assumption of sovereignty formerly a crown colony without a full in the seas around it, has kept Japan the Palestinian death toll crossing from the British Empire in 1997. electoral democracy, Taiwan has also and South Korea skeptical. But China’s 2,000, and the Boycott Israel movement has received a new This isn’t mere rhetoric. Although slowly developed fully democratic politi- undemocratic governance, exported to fillip. The global anger should have persuaded Israel to go slow Taiwan is an independent, functioning, cal institutions. Hong Kong and potentially someday on its atrocities and land seizure. Instead, it’s trying to further capitalist democracy, its Chinese char- Still, neither of these factors would to Taiwan, is also an important reason provoke Palestinians and cock a snook at the world. acter is an article of faith for Chinese protect Taiwan from Hong Kong’s fate. that Japan and South Korea should As Palestinian leaders have pointed out ad nauseam, the Communist Party leadership and also Taiwan’s size makes it more threaten- fear China. Notwithstanding the many for many ordinary Chinese. The nation- ing to mainland political norms. And defects of the US’s regional hegemony, settlement expansion has been one of the biggest impediments alism of this claim to ownership makes its existing institutions would form an in the years since World War II these to the restart of the peace process. They have repeatedly urged Taiwan an especially important sym- obvious counterpoint to party rule — countries have become not simply rich the world to act more seriously to prevent this crime by Israel, bolic issue for the party, which must which would make them unacceptable. but also democratic. Chinese hegemony but the US and Europe have so far restricted themselves to increasingly rely on nationalism to The knowledge that democracy can- will threaten that legacy — and the US verbal censure. Israel is used to and has developed immunity to assert its governing legitimacy as eco- not be preserved under Chinese rule would do well not to let its Asian allies nomic growth inevitably slows. leaves Taiwan’s democrats in a tough forget it. international criticism and what is needed is deterrent action. Many Hong Kong-based democracy spot. Should they press for a for- — Noah Feldman, a Bloomberg The Arab world has lost interest in the Palestinian cause advocates have worked to maintain a mal declaration of independence now, View columnist, is a professor of con- as its own leaders are busy fighting to preserve their chairs. degree of free speech and an independ- potentially provoking China into con- stitutional and international law at More vocal and meaningful support for the Palestinian cause ent judiciary, and to increase the range frontation but forcing the US to reveal Harvard and the author of six books, is coming nowadays from the Western public, causing intense of elective democracy. Yet China has whether it would stand by them in a cri- most recently “Cool War: The Future concern in Israel. Netanyahu must realise that confiscation of refused free elections — and the lat- sis? Or should they avoid angering China of Global Competition.” est announcement makes it clear that and hope to maintain the status quo WP-BLOOMBERG Palestinian land will not go unpunished• The other side Quote of Respect to all national heroes the day n Monday, for the first time, century when the yardstick of ultra- breakthrough that should have been local people’s congresses to suggest more than 90 Kuomintang leftist ideology divided everything into made many years ago. that veteran Kuomintang soldiers who generals and other officers black and white. Belated as it is, the official acknowl- once fought in the war should be given Owere listed among the 300 There were not even any mentions edgment of their historical status as the social security they deserve for the A very large martyrs and heroic groups of the of the important battles Kuomintang martyrs sends the message that this contributions they made to the fight Chinese People’s War of Resistance military forces fought against the invad- country and government is starting to against Japanese aggression. In 2013, number of foreign Against Japanese Aggression. The ing Japanese army. face the historical truth, and credit is the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a doc- respect these people deserve for In the past three decades, the role due to the Communist Party of China ument requiring local governments at fighters are giving their lives in the fight against the Kuomintang forces played during that and the government for doing justice all levels admit into social security net invasion by Japanese forces has long war has been acknowledged, but the to what the Kuomintang military forces veteran Kuomintang soldiers who par- now in Iraq and been overdue. official homage this country owed to did. It also reflects a more confident ticipated in that war. History is history and all its truths the national heroes of the Kuomintang and inclusive governance that is matur- It is nearly 70 years since the end of Syria brings this should be revealed and accepted. military forces was rarely paid, until ing out of historical lessons. that war in 1945. It is time to squarely issue very close The contributions Kuomintang mili- recent years. There have been proposals from face that part of history and do justice tary forces made to winning that miser- The inclusion of more than 90 members of the Chinese People’s to all who made contributions to the to home here in able war were a political taboo in the Kuomintang military officers on the Political Consultative Conference at all triumph in that war. Mohammad Javad Zarif mainland during the middle of the last list of martyrs this time marks a levels and deputies of the national and CHINA DAILY Europe. Iranian Foreign Minister THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 QATAR PERSPECTIVE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Interpreting Article I of the Constitution

As for the Qatari democratic DR MOHAMED ALI AL KUBAISI system, it should be implemented. It is right that we have freedom of speech specially in our Majlises hile I was skim- many other nations of the world. like many other countries like the ming through the When former US President US, but we in this regard mean information archive George Bush demanded that the election of the Advisory Won my computer, Qatar shut down the “voice of Council that is still in conserva- my attention was caught by the freedom”, Al Jazeera Channel, he tion with thousands of locks and speech of the Emir H H Sheikh was told that it is none of his busi- keys on it. Whenever it is time Tamim bin Hamad ness, as Al Jazeera will last with for the current council to end, Al Thani during the inaugu- complete media freedom, just like the council should get approval ration of the 42nd session of the the American media, but without and renewed for a new term. Advisory Council in November fabrications. Delay in deciding the fate of the 2013. When the US and Western council is disruption of the Qatari In the speech, he said: “The countries demanded names of constitution. comprehensive development of Arab citizens from Arab and Qatar’s official language is our country has been, and con- Islamic countries for investiga- Arabic. So, things must be rec- tinues to be, a major concern for tion Qatar refused, unlike other tified as official languages in us, because we believe that an countries that rushed to obey. many schools, universities, gov- integrated and balanced devel- Qatar then demanded evidence ernment bodies and companies opment is the key to establishing that these citizens were involved as English language is widely a modern State responsive to the in some illegal activities before used in the above institutions. needs of today and the future”. starting investigating them. It The Ministry of Economy and The Emir added that “we realise said the investigation should be Commerce tried to force shop- the comprehensive development carried out in Qatar and under ping malls and shops to issue without abandoning our belong- Qatari supervision because the their bills in Arabic. However, ingness to our nation,the Arab country does not handover its they did not respond. identity and our most tolerant citizens to foreign authorities. The official language is very Islamic faith”. Moreover, when Qatar took important because it is the lan- By stressing on this issue, the this route, many rulers of Arab guage of Islam and we fear that Emir highlighted Article One of countries, and particularly the it would disappear, along with our the Qatari Constitution, which Gulf countries, were unhappy and religion. stipulates, “Qatar is an independ- began to use their media to malign believe in moderate Islam and put limits on those “clothed-yet- when they discipline or advise “The people of Qatar are a part ent sovereign Arab State. Its reli- Qatar. However, Qatar remained that is why people here are so naked women” and those whose them. of the Arab nation”, unfortunately gion is Islam and Shariah law is dignified against their will. That is kind and lenient. gender cannot be made out easily. As we are a Muslim country, this part is contrary to reality, as the main source of its legislations. why these countries say that Qatar Of course, there are some Even Qatari citizenship must all laws that violate Islamic val- many countries that Qatar stood Its political system is democratic is singing outside the flock. drawbacks that have resulted due be only given to Arab Muslims ues must be annulled, like the law by regularly insult it. While the and Arabic is its official language. Second, “Its religion is Islam”, to improper openness and condi- and to other Muslims who know that considers lands outside of foreign society appreciates Qatar, The people of Qatar are a part and according to the Father Emir tions set for the World Cup 2022. Arabic. city’s borders owned by the state some neighbouring countries of the Arab nation”. So, let us H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al We hope these drawbacks will Laws that regulate our lives and owners cannot be claimed withdraw their ambassadors. And today focus on the meaning of Thani’s announcement in a meet- disappear from public life, includ- must be reconsidered to fit the or compensated. Islam protected I think that a new term, “The this Article. ing in the US when they were con- ing liquor being served in 1st class spirit of our Islamic Shariah and private property, and these lands Qatari World”, should be added, First of all, Qatar is an inde- demning the Wahhabi movement, hotels and on the Qatari airline. personal status law especially in were developed by their owners such as “The Arab World”. pendent sovereign Arab State, he said, “I’m Wahhabi”.At this We also hope a bigger role for fields that protect the rights of based on the approval of the state, In conclusion,I say that the gov- and indeed it is an independent unexpected statement,everyone the Community Police in col- women, children and other laws so these lands shall not be tres- ernment should work to make the and sovereign country that does clammed up. laboration with the Ministry that grant children the right passed because they lie outside text of the constitution match the not follow other countries like Thanks to Allah! that Qataris of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to to get their parents imprisoned some borders. reality.

KHALID AL JABER Employing citizens of GCC countries t is a known fact that Qatar have a negative effect on the The awakening of is the biggest employer of KHALID ABDULLAH AL ZYARAH nationalisation programmes and Icitizens of GCC countries increase competition in the job at its different facilities and market, noting that labour mar- institutions. accommodate numerous Gulf is a recent study presented to the ket experts are convinced with conscience Employees of Gulf countries employees and accord them pri- Labour Ministers of GCC coun- the programme and they believe are given priority in job oppor- ority over foreign workers if they tries. The study aims to help that it has raised the income of s it truly an awakening of conscience? Our positions and stands tunities and granted 90pc of are efficient enough and qualified Gulf citizens to work in GCC, the citizens in each country, as became one in condemning the Israeli aggression of Gaza that the privileges enjoyed by Qatari for the required positions. and allow expatriate workers to around 4,000 to 5,000 expats are Itargeted civilians. employees. We have various examples work and live in any of the GCC being replaced with citizens every Over 2,000 people were killed in the Israeli aggression and more According to sources, officials of GCC employees working in countries. This suggestion made year. than 10,000 were injured, according to the latest statistics. There responsible for recruitment Qatar in different sectors and many organisations dealing with About a month ago, labour was immense loss to houses and infrastructure. always conduct surveys to find yet the Qatari labour market is nationalisation of workforce ministries of GCC countries dis- The tragic tales broadcast in the media about children who out job vacancies before announc- still promising, and offering vast sceptical and they expressed cussed plans to create job oppor- lost their families and kids killed while playing outdoors, were ing them and grant the posi- opportunities for both Qatari their concern calling for furthers tunities in the private sector. most moving. tion to GCC citizens. Therefore, nationals and citizens of other studies and regulations. Besides discussion of the above UNICEF pointed out that as many as 447 Palestinian children job opportunities in Qatar are GCC countries. Labour ministers are still stud- initiatives of freedom of employ- were martyred during the latest Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip vast, easy to pursue and full of Moreover, the private sector ying the proposals and the result ees to work and live, as well as that is a bigger number than the last two assaults combined. privileges. plays an important role in the will be disclosed in November. to find ways to facilitate equity But what about the awakening of conscience over some decisive I am fully convinced that GCC development of the country and Proposals in this regard have among citizens of GCC countries. Arab issues? citizens do not cause overcrowd- this sector has given an oppor- been submitted by some member Belief in nationalisation of These cases include the Syrian crisis that started in March ing in the job market or compete tunity to Qatari and other pro- countries. jobs in the GCC states is based 2011 and claimed the lives of around 160,000 while more than with Qatari citizens when they fessionals from GCC countries Some Gulf officials fear that on solid and firm foundations. half a million civilians were injured as well as there are numerous enter Qatar’s labour market. to get respectable posts and high freedom of movement and work So, there is no fear of conflict of victims of torture. The size of the Qatari salaries. for GCC citizens and expatri- interests between Gulf employees In neighbouring countries, the number of Syrian refugees labour market is adequate to What made me raise this issue ates in member countries may and Qatari employees. exceeded 2.5 million, while there are around 6.5 million displaced Syrians, the numbers which beat those of the carnage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Iraq, ISIS displaced tens of thousands of minorities and the killing is still on targeting between Muslims, Christians, Sunnis, Shias, religious groups and sectarian gangs that trade religion, President Mahmoud Abbas in Doha without exceptions. Every party prays for its God to make him victorious against hile military air strikes interests of the Palestinians, the the other party. and artillery deploy- DR MOHAMED SALEH AL MUSFIR West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Victims are still falling in Libya, Yemen, Lebanon and Egypt as Wment intensify against My question to Mr Abbas a result of assassinations and suicide attacks. our brothers in the Gaza Strip, is: If you are so convinced that Conscience is defined as the human ability to distinguish killing and injuring several peo- I declare my condemnation of what Israel destroyed, as well as “Egyptian coup” is a partner of between what is right and what is wrong that makes one feel ple and causing huge destruc- any assault on journalists, authors other important things. Abbas yours and your futile political honest and impartial or repentant and remorseful when things tion, Palestinian leader Mahmoud or civilians in general, regardless knows well that the leadership project that you signed in Oslo in go against one’s moral values. Abbas cannot be found on the of their nationalities. of Hamas, Al Jihad and others 1993, and if you say that you won’t Moral values differ according to the environment. Does the battlefield. Mahmoud Abbas will not even won’t make any concessions or accept any other roles except for Arab dilemma lie in the relaxation or comfort of conscience when President Abbas is wandering move a muscle in reaction to the back down. the Egyptian role and its failing there is systematic killing by regimes and remorse when it hap- between Cairo, Oman, Ramallah, killing of his people every day. On Another opinion says that initiative that failed after nego- pens outside the system? Riyadh and today he is in Doha the contrary, he just changes his Mahmoud Abbas came to Doha tiations, why do you then look for instead of standing by his citizens suit twice every day. to discuss ways of resuming the other parties to assist you and and troops, to encourage and form Abbas hasn’t visited Gaza since indirect talks with Israel over a push Hamas and other fighting military plans against the Israeli 2006 and neither did his new long-term ceasefire in the Gaza factions to sign the document of enemy. Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah Strip, then negotiate demands of surrender? In Cairo, Abbas said the visit battlefronts in Gaza to check the resistance, which is a strict Mr Abbas, if you are honest Palestinian government would destruction, comfort the injured or Israeli demand that the resistance and want to serve the interests of not accept alternatives, parallels or pay their condolences to families won’t accept. Palestinians, then you have to go amendments to the Egyptian ini- of martyrs. However, the Qatari leader- back to Gaza today. tiative and that Egypt, headed by Tell us Arabs! What kind of gov- ship stands by the demands of Abbas should stay with his President Abdul Fattah Al Sisi, is a ernment is that does not deploy its Palestinians, represented in the citizens of resistance, in military partner and not a just a mediator. forces in battlefields? What presi- resistance in Gaza, which calls for uniform along with leaders of his I condemned him in my previ- dent is that who changes his suit the siege to be lifted once and for government and call upon the ous article headlined — “Mahmoud twice a day to fit his fancy ties? all and an end to the Israeli assault whole world to intervene to save Abbas is no longer valid for the What a government and what a of Gaza. Palestinians instead of moving leadership of the Palestinian president!! Hamas and another Palestinian among the capitals of the world affairs”. According to the media, Abbas fighting faction walked out of in vain. Political leaderships that care came to Doha to meet the leader- Damascus talks because they May Allah make the Palestinian for their citizens all over the world ship of Hamas and discuss what is refused the Syrian demand to resistance in Gaza and the West would rock the government and going on in the battlefield after the stand with the government Bank victorious, heal their the parliament if one of these citi- Egyptian and the Israeli leader- against the Syrian rebels. Both wounds, ease their fears and zens got killed. ship failed to make the resistance movements refused offers by the let down whoever is plotting to Armies would be dispatched and back down on its demands. Syrian government. And here I harm them. I know that Allah is forces mobilised to get revenge These demands call for the siege am convinced that the Palestinian supremely competent. for this citizen who died. This is to be lifted, the right to have sea resistance won’t accept any pres- exactly what western countries did port and airport, releasing prison- sures and neither will the Qatari The views expressed in the articles on this after ISIS executed an American ers, banning assault on Gaza and leadership accept calling for some- page do not reflect the viewpoint of the journalist. the West Bank, reconstructing thing that won’t directly serve the newspaper. THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Cameron talks of wiping out IS British prime minister’s remark appears to prepare broad coalition against Islamist militants LONDON: British Prime Minister we have, focusing first on humanitarian David Cameron vowed that Islamic aid and saving people from persecution, State (IS) will “be squeezed out of hunger and starvation, using our diplo- existence”, and promised to build a matic and political pressures to make coalition in the region against it that sure there is a government in Baghdad cannot be mistaken for a western-led that can represent all of the country, and intervention. marshalling, working with others, so the His remarks appeared to be prepar- maximum pressure is put on. ing the ground for a broad coalition that “If we continue in that way, always includes Britain, to drive out IS following asking ourselves how can others in the a formal invitation from the Iraqi govern- neighbourhood do their work, how can ment in Baghdad. we help them, and how do we best defend Whitehall sources suggested that our national interest and keep our people planned air attacks on IS forces based safe at home, that is the right approach.” in Syria will be deferred, partly because He added: “It is not enough to target it would involve incursions into Syrian those who preach violent extremism. All air space without any invitation from its we need to go after those that promote government. That would change the legal the extremist narrative and life view that status of any attacks and possibly weaken gives the terrorists and the men of vio- the potential regional coalition. lence support for what they do. Cameron sidestepped the issue of “It is not unlike the Cold War, where attacks on Syria when pressed by the we did not just pursue those who wanted former Labour cabinet member Peter to do us such harm, we also had to chal- Hain. Details of the scale of the coalition lenge all those who gave them succour.” response are likely to be hammered out at Cameron’s broad strategy, including Nato’s meeting in Newport, Wales, over a full debate next Wednesday, won the the next three days, including a meeting unconditional support of the Labour of the five leading Nato powers tomorrow leader, Ed Miliband, although Miliband morning. urged him to involve the UN and is Vowing the country will never give in critical about the coherence of the plans to terrorism, the prime minister also for domestic legislation. The Labour braced the population for further poten- leader said there is “a pattern of mur- tial bad news about the British hostage. derous behaviour by IS of the innocent. He warned: “I think what has hap- British Prime Minister David Cameron meets local producers from the South Wales Basket Makers Group who have helped supply this Christians, Yazidis, Muslims, anyone who pened to the two hostages so far and what year’s NATO Summit at Celtic Manor in Newport yesterday, on the eve of the 2014 NATO Summit. does not agree with their vile ideology. may happen again in the future is utterly “Events like this must strengthen, not abhorrent and barbaric. These people weaken, our resolve to defeat them and need to understand we will not waver in and stiffen our resolve to take the fight where we are there to help the people “We have the government in Baghdad, you can be assured of our full support in the our aim of defeating terrorism.” against these terrorists. And those who on the ground and the countries in the which badly needs to get itself together standing firm against them.” Cameron’s tone and language echoed make the mistake of harming Americans region that want to solve this crisis. so it can represent all of the country Discussing domestic legislation to cur- that of Barack Obama, who vowed yester- will learn that we will not forget and that “We should not see this as one where it and then we, with allies and neighbours, tail jihadis travelling to Syria and Iraq, daythat the US will not be “intimidated” our reach is long and that justice will be is somehow a Western-led intervention. can do more to make sure this appall- Cameron said reintroduction of reloca- by the beheading of the American jour- served.” We have the Kurds who are defending ing organisation IS feels the full pressure tion powers “will go ahead” with leg- nalist Steven Sotloff. Speaking in Estonia Cameron vowed that the UK would not communities, including minority com- of international and regional and local islation adding urgency is the order of on the way to the Nato summit, Obama pay ransom to terrorist kidnappers. He munities, from the horrors of IS [Islamic condemnation. the day. said: “Their horrific acts only unite us said: “We should see this crisis as one State]. “We should be using all the assets that THE GUARDIAN

British Ebola UK parents reunited with victim out sick son at Spain hospital of hospital MALAGA, SPAIN: The British par- to see the boy again after their four days ents jailed after taking their critically-ill in jail, saying “there was no minute that LONDON: A British nurse son Ashya King from hospital enjoyed an went by without our hearts hurting to see infected with Ebola while work- emotional reunion with him at his bed- Ashya”. The hospital official told AFP the ing in Sierra Leone was dis- side in Spain yesterday, an official said. parents “can stay with him the whole time charged from a London hospital Brett King, 51, and his wife Neghemeh but they will not be able to take him out yesterday after recovering from King, 45, saw their five-year-old son for of the hospital until the custody issue is the disease following treatment the first time since they walked free, fol- resolved”. with the experimental drug lowing the lifting of an extradition order The top health official for the Andalusia ZMapp. against them by British prosecutors. region where Malaga is located, Maria “I was very lucky,” said William But officials warned the desperate Jose Sanchez, told reporters her depart- Pooley, 29, who had been work- parents must wait for a custody ruling ment had been contacted by the court in ing as a volunteer in one of the to know whether they can take him away Portsmouth and would have to consult worst-hit areas and was flown out from the hospital to seek the alterna- with the justice ministry before taking of Africa on a specially-equipped tive treatment they wanted for his brain “the appropriate decisions” on custody of British military plane. tumour. Ashya. The couple had been held under an “I had some unpleasant symp- “They were able to see him without any international warrant for taking Ashya toms but nothing compared to problem. It was very emotional,” said an out of hospital in Southampton, southern some of the worst of the dis- official at the children’s hospital in the England after disagreeing with doctors ease, especially when people end southern Spanish city of Malaga, who about his cancer treatment. up dying,” said Pooley, who has asked not to be named. Authorities issued the warrant fearing been the only Briton reportedly The couple were detained on Saturday Ashya’s condition would deteriorate. infected. for having taken Ashya, who has a brain “We just want to show love to him The Royal Free Hospital, the tumour, out of a British hospital without because without that there is no purpose only facility in Britain with a doctors’ consent. to life,” a visibly shaken King told report- high-level isolation unit that Brett King had told reporters yesterday ers earlier yesterday, after being released. can host Ebola patients, said the he feared he would not be allowed to see “He hasn’t got too many months to Father of British boy Ashya King, Brett King (centre), talks to the media after visiting his son at treatment had been “successful”. Ashya because an English court has had live and we’re locked away in a cell,” the Pooley, who spent 10 days in a hospital in Malaga, Spain, yesterday. King and his wife, the parents of the child suffering from legal custody of the boy since last week 51-year-old father told reporters. the hospital, was given the drug a brain tumour, left the ‘Soto del Real’ prison in Madrid on Tuesday after National Court’s judge when his parents took him to Spain. “We are just trying to speed things up ZMapp, which was also used on Fernando Andreu ordered their release. He said he and his wife were longing to help him.” AFP two US missionaries who also recovered. At least two others also treated with ZMapp have died. More than 1,900 people have died in the Ebola epidemic sweep- ing through West Africa — all Obama to lead Security in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Venezuela reshuffles cabinet Sierra Leone — according to a count released by the World CARACAS: Venezuela’s when the government stopped negatively earlier to rumors that Health Organization yesterday. President Nicolas Maduro releasing the figure two months Maduro would not announce any Council session Pooley, quoted by the hospital, replaced Rafael Ramirez as ago. It has also seen chronic concrete measures to address admitted “I was worried I was head of the country’s state oil shortages of everyday items, economic problems and would UNITED NATIONS: President in brutal atrocities... and often going to die”, but added that he giant PDVSA and appointed including toilet paper. only reshuffle ministers. Barack Obama will lead a UN return home radicalised by their had no regrets about flying out him as foreign minister. Analysts had expected Maduro Venezuelan state bond prices Security Council session on the experiences.” to Sierra Leone to help with the Ramirez, who held the post for to announce reforms along fell about two percent, for threat of foreign fighters in Iraq A senior US intelligence official outbreak. a decade, was also relieved of his the lines of those advocated by instance. and Syria on September 25, a US estimated yesterday that more than “I wish that the level of care role as the oil minister and vice Ramirez, including ending the PDVSA provides 96 percent official said yesterday. 12,000 foreign fighters had travelled I’ve received here could be pro- president for economic policy, to policy of multiple-tiered official of Venezuela’s hard currency. The meeting will take place at to Syria to battle President Bashar vided there”, he said. become — in addition to top dip- exchange rates and raising the The country imports nearly all the level of heads of state or gov- Al Assad’s regime, including more “I have mixed memories, some lomat — political vice president. price of gasoline. of what it consumes. ernment and coincide with the than 1,000 Europeans and more great memories and some hor- Venezuela has the world’s Instead, Maduro announced Ramirez, who was consid- annual United Nations General than 100 Americans. rible memories — lots of people largest proven oil reserves and the cabinet shake-up, which ered one of the people with Assembly, according to US envoy Many had joined the ranks of dying... PDVSA is the world’s fifth larg- also sent Jaua to be the liaison most influence in the govern- Samantha Power. the so-called Islamic State, blamed “But also some wonderful est oil company, but the Latin with local governments, merged ment and had strong contacts It will be the second time that for the two recent beheadings of memories of people going home, American country is facing a some government structures and in the worlds of finance and oil, Obama chairs a meeting of the American journalists James Foley people showing massive spirit and growing economic crisis. removed other cabinet members. had been advocating changes in top world body. In 2009, he pre- and Steven Sotloff, according to cheer, despite the horrible condi- Ramirez, 51, will take over Opposition leader Henrique the economic policy inherited sided over a meeting on nuclear Matthew Olsen, director of the tions, the truly heroic people that as foreign minister from Elias Capriles said the cabinet changes from the late Hugo Chavez, non-proliferation. National Counterterrorism Center, I worked with, people that went Jaua, Maduro said in a three- did nothing to address the causes known as “21st century social- The United States currently a US government organization. on to get sick, so it is a massive hour speech broadcast on state of Venezuela’s economic woes ism.” Chavez died of cancer holds the rotating presidency of Power said Washington would be mix of memories.” television and radio. and rampant street crime. last year. the 15-member council. seeking consensus on the severity of Pooley found out he had the The new president of PDVSA “So for now the crisis can Ramirez wanted to raise gaso- “We are seeing a surge in ter- the threat of such fighters and the disease from a World Health is Eulogio del Pino. only worsen,” added Luis line prices in a country where a rorists travelling from around the need for collective action, adding Organization (WHO) doctor, fol- Venezuela is facing a soaring Vicente Leon of the polling firm bottle of water costs more than globe specifically to fight in foreign that discussions were under way on lowing a blood test. budget deficit and annual infla- Datanalisis. filling up the gas tank of a car. conflicts,” Power said. a resolution on the matter. AFP tion that stood at 60 percent In fact, markets had reacted AFP “These fighters participate AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 ASIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

Retired Lankan Abe names soldier commits self-immolation COLOMBO: A retired Sri Lankan soldier died yester- day, a day after setting himself five women alight in what police said was a protest against UN moves to investigate the country’s war record. The 73-year-old man set him- self on fire on Tuesday near to cabinet President Mahinda Rajapakse’s tightly-guarded residence in Colombo, police spokesman Ajith Power of women is underused: PM Rohana said. “He died in hospital overnight,” TOKYO: Japanese Prime The reshuffle, Abe’s first since Rohana said in a statement. Minister Shinzo Abe named coming to power in December “In a dying declaration, he said five female cabinet ministers 2012, is seen partly as an exercise he was carrying out a suicide to yesterday, leading by example in shoring up his power base in protest the actions of (former UN in a country which economists the sometimes-fractious Liberal rights chief) Navi Pillay.” say must make better use of its Democratic Party, and partly The claim could not be inde- highly-educated but underem- aimed at re-enlivening a flagging pendently verified. ployed women. economic and security agenda. The United Nations Human The five make up more than a Observers say the LDP, the Rights Council in March ordered quarter of the 18-strong cabinet bastion of age-based seniority an international investigation into and come close to matching his that has ruled Japan for most of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (centre) leaves his official residence in Tokyo yesterday to attend an attestation the final months of Sri Lanka’s declared aim for the percentage the last 60 years, is crammed with ceremony of newly appointed cabinet ministers at the Imperial Palace. war against separatist Tamil of women in senior positions. lawmakers who feel they have Tiger rebels who were crushed “A society in which women served their time on the back in May 2009. shine is one of the big pillars of benches and deserve a shot at a Pillay had personally pressed this government,” Chief Cabinet government job. for such an investigation. Secretary Yoshihide Suga told The female appointments -- China-friendly lawmakers in key posts But Colombo has said it will a news conference before the up from two in the last cabinet not allow the UN to probe announcement. -- marked a shift in emphasis for charges that its military killed Abe has said he wants 30 per- a body usually dominated by older TOKYO: Japanese Prime In a move welcomed by Tokyo Abe’s new line-up faces a up to 40,000 civilians during the cent of senior business and politi- men, where women frequently Minister Shinzo Abe picked stock market players, Abe drafted number of challenges, including battle against the Tamil Tiger cal positions occupied by women appear to be little more than a two veteran lawmakers with Yasuhisa Shiozaki, 63, a propo- how to repair ties with China that rebels. by 2020. “We have to revise ideas cosmetic afterthought. friendly ties to China for top nent of an overhaul of Japan’s have been frayed by rows over Colombo maintains that its of seeing everything from men’s One of those who won a minis- party posts yesterday in an Government Pension Investment disputed territory and Japan’s troops did not commit war viewpoint,” Abe said in a speech terial portfolio was Yuko Obuchi, apparent signal of hope for a Fund (GPIF), to head the minis- wartime history, and whether to crimes. earlier this year. 40, the daughter of former pre- thaw in chilly ties with Beijing try of labour, health and welfare. go ahead with a planned sales tax The conflict with the Tigers “The most underused resource mier Keizo Obuchi. She became and a summit with Chinese The fund is finalising plans to rise next year despite signs the lasted more than three decades we have is the power of women,” the first woman to assume the leader Xi Jinping. boost the weighting of domestic economy is faltering. and claimed more than 100,000 Abe said. “Japan must be a place powerful post of economy, trade The change in executives in stocks in its portfolio. Abe, how- In a bid for party unity, the lives. where women are given the and industry minister. Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party ever, has retained core cabinet hawkish Abe tapped outgo- Self-immolation is rare in Sri chance to shine.” Among other female politi- (LDP) is part of a broad lead- members such as Chief Cabinet ing Justice Minister Sadakazu Lanka. The last reported case Government figures show only cians getting the nod were Midori ership rejig, including a cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, Finance Tanigaki, his predecessor as LDP was in May 2013, when a Buddhist 11 percent of managerial jobs are Matsushima, 58, as justice min- reshuffle, aimed at strengthening Minister Taro Aso, 73, Economics leader, for the key party post of monk self-immolated outside a occupied by women, compared ister, and Haruko Arimura, 43, party unity and polishing Abe’s Minister Akira Amari, 65, and secretary-general, the LDP’s de temple in the central region of with 43 percent in the United as minister in charge of women’s image 20 months after he surged Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, facto election campaign chief. Kandy to protest at the slaughter States and 39 percent in France. activities. AFP back to office. 57, signalling policy continuity. REUTERS of cattle. AFP Explosion at steel plant in central Japan injures at least 15

TOKYO: At least 15 people prefectural police said the fire “We don’t know the severity of to deal with smoke rising from a fire troubles earlier this year. No separate incidents, according to were injured yesterday after an department had been alerted to their injuries,” he said. coal storage unit near a coke oven one was hurt in separate incidents local media. explosion at a steel plant in cen- a problem at the plant at 12.46pm. Five people suffered serious before the blaze erupted, accord- in January, June and July at the Four incidents this year were tral Japan, the latest in a series A Tokyo-based spokeswoman injuries from apparent smoke ing to NHK, citing police sources. same plant related to power blackouts, the of accidents at the site. for the world’s number-two steel- inhalation and burns, national “There was a small explosion The incidents prompted the company spokeswoman said, add- Television pictures showed maker said the blast injured its broadcaster NHK reported. that was caused by a fire at a coke mayor of Tokai, a city of about ing that yesterday’s problem was clouds of black smoke billow- workers and those from partner It added that police would oven,” another Tokai city official 100,000 people, to formally ask the caused by another issue. ing from the Nippon Steel and firms. investigate the case over possi- said. Coal-based coke is a key steelmaker to draw up a plan to “The fire broke out during Sumitomo Metal facility in Tokai, All 15 injured people were ble professional negligence that ingredient used in the steelmak- deal with any safety problems. the process right before coal is which employs 3,000 people. taken to hospital, according to a resulted in injury. ing process. Mayor Atsuo Suzuki submitted thrown into a coke oven,” she said. A spokesman for the Aichi Tokai city emergency official. Factory workers were trying The explosion came after other the request twice in the wake of AFP Dhaka protest Two S Korea soldiers die in training

SEOUL: Two South Korean suffocated, the official said, a case that shocked the country. soldiers have died after appar- requesting anonymity because This week, the military ent suffocation during train- he was not formally authorised upgraded to homicide the charges ing to withstand capture by to speak to the media. against four soldiers facing a an enemy, a military official A third soldier was treated at court-martial after a human said, in the latest mishap to hit a hospital and has regained con- rights group exposed details of armed forces already battling sciousness, the official added. Ten the case in July. charges of physical abuse and soldiers were participating in the In June, a disgruntled con- lax oversight. exercise recently adopted from a script in a frontline unit went The two career soldiers, who foreign country’s military, he said. on a shooting spree, killing five were staff sergeants in a special Military commanders have soldiers and injuring seven, rais- forces unit, died late on Tuesday pledged to reform the armed ing questions about the military’s during endurance training in forces and the treatment of con- supervision of soldiers with per- which they spent more than an scripts who serve mandatory sonal or emotional problems. hour with hoods over their heads two-year terms to dispel criticism The South Korean military has and hands tied behind them, the after a series of deadly incidents. about 630,000 active soldiers, many official said. The most recent outcry centred of them conscripts, aimed at deter- The exact cause of death was on continuing physical and emo- ring aggression by North Korea, being investigated but witness tional abuse that led to the death which is one of the world’s most accounts indicate the two soldiers of a conscript soldier in April, in militarised states. REUTERS Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters, protesting cases against former prime minister for graft, throw stones during a clash with police outside a court during party chief Khaleda Zia’s court appearance in Dhaka yesterday. Malaysian opposition faces sedition charges Indonesia minister named

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian broad liberalisation promises to groups including the independ- amid a communist uprising. suspect in corruption case attorney N Surendran appeared shore up sagging voter support. ent Malaysian Bar Council, which Convictions bring up to three in court last week to defend But the reforms have found- has called it “an intense period of years in prison. JAKARTA: Indonesia’s energy Eradication Commission (KPK). a fellow opposition lawmaker ered amid conservative resistance oppression against the citizenry But the act remains in force minister was named a suspect These included collecting kick- accused of insulting the pow- within UMNO, and the opposition and regression in the rule of law.” and its use has accelerated, espe- yesterday in a corruption case, backs and claiming money for erful ruling party -- then says a crackdown is under way UMNO has ruled multi-ethnic cially since elections in May 2013 the third member of the Cabinet arranging fictitious meetings, said returned hours later to face a to thwart its growing electoral Malaysia since independence in in which the opposition won the to become embroiled in a graft Widjojanto. sedition charge of his own. success. 1957, bringing rapid growth while majority of the popular vote yet scandal in recent times. The KPK, which has won huge Surendran’s revolving door at “It’s a sedition blitz. This is frequently using the organs of failed to take parliament. Jero Wacik stands accused of popularity by doggedly pursuing court is the result of a flurry of clearly an attempt to stifle dis- power to cow opponents. Opposition-linked rights group extortion of state funds and abuse corruption suspects in one of the sedition and other charges widely sent,” said Surendran, who is But liberal-minded voters have Suaram said at least 14 people of power, and is suspected of world’s most graft-ridden coun- seen as a campaign to harass handling opposition leader Anwar increasingly flocked to the multi- have been charged since then -- swelling his ministry’s budget by tries, set its sights on Wacik last the opposition, sparking fears Ibrahim’s appeal against a contro- racial opposition. including three opposition legis- almost 10 billion rupiah through year after the head of the main Malaysia’s long-ruling regime is versial March sodomy conviction. Seeking to reverse that trend, lators in the past two weeks and illicit activities, the powerful anti- energy regulator was found to lurching back to its authoritar- Surendran was hauled up for Najib replaced some repressive a respected university lecturer corruption agency said. have accepted kickbacks. ian ways. sedition after saying the har- laws in recent years, and in 2012 on Tuesday. Critics have long “He demanded people in the Rudi Rubiandini was caught Prime Minister Najib Razak assment charge was fabricated said the Sedition Act was next, accused UMNO of unaccountabil- ministry carry out several things red-handed at his home in the pledged two years ago that his by the government to derail the calling it a remnant of a “bygone ity and misrule, issues spotlighted so he could get bigger opera- capital Jakarta being handed ruling United Malays National opposition. era.” The British colonial govern- by the disappearance in March of tional funds than budgeted,” stacks of US and Singapore dol- Organisation (UMNO) would The wave of sedition charges ment introduced it in the 1940s Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. said Bambang Widjojanto, a sen- lars, and was jailed in April for abolish the Sedition Act, part of has been roundly criticised by to curb criticism of authorities AFP ior official from the Corruption seven years. AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PHILIPPINES Beijing seeks probe Impeachment dismissal on anti-China plot Govt will not use violence to resolve dispute: DFA

MANILA: China yesterday Chinese embassy and staff, as well attacks of arrested bomb plotters expressed concern over last as all Chinese nationals residing is not a government policy. Monday’s foiled bombing attempt in the Philippines,” Li said in a “We will explain to China in by a self-proclaimed anti-Chinese text message. a verbal note and assure them group as it asked the Philippine Authorities arrested three peo- that it is not official government government to ensure the secu- ple who claimed to be “defenders policy to use violence in resolv- rity of its diplomatic mission and of the Filipino people” who sup- ing the ongoing territorial dis- staff and Chinese nationals in posedly wanted to call on the pute,” Foreign Affairs spokesman the country. Philippine government to take Charles Jose said. Jose empha- Lingxiao Li, spokesperson of a tougher stand in its territorial sised the Philippines will con- the Chinese embassy in Manila, dispute against China. They were vey in the diplomatic note that cited the Vienna Convention on arrested over a foiled attempt directing violence against Chinese Diplomatic Relations in which the to bomb the airport. The group nationals or Chinese interests in host country is mandated to take was also planning to attack the the country is not official policy. all appropriate steps to protect Chinese embassy and Chinese- Meanwhile, the embassy said diplomatic missions and prevent owned business establishments the 38 Chinese workers with legal any attack on diplomatic staff. to publicise their anti-China permits who were among those “We ask the Philippine gov- grievances. arrested in a raid at the DM ernment to carry out thorough The Department of Foreign Consunji Inc (DMCI) coal-fired investigations into this case. We Affairs (DFA), for its part, said power plant in Calaca, Batangas hope and believe the Philippines it will send a verbal note to the for working illegally in the coun- side will take effective measures Chinese embassy to assure them try were released on Saturday. to ensure the security of the that the planned anti-China THE PHILIPPINE STAR People protest against the dismissal of three impeachment complaints against President Benigno Aquino III in front of the gates of the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila yesterday. Two nurses Senator Estrada questions Enrile’s 90-day suspension positive for MANILA: Sen Jinggoy Estrada urged anti-graft court’s rulings. will accept. I have no problem with that. Sen. Vicente Sotto III yesterday ques- the Senate leadership yesterday to col- “Let’s go first to the suspension of Anyway it’s only a preventive suspension tioned the decision of Drilon to suspend lectively vote on the issue of suspend- Senator Enrile. For me, the Senate should for 90 days,” Estrada said. Enrile, which he said was “unilateral.” MERS-CoV ing a member following the order of the decide as a collegial body because it involves “I would also like to inform the Senate Sotto said he was surprised to learn the MANILA: The Department Sandiganbayan suspending Sen Juan a member or members of the Senate,” he that I do not have any plans of elevating my Senate had received last week the preven- of Health (DOH) announced Ponce Enrile for 90 days. said. suspension case before the Supreme Court. tive suspension order by the anti-graft yesterday that a Filipino nurse As a coequal branch of government, Estrada said the House of Representatives I leave it up to them,” he added. court and its eventual implementation on who came home from Saudi Estrada said Congress could choose has precedents where congressmen were Estrada said he was hoping that collegial Monday. The Sandiganbayan order was not Arabia was tested positive for whether or not to suspend a member. ordered suspended but this was not imme- voting should be conducted, pointing out entered into the Senate plenary’s order of the Middle East Respiratory Estrada, who is facing plunder charges diately implemented after lawmakers were Senate President Franklin Drilon is not business, Sotto pointed out. Syndrome Coronavirus, or the over the fund scam along with Enrile and asked to vote. the Senate and the Senate should decide Drilon announced on Monday the Senate MERS-CoV. Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr before “So in the case of Senator Enrile or in as a collegial body. would be implementing the 90-day suspen- The overseas worker with the Sandiganbayan, said he is not trying to future in my case, the Senate should decide On Monday, Drilon implemented the sion against Enrile, apparently without MERS-CoV was aboard a Saudi imply that he doesn’t want to be suspended on this issue. 90-day suspension against Enrile follow- consulting his colleagues. Airlines flight which arrived last or does not want the Senate to follow the But if the Senate decides to suspend, I ing the orders of the Sandiganbayan. THE PHILIPPINE STAR Friday. Her companion, however, tested negative of the virus. “Both were asymptomatic at Polio vaccination the time of their entry. However, as a precautionary procedure, a health check was conducted on Audit agency returns P65m DAP them on Aug 25, 2014,” the DOH noted. Health authorities from Saudi MANILA: The Commission on unconstitutional. Dela Cruz asked a month from more than 2,000 Arabia, however, relayed informa- Audit (COA) has returned to the COA to check why P2.9bn stall renters. tion that one of the nurses tested the national treasury P65.1m released through DAP was paid The government thus stands positive. She was located by DOH in unused allocation from the to Swiss customs inspection firm to lose at least P2.5bn from the employees in South Cotabato. controversial Disbursement Societe Generale de Surveillance deal over the length of the lease, She was admitted and placed Acceleration Programme (SGS) through the Philippine he said. in isolation at the Southern (DAP). Deposit Insurance Corp and who Dela Cruz also asked the COA Philippines Medical Centre in COA Chairman Grace was behind the payment. to submit a detailed report on its Davao del Sur on Tuesday. Pulido-Tan told the House of SGS used to inspect goods com- own finding that there were gaps The estimated 240 passengers Representatives appropriations ing into the country at their ports in the numbering of 3,200 SAROs aboard the same Saudi Airlines committee chaired by Davao City of origin. (special allotment release orders) flight are currently being con- Representative Isidro Ungab on The government had already the Department of Budget and tacted by DOH to urge them Monday night that her agency ended its engagement with the Management (DBM) had issued to get tested. Health Secretary received P136.5m in additional Swiss firm. during the Arroyo administration Enrique Ona assured the public funds from Malacañang in 2011. Dela Cruz also asked the audit until 2011. that the Philippines is still free She said the funds were commission to investigate why COA officials said the DBM has from the MERS-CoV as there is intended mostly for informa- P1.2bn from DAP was infused informed them that the gaps were only a slim possibility that large tion technology (IT) equipment, into the Home Guarantee Corp just “systems errors.” numbers will be infected with it. including closed-circuit television (HGC) despite the fact that the During the hearing, Tan asked According to the DOH, cameras. She said they were able state firm is a losing entity. the Ungab committee for P838m Filipino travellers to the Middle to use only half of the money. He has initiated an inquiry by for IT projects for next year, East countries are advised to Responding to questions raised the committee on good govern- including the establishment of a avoid contact with persons with by Rep Jonathan Dela Cruz of ment and public accountability computerised central data centre. influenza-like illness and should party-list group Abakada, Tan into billions in HGC losses and Disbursement Acceleration observe frequent hand washing. revealed that they did not know into what he called the state Programme as a reform interven- If they become ill 14 days form that the funds came from DAP. corporation’s “anomalous” lease tion to speed-up public spending arrival, they must immediately She said they learned that of the huge Commonwealth pub- and to boost economic growth. report to any accredited hospital the allocation was sourced from lic market on Commonwealth It is not a fund, but a mecha- and avoid crowded places until the controversial programme Avenue in Quezon City to a pri- nism to support high-impact and they are clear of the symptoms, the only when the Palace disclosed vate company. priority programmes and projects state agency said. Diagnosis of the funding details following the He said the market was leased using savings and unprogrammed disease is made through serology. A girl cries while receiving polio vaccination at a health centre in Baseco Supreme Court decision declar- for P2m a month for 25 years, funds. THE PHILIPPINE STAR compound in Tondo, Manila yesterday. Between 11 to 13 million people ing certain DAP practices as when it was already earning P12m THE PHILIPPINE STAR in the country are at risk from polio and measles. Filipino official placed on leave after defying senior Draft BBL to be submitted

MANILA: Col James Ezra the rebels. “The message of Col Zagala clarified that Singh can- said he does not regret defying to Congress next week Enriquez, the United Nations Enriquez states: “the force com- not act on Enriquez’s resignation Singh’s order. “I have been in the Disengagement Observer Force mander did not accept my res- because the Filipino officer was military service for 30 years and (UNDOF) official who opposed ignation. I offered by resignation appointed directly by the UN. never defied tactical, operational MANILA: The long-delayed Process, who declared the BBL an order for Filipino peacekeep- but he (placed) me on administra- When asked whether the mili- or administrative orders from my draft of the Bangsamoro Basic as a done deal. “The draft BBL ers to surrender, was placed tive leave until the final repatria- tary is worried about the fate of superiors until that stand-off in Law (BBL) will be submitted to is now undergoing final stages of on administrative leave by the tion of our troops,” Zagala said in Enriquez, Zagala said: “I think Position 68. I made the right deci- the House of Representatives refinement. By the estimate of superior he defied. a press briefing yesterday. Col Enriquez took a stand for sion,” the post read. before President Aquino leaves Moro Islamic Liberation Front Armed Forces public affairs Zagala believes Enriquez’s deci- our country and it is just right Armed Forces chief Gen. for his European trip on Sept panel and Bangsamoro Transition chief Lt Col Ramon Zagala said sion to defy Singha is justified. that the leadership of the Armed Gregorio Catapang, Jr said the 13, it was learned yesterday. Commission chair Mohagher Enriquez, the UNDOF Chief of “As Chief of Staff of UNDOF, Forces of the Philippines and our daring escape was made possible Presidential Communications Iqbal, the draft bill is now 99.99 Staff, was placed on leave after he Col Enriquez looked after the government will support him.” by the determination of Filipino Operations Office Secretary percent done,” Deles said in a had resigned from his post. safety and security of members “What Col Enriquez did was to troops and the “exemplary” team Herminio Coloma Jr said this statement. Enriquez offered to quit last of UNDOF, in this case, the 40 defy an order that is against all work among countries that send means it will be submitted any- According to Deles, the draft Sunday due to differences with members of Filipino peacekeep- logic, to give up your arms and peacekeepers to the UN. time now, or between now and BBL “was completed almost two UNDOF Commander Lt Gen ers that were at the standoff in put your own troops in danger. Last Thursday, Syrian rebels the date of Aquino’s departure for weeks ago.” “On the basis of the Iqbal Singh Singha, who had Position 68,” Zagala said. Now if there is any investigation surrounded two forward positions Europe, when he will visit France, President’s comments, there were ordered Filipino troops sur- “He was just doing his mandate. on the matter we believe that Col manned by 75 Filipino soldiers Belgium, Germany and Spain. further discussion and exchange rounded by Syrian rebels to sur- Although he defied the force com- Enriquez justifiably did what he and demanded that they surren- The promise to present the of notes between Moro Islamic render their firearms and put up mander he was still true to his had to do,” he added. Zagala said der their firearms. Members of draft measure, which Aquino Liberation Front (Milf) and the a white flag. mission of protecting the secu- Singh was a “poor commander” the Philippine contingent refused is expected to certify as urgent, Office of the President, the results Enriquez, however, defied rity and safety of United Nations when he ordered the surrender to yield, resulting in a two-day came from Secretary Teresita of which were also submitted to the order and insisted that the Disengagement Observer Force of Filipino peacekeepers. standoff. Deles of the Office of the the President,” she said. Filipino troops should escape from troops,” he added. In a Facebook post, Enriquez THE PHILIPPINE STAR Presidential Adviser on the Peace THE PHILIPPINE STAR THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Khan’s party back Recyclable cans at negotiation table Talks aimed at ending several days of civil unrest

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani parties in parliament backed government team. The deadlock opposition groups agreed yes- him to continue, and after a sen- has been ended and we will hold terday to resume talks with ior member of Khan’s Pakistan talks with government team in the government about a politi- Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party said presence of opposition commit- cal crisis that has rocked the his leader had acted on the army’s tee,” said spokesman Raheeq country but a stalemate over direction -- damaging the move- Abbasi. Siraj-ul-Haq, chief of the demands for Prime Minister ment’s credibility. religious Jamaat-e-Islami party Nawaz Sharif’s resignation The PTI is a centrist, national- who is leading the talks confirmed dragged on. ist and communitarian political the move. The move came after days of party in Pakistan. Khan’s party wants Sharif to clashes between police and club- Parliament called a second spe- step down for at least 30 days so wielding protesters demanding cial session yesterday which PTI that an impartial probe can be Labourers load recyclable cans onto a truck at a scrap yard on the outskirts of Kabul yesterday. Afghanistan’s Sharif’s resignation left three members attended. conducted into last year’s election. economy has improved since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 due to the infusion of international assistance. dead and hundreds injured, rais- Senior PTI leader Shah A source close to the talks said, ing fears the powerful military Mehmood Qureshi said his party “All other matters have been may intervene. was willing to resume talks with resolved but the main issue is still The protests are led by cricket the government in the presence on table, which is Nawaz Sharif’s 910 rebels killed in anti-Taliban raids hero turned politician Imran of a cross-party team. resignation. Khan and populist Canadian “We are ready to negotiate, “We are trying to sort out a cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, who both ready to solve the matter, ready middle way out of it,” he added. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mil- Air strikes, artillery, mortars 910 terrorists have been killed. 82 claim that the 2013 general elec- to break the silence. Imran Khan The military, which has ruled itary said yesterday it had killed and ground troops have all been soldiers have embraced shahadat tion which swept Sharif to power hasn’t done all this for himself or Pakistan for more than half its more than 910 militants and used to retake territory in North (martyrdom) in entire country was heavily rigged. Tehreek-e-Insaaf, he has done it history, has issued a series of pub- lost 82 soldiers since the start Waziristan, which had become a while fighting against terrorism Thousands of their followers for the better future of Pakistan,” lic advisories to the government of a major operation against the haven for fighters with Tehreek- and 269 were injured,” the mili- have set up camp in Islamabad’s he said. in recent days on how to deal with Taliban in the tribal northwest e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and tary said in a statement. sensitive ‘Red Zone’ government “We have decided to present the crisis, leading to criticism that in June. other terror outfits. The conflict zone is off-limits to district since August 15, but their our point of view in the opposition it is interfering. The military began a long- The military said the major journalists, so there is no way to calls to overthrow the adminis- jirga (negotiation team).” Analysts and government fig- awaited push to clear insurgent towns of Miranshah and Mir Ali independently verify the number tration have not mobilised mass The cross-party team was ures have said the army may be bases from North Waziristan dis- had now been cleared of insur- and identity of those killed. support in the country of 180 also set to meet Qadri’s Pakistan using the crisis to its advantage to trict, on the Afghan border, after gents, along with a strategically The Taliban later gave a sharply million. Awami Tehreek movement, a try to assert its dominance over a bloody attack on Karachi air- important 90-kilometre road lower figure for the number of Some of the pressure on Sharif spokesman for the cleric said. the Sharif government. port finally sank stuttering peace through North Waziristan. insurgents killed. eased Tuesday after opposition “Today we are meeting with the AFP talks with the rebels. “Since start of the operation, AFP Poll contenders in final bid to rescue power-sharing deal

KABUL: Afghanistan’s rival support from the minority Tajiks no agreement on the powers of a Abdullah and Ghani, a former protests that would culminate in “He plans to convey the admin- presidential campaigns were and Hazara communities cen- newly created chief executive. finance minister, also met taking over government buildings istration’s full support for a holding last-ditch talks yes- tred largely in the north and the But yesterday, the Abdullah President Hamid Karzai who has in a parallel to the orange revolu- peaceful and democratic trans- terday to rescue a deal on a centre, is locked in a feud with camp said the United States had been pushing for an early transi- tion in Ukraine. fer of power and emphasize the national government after a rival candidate Ashraf Ghani, a launched a new effort to rescue tion to a successor in what will It also takes the shine off a Nato priority Secretary Kerry places disputed election raised fears of member of Afghanistan’s biggest the accord brokered by Secretary be Afghanistan’s first democratic summit in Wales beginning today on an audit process that ensures exacerbating ethnic divisions. ethnic group, the Pashtuns. of State John Kerry to give the transfer of power, Mujib Rahimi, where the 28-nation alliance a legitimate outcome and agree- Presidential contender Abdullah, who was a runner-up losing side a share of power and a spokesman for Abdullah said. hoped to celebrate Afghanistan’s ment on the details of a govern- Abdullah Abdullah extended in the runoff election results on stop Afghanistan from a return to The moves came after the first democratic transfer of ment of national unity,” it said. a Tuesday deadline to disen- June 14, has already withdrawn the sort of ethnic animosity seen Abdullah campaign said it power by inviting a new presi- Under the terms of the deal gage from the political process from the vote audit saying it was during a civil war in the 1990s. would pull out of the process if dent to share the spotlight with agreed during a visit by Kerry in to allow international efforts to not being done strictly enough “Talks are underway, we are its demands were not met by US President Barack Obama and July, the runner-up in the presi- salvage the US-brokered deal to weed out tens of thousands of optimistic,” said Mahmoud Saiqal, Tuesday and a powerful north- the other allied leaders. dential election will appoint a under which the two sides also fraudulent vote. a top aide to Abdullah. A new ern ally, Atta Mohammad Noor, The US State Department, chief executive to share control agreed to accept the results of On Monday, his running mate, four-member committee from the threatened to launch mass pro- in a statement on Tuesday, said with the president over some a UN-supervised vote audit, his Mohammad Mohaqeq, said that two camps has been set up to find tests which he called a ‘green and Assistant Secretary of State for major decisions, such as nomi- camp said. talks with the Ghani campaign on common ground on the role of a orange’ movement. Public Affairs Doug Frantz was in nating the heads of the security Abdullah, a former foreign a power-sharing deal for a unity chief executive to share powers His spokesman Munir Farhad Kabul and would hold talks with forces. minister who draws most of his government had also failed with with the president. said green denoted peaceful street Afghan leaders. REUTERS

Karachi bomb blast Afghan forces Powerless policemen kill 35 militants

KABUL: At least 35 Taliban skip duty in Islamabad militants were killed and 18 others were injured during ISLAMABAD: While the dis- Besides, the supervisory officers military operations by Afghan trict administration withdrew of the Punjab and AJK police also national security forces in the all powers from the police to disappeared from the duty spots. past 24 hours. use force against the marchers, A decrease of police man- The Afghan Interior ministry most of the senior police officers power was also visible on the following a statement said that were reported to have skipped Constitution Avenue and those the operations were jointly con- duties in the Red Zone. present there preferred to remain ducted by Afghan National Police Officials in the capital adminis- at a distance from the protesters. (ANP), Afghan National Army tration and the police said Deputy Despite directions issued by (ANA) and Afghan Intelligence Commissioner Mujahid Sherdil the available officers, the per- National Directorate of Security had ordered the police to only sonnel of the Punjab and AJK (NDS) operatives. baton charge the protesters that police ran backward instead of The statement further added too if necessary. countering the protesters, said that the operations were con- Besides, rubber bullets and the officials. ducted in Nangarhar, Balkh, weapons to use them were also They added that only a few Kandahar, Maidan Wardak, taken back from the police dozen policemen obeyed the Paktiya, Helmand and Kapisa personnel. directions. provinces, according to the The use of teargas shells has The officials said majority of Afghan Khaama Press. also been prohibited. the officers of the capital police At least two Taliban militants The officials also said most of had also disappeared from their were also arrested during the the supervisory police officers duties for the last two days. operations, the statement by were skipping duties in the Red Either they are unwilling to interior ministry said, adding that Zone on different pretexts. take action against the pro- numerous Taliban leaders were They said the contingents of the testers or do not want to per- also among those killed or injured railway police had not reported form duty under the prevailing during the operations. to their duty spot at Constitution circumstances. Afghan security forces confis- Avenue for the last two days. INTERNEWS cated various types of light and Pakistani security officials inspect the site of a bomb blast that targeted a police check post in Karachi, Pakistan, heavy weapons along with explo- yesterday, leaving four policemen injured in the incident. sives and 4 rounds of improvised explosive device (IED) during the operations. Interior ministry did not dis- close further information regard- Govt fails to improve governance in public interest areas ing the casualties of the Afghan security forces during the mili- KARACHI: The federal gov- Development and Transparency development programme, control- net performance rating into posi- governments in office in May tary operations. ernment has failed to improve (PILDAT). ling of inflation, water resource tive evaluation,” stated the survey 2014, PILDAT conceived and com- Afghan National Security Forces the governance levels in key The respondents evaluated development and management, report. missioned a public opinion sur- are made up of two main forces, public interest areas in the first the government’s performance etc. Foreign policy, national secu- vey to gauge the public opinion the ANA and ANP. These groups year of its rule, revealed a public negative on account of invest- According to the results, the rity and immunisation of children across the country on the quality are mentored and trained by ISAF survey yesterday. ment friendliness, poverty alle- respondents considered the per- were the two areas in which the of governance. forces. “The federal government’s viation, law and order, healthcare, formance of the federal govern- respondents gave the government The independent and non- Ensuring ANSF are strong efforts have been unable to transparency, energy production ment as negative with regards to performance a positive ranking. partisan think-tank surveyed a enough to enforce security register significant improve- and management, anti-corrup- 26 out of 30 indicators. Education was scored zero in the total of 3,065 citizens from rural throughout Afghanistan is funda- ment in governance,” stated tion, investment friendliness, “Continued attention and net performance rating. and urban areas from all the four mental to the ISAF strategy. the survey conducted by the tax and utility bills collection, reform in these areas can help Upon the completion of one provinces of the country. AGENCIES Pakistan Institute of Legislative management of unemployment, overturn the current negative year of the national and provincial INTERNEWS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Unblock Greenpeace Taxis stay off roads funds, court tells govt Home ministry given two weeks to respond

NEW DELHI: A court in Delhi of financial scrutiny,” Greenpeace government swept to power in yesterday told the new right- India executive director Samit May elections on a pledge to wing government to unblock Aich said in a statement. revive India’s ailing economy. funds of Greenpeace India after India has clamped down on Activists have expressed con- an intelligence report accused activist groups over the past two cern that the Bharatiya Janata foreign-funded campaign years and has restricted direct Party’s dash for growth will mean groups of hurting Asia’s third- transfers of foreign donations, a watering down of environmen- largest economy. following campaigns that delayed tal standards and land acquisition In a major crackdown, Prime important industrial projects. laws to favour business. Minister Narendra Modi’s gov- The home ministry had The court has given the home ernment tightened controls instructed the central bank to ministry two weeks to respond, on foreign fund transfers into get its approval before releasing before the next hearing on Greenpeace India’s accounts in funds from Netherlands-based October 10. June. Greenpeace International and There was no immediate The move came after an the US-based Climate Works response from the home ministry Intelligence Bureau report Foundation, two overseas con- when contacted by AFP yesterday. accused activist groups of “stall- tributors to Greenpeace India. In January, Indian energy ing development projects” by pro- Greenpeace India took its case group Essar said it would sue testing against power projects, to the Delhi High Court last week Greenpeace for defamation over mining and genetically modified after its bank denied it funds from a giant banner unfurled on the food. Greenpeace International, citing front of the conglomerate’s Greenpeace has insisted it lack of home ministry clearance. headquarters that read “We kill functions transparently and in Aich added that Greenpeace forests”. accordance with the law. “is forced to believe the MHA is Activists scaled the building “The High Court’s direc- attempting to financially choke in central Mumbai and unfurled tion to the MHA (Ministry of and discredit Greenpeace India the banner to protest at the com- Home Affairs) throws light on in order to proceed smoothly with pany’s mining plans in Madhya the completely arbitrary man- its pro-corporate agenda”. Pradesh state, which activists say ner in which the government has India’s biggest corporate groups will damage one of India’s oldest attempted to muzzle voices of dis- have flocked behind business- forests. Drivers carry out maintainance work on taxis at the roadside in Kolkata yesterday. Taxi drivers in the city have sent in a democracy in the name friendly Modi, whose right-wing AFP stayed off the roads in a protest against recent changes to transport laws and allegations of poor treatment by police. For people’s rights High Court Modi arrives in Delhi after clears Kerala’s successful Japan visit new liquor policy KOCHI: Upholding the state government’s new liquor policy, NEW DELHI: Prime Minister carpet’ and not ‘red tape’. reception hosted by the Indian Kerala High Court yesterday Narendra Modi yesterday “This visit has been very suc- community in Tokyo. dismissed a petition filed by returned here after a five-day cessful,” Modi said during a IANS the Kerala Bar Hotel Owners successful visit to Japan that Association which had chal- saw both sides elevate bilat- lenged the decision announced eral ties to a new level and also by the government last month. enhanced economic and defence Sushma to visit Bahrain In its ruling, the court said cooperation. liquor business was not a funda- External Affairs Minister NEW DELHI: External Affairs mental right and the state gov- Sushma Swaraj received the Minister Sushma Swaraj (pictured), ernment has made things very prime minister at the airport. will visit Bahrain on Saturday and clear in its liquor policy. This was Modi’s first bilat- take part in the first Indian diaspora The association said it would eral visit outside South Asia engagement meet of the year in challenge the high court verdict after becoming prime minister Manama, the ministry said. in the Supreme Court. in May. “Sushma Swaraj is paying an official Last month, the state govern- After his arrival, Modi tweeted: visit to Bahrain on September 6. This ment formulated a liquor policy “EAM Sushma Swaraj-ji told me is her first official visit to Bahrain and under which all the 710 bars in that the visit has generated lot to the Gulf region, during which she the state will be closed to achieve of positivity & optimism in India will interact with the top Bahraini lead- total prohibition in the next 10 about our ties with Japan. Glad ership,” said the statement from the years. From the next fiscal, liquor to know.” external affairs ministry. would be available only in around During his visit, Japan prom- The meet is being organised by the 16 five-star hotels operating in ised to give $35bn to India over Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre the state. the next five years for develop- (OIFC), a public private partnership From October 2 this year, all mental projects. between the overseas Indian affairs ministry and Confederation Sundays will be dry days. Out of The two sides inked five agree- of Indian Industry (CII) formed to facilitate the economic engage- the 383 state-owned retail liquor ments, including those covering ment of the Indian diaspora with India. shops, 10 percent will close down defence exchanges, cooperation in The meet will be attended by Bahrain’s foreign affairs minister each year paving way for Kerala clean energy, roads and highways Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Bin Mohammad Al Khalifa. to achieve complete prohibition by and healthcare. The statement said it was for the first time the government was October 2, 2023. The court order Japan also lifted the ban on organising a programme for the Indian business community and came hours after Chief Minister six Indian entities that was mid or high-ranking Indian officials living or working in Bahrain. Oommen Chandy said there imposed following the 1998 “Over 400 delegates from Bahrain are expected to participate in would be no change in the state’s nuclear tests. the meet, which will include high net-worth members of the Indian newly-announced liquor policy. Modi, who shared warm rap- community in Bahrain, senior or middle level Indian employees “Abstinence from liquor and port with his Japanese coun- playing an important role in its operations of established Bahraini prohibition is the two-prong terpart Shinzo Abe, also invited business organisations, and Bahraini entrepreneurs,” the state- strategy that will make our state Japanese investments and high- ment said. achieve total prohibition. lighted India as a good destination On this initiative, India’s Ambassador to Bahrain Mohan Kumar “Phased prohibition has been Activists from the Naga Community hold placards as they participate for business. said: “Delighted that OIFC has decided to have this meet in Bahrain our ultimate objective and what in a protest march in New Delhi yesterday. The protesters demand the He assured Japanese busi- for the first time. Given the ease of doing business in Bahrain, the we have done now is to set a time removal of the imposition of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure nessmen that India was await- meet is both timely and appropriate.” IANS limit to achieve that,” Chandy told Code in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. This law empowers a magistrate to ing investments with a ‘red reporters here. IANS prohibit an assembly of more than ten people in an area. Three questioned over suspected gang-rape and murder KOLKATA: Police have questioned year a young woman was raped by up to Council elders have denied any involve- men in June, argued that it was wrong to “Governments will have to work three men over the suspected gang rape a dozen men as punishment for a rela- ment in the woman’s death or the alleged punish young men too severely for par- strictly against this, else our own souls and murder of a teenager who had pro- tionship with a local man from another sexual attack on her. Some local media ticipation in sexual violence as “boys will will not forgive us,” Modi told parliament. tested against the harassment of her community that was not sanctioned by have suggested a political dimension be boys”. Modi emphasised the importance of father by village elders in the country’s village elders. in the case, as the victim’s family sup- Last month a rightwing Indian party better sanitation for improving women’s eastern state of West Bengal. Informal village councils across India ports the local Communist party and the said rape charges had “become a fashion” security in India in one high-profile The father of the 16-year-old student wield huge influence, though their actions alleged attackers are loyal to the ruling in India. The hardline Hindu nationalist speech. Hundreds of millions of Indian said she had gone missing after trying to are often unlawful and their legal sta- TMC. India introduced tougher laws to party Shiv Sena made the comments in women are forced to defecate in the open, save him from being beaten as punish- tus unclear. Conservative traditions — deter rapists following public outrage an article supporting a police officer who exposing them to attack when, for rea- ment for failing to repay a loan, according combined with a weak legal system and over the 2012 fatal gang-rape of a stu- had been accused of rape. It questioned sons of modesty, they venture out of their to a local police official. Her body was patchy policing — have allowed many to dent on a moving bus in New Delhi. Laws victims’ intentions for reporting crimes, homes after dark. later found on railway tracks. retain power over many communities in were tightened but appear to have had saying rape allegations were “good weap- The two teenagers raped and hanged The incident is the latest in a series remote rural zones despite complaints by little effect. ons to seek personal revenge”. in June had left their village as the sun of incidents of sexual violence towards campaigners. Many activists blame entrenched sexist According to the National Crime set to go to use local fields because their women in India which have prompted a In this latest incident, which occurred attitudes, pointing to the string of Indian Records Bureau, incidents of rape in India home had no proper toilet. fierce debate in the emerging economic 420 miles north of the state capital of politicians who have made controversial have gone up tenfold in the past 40 years. Three months after his election vic- power and tarnished its image overseas. Kolkata, the victim “went missing after comments in recent months about rape. From 1971 to 2012 recorded cases rose tory, Modi’s approval levels remain high. Several of the worst cases have she protested at the village council, who A minister from central Chhattisgarh from just under 2,500 to almost 25,000, According to one poll released this week occurred in West Bengal, a large and had called her father asking him to settle state said “these kind of incidents hap- while activists believe only 10 percent of two-thirds of Indians are satisfied with poverty-stricken state, which is run by his dues for hiring a power tiller from a pen accidentally”, while a minister from cases are ever reported to the police. his record so far, despite no “big bang” the Trinamool Congress party (TMC). villager”, James Kujur, additional super- Madhya Pradesh state said rapes were Shortly after winning a landslide radical reforms. Positive economic indica- In October, a teenager in West Bengal intendent of police, told AFP news agency. “sometimes right, sometimes wrong”. A victory in May, India’s prime minister, tors have also led to an upward revision was twice attacked — once on her way The police said the girl’s body, discov- senior politician in the northern Uttar Narendra Modi, called for “zero toler- of India’s flagging growth rate, contribut- back from a police station — and eventu- ered on Tuesday morning, had been sent Pradesh state, where two girls were ance” of violence to women and warned ing to growing business confidence. ally murdered by her rapists. Early this for postmortem examination. hanged after being gang-raped by local lawmakers against “politicising rape”. GUARDIAN NEWS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Nuclear deal likely during Australia PM’s visit Tony Abbott arrives today; Canberra ready to contribute to Modi’s Clean Ganga project

NEW DELHI: Australian visit to India as prime minister, that it was a “fully functioning delegation-level talks with Modi Australia, which has water stay, Bhattacharyya said. Prime Minister Tony Abbott Abbott told his parliament that democracy with the rule of law”. and call on President Pranab technology projects, has expressed “It is a much calmer environ- arrives here today on a two- he expects to sign a nuclear coop- Australia, which holds almost Mukherjee and Vice President keenness to contribute to the ment. There are no more inci- day visit that is expected to see eration agreement with the Modi a third of the world’s known Hamid Ansari. He would also visit Modi government’s Clean Ganga dents like the past, there are inking of a nuclear cooperation government. uranium reserves, had banned Mumbai. project, the official added. sporadic ones but they are not agreement that would enable “I am hoping to sign a nuclear exporting uranium to India as Australia supplies India with Over 36,000 Indian students really related to earlier incidents,” uranium sales by Australia to cooperation agreement that will New Delhi is not a signatory to coal, gold, diamond and zinc, and study in Australia, mostly in he said. India. enable uranium sales by Australia the Nuclear Non-Proliferation India has inked a contract for vocational institutes. Cricket diplomacy would also Abbott, who is the first head to India,” Abbott was quoted as Treaty. long-term supply of gas from the Incidents of alleged racial figure during the visit. of state arriving on a bilateral saying by Australian media. But the countries have been Gorgon field in western Australia, attacks on Indian students which Abbott would visit a cricket visit to establish contact with the Abbott on Tuesday said that negotiating a nuclear safeguards Sanjay Bhattacharyya, joint sec- made headlines in 2009-10 are stadium in Mumbai where he new government, is to hold talks if Australia was prepared to sell agreement since 2012 and have retary (South) in the external now a thing of the past with both would meet cricketers Sachin with Prime Minister Narendra uranium to Russia, then “surely held five rounds of “very fruitful” affairs ministry, said at a briefing. sides going in for better stream- Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist and Modi tomorrow during which a we ought to be prepared to pro- negotiations, said India’s external Abbott would be accompanied lining of the universities and Bret Lee who are organising a slew of agreements are expected vide uranium to India under suit- affairs ministry. by a large business delegation of courses and improved security of cricket club for children. to be inked. Ahead of his first able safeguards”, pointing out Abbott would hold around 30 people, the official said. the neighbourhood where Indians IANS

Kashmir floods: Six killed, many evacuated

SRINAGAR: Six people, launched a rescue operation when including a BSF inspector, were an entire village in Banjarpora, killed yesterday due to land- Aakhran was inundated with flood slides and flash floods in Jammu waters and more than 35 families and Kashmir, officials said. including 25 members of nomadic Dozens of families were rescued goatherds called Bakarwals along and shifted to safer places. with their flock were trapped. Five people died due to land- “Rafts from Pahalgam were slides triggered by heavy rain in called in by police and the dis- a mountainous area in Chungra trict administration to evacuate Kalla Jarh village in Reasi district. the trapped people, including 26 Abdul Rashid, an inspector children. The rescue operation is with the 154 battalion of the still on,” officials said. Border Security Force (BSF), Eight families comprising died when a bunker collapsed in 37 members were rescued by Poonch district. police when they were trapped “More than three dozen mem- in the flood in Birigam, Devsar bers of other families were shifted in the same district. The rescued to safer places from flood-prone families were relocated to the areas,” a police officer said in Panchayat Ghar temporarily. Jammu. In Anantnag district, police High alert has been sounded in launched a rescue operation in the entire Jammu region where Fathepora village where five peo- incessant heavy rain has led to ple were trapped in flood waters. rise in water levels in almost all At Ganjiwara, Anantnag, police the rivers and streams. rescued a woman who was swept In Poonch and Rajouri districts, away in flood water of the Jhelum flash floods have washed away 40 river. A youth who was also swept houses besides breaching roads away by the gushing waters in Girls row a boat as they hold umbrella to protect themselves from the rain on Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, yesterday. Kashmir and snapping electricity supply Ganderbal district was rescued in many areas. by police with the assistance of has been receiving moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. A police post in the remote the army. Behram Galla village in Surankote Reports of villages getting two video conferences with district landslides and heavy rain in the the next two days. conditions would continue till region of Poonch was also washed inundated by flood waters have magistrates of the flood-affected Zojilla Pass area. He issued an advisory asking Friday evening although we are away by flash floods Wednesday also come in from Baramulla and districts. The Srinagar-Leh Sonam Lotus, director of the people living in higher reaches expecting periods of relief from although there was no loss of life, Pulwama districts. national highway connecting the local Met office, said there would and close to rivers to exercise incessant rain that is presently police said. State chief secretary cold desert of Ladakh with the be moderate to rather heavy rain caution and remain alert. lashing Jammu and Kashmir,” he Police in Kulgam district Muhammad Iqbal Khandey held rest of India was closed following at many places across the state in “The present weather said. IANS

Sikh martial art Statehood stir in Sathasivam is new Kerala two Assam districts governor

GUWAHATI: A committee, JACAS met Union Home Minister NEW DELHI: Former spearheading a movement for Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Supreme Court chief justice a separate state to be carved August 27. It urged the minister P Sathasivam was yester- out of Assam’s two hill districts to grant autonomous state status day named the new governor has launched a fresh fast unto to the twin hill districts. of Kerala. He succeeds Sheila death programme to press its Singh had assured the delega- Dikshit who has resigned. demand. tion to take up the matter soon. A Rashtrapati Bhavan com- A total of 13 member of the The JACAS already had two munique said President Pranab Joint Action Committee for rounds of discussions with the Mukherjee had accepted the res- Autonomous State (JACAS) sat union home ministry over the ignation of Dikshit, a former chief on the fast Sep 1 with the demand issue and a detailed roadmap on minister of Delhi and a Congress that Karbi Anglong and Dima autonomous state was presented leader. Hasao districts should be granted to the central government. The communique said the status of an autonomous state. The fresh agitation by the Sathasivam would be the gover- The JACAS includes repre- JACAS assumes significance nor “with effect from the date he sentatives of several civil society as the two districts, mainly the assumes charge of his office”. organisations of the two districts. Karbi Anglong had witnessed vio- JACAS convener Stalin Engty lent protests last year over the Wednesday said: demand for creation of a separate Owaisi asks “One of the members of the state encompassing both the hill JACAS, who had been fasting, district. Jammu daily fell sick Wednesday and he was The statehood demand gained shifted to a local hospital by the momentum after the erstwhile to apologise district authorities.” central government decided to The development came after a grant statehood to Telengana. A Sikh warrior shows his skill in the martial art known as ‘Gatka’ to mark the 353th birth anniversary of the three-member delegation of the IANS HYDERABAD: Majlis-e- Sikh warrior Shaheed Baba Jiwan Singh, at the Golden temple in Amritsar yesterday. Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi yesterday said he will file a def- amation case against a Jammu newspaper if it failed to apolo- gise for carrying a false report. Heart harvested in Bangalore, transplanted in Chennai The MP from Hyderabad stated this after the daily reported that a CHENNAI/BANGALORE: A development unfolded at the to a receiver within six hours, we heart to save a patient in its hos- A human heart can be pre- poster was doing the rounds in social 37-year-old dead woman’s heart, private-run BGS multi-specialty are grateful to the traffic police in pital, we took the help of local traf- served for up to six hours with media in which Owaisi has asked harvested in a Bangalore hospi- hospital in Bangalore when its Bangalore and Chennai for creating fic police to clear the way for the help of a solution for transplan- Indian Muslims to join Pakistani tal, now beats in a man after it doctors harvested the heart from a green corridor between the two hos- ambulance carrying the heart in a tation to save the life of a needy forces if India attacks Pakistan. was flown to Chennai for a live the woman who died in early pitals through airports and bring- special box to reach the city airport patient. “Though transportation “My lawyer will send legal transplant in a record time yes- hours of Wednesday due to brain ing heart for the operation in time,” in time for the flight to Chennai,” of organs through green corri- notice to the paper. If they apol- terday. “The operation has been injury in a road accident. Harish said. Fortis flew a team of BGS Hospital vice president N K dors for transplant within the ogise, it is fine; if not I will file a successful, as a team of eight car- The heart was rushed in an its doctors to Bangalore earlier Venkataramana said in Bangalore. golden hour is common in devel- defamation suit against them,” he diologists raced against time to ambulance to the Bangalore air- in the day to collect the woman’s In Chennai, the heart was oped countries, I think this is the said in a message on micro blog- transplant the live heart into our port, covering 45km in a record heart after her family consented to rushed to Fortis in Adyar suburb first time we were able to do it ging site Twitter. patient within four hours,” Fortis 40 minutes and flown in a spe- donate the organ and rush back to in 10 minutes after a 35-minute with the help of city police and In a series of tweets, Owaisi Malar Hospital director Harish cial Air India aircraft to Fortis in save the life of its patient. flight through a green corridor cooperation of citizens here and strongly denied making any such told reporters in Chennai. Chennai. “As a harvested heart has “When we got a call from Fortis its city traffic police facilitated in Chennai,” Venkataramana said. statement, calling it “nonsense”. The day-long dramatic to be transplanted from a donor earlier in the day for a cadaver through the 12km route. IANS IANS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

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DOHA - SUN & SEA SUN TIDE SEA SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND A visitor holds a new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone at the Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 event ahead of the IFA Electronics show in Berlin yesterday. 05:15 17:51 13:15 23:30 05:00 20:45 03-12 KT RIGHT: The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge on display at the media launch event in New York City. The Note Edge features a rounded 5.6-inch screen. THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER Samsung unveils new phablets, virtual headset MUSCAT 37/31 Clear 36/31 Clear MAKKAH 40/29 Partly cloudy 41/28 Partly cloudy BERLIN: South Korean giant Samsung phone has been given a new design with a phone onto the immersive 3-D display and is KUWAIT 47/30 Clear 46/20 Clear unveiled the next generation of its pioneer- metal casing, a more resistant screen with targeted primarily at the video game market, BAHRAIN 38/34 Clear 38/33 Clear ing “phablet” and “smartwatch” gadgets at better resolution. Its built-in camera and said IHS analyst Piers Harding-Rolls. SANAA 27/16 Chance of storm 26/15 Chance of storm the IFA consumer electronics fair yesterday microphone and its battery have also been The shadow of Apple is looming large over RIYADH 42/27 Partly cloudy 42/28 Clear in a bid to keep ahead of arch-rival Apple. optimised. this year’s IFA — which opens tomorrow — even DUBAI 39/30 Partly cloudy 38/30 Partly cloudy It also surprised technophiles with a virtual The Galaxy Note 4 comes with an electronic though the iconic US brand traditionally snubs BAGHDAD 45/25 Clear 41/25 Clear reality headset, the Samsung VR. As media pen with which the user can multi-task between the five-day event, Europe’s biggest. Apple has hype builds over the Apple’s latest launch next different applications and move pictures and sent out invitations to a mystery unveiling of its THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW week, Samsung pulled out all the stops to push deposit them where they want on the screen. own on September 9 and that is likely to upstage its own new Galaxy Note 4 at a special event Simultaneously, Samsung unveiled the any of the announcements made by its rivals at HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER held two days before the IFA officially opens Galaxy Note Edge, which is another new ver- the Berlin show, analysts said. its doors. sion of its iconic device with a curved screen. Rumours about Apple’s plans have been swirl- ATHENS 31/24 Clear 31/24 Clear Berlin was the launch pad three years ago “Because the mainstream flagship smart- ing for months, with many observers expecting WASHINGTON 32/24 Chance of rain 32/24 Clear for Samsung’s first-ever “phablet” — a cross phones have grown bigger, it is becoming it to unveil an iPhone 6, marking a move into the SYDNEY 18/12 Chance of rain 17/11 Chance of rain between a smartphone and tablet computer — harder for Samsung to differentiate the Note,” “phablet” sector. But Apple might also unveil an LONDON 24/13 Partly cloudy 25/13 Partly cloudy the original Galaxy Note. And the new devices said IHS analyst Ian Fogg. “iWatch”, a wrist-worn device that links wire- PARIS 23/19 Partly cloudy 24/18 Partly cloudy are taking the markets by storm, particularly Another exciting new move by Samsung lessly to its iconic iPhones or iPads. ISTANBUL 26/21 Chance of storm 26/22 Partly cloudy among mobile gamers in Asia. was its VR virtual reality headset, developed Samsung pioneered both the phablet and MANILA 30/25 Chance of storm 29/25 Mostly cloudy The Galaxy Note 4 is “more enjoyable and in collaboration with the Californian start-up the smartwatch and presented a new version DHAKA 31/25 Chance of storm 32/26 Mostly cloudy more efficient” than its predecessors, said Oculus Rift. The headset acts as an add-on to of the latter, the Galaxy Gear S, yesterday. DELHI 30/24 Chance of storm 29/25 Chance of storm sales and marketing chief DJ Lee. The new the Galaxy Note 4, turning the image on the AFP ISLAMABAD 27/18 Mostly cloudy 28/22 Partly cloudy

Yahoo adds ‘Style’ to digital fashion US box office slumps to worst summer in years magazine line-up LOS ANGELES: Hollywood saved the day. Offbeat sci-fi flick Granted, this summer’s box with $244m in the US and over the teen melodrama If I Stay, SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo suffered its worst summer for Guardians of the Galaxy topped office suffered in comparison with $1bn internationally. But others which earned $11.8m, followed by yesterday hit the Internet cat- years at the box office, as film- the box office on its fifth week in last year’s, boosted by blockbust- disappointed, like Hercules, Edge As Above/So Below, a thriller set walk with a digital fashion mag- goers apparently grew tired theatres, and became the biggest ers including Iron Man 3 ($409m of Tomorrow and The Expendables in the catacombs beneath Paris, azine dubbed ‘Style.’ of blockbuster sequels and grossing film of the year. in the US, $1.2bn globally) and 3, which made only $34m despite which took in $10.3m. Raunchy The online publication headed epic computer-generated fight Family favourite Teenage Despicable Me 2 ($368m, and an all-star cast including Arnold comedy Let’s Be Cops came fifth by print magazine veteran Joe Zee scenes, experts said. Mutant Ninja Turtles also per- $970m worldwide). Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, with $10.4m. It was a disappoint- promised a fresh, sophisticated Between the first weekend of formed well. “Guardians and It wasn’t all bad news: Guardians Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford. ing return to the box office for approach to fashion for people of May and the last of August — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of the Galaxy became the highest- The latter “is almost the defi- former James Bond star Pierce all kinds. “I had a mission to cre- Labour Day weekend, which tra- thankfully came at the perfect grossing film of the year, beat- nition of formulaic,” said Nunan. Brosnan, whose The November ate a digital magazine that was ditionally marks the end of the time, and enabled Hollywood to ing Captain America: The Winter “That was kind of fun” because Man was sixth with $10.1m. a study in contrasts — accessible summer film-going season — US knock the summer deficit down Soldier which made $280m. Over of the novelty of seeing wrinkly When the Game Stands Tall, but aspirational, insider but inclu- films made some $4.05bn, about to just under 15 percent, from the Labour Day holiday weekend, former stars, he explained. But based on the true story of a US sive,” editor-in-chief Zee said in a 15 percent down on last year’s 20 percent just a month ago,” the tale of ragtag heroes in space “now it’s another exhausted fran- high school coach who leads his blog post. box office. That is the smallest Dergarabedian said. added $22.9m to its five-week haul, chise. “We all understand it’s a team on a 151-game winning “For me fashion is storytelling box office total since 2006 when Professor Tom Nunan of the taking its earnings to $281.2m business and that sequels are streak, fell to seventh place with and Yahoo Style is what I hope films made just $3.75bn in North University of California Los since its release, box office tracker more of a predictable commodity $8.2m. In eighth spot was dys- will be the must-land destination America, said Paul Dergarabedian, Angeles (UCLA) Film School Exhibitor Relations said. that an original film. But can’t we topian drama The Giver, which for great and stylish storytelling.” an analyst at movie and TV data added: “It’s obvious that there is Although it proved a hit, try a little harder?” he said. earned a whisker under $7m, fol- The publication’s debut was provider Rentrak. an appetite for the movies, even Guardians nevertheless failed to In second place over the four- lowed by romantic comedy The accompanied by the launches of Corrected for inflation, it is the the bad ones because (they have) break the $300m barrier — the first day Labour Day weekend was Hundred Foot Journey, with $6.5m. a “Fashion Bites” video series worst summer box office showing decent opening nights. time a summer film has failed to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rounding out the top 10 was The in which “taste-makers” banter since 1997, according to Rentrak. “But then they fall off drasti- reach that mark since 2001. which added another $15.6m to Expendables 3, which took $4.5m in about tips, tricks and secrets and But it could have been worse — cally because word of mouth con- Another summer success was its take for a total of $166.3m. its third week in theatres. the video series “Unbuttoned,” had the rogue superheroes not veys they are lousy,” he said. Transformers: Age of Extinction, Third place was occupied by AFP billed as candid round table talk about fashion industry truths. Yahoo.com/style will stream live commentary and interviews on Graffiti festival September 9 to spotlight New York Fashion Week, according to Zee. Say hello to Laniakea, our Silicon Valley-based Yahoo early this year dove deeper into being an Internet Age media company, with cosmic neighbourhood the introduction of online magazines focused on technology and food. PARIS: Astronomers said yes- out 8,000 that lie in our cosmic The fresh online offerings were terday that they have mapped the neighbourhood, and studied their showcased by Yahoo chief executive galaxy supercluster of which our motion. Marissa Mayer during a Consumer Solar System forms a tiny part, They calculated each galaxy’s Electronics Show keynote presen- and named the mighty mass location by estimating its velocity tation in Las Vegas in January. Laniakea, or “immense heaven” relative to the expansion of the “We have been hard at work re- in the language of Hawaii. Universe — the movement initi- imagining Yahoo’s core businesses Laniakea comprises some ated by the “Big Bang” some 14 across search, communications, 100,000 galaxies with about a billion years ago. The biggest chal- media and video — all powered hundred million billion suns, they lenge was to figure out a phenom- by two powerful platforms, Flickr reported in the journal Nature. enon called the Great Attractor, a and Tumblr,” Mayer said during It would take 500 million years, flat-bottomed gravitational “val- the presentation. travelling at the speed of light, to ley” within the supercluster. “We found our inspiration in travel from one end of the super- The Great Attractor has com- magazines; they are elegant, beau- cluster to the other. plicated the bid to define this par- tiful and have a distinctive voice.” Galaxies are not distributed ran- ticular supercluster for decades. AFP domly throughout the Universe, It muddles calculations about the tending instead to group together. motion of galaxies because many They are connected by a “cosmic are drawn into its “valley”—in web” comprising filaments of mat- the same way that water flows ter, tugged by gravity. down a slope—even as they expe- A team led by Brent Tully at rience the outward force exerted the Institute for Astronomy at the by the expansion of the Universe. A ladder leans against a half-finished graffiti during the ‘All you can paint’ festival in Halle/Saale, Germany, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Learning about the gravitational yesterday. A street in the city, the so-called Freiraumgalerie (open space gallery), is painted on by 50 partici- used a new method to map the machinery of the Great Attractor, pating artists for two weeks until September 14. supercluster that includes our the team realised that our super- home. The team delved into a cluster is far bigger than thought. vast database of galaxies, singling AFP Thursday 4 September 2014 9 Dhu’l-Qa’da 1435 Volume 19 Number 6178 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Barzan Gas to start in first quarter 2015 More than 95pc of Train 1 completed

DOHA: The Train 1 of the ambi- equivalent of almost two million tious multi-billion dollar Barzan barrels of oil). In addition to sales Gas Project (BGP), a joint ven- gas, Barzan will produce about ture of Qatar Petroleum and 22,000 barrels per day (bpd) of ExxonMobil Corporation, which field condensate, 6,000bpd of will play a significant role in plant condensate, 34,000bpd of meeting Qatar’s rapidly grow- ethane, 10,500bpd of propane and ing domestic energy demand, 7,500bpd of butane. will start operation from the The Minister of Energy and first quarter of 2015. Industry, H E Dr Mohammed RasGas (RasGas), the devel- bin Saleh Al Sada, said: “The oper and operator of the project, Barzan Gas Project is strategi- in a press statement yesterday cally important for Qatar’s sus- announced that the Train 1 of tainable economic development, the historic BGP is more than 95 and is a powerful step forward percent complete and is rapidly in the country’s overall indus- ramping up for first production trial and human development, in of clean-burning natural gas by line with Qatar National Vision early next year. 2030, under the wise leadership Once fully completed, Trains of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim 1 and 2 will produce around 1.4 bin Hamad Al Thani, carrying on billion cubic feet a day (bcfd) of the vision of the Father Emir, H clean-burning natural gas from H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al A view of the Barzan Gas Project Train 1 nearing completion. the North Field. The $10.3bn Thani. I would like to commend project is fully integrated from RasGas, its shareholders, QP and pipelines and cables. The onshore petrochemical industry. RasGas safety and relentless focus on world-class safety record of 130 reservoir to customers ExxonMobil, its contractors and facilities are comprised of a gas was appointed by its shareholders, accident prevention and continu- million man-hours without a lost Construction work on Train all involved in this massive project processing unit, a sulphur recov- QP and ExxonMobil, to design, ally improving project execution time incident (LTI). I would like 2 is also progressing well with for their commitment, outstand- ery unit to remove impurities construct and operate the BGP, practices. to thank our shareholders, con- expectations to be completed by ing management and world-class from the natural gas, and a nat- which is one of the largest and Hamad Rashid Al Mohannadi, tractors, employees and workers the middle of 2015. Combined safety achievements.” ural gas liquids (NGL) recovery most technologically advanced gas RasGas’ CEO, said: “The Barzan for this outstanding achievement with RasGas’ other facilities The construction of this mega- unit, which will produce meth- projects in the region. Gas Project is a prime example given the complexity of manag- production (LNG and sales gas), project, which includes both ane, ethane, propane, butane and The project has maintained of RasGas’ commitment to safety ing a multi-national workforce of the BGP is set to make RasGas offshore and onshore facilities, condensate. world-class safety performance and excellence in project manage- more than 30,000 people at peak one of the largest single gas proc- started in 2011. The offshore Ethane produced from the and industry-leading results for ment and execution. I am proud construction in very challenging essors in the world with a pro- facilities include three offshore plant will be used as a feed- the last three years through a to note that we have already conditions.” duction capacity of 11bcfd (the wellhead platforms, subsea stock for the growing Qatari disciplined approach to process achieved an unprecedented THE PENINSULA

Snoopy expo Federal Reserve Oil prices rebound sets tough cash from 16-month lows requirements for big banks LONDON: Oil climbed towards “You would expect the market to $102 a barrel yesterday as the bounce after such a major down- market bounced off a 16-month ward move yesterday,” said Tony WASHINGTON: The Federal low hit in the previous session, Machacek, a broker at Jefferies in Reserve moved yesterday to although ample supplies and London. “Fundamentally, the oil require top banks to hold more lingering demand worries lim- market is well supplied and the super-safe assets to reduce the ited the rally. indications are prices are still in a possibility of a liquidity squeeze A weaker dollar and expectations downtrend.” like that which devastated the of a decline in US crude stocks sup- The dollar slipped against a bas- industry in 2008. ported oil prices, which on Tuesday ket of currencies. The currency on Under new capital rules, the had plummeted in reaction to a Tuesday rose to its highest since largest US banks will have to keep sharp gain in the dollar and con- July 2013, pressuring oil prices as a a higher level of very liquid assets cerns over slowing oil demand firmer dollar makes oil more expen- to be able to withstand a crisis growth in China and Europe. sive for holders of other currencies. situation like that of six years ago, Brent crude was up $1.60 at Investors have mostly discounted when the government was forced $101.94 by 1355 GMT after set- threats to supplies from conflict in to prop up cash-squeezed major tling at its lowest since May the Middle East and north Africa, banks and let hundreds of smaller 1, 2013 on Tuesday. US crude focusing instead on the lack of fur- institutions collapse. traded up $1.26 at $94.14 after ther disruption to oil flows in Iraq But the new rule could have an A giant Snoopy balloon is seen as part of a Snoopy exhibition at the entrance of the International Financial settling down $3.08 from Friday’s and rising output in Libya. impact on bank earnings, because Center shopping mall in Shanghai, yesterday. The exhibition, which celebrates a new anniversary of the close. Monday was a US holiday. REUTERS they will have a smaller portion famous cartoon creation, displays about 2000 toys and will run until end October. of their assets available for more lucrative lending and investment activities. The stringent minimum liquid- ity coverage ratio will be applied Qatar ranks 16th in Global Competitiveness Index Report to banks with $250bn or more in assets, with a lower ratio set for those with more than $50bn in DOHA: Qatar ranked 16th in benefit from high levels of macr- outcomes, especially participa- position this year. To some extent highlighted that Saudi Arabia assets. ‘the Global Competitiveness oeconomic stability and efficient tion in primary and tertiary edu- this overall ranking improvement will need to enhance competi- It is based on an interna- Report 2014-15’ and is the sec- goods and financial markets, as cation; fostering the use of ICTs; is technical and due to the fact tiveness to further diversify its tional standard set by the ond most competitive econ- well as high levels of physical and further opening the country that data on tertiary enrolment economy and create sufficient Basel Committee on Banking omy in the Middle East after security. up to foreign trade will be neces- are no longer available. At the number of jobs for the growing Supervision. the UAE (12th), according to However, the report has also sary to increase productivity in same time, the country’s suc- workforce. “As the financial crisis dem- the highlights of the World made some important sugges- non-hydrocarbon sectors. At a cessful bid for Expo 2020 and Iran comes in at 83rd, losing onstrated, most of our largest Economic Forum’s (WEF) lat- tions for the Qatari economy for more fundamental level, Qatari its strong drive toward reforms one place in comparison to last and most systemically impor- est report. stepping up its efforts to improve businesses would benefit from have anchored many initiatives to year’s assessment. The economy tant financial institutions used To prepare the Global a number of areas, including lib- reduced administrative barriers enhance competitiveness. is expected to stabilize after two excessive amounts of short-term Competitiveness Index (GCI), an eralizing its foreign trade and to set up businesses and from Where as Saudi Arabia, the difficult years, mainly driven by wholesale funds and did not hold a annual exercise, 144 economies investment policies, in order to upgrading the transport infra- largest Arab economy, stood at external developments. sufficient amount of high-quality were evaluated this year by the achieve a more diversified econ- structure,” said the report. 24th position, loosing four ranks After dropping for several liquid assets to independently Switzerland-based WEF. omy, which Qatar has been trying The UAE, the second largest in this year’s edition, based on years in a row, Egypt moved down withstand the stressed market According to the report, Qatar, in line with the National Vision GCC economy, takes the lead in a less positive assessment of its one place to 119th position in this environment,” Fed Chair Janet despite falling three steps in the 2030. the region, moving up seven steps quality of education and level of edition. Yellen said. global rankings, is continuing to “Improving educational from last year’s rankings to 12th domestic competition. The report THE PENINSULA AFP THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Scale a priority, QNB launches 7 SME-dedicated products with or without Introduces SME Business World Credit Card; 10pc of annual bank account turnover overdraft merger: CIMB

DOHA: As part of its efforts QR2m and QR20m. Companies “bank” with any bank in Qatar Education and Medical & operations will include Education Islamic CEO in promoting the industrial that “bank” with any bank in Qatar are also eligible to apply. Facilities Healthcare sectors. Equipment, Premises, Business diversification of the energy- are also eligible to apply. Sponsors can reach up to QR2m. All loans The Manufacturing Sector can Buy-Out, Vehicle Loan and Lease, KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB rich economy, Qatar National will need to provide a valid CR or will be disbursed in multiple avail itself of any number or com- Working Capital and Refinancing Islamic, the Shariah-compliant Bank (QNB) has announced the the company’s incorporation docu- tranches. The first tranche will be bination of financial products. The of existing Term Loans or unit of Malaysia’s second-big- launch of seven SME-dedicated ments, bank account statements up to a maximum of QR500,000 finance options available cover Working Capital facilities. gest lender, said it will pursue new products, said a press covering at least one year and and the balance will follow once Equipment, Infrastructure Loans, Finally, and an important and a larger balance sheet to help statement yesterday. financial accounts. Alternatively, a the bank is satisfied that the pre- Business buy out, Vehicle loan and integral part of the comprehen- win more business, regardless The new package of measures set of valid management accounts vious tranche was successfully lease, Working Capital, Raw mate- sive product offer, is the availabil- of whether a proposed merger include a 24-hour decision time will suffice to be eligible. invested in the business. rial and refinancing of existing ity of the QNB Credit Card for with two smaller peers happens. for Account Turnover Facilities Successful loan applications Sponsors will need to provide Term Loans or Working Capital. SME’s. Through this card, SME’s In July, CIMB Group Holdings and Professional Loans, tailored will benefit from an overdraft proof of their monthly income and To set up and support a com- can manage and control their day Bhd, RHB Capital Bhd and products for Manufacturing, facility which is up to 10 per- financial commitments along with pany’s operations in the Tourism to day business expenses. Malaysia Building Society Bhd Tourism, Education, Medical cent of the annual bank account a valid Commercial Registration and Leisure industry, QNB offers Hamad Al Jamali, Acting Head secured regulatory approval to and Healthcare sectors and the turnover. or License or applicable docu- SME’s financing in the areas of of SME’s, said: “Our continued begin merger talks, with plans introduction of a dedicated SME The second facility is aimed ment establishing the borrower Asset Finance, Tourism Premises, growth of our SME unit enables calling for the creation of a sepa- Business World Credit Card. at addressing the needs of as a separate legal entity. Business Buy-Out, Vehicle Loan us to continue adding to our prod- rate Islamic bank. This initiative both follows on Professional Services companies. The application requirements and Lease, Working Capital and uct offering. With 16 professionals The enlarged entity aims to from the successful launch of Eligible companies need to oper- for both loans have been kept to Refinancing of existing Term spread across our ever growing compete against conventional “Business Banking”, an innovative ate in the fields of Engineering, the minimum to ensure a 24-hour Loans or Working Capital. network of branches we can offer banks that dominate larger and platform studded with detailed Engineering Consultancies, decision time for applicants with Support of SME’s in the Medical easily accessible advice to SMEs more lucrative deals in Islamic business oriented solutions that Medical and Pharmaceutical a QNB corporate bank account. and Healthcare sector, will see QNB and reduce the turnaround time finance and could prompt fur- will enable all current and future related companies, Legal Approvals are subject to all terms offer Medical Equipment, Medical for loan applications. ther consolidation in the domestic business owners to expand or Consultancies, Financial and conditions being satisfied and Facility Loan, Healthcare Buy-Out, For further information on market if smaller firms see their start a small to medium size Advisory/Consultancy offices, that all applicants must have Vehicle Loan and Lease, Medical QNB’s comprehensive package profit margins squeezed. business. Accounting and Audit offices. clean credit bureau reports. Transportation, Working Capital of products for SME’s, custom- “It goes back to our belief that The first product is a specialised The “Professional Sectors In addition to the above and Refinancing of existing Term ers can visit one of its corporate scale is important in being effec- “Turnover Facility” which sup- Facility” is offered to companies two product launches, QNB is Loans or Working Capital Finance. branches or contact the QNB Call tive in business, so whether that ports companies with an annual that have been operating for more also extending its support to Finance available within the Centre on 44407777. scale is achievable under the bank account turnover of between than one year. Companies that the Manufacturing, Tourism, Education Sector to support SME THE PENINSULA current proposed merger talks or something else, we will con- tinue to pursue it,” chief executive Badlisyah Abdul Ghani said on Switzerland probes BPES the sidelines of the Global Islamic Finance Forum. Qatar Exchange index “You need to have scale that allows you to have bigger fire- power in the market, so when you come into a deal you can have gains 96.18 points some balance-sheet play to make it even more enticing for custom- ers,” he added. DOHA: Qatar Exchange index listed developer, plans to float The lenders have until October gained 96.18 points, or 0.7 per- its malls unit this month in a 8 to finalise the pricing, structure cent, yesterday when trading deal likely to raise Dh8 toDh9bn and other terms of the merger. closed at 13,838.40 points. ($2.18-$2.45bn) and will reserve Details have yet to be ironed out, The trading value decreased 10 percent of the offered shares but the new Islamic bank could 40.78 percent to QR466.369m for its own shareholders. have assets worth 122bn ring- from Tuesday’s QR787.6m. The company reiterated on git ($38.3bn), according to one The volume of shares traded Wednesday that only investors analyst, roughly matching those dropped 42.8 percent to 9,631,501 holding its stock at the end of of Maybank Islamic, a unit of from 4,519 transactions compared trading on September 10 would Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank). to Tuesday’s 16,839,121 shares qualify for priority allotment. Earlier this week, Maybank from 7,559 transactions. The Shares in bourse operator dismissed rumors that it was market capitalisation increased Dubai Financial Market, which considering a merger with Bank 0.56 percent to QR733.881bn from may benefit from higher turno- Islam, the country’s largest, full- Tuesday’s QR729.765bn. ver thanks to the IPO of Emaar’s fledged Islamic bank. Telecommunications sector subsidiary, jumped five percent. CIMB is a major arranger of continued its good run yesterday. “The mood is good in the UAE Islamic bonds, or sukuk, helping Its index was up 2.02 percent to equity markets,” said Sebastien arrange a maiden deal from Hong 1635.85 points. On Tuesday it had Henin, head of asset manage- Kong that aims to raise as much gained 1.85 percent to 1,603.48 ment at The National Investor as $1bn. In June, it helped arrange points. in Abu Dhabi. “The Emaar unit’s A general view of the Swiss headquarters of Banque Privee Espirito Santo SA (BPES) in Pully near Lausanne. a $332m sukuk from Britain. Banks and finance sector too IPO was a pleasant surprise for Switzerland’s financial regulator said yesterday it was investigating BPES, which is part of the Espirito Santo REUTERS continued its gaining streak investors.” Emaar had initially family’s troubled business empire. yesterday. Its index was up 0.65 announced plans for the IPO in percent to 3,427.25 points. On March but without a clear time- Tuesday it had gained 0.9 percent line. On Sunday, it said it would to 3,405.25 points. float the unit in September. Shares of 42 companies were Abu Dhabi’s index added one Eurozone business growth wanes in August traded from the 43 listed on percent on the back of large the exchange. From these, 19 lenders First Gulf Bank and advanced, 18 dropped and five Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, LONDON: Eurozone business get more of the same as we move on Wednesday he had reached Markit’s Composite Purchasing remained unchanged. which rose 2.2 and two percent grew at the slowest rate this through the next few months agreement with Russia’s Managers’ Index (PMI), which is Meanwhile, bourses in the respectively. year in August and retail sales as the geopolitical factors weigh Vladimir Putin on a “permanent based on surveys of thousands of United Arab Emirates out- Investment firm Waha plummeted in July as escalat- heavily,” said Ken Wattret at BNP ceasefire” in eastern Ukraine’s companies across the region and performed the region yetser- Capital jumped 3.4 percent after ing tension between Russia and Paribas. Donbass region, uncertainty is seen as a good gauge of growth, day as Dubai developer Emaar announcing a hedging deal on half Ukraine subdued spending and “It’s pretty obvious the ECB is about the situation on the ground fell to an eight-month low of 52.5, Properties rebounded after of its shares in US-listed aircraft investment, surveys showed worried, and rightly so. The pres- remained. well below July’s 53.8. profit-taking and Abu Dhabi’s leasing company AerCap. yesterday. sure will continue.” The Kremlin later said the That final reading was also Waha Capital jumped after secur- Waha Capital said the deal Signs of slower growth, cou- Optimism about the future presidents had agreed on steps weaker than a preliminary esti- ing $575m in fresh funding. would provide it with additional pled with firms cutting prices at among service firms, which dom- towards peace but a ceasefire had mate of 52.8, although it was the Dubai’s main index rose 1.1 funding of $575 million, which an even faster rate but still fail- inate the bloc’s economy, fell to not been agreed between Moscow 14th month above the 50 line that percent to a three-month clos- would be used to partially repay ing to drum up sales, will add to its lowest level this year amid and Kiev because Russia is not a denotes growth. ing high of 5,172 points as shares debt and fund new investments. pressure on the European Central rising tension over Ukraine that party to the conflict. The euro zone economy stalled in Emaar gained 2.2 percent. The Saudi Arabia’s market edged up Bank ahead of its monetary policy triggered sanctions from the World markets jumped after in the second quarter and pri- stock had dropped 3.0 percent on 0.1 percent. Petrochemical giant meeting today. West and countermeasures from the initial declaration before vate sector growth in Germany, Tuesday after surging 13.7 per- Saudi Basic Industries was the “The euro area is still just Russia. trimming gains - Britain’s top Europe’s powerhouse, eased to a cent in the two previous sessions. main support, adding 0.9 percent. about expanding but the direction Although the Ukrainian share index touched a 14-1/2-year 10-month low in August. Emaar, the emirate’s largest AGENCIES is downwards and the risk is we president’s press office said high. REUTERS

Queueing up for donuts Europe gas cut would hit Gazprom hard

LONDON: The unspoken unprecedented difficulty if it were it could no longer easily absorb threat to leave Europeans shiv- to cut supplies to Europe for a losses like those it sustained the ering in the cold next winter prolonged period of time. last time its supplies were cut off may be Moscow’s trump card For technical reasons, the gas to Europe five years ago. in its confrontation with the has nowhere else to go but out “Back in 2009, Gazprom had all West over Ukraine. But for both to customers: it is impossible to lending options in the world at its technical and financial reasons, severely scale back extraction disposal and could lose a billion the world’s biggest gas exporter volumes at Gazprom’s giant fields here and a billion there. Today the would be badly hurt by any deci- in Siberia, nor could such huge lending is shut so money will run sion to cut off its main custom- amounts of gas be safely flared off. out quickly.” ers in Europe. On the financial side, Russia’s A company spokesman said Twice in the past decade, second most indebted company Gazprom wasn’t working on a sce- Moscow responded to natural gas would face big challenges in servic- nario for a potential supply cut: price disputes with Ukraine by ing its debt were export revenues “Our focus is to continue stable cutting off supplies, affecting its to plummet. Economic sanctions gas deliveries to our customers.” European clients further down its against Moscow have already caused Gazprom supplies a third of pipelines. As tensions between the new lending to dry up, mean- Europe’s gas and for many EU West and Russia have escalated in ing Gazprom has little alternative countries it is the main source of recent weeks, the EU has begun besides steady income from exports heat for homes and power for cit- drafting emergency measures to to pay its day-to-day bills and the ies and industry. brace itself for another potential wages of its half million workers. Until 2011, when Moscow energy supply crisis. “Another gas cut would be a opened the new Nord-Stream Only President Vladimir Putin huge financial blow. But opera- pipeline on the Baltic Sea floor, can decide whether another cut- tionally it would be a disaster too. nearly all of that gas was pumped off will take place, sources at You just can’t turn the taps on and over Ukraine, leaving the supply People stand in line outside a newly opened Dunkin’ Donuts store in Santa Monica, California, yesterday. Russia’s giant energy monop- off on the fields — it ruins them,” to Europe vulnerable to disputes The store is the first one from the chain to open in the Southern California area. oly Gazprom say. But they also one veteran Gazprom source said. between Moscow and Kiev. say the company would face Another source at the firm said REUTERS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19

Vodafone Surging food shares turn higher on prices drive up Softbank report

LONDON/TOKYO: Vodafone Group PLC shares Turkey inflation turned higher late on Tuesday, with traders citing a Nikkei report suggesting the British mobile operator may become Central bank vows tight policy a takeover target for Japanese telecoms firm SoftBank ISTANBUL: Surging food unexpectedly cut its overnight Corporation. prices fuelled a rise in Turkish lending rate, in a move seen as A Vodafone spokesman said inflation in August, data showed having little easing impact and the company had no comment. yesterday, and central bank more as a signal to a government A SoftBank spokeswoman also minutes showed that monetary keen for rate cuts that it is sup- declined to comment. policy-setters are concerned porting the economy. Vodafone shares closed up 1.1 that the cost of food could hurt In the minutes of its policy percent at 208.90 pence, having the economy. meeting, the bank said other traded as low as 205.50 pence ear- The bank has vowed to keep institutions should play their part lier on Tuesday. monetary policy tight, and the in fighting inflation. SoftBank shares were minutes of its monthly meet- “Given that the current ele- unchanged at 7,542 yen in yes- ing held last week showed that vated levels of inflation affect terday morning trade in Tokyo, it is concerned rising food prices the medium-term expectations compared with a 0.8 percent rise driven by drought may, in tandem adversely ... all relevant institu- in Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei with geopolitical risks, limit any tions’ involvement with the fight average. near-term rise in consumer con- against inflation is deemed cru- A Monday story in the fidence and loan demand. cial,” the bank said in the minutes. E mployees of the Internet retail company Zalando working at a logistics centre in Erfurt, eastern Germany. Japanese-language Nikkei The Turkish Statistics Institute “It was mentioned that an Business Daily on possible said consumer prices rose 9.54 active foreign policy might be SoftBank acquisition targets percent year-on-year — almost helpful in containing risks to food Zalando aims to go public this year quoted an unidentified executive double the bank’s year-end 5 prices,” the minutes added. as acknowledging that a Vodafone percent target rate — and 0.09 Deputy Prime Minister Ali acquisition was the type of bold percent month-on-month, con- Babacan said on Tuesday that FRANKFURT: Europe’s big- shareholders will hold on to their biggest shareholders are currently move that SoftBank’s acquisi- founding economists’ consensus inflation may overshoot the cen- gest online fashion retailer stakes and will not sell them as Investment AB Kinnevik with 36 tive CEO Masayoshi Son might forecast in a Reuters poll for a 0.1 tral bank’s latest forecast of 7.6 Zalando said yesterday it is part of the offering,” the state- percent, Global Founders with 17 consider. percent fall on the month. percent this year but that the planning to go public on the ment said. percent, Anders Holch Povlsen “Oh, a Vodafone acquisition! “The upward risks to infla- weather rather than interest Frankfurt stock exchange in Founded in 2008, Zalando is a with 10 percent, DST Europe with That’s just the sort of thing tion continue to be pronounced,” rates were to blame. the second half of this year. direct competitor of US online eight percent and Holtzbrinck that someone like our CEO said HSBC Bank strategist Ali The central bank’s target rate “Zalando SE is planning an retailer Amazon, and posted a Ventures also with eight percent. might do. Among other things, Cakiroglu, pointing to an increase for inflation was fixed long ago in initial public offering (IPO) on turnover of ¤1.8bn last year. Zalando is present in 15 coun- it’s a company we’re familiar in taxi rates from September as a government programme, but the regulated or prime standard In the first six months of this tries, including France and with,” it quoted the executive one source of upward pressure. the bank revises its forecast with market of the Frankfurt stock year, it booked a tiny profit of Belgium. While it initially started as saying. “We see food group price rises each quarterly inflation report. exchange,” the German retailer ¤0.2m on sales of ¤1.05bn. off selling just shoes in 2008, it The article also said there were significant in the CPI infla- President Tayyip Erdogan, who —which was set up just six years “Reaching break-even in the now offers full range of clothing were views that SoftBank would tion,” he said. Consumer food and was inaugurated last week after ago — said in a statement. first half of 2014 is an important and fashion items from 1,500 dif- take another stab at acquiring non-alcoholic drinks prices rose more than a decade as prime min- “Depending on the market milestone which underlines the ferent brands. T-Mobile US Inc. 0.89 percent on the month, the ister, has been a frequent critic environment, the IPO will take attractiveness of our business According to a German tel- The Japanese company’s US data showed. of the central bank, arguing that place in the second half of the model,” said Zalando board mem- evision documentary earlier this carrier, Sprint Corp, dropped a The central bank has said in high interest rates cause high 2014.” ber Rubin Ritter. year, however, working condi- bid to acquire T-Mobile after US recent months that high proc- inflation and calling for deep cuts. Zalando said it was aiming for “Going public is the next logical tions for company’s employees are regulators showed no sign of sof- essed food prices, particularly Domestic producer prices rose 10-11 percent of its share capital step in Zalando’s development, as tough with workers in its logistics tening their resistance to a deal, for bread and cereals, have been 0.42 percent on the month, for an to be listed once the IPO is com- it provides us with the necessary centre walking up to 27km on an although a SoftBank executive did a factor in Turkey’s stubborn annual rise of 9.88 percent, the pleted. The offering will be via the flexibility to pursue our long-term eight-hour shift to fetch and carry not rule out the possibility of a inflation. data showed. issue of new shares. expansion plans,” Ritter said. the items for customer orders. future bid. Last week the central bank REUTERS “The existing Zalando The company’s five AFP REUTERS Oman to issue $1.3bn sukuk, bonds

KUALA LUMPUR: Oman The government currently “When we started as an Islamic is expected to issue RO500m issues little debt beyond domes- bank we didn’t have a place to put ($1.3bn) worth of conventional tic issues of development bonds our money before deploying it as and Islamic sovereign debt worth around RO100m. But gov- capital. Until now we don’t have early next year, and aims to ernment spending has been ris- a sovereign instrument tool to choose the arranging banks ing sharply in the last few years, manage” interbank funding needs, in October, said the head of increasing pressure on the gov- Jaroudi said. the country’s first full-fledged ernment to develop its presence Last November, Omani Islamic bank. in the debt markets. real estate developer Tilal Last month, the finance min- The sovereign sukuk would be Development Co sold RO50m of istry received applications from the government’s first issue of sukuk, the country’s first and only banks to arrange the issuance, Islamic bonds, and would be wel- corporate sukuk issue. with plans to raise RO300m via comed by the sultanate’s nascent In May this year, the Islamic conventional bonds and 200 mil- Islamic finance industry, which unit of Bank Muscat, Oman’s lion rials with sukuk, said Jamil currently has access to only a largest lender, said it planned Al Jaroudi, chief executive of small number of sharia-compliant to issue as much as $300 million Bank Nizwa. investment products. worth of sukuk, pending regula- “We expect it to be in the mar- Oman began to introduce tory approval. ket in the first quarter of 2015,” Islamic finance in 2012, becom- Oman has two full-fledged Jaroudi said on the sidelines of the ing the last of the six Gulf Islamic banks, Bank Nizwa Global Islamic Finance Forum. Cooperation Council states to do and Alizz Islamic Bank, as well The issuance would be in local so, and its Islamic capital market as several Islamic windows at currency and would apparently be is undeveloped. The central bank conventional banks, including separate from an international, has said it will wait for a sover- Bank Sohar, Bank Dhofar, Bank US dollar-denominated sovereign eign sukuk issue before developing Muscat, Ahli Bank and National bond issue which Oman has said its own set of Shariah-compliant Bank of Oman. it may conduct. money market tools. REUTERS

Moody’s Investors warns India

Apple vendors wait for customers outside their shop at a wholesale fruit market in the southern Indian city of Bangalore yesterday. India’s fiscal deficit and inflation outlook could prevent any upgrades in the country’s sovereign rating, even as the economy is headed for recovery, Moody’s Investors Service said yesterday. THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS World Bank to China relaxing financing rules raise $500m through sukuk Fund to meet immunisation programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Because those pledges are not Bank plans to raise as much as interest-based, they could be used $500m worth of Islamic bonds, to structure a sukuk, which follow or sukuk, this year to help fund religious principles such as bans an immunisation programme, on charging interest and pure one of several initiatives from monetary speculation. the multilateral body in the The World Bank has been Islamic finance sector. engaged in Islamic finance for The World Bank, acting as years and its private lending arm, treasurer of the International the International Finance Corp. , Finance Facility for Immunisation is also considering a return to the (IFFIm), would help issue the sukuk market. sukuk, said Michael Bennett, Other units like the head of derivatives and structured International Bank for finance at the World Bank’s treas- Reconstruction and Development ury department. (IBRD) are limited in their direct IFFIm has previously raised use of sukuk to fund projects. money from retail investors in But the World Bank is increas- markets such as Australia and ingly considering using sukuk Japan through so-called “kan- in other ways, such as adapting garoo” and “uridahsi” bonds. It them to be used as “green bonds” could soon add sukuk to the lexi- to fund projects to increase A view of b uildings at sunset in Beijing yesterday. China is relaxing its financing rules for listed property firms by allowing those that meet a certain con of vaccine financing. energy efficiency and expand use criteria to sell medium-term notes in the interbank market. “Right now we’re thinking $300 of renewable energy. million to $500m, we are still IBRD is now advising the Dubai talking to the market on what the government on developing a fund- right size should be,” said Bennett ing strategy for the emirate’s green on the sidelines of an industry investment programme, which Israel in talks for $15bn Jordan gas supply conference. could include sukuk, said Bennett. The World Bank has hired “This likely will require raising Standard Chartered and National funds in a variety of different ways TEL AVIV: Israel is in only expected to be finalised by gas to an LNG plant in Egypt. also has a smaller gas field called Bank of Abu Dhabi to arrange the — with green sukuk being just one advanced negotiations to sup- the end of the year, officials said. Under the Jordan deal, the gas Tamar, which agreed to a supply transaction, which could happen of the options being considered.” ply natural gas from its vast Officials in Jordan were not would be transferred directly deal with Jordan earlier this year. as early as this month although This could help close the gap Leviathan field to Arab peace immediately available to com- across the border between the two After a lengthy and heated a specific timeframe has yet to between ethical and Islamic partner Jordan under a 15-year, ment. “We now have over 60 per- countries following the comple- debate, the government last year be finalised, said Bennett. “We’ve investing, two sectors which have $15bn agreement, the Israeli cent of Leviathan’s initial capacity tion of a pipeline. While the price decided to allow 40 percent of its been having investor conversa- largely developed independently government, gas operators and and 80 percent of targeted ini- is still being negotiated, it is likely natural gas reserves for export. tions in the Gulf, Malaysia and from each other. industry officials said yesterday. tial sales volumes secured,” said to be linked to Brent oil prices. It is using gas as an opportunity tomorrow it will be Brunei.” Western institutional inves- The deal would involve the sup- Keith Elliott, Noble’s senior Leviathan, discovered in 2010 to improve relations with neigh- IFFIm, rated AA by Standard & tors such as pensions have long ply of 1.6 trillion cubic feet (tcf, 45 vice president for the Eastern off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, bours, including Jordan, with Poor’s, is backed by nine countries favoured green bonds, while billion cubic metres) of gas over Mediterranean, underlining the is the world’s largest offshore gas whom Israel signed a peace agree- including France and Britain, it investors in the Middle East and the course of the agreement to field’s viability. find in the past decade and is ment in 1994. issues bonds designed to roll for- southeast Asia require sharia- Jordan’s National Electric Power It is the second international expected to provide the country It is also thought Israel could ward future donor pledges into compliant alternatives to inter- Co, Texas-based Noble Energy, a contract to be signed by Leviathan with greater energy independ- ultimately sell gas to Turkey, cash-in-hand today to finance its est-bearing debt. In the long term, partner in Leviathan, said. — jointly owned and operated by ence. Tax revenue will also help although ties between the two immunisation efforts. the World Bank is also exploring While a memorandum of Noble and two units of Israeli Israel’s budget. countries have been frosty over Since 2006, IFFIm has raised partial credit guarantees to be understanding has been signed energy group Delek — following a Its reserves, expected to come the last few years. Israel’s only $4.5bn through bonds, its last used for sovereign sukuk issues, between the parties, negotia- deal with BG last year, estimated online by 2018, are estimated at peace agreements in the Arab issuance was a $700m bond in said Bennett. tions over the price, regulatory to be worth $30bn over 15 years. nearly 22tcf — enough to meet world are with Jordan and Egypt. June of last year. REUTERS approval and other details are That deal will involve providing Europe’s gas needs for a year. Israel REUTERS

Volpe named Indian car industry shifts back to faster lane Infiniti Global NEW DELHI: After two years government in May, Deepak slew of launches to drive demand But lack of dealerships, poor is 200 and in the United States, of shrinking Indian sales, auto- Rathore, Director of Delhi-based and nudge consumers off motor- customer service and products ill- 800. Director for makers are moving back into consultancy Emerging Markets cycles into low-cost cars while suited for India’s potholed roads Though some cities like Delhi the fast lane as the economy Automotive Advisers, said. getting existing owners to upgrade deterred buyers. boast shiny, albeit congested, new picks up, although analysts say “The strength of total sales to larger sedans and SUVs. However, even during the lat- subway systems, rush-hour public Formula One it may be a few years before numbers is increasing month- Until the 1990s there were just est slowdown, the foreign luxury transport is an ordeal and people the industry goes full throttle to-month. But it’s only some of a few models on sale in India. segment grew sharply, and now are in no rush to abandon their DUBAI: Infiniti has appointed again. the well-established carmak- Among them were the bulky BMWs, Audis and Mercedes-Benz cars, which are widely seen as Tommaso Volpe its new Car sales grew for a fourth ers benefiting—the rest are still Ambassador modelled on Britain’s sedans proliferate at fancy malls. status symbols. Formula One Global Director, straight month in August in what struggling.” 1950s-era Morris Oxford — which Experts say first-time buyers “We need our cars to get effective September 1, 2014. analysts say heralds a brisk reli- All this adds up to a cheerier has just halted production, to the will still be the big growth driver places—there’s me, my son, my Volpe will be responsible for gious holiday season — the two- backdrop for the annual con- dismay of retro-auto buffs—and for many years. daughter-in-law and my wife—she Infiniti’s entire activities month period ahead is seen as an ference of the Society of Indian the zippier, boxlike Maruti 800. India has just 15 cars per 1,000 doesn’t drive but she sometimes around its title partnership and auspicious time to buy. Automobile Manufacturers As India’s market liberalisation people, according to industry fig- needs the car,” said Delhi con- vehicle performance partner- “The consumer mood certainly (SIAM) in New Delhi on began, the middle class expanded ures — among the lowest rates in struction firm owner Ravi Katyal, ship with four-time Formula seems better for the industry with Thursday. and an affordable array of foreign the world. China in comparison whose family owns four cars. One Champion Infiniti Red the election” of a new right-wing Automakers have lined up a vehicles became available. boasts 60 per 1,000; in Brazil it AFP Bull Racing. He will be based at Infiniti’s global headquar- ters in Hong Kong and report to Vincent Gillet, Infiniti Vice- Burying the hatchet President, Global Marketing. Volpe joins Infiniti from Lotus Toyota sells over 350,000 Cars in the UK, where he has been the head of global mar- keting and retail merchandis- ing. He succeeds Andreas Sigl in Mideast in first half who will move on to a new assignment within the Nissan DOHA: Toyota yesterday giving them the peace of mind of Corporation. announced a steady growth in Toyota ownership. These results “We are pleased to have sales in the Middle East (GCC, give us a good platform to build on Tommaso as part of the Infiniti Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan and in terms of extending our robust team,” said Gillet. “Infiniti’s Iraq) selling 356,805 units in performance for the rest of 2014 involvement in Formula One is the first half of 2014 which is a with a great lineup of vehicles an integral part of our business. six percent growth in sales as that reflect our ongoing product With Tommaso’s strong back- compared to the same period in innovation, quality, durability and ground and experience in sports 2013. Toyota’s sales saw a bal- reliability.” cars and sponsorship activa- anced growth across its diverse Sales of the new look Yaris sedan tion, we look forward to further portfolio of sedans, SUVs and saw a 63 percent increase as it sold strengthening our collaboration pickups to maintain its leader- 27,823 units in 2014 with customers with Infiniti Red Bull Racing in ship position in the region. appreciating the car for its superior all aspects of our business.” According to Takayuki value and performance combined Infiniti is Title Partner and Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative with its style and durability. Vehicle Performance Partner of Middle East & North Africa The superior performance and of Infiniti Red Bull Racing. Representative Office, Toyota capability, fun to drive experience and Sebastian Vettel, its four-time Motor Corporation: “The con- striking design of the RAV4 pushed World Champion driver, serves as sistent growth in sales during sales by 34 percent to hit 7,960 units Infiniti’s Director of Performance. the first half of this year validates in the first 6 months of 2014. Volpe will be responsible for devel- the success of Toyota’s new design Sales of Toyota’s iconic Land oping and executing Infiniti’s global direction in terms of developing Cruiser SUV with its sophisti- Formula One activation strategy. more emotionally compelling cated blend of off-road perform- Volpe most recently worked products to connect with consum- ance, phenomenal go-anywhere for Lotus Cars UK where he ers. We are committed to mak- capability, on-road comfort and re-launched the Lotus brand, ing vehicles that have Waku-Doki unparalleled refinement, also wit- developed integrated marketing, which translates to being excit- nessed an increase selling 41,083 sales and PR plans, and activated T he frontage of a French luxury goods firm Hermes’ shop. French luxury groups LVMH and Hermes ended ing and fun to drive and this has units during the first half of 2014 the sponsorship with the Lotus the various disputes that opposed them for nearly four years, LVMH announced yesterday. also resulted in a quantum jump to see a four percent increase. Formula One Team. in customer satisfaction while THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

Why Citigroup would The exaggerated death of be better in pieces inflation by central banks BY ROB COX BY KENNETH ROGOFF commodity prices turned central bankers labour markets are tightening, and the new ine years ago, Breakingviews proposed an “extreme into scapegoats, not heroes. Fed chair has emphatically emphasised the idea” to Citigroup’s then-leader Charles Prince. The s the era of high inflation gone for- A quick tour of emerging markets reveals importance of maximum employment, there $240bn New York bank’s market capitalisation was ever? In a world of slow growth, high that inflation is far from dead. According to is still little risk of high inflation in the near Nlower than the worth of its parts valued separately. By debt, and tremendous distributional the International Monetary Fund’s April 2014 future. Still, over the longer run, there is no splitting into three separate units, the idea was, Prince could hand pressures, whether inflation is dead World Economic Outlook, inflation in 2013 guarantee that any central bank will be able shareholders an extra $50bn or so, the equivalent of one entire or merely dormant is an important reached 6.2 percent in Brazil, 6.4 percent in to hold the line in the face of adverse shocks US Bancorp at the time. Iquestion. Yes, massive institutional improve- Indonesia, 6.6 percent in Vietnam, 6.8 percent such as continuing slow productivity growth, As it turned out, Citi had bigger concerns ahead. The housing ments concerning central banks have cre- in Russia, 7.5 percent in Turkey, 8.5 percent high debt levels, and pressure to reduce ine- crash exposed spectacular losses, wiping out capital and neces- ated formidable barriers to high inflation. in Nigeria, 9.5 percent in India, 10.6 percent quality through government transfers. The sitating a government bailout. Prince was sent dancing onto the But a significant part of a central bank’s in Argentina, and a whopping 40.7 percent in risk would be particularly high in the event golf course. With the crisis now fairly distant in the rear-view credibility ultimately derives from the Venezuela. These levels may be a big improve- of other major shocks – say, a general rise mirror, however, it’s time for current Chief Executive Michael broader macroeconomic environment in ment from the early 1990s, but they certainly in global real interest rates. Corbat to revisit the case for a breakup. which it operates. are not evidence of inflation’s demise. Recognising that inflation is only dor- Now cleaned up and well capitalised, Citi’s market cap today is In the first half of the 1990s, annual infla- Yes, advanced economies are in a very dif- mant renders foolish the oft-stated claim about $160bn – though any loyal shareholders are still nearly 90 tion averaged 40 percent in Africa, 230 per- ferent position today, but they are hardly that any country with a flexible exchange percent worse off than in 2005. Despite the revamp, the bank is cent in Latin America, and 360 percent in immune. Many of the same pundits who rate has nothing to fear from high debt, as still prone to the stumbles that have proved characteristic since the transition economies of eastern Europe. never imagined that advanced economies long as debt is issued in its own currency. Sandy Weill, Prince’s predecessor, stitched the behemoth together. And, in the early 1980s, advanced-economy could have massive financial crises are now Imagine again that Italy had its own cur- This year, for example, Citi revealed an embarrassing fraud at inflation averaged nearly 10 percent. Today, sure that advanced economies can never rency instead of the euro. Certainly, the its big Mexican subsidiary, Banamex. While not material to Citi’s high inflation seems so remote that many have inflation crises. country would have much less to fear from capital, the $400m swindle rekindled concerns that sprawl makes analysts treat it as little more than a theo- More fundamentally, where, exactly, does an overnight run on debt. Nevertheless, it too complex to manage. That’s one reason the Federal Reserve retical curiosity. They are wrong to do so. one draw the line between advanced econo- given the huge governance problems that subsequently thwarted Citi’s plans to increase its dividend. No matter how much central banks may mies and emerging markets? The eurozone, Italy still faces, there is every chance that its Slicing Citi into more manageable pieces would be one way to wish to present the level of inflation as a for example, is a blur. Imagine that there inflation rate would look more like Brazil’s soothe regulators at home and abroad, not to mention US taxpay- mere technocratic decision, it is ultimately was no euro and that the southern countries or Turkey’s, with any debt problems spilling ers fearful of being on the hook for another bailout in the future. a social choice. And some of the very pres- had retained their own currencies – Italy over faster price growth. For any voluntary breakup to gain support, though, it would need sures that helped to contain inflation for with the lira, Spain with the peseta, Greece Modern central banking has worked to reward shareholders well beyond breaking the dividend logjam. the past two decades have been retreating. with the drachma, and so on. Would these wonders to bring down inflation. Ultimately, Some arithmetic on Citi’s component parts suggests that’s possible. In the years preceding the financial crisis, countries today have an inflation profile however, a central bank’s anti-inflation Start with Mexico. Spanish bank Santander’s Mexican offshoot increasing globalisation and technological more like the US and Germany or more policies can work only within the context fetches twice its book value on the stock market. At about a 20 advances made it much easier for central like Brazil and Turkey? of a macroeconomic and political frame- percent discount for the less profitable Banamex Citi’s unit may banks to deliver both solid growth and low I am not arguing that inflation will work that is consistent with price stability. be worth about $15bn – perhaps more to the likes of local bil- inflation. This was not the case in the 1970s, return anytime soon in safe-haven econo- Inflation may be dormant, but it is certainly lionaire Carlos Slim. Citi’s North American consumer business, when stagnating productivity and rising mies such as the US or Japan. Though US not dead. THE GUARDIAN which includes its branded and white-label credit cards and 900 bank branches, could also be cut free. Spinning off a business highly dependent on capital market fundraising would have been unthinkable during the crisis. But General Electric’s successful IPO in July of its consumer financial arm, Synchrony Financial, proved that times have changed. Citi’s US retail division reported net income of $2.1bn in the first half of this year. Annualise that and put it on a price-to-earnings multiple of 13 times, and the division is worth perhaps $55bn. That leaves what may be best dubbed “Core Citi” – the wholesale and corporate bank, which includes the world’s top cash management and foreign-exchange backbone and a big investment bank. If Core Citi matches its first-half results through the year, it will report $11bn of profit in 2014. At 12 times earnings, a discount to State Street and slight premium to Goldman Sachs, the business would be valued at around $132bn. Another wrinkle is Citi’s so-called deferred tax asset, which the bank values at around $50bn. This is essentially an accumulation of past losses that will offset future earnings and thereby reduce future taxes. In a breakup, only a portion of this would remain with Core Citi and the North American retail arm, necessitating a multibillion-dollar accounting charge. But in the important area of capital, this would be unlikely to hurt Citi, because interna- tional bank capital rules disqualify all but a small portion of the deferred tax asset for regulatory purposes. And even some of these clouds may have silver linings. For example, the revival of investor interest in subprime lending bodes well for the OneMain Financial unit, currently inside Citi Holdings. The former Associates lending business, now on the block, could be worth $4bn or more based on the multiple of book value commanded by rival Springleaf. Profitable sales of such noncore assets could accelerate the cleansing process and free up capital. Corbat, the CEO, shows no sign of considering such a radical restructuring. Without pressure from Citi’s board or Chairman Michael O’Neill, who ousted Vikram Pandit, the last CEO, a breakup isn’t likely to gain traction. For now, he is focused on a strategy that Citi’s leaders believe will help the stock price narrow the bank’s 30-odd percent dis- count to book value. If successful, that will close the gap between the company’s market cap and the value of its parts. Any further mishaps, though, and shareholders, board members and regulators alike might start to think Citi would be better broken into bits. REUTERS Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

Brazil squanders oil bonanza even as Rousseff declares victory

BY JEB BLOUNT director of the ANP, Brazil’s oil will pay off, making Brazil one of state greater control over and interest despite the giant new dis- unable to keep up with demand, industry regulator. “She’s deliv- the world’s top-five oil producers. more revenue from giant off- coveries, prompting most of the imports have risen and because razilian President Dilma ered very little considering all the Actual production in 2014 shore oil deposits known as the world’s leading oil companies to of the pricing policy, each barrel Rousseff has put her money spent.” has been 2.6 million boepd, a “subsalt.” ignore the Libra auction. imported gets sold at a loss. government’s oil policies Oil nationalism runs deep in third below target and barely Announced in 2007, the discov- A group including Petrobras, This has devastated Petrobras’ Bfront and centre in her Brazil and Petrobras is a source above 2009 levels. The missing eries are some of the largest in Royal Dutch Shell, France’s Total finances just as it spends bil- re-election campaign. of pride so Rousseff’s campaign 1.3 million boepd from the tar- decades. Estimates range from SA and two Chinese state firms lions on the subsalt. It is now the TV ads show dramatic views of has sought to tap into that, focus- get translates into a huge loss to 30 billion to 100 billion barrels won rights to its estimated 8 bil- most-indebted and least-profit- giant, floating oil platforms and ing on Brazil’s potential as an oil Brazil’s treasury in royalties from of oil and gas, enough to supply lion to 12 billion barrels for the able of the world’s 14 largest oil new refineries under construc- giant. Petrobras alone. all the world’s needs for one to minimum price of about $7 billion companies. tion. The message: her leftist gov- Realising that potential, how- Considering a base royalty of 10 three years. Rousseff argued that and the bare-minimum govern- The bad news doesn’t end ernment is turning an offshore ever, has proven difficult. Despite percent of the value of each barrel the subsalt is so large and the ment share of 41.65 percent of oil there. A Petrobras refinery in oil bonanza into schools, hospitals more than $200bn in investment produced and an average price for risk of tapping its riches so low produced after development costs Texas and others under construc- and jobs, propelling Brazil into the since 2009, output at Petrobras, Petrobras oil of about 20 percent that Brazil’s concession system - are repaid. tion in Brazil have become a focus ranks of developed nations. responsible for nearly 80 per- below benchmark Brent crude, where companies bid for rights Over the past five years, the of corruption allegations, and a But there’s a problem. Brazil’s cent of Brazil’s oil production, Brazil is losing at least $13m a in exchange for fixed investment United States discovered and former company executive has oil industry may be large and has fallen in the last two years day, or nearly $5bn a year, accord- promises and royalty payments began to exploit large amounts of been arrested for alleged wrong- growing, but little of what and was stagnant in the previous ing to Reuters’ calculations. on output - needed an overhaul. shale oil and gas, increasing out- doing in refinery deals. Rousseff promised when elected three. Petrobras oil sells at a discount Her new law makes Brazil a put to its highest levels in four Petrobras’ market value has in 2010 - or before then as energy Rousseff, who faces a tough because most of it is heavier and partner in all subsalt areas not decades. risen nearly eight-fold to more minister or chairwoman of state- re-election battle as economic harder to refine than Brent, a already leased. Rights go to the Brazil, which was a net exporter than $134bn since Rousseff’s run energy giant Petrobras - has growth has slowed to a halt, high-value light crude. company or group that gives the of petroleum products when the Workers’ Party came to power in come to pass. correctly points out that many That estimate of lost revenue is government the biggest cut of oil subsalt was discovered, is again 2003 but all of those gains were Instead, industry experts and major oil companies, including almost certainly very low. Thanks production to sell on its own. dependent on imports, primarily registered before she became Rousseff’s election rivals say her Exxon Mobil Corp and Royal to windfall profit taxes, royalties Even achievements such as the of gasoline and diesel fuel. Rather president. policies have led to stagnant oil Dutch Shell Plc, have also failed per barrel can be as much as revival of Brazil’s shipyards have than becoming a big importer of Under Rousseff, the share price output, increased dependence to increase output in recent years. three times higher. Nor does the inadvertently gotten in the way of Brazilian crude, the United States had fallen about 50 percent by on imports and waning investor But few are spending as much estimate include other taxes or producing more oil and state rev- is now a main supplier of fuel to March this year and its rebound confidence despite Brazil’s huge as Petrobras, which has invested economic activity related to the enue. By delivering over-priced Brazil. since then - including a rise of 25 potential. more than any company on earth missing output. Petrobras did not and sometimes poorly constructed In an attempt to curb infla- percent in the last month - has “When Dilma talks of oil she in the last five years. respond to requests for comment. vessels late, production has been tion, Rousseff blocked Petrobras’ been driven largely by opinion talks of success, of patriotic des- The government and Petrobras Rousseff’s biggest oil legacy will compromised and costs have risen efforts to raise gasoline and polls showing that Rousseff could tiny, but she’s failed to deliver,” say they are working to cut costs likely be her role in re-writing sharply. diesel prices in line with world lose the election. said John Foreman, a former and delays, and that the spending Brazil’s petroleum law to give the All this has dimmed investor prices. With Petrobras’ refineries REUTERS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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Five storylines to watch for in the Favourites Seahawks face 2014 NFL Season Here are five storylines to watch during the National Football League’s 2014 season, which begins today in Seattle. Johnny Manziel The charismatic rookie quarterback was not selected until the 22nd pick of the 2014 Draft by tough task to retain glory Cleveland but there was no more popular choice than the player known as ‘Johnny Football.’ A dynamic player on the field and outspoken off it, Manziel set several passing records in his rookie Hype, upsets and storylines on the cards as NFL season kicks off today college season in 2012 and went on to become the first freshmen to win the Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player. He NEW YORK: The Seattle that teams can get there, but will start the season as the backup but Browns Seahawks will start the 2014 for the most part they can’t fans may demand he take over the offense at NFL campaign this week as stay there,” said Carroll, whose the team’s first sign of struggle. the bookmakers’ favourites to Seahawks open the season at Colin Kaepernick repeat as Super Bowl champi- home to Green Bay today. The 26-year-old signed a six-year, $126m con- ons but they they will have a “There are all these natural tract during the offseason that annointed him as tough task living up to last sea- things that happen to a team. the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback now and son’s success. There is attrition and expecta- into the future. With the massive contract comes Pete Carroll’s team romped to a tions, all those things that you lofty expectations for a versatile quarterback 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos have to deal with after having suc- entering his second full season as a starter. He in last season’s title game but the cess that make it very difficult.” got the 49ers to within a win of reaching the Super Bowl last season, one year after taking division rival San Francisco 49ers, Carroll has had some expe- over the starting role midway through the cam- with dual-threat quarterback rience with back-to-back suc- paign and leading the team to the title game, Colin Kaepernick, offer a formi- cesses though as his University where they lost to Baltimore. dable challenge in the NFC as do of Southern California team won Miami Dolphins Seattle’s opening day opponent, national college titles in 2003 and After spending much of last season dealing the Green Bay Packers. 2004. with a bullying scandal that involved since- With Pro Bowl quarterback After a humiliating end to last departed offensive linemen Richie Incognito and Drew Brees and the New Orleans season, Peyton Manning and the Jonathan Martin and made national headlines, Saints still an NFC contender, Denver Broncos will be desper- the Dolphins enter this season focused solely on Seattle’s Russell Wilson will ate to make amends and their football. Despite the distractions, Miami nearly need to maintain his solid start quarterback’s class makes them made the playoffs last season as the second to his NFL career and hope that among the favourites to represent wild card but were unable to win one of their receiver Percy Harvin delivers a the AFC in the Super Bowl again. final two games. But with the bullying issue in the rearview mirror, Miami could make a suc- breakout season to make up for Manning enjoyed a career-high cessful run to the play-offs. the loss of Golden Tate to Detroit. 55 touchdowns last season with a Peyton Manning and Tom Brady Having lost five members of 68 percent pass completion rate last season’s defensive unit, one of and if he gets even close to those The two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks are still competing at a high level late in their careers the big questions will be whether numbers again, Denver should be Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after they defeated the Denver and neither seems ready to discuss retirement, the Seahawks’ draft picks and in the frame. Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in this February 2014 file photo. but the window for each to add another Super promoted back-up players can But, unsurprisingly the New Bowl win to their already glittering resumes maintain Seattle’s status as the England Patriots represent the is closing quickly. Denver’s Manning, 38, and top defense in the NFL. biggest threat to Manning’s It will be fascinating to see if across the league. Tony Romo at be intense however and his task New England’s Brady, 37, both play for talented Charismatic cornerback ambitions. the Indianapolis Colts and their the Dallas Cowboys looks to be in has been made infinitely harder teams expected to contend for a title. The oldest Richard Sherman should help Patriots head coach Bill quarterback Andrew Luck can last chance saloon as owner Jerry by the season-long ban to stan- signal caller to win the Lombardi Trophy is John ensure a strong secondary again, Belichick has brought in some mature this year into genuine Jones throws the dice once again dout receiver Josh Gordon for Elway, who was 38 years old when he won it however, after he led the league smart additions with cornerback contenders. with a player who has yet to live substance. with Denver in 1999. with eight interceptions last sea- Darrelle Revis coming over from The arrival of wide receiver up to his expectations. As for Tebow? He will start the Houston Texans son and some outstanding dis- the AFC East rival New York Jets Hakeem Nicks from the New One of the most talked about season as a college football televi- The retooled Texans will be looking to follow plays in the post-season. and veteran defensive end Will York Giants and return to fitness players in the off-season has sion analyst with ESPN after the in the footsteps of the 2012 Indianapolis Colts No team has won succes- Smith from the Saints. of another experienced wideout been rookie quarterback Johnny 32 teams in the NFL showed no and 2013 Kansas City Chiefs when they try to go from worst overall to the play-offs. Houston sive Super Bowls since the New After injuries hampered the in Reggie Wayne should give the Manziel of the Cleveland Browns. interest in giving him another added new head coach Bill O’Brien and top England Patriots in 2003 and Patriots last season, Brady should talented Luck more dangerous Known popularly as ‘Johnny chance. There might not be any overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney to a team 2004 and Carroll says it is clear have tight end Rob Gronkowski weapons this year. Football,’ Manziel was the big- chance of a repeat of ‘Tebow that already boasts JJ Watt, Brian Cushing, Arian that repeating is a tall order in back from his ACL injury and As always the subplots along the gest sensation in college football Mania’ but one thing the NFL Foster and Andre Johnson. Barring injuries, the the NFL. receivers Danny Amendola and road to the Super Bowl, to be held since Tim Tebow but he will start never lacks is hype, upsets and Texans appear a lock to become the season’s “The challenge of sustaining it Aaron Dobson are both back to in Glendale, Arizona on February. as backup to starter Brian Hoyer. storylines and this year should be most improved team and finish comfortably is greater. It’s been demonstrated fitness. 1, will focus on the quarterbacks The pressure on Hoyer will no different. REUTERS above last season’s 2-14 record. NFL Team Values Denver Broncos lose Welker Colts’ owner suspended Dallas Cowboys Team value: $3.2bn Revenue 2013: $560m for six games by League Operating income 2013: $246m to four-game doping ban New England Patriots INDIANAPOLIS: Indianapolis conviction led to a one-year sus- Team value: $2.6bn DENVER: Denver Broncos’ Colts owner Jim Irsay was sus- pension for former San Francisco Revenue 2013: $428m receiver Wes Welker was sus- pended for six games by the 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo. Operating income 2013: $147m pended four games yesterday by National Football League after Irsay entered a change of Washington Redskins the National Football League for pleading guilty yesterday to a plea Tuesday at the Hamilton Team value: $2.4bn violating the NFL performance- misdemeanor charge of operat- County courthouse in suburban Revenue 2013: $395m enhancing drug policy, a major ing a vehicle while intoxicated. Noblesville after previously plead- Denver Broncos’ Operating income 2013: $143m setback for a Super Bowl squad. Irsay was also fined $500,000 ing not guilty to two misdemean- receiver Wes New York Giants Welker caught 73 passes for (380,750 euro) by the league for ors stemming from a traffic stop Welker receives Team value: $2.1bn 778 yards and 10 touchdowns the personal conduct policy vio- in nearby Carmel, Indiana. last year in his first season with four-game ban lation which happened in March Police said Irsay was driving his Revenue 2013: $353m for violating NFL Operating income 2013: $87m the Broncos after leaving New this year while he was also handed car at a slow rate of speed and England, becoming a favoured performance a year on probation by an Indiana failed to signal for a turn. He Houston Texans target for star quarterback enhancing drug court. failed several field sobriety tests Team value: $1.85bn Peyton Manning. policy. “Owners, management person- before being taken into custody. Revenue 2013: $339m A powerful part of the NFL’s nel and coaches must be held to Multiple prescription drugs Operating income 2013: $103m most productive scoring attack a higher standard than players,” were found in pill bottles during New York Jets in history, Welker helped Denver NFL commissioner Roger Goodell an search of Irsay’s vehicle and a Team value: $1.80bn reach the Super Bowl last season, said. toxicology report showed Tuesday Revenue 2013: $333m where the Broncos were humbled The 55-year-old son of Robert that Irsay had two painkillers Operating income 2013: $80m 43-8 by Seattle. Irsay, who moved the Colts from in his system, according to the Philadelphia Eagles Welker tested positive for Baltimore to Indianapolis in Indianapolis Star. Team value: $1.75bn amphetamines in May, accord- during a pre-season game against and October 5 at home against 1984, also had his drivers’ license Irsay will be tested for drugs Revenue 2013: $330m ing to the NFL’s website, and on Houston, his third concussion in Arizona. suspended. while on probation and cannot Operating income 2013: $73m Tuesday learned that he had lost the past 10 months. Welker will be able to play for The fine was the largest have or drink alcoholic beverages his appeal. Denver will lose Welker for the first time when the Broncos Goodell was allowed to impose during probation. Chicago Bears Welker, who will be a free agent games at home Sunday against visit the New York Jets on without seeking permission from He was sentenced to jail time Team value: $1.70bn at the end of the season, had just Indianapolis and September 14 October 12, their first return visit the other NFL club owners and but the amount was reduced to Revenue 2013: $309m returned to practice on Monday against Kansas City, a Super Bowl to the stadium where they lost to the ban is the largest against an time served, the two days he spent Operating income 2013: $57m after suffering a concussion rematch September 21 at Seattle Seahawks in February. AFP NFL owner since a 1998 felony in jail after his arrest. AFP San Fancisco 49ers Team value: $1.6bn Revenue 2013: $270m Operating income 2013: $25m Baltimore Ravens Sam has already made impact on NFL Team value: $1.5bn NEW YORK: Michael Sam got during his brief spell with this league is just snaps, it’s reps. Revenue 2013: $304m Former Operating income 2013: $57m has already made a significant the Rams during the preseason He’s a much better player now impact on the National Football where his impressive work ethic than he was when he got here.” Missouri Denver Broncos League, even though his long and burning desire to simply be Fisher said the final roster Tiger Michael Team value: $1.45bn cherished dream to become the “one of the team” made a lasting choices hinged not only on Sam’s Sam attends Revenue 2013: $301m league’s first openly gay player impact with the entire coaching competition with Westbrooks but a game Operating income 2013: $31m may never materialise. staff and his fellow players. also on the luxury of having nine between Indianapolis Colts Though the 24-year-old defen- “Mike came in here and did defensive linemen on a team that the Missouri Team value: $1.4bn sive end failed to make the St everything we asked him to do,” utilises a four-man front. Tigers and Revenue 2013: $285m Louis Rams’ final 53-man ros- Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said St. Louis went into the pre- South Dakota Operating income 2013: $61m ter for the 2014 regular season after the defensive end was cut season training camp with eight State in Green Bay Packers on Saturday and cleared waivers amid 21 other roster moves before defensive linemen already inked Columbia, Team value: $1.375bn the following day to remain on the the NFL deadline. in on the roster: Robert Quinn, Missouri in Revenue 2013: $299m outside looking in, he achieved “He got a chance to play a lot Chris Long, Michael Brockers, this August one of his primary goals. of snaps, he had the second-most Kendall Langford, William Hayes, Operating income 2013: $26m 30 file photo. Pittsburgh Steelers Ever since he ended his 2013 snaps on the defensive line to Eugene Sims, Alex Carrington senior season as a University Ethan Westbrooks, and was pro- and first-round pick Aaron Team value: $1.35bn of Missouri standout by being ductive. Mike played well. He has Donald. been the norm for Sam, one of Sam. “I wanted to do great things. Revenue 2013: $287m awarded co-defensive player of the the ability to play someplace. It’s Sam said in a statement: “I look eight children from a disadvan- I wanted to play sports. I got bet- Operating income 2013: $52m year honors in the Southeastern gotta be the right place, it’s gotta forward to continuing to build on taged, broken home in the small ter at football. I got better in my Seattle Seahawks Conference, he has yearned to be be a fit. the progress I made here toward town of Hitchcock, Texas, who grades. I was the first in my fam- Team value: $1.33bn judged purely on his merits as a “As someone told me years ago, a long and successful career,” he has impressively overcome the ily to graduate. I want to keep on Revenue 2013: $288m football player. the difference between a good said. odds. fighting.” Operating income 2013: $27m And that is exactly what he player and an average player in Battling to prove himself has “Adversity hits everyone,” said REUTERS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Wozniacki to face Peng for final berth

NEW YORK: Former world and after fighting for that hold number one Caroline Wozniacki Wozniacki was rolling. Roger Federer and first-time Grand Slam “It was really tricky condi- of Switzerland semi-finalist Peng Shuai will tions with the wind but I tried to celebrates after meet for a place in the US Open stay aggressive,” Wozniacki said, defeating Roberto title match after dominant vic- calling the opening game “very Bautista Agut of tories yesterday. important”. Spain in the fourth Wozniacki, the runner-up at “You always go out there and round of the US Flushing Meadows in 2009, dis- are a little bit nervous. I served Open at the USTA missed 13th-seeded Italian Sara really well after that.” Errani 6-0, 6-1 and is back in the Errani did break Wozniacki Billie Jean King semi-finals of a major for the first to open the second set, but with National Tennis time since the 2011 US Open. the Italian unable to protect her Center in New York China’s Peng, in the quarter- own serve it was immaterial, and City yesterday. finals of a major for the first the Dane wrapped things up in time in her 37th attempt, made 65 minutes. similarly short work of Swiss teen Wozniacki toppled former Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-1. champion Maria Sharapova in Peng joined two-time Grand the fourth round, while Errani’s Slam champion Li Na and Zheng run had included a third-round Jie as the only Chinese to reach win over seven-time Grand Slam the last four of a Grand Slam. champion Venus Williams as “Thirty-seven times Grand upsets saw only two of the top 10 Slam,” Peng said, then had to stop seeds reach the last eight. the thought as she struggled to Peng, ranked 39th, ploughed contain her emotions after taking through three seeded players apart Bencic in just 64 minutes. to reach the quarters, including “It’s a little bit too exciting,” she fourth-seeded Pole Agnieszka said. “I love tennis, I love to play, Radwanska. Federer cruises into but it’s a long time, the career. It’s She is the only woman besides tough. Sometimes I’ve thought to two-time defending champion give up and stop playing because I Serena Williams who has yet to don’t know if I can make it or not. drop a set in a tournament in “My coach and my parents which Williams and 10th-seeded always told me to fight and not Wozniacki are the only players give up -- that today was coming.” remaining from the top 10 seeds. US Open quarter-final Wozniacki was similarly con- Peng took control early against vincing on a windy night on Bencic, the youngest US Open Arthur Ashe Stadium court, quarter-finalist since Martina where towels from the players’ Hingis won the title at 16 in 1997. Swiss star to take on Monfils for a place in last four chairs and stray plastic bags had Peng fended off two break to be corraled. points in her opening service In a match between two players game and didn’t face another. NEW YORK: Five-time cham- when he had to leave the court with an uncanny ability to extend She broke Bencic twice in the pion Roger Federer set up a US to replace his shoes which came rallies, Wozniacki’s 26 outright first set, and seized a 4-0 lead with Open quarter-final blockbuster US Open Results apart early in the third set. winners to the 12 of Errani made two breaks of serve in the second. against eccentric French star Results from the ninth day of But his luck didn’t change and the difference. Although the 28-year-old Peng Gael Monfils yesterday as the the US Open, the final Grand his campaign was over when he Errani, who boasts a top-speed has never won a singles title, the hugely-hyped new generation Slam tournament of 2014 (x served up his fourth double fault serve of less than 90 mph (144.84 world 39 had big-match experi- once again flopped. denotes seeded player): of the tie. Km/h) couldn’t hold once in six ence to draw on. Second seed Federer reached Czech sixth seed Tomas service games. She and Taiwanese partner his 10th US Open quarter-final in Men’s Fourth Round: Tomas Berdych reached the quarter- She was unable to capitalize Hsieh Su-Wei won their second the last 11 years with a comfort- Berdych (CZE x6) bt Dominic finals with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over on any of four break points in Grand Slam doubles title at the Thiem (AUT) 6-1, 6-2, 6-4; able 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win over Spain’s Austria’s Dominic Thiem. the opening game of the match French Open this year. AFP Marin Cilic (CRO x14) bt Gilles Roberto Bautista Agut while Berdych, a semi-finalist in 2012, Simon (FRA x26) 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), Monfils, the 20th seed, reached saved seven break points in the 6-4, 3-6, 6-3; Gael Monfils (FRA his second New York last-eight first set against the 20-year-old x20) bt Grigor Dimitrov (BUL stunning seventh-seeded Grigor Austrian, but it was plain sail- x7) 7-5, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5; Roger Dimitrov 7-5, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5 ing after that mini-scare as he Federer (SUI x2) bt Roberto Federer, the 17-time major win- wrapped up victory in just 98 Bautista Agut (ESP x17) 6-4, ner, leads Monfils 7-2 in career minutes. 6-3, 6-2. meetings, including their most He will next tackle Croatia’s recent clash in Cincinnati last Women’s Quarter-finals: Marin Cilic for a place in the Peng Shuai (CHN) bt Belinda month. Coach Stefan Edberg watches semi-finals after the 14th seeded “It was a tough three-setter in Bencic (SUI) 6-2, 6-1; Caroline Croatian reached his third US Roger Federer of Switzerland play Cincinnati,” said Federer after Wozniacki (DEN x10) bt Sara Open quarter-final with a 5-7, against Roberto Bautista yesterday. winning his 25th night-time Errani (ITA x13) 6-0, 6-1. 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over match. France’s Gilles Simon. Cilic, also a “Gael has been playing some four years after his first. “It’s my break to the good at 4-2 in the quarter-finalist in 2009 and 2012, great tennis, he’s always very first ever win on the Ashe Stadium second before he got embroiled in hit 23 aces, 70 winners and com- entertaining. I’m sure we’ll see which is great,” said Monfils, who a brief war of words over distrac- mitted 76 unforced errors in the lots of retrieving by him and turned 28 on Monday and whose tions on the court. four hour 13 minute clash. attacking by me.” best performance at a major Still seething, the Parisian His victory comes 12 months Federer was barely troubled by remains his run to the semi-finals surrendered a break point by not after he was forced to miss the Bautista Agut, the 17th seed who at the 2008 French Open where returning the ball in the eighth tournament as he sat out a dop- was trying to make a Grand Slam he was defeated by Federer. game. ing ban. quarter-final for the first time. Wimbledon semi-finalist But he bounced back in impres- Berdych has a 5-3 career lead He broke in the third and fifth Dimitrov, 23, was hoping to sive style, saving two set points in over Cilic but the Croatian won games for a 4-1 lead and despite reach his third quarter-final at the tiebreak before winning four their most recent meeting in surrendering one of the breaks in the majors this year but despite points in a row to open a two sets straights sets in the Wimbledon the eighth game, two successive occasional breath-taking shot- to love lead. third round. aces sealed the opening set and making, he was undone by 38 Dimitrov, who had never won a The quarter-finals in the top there was no looking back for the unforced errors. Monfils, who match in New York on his three half of the draw take place later 33-year-old. hasn’t dropped a set at the tour- previous visits, was facing hav- yesterday with world number one Crowd favourite Monfils over- nament, raced through the first ing to come back from two sets Novak Djokovic taking on Andy Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (right) shakes hands with Sara Errani came a dramatic loss of compo- set on the back of a break for a to love down for the first time Murray and Australian Open of Italy after defeating her at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New sure in the second set to reach 6-5 lead. in his career. He then added to winner Stan Wawrinka facing Kei York, yesterday. his second US Open quarter-final, The Frenchman was another the drama, albeit unintentionally, Nishikori of Japan. AFP After golfers and cyclists, tennis players start hiring psychologists NEW YORK: Tennis play- initially finding them a bit odd, better at,” Anderson said this top players who use a sports psy- ers are always looking for that unclear how someone who had week. chologist but not everyone is a Gael Monfils extra 1 percent, the unseen never played the game would be “So many people say, it’s 90 believer. of France edge that could take them to able to help him on court. percent mental, everybody knows Patrick Mouratoglou, the coach reacts after the very top. But, encouraged by his then- how to hit tennis balls and we’ve of world number one Serena defeating For some it’s going gluten coach Ivan Lendl, he tried again been playing tennis so long that Williams, believes psychologists Grigor free or travelling with a fitness and then went on to capture an it’s tough to make huge changes. and tennis is not a good match. Dimitrov of trainer but increasingly, it is Olympic gold medal at the 2012 “The bigger thing is just having “I believe in psychologists and Bulgaria in that voice in the background; the London Games followed by tri- that belief and confidence in your I think they are very useful,” he the fourth sports psychologist. umphs at the 2012 U.S. Open and game and I feel like just chatting said, walking between commit- round of A common sight for years in 2013 Wimbledon championships. with her and having a better ments on site at the US Open. golf and now used extensively in Alexis Castorri helped Murray understanding of my game. “But I don’t think it matches well US Open sports like cycling and athlet- find a way to communicate bet- When Kvitova won her second with the tennis career. at Flushing ics, for a long time it seemed as ter with Lendl and deal with the Wimbledon title earlier this year, “I’ve been to a psychologist Meadows, though tennis players were reluc- dynamics of his support team, as she was quick to thank the influ- myself so I know exactly what it yesterday. tant to open up their minds, per- well as prepare for matches and ence of Michal Safar, with whom is. The goal is to make you think, haps fearful of what they might cope with the nerves of a grand she’s been working with for five understand and so on and I think find. slam final. years. when you play tennis, the less you But in recent years, psycholo- And the psychologist’s serv- “He helped me a lot to handle think the better it is. gists have become a more estab- ices have been in demand at the pressure and to focus in every Mouratoglou said coaches can lished presence on the Tour, with this year’s US Open, with South moment in the match,” she said. cover some of the same ground, top players like Andy Murray Africa’s Kevin Anderson prais- “I’m still working on the men- even if they are not qualified and Petra Kvitova espousing the ing her for helping him win close tal side, that’s something I really psychologists themselves. “A benefits. matches and rebound from tough need.” psychologist’s job is to make you Murray has had something of a defeats. Australian Sam Stosur, Italy’s understand yourself better, feel love-hate relationship with sports “I just felt it was a part of my Fabio Fognini and Marcel better in your life. It’s not to be psychologists over his career, game I could maybe just get a bit Granollers are among some other successful in sports.” REUTERS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

US head coach Mike Krzyzewski (centre) talks Adamant Cook keen to with Kenneth Faried (left) and James Harden during the FIBA Basketball carry on till World Cup World Cup Group C match against New Zealand ‘I’ve led with the goal to try to win the Cup in Australia’ at the Bilbao Exhibition Center in BIRMINGHAM: England for the third match in a row, Bilbao, Spain captain Alastair Cook insisted will try to avoid further embar- on Tuesday. he still wanted to lead the side rassment in the series finale at at the World Cup despite con- England Headingley on Friday. ceding the team’s chances of captain “Maybe for a few of these guys, triumphing at next year’s tour- Alastair Cook it’s the first time it’s happened US, Slovenia advance nament were “far-fetched” leaves the field that we’ve lost as badly as this and following another mauling by after defeat it’s a true test of character for the India. in the fourth whole team, really,” Cook said. The reigning world champi- One-Day Former England captain as Lithuania suffer ons inflicted a humiliating nine- International Michael Vaughan has criti- wicket defeat upon England in the (ODI) against cised the team’s “old-fashioned” LAS PALMAS, Spain: Dragic nailed 10 of his 14 shots fourth one-day international at India at approach to one-day cricket. Holders United States and dark from the field to finish with a Edgbaston on Tuesday to take an Edgbaston in But Cook said the problem was horses Slovenia eased into the game-high 22 points. unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five- Birmingham more fundamental than that. basketball World Cup knockout With host nation Spain and match series. on Tuesday. “I don’t think it’s been our stages with two games to spare Greece advancing on Monday, India dismissed England for mind-set really,” he said. “I think but eastern European giants the battle for the remaining 12 just 206, a total that owed much it’s been our lack of execution of Lithuania left themselves with knockout stage berths is set to go to number seven Moeen Ali’s 67. fairly basic skills at the moment work to do after a surprise down to the wire in all four pre- They then coasted to victory with our batting.” defeat by Australia on Tuesday. liminary pools. with more than 19 overs to spare made the last of their three losing India. Cook, asked if he would be One explanation often advanced Unfancied Ukraine produced Lithuania, bronze medalists in after Ajinkya Rahane, whose 106 appearances in the final in 1992 -- England’s captain at the World for England’s poor record in the day’s other upset with a 2010, were expected to cruise into was his maiden ODI century, and the only previous occasion when Cup, replied: “If I’m allowed to 50-over cricket is that everyone 64-58 defeat of Turkey while the the last 16 but got a rude awak- Shikhar Dhawan (97 not out) put the tournament was staged ‘Down be, yes. involved in the English game puts Dominican Republic boosted their ening from a spirited Australia on 183 for the first wicket. Under’. “I don’t have a say on selection, so much more emphasis on Test own hopes after a 74-68 success side who survived a second- Defeat saw England suffer a Former England off-spinner but I’ve captained for three-and- cricket. against Finland. half onslaught to earn an 82-75 fifth loss in their last six ODI Graeme Swann recently urged a-half years with the goal to try to However, Cook said: “You only The Americans looked a lit- victory. series. Cook to quit one-day cricket and win the World Cup in Australia. have to look at the dressing- tle fazed as New Zealand’s Tall Forward Joe Ingles racked up England only have a diet of lim- concentrate solely on Tests. He added: “I know that seems room to see whether it matters Blacks performed their tradi- 18 points and four assists for the ited overs cricket between now But Cook, whose nine on a bit far-fetched at the moment or not now. “Just because you put tional pre-game haka, but showed Australians, who will progress and the start of the World Cup Tuesday meant he has gone 38 when we’re losing games of huge importance on Test cricket no nerves in a one-sided contest from a finely balanced group if in Australia and New Zealand in innings without an ODI hun- cricket, but there are a lot of doesn’t mean one-day cricket as Anthony Davis led the charge they win one of their two remain- February. dred, faced similar calls to stand really good players in that chang- doesn’t count. “We’ve got a World with 21 points and nine rebounds ing games against Mexico and But their chances of lifting the down as Test skipper from half- ing room. Cup in six months. That’s our big in a 98-71 rout. Angola. trophy for the first time in what a-dozen former England captains “If we can improve at the rate focus now. “There are no Tests for US coach Mike Krzyzewski, The exertions of holding their will be 40 years’ of trying look as earlier in the season, only to lead we need to improve, we’ve got a six months, so it is very impor- who criticised his team after a own for three quarters against remote as they have since they the team to a 3-1 series win over chance.” England, beaten heavily tant.” AFP tepid first-half display in Sunday’s the United States seemed to have 98-77 win over Turkey, praised worn down Turkey, who were his men this time and singled undone by Ukraine’s long-range Clarke may miss Pakistan series out New Orleans Pelicans centre shooting in a physical, low-scoring Davis. contest. “It was a good, solid perform- Guard Olexandr Mishula came MELBOURNE: Australia cap- three-wicket loss to Zimbabwe Australia will start their series ance and I thought the inten- off the bench to score a career- tain Michael Clarke is doubtful but aggravated the injury and against Pakistan with a Twenty20 sity was excellent,” the 67-year high 19 points in an international for next month’s series against was ruled out of the rest of the International, a format Clarke old from Chicago, who has won game, including five three-point- Pakistan in the United Arab tournament. does not play, on October 5 and four NCAA titles with Duke ers as the Ukrainians nailed a Emirates after scans confirmed “Michael Clarke had an MRI will go on to play three ODIs University, told reporters. total of 10 shots behind the arc. an injury to his left hamstring. scan on returning from Zimbabwe and two Tests. “Had a scan on With the NBA’s top players “It’s the best I have done with The 33-year-old strained his that has confirmed a left ham- the hamstring, some damage as declining invitations to play in the this team but that doesn’t matter hamstring in training before string muscle injury,” Cricket expected but I will be back fitter World Cup, a weakened but hun- at all, the important thing is that the one-day international (ODI) Australia physiotherapist Alex and stronger,” Clarke said on his gry-looking US team were helped the team won,” the 22-year-old Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and Kountouris said. “He will have official twitter handle. by 12 points apiece from Golden BC Dnipro player told the compe- South Africa in Harare following intensive rehabilitation for this “I have some great people help- State Warriors guards Stephen tition’s official website (www.fiba. a long break from the game and injury and we will be monitor- ing me get my injury right. I will Curry and Klay Thompson. com). “It was the opportunity of missed the first two matches. ing his progress over the next do whatever it takes to get back Slovenia enjoyed a comfortable a lifetime to do something for the He returned to the team week before deciding when he can on the field with the boys,” he Michael Clarke 89-72 win over South Korea as team and they needed me on this during Australia’s humiliating return to training and playing.” wrote. REUTERS Phoenix Suns playmaker Goran day.” REUTERS MLB: Kershaw steers Dodgers to 4-1 victory over Nationals

NEW YORK: Clayton Kershaw tossed a three-hitter, leading Baseball Results the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 Baltimore 5 Cincinnati 4 victory over the Washington Detroit 4 Cleveland 2 Nationals. Boston 9 NY Yankees 4 Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match Kershaw (17-3) struck out eight Philadelphia 4 Atlanta 0 against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. and walked two in eight innings. NY Mets 8 Miami 6 He has fanned 202 batters this Toronto 8 Tampa Bay 2 season, topping the 200 mark for the fifth season in a row to equal Chicago Cubs 7 Milwaukee 1 Barrett gets first start the mark of former Dodger Don Kansas City 2 Texas 1 Sutton. Chicago White Sox 6 Minnesota 3 Kershaw, who is unbeaten in Houston 8 LA Angels 3 at flyhalf for All Blacks his last 19 starts against National St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 4 League East opponents, also San Francisco 12 Colorado 7 become the first 17-game winner Seattle 6 Oakland 5 NAPIER: Beauden Barrett in the majors this season. will get his first start at his Squad The result kept the first-place LA Dodgers 4 Washington 1 preferred position of flyhalf for New Zealand: 15-Israel Dagg, 14-Ben Smith, Dodgers (78-61) two games ahead San Diego 2 Arizona 1 New Zealand on Saturday after 13-Conrad Smith, 12-Ma’a Nonu, 11-Julian of the Giants in the National selectors decided not to risk Savea, 10-Beauden Barrett, 9-Aaron Smith, League West. Arrieta (8-5) gave up a run Aaron Cruden suffering further 8-Kieran Read, 7-Richie McCaw (captain), Giants 12, Rockies 7 in the third inning but other- injury against Argentina. 6-Liam Messam, 5-Sam Whitelock, 4-Brodie The San Francisco Giants col- wise successfully shut down the The 23-year-old Barrett has Retallick, 3-Owen Franks, 2-Dane Coles, lected five extra-base hits in a six- Brewers. He struck out four and made just two previous starts, 1-Wyatt Crockett. run seventh inning for a comeback walked two as Milwaukee (73-65) both at fullback, in his 21-test Replacements: 16-Keven Mealamu, 17-Ben victory over the Colorado Rockies. fell two games behind first-place career with coach Steve Hansen Franks, 18-Joe Moody, 19-Jeremy Thrush, Colorado led 6-0 through three St. Louis in the National League Los Angeles Dodgers’ starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch against preferring to use him as an impact 20-Sam Cane, 21-TJ Perenara, 22-Colin Slade, innings and 7-1 through five. San Central. the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium yesterday. player off the bench. 23-Malaki Fekitoa. Francisco started its comeback Cardinals 6, Pirates 4 The Wellington Hurricanes with a three-run sixth. The six- Adam Wainwright gave up pivot was the form New Zealand McLean Park. “Aaron could have run deficit matched the largest three homers in a game for inning scored center fielder Martinez belted a long home run flyhalf during the Super Rugby played but the selectors weren’t the Giants have overcome this the first time in four years, but Jarrod Dyson as the Kansas City over the wall in center field, his competition this year but unable prepared to take the risk of him season. made up for it with his bat as Royals pulled out a narrow vic- 19th homer of the season. to dislodge Cruden from the start- re-injuring himself and being out San Francisco first baseman the St. Louis Cardinals beat the tory over the last-place Texas Astros 8, Angels 3 ing position for the All Blacks. for a long period,” Hansen said in Buster Posey went 3-for-5. Pittsburgh Pirates. Rangers. Brad Peacock produced his Cruden then played his best a statement. Cubs 7, Brewers 1 Wainwright drove in three runs The victory allowed the Royals third consecutive solid start, game for the All Blacks in the Hansen made just two other Jake Arrieta made his 100th in a game for just the second time to remain a half-game ahead of working into the seventh inning 51-20 thrashing of Australia at changes to the side from the Eden major league appearance one to in his career. Detroit in the American League and the Houston Astros beat Eden Park in the second round of Park demolition of the Wallabies remember, scattering five hits On the mound, Wainwright Central standings. the red-hot Los Angeles Angels the Rugby Championship before with Israel Dagg returning to the over six innings and leading the (16-9) allowed seven hits and four Tigers 4, Indians 2 (83-54). going off with a chest injury. side at fullback to play a test on Chicago Cubs to an emphatic win runs in six-plus innings, walking JD Martinez slugged a three- Peacock retired the first eight Hansen said the injury was one his home ground. over the slumping Milwaukee one and fanning three. run home run with one out in batters he faced as the American of the reasons why Barrett had Ben Smith will shift to right Brewers, who lost their seventh Royals 2, Rangers 1 the top of the ninth inning to lift League West-leading Angels’ six- been given his first opportunity to wing to accommodate Dagg’s straight game in another setback A single by catcher Salvador the Detroit Tigers to a win over game winning streak came to a start a test against the Pumas at inclusion. REUTERS to their playoff hopes. Perez with two out in the eighth the Cleveland Indians.Left fielder halt. REUTERS THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Brazil storm to easy victory over Qatar Under-23 friendly: Selecao score two goals in each half BY D CHAKRABORTY

DOHA: The Qatar Under-23 Al Ahli midfielder Mojtaba Jabari poses with the Qatar Stars League football team’s hopes of qualify- Player of the month award for August. ing for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio got a strong reality check at Al Arabi Stadium here yes- terday when Brazil inflicted a Brazil’s Fabio Henrique Bull gets Jabari adjudged comprehensive 4-0 defeat on the (left) vies for ball pos- 10-man home side. session with Qatar’s first-ever QSL QSL Player Of The loss wasn’t unexpected Ahmed Fathi during since Brazil started as heavy their Under-23 foot- Season Card The Month favourites, but the performance ball match at Al Arabi definitely revealed that Qatar Stadium in Doha need to pull up their socks if they yesterday. Qatar DOHA: The first ever Qatar DOHA: Al Ahli creative mid- wish to qualify for Rio. won 4-0. BOTTOM: Stars League (QSL) season card fielder Mojtaba Jabari has been A red card for Abdulrahman Al Brazil’s Ademilson was handed over to British man presented with the Qatar Stars Harassi in the 35th minute also Braga (left) and Qatar’s John Bull recently at the match League (QSL) Player of the did not help Al Annabi’s cause. Abdulrahman Al Kobri between Qatar Sports Club and month award yesterday at the The first 10 minutes of the in action. Al Ahli in Round two of the technical committee football match was the only time that PICTURES BY: SALIM QSL. pitch. Qatar seemed to be in the game MATRAMKOT The avid Kings fan will now The Iranian picked up the as the Brazilians took some time receive major benefits; including award after two impressive dis- to settle down. In fact a minute attending all home matches of plays last month in Rounds 1 and into the match, Ahmed Yasser their club for a discounted price. 2. Mohammadi broke forward In addition John will also become According to statistics provided threateningly but was brought a silver Football Rewards member by Prozone, Jabari got a perform- down by Wallace Dos Santons which will automatically give him ance rating of 95% out of a 100 — who got a yellow card for the an amazing 30,000 Qatar Airways on average. challenge. his left to save a strong header Privilege Club Qmiles. In the first match against Al Slowly but surely the Selecao from a corner. Bull said: “It’s great that the Sailiya Jabari scored two goals to tightened their grip on the game In the half-time break, Qatar Qatar Stars League has these help secure a vital first win of the — holding possession and using made four substitutions but they great incentives for fans new and season for the Brigadiers. their superior size to dominate didn’t help as Brazil scored their old. This makes everything much Playing in an advanced position in the air. third goal in the 53rd minute. easier and rewards me at the this season the midfielder aver- Qatar had a narrow escape Braga floated in behind the same time.” aged 68 passes with 62 successful in the 17th minute when Lucas Qatari defenders and easily When a fan buys the season completions. Silva’s free kick from the edge tapped home his second goal of long cards online via: tickets. In addition the playmaker also of the box missed the goal by a the match. qsl.com.qa - they will receive an had two assists and was part of whisker. By now Qatari coach Fahad email explaining the scheme in setting up another goal in their Brazil came out strong after Thani was angrily shouting out detail and outlining the collection second game of the season against the water break — taken after 25 instructions. But Brazil man- point of the cards at the stadiums. Qatar Sports Club, a game which minutes — and defender Matheus aged to score a fourth goal The cost of a season card is only they went on to win 3-1 (away). Doria latched onto a pass near the when Barcelona player Rafinha QR200 and will give fans access to On average he also made 5 Qatar goal line to open the scor- Alcantara floated a beautiful pass the QR20 category seating areas. penalty area entries (balls played ing in the 30th minute. to Vinicius Araujo who slotted it Fans will therefore be able to into the penalty area) and 6.5 Two minutes later Ademilson behind the net. attend all 13 home games of their final third entries passes, the Braga scored his first goal with a On Tuesday, Brazil coach favourite QSL team but only pay Czech head coach Milan Málala powerful shot that was fumbled Alexandre Gallo had said that for the price of 10 games, a saving has made him one of the central by Qatari goalkeeper Mohannad every game had its “lessons”. of QR60, which is the equivalent figures in the squad and will hope Naim. After yesterday’s game, Brazil of three free matches. he can stay injury free, if Al Ahli Qatar’s gaps in defence were will surely try to do better from This marks yet another signifi- want to mount a serious challenge now exposed and the frustration set pieces. cant step forward for the QSL in this season. began to show when Al Harassi As for the Qatar team, their its drive to become the best league The Player of the Month award brought down a Brazilian player performance will certainly have in the region and provide fans new recognizes the best Qatar Stars outside his own box to earn his put their preparations for the and old with a first class football League player each month of the second yellow card — reducing the Olympic qualifiers in context. experience. Season cards make it season. The recipient is chosen home side to 10 men. They will know that they have to easy and cost effective for fans to by the Competition and Football Qatari goalkeeper Naim beef up and better organise their support their favourite QSL team Development department accord- redeemed his earlier mistake by defence if they want to trouble and rewards the most loyal fans ing to statistical benchmarks set making a magnificent save in the stronger sides. in the best way possible. out at the beginning of the season. 41st minute when he dived low to THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA Promising Asian athletes train at Aspire Academy DOHA: Promising young ath- letes from all over Asia have arrived in Qatar to be part of the two-week-long camp co- hosted by the Olympic Council of Asia and Aspire Academy. Yesterday’s Asia’s most tal- ented young athletes at the age of 16 and 17, that are competing in the long jump or middle distance disciplines, gathered in the audi- torium of Aspire Academy to be officially welcomed to the camp. Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy, was the first one who addressed the audience and welcomed the young athletes. “It is a great opportunity for these young athletes, because they will meet each other many times in the future and I wish that these two weeks will allow them to grow in their sports and in their char- acter,” Bravo said. “I see here the future of ath- letics in Asia. This camp is going to be remembered because some of the faces in the audience will represent their countries in the future at events like Asian and World Championships as well as at Olympic Games”, Dahlan Al Hamad, President of the Asian Athletics Association, said on Promising young athletes from Asia training at Aspire Academy in Doha yesterday. Athletes competing in the the promising future of the young long jump and middle distance disciplines are in Doha for the two-week-long camp co-hosted by the Olympic athletes that were nominated by Council of Asia and Aspire Academy. RIGHT: Ivan Bravo (left), Director General of Aspire Academy presents their respective national Olympic a memento to Dahlan Al Hamad, President of the Asian Athletics Association and Qatar Athletics Federation. committees to participate at the OCA training camp. in Nanjing. “This camp will add else who is involved in this camp and sport scientists of Aspire Vahid Kardany, representative a lot of technical values to the in Doha.” Academy who are collecting data of the Olympic Council of Asia, future careers of these young ath- The OCA training will end on of the athletes and give them and also remembered the start of letes and we want to thank Aspire September 14 at Aspire Academy their personal coaches informa- this series of camps in 2009 and Academy for the opportunity to and the athletes are training daily tion they can use in their training, stressed the good results of former use these fantastic facilities, we at the indoor and outdoor track both here and when they return participants at sport events like want to thank the coaches for in the morning and the afternoon. to their home countries. the recent Youth Olympic Games their commitment and everyone They are supported by coaches THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27

FIA hosts meeting for representatives of Middle East and North Africa region in Lebanon Makarova downs Azarenka to book US Open semi-final

NEW YORK: Ekaterina Makarova reached the first Grand Slam semi-final of her career yesterday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over former world number one Victoria Azarenka. “I’m feeling amazing -- finally I’m in a semi-final,” said the Russian left-hander, who had failed in four prior major quarter- finals. “It’s a great feeling.” Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open champion who was runner-up to Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows the past two years, gained the first break of the match for a 3-2 lead in the first set. But Makarova broke back immediately and broke the Belarusian again in the final game to pocket the set. Azarenka, slowed earlier this season by injury, was under pres- sure throughout the second, fac- Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (centre), President of Qatar Motor and Motorcyle Federation (QMMF), at the meeting of club representatives of FIA from the Middle East and North Africa ing break points in her first two region (MENA) in Jounieh, Lebanon, yesterday. It was the second meeting of club representatives from MENA region. Al Attiyah, who is also the Vice-President of FIA, discussed means of service games before Makarova promoting the motor sport through different activities in collaboration with the 20 authoried FIA unions and clubs at the meeting. The agenda of Middle East Rally 2015 was also discussed broke her for a 4-2 edge. at the meeting. A testy bounce of her racquet earned Azarenka a warning, and the release of tension did little good. Makarova broke her fading opponent again in the final game, taking the match when Azarenka fired a forehand wide. Hamilton aims to ‘claw back’ In the immediate aftermath of the tie, Azarenka’s spokesman told reporters that the player had Fans want to see a clean fight until the end of the season: Mercedes driver suffered food poisoning and had been vomiting in the run-up to the quarter-final. MONZA, Italy: Nico Rosberg last four years with Ferrari to get Makarova will face either world was booed in Belgium after a to the podium four times and it number one and five-time cham- collision with Mercedes team- would be fantastic to make it five. pion Williams or 11th-seeded mate Lewis Hamilton but the “It’s a very optimistic goal Italian Flavia Pennetta on Friday Formula One leader will raise because unfortunately this year, for a place in the title match. a cheer from Ferrari fans if we haven’t been on the podium Williams is trying to become he does it again at Monza on too often. We must be realistic, as the first woman since Chris Sunday. this will be another defensive and Evert in the 1970s to win at least The chances of that happening uphill race for us, but anything three straight titles at Flushing at the ‘Pista Magica’, the vener- can happen,” he added. Meadows. able cathedral of Italian motor- The Mercedes-powered teams However, the American sport set in a former royal park can again expect to be dominant, has faltered in the year’s first near Milan, look even less likely with Williams likely to be chal- three majors, failing to get than Ferrari winning, however. lenging for the podium, but Red out of the fourth round at the Mercedes said last week, after Bull remain a threat. Australian Open, French Open a meeting with both drivers, Four times world cham- or Wimbledon. that both understood the team’s pion Sebastian Vettel, who has Williams has won all five of her number one rule that there must been largely eclipsed by smiling career meetings with Pennetta, be no contact between them on Australian team mate Daniel the most recent a straight- British Formula 1 driver Lewis the track and another incident Ricciardo, took the first win of sets win on the hardcourts of would not be tolerated. Hamilton and American singer his F1 career at Monza with Toro Cincinnati where Williams Hamilton, who tweeted on Nicole Scherzinger attend the GQ Rosso in 2008. claimed her fifth title of 2014. Tuesday that his aim was “to claw Men Of The Year Awards at the Ricciardo, who also has an Pennetta is in her fifth US back” the lead from Rosberg after Royal Opera House in London, Italian passport, would be the Open quarter-final, trying to dropping 29 points behind with yesterday. next best thing to a Ferrari win- match her semi-final run of last seven races remaining, said then ner for the home crowd and is year. that both had accepted they made his last season with McLaren, chasing an unlikely hat-trick of She claimed the biggest title mistakes at Spa. and has twice been on pole while wins after standing on top of the of her career in March at Indian “The fans want to see a clean Rosberg has never finished higher podium in Hungary and Belgium. Wells, and Pennetta bristled at fight until the end of the season than fifth and did not even get “I’m not really that keen on the suggestion that she was vir- and that’s what we want to give beyond the first corner in 2011. super-long straights; I find them tually destined to lose to Williams them,” added the 2008 world Ferrari have not won since a little dull compared to hammer- -- even though she hasn’t taken a champion, who had complained Fernando Alonso’s triumph in ing through a series of demanding set off the American since their at Spa that Rosberg hit him ‘on Spain in May last year and the corners but Monza is the excep- first meeting in 2008. purpose’. Spaniard is not holding out much tion to that,” said the Red Bull “Of course, she’s better than “It’s going to be a tough road hope of giving the legion of red- driver. me,” Pennetta said. “But I still from here but Championships shirted fans a victory to celebrate “There’s something about flash- believe I can beat her.” have been won from much further at Monza for the first time since ing through those trees in front of Williams, stung by her Grand back than I am now.” 2010. that massive crowd that definitely Slam failures this year, isn’t tak- Hamilton may have a psy- “Definitely we must try and gets the pulse all the way up. Also ing anything for granted. chological advantage going into have our best race of the year the crowd in Monza is wild. “I think the older she gets, the Monza, the final European round in front of the home crowd. We “Obviously it’s full-on Ferrari better she plays,” Williams said of of the season, as the aggrieved know what a great experience but in the past they’ve always Pennetta -- who like herself is 32. party from the previous race and it is to stand on the podium at been very generous to me. I’d love “We played in Cincinnati. I he also has a better record than Monza, seeing the straight packed to get the opportunity to stand Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso during the presentation won. But she played well. This is Rosberg. with people,” he told reporters at on that brilliant podium and find of a campaign to raise funds through the purchase of bracelets in order a new week ... she’s going to come The Briton won at the fastest Maranello. out,” added Ricciardo. to fight children’s leukaemia, in Madrid on Tuesday. out ready to fire and play again.” track on the calendar in 2012, “I’ve been lucky enough in these REUTERS AFP

Europe and US teams for 2014 Ryder Cup Teams for the Ryder Cup matches between holders Europe and the visiting United States at Gleneagles in Scotland from September Bradley, Mahan and Simpson 26-28. Europe: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), Henrik Stenson (Sweden), Justin Rose (England), Sergio Garcia (Spain), Martin Kaymer (Germany), Victor Dubuisson (France), Thomas Bjorn (Denmark), Jamie Donaldson (Wales), Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland), Ian Poulter (England), Lee Westwood (England) and Stephen Gallacher (Scotland). named as US wildcards US: Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Phil Mickelson, Matt Kuchar, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Zach Johnson, Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson. NEW YORK: United States team. “There were several people Sept. 26-28 at Gleneagles in lot of guys that were on the (2012) captain Tom Watson, helped in the mix for my three picks,” Scotland. team.” by a late “revelation”, opted for Watson said after the announce- Bradley, 28, has won three Mahan, 32, who made his experience and form in choosing ment. “Experience was a big fac- times on the PGA Tour, includ- Ryder Cup debut at Valhalla in Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan tor. All three (wildcard) players ing a first major crown at the 2008, missed out on selection in and Webb Simpson as his wild- have either an even record or a 2011 PGA Championship, and was 2012 but returns to the team for a card picks for this month’s winning record playing in the undefeated in Ryder Cup team third time after winning his sixth Ryder Cup against Europe. Ryder Cup. play as a rookie after being paired PGA Tour title at The Barclays Watson announced Bradley, “A lot of players are starting to with Mickelson at Medinah two just nine days ago. Mahan and Simpson, all of them play well from the American side years ago. “That was a huge, timely former Ryder Cup players, as his and that’s a good thing. We are A passionate player, Bradley’s win,” Mahan said of his victory three selections during a glitzy going to need it. only defeat came at the hands of in the opener of the four-event news conference at Studio 8H, the “The Europeans, on paper, have Rory McIlroy in the singles on the FedExCup playoffs. “I knew my home of ‘Saturday Night Live’, at been touted as being the favour- final day, when Europe staged an game was coming around, I felt Rockefeller Plaza. ites and we are the underdogs but improbable comeback to retain that things were right there. The trio join automatic choices I have a fundamental belief in my the Cup. “I had a calm, a great confi- Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, team.” “I’ve made no secret of how dence, and I went out there and Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Phil The Americans will take on important this team is to me and played well. That win was mas- US Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup yesterday Mickelson, Matt Kuchar, Jordan Paul McGinley’s European team, how bad I want to go back and sive for the FedExCup and for the in New York City. Spieth, Patrick Reed and Zach the holders, in the 40th edition win the Ryder Cup,” Bradley said. Ryder Cup team.” Johnson on the 12-man American of the biennial competition from “This is a redemption year for a AGENCIES Thursday 4 September 2014 9 Dhu’l-Qa’da 1435 Volume 19 Number 6178 Sport Price: QR2

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The Prime Minister and Interior Minister, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, during a meeting with the officials of the organising committee of the 2015 World Handball Championship in Doha yesterday. The championship will be held in Doha next January. RIGHT: H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (right), Chairman of the Organising Committee for the tournament, and Dr Thani Abdulrehman Al Kuwari, Director-General of the championship. PM meets handball organising committee of 2015 worlds Doha committed to delivering a memorable world championship: H E Sheikh Joaan

DOHA: The Prime Minister Sheikha Al Thani, Fahad Al Yafei were held in late July in Doha. and Interior Minister, H E and Abdullahi Yusuf Mulla. “We are close to building three Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser H E Sheikh Joaan welcomed new venues. This means hand- bin Khalifa Al Thani, yesterday the Prime Minister and Interior ball fans from all over the world morning met with officials of Minister with a key-note speech won’t have any travel woes,” Dr the organising committee cur- at the start of the discussions. Al Kuwari said at the draw that rently preparing for the 2015 H E Sheikh Joan said Doha will were attended by coaches, offi- World Handball Championships remain committed to delivering a cials and players of the partici- to be held in Doha next January. memorable world championship. pating teams. The detailed discussions cen- Dr Thani Al Kuwari later pre- “When we had bid for the tered around Doha’s preparation sented a comprehensive report World Championship, we had for the mega event in which the on the scale of projects that promised that all venues would be world’s top 24 countries will take have been completed or nearing built in one city. We are about to part from January 15 to February completion. complete all three venues soon,” 1, 2015. Dr Al Kuwari thanked Sheikh Dr Thani said. Yesterday’s meeting was Joan for his leadership and “The fans can easily watch the attended by H E Sheikh Joaan continuous support ever since games without having to worry bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman Doha won the bid to stage the about travelling from one city to of the Organising Committee championship. another,” he said. for the tournament, Ahmed Dr Al Kuwari also detailed “That’s why we feel this will be Al Shaebi, vice president of various aspects of the organizing a unique World Championship.” the organising committee, and committee handling every facet of “We have been in constant Dr Thani Abdulrehman Al the event that will held in January dialogue with the IHF since we A meeting of the officials of the organising committee of the 2015 World Handball Championship. Kuwari, Director-General of the next year. began our preparations for the Championship. Twenty-four teams will par- World Championship,” Dr Thani Other top officials at the meet- ticipate in the final tournament explained. Championship,” he said. “We of the game,” Dr Thani said. Dr Thani added. “A legacy not just ing included Mohammed Jaber - Qatar, as hosts, and Spain, as “We will make sure every are thrilled that the 2015 World “This edition of the World for our people but for all handball Al Mulla, Salah Al Saadi, Nasser world champions. effort is made to make this Championships will be an impor- Championship will leave a lasting fans in the region.” Al Sulaiti, Abdullah Al Hajri, The draw for the championship event the greatest-ever World tant milestone in the development legacy for generations to follow,” THE PENINSULA Qatar gears up to host IHF Super Globe Championship

DOHA: With three days to Qatar is hosting this high pro- Similar training will be pro- Kuwari, Director General, Qatar go until the IHF Super Globe file sporting event for five consec- vided to everyone who volunteers 2015 said: “Volunteers play a key handball contest, which takes utive years since 2010, with this for future events and there will role in the success of any major place from September 7 to 12 at year’s event particularly impor- be opportunities to volunteer sporting event, and we have the brand new Qatar Handball tant as the nation prepares to across a range of areas, including developed a sophisticated proc- Association Complex, a team of hold the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Accommodation, Accreditation, ess to select, train and support volunteers is preparing to show- Handball World Championship Airport Services, Doping our volunteers for the IHF Super case Qatar’s incredible capac- next year. Control, Media & Broadcasting, Globe. We will expand our volun- ity to host major events and to To ensure the event runs Protocol, Spectator Services, teer efforts to ensure the success demonstrate the warm hospital- smoothly, the Qatar 2015 organ- Transport, Uniforms and of the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s ity of Doha. ising committee has encouraged Workforce. Handball World Championship.” The IHF Super Globe is a people from across the commu- Recruitment started over the Over the next few months, major handball competition con- nity to volunteer and participate summer, using the official Qatar Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Handball tested between the champion in this event. They will play a 2015 Volunteers Centre in Doha World Championship Organising HSV Hamburg’s Henrik Toft Hansen (in white) attempts to shoot past clubs from different confedera- variety of roles, from welcom- as a base of operations, and more Committee is looking to recruit Etoile Sportive du Sahel’s goalkeeper Majed Hamza during the semi-final tions around the world. In total, ing visitors through to helping than 150 people will work as vol- a team of 1,500 volunteers from match of the 2013 IHF Super Globe at Al Gharafa Indoor Stadium in this eight club teams from five conti- to manage the event, which will unteers for the IHF Super Globe across Qatar and more widely file picture of August 30, 2013. nents will compete for the trophy take place at the all-new Qatar next week. from the region. in Doha. Handball Association Complex. Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al THE PENINSULA