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Syrian refugees in Europe Emir to perform Qatar Charity to rain prayer today

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will perform Istisqa (rain-seeking) collect QR54m for prayer this morning at Al Wajba prayer area with citizens, in line with the Sunnah (tradition) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be Syrian refugees upon him) . ‘Syria: Endless Winter’ drive to benefit 735,000 Emir congratulates Sultan Qaboos By Fazeena Saleem in Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon,” Rashid bin Fatis Al Marri, Director Operations at DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has launched Qatar Charity, told this newspaper. bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable a campaign to collect donations to provide “We cannot forget the Syrian children A woman carries a child as migrants and refugees walk near Gevgelija, after crossing the of congratulations to H M Sultan cold-weather aid to Syrian refugees and who died due to cold weather conditions Greece-Macedonia border, yesterday. More than 800,000 refugees and migrants have landed Qaboos bin Said of the Sultanate those displaced within Syria due to the during the last winter. This winter is going in Europe so far this year and more than 3,000 have died while crossing the Mediterranean. of Oman on the occasion of his ongoing crisis in the country. to be harsher and colder according to fore- country’s National Day. QC hopes to collect QR54m ($14.83m) in casts. Therefore, we request philanthropists its donation mobilisation drive it has titled to donate in this campaign so the Syrians ‘Syria: Endless Winter’ with which some in need would receive winter supplies,” he Emir greets King 735,000 people, including women, children added. New tenders law issued and the elderly, will be provided succor. A beneficiary family comprising four of Morocco The cold weather has already arrived in members will receive aid, from the QC as DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin including chairman and his deputy. the region, making things harder for the part of the above campaign, worth QR1,000. Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Law One tenders and auctions committee can DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees Called ‘Winter Banquet for Family of Number 24 of 2015 regulating tenders and be set up for several government minis- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and internally displaced people in Syria, Four’ the package worth QR1,000 will auctions, reports Qatar News Agency (QNA). tries or departments and each of these sent a cable of congratulations to said QC. include a blanket, a heater, jackets, hats, The law will come into effect six months departments must send a representative King Mohammed VI of Morocco “We are urging people to donate for our gloves, socks, and scarves. after being published in the official gazette. to the committee. All members of the above on the occasion of his country’s ‘Syria: Endless Winter’ drive to help those Also a blanket at a cost of QR 100, heater The legislation has 43 articles and will committee or committees must be public Independence Day. in need,” said senior QC officials address- for QR250, a winter bag for two at a cost of apply to all government ministries, agen- servants. The chairman of a committee or ing a news conference here yesterday. The QR400 which includes hats, gloves, socks, cies, authorities and institutions except the premier can nominate a member to a briefing was held during the launch of the and scarves; a ‘Food Basket’ that is suf- Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Petro- committee. A highlight of the new law is Emir congratulates campaign at QC headquarters. ficient for a family for one month (it has leum, the police and defence forces and that it makes it mandatory for a tenders As part of cold-weather aid disbursal, the basic supplies) at a cost of QR200, a institutions where contracts could be of and auctions committee or several commit- President of Latvia QC will provide winter supplies needed for ‘School Bag’ for QR100 and bread sufficient confidential nature. tees to have a member of the State Audit internally displaced people in Syria and the for a family for a month for QR50 could be The law can be applied to entities that Bureau as a monitoring authority. DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Syrian refugees in the neighboring coun- donated via different methods. “We urge are fully or partially funded by the govern- The law is liberal and allows heads of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tries. people to support the campaign in which ment. Bye-laws to help implement this law state agencies to bypass the tendering sent a cable of greetings to Pres- “The campaign will run throughout the the needed winter supplies prices vary from are to be issued by the Minister of Finance. process and opt for direct agreements for ident of Latvia Raymond Vejonis winter season. More than 60 percent of the QR50 to QR1000,” said Al Marri. The law authorises the prime minister purchase or procurement of supplies or on the occasion of his country’s fund collected as part of the campaign will Continued on page 7 to set up one or more tenders and auc- provision of some service subject to con- National Day. benefit internally displaced people in Syria tions committee, each with a minimum ditions. , while we will also support Syrian refugees THE PENINSULA of five and a maximum of seven members, THE PENINSULA QNA

Two Saudi army officers martyred Woman bomber among two killed in Paris police raid RIYADH: Two Saudi army SAINT DENIS, FRANCE: A ing three people who were pulled 4.30 am (0330 GMT). officers patrolling in Al Qatif woman suicide bomber blew her- from the apartment, officials “We could see bullets flying and province were martyred yes- self up and another militant died said. “It is impossible to tell you laser beams out of the window. terday. yesterday when police raided an who was arrested. We are in the There were explosions. You could Security spokesman for the apartment in the Paris suburb process of verifying that. Every- feel the whole building shake,” Interior Ministry said in a state- of St Denis seeking suspects in thing will be done to determine said Sabrine, a downstairs neigh- ment to the Saudi Press Agency last week’s attacks in the French who is who,” Paris prosecutor bour from the apartment that (SPA) that one of the security capital. Francois Molins said at the end was raided. patrols in Qatif came under fire Three sources said the raid of the operation. She told Europe 1 radio that she from an unknown source when stopped a militant cell that had Molins said the assault was heard the people above her talk- they were performing their tasks been planning an attack on Par- ordered after phone taps and sur- ing to each other, running around near a farm in Saihat. is’s business district, La Defense, veillance operations led police to and reloading their guns. Saudi Arabia has been hit by a after coordinated bombings and believe that Abaaoud might have Another local, Sanoko Abdulai, spate of deadly shooting and bomb shootings killed 129 across the been in St Denis, near to the soc- said that as the operation gath- attacks in recent months, many city. cer stadium which was site of one ered pace, a young woman deto- claimed by the Islamic State of Officials said police had been of the attacks that hit Paris last nated an explosion. Iraq and the Levant. hunting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a week. Investigators believe the “She had a bomb, that’s for QNA Belgian Islamist militant accused attacks—the worst atrocity in sure. The police didn’t kill her, she of masterminding the Nov 13 car- France since World War Two— blew herself up...,” he said, without nage, but more than nine hours was set in motion from Syria, giving details. Three police offic- Rugby legend after the launch of the pre-dawn with Islamist cells in neighbour- ers and a passerby were injured raid it was still unclear if they had Forensic team of the French police search for evidences outside a building ing Belgium organising the may- in the assault. A police dog was Jonah Lomu dead found him. in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis yesterday, where special forces hem. also killed. Seven people were arrested raided an appartment, hunting those behind the attacks that claimed 129 Local residents spoke of their See also page 16 WELLINGTON: Rugby leg- in the operation, which started fear and panic as the shooting lives in the French capital five days ago. end Jonah Lomu (pictured), with a barrage of gunfire, includ- started in St Denis just before REUTERS regarded as the game’s first glo- bal superstar before kid- ney disease ended his career, died 12 dead as heavy rains unexpect- 20 robot-assisted heart surgeries this year edly yester- and wind lash Saudi day aged 40, DOHA: Heart Hospital (HH) of mally-invasive cardiothoracic surgery, gery has been successfully introduced at the player’s Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) as well as recent developments in this the hospital as an advanced management JEDDAH: Heavy rains and wind lashed Jeddah family and has conducted 20 robot-assisted heart field in Qatar. It also offered an oppor- technique that can be used in place of and other parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand surgeries this year. Moreover, 56 robot- tunity for cardiothoracic surgeons from traditional surgery, in some cases. causing the death of 12 people, flooding of streets Rugby said. assisted coronary artery bypass grafting GCC countries to hold a meeting, on the “Minimally invasive mitral valve sur- and underpasses, uprooting of trees, and wide- “I can confirm that Jonah Lomu (CABG) surgeries had been conducted sidelines of the event, to discuss future gery provides an excellent solution for spread power cuts. died this morning... it was totally at the hospital since 2009. This was dis- collaborations in robotic and minimally many heart patients, as it is performed Two people died in the Faisaliyah district unexpected, Jonah and his fam- closed at the recently held Minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.” through minimal surgical thoracic inci- when they were electrocuted while clinging to ily arrived back from the UK last Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Con- The conference featured eight research sion. In addition, this type of surgery an electric lamppost in a flooded street, while night,” family spokesman John ference 2015. abstracts from Qatar, including a study reduces the length of stay for patients two others were injured, the Saudi daily Arab Mayhew told TV3 before breaking The event organised by the HH fea- on endovascular aortic repair — a mod- in the hospital and prevents the poten- News reported. down in tears. NZR chief execu- tured experts from the US, Turkey and ern alternate to surgical repair, pre- tial complications of open heart surgery. In Hail, the body of a child was pulled out of tive Steve Tew tweeted: “We’re all the GCC countries. Dr Abdulwahid Al sented by Dr Hassan Al Thani, Head of Patients are usually able to return to their Wadi Bida bin Khalaf, said Maj Nafi Al Harbi, shocked and deeply saddened at Mulla, Senior Consultant Cardiotho- Trauma and Vascular Surgery at HMC. homes soon after and engage in their regu- spokesman of the Civil Defence in the region. the sudden death of Jonah Lomu.” racic Surgeon at HH and Chairman of Giving presentation on minimally inva- lar daily activities,” Dr Kindawi said. He said a team of divers found the body, while a Reports on page 29 the organising committee said: “The con- sive mitral valve surgery in Qatar, Senior Continued on page 7 search is underway for another child. A child was ference was aimed at sharing the latest Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at HH, Dr also rescued in the same valley. AFP advances in robot-assisted and mini- Ali Kindawi said that this type of sur- THE PENINSULA QNA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Emir approves Cabinet 24th ITMA Congress concludes decisions on real estate DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday approved the Cabinet’s decisions No. 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 of 2015 on expropriating Recommendations include more international global cooperation on traffic safety some real estate for the public good. The decisions are effective from their dates of publication in the By Sidi Mohamed how to treat the injured. Participants official gazette. exchanged opinions and experiences DOHA: The 24th World Interna- in latest developments in traffic tional Traffic Medicine Association medicine. Emir issues two decrees (ITMA) Congress ended yesterday. They also discussed topics such DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad It shed light on progress in traffic as traffic medicine, traffic safety Al Thani yesterday issued Decree No, 50 of 2015 safety, prevention of accidents and and traffic laws and regulations in approving Qatar’s accession to International Con- vention on Load Lines of 1966, which shall have the force of law according to Article 68 of the Con- stitution. The Emir also issued Decree No. 51 of 2015 approving Qatar’s accession to International Reg- ulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea of 1972, which shall have the force of law according to Arti- cle 68 of the Constitution. Both decrees are effec- tive from their dates of publication in the official gazette.

Brigadier Mohamed Abdullah Al Malki (right) felicitates First Lieutenant Fahad Mubarak Emir ratifies Senegal deal Sherida, in-charge of social awareness campaign at the Department of Traffic at the DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al conclusion of the international traffic medicine conference yesterday. Thani issued a document, ratifying a draft agree- ment on air transport between Qatar and Senegal, the Gulf, road engineering and social Secretary-General, National Road signed in Doha on March 16, 2015. awareness. Safety Committee, said the congress Dr Wafa Al Yazidi, Chairperson, Sci- coincided with the opening of the world entific Committee of the conference, ministerial conference organised by the Sultan Qaboos greeted said in a statement that the forum has United Nations in Brazil yesterday with DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin made recommendations, including those the participation of more than 100 coun- Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of con- to strengthen international cooperation tries for approving required methods for gratulations to H M Sultan Qaboos bin Said of the and exchange of knowledge and experi- implementing sustainable development Sultanate of Oman on his country’s National Day. ence in traffic safety in fast-developing goals approved in September 2015 in the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E countries. presence of world leaders. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Delivering the keynote address at the The ITMA congress was organised sent a similar cable to Sultan Qaboos. closing ceremony, ITMA President Dr to develop professional mechanisms to Larsh Englund declared the winner of deal with traffic aspects, transportation the ITMA award: Prof. Michael Sevick and search for priorities of development Morocco King congratulated from Michigan University in the US. needs and future visions, he added. DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Prof. Sevick could not attend the He said outcome of the three-day con- Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congrat- congress so the award will be handed ference would be realised only through ulations to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom over to him later. He has carried out developing effective implementation of Morocco on his country’s Independence Day. research on traffic, vehicles, road safety, campaigns for national strategy for traf- Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E the environment, demographic changes fic safety according to our time schedule. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and monitoring vehicles. The key objective of Qatar’s National sent a similar cable to King Mohammed VI. “The main objective of the congress Traffic Safety Committee is to reduce was to provide a platform for experts the death rate in accidents from 14 per from around the world and I thank 100,000 to six by 2022. Greetings sent to Latvia Qatar and wish that the congress will The strategy, in its first half of the DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin contribute to decreasing traffic accidents first phase, has accomplished encourag- Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of con- in Qatar,” Dr Englund said. ing results as the rate was reduced to gratulations to Latvia President Raymond Vejonis “I would like to welcome China which 8.5 in 2014. Al Malki said the committee on his country’s National Day. will host the next edition of the congress and National Traffic Safety Office would Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E in September 2016 and again thank work to develop capabilities of the con- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Qatar as everything was good and I feel cerned authorities. sent a similar cable to President Vejonis. very happy about this,” he added. Brig Mohamed Abdullah Al Malki, THE PENINSULA QNA

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Qatar: Human rights protection Cabinet slams terrorist attacks in Paris strategic option Session reiterates Qatar’s solidarity with France and rejection of terrorism in all forms GENEVA: Qatar has confirmed that it gives increasing care to DOHA: The Cabinet has strongly rejecting terrorism in all its forms authorised entity to issue, adopt to issue technical regulations and specifications. business and human rights and condemned the terrorist attacks and manifestations. and deploy standard specifica- standard specifications, assess the Regulations include rules the United Nations’ directive in Paris and described them as The Cabinet also offered deep- tions. extent needed and progress of related to conditions for giving a principles represented in pro- sinful, saying they have claimed est sympathies and condolences to Any other public or private objectives and general interests, product the Qatari certificate of tection, respect and fairness, the lives of more than 100 inno- the families of the victims and the body will not be authorised to set and discuss technical aspects conformity, inspection procedures, stressing that enhancement cent people. government and people of France. standard specifications for goods of specifications and determine evaluation, awarding the certifi- and protection of human rights The Cabinet, at its weekly It reviewed topics on the or services of any kind or origin terms. cate of conformity, examination of is a strategic option and a cor- meeting yesterday, expressed agenda and took decisions and in violation of this law (the draft), The Cabinet also approved a the product that received the cer- nerstone of the comprehensive Qatar’s solidarity with France and measures. reports Qatar News Agency. draft decision by the Minister of tificate of conformity at one of the reform policy Qatar has adopted. its friendly people and wished the The session approved a draft Under the provisions of the Environment to amend decision approved laboratories to ascer- This came in a speech delivered injured a speedy recovery. law on the specifications and draft, a permanent panel ‘Advi- No. 192 of 2013 on regulations of tain its conformity with approved by Sheikh Khalid bin Jassim Al Deputy Prime Minister and standardization system. The sory Committee for Specifica- awarding the Qatari certificate standard specifications, the com- Thani, Director, Human Rights Minister of State for Cabinet draft will replace Law No. 4 of tions and Standardisation’ will of conformity for construction pany’s commitments after getting Committee at the Foreign Min- Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah 1990 as part of efforts to update be formed and chaired by the products. the certificate of conformity and istry, at the opening session of bin Zaid Al Mahmoud chaired the the legislation to keep pace with authority’s Chairman, with mem- The draft decision stipulates procedures of their annulment. the fourth Annual UN Forum on meeting at the Emiri Diwan. rapid developments in the field of bers drawn from authorities con- that regulations will apply to Local construction materials Business and Human Rights in He said the Cabinet renewed standardisation. cerned. establishments in the state that companies may be given a grace Geneva yesterday. Qatar’s strong condemnation of The draft says Qatar General The committee will be con- produce construction materi- period to comply with the new He said implementation of the sinful terrorist attacks in Paris Authority for Specifications and cerned with disciplines, including als. These materials must com- rules. directive principles is a road map and stressed Qatar’s firm stance Standardisation will be the only the study of topics recommended ply with approved local standard THE PENINSULA in the field of business and human rights, and hoped the forum would contribute to shedding more light and giving profound understand- ing on the principles and discuss- SEC calls for ing challenges facing stakeholders SEC to promote Enterprise Challenge Qatar programme in implementing them. rain prayer at He said the forum’s sessions would succeed in determining DOHA: The Supreme Education among students, enabling them to schools the best practices and experi- Council (SEC) has signed a memo- acquire necessary knowledge and ences in the business and human randum of understanding (MoU) skills to face challenges of the 21st DOHA: The Supreme rights sector. He said the forum with Qatar Shell to promote the century.” Education Council (SEC) follows increasing care by the Enterprise Challenge Qatar pro- Mohammed Abu Jbara, Man- yesterday called on Inde- Human Rights Council and other gramme in all Independent and ager, Corporate Social Respon- pendent schools to per- stakeholders, stressing that Qatar private secondary schools. sibility, Qatar Shell, said: “ The form Istisqa (rain-seeking) will spare no effort, through its The programme, delivered by importance of this MoU is that prayer today following the membership in the council and the Bedaya Center and Qatar Shell, it will enable a positive impact of Sunnah of Prophet Moham- UN agencies and regional organi- is an initiative that inspires young the programme to reach a larger med (PBUH). In a circular, sations to effectively contribute to Qataris to become entrepreneurs number of students in secondary the SEC called the schools supporting efforts related to the by enhancing their business Independent and private schools.” to urge students and staff directive principles and enhanc- knowledge and equipping them The programme for schools to perform the prayer and ing work and cooperation with with business skills. starts in January next year and communicate with parents the working team concerned with The SEC will be the educational culminate in a Grand Final com- to bring their children early business and human rights. He partner of the programme. Every petition in April. It was created to schools for it. Schools also hoped that the forum’s works student will dedicate about 30 by Mosaic, a UK-based not-for- have been performing would contribute to supporting voluntary hours in their school profit organisation established by Istisqa prayer every year and enhancing efforts related to activities to participate in the Officials at the MoU signing ceremony. the Prince of Wales in 2007, with with participation of stu- commercial works and human programme. mentoring programmes to foster dents and staff. Earlier, the rights and expressed Qatar’s The programme has levels for opportunities for young people. Ministry of Endowments thanks to speakers for their pres- high school and university stu- students with general business teams winning the overall com- Since its inauguration, the pro- and Islamic Affairs had entations and views on the issue of dents and is made up of three concepts from inception through petition. gramme has continued to expand called for performing the business and human rights. parts — Ethical Business Chal- to trading, finance, sales, market- Reema Abukhadija, Director, its positive impact, engaging over Istisqa Prayer in mosques. lenge, which tests participants’ ing and production; and Grand Educational Supervision Office, 1,200 students from schools and Dodge Viper ability to balance the economic, Finals, where universities and of SEC, said: “Our support to the universities across Qatar in the Digital cafeteria environmental and social per- school groups compete with other programme reflects our belief spirit of entrepreneurship. models recalled formance of their company; Busi- teams to demonstrate their busi- in the importance of spreading service for ness Simulation which familiarises ness skills with the highest scoring the culture of entrepreneurship THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Ministry of Econ- ministry staff omy and Commerce, in coopera- tion with United Cars Almana DOHA: The Department Company, dealer of Dodge cars of Information Systems at in Qatar, has announced the QU hosts global forum on aesthetic phenomenon in Islam the Ministry of Municipal- recall of 2013-2014 models of ity and Urban Planning Dodge Viper due to a defect in the DOHA: Qatar University (QU) College than 18 papers on issues between Islam and Juda- tions outlined in Qatar “We look forward to has launched a new service doors’ lock. The recall is within of Shariah and Islamic Studies held an related to the aesthetic ism. National Vision 2030 collaborative activities for people with disabilities the framework of the ministry’s international conference on ‘The Aes- perspectives inherent On the second day, and national develop- that will emerge from working with the ministry. coordination and follow-up to thetic Phenomenon in Islam’ involving in Islam, and addressed Dr Basyouny Nehela, ment strategies. these discussions.” The ‘digital cafeteria ascertain dealers’ commitment scholars and experts from across the topics such as the mean- Assistant Professor of “As the country’s first Prof Jalaludin said: service’ on smartphones to follow up and repair vehicles’ Arab and Islamic world. ing and philosophy of Islamic Culture and national higher edu- “Aestheticism is an has been developed for peo- defects to protect consumers’ The conference discussed the philo- aestheticism in Islam, Dawa, addressed aes- cation institution, QU important concept in ple with hearing and visual rights. The ministry will coor- sophical meaning and dimensions of aes- aesthetic theory and theticism in Dawa meth- remains consistent in Islam. Many verses in impairment. It enables dinate with the dealer to follow theticism in Islam. Prof Dato Mohammed practice, among others. ods and its impact on efforts to advance dia- the Holy Quran advance beneficiaries to place pre- up maintenance and repairs and Amin Jalaludin, President, University of They also networked contemporary Dawa. logue on Islam and its the aesthetic concept cise orders to the cafeteria communicate with customers to Malaya, was Guest of Honour. to develop future The final session was values and ideas and and encourage Muslims of their administrative unit ensure implementation of proce- Experts and researchers from Qatar, research collaborative moderated by Dr You- bolster partnerships to include aesthetic using their desktop digital dures to fix defects. Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, opportunities. suf Al Siddiqi, Dean with organisations in aspects in their lives. phones. They don’t have to QNA Morocco and Jordan presented more On the first day, of the college, and Dr and outside Qatar in this “Considerable go to the cafeteria to place Dr Mahrous Basuny, Salih Karim, Head of the regard.” research has confirmed an order, the ministry said Assistant Professor of Department of Islamic Dr Al Siddiqi said: the concept of beauty, yesterday. The department Islamic Culture and Studies. “These are timely dis- aestheticism and moral- has asked the target group Dawa at the college, pre- In his welcome speech, cussions as Muslim and ity in Islam.” He said the to contact help desk 444 sented on aestheticism Dr Mazen Hasna, Vice- Islamic societies are conference was a funda- for inquires and support. in Islam — philosophy President and Chief revisiting the aesthetic mental opportunity to and standards, while Academic Officer, values in the Holy Quran establish collaboration Music academy Dr Ala’ Hailat, Assist- QU, said: “Promoting and other texts and in terms of research and ant Professor of Islamic Qatari and Islamic cul- verses, and acknowl- student exchanges. holds workshop Culture and Dawa, com- tural and other aspects edging their place in our pared aesthetic aspects reflects goals and aspira- contemporary life. THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar Music Academy (QMA) held a two-day professional development workshop for 55 music teachers in Doha, presented by Michael Grif- fin and the QMA Music Departments. Michael Griffin is an educator, speaker, author, conductor and pianist. His talks are inspired by the theory of motivation and the premise that the greatest predictor of suc- cess is quality and quantity of learning time. Griffin’s workshop aids QMA’s goal of fostering a thriving music culture in Qatar and the region, supporting Qatar Foundation’s commitment to community development and enhanced understand- ing of arts and culture. The workshop focused on teaching and learn- ing strategies for musical success. “QMA’s mission is to provide world-class music education. The work- shop has enabled QMA to develop music teachers in the region and enhance their programmes,” said QMA Principal Dr Abdul Ghafour Al Heeti.

PENINSULA/QNA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Dhow festival highlights Kulluna takes its message of water safety to Qatar boat show visitors DOHA: The Kulluna for Health Gulf maritime heritage and Safety campaign took its message of water safety at homes, pools and boats to the popular Students from 15 schools introduced to Qatari heritage Qatar International Boat Show for the third year. The show DOHA: The fifth Traditional ended at Lusail Marina, attract- Dhow Festival in Katara is pro- ing thousands of visitors. viding an opportunity for young Kulluna is a national health, people to know and appreciate safety and awareness campaign, the centuries-old maritime her- founded by Hamad Medical Cor- itage Gulf states share. poration’s (HMC) Hamad Inter- Yesterday, students of 15 Inde- national Training Centre (HITC) pendent and international schools with ConocoPhillips Qatar as the were taken to 20-minute cruise founding sponsor. rides to introduce them the Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifel- Qatari maritime heritage. Two deen, Director, HITC, said, “Sadly, dhows have been designated by water, a substance that many of the festival to take visiting stu- us take for granted can also put dents on trips. As part of activi- children’s lives at risk under cer- ties, the festival hosts a group of tain circumstances. A visitor takes a health test at the Kulluna stand. exhibitions and workshops related “Water-related accidents are to handcrafts and folkloric trades unfortunate as they can be easily that form part of the Gulf mari- Some of the students on a dhow trip. avoided. In less than two minutes, dent are the most crucial and help as many people as possible to time heritage. a child can drown in as little as chances of survival increase after stay safe and healthy by equipping Some of these trades are Qallaf bin Rashed Al Ghaithi, Manager, to students. “Secondary school five cubic centimetres of water.” quick resuscitation,” he added. them with the right information (boats and ships builder), Tawash Fishing Net Workshop,. female students were amused by “Spreading awareness about Gary Sykes, President, Cono- and tools and the campaign has (pearl trader), and making fishing The booth of Bakhaar Haji handicrafts and the pearl and gold such facts and precautionary coPhillips Qatar, said, “As found- been very successful in doing so nets and ropes, making Qaraqeer Ahmad from Indi, which is a ship markets,” said Latifa Al Saddi, measures is the first step towards ing sponsor of the Kulluna for hundreds of thousands of peo- (fishing cages), and As-Sal (ship and boat-building company oper- Academic Supervisor, Al Wakrah bringing the community together campaign, taking part in the boat ple in Qatar.” Kulluna also offered painting), in addition to repair ating for 130 years, displays mod- Independent School. to create an accident-free envi- show for the third consecutive free tests for blood cholesterol, shops that sell everything related els of ships and traditional dhows. Meanwhile, the pearl-diving ronment,” Dr Saifeldeen said. year is something we are proud of. blood sugar, height, weight, blood to the sea. The workshop had been making competition starts today and runs “Kulluna’s stand also provided “Kulluna seizes every opportu- pressure and body mass index as Al Ghaithi booth from Oman various types of dhows such as until Saturday. Two Saudi teams information on how to perform nity to raise awareness and save part of its healthy heart cam- shows how fishing nets are made, Al Bateel, Al Bum, Al Baghlah, from Fursan and the Eastern CPR in case of drowning, as the lives. Participation in such events paign. a traditional handicraft related to Ashu’I and Asunbuook for Gulf Province will participate, along first few moments after the acci- proves Kulluna’s commitment to THE PENINSULA the Gulf maritime heritage. merchants. with teams from Kuwait, Bah- “My workshop creates differ- Rahaf Ahmad, a teacher at Al rain, Qatar, and Oman’s Sur and ent types of fishing nets, whose Muntazah Independent School, Lushkhra. size and materials differ accord- hailed activities which supple- Fishing, netting, rowing and ing to the target fish. Fishing ment topics discussed in school. traditional dhows race are among nets are made of strong cotton Ahmad, who teaches social sci- other competitions. Learning modules for healthcare practitioners and nylon threads and woven by ence, appreciated the introduc- highly skilled people,” said Saleh tion of the craft of dhow-building THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Qatar Council and competence and improve ties in the process of registering for Healthcare Practitioners performance of healthcare prac- free accounts for their practition- (QCHP), in collaboration with titioners. ers. QCHP plans on site training BMJ Online Learning, is offer- The framework encourages sessions at healthcare facilities to ing healthcare practitioners free practitioners to pursue educa- further facilitate the project. access to learning modules for tional assessment activities and The department plans more Four erring food outlets shut down CME/CPD Framework to be resources in formats appropriate collaborations with other CPD launched in Qatar in March. to their practice and fulfil the providers to provide online CPD DOHA: Four food outlets in different municipalities 15 days for violating health regulations. The Accreditation Department council’s category requirements. resources to other scopes of were closed down for violating health regulations. Al Rayyan Municipality issued a decision to shut at QCHP, regulator of Continuous At this stage licensed doctors healthcare practice. Those inter- The Doha Municipality issued a decision to shut down partially a restaurant and bakery of a hyper- Medical Education (CME)/Con- and nurses will be able to freely ested to join BMJ Online Learn- down a cafeteria in Al Mansoura for 60 days for market in Mesaimeer for seven days. The outlet was tinuous Professional Development access BMJ Learning educational ing may visit http://learning.bmj. preparing food in unhealthy conditions. found selling foodstuff unfit for human consumption. (CPD), will launch the mandatory modules. QCHP, in collaboration com/learning/info/CME-CPD- It also shut down a restaurant in Al Sadd for 10 national CME/CPD accreditation with BMJ, has started educational SCHQ.html days for the same reason and an ice cream shop for THE PENINSULA framework to promote knowledge sessions to train healthcare facili- THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

QRC campaign to highlight common Call to legalise illegal homes in desert cancers in men DOHA: The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a CMC proposes special days for families for shopping in major commercial centres campaign ‘Be a man’ to raise awareness about the most com- DOHA: The Central Munici- The CMC said in its recom- to be included in local urban plans bers are university graduates and In their initial discussions, mon cancers among males, espe- pal Council (CMC) has urged mendations that the Ministry of and provided with services. public servants. members stressed that the pro- cially colorectal cancers. the government to legalise the Municipality and Urban Planning Coordination with authorities Another proposal discussed posal is important and not lim- The campaign coincides with homes built in desert areas with- should study these cases and find is needed for the issuance of own- by the council was presented ited to certain areas, pointing out November — the month of global out building permits and include permanent solution to the prob- ership documents for the owners by member Nassir bin Ibrahim that some commercial centres awareness about men’s health. them in the urban plan for the lem of encroachment on public of such houses. Al Muhannadi, from constitu- have specified days for families Abdul Aziz Al Break, Head, area concerned. land. Issuance of notifications ask- ency 25, to allocate special days for shopping. Planning and Follow-up, QRC, The council, in a session last The owners of such homes ing removal of these houses built for families in major commercial Councillors also discussed a stressed the importance of Tuesday, discussed a report of its should be given an opportunity to in areas not designated for public centres. proposal to set up service areas organising such campaigns to Services and Facilities Commit- rectify the status of their prop- projects is a waste of money spent The proposal has been referred along highways, presented by primarily raise awareness and tee on the proposals presented erties and comply with the law, to build these structures, said Al to the Services and Facilities member Abdularahman bin encourage periodic screening for by members Khalid bin Abdullah CMC members said in a resolu- Ahbabi. Committee for further study, Abdullah Al Khulaifi, representa- the disease, particularly colon and Al Ghali, from constituency 22, tion. He claimed that many families after which the council will take tive of constituency 10. rectum, which is one of the most and Naif bin Abdullah Al Ahbabi, The houses built without build- have been living in such houses for up the issue for final debate and common types of cancers among from constituency 21. ing permits in outside areas need 60 years and many of their mem- recommendations. THE PENINSULA men in Qatar. “The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the disease and spread the culture of the adoption of healthy life- styles to prevent it and highlight health-related services available Heya Arabian Fashion show huge success Sidra to hold genomics in Qatar,” he added. Lectures and workshops will be held across the DOHA: The eighth Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibi- country as part of the campaign. tion concluded on a high note yesterday at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. workshop, symposium Call for GCC Organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in partnership with Design Creationz, the event was DOHA: Sidra Medical and geneticists and regulatory agents survey on sugar Qatar’s largest and leading fashion destination which Research Center (Sidra) will hold involved in genomic analysis and saw participation of nearly 300 fashion designers genomic-focused events featuring testing. A key outcome of the consumption and industry experts from Qatar, the GCC, Europe, experts from around the globe. workshop is to develop a paper and Southeast Asia. The Genomics Analysis and on ‘Genetic testing and genomic DOHA: A GCC health panel has Some 260 local and international brands show- Genetic Testing - Ethics, Law and analysis: A debate on ethical, proposed to the member coun- cased modern and high-quality Arabian and Islamic Society Workshop will be hosted social and legal issues in the Arab tries to conduct an awareness designs at the week-long event which featured 23 on November 24 and the Func- world with focus on Qatar.’ campaign on health problems programmes. Daily fashion shows, fashion forums, tional Genomics Symposium on The symposium will offer related to overconsumption of lecture series, hands-on workshops, and social pro- December 13 and 14. opportunity to discuss cutting- sugar and fizzy drinks. grammes made the expo engaging. Both are part of Sidra Sym- edge advances in functional The seventh meeting of the “The exhibition proved to be a great success on all posia Series and free for doc- genomics with insights into the GCC nutrition committee here accounts. The Qatari market for high-end fashion A model walks the ramp at the Indonesian Fashion Show tors, healthcare professionals, mapping of the human genome recently also proposed monitoring proves to be a lucrative one. at the eighth Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition. researchers, scientists, academ- and outcomes related to precision of advertisements in the member “With increasing levels of consumer spending, ics and students. Registration is medicine. It will feature presen- countries promoting sweets and high demand for luxury goods, and young entrepre- ticularly those specialising in Arabian, modest and mandatory. tations addressing the impact drinks and reduce consumption of neurs utilising online platforms and social media to Islamic fashion. The workshop will provide an of genetic studies on complex salt and fats. The meeting urged promote their designs, Qatar is quickly emerging as This edition provided a platform for young fashion opportunity to reach a consensus disorders and rare diseases. For the member states to conduct a a leading fashion destination. The exhibition con- entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and promi- on ethical, legal and social issues details, including speaker bios, national survey on food consump- firms that” said Jawaher Al Kuwari, Head, Advisory nent designers, enabling networking, increased sales, related to genomic analysis and programme agenda and to reg- tion patterns among their people. Committee, Design Creationz. brand visibility and recognition across the region. testing in general, with a focus ister please visit: http://events. Dr Sheikh Mohammed Al Heya has proved Qatar as an increasingly attrac- on Qatar. It is directed towards sidra.org/. Thani, Director, Public Health tive destination for designers and exhibitors, par- THE PENINSULA academia, students, researchers, THE PENINSULA Department, the Supreme Coun- cil of Health (SCH) and member of the GCC ministerial council for health, said the GCC states have been working to address challenges related to nutrition, Princeton Review official unveils redesigned SAT test in Qatar especially obesity and overweight.

Course in crises DOHA: Over 30 high school adminis- petition in the standardised test scored on 400 to 1,600. trators attended a seminar conducted market, ETS, makers of SAT, are Gamerl said after the management held by Michael Gamerl, Vice-President, The in the process of overhauling the first redesigned SAT is Princeton Review in the US. test. The redesigned SAT will be scored, College Board, the DOHA: The Supreme Council of A 25-year veteran of one of the world’s administered for the first time in company that markets Health (SCH) has organised the leading test preparation companies, Qatar in May, 2016, and test more SAT, will release concord- first national workshop on crises Gamerl presented the first national advanced skills. ance tables to colleges and disaster management in the seminar, ‘The School Counsellors Toolkit Gamerl began his career with which show new SAT health sector, with the participa- for Re-Designed SAT’ to address how The Princeton Review teaching scores and their equivalent tion of over 40 experts from the changes to the test will affect students SAT preparation as an under- ACT and older SAT scores. state’s health corporations. nationwide. graduate student in the US and Counsellors tried out It is part of the SCH’s training The event was organised by Score has seen SAT evolve more than sample questions to expe- series to build national capacities Plus Qatar, in collaboration with Natalia six times. rience the challenge their in the field of crises and disaster Hernandez, Commercial Specialist at the However, he warned counsel- students will need to face. management. The course aimed to US embassy, and Michael Zaug, Interna- lors that the redesign is more Many were surprised by educate participants on basics of tional Sales Director, Penguin Random substantial than past changes Counsellors attend the seminar. the wide gap between the disaster management and classify- House, at Warwick Hotel, Doha. and encouraged them to remind tested material and the ing them, treating the injured at Counsellors from 18 high schools met students of the remaining oppor- current SAT for younger stu- the ACT: No penalty for wrong content covered by school the scene and hospitals, and draw- to find about the future of SAT, an exam tunities to take the current SAT dents, especially those who gradu- answers; four answer choices curricula. ing basics of emergency plans and used for college admissions at North in December, 2015, and January, ate in 2017 or later. per question; more emphasis on Ritu Kalwani, Executive response to disasters. Participants American universities, including those 2016. Imagine the current SAT Gamerl said there is no clear advanced maths, punctuation and Director, Score Plus Middle discussed the national health plan based in Qatar Foundation and other is an apple and the new test is policy covering all American reading comprehension, among East and India, and alum- on disaster management. countries such as the UAE, Jordan, Leb- an orange,” Gamerl said. “After colleges and students need to others. In many ways, he said, nus of Babson College, Bos- anon, Egypt and Singapore. January, that apple is going away research top choices schools to the new SAT will become “like ton, US, shared her vote of THE PENINSULA/QNA Likely in response to increased com- for good. For students who prefer see if any limitation exists. As the ACT, but harder.” thanks with school admin- apples, we need to make sure they SAT scores are valid for five years, Counsellors also asked how istrators for participation. get their apples.” those who take the current SAT colleges will interpret scores for She said schools are the Counsellors asked questions, may not be precluded. the new SAT. The current test is real gatekeepers of colleges including a common one — He explained stark similarities scored on a scale of 600 to 2,400, for their students and par- whether schools will accept the between the redesigned SAT and whereas the new test will be ents and advised: “Score Plus is well-equipped to prepare students for Re- Designed SAT using The Princeton Review’s learn- ing resources and is pleased to support Qatar schools in their endeavour as they embrace this new exam model for their students’ admissions process.” Participating counsellors were from Qatar Acad- emy Doha, Qatar Acad- emy Sidra, Doha College, American School of Doha, Qatar International School, Gulf English School, Inter- national School of Lon- don, Birla Public School, Debakey High School, Al Khor International School, ACS Doha, American Academy, English Mod- ern School, Doha Modern Indian School, Georget- own University, Al Hekma International School, and The Lebanese School. “For those concerned about their students, our first preparation course for the new test begins on January 30 and will pre- pare students for the May test,” said Pradeep Singhal, Regional Manager, Score- Plus. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 DFI hosts 20 envoys in run-up to Ajyal Film Festival QRCS unveils winterisation project for Syrian refugees in Lebanon DOHA: Twenty ambassadors attended an event hosted by DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent the project involves insulating the Doha Film Institute (DFI) in the Society (QRCS) has launched shelters of Syrian refugees using run-up to the third annual Ajyal a new winterisation project for special materials for tents. Youth Film Festival. Syrian refugees in Arsal, Leba- Insulation material will trap The event aimed to stimulate non, with a budget of $569,687 heat during winter leading to increased links between DFI and (QR2,071,660). a better warming temperature the local diplomatic community. Some 50,799 Syrians living in inside tents and provide cool The networking event was camps face severe weather condi- conditions during summer days, held in the presence of Minister tions during winter days when the which will help improve the living of Culture, Arts and Heritage temperature reaches below zero conditions in the camps. H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz in Arsal, yet their tents do not Cross-linked polyethylene, Al Kuwari and attended by the serve as a warm shelter because aluminium-foil foam insulation ambassadors of the US, South of the fuel shortfall and non-avail- sheets will be used, which are Korea, Spain, Switzerland, India, ability of heating appliances. lightweight, easy-to-handle, and Georgia, the Netherlands, Japan, QRCS’s relief strategy in Leb- fire-retardant. The foil-faced Brazil, Palestine, France, Portu- anon focuses on the areas with wrap insulation makes an excel- gal, Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, highest refugee density, where lent thermal barrier and a bar- Belgium, Sweden, the UAE, the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari with the ambassadors and other many NGOs do not venture and rier to radon, moisture, termites UK and Argentina. officials at the event. projects that are long term, given and other pests. They work in hot The festival from November 29 that the Syrian crisis continues to and cold climate, giving a supe- to December 5 will screen films Qatar’ section showcasing home- and exhibitions; Sandbox inter- watch and discuss short films and drag on and projects have a sus- rior insulating value. The 45-day from 36 countries. grown talent from Qatar; Sony active digital playground; school features and decide on the win- tainable and preventative effect. project will help save $999,273 It consists of daily public Cinema Under the Stars; fam- screenings; and Ajyal competi- ning entries. Providing better warming con- worth of heating fuel over three screenings of local and interna- ily weekend; Doha Giffoni Youth tion, where hundreds of young ditions for 102 camps that include days. tional films; the popular ‘Made in Media Summit; special events jurors in the 8-21 age group will THE PENINSULA around 28,000 refugees in Arsal, THE PENINSULA

Ashghal welcomes CMC proposals to 6,083,617 Syrians benefited from develop services QC winter campaigns since 2011 DOHA: The Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday Continued from page 1 said it will receive any propos- Donations can be made at als and remarks from the Cen- Al Rayyan Bank — IBAN / tral Municipal Council (CMC) to QA40MAFR 00000000000 enable it to serve people in the 3111111001, through Qatar Char- best way. ity website qcharity.org, or at its Engineer Nasser bin Ali Al headquarters, its branches or Mawlawi, President, Ashghal, at collection points in shopping made the remarks following Dr Abdulwahid Al Mulla, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Heart malls. his meeting with a CMC del- Hospital, addresses the conference. Donations can also be made by egation led by Vice-Chairman sending ‘Syria’ in SMS to 92632 Hamad Lahdan Al Muhannadi 20 robot-assisted heart surgeries done to donate QR50, to 92642 to who visited the Authority to get donate QR100, to 92428 to donate acquainted with services via the Continued form page 1 Senior Consultant in Cardiotho- QR500, and to 92429 to donate Call Center and the Customer Dr Kindawi added that the hos- racic Surgery at Heart Hospital QR1,000. Ibrahim Ali Abdullah (left), Relief Manager Operations, Qatar Charity, with Service Center. pital has built a multi-disciplinary spoke about the Qatari experi- Qatar Charity’s winter cam- Rashid bin Fatis Al Marri, Director of Operations, during the launch of a Following the meeting with Al team consisting of two surgeons, ence in minimally invasive tho- paigns to support Syrian people relief campaign for Syrian refugees at the charity headquarters yesterday. Mawlawi, the delegation inspected an anaesthesiologist, a respira- racic surgery, highlighting that started in 2011 and since then the Traffic Control Room at Ash- tory therapist, a technician and 20 robot-assisted heart surgeries 6,083,617 people have benefit from ghal’s headquarters and were four nurses, who undergo ongo- were conducted at the hospital the project. benefit 128,619 people. Beneficiar- clothes, supplies and milk for the briefed on its work. ing training to manage this type this year. During the last season ‘Syria ies received tents, blankets, mat- children. QNA of surgery. Dr Rashid Mazhar, THE PENINSULA Winter’ at a cost of QR10,000,000 tresses, fuel, heaters, children’s THE PENINSULA Graffiti artists highlight QF mission DOHA: Three Qatari graffiti artists are tagging a wall on a Qatar Foundation site this month to create a picture that depicts QF’s mission and vision. Located at Qatar Academy’s junior school parking, the artists began work on November 1 and continue until they cover the wall, which is expected to take around one month. The public is invited to watch the artists in action at any time or visit the wall and witness the piece of art as it progresses. Artists Mubarak Al Malik, Mouza Al Kuwari and Thamer Al Dossari are using skills to depict QF’s pillars of unlocking human Qatari artist Mouza Al Kuwari working on the graffiti wall. potential, fostering a progressive and engaged society, driving inno- culture and progress. The wall is bers to work with enthusiasm for vation, and promoting productive set to become a permanent fixture a brighter future and motivate change in Qatar and regionally. at QF. everyone to contribute to a bet- They are doing so by creating The concept of the graffiti art ter community. an artistic picture of youth, com- wall was envisioned to inspire munity development and Qatari students, faculty and staff mem- THE PENINSULA

Aspire Academy holds career fair

DOHA: Aspire Academy organ- ised a career fair for its senior students in the Aspire Dome. Twelve local organisations and institutions representing different industries and the public sector participated. They included Qatar Petro- leum, Maersk Oil Qatar, Qatar Gas, Qatar Airways, Civil Avia- tion Authority, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Hamad Medical Corporation, the Supreme Education Council, Commercial Bank, Financial Aid Office at Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- versity, Aspire Zone Foundation and Qatar Olympic Committee. The fair demonstrated the academy’s focus on educating and informing its students about the Students at one of the stalls at the fair. nature of professional opportuni- ties available to them in Qatar. but also equipping our students programmes in various subjects. It also reflected the academy’s with tools and resources required “All our activities contribute overarching goal of guiding and to build a successful career and to giving our students as many supporting its students in choos- achieve their full potential. options as possible in succeeding ing a career path that is reward- “In addition to being an inter- in their education and career,” ing, fulfilling and ideally suited to national sporting destination, said Abdul Aziz Al Jedaia, Student them. “Our role at the academy the academy is also an excep- Affairs Manager at the academy. focuses not only on nurturing tional centre of learning that and developing sporting talent, provides advanced educational THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME / GULF / MIDDLE EAST QTA holds 120 meetings Stage set for at Barcelona expo

DOHA: The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) delega- Stars of Science tion to the Ibtm World in Barcelona has participated in over 120 meetings with representatives of international business events and meetings industry. The delegation comprises 15 QTA partners including finals tomorrow convention centres, hotels, event organisers, and desti- nation management companies. They will wrap up their participation in the expo today. Qatar’s industry stakeholders held numerous presenta- Grand prize of $300,000 to be won tions for potential buyers and event planners at the Qatar stand, showcasing the country’s business events offering DOHA: The seventh season of under the slogan — “the art of business.” Stars of Science, Qatar Founda- QTA selected the expo, considered the most attended tion’s ‘edutainment reality’ TV for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events trade, programme on MBC4, will culmi- to unveil the Qatar Business Events brand. nate in the selection of the Arab During the unveiling, QTA announced it would soon be world’s best young innovator in introducing a new online resource and business events the live finale tomorrow at 7pm guide to facilitate the planning and hosting of such events (1600GMT). in Qatar. The QTA stand at the IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain. Combining tens of thousands THE PENINSULA of SMS and telephone votes from viewers across the region, and with a final vote from the Stars of Science jury, tomorrow’s finale will reveal the ranking of four Lebanon arrests finalists. S Sudan call to help resettle refugees Through the week, viewers have been voting via the telephone Saudi Arabia’s Hassan Albalawi is JUBA: South Sudan President agreement, but the implemen- man over Beirut for Algeria’s Mourad Mohamed one of the leading contestants. Salva Kiir (pictured) said yes- tation of this peace comes with Benosman on extension number terday his country will struggle challenges and high cost,” Kiir suicide attacks one, Syria’s Yaman Abou Jieb on teams and resilience in the face to resettle thousands of refugees said in speech in Juba. “We have extension number two, Egypt’s of the setbacks and challenges and those displaced internally the challenges of repatriation BEIRUT: Lebanon’s security Omar Hamid on extension encountered during the compe- during nearly two years of war, and rehabilitation of internally forces arrested a Lebanese man number three, and Saudi Ara- tition. saying low world oil prices had displaced persons and returnees.” yesterday in connection with twin bia’s Hassan Albalawi on exten- Viewers and jurors will decide depleted government coffers. “We need support from our suicide bomb attacks that killed sion number four. Details on the which of the four finalists will take South Sudan has been mired development partners and friends 44 people in Beirut last week, a voting can be found on http:// home the grand prize of $300,000 in conflict since December 2013, in order to achieve a smooth security source said. www.starsofscience.com/English/ to turn his idea into a ground- when clashes broke out in the implementation of the peace The authorities had arrested vote-now. Following the screening breaking product. The finalist capital Juba between troops agreement”, Kiir added. five Syrians and a Palestinian of applicants from countries in who is second will get $150,000, loyal to Kiir and soldiers back- Kiir yesterday once again linked with the attacks, which the Arab world, jurors selected while $100,000 is awarded to ing Riek Machar, the former vice accused Machar’s troops of vio- took place on Thursday in a 12 candidates between the ages the third place and $50,000 to president. lating the ceasefire. “As I speak, crowded residential and commer- of 18 and 30 to be mentored by the finalist who stands fourth. Facing heavy international the rebels are still planning for cial area of the capital. They were engineers and designers at the The night promises a number of pressure and the threat of sanc- 245,000 barrels per day before vio- more attacks on Malakal, Thar- claimed by Islamic State. Qatar Science & Technology Park additional surprises, including tions, Kiir and Machar signed lence erupted, is down by roughly jath, Bentiu, Rubkuna, Guit, Leer Yesterday’s arrest took place in in Doha. Candidates focus on dif- the announcement of three new a peace deal in August, but the a third. and Pan Akuach,” he said. Beirut, the source said, without ferent aspects of the innovation grants from QSTP that will be civil war, fought mostly in oil-pro- Kiir said a slide in oil prices on A day earlier the rebels said elaborating. Security forces say process throughout engineering offered to three candidates from ducing areas, has displaced more international markets has eaten Kiir’s forces had attacked a mili- investigations into the bombings and design stages, with those who the season, worth up to $100,000, than 2.2 million people, including into government reserves and he tary base in Unity State, an oil have led to arrests of other people fall short being eliminated. Par- as part of its Accelerator Pro- about 600,000 who sought refuge called on donors to help South producing region. without direct links to the attacks ticipants compete on skills such gram. in neighbouring countries. Sudan with its humanitarian and the seizure of large amounts as creativity, ability to work in THE PENINSULA Production, which stood at needs. “I have signed the peace REUTERS of explosives. The explosions tar- geted a southern suburb of Beirut.

REUTERS Woman elected ‘Schweppes bomb’ brought down Russian plane Speaker of UAE CAIRO: Islamic State’s official pits.” Western governments have Islamic State said it had ini- magazine carried a photo yester- said the plane was likely brought tially planned to bring down a advisory council day of a Schweppes drink it said down by a bomb and Moscow con- plane belonging to a country par- was used to make an improvised firmed on Tuesday it had reached ticipating in the US-led coalition ABU DHABI: A woman was bomb that brought down a Rus- the same conclusion, but the bombing it in Syria and Iraq, but elected yesterday as the first sian airliner over Egypt’s Sinai Egyptian government says it has it changed course after Moscow female to lead the UAE’s Fed- Peninsula last month, killing all still not found evidence of crimi- started its own air strikes cam- eral National Council, the half- 224 people on board. nal action. paign in Syria. elected parliament that serves The photo showed a can of Islamic State also published a “A bomb was smuggled onto the as an advisory body, state news Schweppes Gold soft drink and photo of what it said were pass- airplane, leading to the deaths of agency WAM reported. what appeared to be a detonator ports belonging to dead Russians 219 Russians and five other cru- Amal Al Qubaisi, previously and switch on a blue background, “obtained by the mujahideen”. It saders only a month after Russia’s FNC deputy speaker, was elected three simple components that if was not immediately possible to thoughtless decision,” it said. as speaker after the new council genuine are likely to cause con- verify the authenticity of the pub- Egypt’s interior minister told convened following October elec- cern for airline safety officials lished photos. a news conference in Sharm Al tions. worldwide. The group, which has seized Sheikh on Tuesday that there was Local media said she was not “The divided Crusaders of the large swathes of Syria and Iraq, “no information” about security challenged for the post. East and West thought them- said it had exploited a loophole at lapses at the airport. Islamic Eight woman in total were selves safe in their jets as they Sharm Al Sheikh airport, where State’s Egyptian branch, Sinai appointed as members of the cowardly bombarded the Mus- the plane originated, in order to Province, claimed responsibility 40-seat council, which has lims of the Caliphate,” the English smuggle a bomb on board. for the attack the day it happened a purely advisory role and language Dabiq magazine said in The airport is widely used by but Egyptian officials were quick whose seats are shared equally reference to Russia and the West. budget and charter airlines to fly to dismiss talk of a bomb as pre- between elected and appointed The components that were used to build the bomb that brought down a “And so revenge was exacted upon tourists to the nearby resorts on mature. members. Russian passenger jet departing Egypt last month. those who felt safe in the cock- the Sinai coast. REUTERS AFP Stretch of Al Shamal Road to reopen

DOHA: Traffic will be rerouted to the original four- lane carriageway on Al Shamal Road (northbound) from tomorrow at Umm Slal Muhammad Bridge in Jaryan Jneihat area and Al Duhail Bridge in Al Duhail Area, Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said yesterday. The section of the closed Al Shamal Road at Al Duhail bridge will be reopened to traffic following the removal of a four-lane existing temporary northbound diversion from Doha toward Al Shamal. Similarly, the section of the closed Al Shamal Road (northbound) at Umm Slal Muhammad will be reopened to traffic following the removal of a three-lane temporary northbound diversion from Doha toward Al Shamal. The 200 km Al Shamal Road Enhancement project encompasses the construction of service roads on Al Shamal Road from north of Doha City at Al Duhail Inter- change to Al Shamal City north of Qatar. The project also includes the construction of two new interchanges in Izghawa and Umm Slal Mohammed Areas, in addition to upgrading three existing inter- changes, including Al Kaaban Interchange which con- nects to the Al Huwailah Link Road. Ashghal also announced a temporary closure of the intersection between Leatooriya and Lijmiliya roads and part of Al Jemailiya road from tomorrow. A section of Lijmiliya road running approximately 4 km towards Lijmiliya will also be closed. Traffic will be diverted to a temporary roundabout and road built adjacent to the closed road. The diversion will be in place for six months. The diversion is to allow demolition of the existing road and construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction.

THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 GULF / MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Pentagon targets oil facilities to cripple IS Washington ratchets up efforts to block jihadists’ oil revenue lifeline; over 100 oil tanker trucks hit by strikes

WASHINGTON: US-led air strikes objectives and how much bigger the pool hit 3 cranes, two construction vehicles, have hit at least 177 targets in the Islamic of potential targets might be. In the past, an oil pump and a pump truck. State’s main oil-producing region over Islamic State has been able to repair oil Air strikes last year against targets the past month, as Washington inten- facilities damaged in air strikes in as lit- such as mobile refineries had cut the sifies efforts to disrupt a key revenue tle as 24 hours. group’s oil revenues from $3m a day to source estimated to provide more than The goal this time is to knock oil fields under $1m a day, according to several $1m a day to the militant group. out of commission for a year or more independent estimates. Those strikes include 116 oil tanker without destroying them completely. While the group was able to repair trucks hit by coalition forces earlier this That would deprive the extremist group those facilities quickly, it may struggle week as the United States targeted the of revenues but allow oil resources to to do so after the most recent bombings. vehicles for the first time in the wake of be accessed by other forces if and when “They don’t have the wherewithal, the last Friday’s suicide and shooting attacks Islamic State is forced out of the territory skill set and the materials to repair the in Paris claimed by Islamic State. it currently occupies. oil wells themselves,” said Matthew Lev- The stepped-up bombing campaign “Nobody wants this to be another itt, a former US Treasury official now at has also targeted oil and gas separa- Baiji,” one US official said, referring to the Washington Institute for Near East tion plants, oil rigs, pumps and storage the disputed Iraqi oil refinery that has Policy. tanks, according to a Reuters tally of air been rendered unusable by US-led strikes The new strategy carries some risk. strikes provided by the Pentagon since and bombings. An aggressive bombing campaign may October 22. “Everything that we’re doing carries a permanently disable oil wells and other The campaign marks a more aggres- timeline attached to it,” the official said. facilities, rendering them useless for any sive US approach. Such targets had pre- The civilian fuel trucks hit this week future Syrian government. viously been considered off limits by the are viewed as a crucial link for the “You’d want those to be available ulti- US-led coalition as it sought to avoid extremist group’s oil business as they are mately for the legitimate governments civilian casualties and limit the damage used to transport oil across Islamic State that could follow, but that’s just not on to oil infrastructure that could be needed territory and sell it to residents who use the horizon right now. And meanwhile later by a new Syrian government. it to power generators and vehicles. A French naval technician works on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle the Islamic State is making a lot of The Pentagon said the air strikes in “We finally blew up a bunch of oil at a military port in the southern French city of Toulon, yesterday, before leaving for Eastern money,” Levitt said. Coalition forces also Syria have inflicted “significant damage” trucks,” said former State Department Mediterranean Sea. run a greater risk of killing civilians who to Islamic State’s ability to fund itself. counter terrorism coordinator Daniel work in the oil trade as well as making Dubbed “Tidal Wave II”, the strikes have Benjamin. Colonel Steve Warren, a coalition spokes- “We know the oil funds more than 50 life harder for a population already strug- been concentrated on oil facilities near “It’s not entirely clear to me what took man, told reporters yesterday. percent of ISIL’s operations,” Warren gling to make ends meet. Islamic State Dayr Az Zawr and Abu Kamal, which so long.” Some of the trucks were bombed, while said, using an acronym for Islamic State. relies on multiple revenue streams to provide an estimated two-thirds of The war planes that targeted the others were destroyed by A-10 Warthog “This is something we want to take away finance its activity. Benjamin said reports Islamic State’s oil revenue. trucks, which were parked near an oil close air support jets and C-130 gunships from them.” suggest Islamic State still earns as much It remains unclear how far along the field, first dropped leaflets warning driv- firing cannons. Video footage released by The targets can vary. On November 8, as $40m per month from oil sales. Pentagon campaign on Islamic State oil ers to flee and then buzzed the vehicles the Pentagon showed some trucks explod- coalition forces hit three refineries and infrastructure is toward achieving US at low altitude before opening fire, Army ing after being hit. three pump sites. On November 2, they REUTERS

Regime forces IS executes Chinese, Norwegian hostages French, Russia attacking jets kill 33 IS BEIRUT: The Islamic State It was unclear how they were in the homelands of the wicked Neither that edition nor the jihadist group said yesterday it killed, but their heads were blood- crusaders, leaving Paris and its one released yesterday gave fighters in Syria hospitals in has killed a Chinese and a Nor- ied by apparent gunshot wounds. residents ‘shocked and awed,’” details about where or when the wegian hostage, two months after The Norwegian prime min- Dabiq said. men were captured, held or killed. BEIRUT: French and Russian it had demanded a ransom for the ister’s office said the photos In 2014, IS declared a self- The Chinese national was a air raids were reported yesterday Syria: Report pair’s release. “seem to show that the hostage styled “caliphate” across terri- 50-year-old consultant and the to have killed 33 Islamic State The group’s English-language Ole-Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstead tory in Iraq and Syria where it Norwegian, 48, once connected group fighters in their Syrian UNITED NATIONS: Syrian Dabiq magazine featured graphic was executed. We are still verify- imposes its extreme interpreta- with a university in Trondheim stronghold Raqa, in a barrage of government attacks on hospi- photos of what appeared to be the ing it.” tion of Islamic law. but who appeared not to have strikes after the jihadist attacks tals in Aleppo have devastated bloodied bodies of Chinese hostage It was the 12th edition of IS’s It has used its magazine and been employed before his capture. in Paris. the frontline city’s health care, Fan Jinghui and Norwegian Ole- publication, one of many branches other media arms to publicise In September, Grimsgaard- The raids came a day after with roughly 95 percent of doc- Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad. of the jihadist organisation’s mul- its gruesome murders, including Ofstad’s family said it was unable Moscow said it was a “terror- tors having fled, been detained The bodies were pictured tilingual media machine. the beheadings of American jour- to pay the ransom asked by IS and ist attack” that brought down a or killed, Physicians for Human adjacent to photos of the blind- The magazine’s cover photo nalists James Foley and Steven appealed to his hostage-takers to Russian passenger jet over Egypt Rights said yesterday. folded captives apparently taken featured what appeared to be Sotloff, Japanese journalist Kenji release him. last month, killing all 224 people Less than a third of city’s hos- just before their execution-style French aid workers at the scene Goto, US aid worker Abdul Rah- The Norwegian government on board. Those deaths and the pitals are functioning as a result killings. of Friday’s bomb and gun attacks man Kassig and others. ruled out paying for his release, shootings and suicide bombings in of 45 attacks in the past three A stamp-like caption overlaid in Paris that killed 129 people and The Chinese and Norwegian with Foreign Minister Borge Paris were claimed by the Islamic years, said the rights group in a on the full-page photo read, “Exe- were claimed by IS. hostages were last featured in the Brende saying it was “out of the State, which declared a self-styled new report. cuted after being abandoned by The caption read “Just Terror”. magazine’s September edition, in question for Norway to pay a ran- “caliphate” in Iraq and Syria last “The Syrian government is the kafir (disbeliever) nations and “The Islamic State dispatched which IS asked for an unspecified som”. year. using attacks on Aleppo’s health organisations.” its brave knights to wage war ransom for their release. AFP AFP care system as a weapon of war,” said Michele Heisler, one of the authors of the report. Aleppo city has been divided between government forces that hold the west and rebels control- ling the east since shortly after US, Turkey planning joint fighting began there in mid-2012. Syrian government forces backed by Russian airpower are making a new push for full con- operation against jihadists trol of Aleppo and seized the town of Al Hader south of the city ear- ISTANBUL: Turkey’s foreign min- secure from IS. Their comments militants. It would be conducted lier this month. ister yesterday said Ankara “has come amid growing momentum for by Turkish F-16s and US F-15s The New York-based rights plans” for a joint operation with the coordinated international action from the Turkish base of Incirlik, group said they had documented United States to end the presence against IS after the Paris attacks baacked up by US A-10s to destroy at least 10 Russian air attacks on of Islamic State militants along any last week claimed by the extremist armoured vehicles belonging medical facilities in October and part of its border with Syria. Islamist group which killed 129 and to IS. Kerry’s comments did not that one medical worker had died Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirli- injured 350. imply any ground operation but in a strike. oglu told the state-run news agency IS “is still present in a zone on a unit of Syrian Turkmen forces AFP Anatolia that IS militants still had our border. We will not tolerate it linked to the Free Syrian Army a presence along some of Turkey’s keeping a presence on our border,” (FSA) would cross the border once border with northern Syria. said Sinirlioglu. Turkish security the air campaign was completed, Iran begins “We have certain plans to put an forces on Tuesday killed one sus- Hurriyet added. end to the control that IS is still pected IS militant seeking to cross Turkey has for months been tout- dismantling exercising on a zone of our frontier,” into Turkey from Syria, the army ing the idea of a safe zone for Syrian he said. “These are plans for a joint said Wednesday. refugees inside Syria. But the plan N-facililties operation with the United States.” Twenty-one people, including has so far found just a lukewarm “When these plans are completed, nine children, who were part of the response from its Western allies and VIENNA: Iran has begun dis- our operations will continue with group trying to cross the border its implementation remains unclear. mantling parts of its nuclear pro- more and more intensity. You will were detained. Sinirlioglu had said on the side- gramme, as agreed under July’s see this in the days to come.” Sinirlioglu did not expand on lines of the Group of 20 meeting in landmark deal with major pow- Injured Syrian freelance journalist Zein Al Rifai stands on crutches US Secretary of State John Kerry what the operation would entail Antalya that at the moment Tur- ers, a UN atomic watchdog report in Istanbul yesterday. The AFPTV freelancer in Aleppo has been said in an interview with CNN late but the Hurriyet daily quoted secu- key had “no intention” of using its showed yesterday. nominated as one of three finalists for the prestigious Rory Peck Tuesday that “we are entering an rity sources as saying is would ground troops to intervene in Syria. Iran “has started removing operation with the Turks” to shut involve clearing an area from Mare Awards for News. centrifuges and related infra- off 98 kilometres of border still not to Jarablus in northern Syria of IS AFP structure” at both the Natanz and Fordo enrichment facilities, said the restricted International Atomic Energy Agency quarterly report, seen by AFP. Under the July 14 deal that Turkey detains 8 IS suspects planning to sneak into Europe ended a potentially dangerous decade-long standoff, Iran under- took to dramatically scale back its ISTANBUL: Turkish police The police found a hand-writ- were found under their names. threw a security spotlight on the months after a series of deadly nuclear programme. detained eight suspected mem- ten note on one of the suspects Turkey is the main launch- migrant flow, after the discovery attacks blamed on the extremists, These steps, coupled with bers of the Islamic State jihad- detailing a migration route from ing point for migrants coming to at the scene of one of Friday’s including a twin suicide bombing increased UN oversight, are aimed ist (IS) group, state media said Istanbul to Germany via Greece, Europe, and currently hosts over attacks of a Syrian passport reg- in Ankara that killed 102 people at making it much more difficult yesterday, adding they were plan- Serbia and Hungary, including two million Syrian refugees. istered in the Greek island of last month. for Iran to develop nuclear weap- ning to sneak into Europe posing smuggler boats across the Medi- More than 650,000 migrants Leros on October 3. According to official data ons, an aim it has always denied. as refugees. terranean Sea, as well as several and refugees, have reached the Turkey was long criticised by released to AFP last week, in They include slashing by two- Counter-terror police detained train and bus journeys. Greek islands so far in 2015 using its Western allies for failure to the first half of 2015 over 700 thirds the number of centrifuges, the suspects in Istanbul’s Ataturk The eight men told police that the eastern Mediterranean route, take robust action to stem the foreign suspected jihadists were machines which can “enrich” or Airport after they flew in from they were just tourists who had the International Organisation flow of IS militants across its detained and deported from Tur- purify uranium. the Moroccan city of Casablanca been planning to spend a few days for Migration (IOM) said earlier porous border. key whereas for all of 2014 the on Tuesday, the official Anatolia in Istanbul and had booked rooms this month. But Ankara has stepped up figure was 520. AFP news agency reported. at a hotel, but no reservations The Paris attacks however security measures in recent AFP THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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EPORTS that Iran has disconnected almost a quarter of its uranium-enriching centrifuges in less than a month show that it’s working hard to Rimplement the terms of the nuclear agreement it signed with the six world powers -- the United States, Putin wants victory, not Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany. Under the agreement signed in July, sanctions against Iran will be lifted in exchange for measures including reducing the number of centrifuges in operation and slashing its stockpile of uranium. A confidential report sent by the International Atomic detente with the West Energy Agency to its Board of Governors, said Iran had By Leonid Bershidsky the Ukrainian military usually reports Ukraine for a chance to partner with moved around 4,500 centrifuges from their positions at the several deaths a day. On Sunday, for the US and its allies in Syria. He’s not Fordow and Natanz enrichment sites between October 18 fter the Islamic State attack example, three Ukrainian soldiers were interested in buying a ticket into a war and November 15. This is seen as good progress, especially on Paris, there are signs of reported killed. he’s already involved in at considerable because there have been doubts about the speed at which a rapprochement between A political resolution is no nearer: risk. Iran would dismantle its centrifuges. Under the nuclear AWestern countries and Presi- The Ukrainian parliament is only now It would be a mistake to portray dent Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Putin’s beginning to mull a special election law Putin’s effort in Syria as an attempt to agreement, it had agreed to reduce the number of installed peace offerings are more style than sub- for the rebel-held territories that it get back into the West’s good graces. centrifuges to around 6,100 from 19,000. Of the remaining stance, however. would need to pass to start the reinte- On Tuesday, Russia’s Federal Security 6,100, only about 5,100 will be used to enrich uranium. The The West is making tentative steps gration process. Putin is not about to Service (FSB) officially declared last dismantling process is not considered easy and is time- toward uniting with Russia against reduce pressure on Kiev until he’s sat- month’s explosion of a Russian passen- consuming. “They have been dismantling centrifuges that did Islamic State. French President Fran- isfied the political process favours him ger airliner over Egypt as the result of not contain hexafluoride,” a senior diplomat said, referring cois Hollande, who said a month ago and his proxies. a terrorist attack. Putin promised to that Putin “is not our ally” in Syria, has The debt restructuring proposal isn’t catch those responsible “everywhere, to uranium hexafluoride, the feedstock for centrifuges. promised to talk to US President Barack much of a carrot, either. Putin is willing anywhere they might be hiding.” “Dismantling centrifuges that have or have had hexafluoride Obama as well as to Putin “to unite our to let Ukraine pay the $3bn in three The statement echoes his Septem- is a much more complicated thing than the clean ones.” forces.” Obama spoke one-on-one with equal annual instalments, starting in ber, 1999 promise to “pursue terrorists Iran is going to hold elections to Putin for more than 30 minutes at the 2016, but only if Ukraine’s Western everywhere, and if we catch them in It’s the the Parliament and the Assembly G-20 summit in Turkey, a change to the allies — the US, the European Union the toilet, we’ll ice them in the toilet.” of Experts in February next year usual practice of or the international financial institu- Putin said that as he was starting Rus- mutual avoidance. tions — guarantee repayment. Here’s sia’s second war on Islamist separatists responsibility and the government of President The West how he frames it: in Chechnya, which he ultimately won of world Hassan Rouhan could be trying to shouldn’t mis- “If indeed our partners believe by picking a ruthless local leader to run implement the deal by then. The Putin, who held take Putin’s Ukraine’s creditworthiness will grow the rebellious region for him. powers to country is already reaping the recent moves and they would convince us of it, that Given that experience, Putin consid- benefits of the nuclear agreement. up the anti-Hitler for attempts means they believe it, and if they believe ers himself a better expert on fighting at ingratiation. it, let them put up guarantees. And if terrorism than any of the current glo- ensure that Western countries are queuing up coalition as an Putin is offering they are unable to put up guarantees, bal leaders. What he wants is to lead Iran doesn’t to do business with the country to restructure that means they don’t believe in the the anti-Islamic State coalition and for and Iranians are excited at the example for the Ukraine’s $3bn Ukrainian economy’s future. That would everyone to admit he had been right in go back on new possibilities which the lifting debt to Russia, be bad for them, I think, because they’d supporting Assad’s government to coun- of sanctions will open up. kind of anti- though Moscow be convincing us of something that isn’t terbalance the threat. its word to The UN nuclear watchdog Islamic State had been adamant true, and it would also be bad for our “We did offer cooperation against in demanding full Ukrainian partners.” ISIS. Unfortunately, our partners in the will continue to monitor the dismantle alliance he wants, repayment next The restructuring offer, especially United States initially rejected our offer. implementation of the deal and month. And at with the demand for guarantees, is far A Western alliance with Putin against its nuclear Tehran is unlikely to renege on knows all the the Syria talks better for Russia than the deal private Islamic State, if it ever comes to pass, programme. any clause in the deal, at least in in Vienna, Russia investors struck with Ukraine. Ukraine, won’t be much more than a situational the beginning, because it genuinely implications. He now says it is will- however, is bound by the terms of that military alliance. There will be no politi- wants to exit the sanctions. At the ing to allow oppo- deal not to offer better terms to anyone cal detente. is not in it for the nents of its ally, — or to compensate investors if it does. Putin, who held up the anti-Hitler same time, some experts have cautioned that Iran is keeping cancellation of President Bashar So it’s not quite clear how an agreement coalition as an example for the kind of on standby thousands of centrifuge machines that could Al Assad, to take can be reached before Putin’s December anti-Islamic State alliance he wants, easily be returned to service for use in a prohibited weapons sanctions. part. 6 deadline. knows all the implications. He is not in programme. The responsibility is on world powers to ensure Western open- The offer is primarily a propaganda it for the cancellation of sanctions. He that Iran doesn’t go back on its word. The deal has already ness to a “grand move, meant to show that the West wants to win the war and to be acknowl- coalition” against Islamic State doesn’t itself is uncertain that its aid to Ukraine edged as the leader who brought about created concerns in our region that Iran will use its new- mean it will happen though. Nor has is going to help the corruption-ridden victory. found power and the resources it will freshly acquire (like Putin given ground on Ukraine. country. In that sense, the recent terror the release of frozen funds in Western banks running into a For about six weeks, the conflict zone Western leaders have repeatedly attacks haven’t changed much: The few billion dollars) to spread its influence in the region. For was quiet; Putin had apparently leaned made it clear to Putin they wouldn’t West still has to decide whether to ally example, Tehran’s support for the Houthi rebels in Yemen on the pro-Russia insurgents to cease trade concessions on Ukraine for his itself with a lesser evil to defeat a big- has complicated the civil war in the country fire as the Russian air force started support in Syria. Putin, too, is unwill- ger one. . bombing Syria. In November, however, ing to give up his ability to destabilise BLOOMBERG The other side Quote of Hadi’s return will bolster peace talks the day ITH HOPES for country. Their advance was halted in conflict-wracked country. For areas Al Hammadi. His father, Abdullah Al a resumption of Aden by the intervention of the Saudi- already liberated, the government will Hamadi, was martyred in Marib prov- UN-brokered talks to end led coalition, including UAE forces, in begin the process of reinstating basic ince 10 weeks ago. the fighting in Yemen, the support of loyalist troops. Since then, services and recreating the functioning All this shows the unwavering Wreturn of the country’s internationally- the rebels have steadily been pushed economy that ordinary Yemenis des- resolve to complete the task. That, recognised president to Aden has back towards Sanaa but have sought perately need. This focus on the plight combined with the return of Mr Hadi, I have just spent powerful symbolic value. Despite the to hold their ground in Taez, a former of average citizens stands in stark con- ought to play on the minds of the rebel three years avoiding protracted back-and-forth battle with Yemeni capital. trast to the disruptive and destructive forces as the UN seeks to restart talks rebel forces for the control of Taez, Hadi had returned to Aden in agenda of the Houthis and renegade to find a settlement of Yemen’s unrest. Grexit, I am not going Abdrabu Mansur Hadi’s move serves as September but left again last month army units. Knowing that the alternative to a nego- to spend three years a reminder that the long-term trajectory after ISIL-connected suicide bomb- As we know all too well, there have tiated ceasefire is military defeat puts of this conflict remains clear. ers attacked the hotel where he was been setbacks and tragedy in the cam- the Houthis in a much weaker bargain- of my life facilitating President Hadi and his government staying. He will now base himself in paign to restore the Hadi government, ing position and ought to make them fled Yemen in March as Iran-backed the presidential palace in Aden, pro- including the deaths of dozens of UAE more amenable to striking a deal – for Brexit. I want a fair Houthi rebels and renegade army units tected in part by UAE special forces soldiers. The human dimension of this the good of everyone. deal with Britain. loyal to ousted president Ali Abdul- troops, and will begin the mammoth was brought to mind by the birth in Jean-Claude Juncker lah Saleh took over large parts of the task of seeking to return stability to the Ajman this week of Abdulrahman THE NATIONAL DUBAI EC chief THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 OPINION www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Republicans differ in tone on terror threat

Urgent return of national security to the forefront of debate on Capitol Hill and in the presidential race has quickly laid bare stark differences in pitch and attitude among Republican leaders. While some are urging restraint and sobriety, others are raising the decibel level to tap into the fears and anxieties that the Paris bloodshed has stoked in many Americans.

By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa States, Obama said: “I cannot think of by the Council on Foreign Relations. a more potent recruitment tool for (the “The events of the last week bring into here is broad if inchoate Islamic State) than some of the rhetoric focus the kind of qualities voters ulti- agreement within the Repub- coming out of here in the course of this mately are looking for in a president: lican Party about how the debate. . . . It’s counterproductive. And it someone who is capable, tested and United States should respond needs to stop.” mature, who can make serious decisions to the Paris attacks: ramp up He also took a dig at Republican presi- and then deal with the ramifications of Tmilitary engagement to defeat Islamic dential candidates: “First they were wor- those decisions,” Christie adviser Maria Republican presidential candidate Ohio Governor John Kasic greets people during the State terrorists and close the door to ried the press was too tough on them in Comella said. Sunshine Summit conference being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek . some if not all Syrian refugees. the debates, now they’re worried about Since Friday’s attacks in Paris, Bush But the urgent return of national 3-year-old orphans. That doesn’t sound has deliberately ramped up his media preference to Christians. no experience. security to the forefront of debate on very tough to me.” appearances, sitting for a slew of national “There are no Christian terrorists in Carson has been less aggressive in Capitol Hill and in the presidential race Senator Marco Rubio (Florida), who television interviews that the former the Middle East. They’re persecuted. talking about the terrorist threat, has quickly laid bare stark differences is making foreign affairs a cornerstone Florida governor’s advisers hope suggest They are religious minorities,” Bush said. though campaign manager Barry Ben- in pitch and attitude among Republican of his presidential bid, planned to leave a mastery of foreign affairs. Challenged by reporters, Bush insisted nett disagreed with the suggestion that leaders. While some are urging restraint the campaign trail to return to Wash- “The world changed this weekend,” that it would be easy for US officials to other candidates are better versed in and sobriety, others are raising the deci- ington for a congressional briefing on the Bush said Tuesday in South Carolina. identify Christian refugees: “You can foreign policy. bel level to tap into the fears and anxie- Paris attacks, spokesman Alex Conant “We’re electing a president of the United prove you’re a Christian.” “When has Bush or Trump led an ties that the Paris bloodshed has stoked said. Rubio has called for collective mili- States, a commander in chief of our Implicit in the rationale from Bush international coalition against ISIS?” in many Americans. tary action against Islamic terrorists and armed forces. It’s a serious undertaking.” and other establishment candidates is Bennett said, using an acronym for the Jeb Bush talks about being “less bel- is trying to project himself as a world Yesterday, Bush was to deliver a for- that Trump and Carson are not fit to Islamic State. “To say they’re more expe- licose” and managing the crisis with player. He also has sought to exploit dif- eign policy address before uniformed occupy the Oval Office. But public poll- rienced is silly.” vigilance and composure. Chris Christie ferences with Cruz (Texas) over intel- cadets and veterans at The Citadel, the ing consistently shows Trump as one Bennett said Carson, a retired neuro- is advocating a law-and-order approach. ligence policy. military college in Charleston, South of the strongest candidates on terror- surgeon, has had regular tutorials and And John Kasich says the United States More-traditional presidential candi- Carolina His allied super PAC, Right to ism and national security. After Paris, recently had lunch in New York with must lead with head as well as heart: “We dates such as Rubio — who for months Rise, intends to use footage of the speech Trump’s pitch to voters has been based former secretary of state Henry Kiss- need to get serious, immediately, about was drowned out by the front-running in an upcoming advertising blitz designed on strength and aggression, though it is inger. dealing with this threat.” political outsiders, Trump and Ben Car- However, two of Carson’s top advisers Donald Trump, meanwhile, is stir- son — have seized on the global events have taken the unusual step of publicly ring thousands at his rallies with vows as they clamour to reassert themselves. questioning their candidate’s knowledge. to “bomb the s*** out of ‘em” and warn- “The bottom line is that every candi- “Nobody has been able to sit down with ings that migrants crossing US borders date has to have a more mature response, In the days ahead, Christie plans to highlight him and have him get one iota of intelli- could be “the great Trojan horse.” Sena- no more vagaries,” Senator Lindsey O gent information about the Middle East,” tor Ted Cruz said accepting Syrian refu- Graham (South Carolina), a long-shot his practical experiences with terrorism, as national security adviser Duane R Clar- gees amounts to a roll of the dice with the candidate, said in an interview. He said ridge told the New York Times in a story safety of Americans, calling it “lunacy.” fellow contenders need to offer more well as the approach he displayed during published on Tuesday. “It’s the tone that divides,” said GOP than calls to block refugees. “This isn’t For the more mainstream candidates, pollster Frank Luntz. about walling off Syria. These people will Hurricane Sandy in 2012. the Paris attacks offer a chance to “be A similar dynamic emerged this week keep coming until we deal with the prob- imaginative and a bit bold if they want in Congress, where Republicans were lem there.” The candidates also see the to capture the mood,” said conservative unanimous in their reservations about moment as an audition for going toe-to- commentator William Kristol, editor of refugees from war-torn Syria. House toe on foreign policy with Democratic to showcase Bush’s gravitas, according devoid of many details. the Weekly Standard. In a foreign policy Speaker Paul D Ryan (Wisconsin) and front-runner Hillary Clinton, a former to a person briefed on the group’s plans At a massive rally on Monday night speech in Washington on Tuesday, Kasich Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCon- secretary of state, and effectively arguing who spoke on the condition of anonymity in Knoxville, Tennessee, Trump claimed called for immediate action to extinguish nell (Kentucky) both called for a pause the case against Obama’s policies. to discuss internal strategy. Danny Diaz, credit for forecasting in his 2000 book the Islamic State and suggested a new in the Syrian refugee programme estab- Christie, the governor of New Jersey, Bush’s campaign manager, said Repub- that Osama bin Laden would orchestrate federal agency to promote “core Judeo- lished by President Obama. says he brings unique experience as a lican voters must go about “finding the a terrorist strike: “I predicted terrorism. Christian Western values.” The Ohio At a news conference in Manila dur- former US attorney in the aftermath of most prepared and qualified person to Because I can feel it. I can feel it like a governor said: “We live in the light of ing a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, the September 11, 2001, attacks in neigh- make the tough calls from the big chair. good location.” God’s love for all creation. They pervert Obama lambasted Republican leaders bouring New York. . . . That’s Governor Bush.” Some Republicans have gone after and hijack one of the world’s principal for what he called their descent into In the days ahead, Christie plans to On Tuesday, however, Bush struggled Trump for what they see as reckless religions. . . . They live in a darkness “fear and panic” and said refugees are highlight his practical experiences with to explain how he would handle a poten- bombast. Stuart Stevens, a former chief devoid of even the basic understanding of subjected to “the most rigorous process terrorism, as well as the approach he dis- tial influx of Syrian refugees. He said he strategist to 2012 GOP nominee Mitt humanity.” “We must be swift,” he added, conceivable.” played during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. supports a halt to processing new refu- Romney, said: “In times of international “we must be decisive, and we must be Referring to calls to allow only Chris- On Tuesday, he will give a speech in gees until the screening process can be crisis in history, people have rarely absolute.” tian refugees from Syria into the United Washington on national security hosted modified, and he repeated his call to give turned to a real estate developer with THE WASHINGTON POST World should pay more attention to Lebanon quagmire

By Noah Feldman Lebanon? To understand the frontation. But as we know from them from violence. Certainly strategic objectives of the Beirut Iraq, all it takes for the new kind Islamic State’s best strategy is eirutis are justifiably frus- bombings, begin by putting your- of violence to emerge is for it to to break that implicit under- trated that Friday’s attacks self in the shoes of the planners. Lebanon has a far greater become clear that the state can’t standing. Bin Paris overshadowed the Almost all of Islamic State’s suc- do anything about it. And if Lebanon went hot, there bombings that killed 43 people cesses have come under identical advantage as an Islamic State Lebanon’s leaders have held a would be no regional ally to step in their city the day before. But circumstances. delicate balance for more than a in and protect it. Iran could be equal respect for human life isn’t In essence, the group’s trade- target: Its proximity to the Syrian quarter-century, notwithstanding expected to increase its support the only reason Western media mark is to exploit the vacuum periods of Syrian domination and for Hezbollah, but without com- should be more focused on Beirut in weak or crumbling states. battlefield. Right now, the group has the gradual rise of Iranian-backed mitting its ground forces. The than they have been. This includes Syria, where civil Hezbollah. But circumstances can Syrian military, such as it is, has The Paris attack succeeded war rages, and the Sunni area of no direction in which it can plausibly change, the way that the influx its hands full. Russian planes are in frightening the West, but the Iraq, where the Baghdad govern- of Palestinians and PLO lead- in the zone, and could conceivably attack on Beirut represents a ment’s writ barely ran even before expand its territory except Lebanon. ers from Jordan after the Black intervene on behalf of Hezbollah, more important strategic avenue Islamic State took over. It also September conflict of 1970-71 but it’s unclear how much they for Islamic State. The Sunni-mil- includes those far-flung places disrupted Lebanon’s balance and could do. itant group isn’t going to desta- where self-declared affiliates helped precipitate civil war. Turkey, the US and Saudi Ara- bilise France. Yet destabilising have sprung up to exploit power There are more than one mil- bia would probably be unwilling to Lebanon, a tinderbox at the best vacuums, particularly Libya and lion Syrian refugees registered in do any more than they are already of times, is an achievable goal. Afghanistan. rity facilities in Cairo, attributed pretty good start would be bomb- Lebanon, and the actual number doing against Islamic State. For If Lebanon were to devolve In Egypt, the state is relatively to Islamic State, were intended ings in Shia-majority neighbour- may well be half a million higher. them, the further expansion of into civil war, it would become strong, but Islamic State nev- to push Egypt into chaos. Since hoods in or near Beirut — like Seen through this lens, it’s pretty the group’s territory isn’t that an obvious zone for Islamic State ertheless is challenging it at its then, the downing of the Russian Bourj El Barajneh, the southern remarkable that Lebanon hasn’t much bigger of a problem than to expand its reach. And who, weakest points. The bombings jet, almost certainly carried out suburb where Thursday’s attack already fallen into civil war. its simple existence. exactly, would go to war to defend in August of government secu- by Islamic State affiliates in Sinai, took place. Like most of Lebanon, That may be attributed partly to The wild card is Israel, which has revealed this strategy further the suburb isn’t composed of only ordinary Lebanese knowing just would like to avoid having Islamic by raising questions about Egypt’s one denomination. There are also how costly conflict would be, and State on its northern border. ability to function as a sovereign Sunnis and Christians there, as partly to the fact that the Syr- Yet given that the alternative is state that protects air travel. well as refugees. ian refugees mostly just wanted Hezbollah, the Israelis would be Lebanon is a far more fragile The most dangerous fault to avoid conflict. hard-pressed intervene. Their state than Egypt. And it has a far line in contemporary Lebanon A cynic might say that Hezbol- experience occupying Lebanon greater advantage as an Islamic is between Shia Hezbollah and lah maintains enough control in is not one they would want to State target: Its proximity to the Sunni groups. The paradigm of its areas of the country to dis- repeat. In truth, Israel’s strate- Syrian battlefield. Right now, the Lebanon’s past civil war wasn’t suade other militias from stand- gic interest in a Lebanese civil group has no direction in which it Sunni-Shia, but the regional ing up against it. It’s possible war would be to see Hezbollah can plausibly expand its territory dynamic of that tension casts a that Sunni militias in the cities weakened while assuring that it except Lebanon. Turkey, Jordan, long shadow over the country of Tripoli and Sidon have calcu- ultimately prevailed. Iran and Saudi Arabia are all today. lated that they would lose in any The real winner in a Lebanese strong states that won’t counte- There are fewer Lebanese direct conflict, considering the civil war would almost certainly nance the loss of land. Lebanon, Christians than there once were, tremendous support Hezbollah be Islamic State, which would however, is vulnerable to civil war, because of immigration and rela- gets from Iran. have a new vacuum to exploit. which would create the vacuum tive population growth. And Druze Nevertheless, provoking Shia Which is why the world should Islamic State needs. remain a significant force in the reaction against Sunni civilians be paying more attention to the So if you were an Islamic State country. So there are potential might leave both sides unwill- death and destruction in Beirut. Beirut’s landmark of Rawshe illuminated with the French national colours planner, how would you go about stabilisers with a common inter- ing or unable to maintain the during a ceremony in tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris and Beirut. precipitating that civil war? A est in avoiding Sunni- Shia con- rational calculus that so far kept BLOOMBERG THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / AFRICA Obama ups pressure on China Territorial row and Paris attacks dominate Apec summit in Philippines

MANILA: US President Barack construction activities on regional which lasted four minutes and tensions in the South China Sea,” Obama yesterday demanded stability,”Obama said after meet- seven seconds, ended when Xi foreign ministry spokesman Hong China end artificial island build- ing Philippine President Benigno entered the hall for the opening Lei said in Beijing. ing in the hotly contested South Aquino. ceremony and an unidentified In a speech at a business forum China Sea, upping the pressure “We agree on the need for bold official approached him. in Manila ahead of the summit, on Beijing at a regional leaders’ steps to lower tensions, including China and the Philippines are Chinese President Xi Jinping did summit. pledging to halt further reclama- locked in a bitter diplomatic row not directly mention the territo- The annual Asia-Pacific Eco- tion, new construction, and mili- over rival claims to parts of the rial disputes. But he did call on nomic Co-operation (Apec) gath- tarisation of disputed areas in the South ChinaSea. Pacific nations to “resolve our ering is meant to forge unity on South China Sea.” Last Tuesday, Obama also differences through dialogue and trade among 21 Pacific rim econo- Meanwhile, Philippine Presi- announced more than $250m in consultation”. mies encompassing three billion dent Benigno Aquino promised to maritime aid to Washington’s “We must focus on development people. But the territorial row be the “perfect host” to all leaders Southeast Asian allies — includ- and spare no effort to foster an over the strategically vital South attending a regional summit, but ing a warship for the Philippines. environment of peace conducive China Sea, as well as terrorism a long and lonely red carpet wel- China claims nearly all of the to development and never allow concerns following last week’s come walk for China’s Xi Jinping South China Sea, even waters anything to disrupt the develop- deadly Paris rampage, have domi- yesterday betrayed their nations’ approaching the coasts of its ment process,” he said. nated the build-up to this year’s icy ties. Aquino led the heads of Asian neighbours. Obama’s speech to the busi- meeting in the Philippines. the 21-member Asia-Pacific Eco- Apec members the Philippines, ness forum focused mostly on China has repeatedly insisted nomic Cooperation (Apec) group Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the need for the world to tackle its disputes with its Asian neigh- along a red carpet laid throughout Taiwan have rival claims to parts global warming, insisting fighting bours over the sea, home to some the summit venue in Manila to a of the sea, which is believed to sit climate change would not hurt the of the world’s most important stage where they gathered for an atop vast oil and gas resources. economy. shipping routes, should not be on opening ceremony. China reacted angrily yester- “We have to break out of the the Apec agenda. Xi and Chile’s Michelle Bache- day to Obama’s efforts to bolster mindset that when we are doing But just hours before the two- let were in the front row along- US allies in the dispute, as it something about climate change, day summit started, Obama side Aquino. insisted its construction work in we slow growth,” Obama said. voiced concerns over giant land But Aquino conversed only with the contested areas was “lawful, While in Manila, Obama is reclamation works by China that Bachelet, laughing and chatting justified and reasonable”. also trying to promote a giant have created new islands close to amiably, leaving Xi to plod som- “If there is something that free trade pact signed last month the Philippines. brely alone through the sprawling should stop, it is the United States that groups 12 Pacific nations but “We discussed the impact of convention centre with nobody should stop playing up the South excludes China. Chinese President Xi Jingping walks past US President Barack Obama China’s land reclamation and to talk with. The awkward walk, China Sea issue, stop heightening AFP before a welcome dinner for Apec leaders in Manila yesterday. Chinese security forces Bombings in Nigeria claim 47 lives KANO: At least 15 people were exploded, killing themselves and against “soft” targets and said of Boko Haram, which has previ- kill 17 in Xinjiang: Report killed yesterday when two female oth-ers nearby,” he said. the government was “very ously attacked Yola with suicide suicide bombers, one said to be “The victims were taken to hos- much determined to wipe out bombers and improvised explosive BEIJING: Chinese security the ringleaders and their family aged around 11, blew themselves pital and it was later confirmed Boko Haram in Nigeria” and devices in recent months. forces in the restive far western members. up at a busy mobile phone market that 15 people died, not including bring perpetrators to book. Red Cross official Aliyu region of Xinjiang have killed 17 “I heard from colleagues who in northeast Nigeria, a day after the suicide bombers.” “Nigeria’s reinvigorated, well- Maikano and residents said the people, including women and chil- participated in the operation that at least 32 were killed in a bomb Majia said police were hunting equipped and well-motivated area targeted was a lorry park dren accused of involvement in the military blew up the cave blast. four women in the vehicle that armed forces and security agen- which also houses a livestock mar- an attack at a coal mine that left where the suspects were hiding,” Two explosions ripped through dropped off the young bombers cies (will) overcome Boko Haram ket, an open-air restaurant and at least 50 dead, US-based Radio Xinjiang police officer Ghalip the Farm Centre market in north- at the Kano market. very soon,” he added. a mosque. The area was immedi- Free Asia said yesterday. Memethe said. “That is why we ern Nigeria’s biggest city, Kano, The attacks came after at least The explosion in Yola happened ately cordoned off but poor power The government has made no were able to kill all of them with shortly after 4 pm (1500 GMT), 32 people were killed in a bomb at about 8.20 pm in the Jambutu supply in Yola meant the rescue public comment about the Sep- zero victims (from our side). Sev- with one of the bombers said to blast in Yola, northeast Nigeria, on area of the Adamawa state capital, effort was conducted in near tember 18 attack at the Sogan enteen corpses were gathered be aged just 11 and the other 18. Tuesday night, that also bore the although it was not immediately darkness. colliery in Aksu, with Radio Free after the explosion.” “A minibus carrying some hallmarks of the Islamist rebels. clear whether it was caused by a “Victims could be lying all over Asia reporting most casualties Rights groups and exiles say women came to the Farm Cen- President Muhammadu Buhari, suicide bomber or an improvised the place,” Maikano said. were members of the Han Chi- the violence in Xinjiang stems tre GSM market and dropped off who has given his military com- explosive device. Tuesday’s blast was the first nese majority and police blaming more from Uighur resentment one girl aged about 11 and another manders until next month to “So far, we’ve recorded about 32 in Nigeria this month, indicating knife-wielding separatists. at Chinese controls on their reli- aged about 18, both wore the crush the militants, described dead and about 80 injured,” said the army’s strategy to cut off the Radio Free Asia, citing Xinjiang gion and culture rather than well- hijab,” said Kano police spokes- both attacks as “barbaric” and Sa’ad Bello, the Yola coordinator Islam-ists’ supply lines and target police, said the 17 killed were all organised militant activity. man Musa Magaji Majia. “cowardly”. for the National Emergency Man- their camps was paying off. suspects in the attack, including “One went inside the market, He called for increased vigi- agement Agency. three men believed to have been REUTERS the other stayed outside then they lance to stop further attacks The blast bore all the hallmarks AFP

Buhari orders China ties deserve close attention, says Suu Kyi arrest of former NAYPYITAW: Myanmar’s Aung 2011 that left the nation under- last Tuesday, saying peace had San Suu Kyi pledged to pay “spe- developed. been fully restored following cial attention” to ties with China But the stakes are now far clashes that started in Febru- security adviser when her party takes office after higher for Beijing, with business ary between the government and ABUJA: Nigerian President its election triumph, and said competition heating up and the rebel militia group, the Myan- Muhammadu Buhari has ordered foreign investments would need NLD’s anticipated sweeping-out mar National Democratic Alli- the arrest of the former national public support to help improve of the last remnants of the old ance Army. China sent its envoy security adviser, accusing him relations. military guard with which Chi- to the parliament in Naypyitaw of stealing about $2bn through In an interview with China’s nese firms enjoyed a close bond. yesterday for separate meetings phantom arms contracts. state-run Xinhua news agency, “Ties between neighbours are with Suu Kyi and house speaker Buhari’s office said former secu- the National League for Democ- always more delicate than that Shwe Mann. rity adviser Sambo Dasuki had racy (NLD) leader said Myanmar between countries far apart,” Suu China could face a challenge “awarded fictitious and phantom had no enemies, but relations Kyi said. in maintaining its influence in con-tracts” worth around $2bn with neighbours were more sen- “We’ll pay special attention to Myanmar as the United States for jets, helicopters and ammu- sitive than others and needed to our relations in order to make pays closer attention and Japa- nition for the army which were be carefully handled. them smooth, effective and clear.” nese and Asian firms compete for never delivered. Dasuki had also China was Myanmar’s lifeline Mistrust still lingers in Myan- contracts. Many European and instructed the central bank to for two decades when sanctions mar over China’s involvement in NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves after attending a parliament meeting the US companies are expected to transfer more than $140m to prevented most Western busi- its nationwide peace process. Ties in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, yesterday. set up shop after the clear man- accounts in Britain, the US and nesses and financial institutions have been strained over Myan- date for change in the November West Africa “without any contract from engaging with the country mar’s domestic border conflicts, China and killed civilians. Sein lifted martial law in the res- 8 election. documents”. during military rule from 1962 to some of which have spilled into Myanmar’s President Thein tive Kokang region near China REUTERS REUTERS

SE Asia faces threat of Kidnapped hostage murdered in Wildfires kill four in Australia IS-styled terror attacks Philippines, says Malaysian PM SYDNEY: Four people have died in one of a series of wildfires KUALA LUMPUR: South- ment of such operatives who will MANILA: Malaysian Prime terms,” Najib said in a statement was reportedly paid. sparked by lightening in Western east Asia faces the threat of receive directives from Syria to Minister Najib Razak said yester- on his Facebook page. Philippine military spokesman Australia, police said yesterday, Islamic State-inspired attacks carry out attacks,” Nur Jazlan day that a man held for months by Najib, now in Manila for an Colonel Restituto Padilla said a deadly start to the country’s designed to “glamorise terror- Mohamed, Malaysia’s deputy Islamic militants in the southern Asia-Pacific summit, called for Then was killed after ransom summer bushfire season. ism”, a Malaysian minister said home minister said. Philippines had been murdered, “action against those who have talks collapsed. Western Australia police said yesterday, voicing fears of bat- “Such attacks, they hope, will condemning what he called a perpetrated this savage and bar- He denied the killing had any the deaths occurred in the North tle-hardened fighters returning glamorize terrorism and therefore “savage and barbaric” act. baric act and ensure that they are link to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cascade fire near Esperance, from Syria to launch Paris-style attract more people to join their Najib’s comments came after brought to justice.” Cooperation (APEC) forum that in the state’s southwest, where attacks. In September, Malaysian cause,” he said, singling out tour- the Philippine military said it was Then, a 39-year-old engineer, opened yesterday in Manila, some 300,000 hectares have been police thwarted a plot to deto- ist and entertainment centres in working to verify reports that was abducted in May from a attended by top world leaders burned. The blaze is one of three nate bombs in Kuala Lumpur’s the region as favoured targets. Malaysian national Bernard Then seaside restaurant in Malaysia’s including US President Barack major fires burning in the state vibrant tourist area of Bukit Terrorism is high on the had been beheaded by the Islamic Sabah state, across from the Obama. Founded in the 1990s since last Sunday. “There was an Bintang. Other recent plots agenda of world leaders gathered militant group Abu Sayyaf, which southern Philippines. A Malay- with the help of late Al-Qaeda inland trough that brought hot, frustrated by Malaysian security in Manila for the Asia-Pacific is known for its kidnappings for sian woman, Thien Nyuk Fun, mastermind Osama Bin Laden, dry and windy conditions, creat- forces included plans to raid army Economic Cooperation (APEC) ransom. was seized along with him. the Abu Sayyaf has been blamed ing these catastrophic,” said Dar- camps and seize weapons. summit,in the wake of the deadly “I, the government, and all They were taken by boat to the for some of the Philippines’ worst ryl Vink, forecaster at the Bureau “I think the Paris situation attacks in Paris that killed at Malaysians are shocked and strife-torn southern Philippine terror attacks, including bomb- of Meteorology. The imminent can also be transplanted here, least 129 people. sickened by the murder of our island of Jolo. ings and kidnappings for ransom. bush risk for the affected region in Southeast Asia, where we also countryman Bernard Then, and Thien was released last week has eased, Vink said. have fertile ground for recruit- REUTERS we condemn it in its strongest following negotiations. A ransom AFP REUTERS THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 ASIA / PAKISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Bangladesh opposition leaders set to hang Fears of violence after highest court upholds death sentences for war crimes Italian shot in latest DHAKA: Bangladesh’s highest court days of the war against Pakistan. attack on foreigners yesterday upheld the death sentences Dozens of these intellectuals were of two opposition leaders convicted for abducted from their homes and mur- DHAKA: An Italian doctor working as a atrocities during the 1971 independence dered when it became clear that Islam- missionary was shot and wounded in the neck war against Pakistan, sparking fears of abad was losing the war, in the most in an attack by three assailants in northern violence by their supporters. gruesome chapter of the conflict. Bangladesh yesterday, police and a medic said. The Supreme Court’s decision to Their bodies were found blindfolded The attack on the doctor, identified by Ital- dismiss the final appeals of Ali Ahsan with their hands tied and dumped in a ian newspapers as Piero Parolari, follows the Mohammad Mujahid and Salahuddin marsh on the outskirts of the capital. murder of another Italian and a Japanese Quader Chowdhury clears the way for “Mujahid ordered the killing of my citizen in attacks in Bangladesh claimed by them to be hanged as early as next week father and other freedom fighters. I Islamic State in September and October. if the president does not grant them am happy that finally we’ve got justice,” The latest incident occurred in Dinajpur clemency. Shawan Mahmud, daughter of top musi- district, around 400km north of the capital “The judgements fulfilled the desire of cian Altaf Mahmud said. Dhaka, where Parolari has been carrying out the whole nation. There is now no legal Chowdhury, a five-time former law- missionary work and medical services among bar to execute them,” Attorney General maker and scion of a top political fam- the poor for the last 10 years. Mabubebey Alam said. ily, was found guilty of genocide, torture Parolari was taken to a military hospital Mujahid, 67, is the second most senior and rape. in Dhaka, and doctors said his condition was member of Bangladesh’s largest Islamist Prosecutors had described him as a stable. party, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Chowdhury, merciless killer who murdered more Humayun Kabir, a Deputy Inspector Gen- 66, is a top aide to Khaleda Zia, leader than 200 Hindus. eral of police for the northern region, said of the main opposition party Bangladesh Bangladeshi secular activists and former fighters stage a protest calling for the death The tribunal has divided the country, security in the area had been tightened. Nationalist Party (BNP). penalty, outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka yesterday. with the opposition branding its trials a He linked the attack on the Italian mission- They are among more than a dozen sham aimed at eliminating their leaders ary to death sentences handed down to the leaders of the opposition alliance who Facebook and messaging and voicecall Jamaat-e-Islami called a nationwide rather than meting out justice. leaders of two opposition parties. were convicted by a controversial war services Viber and WhatsApp in meas- strike to protest against the court rul- International rights groups and legal “The motive of the attack was to create crimes tribunal set up by the secular ures aimed at preventing Jamaat sup- ing, declaring Mujahid’s original trial experts have also criticised it, saying its a destructive and unstable situation in the government in 2010. porters mobilising to protest against the “farcical” and “aimed at eliminating” procedures fall short of international country to prevent (the) ongoing trial of war The convictions triggered the coun- rulings. the party’s leadership. standards. criminals,” Kabir said. try’s deadliest violence since independ- “We’ve ordered the shutdown after The tribunal found Mujahid guilty Hasina has rejected criticism of the Mahbubur Rahman, secretary general of ence, with some 500 people killed, we’re instructed by the government,” in 2013 of leading a notorious pro- trials, saying they are needed to heal the the Dinajpur district branch of the Jamaat-e- mainly in clashes between Jamaat activ- Bangladesh Telecommunications Regu- Pakistan militia that killed secular wounds of the war. Islami party, and 10 others have been detained ists and police. latory Commission Shahjahan Mahmud intellectuals including writers, jour- for questioning, police said. Authorities immediately shut down said. nalists and professors during the final AFP REUTERS

Paris tribute Pakistan urged to end harassment of refugees

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s gov- immediate government response,” ribution that has included raids according to the rights group. ernment must take steps to end said Phelim Kine, deputy Asia on Afghan settlements; detention, Afghans uprooted by police rampant police harassment, director at Human Rights Watch, harassment, and physical violence abuses in Pakistan, where many threats and violence against in a report entitled: “What Are against Afghans; extortion; and have lived for decades, to return its approximately three million You Doing Here?’: Police Abuses demolition of Afghan homes,” to Afghanistan may well add to Afghan refugees, Human Rights against Afghans in Pakistan”. HRW said. Such police abuses the numbers of those seeking ref- Watch (HRW) said yesterday. “The Pakistani government have prompted fearful Afghans to uge in Europe as conditions dete- More than 65,000 Afghans have should press the police to appre- restrict their movements, leading riorate in Afghanistan, it added. been driven out of Pakistan since hend perpetrators of atrocities to economic hardship and cur- “The Pakistani government the start of the year after coming instead of scapegoating the entire tailing access to education and needs to develop a long-term under intense scrutiny following a Afghan community,” he added. employment. strategy that emphasises the Taliban massacre of 150 people in The report noted that in June, “This oppressive situation protection of its Afghan popula- December 2014 — billed as Paki- the federal minister for States has prompted large numbers of tion rather than pursue a vindic- stan’s “mini 9/11”. and Frontier Regions, Abdul Afghans to return to Afghanistan, tive punishment policy that is as The refugees who remain Qadir Baloch, announced that where they face a widening con- unlawful as it is inhumane,” said are viewed with deep suspicion there would be no official repris- flict and continuing insecurity,” Kline. Hundreds of thousands of inside Pakistan and are routinely als against the country’s Afghan the report said. people fled Afghanistan during accused by authorities of harbour- population in response to the Deteriorating conditions the last three decades of war, with ing militants. Peshawar attack. in Afghanistan have already a majority of them taking refuge A policeman lights a candle as an officer writes a message in a condo- “The Pakistani police’s outra- “Despite that promise, Paki- prompted more than 80,000 in neighbouring Pakistan. lence book during a tribute organised by the Pakistan-France Friendship geous mistreatment of Afghans stani police have pursued an Afghans to leave their country in Society for the victims of the Paris attacks claimed by Islamic State which over the past year calls for an unofficial policy of punitive ret- 2015 and seek asylum in Europe, AFP killed at least 129 people, in Islamabad yesterday. Nepal quake survivors at risk amid fuel crisis

NEW DELHI: A fuel crisis in including quake survivors. in violent protests at border posts able to buy winter items where Nepal has disrupted aid agencies’ “Hospitals have run out of with India, where some southern- they are, but we are not sure on efforts to send essential items like essential drugs and supplies, ers have blocked fuel imports, say- availability.” blankets and clothing to earth- vital social services have been ing their Tarai Madhes region has Aid workers said the shortages quake survivors in remote moun- disrupted and aid agencies such been carved up in a way that gives of fuel and basic goods had not tainous areas before winter sets as Oxfam have not been able to them no say in running the nation reached emergency levels, but in, aid workers said yesterday. secure fuel to deliver relief items of 28 million. they were trying to save fuel. Protests at the Indian border to prepare people for the winter Max Santner, Head of the “We have reduced non-essen- over Nepal’s new constitution, in earthquake affected districts,” International Federation of Red tial travel, we are doing more which began in September, have said Cecilia Keizer, head of Oxfam Cross and Red Crescent Societies car pooling and increasing the prevented tankers from taking in Nepal. (IFRC) in Nepal, said the IFRC number of staff travelling in one petroleum into the landlocked “If the situation continues, had had to change the type of vehicle,” said Jeff Franklin from Himalayan nation, forcing Kath- Oxfam’s humanitarian pro- relief it was providing to around Save the Children in Nepal. mandu to ration fuel and import gramme will come to a complete 48,000 quake survivors. “We have also applied for a Vice chair of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary supplies from China. standstill within two weeks,” “The shortages of fuel are defi- fuel-import licence, increased the Disappearances, Bernard Duhaime (left) addresses a press conference in Aid groups supporting peo- Keizer said in a statement. nitely hindering our operations. amount of funds we are appealing Colombo yesterday as Tae-Ung Baik (centre) and Ariel Dulitzky look on. ple hit by twin quakes in April Oxfam, which was planning to Instead of providing blankets and for to take into consideration the and May say the mile-long deliver thermal mats, blankets clothing for the winter, we are higher costs of fuel and are tap- queues for fuel and the lack and hot water bottles to people going to distribute cash vouchers ping into fuel provisions offered of cooking gas have affected in rural areas, said it had already as we don’t have the fuel to take by the UN,” he added. UN experts say Lanka hundreds of thousands of peo- had to reduce its programme. up trucks filled with aid,” he said. ple in the impoverished nation, More than 40 people have died “We hope that people will be REUTERS must act on suspected Train mishap secret prisons Abuse of young boys on the COLOMBO: UN experts yes- in detecting illegal detention cen- toll rises to 19 terday urged Sri Lanka to speed tres.” up probes into suspected secret Sri Lankan authorities are QUETTA: The death toll from rise in Pakistan, says report detention centres after they investigating the prison follow- a deadly train accident in Paki- inspected a former illegal prison ing allegations that navy sailors stan’s southwestern Baluchistan ISLAMABAD: The number of to report offences against the girls deeply conservative Muslim- complex in the island’s northeast under former president Mahi- province has risen to 19 and young boys being sexually abused because of defamation issues,” he majority country. Activists work- during their visit. nda Rajapaksa abducted Tamil around a dozen people are still in Pakistan has increased this said. ing to fight child abuse have said Wrapping up a 10-day trip to youngsters and extorted money in critical condition, officials said year, a new watchdog report The number of women involved the problem is widespread but dif- the country, the UN delegation from their families in exchange yesterday. said yesterday, with more boys in sexual assaults has increased ficult to quantify because victims said it toured the little-known for their release. A Pakistan Railways train car- between the ages of six and 10 alarmingly, with the report say- are often unwilling to speak out. 12-cell prison hidden inside a A court heard last month that rying around 300 passengers from victims than girls. ing that 102 cases from January Last year Sahil charted more sprawling naval base in the port at least 11 Tamil students had the provincial capital Quetta to In total the number of boys to June in 2015 involved “female than 3,500 registered cases in city of Trincomalee. been held illegally there between the northern city of Rawalpindi being abused increased by 4.3 abettors” -- five times as many as total, with a spokesman saying The prison had markings on the 2008 and 2009. The main suspect was derailed last Tuesday, though percent in the first half of 2015 the same period in 2014. the true figure could be as high walls that indicated people were in the case is a close aide of the the cause remains unknown. compared to the same period last The report showed a decline of as 10,000. still being held there until 2010 then navy chief, the court has Officials said that three more year, according to the study from 221 in overall abuse cases involv- Earlier this month Pakistan -- one year after the island’s long- heard. people succumbed to their injuries Sahil, a non-government organi- ing children of all ages, with took a step towards punishing running separatist war ended, the President Maithripala Sirise- overnight. Official from Pakistan sation (NGO) working against roughly nine children a day being those guilty of abusing young group said. na’s government has promised to Railways said experts visited the child sex abuse. sexually abused over the first six girls with life imprisonment or “It is likely that there are punish war criminals and set up a accident site last Tuesday morn- The report said that 178 boys months of 2015 in Pakistan. The even death after an influential many more like this,” said Ariel truth commission to help heal the ing and an inquiry panel is likely aged six to 10 were abused com- figure for the first six months of parliamentary committee voted Dulitzky, a member of the UN wounds of the conflict that ended to be set up to ascertain the pared to 150 girls of the same 2015 was 1,565 compared with to amend current laws. Working Group on Enforced or in 2009 when the military crushed causes. ages. 1,786 for the same period last year. Involuntary Disappearances. Tamil rebels. AFP “Many families also prefer not Sex is a taboo subject in the AFP “Trincomalee is a success story AFP THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / INDIA Steps taken to check corruption: Modi Committed to make bureaucracy more efficient and accountable, says PM NEW DELHI: Prime Minister “Governments across the world tries on an automatic basis”. number of registered consumers Narendra Modi yesterday said work to transform the lives of the Modi also said a comprehen- claiming gas subsidy by about 50 his government had taken “sig- poor and the marginalised. This sive and deterrent law, the Black million”. nificant steps to check corruption is not an impossible mission... to Money Undisclosed Foreign “We also launched a campaign and the menace of black money in achieve this objective, it is essen- Income and Assets and Imposi- for the ‘well off’ to voluntarily a short span of time”. Speaking tial to fight relentlessly against tion of Tax Act has been enacted give up cooking gas subsidy... As at the inauguration of the sixth corruption,” he said. that “provides for stringent pen- on date, more than 4.5 million Global Focal Point Conference Stating that India stands com- alties and prosecution”. people have given up their gas (GFPC) on Asset Recovery, and mitted in its fight against cor- He hoped the partnership subsidy.” he said. the 21st Annual Conference of ruption, Modi said, “The very day between Stolen Asset Recovery On the Paris terror attacks, CBI and State Anti-Corruption that we assumed office, we con- Initiative (STAR) and Inter- Modi said, “The dastardly acts Bureaus here at Vigyan Bhavan, stituted a Special Investigation pol will help in confiscation and committed in Paris a few days ago he said, “Our government is com- Team (SIT) under the supervision recovery of stolen assets. are a grim reminder that terror- mitted to making bureaucracy of the Supreme Court to look into Stating that his government ists have shown remarkable flex- more efficient, performance-ori- the issue. recently took steps to curb sys- ibility and adaptability in meeting ented and accountable.” “We have entered into agree- temic corruption such as in auc- their funding requirements.” “We, in India, are currently in ments with many countries for tion of coal blocks and FM Radio Stating that “disrupting fund a crucial phase of nation building. exchanging real time information spectrum and eliminated the flows constrains the capabilities PM Narendra Modi talks with Jurgen Stock (right), Secretary General of Our mission is to build a pros- on black money,” he said, adding discretion element in national of terrorists and reduces their Interpol, at the opening of a conference in New Delhi yesterday. perous India,” he said, adding it the government has signed the resources’ allocation, he said, ability to execute attacks”, Modi was essential to fight relentlessly Inter Government Agreement “It has also generated substan- said confiscation of property Automatic Exchange of Informa- Jitendra Singh and Central against corruption and the gov- with the US to implement the tial revenues for the government of offenders not only serves as tion on a fully reciprocal basis. Bureau of Investigation (CBI) ernment was unsparing in pun- Foreign Account Tax Compli- which will benefit our people.” punishment but also discourages He said the new Interpol notice director Anil Sinha were also ishing the corrupt. ance Act. Modi said the National Demo- commission of crime. The prime ‘Silver Notice’ could add value to present during the meet. Extending a warm welcome to He told the audience that cratic Alliance government’s move minister said though investigation asset-tracing investigations and Modi also presented the Presi- over 100 delegates from 50 coun- “the agreement enables Indian to credit gas subsidy directly into agencies were limited by national facilitate real time information dent’s Police Medals for Distin- tries on the occasion, Modi said, tax authorities to receive finan- consumers’ bank accounts, with boundaries, his government was sharing in complex cases. guished Service to 11 CBI officers. “Corruption is one of the principal cial account information of each account being linked to committed to the implementation Interpol’s Secretary General challenges to that objective.” Indians from foreign coun- the Aadhaar card, “reduced the of a uniform global standard on Jurgen Stock, minister of state IANS

Mustard field PM’s Singapore, Sugarcane farmers to get Malaysia visit direct subsidy for arrears begins on Nov 21 NEW DELHI: Prime Minister NEW DELHI: Concerned over The dole will be paid directly the cane price, instead of continu- Narendra Modi will visit Malay- arrears to cane growers from on behalf of mills and adjusted ously burdening the millers,” the sia and Singapore from November sugar factories amounting to against the fair and remunera- association said. 21 during which he will attend the more than `21bn (over $3bn) in tive prices payable in the previ- “It will reduce industry’s liabili- 13th Asean-India Summit and the the last season, the government ous years. “Subsequent balance if ties towards cane to that extent, 10th East Asia Summit (EAS). yesterday fixed a subsidy of `4.50 any will be credited to the mills’ reducing a part of its losses,” it Addressing the media here on per quintal crushed, which will be account. Priority will be given to said, adding that at current low Wednesday, Anil Wadhwa, sec- payable directly to farmers. The settling cane dues arrears of the sugar prices, the losses will be retary (East) in the ministry of decision was taken at a meeting previous years.” over `1.1bn and if the situation external affairs, said Modi would of the Cabinet Committee on Eco- Reacting to the move, the does not improve, farmers may reach Kuala Lumpur on Novem- nomic Affairs, presided over by Indian Sugar Mills’ Association seek further help from the Gov- ber 21 to attend both the summits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, (ISMA) said the government’s ernment. followed by a bilateral visit after which also decided to give priority decision will out to a dole of Yesterday’s move is among sev- which he will go to Singapore on to settlments that pertain to the around `1bn as per the estimated eral decisions over the past year a bilateral visit. previous years. cane crushing during 2015-16 to help cane farmers in distress, “Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji “To further ensure timely pay- sugar season. including steps to improve the Abdul Razak, the prime minis- ment of cane dues in the current “This decision is significant as liquidity of sugar mills to facilitate ter of Malaysia, will be chairing sugar season, the Government has it means the government is no the payment of dues, apart from both the summits, which will decided to provide a production longer shying away from own- increasing the export incentive on be attended by heads of state subsidy @ of `4.50 per quintal of ing up the fair and remunerative raw sugar. and government of other Asean A farmer holds a hoe as he walks in his mustard field near village Verka, cane crushed to offset cane cost,” prices it fixes for sugarcane, by (Association of Sourheast Asian Amritsar, yesterday. Mustard, formerly dubbed the pepper of the poor said a note isued after the meeting. directly contributing for a part of IANS Nations) and East Asia Summit man, is a versatile seed and a basic ingredient in Indian cuisine. participating countries respec- tively,” Wadhwa said. According to Wadhwa, at the Bengaluru protest 10th East Asia Summit, the lead- ers will take stock of the achieve- Kerala cops bust online sex trade gang ments of the EAS over the last decade and deliberate on its future, with a view to strength- THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: last Tuesday,” said Sreejith. on very fast in Kerala. ening it and making it more Kerala Police’s cyber crimes unit “We have also arrested a cou- “While we were investigat- effective. Modi along with other has busted a gang engaged in ple -- Rahul Pasupalan and his ing another online commercial EAS heads of state and govern- online commercial sex soliciting wife Reshmi. We found out that sex case, we came across this ment will also witness the sign- and taken a dozen people into the couple were engaged in this 12-member gang. Our officials ing ceremony by Asean heads of custody, officials said yesterday. racket for the past one year. acted as decoys and got in touch state and government of the “2015 The gang operated by placing “All digital evidence to nail the with the gang leader named Kuala Lumpur Declaration on the ads on the internet that showed arrested are with us. All of them Akbar, who has around eight Establishment of the Asean Com- pictures of children, especially will be produced before a magis- online commercial sites that trade munity.” girls. Inspector General of Police trate soon,” the police officer said. in sex,” he said. IANS S Sreejith said yesterday that the The couple had come into the Four people, including two gang of 12 was taken into custody limelight last year when they women, were on the run, said in Kochi last Tuesday night dur- launched the ‘kiss of love’ event Sreejith. ing the police operation code- in Kochi to protest the increas- He said there was no need for named ‘Big Daddy’. ing instances of moral policing in statements or confessions from “This includes two sisters the state. the accused as police had all the ‘Bihar debacle who hail from Karnataka and Their supporters tried to pro- digital evidence of what they were who were bought from there by test by kissing in public, but police involved in. He also praised offi- to affect BJP in a Kerala woman. Two women, foiled their attempt and took cials of social network Facebook Physically and mentally challenged persons affected by the highly toxic identified by us, however, escaped many protesters into custody. for cooperating with authorities. insecticide endosulfan, along with their caretakers stage a silent protest Tripura polls’ after their vehicle knocked Sreejith said online com- in Bengaluru yesterday. Hundreds of people affected by endosulfan, down a police official in Kochi mercial sex has caught IANS from different parts of Karnataka and Kerala states, demanded medical AGARTALA: The BJP’s show- treatment and a rehabilitation scheme for endosulfan victims. ing in the December 9 munici- pal elections in Tripura will be badly affected following the Bihar assembly disaster, state Congress chief Birajit Sinha said yesterday. Ramdev says his firm Cabinet approves further disinvestment The Bharatiya Janata Party “is non-existent in Tripura” with no member in the 60-member assembly, he told the media. The follows food safety rules of 10 percent stake in Coal India BJP’s rout in Bihar would further affect its electoral prospects in NEW DELHI: Baba Ramdev- that Patanjali’s instant noodles NEW DELHI: The union cabi- (63,16,36,440 shares with a face five percent of the size of the offer the state. promoted Patanjali yesterday was launched without its prod- net yesterday approved a further value of `10 each) of CIL out of for sale. He said the the BJP state presi- said it has followed all the guide- uct approval. The authority’s divestment of 10 percent govern- its shareholding of 78.65 per- As per the proposal from the dent’s call to the Congress not to lines and regulations of the Food chairman Ashish Bahuguna has ment stake in Coal India Ltd. cent through the offer for sale of disinvestment department, the field candidates in the civic polls Safety and Regulatory Authority also been quoted as saying that (CIL). shares by the promoters through authorised capital of CIL stands or to support the BJP nominees of India (FSSAI) in the launch product approval for pasta cannot “The disinvestment of 10 per- stock exchanges method as per at `89.04bn, which comprises was “a foolish statement”. of its “atta” instant noodles and apply to noodles. cent stake in Coal India Ltd. was the Securities and Exchange `9.04bn non-cumulative 10 per- BJP Tripura unit president other products. The chairman, however, was one of the major cabinet decisions Board of India rules and regula- cent redeemable preference Sudhindra Dasgupta has asked “We have followed all rules and not available for comment. Fol- yesterday,” Coal and Power Min- tions,” a notice from the depart- shares and `80bn equity shares. the Congress not to field candi- guidelines by the FSSAI. We have lowing persistent calls, his office ister Piyush Goyal told reporters ment of disinvestment said earlier The subscribed equity capital dates in the civic polls to prevent not disobeyed any of them,” said said that the chairman “cannot here after the meeting. this year. as of March 31, 2014, stands at a division in anti-Left votes so as S K Tijarawala, spokesperson for respond to individual queries” and “The terms and time of the The Centre has sought bids `63.16bn. to defeat the ruling Left Front. Patanjali. that he had said what he wanted divestment will be decided by the from merchant banks and selling In January-end, the govern- The Left Front, the main oppo- “The FSSAI has given us the to. finance ministry and the depart- brokers to take the process for- ment sold a 10 percent stake in sition Congress, the BJP and licence of re-labelling under pasta The authority did not issue ment of disinvestment,” he added. ward. It will select five such banks CIL, which fetched `225bn. smaller parties have put up can- category and on basis of which we a statement either. But a set of The government hopes to raise or brokers to manage the issue. A majority of CIL workers didates in elections for the Agar- have given contract to various questions was nevertheless for- around `230bn to `240bn through The government is also consid- went on a one-day general strike tala Municipal Corporation, 13 companies to make noodles (for warded over e-mail to the chair- this stake sale. ering allotment of shares to eligi- in early September to protest the municipal councils and six Nagar us),” he said in the statement. man’s office on the subject. “The government of India ble and willing employees of CIL Centre’s disinvestment move in Panchayats in the state. The remarks come in the wake intends to disinvest 10 per- at a discount of up to five percent the company. of a top FSSAI official claiming IANS cent paid-up equity capital to the issue, up to a maximum of IANS IANS THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 ASIA / INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

Doctor held for Kolkata peace march Epidemic threat looms decapitating baby at birth NEW DELHI: Police have in rain-soaked Chennai arrested a doctor and nurse in Uttar Pradesh over allegations they decapitated an infant by Contaminated water, garbage dumps pose health risks being too forceful during delivery, officials said yesterday. CHENNAI: As the death toll accumulated water would be have moved to safer places. Gynaecologist Tayyaba Iqbal in rain-related incidents hov- pumped out. In Thiruvallur district, and a nurse named as Madhuri ered around 100 in Tamil Nadu, Several thousands of people breaches in lakes were repaired allegedly used a wrench and thick people affected by the downpour have been evacuated from low- on a war footing and 26,448 people string tied around the deceased yesterday expressed fears about lying areas in several districts housed in 117 relief camps there, baby’s legs in an attempt to pull the threat of an outbreak of an in Tamil Nadu while more than the chief minister said. it out, causing its head to be sev- epidemic in waterlogged areas. 69,000 people have been housed In state capital Chennai, nearly ered. While residential areas have in relief camps in rain-affected 9,100 people have been lodged in Senior Police Officer Moham- been cut off due to accumulated areas. relief camps. mad Tariq said the pair had been rainwater, heaps of garbage In Kanchipuram district, over According to Jayalalithaa, the arrested after evading arrest for dumped in areas from where 34,000 people have been housed process to restore power supply two days and have been booked for water has receded poses a major in 116 camps, Jayalalithaa said. was on in areas from where flood culpable homicide, not amounting Students take out a peace rally honouring the victims of last week’s health risk. According to her, police have been water had been drained out. to murder. terrorist attacks in Paris, in Kolkata yesterday. In many places, drinking water asked to keep an eye on houses “They were on the run after has been contaminated by sew- in waterlogged areas as residents IANS the baby died. We are investigat- age, further increasing the risk ing the case with the help of doc- of spread of diseases. tors,” Tariq said, adding the pair “It may take a couple of days for had been jailed pending a court the water to drain out. This poses hearing. India’s unity is based a major risk as malaria or den- Angry protesters created a gue may break out in waterlogged ruckus at Rampur district hos- areas,” Rangarajan, a resident of pital in Uttar Pradesh state after Kanchipuram district, said. the incident. on civilisational Though the state government A senior district health official was silent on the official death said the baby was stillborn and toll, it has set up medical camps that doctors, after discovering it in flood-affected areas in the was dead, pulled it out with equip- values, says Pranab state. ment that inadvertently resulted In a statement issued here, in its head being severed. VRINDAVAN: India’s unity is of the great saint and recharge Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jay- “We understand the baby had based on cultural and civilisa- our society. We must retransform alalithaa said a survey to assess died and the accused doctor tried tional values inherited over cen- ourself with the message of love. loss of huts, cattle, boats and to retrieve it. We are investigating turies and nurtured carefully, “Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s other assets was on and compen- what caused the decapitation of President Pranab Mukherjee said teachings continue to have great sation would be paid quickly. the infant,” Shankar Lal Saras- here yesterday. relevance in the contemporary Officials said the focus was cur- wat, Rampur chief medical officer Addressing an event to mark world,” he added. rently on rescuing people from People being taken on a boat to safety in a flooded street after heavy rains said. the 500th year of Chaitanya The president said Chait- waterlogged areas, after which in Chennai, yesterday. AFP Mahaprabhu’s advent in Vrinda- anya Mahaprabhu was one of van, the president said the saint the greatest saints of the Bhakti preached and spread loving devo- movement. tional service and congregational He was responsible for the chanting. popularity of Vaishnavism in Ben- He said living with diversity gal through his ‘kirtans’, which and finding unity in diversity were unparalleled in lyricism and After attack, Delhi clears Jan Lokpal bill had been practised in India over beauty. centuries. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu NEW DELHI: Under attack for There is no change to the bill inet on the first day of the win- The chief minister will come “Many people wonder how it preached and spread loving devo- delaying the tabling of the Jan which Anna-ji had proposed,” he ter session of the Delhi assembly, under the purview of the ombuds- is possible for India to accom- tional service and congregational Lokpal bill in the Delhi legisla- told reporters after the cabinet which got off to a stormy start man under the Delhi Jan Lokpal modate so much diversity within chanting through personal dem- tive assembly, the ruling Aam meeting. with the BJP demanding tabling Bill, they said. one system of administration, one onstration. He propagated the Aadmi Party (AAP) yesterday Sisodia was referring to the of the bill. “Time-bound investigation in constitution and one legal juris- cult of devotion by personally cleared the anti-graft legislation anti-graft legislation envisaged Asked when the legislation will six months, and attachment of prudence,” an official statement practicing it. -- an issue on which the party and vociferously demanded by be tabled in the assembly, Sisodia property and assets are some of quoted him as saying. The presi- The president visited the was formed three years ago. social activist Hazare who was said the date would be decided by the key features of this legislation. dent said the answer lay in India’s Radha Raman temple and par- “There was a big movement in supported by Chief Minister the Business Advisory Commit- All other provisions are similar to civilizational values. ticipated in a special darshan at the country to bring a strict Lok- Arvind Kejriwal, who was then tee. Until last Tuesday, the gov- the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act,” India’s unity had been possible the Gaurang Mahaprabhu temple. pal. There was a need for a strict an activist in 2011. ernment was considering pushing an official said. “because of our cultural and civili- He was received by Uttar Lokpal which would be more than However, Kejrwal went on to amendments to the existing Delhi The AAP government had tried zational values. We have inherited Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, a slogan and a mere formality,” set up the AAP in November Lokayukta Act rather than mov- to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill these over the centuries and have Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Deputy Chief Minister Manish 2012, when the Congress-led cen- ing for the much-awaited Jan in its first stint in power that col- nurtured it. It is now a part of and local MP Hema Malini at Sisodia said. tral government did not concede Lokpal Bill, it was learnt. lapsed in 49 days. The AAP later our life”. the helipad. “The bill which Anna (Hazare) to Hazare’s version of the bill. Officials said the bill was on stormed to power in February Mukherjee said Chaitanya Governor Naik said Chaitnya -ji had talked about has been Hazare did not approve of Kejri- the lines of the Lokayukta Act in this year, winning 67 of the 70 Mahaprabhu preached love, Mahaprabhu was above caste and cleared by the Delhi cabinet as wal’s move. Uttarakhand which Kejriwal had seats. equality, humanity and harmony. sectarian beliefs. the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill 2015. The bill was cleared by the cab- helped to draft in 2011. IANS “We must adopt this message IANS

Court grants bail Centre sets up committee to to IS suspect

NEW DELHI: A court here review security in Garo Hills yesterday granted bail to a man suspected to have links with the SHILLONG: The Centre yes- ment, said. He said the govern- Kamal Saha by militants of the Islamic State terror group. Chief terday informed the Meghalaya ment has also set up a committee A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Metropolitan Magistrate San- High Court that a committee has to review the security situation in Kotok and abduction of govern- jay Khanagwal released on bail been set up to review the security the Garo Hills and on the India- ment official Jude Rangku T accused Mohammad Rehmat situation in the insurgency-rav- Bangladesh border (in Megha- Sangma by Garo National Lib- Pasha, accused in a case under aged Garo Hills districts. laya). eration Army (GNLA) militants. the Arms Act. The union home ministry “The central government Sangma was later released Pasha, who hails from Atta- formed the committee after the will take a decision on it only unharmed. pur, Hyderabad, was held by the high court issued an order direct- after assessing the security Meanwhile, Meghalaya Police Delhi Police special cell on Octo- ing the Centre to consider the use situation in the Garo Hills and informed the high court about its ber 5 and locally-made pistols of the Armed Forces Special Pow- the international border,” Deb- actions taken to control the law were seized from him outside the Anup Chetia waves to the media outside a court in Guwahati yesterday. ers Act (AFSPA) and deployment nath said. and order situation in the five dis- New Delhi railway station. He of armed and paramilitary forces On November 2, the high court tricts of Garo Hills. had come to Delhi to carry out to control the deteriorating law asked the union home secretary Inspector General of Police anti-national activities and had and order situation in the Garo and defence secretary to consider (Operations) G H P Raju said the links with the IS. He was asked Hills. the use of AFSPA and deployment kidnappings and extortions were to furnish a bond of `25,000 and Ulfa leader Anup Chetia “We have informed the court of armed and paramilitary forces carried out by militants taking a surety. The court observed that that the government has dis- in the Garo Hills. advantage of the easy access to investigation in the case was com- cussed the prevailing law and The high court order came pre-activated SIM cards originat- plete and no fruitful purpose will remanded in CBI custody order situation in Garo Hill at the after the kidnapping and killing of ing from Nagaland, Manipur and be served by keeping him behind highest level,” Rakhal Debnath, Intelligence Bureau officer Bikash Tripura. bars. GUWAHATI: Runaway ULFA talks faction, however, managed counsel for the central govern- Kumar Singh and businessman IANS IANS leader Anup Chetia alias Golap to exchange a few words and Baruah, extradited from Bang- greetings with the senior ULFA ladesh, was yesterday presented leader. before a Guwahati court, which Chetia was extradited from remanded him in five-day CBI Bangladesh to India on Novem- custody. ber 11 and brought to New Delhi. Rahul Indian citizen from day one: Congress Chetia, who was lodged in a CBI officials took him in custody Bangladesh jail ever since his and were grilling him ever since. NEW DELHI: Dismissing BJP Swamy. If you are the govern- the British company law authori- deserve,” the Congress leader said. arrest in 1997, was brought to “On November 12, the CBI leader Subramanian Swamy’s ment, you should have produced ties that Rahul’s nationality was Singhvi said, “Rahul Gandhi - Guwahati yesterday morning arrested Chetia regarding a statement on Congress vice presi- some material rather than relying British and also that he had not from birth till today - has never aboard a special aircraft by the murder case registered in Gola- dent Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship on Dr Swamy’s allegations which disclosed all details about this held a non-Indian passport and Central Bureau of Investigation ghat district in 1986. CBI officials as “false”, the opposition party are false,” said Congress spokes- particular company to Indian non-Indian citizenship. It has (CBI) on transit remand. today demanded 14-day custody yesterday reiterated that Rahul person Abhishek Manu Singhvi. authorities. been said last Tuesday that there He was taken straight from of Chetia. After hearing us, the held Indian citizenship from day Swamy said on November 16 “The certificate of incorpo- is a typographical error. Does the the airport to the CBI court amid magistrate remanded Chetia one. that Rahul had declared himself ration of the company is with fact that my statement that he tight security. The security per- in five-day CBI custody,” said “Rahul Gandhi has held Indian to be a British citizen in the reg- us. Perhaps it was given as an has never been a citizen else- sonnel did not even allow wait- Chetia’s counsel Bijan Mahajan. citizenship and Indian passport istration papers of a private com- annexure to our November where change because of some ing media persons to have a word Mahajan said the court asked from day one. You (BJP) have pany in London. 16 statement. It clearly states return filed here or there which with Chetia. CBI officials to provide medical the entire machinery (at your Allegations were levelled that that Rahul Gandhi is an Indian has been ascribed to an error. Will Some members of Chetia’s fam- assistance to Chetia, apart from disposal) and you should be able the UK-based company - now national. There is no question it change your nationality? BJP is ily — including his wife and son good food while in custody. to put out a single proof and not dissolved - in its annual return of detention. These are laugh- contradicting Dr. Swamy at every — and senior members of United these straws in the winds by a for 2005 and 2006 and in its dis- able things and we condemn forum,” he said. Liberation Front of Assam’s pro- IANS person like Dr (Subramanian) solution application in 2009 told them with the contempt they IANS THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com EUROPE Abaaoud not Sweden, Denmark up terror threat level arrested in raid PARIS: The suspected master- Authorities issue arrest warrant for unnamed suspect mind of the Paris attacks, Abdel- hamid Abaaoud, was not among STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s secu- police said they had increased the man hunt alone would likely a number of people arrested in rity police raised yesterday their their presence in “strategic and not have been sufficient to raise a huge police raid yesterday, the terrorist threat assessment by public places”, including foreign the threat level but came in the city’s prosecutor said. At least one step, to four on a scale of embassies, following the raising of context of heightened security two bodies were found in the five, issuing an arrest warrant the threat assessment level. concerns across Europe. “We are apartment in Saint-Denis after for one person and saying there Prosecutors have opened a pre- determined to take every action the shootout with police, but was “concrete information” of a liminary investigation into a pos- to secure order, security and they have not yet been identified, possible attack in Sweden days sible terrorist offence. safety in our country,” he said. prosecutor Francois Molins told after the Paris killing spree. Danish police also increased a press conference. Security police (SAPO) chief their security readiness to the GERMAN WARNING He said intelligence had led Anders Thornberg said one second-highest of five levels of Meanwhile, German police investigators to believe Abaaoud, arrest had been made “in absen- readiness, as a consequence of head Holger Muench said the a leading Islamic State extremist, tia” for terrorism crimes for an the attacks in Paris last week. ranks of potential Islamist attack- could have been in the apartment. unnamed suspect. He said there Norway also activated some of its ers are growing, posing a major In a ferocious shootout, a were no known links at present anti-terrorism plans in response challenge to German security. woman detonated her suicide vest with the Paris attacks but the to last week’s attacks. He said that German police now and a body was found riddled with threat from Islamic State mili- Local Swedish news agency Six, know of about 750 people from bullets and was “not in a state tants formed the backdrop to the citing an unnamed source, said Germany who had travelled to that allows it to be identified”, raised risk level. an Iraqi man who had received Syria and Iraq. About a third of Molins said. Therefore, he said: “We are in an intensive opera- military training in Syria entered them have returned, he said. “I am not able to give you a pre- tive phase and are working to Sweden yesterday with the intent Speaking as security fears cise number and identity of those analyse and assess incoming to carry out an attack. grow in Europe, Muench said he killed. There are at least two dead information,” Thornberg told a The agency said authorities saw two major challenges. “First, and verifications will likely take news conference. “At present, we did not know where, when or the international quality of the longer than expected” due to the know of no links to what has hap- how any attack could be carried phenomenon and the global net- state of the apartment building. pened in France and Belgium.” out. It was not clear whether the work of Islamist perpetrators,” Level four means that there attack was planned to be carried Muench, president of the BKA ‘Terror sponsors’ is a high probability that “per- out in Sweden. federal police, told a security con- sons have the intent and ability Swedish Interior Minister Yge- ference in Mainz. held in Hungary to carry out an attack”. Swedish man told a news conference that “And secondly, the growing number of potential perpetra- BUDAPEST: Two British tors in this area and the question nationals banned from travelling how we are going to tackle this.” abroad after serving jail terms Muench said about a fifth of the for financing terrorism have 750 who had gone to Syria and been apprehended in Hungary Iraq were women who were now on a train headed for Romania, living in the two countries. Hungarian police said yesterday. The two men, named as Jonathan AGENCIES K., 40, and Trevor B., 44, were intercepted on Saturday on an international train at Lokoshaza, a crossing point on the Romanian ‘War zone’ on Paris outskirts border. According to a Hungarian police statement, the pair each SAINT-DENIS: “It’s like war”, a shoot-out between criminals,” she to pray,” the man said before being served two jail terms totalling said a resident of Saint-Denis, a said. “I’d never have imagined ter- handcuffed and led away by police. five years in Britain. After their suburb north of Paris, as gunfire rorists might be hiding out here. I He said his friend told him the release in 2009, both were barred and explosions echoed through could’ve been hit by a stray bullet.” men came from Belgium, where from leaving Britain without narrow cobble-stoned streets, As police shouted at people according to investigators sev- permission. The two men were helicopters buzzed in the night- hanging out of windows after eral of the jihadists were known taken into custody by Hungarian sky, and snipers took up position being woken by the noise to keep to have lived. “I was asked to do police because they did not have A forensic scientist (top right) searches for evidence in the apartment raided on rooftops. back, bleary-eyed residents strag- a favour, I did a favour. I didn’t legal documents entitling them by French Police special forces in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis In a pre-dawn raid aimed at gled into the streets to be pushed know they were terrorists.” to stay in the EU member state. yesterday hunting those behind the attacks that claimed 129 lives in the nabbing the prime suspect in Fri- behind a police cordon. Soldiers A woman friend of the man, Only after their detention did it French capital five days ago. day’s brutal Paris attacks, troops deployed along the town’s nor- who was also taken into custody emerge that both were subject spilled from vehicles to fan out mally busy main street where by police, said she had slept in to a European arrest warrant, by one of France’s most fabled shop shutters remained closed. the apartment last week and the police spokeswoman Viktoria CIA chief blasts Snowden monuments, the 12th century After dawn broke, local author- dwelling was “a kind of squat”. Csiszer-Kovacs said. Saint-Denis Basilica housing the ities ordered all schools closed for The two visitors arrived “two days WASHINGTON: CIA Director John Brennan yesterday blasted tombs of its ancient kings. the day and public transport sus- ago,” she said. EU to push illegal former analyst Edward Snowden, saying his intelligence leaks had Police snipers scaled rooftops, pended, including the Saint-Denis The French national stadium undermined US security. The comments from Brennan come at a time officers smashed down the doors stop on the underground Metro where three suicide bombers blew firearms crackdown of growing debate following last week’s attacks in Paris about whether of a nearby church with axes and rail system. A man arrested dur- themselves up, killing one person, intelligence services have enough tools at their disposal to deal with elite anti-terror squads stormed a ing the assault said he had lent is close to the apartment that was BRUSSELS: The European tech-savvy jihadists as they plan attacks. building, evacuating terrified resi- his apartment, the one targeted under siege by police. “Are we safe Union said yesterday that it “Any unauthorised disclosures that are made by individuals who have dents on the way, some of them by the raid, to two people from here? Frankly, are we safe?” said a will push through plans to dishonored the oath of office that they raised their hand and attested still in their underwear. Belgium as a favour to a friend. “A 33-year-old who lives nearby and tackle the trade in illegal fire- to undermines this country’s security,” Brennan said at a Washington A 26-year-old who’d slept over friend asked me to put up two of came down to see what was going arms, ahead of a crisis meeting event in response to a question about Snowden. “Hero-izing such indi- with friends emerged to head to his friends for a few days,” he said. on as police sharpshooters went of interior ministers in Brussels viduals I find to be unfathomable as far as what it is that this country the subway nearby just as the raid “I said that there was no mat- by. “No let’s get out of here,” said following the Paris attacks. EU needs to be able to do again in order to keep itself safe.” began in the Rue de Corbillon. tress, they told me ‘it’s not a prob- another man. Migration Commissioner Dimi- AFP Hearing gunshots, “I thought it was lem’, they just wanted water and AFP tris Avramopoulos also urged member states to make bet- ter use of intelligence-sharing tools to protect Europe’s border- Video of father explaining attacks to son goes viral less Schengen area, which has come under scrutiny after the LONDON: A father’s heartwarming tells reporter Martin Weill the attacks “They have guns. They can shoot us “It’s to fight against guns,” the father attacks. “We decided to speed explanation to his son about the Paris on Friday night were conducted by “bad because they’re really, really mean daddy.” explains. up things in a matter of days,” attacks is electrifying social media, with guys” who were “not very nice.” He then With his arm around his son, the father “It’s to protect?” Brandon asks. Avramopoulos told a news con- more than 29 million views on Facebook expresses fear that his family will be forced refers to the crowd at the square, and says, “Exactly.” ference. “We will soon present alone. to move, although his father, Angel Le, “It’s OK. They might have guns, but we “And the candles too?” a communication with concrete The video shows an interview conducted reassures him. have flowers.” “It’s to remember the people who are actions to tackle illegal firearms on Sunday by a reporter for France’s Le “Oh don’t worry. We don’t need to move Brandon was not easily persuaded. “But gone yesterday.” trafficking and explosives. We Petit Journal at Place de La Republique in out. France is our home,” the father tells flowers don’t do anything. They’re for, Social media seized upon the master need actions to protect our citi- Paris, where people are laying flowers and his son. Brandon offers a quick reply. “But they’re for...” class in parenting, and with translations zens from the harm caused by lighting candles to honor the 129 victims there’s bad guys daddy.” “Of course they do. Look. Everyone is of the child’s words appearing in English, smuggled Kalashnikovs.” killed in the attacks. “Yes, but there’s bad guys everywhere,” putting flowers,” the father says. Chinese, Vietnamese and Norwegian. In the video, preschooler Brandon Le the father replies. “Yes?” AP AGENCIES

Rains lash Britain Two dead migrants found Russian sentenced to Kosovo police arrest 13, in crate of boilers in UK 9 years for treason fire tear gas in clashes LONDON: The bodies of two suspected PRISTINA: Kosovo police fired tear gas migrants have been found in Britain in a MOSCOW: A Russian court yesterday sen- and arrested 13 protesters yesterday during wooden crate containing commercial boilers, tenced an engineer to nine years in jail on clashes in which demonstrators threw stones police said yesterday. The crate left north- treason charges, in the latest of a spate of and Molotov cocktails outside parliament in ern Italy and came into Britain on a ferry secretive trials in the country. the latest eruption of anger over relations from Dunkirk in northern France to Dover Moscow city court found Maxim Lyudomir- with Belgrade. on October 8. sky — a former top engineer at a firm mak- Opposition MPs and their supporters are It was delivered to a warehouse in Burton- ing navigation systems used in some military in a weeks-long protest against EU-brokered on-Trent, central England, the same day but hardware — guilty of treason and ordered him dialogue and agreements with Serbia, the staff eventually “became suspicious due to its to be incarcerated in a high-security prison. country from which Kosovo broke away and unpleasant smell and appearance” and called “Maxim Lyudomirsky has been convicted declared independence in 2008. officers nearly six weeks later on Tuesday, the today on the charge of (treason),” a spokes- The protesting MPs have repeatedly para- local Staffordshire Police said. “It is apparent man for the Moscow City Court said. “He has lysed parliamentary sessions using tear gas, both men had been dead for some time,” Detec- been sentenced to nine years in a strict penal which was released for the fourth time in the tive Chief Inspector Dave Giles of the force said. colony,” he added, refusing to give any fur- parliamentary chamber on Tuesday. “Based on the information available this ther information as the case was classified After an MP from the opposition Self- time, the men are likely to be migrants who as “secret”. Determination party was detained for police had secreted themselves in a wooden transit According to a scientific journal of Moscow’s questioning yesterday over the disruption, crate to enable their entry into the UK. “We Bauman University which published an article angry supporters of the party gathered out- are almost certain they were helped to con- by Lyudomirsky, he was head engineer of Ele- side parliament. Tourists wear ponchos to protect themselves from a rain shower as ceal themselves amongst the delivery load by ktrooptika, a Moscow-based company specialis- The Self-Determination party said the they pass a view of the Houses of Parliament on the Southbank in a third party.” ing in laser technology and a defence contractor homes of two of its MPs had been searched by London, Britain, yesterday. Tens of thousands of homes in Ireland The two dead migrants are thought to be involved in developing artillery systems. police, including that of Albin Kurti, the most were left without electricity on Tuesday as a storm swept across the men under the age of 30 but have not yet been The engineer is the latest in a string of peo- prominent protester. A police statement later identified. Last year, two truck drivers were ple to be found guilty of treason, espionage or said that four police officers were injured and country, causing disruption to flights and ferry crossings. Winds during charged after 35 Afghan Sikhs, one of whom disclosing state secrets since Russia’s relations 13 protesters arrested in the clashes. Kosovo the storm, named “Barney” by meteorological authorities, damaged had died, were found in a shipping container with the West slumped to a post-Cold War low declared independence from Serbia in 2008. electricity cables knocking out power to over 45,000 homes at one at Tilbury Docks, east of London. over the crisis in Ukraine. point before engineers began to restore power. AFP AFP AFP

THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com FEATURES How a writer changed his lifestyle and found health By Nora Krug a favorite Italian restaurant in Beaufort, The ever-self-deprecating where he lives. But workouts help mitigate hree years ago, life caught up Conroy may not see himself the effects of his sins. with the novelist Pat Conroy. as a fitness inspiration, but His one-hour regimen, devised by After decades of eating and Truong, combines stretching with drinking pretty much what- he has nonetheless shown strength and balance exercises, light ever he wanted, the best- that no matter your age or cardiovascular work and a strong focus Tselling novelist found himself lying in a on the core. how far you’ve fallen, there hospital bed, bloated with fluids as his Over the course of five days, Truong organs floundered. He had Type 2 diabe- are still ways to regain your mixes up the exercises; she also varies tes, high blood pressure and a failing liver. health. Last spring, Conroy them week to week. On some days she’ll “I was in the process of dying,” Con- focus on the upper body; on other days roy says. His doctor told him he needed sealed his commitment to she’ll have him do high-intensity interval to adopt a more healthful lifestyle and self-improvement with an training, a regimen that alternates enroll in a hospital-based treatment pro- investment: He opened a between short exercises of high and low gramme. Conroy would have none of it. intensity. “I told him, ‘Doctor, you don’t know fitness studio Truong is mindful of Conroy’s medical me very well,’ “ Conroy recalls. “You will issues--he has also struggled with dam- never see me again _ and that is a prom- Demonstrating an exercise called rope age to his rotator cuff and lingering back ise.” battling --using the arms to make waves problems from his days on the Citadel He kept his word. Following his release in a 30-pound, anchored hemp rope--he basketball team. Truong monitors his from the hospital, Conroy, now 69, has ably maintained his strength. “He just movements carefully, asking about pain, since lost about 25 pounds. His blood keeps pushing,” Truong says. “I have to checking his heart rate. pressure is now at a normal level, without stop him sometimes.” Conroy says his new lifestyle “has medication. He has worked with a nutri- Conroy hasn’t exactly transformed Conroy works on his core strength while taking out some frustration on some 30 pound helped me in every conceivable away.” He tionist, who happens to be his next-door himself into Jack LaLanne, nor is he the 2 1/2” thick ropes. recently finished a young-adult novel with neighbour. “She actually comes to my svelte cadet who weighed 150 pounds dur- his daughter Melissa and is working on a house and opens the refrigerator door and ing his college years at the Citadel. (“My new novel about Charleston. starts throwing away things she doesn’t left leg weighs about that now,” he jokes.) of friends and family _ and a sense of sodas, too. “I drink very expensive water,” Still, Conroy is ever the realist. want me to eat,” he says. But Conroy, who is 6 feet tall, says he’s humour. he says, pointing to his concoction of “There is nothing on my résumé that The ever-self-deprecating Conroy may slowly approaching his goal of 230 pounds. “I require someone in my face ice water spiked with lemon, herbs and indicates I’ll be successful in this unusual not see himself as a fitness inspiration, The author of such celebrated novels as encouraging me,” says Conroy, whose vegetables. endeavor,” he wrote on his blog in March. but he has nonetheless shown that no “The Prince of Tides” and “The Lords of early novels provide a vivid illustration Reading the biographies of writers “But I’m doing it because there are four or matter your age or how far you’ve fallen, Discipline,” Conroy speaks openly about of growing up in a military family and such as Hemingway, Faulkner and five books I’d like to write before I meet there are still ways to regain your health. reckoning with his doctors, his self-image what can happen when discipline is taken Thomas Wolfe, Conroy was awakened with God as my mother promised me-- on Last spring, Conroy sealed his com- and his habits. to an extreme. to a sad truth: “All these male novelists the day of my untimely death, or reconcile mitment to self-improvement with an “Everything the diabetes doctors told In addition to Truong and his killed themselves the same way,” he says. myself to a long stretch of nothingness as investment: He opened a fitness studio me was absolutely true,” says Conroy, who nutritionist, Conroy’s wife, the novelist “Unless I’m in complete and utter denial, I my non-believing friends insist.” in Port Royal, S.C., where he works with was diagnosed in 1996 and told to lose Cassandra King, helps him maintain a knew I had to get away from this or I’d be In person he puts it more plainly: “I Mina Truong, a personal trainer. weight and exercise more. “I just didn’t healthful diet. A typical daily menu will doing the same thing everyone else did.” know I could die tomorrow.” But, he One recent hot afternoon, Conroy, do it.” begin with coffee, granola and Greek Conroy, who in 2004 published a adds, “I also have these feelings _ as I get dressed casually in gym shorts, a T-shirt Like many of the estimated 29 million yogurt. cookbook that included recipes for these results from doctors _ that I may and a Citadel hat, showed off his new Americans with the disease, Conroy was “And then, of course, since I am built decadent treats including candied bacon be extending my life. And when I sit down hangout, Mina & Conroy Fitness Studio, a overweight and suffered from neuropathy. like a Sri Lankan elephant, I starve until and cheddar-cheese-and-sausage biscuits, to write, I feel like I am extending the 600-square-foot workout space located in But he struggled to face reality. “No one lunch,” he says. Lunch is usually light _ on confesses he misses some things from his clarity in my writing life. “The thing that a yellow rowhouse on a sleepy road. The likes to see themselves fat,” he says. “I this day, he has a plate of sashimi _ and old diet. He is a lover of “animal fat in surprises me,” he says of his workouts, small gym, equipped with little more than never liked it, never got used to it. But his wife typically prepares dinner: salad, all its grotesque proportions,” he says, “is that I keep coming back. I thought I a bike, mats and some pulley and boxing there it was when I looked in the mirror.” chicken, “something disgustingly healthy,” adding, “If there was a loving, just god, would get sick of it. Now I have made it a equipment, is a far cry from a kitschy The problem was finding the moti- Conroy jokes. foie gras would have one calorie and a part of my daily life, like writing. It’s been boutique gym such as SoulCycle. But for vation to change. It “took a near-death He skips dessert and, on the advice of bean sprout would have 1,400.” He also habit-forming.” Conroy, it’s just enough. experience,” he says. It also took the help Truong and his nutritionist, skips diet admits that he occasionally indulges at WASHINGTON POST

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New bill in Obama slams ‘hysteria’ about refugees Congress seeks Republicans take steps to freeze White House programme to resettle Syrian migrants stricter vetting

WASHINGTON: President we descend into fear and panic,” “This is a moment where it’s need to certify that a background victims, Senate Majority Leader of refugees Barack Obama slammed US Obama said. better to be safe than to be sorry.” check has been done on each refu- Mitch McConnell and others said “hysteria” about the security “We don’t make good decisions Some Democrats shared gee before being admitted to the they favored a “moratorium” on WASHINGTON: A US law- risks posed by Syrian refugees if it’s based on hysteria or an similar views, including senior United States. Syrian refugees. maker introduced a bill aiming yesterday as Republicans took exaggeration of risks,” he added, Senator Chuck Schumer who “We need to ensure that we’re He said he was in contact with to toughen the vetting process steps aimed at freezing White speaking from Manila. acknowledged it might be “nec- properly vetting these refugees,” Ryan and the White House on for refugees seeking to enter the House programmes to resettle “They are scared of widows and essary” to pause the programme said House Republican Richard how to proceed. United States as Republican lead- them in the wake of the Paris orphans coming into the United amid a review. Hudson, an early architect of the Obama, in his remarks, ers in Congress sought to block attacks. States of America.” Republican leaders and House legislation. defended the refugee policy, Syrians fleeing war in their coun- In an unusually fierce rebuke, His comments came as House committee chairs appeared to be McCarthy said he wants a vote insisting that screening was suffi- try. Obama struck out at his political Speaker Paul Ryan called for a coalescing around draft legisla- on the bill by Thursday. ciently stringent, and would weed The Republican chairman of foes, accusing them of demonising “pause” in the Syrian resettlement tion that would freeze the pro- Should the legislation pass it out jihadists. the House of Representatives “widows and orphans.” scheme, joining more than half gram for Syrian as well as Iraqi could be a major roadblock for “They are subjected to the most Homeland Security Committee, The discovery of a Syrian pass- of state governors urging Obama refugees. Obama’s program aimed at tak- rigorous process conceivable,” he Michael McCaul, said his bill port near the body of one assail- to suspend the programme and It would require the FBI, ing in up to 10,000 Syrian refugees said of the refugees. would strengthen security meas- ant in the Paris attacks that fully review the vetting process Department of Homeland Secu- in fiscal year 2016. The White House held a ures for all refugee populations. killed 129 people last Friday has to ensure that would-be attack- rity and the Director of National Another bill, by presidential 90-minute call with a biparti- It would stipulate that no Syr- stirred fears among US lawmak- ers do not slip into the country Intelligence to concur that each hopeful Senator Ted Cruz, report- san group of 34 governors, urg- ian or Iraqi refugee can enter ers and governors that jihadists as refugees. refugee is not a security threat, edly would ban all Syrian Mus- ing them to avoid measures that the United States until Con- are seeking to blend in with refu- “Our nation has always been according to an aide to number lims from resettling in the United would block Middle Eastern refu- gress receives certification that gee masses in order to strike later. welcoming but we cannot let two House Republican Kevin States. gees from entering the country. they are not a national security “We are not well served when terrorists take advantage of our McCarthy. After his chamber held a threat, he said in a statement late in response to a terrorist attack compassion,” Ryan told reporters. The FBI director also would moment of silence for the Paris AFP on Tuesday. “The bill requires the nation’s top security officials - the Sec- retary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI, and the Director of National Intelligence Jeb Bush to keep Guantanamo — to certify before admitting any Syrian or Iraqi refugee into the United States that the individual does not represent a security prison open if elected president threat,” McCaul said. House Republican leaders, wor- ried about Islamic State attacks CHARLESTON: Republican Jeb “This brutal savagery is a tants specifically, Bush would after Friday’s killings of 129 people Bush will pledge yesterday that reminder of what is at stake in embed US special operations in France, on Tuesday threatened if elected president next year he this election. We are choosing the forces with Iraqi forces to help to suspend the administration’s will keep open the disputed US leader of the free world,” he will identify enemy targets. He would plans to admit 10,000 Syrian refu- military prison at Guantanamo say, according to excerpts released build an anti-militant inter- gees in the coming year. Bay, Cuba, as long as the fight early yesterday. national coalition and include McCaul said legislation was against Islamic militants lasts. Bush will vow to restore $1 tril- regional partners. He is not call- necessary because the president Bush, looking to show he is lion in cuts to the US military that ing for a massive reintroduction was unlikely to halt the program. capable of being commander President Barack Obama agreed of US troops to Iraq. US Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush at a “meet and greet” event Obama administration offi- in chief in the face of multiple to as part of a budget-cutting According to the excerpts, Bush in Florence, South Carolina, yesterday. cials have said Syrians seeking to threats abroad, will lay out a deal with Congress, which in the traces the roots of the current Mid- enter the United States undergo national security strategy in a excerpts Bush labels “completely dle East crisis to “the underlying the dismay some Americans feel would maintain the Guantanamo the toughest security screening speech that he retooled in order to arbitrary.” He also would add conflicts in Syria and Iraq,” which over the rationale for the 2003 US- prison that his brother used to of any group. take account of the Paris attacks 40,000 personnel to the US Army he says spiralled out of control as led invasion of Iraq ordered by his house terrorism suspects and Obama, traveling in Asia, on that killed 129 people last Friday. and 4,000 to the US Marines, and Democratic President Obama and brother, former President George which President Barack Obama Tuesday called attempts to block The Bush campaign provided would bolster US relations with Hillary Clinton, then secretary of W Bush. is trying to close by the time he entry “offensive and contrary to details of his plan in advance of key allies from Nato nations to the state and now a Democratic presi- Bush’s plan to counter Islamic leaves office in January 2017. American values.” the speech at The Citadel, a mili- Middle East and Asia. dential candidate, failed to act. Iraq State includes a provision that tary college in Charleston. To counter Islamic State mili- is a sensitive subject for Bush, given if elected in November 2016, he REUTERS REUTERS

Mexico nabs four for murder Flights given all-clear of filmmaker’s after bomb scare relatives LOS ANGELES: Authorities have It was unclear if the same per- given the all-clear to two Paris- son had called in both threats. MEXICO CITY: Mexican bound Air France flights from the The flight from Dulles Interna- authorities have detained four United States that were diverted tional Airport outside Washing- suspects, including a former after anonymous bomb threats, ton with 262 people on board was police commander, in connection officials and media reported. diverted to Halifax, Nova Scotia with the kidnapping and mur- Flight 65 from Los Angeles and and landed at around 10.15pm (0215 der of two relatives of filmmaker Flight 55 from Washington were GMT, Wednesday). The flight from Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, “subject to anonymous threats Los Angeles transporting 497 pas- officials said. received after their respective sengers and crew landed safely in The director’s father, Juan takeoff,” the airline said in a Salt Lake City, Utah. Manuel Gomez Fernandez, and statement. No credible threats were found brother, Juan Manuel Gomez Mon- However once landed, the on board that plane, according to teverde, were abducted on Sep- planes were found to have nei- multiple US media reports. tember 4 as they left their home ther explosives nor any cred- Meanwhile the Royal Cana- in Pueblo Viejo, a coastal town ible threats on board, the Royal dian Mounted Police’s Nova Sco- in the eastern state of Veracruz. Canadian Mounted Police and tia division reported on Twitter: Their bodies were found with head US media said. The incidents “No explosive device found.” wounds two weeks later, even took place just days after ter- After searching the plane and though a ransom had been paid. ror attacks in Paris left 129 peo- luggage, the aircraft had been Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, ple dead and sowed fear in the turned over to the Halifax air- who directed the World War II French capital and beyond. port, it said. The plane’s passen- war drama “Little Boy” in 2015, is “As a precautionary measure gers and crew were all safe and married to for former Miss USA and to conduct all necessary secu- would stay the night in hotels, the Ali Landry. Last weekend, federal rity checks, Air France... decided airport reported. A man on board forces detained Armando Marton to request the landings of both that flight told CNN that pas- Balderas, a 50-year-old former aircraft,” the carrier said. sengers were informed that they Pueblo Viejo police commander Air France said both planes were being diverted about two and who was hiding in a relative’s landed safely and that authori- a half hours into the flight “due to house in Mexico City. ties were tracking the “source of operational issues.” AFP the telephone calls.” AFP

Yale school to be more inclusive

MILFORD, Connecticut: abuse on campus seriously. He also proposed hiring four Responding to boisterous student Small-scale protests and walk- extra faculty members who would protests, the head of Yale Univer- outs in sympathy with the Mis- provide “cutting-edge scholarship sity vowed to build a more inclu- souri students have also taken on the histories, lives, and cultures sive school, in part by expanding place at universities across the of unrepresented and under-rep- financial aid to low-income stu- United States this week. resented communities,” and to add dents and creating a centre for The protests build on the teaching staff and courses starting the study of race, ethnicity and “Black Lives Matter” movement, in the spring of 2016 to address “social identity.” which was involved in massive race, ethnicity and related topics. Peter Salovey, the university’s and sometimes violent demon- “I have heard the expressions president, outlined the moves in a strations in cities including Fer- of those who do not feel fully letter to the Yale community that guson, Missouri, and Baltimore included at Yale, many of whom comes after a string of demon- over police killings of black men. have described experiences of iso- strations that first began over a Salovey said in his letter that lation, and even of hostility, dur- faculty member’s email over Hal- the university would double the ing their time here,” he said in the loween costumes. budgets for four campus cultural letter. “It is clear that we need to It also follows the resignation centres, provide multicultural make significant changes so that earlier this week of the University training for all staff in the men- all members of our community of Missouri’s president amid stu- tal health and counselling depart- truly feel welcome.” dent complaints that the school ment at YaleHealth, and appoint did not take allegations of racial a deputy dean for diversity. REUTERS THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BREAK

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Mountains may depart, says Tibetan filmmaker

BEIJING: Snow-capped moun- herd, reciting from memory “To premiere festival of Chinese tains, endless grasslands, smil- Serve the People” in Mandarin cinema, Taiwan’s Golden Horse. It ing monks: Tibetan filmmaker Chinese, a passage from revolu- is among the five nominees in both Pema Tseden’s latest vision of tionary leader Mao Zedong’s Lit- the best feature and best director his homeland, shot in stark black tle Red Book, and hoping he will categories, with the winners to be and white, relegates these to the live up to its Communist ideals. announced on Saturday. background. It follows him as he travels The monochrome footage Stereotypes of the Himalayan from the pastures to the city to mutes the towering mountains region are deeply ingrained in get a photo for his government that are the centrepiece of many China, whose six million Tibetans identity card. films about Tibet, and highlights — less than half of one percent of Tharlo finds his austere the contrasts of China’s efforts to the total population — are often existence called into question modernise underdeveloped areas. presented to the Han majority as after meeting a hairdresser who One exterior shot of Tharlo’s exotic and rugged features of the promises she will run away with mud brick home shows towering wild west, framed more as a tour- him, if only they had the money pylons standing alongside, while ist attraction than people. from selling Tharlo’s flock — the hovel itself lacks electricity. But Tseden’s films, featur- not all of which he owns. “He is A review on the website of trade ing all-Tibetan casts and almost confused about his own identity, publication Screen International entirely in Tibetan, mostly deal he’s not really sure about it, so said it was “a beautifully judged with the collision between modern he needs to go looking,” Tseden picture from a director to note”. life and traditional culture, and said. “In Tibetan areas, this kind Born in 1969 in a Tibetan area its impact on the individual. of case is still very common.” of Qinghai province, Tseden said “Some people think Tibetans The character’s dilemma he knows many Tibetans like are very mysterious and mysti- reflects Tseden’s personal Tharlo, who may not be able to cal, that they live in the sky, but transformation as a son of read a single Chinese character through my works I want to show nomads who now shows films but have memorised propaganda Tibetans are ordinary people and at international festivals. A that was forced on everyone of a change some people’s thinking,” soft-spoken man who rarely certain age in China. Tseden said. shows emotion, he is clearly Even so he grew up loving It is a daunting task, with Tseden uncomfortable in the spotlight the slapstick comedy of Char- fighting against a narrative often himself. Tharlo cost little more lie Chaplin. After graduating reinforced by China’s vast state than $300,000 and took only two from university he spent a year media and propaganda machine as months to film and edit. as a government official before it seeks to promote “ethnic unity” But it is currently facing going back to school, first study- and snuff out any sign of what Bei- off against works by titans Jia ing translation and then cinema jing sees as separatism. Zhangke and Hou Hsiao-hsien — at the prestigious Beijing Film His latest work Tharlo opens who won the best director award at Academy. with the title character, a shep- Cannes this year — at the world’s AFP Thursday 19 November 2015 7 Safar 1437 Volume 20 Number 6619 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 IMF chief lauds Qatar’s ConocoPhillips affirms investments in education long partnership with Lagarde addresses students at GU-Q during Qatar visit Qatari companies

DOHA: The Managing Director economies,” she said. throughout their time in school of the International Monetary GU-Q, in conjunction with the and university. Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, Qatari Ministry of Finance, co- Describing the world economic lauded Qatar’s diversification hosted IMF chief for “A Conver- outlook from the IMF perspec- efforts, with especial reference sation with Christine Lagarde”, tive as “a bit fragile, quite une- to the country’s strategic invest- a public event where the univer- ven, and incomplete transition”, ments in the field of education sity’s students along with invited she advised students to focus on and culture. students from several schools in a post-graduation career in the “From both a personal perspec- Qatar had the opportunity to private sector and away from the Lagarde addressing students at the tive, the IMF point of view, as well engage with her on the economic traditional security of a public Georgetown University in Qatar. as of those who try to support challenges facing the country, sector or government job. Not- development, we believe the best region, and worldwide, as well as ing the new austerity measures investments you, your parents, the role of education in meeting many countries in the GCC have private sector jobs might be inter- and your sponsors can make is to those challenges. pursued following the drop in oil esting, demonstrating entrepre- invest in education,” said Lagarde, Lagarde was in Doha to par- and gas prices, she encouraged neurship and demonstrating value while addressing students at the ticipate in the recently held GCC students to see the transition as a by yourself may be interesting. Georgetown University in Qatar meeting of finance ministers and “wake up call” for single-resource So given market circumstances (GU-Q), during her recent visit central bank governors. In bring- economies, and to see opportuni- as well as geopolitical changes, I to the country. “So what you’re ing this event to Georgetown Uni- ties in the new economic reality. hope that you all consider mul- Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada doing at the moment is exactly versity, the Ministry of Finance “What could be regarded as a tiple options, not just joining the inaugurating ConocoPhillips Qatar’s new headquarters yesterday. what you should be doing. This was pleased to provide the youth negative situation can actually be public sector, or doing what your country and their leaders are of Qatar with an opportunity to transformed so that an economy parents did, but do completely dif- By Mohammad Shoeb multitude of government, industry doing an awful lot towards con- discuss with Lagarde their role in continues to be working appropri- ferent things, take risks. Even if and community partners. tributing to education and culture shaping the future of the region’s ately,” she added. “Other activi- you fail, you can bounce back and DOHA: ConocoPhillips, the Matt Fox, Executive Vice Pres- and this is a really smart way to economy, and the avenues for ties have to be considered, your try again.” world’s largest independent energy ident (E&P), at ConocoPhillips develop people, countries, and applying the skills they develop business model will be considered, THE PENINSULA exploration and production (E&P) Qatar also spoke on the occasion, company has affirmed to continue highlighting the company’s com- its long-term partnership in Qatar mitment to safety as well as the for the growth and development company’s long-term relationships of country’s energy sector, said a in Qatar. senior official of the company here “I’m pleased to see the move to BBC reveals yesterday. our new office in Qatar occurred Ooredoo, Huawei extend deal “We will continue to be a major safely and without incident and contributor and supporter to the indeed early next year our offices $228m cuts to DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday energy sector and help serve our will celebrate 10 years of an inci- announced a five-year exten- partners in Qatar,” said Gary dent and injury free workplace address shifting sion of their strategic coopera- Sykes, President, ConocoPhillips environment here in Doha. Our tion agreement with Huawei, Qatar.” friendships and commitments to which will see the two companies Sykes, speaking at the inaugura- Qatar transcend borders. In this viewing habits deepen their partnership to sup- tion of ConocoPhillips Qatar’s new year alone, I, along with our CEO port Ooredoo’s market leadership headquarters located in The Gate Ryan Lance and other ConocoPhil- LONDON: The BBC yesterday across its footprint. Mall, added: “The innovative and lips Executives, had the opportu- outlined budget cuts of £150m The agreement was announced world-class design of our offices is nity to meet with Qatar’s leaders ($228m) that threaten its sports in Doha and was signed by Ahmed all part of our desire to create an in the US where we met with Emir coverage as it addresses a short- Al Derbesti, COO of Ooredoo environment that is very safe and H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al fall worsened by falling television Group, and Eric Xu, Deputy conducive to productivity, and is Thani and H E Dr Sada.” ownership. Chairman of the Board and something we at ConocoPhillips In 2003, ConocoPhillips started “The BBC has and is doing eve- Rotating CEO of Huawei. are extremely proud of.” its collaboration with Qatar Petro- rything possible to make sure the As part of the agreement, Hua- Minister of Energy and Indus- leum through the development of impact on the public is minimised. wei will provide a variety of solu- Officials at the event. try H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Qatargas 3, a large-scale liquefied Wherever possible we’re target- tions and professional services Al Sada and the US Ambassador natural gas (LNG) project in Ras ing savings by creating a simpler, to benefit all Ooredoo Group’s ers like Huawei, we are confident innovation.” to Qatar Dana Shell Smith were Laffan Industrial City, Qatar with leaner BBC,” said Director-Gen- operating companies, including that Ooredoo can continue to Ooredoo is focused on building guest of honour at the event. a capacity of 7.8 million tons per eral Tony Hall. “No director-gen- advanced 2G, 3G, LTE, LTE-A, offer a better customer experi- its data leadership across its foot- The significance of the new annum (mta). ConocoPhillips holds eral wants to announce reduced Antenna, Microwave, Virtualised ence, strengthen our foundations print, recognising the exponential offices in Qatar lies in the impor- a 30 percent interest in this inte- spending on services that the Core and IP Multimedia Subsys- and continue to launch new and growth in demand for data serv- tance of the relationships the com- grated project comprising approxi- public love. This is very tough, tem mobile broadband technolo- innovative services that enrich ices. Ooredoo currently has data pany has created in country and mately 1.4 gross BCFD of natural but the BBC’s financial position gies. This agreement will enable people’s lives.” leadership in a range of markets, illustrates the company’s vision to gas production over the 25 year life means there is no alternative.” the two organisations to collabo- Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman of including Algeria, Iraq, Qatar and be the E&P partner of choice by span of the project, as well as an Some £50m of the savings will rate in deploying best-in-class the Board and Rotating CEO of Tunisia, and data services now sharing world class technologies initial average volume of approxi- come from streamlining, mean- data, voice, multi-media, and Huawei, said: “Huawei welcomes represent 35 percent of Group and expertise and pioneering a new mately 70 gross MBPD of lique- ing fewer divisions and senior other advanced services to help a future of connected possibili- revenue. standard of excellence to contrib- fied petroleum gas and condensate managers, and are part of cuts solidify Ooredoo’s market leader- ties and openly cooperates with The agreement with Huawei ute towards the Qatar National combined from Qatar’s North field. announced earlier this year that ship in the Middle East, North industry partners in more than contains provisions for a stream- Vision 2030 in relation to human, To capture cost savings, Qatargas will lead to 1,000 job losses by 2017. Africa and Southeast Asia. 170 countries worldwide to build lined approach to doing business, social, economic, and environmen- 3 executed the development of the Another £35m will be saved Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al a better connected world. Hua- enabling Ooredoo to pioneer tal development. onshore and offshore assets as from the BBC’s sports-rights Thani, Group CEO, Ooredoo wei and Ooredoo have had the new services and solutions with The new office, which represent a single integrated project with budget, which it anticipates will said: “Our industry is changing privilege to do this together for greater agility while addressing the regional hub for ConocoPhil- Qatargas 4. This included the joint lead to the “loss of some existing faster than ever before, and we many years. We now look for- challenges posed by rapid trans- lips, is yet another step towards development of offshore facilities rights and events.” are evolving to capture these new ward to renewing our partner- formations in the global ICT building a legacy based on strong situated in a common offshore It has already ended its cov- opportunities and stay ahead of ships around the globe, which can industry. partnerships with Qatar Petro- block in the North field. erage of golf’s British Open and the curve. By expanding our enable more people to participate leum, Qatargas and several other now shares Six Nations rugby relationship with industry lead- in and benefit from technological THE PENINSULA key stakeholders representing a THE PENINSULA coverage with ITV, although its flagship Match of the Day foot- ball highlights programme is not under threat. Formula One, athletics and snooker are all likely to come in Energy World - Qatar begins today for scrutiny. Drama will be pro- tected and its massive news serv- ice faces a cut of only £5m. DOHA: ‘Energy World - Qatar The event features a lively mix its challenges, and will stimulate A range of other genres includ- 2015’, an interactive educational of physical and digital exhibits, creative thinking and innovation ing factual, comedy and enter- experience taking people of all workshops and science shows amongst the participants to find tainment face cuts totalling £12m. ages on a journey into Science, encouraging everyone to ‘explore, solutions to meet those chal- The broadcaster recently lost Technology, Engineering and make and learn.’ ‘Energy World lenges. the rights to popular talent show Maths (STEM), will begin today – Qatar 2015’ aims to inspire stu- ‘Energy World – Qatar 2015’ “The Voice”, and said it will use at the Doha Exhibition and dents in Qatar to want to learn challenges visitors with fun the savings “to develop new, Convention Centre next to City more and pursue STEM sub- STEM-themed activities and home-grown formats”. Center Mall at 5pm. jects in higher education. These innovative questions along an The £150m is part of £700m Brought to Qatar by long-term four subjects are fundamental interactive journey comprising overall savings the BBC must partners Qatar Petroleum and to Qatar’s educational vision to various digital exhibits. Upon find as it grapples with the rise Qatar Shell, in association with build a prosperous future for the answering the final question, visi- of online services at the expense the Qatar Tourism Authority, the country. tors will step up to the screen to of television ownership. exhibition will run for 10 days At ‘Energy World – Qatar find out what type of innovator Details of the remaining £550m from November 19 to 28, with 2015’ visitors, parents, students they are - Designer, Engineer, savings will be made early next free tickets available by register- and children will enjoy a hands- Connector, Inventor or Adven- year. One of the display items at the ‘Energy World - Qatar 2015’ exhibition at ing online at www.energyworldqa- on experience that will create a turer. AFP Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, yesterday. ABDUL BASIT tar.com. greater awareness of energy and THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

UAE oil minister Ooredoo offers enhanced defends Opec’s decision not to protection to companies cut production

DUBAI: United Arab Emirates’ Plans to expand its portfolio of cyber security services energy minister said yesterday he did not regret last year’s Opec DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday range of managed security serv- ties which are unique in Qatar,” decision not to cut the produc- announced that it will enhance ices and cloud-based solutions. he added. tion ceiling in the face of falling and expand its portfolio of cyber Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Oore- Ooredoo has recently intro- prices. security services, in response to doo Qatar said, “Ooredoo takes duced features such as Managed “I am sure that the decision requests from companies par- part in events like the Infor- SOC (Security Operations Cen- was right and I am confident that ticipating in the second Infor- mation Security Conference for tre), Managed Firewall offering the market will stabilise,” Suhail mation Security Conference for the Financial Sector to support 24x7 monitoring and manage- Al Mazrouei said at an industry Ooredoo stand at the event. the Financial Sector in Qatar this knowledge-sharing across Qatar, ment of security devices, and conference in Dubai. week. and also to meet with our cus- SIEM (Security Information and “We are not regretting the deci- Ooredoo was an official spon- tomers and learn about their Event Management), for moni- rity were two of the major themes many companies approached sion we took, we had no option,” sor of the conference held at The business priorities. Based on the toring customers’ assets and of the Information Security Con- Ooredoo to discuss a new wave he said. “Yes it’s painful for many Ritz-Carlton in West Bay, and had feedback we received during the event correlation. ference for the Financial Sector of solutions available to prevent producers around the world and a booth at the event to exhibit the event, we are looking to upgrade Ooredoo has already previ- in Qatar event, which ran from hacking and online theft of infor- we share that pain, but it doesn’t company’s next-generation secu- our dedicated security portfolio to ously introduced a range of inno- November 15-16. mation and based on feedback, mean that we need to do some- rity solutions. meet the needs of Qatar’s banking vative business security services The estimated annual cost Ooredoo will reboot its portfolio, thing that is not sustainable.” During the conference, which sector, starting with our suite of to Qatar, including a Distributed of global cyber crime is more with a particular view to help The Organisation of Petro- saw Ooredoo’s Assistant Director managed security services.” Denial of Service Attack (DDoS), than US$1 trillion per year, with protect small and medium-sized leum Exporting Countries (Opec) of Digital ICT Solutions, Muham- “These new developments dem- Cloud Security services and Out- healthcare, government, educa- businesses in Qatar, which are made a historic policy shift last mad Mudassar, deliver a speech onstrate that Ooredoo is a fully- of-Country Disaster Recovery tion, banking and retail shops increasingly being targeted. November, led by Saudi Arabia on cyber security threats,the fledged Managed Security Service solutions. being the most targeted insti- and supported by its Gulf allies, company highlighted its wide Provider with extensive capabili- Cyber crime and online secu- tutions. During the conference, THE PENINSULA by refusing to cut production to prop up prices in a bid to defend market share. The group reconfirmed the strategy at a meeting in June. But Mazrouei said the decision not to cut production quotas was QBA hosts Paraguayan team to boost trade ties not just about defending market share. DOHA: The Qatari Business- build bridges between countries Gustavo announced the visit “The drive was not to protect men Association (QBA) hosted a regardless of the geographical of the President of Paraguay to market share and not to care Paraguayan delegation headed by distance and he also stressed on Qatar early next year, which about the price. I think we need Gustavo Leite, Minister of Indus- the importance of the success of aims to strengthen cooperation to look at it differently than just try and Trade, Oscar Vicente, the first common project as it will with the Qatari side and support protecting the market share,” the Minister and Economic Advisor constitute a good marketing tool economic partnership plans. The minister said. to the President of Paraguay and for other investors to come. parties also discussed how to ben- Opec ministers are set to meet his accompanying delegation with Gustavo Leite spoke about the efit from each other’s experiences next in Vienna on December 4 to the presence of Angel Barchini, potential cooperation and trade in various sectors and the pos- decide on the group’s production. Ambassador of Paraguay to Qatar. exchange with Paraguay, espe- sibility of building joint factories Mazrouei had earlier said he Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim, QBA cially in the food sector, poultry, and also to work on attracting was confident the oil market Chairman welcomed the distin- grains, referring to the impor- investors to invest in Doha. would stabilise. guished guests, emphasising on tance of food security and the Paraguay has a high ROI rate “The (oil) industry needs to the importance of cooperation presence of a constant demand that reaches 30 percent as well watch supply and demand. We between the two countries to for the product of good food in as a flat tax of 10 percent with should not allow the oversupply open channels and avail oppor- the world, and added, “We do the submission of the State for a to distort the market,” he said. tunities for partnership between not see the partnership between number of incentives such as a tax “We are confident though that the the public and private sectors in Qatar and Paraguay confined its free system for the first five years market will stabilise itself and we both Qatar and Paraguay. activity in our two markets only, of any project so as to attract have seen signs of that stabilisa- Sheikh Faisal said due to the but we aspire for major partner- more projects to the country. tion,” the minister said. large development of the trans- ships beyond the borders of the QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim with Paraguayan Minister. portation sector, it is easy to two countries to reach the world,”. THE PENINSULA REUTERS

Gulf Air flies daily Ford’s lagging Lincoln luxury line to Hyderabad Aiana Hotels to offer from Dec 2 puts fab face forward on MKZ fractional ownership DOHA: Gulf Air, the national MICHIGAN: Ford Motor Co is most hotly contested segment of refresh to help stop the steep DOHA: Aiana Hotels & Resorts, carrier of Bahrain, will increase performing emergency surgery on the luxury-car market. declines, but it won’t be enough for a Doha-based global hotel man- its flights between Bahrain and its slow-selling Lincoln MKZ, giv- “It’s really competitive, and it to be a leader in the segment,” agement company, has announced Hyderabad from five weekly ing it the gaping grille that won it’s where we want to have our Schuster said. “The sales lift from that it is offering fractional own- flights to daily flights from praise on the auto-show circuit freshest products,” VanDyke said. a face lift is usually short lived.” ership to buyers for its first hotel December 2, 2015 to meet high earlier this year on the luxury “With this new Lincoln signature The MKZ and Lincoln’s other property in India. demand for its services, said a line’s Continental concept car. grille, people just immediately sedans can’t fully compete with The development offers a statement yesterday. Touted as Lincoln’s comeback connoted it as a premium luxury BMW, Mercedes and Audi until unique real estate opportunity for Catering to over five million car when it debuted in 2013, MKZ car and had a significantly higher they are offered with rear-wheel- Qatari buyers to own a part of the Indians residing in the Arabian has struggled to connect with lux- impression of what it would cost.” drive transmissions traditionally luxury resort under the fractional Gulf region, Gulf Air has provided ury buyers who found its eagle’s Lincoln, searching for a return found on luxury cars, said John ownership model. direct air services between India wings-inspired grille design to to relevance, had planned to Wolkonowicz, an independent auto “At Aiana Munnar resort, there and Bahrain since 1960. With one be “polarising,” Matt VanDyke, introduce its new face first when analyst based in Boston. Lincoln’s is an option to buy an entire suite 20 acres of lush greenery. Each of the largest Middle East net- global brand director, said in an it revives the Continental name- models are offered with front- from the developer or a pocket suite in the resort offers a private, works, the carrier is well posi- interview. MKZ sales are down plate next fall. Instead, MKZ will wheel drive or all-wheel drive. friendly 1/6th portion fraction. heated plunge pool overlooking tioned to link regional travelers 13 percent this year, and it’s out- arrive first in the summer of 2016, “The problem is not the front There is no limit to the number the rolling hills of Munnar. to Hyderabad and allow seamless sold 3-to-1 by BMW’s 3 Series in VanDyke said. six inches of the car,” Wolkonow- of fractions that can be bought. The launch of its second prop- movement from the Indian city the US The big, brash Continental icz said. “The problem is the MKZ A fractional owner would be buy- erty within seven months of sign- to several key regional and Euro- At the Los Angeles Auto Show evokes the brand’s heyday in the is not a distinct luxury car. It does ing built property plus an undi- ing a joint venture agreement pean destinations with excellent yesterday, Lincoln debuts the Mad Men era, when it was favored not have the proportions or the vided share in the land around it, with Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim connectivity via Bahrain Interna- new-look MKZ, outfitted with the by President John F. Kennedy. performance of a true luxury car.” directly from the developer,” said Al Thani, Chairman of Al Sawari tional Airport. broad, rectangular chrome grille Lincoln is counting on the car to To enhance performance, Ford Amruda Nair (pictured), Joint Holding and Qatari Business Acting Chief Commercial seen on the Continental concept. help reverse the 59 percent sales is adding an optional 400- horse- Managing Director and Chief Association, is in line with the Officer, Ahmed Janahi, said: “Gulf The new face convinced con- slide the brand suffered through power, twin-turbo engine. It also Executive Officer, Aiana Hotels company’s commitment to cre- Air’s increased Hyderabad service sumers in clinics that the MKZ last year from its 1990 sales peak. reworked the MKZ’s interior to & Resorts LLC. ate a globally respected hospital- will mean a greater connection to was worth more, VanDyke said. The new look may help, but make way for a 20-speaker Revel Scheduled to open in 2016, ity brand that embodies the best one of our national carrier’s new- That’s critical because the MKZ won’t solve the MKZ’s problems, audio system from Harman Inter- the management company’s first of Indian hospitality by innovating est andmost successful routes.” is up against stalwarts such as said Jeff Schuster, an analyst for national Industries Inc. property in India, ‘Aiana Munnar fresh service, design and operat- the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 LMC Automotive in Southfield, – A Moonriver Resort’, is a niche ing concepts. THE PENINSULA and Lexus ES 350 in the largest, Michigan. “We do expect the BLOOMBERG all–suite villa resort spread across THE PENINSULA

Alfardan Automobiles unleashes BMW M power at Losail International Circuit

DOHA: Alfardan Automobiles, ually look to ways to engage with amongst a range of M models. The the BMW M4 Coupe produces the official BMW importer for our customers and media, there is two new models, set the bench- a maximum output of 431 hp. Qatar celebrated the BMW M no better way to do this then to mark in terms of driving dynamics Its peak torque of 550 Newton range at an exclusive event held ignite and inspire their passion in and outstanding efficiency in the metres (406 lb-ft) is available at Losail International Circuit driving, no model can do that like high-performance Sports Activity across a wide rev band yet the (LIC), said a statement yesterday. the M model range. This is one Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity engine also achieves a reduction The two-day event, held from of many events we organize and Coupé (SAC) segment. in fuel consumption and emis- November 13 to 14 saw BMW M we will continue to look to how The M design and interior of sions of around 25 percent. BMW models put to the test, pushing we can give unforgettable expe- the two newest additions to the M4 Coupe covers the sprint from them to their limits and experi- riences to all of our customers. BMW M GmbH stable. Both the 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (with encing their true capabilities by I would also like to thank all the BMW X6M and X5M are pow- the optional seven-speed M Dou- guests who attended the event. BMW customers that attended ered by the latest-generation 4.4- ble Clutch Transmission). The event started with a parade the event as well as our partners litre V8 engine, using innovative The M4 Convertible replicates organised by the Mawter Group, Mawater Group, who with their M TwinPower Turbo technology the performance figures of the taking a group of the M models support have made this a truly to push torque and output to even BMW M4 Coupe. The power unit from the Alfardan Automobiles successful two days.” higher performance levels. generates maximum output of 431 showroom in West Bay to the Making their Middle East Also present at the track day hp from its 3.0-litre displacement Losail International Circuit. debut at the Qatar International was the BMW M4 Coupe. The and serves up peak torque of 406 Ihab Allam, General Manager Motor Show in February, the sec- high-revving six-cylinder in- lb-ft across a wide rev band. of Alfardan Automobiles, said: “At ond generation BMW X6M and line engine with M TwinPower Participants at the event. Alfardan Automobiles we contin- X5M models were showcased Turbo technology developed for THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Alphabet QP honours 225 long-serving employees revamps Al Kaabi highlights commitment and dedication of staff Google+ online DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP) commitment to all the values and of the corporation for the past 35 held yesterday its annual Contin- ideals that shape and define our years, and two who have achieved social network uous Service Awards (CSA) Cere- corporation.” a career milestone of 40 years of mony, during which QP President “I am forever proud of the service with QP. SAN FRANCISCO: US Inter- and CEO Saad Sherida Al Kaabi quality and calibre of our human The awardees came from QP’s net colossus Alphabet revamped honoured a total of 225 employees capital, whose true value has been various directorates and depart- Google+ online social network who have served the corporation tested and proven, day after day, ments and they work in the cor- focused on people’s interests, and for the past 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 year after year,” Al Kaabi con- poration’s range of operational tuned for smartphones or tablets. years. cluded. areas in Doha, Dukhan, Mesaieed, “We’re starting to introduce Al Kaabi said this event high- QP’s CSA ceremony was held Ras Laffan, Halul Island and off- a fully redesigned Google+ that lights the commitment and dedi- at the auditorium of the new QP shore production stations. puts Communities and Collec- cation of our staff as well as our headquarters in West Bay, and During the event, Al Kaabi tions front and center,” director gratitude to the wide spectrum of it was attended by the corpora- personally congratulated the of streams Eddie Kessler said in competencies of our human cap- tion’s top executives and other honoured employees and then a blog post. “Now focused around ital, whose devoted efforts have senior officials. The 225 QP staff presented each of them with a interests, the new Google+ is helped make Qatar Petroleum who were honoured at the event Certificate of Appreciation and QP President and CEO Saad Sherida Al Kaabi addressing the event. much simpler.” what it is today. were made up of 84 employees a gift as a token of gratitude for Google’s social network was Speaking at the event, he told who have been working in QP for their valued contribution in QP’s rebuilt for fast, consistent per- the celebrated employees that the past 20 years, 62 employees continued growth and develop- on November 22 to recognise 630 Relations and Communications formance whether accessed Qatar Petroleum recognises that who have completed 25 years of ment over the years. employees who have completed 10 Department in partnership with through computer web brows- it is always about people. He said service, 45 employees who have The event was the first of two and 15 years of service with QP. the Human Capital Directorate. ers or mobile devices powered “It is about talents and knowl- already put in 30 years of service, recognition ceremonies, where The annual CSA ceremony by Apple or Android software, edge. It is about dedication and 32 employees who have been part the second is planned to be held was organised by QP’s Public THE PENINSULA according to Kessler. Google+ users interested in the new version will need to opt in at the social network. Google’s social network launched Communities in late QFMA workshop 2012 as venues to people to con- Air Liquide acquires Airgas for $10.3bn nect online based on things or to create investor ideas they are passionate about. PARIS: Air Liquide SA’s $10.3bn Linde AG, Air Products & Chemi- on Tuesday. Both companies con- ject to the approval of regulators The option proved popular, and awareness takeover of rival Airgas Inc gives cals Inc and Praxair Inc. to the firmed the deal in a statement. and Airgas shareholders, would an average of 1.2 million people the European company a lead- top spot in North America. The “The US is a very attractive be Air Liquide’s biggest. The deal join Communities daily, Kes- ing share of the US market in deal comes four years after Air gas market, it’s the largest indus- could also help the company over- sler said. Google+ Collections DOHA: Qatar Financial Mar- industrial gases amid forecasts of Products abandoned a $5.9bn hos- trial gas market worldwide,” Air take Linde as the world’s biggest launched in May of this year as a kets Authority (QFMA) in coop- further construction and manu- tile bid for Airgas when a Dela- Liquide Chief Executive Officer industrial gas company by rev- way to group posts by topics, and eration with the Ankara-based facturing growth. ware judge upheld an poison-pill Benoit Potier said on a confer- enue. Air Liquide says it plans to its use is growing fast, according Statistical, Economic and Social The $143-a-share cash offer, takeover defence. ence call about the deal. “It’s the realize more than $300m of pre- to Google parent firm Alphabet. Research and Training Centre which represents a 50 percent The “expensive” price Air Liq- fastest growing market among tax cost savings, mostly within “These are the places on for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) premium to the 20-day average uide is paying reflects “a hefty advanced economies.” two to three years. Google+ where people around the and Istanbul Stock Exchange, price before the announcement, scarcity premium that still lingers Low natural gas and energy Air Liquide has been adding world are spending their time dis- organised a workshop aiming to comes four years after Airgas in the consolidated world of indus- prices are “driving investment plants in North America, Asia covering and sharing things they create awareness among inves- fought off a hostile bid that was trial gases,” JPMorgan Cazenove and manufacturing,” he said. and the Middle East to process love,” Kessler said. tors, said a statement yesterday. about half the value. analysts including Martin Evans Within the $13bn-plus US mar- gases used in the chemicals, refin- Google+ launched in mid-2011 The workshop titled “Investors The deal validates Airgas wrote in a note Wednesday. The ket for packaged gases and weld- ing, and electronics industries, in a challenge to Facebook, which and Financial Community Aware- founder and Chairman Peter deal shows Air Liquide wants to ing equipment, Airgas has a 25 while also expanding in medical continues to dominated the online ness” also intended to develop the McCausland’s strategy of acquir- broaden its portfolio and increase percent share, the most of any gases and health-care services in social network world. Ambitions concepts of investor relations and ing hundreds of smaller compa- coverage in the US, where there player, according to data compiled Europe. for Google+ were scaled back ear- educate the financial community nies over three decades to form is still growth. by the company, while Air Liquide In 2012, Germany’s Linde simi- lier this year when the California- in this regard. the largest US supplier of gases Air Liquide shares fell as much is fourth. Antitrust concerns over larly used its acquisition of Clear- based Internet giant stepped back Eissa Al Kaabi, Acting Director used in welding and health care. as 5.8 percent, the most since the deal are limited, said Jason water, Florida-based Lincare from using social network log- of Market Operations, Compli- Buying Airgas, which gets 98 August 24, and were trading down Miner, an analyst at Bloomberg Holdings Inc., valued at about ins as credentials across a wide ance & Licensing Affairs Depart- percent of its revenue from the 4.8 percent at €117.70 at 10:18am Intelligence in Skillman, New $3.8bn, to expand its US presence. array of its offerings, including ment said that such workshops US, would help Paris-based Air in Paris. Airgas rose 29 percent Jersey. YouTube. come as a part of the QFMA’s Liquide leapfrog competitors to close at $137.35 in New York The acquisition, which is sub- BLOOMBERG AFP annual plans in raising aware- ness and educating of the various components of the financial market. Al Kaabi added that the QFMA will go ahead towards the imple- mentation of awareness pro- Britain plans to shut polluting coal power plants grammes in the future, in line with its strategic objectives pre- LONDON: Britain will shut welcome, but warned that the for most carbon emissions. “Let me be clear: this is not the sources to curb climate change. pared therefore. polluting coal-fired power plants government planned to switch “We are tackling a legacy of future.” The country has placed nuclear The workshop, which targeted by 2025, its government said to gas, rather than cleaner underinvestment and ageing Britain already plans to close at the core of its low-carbon the entities related to investors yesterday ahead of November’s technology like wind or solar power stations which we need three of its 12 coal power stations energy policy, in contrast to and the financial community in key UN climate change talks power. The news comes before to replace with alternatives that by 2016, so the announcement eurozone powerhouse Germany the state, covered a range of top- in Paris. All coal power stations the UN Conference of Parties are reliable, good value for money, relates to the nine other facilities. which seeks phase out nuclear ics related to the field of inves- that do not have the technology (COP21) summit, due in Paris and help to reduce our emissions,” Those coal plants equipped power after Japan’s 2011 tor awareness onexchange traded to capture carbon emissions will from November 30 to December said British Energy and Climate with carbon capture systems will, Fukushima disaster. Rudd added products and their risk exposures. be closed within ten years, the 11, where world leaders aim to Change Secretary Amber Rudd. however, continue to operate. that more British investment will It also shed light on market struc- government said in a statement, forge an international deal to curb “It cannot be satisfactory for It comes as Britain struggles be ploughed into nuclear, while ture and services and the pre- in line with its pledge to phase carbon emissions and stave off the an advanced economy like the UK to meet its energy needs as its shuttered coal plants could be cautions to be taken in various out coal. worst effects of global warming. to be relying on polluting, carbon power capacity has dwindled due replaced with new gas-burning conditions. Environmentalists gave Coal is widely regarded as intensive 50-year-old coal-fired to plant closures, while it is under power stations. THE PENINSULA the announcement a cautious the power source responsible power stations. pressure to adopt cleaner energy AFP

DP World, Nissan in MoU for sustainable driving US economy needs more

DOHA: Global Mariner Terminal Operator, DP World UAE Region, yesterday signed a than just consumers in Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nissan to put its Pathfinder Hybrid to the test at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, showcasing 2016: Goldman Sachs the environmental and economic benefits of hybrid vehicles to the wider community in the UAE. NEW YORK: In 2015, American “Although the outlook for con- Building stronger affinity for environment- consumers put the economy on sumer spending remains healthy, friendly initiatives is a key element of Dubai’s their backs. Next year, however, PCE alone is unlikely to be strong 2020 vision and is necessary in the trans- the economy will need to be fir- enough to ensure above-trend formation of becoming a smarter and more ing on more cylinders in order to growth into next year,” the econo- sustainable city. As a result, Nissan has been keep eating into slack, according mist cautioned. focused on showcasing its commitment to to Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs expects the innovative sustainable automotive technology In three of the past four quar- growth in consumer spending and partnering with local organisations in the ters, real personal consumption to moderate from a range of 3 UAE to spread awareness about the benefits expenditures (or PCE) have to 3.5 percent to between 2.5 to of switching to hybrid vehicles. accounted for more than all of 2.75 percent next year. “As long The MoU, which was signed by Samir headline economic growth in as labour income growth remains Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Mid- the United States — that is, net solid, US consumer spending is dle East and Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior exports, investment, and govern- likely to hold up reasonably well,” Vice-President and Managing Director of DP ment spending have been a cumu- explained Pandl. “But a few key World UAE Region, in Jebel Ali, will see the Officials at the signing ceremony along with two Nissan Pathfinder Hybrids. lative drag on those occasions: tailwinds to consumption — the Japanese automaker provide two Nissan Path- “The slowdown in the US econ- oil price windfall, wealth effects finder Hybrids that will be put to the test to efits of the hybrid test with DP World.” Jebel Ali Port, the 9th world largest seaport. omy over the last year could have from rising asset prices, and surg- prove their fuel economy and low emission Mohammed Al Muallem said, “Following Vehicles are used to transport staff between turned out much worse, if not for ing vehicle sales — are unlikely to credentials. After a period of one year, DP the announcement of H H Sheikh Mohammed three terminals. In a bid to support more sus- support from a traditional source: provide much support next year.” World will be able to communicate the benefits bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s sustainability vision tainable transportation practices, the port domestic consumer spending,” Notably, the economist believes of using hybrid vehicles as part of its fleet. for Expo 2020, and as a premier partner for operator has agreed to test Nissan’s hybrids wrote senior economist Zach real income growth should take Samir Cherfan said: “At Nissan, we have Expo 2020, DP World believes the importance to see just how much it can reduce its car- Pandl. “Solid consumer spending a breather in 2016, due in large a clear vision for the future of eco-friendly of being part of Dubai’s vision to become a bon footprint by switching to a fuel efficient — underpinned by healthy labor part to a substantial rebound in transportation in the UAE and are big believ- Green Economy. Our partnership with Nis- mode of transport. Additionally, DP World income — has been enough to inflation as the downward pres- ers in supporting sustainable and fuel efficient san aims to show the local community the will be able to track how much money can be keep GDP growth above trend.” sure from lower oil prices fades. driving technology. Following the launch of our eco-friendly benefits of fuel efficient hybrid saved during this exercise. By highlighting the Such a development isn’t novel, So for the United States to fully Pathfinder Hybrid, we are pleased to be able automotive technology. We look forward to benefits of the Pathfinder Hybrid to the local but it’s far from common. In the repair the lingering economic to partner with DP World to showcase the seeing how much the Nissan Pathfinder will community, Nissan hopes to offer a way for past 200 quarters on record, the damage from the financial crisis, SUV’s environmental credentials and put its help us reduce our environmental impact and people across the country to play an active role growth in consumer spending has another segment of the economy fuel-efficient power train to the test. We are the potential savings it will bring to our driv- in the UAE’s sustainability drive by switching contributed more than 100 per- needs to step up in short order. confident that it will yield impressive results ers who will require less fuel on a daily basis.” to a hybrid. cent of GDP growth in less than and look forward to communicating the ben- DP World has a large fleet of vehicles at THE PENINSULA one third of instances. BLOOMBERG THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS VIEWS Pimco loses its crown as Japan needs workers, rising market bond king

By Ye Xie and John Gittelsohn

ACIFIC Investment Management Co (Pimco) has lost its women ready to step in title as manager of the world’s largest emerging-market bond fund, battered by ill-timed bets that fueled an inves- By Noah Smith US, increasing pressure for corporate prof- when they would otherwise be bailed out. Ptor exodus. Assets managed by Pimco Emerging Local itability, resulting from globalisation and None of these measures would be official, Bond Fund have tumbled 62 percent from an April 2013 peak HEN Japanese Prime Min- the shareholder revolution, forced compa- announced or systematic. But the threat to $6bn at the end of October. It was about $150m smaller than ister Shinzo Abe declared nies to hire the best available talent at the is enough. For companies that are resist- an Ireland-incorporated fund run by Stone Harbor Investment that he intended to pro- lowest available price — in many cases, that ing the demographic pressure to hire and Partners LP. mote women in the work- meant hiring women. In Europe, progressive promote more women, the Japanese govern- While few emerging-market funds have escaped losses as com- place, many people were governments added their weight to those ment and its industrial policy may provide modity prices fell and the strong US dollar crushed developing- Wunderstandably skeptical. After all, Abe natural economic forces. But in Japan, the a helping shove. Combined, the power of nation currencies, none has lost as much money as Pimco. is known as a conservative, and conserva- economic pressure comes from demography demography and government pressure will After attracting more assets than any of its rivals in the wake tives in most countries support traditional rather than profitability, and the govern- probably be too much for most Japanese of the 2008 financial crisis, Pimco’s outsized investments in places gender roles. Perhaps for this reason, many ment is worried about the Chinese threat companies to stand against. Even that coun- such as Brazil left it trailing its benchmark. Power struggles at writers rushed to declare that “womenom- rather than social equality. try’s notoriously hidebound and tradition- Pimco shook investors’ confidence further as former Chief Execu- ics” wasn’t for real. But I believed that The second reason I’m confident about alist companies value their survival over tive Officers Bill Gross and Mohamed El Erian left the firm. something big had changed in the Japanese womenomics is a new government policy. their prejudices. The days of the Japanese “Certainly performance at Pimco has been challenged in the mindset, and that this time really was dif- Womenomics 1.0 involved rhetoric and pro- company as a boy’s club are numbered. last few years,” said Philip Schmitt, senior research analyst at ferent. I came away from a recent trip to vision of publicly funded daycare. That was Of course, major challenges remain. The consulting firm Verus Investments in Seattle. “People are voting Japan even more convinced that womenom- a good start, but now the government is difficulty of firing employees and the still- with their feet,” he said, while adding that emerging-market funds ics is a deep and permanent shift that will pulling out the really big guns. entrenched seniority system prevent women overall have suffered from a strengthening dollar. reverberate throughout the country’s social This policy will be effective not just from moving quickly up the corporate lad- Agnes Crane, spokeswoman for Pimco, declined to comment on and economic structure. because Japanese companies try to avoid der. This is why the dramatic rise in Japan’s the drop in assets. Pimco’s local bond fund, managed by Michael The first reason for my increased confi- public shame, but because the new numbers female labour participation rate hasn’t been Gomez in Newport Beach, California, lost 25 percent in three years dence is that I now understand the strong- will allow a huge raft of behind-the-scenes matched by an equally quick rise in the through November 16 on a total return basis, compared with a 22 est force behind the push to hire women. measures to push companies toward gender number of woman managers. percent drop in JPMorgan Chase & Co’s benchmark for emerging It’s not Abe — it’s demography. The rapid equality. A manager at a large Japanese con- In addition, many Japanese companies are market bonds. The fund, which invests in local-currency bonds decline of Japan’s working-age population struction company told me that local gov- still relatively unpleasant places for women. in developing nations, lagged 69 percent of its peers tracked by has made companies desperate for talent. ernments are already awarding contracts Japan’s management practices discourage Bloomberg. That means hiring either foreigners or preferentially to companies that score well work-life balance, forcing employees to Stone Harbor’s Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Fund women. Women, having no language bar- on the government’s measures. stay too long in the office and preventing also underperformed, losing 27 percent in three years. But it rier, requiring no visa sponsorship and being In addition to public contracts, the Japa- them from going home to their children. held onto investors better, according to Pablo Cisilino, who helps already well-acquainted with Japanese cor- nese government is involved with companies And harassment of working mothers is still oversee the fund, losing 40 percent of assets since May 2013, to porate culture, are the natural first choice. in a host of ways, from regulation to bailouts. widespread. $6.2bn. The fund had been as much as $6.7bn smaller than Pimco’s. For many Japanese companies, therefore, This extensive network of relationships is But as more women enter the workplace, “It has been tough for everybody in the industry,” said Cisilino. hiring women isn’t an act of social responsi- the steel fist inside the velvet glove of Abe’s these negative cultural practices will change, Stone Harbor, founded by Peter Wilby and his former Citigroup bility, gender fairness or capitulation to the soaring rhetoric. and the number of women in top positions Asset Management team in 2006, specializes in emerging-market government — it is a simple act of survival. Japanese companies that don’t make sub- will gradually rise. Japan is experiencing a and high-yielding bonds. Assets in the Pimco local currency fund This makes Japan’s gender revolution dif- stantive, quantitative, public moves toward peculiarly Japanese type of gender revolu- surged to $15.6bn in April 2013, from $778m in July 2009, a period ferent from those of the US and Europe, gender equality may soon be reminded tion, but the revolution is real. when developing nations led global growth while interest rates in which put women to work back when the where the term “Japan Inc.” comes from. the US and Europe plummeted toward zero. When the Federal population was young and growing. In the They may find themselves allowed to fail BLOOMBERG Reserve signaled plans to withdraw monetary stimulus in May 2013, it touched off a stampede out of developing nation funds. Fulton Financial Advisors cut its holdings in Pimco’s emerging- market bond fund by more than 90 percent in the 12 months through September, shifting some money to another Pimco fund specialising in US corporate and mortgage bonds. Adding to Pimco’s woes, the surprise resignation of El-Erian in January 2014 exposed a power struggle that culminated with the ouster of Gross eight months later. Pimco’s total assets under management plunged to $1.5tr as of September from $2tr in 2013. The Pimco Total Return Fund also lost its crown as the world’s largest bond fund to an exchange traded fund at Vanguard Group, falling to $93.7bn in October, less than one third its April 2013 peak. With outside investors fleeing, Pimco’s emerging market funds are increasingly relying on the company itself to hold the assets. About two-thirds of the local bond fund was owned by other Pimco investment vehicles as of June, including $2.8bn at Pimco All Asset Fund, which invests in the company’s products, filings show. The investor exodus from Pimco’s emerging-market funds has been broad based. Assets in the 11 funds overseen by Gomez shrank to $20bn, from more than $50bn at its peak in April 2013, Bloomb- erg compiled data show. A fund investing in dollar-denominated bonds in emerging markets has lost three quarters of its assets to about $2bn in three years, while a corporate bond fund tumbled to $222m, from a peak of $1.6bn. Big investments in Brazil have been at the heart of the Pimco funds’ roller-coaster ride. A 2002 contrarian bet led by El Erian in Latin America’s largest economy helped burnish Pimco’s emerging market reputation. This year, Brazil’s bonds have lost 28 percent in dollar terms as a corruption scandal paralysed President Dilma Rousseff’s government. Pimco’s local fund held 16.4 percent of its assets in Brazilian bonds in June, as measured by duration, before cutting it to 13.9 percent in the third quarter. That compared with Brazil’s 10 percent weighting in JPMorgan’s emerging-market benchmark. Gomez and his colleague Lupin Rahman acknowledged that Bra- zilian assets will remain “highly volatile and prone to overshoots in both directions,” because of the political risks. It also said they are “cyclically cautious” toward emerging markets, while preserving “dry powder” and waiting for future opportunities. BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Who comes first in marketplace, buyer or seller?

By Dan Beyers previously owned designer items. provide the stores. We eliminate of drop-shipping the item to the providing to them? Or is your back to previous customers with They called their site SnobSwap. the hunting and pecking through buyer. We are creating a new value greater for shoppers? You new offerings and the invitation HIS week, an online site They built a beta platform, and many, many racks. economy for these stores – we are obviously need both sides of the to refer friends to the platform. for consignment shops before they knew it, they had “Not only is the inventory helping them reach their targeted marketplace for it to work. Word-of-mouth referrals are huge seeks answers to retail’s users. Whang and Dang entered curated, this is the only online buyers on a national level instead “Determine how you might sub- for you. Encourage people to buy Tversion of the chicken a start-up accelerator programme platform where shoppers can find of a local one. sidise one side of the marketplace again and get their friends on the and egg question. in early 2013 to get embedded in this specialised inventory. And “One of SnobSwap’s challenges while you focus efforts on recruit- site by showing them new inven- Sisters Elise Whang and Emily the entrepreneur community, for stores — who usually can only is really a chicken-or-the-egg ing the other side. The boutiques tory. Dang always had a self-described hone their business pitch, grow reach local customers — this is a question. Being a marketplace seem like they have nothing to “We definitely agree with you obsession with treasure hunting the business, find mentors and great game-changer. start-up, we need to scale both lose by trying your platform. On that we need balance efforts into for designer goodies at consign- start networking for funding. “Our store partners have highly the sellers side and the buy- the other hand, it seems you need both sides of the marketplace to ment shops. “It became addicting, They also focused their vision and curated inventory of top designer ers side of the business. Some- to figure out how to reach shop- keep both growing. Now that we actually,” says Whang. found the “sweet spot” business brands — Chanel, Louboutin, times we go back and forth as to pers to communicate what’s in have plenty of data to test differ- The sisters found themselves model for SnobSwap. Alexander Wang, Tory Burch. Not whether we should focus more on it for them to use the platform. ent marketing strategies we can frequently making a day of “SnobSwap is the premier des- only do they edit and curate from buyers or on the supply side with Test several tactics to entice more hopefully pinpoint how to best consignment-shop hopping or tination to shop the best consign- the closets of people in their local the boutiques. We understand users, such as offering credits or engage our customers. We can carving time out during trips to ment shops in the nation. We are area, they also have decades of that we obviously need inventory coupons. Try allocating a spe- appreciate the long term value it other cities to check the local providing access to the inventory experience authenticating items. and sellers to interest buyers, but cific amount of time or a specific will create for the business and offerings. But when both Whang at brick-and-mortar designer con- It offers our customers a much we need to keep of the momentum amount of money to the question our customers. We will focus on and Dang took part in gradu- signment boutiques that we have better shopping experience and of sales to get more sellers. We to see what pays off. both the supply side and demand ate programmes, then consumed carefully vetted in more than 66 they find joy in discovering new have been focusing on getting as “Don’t forget that it’s always side by continuing to add new with full-time careers in law and cities. If you are in Maryland, you designer finds on our site. many sellers online as possible. harder to get a new customer inventory from our store partners consulting, they were too busy to can shop a designer boutique in “A lot of boutiques didn’t have What should we focus on more than to keep a current customer. to delight our customers and offer scour their favourite boutiques. Soho, New York or Miami, Florida an online e-commerce presence and how should we allocate our Work to encourage repeat busi- the best customer service as pos- They wished they could shop that you probably wouldn’t have before working with us. Most may resources?” ness from current customers. It sible to retain our customers. We the stores online, but that wasn’t otherwise been able to reach. We have had a Website with basic “If the answer to your market- seems that new inventory from have learned that new and happy an option. So the sisters decided are essentially creating a virtual store information, but our plat- place question is still unclear, you boutiques would play a big part repeat customers are our greatest to create an online channel them- mall of our favourite boutiques. form makes it easy for them to need to test more. Figure out who in your retention and referral assets that SnobSwap can offer its selves. “What users see on the site upload photos and descriptions of you are providing the greatest strategy. The strategy of focus- store partners.” Their vision for the site was is curated inventory, based on items. Then when an item sells, value for. Are the stores depend- ing on expanding to more stores to create a marketplace to shop insights about our users that we the individual store takes care ent on the wider market you are gives you opportunities to go WASHNGTON POST THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

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How to play Hyper Sudoku: A Hyper Sudoku Puzzle is solved by filling the numbers from 1 to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like a normal Sudoku. BABY BLUES BABY

NOVO How to play Kakuro: SCREEN 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) SHOWING AT KAKURO The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any 11:45am, 2:30, 5:15. 8:00pm & 10:45pm VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells SCREEN 2 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) TEL: 444933989 / 444517001 like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, 10:15am, 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 & 11:55pm some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some SCREEN 3 Spectre (2D/Action) 10:20am, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 & 10:20pm cells will contain two numbers. SCREEN 4 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 11:30am, 3:00, 6:30 & 10:00pm However, in a crossword the numbers reference SCREEN 5 A Perfect Day (2D/Drama) 10:00am, 12:00, 4:00, 8:00 & 11:50pm clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! Unconscious (2D/Drama) 2:10, 6:10 & 10:10pm They denote the total of the digits in the row or SCREEN 6 Tiger House (2D/Action) 11:00am, 12:50, 2:40, 4:30, 6:20, 8:10, 10:00 & 11:50pm column referenced by the number. SCREEN 7 Eyal Hareefa (2D/Arabic) 10:00am, 2:40, 7:20 & 11:50pm Within each Steve Jobs (2D/Drama) 12:10, 4:50 & 9:30pm collection of cells SCREEN 8 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) - called a run - any 11:00am, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30 & 10:15pm of the numbers 1 SCREEN 9 Spectre (2D/Action) 11:00am, 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm to 9 may be used SCREEN 10 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2 (2D/Adventure) 2:30, 8:30 & 11:30pm but, like sudoku, Spectre (2D/Action) 11:30am & 5:30pm each number may only be used once. MALL SCREEN 1 Tiger House (2D/Action) 2:30 & 11:30pm Yesterday’s Eyal Hareefa (2D/Arabic) 4:00pm answer Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 6:00pm Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) 9:00pm SCREEN 2 Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) 2:00pm The Hero Of Color City (2D/Animation) 4:30pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) 6:00, 8:30 & 11:00pm SCREEN 3 Vedalam (2D/Tamil) 2:00pm ALL IN THE MIND A Perfect Day (2D/Drama) 4:30pm Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) 6:30pm Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, Eyal Hareefa (2D/Arabic) 9:00pm vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. Spectre (2D/Action) 11:00pm LANDMARK

SCREEN 1 Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) 2:00 & 6:30pm Eyal Hareefa (2D/Arabic) 4:30 & 9:00pm Vedalam (2D/Tamil) 10:45pm SCREEN 2 The Hero Of Color City (2D/Animation) 2:30pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) 4:00, 9:00 & 11:15pm Spectre (2D/Action) 6:30pm Hoy en la Historia SCREEN 3 A Perfect Day (2D/Drama) 2:15 & 5:30pm Tiger House (2D/Action) 4:00pm November 19, 2014 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 7:30pm Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) The northern U.S. and Canada 10:30pm experienced a severe blast of ROYAL PLAZA Arctic weather, with parts of New SCREEN 1 Hatched : Chicks Gone Wild (2D/Animation) 2:30pm York state seeing the worst The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2 (2D/Adventure) snowfall for 40 years 4:00, 6:30, 8:45 & 11:15pm SCREEN 2 Spectre (2D/Action) 2:30pm 1620: The Pilgrim Fathers in the Eyal Hareefa (2D/Arabic) 5:00 & 8:30pm Mayflower first sighted land, identified Tiger House (2D/Action) 7:00pm as Cape Cod, some distance north of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 10:30pm the Hudson River where they had SCREEN 3 A Perfect Day (2D/Drama) 2:30 & 11:30pm intended to establish their colony Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 4:30pm 1990: Leaders of NATO and the Spectre (2D/Action) 7:30pm Warsaw Pact declared the end of the Tiger House (2D/Action) 10:00pm Cold War ASIAN TOWN AGES, ATTOSECOND, CALENDAR, CENTURY, CLOCK, 1997: The world’s first surviving set of DATE, DAYS, DECADE, EONS, EPHEMERA, ERAS, Vedalam (Tamil) 1:00, 3:15, 5:00, 10:00pm & 1:00am ETERNITY, FEMTOSECOND, FOREVER, FORTNIGHT, septuplets were born in Iowa Amar Akbar Anthony (2D/ Malayalam) 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, FUTURE, HOUR, HOURGLASS, INFINITY, INSTANT, LEAP 2005: Prince Albert II formally 9:00, 10:00, 11:00pm, 12:00 midnight & 1:00am YEAR, MICROSECOND, MILLENNIUM, MILLISECOND, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2D/Hindi) 1:00 & 5:00pm MINUTE, MOMENT, MONTH, NANOSECOND, OLYMPIAD, assumed the throne of Monaco Thoongaa Vanam (2D/Tamil) 12:45 & 7:00pm PAST, PERIOD, PICOSECOND, PRESENT, SECOND, Picture: Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS SUNDIAL, TIME, WATCH, WEEK, YEAR, YORE. THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Stenson targets hat-trick of title wins in Dubai this week World’s top players prepare for season finale at the Earth Course

DUBAI: The European Tour Willett, is guaranteed to win the enters its final event of the season Race to Dubai, and along with it with this week’s DP World Tour a bonus of $1.875m. Championship, which will crown Willett had a chance to catch two champions on Sunday - win- up with McIlroy in last week’s ner of the $8m tournament, and BMW Masters in Shanghai, but the Race to Dubai. instead of finishing solo 28th or Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland attends a press conference of the DP Henrik Stenson is the two-time better, he finished tied 28th. World Tour Championship European Tour golf tournament at Jumeirah defending champion of the tour- McIlroy will have the advan- Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, yesterday. nament, which begins today at tage of being fresh for the tour- the Earth course of Jumeirah Golf nament since he did not play the Estates, while Rory McIlroy will BMW Masters, and has a phe- try to win the Race to golf Dubai, nomenal record at the Earth and with it the honour of being course, where the only time he Scott would rather have a called the number one European did not finish inside the top-five player, for a second straight sea- in six starts was in 2011, when he son. Stenson, who is searching for was tied 11th. rest than play in Olympics his first win of the season, is cur- Henrik Stenson of Sweden attends a press conference at Jumeirah The other battle in the Race rently ranked 16th in the Race Golf Estates in Dubai. to Dubai is the honour of being MELBOURNE: Former world number one Adam Scott (pictured) to Dubai, but that looks certain called the Rookie of the Year. has dented Australia’s hopes of a medal when golf returns to the to improve. An (seventh in the Race to Olympics at Rio next year, saying he is unlikely to make room for it The world number six is a com- play somewhat close to what I’ve exciting chance of trying to win Dubai), England’s Matt Fitz- in his schedule. bined 56-under par for his last done the previous two years, and the Race to Dubai.” It is a close patrick (14th) and India’s Anirban Scott, Australia’s second highest- three visits to the Earth course, we’ll see if we can give it a shot,” battle for the Race to Dubai, with Lahiri (19th) are in contention for ranked player after world number and has figured out a good game- he said. seven players - McIlroy, Danny the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of two Jason Day, would be an automatic plan to tackle the Greg Norman- Also in the reckoning for the Willett, Rose, Shane Lowry, Louis the Year award. qualifier for the tournament if he can designed lay-out. title will be the in-form Justin Oosthuizen, Branden Grace and Only the top-60 players from maintain his current ranking in the “I’m excited about the opportu- Rose, who holds the course record Korean rookie An Byeong-hun - the Race to Dubai qualify for the top 15 by June, 2016. nity to make it three in a row. It’s of 62 and who has finished second all in with a chance on Sunday. DP World Tour Championship, “It’s not really a priority of my not going to be easy, I know that here twice. The world number five However, only McIlroy and the but with Sergio Garcia (27th) scheduling next year and I’ll still base much,” said Stenson, who will try from England, who can also win second-ranked Willett are in con- deciding not to play this week and my schedule around the majors,” he to make it back-to-back wins for the Race to Dubai, said: “I have trol of their own destinies, mean- South African George Coetzee told reporters in Melbourne yester- Sweden after Kristoffer Broberg’s always enjoyed finishing the sea- ing if they win the tournament, (32nd) still recuperating from day. triumph in Shanghai. son here in Dubai. it doesn’t matter where everyone his broken ankle, No. 61 Stephen “Looking at the schedule some time “I’ve got 59 other players who “It’s a course that has been good else is finishing. Gallacher of Scotland and No.62 off looks quite good actually. wants to stop me dearly and I’m for me and I really enjoy playing. And with just 1,613 points sepa- Alejandro Canizares of Spain have “That’s nothing to take away from just going to go out and try and I’ve played well here the last few rating them, whoever has a bet- got into the field. the Olympics but I’m just not sure make the same plan and hopefully years and I come in here with the ter finish between McIlroy and REUTERS that they have got it quite dialled in for the format and might have missed an opportunity there to do something pretty special for golf.” Golf will be played at the Olympics European Tour changes Final Series rules for the first time since the 1904 Games in St Louis and will consist of men’s and women’s 72-hole individual strokeplay tournaments. DUBAI: The European Tour has announced ish Airlines Open (November 3-6, 2016), the Championship: “We are in the midst of struc- The world’s top 15 in both the men and women’s events qualify new membership regulations and a revamped $7m NedBank Challenge (November 10-13) turing our overall Tour in a more, what I call, automatically in maximum fields of 60 players, but places are limited Final Series for its new season. in South Africa and the $8m DP World Tour players-first philosophy. That will be something to four from nation in each tournament, which is likely to rule out a A player will have to play just five tourna- Championship in Dubai(November 17-20). that will be absolutely critical for us. After sig- number of top-class Americans. ments during the season to remain a member The mandatory requirement cut is not as nificant dialogue with all of our players, we have “I would have liked to have seen it be a little more creative than a of the European Tour, as against 13 that was drastic as it sounds, with the only change being made a decision to move from 13 to five, exclud- 72-hole strokeplay event,” Scott added. the current mandatory requirement. the exclusion of the four majors and the four ing the four majors and the four World Golf “I’m not really sure how just having another golf tournament is really And the Final Series, which was introduced World Golf Championship events as count- Championships. So our players now have to play going to enhance the game or grow the game any more than any other in 2013 and comprised of four tournaments, will ing events. The step has been taken to protect in five events, as opposed to 13. But it really just tournament just because it’s the Olympics. become a three-event series in the 2016 Race some of the leading European Tour members simply excludes the WGCs and the majors.” “And certainly with the field criteria, it doesn’t necessarily get the to Dubai. The WGC-HSBC Champions tour- who are also part of the PGA Tour, but are The new schedule will feature 45 tournaments strongest field in the game. nament in Shanghai will no longer be a part ranked outside the top-50 of the world rank- in 25 different countries, including three special “Some kind of a team event, even a mixed team event with the guys of the Final Series, while the BMW Masters, ings - which does not guarantee them a start events - the EurAsia Cup (January 14-17), the and girls would have been really interesting and something different.” also held in Shanghai, is no longer part of the in all the majors and the WGCs. Olympic Games (August 11-14) and the Ryder Scott will bid for a third Australian Masters trophy at Huntingdale European Tour schedule. Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of The Euro- Cup (September 30-October 2). Golf Club from today. The new Final Series will be the $7m Turk- pean Tour, said ahead of the DP World Tour REUTERS REUTERS

Boxing: WBC NBA: Warriors shine to Malkin sprakles as strips Cotto of Penguins post win middleweight make it a dozen wins NEW YORK: Evgeni Malkin Sabres and Linus Ullmark made title scored two goals and produced 26 saves. LOS ANGELES: The Golden two assists to lead the Pittsburgh Sharks 5, Bruins 4 LOS ANGELES: Miguel Cotto State Warriors made it an even Penguins past the Minnesota San Jose slammed three goals was stripped of his World Boxing dozen wins to start the NBA sea- Wild 4-3. past Tuukka Rask in a 3:25 span Council middleweight world title son yesterday, but their 115-110 The Penguins also got goals of the second period and then held yesterday, days before his antici- victory over the Toronto Raptors from David Perron and Beau Ben- on for a victory over Boston. pated bout against Mexican Saul was no cakewalk. nett. Melker Karlsson, Patrick Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday. The reigning NBA champion Minnesota got goals from Marleau and Joe Thornton Joe Amid reports that Cotto Warriors looked to be on cruise Mikael Granlund, Mikko Koivu Pavelski and Joonas Donskoi declined to pay the $300,000 control when they rolled to an and Jared Spurgeon. all scored for the Sharks while sanctioning fee for a title fight, 18-point lead in the first half. Maple Leafs 5, Avalanche 1 Tyler Randell, Brad Marchand, the WBC said in a statement only But they had to battle to hang Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau Patrice Bergeron and Loui Eriks- that the Puerto Rican and his on for the win as the Raptors, led scored two power-play goals to son scored for the Bruins. camp failed to comply with WBC by Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRo- lead Toronto over Colorado. Kings 3, Flyers 2 (SO) regulations. zan, rallied to take a two-point Tyler Bozak added a power- Los Angeles forced overtime “The World Boxing Council lead with 5:54 to play on two free play goal and two assists, Leo with a goal in the final minute of worked tirelessly through a proc- throws by Lowry. Komarov scored short-handed regulation before beating Phila- ess that began over two years ago The free throws capped a 10-1 and James van Riemsdyk also delphia in the shootout. to secure the celebration of the scoring run that saw the Raptors scored a power-play goal for the Anze Kopitar was the only highly anticipated fight between erase a seven-point deficit. Maple Leafs. Peter Holland added player to score in the shootout, Miguel Cotto and Saul ‘Canelo’ However, the Warriors imme- three assists. while Milan Lucic knotted the Alvarez,” the sanctioning body diately countered with a surge Harrison Barnes (40) of the Golden State Warriors dives to save the ball Defenseman Erik Johnson score with 54 seconds remain- said. of their own, triggered by an from going out of bounds as DeMarre Carroll (5) of the Toronto Raptors scored for the Avalanche. ing in regulation. Jamie McBain “The WBC is proud of that Andrew Bogut dunk on a lob from looks on at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Blue Jackets 3, Blues 1 also scored for the Kings. Shayne accomplishment that is giving Draymond Green. Brandon Saad scoredt twice Gostisbehere and Claude Giroux boxing fans around the world a Stephen Curry’s basket with while Cody Goloubef scored his scored for the Flyers. very important fight to see. 1:28 to play built the Warriors’ of them to complete a 37-point, regular-season wins with 16 -- a first goal in almost two years to Predators 3, Ducks 2 “After several weeks of commu- lead back to five points. But it had nine-assist game. streak dating back to last season. help Columbus beat St. Louis. Pekka Rinne made 38 saves to nications, countless attempts and dwindled again to one, at 109-108, “It was actually too close down It was their 25th straight reg- The Blue Jackets improved to ensure Nashville beat Anaheim. good faith time extensions trying and the Raptors had the ball with the stretch, but we got the job ular-season home win. 7-5-0 under coach John Tortore- Shea Weber, Miikka Salomaki to preserve the fight as a WBC 24.6 seconds remaining. done,” said Curry, whose Warri- The Cleveland Cavaliers, who lla. They were 0-7-0 when Tor- and James Neal scored for Nash- world championship, Miguel Lowry committed a foul with a ors are closing in on the all-time fell to the Warriors in last sea- torella who took over on October ville, while Rickard Rakell and Cotto and his promotion (Roc moving screen with 15.4 seconds best season start of 15-0, achieved son’s NBA Finals, dropped their 21. Mike Santorelli scored for the Nation Sports) did not agree to left to turn the ball over. by Washington in 1948-49 and the second straight game -- falling Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves Ducks. comply with the WBC rules and Golden State made six free Houston Rockets in 1993-94. 104-99 at Detroit in a perform- for his seventh win, with only a REUTERS regulations, while Saul Alvarez throws in the final 12 seconds to Shooting guard Klay Thomp- ance that had superstar LeBron Kevin Shattenkirk shot beating has agreed to do so. Accordingly, seal the win, Curry making four son, back from a one-game James calling on his teammates him. the WBC must rule on the mat- absence with a sore back, added to toughen up. “We’re too relaxed, Brian Elliott finished with 35 NHL RESULTS ter prior to the fight. The WBC 19 points for the Warriors and too nice,” said James, who scored saves in the loss, 20 of them in San Jose 5 Boston 4 hereby announces that effective NBA RESULTS Australia’s Bogut chipped in 13. a game-high 30 points and passed the second period. Dallas 3 Buffalo 1 immediately it has withdrawn Washington 115 Milwaukee 86 Golden State’s 53.8 percent shoot- Jerry West for 19th on the NBA’s Stars 3, Sabres 1 Los Angeles 3 Philadelphia 2 recognition of Miguel Cotto as Brooklyn 90 Atlanta 88 ing helped them overcome a 30-18 all-time scoring list. James, who Jason Spezza scored 7:35 into Columbus 3 St Louis 1 WBC world middleweight cham- deficit at the foul line. Lowry and went into the contest needing the third period to lead Dallas to pion.” Detroit 104 Cleveland 99 Toronto 5 Colorado 1 DeRozan scored 28 points each for 10 points to pass West’s total of a 3-1 win over Buffalo. Cotto, winner of world titles in Minnesota 103 Miami 91 the Raptors, who lost to the War- 25,192 points, reached the mile- Valeri Nichushkin and Tyler Pittsburgh 4 Minnesota 3 four weight divisions, is still con- NY Knicks 102 Charlotte 94 riors for the 10th straight time. stone with a three-pointer. Seguin also scored for the Stars Nashville 3 Anaheim 2 sidered the lineal champion. Denver 115 New Orleans 98 With the win, the Warriors tied and Antti Niemi made 24 saves. Calgary 3 New Jersey 2 Godlen State 115 Toronto 110 their club record for consecutive REUTERS Ryan O’Reilly scored for the REUTERS THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Uncapped Kohli frustrated by Test wash-out Jayasundera, It’s a pity we lost four days when we were in such a strong position, says Indian captain Vandersay in Sri

BANGALORE, India: Indian Kohli hoped his team, which scoring with 85 on his 100th Test Lanka Test squad captain Virat Kohli was left won the first Test in Mohali appearance was the highlight for frustrated yesterday after the by 108 runs to gain the lead in his team in Bangalore. COLOMBO: Uncapped opener rain-ravaged second Test against the four-match series, will take “We are glad to share the Udara Jayasundera’s consist- South Africa robbed his team of the momentum into the third moment with him,” he said. “We ency for the emerging team a possible series win. Test which starts in Nagpur on have had a long lay-off and eve- earned him a place in Sri Lan- The match ended in a dreary November 25. ryone is keen to get back on the ka’s 15-member Test squad for the draw in Bangalore as play was “Nothing has changed in the park in Nagpur and play better two-match series in New Zealand washed out for a fourth consecu- series,” the Indian captain said. cricket.” next month. tive day after the hosts had gained “We took the confidence from Meanwhile, India named an Rookie leg-spinner Jeffrey the upper hand on the opening Mohali to Bangalore and we had unchanged squad for the remain- Vandersay was also rewarded for day. a good day’s play. ing two Tests against South his impressive performance for The umpires called off the final “The team is in great mood and Africa. the Sri Lankan emerging team day’s play at 11:30 am (0600 GMT) hopefully we won’t have any more Pace duo Umesh Yadav and but there was no place for opener due to a wet outfield at the Chin- interruptions and the players can Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all Kaushal Silva and off-spinner naswamy stadium after incessant execute their skills in Nagpur” rounder Gurkeerat Singh, who Tharindu Kaushal. rains over the past week. The rained-off draw meant did not feature in the playing XI Jayasundera struck a century There was action only on the top-ranked South Africa have and were released to play Ranji for the Sri Lanka Board Presi- first day on Saturday when South played just seven days of inter- Trophy matches, have returned dent’s XI against West Indies in Africa were shot out for 214 after national cricket on the tour over to the fold. a warm-up match last month and being sent in to bat and India the last month. Nagpur hosts the third Test has 10 first class hundreds at a replied with 80 for no loss. Proteas skipper Hashim from November 25, while Delhi 43-plus average. “It’s a pity we lost four days Amla, who was hoping to revive is scheduled to stage the final test “We’re just following our pol- when we were in such a strong his team after the embarassing from December 3. icy of picking players on form position,” Kohli said at the brief defeat inside three days in Mohali, India squad: Virat Kohli (cap- and giving youngsters who show presentation ceremony. admitted his men had not batted tain), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dha- potential the opportunity,” chief “The bowlers did a commend- well again. wan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya selector Kapila Wijegunawardene able job by bowling South Africa “I am very surprised we lost Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wrid- said of the 24-yer-old’s selection. out in less than three sessions four days of cricket here, I really dhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Vandersay has been in the which is something very rare. A didn’t think that would happen,” Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravin- selection radar since claiming five lot of people were surprised when Amla said. dra Jadeja, Amit Mishra, Varun The skippers of the Test cricket teams, from India, Virat Kohli (left) and wickets against the visiting Paki- we decided to field first. “Unfortunately, we did not bat Aaron, Ishant Sharma, Bhuv- South Africa, Hashim Amla, shake hands after the match was called stan team in June and impres- “All credit to the bowlers. Ban- well but I think the Test was still neshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, off on the fifth day after rains led to a draw of the second Test cricket sive returns for the Sri Lankan galore is known for its runs but in the balance after the first day Lokesh Rahul, Stuart Binny, Gur- match between India and South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium emerging team against New Zea- our bowlers showed a lot of char- because a lot of time was left.” keerat Singh Mann. in Bangalore yesterday. land A ensured he joined Rangana acter.” Amla said AB de Villiers top- AGENCIES Herath and Dilruwan Perera in the three-man spin attack. Top order batsman Lahiru Thirimanne could not find a place in the Test squad led by Angelo Marsh, Pattinson, O’Keefe get Australia call-up Mathews but remained Mathews’ deputy in the ODI team. SYDNEY: Top order batsman Starting on December 10, Sri Shaun Marsh was called into the Lanka will play two Tests, in Dun- Australia squad for the third Test edin and Hamilton, followed by against New Zealand yesterday five one-dayers and two Twenty20 along with pace bowler James Internationals in New Zealand. Pattinson and left arm spinner Test squad: Angelo Mathews Steve O’Keefe. (captain), Kusal Mendis, Udara Marsh comes in as a like-for- Jayasundera, Dinesh Chandi- like replacement for Usman Kha- mal, Kusal Perera, Milinda Siri- waja, who will miss the Adelaide wardene, Kithuruwan Vithanage, match with a hamstring injury, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhammika while Pattinson replaces Mitchell Prasad, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Johnson, who retired at the end of Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, the second Test on Tuesday. Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Per- Australia will take a 1-0 series era, Jeffrey Vandersay lead to the Adelaide Oval for ODI squad: Angelo Mathews the world’s first day-night Test (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne, match, which starts on November Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kusal Per- 27, after a 208-run win in Bris- era, Dinesh Chandimal, Milinda bane and a draw in Perth. Siriwardene, Danushka Gunath- Seamer Peter Siddle, who was Australia’s Shaun Marsh plays a stroke during day one of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, in this file picture ilaka, Sachithra Senanayake, included in the squad for the of February 13, 2014. Centre: Australian paceman James Pattinson acknowledges the crowd after taking five New Zealand wickets on the fourth Ajantha Mendis, Dhammika first two Tests but did not make day of the first Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane, in this December 5, 2011 file picture. Right: Steve O’Keefe. Prasad, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan the team, will be hoping to join Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Dush- Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazle- mantha Chameera, Chamara wood in the pace unit. “James has made a good return offspinner Nathan Lyon if the to prove himself in Test cricket Tests and since then has scored Kapugedera, Jeffrey Vandersay Pattinson might get his chance to (Sheffield) Shield cricket fol- Adelaide Oval looks like being after failing with a duck and a consistently in Sheffield Twenty20 squad: Lasith to play a first Test in nearly two lowing his injury and has earned particularly conducive to spin two when he batted at number Shield, so we believe he deserves Malinga (captain), Kusal Per- years, however, as he is more of a this recall,” head selector Rod under the lights. four during the fourth Ashes Test this opportunity,” said Marsh. era, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dinesh strike bowler and skipper Steve Marsh said. “We are unsure what condi- earlier this year. Squad: David Warner, Joe Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Smith has suggested Hazlewood “He has worked incredibly hard tions we will see there,” Marsh The 32-year-old joins his all- Burns, Shaun Marsh, Steve Smith Milinda Siriwardene, Chamara might need a rest to manage his and we are confident that he is added. rounder brother in the squad (captain), Adam Voges, Mitch- Kapugedera, Kithuruwan Vithan- workload. ready to perform at Test level if “Stephen was included in our after a string of other candidates ell Marsh, Peter Nevill (wick- age, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Nuwan The 25-year-old right-arm selected.” squad that was to go to Bang- to replace Usman Khawaja failed etkeeper), Peter Siddle, James Kulasekara, Dushmantha Cha- quick bowler has played just 13 Left-armer O’Keefe, 30, played ladesh and if he should get an to impress in Sheffield Shield Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Josh meera, Thisara Perera, Jeffrey Tests since his debut against New his only Test against Pakistan opportunity, we think he will matches over the weekend. Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Steve Vandersay, Sachithra Senanayake, Zealand four years ago as injuries last year and has been included make the most of it.” “Shaun was unlucky to miss O’Keefe. Isuru Udana. have taken their toll. so Australia can pair him with Marsh gets another chance out on the squad for the first two AFP AFP Federer floors Djokovic for Tour Finals semis spot

LONDON: Roger Federer got year. It’s always good beating them. Djokovic said the match with a plain white towel, before one over on world number one Novak or any top player. “couldn’t be worse”. raising his eyebrows and getting Novak Djokovic as the Swiss great “Still, to me, Novak is still the “You have those days when you on with the match. booked his World Tour Finals last favourite of the tournament. are not feeling your best, not even Federer said he simply went four spot with a straight sets vic- “He should make his way to the close to the best,” he said. to the same chair he used in his tory on Tuesday. semis somehow... and he’ll be the “I made a lot of, lot of unforced opening group match against Federer triumphed 7-5, 6-2 favourite in that probably, too, errors. Just handed him the win, Tomas Berdych -- and was not in their group stage clash in the with the year he’s had. He’s far especially in the second set. amused when questioned about packed 17,800-capacity O2 Arena from gone. “Undoubtedly, he was the bet- the incident. in London, winning the key points “The way I know Novak, he’s ter player on the court. But I “A towel doesn’t mean much to at crucial moments to hand the going to find a way to be tougher think I also allowed him to play me. I’m not going to be pushed by Serb his first indoor defeat in 39 to beat from now on.” and penetrate through the ball a towel,” he said. matches -- a winning run stretch- Victory for Djokovic in the final and dictate the tempo from the “I sat on that chair when I ing back to 2012. group match against Berdych on baseline. walked out against Tomas. I said, Triple defending champion Thursday would see the Serb “I didn’t have this follow- ‘I’d like to sit here again’. Djokovic, on a 23-match winning through to the semis; it would through on my shots, no depth, “I walked out first. Usually the streak, suffered his first defeat also prevent Nishikori from pro- many mistakes. If you play this guy who walks out first decides since losing to Federer in the gressing, regardless of whether way against Roger, you have no which side he wants to sit on. Cincinnati final on August 23. the Japanese beats Federer. chance.” That’s the rules to me, not a But after becoming the first In the first set, Federer con- Meanwhile, Federer slapped towel, to be quite honest. man through to this year’s semis, verted his second set point with down suggestions of playing mind “Maybe to you a towel matters world number three Federer a delicate backhand drop over the games at the World Tour Finals more. To me a towel is to take a insisted Djokovic was still the net that had the six-time cham- when his choice of chair left shower with.” favourite to win the season-end- pion’s numerous fans on their feet Djokovic sitting with a Federer- Djokovic did not detect any ing tournament, which is disputed celebrating. monogrammed towel. gamesmanship in the choice of between the top eight players on Federer raced away in the sec- Third seed Federer walked out chairs and absolved his old rival. a hard court. ond set, earning himself a match on court first for Tuesday’s group “I saw that. But I think you’re Earlier in the same group of point with a tremendous back- stage clash with the world number not advised as a player when you four, Japan’s Kei Nishikori gave hand. However, Djokovic won a one at London’s O2 Arena. come onto the court which bench his hopes of reaching the semis long rally to stay in the contest. But the Swiss great’s choice of you should take. It’s completely a major boost with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 On Federer’s second match chair meant Djokovic was left sit- your choice,” the Serb said. victory over Tomas Berdych of point, Djokovic shot wide and ting on a bench with a blue towel “I don’t think that was his the Czech Republic. challenged, but the ball was cor- reading “Roger Federer” laid out tactical approach, mess around “I know it’s a big win. Could rectly called out as Federer cel- on the armrest. before we even hit the first ball. I Switzerland’s Roger Federer serves to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during help me for what’s to come in this ebrated victory. The Serbian defending cham- don’t think that was on his mind.” their round robin game at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, Great tournament,” Federer said. Federer now leads Djokovic pion did a double-take when he Britain, on Tuesday. “It’s going to help me for next 22-21 in career matches between saw it and briefly covered it up AFP THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29

JONAH LOMU FACTBOX WELLINGTON: Factbox on All Blacks legend Lomu dies aged 40 former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu who died yesterday: Star suffered from kidney ailment for two decades; tributes pour in from around the world EARLY LIFE % WELLINGTON: New Zealand on sports fans but the wider com- Born May 12, 1975 in Auck- land. rugby legend Jonah Lomu (pic- munity in this country,” Sports tured below), who revolutionised Minister Jonathan Coleman said. % Of Tongan heritage, he grew wing play to become the sport’s “He was a man who came from up in Mangere, one of the first global superstar, died yester- humble beginnings in Mangere, poorer areas of Auckland. day in Auckland at the age of 40, South Auckland and rose to % Witnessed the death of a prompting a global outpouring of become rugby’s first global super- cousin in a machete attack in a grief. star.” shopping mall in South Auck- Lomu had suffered from kidney World Rugby Chairman Ber- land and sent to Tonga. disease for two decades and had a nard Lapasset led the inter- transplant in 2004 but former All national tributes: “Jonah’s % Attended Wesley College in Blacks doctor John Mayhew said contribution to rugby cannot be Pukekohe, where he excelled his death was a complete shock. overstated,” he said in a state- on the sports field, running a “It was totally unexpected,” ment. sub 11-second 100 metres and Mayhew said. “Jonah and his fam- “He was the first superstar making the school’s top rugby ily arrived back from the United player and, through his sheer side in the fourth form, gaining Kingdom last night and he sud- brilliance and love of the game, national selections in age group denly died this morning.” he brought much joy to the rugby teams as a rampaging number Lomu, who was awaiting family and took our sport to a eight. another transplant and undergo- new level of profile.” % Selected for the New Zea- ing dialysis treatment, had under- Lomu’s record of 37 tries in land sevens side for the 1994 taken commercial obligations at 63 tests was an impressive haul, Hong Kong sevens tournament the recent Rugby World Cup in all the more so considering he where he piqued the interest of England, won by New Zealand. played much of his career with All Blacks’ coach Laurie Mains. His death took the rugby-mad nephritic syndrome, the disease % country by surprise and triggered that attacked his kidneys. Became the youngest All a flood of messages of condolence New Zealand Rugby, who argu- Blacks test player aged 19 from around the world. ably owe part of their huge com- years 45 days against France New Zealand’s parliament mercial success over the last 20 where he looked totally lost on expressed their sorrow before years to Lomu’s performances the wing and exposed by Emile they began proceedings on at the 1995 World Cup, said they Ntamack. Wednesday. were “shocked and saddened” by WORLD CUP (1995) “Anyone who was living in New Lomu’s death. % Included in pre-World Zealand in the 1990s would not “We’re lost for words and our New Zealand’s Jonah Lomu (right) pushes off England’s Jeremy Guscott during their 1999 Rugby World Cup Cup training camps, the 1.96 have failed to notice the massive heartfelt sympathies go out to match at Twickenham, England, in this October 9, 1999, file photo. All Blacks great Lomu, who revolutionised metres tall and 120kgs winger impact Jonah Lomu had not only Jonah’s family,” chief executive wing play to become rugby union’s first global superstar, died yesterday in Auckland at the age of 40. was considered woefully unfit Steve Tew said. for the fast-paced game plan “Jonah was a legend of our favoured by Mains and ordered game and loved by his many fans The All Blacks star was flyer gradually all but disappear- By the time of the 2011 Rugby to improve his fitness. both here and around the world,” dropped after his first two tests ing from the test game. World Cup in New Zealand, when he said. against France in 1994 and barely The impact he made at the Lomu featured heavily in the % Named in the World Cup Born to Tongan parents in made the Rugby World Cup squad tournament catapulted the qui- opening ceremony, the kidney had squad, making his first appear- South Auckland, Lomu spent for South Africa the following etly-spoken Lomu to worldwide begun to fail and he was forced ance against Ireland, scoring some of his childhood back in year after being deemed not fit fame and was one catalyst for the back onto dialysis. two tries. the Pacific Island nation after a enough for the fast-paced game rugby turning professional shortly “Jonah Lomu was a player % Exploded onto the world cousin was hacked to death in a the coach wanted to play. afterwards. who changed the face of modern stage with four tries against street attack. He proved almost unstoppa- The ravages of Lomu’s disease rugby,” the International Olym- England, including one where He was then sent to Wesley ble at the tournament, however, had begun to affect him and his pic Committee president Thomas he was off-balance but still College where he quickly found electrifying the rugby world with performances went downhill from Bach said. managed to trample over the his niche on the sports field and seven tries -- four in the semi- 1998, although he still made the “He was an icon not just for top of England fullback Mike was timed running under 11 sec- final against England alone, 1999 World Cup squad and scored New Zealand fans but for all Catt for a score that left many onds in the 100 metres. including one when he trampled eight tries. He played his last test rugby fans around the world. It speechless. All Blacks coach Laurie Mains over fullback Mike Catt that left against Wales in 2002. is sad that he did not live to see % plucked him out of sevens rugby many speechless. Lomu’s health deteriorated the sport return to the Olym- Reportedly considered offers in 1994 but Lomu found his tran- The pace and power displayed from that point and he had a pics Games next year in Rio de from NFL teams after the sition from the loose forward by the 1.95m tall and 119kg Lomu transplant in 2004 when a friend Janeiro,” Bach added. World Cup, but signed with the position he played at secondary changed the wing position forever, donated one of his own kidneys New Zealand Rugby Union as school to the wing a challenge. with the traditional lightweight for the procedure. REUTERS the game went professional. LATER CAREER % Became a certainty in sub- sequent All Blacks teams but performances began tapering Gentle giant Lomu off in 1998 as the effects of the ‘Jonah Lomu was debilitating nephritic syndrome attacked his kidneys. % Named in 1999 World Cup squad, scoring six tries through a legend’ changed rugby forever the tournament and then was at his rampaging best with two AUCKLAND: Reaction on the willing to help our “kids” and AUCKLAND: Less than three weeks after the tive television deals and sponsorship endorsements, more tries in the semi-final death of former New Zealand assist Kidney Kids NZ in its All Blacks emerged triumphant at rugby’s most attracting bigger crowds to the game. against France, who stormed rugby player Jonah Lomu yes- efforts to provide support to successful World Cup, the sport was plunged into Lomu was the biggest attraction of all but his back in the second half to terday: many children suffering from mourning following the untimely death of one its health was already failing him. Before the end of secure a 43-31 upset victory. kidney disease and their fami- Deeply saddened to hear of favourite sons, Jonah Lomu (pictured), who passed 1995, the winger was diagnosed with nephrotic syn- lies throughout the country. We % Continued to battle with the Jonah Lomu’s unexpected pass- away yesterday at the age of 40. drome, a rare kidney disease. will miss Jonah’s friendship and disease until 2001 when his ing this morning. The thoughts Although Lomu never managed to get his hands He began receiving treatment and missed a hand- warmth and his ability to relate performances and emergence of the entire country are with on the Webb Ellis Cup, no-one contributed more to ful of matches over the next few years but remained to all people at all levels. of other players had made him his family. the tournament’s ongoing ascendancy than the giant a formidable presence on the pitch when he was fit Keith Mackenzie, Chief a squad rather than starting John Key, New Zealand New Zealand winger, who became the sport’s first and returned to his best for the 1999 World Cup in Executive Kidney Kids NZ player. Played his final test Prime Minister truly global superstar. Britain, Ireland and France. match against Wales in Novem- People here in Tonga have Millions who had never watched or followed rugby, For the second time in a row, he finished as the ber 2002 having scored 37 tries “We’re all shocked and deeply named their children after were captivated by Lomu, a seemingly unstoppable tournament’s leading try scorer, running in eight for his country. saddened at the sudden death Jonah Lomu and everybody has force of nature who burst on to the international touchdowns, including two in the semi-final against of Jonah. We’re lost for words % Underwent a transplant been saying they are related to stage at the 1995 World Cup in France at Twickenham. and our heartfelt sympathies in 2004 when a kidney was Jonah Lomu. That’s how much South Africa. But just as in Johannesburg four go out to Jonah’s family. Jonah donated by personal friend and we are proud and appreciated New Zealand would go on to years earlier, fate conspired against Lomu was a legend of our game attempted a return to rugby. what he had given Tonga and lose to the Springboks in a hard- Lomu and the All Blacks lost to the and loved by his many fans both fought final but Lomu’s impact at French in what remains one of the % Played in England captain here and around the world.” New Zealand and world rugby. Tonga Sports Minister Fe’ao that tournament had changed the biggest upsets in rugby history. Martin Johnson’s testimonial Steve Tew, New Zealand game forever. An imposing moun- Already a legendary figure in match in June 2005 but injured Rugby Chief Executive Vakata. Lomu was of Tongan heritage. tain of a man with speed to burn, he rugby, Lomu never played at the his shoulder while scoring a try I still can’t believe the sad news. single-handedly destroyed opposi- World Cup again as the disease in the match. Subsequent sur- Love & thoughts go out to Jon- Shocked, thoughts are with the tion defences, scoring seven tries began to worsen and threaten his gery ruled him out of playing ahs family #RIPJonah Lomu family right now in the tournament and creating a life. He played his last international for North Harbour in New Zea- Dan Carter, New Zealand Sonny Bill Williams, dual template for future wingers and the in 2002, ending a career in which land’s provincial championship. code New Zealand rugby need for new defensive patterns. he scored 37 tries in 63 test appear- flyhalf % Joined Cardiff Blues on a international He scored four times in the semi- ances. short-term contract but broke I am so, so devastated to hear final against England, famously By 2003 he was undergoing dial- an ankle in April 2006 and of the passing away of @JON- There will never be anything trampling over fullback Mike Catt ysis for 21 hours each week and a returned to New Zealand with AHTALILOMU The greatest or anyone quite like you @ for his first touchdown and every year later he had a kidney trans- hopes of getting a Super Rugby superstar and just a fabulous JONAHTALILOMU . So sad- time he got the ball, the crowd rose plant after a New Zealand radio contract and making the 2007 human being. Deeply saddened dened by the news. Thoughts & to their feet in anticipation as he set host donated the organ to keep him World Cup squad. Jonny Wilkinson, former prayers to the Lomu family. X off in full-flight and swatted aside alive. England flyhalf Maria Tutaia, New Zealand opposing players. By 2011, the replacement kidney % Failed to secure a Super netball international Then, in one of the most poignant stopped functioning and he was on Rugby contract and retired in Rip Jonah...You inspired a gen- rugby matches ever played, Lomu a donor list for another but there 2007, though did make a number eration of rugby players around “Difficult to write with eyes was thwarted by a South African team that gang- was no sign his life was in imminent danger. A gentle of appearances for clubs in Brit- the world. Thank you for so full of tears on my eye tracker. tackled him, inspired by Nelson Mandela and his giant off the field, Lomu married three times and ain and France until 2009. much! Thank you for everything, vision for the new rainbow nation. Hollywood made had two young sons. Thierry Dusautoir, France Jonah. RIP my dear friend!” % Heavily involved as an ambas- a movie about the Springboks’ win that came just a He was in England last month with his family captain Former Bok scrumhalf Joost sador for the 2011 World Cup van der Westhuizen, himself year after the end of apartheid, entitled “Invictus”. to see the All Blacks win the World Cup and was in New Zealand, although his Our thoughts are with the @ now confined to a wheelchair Such was the universal admiration of Lomu that not posting photos of himself holidaying in Dubai on his donated kidney began to fail JONAHTALILOMU family as he battles with a form even the scriptwriters could cast him as the villain twitter feed just days ago. and he was forced to undergo tonight. A very special person. of Motor Neurone Disease to Mandela’s dreams of uniting his country. Lomu’s legacy to the sport of rugby went beyond dialysis again while waiting for @AllBlacks (MND). Just 20 at the time, Lomu was later able to grasp his feats on the field. From humble beginnings in another transplant. Sean Fitzpatrick, former All the magnitude of that historic match, acknowledging his native New Zealand, he inspired generations of % Returned to South Africa in Blacks captain “It was a privilege to have met that the result meant more to the nation of South people the world over as much with humility as his you, to have been inspired by Africa than him getting a World Cup winner’s medal. intimidating physical powers. 2015 to film a documentary on The news of Jonah’s passing has you and to watch you make the For the game of rugby, Lomu’s arrival could not The official cause of his death has not been con- the impact of his 1995 exploits been a shock to all at Kidney biggest impact we have ever have come at a better time. Less than two months firmed yet but the rugby world is united in grieving and also travelled to the Rugby Kids NZ and our thoughts go seen on the game we love so after the final, the International Rugby Board agreed his loss, with heartfelt tributes flooding in from all World Cup in England. out to his wife Nadine and their dearly.” to end the sport’s amateur status and embraced over the globe for a man who seemed invincible on % Arrived back in New Zealand two young boys. Jonah has been professionalism. the pitch but died too young. on November 17, but died unex- Current South Africa wing the organisation’s patron for New competitions were formed and players began pectedly the following day. He Bryan Habana many years and he was always raking in the cash as governing bodies signed lucra- REUTERS was 40. THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Sweden and Ukraine complete Euro line-up Ibrahimovic scores a brace against Scandinavian neighbours Denmark, Sweden win 4-3 on aggregate

PARIS: Sweden and Ukraine EURO 2016 to score an improbable four times became the last two qualifiers for List of teams qualified for Euro 2016 to reach the Euros. Euro-2016 draw, Euro 2016 after eliminating Den- Paris: Teams qualified for the 24-nation The hosts, who had eliminated mark and Slovenia respectively Euro 2016 finals, which take part in France Sweden from the 2010 World Cup seeds and pots in Tuesday’s play-offs. Zlatan from June 10 to July 10. play-offs six years ago, didn’t give Ibrahimovic scored a brace as France (hosts), Italy,Belgium, Wales, up and pulled back late goals from unveiled Sweden beat their Scandinavian Romania, England, Czech Republic, Iceland, Yussuf Poulsen and Jannik Vest- neighbours 4-3 on aggregate after Austria, ergaard, but they nonetheless a 2-2 draw in Copenhagen. Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain, came up well short. PARIS: UEFA yesterday revealed Ukraine held on after conced- Switzerland, Albania, Germany, Poland, That was a second successive its coefficient seeds for Euro 2016, ing an early goal to veteran cen- Russia, Slovakia, Croatia, Turkey, Hungary, failure to qualify for a major determining which nations go into tre-back Bostjan Cesar before an Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Ukraine. finals and Denmark’s veteran which of the four pots for the equaliser deep into injury time Euro 2016 play-off results coach Morten Olsen subsequently December 12 draw. by Andriy Yarmolenko saw them Paris: Euro 2016 play-off second leg results decided to call it a day after 15 France as hosts, Spain as complete a 3-1 aggregate victory. on Tuesday: years at the national team’s helm. champions, Germany, England, After Republic of Ireland beat At Maribor “I’ve told the players that the Portugal and Belgium all go into Bosnia and Herzegovina on Mon- Slovenia 1 (Cesar 11) Federation and I have agreed that pot one as top seeds for the first- day and Hungary ousted Norway Ukraine 1 (Yarmolenko 90+7) it would make no sense for me to round draw that will establish six the day before, all 24 teams for Ukraine win 3-1 on aggregate continue,” said the 66-year-old, groups of four nations. next year’s finals in France are At Copenhagen who previously won titles with Performances at Euro 2012 (20 now known. Denmark 2 (Y. Poulsen 81, Vestergaard Brondby in Denmark and Ajax percent), the 2014 World Cup (40) Ibrahimovic was the star as 90+1) Sweden 2 (Ibrahimovic 19, 76) in the Netherlands. and results during the Euro 2016 Sweden completed a victory over Sweden win 4-3 on aggregate “The last few months have been qualifiers (40) were taken into Denmark that was more comfort- Played on Monday frustrating. I couldn’t find con- account to settle upon the seeds able than the final scoreline sug- At Dublin sistency either in our perform- and therefore which team went gested. Republic of Ireland 2 (Walters 24-pen, 70) ances or our line-up. I take full into which pot. “It was great to do this here in Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 responsibility.” One team from each pot will Denmark,” said Ibrahimovic, who Ireland win 3-1 on aggregate Ukraine were aiming to avoid be drawn to go into each of the had been rumoured to be on the Played on Sunday an unprecedented sixth straight six groups. brink of retiring from the inter- At Budapest play-off elimination across the The 2016 tournament (June 10 national game had his side failed Hungary 2 (Priskin 14, Henriksen 83-og) World Cup and Euros together - July 10) is the first to feature to progress. Norway 1 (Henriksen 87) in their match in Maribor. 24 nations. From the initial six “With the idea that this was Hungary win 3-1 on aggregate And there was a daunting por- round-robin groups from which supposed to be my retirement, tent when Cesar opened the scor- the top two teams and the four I’ve pushed all their countries into It was a second vital contri- ing for the hosts on 11 minutes. best third placed teams then go retirement. bution from Kallstrom in the Ukraine still led 2-1 on aggre- into a last-16 direct knock-out “If I have to finish with a Euros, early stages having diverted a gate having won the first leg 2-0 format. then that’s destiny. Thanks for all goalbound effort from Denmark in Kiev and after Slovenia’s Miso the support and see you in France. onto the bar as early as the eighth Brecko was sent off a minute THE FOUR POTS AND THE There’s still a few months (before minute. into time added on, Yarmolenko Sweden’s forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates as UEFA COEFFICIENT SCORE: it begins) but we’ll be there.” Ibrahimovic settled the affair sealed Ukraine’s progress with his team qualifies to Euro 2016 in France after the second leg play-off POT 1 (top seeds) He opened the scoring on 19 14 minutes from time with a stun- an equaliser seven minutes into football match against Denmark at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen France (1st as hosts) minutes with a delicate finish ning free-kick from distance that injury time. on Tuesday. Spain (2nd as title holders) from Kim Kallstrom’s corner. meant Denmark would now need AFP Germany (40,236) England (35,963) Portugal (35,138) Argentina, Brazil back on track, Belgium (34,442) POT 2 Italy (34,345) Chile crash in World Cup qualifiers Russia (31,345) Switzerland (31,254) Austria (30,932) MONTEVIDEO: Argentina and Aguero and Carlos Tevez should SOUTH AMERICA WORLD CUP Croatia (30,642) Brazil reignited their 2018 World QUALIFYING RESULTS all be fit and available once more. Cup qualifying campaigns with The pressure on coach Gerardo Ukraine (30,313) important victories on Tuesday Montevideo: Results from South American Martino was eased by Biglia’s POT 3 as Copa America champions Chile qualifying matches for 2018 World Cup on 19th-minute goal, the Lazio mid- Czech Republic (29,403) crashed to defeat in their grudge Tuesday: fielder tapping in after Cristian Sweden (29,028) match with Uruguay. At Barranquilla Zapata failed to deal with Ezequiel Poland (28,306) Two-time World Cup winners Colombia 0 Argentina 1 (Biglia 19) Lavezzi’s low cross. Romania (28,038) Argentina -- who had taken just At Puerto Ordaz Five-time champions Brazil Slovakia (27,171) England’s Dele Alli celebrates after scoring against France during an two points from their first three Venezuela 1 (J. Martinez 84) Ecuador 3 (F. had a virtuoso performance from Hungary (27,142) international friendly match at Wembley Stadium in London, Great matches -- claimed their first win, Martinez 14, Montero 22, Caicedo 60) Costa to thank for their win. POT 4: downing Colombia 1-0 in Barran- The Bayern star opened the Britain, on Tuesday. At Montevideo Turkey (27,033) quilla thanks to a first half goal scoring with a tap-in on 22 min- from Lucas Biglia. Uruguay 3 (Godin 23, Pereira 61, utes from Willian’s low cross Republic of Ireland (26,902) Brazil meanwhile produced Caceres 65) Chile 0 and then turned provider with a Iceland (25,388) Alli stars as England their best performance of the At Asuncion jinking run and pass for Renato Wales (24,531) qualifying campaign to date with Paraguay 2 (Lezcano 61, Barrios 64) Augusto for Brazil’s second on 57 Albania (23,216) a 3-0 defeat of Peru in Salvador. Bolivia 1 (Duk 59) 1 minutes. Northern Ireland (22,61) Bayern Munich star Douglas At Salvador Brazil’s third came when Cos- defeat grieving France Costa scored one goal and cre- ta’s fierce strike was parried away Brazil 3 (Costa 22, Augusto 57, ated two others as Brazil swept Filipe Luis 76) Peru 0 by Peru keeper Diego Penny, leav- AFRICAN WORLD CUP LONDON: Nineteen-year-old Six minutes before half-time, aside the challenge of the Copa ing a simple finish for Filipe Luis QUALIFYING RESULTS midfielder Dele Alli stole the and having won the ball back America semi-finalists. Venezuela. on the rebound. Johannesburg: Collated African 2018 World show as England beat a grieving moments earlier, he took aim In Montevideo, Uruguay gained Brazil’s victory over Peru left In Montevideo, all eyes were on Cup second round, second leg qualifying France 2-0 on Tuesday in a poign- from 25 yards with a shot that revenge for their stormy Copa them in third place with seven Chile defender Gonzalo Jara and results on Tuesday (aet denotes after extra ant friendly at Wembley played took a slight nick off defender America quarter-final defeat to points, ahead of Paraguay and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani time): four days after the Paris attacks. Laurent Koscielny and flew into Chile earlier this year with a 3-0 Chile on goal difference. as the two men lined up against Making his full debut, the the top-left corner. win. Argentina’s win in Colombia each other for the first time since At Kigali Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Three minutes into the second The victory pushed Uruguay lifted them to sixth, just outside their infamous clash in the Copa Rwanda 1 (Tuyisenge 45+3) Libya 3 opened the scoring with a fine half he fended off France substi- up to second place in the stand- the top five qualifying spots. America in June. On that occasion (Elmonir 36, 90+3, Ghanudi 48) 25-yard strike in the 39th minute tute Paul Pogba at the start of a ings with nine points from four But the Argentinians will feel Cavani was sent off after lash- Libya win 4-1 on aggregate and then played a key role as cap- move that culminated in Raheem games, three points adrift of sur- confident that they can mount a ing out at Jara when the Chilean At Yaounde tain Wayne Rooney added a sec- Sterling teeing up Rooney to prise early pacesetters Ecuador, charge back up the table when defender attempted to poke a fin- Cameroon 0 Niger 0 ond goal early in the second half. crisply volley his 51st England who made it four wins out of four qualifiers resume in March, when ger into the Uruguayan striker’s Cameroon win 3-0 on aggregate It was the first time England goal past Hugo Lloris. on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over injured stars Lionel Messi, Sergio backside. Jara was later banned At Brazzaville had beaten France in seven games AFP for three matches over the inci- Congo Brazzaville 2 (F. Nganga 48, Bifouma -- a run stretching back to June INTERNATIONAL dent. The lingering tension from 1997 -- but the result was of little that encounter was evident in an 53) Ethiopia 1 (Kebede 28) significance on a night thick with FRIENDLY RESULTS ill-tempered game at the Cente- Congo win 6-4 on aggregate emotion at England’s national International friendly results on Tuesday: nario and threatened to boil over At Kumasi, Ghana stadium. At Rostov-on-Don, Russia around the 20-minute mark. Ghana 2 (Wakaso 18, J. Ayew 85) Comoros 0 Prior to kick-off, many in a Russia 1 (Smolov 15) Croatia 3 (Kalinic 57, Amid jawing and gesturing Ghana win 2-0 on aggregate crowd of 71,223 stood to sing the Brozovic 60, Mandzukic 82) between the teams Uruguay were At Port Harcourt, Nigeria French national anthem in trib- At Baku awarded a free kick and captain Nigeria 2 (Simon 51, Ambrose 87) ute to the 129 people killed and Azerbaijan 2 (Karp 33-og, Ramazanov 50) Diego Godin slotted home the Swaziland 0 more than 350 injured in last Moldova 1 (Antoniuc 44) opener from the set-piece in the Friday’s attacks in the French At Skopje 23rd minute. Things settled down Nigeria win 2-0 on aggregate capital. Macedonia 0 Lebanon 1 (Oumari 47) in the second half. But Chile’s At Alexandria, Egypt Players from both sides wore At Tallinn efforts to find an equalizer were Egypt 4 (Elneny 5, El Saied 10, Hassan 36, black armbands and the game was Estonia 3 (Antonov 29, Vassilijev 50, Puri thwarted and two quick goals 40) Chad 0 preceded by a solemnly observed 57) St. Kitts and Nevis 0 from Alvaro Pereira in the 61st Egypt win 4-1 on aggregate At Istanbul, Turkey minute’s silence, while armed and Martin Caceres in the 65th At Abidjan police patrolled outside. Turkey 0 Greece 0 saw Uruguay hand Chile their Ivory Coast 3 (Sio 16, 34, Seri 63) Liberia 0 Lassana Diarra, whose cousin At Luxembourg City first defeat of the campaign. To was killed in the attacks, and Luxembourg 0 Portugal 2 (Andre 31, Nani 88) compound Chile’s misery, mid- I. Coast win 4-0 on aggregate Antoine Griezmann, whose sis- At Vienna fielder Jorge Valdivia was shown At Durban, South Africa ter escaped the massacre at the Austria 1 (Alaba 13) Switzerland 2 a red card after the final whistle, South Africa 1 (Diniz 67-own goal) Angola 0 Bataclan concert hall, came on as (Seferovic 9, 38) apparently for remarks to ref- S. Africa win 4-1 on aggregate second-half substitutes for Euro At Brussels eree Wilmar Roldan of Colom- At Rades, Tunisia Belgium v Spain - cancelled 2016 hosts France. bia, who also issued seven yellow Tunisia 2 (S. Ben Youssef 51, Bguir 84) At Hanover, Germany Marseille midfielder Diarra, a cards. Ecuador meanwhile lead Mauritania 1 (Ahmed 71) former player with English sides Germany v Netherlands - cancelled the standings after extending Tunisia win 4-2 on aggregate Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth, At Bologna, Italy their 100 percent record against was granted a warm round of Italy 2 (Marchisio 55-pen, Gabbiadini 66) Venezuela in Puerto Ordaz -- At Ouagadougou applause as he came on. Romania 2 (Stancu 8, Andone 88) Venezuela’s fourth defeat in as Burkina Faso 2 (Pitroipa 17-pen, B. Traore A third-tier player with Mil- At Wroclaw, Poland many games. Goals from Fidel 70) Benin 0 ton Keynes Dons as recently as Poland 3 (Milik 3, Jodlowiec 12, Grosicki Martinez, Jefferson Montero and B. Faso win 3-2 on aggregate last season, Alli was rewarded 70) Czech Republic 1 (Krejci 41) Felipe Caicedo lifted Ecuador, At Blida, Algeria At Zilina, Slovakia for some assured displays in the who exploited a porous Venezue- Algeria 7 (Brahimi 1, Ghoulam 23, 59-pen, centre of Spurs’ midfield with his Slovakia 3 (Mak 58, 61, Duris 84) Iceland 1 Colombia’s Edwin Cardona (left) is marked by Argentina’s Javier lan defence. In the day’s other (Finnbogason 8) Mahrez 43, Slimani 49-pen, 75, Medjani first international start and he Mascherano during the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American game, Paraguay defeated Bolivia 72) Tanzania 0 did not disappoint manager Roy At London 2-1 in Asuncion. qualifiers football match, in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Tuesday. Algeria win 9-2 on aggregate Hodgson. England 2 (Alli 39, Rooney 48) France 0 AFP THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31 Blatter, Platini lose FIFA suspension appeals Ruling further blow to Frenchman’s FIFA election hopes, plans to appeal to sports arbitration court

ZURICH: A FIFA appeal com- severe blow to Platini’s hopes of major corruption storm, Blatter ness executives with involvement mittee yesterday rejected a bid by winning a FIFA presidential elec- won reelection to a fifth term on in more than $150m of bribes for President Sepp Blatter and UEFA tion in Zurich on February 26 May 30 but announced four days marketing deals. Chief Michel Platini to overturn when Blatter stands down after later that he would stand down. Swiss authorities are looking their 90-day bans while Swiss 17 years in the post. Blatter, and Platini, have into the attribution of the 2018 police pursue a criminal inquiry. The ban from all football- strongly denied any wrongdoing. and 2022 World Cups to Rus- The committee said it “rejected related activity means that the But last week the veteran pow- sia and Qatar. There is a paral- in full” the appeals made by Blat- Frenchman cannot campaign in erbroker was hospitalised with a lel inquiry into Blatter’s acts at ter and Platini. the presidential race against the stress related illness. FIFA. Platini, a candidate for the five confirmed candidates, who The suspension of Platini has FIFA’s reform committee, led FIFA presidential election in have already passed required blown the FIFA race wide open by former International Olym- February, announced through his integrity tests. with Asian football chief Sheikh pic Committee director general lawyers that he would now appeal FIFA will only conduct an Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Kha- Francois Carrard, will meet in to the Court of Arbitration for integrity check on Platini when lifa, former FIFA vice president Zurich on Thursday and Friday to Sport (CAS). the suspension ends in January. Prince Ali Al Hussein, former finalise proposals to put to world Blatter, 79, who was recently Platini’s lawyers said the deci- FIFA official Jerome Champagne, body’s leaders. hospitalised for stress, was con- sion was expected and that a South African anti-apartheid Amongst reforms they are sulting with lawyers on his next final appeal would be made to the campaigner Tokyo Sexwale and expected to propose include lim- step, a spokesman said. Lausanne-based CAS. One of the UEFA general secretary Gianni iting FIFA presidents to 12 years FIFA’s ethics committee lawyers, Thibaud d’Ales, said he Infantino all in contention. in the post and forcing executive decided on October 7 to sus- expected a CAS decision by the A combination of photos shows FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) in Infantino has indicated he members to stand down when pend Blatter and Platini for 90 end of November. this May 30, 2015 file picture in Zurich, and UEFA leader Michel Platini would stand aside if his UEFA they are 74. days after Swiss prosecutors The appeal committee decision in a file picture of May 28, 2015 in Zurich. boss Platini is admitted to the Their proposals will be dis- launched a criminal mismanage- “confirmed that FIFA through its election. cussed at a FIFA executive meet- ment inquiry against Blatter. Part internal organisms, is leading a Swiss and US investigations ing on December 2-3 and then put of the inquiry is into a 2 million one-sided, inequitable and partial does not even hide it -- a deliber- committee decision was dated into alleged widescale fraud and to a vote at the special congress dollar payment made by FIFA to investigation against Platini in ate and inadmissible strategy to November 3 but he had only been corruption in world soccer have on February 26 when a new presi- Platini in 2011 for work carried violatiion of the rights of defence,” delay Michel Platini’s campaign notified two weeks later “without rocked FIFA this year. dent will be elected. out a decade earlier. the lawyers said in a statement. for the FIFA presidency.” any justification”. US authorities have charged The suspension has been a FIFA “is also organising -- and The lawyers said the appeal With FIFA at the centre of a 14 FIFA officials and sports busi- AFP Impressive Nadal powers past Murray at Tour Finals

LONDON: Rafael Nadal was in disputed between the top eight He then tried to get Nadal on muttering to himself. imperious form as he crushed players on a hard court. the run with some drop shots Nadal sealed victory in an hour Andy Murray at the World Tour Neither has ever won the com- but the Spaniard was equal to and 31 minutes with a forehand Finals yesterday with an impres- petition: Nadal finished runner- the task, responding in kind by cross-court winner. sive 6-4, 6-1 victory at London’s up in 2010 and 2013, while Murray sending his opponent scampering The match was watched by O2 Arena. reached the semis in 2008, 2010 around the court. members of the Argentina rugby The Spanish fifth seed was and 2012. At 2-3 down, Murray held off a team, World Cup semi-finalists dominant as the British world Nadal went into the match break point twice and saved two earlier this month, ahead of their number two’s game fell apart leading Murray 15-6 in career break points at 3-4 down as Nad- match against the Barbarians in front of a home crowd at the clashes between the two. Mur- al’s pressure began to tell. invitational side at Twickenham 17,800-capacity venue. ray had also never beaten Nadal Eventually Murray cracked on Saturday. The first set was a high-level in their four prior encounters in when serving to stay in the set. Murray will still be certain of contest featuring impressive ral- Britain. Nadal fashioned three set points finishing the season at number lies and smart drop shots, but in But the Scot won their only and broke to love, sending the two, the highest year-end ranking the second, Murray’s game fell previous match of 2015, beating Briton chasing round the arena of his career, if he beats Wawrinka away as Nadal turned the screw. Nadal on his home soil -- and his and swiping at fresh air. in Friday’s final round of group Whether Nadal goes through favourite clay surface -- in the In the second set, Murray made stage matches, while Nadal faces to the semi-finals depends on Madrid final. 16 unforced errors to Nadal’s compatriot Ferrer. the result of the second match in Murray broke Nadal in the first three and won just 10 percent of After the World Tour Finals, the four-man group, when world game but the Mallorcan broke the points on his second serve as Murray will lead Britain’s bid number four Stan Wawrinka of straight back thanks to some the Spaniard raced away with the for a first Davis Cup win since Switzerland takes on Spain’s sev- mishits from the Briton. match. 1936. Britain face hosts Belgium Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Britain’s Andy Murray during their round enth seed David Ferrer. At 2-2, Murray rummaged Murray lost his first service in the November 27-29 final on a robin match of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London, Both Nadal and Murray are around in his bag, produced a pair game, double-faulting twice. The specially-laid clay court in Ghent. Great Britain, yesterday. contesting their seventh Finals, of scissors and chopped off part of Briton looked a little lost as to the season-ending tournament his fringe. how the match was falling away, AFP Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership Programme concludes

DOHA: Earlier this month, Josoor Institute, a centre of excel- lence for the sports and events industries, inspired and developed by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), hosted its first-ever Sports Performance Leadership executive develop- ment programme. The unique eight-day pro- Aspetar plays a key role in the gramme took place in Doha and in London. The programme was ‘Sports Performance Summit’ co-hosted with Leaders, a global event, publishing and consultancy DOHA: Aspetar – the leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medi- business. cine hospital –played a key role in the Sports Performance Summit on The programme attracted del- November 11 to 12 at the Emirates Stadium in London, joining some egates from the SC, the Qatar of the world’s foremost sporting performance practitioners. Football Association, the Qatar This is the fifth year that Aspetar has participated in the summit. Stars League, Qatar Foundation, As a major presence and contributor to the event, Aspetar also Aspire, and Lekhwiya Sports hosted the fifth annual Aspetar symposium which discussed a range Club. of topics and issues related to sports medicine. During the programme, speak- At the symposium, Professor Per Holmich, Head of the Sports Groin ers from the world of sports, busi- Pain Centre at Aspetar, along with a number of specialist doctors took ness and academia shared their Delegates and speakers attending the Josoor Institute’s Sports Performance Leadership executive develop- part in an illuminating panel discussion on “Groin Pain Injuries.” insights into how to become ment programme having a tour of the Stamford Bridge Stadium. Also at the summit, representatives from Aspetar participated in a effective leaders and managers. sports science panel discussion entitled “how sports organisation are The sessions addressed personal built to last: maintaining success once you have it.” development, skills for managing “We are pleased to work once a generation of professionals in formance. We are excited to The panel was moderated by Mathew Wilson from Aspetar’s Athlete teams and developing talent, and again with our partner Leaders, Qatar and across the region who extend that influence through Screening Department and featured George Nassis from the Aspetar strategies for creating and sus- and their world-class speakers are equipped to thrive in a global our partnership with Josoor Insti- Football Excellence Programme (National Sports Medicine Program- taining high-performance organi- to deliver the Sports Perform- business environment,” he added. tute. We hope that this collabo- NSMP). Both were joined by a number of other specialised speakers sations. ance Leadership programme. This is the second collabora- ration continues to help elevate during the panel. The first half of the programme Our delegates had the chance to tion between Josoor Institute the sports industry in the MENA This Sports Performance Summit is designed to spark discussions was delivered in Doha. Delegates network with some of the most with Leaders, following the suc- region for years to come.” As part about peak performance and generate innovative ideas amongst 600 then travelled to London to attend influential people in sports and cess of the ‘Leadership: Lessons of the programme, delegates had of the World’s elite coaches, managers, sporting directors, technical the second leg of the programme learned valuable skills that will for Sport’ executive development the opportunity to attend ses- directors and performance directors. and attended the exclusive Lead- help them develop both personally programme that was delivered sions and interact with experts Commenting on the event, Dr Mohamed Ghaith Al Kuwari, Acting ers Sport Performance Summit, and professionally,” said Mushtaq in February 2015. Leaders are such as sports psychologist Tom Director General of Aspetar, said: “Our involvement in this major event which is one of the preeminent Al Waeli, Executive Director (act- also one of Josoor Institute’s Cross; Steve Gera, High Perform- reflects Aspetar’s leading position in the world of sports, and specifi- conferences in the industry. ing) of Josoor Institute. Programme and Course delivery ance Consultant - NFL & NBA cally in sports medicine, given the importance of groin injuries in the In London, the programme “Josoor Institute’s executive partners. teams; Prof Chris Brady, Direc- sector. We are keen to seize every opportunity to share our knowledge delivery was held at the Emir- development programmes are Speaking about the pro- tor of Salford University’s Cen- and expertise with industry partners and professionals.” ates Stadium – home of Arse- distinctly positioned for delegates gramme, James Worrall, Founder tre for Sports Business; Michael The Sports Performance Summit gathers together the industry’s nal Football Club and Stamford to gain comprehensive, innovative and CEO of Leaders, commented, Reschke, Technical Director, FC most influential practitioners to share insights and spark discussions Bridge – home of Chelsea Football and applicable knowledge and “Since 2008, Leaders has champi- Bayern Munich and Richard Hyt- that will help shape the future of sport. Club. To give a first-hand knowl- skills that will facilitate the trans- oned excellence in international ner, Deputy Chairman Worldwide, The summit is designed to generate a range of discussions around edge about stadium operations, lation of vision into action in their sport, delivering the best insights Saatchi & Saatchi to name a few. peak performance, showcase ideas and uncover hidden opportunities. delegates were taken on tours of work. This is in line with Josoor and content to professionals in both of the prestigious clubs. Institute’s mission to develop sports business and sports per- THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA Thursday 19 November 2015 7 Safar 1437 Volume 20 Number 6619 Sport Price: QR2 Stenson eyes a All Blacks hat-trick of title legend Jonah wins in Dubai Lomu dies

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Doha to host FIBA 3x3 Free entry for fans at WTCC season-ending show in Qatar awards next month DOHA: Motor sport fans in Qatar and the region are in for a treat - the QMMF yesterday The inaugural edition to be staged on December 10 announced that entry for the two- day WTCC round at Losail Inter- DOHA: The best 3x3 basket- national Circuit is free. ball players in the world, fed- Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, erations and promoters are set President of QMMF, yesterday to be rewarded at the inaugural said fans who will turn up at edition of the FIBA 3x3 Awards, Losail International Circuit for presented by Qatar Basketball the November 26-27 gala will be Federation (QBF) next month in allowed into the fan zone for free. Doha, details revealed yesterday. “During the event, the Losail The ceremony will be held in International Circuit will be Katara Hall in Doha at 7.30pm on opened free of charge for fans December 10, a QFB statement who want to enjoy this event,” Al said yesterday. Attiyah said. On the following day, the Qatari “It is a unique event that capital will host the FIBA 3x3 All QMMF will host later this A spectacular night shot of the Losail International Circuit which will host Stars, the prestigious season-end- month,” Al Attiyah said. the two-day WTCC round on November 26 and 27. ing event of 3x3 basketball, which Rally star Sebastien Loeb will features the best players in the ity project based on 3x3 basket- THE CATEGORIES go head to head against two-time FIBA 3x3 Individual World Rank- ball and reward a personality who World’s #1 Player – Men Dakar champion Nasser Saleh Al to more than 70 countries, reac- pionship (WTCC) is an interna- ing from all around the world. has made a real difference in the Attiyah at the two-day event to be ing more than 560 million TV tional Touring Car championship World’s #1 Player – Women The winners will be named development of the young urban held under lights. viewers. Al Attiyah said: “Clearly sanctioned by the FIA. The based on objective criteria such discipline (Outstanding Contri- World’s # 1 Player – U18 Men “The WTCC includes some top this event has large following the WTCC uses Super 2000 and Die- as rank in the FIBA 3x3 Individ- bution). World’s #1 Player – U18 Women names who have dominated For- world over. I am happy to say sel 2000 cars. Engines are limited ual World Ranking (World’s #1 3x3 is inspired by several forms Most Spectacular Player mula One circuits and at world Qatar will be hosting the last race to 2.0 liter. Many technologies players), rank in the FIBA 3x3 of streetball played worldwide and famous rallies. of the WTCC season.” that have featured in production Best Performing Federation Federation Ranking (Best Per- is considered the world’s number “It sure will be an exciting He added: “Furthermore, it will cars are not allowed, including forming Federation), number of one urban team sport. Steered Most Active Federation battle,” he added in a statement be special occasion when we see variable valve timing, variable games and players (Most Active by FIBA, games see two teams of Most Valuable Promoter released by QMMF. Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah compet- intake geometry, ABS brakes and Player, Most Valuable Player). three players face off on a bas- Best CSR Project Al Attiyah said the two-day ing against drivers like Sebastian traction control system. FIBA will also single out the ketba event will be covered by Euro Loeb.” best corporate social responsibil- THE PENINSULA Outstanding Contribution sport with live broadcast going The World Touring Car Cham- THE PENINSULA