Superstar Messi Joins Neymar and Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain

ICC to push QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune for cricket’s QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune inclusion in Olympics, aims at LA 2028 bid WEDNESday, AUGUST 11, 2021 page 14 Superstar Messi joins Neymar and Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain

Argentinian football player Lionel Messi waves to supporters from a window after he landed on Tuesday at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, to become Paris Saint-Germain’s new player. (AFP) Argentinian will wear number 30 shirt for PSG DPA move quickly. doubt with the France star Paris The 34-year-old was said having only one year left to be a target a year ago when on his contract, though Lionel Messi has joined he stated his desire to leave, there has been talk that Paris Saint-Germain on an but ended up staying and play- Messi’s signing could con- Supporters cheer outside French football club Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Tuesday, after Argentinian foot- initial two-year deal after ing out the final year of his vince him to agree new terms ball player Lionel Messi landed in Le Bourget airport near Paris. (AFP) calling time on his 18-year contract. with PSG. Barcelona career. Having teased the signing During his time at Bar- Back together, says mate Leonardo Bonucci. “For us, it’s an added value Serie A in 2020-21. Messi became arguably throughout the day on social celona, Messi claimed four Neymar French giants PSG have pre- and I’m sure that this year, And Bonucci, who played the greatest footballer of all media, PSG finally confirmed Champions League triumphs Brazil striker Neymar Jr also viously been linked with fellow more than in past years, he a starring role in Italy’s Euro time at Camp Nou, scoring it with a video that included alongside 10 LaLiga titles. posted an Instagram story superstar forward Ronaldo, who will help us reach all of our 2020 triumph, is aiming to 672 times in 778 appearanc- footage of their new recruit The forward finally won a with Messi on Tuesday and is now into the final 12 months goals.” win back the title from Inter es, but his prolific spell came standing in the centre circle of senior international trophy in he captioned it as: “Back to- of his contract with Juve. Since Ronaldo joined Ju- when the new season begins in to an end after Barca’s dire the Parc des Princes. July, firing in four goals and gether”. With any path to the Parc ventus from Real Madrid in a little under two weeks’ time. financial situation forced the He will wear the number adding five assists to secure Neymar and Messi used des Princes now effectively be- 2018, only Robert Lewan- “We want to bring the Scu- club’s hand, Stats Perform 30 shirt and while PSG con- Argentina’s first Copa America to be teammates while playing cut off by Messi’s arrival, dowski (103) has scored more detto back home, there is no reports. firmed the initial contract success since 1993. ing for Barcelona, but the duo Ronaldo looks set to stay in goals in all competitions than point in hiding that,” he said. The six-time Ballon d’Or length, it is widely reported Messi’s acquisition marks parted ways after the Brazilian Turin for at least the next year. the Portugal forward’s 73 “When you play for Juven- winner had been a free agent there is an option in place for the culmination of a transfer striker signed with PSG. (ANI) However, Bonucci insists among players in Europe’s top tus, that has to be the objective since July 1, though the a further year. window that has seen PSG add the shock transfer involving five leagues. for the season, just like hav- expectation was for him to Messi will be reunited with significantly to their squad, Messi to PSG makes no Messi has had no bearing on Ronaldo’s 83 goal involve- ing a great Champions League sign a new contract at the former Barcelona team-mate signing Gianluigi Donnarum- difference to Ronaldo where Ronaldo will play his ments over this period rank campaign and fighting on all Catalan club. Neymar, who joined PSG in a ma, Sergio Ramos, Georginio at Juve: Bonucci football this coming season. fourth behind Lewandowski fronts. However, last Thursday’s world-record deal in 2017, and Wijnaldum and Achraf Haki- Lionel Messi’s imminent “I think that Cristiano (121), Messi (106) and Kylian “Personally, though, my announcement he would not link-up with Kylian Mbappe, mi after missing out on the switch to Paris Saint-Germain would have stayed even if Mbappe (97). goal is to continue my form re-sign with Barca due to with that trio set to form a dev- Ligue 1 title and losing in the has not had an impact on Cris- Messi had not gone to PSG,” Despite Ronaldo enjoying from the Euros, where I played “financial and structural ob- astating forward line. Champions League semi-fi- tiano Ronaldo’s future with the Juve defender told Gazzet- another prolific season in front a major role, and do that again stacles” prompted PSG to Mbappe’s future is in nals last season. Juventus, according to team- ta dello Sport. of goal, Juve finished fourth in with Juventus.”

Fans gather for Messi joining ‘beautiful’ PSG New diamond in Paris’ squad excites Donnarumma

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Lionel Messi is the best player in the world and would enhance an already “beautiful” Paris Saint-Germain squad, according to Gianluigi Don- narumma. Messi bade an emotional farewell to Barcelona over the weekend after “financial and structural obstacles” pre- vented him from signing fresh terms at Camp Nou. PSG are widely viewed as Supporters stand behind a fence upon Argentinian football player Lionel Messi (not seen) arrival on the frontrunners for his sig- Tuesday at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris. (AFP) nature, meaning the tantalis- ing prospect of a forward line DPA ing at the assembled fans. flag hanging on a dressing featuring Neymar and Kylian London PSG started to tease their room peg between former Bar- Mbappe alongside the six- social media followers by post- ca team-mate Neymar’s num- time Ballon d’Or winner. Excited Paris St Germain ing a 13-second video clip on ber 10 shirt and the number Donnarumma, the star of fans gathered at the Parc des their Twitter account which seven worn by Kylian Mbappe. Italy’s Euro 2020 final penalty Princes on Tuesday evening featured what appeared to be PSG have called a press shoot-out win over England, after the club issued a series of a brief image of a footballer in conference for Wednesday similarly joined the Ligue 1 gi- less than subtle hints that Ar- an Argentina number 10 shirt morning, although there was ants on a free transfer after his gentina superstar Lionel Messi and a picture of the PSG dress- still no official confirmation deal at Milan expired. was about to sign. ing room with an Argentinian of a signing which the player Achraf Hakimi, Georginio The 34-year-old six-times flag hanging above a seat. himself admitted was a pos- Wijnaldum and Sergio Paris Saint-Germain’s Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma arrives at the Royal Monceau palace in Ballon d’Or winner, who bade The footage was accompa- sibility as he took his leave Ramos have also signed amid Paris on Tuesday. (AFP) an emotional farewell to Bar- nied by the words, “New dia- of the club he had joined as a a considerable facelift for celona after 21 years on Sun- mond in Paris”. 13-year-old at the weekend. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, me a wonderful welcome,” happy at the thought of having Donnarumma is yet to day, had earlier been pictured Then they tweeted another Messi’s wife Antonela also but the Azzurri goalkeeper Donnarumma told Sky Italia. him in the team.” feature for Pochettino’s men in Paris, sending the club’s video clip showing six Ballons posted an update on her Insta- has no doubt Messi’s arrival “We’ll find out soon if it’s PSG were unseated by Lille after Keylor Navas started supporters into a frenzy. d’Or with the Eiffel Tower in gram account which read, “All would take things to the next official or not, butI ’m happy if last season and lost 1-0 to the that game and the 2-1 come- Footage posted on social the background, along with together towards a new adven- level. Messi arrives in Paris. reigning Ligue 1 champions in back win over newly promoted media later showed Messi ar- an egg timer emoji and later ture” alongside a picture of the “I got to know the team, it’s “He is the strongest in the the Trophee des Champions at Troyes to kick off the league riving at the stadium and wav- a third showing an Argentina couple on an aeroplane. a beautiful group and they gave world and I’m excited and the start of this month. campaign last weekend. Sports Wednesday, August 11, 2021 13

His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to France, presented the trophies to the winners of Al Rayyan Cup (left) and Doha Cup for two top Purebred Arabian races sponsored by the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) and held at the Deauville Racecourse in France on Tuesday. Sheikha Reem’s Samlla wins Al Rayyan Cup while Soko claims Doha Cup at Deauville Tribune News Network

In the presence of His Excel- lency Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to France, Deauville racecourse was the scene of action for two top races for Purebred Arabian races sponsored by the Qa- tar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) on Tuesday. In the colours of Her Ex- cellency Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Samlla (Assy x Djakera des Forges) stormed to a new Group 1 Purebred Arabian victory when lifting the Al Rayy- an Cup (Prix Kesberoy) (Gr.1 PA) over 2,000m. He was ridden by Olivier Peslier and is trained by Fran- çcois Rohaut. With this top victory under his belt, Samlla now boasts 3 wins from 3 runs, and two Group PA wins follow- Samlla, ridden by jockey Olivier Peslier, wins the Al Rayyan Cup in the Purebred Arabian Gr 1 PA race at Soko, saddled by jockey Olivier Peslier, wins the Al Rayyan Cup in the Purebred Arabian Gr 1 PA race at the ing his win in the Qatar Coupe the Deauville racecourse in France on Tuesday. (Pic: Scoopdyga) Deauville racecourse in France on Tuesday. (Pic: Scoopdyga) de France des Chevaux Ar- abes (Gr.2 PA) at Chantilly in Djakera Des Forges) remains for home, Samlla was asked to phy des Poulains). Normally bred Arabian Soko (Nieshan sure. 400m from home Peslier the races he can be a bit keen. June. He solidified his place as unbeaten after a comfortable close on the two leaders and it is Thomas Fourcy who is in x Saka) displayed a fine front asked Soko to extend and the He ran very well at Chantilly the leader of his generation of success in Al Rayyan Cup (Gr.1 closed the gap easily inside the front, but our 2021 team, es- running success in taking the colt galloped clear of the chas- when he finished third. We Purebred Arabian racehorses PA). Trained by Francois Ro- final 200m. Pushed out under pecially the colts, look Olym- Doha Cup (Group One PA). ing pack. With an ever-widen- could try the four-year-old’s in Europe. haut, Samlla, who was ridden only a hands and heels ride, pic standard! I am very happy Trained by Olivier Trigodet, ing advantage on passing the race with him at Doncaster, he In the following race, there by Olivier Peslier added to a Samlla galloped smoothly to for my clients. Hakeem and the four-year-old improved on 200m pole, Soko continued has the profile for those kind of was a big surprise when the debut win at Toulouse and his the line to take a one length vic- Samlla are two very good colts. his third placed performance to move well and galloped to a races. He is tough and is capa- outsider Soko (Nieshan x Group 2 PA Qatar Coupe De tory over Hakeem, who stayed Samlla is progressing with in the Qatar Derby Des Pure- five and a half-length success. ble of setting a strong pace in Saka), under a brilliant ride France Des Chevaux Arabes on well for second. Penny faded racing, like a lot of my young Sang Arabes de 4ans (Group Mon’nia held on for second front. Today he has confirmed from Olivier Peslier, who had a victory, and remains unbeaten inside the final 100m and fin- horses. His last piece of work One) at Chantilly in June, to from the strongly finishing everything we have thought of brilliant day at Deauville, took after three starts. ished a further two lengths back showed that he was a level take a first Group One success Hoggar De L’Ardus (Mister him, it is great for his breeder the Doha Cup (Prix Manga- With only five runners in third. above and we still don’t know under jockey Olivier Peslier. Ginoux) who finished third. Mr. Jardel too” nate) (Gr.1 PA), over 2,000m following the scratching of Responsible for the first how much. I hope he can con- Driven straight into the Speaking after Soko’s easy Bred by Mr.J L Jardel, for 4-year-old and over Pure- Sahab (Af Albahar) a steady two home in this prestigious tinue to progress. We are able lead by Peslier, Soko set con- success, winnng trainer Olivier Soko is by four-time Group bred Arabians. early pace was set by Samlla’s race, trainer Francois Rohaut to travel with him too, as the sistent fractions and held a Trigodet said: “I have always One winner Nieshan (Akbar). His Excellency Sheikh stablemate Hakeem (Sir Bani said: “I have about ten three- programme allows us too.” two length lead throughout the considered him to be a Group It is worth mentioning that Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, Am- Yas) through the first half of year-old Purebred Arabians Bred by His Highness first half of the 2,000m con- One horse. Even with the op- the two annual Gr1 PA events bassador of Qatar to France the 2,000m contest. Sam- at home and they look like a Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa test. The eventual runner-up position I was quite confident are held as part of the QREC’s presented the trophies to the lla sat in third position about very good bunch, with four Al Thani’s Al Shahania Stud, Mon’nia (Amer) tracked the today, thanks to the softer con- vision to promote Qatar as winners after each of the two three lengths off the leader of them capable of running Samlla is by their multiple leader while the remainder of ditions. He is a colt with a big a leader in the pure Arabian prestigious races. and travelled well for Peslier. in the top races. The two that Group One winner Assy (Amer). the field were happy to take an action, a big frame and lots of breed and enhance the stand- On turning for home Penny ran today will be joined by two early lead. Turning for home, ability. I was happy out see him ing of Arabian racing by hold- Samlla unbeaten (Nieshan) challenged on Ha- others and they will all run in Soko solo in Doha it was clear that Soko was out in front. He is quite like his ing such events at the most The 3-year-old Pure- keem’s outside, forcing a change the Group 1 PA at Saint Cloud Cup romp travelling strongly and had sire in both looks and tempera- prestigious racecourses in Eu- bred Arabian Samlla (Assy x in tempo. Once straightened up (ED: the Qatar Arabian Tro- The four-year-old pure- most of his rivals under pres- ment. At home he is easy but at rope and the world. Djokovic skips Cincinnati with Bolt dominance was bad for focus on US Open Slam bid athletics, says Edwin Moses DPA was always winning,” he said. lot of focus on the 100 metres Berlin “A lot of the meets wouldn’t with Ben Johnson and Carl DPA for the final push at Flushing even get television coverage Lewis back then, but finally Meadows, meaning no ap- Usain Bolt’s dominance of unless he was coming into the 400 metres hurdles is at Novak Djokovic will not play pearance in Cincinnati next the sprint scene was bad for the race. “That started hap- the peak of its history.” One at the Western and Southern week. athletics as certain track and pening back in the 80s where of the more remarkable mo- Open after a “taxing” run that “Dear fans,” he wrote on field events did not get the TV kind of got addicted. They ments of the 2020 Olympics has brought him to the brink Twitter. “I wanted to share coverage they deserved, ac- wouldn’t cover the sport un- was Karsten Warholm’s victo- of a calendar Grand Slam. with you that I am taking a bit cording to former hurdles star less they had someone going ry in the men’s 400m hurdles, The world number one’s longer to recover and recuper- Edwin Moses. for a world record. “Track and the Norwegian knocking a bid for a Golden Slam faltered ate after quite a taxing journey Jamaican sprinter Bolt field is like a three ring circus huge 0.76 off his world record. at the Olympic Games as he from Australia to Tokyo. won 19 major titles - eight gold - it takes a family in order to Sydney McLaughlin took lost to Alexander Zverev in the “Sadly, that means I won’t medals at the Olympics and 11 have a good track meet. I was 0.44s off her world record in semi-finals in Tokyo. be ready to compete in Cincin- at the World Championships - really impressed with the shot the women’s equivalent. Djokovic appeared to tire nati this year, so I’ll turn my before bringing an end to his put this year and the women’s Italy’s Lamont Marcell badly and finished fourth in focus and attention to the US career in 2017. triple jump. Jacobs became the first 100m both the men’s singles event Open and spend some more The 34-year-old won the “You have to have all these Olympic champion of the and the mixed doubles, opting time with family. men’s 100 metres and 200m things going on. It’s not just post-Bolt era with a time of out of the bronze medal match “See you in New York at three successive Olympics. about who’s going to be the 9.80 seconds in Tokyo, falling in the latter. soon!” But while Bolt changed the fastest man or the woman short of the Jamaican’s world But victories at the Aus- The Serb is bidding to win sporting landscape over a med- fastest woman. “I was very record of 9.58. tralian Open, French Open all four Grand Slam events in al-laden decade, Moses told pleased to see the 400 metres All six finishers in the and Wimbledon mean 2021 the same year. “I am taking a Stats Perform it was good to hurdles really be the marquee 100m final went under 10s is still on course to be the best bit longer to recover and re- see other disciplines take cen- event of the Olympic Games, and Moses, who set the world year of Djokovic’s career. cuperate after quite a taxing tre stage at Tokyo 2020. the men’s and the women’s. record four times in 400m And the Serbian is taking journey from Australia to To- “I think the sport some- When I was running, it was a hurdles, believes Bolt’s record a little time to prepare himself Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. kyo,” Djokovic said. what suffered when Usain marquee event. “There was a can one day be broken. 14 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Sports ICC to push for cricket’s inclusion in Olympics Cricket’s governing body starts preparations for LA 2028 bid on behalf of the sport

ICC way back in 1900 in Paris ryone at the ICC, I would sionate fanbase, particularly The ICC Olympic Working when only two teams compet- like to congratulate the IOC, in South Asia where 92% of Group will be chaired by Eng- The ICC has confirmed its ed at the event – Great Britain Tokyo 2020, and the people our fans come from whilst land and Wales Cricket Board intention to push for crick- and hosts France – meaning of Japan for staging such an there are also 30 million Chair Ian Watmore. He will et’s inclusion in the Olympic the sport’s inclusion in 2028 incredible Games in such dif- cricket fans in the USA. The be joined by ICC Independent Games going forward, start- would mark the end of a 128- ficult circumstances. It truly opportunity for those fans to Director Indra Nooyi, Chair ing preparations for a bid on year absence. was fantastic to watch and see their heroes competing of Zimbabwe Cricket Taveng- behalf of the sport with the The sport will feature in captured the imagination of for an Olympic medal is tan- wa Mukuhlani, ICC Associate primary target being its addi- the Birmingham 2022 Com- the world and we would love talising.” Member Director and Vice tion to the Los Angeles 2028 monwealth Games next year, for cricket to be a part of fu- “We believe cricket would President of the Asian Cricket itinerary. which shapes as a perfect ture Games,” Barclay said. be a great addition to the Council Mahinda Vallipuram A Working Group to lead showcase for what the sport “Our sport is united be- Olympic Games, but we know and Chair of USA Cricket Par- “USA Cricket is thrilled huge global audience and fol- the bid has been assembled can bring to the Olympics, as hind this bid, and we see the it won’t be easy to secure ag Marathe. to be able to support crick- lowing for the sport around by the ICC. well as being a momentous Olympics as a part of cricket’s our inclusion as there are so Marathe believes the time et’s bid for inclusion in the the world, we believe that Thirty-million cricket occasion on its own. long-term future. We have many other great sports out is now for cricket to make Olympics, the timing of which cricket’s inclusion will add fans live in the USA, making ICC Chair Greg Barclay more than a billion fans glob- there wanting to do the same. its long-awaited return to aligns perfectly with our con- great value to the Los Ange- LA 2028 the ideal Games for said the addition of cricket ally and almost 90 percent of But we feel now is the time to the Olympics, confident the tinuing plans to develop the les 2028 Olympic Games and cricket to make its return to to the Olympic Games would them want to see cricket at put our best foot forward and sport’s inclusion at the show- sport in the USA,” he said. help us to achieve our own vi- Olympic competition. Crick- be beneficial to both the sport the Olympics. show what a great partner- piece event would accelerate “With so many passion- sion for establishing cricket et, till now, has made just one and the Games themselves. Barclay added: “Clearly ship cricket and the Olympics the growth of the game in the ate cricket fans and players as a mainstream sport in this appearance in the Olympics, “Firstly on behalf of eve- cricket has a strong and pas- are.” USA. already in the USA, and a country.”

Moeen Ali named in England’s squad for Lord’s Test Agencies his returning team-mate. He London has the ability to go out there and win games with bat and Moeen Ali is set to join the ball, he’s proven that. He plays rest of the squad later today his best cricket when he is en- and start training immedi- joying it and he’s full of confi- ately ahead of the second Test dence - it certainly looks that against India at Lord’s. way at the moment, the way Moeen Ali could be drafted he has taken to the Hundred, straight into the playing XI to the way he has led Birming- bring some balance into the ham Phoenix,” Root said in side after England went in a virtual press conference on without a frontline spinner in Tuesday. the first Test against India at “I would happily give him Nottingham. a huge amount of responsibil- Cricket at the Olympics? It’s happened before Apart from wily off-spin, ity if he does play because he Ali is also expected to add a lit- responds extremely well to tle more impetus with the bat that. He is a leader within the t is official – the campaign group was largely made up of wickets. lower down the order along- dressing room, a great person- to get cricket back into the Cricket has only once been played at the Olympics, back British ex-pats. Fifties from Charles side fellow southpaw Sam ality, he drags people with him IOlympic Games is on. in 1900 in Paris, with Great Britain and hosts France the The two sides clashed at Beachcroft and Alfred Bower- Curran. on the field and in the dress- The ICC has made its only participants. Cricket’s road to its Olympic debut was the Vélodrome de Vincennes man powered Great Britain to The spin-bowling all- ing room, so it will be great intentions clear, announc- eventful. Originally slated to be included in the inaugural in a two-day match comprising 145/5 in their second dig and rounder hasn’t featured in a to have him back around,” he ing on Tuesday its ambitions modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens, it was two batting innings each. Upon an incredible haul of 7/9 from home Test match since the added. for cricket to be a part of the scrapped due to a lack of participants. Four years later it agreement by the two captains, Montagu Toller wrapped up first game of Ashes 2019, The first Test between In- Olympic Games going for- made its debut in Paris but that too was eventful. each team had 12 players rather victory from there as France which also was the ICC World dia and England ended in a ward, preparing a bid for the than 11, which took organis- were skittled for 26. Test Championship 2019-21 draw after rain played spoil- sport’s return with a target of ers by surprise. Having already Great Britain were award- opener. After the completion sport on the final day of the the 2028 event in Los Angeles. it made its debut in Paris but have even realised it was a printed scorecards for the ed a silver medal for winning of the series, Ali went on an Test. England coach Chris If successful, it will see the that too was eventful. part of the Olympics, with the match, the additional names the contest, with France given indefinite break from Test Silverwood also admitted that sport played at the celebrated It was planned that Great match played under the ban- were written in by hand. bronze, while both teams were cricket. batsmen apart from Joe Root sporting festival for the first Britain, France, the Nether- ner of the Exposition Univer- The clash proved a low- gifted miniatures of the Eif- Since then, he has only fea- need to start contributing time in 128 years. lands and Belgium would all selle of 1900 – a world fair in scoring affair in the end, with fel Tower. It was only in 1912, tured in one Test which came more to ease off the pressure Cricket has only once been enter cricket teams into the Paris – at the time. It wasn’t Great Britain finishing 158- when the match was given against India in Chennai, on the Three Lions skipper. played at the Olympics, back tournament. Unfortunately, until 1912 that the clash was run victors. Fittingly, they Olympic event status, that the where he was the highest run- “We’ve tried to manage in 1900 in Paris, with Great both the Netherlands and Bel- given official Olympic event were forced to race for the vic- medals were converted to gold scorer (49) and the highest things as best we can over a Britain and hosts France the gium withdrew from the crick- status. tory, with the final wicket fall- and silver. wicket-taker (8) for England period of time and I’ve always only participants. et after their bid to co-host the Neither team fielded a na- ing just five minutes before the At the next Olympic in their 317-run loss. been a huge fan of Mo. I think Cricket’s road to its Olym- Olympics was turned down. tional side, with Great Britain end of play on the final day. Games, in 1904 in St Louis, The last time India toured he’s a wonderful cricketer pic debut was eventful. Origi- Consequentially, the calling upon the services of Batting first, England USA, cricket was left off the England, Ali was recalled into across the formats, I think he’s nally slated to be included in match between Great Britain the Devon and Somerset Wan- managed a total of 117, with itinerary. What better a loca- the Test squad mid-series and a great ambassador for the the inaugural modern Olym- and France was cricket’s first derers club, who were tour- Frederick Cumming top-scor- tion for the sport to return to justified his inclusion with 119 game, and it’s wonderful to see pic Games in 1896 in Athens, and, as it currently stands, last ing France at the time. France ing with 38. In reply, France the Games than Los Angeles, runs and 12 wickets in two him back in the Test arena, be- it was scrapped due to a lack of match. were represented by an ‘All were held to 78, with Freder- USA, fittingly four years on Tests, including a Player of the ing back in a Test squad,” said participants. Four years later The participants may not Paris’ team, whose 12-man ick Christian collecting seven from Paris 2024. (ICC) Match-winning performance Root. at Southampton. “It was a brilliant perfor- Moeen Ali has often re- mance he put in in Chennai served his best cricket in the and if he gets an opportunity, longest form of the game he’ll be desperate to impress against India, having scored and show everyone how good Bayern’s Nagelsmann leads host of more runs (673) and more he is in Test cricket as well as wickets (49) against India white-ball cricket. than any other team. He’s certainly a big con- The first Test betweenE ng- tender. We haven’t been to new coaches in season of change land and India had to settle for the ground yet and we’ll look a draw after the final day at at conditions and weigh things Trent Bridge was washed out up but he’s in a great position DPA Julian Nagelsmann is due to rain. The action now to play,” he added. Berlin heads to Lord’s for the second just 34 but is now the Test, starting Thursday, 12 Au- England’s squad for the second A raft of Bundesliga clubs have coach of one of the gust. Test against India: Joe Root new coaches when the season Meanwhile, England Test (Captain), Moeen Ali, James begins this weekend, with the biggest clubs in the skipper Joe Root on Tuesday Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Dom return of fans also adding a world. How he copes said that all-rounder Moeen Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, new dimension to what could with the pressure in has the ability to win games Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam be one of the most exciting for his side with both the bat Curran, Haseeb Hameed, Dan campaigns in years. the early weeks of the and ball in hand. Lawrence, Jack Leach, Craig How long supporters will season could decide “Just to go out there and Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robin- be in the stadiums remains to be Moeen Ali,” Root said of son, Dom Sibley, Mark Wood. be seen with the coronavirus whether Bayern win pandemic still in the back- a 10th straight ground. Its impact is also be- Bundesliga title. ing felt on the field with few big transfers happening in Marco Rose has taken over at Germany with club finances Dortmund, who will be des- stretched. perate to do better than third It is in the dugout where this term. They sold Jadon the main changes have oc- Sancho to Manchester United curred, although most of the dowski to call on after his re- on August 17). Then the fans son, lost coach Adi Huetter to but crucially have held on to new coaches have previous cord-breaking 41 goals in the will be happy and we can be on Borussia Moenchengladbach goalscoring hero Erling Haal- Bundesliga experience. Bundesliga last term, but he is the front foot,” Nagelsmann but gained Oliver Glasner from and despite Bayern and others Nagelsmann has swapped almost 33 and will slow down told broadcaster BR. Champions League qualifiers showing interest. last season’s runners-up RB at some point. Nagelsmann has been re- Wolfsburg. His first competi- Greuther Fuerth and Bo- Leipzig for champions Bayern Centre back Dayot Upame- placed at Leipzig by American tive game was a 2-0 German chum are the promoted teams after Hansi Flick went off to cano is the main new recruit, Jesse Marsch, who speaks Ger- Cup first round defeat by third and are expected to struggle. take over Germany. coming with Nagelsmann man from his time in charge of tier Waldhof Mannheim. Cologne, who only just All was not well between from Leipzig. But with David sister club Salzburg. His replacement at Wolfs- stayed up last season, also Flick and the Bayern board Alaba and Jerome Boateng The Bundesliga is a big burg, former Bayern midfield- have a new coach in Steffen over their limited transfer pol- having left, Bayern look light step up for the 47-year-old er Mark van Bommel, also had Baumgart. He summed up the icy and the combative Nagels- in defence. but unlike last term, Leipzig a forgettable competitive bow views of many neutrals when it mann might have to watch his “You have to win the first do have a proven goalscorer when he used too many sub- comes to the Bundesliga title. words in the coming months, game at Gladbach (on Friday) in Andre Silva, who has joined stitutes in the Cup win over “It would be nice, if some England’s Moeen Ali (R) with teammate Sam Curran during the first especially if results wobble. and ideally the Super Cup from Eintracht Frankfurt. Muenster. other team were champions,” Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. (AFP) He has Robert Lewan- (against Borussia Dortmund Frankfurt, fifth last sea- Former Gladbach boss he said. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or L N Mallick Pakistan Prism L N Mallick call (974) 4000 2222 L N Mallick

A file photo of Parvez Iqbal attending a trade fair in Istanbul, Turkey in 2011. Parvez Iqbal receives Qatar Steel’s Trader Award in 2012. (File photo) Gulf GRC: Offering innovative, revolutionary architectural façade solutions to customers Parvez Iqbal strongly believes that there are no shortcuts to success and only consistency, hard work, dedication and quick decision at the right time can lead to triumph

ulf GRC & Trading Co WLL cilities at the seaport and airports by setting is one of the leading GRC, We started with a limited up storage facilities for perishable items. GRP and UHPC manufactur- capital and with just four Equally, suppliers should work on branding ing companies in the GCC. The their products. company offers innovative and staff on a 2,000 square Grevolutionary architectural, decorative fa- metres rented land and now we have Sialkot-based Pakistan’s third pri- çade solutions to customers. Established expanded to a leased land of 7,500 vate airline AirSial has recently start- in 1995, the company has been proactively square metres. From very humble ed its domestic operation. Are there involved in shaping the country’s architec- any prospects of international opera- tural appearance -- from classic to modern beginnings, we have now reached the tion soon? -- and is associated with a number of pres- pinnacle of success with around 2,000 I am very optimistic that the airline will tigious projects. The driving factor for Gulf employees. We have established five start its international operational soon. I GRC is its readiness to leverage on the ex- recently had a discussion with Sialkot In- isting strengths of the Qatari construction successful companies. We have four ternational Airport Chairman Mian Naeem industry and evolve into an organisation state-of-the-art production line on Javed who assured me that Sialkot-Doha that is capable of maintaining international sprawling 40,000 square metres of land operation would be launched soon. Sialkot standards and competing with foreign com- and our products include GRC, GRP, GRG, being part of the ‘golden triangle’ due to petitors. In line with its expansion plans, its close proximity with industrial cities of the company is currently constructing big- UHPFRC and precast. We have recently Gujranwala and Gujrat, the airline will not gest GRP/UHPC manufacturing facility in inaugurated one of the region’s largest only serve those who are living in Sialkot Mesaieed Industrial Area. In an interview GRP/UHPC manufacturing facilities but will also cater to the travelling needs with Qatar Tribune,Gulf-GRC Managing of overseas Pakistanis residing in other cit- Director/Partner Chaudhary Parvez Iqbal, ies like Gujrat, Bhimber, Jhelum, Mirpur, who is also board member of the Pakistan Chaudhary Parvez Iqbal, Gulf-GRC managing director/partner Mandi Bhawal Din, Gujar Khan, Gujranwa- Business & Professional Council, spoke in hary Ghulam Rasool, always advised us to la and Wazirabad. Dubbed as the ‘Pride of detail about the success story of his venture. When did you come back to Qa- work hard with dignity and never compro- Pakistan’, AirSial is the brainchild of mem- Excerpts: tar and when did you establish Gulf mise on principles. I will dedicate my success bers of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and GRC? to the golden teachings of my father. I ap- Industry. Earlier, Sialkot’s business com- Q: Where were you born and I came back to Qatar in 1995 to discuss plied his principles in my life and business. munity funded for the Sialkot International brought up? a project with a local Qatari entrepreneur. I take great care of my employees because Airport that was completed in 2007 at a A: I was born in 1965 at Kothalia village However, that project didn’t materialise. they contribute majorly towards our success. cost of around Rs4 billion. Sialkot is Paki- in District Sialkot. Later, in September 1995, I established I always ensure that they enjoy working with stan’s 13th largest city by population and is Gulf GRC & Trading Co WLL in partner- us and do not work under pressure. located in north-east of Punjab. Where did you receive your edu- ship with renowned Qatari entrepreneur cation? Dr Zayed Mansoor Al Khayarin. I am also What are your views about charity? What advice would you give to I received my primary education at my a co-founder of Al Khayarin Group that was I believe that doing business itself is a those aspiring to start business? native village. Later, my parents sent me to established in 2001, the group was later big charity because you provide job oppor- My advice for those passionate about Gujrat from where I passed the Matric ex- joined by another business partner as we tunities to thousands of workers. Instead a business idea is to go ahead and take the amination from Islamia High School No 2, expanded the scope of the companies. of token charity occasionally, one should initiative. However, it is necessary to have located in Jalalpur Jattan in 1979. Thereaf- look to provide opportunity to those look- knowledge and know-how of your business ter, I joined the Government Technical Col- Where does Gulf GRC stand now? ing for work so that they can provide for concept. You should get proper training be- lege in Sialkot from where I graduated in We started with a limited capital and the family with dignity and honour. I am a fore starting any business. Always remem- civil engineering. with just four staff on a 2,000 sq metres strong believer of Italian proverb: “Teach ber, there are no shortcuts to success. Only rented land and now we have expanded to Parvez Iqbal visits a construction site. him how to catch fish and you feed him for hard work, dedication, sincerity and right Where did you start your profes- a leased land of 7,500 sq metres. From very his life time.” By the grace of Almighty Al- decisions at the right time can lead you to sional career? humble beginnings, we have now reached Rabban Tower, Falcon/Mondrian Tower, lah, my whole family is engaged in different success. I started my professional career in 1986 the pinnacle of success with around 2,000 Barzan Tower, Ezdan Palace, Barwa Village charity projects in Qatar and Pakistan for What is an ideal age for one’s re- with a private contractor working for WAP- employees. We have established five suc- Grand Mosque and Shahaniya Mosque. years. We always ensure to extend charity tirement? DA, a government-owned public utility cessful companies. We have four state- Gulf GRC is a family business and the to needy without disclosing their identity in I don’t believe one should retire as long maintaining power and water in Pakistan. of-the-art production line on sprawling second generation is now on board. Two of line with the teachings of Islam. I strongly as one is in good health. One should always Later, I joined National Construction Ltd, 40,000 sq metres of land and our prod- my sons and my younger brother’s son have believe that our business has reached this remain engaged in social and charity activi- Islamabad and worked on their housing ucts include GRC, GRP, GRG, UHPFRC joined our company. I can proudly say that level due to the love and prayers of benefi- ties. Although, my kids are taking care of project as a trainee engineer. and precast. We take pride in establish- they are now running the business with a ciaries of our charity projects. our business, I am still fully involved in the ing a brand name under Gulf GRC, which new outlook. We are now in the process of running of business. When did you arrive in Qatar? is known for its high-quality products and rebranding. My younger brother, Chaud- Pakistan’s exports to Qatar have I came to Qatar in 1987 and worked with innovative work. We have also expanded hary Mazhar Hussain is General Manager increased significantly recently. Commercial banking is required a private company as a project engineer un- regionally as our products are now being of our subsidiary Gulf GRC Building Mate- What measures should be taken to for any business. What are your views til 1993. After seeing no further growth in exported to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Uzbeki- rial and Transport. enhance the export volume? about dealing with banks? my professional career I went back to Paki- stan, Kirgizstan and Iraq. We were awarded Pakistan is already exporting many I believe in Islamic banking system. stan and joined Korean construction giant several projects related to FIFA World Cup What is the driving force behind items to Qatar but I see lot of potential for There are many Shariah-compliant banks Daewoo, which was then working on Pa- 2022. In the past, we have been affiliated your success? other products like electrical fans, sports available in Qatar. One should earn to in- kistan’s landmark M2 Motorway project. I with some of the prestigious projects like I come from a famous tribe known to be goods, building material, light tools, sani- vest for healthy growth of business and in- worked there as a structure engineer until Qanaat Quarters, Villagio, Al-Mirqab Mall, agriculturists as we cultivated large pieces of tary fittings, beef, mutton, garments, etc. stead of opting for fixed-deposit options, 1995. Al Sharq Village & Spa, Grand Heritage, Al- land in our native village. My father, Chaud- The government should enhance export fa- one should create valuable assets.

Parvez Iqbal inspects a CNC machine installed in the GRC factory in A delegation from Italy visits Gulf-GRC factory in 2012. A new factory was inaugurated in Mesaieed Industry area in June 2021. 2013. 16 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 The Last Word QSTP programme helps turn big ideas into next big things

Admissions to QF’s Arab Innovation Academy open to university students in the MENA

Tribune News Network Doha

Anyone can come up with a new idea; the real challenge lies in turning that concept into a viable product or business. The Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) programme from Qatar Science & Tech- nology Park (QSTP) – part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development & Innovation – is helping young people do Schools prepared for just that. The innovation programme, which is open to students pursuing undergradu- ate or graduate studies within blended learning years the Arab region, aims to equip participants with the skills Maryam Al Nuaimi Rana Al-Khouli and tools to be able to turn an idea into a start-up in just ple and entrepreneurs, and before the pandemic, 12 weeks. And with the fourth it increases their confidence edition of the Arab Innovation through the support and guid- Academy (AIA) programme ance provided by specialists set to take place virtually from in different fields,” Al-Marri August 31 to November 23, continued. say educators from QF the deadline for applications “I encourage young peo- will close on August 15. For ple to sign up for the new edi- more information, or to reg- tion of the programme, as the QF experts attend US Edtech panel and explain how teachers ister, students can visit: www. experience helped me to be inacademy.eu/qatar/ more open and receptive to and students were already being trained before COVID-19 hit Rana Al-Khouli, a research the opinions and ideas of oth- assistant at Qatar Founda- ers. I developed a range of pro- Tribune News Network classroom in small instruction- adapt and facilitating learning tion’s Hamad Bin Khalifa fessional as well as personal Doha al groups.” among staff. University, says she stumbled skills. It was truly an invalu- Explaining how the process “For us, focusing on well- upon the AIA after scouting able experience.” Edtech experts have high- took many years to implement, being was a key element,” said the internet for programmes Maryam Al Nuaimi, an lighted how many schools in Pardy said that this blended Benchaabane. “In times of cri- that support tech start-ups. entrepreneur, was the 2018 Qatar, and around the world, learning model wasn’t imple- ses, the first thing you want to And was pleasantly surprised winner. “The programme spent years unwittingly prepar- mented suddenly. do is focus on the wellbeing of to find a programme in Qatar. provides an interactive learning for a global pandemic that “We still have a long way to both students and staff. And Her group went on to win well as specific areas such as tions to the challenges we are ing environment that enables would shake the foundations of go with it. But the way we got once people feel like they’re second place for their project, marketing, software and de- facing in our societies today.” people from different coun- traditional learning. there was through prioritising being looked after, they will re- an Arabic grammatical tool, sign – all of which are taught Sheikha Al-Marri took tries to share best practices The discussion, titled ‘Stu- professional learning for our spond better to challenges. based on artificial intelligence, by international experts. “The part in 2019, and her idea – and create a great network. It dents of Change: Edtech in staff and ensuring they had ac- “We quickly realised teach- to help people with their Ara- programme helped us develop recycling household waste also inspires participants, and Qatar Before and After COVID’ cess to training,” Pardy said. ers were under a lot of pres- bic writing called “Hamza” in our skills at all levels, starting – earned her and her team encourages them to work on held as part of the ASU+GSV Building capacity among sure, so the first thing we did 2020. She said: “I had a fruit- from the way we look at the first place. “Through the their projects, and provide in- Summit 2021 in San Diego, US, staff and normalising the use of was create a crisis manage- ful and inspiring experience, world and people, to consum- programme, I looked to novative and distinctive ideas. and in collaboration with Qatar technology was a priority, ac- ment team. We started a hot- through which I was able to ers or producers of the idea learn as well as gain new “Although implement- Foundation (QF), saw panel- cording to Pardy. This included line. We looked at leadership get to know students from dif- that we developed.” experiences. I also wanted ing new ideas is not easy, it is lists highlight the different focusing on technology inte- understanding. And of course, ferent universities in the Arab Al-Khouli’s advice to uni- to meet people from differ- not impossible. And the pro- ways in which blended learning gration models and upskilling student wellbeing was already world. I also benefited greatly versity students is: “Do not ent countries and exchange gramme demonstrated this was being utilised effectively in staff in concepts as much as the the centre of our attention.” from the experts on the course, underestimate your skills and knowledge with them. – through constructive dis- classrooms before COVID-19. hard skills and tools. And moving past the con- and this drove my creativity.” ideas – believe in yourself, and “I believe that the Arab cussions, highlighting talents Explaining how schools in Edward Keller, CEO of fines of school, Benchaabane During the course, Al- them. Take your first steps to- Innovation Academy is a suc- and capabilities, and working Qatar were able to adopt to ef- Smart Science Education, said: highlighted the importance of Khouli said she learned about wards achieving your dreams, cessful programme as it meets within a collaborative and cre- ficient online learning systems “It’s really been an interesting engaging parents in ensuring basic business concepts, as and be the first to find solu- the aspirations of young peo- ative team,” Al Nuaimi said. so quickly, Dan Pardy, coordi- last year… year plus. What we the successful uptake of blend- nator for Learning Innovation learned, and what we’ve always ed learning systems. at QF, said: “We’ve been train- hypothesised, is that digital “One thing we recognised ing and upskilling our teach- learning can do an incred- is that parents needed to be ers within QF schools and ible job augmenting traditional collaborators – and that is an across Qatar for years, if not learning, even before the pan- investment that every school a decade or so prior to COV- demic. This was always our as- needs to make. The more you ID-19, with no way of knowing sumption. invest in engaging parents, the that something like COVID-19 “There is a lot to be gained more you’ll be ready for disrup- was coming. from using high-quality digital tions like these. “But knowing that blend- tools, even when you have a “We’ve seen it especially ed learning was the future of traditional classroom operat- across elementary levels. You education – that mix of tradi- ing as it should be. And then can see clearly those parents tional, in-class teaching, with all of a sudden the pandemic who were following up on what being able to learn anywhere, hit, and we were able to test the teachers were doing in the anytime, at home or abroad. this out in a much larger way, classroom, who understood This was the basis of our drive because so many schools were the process, pedagogical ap- to a building a solid blended desperate to find solutions to proaches used by the teachers, learning model within our – in our case – traditional sci- could be the voice of the teach- schools in QF. ence labs, which of course are er at home and could also look “We had the traditional very challenging and expensive after other aspects of balance, face-to-face classroom instruc- to do anyway.” like screen time.” tion as you would encounter Seungah Lee, research fel- Launched as a collabora- in most mainstream schools, low at World Innovation Sum- tion between Arizona State supported by blended learning mit for Education (WISE), University and Global Silicon opportunities outside the class- and Mehdi Benchaabane, Valley, the ASU+GSV Summit room, such as supporting trav- executive director, Learn- aims to connect leading minds elling students or those absent ing & Innovation, QF, echoed focused on transforming soci- from school. Blended learning the importance of supporting ety and business around learn- was even being used within the teachers, helping educators ing and work. QRCS opens first dialysis centre in northern Syria’s Ras Al-Ayn Tribune News Network Doha

The Qatar Red Crescent So- ciety (QRCS) has inaugurated the firstdialysis centre in Ras Al-Ayn City, northern Syria, in cooperation with Turkish au- thorities and the local partner, the Syrian Expatriate Medical Association (SEMA). Being the only medical facility providing such vi- tal services in that area, the opening ceremony of the new centre was attended by the deputy governor of Sanlıurfa Province, head of QRCS’s for patients with chronic kid- kits were supplied to cover the maintenance and restoration had to travel to Turkey three to secure dialysis resources (WHO), most of the dialysis mission in Turkey, chair- ney failure by providing life- needs of dialysis sessions at works, staff remunerations times per week for dialysis in northern Syria, funded by machines are inoperable and man of SEMA International saving dialysis services and to 10 centres for three months. and logistics. sessions. Now, they need not QRCS for the purpose of se- obsolete. Some organisations and Syria Humanitarian As- give as many patients as possi- These provisions will help 446 QRCS furnished and sup- go so far or pay for travel costs. curing dialysis equipment and no longer support the provi- sistance coordinator at the ble access to such services, by patients to receive treatment. ported the new dialysis centre, Dialysis services, medica- supplies for displaced and res- sion of dialysis supplies for Turkish Red Crescent. supporting/creating dialysis Among the supplies were which is the only medical facil- tions, follow-up and radiog- ident people across the north- the competent centres, which The project is aimed at re- centres in the northern parts 15 dialysis machines, medical ity in Ras Al-Ayn to provide raphy are available for free in ern governorates of Syria. creates a significant gap and ducing the mortality rates re- of the country. consumables, pharmaceutical these services. It will help to their area. According to dialysis prompts local health authori- sulting from insufficient spe- Under the $1,202,627 pro- drugs and fuel. Other compo- alleviate the suffering of pa- This activity is part of the survey report issued by the ties to issue appeals for emer- cialised health care services ject, a total of 15,534 medical nents of the project include tients with kidney failure, who emergency medical response World Health Organization gency intervention.