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UP TO UP TO UP TO Flexi Card 1000 7.7 1000 MINUTES MINUTES GB Terms and Condition apply Our best rates ever LocLocalal Calls LocalLocal Data InternationalI Calls Emir, Erdogan discuss ties & Gulf crisis Ankara Emir’s visit an QNA The two leaders also discussed the most mir H H Sheikh Tamim important bin Hamad Al Thani prominent regional and President of the and international message: Turkey Republic of Turkey, events and exchange The Peninsula Recep Tayyip Erdogan, views on them. Ediscussed the latest develop- ments in the Gulf crisis and ways he visit of Emir H H Sheikh to solve it through diplomatic Tamim bin Hamad Al channels. at Esenboga International Air- TThani to Turkey is “an The two leaders also dis- port by Turkish Deputy Prime important message” about Tur- cussed the most prominent Minister for Economic Affairs key’s role in resolving the Gulf regional and international events Mehmet Simsek and Qatar’s crisis, Turkish presidential and exchange views on them. Ambassador to Turkey, H E spokesman Ibrahim Kalan said During the meeting, which Salem bin Mubarak Al-Shafi, in yesterday. He added that “this was held at the Presidential Pal- addition to members of the visit is an important message ace in the Turkish capital Ankara Qatari Embassy. about the role played by Tur- yesterday, the Emir and Presi- The Emir will hold talks with key at this stage,” Anatolia News dent Erdogan reviewed the close German Chancellor Angela Mer- Agency reported. cooperation relations and pros- kel today on the prospects of In a press conference held pects for their support and cooperation between the two in Ankara yesterday before the development in various fields to friendly countries and ways to arrival of the Emir to Ankara, serve the common interests of develop them, in addition to the Kalan said: “H H the Emir will the two friendly countries and latest regional and international hold talks with H E President of peoples. developments, primarily the Gulf Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan The Emir also attended the crisis. on detailed bilateral relations dinner banquet hosted by Pres- The Emir will also visit the and developments in the ident Erdogan, in honour of the French capital Paris, where he regional and international are- Emir at the Presidential Palace will meet with President nas, including the Gulf crisis”. in Ankara. Emmanuel Macron to discuss Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Meanwhile, the visit is the The Emir left Ankara after a with him bilateral relations and Erdogan, in Ankara, yesterday. They discussed the latest developments in the Gulf crisis and first of its kind for the Emir working visit to the Republic of ways to enhance joint coopera- ways to solve it through diplomatic channels. The Emir was welcomed upon arrival at Esenboga since the Gulf crisis broke out Turkey, heading to the Federal tion between the two friendly International Airport by Turkish Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mehmet Simsek, on June 5, as the President Republic of Germany. countries, in addition to the Gulf Governor of Ankara Ercan Topaca and Qatar’s Ambassador to Turkey, H E Salem bin Mubarak Erdogan was the first President The Emir and the accompa- crisis and issues of common to visit Qatar since the begin- Al-Shafi, in addition to senior officials and members of the Qatari Embassy.→ See also page 2 nying delegation were seen off concern. ning of the crisis.

Turkey, Kuwait voice concern Qatar-US partnership stronger: Foreign Minister The Peninsula security, counterterrorism, defence the telephone conversation that took over Gulf crisis and economy. Qatar hosts the largest place between Emir H H Sheikh Tamim oreign Minister H E Sheikh US air base abroad and the headquar- bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Saudi TURKEY and Kuwait have Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al ters of the international coalition Crown Prince, Moahmmed bin Salman, expressed concerns over FThani (pictured) described the against the IS. He said that the lesson which is unacceptable accusations.” the ongoing crisis between partnership between the State of learned by the State of Qatar from the The Foreign Minister said the cri- Saudi-led bloc and Qatar, Qatar and the United States as very current unjust siege is to reduce its sis was not expected, and there were with Turkey extending its close and strong. dependence on its immediate neigh- no indicators as “Saudi Arabia was just full support to the media- In an interview with Le Luton, bours and openness to many countries a few days before the start of the crisis tion efforts carried out by Shiekh Mohamed said the two coun- in its commercial ties. “The siege coun- a very strong ally to Qatar.” the Kuwaiti emir to resolve tries work together in the fields of tries accuse us of spreading lies about → Continued on page 2 the crisis. This came follow- ing a meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and his Kuwaiti counterpart in Ankara yesterday. Qatar seeks intervention of Qatar launches Electronic Qatar condemns UNHRC on siege violations Travel Authorisation system The Peninsula attacks in Iraq Geneva Commissioner for Human opinion. We regret that until QNA Rights, who expressed his views now, the Special Rapporteur has atar yester- and Cameroon on these measures profession- not expressed any opinion, day he State of Qatar has ally and clearly. especially as the issue is directly Qannounced THE State of Qatar strongly asserted that since June it The Ambassador said that related to his mandate,” Al Man- that it will make condemned the double Thas been subjected to uni- the State of Qatar sent on July souri said. Electronic Travel attack on a restaurant and lateral coercive measures and 3, an official letter to a number Al Mansouri was addressing Authorisation a police station in southern unjust siege by some countries of special procedures, headed the 36th session of the Human (ETA) available to Iraq that led to the deaths of in the region, which have by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights Council (item 3), within visitors of all a number of people. Qatar also resulted in serious and persist- negative impact of coercive the framework of the interactive nationalities who expressed its strong condem- ent violations of human rights, measures, containing docu- dialogue with the independent hold valid resi- nation and denunciation of the said Permanent Representative mented information for several expert on a democratic and equi- dence permits or official UNWTO World Tour- explosion that took place in of the State of Qatar to the United cases that constituted a blatant table international order and the visas from either the United ism Day celebrations which will Zayouna area, east of Bagh- Nations in Geneva Ambassador example of the human rights Special Rapporteur on the neg- Kingdom, the United States of take place in Doha, during dad, and resulted in a number H E Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri. violations that accompanied ative impact of unilateral America, Canada, Australia, which Qatar Tourism Author- of deaths and injuries. Qatar These violations have not these coercive measures and coercive measures on the enjoy- New Zealand, the Schengen ity (QTA) will launch the revised also strongly condemned the yet received sufficient consid- siege. “Unfortunately, we have ment of human rights. countries, or the countries of National Tourism Sector Strat- bombing of a mosque in north- eration and attention from the not received any response or He asked the Special Rap- the Gulf Cooperation Council. egy. Hassan Al Ibrahim ern Cameroon, which caused mechanisms of the United comment,” he added. porteur, “How can remedies and The launch of Qatar’s new (pictured), Chief Tourism the death of a number of peo- Nations Human Rights Council “On August 30, Qatar again redress for victims of human ETA system is a significant step Development Officer at QTA ple. In a statement yesterday, (UNHRC), except for the Special addressed the Special Rappor- rights violations caused by the in enhancing Qatar’s visa poli- announced the launch of the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rapporteur on the right to free- teur on coercive measures, coercive measures imposed on cies and procedures and marks new ETA system during the reiterated Qatar’s firm posi- dom of opinion and expression explaining the size and magni- the State of Qatar be provided, if another milestone in the coun- UNWTO’s General Assembly, tion rejecting violence and who commented on these meas- tude of these ongoing violations, the Special Rapporteur does not try’s tourism sector. This new which is taking place in terrorism regardless of their ures from the perspective of his and expressing our surprise that recognise these violations or system will take effect on Sep- Chengdu, China. motives and reasons. mandate, and the High he has not expressed his those affected by them?” tember 27 coinciding with the → Continued on page 2 02 HOME FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017

Emir meets Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the Presidential Palace in the Turkish capital Ankara, yesterday. They discussed the latest developments in the Gulf crisis and ways to solve it through diplomatic channels. The Emir also attended a dinner banquet hosted by President Erdogan.

Qatar-US partnership stronger, says Foreign Minister

Continued from page 1 of our country.” we had to choose our camp, “he said.” We He pointed out that the terrorist Free Syrian Army or the reorganisation “Everything that happened was to jus- In response to a question on relations chose the people. “ organisations benefited from this situa- of moderate forces,” he said. tify the siege imposed on Qatar, and the with Iran, he said that Qatar has been He stressed that the peoples of these tion in the strengthening of their forces. He also pointed out that there is an issue is related to a group of countries defending from the idea of overcoming countries are the ones who ignited the rev- On Qatar’s relations with the Hamas, international commitment in this regard, whose actions are unpredictable.” differences with Iran through dialogue olutions of the Arab Spring and not Qatar. the Minister said that “the countries that but part of the international community The Foreign Minister said that the GCC and not confrontation. He added that “these peoples deserve accuse us of supporting what they call a now focuses on the struggle against the agreement is necessary to ensure secu- On the other hand, he said that the appreciation for this achievement.” terrorist movement are the same coun- organisation / advocate, and no longer rity of the Gulf, despite the differences on Arab peoples had rebelled against the dic- He also pointed out that the peoples tries that support Hamas.” He pointed out speaks about the regime of Bashar Al views between these countries on a tatorships. “We had to move when these of the Arab Spring countries believed in that any assistance to the people of Gaza Assad, which killed more than 500,000 number of issues. dictatorships began to kill their people,” the possibility of reaching peaceful solu- is welcome, . people. He said solving the issue of Idleb “They want to put us under guardi- he said, adding that Qatar had tried to help tions, and there was no terrorism at that He said Qatar, along with several is to re-establish the moderate opposition anship,” he said. “We are a sovereign these regimes to carry out some reforms. time, explaining that the violence started countries, had a joint operating room for and provide it with more possibilities, add- country. We have the same rights as Saudi But when these attempts failed and the when these peoples were exposed to the moderate groups in Syria. “We still believe ing that it is not supporting the moderate Arabia, regardless of the size or strength dictators began to kill their own people, brutality of the regimes. in the realism of the hopes placed in the opposition that would allow the Nusra. Qatar launches Electronic Al Marri briefs UN High Commissioner Travel Authorisation system about violations of siege countries

Continued from page 1 that openness and ease of access The ETA allows travelers to The Peninsula “We are delighted to are crucial elements. As such we obtain a visa-on-arrival to Qatar, announce the introduction of the have committed ourselves, over which will permit them to stay in iolations of the siege countries, especially Electronic Travel Authorisation the past few months, to taking as the country for up to 30 days dur- those violations related to health, educa- system in yet another step that many steps as possible to facili- ing a single visit. The visa may be Vtion, family reunification and practicing will help us welcome the world tate entry to Qatar for dozens of extended online for 30 additional religious rites were discussed during a meet held to Qatar. This additional enhance- nationalities around the world.”. days to be used during the same by the Chairman of the National Human Rights ment to our visa policy is The new system will allow visit. If the visitor leaves the coun- Committee (NHRC), Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, testament to Qatar’s commitment eligible visitors to obtain an ETA try and wishes to return, they will with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to openness, and to championing by completing an online applica- need to apply for a new ETA (OHCHR) Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad bin Al Hussein the right to tourism for all people, tion prior to travel at www. before travelling back to Qatar. yesterday in Geneva. in line with the UNWTO’s Global qatarvisaservice.com. Brigadier Mohammed Al Al Marri called for maximising and joining Code of Ethics for Tourism,” said As part of the application, Ateeq, Director General of the efforts to lift these violations that the Qatari peo- Al Ibrahim. applicants will be required to pro- Department of Passport and ple, Gulf region peoples as well as residents from He stressed that visa facilita- vide proof of accommodation (e.g. Expatriates Affairs at Ministry of other nationalities have been suffering from. tion is a critical component of the hotel booking), details of their Interior, commented, “We are Dr Al Marri briefed the high commissioner on national tourism sector strategy, return (or onward) travel, a copy continuously reviewing Qatar’s NHRC’s efforts to expose these violations in line which QTA has recently reviewed of their passport with a minimum visa policies and seek to update with its powers, in addition to addressing rele- in partnership with stakeholders validity of six months, and a copy them in line with Qatar’s eco- vant regional and international organisations to from the public and private of their residence permit or visa nomic and social aspirations. We solve them. sectors. to the aforementioned countries, look forward to hosting visitors Al Marri called for maximising and joining “Together with our partners with a minimum validity of 30 from around the world through efforts to lift these violations that the Qatari peo- in the public and private sectors, days. Once the applicant’s request this system, which will further ple, Gulf region peoples as well as residents from NHRC Chairman, Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, we have examined all of the ele- has been approved they will streamline the visa application other nationalities have been suffering from. with UN High Commissioner for Human ments needed to create a smooth receive an ETA that is valid for use process. Visitors who are not eli- He presented the latest detailed statistics on Rights Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad bin Al Hussein and enticing experience that can within 30 days. The ETA’s valid- gible for an ETA are also welcome violations related to the complaints that the com- in Geneva, yesterday. attract visitors from around the ity for use may be renewed for a to apply for a regular tourist visa mittee has received from the affected parties, world,” continued Al Ibrahim. further 30 days on www. through the same e-visa stressing that NHRC will spare no effort to con- and demand the restoration of their documented “Time and again we found qatarvisaservice.com. platform.” tinue to work to lift the injustice placed on them rights in the reports of the committee. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 HOME / MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 03

Deputy PM meets Guinea President QSFA launches new app for sports activities

Amna Pervaiz Rao possible,” he added. people, where they can reserve The Peninsula Sports are a great way for it by choosing a suitable loca- children to learn essential life tion of the pitch as given on the atar Sports for all Feder- skills that will serve them in map,” he noted. ation (QSFA) introduced a later life, such as teamwork and Highlighting the difficulties Qnew icon named ‘Al Far- cooperation. people face while finding a jan’ into the existing application “Twenty-three percent of place to play, he said: “People of Ministry of Culture and Sports our children are suffering from don’t have to go to the pitch to on Wednesday. The event held diabetes and 25 percent have reserve its availability now it at the Ministry premises was potential to have diabetes. This is just a click away. Farjan pic- attended by Abullah Al Dosari, is all due to obesity in children. ture icon will help you in Head of Farjan Pitches, Abdul They lack outdoor activities finding a suitable time for you Rahman Al Dosari, President of which cause such side-effects which can make it easy for you QSFA , Ahmed Al Ajmi, CEO of on them. We are trying our best to just follow the map and go, QSFA and other officials. to make it possible for children enjoy and play.” “This application has made to get rid of electronic gadgets The procedure is easy and it easy for everyone in Qatar to and involve themselves in can be done within few steps. book their time to get active and sports. This way children will be These steps were elaborated at Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah play. This new icon makes it able to make themselves active the event by giving a demo in bin Zaid Al Mahmoud with the President of Guinea, Alpha Conde, in Conakry, yesterday. easy for expats and locals to find and busy,” Abdul Rehman said form of video. This application a suitable pitch for practicing while raising the health side- is available on Iphones and sports. QSFA’s aim is to raise effects on children. android phones as well. awareness among people to be Ahmed Al Ajmi described “The registration is done by active and involve themselves the use of application by giving using Qatar ID card number and in sport activities,” Abdul Rah- a small demonstration on phone number, once the regis- man told The Peninsula, on the mobile phone. He said: “ This tration is done you will receive sidelines of the event. application can be easily found a text message from the appli- Iranians among 52 dead “Before sports was catego- on app store, we launched the cation, a small payment will be rised for people who can only new icon to make the job easy made by your credit card to afford it, by this initiative we for people who are willing to reserve a pitch for you to keep have made it easy for everyone indulge themselves in sports the place secure. As people in IS attacks in Iraq to step out of home and be especially outdoor activities.” used to reserve it and didn’t active. As hours at work have “This new icon makes it eas- used to show up, this way we increased, stress has increased ier for the people to make a have made the reservation Nasiriyah, Iraq checkpoint, killing “dozens of as well. We have always helped reservation for a suitable pitch. security stronger and better,” AFP The attackers struck at Shias”. The toll makes it the people in making their life 14 pitches which are located in said Al Ajmi while explaining deadliest IS attack in Iraq since enjoyable and lively in all ways Doha will be available for the new procedure. midday, opening fire unmen and suicide pro-government forces drove car bombers yester- on a restaurant before the jihadists out of second city day killed at least 52 getting into a car and Mosul in July. people including Ira- blowing themselves Adding to the pressure on nians near the up at a nearby security the jihadists, Iraqi forces also Gsouthern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, recaptured the city of Tal Afar checkpoint, officials in an attack claimed by the and the surrounding region from said. Islamic State (IS) group. The IS on August 31. The Sunni attackers struck at midday, open- extremist group regularly stages ing fire on a restaurant before Nasiriyah is the capital. Many of attacks in Iraq, where it has lost getting into a car and blowing the wounded were in serious swathes of territory to US- themselves up at a nearby secu- condition, he said. backed pro-government forces. rity checkpoint, officials said. The area targeted is on a Thursday’s attacks come as Security sources said the highway used by Shiite pilgrims Iraqi forces backed by tribal fight- attackers were disguised as and visitors from neighbouring ers closed in one of the last IS members of the Hashed al- Iran to travel to the holy cities bastions in the country: Al-Qaim Shaabi, a mainly Shiite of Najaf and Karbala further area on the border with war-rav- paramilitary alliance which has north, although Dhiqar has pre- aged Syria. On Wednesday, a fought alongside the army and viously been spared the worst journalist in that area saw several police against the Islamic State of Iraq’s violence. artillery units positioning them- jihadist group in northern Iraq. IS claimed responsibility for selves around the towns of Rawa The toll from the attacks was the attacks in a statement car- and Anna, 100km from the bor- 52 dead and 91 wounded, said ried by its Amaq propaganda der with Syria. The group’s only FROM LEFT: Abullah Al Dosari, Head of Farjan Pitches, Abdul Rahman Al Dosari, President Abdel Hussein Al Jabri, deputy arm. It said several suicide other stronghold is Hawija, in health chief for the mainly Shia bombers had staged the assault Kirkuk province some 300km of QSFA, and Ahmed Al Ajmi, CEO of QSFA, at the press conference held at the Ministry of province of Dhiqar of which on a restaurant and a security north of Baghdad. Culture and Sports.

Iraq, Turkey step up pressure over Kurd vote Kuwait concludes military drill with US troops KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence said that a three- day military drill has ended with the participation of US troops Baghdad the non-binding September 25 cost”, the foreign ministry in MPs in Baghdad walked out of Troops from the Kuwaiti ground and air forces as well as person- AFP referendum. The independence Ankara said, criticising their Thursday’s hearing in parlia- nel of the Ministry of Interior and the National Guard took part in vote has faced strong opposition “erroneous approach”. ment at which the Kirkuk the military exercise. The troops were engaging in the maneuvers raq and Turkey yesterday from the federal government in Turkish presidential spokes- government was dismissed. for bolstering joint planning, execution, and uplifting combat pre- stepped up the pressure on Baghdad as well as neighbour- man Ibrahim Kalin urged the World powers have proposed paredness. In March, the State of Kuwait hosted the Eagles Resolve IIraqi Kurdistan over its ing Iran and Turkey, which fear Iraqi Kurdish regional govern- alternatives to a referendum to 2017 drill, which is one of the largest military exercises at the planned independence referen- it will stoke separatist aspira- ment to “return from this wrong Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud regional and international levels. dum, as the governor of oil-rich tions among their own sizeable decision as soon as possible”. Barzani, his office said. Kirkuk province that decided to Kurdish minorities. The move would push Iraqi “If they have a stronger Turkey keeps hunger-striking teachers in jail take part in the vote was sacked. Critics of the vote include the Kurdistan into “bigger isolation”, alternative to the referendum, Parliament, at Prime Minis- United States, the European he said. The provincial council the Kurdish leadership will look ANKARA: A Turkish court yesterday ordered two teachers who have ter Haider Al Abadi’s request, Union and even some members of Kirkuk -- a region disputed at it, but if they want to postpone been on hunger strike for six months to protest their sacking in a mass fired the governor of the north- of Iraq’s 5.5 million-strong Kurd- by Baghdad and autonomous the vote with no alternatives, we purge to stay in jail, despite growing alarm among supporters over ern province, Najm Eddine ish minority. Iraqi Kurdistan and home to won’t,” Barzani was quoted as their health. The case of Nuriye Gulmen and Semih Ozakca, who have Karim, in a unanimous vote by Turkey, a strong opponent, diverse communities, including saying. Today, the parliament in been jailed since May, has become a rallying cause for critics of the 173 MPs present in the house. warned Iraqi Kurdish leaders on Arabs and Turkmen -- voted at the Kurdish regional capital of crackdown that followed a failed coup in July 2016 that sought to With tensions rising, the Thursday that any referendum the end of August to take part in Arbil is to hold its first session in overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Neither Gulmen, an aca- Iraqi parliament this week also would “have a cost”. the controversial referendum. more than two years to give “a demic, nor Ozakca, a former primary school teacher, were present voted to oppose plans by lead- Their “insistence on the ref- Arab and Turkmen members legal framework” for the refer- as their trial on “terror” charges got under way in Ankara. ers of the autonomous Kurdish erendum despite all friendly of the council boycotted that endum, according to its region in northern Iraq to hold advice will definitely have a vote, while Kurdish spokesman, Tariq Jawhar. Egypt renews push to end Palestinian split

RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is sending a delegation to Cairo to hear more about Egyptian attempts to bro- ker an elusive reconciliation deal between him and his political Kenyan oppn says won’t allow another sham election rival Hamas. Hamas leaders said after a meeting with Egyptian officials in Cairo earlier this week that they are ready to discuss Nairobi the capital, Nairobi. Kenya’s Supreme Court last month’s vote was challenged in court reconciliation without conditions. Azzam Al Ahmed, an Abbas rep- Bloomberg on September 1 annulled the August 8 presi- before finally being allowed. Mudavadi resentative, says his team arrives today. Palestinians have been dential vote, in which President Uhuru shared a letter he said had been sent to IEBC split politically and geographically since 2007, when the Islamic enya’s main opposition set a series of Kenyatta was declared the winner, after find- chairman Wafula Chebukati that called for militant Hamas drove forces loyal to Abbas from Gaza, leaving conditions it said are necessary for a ing there were “irregularities and illegalities” the “thorough, independent transparent end- him with autonomous enclaves in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Krerun of last month’s annulled presi- in the process. The ruling marked the first time to-end audit and quality assurance” of Repeated attempts at reconciliation have failed. dential vote to be credible, as it accused the an African court overturned the results of a elections-technology systems before the electoral authority of preparing “another presidential election. The rerun, set for Oct. 17, vote. UN promotes mediation to end Libya chaos sham election.” has increased uncertainty in East Africa’s big- “The commission wants to proceed as if The conditions include replacing per- gest economy as it clouds the outlook for the the illegalities and irregularities never hap- UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council unanimously approved a sonnel at the Independent Electoral & country, where growth is already slowing. pened and as if it were never indicted by the resolution yesterday welcoming recent efforts to bring opposing sides Boundaries Commission who “abetted fraud” Mudavadi said the commission is failing same Supreme Court,” he said. “We see no together on the conflict in Libya, which Secretary-General Antonio and live media coverage of results declara- to acknowledge that court had found it cul- evidence that the commission is making a Guterres is calling ripe for mediation to end the chaos and restore peace. tions at the country’s 290 constituency pable. The opposition won’t accept the good faith effort to conduct a fresh election The resolution extends the UN political mission in the country until Sep- tallying centers, National Super Alliance co- printing of ballots by Dubai-based Al Ghurair that fulfills the letter and spirit of the tember 15, 2018, with a mandate “to exercise mediation and good offices” leader Musalia Mudavadi told reporters in Printing & Publishing, whose contract for judgment.” to support “an inclusive political process” and a Libyan transition. 04 ISLAM FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 War and peace in Islam

t is no exaggeration to say that waging war. Their duty is to peacefully Islam and violence are contradic- “And good and convey to them the message of Islam. tory to each other. The concept of evil deeds are The Quran gives a clear injunction on Islamic violence is so obviously not alike. Repel this subject: unfounded that prima facie it evil with good. “And good and evil deeds are not Istands rejected. The fact that violence alike. Repel evil with good. And he who is not sustainable in the present world And he who is is your enemy will become your dear- is sufficient indication that violence as your enemy will est friend.” (41:33-34) a principle is quite alien to the scheme become your That is to say, Islam believes in turn- of things in Islam. Islam claims to be an dearest friend.” ing one’s enemy into a friend through eternal religion and, as such, could never (41:33-34) That peaceful means, instead of declaring him afford to uphold any principle, which an enemy and then waging war against could not stand up to the test of time. is to say, Islam him. Any attempt to bracket violence with believes in Islam does give permission to do Islam amounts, therefore, to casting turning one’s battle. But such permission is given only doubt upon the very eternity of the enemy into a in the case of an attack by opponents in Islamic religion. Islamic terrorism is a friend through spite of the policy of avoidance being contradiction in terms, much like ‘pac- followed by the Muslims, thus creating ifist’ terrorism. And the truth of the peaceful means, a situation where self-defense is matter is that, all the teachings of Islam instead of required. The Quran has this to say: are based directly or indirectly on the declaring him “Permission to take up arms is hereby principle of peace.” an enemy and given to those who are attacked because God calls to the Home of Peace.” then waging war they have been wronged” (22:38). At (The Quran, 10:25) against him. another place the Quran gives a valid The very word ‘Islam’ (from the Ara- reason for fighting: “They were the first bic silm) connotes peace. According to to attack you” (9:13). a tradition of the Prophet (PBUH), ‘Peace This shows that according to the is Islam’ (Bukhari). This means that better results. The policy of confronta- quietly leaving his homeland for war. A guerilla war is fought by individ- teachings of Islam, war is to be waged peace is one of the prerequisites of tion with a ruler is a harder option, while Madinah. ual organizations, not by the State. As not against the enemy but against the Islam. Similarly, a Hadith states: A Mus- initiating one’s action; by sidestepping The mission of Islam is based on far as the state is concerned, if it wants aggressor. If Muslims hold someone to lim is one from whose tongue and hands the ruler in the sphere of education and monotheism, its goal being to make peo- to wage a defensive war against any be their enemy, that does not give them people are safe. One of the attributes of learning is an easier option. These ple realise the existence of the one and country it has first—in obedience to the the right to attack him. The one and only God described in the Quran is ‘As- instances show us the easier and harder only God and to strive to bring about a Quran—to issue a proper declaration. right given to them is to convey the Salam’, which means peace and options, as demonstrated by the Hadith. revolution in their hearts and minds of Only then can it wage a lawful war peaceful message of Islam. Islam per- security.’ That is to say that God’s Being The truth is that peace in Islam is the individuals in order that they may love (8:58). In Islam, there is only ‘declared’ mits defensive fighting against violent itself is a manifestation of peace. Indeed, ‘rule’, while war is the ‘exception’. This God as is His due. And the greatest con- war. Therefore, in accordance with this aggression, but only when all efforts at God is Peace (Al-Bukhari). In the Quran is borne out by all the teachings of Islam cern of man should be to fear and principle, no proxy war in Islam can be avoidance and reconciliation have divine guidance is likened to the paths and the practical life of the Prophet worship his Creator (2:165). lawful. failed. The practical example of theP- of peace. (5:16) (PBUH) of Islam. Such a mission cannot afford wars Most Islamic actions are governed rophet Muhammad (PBUH) provides an According to Islam, Paradise is the and violent confrontations. When a state by certain conditions. The waging of war incontrovertible proof of the value of ideal human abode, and is thus called The Example of the Prophet of war and violence prevails, the nor- is also thus subject to certain principles, this policy. the ‘Home of Peace.’ It is also said that, TheProphet Muhammad (PBUH) mal atmosphere is vitiated and such one being that, even when a defensive the people of Paradise will wish peace received his first revelation in 610 A.D. circumstances as would foster intellec- war has been declared by the State, it The Power of Peace to one another, indicating that the social in Makkah. God ordained that he carry tual movements and spiritual will be aimed only at the combatants. According to a Hadith, “God grants culture of the people of Paradise will be out the mission of Tawheed (or oneness reformation cannot be effectively cre- Targeting non-combatants will be to gentleness what He does not grant to based on peace. The Quran, avers that, of God). The house of the Kabah, which ated. It cannot be denied that peaceful unlawful. The Quran enjoins us not to harshness.” That is to say, peaceful activ- ‘reconciliation is best’ (4:128), and judg- was built as the house of monotheism circumstances produce a propitious do battle with those who are not at war. ism is distinctly superior to violent ing by the consequences, the way of by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ish- environment for Islam, while violent cir- Such people have to be dealt with kindly activism. There is nothing mysterious peace is far better than that of confron- mael (peace be upon them), later on cumstances inevitably result in and equitably. But you are free to do bat- about the point made in this Hadith. It tation. By the law of Nature, God has became a centre of polytheism with 360 antagonism towards Islam. tle with those who are fighting against is a simple and a well-known fact of life decreed that success will be met with idols in it. The first revelation might well you. (60:8-9) that in a situation of war and violence, only on a reconciliatory path, and not have demanded the purification of the War: A state action If, for instance, a Muslim state is at feelings of hatred and enmity flare up on a confrontational or a violent course Kabah, which would have given rise to In Islam, war is not the prerogative war with a particular nation, and this between the two sides and, in the proc- of action. a serious problem. But the first revela- of the individual but of an established war is in conformance with Islamic prin- ess, the existing resources are destroyed. Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) had tion made in the Quran was: government. Only an established gov- ciples, it should still not permit any People from both sides get killed and an option between two courses of action, Purify your vestments (74:4). ernment can declare war. In other destructive activities against non-com- the entire society turns into a jungle of he always chose the easier (non-con- This means to purify one’s moral words, individuals can pray on their batants (civilians), as was done on negative feelings. It is quite obvious that frontational) one. (Bukhari) character. If, in the first stage the own, but they cannot wage wars of their September 11, 2001, in New York and in such an atmosphere no constructive This means that, violent activism Prophet (PBUH) had been commanded own accord. Only when a war is Washington. Similarly in Islamic war, and consolidated work can be done. should not be indulged in if peaceful to purify the Kabah while Makkah was declared by the ruling government, can Muslims are not permitted to commit There is nothing to be achieved in war activism is an option. For, peace is the still under the domination of the idola- the public join in and support it, and not suicidal bombings in order to destroy and violence, save death and destruc- easier course as compared to violence. ters, this would have surely precipitated before that. Islam does not sanction indi- the enemy. Strapping explosives on to tion. On the contrary, an atmosphere of For instance, trying to change the sta- clash and confrontation. Therefore, vidual actions on this issue. Therefore oneself and hurling oneself upon the peace enables normal relations to be tus quo in the very first stage of a according to the command of the first no Non Governmental Organization or civilian settlements of even those with established between people. It makes it movement is a hard option, while revelation, the Prophet (PBUH) contin- NGO can declare a war. whom one is at war, for the purpose of possible for feelings of love and friend- launching one’s activities in the availa- ued to perform his prayers peacefully As a general principle, the Quran destroying the enemy, and in the proc- ship to prevail. In a favourable ble sphere without doing so is an easier in the Kabah for a period of 13 years, tells us that, even where an external ess killing oneself deliberately, is totally atmosphere constructive activities flour- option. even though it housed several hundred attack is feared, the common man un-Islamic. This can in no way be ish and the existing resources can be Going to war in confrontational sit- idols. should not act independently, but should termed ‘Shahadah’ (martyrdom). used for development or other creative uations is a hard option while following Similarly, the Prophet (PBUH) and take the matter to the ruler, and then According to Islam we can become mar- activities. A positive bent of mind will a conciliatory course in dealing with his companions circumambulated the under his guidance take proper coun- tyrs, but we cannot court a martyr’s prevail which will help develop aca- one’s rival is easier. Countering aggres- Kabah on the occasion of Umrah al- ter measures. (4:83). death deliberately. demic and intellectual advancement. sion with aggression is a hard option, Hudaybiyya in 629, while the Kabah still The Hadith also states that ‘the ruler The greatest ill effect of war is that while countering aggression with housed 360 idols. is a shield, fighting is done under him, Enemy and aggressor it limits human endeavour, whereas the patience and forbearance is an easier TheProphet Muhammad (PBUH) and security is attained through him.’ Under the scheme of the divine trial greatest benefit of peace is that to the option. An agitational course of action proceeded thus in order to avoid war This clearly shows that the decision of human beings, God has granted man ultimate extent it opens up opportuni- is harder than employing quiet strategy. and confrontation with the idolaters, and to do battle and its planning are the tasks freedom. Due to this freedom, enmities ties for improvement. War invariably Adopting a radical method of reforma- so that the atmosphere of peace should of an established government. The com- may develop between people (20:123), results in further loss, while peace invar- tion is harder than that of following a be maintained. The entire life of the mon man can play his role as need be which sometimes lead them to war. But iably results in further gain. That is why gradual method. Taking emotional, Prophet (PBUH) is a practical demon- under government orders, and not Islam makes a clear difference between Islam teaches us to avoid war and con- extreme steps without a thought for their stration of this peace-loving policy. At independently. enmity and war. Believers do not have frontation at all costs and commands us consequences creates difficulties. While the time of migration from Makkah, the This Islamic principle shows that the right to wage wars against their ene- to establish peace to the greatest possi- a well-considered method, keeping an idolaters were all set to wage war, but there is no room for non-state warfare, mies. What the believers have to do as ble degree. eye on the consequences, gives much the Prophet (PBUH) avoided this by which is what we generally call guerilla regards their enemies is far from www.islam101.net

Clarification of a fallacy Islam is a religion of peace in the fullest sense of the word. The Quran calls its way ‘the paths of peace’ (5:16). here are certain verses in the peaceful teachings of Islam as are con- peace be upon him) said: “Do not think It describes reconciliation as the best policy (4:128), and Quran, which convey injunctions veyed in the verses regarding the that I came to bring peace on Earth. I did states that God abhors any disturbance of the peace (2:205). Tsimilar to the following: ‘Kill them realisation of God, worship, morality, jus- not come to bring peace, but a sword.” wherever you find them.’ (2:191) tice, etc. This division of commands into (Matthew, Chapter 10) Referring to such verses, there are different categories is a natural one and It would not be right to conclude that occasions. It was these circumstances, violence is so obviously unfounded that some who attempt to give the impres- is found in all religious books. For the religion preached by Christ was one which occasioned those revelations prima facie it stands rejected. The fact sion that Islam is a religion of war and instance, the Gita, the holy book of the of war and violence, for such utterances relating to war. These commands, being that violence is not sustainable in the violence. This is totally untrue. Such Hindus, pertains to wisdom and moral relate purely to particular occasions. So specific to certain circumstances, had no present world is sufficient indication that verses relate in a restricted sense, to those values. Yet along with this is the exhor- far as general life is concerned, Christ general application. They were not meant violence as a principle is quite alien to who have unilaterally attacked the Mus- tation of Krishna to Arjun, encouraging taught peaceful values, such as the build- to be valid for all time to come. That is the scheme of things in Islam. Islam lims. The above verse does not convey him to fight. (3:30) This does not mean ing up of a good character, loving each why; the permanent status of the Prophet claims to be an eternal religion and, as the general command of Islam. that believers in the Gita should wage other, helping the poor and needy, etc. (PBUH) has been termed a ‘mercy for all such, could never afford to uphold any The truth of the matter is that the wars all the time. Gandhiji, after all, The same is true of the Quran. When mankind.’ (21:107) principle, which could not stand up to Quran was not revealed in the complete derived his philosophy of non-violence the Prophet of Islam emigrated from Islam is a religion of peace in the full- the test of time. Any attempt to bracket form in which it exists today. It was from the same Gita. The exhortation to Makkah to Madinah, the idolatrous tribes est sense of the word. The Quran calls its violence with Islam amounts, therefore, revealed from time to time, according to wage war in the Gita applies only to were aggressive towards him. But the way ‘the paths of peace’ (5:16). It describes to casting doubt upon the very eternity the circumstances, over a time span of exceptional cases where circumstances Prophet (PBUH) always averted their reconciliation as the best policy (4:128), of the Islamic religion. Islamic terrorism 23 years. If this is divided into years of leave no choice. But for general day-to- attacks by the exercise of patience and and states that God abhors any distur- is a contradiction in terms, much like war and peace, the period of peace day existence it gives the same peaceful the strategy of avoidance. However on bance of the peace (2:205). We can say ‘pacifist’ terrorism. And the truth of the amounts to 20 years, while that of war commands as derived from it by certain occasions no other options that: “It is no exaggeration to say that matter is that, all the teachings of Islam amounts only to 3 years. The revelations Mahatma Gandhi. existed, save that of retaliation. There- Islam and violence are contradictory to are based directly or indirectly on the during these 20 peaceful years were the Similarly, Jesus Christ (Prophet Isa, fore, he had do battle on certain each other. The concept of Islamic principle of peace.” FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 ASIA 05 India, Japan agree to deepen defence ties

Gandhinagar Strengthening ties In a lengthy joint statement, Reuters India and Japan said deepening Relations have security links was paramount. he leaders of India and deepened between This included collaboration on Japan agreed yester- Asia’s second and research into unmanned ground day to deepen defence third largest vehicles and robotics and the ties and push for more economies as Abe possibility of joint field exercises cooperation with Aus- and Modi, who enjoy between their armies. Ttralia and the United States, as There was also “renewed a close personal they seek to counter growing relationship, momentum” for cooperation Chinese influence across Asia. with the United States and Aus- increasingly see eye- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tralia. Earlier this year, India to-eye to balance arrived this week in his counter- rejected an Australian request to part Narendra Modi’s home state, China as the be included in four-country skipping the tradition of visiting dominant Asian naval drills for fear of angering the capital of New Delhi, for the power. Beijing. tenth meeting between two lead- “Relations between India and ers since Modi came to power in economic deals, will in part be Japan are not only a bilateral Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waving to 2014. done with China in mind,” Eur- relationship but have developed attendees during the India-Japan Business Summit in Gandhinagar, yesterday. Relations have deepened asia analysts said in a note. into a strategic global partner- between Asia’s second and third Abe’s visit comes days after ship,” Abe told reporters in foundation stone of a $17bn bul- provide a boost for its high-end Delhi sees as its gateway to largest economies as Abe and New Delhi and Beijing agreed to Gandhinagar, the capital of west- let train project, India’s first, that manufacturers. Southeast Asia. China claims part Modi, who enjoy a close personal end the longest and most serious ern Gujarat state. was made possible by a huge The visit was light on specific of India’s northeast as its own relationship, increasingly see military confrontation along “We (India and Japan) will Japanese loan. announcements, but India said territory.Japanese investment eye-to-eye to balance China as their shared and contested bor- strengthen our collaboration Tokyo wants to win other it welcomed proposals for into the northeast “would give the dominant Asian power. der in decades, a dispute that had with those countries with whom high-speed rail lines India plans increased Japanese investment legs to our Act East policy,” “Almost everything that takes raised worries of a broader con- we share universal values.” to build, to edge out Chinese into infrastructure projects in its Indian Foreign Secretary S Jais- place during the visit, including flict between the Asian giants. Abe flew to Gujarat to lay the ambitions to do the same and remote northeast, a region New hankar told reporters.

22 dead as Minimum wage protest Amarnath terror attack boat capsizes in Uttar Pradesh mastermind shot dead Srinagar Two foreign militants, both Lucknow AFP Pakistani nationals, were killed. AFP One of them was identified as eT commander Abu Ismail, Abu Ismail, a senior Lashkar- n overcrowded boat who attacked Amarnath e-Taiba (LeT) commander who filled with labourers LYatra pilgrims in July kill- planned and carried out the Acapsized in the ing eight people, was shot dead attack on a bus of Amarnath Yamuna river in Baghpat in yesterday along with another Yatris in Anantnag district on Uttar Pradesh early yester- Pakistani militant on the out- July 10, police said. day, killing at least 22 people, skirts of Srinagar city, police Eight pilgrims were killed officials said. said. Following information and 13 injured in the attack. Locals blamed over- about the presence of militants Abu Ismail’s killing is seen crowding for the tragedy. in Aarigam village, the security as a major success by the secu- Police and Provincial forces launched a cordon and rity forces in their Armed Constabulary (PAC) search operation in Nowgam anti-militancy operations. divers began taking out the area. Earlier, two overground bodies and rescuing the sur- “As the security forces tight- workers of the Hizbul Muja- vivors, an official told IANS. ened the cordon, the hiding hideen terrorist outfit were A few who were rescued were Protesters taking part in a rally called by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) militants opened fire, trigger- arrested yesterday in Jammu admitted to a nearby medi- demanding minimum wages, in Bengaluru, yesterday. ing an encounter,” an official and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, cal facility. said. police said. Angry that an over- crowded boat was allowed to ply, villagers jammed a high- way and set a few vehicles on Delhi’s most fire, witnesses said. Madras Court stays TN floor test till Wednesday District Magistrate Bha- wani Singh and his officials Chennai Dinakaran group lawmakers had 234 members including a nom- under the supervision of an wanted criminal tried to pacify the mob which IANS begun and that the court could inated member who does not independent observer appointed refused to allow the bodies to not intervene at this stage as it have voting rights. One seat is by the high court. Sonu Dariyapur be taken for autopsy. he Madras High Court yes- was the Speaker’s domain. vacant since the death of Chief Stalin, the Leader of the They allowed five bodies terday ordered that a floor The DMK and the Dinakaran Minister J. Jayalalithaa last year. Opposition in the assembly, arrested to be taken by the police. But Ttest should not be held till faction fear that the Speaker Effectively, the number of sought a direction to the chief when more bodies were September 20 for Tamil Nadu would act against the 19 law- legislators with voting rights in minister, restraining him from New Delhi taken out, they started dump- Chief Minister E K Palaniswami makers so that the government the assembly is 233 and the half- taking any major policy decision, IANS ing them on the river bank. to prove his legislative wins the floor test. way mark 116. The number of pending the disposal of his Local officials say more majority. The 19 lawmakers have sub- legislators opposed to the gov- petition. elhi’s most wanted than 60 people were in the The court passed the order mitted a letter to the Governor ernment is 119 — including 98 of Besides the withdrawal of criminal Sonu Dariya- boat when it capsized. The after hearing the petitions filed by withdrawing their support to the DMK and its allies and the support by the 19 MLAs, the 98 Dpur, who carried a labourers were reportedly the DMK and sidelined AIADMK Chief Minister Palaniswami. Dinakaran faction’s 21. MLAs of the DMK and its allies in reward of Rs5 lakh on his headed for Haryana. leader T T V Dinakaran. They have asked the Governor “The ruling party has the the opposition had expressed head, was arrested here fol- Uttar Pradesh Chief Min- The court asked the govern- to initiate the process to install support of only 114 legislators,” their “unequivocal no-confi- lowing an exchange of firing ister Yogi Adityanath has ment counsel whether action a new Chief Minister. DMK leader M K Stalin has said. dence” in the government, it said. in the early yesterday, police expressed his condolences was being contemplated by the Speaker P Dhanapal has also The MLAs have revolted “Hence, it is clear that the the said. over the loss of lives and Speaker against the 19 legisla- issued notices for breach of priv- against Palaniswamy after the government has lost its major- The gangster was wanted announced an ex-gratia of Rs tors belonging to the Dinakaran ilege to the DMK MLAs for merger of party factions led by ity,” he had contended adding it in 10 cases of murder, includ- 2 lakh to the families of the group who have revolted against displaying banned tobacco prod- him and deputy chief minister was the duty of the governor to ing a triple murder in April dead, Principal Secretary the Chief Minister. uct “gutkha” in the assembly. O Panneerselvam on 21 August. ask the government to prove its 2017, in which a police officer (Information) Awanish Kumar The government counsel In the 235-member Tamil In his petition, Stalin also strength in the 234-member was also shot dead. He was Awasthi said. submitted that action against the Nadu Assembly, there are now wanted the floor test to be held assembly with one vacancy. also wanted in connection with extortion, abduction and arms act-related cases. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said the 38-year-old India plans to deport Rohingya refugees accused, a resident of Bawana in north-west Delhi, was New Delhi Rakhine State about six years Close to 40,000 Rohingya that India shared Myanmar’s with the court has not yet been arrested from Narela area of Reuters ago. Muslims live in India after flee- concerns about “extremist vio- finalised. north Delhi at around 5.30am. The decision to deport ing Myanmar over the past lence” in Rakhine state. Bangladesh is also growing According to Yadav, he Indian government yes- Rohingyas comes as Myanmar’s decade. Nearly 15,000 have Yesterday, a senior lawyer hostile to the Rohingya, more based on information, police terday told the Supreme military crackdown in Rakhine received refugee documentation, representing India’s government than 400,000 of whom live surrounded Dariyapur, who TCourt that Rohingya refu- has forced hundreds of thou- according to the United Nations, told the supreme court that “the there after fleeing Myanmar was driving a white Hyundai gees were “a threat to national sands of Rohingyas to seek but India wants to deport them state considers that Rohingyas since the early 1990s. From i20 car. security”, pushing back against shelter in Bangladesh, in a proc- all. are a threat to national Bangladesh, some Rohingyas “The accused got out of condemnation of its plans to ess the UN has described as Rohingyas are denied citi- security.” have crossed into India. the car and fired at the police deport them. ethnic cleansing. zenship in Buddhist-majority Intelligence agencies suspect Aid groups and human rights team. The fire was returned India’s top court is hearing a Myanmar says its forces are Myanmar and regarded as ille- that Rohingya Muslim leaders in activists have criticised the plans by them, but no one was challenge to Prime Minister carrying out their legitimate duty gal immigrants, despite claiming India are in touch with Pakistan- to expel Rohingyas, and some injured,” Yadav said. Narendra Modi’s government’s to restore order after guerrilla roots that date back centuries. based militant groups, the lawyer lawyers say deportation would Two shots fired by the decision to deport Rohingya attacks on Aug. 25 on security Some groups allied to Modi’s said. violate India’s constitution. accused hit bullet-proof vests Muslims, filed by two Rohingyas posts and an army camp in Bharatiya Janata Party have The lawyer declined to be India’s supreme court is of two policemen and, sub- living in Delhi who fled their vil- which about a dozen people stepped up calls for Rohingyas named because an affidavit the expected to start hearing the case sequently, Dariyapur was lage in Myanmar’s western were killed. to leave, and Modi said last week home ministry is preparing to file on Monday. overpowered. 06 ASIA FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 Philippine church bells ring in drug war protest

Manila Anti-drug operation letter last week launching the AFP campaign. Police have reported The president of the Catho- hurch bells rang across killing more than lic Bishops Conference of the the mainly Catholic 3,800 people to fulfil Philippines, Archbishop Socra- Philippines yesterday Duterte’s vow to rid tes Villegas, followed up this as bishops rallied the country of week with an even stronger pas- opposition to the narcotics, with the toral letter. C“reign of terror” that has left 15-month crackdown “For the sake of the children thousands dead in President triggering wider and the poor, stop their system- Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. violence that has seen atic murders and spreading reign Police have reported killing of terror,” Villegas wrote. thousands of other more than 3,800 people to fulfil Duterte won last year’s pres- people found dead in Duterte’s vow to rid the country idential elections on a brutal of narcotics, with the 15-month unexplained law-and-order platform in crackdown triggering wider vio- circumstances. which he promised an unprec- lence that has seen thousands of edented campaign to eradicate other people found dead in unex- Church leaders said bells illegal drugs in society by killing Catholic Bishop of Caloocan Pablo Virgilio David gestures during a press conference at the plained circumstances. around the country would simul- up to 100,000 traffickers and Commission of Human Rights headquarters in Manila, yesterday. An elderly church sexton taneously ring for five minutes addicts. tugged on a rope to ring a from 8:00pm (1200 GMT) to hon- Duterte has made the drug 171-year-old bell atop the San our the dead and remind the war the top priority of his admin- against humanity. They say polls, and he enjoys majority Manila district of Caloocan on Roque cathedral, its slow, deep living that the bloodshed must istration, and has regularly police are killing only in self- backing in both houses of consecutive nights last month, peals sweeping over the vast stop. The ritual will continue for encouraged more bloodshed defence, and the thousands of Congress. sparked rare street protests slums of northern Manila around 40 nights. with comments such as describ- other unexplained murders But the Church has emerged against the crackdown. the 211-year-old church. “We cannot allow the ing himself as “happy to could be due to drug gangs fight- as the leader of a growing oppo- Caloocan Bishop Pablo David “Many of the drug killings destruction of lives to become slaughter” three million addicts. ing each other. sition in recent months. said earlier yesterday he was giv- had taken place in this diocese,” normal. We cannot govern the Nevertheless, the president Many Filipinos looking for The killings of three teenag- ing refuge to two witnesses to the Ryan Rezo, another church nation by killing,” Cardinal Luis and his aides reject allegations quick solutions to crime continue ers, two of them at the hands of killing of one of the three slain employee, said. Antonio Tagle said in a pastoral they are overseeing a crime to support Duterte, according to police in the northern boys. Finnish woman Amnesty International decries burnings targeting Rohingya kidnapped in Afghanistan Bangkok launched “clearance operations” than a deliberate effort by the AFP in response to attacks by Myanmar military to drive Rohingya militants. Rohingya out of their own coun- freed mnesty International “Rakhine state is on fire,” try by any means necessary,” released fresh satellite said Olof Blomqvist, a researcher Blomqvist added. Kabul Aimages of burnt villages in with Amnesty International, in Myanmar denies targeting AFP Rakhine state, alleging Myanmar’s a “clear campaign of ethnic Rohingya, instead insisting the security forces have led “system- cleansing by the Myanmar secu- militants have set the fires. Finnish woman who was atic” clearances of Rohingya rity forces”. The group quoted The Myanmar government kidnapped in an attack Muslim settlements over the last Rohingya witnesses who says nearly 40 percent of Aon an international guest three weeks. At least 26 villages described security officers and Rohingya villages are now house in Afghanistan has been had been hit by arson attacks in vigilantes using petrol or shoul- empty in the northernmost part freed, the foreign ministry in the Rohingya majority region, the der-fired rocket launchers to set of Rakhine, but argues not all Helsinki said yesterday. A Ger- rights group said, with patches of homes alight, before firing on have run from army operations, man aid worker and an Afghan grey ash picked up in photos villagers as they fled. insisting some were either guard were killed and the marking the spot where homes In some ethnically mixed linked to the “extremist terror- Finnish woman was abducted had once stood. communities, such as the village ists” or scared of them. as gunmen stormed the guest Backing up the pictures, tract of Inn Dinn, images But scores of Rohingya ref- house in Kabul in May. Amnesty said fire sensors also showed that only Rohingya ugees have detailed raids by “Kidnapped Finnish deployed on satellites had homes had been burned, the soldiers who fired on civilians Pakistani demonstrators shouting slogans during a protest against national in Afghanistan has detected 80 large-scale blazes report said. before razing entire communi- been released and is safe,” the the Myanmar government over the treatment of Rohingya Muslims, across northern Rakhine state “It’s very difficult to con- ties — often with the help of ministry said on Twitter. For- in Quetta, yesterday. since August 25, when the army clude that it is anything other ethnic Rakhine Buddhist mobs. eign Minister Timo Soini later said that “Finland did not pay a ransom and never will”. “If we do, it will only incite new kidnappings,” he told a N Korea threatens to reduce US to ‘ashes’ news conference. National Bureau of Investigation chief Seoul countries that move at the order by far its most powerful, nuclear inspector Thomas Elfgren said AFP of the United States. test on Sept. 3, following a series she was “in good health”. “The four islands of the archi- of missile tests, including one No group has claimed North Korean state pelago should be sunken into the that flew over Japan. responsibility for the attack agency threatened yes- sea by the nuclear bomb of Juche. The 15-member Security on the guest house run by A terday to use nuclear Japan is no longer needed to exist Council voted unanimously on a Swedish charity Operation weapons to “sink” Japan and near us,” the committee said in a US-drafted resolution and a new Mercy in the heart of the reduce the United States to statement carried by the KCNA round of sanctions on Monday in Afghan capital. “ashes and darkness” for sup- news agency. response, banning North Korea’s Operation Mercy works porting a UN Security Council Juche is the North’s ruling textile exports that are the second Firefighters leaving Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah school after a fire with local Afghan communi- resolution and sanctions over ideology that mixes Marxism largest only to coal and mineral, ties in areas such as reducing its latest nuclear test. and an extreme form of go-it- and capping fuel supplies. broke out in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. infant mortality and women’s The Korea Asia-Pacific alone nationalism preached by The North reacted to the lat- empowerment. “It is with Peace Committee, which han- state founder Kim Il Sung, the est action by the Security great joy that we confirm the dles the North’s external ties and grandfather of the current Council, which had the backing At least 23 dead in release of our Finnish col- propaganda, also called for the leader, Kim Jong Un. of veto-holding China and Rus- league who was abducted on breakup of the Security Coun- Regional tension has risen sia, by reiterating threats to 20 May,” Operation Mercy cil, which it called “a tool of evil” markedly since the reclusive destroy the United States, Japan Malaysia school fire said in a statement. made up of “money-bribed” North conducted its sixth, and and South Korea.

Kuala Lumpur Department Operations Deputy AFP Director Soiman Jahid said. He said police were still Pakistan ejects MSF from militancy-hit tribal district t least 23 people were investigating what caused the killed in a fire at a reli- fire but that it likely was caused Peshawar “MSF is saddened by the renewed,” the official said yester- in June when twin blasts ripped Agious school in the by an electrical short circuit or AFP decision from the authorities day, adding that authorities have through a crowded market days Malaysian capital yesterday, a lit mosquito repellent coil. responsible for NGOs working been paying closer attention to ahead of Eid celebrations mark- officials said. Videos posted on social akistani authorities have in Kurram Agency,” Catherine foreign NGOs across the country, ing the end of Ramadan, killing A police official said 21 stu- media showed that the three- asked the Doctors Without Moody, the group’s country rep- especially in tribal areas. 69 people and wounding more dents and two teachers were storey building of the religious PBorders (MSF) aid group to resentative, said in a statement The organisation said offi- than 200. killed in the fire. The Fire school was engulfed in raging close its medical facilities in a released late Wednesday. cials have not explained why The attack was the third Department said earlier that at fire before the firefighters’ militancy-wracked tribal dis- The tribal districts are their permit was refused in an major bombing to strike the area least 25 were killed in the fire arrival. trict, the organisation said, as among the poorest areas in Paki- area where its has been provid- since January, with 115 people which broke out at around 5.41 Ahmad Tarmizi, a 46-year- officials tighten controls on for- stan, and are governed under a ing healthcare for 14 years. killed in total -- the highest in a.m, BBC reported. old local resident who lives eign NGOs working in the draconian legal system intro- Although violence in Paki- Pakistan. Ten people were taken to across the school, said he was country. duced by British colonial rulers stan and its tribal districts has Inhabitants in the tribal belt hospital, and four were reported going to a nearby mosque to MSF said the government more than a century ago. A sen- declined in recent years follow- have long complained its devel- to have serious injuries. pray when he saw the raging fire has refused to renew the permit ior government official in ing a series of military offensives opment and security has been “Based on our initial inves- on the third floor of the school. required to continue its health- Kurram confirmed that MSF has against insurgents, Kurram has neglected by Islamabad, which tigations, the position the victims “I saw four boys in the third care projects in Kurram district been asked to stop working in remained a top target for mili- also appoints administrators were found in indicated that floor screaming ‘too hot, too in the Federally Administered the district after its permit tant groups. with sweeping powers includ- they tried to escape through the hot,’” said Ahmad, adding he Tribal Areas (FATA) located in expired. Parachinar, the capital of the ing the prerogative to windows but were prevented later helped a boy who managed the restive northwest along the “They have been asked to stop mainly Shiite Kurram tribal dis- collectively punish entire clans due to the fixed grills on the win- to get out of the window and fell Afghan border. working until their (permit) is trict became a scene of carnage for the crime of an individual. dows,” Fire and Rescue on the ground. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 EUROPE 07 EU official favours ending internal border checks

Brussels Migration crisis The European Commission, AP which polices EU laws, has The EU migration chief allowed Germany and its four xtraordinary border believes the EU’s near neighbors in northern controls inside external borders are Europe to continue the measures Europe’s passport-free stronger now. He said twice since May 2016. But under travel area should not the bloc’s migrant EU rules, the measures cannot be extended because deal with Turkey is be extended anymore. Ethe refugee emergency is abat- working well. Wolfgang Sobotka, the inte- ing, the European Union’s top rior minister of Austria, which migration official said holds a national election next yesterday. Wolfgang Sobotka, month, rejected the idea of end- Systematic ID checks are the interior minister ing the border controls. banned in the 26-nation pass- of Austria, rejected “To stop illegal migration and port-free travel zone known as the idea of ending the avoid unlawful border crossings, the Schengen area, but the EU border controls. we must adapt the deadlines for has made exceptions for Austria, internal border controls to the Denmark, Germany, Sweden and real challenges,” Sobotka said. non-EU country Norway to pro- “I believe it is the moment to “Although there is no acute long ID checks at their borders. go back to the normal function danger of terror in Austria, we The countries say the checks — of Schengen,” he said. are not an isolated island and introduced in 2016 after around Avramopoulos believes the must be prepared for all even- 1 million migrants entered EU’s external borders are tualities,” he added. Europe the previous year — are stronger now. He said the bloc’s Slovak Interior Minister Rob- needed for security reasons. migrant deal with Turkey is Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police of Switzerland, Simonetta Sommaruga ert Kalinak said that his country German Chancellor Angela working well, with migrant flows (right), with EU Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos (left) is no longer impacted by the Merkel is keen to have the police from the country to the Greek and Croatian Foreign Minister Davor Ivo Stier at European Justice and Home Affairs Council, migrant wave and suggested that checks continue, and there’s no islands down by 81 percent last in Brussels, yesterday. the appeal to prolong controls is sign of Berlin backing off that month, compared with August largely political, especially with stance as the country prepares 2016. Commission has “an open ear for coming approach to refugees. “The German position is clear upcoming elections in Germany for an election September 24. “During the last two years we our arguments” to extend the Interior Minister Thomas de — as long as the external borders and Austria. But EU Migration Commis- have been working in crisis controls beyond their November Maiziere said Germany is stick- are not secure enough, there will “I think it is more a political sioner Dimitris Avramopoulos mode, now it’s the moment to 11 expiry date. ing to its view that the also be the requirement for con- question than the real necessity said that while the checks were step out of the crisis,” he said. The controls began in Ger- extraordinary controls will trols at the internal borders,” he of these border controls. We will justified, the reasons behind their In an interview earlier this many amid an influx of remain necessary as long as said. But he also said there is still see after the elections, I think the introduction “are not there month, Merkel said she’s confi- asylum-seekers that critics partly weaknesses remain along the plenty of time to debate the situation will be pretty different,” anymore.” dent the EU’s executive blame on the chancellor’s wel- bloc’s external borders. extension. he said. UK terrorism arrests hit record high UK and EU close to deal on

London the data began to be following month police arrested level rather than an isolated citizens’ rights: Hammond Reuters collected. 21 suspects after three Islamist spike. Britain is on its second- militants drove into pedestri- In the three years until Budapest That is our clear and stated he number of people highest threat level, “severe”, ans on London Bridge before March this year, police foiled Reuters intention,” he said. arrested in Britain on sus- meaning an attack is highly stabbing people at nearby res- 13 potential attacks but in the Hammond added however Tpicion of terrorism likely and 36 people were killed taurants and bars, killing eight. next 17 weeks, there were the ritain is very close to that British nationals who have offences rocketed by 68 per- in terrorist incidents in the first One arrest followed an four attacks while the author- reaching an agreement moved to EU countries should cent in the last year to the six months of 2017. attack in north London when a ities thwarted six others, Bwith the European Union be allowed to do the same. highest figure on record dur- Among the arrests, 12 came van was driven into worship- Rowley said. on how to protect the rights of “From a reciprocal basis the ing a period when the country after an attack in March on pers near a mosque which left “The pace has continued to citizens after it leaves the bloc, objective is to make everything suffered four deadly attacks, London’s Westminster Bridge one man dead. be almost as challenging since British Finance Minister Philip look exactly as it did the day figures showed yesterday. when a man drove a car into Britain’s most senior coun- then,” he said. Hammond said yesterday. before we left the EU,” he said. Statistics from the Home pedestrians killing four, before ter-terrorism officer Mark The official figures showed The rights of EU citizens in Hammond also said talks Office (interior ministry) he stabbed a policeman to Rowley has said police have that among the 379 arrests, 123 Britain is one of three issues the about Britain’s departure from showed there were 379 arrests death outside parliament. been arresting a suspect every people were charged with an bloc wants to settle before it the EU should result in an exit in the year to June, up from 226 Another 23 followed a sui- day. offence, of which 105 were ter- begins discussing the future roadmap. from the 12 previous months, cide bombing at a pop concert He said this week that there rorism-related, while 189 were relationship between Britain “We want to give businesses and the most since 2001 when in Manchester in May, and the had been a shift in the threat released without charge. and the EU. on both sides of English Chan- “We have made very good nel and both sides of the Irish progress. We have a very high border the confidence that they degree of alignment. Not yet will not face a cliff edge when completely concluded, but we we leave the EU,” he said. Oil spill spreads are very close to having agree- “That is why we are propos- ment on how we are going to ing a time-limited transition to Athens Riviera protect each other’s citizens period so that we can provide who are in our countries,” that certainty that our borders Athens Hammond said. will continue to operate Reuters “Our desire and intention is smoothly and that our busi- that people who have come to nesses can continue to supply rew scrambled to clean the UK to work and make their their customers and our citizens up an oil spill from a lives in the UK should be able carry on with their day to day Csunken tanker which to continue to live there, carry lives across continental had spread to some of Ath- on their lives exactly as before. Europe.” ens’s most popular beaches. The 45-year-old vessel, Agia Zoni II, was carrying 2,500 tonnes of fuel when it sank off the island of Salamis Catalonia to launch new on Sunday. By Wednesday, a thick oily tide had covered independence campaign stretches of the Athens Rivi- era several miles away. Barcelona “This is a catastrophe,” AFP said Fotis Yiamanis, a resident of the seafront neighborhood atalan separatists yesterday officially launch their cam- of Faliro, where Greeks enjoy paign for an independence referendum deemed illegal morning swims several by Madrid, which has vowed to stop it at all cost. Demonstrators gather outside the Grenfell Tower public inquiry, in central London, yesterday. C months of the year. The campaign kickoff will take place at 8:00pm at a 10,000 “Even if the oil leaves the seat capacity bullring in the port of Tarragona, attended by surface of the water, the rest Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and representatives of is going to sink and set in the Probe into Grenfell Tower fire begins Catalonia’s main separatist parties and associations. sand. We’ll step in and (our But there were doubts whether the rally will be able to go feet) will turn black.” London June 14 blaze and paid tribute to borough where the tower is ahead after a judge banned another pro-independence event The coast guard said AFP the “fortitude and resilience” of located, is the richest area of in Madrid on the grounds that a public space could not host a authorities had sealed the the local community. Britain. meeting to promote an illegal referendum. shipwreck on Tuesday and n inquiry into the Gren- But he turned down a Prime Minister Theresa May Asked if an operation was under way to stop the event in there was no further spillage. fell Tower fire disaster request from some survivors for has asked Moore-Bick to inves- Tarragona, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Privately-owned tank trucks Aopened yesterday with a a member of the local commu- tigate the causes of the fire and Santamaria said: “You can’t cooperate and you can’t partici- were working to clean up the minute’s silence to remember nity to be appointed to his whether anything could have pate in this referendum.” pollution assisted by floating victims, as survivors demanded investigating team, saying that been done to prevent it. A manager for the company that runs the bullring, who cranes and offshore anti-pol- answers over the west London this would “risk undermining Moore-Bick has said he did not want to be named, said they had not received any offi- lution vessels, it said. apartment block blaze that my impartiality”. expects to publish an interim cial request to not let the rally go ahead. At a small beach near killed at least 80 people. Residents had complained report by the end of March or The pro-independence camp has two weeks to fire up its Greece’s biggest port, Piraeus, The inquiry “can and will for years about fire safety in the the beginning of April. base and win over its critics who are reluctant to take part in workers shoveled thick lay- provide answers to the pressing 24-storey social housing tower Key questions include the referendum set for October 1. ers of black oil that washed questions of how a disaster of and have voiced anger at delays whether a recent renovation by If they win, the separatists vow to declare independence ashore. this kind could occur in 21st cen- in assistance following the blaze the local authority, in particu- within days for the wealthy northeastern region of Spain, Bar- “You can’t go near now. tury London,” said Martin as well as scepticism about lar the cladding put on the celona, which is home to around 7.5 million people. It stinks of oil,” said Yannis Moore-Bick, the retired judge whether the inquiry can help. building to improve its insula- The Catalan government has not established a minimum Trikaminas, a local resident. heading up the probe. Resentment at the official tion and appearance, had participation for the outcome of the referendum to be valid “Who’s going to go in there to Moore-Bick spoke of his response was particularly acute turned the high-rise into a but a high turnout is key for the legitimacy of the vote. swim?” “dismay and sadness” at the as Kensington and Chelsea, the death trap. 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017

ESTABLISHED IN 1996

CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected]

EDITORIAL

Sports is the winner

akistan welcomed international cricket after a lengthy lay-off this week. A power-packed World XI captained by South African star Faf Pdu Plessis landed in Lahore - Pakistan’s cultural capital - on Monday for a three-match T20 series. Packed crowds at Qaddafi Stadium - which once hosted the 1996 World Cup final between Sri No, Antifa is not the moral Lanka and Australia - showed how much they have missed out on watching the players and teams playing on Pakistani soil. With the short series tantalizingly poised at 1-1 following a win by Pakistan on Tuesday and World equivalent of neo-Nazis XI the next day, the stage is set for an explosive finale at the same venue today. Filling up cricket venues has never been an issue in Pakistan, once a power- Mensah-Schramm, a 70-year-old anti- house in cricket, and it won’t come as a surprise if Andrew Mitrovica fascist who has devoted the past 31 years we see a full-house at Qaddafi Stadium for the series Al Jazeera to defacing neo-Nazi graffiti and propa- decider. ganda in public spaces principally across Pakistan, devoid of international cricket follow- Germany. ing the unfortunate terror attack on the Sri Lankan Mensah-Schramm’s act of resistance Test squad in March 2009, is one nation that landed her in court, where she was fined deserves to have regular cricket on its soil. The Paki- ecently, a fresh pathogen, which for “vandalism” and ordered to stop. Her stan Cricket Board (PCB) along with the game’s poses an urgent threat to public reply: she’s not going to stop, nor pay the ruling body the International Cricket Council (ICC) safety and discourse, has appeared fine. Predictably, the historically have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put suddenly on the political land- These days, it’s fashionable among together this series. scape. A batch of “liberals”, saddled the predominately white, male liberal illiterate, ubiquitous Pakistan, who promised head-of-state security Rwith fragile sensibilities, have warned that intelligentsia to join the hysterical members of the right-wing for the series, have spared no effort to keep the play- liberty and lives are being threatened by ordi- assault on the Antifa by insisting that, in commentariat in America and ers and fans safe during nary, largely anonymous people seized with effect, Danielsson’s and Menash- beyond have attempted to the three-match series. the duty to confront the ignorance and hate Schramm’s “violent” “law-breaking” tar the Antifa (anti-fascists) Pakistan, devoid It has been reported that that Hurricane Donald and his abominable must be condemned, rather than around 9,000 police acolytes brandish routinely with impunity. applauded, because it mirrors the malig- for resisting, and, if need be, of international officers and paramilitary Predictably, the historically illiterate, nant modus operandi of the fascists they defending itself against, the cricket following forces have been on duty ubiquitous members of the right-wing com- defied. delinquents that march en the unfortunate for all the games, cor- mentariat in America and beyond have This is absurd. masse at night with torches terror attack on doning off the team’s attempted to tar the Antifa (anti-fascists) for Even a cursory understanding of hotels and stadium. resisting, and, if need be, defending itself recent history reveals that individual and mow down innocents in the Sri Lankan But the presence of against, the delinquents that march en masse and collective acts of resistance by pro- daylight with automobiles. Test squad in such heavy security did at night with torches and mow down inno- gressive forces have traditionally been March 2009, is not dampen the spirit of cents in daylight with automobiles. the target of these generic, hyperbolic one nation that the cricket fans who It’s an old trick: to negate real evil by attacks which are designed to delegiti- turned for the two games manufacturing a phantom villain as a con- mise legitimate protest and marginalise deserves to have in large numbers. After venient foil or facile distraction. the protesters. regular cricket on the first clash, won by Regrettably, but not surprisingly, this From the 1960s “freedom riders” its soil. Pakistan on Tuesday, transparent rhetorical slight of hand is magni- through to Occupy Wall Street, and the Islamabad-based Imtiaz fied repeatedly by an amnesiac establishment Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) accusatory finger at everyone but Gul summed up when he media that habitually finds and amplifies and Black Lives Matter movements, the themselves. said: “I don’t care which team wins because we want moral and intellectual equivalences where same tired polemicists have employed Still, in a windy, densely worded col- to prove to the cricketing world that it’s safe to play none exist. the same tired polemics to try to deflect umn dripping with condescension, one in Pakistan.” Mohammad Sarwar, a local lawyer, In their attacks on the Antifa, these “liber- attention and guilt from the oppressors prominent liberal writer not only casti- added: “I simply want to see star players in action als” have joined a pack of conservatives who onto the oppressed. gated the Antifa for squandering its and these strict security arrangements do not bother - apart from accusing anti-fascists of fascism Words and phrases like: “outsiders,” “moral authority”, but claimed - without me at all.” - howl on TV and elsewhere that climate “agitators”, “provocateurs”, “Crypto- offering an ounce of empirical evidence Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed thanked the change is a pan-scientific hoax, that Saddam Marxists or fascists”, “bent on mayhem in support - that neo-Nazis are “victims” crowd for showing their support for both teams as Hussein certainly possessed weapons of mass and violence” are the decades-old, cli- of the exploitative corporate state too, did Du Plessis, playing on Pakistan soil for the first destruction, that Iraq will eventually be “lib- ched staples of this pedantic lot. thus requiring our sympathy and time. erated”, and that Trump will indeed make Liberals pining for a bucolic anti-fas- consideration. Pakistan recently announced that Sri Lanka are America “great again”. cist campaign will quibble in vain Intended or not, this astonishing due to play a Twenty20 in October. That game will Given their unconscionable record, isn’t it because while the vast majority of anti- logic - such as it is - resembles Trump’s be followed by the West Indies who are due to play a about time these charlatans were disqualified fascists are peaceable, they will always rambling, semi-coherent assertion that mini-series of three Twenty20s in November. permanently from passing judgment on the be reduced to an ugly caricature by rabid “many sides” were responsible for the That’s the message PCB is keen on spreading and motives and conduct of others since they for- reactionaries who violence that took Heather Heyer’s life in not without reason. International cricket family must feited long ago any claim to enjoy any customarily point an Charlottesville, Virginia in early August ensure that Pakistan - World Cup champions in measure of seriousness or subtlety. and that among the army of tiki-torch 1992, T20 World Cup winners in 2009 and 2017 Of course, the legion of unrepentant huck- wielding anti-Semites were some mis- Champions Trophy title holders - continue to host sters and their enablers will never recognise, understood “fine people”. teams in the future also. let alone acknowledge, their complicity in Neo-Nazis are not “fine people”, nor trafficking in such calamitous lies and disas- are they “victims”. They are, aptly put, trous designs. scum. There must be no equivocation, So, instead of taking up perpetual resi- no obfuscation, no shading on this score dence in pundit purgatory, they have been These days, it’s fashionable from any quarter, at any time, for any QUOTE OF THE DAY rewarded with an unfettered licence on reason. “elite” media to continue to defame people among the predominately To do otherwise is to provide suc- who were on the right of history and decency white, male liberal cour to the philosophical descendants of yesterday and are on the right side of history intelligentsia to join the genocidal murderers, who, given the What is happening and decency today. opportunity, would relish enslaving and, Women like Danuta Danielsson, the hysterical assault on the once again, executing, wholesale, Jews, in Myanmar is a Polish-Swedish daughter of a Holocaust sur- Antifa by insisting that, in Muslims, Roma, homosexuals, the shocking catastrophe vivor who famously swatted her handbag at a effect, Danielsson’s and infirm, other vulnerable minorities and, really, because once gang of neo-Nazi skinheads strutting through Menash-Schramm’s ‘violent’ yes, liberals. again people are a square in Vaxjo, Sweden in 1985. Richard Spencer and his verminous I challenge the smear merchants to ‘law-breaking’ must be brethren are, no doubt, chortling at the trying to eradicate impugn Danielsson and desecrate the mem- condemned, rather than profoundly preposterous but increas- whole ethnic groups. ory of the anguish her family endured at the applauded, because it ingly popular media-propelled construct homicidal hands of Nazis by describing her mirrors the malignant modus that the Antifa is as pathological as the Jean-Claude Juncker and, in particular, her remembrance-fuelled, fascists it reviles. spontaneous act, as the personification of operandi of the fascists they These are bizarre and dangerous European Commission defied. President fascism. times. The same challenge applies to Irmela FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 OPINION 09 The 2014 war through the eyes of Gaza’s youth

life for women is harder still. In a Ramzy Baroud culture that conforms to traditional gender roles, where females do Al Jazeera most of the housework, women in Gaza bear the brunt of the effects of the siege on the household. Due to daily power-cuts, ast August, Palestinians commemorated the women frequently have to wake up three-year anniversary of the end of Israel’s in the middle of the night to use the devastating war against the Gaza Strip. The sparse hours of electricity to wash war had killed over 2,200 Palestinians - the clothes, iron, vacuum and bake vast majority among them civilians - and 71 bread. LIsraelis, the majority of them soldiers. Breast cancer patients who are The war left Gaza in ruins with over 17,000 referred to Israeli hospitals have to homes completely destroyed, and thousands of other endure a long and bureaucratic buildings, including hospitals, schools and factories, process to get Israeli permits to destroyed or severely damaged. leave Gaza through the Erez Cross- The war fully shattered whatever semblance of an ing [known to Palestinians Beit economy the Gaza Strip had. Today, 80 percent of all Hanoun]. Israeli authorities fre- Palestinians in Gaza live below the poverty line, the quently delay permits and send majority of whom are dependent on humanitarian patients back to Gaza between aid. There is a whole generation of Palestinians in therapy sessions. Female patients Gaza that grew up knowing nothing but war and who can’t leave Gaza suffer from siege and have never seen the world beyond Gaza’s the shortage of healthcare equip- deadly borders. ment and medicine. These are the voices of some of these young During the 2014 Israeli attack Gazans, who shared their tragic personal stories, Israel’s excavation work near Gilo area in East Jerusalem. on Gaza, when hundreds of fami- hoping that the world would heed their calls for free- lies fled their homes for relatives’ dom and for justice. houses, women would cook for This is not just a commemoration of the cata- imposed on Jabalia, the place from which the first portrays itself: Israeli, Zionist, Jewish. This has large groups of men and children strophic human, material and emotional costs that Intifada erupted a few years before I was born. heightened my sense of identity as a Palestinian, every day, provide shelter for rela- Israel inflicted on Gaza in its deadliest attack during While fearing for her life and her yet-to-be-born Arab, Muslim. tives and strangers alike. the summer of 2014. This is a remembrance of an child, she walked through Jabalia’s alleys, leaning on But new factors emerged following the decade- Nowadays, although still ongoing Nakba which Palestinians have experienced my grandmother who held a white piece of cloth and long siege imposed on Gaza. Now, I also feel “Gazan”. underrepresented in the workforce since 1948. a lantern, hoping for mercy from the Israeli soldiers Like two million other Palestinians, I belong to this and positions of power, and despite I am a third-generation refugee, born and raised who shot at everyone that dared break the curfew. coastal enclave which is subjected to daily suffering. the Israeli blockade that continues in one of Palestine’s largest refugee camps, Jabalia, This is just my birth story in short, and this piece The political division, due to the absence of one to strangle Palestinian education originally from Beit-Jerja, my grandparents’ ever- would not be enough to cover the immense trauma unified leadership representing both Gaza and the and economy, thousands of Pales- green home village which they had to flee under that I shared with the population of Gaza ever since. West Bank, has accentuated the geographical and tinian young women in Gaza go to Israeli fire nearly 70 years ago. In Gaza, no family could escape the grief of having a cultural differences between both locations. The gap university. Thousands go on to I was born a survivor - my mother went into relative killed, wounded, detained or exiled - mine is gets wider every day, resulting in a separate identity become teachers, doctors, archi- labour during a curfew that Israeli military forces no exception. for me, and many other young Gazans, compared tects, nurses, housewives, mothers, This context is necessary to remind everyone of with that held by those living in the West Bank. political activists, educators, and the uninterrupted cycle of violence we endured since Gaza is under a tight siege, yet despite all the social workers. Israel’s inception. Such stories, as harrowing as they hardships, there is a collective sense of autonomy. The war fully shattered may sound, are Palestinians’ daily reality for the past On the other hand, the West Bank has a semblance of whatever semblance of an 70 years. freedom, while in reality every aspect of life, there is economy the Gaza Strip How can a whole population, locked in an ines- controlled by Israel. Over the course of years, my capable ghetto, be subjected to such brutality for this sense of national identity has fragmented. had. Today, 80 percent of long, as the whole world looks the other way? But whether in the West Bank or Gaza, we must all Palestinians in Gaza live One would expect that such an inhumane reality not forget, we both struggle against the same military below the poverty line, would encourage world governments to impose occupier, and will always remain linked through our the majority of whom are sanctions on Israel. Instead, world leaders compete resistance. Only through resistance to injustice, our D-RING ROAD over sponsoring Israel’s lethal security apparatus, identity can, once more, become one. POST BOX: 3488 dependent on humanitarian asserting Israel’s right to “self-defence” on every For years, Palestinian women have been part of aid. There is a whole possible occasion. the struggle against the Israeli occupation. Yet it DOHA - QATAR generation of Palestinians They accept Israel’s misleading media narrative remains hard to escape the stereotypical depictions [email protected] at face value and justify its crimes against my people, surrounding them, with many commentators inces- in Gaza that grew up who are portrayed as “terrorists”, effectively blaming santly indulging in Orientalist tropes, constantly knowing nothing but war the oppressed for legitimately resisting their colonial referring to rooted patriarchy in Palestinian society EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE and siege and have never oppressor, so that they may attain their right to live to score political points, thus justify Israeli TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 seen the world beyond in dignity and freedom. aggression. FAX: +974 4455 7758 The ongoing Israeli occupation and siege made The Gaza Strip, wrecked by the Israeli siege and Gaza’s deadly borders. me understand the occupier the way it proudly repeated wars, is no haven for Palestinian men. 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Trump a lightly attended hearing on carbon-cap- climate change -- and they may never be able to -- and Republicans in Congress have sought to roll back those ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ture technology. though they stress global warming is leading to efforts. TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 Yet that is exactly what many are doing more intense, more frequent storms. Some environmental advocates may be wary of being FAX: 4455 7870 on an issue that increasingly breaks down Decades into the debate over climate change, seen as exploiting a natural disaster for long-term policy [email protected] along partisan lines. Republicans in charge people’s views on the subject are tied up with their changes when homeowners are still ripping sodden carpet of the House and Senate haven’t scheduled political ideology. And it takes more than 185-mile- from their floors and utilities are still working to restore elec- CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT hearings to examine the phenomenon. per-hour winds to change their beliefs. tricity. Whitehouse says there is plenty of time to talk about TEL: 4455 7857 President Donald Trump has ignored People in areas that have experienced extreme the issue as lawmakers debate hurricane-spending relief [email protected] shouted questions on the topic and admin- weather are only marginally more likely to support packages and storm-ravaged cities rebuild. istration officials have brushed the whole climate adaption policies such as elevation require- “We should be talking about this issue on a regular basis; SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION issue aside as a distraction. ments and restrictions on coastal development, I don’t think there is a key moment in which we have to say it TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environ- according to research published in the September or we lose the opportunity,” Whitehouse said. “Now is a good FAX: 44557819 mental Protection Agency, told CNN it is issue of “Global Environmental Change.” Instead, time to talk about it; later is a good time to talk about it; there “very, very insensitive” to storm victims to political party identification is a much bigger factor will be plenty of opportunities to talk about it.” [email protected] “have any kind of focus on the cause and in how people viewed the issue, according to the Climate change concerns could spill into congressional effect of the storm versus helping people.” study that examined public opinion data coupled debates over how to rebuild cities battered by the storms. Research shows monster storms may with geographic information about extreme “It’s impossible to not discuss the incredible amount of All thoughts and views only harden people’s position, underscor- weather events. money which the federal government is going to spend to expressed in these columns ing already entrenched beliefs about the And any changes in thinking after extreme clean up after supercharged hurricanes and to not then dis- role humans play in warming the planet. weather are likely to be temporary. cuss what can we put in place now for ten cents on the dollar are those of the writers, not “The climate movement can’t depend “There was no discernible difference after a that will avoid the most catastrophic results,” Senator Ed of the newspaper. on the weather to make its political case,” month between people who experienced more Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said in an said Robert Brulle, a sociologist at Drexel extreme weather and those who did not,” Llewelyn interview. All correspondence University who studies environmental Hughes, a professor at Australian National Univer- Extreme weather events could provide an opening to regarding Views and activism. “We have a window of opportu- sity, and David Konisky, a professor at Indiana GOP lawmakers -- particularly those in affected states -- to Opinion pages should be nity to draw attention to the issue -- and University, said in a Washington Post essay describ- justify or explain a shift in how they approach the issue, said then three weeks from now we’ll be talk- ing their research. “Even though events like Joseph Majkut, director of climate science at the Niskanen mailed to the ing about something else.” Hurricane Irma are tragic, it may very well be that Center, a libertarian think tank. [email protected] 10 AMERICAS FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 Trump fairly close to deal on immigrants

Washington House of Representatives top AFP Negotiations Democrat Nancy Pelosi sounded Trump was repeating optimistic as they emerged from resident Donald a key Democratic their “very productive” dinner Trump said yesterday argument for allowing meeting with Trump. he was “fairly close” young people who “There was no final deal, to finalizing a deal but... we agreed that the Presi- arrived illegally in the with Democrats dent would support enshrining United States as Pallowing young immigrants to DACA protections into law, and remain in the United States, children to stay. encourage the House and Sen- antagonizing anti-immigration ate to act,” they said in a joint Republicans who worry he is “There was no final statement. violating his own campaign deal, but... we agreed “What remains to be nego- pledges. that the President tiated are the details of border “Does anybody really want security, with a mutual goal of would support to throw out good, educated and finalizing all details as soon as enshrining DACA US President Donald Trump with First Lady Melania Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence accomplished young people possible,” they added. who have jobs, some serving in protections into law, The package could include participate in a briefing on the Hurricane Irma relief efforts, in Fort Myers, Florida, yesterday. the military? Really!” Trump and encourage the using new technology, drones, tweeted, hours after he hosted House and Senate to air support and sensors, the a dinner meeting with top con- act: Officials Democrats said. President arrives in storm-hit Florida gressional Democrats in which They also said no funding for they discussed securing the bor- Trump’s long-promised wall on Fort Myers home where eight patients died president was due to meet with der in exchange for protections Action for Childhood Arrivals the US-Mexico border would be Reuters after the facility lost power and officials running the disaster for immigrants known as (DACA) order. in the DACA deal, although the continued to operate with little response before heading to “Dreamers.” Trump rescinded that exec- president stressed that “the wall S President Donald or no air conditioning in swel- Naples, near where Irma first “They have been in our utive order, prompting jubilation is going to be built and it will be Trump arrived in storm- tering heat. reached the mainland United country for many years through among many in his camp, but funded later.” Uravaged Florida The death toll from Irma States on Sunday. no fault of their own - brought then urged Congress to craft a Democrats continue to yesterday to survey the damage stood at 81 yesterday, with sev- “Let’s go see how we’re in by parents at young age,” he legal solution within the next six oppose wall funding. wrought by Hurricane Irma, the eral hard-hit Caribbean islands doing because I think we’re added. months. The working dinner was the second major storm to hit the including Puerto Rico and the doing a good job in Florida,” Trump was repeating a key “I think we are fairly close second time in a week that Trump United States this year, which US Virgin Islands accounting for Trump said. Democratic argument for allow- but we have to get massive bor- huddled with Democrats. killed dozens and has left mil- more than half of the fatalities. The visit marked Trump’s ing young people who arrived der security,” he said. Last week, he struck a deal lions without power. Florida officials including third visit to a storm-hit part of illegally in the United States as “We are working on a plan with Pelosi and Schumer on Trump’s visit comes the day Governor Rick Scott and US Sen- the US in the past three weeks, children to stay. for DACA. People want to see bundling hurricane relief with after police in Hollywood, Flor- ator Marco Rubio greeted Trump following two visits to Texas in Trump’s predecessor Barack that happen.” raising the debt ceiling and ida, launched an criminal and Vice President Mike Pence the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s Obama protected the so-called Democratic Senate Minor- extending government investigation into a nursing in Fort Myers, Florida. The record flooding. Dreamers through his Deferred ity Leader Chuck Schumer and funding. Selena Gomez Applications for unemployment benefits decline recovering from Washington level in a year. ing a strong labour market. below 300,000 for the longest kidney transplant AP The Labor Department Applications from Texas, Natural disasters can fre- stretch going back to 1970. recovering from Hurricane Har- quently cause spikes in benefit Economic growth acceler- New York he number of people seek- reported that the vey, totaled 51,988 last week, claims. Superstorm Sandy in ated in the spring with the AFP ing unemployment benefits applications for down by 11,800 from the previ- 2012 drove the last huge increase economy, as measured by the Tdeclined slightly last week jobless benefits ous week, but still far above the in applications. gross domestic product, expand- SELENA Gomez revealed that but still remained elevated as normal range of around 12,000 The Labor Department said ing at an annual rate of 3 percent, she underwent a kidney trans- hurricane disruptions impacted dropped by 14,000 to applications filed weekly in that claims in Texas and Louisi- more than double the 1.2 percent plant in her latest treatment for layoffs for a second week. a seasonally adjusted Texas. ana had been impacted last week GDP growth rate in the first lupus -- and that actress Fran- Applications for jobless ben- 284,000 last week The number of Americans by Harvey, while benefit appli- quarter. cia Raisa was her donor. efits dropped by 14,000 to a after surging to receiving unemployment bene- cations in Puerto Rico were Hiring slowed in August, The pop singer posted a seasonally adjusted 284,000 last fits dropped by 7,000 to 1.94 affected by Hurricane Irma. when employers added 150,000 picture to her 126 million fol- week after surging to 298,000 298,000 the previous million, 9.1 percent lower than a Claims in Florida dipped jobs, below last year’s average lowers of herself and Raisa the previous week, the Labor week. year ago. slightly last week, but Irma did monthly gain but still enough to holding hands from adjoin- Department reported Economists closely watch not hit the US mainland until lower the unemployment rate ing hospital beds. Another yesterday. unemployment claims, which Sunday. over time. picture showed a large scar The previous week’s increase The less volatile four-week serve as a proxy for layoffs. Even with the disruptions Unemployment in August across her abdomen. of 62,000 had pushed claims to average for claims rose to Even with recent increases, from the storm, new weekly stood at 4.4 percent, near a Gomez acknowledged the highest level in two years. 263,250 last week, the highest claims remain at levels signify- claims so far have remained 16-year low. that fans have wondered why she has done little publicly to promote the music. “So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due Graft probe: Brazilian to my lupus and was recov- ering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health.” police raid agriculture “I honestly look forward to sharing with you soon my jour- ney through these past several months as I have always minister’s home wanted to do with you.” Brasília Maggi, 61, of “crimes of obstruc- AFP tion of an investigation into a Canadian woman criminal organisation” in his razilian police raided the home state. files appeal in house of Agriculture Min- Maggi issued a statement Bister Blairo Maggi in a saying “nothing was ever done child-bride case corruption probe early yester- by me, or authorized by me, to day, adding yet more pressure act illegally... or to obstruct Cranbrook on the scandal-plagued govern- justice.” AP ment of President Michel “I want to make it clear that Temer. I will use all necessary legal A CANADIAN woman is Federal police said in a means to defend myself and to seeking to have her convic- statement that authorities were re-establish the truth of the tion overturned after she was searching 64 addresses in the facts.” Dominican Republic’s President Danilo Medina, Foreign Relations Minister Miguel Vargas sentenced to seven months in capital Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Maggi oversees a soybean jail for taking a 13-year-old girl Maldonado and former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero leave the the state of Mato Grosso. They empire, growing and exporting to the US to marry the leader Dominican Foreign Ministery in Santo Domingo after meeting with Venezuelan government did not name the people being the commodity, earning him- of a polygamous church. and opposition representatives to resume brokered talks, yesterday. targeted. self the nickname “Soya King.” Gail Blackmore filed an Major Brazilian news sites He has angered environmental appeal arguing that British said the principal suspect was protection groups, which Columbia Supreme Court Jus- Venezuela rivals hold exploratory talks Maggi, Temer’s agriculture accuse him of destroying Ama- tice Paul Pearlman was chief, a farming tycoon and a zon forests. wrong to find her guilty and Santo Domingo to-face negotiations. told a cabinet meeting that he former governor of Mato About a third of Temer’s imposed a sentence that is AFP “We are very close to resolv- had accepted Medina and Zap- Grosso. An AFP photographer cabinet and several of his close unduly harsh and excessive. ing many of the points on the atero’s offer. saw police leave Maggi’s Bra- allies in the center-right Bra- Blackmore and ex-hus- alks between Venezuela’s agenda,” he said. Rodriguez was accompanied silia home carrying a zilian Democratic Movement band Brandon were found government and opposi- The opposition delegation his sister Delcy Rodriguez, who computer. Party (PMDB) are already under guilty in February of removing Ttion inched closer as was expected to meet Domini- chairs the all-powerful Constit- Police were serving a investigation for corruption. a child from Canada for a sex- delegates from both sides began can President Danilo Medina, uent Assembly, and the veteran search warrant issued by the The president himself is ual purpose. Their trial heard exploratory contacts with medi- who is trying to broker a break- Venezuelan diplomat Roy Supreme Court, which handles fighting multiple allegations of that the girl was taken across ators in Dominican Republic. through in the crisis along with Chaderton. cases involving ministers and corruption, and Prosecutor the border in 2004 to marry Jorge Rodriguez, a close ally ex-Spanish prime minister Jose Rodriguez did not say if he other federal-level General Rodrigo Janot is widely Warren Jeffs, head of the Fun- of Venezuelan President Nico- Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. expected to have a face-to-face politicians. expected to file a criminal damentalist Church of Jesus las Maduro, said some progress The talks were announced meeting with the opposition The warrant, as described charge of obstruction of justice Christ of Latter-Day Saints. had been made towards face- late Tuesday by Maduro who delegation. by the G1 news site, accuses against him this week. 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PAGE | 12 QE FTSE100 PAGE | 12 8,409.48 22,205.47 7,295.39 $49.90 Turkey central -18.29 PTS +47.29 PTS -84.31 PTS +0.60 Juncker proposes 0.21% bank holds rates 0.22% 1.14% EU to appoint DOW BRENT steady finance minister Dow & Brent before going to press

Report on French economy Tesla sets Oil rises on semi-truck debut for better market October 26

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London esla plans to unveil a Reuters Brent up at $55.61 heavy transport truck Brent was up 45 cents Tnext month, in a further il prices rose yes- broadening of the product at $55.61 a barrel by terday, taking US line-up for the electric vehi- 1345 GMT. US light crude above $50 a cle maker. barrel for the first crude rose 77 cents to Chief executive Elon time in a month a high of $50.07 Musk made the announce- Oafter the International Energy before easing to trade ment in a tweet late, Agency (IEA) forecast the mar- around $49.95, up 65 French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire (right) and Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of indicating the new truck ket would continue to tighten cents. The US the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), pose with a report would be shown at its Cali- as fuel demand increased. benchmark last traded on French economy before a news conference at the Bercy Finance Ministry in Paris, fornia design center in Brent was up 45 cents at above $50 on August yesterday. Hawthorne, California. $55.61 a barrel by 1345 GMT. US 10. “Tesla Semi truck unveil light crude rose 77 cents to a & test ride tentatively sched- high of $50.07 before easing to uled for Oct 26th in trade around $49.95, up 65 stocks are gradually declining,” Hawthorne,” Musk wrote. cents. The US benchmark last it said. “Worth seeing this beast in traded above $50 on August 10. The Organization of the QSE index dropped 265.98 points last week person. It’s unreal.” Brent has now climbed Petroleum Exporting Countries No further details of the more than $10 a barrel over the and other producers, including The Peninsula percent. Telecoms sector trading value. Vodafone Qatar truck were available, but past three months and is close Russia, have agreed to reduce accounted for 15.50 percent and accounted for 11.74 percent and Musk said last year the com- to where it was at the beginning crude output by about 1.8 mil- atar Stock Exchange’s transportation sector accounted Qatar Navigation accounted for pany planned a new pickup of the year, trading between lion bpd until next March in an (QSE) benchmark index for 13.14 percent. 9.22 percent, reports QNA. truck and was considering about $55 and $57. attempt to support prices. Qlost 265.98 points or 3.07 Telecoms sector led traded When compared on daily options for heavy-duty trucks The IEA on Wednesday BP Chief Executive Bob percent, last week when the volume this week with 31.27 basis, the QSE index dropped and buses. raised its estimate of 2017 world Dudley told Reuters in an inter- bourse closed yesterday at percent of the total traded vol- 18.29 points , or 0.22 percent Musk is pressing the oil demand growth to 1.6 mil- view yesterday that oil prices 8,409.48 points. ume. Banking and financial compared to Wednesday’s industry for more electric lion barrels per day (bpd) from were likely to stay between $50 Trading value during last services sector accounted for closing. vehicles, reducing use of fos- 1.5 million bpd. and $60 as major producers week increased by 183.44 per- 30.86 percent. Industries sector The volume of shares sil fuels, along with The agency said a global oil kept output restricted. cent to reach QR1.25bn accounted for 21.23 percent and traded increased to 17.13 mil- autonomous driving surplus was shrinking thanks “We’re all trying to make compared to QR442.19m dur- real estate sector accounted for lion from 11.89 million on technology. to strong European and US our way in this world of ing the previous week. 7.22 percent. Wednesday and the value of Tesla currently produces demand as well as production between $50 and $60 and I Trading volume increased Banking and financial serv- shares increased to QR491.29m three electric car models, declines in Opec and non-Opec would expect that to continue.” by 209.29 percent to reach ices sector led traded number from QR206.38m on including the recently intro- countries. This week’s gains have come 58.30 million shares, as against of transactions this week with Wednesday. duced Model 3, which is about “Stronger demand and sup- despite data showing a big build 18.85 million shares, while the 31.93 percent of the total Out of the 45 companies half the price of its luxury cars ply restrictions from Opec and in US crude inventories after number of transactions rose by number of transactions. Indus- listed on QSE, shares of 41 saw and has a long waiting list. Russia are the main reasons for Hurricane Harvey. 166.11 percent, to reach 15,360 tries sector accounted for 23.50 trading yesterday. From these, Not long after Tesla was the oil price upsurge,” said Data from the Energy Infor- transactions as compared to percent. Transportation sector 18 gained, 22 closed lower and founded in 2003, Musk said Forex.com analyst Fawad mation Administration shows 5,772 transactions. accounted for 11.90 percent one remained unchanged. the plan was to use money Razaqzada. a build in US crude inventories Market cap fell by 2.40 per- and real estate sector Indices of three sectors from high-end electric vehi- Barclays Research said in a last week of 5.9 million barrels, cent to reach QR458.86bn as accounted for 11.83 percent. ended in green and four in red. cles to create more affordable note that the supply side of the exceeding expectations. compared to QR470.15bn at the Out of the 45 listed compa- QSE Total Return Index lost offerings to make the tech- equation was beginning to look US petrol stocks slumped by end of previous week. nies 11 ended last week higher, 0.22 to 14,102.21 points. QSE Al nology the new automotive bullish: 8.4 million barrels, the largest Banking and financial serv- while 29 fell and five remained Rayan Islamic Index decreased norm. Cars powered by green “Unrest in Iraq and Vene- weekly decline since the data ices sector led traded value this unchanged. 0.12 percent to 3,387.38 points energy are consistent with a zuela should keep output there was first recorded in 1990. US week with 40.59 percent of the QNB led trading value dur- and QSE All Share Index added concern for the environment in check, regional crude oil con- distillate stocks fell by 3.2 mil- total traded value. Industries ing this week accounted for 0.06 percent to 2,400.22 seen in Musk’s other tangos have dissipated and lion barrels. sector accounted for 17.41 14.73 percent of the total points. enterprises. UK customs model unlikely to achieve frictionless post-Brexit trade

Southampton ships berthed at the quayside goods passing through South- imposing import duties on each introduced just two months Reuters while rows of new cars await ampton, which lies on the south other’s goods. Few people before Brexit - will need to proc- shipment to destinations includ- coast of England, are subject to believe the current system for ess 255 million customs t Southampton docks, a ing the United States and Asia. physical checks by customs offi- non-EU trade can be replicated declarations a year, up from 55 top British port for trade There is little sign of the cus- cials, according to its owner, for EU goods without disruption million now. Awith countries outside the toms border that Britain Associated British Ports. at the seaports through which “Is a new IT system going to EU, the scene is one of friction- maintains with most of the world At the moment Britain has 95 percent of Britain’s interna- be able to cope with a sudden less international commerce. It’s apart from European Union no such customs border with the tional trade moves. That means massive surge in stuff going a model that business leaders states, thanks to a long-refined EU, a free-trade area of 28 industry’s wish for minimal extra through? ... It is a highly complex hope will also work well with system of goods declarations states, but it is likely to reimpose red-tape, delays and costs after environment and the capacity for Europe after Brexit, but fear it completed electronically as ships one when it leaves the bloc in Brexit may not be granted. glitches is bound to be there,” won’t. plough to and from the March, 2019. If London and The government estimates a said Guy Platten (pictured), Cranes lift containers country. Brussels fail to strike a trade new, upgraded electronic cus- Chief Executive of the UK Cham- smoothly on and off enormous Less than two percent of deal, each side will start toms system - due to be ber of Shipping. 12 FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 BUSINESS Turkey central bank holds rates steady

Istanbul and developments in core infla- And I hope we will achieve concern about rising prices. Reuters Annual inflation tion indicators pose risks on the them.” Nevertheless, the bank could Annual inflation rose pricing behaviour,” the bank said Unlike previous comments start easing policy in the coming urkey’s central bank to 10.68 percent. It in a statement following its pol- from government ministers, months, said William Jackson of left interest rates was fuelled by rising icy-setting meeting. Agbal did not appear to be Capital Economics in London. unchanged yesterday “The central bank will con- putting direct pressure on the “With inflation set to ease transport costs and after inflation rose, tinue to use all available central bank. The lira firmed to and growth likely to slow, and the prices of core keeping monetary pol- instruments in pursuit of the 3.4479 against the dollar after the government pressure for lower Ticy tight in the face of a drive for goods and services. price stability objective.” announcement, compared with rates starting to build, we think cheap credit by President Recep Inflation has now Annual inflation rose more 3.4580 beforehand. monetary policy will be eased Tayyip Erdogan. been in double digits than expected, to 10.68 percent, Following a failed coup last over the next three to six The bank is tasked with bal- and remains one of last month, fuelled by rising year, the government has rolled months,” Jackson said in a note ancing inflationary pressures Turkey’s most transport costs and the prices of out a series of measures to bol- to clients. with Erdogan’s calls for lower pressing economic core goods and services. Infla- ster growth, including temporary The central bank’s resistance rates. Erdogan, who wants banks problems. tion has now been in double interest rates, and that rates tax cuts and the expansion of a to lifting the repo rate has trig- to lend more at lower rates to digits for six out of eight months would fall in tandem with a programme to guarantee loans gered alarm bells among stimulate the economy, has this year and remains one of Tur- decline in inflation. “Nobody can to smaller businesses. investors about the extent of its described himself as an “enemy” to set policy, at 12.25 percent and key’s most pressing economic say that the interest rates are low While the economy in unde- independence amid Erdogan’s of interest rates. its benchmark repo rate at 8 per- problems. in Turkey, they are high,” Agbal niably recovering - government criticism. The bank also kept its But for the third straight cent. All 17 economists polled by Finance Minister Naci Agbal told broadcaster AHaber before ministers expect growth to overnight lending rate at 9.25 meeting, the bank kept its late Reuters had forecast it would (pictured) said yesterday it was the rates announcement. “Lower exceed 5 percent this year ver- percent and overnight borrow- liquidity window, the highest of leave the rates unchanged. “Cur- the government’s duty to take rates are of benefit to economy, sus a revised 3.2 percent last year ing rate at 7.25 percent, as the multiple instruments it uses rent elevated levels of inflation measures that would bring down the real sector and even banks. - economists have voiced some expected.

Zhongwang Frankfurt Motor Show Dollar holds losses following Holding buys stronger than forecast CPI data German plant New York 92.286 before the release of the Beijing Reuters data. QNA The Labor Department said he dollar held losses its Consumer Price Index rose hina’s Zhongwang against a basket of major 0.4 percent last month after Holding on Wednes- Tcurrencies yesterday fol- edging up 0.1 percent in July. Cday announced the lowing data that showed a Economists had forecast the CPI acquisition of a German alu- faster-than-forecast increase rising 0.3 percent in August. minium producer in its latest in domestic consumer prices in Yesterday’s data was the effort to grab a share in the August. last major data point going into global aircraft aluminium US consumer prices accel- next week’s Federal Open Mar- market. erated in August amid a jump ket Committee meeting. The deal via a solely- in the cost of gasoline and Other data yesterday owned subsidiary is the rental accommodation, signs of showed an unexpected drop in company’s first overseas firming inflation that could the number of Americans filing purchase and allows it to allow further monetary policy applications for unemployment own a 99.72 percent stake of tightening from the Federal benefits last week. Aluminiumwerk Unna AG, a Reserve this year. Though the data was medium-sized aluminium German Chancellor Angela Merkel, talks with the CEO of Opel, Michael Lohscheller (centre) The dollar index, which impacted by hurricanes Har- plant in Unna. The value has and Hesse’s State Premier Volker Bouffier, as she visits the stand of German carmaker tracks the greenback against six vey and Irma, the labor market yet to be disclosed, accord- Opel during her inaguration tour of the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt am Main, major currencies, was down 0.3 remains healthy with increas- ing to China.org.cn. western Germany, yesterday. percent at 92.246. ing reports of worker shortages Lu Changqing, president The index had been at in some industries. of Zhongwang, said the com- pany’s competitiveness would be improved substan- tially, with stronger capacity CEO of GKN in seamless tubes and faster Juncker proposes EU to appoint finance minister expansion in sectors includ- ing aviation and to retire at automobiles. Athens accompany any future eurozone thought-out,” Chancellor Chris- Lu said Zhongwang AFP finance minister post, and the tian Kern told the Oe1 end of 2017 would provide more support “political and economic inten- broadcaster. for Aluminiumwerk Unna AG n his annual state-of-the- tions” behind such an He said the EU first needed in finance and operation. union speech, Juncker on appointment had to be clear. more cooperation on the econ- The world’s second larg- IWednesday proposed that the Greek Prime Minister Alexis omy and against tax fraud, as est aluminium extrusion EU create its own Europe-wide Tsipras told the same news con- well as in the creation of social product manufacturer, finance minister, a big step ference that there was no need and wage standards. Liaoning-based Zhongwang towards deeper integration of for any finance minister if the In his speech, Juncker, who is increasing its presence in the eurozone. job was simply to watch over said the EU was emerging from foreign markets, especially Italy and Greece yesterday compliance with eurozone con- years of crisis, also called on the Europe. gave a guarded response to EU vergence criteria. EU to conclude more trade deals, Aluminiumwerk Unna Commission President Jean- Juncker on Wednesday also create the post of EU president, AG’s advantage in alumin- Claude Juncker’s (pictured) call Gentiloni, speaking at a Greek- called for expanding the euro- expand the passport-free Schen- ium alloy products for for a Euro-wide finance minis- Italian cooperation summit, said zone beyond the current 19 gen area, take the lead in the aviation, automobile, ter, saying there was little point his country had been in favour member countries, with the cre- fight against climate change and Bengaluru mechanical engineering and in creating the job just for the of such a project for years. ation of a special agency to give keep a closer watch on attempts Reuters electricity is expected to help sake of it. But he said democratic technical and financial help.“I by foreigners to take over stra- its global drive. Italian Prime Minister Paolo mechanisms were needed to consider this concept to be badly tegic European companies. KN said yestrday Chief Executive Nigel Stein G(pictured) would retire at the end of 2017 to be replaced by the head of aer- China’s economy down as investment hits 18-year low ospace, a unit the British engineering group has said was growing faster than the Beijing marginally softer. That would appeared to be a slowdown in weighed on industrial output last may have also dented industrial rest of the market. Reuters have fit into a pattern of infrastructure investment due to month, adding that the economy output, as Beijing looks to close Kevin Cummings, who stronger-than-expected read- a significant drop-off in govern- remained on a steady, improv- older, smog-belching mines and joined the company in North hina posted a rare flurry of ings from China in the first half ment fiscal spending over the ing trend. On a monthly basis, factories, said Nie Wen, an econ- America in 2008 and who has disappointing data yester- of the year and upbeat surveys past two months, analysts said. output rose nearly half a percent. omist at Hwabao Trust in been head of the aerospace Cday, including its slowest on August factory activity. China frontloaded fiscal China’s crackdown on pollution Shanghai. division since 2014, would growth in investment in nearly A year-long, government-led spending this year to produce take over from Stein on Jan- 18 years, suggesting the world’s construction boom has lifted rosy growth ahead of the once- uary 1, the company said, second-largest economy is demand and prices for every- in-five-years Communist Party adding that Finance Director finally starting to lose some thing from cement to steel to Congress next month, Evans- Adam Walker would also momentum as borrowing costs glass, helping offset an expected Pritchard said. 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Yesterday’s answer ASIAN TOWN ALL IN THE MIND Adam Joan (Malayalam) 12:15, 12:45, 1:30, 3:45, 4:30, 7:30, 8:15, 9:30, 10:30, 11:15pm, 12:30, 01:30 & 02:15am Velipadinte Pushtakam 3:15pm Simran (Hindi) 5:45pm Lucknow Cental (Hindi) 6:45pm Magalir Mattum (Tamil) 3:30 & 8:45pm Thupparivaalan (Tamil) 12:30, 11:30pm & 02:15am Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi (Hindi) 6:30pm

AL KHOR CARPALS, CLAVICLE, COCCYX, ETHMOID, Emoji (Animation) 11:00am, 1:00 & 3:00pm Simran (Hindi) 1:30 & 8:45pm Captain Underpants 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi 11:00am FEMUR, FIBULA, & 4:00pm American Assassin (Action) 4:30, 6:45 & 9:00pm HUMERUS, ILLIUM, Adam Joan (Malayalam) 5:00, 8:15 & 11:30pm ISCHIUM, MANDIBLE, MAXILLA, METACARPALS, PATELLA, PHALANGES, ROXY PUBIS, RADIUS, RIBS, Car Go (2D/Animation) 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00pm Adam Joan (Malayalam) SACRUM, SCAPULA, 12:00noon, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30pm & 12:50am Lucknow Central 12:00noon & 3:00pm SKULL, STERNUM, American Assasin (2D/Action) 12:00noon, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00pm & TALUS, ULNA, 12:30am Simran (2D/Hindi) 6:00, 9:10pm & 12:20am VERTEBRA. Be Afraid (2D/Horror) 8:00, 10:10pm & 12:20am 16 SPORT FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 Duhail ready for debut as QSL begins

TODAY’S FIXTURES New Kings coach Gabriel Al Gharafa vs Al Ahli at Al Gharafa Stadium Calderon said the QSL is going Laudrup expects tough (6pm) to be a tough challenge for his Umm Salal vs Al Kharaitiyat at Al Gharafa Stadi- side.

um (8:10pm) “I am happy to be coaching challenge from Al Khor in the QNB Stars League. We Al Duhail vs Qatar SC at Al Duhail Stadium (8:10pm) have had a good two months of preseason and the team is pre- The Peninsula opponent, they caused us plenty Fawad Hussain pared. It will be a real challenge of trouble last season. We will The Peninsula against the former champions l Rayyan will be target- have to be patient and I hope but confidence is high and moral ing full points when they our team can give a perform- is good in my team.” Awill meet Al Khor in their ance that our fans deserve after l Duhail are looking “We will have to start at a opening QNB Stars League our preseason.” to overcome Qatar high tempo and impose our match tomorrow. “Al Rayyan are not the only SC as the newly- game on our opponent. This will Al Rayyan head coach side who is fighting for the title. formed side make be tough against Duhail, but I Michael Laudrup is confident Al Sadd and Al Duhail have fur- their QNB Stars feel that is we do this we have his team will start well in the ther added to their squads this LeagueA (QSL) debut at Duhail every chance of causing an QSL. season. They will also be in the Stadium today. upset” added the experience “We have had many new title fight, whilst Al Gharafa The opening day of prestig- Argentinian coach on the pros- players join us in preseason. It have added well to their team. ious league will see three pect of surprising Al Duhail. is important that they all accli- We need to play a few games matches being played but Al Qatar SC player Mohammed matise to our style and get first to decide who will be look- Duhail - formed after merger of Omar said the side is in good settled in order to do their best ing to win the league” he added. giants Lekhwiya and El Jaish - spirits heading into the first for the side. This is a gradual Meanwhile, Al Khor coach will be in focus on the inaugural match of the season. process but I feel our team is Laurent Banide said: “Al Rayyan day. “We are working well as a ready for the match against Al are one of the best sides in Al Duhail consist majority of team in training, the coach has Khor,” Laudrup said ahead of Qatar and this will be a real test Lekhwiya players, who won the lifted our confidence levels. We the match. of our training so far. Presea- previous season of the QSL feel that we can do well this sea- Laudrup also added he is son went well overall with all under the guidance of head son in the league.” expecting a tough test against of the players playing well. Now Al Duhail’s head coach Djamel Belmadi, speaks at a pre-match coach Djamel Belmadi. Earlier, the first match of the away from home. we have to put this into prac- press conference ahead of his team’s opening QNB Stars The Algerian coach will season will see Al Gharafa take “Al Khor are a tough tise against Al Rayyan.” mentor the new side too and League game against Qatar SC. on Al Ahli while the second he must be eyeing a winning Pictures: Baher Amin/The Peninsula match of the day will be played start in the league, which is between Umm Salal take and Al expected to be the toughest contest of all previous the ‘favourites’ tag. Kharaitiyat. editions. “The squad has only been The team combination improved with the signings in makes Al Duhail, one of the title the summer. I now have to man- favourites along side Xavi’s Al age these expectations over the Sadd and Michael Laudrup’s Al season, my aim is to always win Rayyan, but Belmadi is advising and I feel we can achieve some- We are a confident his ranks to be cautious in their thing with this side.” group of players opening game. Duhail winger Ali Afif said “I am expecting an interest- his team will be targeting the and have been ing game against Qatar SC QSL title, terming the opening together for a because they have been pro- game crucial. moted and I don’t have too much “We are a confident group number of years. information on the side,” Al of players and have been We must start Duhail coach said at a pre-match together for a number of years. press conference. We must start well, and take the well, and take the “I feel that they have a good season game by game.” season game by coach and will do well in the Qatar SC, who are returning game: Afif league this season” noted Bel- to the QSL after missing the last madi when asked about his season due to relegation, are Al Duhail’s winger Akram Al Rayyan SC Coach Michael Laudrup, addressing the media opponents. banking on their preseason Afif speaks during the press Belmadi said his players are preparations for a good start in at a press conference at the Al Gharafa SC yesterday. conference. starting with no pressure under the league. Picture: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula Losail to kick start QREC continues to back big races

MotoGP season Doha to, adding that Qatar sponsorship QNA and participation in this event is Paris Thailand, with the Chang part of its position on the world QNA International Circuit in atar sponsors many of the stage. Buriram penning a three- world’s largest horse races, He said Arabian horse racing osail International year deal with Dorna Qwith the Qatar Racing and has a great heritage in the State of Circuit topped provi- following the British Grand Equestrian Club (QREC) sponsor- Qatar, and Qatar has made Arab Lsional 2018 MotoGP Prix. ing the most prestigious races in horse races of international char- calendar, which was The inaugural Thai- France and Britain, as well as the acter after the introduction of the announced by MotoGP land Grand Prix will take signing of agreements with a Triple Crown in three countries: bosses yesterday, reveal- place on October 7, with number of international institu- Britain, France, Qatar. ing a 19-race schedule that the Japanese, Australian tions in the field of horse racing, The first Qatari sponsorship of will begin on March 18, and Malaysian events still such as the Curragh Racecourse in the international races was the though no venue for the forming a triple-header Ireland to sponsor the race Phoe- sponsorship of the most prestig- British Grand Prix. run from October 21 - nix Sprint and also the partnership ious festival in France, the The season will begin November 4. with Breeders’ Cup in the United Qatar-Arc de Triomphe, which has at the Losail International The longest season in States. been held annually for more than Circuit in Qatar with the the Grand Prix history is The QREC is preparing to 100 years. Qatar has successfully race schedule on March 18. set to conclude on Novem- organise the Qatar Festival of the won the sponsorship of the race The most notable ber 18 at the Ricardo Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which annually since 2008 and until change to next year’s cal- Tormo Circuit in will be held at the end of this month 2022. endar is the inclusion of Valencia. and will continue until October 1, The past years have seen a starting with the horse auction and major development in this race, MOTOGP CALENDAR then the start of the races at the which takes place on the Long- Saint-Clair in Paris and then mov- champ track in Paris before moving 1- QATAR GP, Losail International Circuit, (MARCH 18) ing to Chanti. to Chanti last season due to the 2- ARGENTINA GP, Termas de Rio Hondo, APRIL 8 Director General of QREC maintenance and modernization 3- AMERICAS GP, Circuit of the Americas, APRIL (22) Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi said of the Longchamp track. 4- SPANISH GP, Circuito de Jerez, (MAY 6) Qatar’s sponsorship of foreign This August 2016 file photo shows a race action during Qatar- This sponsorship has had a sig- sponsored Goodwood event. 5- FRENCH GP, Le Mans, (MAY 20) races has had a significant impact nificant impact on the development on the development of local eques- of the equestrian level within 6- ITALIAN GP, Autodromo di Mugello, (JUNE 3) trian events and has been a world through its external partic- under the new 10-year partner- Qatar. The festival has become a 7- CATALUNYA GP, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, (JUNE 17) defining feature of Qatari eques- ipation, and a lot of owners and ship between Qatar and the global forum of Qatari excellence 8- DUTCH GP, TT Circuit Assen, (JULY 1) trian. It has also helped the trainers attend the auctions and put Goodwood track. in all fields. It has also been a strong 9- GERMAN GP, Sachsenring, (JULY 15) presence of a large number of their eyes on the production of Al Kaabi said the Qatari attach- announcement of the level of 10- CZECH GP, Automotodrom Brno, (AUGUST 5) famous horse owners in France Qatar, and there are those who ment to Goodwood is very Qatari horses. 11- AUSTRIAN GP, Red Bull Ring - Spielberg, AUGUST 12) and Britain in the international want the Qatari production specif- important, especially since the two Besides the high level of horses races organised in Qatar. ically for its global fame. partners are involved in a multi- among Qatari owners, which was 12- BRITISH GP, Circuit to be announced, (AUGUST 26) He pointed out that there are Al Kaabi pointed to the increase centuries-long event. reflected positively on the level of 13- SAN MARINO GP, Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, (SEPT 9) many benefits that the Qatari in sales of Qatari horses He declared that horse racing local races. Thus, there was a 14- ARAGON GP, MotorLand Aragon, (SEPTEMBER 23) equestrian gained through the significantly. is the second largest sport after remarkable development on the

15- THAI GP, Chang International Circuit, (OCTOBER 7) organisation of foreign races. The director revealed that the football in England, and the Qatar local level, thanks to the plans set The Qatari horses have taken sponsorship of the Qatar for Good- Goodwood Festival is a unique by the Board of Directors of the a great reputation around the wood was first announced in 2015 event that everyone looks forward Racing Club and Equestrian. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 SPORT 17

Boxing: Golovkin ready to hit Davis Cup: Confident France the jackpot in Las Vegas take on Serbia in the semis Las Vegas AFP Paris beaten in the fourth round at the France’s captain ennady Golovkin is AFP US Open. Yannick Noah (right) undaunted by the chal- A similar note of caution was and Jo-Wilfried lenge of fighting for the annick Noah’s France sounded by Noah ahead of the G Tsonga in Lillee first time in Las Vegas, saying take on star-starved tie being held on the same clay defending his titles against Serbia and 28-time where France lost the 2014 final yesterday. Canelo Alvarez will be like champions Australia to Roger Federer’s going on a date with a beau- face Belgium in the Switzerland. tiful girl. DavisY Cup semi-finals this “We are sufficiently intelli- Three belt champion weekend. gent to know that it’s going to be Golovkin will be the under- Lucas Pouille leads hosts a difficult match,” the 1983 dog when he faces Mexico’s France into battle in Lille against French Open winner said. hard-hitting Alvarez tomor- Dusan Lajovic in today’s open- “Even if their players aren’t row night in a 12-round mega ing singles. at the top of the rankings they’ve world title fight at the That’s followed by French got nothing to lose. We won’t be T-Moblie Arena. number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga playing an exhibition match this “It is like you are going crossing swords with Davis Cup weekend.” with your new girlfriend, Oh debutant Laslo Djere, the high- Serbia won their sole Davis yeah,” he said of his excite- est-rated Serbian at No.80 in the Cup title in 2010, beating France ment about the fight for world. in Belgrade 3-2. middleweight supremacy. Noah’s team are favoured to France, who secured their The 35-year-old from progress to the final against a ticket to the semi-finals after Kazakhstan told reporters at Serbian side sorely missing seeing off Great Britain 4-1 in the Aussie coach Lleyton Hewitt been working round the clock to teenager Andrey Rublev 7-5, 7-6 a news conference yesterday injured former world No.1 and last eight, are seeking a 10th title explained the switch, telling the ensure Goffin’s presence after (7/5) in the fourth round. at the MGM Grand Hotel and 12-time Grand Slam winner but first in 16 years. Davis Cup’s official website: the Belgian star injured his left Next up on the indoor clay Casino that he doesn’t con- Novak Djokovic, Viktor Troicki In Brussels, Belgium’s David “John is match hardened, he’s knee at the US Open. court in the Belgian capital Aus- sider himself an underdog and Janko Tipsarevic. Goffin (ranked 12 in the world) played a lot of five-set tennis, “I feel good, everything’s tralia’s gifted but combustible against Alvarez, who is eight But Pouille insisted despite will be out to embellish his phe- particularly in New York. We OK,” Goffin told Belgian radio Nick Kyrgios (20th) faces years his junior. their rankings superiority the nomenal record in the have full belief in that he can do RTBF. 33-year-old Steve Darcis (77). “This is my game, my semi-final was no foregone con- competition against 185th the job for us.” “My knee hurt after the US Kyrgios, who helped Aus- fight” he said. “I am the boss. clusion for France. ranked Australian John Goffin, ranked No.12 in the Open, but day by day it got bet- tralia beat the US in the quarters, I am the champion.” “We are not over confident, Millman. world, has won 13 of his 14 Davis ter so I told (coach) Johan Van was picked by Hewitt despite his Golovkin has waited a we’ve got an enormous amount Millman’s appearance in the Cup matches, the lone loss com- Herck that I was 100 percent first round exit at Flushing Mead- long time to get his first fight of respect for this team (Serbia) opening singles represented a ing in the 2015 final to Britain’s available for the team.” ows. The victorious semi-finalists on the boxing’s biggest stage which has a lot of very good surprise with the slot expected Andy Murray. Goffin, the ninth seed in New will meet in the 2017 final sched- in the United States. He is players,” said Pouille, who was to go to Thanasi Kokkinakis. Belgian’s medical team have York, was stunned by Russian uled for the end of November. undefeated with a 37-0 record and has fought in 22 cities and seven different DAVIS CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAWS Dodin out of countries but never in Sin City. Quebec City “The biggest day is com- At Lille (clay court, outdoor) ing. This is a true fight, there France v Serbia WTA event is a lot of money coming,” Golovkin said. Friday (from 1100) Several years ago Lucas Pouille (FRA x22) v Dusan Lajovic (SRB x80) Montreal Golovkin hired a much Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x18) v Laslo Djere (SRB x95) AFP French’s captain younger Alvarez to be one of his sparring partners at a Saturday (from 1200) Yannick Noah and efending champion Oceane training camp in Big Bear, Nicolas Mahut/Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) v Nenad Serbia’s captain Dodin of France withdrew California. Zimonjic/Filip Krajinovic (SRB) Nenad Zimonjic. Dfrom the WTA tournament So there is some famili- in Quebec City yesterday com- arity between the two but Sunday (from 1100) plaining of dizziness. Golovkin expects Alvarez to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x18) v Dusan Lajovic (SRB x80) The sudden departure of the come into the fight with a few Lucas Pouille (FRA x22) v Laslo Djere (SRB x95) Second seed Zhang beaten by second seed, ranked 48th in the new wrinkles in his game world, saw American Caroline plan. At Brussels (clay court, indoor) qualifier in Tokyo Dolehide, ranked 161st, secure a “He might bring some Belgium v Australia quarter-final berth by new ideas to this fight. I am Tokyo walkover. ready for anything,” Golovkin Friday (from 1200) AFP Dodin began warming up said. “I am ready to fight. It is David Goffin (BEL x12) v John Millman (AUS x185) about an hour before the sched- a first class fight.” Steve Darcis (BEL x77) v Nick Kyrgios (AUS x20) hina’s Zhang Shuai became the latest seed to exit the uled start of her match, but soon Alvarez, who has only lost Japan Women’s Open yesterday when she was ambushed decided she couldn’t play. once in 51 fights (49-1-1), said Saturday (from 1300) Cby Kazakh qualifier Zarina Diyas. Three other matches were he trained 10 weeks for this Arthur De Greef/Ruben Bemelmans (BEL) v Jordan The 23-year-old Diyas, ranked 72 places below Zhang at completed, with third-seeded bout. Thompson/John Peers (AUS) 100th in the world, thrashed the second seed 6-4, 6-2 in Tokyo, Timea Babos of Hungary battling “I just want to say I am meaning only two of the top eight-ranked players in the tour- past Naomi Broady of Britain 6-2, prepared. I know it is going Sunday (from 1200) nament have survived to reach the quarter-finals. 5-7, 6-2. to be a tough fight,” Alvarez David Goffin (BEL x12) v Nick Kyrgios (AUS x20) Eighth seed Yulia Putintseva made it a red letter day for Broady broke serve in the 12th

said. Steve Darcis (BEL x77) v John Millman (AUS x185) Kazakhstan against Chinese opponents by ousting Han Xin- game of the second set to force a Alvarez’s trainer Eddy yun, who retired with a hip injury when trailing 6-2, 2-0. deciding set, then won the first Reynoso said training camp game of the third. was a success and his fighter is in top condition. “We had a great prepara- tion, more than 14 years to prepare for this fight,” Rey- noso said. “We had a great Alonso still unsure about his future camp, no injuries, everything went well.” Golovkin’s trainer Abel Sanchez said the two fight- Singapore first and only priority so I will wait to “The priority is Formula One... and the ers’ punching power will AFP make a decision on that before making Triple Crown is in the background. make for an interesting decisions on other series. “I’m waiting for my current team to contest. ernando Alonso (pictured left) yes- “At the same time I want to give time make their decisions and after that, to “We look for a dramatic terday said he’d give McLaren a to my team. After the last three years, the negotiate.” fight, an explosive fight,” F chance to settle their plans before struggles we went through together, to He added: “For my fans and for mot- Sanchez said. “These two making a decision about his future -- but have time for them to make decisions, to orsport lovers, they will have a fantastic guys have the styles that are warned that he wouldn’t stick around in see the future, next year’s car. And after 2018 season. The plan is ongoing and very going to give us a fight we will a losing car. they take decisions I will take mine.” good news is coming.” remember for a long time.” The frustrated two-time world cham- Alonso’s comments appear to hint that Alonso last month denied telling Golovkin might not want pion has been making noises all season he will stay at McLaren next year if they McLaren he’d quit if they don’t ditch to admit it but Sanchez says about quitting the British team, who are axe Honda, which is strongly rumoured Honda. Multiple reports say Honda will that it bothers him that as the widely expected to dump their misfiring to happen before Sunday’s race. open a partnership with Toro Rosso, World Boxing Council, World Honda engines and go with Renault Alonso, 36, is one of the oldest driv- whose driver Carlos Sainz is tipped to join Boxing Association and Inter- instead. ers on the grid, and he also hankers after Renault as part of the deal. national Boxing Federation Alonso’s car has failed to complete six becoming only the second man after Gra- Sainz said he couldn’t comment on middleweight champion he races this season, and his best finish so ham Hill to complete motorsport’s Triple the rumours but he added: “My ambition is not favored to win. far is sixth. He said he had “many options” Crown -- winning the Monaco Grand Prix, is to try and be a world champion one day. “People are picking both inside and outside of Formula One, Indy 500 and Le Mans. Whatever path there is, I will take the Canelo and that motivates but added that “very good news is Alonso last year skipped Monaco to shortest path.” him more.” coming”. race the Indy 500 but he seemed hope- World championship leader Lewis Sanchez said Golovkin “Whatever I do next year is because I ful that he would contest the famous street Hamilton, who has won two of his three lost some of his popularity want to win. I will not be around in any Grand Prix next season. drivers’ titles since leaving McLaren for after his last fight in March series to be fighting for top 10 or top 15,” “If I remain in Formula One it is Mercedes in 2013, said: “Formula One is because he had to go the dis- he told reporters ahead of the Singapore because I can believe that I can win next like a game of chess. tance to beat Daniel Jacobs Grand Prix. year. So that will make the decision a lot “It’s really about picking your moves instead of knocking the chal- “There are many options out there easier because I will be in Monaco because at the right time and hopefully you have lenger out. that I’m looking at. Formula One is my I won’t want to lose any points,” he said. enough options.” 18 SPORT FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017

India opener Dhawan to Waqar joins Islamabad United miss three Australia ODIs Islamabad room greatly.” Waqar, also Former Agencies present at the press conference, Pakistan coach New Delhi echoed Misbah’s thoughts. Waqar Younis AFP ormer Pakistan fast “Misbah and I relied on and (left) is seen bowler and two-time helped each other out in the low- ndia opening batsman with retired head coach of the est of times for Pakistan cricket. Shikhar Dhawan has been Pakistan Test Pakistan team, Waqar Having been through the expe- released from the team for skipper Misbah I Younis, has been rience we had from 2010 to 2012 the first three one-day inter- F appointed bowling coach and is something that will always be Ul Haq (right) nationals against Australia to Director Cricket by Pakistan with me, so it feels great to be and Islamabad tend to his unwell wife, the Super League franchise Islama- reunited with someone I have United team country’s cricket board (BCCI) bad United. worked with so much over the owner Ali said yesterday. The director’s role was pre- past seven years. Naqvi. “Dhawan has requested viously held by Wasim Akram. “When I used to see PSL from to be released from the team Waqar and Akram had earlier the outside, Islamabad United for the first three ODIs... to been touted for a reunion on the seemed like a family to me and attend to his wife, who is Multan Sultans coaching staff, I am thrilled to be a part of it. We unwell,” the BCCI said in a but it hadn’t materialised. all want the PSL to come back to statement. The announcement was Pakistan and we are on the right The hosts would not made by Islamabad United team track.” name a replacement for the owner Ali Naqvi, and captain Waqar had two stints as head left-handed batsman, with Misbah-ul-Haq. coach of Pakistan, which fol- Ajinkya Rahane and KL Rahul Misbah said, “For any cap- lowed two stints as bowling Naqvi said there were “no found the ideal man for this role. lone IPL season, with the both able to play at the top. tain who is a batsman it is coach after his international issues” between Akram and the Not only does he have years of Hyderabad team, his team fin- Virat Kohli’s India will advantageous to have a coach retirement. This will be his first franchise. coaching experience with the ished with the best bowling face Australia in the first ODI who is a great bowler, someone foray as a coach in the PSL, but “Wasim Akram was a great national team - both as a bowl- numbers in the tournament pro- in Chennai on Sunday before he can trust and who commands he has experience in franchise teacher for our bowlers. There ing coach and a head coach - but vided enough evidence for us to matches in Kolkata and respect both with the local play- cricket from his time as bowling were no issues with him. We are a lot of his success has been with go after him.” Indore. ers and the foreign players. coach of the Sunrisers Hydera- thankful for his services. Wasim many of our current players, Islamabad United had begun Dhawan is expected to Having worked with Waqar bhai bad during the Indian Premier worked with Rumman Raees and especially Misbah. the last edition of the PSL as return for the final two games before, I think his appointment League in 2013. taught him swing. Now we have “Furthermore, as a team that defending champions, and were in Bengaluru and Nagpur is a great one for Islamabad The Sunrisers had finished Waqar Younis who will teach believes in numbers, the fact that eliminated in the second quali- before the two teams take United, and one that will bene- with the best economy rate that him toe-crushers.” along with his great numbers fying play-off by the Karachi part in a three-match fit our bowlers and our dressing year. “I think in Waqar we have with the national team, in his Kings. Twenty20 series. Golf: Spieth ‘excited’ as Bruce, Perez star FedEx Cup battle heats up for the Indians New York AFP BASEBALL RESULTS La Dodgers 4 San Francisco 1 Chicago third in the Cup AFP standings ahead ay Bruce and Roberto Perez La Angels 9 Houston 1 of Matsuyama each homered as the Cleve- Arizona 8 Colorado 2 wo runner-up finishes in the US PGA and Rahm. J land Indians set an American Cincinnati 6 St. Louis 0 Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs have only “They’re League record with their 21st Milwaukee 8 Pittsburgh 2 whetted Jordan Spieth’s (pictured really good consecutive win, a 5-3 victory T Minnesota 3 San Diego 1 right) appetite for a victory at this week’s players at a very over the Detroit Tigers BMW Championship. early age,” John- yesterday. Chicago Cubs 17 NY Mets 5 The third leg of the playoffs tees off at son said. “I like The 2002 Oakland Athlet- Seattle 8 Texas 1 Conway Farms near Chicago. seeing it. The ics previously held the AL Oakland 7 Boston 3 His two second-place finishes in the first game needs it, record with a 20-game winning Baltimore 2 Toronto 1 two legs of the four-tournament series have and it pushes me streak. Spieth atop the playoff standings -- with the to keep working The Indians are also tied Atlanta 8 Washington 2 series winner after the concluding Tour harder. So I like with the 1935 Chicago Cubs for Philadelphia 8 Miami 1 Championship lifting the FedEx Cup and its it.” the second-longest winning Chicago White Sox 5 Kansas City 3

$10m bonus. Any player streak in major league history. Ny Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 2 “Very excited,” Spieth said yesterday. in the top five in The longest is 26 games by the “I’m in a great position, looking to obviously the standings 1916 New York Giants, although Cleveland 5 Detroit 3 stay in the number one spot. The FedEx Cup can claim the there was a tie game during that is a tremendous accomplishment, something bonus with a streak. 17th homer of the season in the I’m certainly striving for.” victory in the Mike Clevinger (10-5) gave eighth to tie the score. San At 24, Spieth already has the 2015 FedEx Tour Champion- up one earned run in 5 2/3 Diego stranded two more in the Cup on his resume, along with three major ship -- and only innings. Cody Allen pitched the eighth. titles -- the most recent at this year’s British the top 30 play- ninth inning to earn his 27th Dodgers 4, Giants 1 Open. ers will advance save. Cody Bellinger backed the His friend and fellow 24-year-old Justin to the season Twins 3, Padres 1 (10 strong pitching of right-hander Thomas, who won his first major at the PGA finale in Atlanta. innings) Yu Darvish with an RBI triple Championship in August, beat Spieth to the “I’ve won a Eddie Rosario’s two-run, and a two-run homer to help Dell Championship title in Massachusets two major,” 2016 US two-out homer in the 10th Los Angeles beat San weeks ago and comes into Conway Farms Open champion inning sent Minnesota past San Francisco. second in the standings, 27 points behind Johnson said. “I Diego. Darvish (9-12) pitched Spieth. haven’t won the Joe Mauer hit a one-out sin- seven shutout innings and com- World number one Dustin Johnson who FedEx Cup. To gle, and Rosario followed with bined with Brandon Morrow beat Spieth in a playoff in the Northern Trust, me, they pretty a towering homer to right field and Walker Buehler on a five- the opening playoff event in August, admit- much go hand- off rookie Phil Maton (3-1) on a hitter. The Dodgers, who sealed ted that tussling with the likes of Spieth and in-hand. It’s a big tournament where we get missed the cut at TPC Boston and is 51st in 2-0 count. Matt Belisle (2-2) a playoff berth with their vic- Thomas, not to mention 25-year-old Hideki paid very, very well if we win. So it means a the standings. pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings for tory, lowered their magic Matsuyama and 22-year-old Spaniard Jon lot.” This week’s tournament sees defend- Reigning Masters champion Sergio Gar- the Twins, who have won two number to win the National Rahm, can have him feeling all of his 33 ing FedEx Cup champion Rory McIlroy cia, currently 34th in the standings, needs in a row and five of their past League West to seven. years. fighting for his playoff life. an 18th-placed finish to advance, while a seven. The Giants advanced only “I wouldn’t say I feel old, but yeah, I’m The Northern Ireland star, desperately win would boost him into the top five in the The Padres left two runners one baserunner into scoring the oldest, for sure,” said Johnson, currently trying to salvage a season disrupted by injury, standings. on after Austin Hedges hit his position against Darvish. Wallabies, Pumas desperate for maiden win

Sydney Marika Koroibete would become the Argentina for their last two matches in clash and selected Tomas Lezana, who first half last week. I think they’ll do Reuters 22nd new cap blooded in the last two the competition. Matches between the usually plays at flanker, as his fourth what they’ve done before, move the ball seasons if he comes off the bench. two countries are generally high-scor- number eight in as many matches. around, try and take us in the middle ustralia and Argentina are in the Cheika was left brooding in frustra- ing affairs with the points tally in last Australia number eight Sean McMa- first... then they’ll try and shift it to their process of rebuilding towards the tion in Perth last Saturday after his side year’s clashes, both won by Australia, hon is also more usually seen in a pace out wide.” A 2019 World Cup but test rugby is gave up a 20-10 second half lead over exceeding the 50-mark. number seven shirt but Cheika thought Lezana’s back row colleague Pablo a results-based business and both will the Springboks, having also seen an Like the Wallabies, after running Hourcade’s selection was more about Matera said the Pumas were wary of the be desperate for a first Rugby Champi- early 17-0 advantage disappear in a loss New Zealand close in Dunedin in round exploiting a perceived Wallabies weak- backline challenge they would face in onship win of the season when they to the All Blacks in their previous match. two, the Pumas have taken some ness at the breakdown. in-form centre Kurtley Beale, adding meet in Canberra tomorrow. He will certainly be hoping his encouragement from a battling defeat “You’d have to think, looking at the that it was essential that the visitors got Wallabies coach Michael Cheika improving Wallabies can keep their foot against the All Blacks in New Plymouth team they’ve picked, they’re going to go off to a good start tomorrow. might only have tinkered around the on the gas if they get in front at Can- last week. hard on the ball on the ground,” Cheika “I know they need to win, same as edges of the team that drew 23-23 with berra Stadium, especially as they will Coach Daniel Hourcade has never- told reporters in Canberra yesterday. us, it’s going to be a really difficult South Africa last week but winger be on the road in South Africa and theless re-jigged his backline for today’s “That wasn’t a strong area for us in the match,” Matera said. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 SPORT 19 Bundesliga: Bayern Barcelona emerge from Munich live up to FC gloom to set the pace Hollywood tag Berlin Lewandowski’s comments. But Madrid Reuters Hoeness felt that players should Reuters be able to think for themselves ayern Munich are again and suggested that Rum- arcelona have living up to their FC Hol- menigge had over-reacted. emerged from a cloud Blywood tag, as a In the midst of all that, Bay- of pessimism to make combination of lacklustre per- ern were humbled 2-0 by a perfect start to their formances, public Hoffenheim last Saturday, La Liga campaign and disagreements and talk of a increasing the pressure on Btravel to Getafe tomorrow look- successor to coach Carlo Ance- former Real Madrid and Chel- ing to stretch their advantage lotti (pictured) has provided an sea coach Ancelotti whose first over Real Madrid, whose early abundance of early-season season was regarded as under- optimism has been dampened. drama. whelming despite retaining the A pall of gloom hung over Bayern’s start to the season Bundesliga. the Catalans in the close season has not been particularly bad Former Bayern Munich following the departure of Ney- with two wins and a defeat in midfielder Mario Basler said in mar to Paris St Germain and the Bundesliga, and a 3-0 win a television interview that his other failures in the transfer over Anderlecht in the Cham- sources had told him that Ance- market, leading club members pions League on Tuesday. lotti would cut short his to sign a petition of no confi- But expectations are so high contract in January and go to dence against the club at the Bavarian club that even work in China - something the president. a minor slip-up, or failure to Italian quickly brushed aside. Yet their off the pitch prob- score five or six goals against “I prefer to speak about lems have seemingly had no supposedly inferior opponents, serious things, but that’s a joke,” effect on their performances. causes headlines. he said. Three wins from three has Forward Thomas Mueller The win over Anderlecht, put them top of the table and was the first to wash his laun- although comfortable, failed to with a four-point advantage Barcelona’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their third goal with Luis Suarez (left) and dry in public when he ease the pressure as Bayern’s over rivals Real, who have stum- Ousmane Dembele (right) during the Champions League match against Juventus at Camp complained about being left out performance was considered bled with two draws in their last Nou, Barcelona on Tuesday. of the starting line-up for the insufficient against opponents two games in the absence of the match against Werder Bremen who had Sven Kums sent off suspended Cristiano Ronaldo. emphatic 3-0 Champions to earth. They travel to high-fly- “Ronaldo is a key player for us, three weeks ago. after 10 minutes. Barca, fresh from Tuesday’s League victory over Juventus, ing Real Sociedad in Sunday’s late he’s always there and always Then it was Robert Forward Arjen Robben will have the chance provision- kickoff without the suspended scores,” Zidane said. Lewandowski’s turn. In a mag- admitted it was not good LA LIGA FIXTURES ally to move seven points clear duo of left back Marcelo and Ron- “I hope it’s the last game of azine interview, the Polish enough. of Real and Atletico Madrid and aldo, who serves the final match the season that we’re without forward criticised Bayern’s “We have to question our- All Times in GMT coach Ernesto Valverde has indi- of a five-game domestic ban for him. We’ve not got Cristiano nor refusal to match the huge trans- selves. We have to talk about Today cated he will give game time to pushing a referee. Benzema, but we will have other fer fees splashed out by the this and we have to improve it,” Eibar vs Leganes (1900) fringe players. Real, who are also without players and we’ll do well. likes of Paris St Germain and he said. Tomorrow “Up to now some players injured French striker Karim “We’ve won two trophies in Barcelona. Levante vs Valencia (1100) have played more than others Benzema, are desperately miss- spectacular fashion already and “If you want to compete at Getafe vs Barcelona (1415) but everyone will get their ing Ronaldo’s goalscoring we played well (in the 2-2 draw) the top, you need to have these chance,” he said. instinct. against Valencia. Against quality players,” he said. Real Betis vs Deportivo Coruna (1630) “I picked the best set of lads The Portuguese’s impor- Levante (1-1) we weren’t good Lewandowski was criti- Atletico Madrid vs Malaga (1845) to get the job done against Juve tance was further illustrated as and we weren’t against APOEL cised by Bayern’s chief Sunday and I’ll see who I think the best he scored twice in Wednesday’s in the first half either. Against executive Karl-Heinz Rum- Alaves vs Villarreal (1000) are for Getafe.” 3-0 Champions League victory Real Sociedad this weekend we menigge who in turn was Girona FC vs Sevilla (1415) Spanish and European over APOEL Nicosia. need to start in a different questioned by the club presi- Las Palmas vs Athletic Club (1630) champions Real Madrid began Sociedad sit alongside Barce- manner.” dent Uli Hoeness. the campaign by winning the lona at the top with nine points Atletico Madrid will play Rummenigge, like Hoeness Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (1845) continental and Spanish Super from their first three games and their first game at their new a former Bayern player, said the Monday Cups to firmly establish them- Real coach Zinedine Zidane said Wanda Metropolitano stadium club had a “serious and suc-

Espanyol vs Celta Vigo (1900) selves as the country’s dominant his side will need to improve this as they host pointless Malaga cessful philosophy that has force, but their last two league weekend as he looks to compen- while Levante host Valencia in brought us big success.” results have brought them down sate for attacking absentees. the Valencian derby. He regretted

Ronaldo could Real Madrid’s forward Germans on top of rankings again have scored four Cristiano Ronaldo goals: Zidane applauds Zurich TOP TEN RANKINGS War-torn Syria, who have after the UEFA Reuters reached the Asian playoff stage Madrid Champions (Previous positions in brackets) in the World Cup qualifiers Reuters League match orld champions Ger- 1. Germany (2) 2. Brazil (1) 3. Portugal despite playing their ‘home’ against APOEL many pushed Brazil (6) 4. Argentina (3) 5. Belgium (9) 6. World Cup qualifiers in Malay- eal Madrid coach Zined- FC in Madrid on Wback into second Poland (5) 7. Switzerland (4) 8. France sia because of the security ine Zidane warned place to return to the top of the situation in the country, rose to

Wednesday. (10) 9. Chile (7) 10. Colombia (8) R defences around Europe FIFA rankings, which was pub- their highest-ever ranking of 75. that Cristiano Ronaldo is only lished yesterday. Three other teams reached just getting started when the Germany’s 2-1 win away their best-ever place - Peru Portuguese returned to action to the Czech Republic and their second in their World Cup (12th), Northern Ireland (20th) after a month by scoring twice 6-0 drubbing of Norway in the qualifying group behind and Luxemburg (101st) after in a 3-0 win over APOEL Nico- World Cup qualifiers lifted Switzerland. they held France to a 0-0 draw sia on Wednesday. them over the already-quali- In another surprise, Argen- away. Ronaldo coolly rolled Gareth later denied a hat-trick by an off- him, he always scores goals. We fied Brazil, who dropped tina are fourth in the rankings The rankings made disap- Bale’s cross into the far corner side flag. know what Cristiano offers.” points in a draw away to despite struggling to qualify for pointing reading for Asia with to score in the 12th minute and “If he had been in better Ronaldo was hit with a five- Colombia. the World Cup after drawing only three sides in the top 50 could have scored on three fur- shape he’d have scored four game domestic ban for pushing European champions Por- their last two games - away to - Iran, Japan and Australia. The ther occasions before he doubled goals,” Zidane told reporters. a referee in the Spanish Super tugal climbed three places to Uruguay and at home to next FIFA rankings will be Real’s lead from the penalty spot “He is the best in the world, Cup first leg against Barcelona third -- even though they are Venezuela. announced on October 16. in the second half, while he was he is always there when we want on August 13. What a difference a year makes for Arsenal and Chelsea

London The north London club three-match winning run fol- PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES Reuters came fifth, missing out on the lowing a shock opening-day All times in GMT Champions League for the first home defeat by Burnley. rsenal’s clash with Chel- time in 20 years, and thus go After their 6-0 victory at Today sea a year ago marked into Sunday’s showdown at home to woeful Azeri side Qara- Bournemouth vs Brighton and A the turning point in a sea- Stamford Bridge off the back of bag on Tuesday, Chelsea Hove Albion (1900) son that finished with the a Thursday night match against goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Tomorrow Premier League title heading to Cologne in the Europa League. said they were relishing the Crystal Palace vs Southampton (1130) Antonio Conte’s side at Stam- Chelsea, meanwhile, will prospect of facing the Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City (1400) ford Bridge. have had a four-day break fol- Gunners. Liverpool vs Burnley (1400) Arsene Wenger’s team lowing their Champions League “Sometimes it is good to face inflicted a 3-0 defeat on their mauling of Qarabag on Antonio Conte Arsene Wenger a big team early,” he said. Newcastle United vs Stoke City (1400) rivals at The Emirates that day Tuesday. “Last year it didn’t work out Watford vs Manchester City (1400) but Conte used the experience Although the circumstances Thursday night is no different Arsenal to avoid a third succes- against Liverpool and Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion vs to change his formation and are very different from this time for us, apart from the fact that sive league defeat on the road but this season we have already West Ham United (1400) Chelsea went on a 13-match last year, when Arsenal were in it’s a different competition, but having already come unstuck at won at Tottenham. It is good to Tottenham Hotspur vs Swansea City (1630) winning league run. the Champions League and when you play Wednesday-Sat- Stoke City and Liverpool, where face Arsenal now. Sunday For Arsenal, it was to be Chelsea were not even in urday it’s similar to they were thrashed 4-0. “We are doing well. After the Chelsea vs Arsenal (1230)

their only victory all season Europe, it is business as usual Thursday-Sunday,” the French- Chelsea, on the other hand, bad first half against Burnley, I

Manchester United vs Everton (1500) against any of the teams who for Wenger. man said this week. have once again learned from think all our performances have finished in the top four. “Wednesday night or The pressure will be on their mistakes to put together a been good.” 20 HOME FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017

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FAJR 04.03 am The Peninsula SHOROOK 05.20 am he Duke of Seville, Francisco de Borbón y ZUHR 11.29 am MAGHRIB 05.41 pm Escasany visited the Cultural Village Founda- ASR 02.57 pm ISHA 07.11 pm Ttion-Katara yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Katara General Man- ager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti said: WEATHER TODAY “The Cultural Village is receiving VIP delegates continuously, which proves its position as a cultural o o hub that reflects Qatar’s radiance and reflectively transfers its cultural identity message to the world, 31 C 40 C stemming from its keenness to build communication Minimum Maximum bridges between people from all walks of life.” Dr Al Sulaiti held a VIP luncheon on the occasion of the Duke of Seville’s visit. After the tour at Katara, the Duke expressed his admiration of Katara for its wide range of services and facilities that acts as an artistic platform that serves innovative artists locally and internationally. He also praised Katara’s efforts to host various activities and festivals throughout the year, which serve as window to different cultures. The Duke of Seville, Francisco de Borbón y Escasany receives a memento from Katara General At the end of the visit, Dr Al Sulaiti presented the Duke a memento. Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti.

VCUQ holds lecture QA Cargo to launch Pittsburgh, on intellectual property laws Pennsylvania freight services The Peninsula nterior The Peninsula forwarders and shippers in the Com- passenger flights to Philadelphia, the design Hazy to misty at places at first be- monwealth of Pennsylvania to a new largest city in Pennsylvania. The intro- Istudents at comes hot daytime with some atar Airways Cargo announced level,” Ogiermann added. duction of freighters to Pittsburgh will Virginia clouds and humid by night. Pittsburgh as its latest Pittsburgh will be Qatar Airways inject an additional 200 tons of weekly Common- freighter destination in the Cargo’s fifth freighter destination in the capacity, offering businesses in the city wealth United States, effective Octo- Americas launched this year, strength- and the wider region with direct air University in Qber 11, making it the first ening the cargo carrier’s commitment freight service to the cargo carrier’s glo- Qatar, HIGH TIDE 12:00 – 22 :45 LOW TIDE 04:00 – 19:30 international airline to commence to supporting the American air trade and bal network. Products expected to be recently Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department freighter service to Pittsburgh, supply chain industry. transported into and out of Pittsburgh received a guest lecture about Pennsylvania. The introduction of twice-weekly include heavy electronics, high-value intellectual property laws and “Our business strategy is based on Boeing 777 freighter services will com- manufactured goods and how they can protect their cre- consultation and building productive plement and enhance Qatar Airways pharmaceuticals. ative works as they prepare to relationships with local government and Cargo’s existing service to the United The award-winning Qatar Airways venture into the market. business leaders, to provide global air States. The new Doha-Luxembourg- Cargo carrier serves seventeen belly and Mahmoud Abuwasel (pic- freight connectivity that benefits the city, Atlanta-Pittsburgh-Luxembourg-Doha freighter destinations in the Americas, tured), Associate at Qatari region and state. In doing so, we sup- route will not only connect Pittsburgh four of which are served exclusively with law firm Sultan Al Abdulla & port the regional economy, create jobs, with European markets via the cargo Boeing 777 freighters: Mexico City, Mex- Partners (SAP), provided the help grow local businesses and increase carrier’s European hub in Luxembourg, ico; Halifax, Canada; Quito, Ecuador and students with a roundup of export capacity,” Qatar Airways Group but also link trade businesses in Asia and Pittsburgh, U.S. the legal framework related Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker said. Middle East through an easy transit at Qatar Airways Cargo has made sub- to corporate and intellectual “We look forward to connecting its state-of-the-art home base in Doha, stantial investment in its operations at property in Qatar and the Pennsylvania to the rest of our global Qatar. its Doha hub and globally to ensure all several types of different legal network,” he added. Pittsburgh, located in Allegheny cargo deliveries are processed efficiently forms and structures availa- For his part, Qatar Airways Chief County in the western part of Pennsyl- and seamlessly. Special facilities and ble in Qatar as part of SAP’s Officer Cargo Ulrich Ogiermann said the vania, is known as the “Steel City” for its well-trained personnel ensure expert corporate social responsibil- company takes “great pride in adding many steel-related businesses. The man- handling over a wide variety of product ity and community another freighter destination to our ufacturing sector in Pittsburgh has categories, which includes express prod- engagement initiatives. expanding network in the Americas, diversified over the years, with cutting- ucts, livestock, valuables, perishables, The lecture is a collabo- which is a significant market” for Qatar edge companies in life sciences, robotics, oversized cargo plus general cargo that ration between SAP and the Airways Cargo. health care, information technology, require air freight carriage. Its portfolio University aimed at provid- “We believe that air freight is a key nuclear engineering and energy, join- of distinctive products currently includes ing expert and practical enabler of international trade. Through ing leading firms in traditional industries QR Pharma for pharmaceuticals, QR insight for the business the announcement of Pittsburgh as our such as steel and chemicals. Fresh for perishables, QR Live for live classes offered for senior year thirteenth freighter destination in the Qatar Airways Cargo currently trans- animals, QR Express for time-sensitive students. Abuwasel explained Americas, we have taken our commit- ports over 100 tons of belly-hold cargo cargo and QR Charter offering cost- that IP covers the “creations ment to the business community, freight each week on the daily wide-body A350 effective global charter solutions. of the mind” and which include trademarks and cop- yrights. Abuwasel emphasized the importance Qatar Airways of this to interior design pro- fessionals to protect their creative works. adds four more Intellectual property is an intangible asset of a natural weekly flights person or business that should be protected, not only to pre- vent unauthorized use, but also to Sohar to protect its financial value. Qatar is a signatory to interna- tional conventions on The Peninsula intellectual property, includ- ing the Trade-Related Aspects ue to increased passenger of Intellectual Property Rights demand, Qatar Airways has (TRIPS) and the Berne Conven- Dannounced that it will add four tion for the Protection of more weekly flights to Sohar, its new- Literary and Artistic Works. est destination in the Sultanate of Oman, Abuwasel said that under from October 1. the Berne Convention copy- The additional frequency will take right protection is the number of weekly flights between automatically granted to cre- Doha and Oman from 52 to 56. ative works published on the The award-winning airline launched internet or any other medium. flights to Sohar, its third and most recent A precautionary measure cre- destination in Oman, last month. Sohar, Hamad International Airport.” flights between Doha and Muscat, and ators can take is to draft a vibrant coastal city known both for its The additional flights to Sohar will two daily return flights on the Doha- appropriate copyright state- traditional Omani culture and beautiful be serviced by an Airbus A320, featur- Salalah route. ment linked to the works. beaches, offers a wide range of activi- ing 12 seats in First Class and 132 seats Passengers transiting through However, if an infringement ties for tourists, including diving, in Economy Class, with a spacious envi- Hamad International Airport can take is detected, action can be snorkelling and kite boarding, as well ronment throughout the entire advantage of the many activities and taken before the courts of the as many traditional markets featuring aircraft. services available, from the free Wi-Fi, jurisdiction in which the Omani handicrafts. Now flying daily, QR1132 departs airside swimming pool and play areas infringement has taken place Qatar Airways Group Chief Execu- Doha t 1.35pm and arrives in Sohar at for children, to the multiple quiet areas to obtain an injunction tive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are 4.10pm, while QR1133 departs Sohar at in which passengers can relax, as well against the unauthorised use delighted to see robust demand on our 5.10pm and arrives in Doha at 6pm. as an amazing array of duty free shop- and/or claim for damages. Doha–Sohar route, especially given that Qatar Airways first began service to ping and dining options. Abuwasel additionally we launched the service only last month. Oman by launching flights to the capi- Qatar Airways has a host of exciting referred to Qatar’s Trademarks The increased frequency will allow both tal, Muscat in 2000. new destinations planned for the Law which also grants an indi- business and leisure travellers from In 2013, Salalah was added to the remainder of this year and 2018, includ- vidual whose trademark rights Sohar even more flexibility to take airline’s growing network as the second ing Canberra, Australia; Chiang Mai, have been transgressed upon to advantage of smooth connections to destination in Oman. The award-win- Thailand and San Francisco, U.S., to apply for a court ordered injunc- India and Southeast Asia via our hub at ning airline currently operates five daily name just a few. tion and/or claim for damages.