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Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged greetings with Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan in a telephone conversation last afternoon. Cabinet demands urgent international action against Israel QNA/DOHA

The Cabinet reiterated 's condemnation of the brutal Israeli shelling of the Gaza Strip and demanded an urgent and resolute international action to stop Israel's aggressive practices Sheikha Hind attends graduation of 49 doctors at WCM-Q against the Palestinian people and to provide them with protection H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, with the graduating class of 2019 of Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s (WCM-Q), `P3 and enable them to obtain all their at Sheraton Doha yesterday. legitimate rights. `P4 Qatar has become a world embarks hub for cultural exchange THE PENINSULA Katara plays a vital DOHA role in supporting public cultural on its historic journey Doha has emerged as a world hub diplomacy through its for cultural and knowledge distinguished activities SACHIN KUMAR exchange, making an interna- and forums throughout THE PENINSULA tional platform for dialogue, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, the year by setting Qatar Railways Company (Qatar General Manager of the Cultural up mega festivals, Rail) created history by Village Foundation – Katara said. meetings, awards, launching preview service for Sulaiti made this statement projects and pioneering the first part of the Doha Metro’s after Qatar received the presi- cultural initiatives. Red Line yesterday. The launch, dency of the Global Public which was originally planned for Diplomacy Network for the next 2020, comes almost one year three years that this will enhance knowledge exchange, noting ahead of schedule. Katara’s role in being an intercul- that Katara, through its reliance Dreams of thousands of tural centre and a host for inno- on cultural diplomacy has excited residents turned into vations and creativity. developed its tools and inter- reality who rushed to expe- “Katara plays a big vital role national relations towards rience world-class state-of- in supporting public cultural building international strategic the-art Doha Metro trains that diplomacy through its distin- partnerships. “The Cultural began operations from Al guished activities and forums Index of Katara for the past year Qassar in the north, to Al throughout the year by setting up reflects the cultural heritage of Wakrah in the south. mega festivals, meetings, awards, the country and reflects its Travellers will not have to projects and pioneering cultural leadership and international wait much for trains as there will initiatives”, Sulaiti added. standing.” be a train every six minutes, and Sulaiti highlighted the great Besides, Sulaiti pointed out the travel time between stations achievements of Katara in 2018, that Katara hosted during the Passengers enjoying the first ride in Doha Metro Red Line from Al Wakra to , yesterday. is three minutes. in the field of culture, noting that past year 2018 nearly 1140 dif- PIC: ABDUL BASIT/THE PENINSULA The service will stop during several cultural and educational ferent activities, and was visited weekends to progress the work projects were established during by about 7.9 million visitors, required to open more stations Dreams of thousands of excited residents turned into reality who rushed that period of time such as the while the number of surfers in and lines. Qatar Rail has to experience world-class state-of-the-art Doha Metro trains that began opening of the Al Thuraya Plan- social networking sites reached announced the operating hours operations from Al Qassar in the north, to Al Wakra in the south. etarium and other projects. more than 2.5 million. from 8am to 11pm on weekdays. He said Katara adopts its cul- The service will stop during tural and international relations weekends to progress the work tremendous efforts carried out bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. the project shifts from the with different embassies and required to open more stations by Qatar Rail’s executive teams Thanks to his continuous development stage to the oper- international organizations in and lines. and board of directors, as well support and guidance, many ational stage,” said Eng. Abdulla Qatar as a strategy of cultural “The preview service, as the continuous support of achievements have been made Saif Al Sulaiti, Chief of Service diplomacy which is based on the which is launched ahead of Prime Minister and Interior ahead of schedule, and today Delivery at Qatar Rail. rapprochement between peoples, schedule, is a testament of the Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah we stand at a turning point as `P3 cultural communication and SEMI-FINAL 2ND LEG RESULT Tottenham 3-2 Ajax (Aggregate 3-3) Kahramaa commissions all 5 substations for 2022 Cup stadiums Tottenham win on away goals

The QR93m Ras Abu gised Ras Abu Abboud-2 The substations are in May 2018; Al Hedhan sub- ceremony yesterday. Aboud-2 substation, substation successfully at a cost designed specially to ensure station to feed Al Bayt Stadium The opening ceremony was which will supply of QR93m, which will supply uninterrupted power supply to was energized in July 2018; and attended by a number of senior electricity to Ras electricity to FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums the last one Ras Abu Aboud-2 Kahramaa officials, project Stadium, a venue of 2022 FIFA following high international substation was opened manger and engineers. Thursday 9 May 2019 Abu Aboud Stadium, World Cup. standards of safety and yesterday. She said that the new sub- Offers, discounts galore this Ramadan opened yesterday. With the commissioning of security. “Ras Abu Aboud-2 sub- tation with the capacity of 66/11 Leading hypermarkets, retailers and hotels line up offers the new substation, Kahramaa Mehairja substation was station is the last facility from KV was completed at a total cost achieved all its electricity opened in May 2017 to feed five major substations con- of QR93m and it was constructed SANAULLAH ATAULLAH projects pertaining to 2022 FIFA Khalifa International Stadium; structed and commissioned by as part and parcel of the 12th THE PENINSULA World Cup stadiums. Kahramaa Al Wukair-1 substation to feed Kahramaa to energize FIFA phase of Qatar Power Trans- Included with has energised and commissioned Al Wakra Stadium was ener- 2022 Stadiums,” said Maytha Al mission System Expansion today’s edition is a Qatar General Electricity and five substations for World Cup gised in February 2018. Al Jah- Naimi Project Manager at Kah- Network. The project was Water Corporation (Kahramaa) stadiums with a total cost of hania-3 substation to feed Al ramaa while speaking to the awarded in the first quarter (Q1) special supplement yesterday opened and ener- QR800m. Rayyan Stadium was opened media persons at the opening of 2018. `P4 02 HOME THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019

OFFICIAL NEWS Shura Council Speaker meets Ambassador of Kazakhstan

Amir condoles with QNA Pakistan President, DOHA

Prime Minister The Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Al Mahmoud, received yesterday a written message from Chairman Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and of House of Representatives in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlan Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdul- Nigmatulin. lah bin Hamad Al Thani sent The House of Representatives Chairman said he looks forward yesterday cables of condo- to promote relations between both countries and deepen partnership lences to the President of the between them especially in the legislative field. He also expressed Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Dr congratulations on the great success of the 140th General Assembly Arif Alvi, and Pakistani Prime of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), recently held in Doha. Minister Imran Khan on the vic- The House of Representatives Chairman praised the high-level tims of the explosion which arrangements for these meetings, which had a great impact on the took place in Lahore, wishing event’s success. the injured a speedy recov- The House of Representatives Chairman renewed his invitation ery. Prime Minister and Interior to H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud to participate in Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah the fourth Meeting of the Speakers of Eurasian Countries Parlia- bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani ments to be held in Nursultan City, the capital of the Republic of also sent yesterday a cable of Kazakhstan, from September 23 and September 24. condolences to Prime Minister The message was handed over by the Ambassador of the Republic Imran Khan on the victims of of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, Askar Shokybayev, during his the explosion which took place meeting with the Shura Council Speaker. in Lahore, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. QNA Amir greets President of North Macedonia Technology makes Doha Metro’s travel easy for election victory SACHIN KUMAR world. It will significantly reduce DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh THE PENINSULA the travel time of residents,” Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Pankaj Mishra, an engineer, who Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdul- Qatar Rail has launched a special was among the first few travelers lah bin Hamad Al Thani sent mobile application for metro of Doha Metro, told The yesterday cables of congratu- services to encourage individuals Peninsula. lations to the President of the to register, create an account, and Another traveler, Neeraj Republic of North Macedo- link their travel cards. They can Kumar said that he was eagerly nia, Stevo Pendarovski, on the also use the application’s journey awaiting for Doha Metro to start occasion of his election as pres- planner to manage their trips and operations. “I have been seeing ident of the country, wishing view the network map and the trial runs of Doha Metro for him well, and for the Macedo- current operational stations. past several months. Traveling on nian people further progress Passengers can also receive Doha Metro is like dream turning and prosperity. QNA instant updates on the status of into reality for me,” he told The Legal and Legislative the service, via the website, digital Peninsula. screens at stations, and on trains. The Red Line stations Affairs Committee meets Travelers can also link their encompass a special architectural DOHA: The Shura Council’s travel cards with their Qatar Rail identity – that of ‘vaulted spaces’; Legal and Legislative Affairs application which help them to a concept that reflects on the her- Committee held a meeting see credit balance and plan itage of the region by introducing Travellers waiting in line to get their travel cards from travel card vending machine. within the 47th regular session journey on phone. open spaces that mimic tradi- PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA of the Council yesterday, under Every stations has multiple tional Bedouin tents. the chairmanship of its Rap- Travel Card Vending Machines The design also uses orna- through the use of traditional ele- The stations are air condi- include monitors to display porteur Nasser bin Rashid bin which are easy to use. Travelers mentations that shed light on the ments of Islamic and local art and tioned indoor stations. Each journey information and train Saria Al Kaabi. The Committee have to follow instructions on aesthetic elements and founda- ‘pearl-effect’ interiors. The station contains a customer services, as well as signage to studied a draft law regulating these touch screens machines to tions of dynamic lighting and colours of the Red Line stations service centre, Gold Club office, guide the visitors. All stations are the receipt and disbursement get new cards or tickets. ventilation systems. The station interiors reflect the identity of the a police booth, separate male and equipped with security cameras of Zakat funds, and decided to “I am excited to travel in mock-up brings to life the tribute Red Line, also known as the female prayer areas and and a first aid room to preserve continue its discussion. QNA Doha Metro, which is among the that the Doha Metro station coastal Line, as it runs along the restrooms that cater for people the security and safety of all most advanced trains in the designs pay to Qatari heritage coastal side of Doha. with disabilities. The stations also passengers. THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 HOME 03 WCM-Q celebrates as Class of 2019 graduate as doctors

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Academic achievements of Qatar’s newest doctors were cele- brated at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s (WCM-Q) annual grad- uation ceremony held in the presence of H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chair- person and CEO of Qatar Foun- dation, yesterday. Forty-nine students received their US-accredited MD degrees and joined the alumni making total of 384 new doctors WCM-Q since the first graduation cer- emony in 2008. The graduation ceremony, held at Sheraton Doha, was attended by senior officials from the QF, the Ministry of Public The graduating students sharing light moments before the graduation. Health and others. PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA “Becoming a physician is no easy task, and the Class of 2019 has demonstrated great com- people, as caring as you are. To WCM-Q as it gives me the oppor- mitment to their studies, intel- willingly wake up each morning tunity to get world class education lectual curiosity and compassion in pursuit of a career that con- without leaving Doha. The journey for their patients. These qualities fronts suffering on a regular basis at WCM-Q has been an phe- will develop as they progress and demands substantial amounts nomenal experience including through their careers and I look of self-sacrifice is truly amazing. mixed emotions, challenges, forward to seeing many of them And now as we each go on to success and lots of hard work,” working in hospitals in Qatar, pursue our residencies or our said Dr Khalid Albureshad, a healing the sick, sharing their research, our white coats will Qatari graduate who intends to do wisdom with future generations become longer and heavier a residency at Hamad Medical and contributing to building the because of the growing commit- Corporation (HMC) in pediatrics. country’s world-class healthcare ments and the self-sacrifice Dr Sara Hassen, another Dr Javaid Sheikh and Dr Aisha Yousuf system in line with the goals of required by this profession.” graduate, also echoed the words Qatar National Vision 2030,” said The Class 2019 of WCM-Q of Khalid and said the learning Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dean of nation, demonstrating Qatar’s Medical Director of Reproductive Hysterectomies and Myomec- includes 12 Qatari, 26 men and 23 opportunity at WCM-Q gave her WCM-Q. commitment to unlocking human Surgery at Sidra Medicine. She tomies in Doha. women. The new graduates from best opportunities. She intends to “Everyone at WCM-Q is con- potential to the whole world,” he graduated from the inaugural Student speaker and Class of WCM-Q will embark on the next do her residency in internal med- fident that these new doctors will added. class of 2008 from WCM-Q. 2019 graduate, Dr Moaz Abdel- stage of their careers by taking res- icine at HMC. “I decided to do the be wonderful ambassadors for The keynote speech of the Yousuf shared her inspiring rehim, said: “It is truly an honor to idency positions at prestigious residency at HMC because I like the college, for Qatar Foundation graduation ceremony was journey from a student to the first be graduating alongside a group healthcare institutions in Qatar the dedicated patient care culture and for the entire delivered by Dr Aisha Yousuf, physician who performed Robotic of doctors, but more importantly and the US. “I choose to study at here,” she said. Metro travellers praise feeder bus services SIDI MOHAMED said: “I am working in Doha since THE PENINSULA seven years and a half. The Metro is important for Doha city to In line with its continuous efforts avoid traffic and it is important to provide a comprehensive to have such transportation in travel experience, and in coop- Qatar. We need to arrive on time eration with the Ministry of because it is not good to arriving Transport and Communications, at your work late, and Metro will Qatar Rail has made prepara- solve this problem.” tions to integrate Doha Metro Francisco further said: “I with other modes of transport, believe that it will be a great including feeder buses service success. It is important for people that will take passengers to and who have low income to use from stations. It has also signed compared to taxi fares. For several partnerships agreements example, I was paying QR30 to with other service providers to taxi to reach my work in Passengers waiting for the feeder bus service of Doha Metro at the Al Wakra station. Residents Francisco (centre) and Dinesh. transport passengers at a low and today I paid only QR2. When PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA cost. we also speak about QR6 for Metro Link, a complimentary around trip it is very cheap com- shuttle bus service to and from are allocated to transport the transportation companies such providing fixed tariffs for Doha provided in all stations, although pared to other transportation.” the metro stations and their sur- passengers to and from Al Wakra as Uber and others at reasonable Metro passengers. Other trans- there are some stations that have For his part, a resident rounding areas, has been station to Ezdan Villages, Al prices, and we will announce portation solutions will be added, limited parking spaces such as Dinesh, an Indian expatriate, launched to support Doha Wakra Hospital and Barwa City about some amazing services in and reduced prices for metro Al Wakra and Al Qasr. affirmed his keenness to use the Metro’s preview service. Trav- and Religious Complex among the next few weeks.” passengers will be offered with The first day of the initial Metro saying, “The advantage of ellers praised the feeder bus others. In a press statement, the other transport service pro- operation of the first part of the using it is that it is cheap and help service saying that it will make He said, “For rest of the sta- Ministry of Transport and Com- viders, in the near future.” Doha Metro’s Red Line witnessed in avoiding traffic which is their travel comfortable. tions there are buses according munications said, “Information As part of Qatar Rail’s aim to the attendance of a number of headache for everyone. Also it A source at the Ministry said to the population density, some about the service and bus stops reduce the public’s dependence citizens and residents enjoying saves time because we are that many buses have been allo- stations have one bus, while can be accessed through the on private cars, car parking areas the Metro experience. wasting a lot of time to reach our cated for Doha Metro com- some have two buses. Also, we Qatar Rail mobile application. In in stations are limited. Drop off Speaking to The Peninsula, work, but from today we can muters. Seven buses will sign contracts with some addition, Karwa taxi service is and pick up parking areas are a resident Francisco from Mexico reach in few minutes.” Doha Metro embarks on historic journey FROM PAGE1 the key factors that may affect our “The preview service is a services in the future. We will major opportunity to measure the develop solutions to address those efficiency of the network and the factors to enhance the experience services we provide. The outputs of passengers,” said Ajlan Eid Al of the preview service are essential Enazi, Chief of Strategies and for us, and we will build on them Business Development at Qatar as we prepare for the full opening Rail. “It is also an opportunity for of the network by 2020,” Eng. the public to get a closer look at Abdulla Saif Al Sulaiti (pictured), the new transportation system, Chief of Service Delivery at Qatar become familiar with it, and use Rail, added. it to help us build a customer base The preview service includes before the network is fully oper- 13 out of 18 stations in the Red ational,” he added. Line, which are: Al Qassar, DECC, Rail aims to receive feedback from In terms of service and ticket Travellers entering the Al Wakra Metro station, yesterday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA QIC West Bay, Corniche, Al Bidaa, passengers that will help improve pricing, Qatar Rail has conducted Msherireb, Al Doha Al Jadeed, its services to provide the best pos- comprehensive and integrated Umm Ghawalina, Al Matar Al sible customer experience, and pricing studies, and has introduced options available for travel tickets, Credit, which can be purchased at classes for either a single journey Qadeem, Oqba Ibn Nafie, Free will devote its efforts to making several categories to make tickets including Limited Use, Gold Class ticket vending machines in all or a day pass. Standard cards can Zone, Ras Abu Fintas and Al the necessary evaluations to meet accessible to everybody, and card and a Standard card. Doha Metro stations. be purchased from licensed Wakra. the expectations of the public. available through multiple sales A single journey will cost QR2 The Gold Class card can be retailers including Al Meera, Lulu It is an important stage for “Doha Metro is considered one channels. Ticket holders will enjoy for Standard card holders purchased from Gold Club offices, Hypermarket, Carrefour Hyper- testing the Doha Metro system of the most important pillars of a modern, low-cost transport (including Family Class), while a available in all Doha Metro sta- market, and Jumbo Electronics. with passengers, providing an Qatar’s new integrated transport system, making the Doha Metro day pass will cost QR6. A single tions. The Limited Use cards are Qatar Rail has already started opportunity to evaluate and system. We invite everyone to accessible to all. These factors will journey will cost QR10 for Gold temporary tickets that can be pur- selling tickets through Al Meera review the performance in prep- experience the metro during this enhance the customer experience Club members, while a day pass chased from the tickets vending branches, and will soon begin aration for the full operation of the phase and to share with us their as well as Qatar Rail’s revenue will cost QR30. Customers can top machines in stations. Their prices selling them in the other licensed network. During this stage, Qatar experience so that we can review performance. There are several up their reusable cards with Travel vary depending on trips and retailers. 04 HOME THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 Cabinet demands action against Israeli aggression on Palestinians

QNA The Cabinet approved a draft DOHA law amending some provisions of laws related to energy affairs, Prime Minister and Interior and to refer it to the Shura Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Council. The draft law includes Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani the amendment of some provi- chaired the Cabinet’s regular sions of the following laws: Law weekly meeting at its Amiri No. (8) of 2004 on the protection Diwan premises yesterday. of marine oil and gas facilities. After the meeting, Minister Decree Law No. (15) of 2007 on of Justice and Acting Minister of regulating the marketing and sale State for Cabinet Affairs H E Dr of government regulated Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi products outside the State of Minister of Public Health, Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, and HMC leaders and facility CEOs with the team from Joint Commission stated that at the outset of the Qatar. Decree Law No. (11) of International who carried out the accreditation surveys across HMC, pose for a group picture. meeting, the Cabinet praised the 2012 on the governmental regu- directives of Amir H H Sheikh lation for the sale and purchase Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani allo- of chemical and petrochemical cating $480m to the brotherly products produced in the State HMC successful in Qatar’s largest Palestinian people in the West of Qatar. Law No. (4) of 2018 reg- Bank and Gaza Strip, to assist ulating the supply of electricity them in obtaining their necessary and water. life needs amidst the difficult cir- The above mentioned laws international accreditation program cumstances imposed on them by will be amended by replacing the the Israeli occupation forces. phrase “Minister of State for THE PENINSULA This includes of a rigorous process which has This prestigious international The Cabinet underlined that Energy Affairs” with the phrase DOHA accreditation for the involved staff from every part of accreditation is incredibly chal- this support embodies the bonds “Minister of Energy and first time for three the Corporation. lenging to achieve and maintain. of brotherhood between the Industry”, wherever mentioned Hamad Medical Corporation Minister of Public Health and The commitment of each one of Qatari and Palestinian peoples, in Law No. (8) of 2004, Decree (HMC) has announced its greatest new hospitals as well Managing Director of HMC H E HMC’s staff and their focus on and is an extension of Qatar’s Law No. (11) of 2012 and Law No. international accreditation as the Hamad Dental Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari delivering the highest standard firm positions towards the (4) of 2018; and by replacing the success to date with thirteen of Center and Mental was present when the accredi- of care to our patients is a great brotherly Palestinian people. phrase “Minister of State for its facilities and services being tation announcement was made. testament to this achievement.” The Cabinet reiterated the Energy Affairs” with the phrase accredited by US-based Joint Health Service. Commenting on this Dr Badriya Al Ali, Deputy State of Qatar’s condemnation of “Minister of Energy and Industry” Commission International (JCI). achievement, the Minister said: Chief Quality Officer for Hamad the brutal Israeli shelling of the mentioned in the Articles 11, 18, This includes accreditation for seen as the gold standard for the “The quality of healthcare in Medical Corporation whose team Gaza Strip, which left dozens of 19 and 21 of Decree Law No. (15) the first time for three new hos- accreditation of hospitals Qatar continues to improve year- was central to the management deaths and injuries, in a flagrant of 2007 referred to herein. pitals as well as the Hamad Dental worldwide and the latest edition on-year. Today’s accreditation of JCI accreditation across HMC violation of the international law, The Cabinet later approved Center and Mental Health Service. of their quality and safety success is another example of the reiterated the Minister’s the Charter of the a draft law amending some pro- Eight hospitals which already held standards and measures which quality of care in Qatar being rec- sentiments. and the international legitimacy visions of Law No. (21) of 2015 JCI accreditation were also suc- hospitals must meet to achieve ognized internationally and HMC She said: “The announcement resolutions on the Palestinian regulating the entry, exit and res- cessfully re-accredited. accreditation are the most - as the main provider of sec- by the JCI surveyors of HMC’s cause. idence of expatriates. This represents the greatest exacting to date. Hospitals must ondary and tertiary care in the accreditation success demon- The Cabinet demanded an The Cabinet also reviewed number of JCI accredited facil- meet strict patient safety and per- country - is central to this.” strates the consistently high urgent and resolute international the annual report of the National ities in Qatar to date and the cul- formance improvement The Minister added: “HMC standards of care being delivered action to stop Israel’s aggressive Traffic Safety Committee and its mination of HMC’s largest ever standards to achieve accredi- remains the only hospital system across HMC. This achievement practices against the Palestinian recommendations. The Cabinet hospital accreditation program. tation status and these are rigor- outside of the United States to is even more significant when we people and to provide them with also reviewed recommendation HMC also remains the only hos- ously checked before accredi- achieve JCI Corporate Academic consider that our National Ambu- protection and enable them to of the Shura Council regarding pital system outside of the United tation is granted. Medical Center accreditation for lance Service and Home obtain all their legitimate rights, the general debate request sub- States to achieve corporate Aca- The JCI team has been sur- all of its hospitals simultaneously Healthcare service are also foremost of which is the right to mitted by a number of members demic Medical Center accredi- veying HMC for the last three and achieving this for 12 facilities already accredited by JCI and our establish their independent state on traffic accidents in the State tation for all its hospitals simul- months and the accreditation as well as Hamad Dental Center Stroke and Palliative Care Pro- with Jerusalem as its capital. of Qatar. taneously. JCI Accreditation is announcement is the culmination accreditation is no easy task. grams are JCI certified.” MoFA Secretary-General meets Canadian Kahramaa opens all 5 substations Ambassador and UK Charge d’Affaires for 2022 World Cup stadiums FROM PAGE 1 “The station will supply 80 MVA electricity from four trans- Kahramaa substations will serve formers with a capacity of 40 2022 FIFA World Cup MVA each equipped with 66/11 KV,” said Al Naimi. She said that Kahramaa built five substations for World Cup Stadiums with a total the station is adjoined with Ras cost of QR800m. Abu Aboud Station through the Khalifa Al Bayt cable of 66 KV with total length Ras Abu Aboud Al Rayyan Al Wakra International Stadium of 450 metre. Stadium Stadium Stadium Stadium “The project was developed by SIEMENS Global while cables connecting the substation with the feeder are produced by the Doha Cables, a Qatari company,” said Rashid Al Rahimi, Head of Ras Abu Aboud Al Hedhan Al Jahhaniya-3 Al Wukair-1 Mehairja the Engineering Works Section The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met 2 substation substation substation substation substation at the Electricity Projects opened in May opened in July opened in May opened in opened in May yesterday with the Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar, Stefanie McCollum, and the Charge Department of Kahramaa. 2019 2018 2018 February 2018 2017 d’Affaires of the United Kingdom Embassy, Peter Chamberlain. During the meeting, they reviewed the He said that the American bilateral relations and ways of enhancing prospects for cooperation, as well as issues of common concern. company General Electric (GE) has carried out communication work and connected the station National Control Center of many businesses to local Initiative to support to the control systems at the Kahramaa which has assigned companies. productivity of owners of licensed home businesses

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On the occasion of holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced a new initiative aimed at supporting and bolstering the productivity of owners of licensed home busi- nesses. The Ministry authorised licence applicants to offer various traditional food in demand during the holy month. The items covered by the initiative include Rogag bread, Luqaimat, Qatayef, Khanfa- roosh, Harees, Sago and other Ramadan dishes. The initiative is aimed at encouraging owners of licensed home businesses to increase their pro- ductivity and enhance the quality of their products during the holy month. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry had launched an initiative that featured granting licenses to practice business activities at home. These include low-cost activities that depend on Rashid Al Rahimi (fifth right), the Head of the Engineering Works Section at the Electricity Projects personal skills and do not require the use of dis- Department of Kahramaa, with the project team, during the opening of Ras Abu Aboud station yesterday. turbing equipment or hazardous materials. PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 HOME 05 One of NU-Q’s first graduates speaks at this year’s ceremony THE PENINSULA Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, DOHA This year’s 68 State Minister with the rank of graduates, Deputy Prime Minister; H E A graduate from NU-Q’s inau- representing 17 Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi, gural class, Sara Abdullah Al countries with nearly Secretary-General of the Saadi, spoke to the school’s latest Supreme Committee for Delivery and the largest graduates at a half of the group and Legacy; Samir Mayekar, a ceremony on Northwestern’s Qatari, make it the member of Northwestern’s campus in Doha. largest and the most Board of Trustees and President In her remarks to the 68 diverse graduating of the Northwestern Alumni graduating seniors, Al Saadi told Association, and Mayan Zebeib, them that NU-Q had “an class to date. Chief Communication Officer incredible impact on the person (CCO) of Qatar Foundation. I am today; this school has given The student speaker for the me a world-class education, President’s Award, the highest ceremony was Hassan lifelong friends, and the tools to honour accorded to a student. Mohammed Al Jahni who advised go on and make a difference.” Northwestern University his fellow graduates to accept the In introducing Al Saadi, President Morton Schapiro, who challenge and believe in them- The students of NU-Q’s Class of 2019 pose for a group picture. NU-Q’s Dean noted that while at has attended every NU-Q grad- selves, “I can’t promise that you NU-Q, Al-Saadi “was one of our uation, told this year’s class that won’t be underestimated in your nearly half of the group Qatari, studies, seven in Media and Pol- Ajyal Film Festivals for short most active and accomplished their work on “research projects, life’s journey. However, I do make it the largest and the most itics, and two Gender and Sexu- films, documentaries, and students, so no one is surprised publications, films, videos, and promise you that you can’t diverse graduating class to date. ality studies. In addition, 20 stu- stories, as well as forging careers by her considerable achieve- documentaries have been rec- underestimate yourselves — Together, the students speak a dents earned certificates in stra- in media, government, business, ments since that time.” Al Saadi ognised across the globe for their knowing what you know, being total of 12 different languages tegic communication and 18 in and academia. is the Director of Public excellence. The only word I can where you have been, and with more than 70 percent Middle East studies. Following this year’s gradu- Diplomacy at Qatar’s Embassy think of to capture your achieve- learning what you have learned. women. A total of 20 students This year’s graduating class ation ceremony, the NU-Q com- in Washington DC and concur- ments is astonishing.” Never stop creating, never received degrees in journalism joins nearly 300 alumni, in munity – faculty, staff, students, rently a candidate for a J.D. Also attending the ceremony underestimate yourselves. Be the and strategic communication, addition to Al Saadi, who are alumni – joined the graduates degree at Columbia Law School. was Northwestern Provost source of change that you want while 48 students received making a mark with impressive and their family and friends at a As a student at NU-Q, she Jonathan Holloway, along with to see in this region.” degrees in communication. accomplishments and interna- suhoor to celebrate the gradu- served as president of the student other members of NU-Q’s Joint This year’s 68 graduates, Sixteen of the graduates earned tional recognition. These include ation as well as to commemorate body and won the Education City Advisery Board including H E Dr representing 17 countries with minors; seven in Middle East awards from the Cannes and the school’s 10-years in Qatar.

Sara Abdulla Al Saadi, a graduate from NU-Q’s inaugural class, delivers the graduation speech. Hassan Mohammed Al Jahni, a student speaker, addresses his fellow graduates during the ceremony. New draft law will not cancel Zakat Fund QNA laws. It will be replaced by a new Zakat Fund shall take the nec- DOHA law regulating the receival and essary measures to direct the disbursement of the Zakat funds. disbursements from the account. The Ministry of Awqaf and The law will stipulate that the The statement noted that the Islamic Affairs clarified Zakat Fund of the Ministry of fund will not be cancelled, but yesterday in response to reports Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will that the department will carry from a number of newspapers, be the only the designated body out its functions in accordance that the draft law regulating the to collect and disburse the funds. to article No. 6 of Amiri decision receipt and disbursement of The statement pointed out No. 23 of 2014 on the organisa- Zakat funds does not include a that Article No. 3 of the draft law tional structure of the Ministry cancellation of the Zakat Fund. said that zakat funds can be of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The The Ministry said that what deposited in a special account ministry called on media outlets will be canceled is only Law No. called ‘Zakat Fund Account’. to verify the news they report, (8) for the year 1992 establishing Article 8 of the draft law stipu- or to ensure they get their news the Zakat Fund and the amended lates that the department of the from official sources. Woqod opens new petrol station THE PENINSULA station offer round-the-clock and comfort.” He said that DOHA services to residents, and Woqod has recently accelerated include Sidra convenience store, the process for the construction Qatar Fuel Woqod opened new manual car wash, oil change and of new petrol stations to meet petrol station in Wadi Aba Seleel tire repair, and sale of LPG cyl- the fuel and energy needs of the yesterday, and by this, it raised inders, in addition to sale of country. Woqod team would like its network of various petrol gasoline and diesel products for to extend their gratitude to all stations to 87. light vehicles. concerned governmental and The new petrol station is Woqod’s CEO, Saad Rashid private entities that contributed part of Woqod’s ongoing Al Muhannadi, said: “We are to the completion of this project. expansion plans to be able to pleased to open new fixed petrol He added that Woqod is cur- serve every area in Qatar. station in Wadi Aba Seleel. rently overseeing the implemen- The petrol station is spread Woqod aspires to expand its tation of 30 new petrol stations, over an area of 9,600 square petrol station network in the which will be operational in the metres and has three lanes with country to meet the rising current year. “As part of its stra- six dispensers and separated demand for petroleum products tegic expansion plan, Woqod is lane with two diesel dispensers and achieve the goal of pro- targeting the achievement of a for truck that will serve Wadi viding customers with access to total of 134 fuel stations by the Aba Seleel and its neigh- best-in-class products and end of 2020,” said Al bourhood. The new petrol services at their convenience Muhannadi.

The newly-opened Woqod petrol station in Wadi Aba Seleel. 06 HOME THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 Indonesian delegation at QNTA for better ties

THE PENINSULA The high-level visit marks and its commitment to raising DOHA the culmination of the children and promoting Islamic efforts undertaken by values, as well as the national lan- The Qatar Nanny Training QNTA to create new guage, which are the main ele- Academy (QNTA), a member of ments to preserve national Qatar Foundation, recently recruitment opportunities identity. I hope that Indonesian welcomed Indra Iskandar, through a constructive women can soon join this pro- Secretary-General of the House collaboration between gramme to be qualified nannies of Representatives of Indonesia, the State of Qatar and in order to contribute to the devel- along with a number of delegates, the Republic of Indonesia. opment efforts in Qatar,” to its headquarters in . Al Mansoori, said, “By wel- The delegation was received coming the Indonesian parlia- Hessa Al Mansouri, General Director of QNTA, welcomes Indra Iskandar, Secretary-General of the House by Hessa Al Mansouri, General recruitment opportunities through mentary delegation, QNTA seeks of Representatives of Indonesia, along with a number of delegates, at its headquarters in Duhail. Director of QNTA; Ghaniya A a constructive collaboration to create a diversification oppor- Saboubi, Academic Director; between the State of Qatar and the tunity in terms of human resources Sahar Bakri, Official in Charge of Republic of Indonesia. scope based on the requests of education, proper upbringing QNTA’s building and were briefed reading room, library, computer Recruitment Office; and Kholoud Iskandar, said, “I am Qatari families. People in Qatar based on the values of Islam, and on the progress of the educational lab, and the recreational building. Al Shaikh, Administrative impressed with the professional have extensive experience dealing care for the language. At process and academic curriculum. The visit concluded with Coordinator. dedication that the QNTA has. It with nannies from Indonesia with QNTA, we choose applicants care- They also visited the departments agreements between QNTA and The high-level visit marks the reflects the level of keenness that a high-rate of satisfaction and reli- fully by following high standards, of specialised training such as chil- the Indonesian delegation on ways culmination of the efforts under- the State of Qatar has in the field ability regarding working with such as speaking and writing dren’s routine care and infants to strengthen the mutual taken by QNTA to create new of human resources development children in the field of integrated Arabic.” The delegation toured care; Qatari heritage and arts; the relations. QEERI hosts Science Majlis D’Chopstix Restaurant at Holiday THE PENINSULA DOHA Villa Doha reopens with new look

The Qatar Environment and THE PENINSULA Energy Research Institute (QEERI), DOHA at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted the first Holiday Villa Doha has completed in a series of three Science Majlis its renovation of the lobby and the initiatives, as part of its 2019 popular D’Chopstix Chinese & community outreach initiative to Japanese fusion restaurant. promote greater awareness about D’Chopstix, a crowd favourite it research projects. when it comes to Far Eastern The Science Majlis, which cuisine in Qatar, has a completely included the attendance of young new look with three private rooms. students, featured a talk by “We have retained most of the The Science Majlis presented thought-provoking discussions with Mohammed Ayoub, Acting Senior popular dishes in the menu and Doha’s youngsters. Research Director at QEERI’s have introduced some interesting Environment and Sustainability work we do at QEERI. Through impacted communities.” new ones. We have also introduced Center, who discussed air quality activities such as the Science Rami Ayeche, one of the stu- special custom-made tables where in Qatar, including the compo- Majlis, we aim to contribute dents who attended the event, customers can grill their meat right sition of the air in Doha, and how towards scientific literacy and found the Science Majlis to be edu- on the table along with a hot pot. recent sandstorms and rain have capacity building, engage the cational: “My friend and I are This is a very unique feature,” said impacted air quality. The event community in dialogue about working on a project on air quality Roy Buma, Deputy General Roy Buma (left), Deputy General Manager, and Ruban Jack, Operations provides a platform for experts science, and raise awareness at school and the Science Majlis has Manager, Holiday Villa. Manager of Holiday Villa Doha. BELOW: The renovated D’Chopstix from QEERI and members of the about the energy, water and envi- been extremely helpful. It is great The restyled lobby has a very Restaurant at Holiday Villa Doha. PICS: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA community in Qatar to engage in ronment challenges in Qatar. The to learn about the scientific chic modern look with a vibrant for informal discussions on event also enables our scientists research that is undertaken at feel. The selection of settees, chairs energy, water and environment to gain the public’s perspective QEERI. Listening to the scientist’s and accompanying tables are done topics relevant to the country. The and nurture a research culture in firsthand experience working in the meticulously to ensure the comfort Science Majlis is designed to the country.” field and having the opportunity to of guests to lounge back and relax. actively engage attendees of all Ayoub, said, “I find it to be a engage in key topics helped us to A combination of simple elegance ages, by offering them an insight personally rewarding experience, gain a better understanding of air and extravagance, with throw into the research carried out at and especially so when I receive quality research in Doha.” pillows of different shapes and QEERI, making it more accessible thought-provoking questions QEERI is to host the next colours to complement each sofa and better understood. from our youngsters. Improving Science Majlis in September 2019, set. Dr Marc Vermeersch, Exec- air quality is a community effort featuring a discussion on its The idea was to capture the utive Director at QEERI, said, that requires transparency and energy-related research. The final essence of the hotel overall design “Community outreach and student constant communication between event in the series will focus on to create first impression to the engagement are crucial to the research, policymakers and QEERI’s water research. guests. “We are planning many new things in the near future. We will be opening a rooftop res- taurant, which will be multi- Chinese Restaurants in Malaysia Maki such as Lava Maki – Cali- QF and QAS renew partnership cuisine and will have three dif- and Singapore, before joining the fornia Roll topped with Fish Roe ferent sections, with a fabulous Holiday Villa Hotel Doha in 2013. and Japanese Mayo Dressing, THE PENINSULA/DOHA to mentor and train additional coaches with an autism view,” said Ruban Jack, Operations Chef Lee is specialized in Can- Shake Teri Salsa Maki – Torched specialization. Machaille Al Naimi, President of Com- Manager. tonese cuisines with a twist of Salmon Roll topped with Home Qatar Foundation (QF) and the Qatari Autism Society munity Development, QF, said, “Since the launch of Newly renovated D’Chopstix Malaysian flavours. Made Salsa Teriyaki Sauce. Diners (QAS) have entered a new Memorandum of Under- the National Autism Plan, and following the work of is a Far Eastern fusion concept fea- Chef Lee’s signature dish will have a range of delectable standing (MoU) that will see the two entities collab- the World Innovation Summit for Health, we have turing Chinese and Japanese cui- Claypot Trio Seafood (Braised choices of Nigiri, Sashimi, and orate to provide additional sporting opportunities to strived to provide autism-friendly activities sines. Its traditional Teppanyaki prawn, squid and mussel with mild Menrui to choose from. While people with autism. throughout Education City. It is vital that we have with live cooking and popular Dim spicy tropical lemon grass sauce), dining at D’Chopstix, patrons will The MoU formed part of QF’s Autism Awareness accessible programs in place to reach all members Sum Brunch on every Friday add is a must try for all Chinese cuisine be able to enjoy the ambience that Month activities, and it is the latest in a number of of society. I am delighted that this agreement up to the cultural ambience that aficionados. The hotel recently has the cultural element of the initiatives designed to open Education City to eve- underpins this commitment and provides the basis brings the Far East into the heart appointed a very talented Orient with a modern twist. Diners rybody, providing accessible, inclusive and ability- for our collaboration.” of Doha. Mohammad Fauzi for the Japanese would be spoiled by choices from friendly programs and facilities. Alongside providing Sheikha Jawaher Al Thani, President, QAS, said, The heart of any restaurant section. He has about 30 years’ the ala carte menu for both Chinese additional sporting activities in Education City “It was our aim from the beginning to promote and would be its chefs. On the Chinese experience with prominent Jap- and Japanese selections. The res- including football lessons, swimming classes, and encourage community involvement, and share social section Chef Lee Tiam Ho who has anese restaurants in Malaysia. taurant is open daily to serve lunch bowling have already begun between QF and QAS responsibility with Qatar Foundation. 19 years’ experience working for He is specialised in Sushi and and dinner. Sidra Medicine pathology labs receive accreditation from College of American Pathologists

THE PENINSULA laboratory staff qualifications, Hematopathology; Microbiology DOHA equipment, facilities, safety and virology; pathology genetics; program and record and overall pathology sciences. It serves The Pathology Laboratories at management. patients by providing state-of- Sidra Medicine have been Dr Rusung Tan, Chief of the-art diagnostic services of the awarded accreditation by the Pathology Services at Sidra Med- highest quality and innovative Accreditation Committee of the icine said: “This is a proud moment clinical solutions dedicated to College of American Pathologists for our team as we were able to improving the diagnosis, (CAP). Sidra Medicine’s accredi- demonstrate that our Pathology treatment, management, and pre- tation was based on the results of lab operates with the highest vention of childhood and a recent on-site inspection by CAP. standards of quality, accuracy and maternal diseases. The CAP Accreditation process patient safety. The achievement The Department also recog- is an internationally recognised is particularly remarkable given nizes that children have special programme designed to help that our clinical laboratory only needs that can be very different clinical labs achieve excellence started providing inpatient testing from the adult population: these beyond that which is required for since January 2018. The CAP special needs are reflected in the regulatory compliance. It also accreditation provides a valuable staffing of its doctors and tech- The officials of Sidra Medicine and CAP pose during a session. helps to ensure the highest seal of endorsement that test nologists, who have unique standard of care for all patients. results from the Sidra Medicine training and experience in spe- During the process at Sidra pathology labs are meeting and worldwide. Dr Abdulla Al Kaabi, the prestigious CAP accreditation. clinical care, education and cialized fields within pediatric Medicine, CAP inspectors exceeding industry standards for Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Med- The accreditation sets another research at Sidra Medicine.” pathology. The team also con- examined the pathology labora- clinical excellence.” icine said, “I would like to congrat- important benchmark for our Sidra Medicine’s Pathology tributes its world class training tory’s records and quality control Sidra Medicine’s Pathology ulate the Pathology Department for organization and strengthens our Department specializes in the fol- and experience in obstetric and of procedures for the past two Lab is now one of more than demonstrating their service dis- endeavor to continue to offer world lowing fields: Anatomical gynecologic laboratory years. They also examined 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities tinction that allowed us to achieve class laboratory services to support Pathology; Clinical Biochemistry; medicine. THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 HOME 07

Visitors attend ‘Islamic Stories’ at QNL THE PENINSULA The event was part of DOHA the Library’s theme of faith during May, Qatar National Library (QNL) which also sees the yesterday presented the first of its “Islamic Stories” series, which start of Ramadan. depict the life of the Prophet Exploring the stories Muhammad (Peace Be Upon about early Muslims, the Him) and his companions. event highlighted the The event was part of the Library’s theme of faith during importance of studying May, which also sees the start of the biography of the Ramadan. Prophet (PBUH), or the Exploring the stories about early Muslims, the event high- Sira, during the month lighted the importance of of Ramadan, in order to studying the biography of the learn from the examples Prophet (PBUH), or the Sira, of his life. during the month of Ramadan, in order to learn from the participants during a group photo. Two Qatari technology startups participated in the event. MENA Dojo Series A Program examples of his life. Mohammed Shiyam, who Dana Al Meer, Information attended the event with his two Services Librarian at the children and wife, said: “I bring ‘Investor Day’ connects MENA’s rising Library, said: “Through this my kids here often to the Library event, the Library hopes to to attend events, read books and bring to life important engage with other children. The tech startups with potential investors teachings that remind our events here at the Library during youth of the important aspects Ramadan are very unique and THE PENINSULA mentors who helped them track ADGS, a beneficiary of QSTP’s thrive in a competitive market, of their faith. interesting, which help my DOHA their company’s key metrics and Product Development Fund, but it also gave them the oppor- “During the Holy Month, we children learn new ideas and progress, uncover new mar- which provides funding for SMEs tunity to connect with investors also present many other such socialise with kids from the The third edition of the MENA keting channels, and identify and startups developing products who can help realise the full opportunities for the community community.” Dojo Series A Program in Kuwait untapped opportunities. and services relevant to local operation of their business to reflect on faith, in keeping to Young adults aged 12-18 are has concluded with ‘Investor In her keynote address, Haya market needs, sells a suite of venture.” promote the strengthening and encouraged to attend “Islamic Day’, an exciting opportunity for Al Ghanim, Investment Director, products that use artificial intel- Dr Richard O’Kennedy, Vice nourishment of the human Stories” on Wednesday (May 15) the most promising tech-based QSTP, said, “For over two ligence (AI), behavioural bio- President for Research, Devel- spirit.” as well as on May 22. startup participants to pitch their decades, Qatar Foundation has metrics, and emergent opment, and Innovation at Qatar business ideas to a global planted the seeds of entrepre- behaviour. Foundation, said, “Startups that audience of industry leaders and neurship in MENA and inspired MaktApp, which is currently develop innovative products, potential investors from across a generation of home grown based at QSTP, is a startup estab- services, and solutions to address the Arab world. The regional ‘tech entrepreneurs’ in Qatar and lished by an alumnus of XLR8 – societal needs and national pri- spin-off of the internationally- beyond. Our partnership with QSTP’s flagship accelerator pro- orities are key to building a coveted 500 Startups Series A 500 Startups reflects Qatar gramme that takes tech-based vibrant innovation ecosystem in Program was organised by global Foundation’s mission to advance services or products from the Qatar. Through platforms like venture capital firm 500 Startups innovation on a global scale. idea stage all the way to a vali- the MENA Dojo, we are empow- in partnership with Qatar “This collaboration allows us dated prototype. The MaktApp ering such startups to impact- Science & Technology Park to sponsor and support the team has developed fatora.io, an fully contribute to the socio-eco- (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation MENA Dojo Program. We are invoicing platform driven by AI nomic growth of Qatar and the Research, Development, and confident that the MENA Dojo that streamlines online region. By connecting innovative Innovation (QF RDI). will continue to be the driving payments. minds with visionary investors During the five-week accel- force for the next billion-dollar Yosouf Abdelrahman Saleh, through ‘Investor Day’, we are erator growth programme, 14 startup, forever changing the Executive Director, QSTP, said, creating opportunities for pro- technology startups from the entrepreneurial landscape of the “MENA Dojo provided these gressive collaborations that MENA region, including two region.” Taking part this year startups not just with invaluable could trigger growth and from Qatar, worked with inter- were two Qatari-founded ideas on how to accelerate the effective realisation of the busi- Children listen during an ‘Islamic Stories’ session at QNL. nationally renowned growth startups: ADGS and MaktApp. growth of their business and nesses’ potential.” QM trains 60 art teachers

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The Fire Station hosted a training workshop for 60 art teachers in Qatar where they were introduced to new methods and techniques in preparing and presenting art materials to school students. The workshop was delivered by the American School of Doha in collaboration with the Department of Education at Qatar Museums (QM), as well as two The teachers participating in the workshop. Artists in Residence – Mohammed Al-Suwaidi and Nourbanu Hijazi. The workshop is an extension new ways of encouraging more believes that education enriches of The Executive Teachers Council students to visit museums. As part lives and fosters creativity, curiosity (ETC) - a platform launched in of the event, participants were and imagination. Thus, we are com- 2016 under the patronage of QM’s also invited for a tour at the Fire mitted to supporting teachers and Chairperson, H E Sheikha Al Station’s Cass Art store - the UK’s educators so that they can guide the Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa leading art supplies retailer. next generation of cultural profes- Al Thani, that provides teachers Commenting on the event, Dr sionals and artists who can help with access to various educational Jelena Trkulja, Director of Education Qatar originate sources for art and resources and helps them identify at QM, stated: “Qatar Museums creativity from within.” Al-Bairaq concludes fifth cycle of ‘Problem Solving’ track THE PENINSULA/DOHA trustworthy partnership between the energy industry and the community. The Programme was established Qatar University’s (QU) Al-Bairaq programme, a in 2009 and focuses on ensuring a two-way non-traditional educational project where students engagement process with the community, allowing at Qatari secondary schools work in teams with for collective innovation and decision-making. It highly exquisite university-level scientists, imple- offers support to sustainable initiatives for the benefit ments an innovative educational curriculum that of the local community in Al Khor and Northern Areas enables Qatari youth with the needed capabilities of Qatar. The Programme is a joint initiative by six to play vital roles in various sectors of the country leading energy companies operating in Ras Laffan: to serve Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, ORYX GTL, Al-Khaleej The programme’s “Problem Solving” track has Gas, Pearl GTL and Dolphin Energy. QU Section Head been designed specifically for 3rd and 4th grade of Outreach and Communications and Head of Al students in line with their curriculum. Nine schools Bairaq, Dr Noora Jabor Al Thani expressed her pride within and outside Doha have participated in this in the 5th cycle of this innovative course, which was track, with a total of 222 students. developed entirely by the Al-Bairaq team, with the Al-Bairaq concluded the 5th cycle of “Problem assistance of researchers from Qatar University. She solving” track, by honouring the participating stu- said, “It is really important to consider this age cat- dents with presence from its sponsor, Ras Laffan egory and reinforce their knowledge with skills that Social Communication Programme. The Ras Laffan could have a positive impact on the students and Social Communication Programme manages the develop their critical thinking, which guarantees their impact of operations both real and perceived, which success in all areas.” Dr Noora Jabor Al Thani may include impacts such as air quality, health and thanked Al-Bairaq programme partners UNESCO workforce presence in the community. The vision Office in Doha and Qatar National Commission of the programme is to create a respectful and for Education, Culture and Science. 08 VIEWS THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 Umm Salal tree and turf nursery: ESTABLISHED IN 1996 The heart of Qatar World Cup

CHAIRMAN QNA SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI DOHA atar’s idea of organizing the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2022 FIFA World Cup was DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI not based on a purely sport [email protected] Qvision, but rather on compre- hensive visions aimed at leaving a sus- tainable legacy in all sectors, and this ACTING MANAGING EDITOR was achieved through the estab- MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED lishment of Umm Salal Nursery for the [email protected] cultivation of trees and grasses to meet the needs of the World Cup stadiums and facilities, and which will be a sus- DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR tainable environmental legacy, in line MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI with QNV 2030’s vision to safeguard [email protected] the legacy of the Qatari environment for future generations. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) Landscape and Sport Turf Management Senior Manager, Eng. Yasser Al Mulla, said that Al Mulla said that all the projects of Stadium, which is due to be completed the idea of establishing the nursery the SC is targeting legacy, which is soon, will officially open in May. The EDITORIAL project has come to meet the needs of available in the nursery located north planting was also launched at Al the World Cup of turf, especially as of the city of Doha in the area of Umm Rayyan Stadium and Lusail Stadium. Qatar suffers from a lack of cosmetic Salal next to the sewage treatment Al Mulla explained that the sports turfs outside the stadium, but with plant, on a land area of about 880 turf needs a method of maintenance Academic excellence regard to the sport turf grown in the thousand square meters. different from the cosmetic turf, where stadiums, it was provided at Aspire The nursery contains more than the grass must always be small by atar has a world-class education system. The State through the establishment of the 16,000 trees from 60 different types of cutting it on a daily basis, while the cos- has established an education system that complies research center and experiments on trees known in Qatar and various metic turf can have deep roots, which Qwith the highest standards of global educational sport turf. countries of the world, and the nursery was taken into consideration when systems. On Tuesday, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad In an interview with Qatar News includes more than 670,000 shrubs, selecting the turf to be planted in the Al Thani graced the graduation ceremony of the 2019 batch Agency (QNA), Al Mulla said the and one type of grass planted on an stadiums of the World Cup, where out of universities of the Education City, which celebrated the nursery is specialized in the pro- area of 425,000 square meters. of 36 species of grass were tested in achievements of 787 students, at the Ceremonial Court in duction of seedlings, shrubs and Al Mulla added that the nursery, exceptional circumstances. Education City. plants, and is planned to become a which opened in February 2018, con- As for the resistance tests carried H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of QF; H E public park after the World Cup, but its tains giant greenhouses for the reha- out on the selected turf of the World Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and main task now is to cultivate the areas bilitation of trees that come to Qatar Cup stadiums, they were divided into CEO of QF; and several other dignitaries graced the convo- around the World Cup stadiums, from around the world, as the transfer two stages before and after planting. A cation ceremony. The ceremony was an opportunity for which are more concerned about the may take months, so the tree should pre-planting phase was followed by graduates from QF’s nine universities to collectively look heritage and which is interesting for be placed in the nurseries rehabili- irrigation, fertilization and moisture back on their time and accomplishments at Education City visitors and fans who will come to tation places until it regains its normal absorption, and the post-agriculture and look to the future. The ceremony served as an oppor- Doha to watch the World Cup, as well state, and then transferred to the green phase was focused on the simulation of tunity for young men and women to reflect on their expe- as saving the cost of turf as the meter areas in the nursery and to be trans- the 28-day World Cup, and the rience within the unique learning environment of Education outside of the ferred later to the green areas in the resistance tests were successful by City, and to share their successes and stories with each other. nursery is stadiums. making the same number of matches Qatar has become an academic hub due to its interna- negligible He added that the nursery is sur- as possible in the first round (6 tional reputation, its political, economic and social stability, compared to rounded by huge trees used as wind- matches), with the rate increasing to 10 richness and cultural diversity. Latest technologies, educa- the previ- breakers to protect plants from dust matches, as well as other manual and tional and research programs are The nursery ously and weeds, the areas of artificial turf in electronic tests to measure the turf helping students to discover their contains more than imported the nursery are 425,000 square meters resistance, in addition to taking into creative potential and enhance 16,000 trees from from abroad. and are harvested three times a year, account the opinion and observations scientific research skills in 60 different types Al Mulla with a total production reaching about of players who used the turf to be various disciplines. The convo- of trees known in added that 300,000 square meters, which will be included in the reports to the Interna- cation saw graduates in fields Qatar and various Qatar will utilized by transporting them to the tional Federation of Football Associ- The convocation ranging from medicine, engi- countries of the provide 8 World Cup stadiums or to events ation (FIFA). ceremony was neering, computer science, and world, and the World Cup organized by the state every year, such Al Mulla stressed that the amount of an opportunity international affairs to art and nursery includes main sta- as the National Sports Day and Qatar information and expertise that the SC for graduates design, communication, law, and more than 670,000 diums and 48 National Day. has obtained from experiments on the Islamic studies join QF’s ever- stadiums in The nursery includes two large turf qualities, is important and does not from QF’s nine shrubs, and one growing alumni network, which type of grass the training lakes with an area of about 30,000 exist in the majority of surrounding universities already has more than 5,000 planted on an area sites during square meters, sufficient water reserve countries, and contributed significantly the World for nine days for the nursery, despite to the turf selection, which will be used to collectively members. of 425,000 square look back on “For our Class of 2019 grad- Cup period the presence of a desalination plant in the World Cup stadiums, and which uates, convocation has many meters. for the par- next to it, but all the plans of the SC we called the “ turf of the World their time and things: A personal and shared cel- ticipating always think of a strategy and an alter- Cup stadiums”, after having undergone accomplishments ebration, a source of pride, and a teams, which native strategy, so that if there is a several tests and which FIFA confirmed at Education City time to reflect on their achieve- requires 16,000 meters of cosmetic problem in the desalination plant, life and agreed to officially. ments and experiences at Edu- turf to cover the outdoor areas of these continues in the nursery for nine days. Al Mulla stressed that the turf of and look to the cation City. It is a culmination – stadiums, which has made us cultivate Al Mulla added that the second Qatar’s playgrounds will not be affected future. but it is also a beginning,” said H the outdoor areas of each stadium stage of Al Bayt Stadium, which by the climate in the future in light of E Sheikha Hind. “Every member before the project is completed, so that includes a cosmetic turf area of the successful tests conducted in all cir- of our Class of 2019 has recog- the green areas are finished at the 420,000 square meters, has been com- cumstances, unlike most of the sta- nized and maximized the unique educational opportunity same time as the completion of the pleted almost entirely, and the grass diums in the region which are suffering that Qatar Foundation provides. Their academic excellence project. plating operations at Al Wakra from problems. has been matched by their growth as knowledge-seekers, critical thinkers, and active citizens who are determined to be drivers of positive change. As embodiments of QF’s belief in what quality education stands for, and what it makes pos- QAI hosts alumni event with Cornell Club of Washington sible, they will always be part of our story – and we will watch CEDRIC CRAIG of our broader suite of health and bridges that hold faculty and student with pride as they write their own,” H E Sheikha Hind added. safety initiatives and complements the lounges. Its geometric design pays This year’s graduating class included 378 Qataris and n Tuesday April 16th, the recent decision by the SC to mandate homage to the role of geometry in tra- others from 70 different nationalities. Among the students, Qatar-America Institute the comprehensive medical screenings ditional Islamic and Gulf architecture 173 graduated from homegrown research institute HBKU, hosted an alumni event with for all workers, currently being carried and art. Alumna Dr. Aisha Ahmad AA 129 from HEC Paris, 111 from Texas A&M University at Qatar, the Cornell Club of Wash- out by the Qatar Red Crescent.” - Yousuf is the medical director of repro- O ductive surgery at Sidra Medicine, 68 from Northwestern University in Qatar, 84 from Virginia ington to celebrate the work of Weill Mahmoud Qutub, Executive Director of Commonwealth University in Qatar, 49 from the Weill Cornell Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Guests the Supreme Committee Workers’ where she specializes in robotic and Medicine - Qatar, 78 from Carnegie Mellon University in enjoyed Middle Eastern food, music, Welfare Department. WCM-Q was minimally invasive gynecology surgery. Qatar, 64 from the Georgetown University in Qatar and 30 and learned about how the world- founded in 2001 in partnership with Dr. Rana Elmaghraby from the class of from UCL-Qatar. Qatar, no doubt, is taking care of its tal- class medical school Cornell estab- the Qatar Foundation. Its world-class 2016 was recently elected as resident- ented youth and knows that they are valuable treasures and lished in Education City, Qatar. Weill campus has facilities in bioinformatics, fellow trustee-elect of the American that their capabilities must be developed. Qatar is moving Cornell Medicine-Qatar works with imaging, clinical research support, and Psychiatric Association – the largest way ahead to build a modern state that encourages edu- the Supreme Committee in charge of more. Its students represent more than professional psychiatric organization in cation for all. organizing the 2022 World Cup to 30 countries around the world, and its the world. Dr. Grigory Ostrovskiy, from protect construction workers’ health freshman medical class this year has a the class of 2011, secured a highly com- and nutrition. This includes moni- 50/50 gender balance. Currently petitive place at the emergency med- toring workers’ health and taking pre- WCM-Q has enrolled 200 students in icine residency program at New York ventive measures, advising caterers its medical curriculum and 97 in its Presbyterian Hospital and, after com- QUOTE OF THE DAY and contractors on how to protect pre-medical curriculum, as well as 23 pleting it, returned to Doha in 2016 to workers’ safety and health, and students in its special Foundation become the first WCM-Q graduate to The EU generally has meeting with construction workers to Program, designed to help students return to the university as faculty. advise them on how to stay healthy. from Arabic-instruction high schools During the reception, attendees had the very high standards WCM-Q experts are currently using adjust to English-language curricula of opportunity to enter a raffle to win a but a lot of people high-tech devices to monitor workers’ WCM-Q’s six-year Medical Program. model plane donated by Qatar Airways. out there are willing health indicators, including heart rate, WCM-Q is not just a training center, but The reception featured remarks by blood sugar, blood pressure, a research hub, and has published Terry Horner, President of the Cornell to attack it externally hydration, and more. more than 900 academic papers just Club of Washington, Joel Malina, and internally. “We are delighted to continue our since 2010. WCM-Q’s building was Cornell Vice President of University engagement with the renowned team designed by Arata Isozaki and dedi- Relations, and Paul Hamill, Executive Emily O’Reilly of experts at WCM-Q. Protecting the cated in October 2003 by Her Highness Director of the Qatar-America Institute. EU Ombudsman health of our workers is of paramount Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser and Jeffrey importance to the SC, and this inno- Lehman, the eleventh president of Cedric Craig; Director of External vative project will further enhance our Cornell University. The building is two Relations Weill Cornell capacity to do that. This initiative is part 200-meter long halls linked with Medicine-Qatar THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 OPINION 09 Qatar an important partner of EU n May 9 1950, Robert Q The EU considers the State of only around “dialogue” – we intend to business dialogue, education and Schuman, Foreign Minister Qatar as an increasingly important widen the scope of our cooperation parliamentary exchanges as well of , set out his idea partner and our ambition is to have a and build on concrete programmes as cultural diplomacy. The visit of Ofor a new form of political comprehensive and multidimensional and a common agenda. Qatar signed a a delegation from the European cooperation in Europe, one which cooperation covering political dia- “Cooperation Arrangement” with the Parliament last December hosted would make war between Europe’s logue, economy and trade, sectoral EU March 2018 and the first Senior by the Shoura Council should be nations impossible. Since then, and regional cooperation. Last year Officials Meeting is being planned for followed by a return visit to together, we have built a continent saw the launching in Doha of the first- Brussels in order to launch concrete Brussels by Qatari parliamen- AMBASSADOR MICHELE CERVONE promoting peace, sharing prosperity ever EU-Qatar informal human rights projects in priority areas such as tarians later this year. In terms of D’URSO, HEAD OF DELEGATION OF and human development. Choosing dialogue and Brussels has hosted Counter-terrorism and Security, cultural diplomacy and people- THE EUROPEAN UNION TO QATAR cooperation over confrontation, Euro- several high-level visits by Qatari offi- Development Cooperation and to-people relations, EU Member peans built in these sixty nine-years, cials, the latest this year in the context Economy. States have banded together to the most successful peace project in of the 3rd Brussels Conference on Q It is not exclusively gov- organize several events over the history. Since then, the European where the Foreign Minister of ernment to government engagement past year, most notably the Union (EU) has adapted and taken on Qatar was a key participant. – this is matched by people to European Jazz Festival and the new challenges. Q But relations do not revolve people exchanges – business to European Film Festival, events that have touched the hearts and minds of many who call Qatar home. Q While we are expanding bilateral engagement, EU cooper- ation with Qatar remains anchored around the GCC with a close part- We intend to widen nership especially on the economic the scope of our agenda and how we can mutually cooperation and address our employment, trade build on concrete and fiscal challenges. The EU has steadfastly called for an end to the programmes and a Gulf Rift and has strongly sup- common agenda. Qatar ported efforts by Kuwait to find a signed a “Cooperation resolution to the conflict while Arrangement” with the continuing to support the continu- ation of EU-GCC cooperation, EU March 2018 and the insisting on formats that allow and first Senior Officials encourage all GCC members, Meeting is being including Qatar, to participate. planned for Brussels Q The EU is increasing its foot- print in the Gulf with the opening in order to launch in the near future a fully-fledged concrete projects in EU Delegation to Kuwait which priority areas such as will enable us to deepen further our engagement with Qatar and Counter-terrorism and other GCC countries. Security, Development On the advent of the Holy Cooperation and month, we would like to wish eve- Economy. ryone a fulfilling, peaceful and happy Ramadan.

ne has to admire US Pres- with military authoritarianism. Governing Council following the 2003 ident Donald Trump’s But the latest move of the Trump US invasion. tenacity. Despite the many administration to essentially declare Designating all of these and mil- fiascos of his Middle East war on the Muslim Brotherhood may lions of members and supporters of the O Muslim Brotherhood throughout the policy, he keeps going down the same well be the spark that ignites the path, with the same partners, come powder keg that the Middle East has world, including many thousands in MARWAN BISHARA what may. become. the US and Europe, terrorists and D-RING ROAD AL JAZEERA Since his first foreign trip landed How ‘terrorist’ is the Muslim banning them from participating POST BOX: 3488 him in and Israel two Brotherhood? openly in the political process in their DOHA - QATAR years ago, the president has been on a The White House announced it was respected countries is terribly wrong [email protected] roll, trampling all over traditional intending to designate the Muslim and short-sighted. liberal US policies, defying the United Brotherhood a terrorist organisation It would disrupt the ongoing Nations, violating international law soon after Trump met with Egyptian crucial rethink process within the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE TEL: and heightening tensions in the Middle President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi last movement after the costly failures it 4455 7741 / 767 FAX: month and praised him as a “great suffered over the past few years. Some +974 4455 7758 president” despite his dark human Muslim Brotherhood members are rights record. abandoning the group to become inde- MANAGING EDITOR TEL: General el-Sisi had led the coup pendent, others abandoning politics 4462 7505 d’etat against the Muslim Brotherhood altogether in favour of charity and The implications of a Trump the year after their 2012 electoral social work, and still, more are DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR TEL: victory, imprisoned thousands of its rebranding themselves Muslim Demo- 4455 7769 war on political Islam members, and outlawed the organi- crats, separating their preaching from sation. Saudi Arabia and the UAE fol- politics, along the lines of Christian LOCAL NEWS SECTION TEL: 4455 7743 lowed suit a few months later. These Democracy in Europe. regimes consider the group a major Perhaps the most damaging for BUSINESS NEWS SECTION threat to their rule and an ally to regional and indeed global security is TEL: 4462 7535 regional nemeses like Turkey and equating the Muslim Brotherhood with East - all at the request, or in support, Qatar. al-Qaeda and treating them as one, SPORT NEWS SECTION of these special partners. Past US administrations have which spells disaster. It would not only TEL: 4455 7745 This trend intensified over the past steered away from such designation push many Brothers underground, but few weeks. The White House overrode despite their aversion to the also strengthen violent jihadi groups ONLINE SECTION Congress to continue assisting the movement, and almost all US aca- and vindicate their claim that the West TEL: 4462 7501 Saudi war effort in Yemen and lent its demics and analysts, even those critical at large sees all Muslims as terrorists [email protected] support to the renegade general, of the Muslim Brotherhood, agree it is and Islam as a threat. Khalifa Hafter, during his assault on not a terrorist organisation. They As the White House is about to PUBLIC RELATIONS believe designating it as such is sacrifice real stability and democracy the Libyan capital, Tripoli. It also pro- TEL: 4455 7613 imprudent, shortsighted, and at the altar of someone else’s crusade claimed the Syrian Golan Heights part [email protected] of Israel and gave approval to the counterproductive. against political Islam, Sudan and Algeria are showing a third way that Israeli annexation of occupied Pales- Even Trump’s former Secretary of ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT strays away from the deadly polari- tinian territories. State Rex Tillerson, who in his Senate TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 sation between generals and jihadis It tightened sanctions on Iran, des- confirmation speech called the Muslim FAX: 4455 7870 and between autocrats and Islamists ignated the Iranian Revolutionary Brotherhood an agent of “radical [email protected] Guards Corp a “foreign terrorist organ- Islam” in the same breath as al-Qaeda, - one that is led by men and women, isation” and deployed carrier strike stood against the terror designation. He religious and secular, old and young, CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT group battleships to the Gulf. believed the “classification of the all embracing civilian rule, political TEL: 4455 7857 Muslim Brotherhood in its entirety as a reconciliation and economic reform. Perhaps the most As a result of these policies, ten- [email protected] sions throughout the region are esca- ‘terror’ group complicates the security Well, that is, of course, until Saudi damaging for lating, yet the Trump administration and politics of the Middle East”. Arabia, Egypt and the UAE begin med- SUBSCRIPTION & regional and indeed won’t reconsider, let alone reverse any This is especially the case, because dling in North Africa with the blessing DISTRIBUTION global security of them. It has only really done that the Brotherhood is a fragmented, poly- of the White House. TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 is equating the once - when it stepped back from its centric international movement that Repeating the same mistake over FAX: 44557819 hastily-taken position on the blockade does not, in principle, embrace vio- and over again [email protected] Muslim Brotherhood of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, lence to reach its goals. All this makes one wonder: why - with al-Qaeda and Bahrain and Egypt two years ago. But the majority of the groups after decades of pursuing security at treating them as one, But that’s the exception that con- under the movement’s umbrella have the expense of democracy, and sta- firms the rule. either embraced preaching (dawa) as bility at the expense of human rights in All thoughts and views which spells disaster. The White House has given the the way to spread Islam or joined the the Middle East and achieving neither - It would not only Israeli, Egyptian and the Saudi regimes democratic process whenever possible. are US leaders repeating the same expressed in these columns push many Brothers and their allies carte blanche to do as Members of the Muslim Brotherhood mistake? are those of the writers, underground, but they please domestically and and its affiliates have been elected to What is said about those who not of the newspaper. regionally, as long as they purchase US various syndicates and parliaments in repeat the same thing over and over also strengthen weapons, invest in the US economy countries like Jordan, Morocco and again but expect a different result each violent jihadi groups and support US initiatives in the Middle Kuwait - all allies of the US. time? All correspondence and vindicate their East, like the soon to be revealed “deal Indeed, some of the US’s closest Well, the US is anything but insane. regarding Views and claim that the West of the century”. allies in the wars in Iraq and Afghan- In fact, it has been overly pragmatic to Opinion pages should be It has doubled down on its partners istan were Muslim Brotherhood the degree of cynicism. But entrusting sent to editor-in-chief at large sees all despite their grave human rights viola- leaders, like the former Afghan Pres- Israel and Middle East dictators with Muslims as terrorists tions and costly wars and embraced ident Burhanuddin Rabbani and Iraqi US foreign policy and security as the office or mailed to the and Islam as a threat. their autocratic vision of equating politician Mohsen Abdul Hamid, who safer choice will prove utterly reckless. [email protected] Islamism with instability, and stability became the head of the Iraqi 10 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 Iran announces partial withdrawal from N-deal

AFP Tehran said it was TEHRAN responding to the sweeping unilateral sanctions that Iran said yesterday it had Washington has reimposed stopped respecting limits on its since it quit the agreement nuclear activities agreed under one year ago, which have a 2015 deal with major powers dealt a severe blow to the until they find a way to bypass Iranian economy. Tehran also renewed US sanctions, as Wash- said it would abandon more ington accused Tehran of restrictions if the remaining resorting to “blackmail”. parties to the agreement The well trailed —Britain, China, France, announcement came after Wash- Germany and Russia — failed ington stepped up its rhetoric Iranian President Hassan to start delivering on their against Iran, charging it was Rouhani speaking at the planning “imminent” attacks and commitments to sanctions cabinet meeting in Tehran, Voters queueing to cast their ballots as night falls outside a polling station in Alexandra township in deploying an aircraft carrier strike relief within 60 days. yesterday. Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday. group with several nuclear- capable B-52 bombers to the region. Tehran said it was save the (deal) not destroy it,” Barack Obama, the parties to the responding to the sweeping uni- Rouhani said at a cabinet agreement were supposed to lift South Africa’s ANC seen winning lateral sanctions that Wash- meeting broadcast live on state nuclear-related sanctions on ington has reimposed since it television. Washington fired Iran in return for it reining in its quit the agreement one year ago, back that Tehran was exploiting activities to ease fears it was polls but support faltering which have dealt a severe blow the nuclear accord as a pressure seeking the capability to produce to the Iranian economy. tool. an atomic bomb. REUTERS Thabo Makhene, 32, in the com- ownership, housing and services It said it would stop imple- “America is never going to But the promised sanctions JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN mercial hub of Johannesburg. falter. The country remains one menting some of the restrictions be held hostage to the Iranian relief has failed to materialise as “They need to catch a of the most unequal in the world, it had agreed with immediate regime’s nuclear blackmail,” US European and Asian banks and South Africans voting in a wake-up. The way they run the according to the World Bank. effect. Tehran said it would envoy for Iran Brian Hook said. oil companies have moved national election on Wednesday state, mishandling state funds, Joblessness, with more than abandon more if the remaining “We very much want the swiftly to abide by the renewed expressed frustration at rampant they’ve lost their morals.” 27 percent out of work, high parties to the agreement — international community to hold US sanctions for fear of financial corruption, high unemployment The elections are the first crime and corruption have also Britain, China, France, Germany the regime accountable for its or commercial repercussions. and racial inequalities that test of national sentiment since fuelled discontent. and Russia — failed to start threat to expand its nuclear pro- Rouhani slammed European persist 25 years after the first all- President Cyril Ramaphosa Pete Mokokosi, a 77-year- delivering on their commitments gramme.” UN Secretary-General countries for seeing the US as the races poll marked the end of replaced scandal-plagued Jacob old pensioner, said he felt South to sanctions relief within 60 Antonio Guterres, for his part, wworld’s “sheriff” and said this white minority rule. Zuma as head of state in Feb- Africans needed change, a better days. President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear accord was “a keeps them from making “firm The vote for a new par- ruary 2018 after four years as his economy, education and jobs. underlined that the ultimatum major achievement” that had decisions for their own national liament and nine provincial leg- deputy. Queues built up at “The weather changes eve- was intended to rescue the “contributed to regional and interests”. islatures is the toughest electoral polling stations throughout the ryday, why can’t we?” he said as nuclear deal from his US coun- international peace and The three European parties test yet for the African National day. Officials have said the he waited to vote in the township terpart Donald Trump who has security”. to the deal -- Britain, France and Congress, which has ruled South results could be announced on of Soweto in Johannesburg. repeatedly called for it to be “He strongly hopes that the Germany -- tried to save the Africa since that 1994 vote. Nelson Saturday. In Cape Town, Anneke du scrapped since he pulled out on Joint Comprehensive Plan of accord with a trade mechanism Mandela’s former liberation party Opinion polls suggest the Plessis, 43, who works at a media May 8, 2018. Action can be preserved,” added meant to bypass reimposed US is hoping to reverse or at least ANC will again win a majority of company, said her vote was to “We felt the (deal) needed UN spokesman Farhan Haq, sanctions, but their attempt was arrest a slide in support. the National Assembly’s 400 end corruption. “We have to surgery and that the year-long referring to the deal by its formal dismissed by Iran’s supreme “I’m a member of the ANC seats but analysts say its margin unite and stop this downward sedatives have not delivered any name. Under the landmark deal leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but I didn’t vote for them this of victory may fall as efforts to spiral. This is the most important result. This surgery is meant to agreed by Trump’s predecessor as a “bitter joke”. time,” said construction worker address racial disparities in land vote since 1994,” she said.

UN: 443 dead and Syrian ground troops capture rebel enclave 2,110 injured in Tripoli offensive AP Military Media said the troops and Turkey in September. targeted government vehicles government seized the village, entered Kfar Nabudah, a rebel- The Britain-based Syrian and detonated a car bomb. adding his fighters remain on its AP/UNITED NATIONS held village on the southwestern Observatory for Human Rights Capturing Kfar Nabudah edge. He said the new fighting Syrian troops pushed their way edge of the enclave, igniting confirmed the ground operation, severs the link between the has a caused a new wave of dis- The UN health agency says 443 into a northwestern rebel-held heavy clashes with the which was launched with close southern edge of the rebel-held placement from rebel-held Khan people have died and 2,110 have enclave yesterday, clashing with insurgents. air support. It also said gov- enclave in Hama province with Sheikhoun town, which sits on been wounded in violence in insurgents and capturing a stra- The CMM said the gov- ernment forces captured the its western and eastern flanks, the highway linking Aleppo and Libya’s capital since the head tegically located village at the ernment forces seized control of village after clashes that killed as well farther to the north. Damascus and is less than 15km of the self-styled Libyan southern edge, widening an the village after hours of fighting at least nine soldiers and 18 Activist-operated media group to the east of Kfar Nabudah. National Army launched an offensive that had previously and began clearing it of land rebels. Enab Baladi called Kfar Nabudah Khan Sheikhoun has come offensive against Tripoli last involved mainly aerial bombings mines. This is the most serious There was no report of cas- the “first line of defense of Idlib.” under increasing fire after Kfar month. With the number of and shelling. challenge yet to a cease-fire in ualties in the pro-government Rebel spokesman Nabji al- Nabudah was captured, al- people displaced by fighting The pro-government Central the region brokered by Russia media. Rebel groups said they Mustafa confirmed the Mustafa said. approaching 60,000, the World Health Organization said in a tweet that it is working to coor- dinate ongoing health services Sudan: Call for civil for them. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN disobedience campaign is very concerned about reports that airstrikes a day earlier hit REUTERS Khartoum and, having secured a migrant detention center. KHARTOUM a military overthrow of Bashir, are now demanding that the Ghana arrests Sudanese protest and opposition TMC hand over power to leaders called yesterday for a civilians. 81 separatists campaign of civil disobedience The constitutional draft pre- AFP/ACCRA in response to what one of them pared by the DFCF describes the described as the military’s duties of a sovereign transitional Police in Ghana said yesterday “disappointing” answer to their council that would replace the they had arrested 81 people proposals for an interim TMC, but does not specify who accused of supporting the decla- government. This could put the would sit on it. The plan, seen ration of an eastern region as an protesters and the ruling Transi- by Reuters, also outlines the independent country. The tional Military Council (TMC) on responsibilities of the Cabinet sweeping arrests follow the a collision course following and a 120-member legislature. detention of eight of the group’s weeks of wrangling over how to US Deputy Secretary of reported leaders on Sunday as manage an interim period after State John Sullivan spoke with they prepared to declare the the ousting of long-ruling Pres- Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the region as their own nation, ident Omar Al Bashir from office. chairman of the TMC, on according to officers, meaning a “We call for and prepare for Wednesday and urged it to reach total of 89 have been detained. civil disobedience,” Madani agreement with the DFCF that Police said the group were Abbas Madani, a leader of the reflects the will of the Sudanese members of the “Homeland Declaration of Freedom and people and to move “expedi- Cooling time Study Group Foundation”, or Change Forces (DFCF), told a tiously” toward a civilian-led HGSF, which campaigns for a news conference in Khartoum. interim government. Yemeni girls react as a volunteer sprays water to cool them down during the holy month of Ramadan separate nation in Ghana’s The DFCF, the opposition In a statement, State in Sana’a, Yemen, yesterday. eastern Volta region. groups’ umbrella body, did not Department spokeswoman give details of what it planned. Morgan Ortagus said Sullivan But the DFCF has led work also “encouraged the TMC to strikes, marches, protest sit-ins allow peaceful protest and the Yemen govt blames UAE of landing separatists on remote island and other acts of civil disobe- freedom of expression con- REUTERS recognised government against clothes on Monday from a UAE government of President Abd- dience for weeks. Protesters sistent with Sudan’s human DUBAI the Iran-aligned Houthi naval vessel on Socotra, the Rabbu Mansour Hadi, which is have also blocked bridges, roads rights obligations.” movement that controls the main island in a sparsely pop- based in the southern port of and rail tracks, disrupting On Tuesday, the TMC wel- The Yemeni government has capital. But the UAE has had a ulated Yemeni archipelago in Aden, has complained about UAE Sudan’s transport infrastructure. comed the proposals but said accused the United Arab tense relationship with the gov- the Arabian Sea. troop moves on Socotra. Khalid Omar Yousef, another they neglected some important Emirates of landing around 100 ernment and has recruited thou- The island, part of Yemen Last year the government protest leader, said the aim was issues such as a reference to separatist troops on a remote sands of fighters from a but closer to the African coast accused the UAE of seizing the not to start a confrontation with Islamic Shariah as a source for island in the Arabian Sea this movement of southern separa- than the Yemeni mainland, is island when it unloaded tanks and the military but to speed up legislation. The protesters week, deepening a rift between tists who have clashed with gov- a Unesco world natural her- troops there. Saudi Arabia, leader efforts to resolve the impasse. accused the TMC of dragging its nominal allies in Yemen’s war. ernment troops. itage site protected by the UN of the pro-Hadi Arab coalition, Thousands of protesters feet, saying issues like Shariah The UAE is one of the Arab Yemeni officials said body for its unique flora and had to send troops to Socotra to have camped for weeks outside were not a matter for the interim countries fighting formally on around 100 separatist fighters fauna. defuse a standoff between Emirati the Defence Ministry in central constitution. behalf of Yemen’s internationally had disembarked in civilian It was not the first time the and Hadi forces. THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 ASIA 11 Rahul finally apologises to SC for ‘chowkidar’ remark IANS incorrectly saying that it had said The Congress NEW DELHI “chowkidar chor hai” (the president tendered watchman is a thief), a “unconditional Congress President Rahul euphemism the Congress chief apology” for Gandhi yesterday filed a fresh uses to attack Prime Minister affidavit in the Supreme Court, Narendra Modi in the context of “unintentionally” tendering his “unconditional the Rafale fighter jet deal. attributing the apology” for “unintentionally” In a three-page affidavit, ‘chowkidar chor hai’ attributing certain comments of Rahul said: “The deponent remark, to the Apex his to the top court and pleaded unconditionally apologises for for closure of the contempt the wrongful attribution to the Court. proceedings in the matter. court. The deponent further Rahul had been asked by the states that any such attributions non-wilful and inadvertent.” apex court to apologise for were entirely unintentional, Stating that he has “never sought or intended to, directly or indi- rectly, commit any act that inter- Petition seeking action against feres with the process of the administration of justice”, he Modi and Shah dismissed requested the court to close the Congress General Secretary for Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (centre), waves to the contempt proceedings against crowd from atop a vehicle during a roadshow in New Delhi, yesterday. IANS/NEW DELHI Gogoi said: “The Election him, a petition regarding which Commission has rightly or has been filed by BJP MP Meen- The Supreme Court yesterday wrongly passed the orders on akshi Lekhi. refused to look into the factors complaints... Go and challenge The Supreme Court is Priyanka wows people in Delhi roadshow leading to the Election it, if you are still aggrieved.” scheduled to hear the matter IANS Congress General Secretary but it is about the country and Commission clearing Prime The court said that Dev ini- tomorrow. Earlier, Rahul had NEW DELHI wave to them. most of us believe that once Minister Narendra Modi and tially moved the court alleging expressed regret for his remarks Gandhi also tried to charm we send Congress people to BJP President Amit Shah of inaction by the poll body on twice in two affidavits. But, the Congress leader Priyanka the people, making sure to call parliament Priyankaji would charges of allegedly violating the complaints against Modi court granted him another Gandhi Vadra won a lot of hearts children to her vehicle at regular be given important responsi- the Model Code of Conduct in and Shah. Later, when the EC opportunity to file a fresh affi- as she took out a roadshow in intervals, have a small chat with bility,” said Mohammad Parvez their speeches during the passed its order, her plea davit tendering apology. Delhi North East constituency them and offered them a selfie. who had come with his ongoing Lok Sabha poll termed these “non-speaking On April 10, Congress Pres- yesterday for Congress Though the constituency is daughter for the roadshow. campaign. and unreasoned”. ident had told reporters that the candidate and former Chief currently represented by Some female supporters of Dismissing the writ Observing that it cannot Supreme Court had “said Minister Sheila Dikshit. Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi the Congress said that Pri- petition filed by Congress MP see a way to go through the ‘chowkidar chor hai’”. He made Her 2.2-km-long roadshow chief Manoj Tiwari, but many yanka was a source of inspi- Sushmita Dev against Modi poll body’s orders with any the comments hours after a in east Delhi’s Seelampur area of those who were out said ration and they believed that and Shah for breaching the specific challenge to them, the three-judge bench of the saw people gathered on both that this roadshow might just she will soon lead a women code of conduct, a bench court termed her plea Supreme Court agreed to hear sides of the roads as well as on turn things difficult for him. revolution in the country to headed by Chief Justice Ranjan infructuous. review petitions on its December the dividers while several came “Even though Sheilaji could ensure more opportunities for order in the Rafale matter. out on their roofs to see the not impress us with her work, females. Modi accuses Rajiv of using INS Viraat for vacations LS election results may IANS where nobody was there to reference to Madhya Pradesh NEW DELHI welcome them and all arrange- Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Modi be delayed ments for them were made by said those who were behind the Prime Minister Narendra Modi the personnel of the aircraft anti-sikh riots were made Chief by a day yesterday accused then Prime carrier, Modi alleged. Ministers by the Congress. Minster late Rajiv Gandhi of The holiday continued not Targetting the AAP gov- IANS using aircraft carrier INS Viraat for one day, but for 10 days ernment in Delhi, the Prime Min- NEW DELHI and its personnel for vacations during which the warship ister said, “They brought anarchy with his foreigner in-laws. remained stationed there, Modi and cheated the people of the The Lok Sabha elections results He raked up the issue at a added. country.” “They disrespected may be delayed a day, to May rally here to counter the attack The Prime Minister then every institution and cheated the 24, due to the increased number by Congress leaders who say that asked whether the presence of people of the country. They had of VVPAT verifications, sources defence forces have been polit- “foreigners on the warship did entered politics to bring change in the Election Commission said icised by the BJP, citing remarks not amount to playing with the but they themselves have yesterday. by BJP leaders that “Modi ki security of the country. Or was changed. They blame others to “As per the previous plan, sena” had carried out air strikes it allowed just because he was hide their own failures. They the results of the elections are on a terror camp in Pakistan. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election Rajiv Gandhi?” Taking a pot shot supported the ‘tukde tukde gang’ scheduled to be declared on Addressing the gathering in campaign rally at Ramlila ground in New Delhi, yesterday. at the Congress’ NYAY scheme, and also stood with the May 23. But the results may be Ramleela Maidan, Modi said, Modi said, “Congress has started Khalistanis. delayed and the final results “Who has been treating the This has happened in our Viraat was withdrawn from its to talk about Nyay (justice), but “They are full of negativity may be declared to May 24 due forces as personal property?... country. The ‘naamdar’ family place of deployment and sent to I want to ask them who shall do and they have stalled all the pro- to increased number of VVPAT have you ever heard that a family used INS Viraat as its personal fetch the in-laws of Rajiv Gandhi justice to the victims of 1984 poor central government verifications,” the official, who goes for holiday on a warship? property. They insulted it.” INS before it was taken to an island anti-sikh riots?” In an apparent schemes in Delhi,” he said. requested anonymity, said. Explaining the reason behind the delay, the EC official Plane slides off Myanmar runway, 11 injured said that an increase in the Sri Lankan President vows number of Voter Verifiable to crush extremist groups AFP Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) ver- YANGON airport said, asking not to be GMT). Thirty-one people were ification from one to five polling named, adding that the plane slid on board the stricken aircraft booths in each Assembly AFP coastal town of Kalmunai, came Eleven people were injured as a from the runway as it landed at from Bangladesh, Myanmar, segment of a Parliamentary COLOMBO five days after the militants plane slid off a runway while 6.50pm (1220 GMT). Canada, China, India, France and constituency, as directed by the carried out six coordinated landing at Yangon Airport in “It happened near Terminal Switzerland. apex court on April 8, could Sri Lankan President yesterday suicide attacks against three Myanmar yesterday, police said, 3 where it fell onto the cargo Civilian airline accidents are delay the counting by more vowed to crush the extremist churches and three luxury as a freak storm hit the city. runway as it landed,” he added, relatively rare in Myanmar than five-six hours and the final groups responsible for the Easter hotels. Investigators believe that Images on Facebook showed saying that the nose and both although there have been a tally is likely to be clear on May Sunday bombings that killed 258 the operation was planned from a crumpled Biman Bangladesh wings were damaged. series of crashes of military air- 24. people, his office said. the coastal region which is Airlines plane lying on the grass Yangon International Airport craft. Three fighter pilots were Maithripala Sirisena toured located close to the home base at the side of the runway. did not confirm the crash but killed last year in three separate the village of Sainthamaruthu of the group’s leader Zahran An AFP photographer saw an announced a closure of “runway incidents. Bad weather caused Cyclone Fani: where several militants fought Hashim - who was one of the injured woman being carried to operations” due to heavy rains. a military plane to crash into the a gun battle with troops and set suicide bombers who attacked an ambulance on a stretcher. Other incoming flights were Andaman sea in 2017 with 122 Odisha death off three suicide explosions, the Shangri-La hotel in “One pilot, an air hostess and diverted to the capital Nay- people on board, one of the leaving 16 people dead on April Colombo. nine passengers were slightly pyidaw before Yangon airport deadliest aviation accidents in toll rises to 41 26 - days after bombers attacked Officials said police and injured,” a police officer at the re-opened at 9.15pm (0245 the country’s history. churches and luxury hotels in troops stepped up security in the IANS the deadly Easter attacks. region for Sirisena’s unan- BHUBANESWAR “The offensive to crush nounced visit. Islamist extremists is success- Sri Lanka’s police said they The death toll in Odisha so far fully moving forward,” Sirisena’s have either killed or arrested all due to cyclone Fani has office quoted him as saying. the militants responsible for the increased to 41, even as people “The operation will move to Easter suicide bombings but the are struggling to get electricity its logical conclusion by crushing threat of global terrorism per- amidst the gruelling summer, the terrorists.” The confrontation sists. At least 56 suspects are in which has made life more at Sainthamaruthu, near the custody, according to the police. miserable. The increase in the number of human casualties in the state Peruvian dies on Nepal mountain to 41, was conveyed to the media by state Information and AFP/KATHMANDU Public Relations Secretary SK Singh. Experienced Peruvian climber Richard Hidalgo was found dead The office of Special Relief yesterday on Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain, Commissioner (SRC) said that expedition organisers in Nepal said. The body of the 52-year-old the livestock casualty number was found in his tent at 6,600 metres (21,650 feet) by Sherpa guides stands at 21,769,98. who went to check after he did not wake up. The state administration is “The guides said that it seemed he had died in his sleep. We are still struggling to restore elec- figuring out how to bring his body back,” Mingma Sherpa of Seven tricity in the worst affected Puri Summit Treks said. and parts of Khurdha district, Hidalgo was climbing the 8,481-metre (27,825-feet) Makalu as including in the state capital part of a project to summit the 14 highest mountains in the world Bhubaneswar. The rising tem- without supplementary oxygen by 2021 to mark the bicentennial A handout picture released by Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation shows a Biman Bangladesh perature in the state has added of Peru’s independence. plane after it slid off a runway at Yangon International Airport, Myanmar, yesterday. to the people’s woes. 12 ASIA THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019

Asia Bibi leaves Lahore suicide Pakistan after blast leaves 10 acquittal INTERNEWS dead, scores hurt ISLAMABAD Asia Bibi, a Christian woman INTERNEWS Police said the who was acquitted by the LAHORE bomber targeted a Supreme Court of Pakistan in a police van parked by blasphemy case has left At least 10 people including three Pakistan for Canada, official police officials were killed and an entrance to the sources said yesterday. scores injured in a suicide Data Darbar. Three Sources add that Asia Bibi’s bombing outside the venerated policemen were travel documents were made Data Darbar shrine in Lahore one month ago. Asia Bibi’s yesterday morning, authorities among the victims. arrival in Canada was con- said. firmed by her lawyer Saif Ul According to police reports, where the police personnel were Malook to CNN. the blast targeted a van carrying deployed for security,” he said. Asia Bibi’s conviction was the Elite Force of Punjab Police. Punjab Police spokesperson overturned by Pakistan’s Inspector-General Punjab Nayab Haider said that initial highest court on October 31, Police Arif Khan confirmed the investigation suggested the 2018 in a landmark decision. attack targeted the police force attack was suicidal in nature. She had remained in prison Rescue workers, bomb disposal team and forensic experts survey the site after a blast in Lahore, and said three police officials “It was a suicide bombing. as the Supreme Court’s decision Pakistan, yesterday. died in the blast. The target was a vehicle of the triggered protests in the country A security guard and civilians elite force that was stationed from some groups including were also among the dead. Seven outside the gate for checking,” that dates back to the 11th people dead, while a major blast kameez and carrying a bag. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. kilogrammes of explosives were he said. Lahore Deputy Commis- century, has been targeted pre- targeting Christians celebrating Prime Minister Imran Khan Protests were called off used in the blast. sioner Saleha Saeed told media viously, in a 2010 suicide attack Easter in a park in 2016 killed and President Arif Alvi con- when the government agreed The deceased police officials that one of the dead bodies that killed more than 40 people. more than 70 people. demned the attack. The Prime to impose a travel ban on Asia were identified as Head Con- brought in to Mayo Hospital was Pakistan’s push against An image taken from a close Minister has sought a report on Bibi and not to challenge a stable Shahid Nazir, Head Con- that of the suspected attacker. extremism was stepped up after circuit television (CCTV) video the incident and has directed the review appeal against the stable Muhammad Sohail, and “It was a suicide attack. Ball the country´s deadliest ever camera showed the alleged authorities concerned to provide verdict. Constable Muhammad Saleem. bearings were also used in the attack, an assault on Army Public suicide bomber who carried out the best possible medical In January 2019, the apex According to DIG Operations attack,” she told reporters. School in Peshawar in 2014 that the attack. treatment to those injured in the court rejected the petition chal- Lahore Ashfaq Ahmad Khan, at Entry to the Data Darbar was left more than 150 people - The image was released to blast. lenging the decision to acquit least 25 people were being sealed in the aftermath of the mostly children - dead. Geo News TV channel by police The President deplored the Asia Bibi. Following the treated for injuries, some of blast, and visitors were asked to Since then, security has dra- and shows the alleged suicide loss of precious lives in the rejection of the petition, Asia whom were in critical turn away as police conduct an matically improved, but major attacker next to the right side of incident and said those involved Bibi was moved to a secret condition. initial investigation into the urban centres such as Lahore are the police van at 8:54am. He is in such despicable incident in the location. “The blast took place around incident. Data Darbar, one of the not immune. An attack in Lahore facing the main gate of Data holy month of Ramdan were Foreign Minister Shah 8:45am outside gate number 2, largest Sufi shrines in South Asia in March last year left nine Dabar and is wearing a shalwar misguided elements. Mehmood Qureshi in an interview to BBC in February said Asia Bibi was in Pakistan and a free person. Dark night of suppression will end soon: Sharif “She [Asia Bibi] is a free person. The Supreme Court has ANATOLIA Sharif said in a televised message disqualified by the Supreme found her innocent. They have KARACHI before his surrender. Court for the acquitted her,” Qureshi said Sharif, who was sentenced scandal in which more than 11.5 during the interview. Former Pakistani Prime Minister to 17 years in two corruption million anonymously leaked The Foreign Minister said Nawaz Sharif surrendered to cases, was granted a six-week documents detailing financial Asia Bibi was free to leave, authorities in Lahore on Tuesday bail by the country’s top court in improprieties of more than however, the government night following the expiration of March after a medical board sug- 200,000 offshore entities, were would protect her for the rest a bail term in a corruption case, gested he shift to a hospital for taken from Panamanian law firm of her life if she choose to local media reported. cardiac treatment. . The docu- remain in Pakistan. “We have The three-time Premier, The Supreme Court last week ments contain personal financial asked friends around the along with his daughter and turned down a plea seeking an information about wealthy indi- world if they want to help political heir, Maryam Nawaz, extension in his bail and ordered viduals and public officials. her.” The allegations against led a rally from his residence to him to surrender to authorities. It led to the filing of three Asia Bibi date back to June the Kot Lakhpat jail, ignoring Sharif’s daughter, and son- corruption cases. Not long after, 2009, when she was labouring warnings from the government in-law, Mohammad Safdar, were the top court also barred him in a field and a row broke out that refused to allow the political also sentenced to seven years from holding the leadership of with some Muslim women show. A team of jail officials and one year, respectively, in a his party. Sharif served as who alleged that she com- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (left) sits in a car as reached the former leader’s corruption case. The two are also Premier in 1990-1992, 1997- mitted blasphemy against he heads back to Kot Lakpat Jail in Lahore. sprawling farmhouse located in out on bail. Sharif denies the 1999, and 2013-2017, but was Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be the city’s northern outskirts to charges and accuses the “estab- unable to complete even a single Upon Him). escort him to jail, but a defiant supporters raising slogans and League (Nawaz) (PML-N) backers lishment” - a term meant to des- five-year term. His two previous Bibi was convicted of blas- Sharif refused to leave. showering rose petals on his gathered in his power base of ignate the country’s powerful governments were dismissed for phemy and sentenced to death Live footage aired on Geo vehicle. Carrying banners, Lahore. “I thank you all for your army and a section of the judi- corruption charges and through in 2010. She was acquitted by News showed Sharif sitting in a posters and party flags, thou- spirit and love. This dark night ciary - of “targeting” his family. a bloodless military coup in 1992 the apex court in October bullet-proof vehicle with sands of Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim of suppression will end soon,” In July 2017, he was and 1999. 2018. Asad Umar to Taliban attack US-funded aid group in Kabul Results show no clear head NA’s AFP KABUL Development (USAID) and the was working to confirm the finance panel US State Department. well-being of its staff. Taliban winner in Thai polls Interior Ministry Spokesman spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid INTERNEWS Taliban militants stormed a Nasrat Rahimi said four quickly claimed responsibility REUTERS minister. ISLAMABAD US-funded aid group’s central attackers then entered the com- for the attack. The aid group BANGKOK Still, Wednesday’s results Kabul compound yesterday. pound before Afghan security mentored “Kabul admin workers made it more likely that the Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran At least five people were forces launched an hours-long in various aspects of brutality, Long-delayed results of Thai- party of coup leader Prayuth Khan has approved Asad Umar dead and dozens more were clearance operation. At about oppression, terror, anti-Islamic land’s first election since a 2014 Chan-ocha will stay in power as the chairman for the National wounded in the latest attack in 6:00pm, Rahimi said “all the ideology & promotion of western military coup released yesterday because it needs fewer allies Assembly’s Standing Committee the Afghan capital. attackers have been killed.” He culture,” Mujahid said on produced no clear winner but among small and medium-sized on Finance, Revenue and The assault began around said four civilians and one police Twitter. Counterpart’s website gave a pro-army party a clear parties to get to the 376 votes Economic Affairs, sources here midday (0730 GMT) with a large officer were also killed, while says it runs an Afghan civic advantage in its bid to install the needed to elect the prime min- said yesterday. explosion at Counterpart Inter- about 200 people had been engagement programme sup- current junta leader as an ister in the combined House and According to sources, Prime national, a non-profit group rescued from the area porting women and other mar- elected prime minister. Senate vote. Prayuth’s Palang Minister Imran Khan has funded primarily by the US throughout the day. In a ginalised groups across The opposition threatened Pracharat party said it was con- informed Asad Umar of his Agency for International statement, Counterpart said it Afghanistan. legal action against yesterday’s fident it would lead to the for- decision and issued directives results, saying that a new seat mation of the next government, to National Assembly Chief allocation formula robbed the but didn’t yet name its allies. Whip Amir Dogar. “democratic front” alliance of a “We will coordinate with At present, PTI member of majority in the 500-seat House other parties who share our ide- National Assembly (MNA) Faiz of Representatives. ology and are interested in Ullah is the chairman of the The results are likely to set forming a government together,” standing committee. According up a period of coalition building, said its leader, Uttama Sava- to rules, Asad Umar will first be since neither the pro-military nayana, a former minister under made a member of the com- bloc of parties nor a “democratic Prayuth’s previous cabinets. mittee and then appointed its front” opposition alliance so far The Pheu Thai party, allied chairman. has enough votes to elect a to ousted Prime Minister During a meeting of the prime minister under rules Thaksin Shinawatra, vowed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s written by the junta. “pursue every legal means” to Parliamentary Party, Prime Any government that reverse an Election Commission Minister Imran Khan said emerges is likely to be weak, formula it says favoured tiny removing Asad Umar as because even if the junta leader’s parties at the expense of its own Finance Minister was a difficult party forms the government, it larger vote-getters. “The Pheu decision, however, he still con- will still have to contend with Thai Party sees the Election sidered him his right hand. the possibility of defections with Commission’s proceedings as On Tuesday, Asad Umar allies in the lower house to pass deliberate actions and use of held a one-on-one meeting legislation. It will still be weeks power in violations of the con- with Imran. The meeting was before any government can be stitution and the (electoral) law,” part of efforts to convince the formed while a junta-selected it said in a statement. former Finance Minister to committee finishes appointing The opposition had already re-join the cabinet. the Senate, the 250-seat upper complained the post-coup However, Umar did not house of parliament that will election rules were written to agree to rejoin the cabinet, vote together with the elected give advantage to pro-army Afghan security forces personnel take position during the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, yesterday. sources informed. House to choose the prime parties. THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 EUROPE 13 Theresa May rejects calls for exit timetable

AFP But her critics fear that with May responded by noting If their talks fail, May has LONDON Brexit now delayed to October that she had agreed a deal with pledged to allow the House of 31, she might stay in office for the EU to leave, but MPs had Commons to decide on a new Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit-backing many more months. rejected it three times. strategy in a series of votes. spokesman yesterday rejected Anger at her leadership has “This is not an issue about me The EU has agreed to delay demands from within her party Conservative MP flared up following last week’s and it’s not an issue about her. If Brexit until October 31 to allow to clarify when she might quit, Andrea Jenkyns said: dismal local election results, and it were an issue about me and British politicians to try to agree saying that she would stay until “The public no longer the chairman of the 1922 com- the way I vote, we would already a way to leave that minimises the the divorce deal is finalised. trust her (Theresa mittee of Conservative MPs, have left the EU,” she said. impact of the split. “She is here to deliver Brexit Graham Brady, met May on May has for several weeks May on Tuesday reluctantly in phase one and then she will May) to run Brexit Tuesday to relay their concerns. been in talks with the main accepted that Britain will take leave to make way for new lead- negotiations.” Earlier yesterday, May was opposition Labour party to find part in EU parliamentary elec- ership for phase two,” he said. confronted in the House of a compromise deal, but there is tions on May 23. But she still May is under increasing Commons by a Brexit-backing no sign of progress yet. hopes a divorce deal can be pressure from MPs and activists but has been delayed twice. British Prime Minister Theresa May Conservative MP, Andrea A Labour spokesman said the agreed to allow Brexit by June in her Conservative party In March, she vowed to take Jenkyns, who said: “The public party hoped to establish “in the 30, which would mean British unhappy over Brexit, which was Britain out of the European another leader to negotiate no longer trust her to run Brexit next few days” whether a deal MEPs would never have to take due to take place on March 29 Union but then to hand over to future bilateral ties with the bloc. negotiations.” was possible. their seats. Pompeo tells Britain not to go ‘wobbly’ in stinging rebuke of ally

BLOOMBERG is struggling to complete Britain’s control the Internet of the LONDON divorce from the EU and under future? I know it’s a sensitive pressure to resign. topic, but we have to talk about US Secretary of State Michael In his speech, Pompeo risked sensitive things, as friends.” Pompeo fired a broadside of crit- an unflattering and undiplomatic He said it was a matter of icism at the UK’s approach to comparison with Britain’s first Chinese law that the Chinese national security, demanding female prime minister — urging government can demand access America’s long-standing ally the UK to think of what the so- to data flowing through Huawei takes a far tougher approach to called Iron Lady, the late Mar- systems, which the UK hasn’t China and Iran, and to hurry up garet Thatcher would do, faced ruled out as a supplier for next- and deliver Brexit. with same global challenges. generation 5G communications Pompeo’s remarks risked a Now is “the exact opposite networks. diplomatic argument with one of time to go wobbly,” Pompeo told The UK is a a linchpin of the the US’s closest allies, just a an audience in London’s Lan- international “Five Eyes” intel- month before President Donald caster House. “Ask yourself this: ligence-sharing alliance that Trump is scheduled to pay a would the Iron Lady be silent includes the US and Pompeo has formal state visit to Queen Eliz- when China violates the sover- warned that doing business with abeth II. His criticism comes at a eignty of nations through cor- Huawei might come at the particularly sensitive time for ruption or coercion?” he said. expense of continue to exchange Prime Minister Theresa May, who “Would she allow China to secrets. Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, showing their newborn baby son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London, yesterday. Superjet flights cancelled Man jailed for life over headless body Prince Harry, Meghan name son Archie after Russian plane disaster in Austrian lake

REUTERS first taste of life in the limelight publicly named, was calm, had AFP The Baltic news agency BNS WINDSOR, ENGLAND as Meghan and Harry appeared the sweetest temperament and MOSCOW reported a Tuesday Superjet AFP with him before a small group was sleeping well. flight from Moscow to Riga being VIENNA Britain’s Prince Harry and his of media at St George’s Hall in “He’s just been the dream,” Russian national carrier Aeroflot delayed by three hours because wife Meghan announced that Windsor castle where they held she said, prompting Harry to cancelled four flights that passengers demanded a dif- A 64-year-old Austrian man they had named their newborn their wedding reception just quip: “I don’t know who he gets normally use the Sukhoi ferent plane after complaints of who killed and dismembered a son Archie as they showed him under a year ago. that from”. Superjet aircraft yesterday, days a burning smell, causing panic. woman was jailed for life off to the world, saying their Harry tightly cradled his son, Archie was born in the early after a deadly crash-landing in It departed after a safety yesterday. “little bundle of joy” was magic. wrapped in a white shawl and hours of Monday morning, Moscow where 41 people died check and arrived at its desti- A court in Vienna passed In a post on their Instagram wearing a hat. weighing 3.26 kg, but few other in a fire. nation, reports added. sentence on the man, named account accompanying a picture “It’s magic — it’s pretty details have been given about A total of five Aeroflot flights An investigation is ongoing only as Alfred U, 13 months of the parents with Queen Eliz- amazing and I have the two best the birth. were cancelled by early evening, following the accident on after the headless torso of his abeth, her husband Prince Philip guys in the world so I am really “It’s great, parenting is according to the Sheremetyevo Sunday, in which a Superjet-100 28-year-old victim was found and Meghan’s mother Doria happy,” said a beaming Meghan, amazing,” Harry said. “It’s only airport online schedule. bound for the Russian arctic city at the bottom of the Neusiedler Ragland, the couple said the wearing a white sleeveless coat been two-and-a-half days, three These included flights to of Murmansk turned around See lake on the Hungarian seventh-in-line to British throne dress, when asked how she was days, but we’re just so thrilled to domestic destinations and the after being struck by lightning. border. would be known as Archie Har- finding being a new mother. have our own little bundle of joy, Swedish city of Gothenburg, AFP It bounced on the runway The man, who has already rison Mountbatten-Windsor. She said the boy, the to be able to spend some pre- saw. and caught fire, with thick spent around half his life behind The announcement came seventh-in-line to the British cious time with him as he slowly An Aeroflot spokeswoman plumes of black smoke billowing bars for a series of crimes, had hours after the new royal got his throne who has not yet been starts to grow up.” had no immediate comment. into the air. pled guilty to the crime. He said he had killed the Hungarian woman following an argument at his home. “I knew Twelve hurt as German I had messed up. But I didn’t want to go back to prison.” He acknowledged having train crashes into lorry cooked and frozen some of the AFP the cab of the articulated lorry, body parts as a goulash. BERLIN towing 70 tonnes of heavy Defence lawyer Astrid equipment, became stranded at Wagner said her client would A passenger train slammed into the level crossing. The driver appeal the length of sentence. a lorry that became stranded on jumped clear before the crash, a rail line in northern Germany police told news agency DPA. yesterday, injuring twelve Police said it was unclear Spain nabs gang people, two of them seriously, why the truck became stuck at police said. the crossing. offering money The crash at around 4:30am The impact badly damaged laundering services (0230 GMT) at a level crossing in the front of the train, which was Alt Duvenstedt, near Flensburg, lifted off the tracks. AP derailed the regional train, which Rail travel between MADRID was carrying 22 passengers. Flensburg and Hamburg is “All of those injured were expected to be severely disrupted The EU’s police agency taken to hospital,” a police for most of yesterday, police said, yesterday said that it has helped spokesman said, adding one because of damage to overhead police in Spain break up an victim of the crash was flown by lines and the tracks. Firefighters stand next to a demolished regional train near Alt Duvenstedt, yesterday. international gang suspected of helicopter to hospital in the port “A special train from offering modern money laun- city of Kiel. (national rail operator) Deutsche that crashed back on the rails,” “But the track where the closed for hours because the rail dering services to other The accident happened when Bahn is coming to get the train a police spokesman said. accident happened will remain bed has been affected.” criminal organisations. Europol said in a statement that the gang used various schemes to launder the criminal Russia expels two Swedish diplomats in blow to ties proceeds, including the use of cryptocurrencies to cover up AFP one Russian diplomat’s visa and spokeswoman Maria Zakharova authorities arrested a technology fashion while having dinner at a the money trail, adding that the STOCKHOLM deny the application for a diplo- was asked to comment on the consultant suspected of spying restaurant in central Stockholm gang also used a scheme called matic visa for another Russian issue during a briefing yesterday, for Russia. with the Russian diplomat sus- “smurfing,” whereby illicit pro- Sweden’s Foreign Ministry said citizen. and whether the move was in Swedish security services pected of being an intelligence ceeds are divided into small Moscow had expelled two of its “Russia has responded by response to Sweden’s refusal to said at the time they believed the officer. sums to avoid attracting diplomats yesterday, following asking two Swedish diplomats grant visas. person had been “recruited as Local media reported that attention and placed in bank a Swedish move to deny visas to to leave Russia, which we “I can only say that the global an agent by a Russian intelli- police briefly detained the accounts. The proceeds then two Russian envoys, in the latest regret,” ministry spokeswoman answer is already in your gence officer posing as a dip- Russian diplomat but then moved through other accounts blow to relations already shaken Sofia Nahringbauer said, adding question. I mean, in your phrase lomat in Sweden”. released him on account of his before being exchanged into by a row over spying. that the ministry did not want to ‘in response,’” she told reporters Swedish authorities had been diplomatic immunity. cryptocurrency. The Swedish foreign ministry comment on whether Sweden in Moscow adding that she didn’t investigating the consultant for A year ago, Swedish security Spain’s Guardia Civil said Russia’s decision followed would take any further actions. want to elaborate any further. an “extended period of time” and police warned of the “high threat arrested eight people in the Stockholm’s refusal to extend Russian Foreign ministry In late February, Swedish he was arrested in dramatic posed by foreign spies”. operation. 14 AMERICAS THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019 Trump cites privilege over Mueller report

REUTERS to keep other branches of gov- WASHINGTON ernment from getting access to information about internal exec- The White House invoked the utive branch information. legal principle of executive priv- US House Speaker Democrats said the Trump ilege to block the release of the Nancy Pelosi said: administration waived executive unredacted Mueller report on “Every single day privilege when it allowed some Russian election meddling, chal- the President is senior Trump advisers, including lenging US House Democrats as former White House Counsel they met to vote on holding making the case. Don McGahn, to talk to Mueller’s Attorney-General William Barr He’s becoming team during the investigation. in contempt for refusing to hand self-impeachable.” The Justice Department said over the document. allowing such cooperation did The White House’s move not mean the administration escalated a constitutional clash becoming self-impeachable,” relinquished the right to assert between the Democratic-con- Pelosi said, referring to the executive privilege now. A combination image of a letter from US Attorney-General William Barr to President Donald Trump trolled House of Representatives impeachment process in Con- House Judiciary Chairman requesting the President assert executive privilege in declining to turn over the full Mueller report. and Republican President gress to remove a president Jerrold Nadler said the White Donald Trump over its powers from office, adding, that Barr, House was misapplying exec- a federal judge for review. The Sarah Sanders said. past financial records and White to investigate him, his adminis- the top US law enforcement utive privilege in “a clear esca- Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that a House Democratic Caucus House granting of high-level tration, his family and his official and a Trump appointee, lation in the Trump administra- president’s right to privacy in his Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, a security clearances to members business interests. should be held in contempt of tion’s blanket defiance of Con- communications must be bal- member of the Judiciary Com- of his family. Court action is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congress. gress’s constitutionally anced against the power of Con- mittee, told reporters that for likely to follow. the top Democrat in Congress, Barr last month released a mandated duties,” adding that gress to investigate and oversee the Trump administration to The Judiciary Committee said Trump’s moves to thwart redacted, 448-page version of neither Barr nor Trump should the executive branch. assert executive privilege now was slated to vote on a reso- subpoenas were obstructing Mueller’s report on the findings be permitted to be “above the The White House said Dem- that the Mueller probe has run lution recommending the full oversight by lawmakers and of his 22-month inquiry. Barr has law.” ocrats forced the move. “Faced its course is “laughable, it’s friv- House find Barr in contempt of inquiries into Russian inter- refused to comply with a sub- A 1974 Supreme Court ruling with Chairman Nadler’s blatant olous, and it has no basis in Congress. ference to boost Trump’s can- poena by the House Judiciary made clear the contours of the abuse of power, and at the reality.” A contempt citation against didacy in the 2016 US election, Committee for an unredacted doctrine of executive privilege. attorney general’s request, the Trump is stonewalling Barr could lead next to an the subject of Special Counsel version and its underlying In the case US vs Nixon, Pres- president has no other option numerous investigations by enforcement action, either in Robert Mueller’s report. evidence. ident Richard Nixon was than to make a protective House Democrats, ranging from the courts or in Congress, “Every single day the Pres- Executive privilege is some- ordered to deliver tapes and assertion of executive privilege,” Mueller’s probe to other matters involving fines and possibly ident is making the case. He’s times claimed by US presidents other subpoenaed materials to White House spokeswoman such as Trump’s tax returns, his imprisonment.

Colombia slams Venezuela over Mexico confirms 13 ‘military incursion’ dead in jet crash AFP AFP small fragments” due to the BOGOTA MONTERREY impact. The remains were identified Colombia hit out at neighbour Mexican authorities found human thanks to the positions in which Venezuela yesterday for remains that confirm the death of the bodies were found among “repeated provocations” after the 13 people on board a luxury the debris of the aircraft. Further claiming around 30 military jet that crashed over the weekend identification will take place by personnel crossed into its in the north of the country. analysing teeth and bone territory. The private plane took off on fragments. In a statement, the foreign Sunday from Las Vegas and was Air-traffic controllers said ministry said the Venezuelan travelling to the Mexican city of they lost contact with the Bom- unit crossed 200 metres into Monterrey but crashed in a bardier Challenger 601 jet late northeastern Colombia. mountainous area difficult to on Sunday, after it abruptly lost They were “identified by access, where forensic experts altitude over Coahuila. locals as belonging to the Boli- had to arrive by helicopter. Only the wings and the tail varian Armed Forces, at the The experts “recovered all were left intact while the service of the (Nicolas) Maduro the bodies — there are 13 of fuselage was badly charred and regime, who remained for them,” Coahuila state Attorney- shattered. Aboard the plane around 20 minutes,” the General Gerardo Marquez said. were two executives of the Schoolchildren standing in a line near the STEM School during a shooting incident in Highlands statement said. He explained that seven of Mexican oil services company The Venezuelan military Ranch, Colorado, yesterday. the bodies were “practically Typhoon Offshore, along with personnel left the area when intact” but burned, while the eight relatives, according to a they noticed the arrival of a hel- other six were “reduced to very company statement. icopter carrying Colombian sol- One dead in Colorado school shooting diers, “who were sent to attend to calls from the community AP Undersheriff Holly Nicholson- returned. denouncing acts of HIGHLANDS RANCH Kluth said. The shooting took place US educator Khan wins intimidation.” Authorities identified one of exactly a week after a gunman The statement said Two students opened fire the suspects as 18-year-old killed two students and wounded Colombia’s military was yesterday inside a charter school Devon Erickson. Spurlock said four at the University of North prestigious Spanish prize “ready to defend (its) terri- in an affluent suburb of Denver the second suspect is a juvenile Carolina-Charlotte. It also comes AP torial integrity, while always not far from Columbine High and that both attended the nearly three weeks after neigh- MADRID maintaining the necessary School, that killed a teenager, school. They were not previously bouring Littleton marked the prudence in the face of these wounded eight and spread terror known to authorities, he said. grim 20th anniversary of the American educator Salman Khan and his Khan Academy online clear and repeated provoca- before they were taken into “I have to believe that the Columbine school massacre that platform that offers free classes worldwide have won Spain’s tions that aim only to incite a custody, authorities said. quick response of the officers killed 13 people. The two schools Princess of Asturias award for international cooperation. response to make Colombia Douglas County Sheriff Tony that got inside that school helped are separated by about 11km in The Khan Academy’s videos on YouTube have been watched look like the aggressor.” Spurlock said the pair walked save lives,” Spurlock said. adjacent communities south of more than 1.4 billion times since the project launched in 2008. Bogota frequently com- into the STEM School Highlands Police blocked off traffic in Denver. It has around 60 million registered users. There are English, plains of territorial incursions Ranch and began shooting stu- a Highlands Ranch neigh- “Tragically, this community Spanish, French and Portuguese versions of the site, and its by the Venezuelan military. dents in two classrooms. Within bourhood yesterday and and those surrounding it know resources are translated into more than 36 languages. The two countries’ border minutes, deputies at a nearby appeared to be searching a all too well these hateful and Prize organisers announced that Khan and his innovative is 2,200km long, difficult to sheriff’s department substation home. Sheriff’s officials would horrible acts of violence,” White work have created “an original and transformative format offering access and largely lawless, with entered the school and arrested not confirm whether the search House spokesman Judd Deere free educational materials ... for all ages, anywhere in the world.” armed groups including drug the two suspects after a struggle. was connected to the shooting. said in a statement. “President The $55,000 annual award is one of eight Asturias prizes traffickers, left-wing guerrillas “As officers were arriving at A message left at a phone Donald Trump had been briefed handed out yearly by a foundation named for Crown Princess and paramilitaries operating the school, they could still hear number listed for Erickson’s on the shooting and was in touch Leonor. Others categories include art and sports. along it. gunshots,” Douglas County home was not immediately with state and local officials.” FBI has 850 open cases on Appeals court allows US to send asylum seekers to Mexico domestic terrorism: Official REUTERS The Department of international-law obligations May 1 more than 3,000 Central AFP “Within that a significant WILMINGTON Homeland Security “is likely to and to grant humanitarian status Americans have been sent back WASHINGTON majority are racially motivated suffer irreparable harm absent and work permits to individuals to Mexico, according to Mexican extremists who support the A US appeals court ruled that the a stay because the preliminary returned.” officials The Federal Bureau of Investi- superiority of the white race.” Trump administration may injunction takes off the table one The US government was The government argues that gation has around 850 open McGarrity said the Internet continue sending asylum seekers of the few congressionally appealing an order by a USDis- the MPP is needed because so investigations into domestic and social media have driven the to wait out their cases in Mexico authorized measures available trict Court in early April that many asylum seekers spend terrorism, most of them recent rise in domestic extremist while the government appeals a to process the approximately enjoined the policy, known as years living in the US and never involving anti-government and threats, which he said develop lower court ruling that found the 2,000 migrants who are cur- the Migrant Protection Protocols appear for their court hearings white nationalist extremists, a similarly to threats from domestic policy violated US immigration rently arriving at the nation’s (MPP). before their claim is denied and senior FBI official said. extremists, which the FBI labels law. southern border on a daily The programme, launched an immigration judge orders About half of the 850 homegrown violent extremists. The US Court of Appeals for basis,” the judges said in issuing in January, was one of many pol- them to be deported. involved anti-government, anti- Individuals can go on the the Ninth Circuit in San Fran- the stay. icies aimed at slowing rising Omar Jadwat, director of the authority actors, Michael Internet and easily find content cisco found that a preliminary While asylum seekers may numbers of immigrants arriving American Civil Liberties Union’s McGarrity, the FBI assistant matching their specific ideology, injunction barring the gov- fear substantial injury upon at the border, many of them fam- Immigrants’ Rights Project, crit- director for counterterrorism, without having to travel or meet ernment from returning asylum being returned to Mexico, the ilies from Central America, that icised the ruling. “Asylum told the House Homeland others in person, he said. “That seekers to Mexico was “unlikely judges said, “the likelihood of has swelled to the highest in a seekers are being put at serious Security Committee. “Another allows them “to be able to radi- to be sustained” on appeal in its harm is reduced somewhat by decade. risk of harm every day that the 40 percent are racially-driven calise fairly quickly and then present form and stayed the the Mexican government’s com- Since the policy went into forced return policy continues,” extremists,” he added. mobilise to that violence quickly.” lower court ruling. mitment to honour its effect on January 29, through he said. 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Talking on food Art of science: A tale on QF graduate’s passion benefits makes kids healthier FAZEENA SALEEM Hanof Ahmed, who yesterday graduated from THE PENINSULA QF’s partner university Weill Cornell Medicine- IANS Qatar, has persuaded her dream profession and NEW YORK At Qatar Foundation (QF), a university education doesn’t equally developed her passion for art. Parents, please take note. necessarily mean sacrificing Talking about food benefits is what someone is passionate University of the Arts in Qatar, Meanwhile, in between jug- likely to get your kid to eat about. Hanof Ahmed, who which is walking distance from gling her art and studies, Ahmed healthier, which might help yesterday graduated from QF’s WCM-Q. And I get news about managed to find time to play them to grow bigger and run partner university Weill Cornell various art and sport initiatives basketball. Though she started faster, says a study. Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), has within Education City.” out with her own personal The study, published in the persuaded her dream profession Ahmed hosted exhibitions of fitness goals in mind, she pro- Journal of Nutrition Education and equally developed her her paintings at the EC Student gressed so much that she was and Behaviour, shows that the passion for art. Centre (Multaqa). But having selected as part of the QF All researchers found affirming Ahmed said that she always experienced first-hand, the Stars basketball team to take statements were more effective wanted a career in medicine; as stress-relieving effects of art, she part in the International Sports at getting kids to make healthy a high school student she started wanted to share the same expe- Festival held in Greece in Feb- food choices than presenting a ‘Doctors of Tomorrow’ club in rience with her peers. She pio- ruary of 2019. the food repeatedly without her school. She attended medical neered an art club in WCM-Q, Again, just as she invited conversation. conferences as an observer and Hanof Ahmed and invited students and faculty those around her to try art, The researchers found that even visited various hospital to drop in for painting sessions Ahmed persuaded her peers to kids ate twice as much healthy departments to see first-hand, if she could continue art and Education City, offered her and she said, the feedback of try basketball. And again, with food when they were told how what a typical day in a physi- sport alongside it. opportunities which she never those who attended the art success: students from various it would benefit them in terms cian’s life was like. And, she also “One of the questions I asked thought would be feasible, given workshops she held, were cohorts at university ,took up the they could understand as excelled in art, and was a first- the members of the selection the common misconception that “amazing.” game due to her opposed to when they were rate basketball player. board was if I would be able to studying to be a doctor doesn’t “I had friends and professors encouragement. given the food with no con- So, when it came to choosing continue painting or start some- leave much time for extra-cur- approach me, saying that Now, looking back on six textual information. a major for university, she thing pioneering such as an art ricular activities. painting workshops I hosted had years of studying medicine, con- “Every child wants to be applied to two universities in QF club in medical school. I asked “The atmosphere at QF is a therapeutic effect; that art ducting art workshops and bigger, faster, able to jump that “couldn’t have been further this question expecting an dynamic,” said Ahmed. “Due to helped them calm down and offering basketball tips to team- higher,” said study lead author apart in terms of what they answer that it would be difficult the presence of so many different focus, and re-channel their mates, Ahmed said that her time Jane Lanigan, Associate Pro- offered – Weill Cornell Med- to do so. So, when they said that universities in the same campus, thoughts,” Ahmed said. at QF is proof of the need for stu- fessor at Washington State Uni- icine-Qatar and Virginia Com- I could study medicine and still you’re constantly exposed to art, “This feedback was moti- dents to find a balance between versity in the US. “Using these monwealth University of the Arts continue doing what I love – art music and sport irrespective of vating; knowing that I could academics and extra-curricular types of examples made the in Qatar.” – it was an ecstatic moment for what you’re studying. For share what I have, to reach out activities and of QF’s ability to food more attractive to eat,” Ahmed recalls the dilemma me,” said Ahmed. instance, I’m a medical student to people and actually make a nurture talent by providing stu- Lanigan said. she faced. But she had made up She said that contrary to her studying at WCM-Q, when I go difference in someone’s life pro- dents resources that they can For the study, the research her mind on one thing: she would concerns, her six years as a to the cafeteria I meet a student vided me with so much personal avail of, to maximise their team picked 87 children and choose medicine as a career only medical student in QF’s from Virginia Commonwealth satisfaction,” she added. inherent aptitude. ran an experiment.