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Amir attends Japanese emperor’s enthronement ceremony in Tokyo QNA TOKYO I congratulate His Majesty the THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani participated in the enthronement cer- Emperor of Japan emony of HM Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Naruhito and which took place at the Imperial Palace in the Japanese Tokyo on Tuesday. A number of heads of people on his state and government as well as senior of- ficials of Japan and of other nations, and inauguration. I representatives of international organisa- am delighted to tions participated in the ceremony. Later, share this happy the Amir attended the dinner banquet event with our hosted by HM Emperor Naruhito in honour of the guests participating in His Majesty’s friends in Japan. enthronement ceremony. Expanded HIA to handle 60 mn fliers a year Indoor tropical garden to be focal point of second phase of HIA expansion Old airport to be reopened for CITYSCAPE QATAR OPENS passenger flights during WC SATYENDRA PATHAK tral concourse linking con- DOHA courses D and E. HE old airport in Qatar will be reopened for passenger Construction on phase A Tflight operations for four weeks during the FIFA World Cup HAMAD International Air- will commence early next year 2022. The Doha International Airport (DIA), which is also port (HIA) is going to be big- and will increase the airport’s known as the old airport, was replaced as the country’s ger and better. capacity to more than 53 mil- principal airport by the Hamad International Airport (HIA) in HIA on Tuesday revealed lion passengers annually by 2014. Now, almost all of Qatar’s passenger flight operations plans for its second phase of 2022, Baker said. are run out of HIA, with DIA serving as an auxiliary airport expansion to further enhance Unveiling plans for expan- mostly for military, royal or chartered flight operations. How- the airport’s capacity to more sion of Al Mourjan lounge as ever, with the World Cup expected to bring in fans in mas- than 60 million passengers part of phase A, Baker said sive numbers, the services of DIA are necessary, QA Vice- annually before an interna- HIA will expand the world- President for Strategy and Customer Satisfaction Sujata Suri tional audience of real estate class Al Mourjan lounge up said. “The old airport is very much being used,” Suri said at investors at the Cityscape to 9,000 sqm with dramatic a conference held as part of the Cityscape Qatar real estate Qatar exhibition in Doha on views looking towards the exhibition that began in Doha on Tuesday. Tuesday. tropical garden. —RAHUL PREETH PAGE 13 Qatar Airways (QA) The lounge will include Group Chief Executive Akbar additional spas, gymnasiums, al Baker said a spectacular restaurants and business cen- 10,000 sqm indoor tropical tres as well as other passenger Qatar Airways to take delivery garden in a central concourse facilities. as well as a 268 sqm water “The new Al Mourjan of record 40 aircraft in 2020 feature will be the focal point lounge will complement rath- New regulations for real estate brokers ATAR Airways (QA) will take a record delivery of over 40 of the second phase of expan- er than replace the existing Qaircraft in 2020, the highest ever by any airlines in the sion of HIA to be completed lounge,” Baker said. will help build trust with investors world in a year. “Up to now we were getting around 35 aircraft much before the start of 2022 All expansion projects as a year. Next year, we are earmarked to receive the delivery of FIFA World Cup. part of phase A will be com- INISTER of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari opened the 8th edition of more than 40 aircraft, which is the highest in the history of The tropical garden will pleted in the first quarter of MCityscape Qatar 2019 – the only real estate exhibition and conference of its kind in the Qatar Airways in a year. I don’t think there is any airline in the dominate a new central con- 2022, he said. Gulf state – at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Tuesday. world that takes delivery of even 35 aircraft in a year,” Qatar course linking the current D The D and E concourses “Cityscape Qatar 2019 will be remembered as a breakthrough event — coinciding with the Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker said on and E concourses and serve as in turn will be expanded af- recently released real estate foreign ownership law. The freehold and leasehold laws aim at Tuesday. —SATYENDRA PATHAK PAGE 12 a focal point for all travellers. ter 2022 in phase B to further creating a positive transformation in the real estate sector and supporting economic growth in The second phase of ex- raise the airport’s capacity to Qatar,” Kuwari said. “With the regulation of real estate brokerage, new standards have been put pansion consists of phase A more than 60 million passen- in place to provide a suitable environment that will enhance the qualification of brokers by offer- and B. gers per year, he said. ing them special services, controlling speculations, and establishing a proper platform for the QIMC unveils flagship Corniche Phase A of the current ex- sector,” he added. (TNN) PAGE 11 (PG 12 ) pansion will comprise a cen- Continued on page 12 Ô Park Towers

Qatar supports reforms in New passenger terminal at Doha Port opens Ethiopia: Khater for the next two seasons until INISTRY of Foreign Af- 2019-20 cruise season kicks off with arrival the completion of Doha Port’s Mfairs Spokesperson HE expansion plan due in 2022. French court orders Lulwah al Khater has said of 3,350 visitors aboard Mein Schiff 5 Mein Schiff 5 is the first Qatar supports positive re- of 74 ships expected this sea- ASO to honour beIN forms witnessed by Ethiopia. CATHERINE W GICHUKI crew members. son, a 66 percent increase in contract (PG 16 ) This came as Khater wit- DOHA The visitors were wel- the number of ships’ arrival in nessed the opening of the TV comed with ardha dance and the 2018/19 cruise season (44 Reporter Workshop, the first A new cruise passenger ter- traditional foods and displays. ships). of a series of media develop- minal was inaugurated at Qatar National Tourism In a statement, Minister ment initiatives sponsored Doha Port on Tuesday as over Council (QNTC) Secretary- of Transport and Communi- QNB starts financing by MoFA. “We hope that 3,000 passengers disem- General and Qatar Airways cations, HE Jassim bin Saif subscription to Baladna cooperation in the field of barked from megaship Mein Group Chief Executive Ak- al Sulaiti said the opening of IPO shares (PG 14 ) media development will be a Schiff 5, ushering in Qatar’s bar al Baker cut the ribbon to the new temporary terminal positive step that will push fourth and largest cruise mark the opening of the pas- in Doha Port will support the forward the relations between tourism season. senger terminal. country’s strategy to develop our two friendly countries,” German luxury cruise lin- Spread over 6,000 square cruise tourism. Khater said. (TNN) er Mein Schiff 5 arrived with metres, the new facility will 2,354 passengers and 996 act as a temporary terminal Continued on page 20 Ô QITCOM 2019 SafeSmart Cities

Organised by Strategic Sponsors Wednesday, October 23, 2019 03 Ooredoo Announces Major Upgrade of Network

We’re delighted to be working with such a major international powerhouse to ensure Qatar is at the forefront of technological advancement, in line with our corporate strategy which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030. We have long been pioneers in the development of a full commercial 5G network, laying the foundations for a bold and ambitious future, and we are excited to see its rapid progression in partnership with Ericsson. This upgrade represents a major expansion of our 5G network in Qatar as we work towards 5G becoming mainstream in the country.” — Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, COO Ooredoo Qatar

OREDOO, Qatar’s leading telecommunications near future where the best medical professionals, located operator, today announced an exciting upgrade anywhere around the world, will be able to diagnose and Most Important Network Upgrade programme for its network, in line with the sig- treat patients here in Qatar using 5G technology. nificant growth that our beloved Qatar has wit- The telecommunications leader is demonstrating its Onessed lately in various fields and to ensure offer- commitment to its own corporate social responsibility ing the most advanced services to all residents, including strategy and the aims of Qatar Vision 2030 - sustainabil- in Recent Years to Revolutionise future 5G use cases, in partnership with global mobile ity, economic growth and environmental management – giant Ericsson. with the roll-out of its 5G network; despite the phenom- The telecommunications leader announced it is work- enal capabilities of the new 5G network, the technology Connectivity and Ensure 5G ing with industry giant Ericsson to upgrade existing currently being deployed provides vastly superior 5G per- network. The upgrade, which is being rolled out over a formance with the smallest site footprint and the lowest period of several weeks, will bring new levels of innova- possible energy consumption. Future Use Cases tion to healthcare, education and industry as a key driver Speaking of the network upgrade, Yousuf Abdulla al behind the ambitious 5G expansion plans, with Ericsson Kubaisi, Chief Operating Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: being chosen as a partner thanks to its long-established “We’re delighted to be working with such a major inter- position as market leader and technology pioneer. national powerhouse to ensure Qatar is at the forefront Ooredoo will leverage Ericsson’s industry-leading of technological advancement, in line with our corporate Ericsson Radio System, 5G New Radio solutions and its strategy which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030. 10 Gbps microwave network to fully digitally transform We have long been pioneers in the development of a full and modernise its existing mobile network in order to commercial 5G network, laying the foundations for a bold ensure it is fully prepared to introduce the latest technol- and ambitious future, and we are excited to see its rapid ogies in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and ahead progression in partnership with Ericsson. This upgrade of 2022’s events. represents a major expansion of our 5G network in Qa- 5G has been much anticipated in Qatar and across the tar as we work towards 5G becoming mainstream in the world, given its potential to change the way internet us- country.” ers experience connectivity. A 5G network has the capac- Al Kubaisi added: “By investing in high-speed and ity to allow 10,000 times the volume of traffic compared low-latency 5G technology, we will be able to meet the to LTE, and provides peak capacity of 10 Gbps. Ooredoo growing data traffic demands and deliver the high-quality has already showcased a number of exciting use cases network required to offer the very best Smart City ser- to give the public an insight into just how much the 5G vices for Qatar. Our partnership with Ericsson will help network will change lives: it demonstrated autonomous us develop Qatar beyond all current expectations; it will vehicles by piloting the world’s first 5G-enabled aerial enable its Smart Cities, its Internet of Things capabilities taxi drone; it trialled on-the-go WiFi in moving vehicles; and its potential to host immersive mega-events. 5G-ena- remote medical treatment was shown to be possible with bled services will have an enormous impact on our every- haptic gloves, scanners and joysticks; the latest VR and day lives; they will be instrumental in developing the kind AR experiences were showcased; 5G-enabled security of Smart Cities in which we want to live, in transforming for mega-events has been displayed at mega-events; and society and industry and in enhancing people’s digital many more. lives. We are beyond excited to see how the future of Qa- Ooredoo is the first operator in the world to launch 5G tar unfolds, and we are proud to be working with Ericsson services and the recent Emir Cup was an ideal opportuni- to make 5G dreams a reality.” ty for Ooredoo to showcase some of the most exciting 5G A comprehensive communication plan has ensured developments and demonstrate how 5G will revolution- customers have been made aware of the network upgrade, ise healthcare and sports enjoyment. Its ground-break- in case any temporary interruptions to normal service are ing Virtual Stadium and the 5G Connected Ambulance encountered. Technical staff have assured customers any were both put to the test; the Virtual Stadium allowed disruption is expected to be minor and short-lived, with fans to experience a completely new way of enjoying the post-upgrade benefits far outweighing any minor in- sports - combining Virtual Reality with user engagement convenience in the short term, and customers are encour- and interaction and the 5G network - while the 5G Con- aged to contact Ooredoo with any queries about service nected Ambulance allowed attendees a glimpse into the provision while the upgrade is underway. 04 Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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News Doha, US city of Charleston sign in brief

Qatar, Tunisia discuss cooperation in agreement to bolster partnership higher education, scientific research A trade delegation from Charleston will visit Doha and see the investment opportunities offered by the city THE two-day meeting of the Qatar-Tunisia Cooperation Commit- tee in higher education began in Tunis on Tuesday. QNA tion of thousands of jobs UNDERSECRETARY of the Ministry of Education and Higher WASHINGTON across the country. Education Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh al Nuaimi is heading Qatar’s He said, “Qatar’s decision delegation at the meeting. The meeting will discuss prospects QATAR and the US have to sign the twinning agree- of cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific signed a twinning agreement ment with Charleston stems research and the ways to support them, including activating between the cities of Doha and from the conviction that the the first executive program of the cooperation agreement in the Charleston in South Carolina cities of Doha and Charleston field of higher education, scientific research and technology for to strengthen the Qatari-US have many things in common the years 2017-2020, encouraging cooperation between Qatari strategic partnership in all that will contribute to the and Tunisian universities, and discussing the equivalence of fields and enhance relations promotion of economic and scientific certificates and exchange of students, professors between the Qatari and Amer- cultural cooperation, to en- and lecturers, experts, and researchers, as well as other topics ican peoples. able their citizens to live in an on the agenda. The agreement was signed environment that leads to in- by Ambassador of Qatar to novation, entrepreneurship, the US HE Sheikh Meshal bin tolerance and intercultural Qatar takes part Arab ministries of justice Hamad al Thani and Charles- dialogue.” and interior expert committee meeting ton Mayor John Tecklenburg. The ambassador added The agreement aims to that Doha seeks to follow the THE fourth meeting of the joint committee of experts and strengthen mutual coopera- example of Charleston, one of representatives of the ministries of justice and interior of the tion, explore opportunities the most important American Arab states on Tuesday began at the headquarters of the Arab for future partnership be- Ambassador of Qatar to the United States HE Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al Thani and Charleston Mayor tourist cities, in establishing League to discuss the criminalisation of ransom payment. tween the two sides, includ- John Tecklenburg sign an agreement in Washington recently. itself as a global tourist des- QATAR is represented in the two-day meeting by Lieutenant- ing trade and culture co- tination in the future by at- Colonel Mohammed Khalid al Hajri from the Ministry of Interior. operation, and discuss the ment reflects the desire of velopment of bilateral trade choose Doha as a destination tracting five million tourists THE meeting will discuss the report of the Legal Affairs Sector possibility of hosting a trade both sides to enhance under- and investment, as well as for their investments. by 2023 and seven million by in the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of delegation representing the standing and coexistence be- educational and cultural co- Sheikh Meshal under- 2030. Justice, the measures taken to implement the recommenda- city of Charleston to visit tween the Qatari and Ameri- operation. scored Qatar’s commitment He said in the last two tions of the third meeting of the Committee and the relevant Doha and to see the invest- can peoples at all levels. The envoy noted that in to invest $45 billion in the US decades, Qatar has embarked resolutions of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice. ment opportunities offered He stressed that the rela- addition to six universities, economy by 2020 in key sec- on sponsoring a number of THE meeting will also discuss the observations of the Arab by the city. tions between Qatar and the Qatar hosts the largest US tors such as infrastructure, exchange programmes aimed countries and the discussions of the participating experts on In a speech at the sign- US are strong and not limited military base in the Mid- technology and real estate, at promoting understanding the issue of criminalising ransom payment. ing ceremony, Ambassador to the military and security dle East and more than 650 adding that the investments between peoples of different Sheikh Meshal said the agree- aspects, but extend to the de- American companies which have contributed to the crea- cultures, religions and races. Lekhwiya Force Focus on ways to improve cancer care at HMC meet deputy commander TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ence. Many of the techniques members of the public at- receives French DOHA we use today have been used tended various activities held for the last decade and many across Qatar as part of the or- Legion of Honour THE Breast Cancer Clinic and emerging techniques are at ganisation’s annual activities the Gynecological Department various stages of research and to raise awareness of breast QNA at Hamad Medical Corpora- development,” Dr Bujassoum and gynecological cancers. PARIS tion’s (HMC) National Center said. As part of public aware- for Cancer Care and Research Dr Hind El Malik, senior ness events held at Katara LEKHWIYA Force Deputy Command- (NCCCR) recently held the consultant, Medical Oncolo- Cultural Village recently in er Brig. Gen. Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Second Breast and Oncology gist at NCCCR and co-Chair recognition of Breast Cancer Mohammed al Thani was granted the Cancer Conference as part of of the Conference Organising Awareness Month, members French Order of the Legion of Honour the Breast and Gynecological Committee, said the confer- of the public had the oppor- with the rank of Knight, in recognition Cancer Awareness Month. ence is a testament to HMC’s tunity to speak with medical of his outstanding service throughout The conference, which commitment to providing the professionals and learn about his career. was attended by over 400 lo- best possible care to cancer breast and gynaecological Director-General of the French cal, regional and international patients in Qatar. cancers. These activities were National Gendarmerie Lt. Col. Rich- healthcare professionals, fo- “Over the years HMC, as supported by Katara and Ne- ard Lizurey presented Lekhwiya Force cused on improving the qual- the main provider of special- bras Power. Deputy Commander with the Order of ity of cancer care for patients ist healthcare in Qatar, has Nebras Power Chief Exec- Legion of Honour during his visit to the with breast and gynaecologi- led the provision of cancer utive Officer Khalid Jolo said headquarters of the General Directorate cal cancers and highlighted She said it is also an im- someone who has had can- ing many new breast imaging services and has made sig- his organisation was proud to of the French National Gendarmerie in advances in imaging methods, portant platform for local cer, such as a friend or family tools that have been intro- nificant advances in identify- be part of the initiative. the suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux near new treatments and tech- and international physicians, member. For this reason, the duced to enhance the ability ing, diagnosing and treating “Nebras Power is at the the French capital Paris. niques, and quality improve- nurses and other healthcare opportunity to discuss how to diagnose early-stage breast this disease. HMC’s commit- forefront of bolstering note- The Director-General of the French ments in patient care. professionals from related dis- we may be able to collectively cancer. ment to continue improving worthy causes and supporting National Gendarmerie commended the Dr Salha Bujassoum, ciplines to engage in meaning- improve cancer care services “Advances in imaging cancer services includes the local community initiatives. Lekhwiya Force Deputy Commander’s senior consultant at NCCCR, ful dialogue. in Qatar is vital to the devel- methods, including ultra- provision of high-quality care, Our contribution to HMC’s career march, thanking him for his director of the Breast Cancer “Cancer is a disease that opment of better services and sound, core biopsies, clini- continuous support, motiva- Breast Cancer Awareness ac- keenness and encouragement for the Programme at HMC and chair can be incredibly challeng- improving the health of the cal breast examinations and tional education and ongoing tivities is emblematic of our fruitful and continuous cooperation be- of the Conference Organising ing for those affected, which population,” said Dr. Bujas- breast tomosynthesis – an ad- awareness activities designed steadfast commitment to fos- tween the two forces in various fields, Committee, said the annual includes family members. soum. vanced type of mammogram to highlight the importance tering awareness and provid- such as training, visits, joint exercises conference is significant be- It presents a burden for our She said improvements in that can offer better cancer of early detection,” said Dr El ing education on the signifi- and the participation of officers of the cause it encourages collabora- country as the incidence rates care for breast cancer patients detection resulting in the need Malik. cance of early detection and French National Gendarmerie in cover- tion between the breast and are increasing – 86 percent of were highlighted through- for fewer biopsies – were dis- Hundreds of healthcare prevention for women of all ing major events hosted by Doha. gynaecological teams at HMC. the population in Qatar knows out the conference, includ- cussed as part of the confer- workers and thousands of ages,” he said. Majestic display of gems, jewels from royal Indian courts at MIA

AILYN AGONIA Gonnella. DOHA The highlights of the exhibition include Indian-cut diamonds from the famed mines A stunning collection of more than 100 of Golconda, in the Deccan (southern India) pieces of gems and jewels from the royal In- and MIA’s jewelled falcon showing the 17th dian courts and beyond was unveiled at the century Mughal craftsmanship. Another im- opening of a new exhibition at the Museum portant part of the collection is the necklace of Islamic Art (MIA) on Tuesday. from Varanasi: composed of 17 diamonds Titled ‘Set in Stone: Gems and Jewels suspended with gold-collared emeralds sur- From Royal Indian Courts’, the exhibition is mounted by baroque pearls, this necklace being held in celebration of the 2019 Qatar- showcases the continued opulence of 19th India Year of Culture and features pieces century Maharajas. from across Qatar Museums’ (QM) collec- The exhibition finishes with a display tions, including many masterpieces that case featuring a necklace gifted to MIA by have never been displayed before. Among the Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Ham- the treasures on display are splendid array trade in the early modern period while Court Connection, Pearls for Gold recounts the ing of this extraordinary exhibition, devel- ad bin Khalifa alThani, which, according to of jewellery, jewelled objects, works on pa- & Ceremony explores the role that gems and long cultural and commercial exchanges be- oped as part of the Qatar-India Year of Cul- MIA is an excellent example of the contin- per and photography divided into four sec- jewellery played within a courtly context in tween India and Qatar, as seen through the ture. It allows us to present examples of the ued appreciation in Qatar for fine quality tions. the outward projection of wealth and status. traditions of pearls and gold, and explores most spectacular pieces in the Museum of Indian jewellery and the enduring links be- The Precious Stones section reveals the Another section Beyond the Court dem- how this lineage has influenced local Qatari Islamic Art, along with important artworks tween the two countries. cultural and economic importance of stones onstrates the personal, private and devo- jewellery fashion. and objects from other Qatar Museums’ The exhibition is open until January 18, in India, tracing their history, sourcing and tional uses of crafted jewels whereas Qatar “We are delighted to celebrate the open- collections”, said MIA Director Dr Julia 2020. Nation Wednesday, October 23, 2019 05 Qatar Airways named Gulfstream G700 launch customer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK customer for the G500, which first commercial charter op- new flagship. It boasts busi- or crew compartment, up to DOHA is in service with them now erator of the G500. ness aviation’s largest cabin five living areas and a large, alongside the G650ER,” said “We are excited to be the and can fly farther, faster than bespoke master bedroom with GULFSTREAM Aerospace Mark Burns, president, Gulf- launch customer of the G700, any other competitor in the en suite master bath. Corp has formally announced stream. “We are grateful they the largest business jet in the business-jet industry. Pow- The aircraft also features Qatar Airways as the launch have chosen to continue grow- industry, and are looking for- ered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl an all-new, Gulfstream-devel- customer for Gulfstream’s re- ing their Gulfstream fleet with ward to the aircraft joining 700 engines, the G700 can fly oped revolutionary lighting cently introduced flagship, the our new flagship G700 and our fleet,” said Akbar al Baker, 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 system that truly mimics cir- Gulfstream G700TM for its look forward to their custom- Group CEO of Qatar Airways. kilometers at Mach 0.85 or cadian rhythms. Along with charter service, Qatar Execu- ers traveling in the utmost “Qatar Executive’s customers 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 20 panoramic windows and tive. The new aircraft brings comfort on the largest busi- have extremely high stand- 0.90. It features the Gulf- the Gulfstream cabin envi- an unprecedented combina- ness jet in the industry.” ards, and this aircraft will help stream Symmetry Flight Deck- ronment of 100 percent fresh tion of performance, technol- Qatar Executive’s latest us meet their requirements by TM with active control sides- air, low cabin altitude and ogy and cabin size to Qatar agreement with Gulfstream is delivering unrivalled perfor- ticks and the most extensive whisper-quiet sound levels, Executive’s fleet. for the purchase of 10 G700 mance that complements our use of touchscreen technology the G700 promotes in-flight “Qatar Executive dem- aircraft in addition to their ing G650ERTM aircraft. G650ERs and five G500s. The excellence in customer ser- in the industry. wellness and greatly reduces onstrated their confidence in recently announced orders of Eleven Gulfstream aircraft executive charter service is the vice.” The G700 cabin is also un- the physical impact of trave- Gulfstream when they com- additional all-new Gulfstream are currently in service with world’s largest commercial op- Gulfstream introduced the paralleled, offering an extra- ling halfway around the world mitted as international launch G500TM and high-perform- Qatar Executive, including six erator of the G650ER and the G700 today as the industry’s large ultragalley with lounge nonstop. Qatar Airways, HIA & Qatar Duty Free QA backs breast cancer drive with team up to host all-female crew from Doha to Zurich 2019 Trinity Forum Passengers received Qatar Airways ‘Think Pink’ wristbands and pink BRICs amenity kits during the flight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Airways (QA) showed its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an all- female crew of 15 operating flight QR95 from Doha to Zu- rich recently. Two female pilots and an all-female cabin crew of 13 staffed the service onboard TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK thrill and honour to bring the an Airbus A350-900, one of DOHA event that I founded in 2003 the most technologically-ad- and which has become such a vanced aircraft in the Qatar THE world’s most influential pivotal element of the airport Airways fleet. airport commercial revenues commercial revenues calen- Passengers received a conference will be held in Qatar dar, to Qatar for the first time. special on-board announce- Qatar Airways all-female crew pink flight to Zurich are seen in the picture. The 15 crew members including captains recently participated in the for the first time on October 30- Hamad International Airport ment from the captain, along airline’s campaign for breast cancer awareness. 31 at the St. Regis Doha. is one of the world’s great air- with Qatar Airways ‘Think Under the patronage of ports, and Qatar Airways is one Pink’ wristbands and limited Breast Cancer Awareness on of a healthy lifestyle to help throughout October. tures at HIA. Minister of Transport and of modern aviation’s most ex- edition pink BRICs amenity board flight QR95 from Doha eradicate this devastating Earlier this month, Qatar Free mammogram screen- Communications HE Jassim traordinary success stories. We kits during the service to the to Zurich. disease.” Airways joined forces with ings by qualified medical staff Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, Qatar are proud to partner with such Swiss city. “Awareness and educa- Flight QR95 is the latest in Hamad International Airport were also made available for Airways, Hamad International outstanding organisations and Qatar Airways’ Chief tion is everything in the fight a series of ‘Think Pink’ Breast (HIA), Qatar Aviation Services all eligible employees. The Airport (HIA), and Qatar Duty with Qatar Duty Free, which so Executive Officer Akbar al against cancer, and Qatar Cancer Awareness Month (QAS) and Qatar Duty Free airline’s annual Charity Ba- Free (QDF) have teamed up to epitomises our industry’s drive Baker said, “We are proud Airways is committed to re- events and activities organised (QDF) to organise activities zaar fundraising event also host the 2019 Trinity Forum. for retail and consumer service to see our all-female crew inforcing the message of ear- by airline in association with for staff, including pink givea- returned to a variety of Qatar The Trinity Forum is an excellence. highlight the importance of ly detection and promotion Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) ways and a series of QCS lec- Airways locations. annual event organised by The “We’re also proud and Moodie Davitt Report, Airports excited to be bringing guests Council International (ACI), from all over the world to this and ACI Asia-Pacific. This extraordinary country, where year’s edition in Doha marks they will enjoy amazing Arabi- the first time the conference an hospitality, culture and com- Qatar Airways celebrates seven graduates of will be hosted in Qatar and co- merce in a unique and compel- hosted by an airline carrier. ling setting. Together with our Qatar Airways Group Chief kind hosts, we can promise an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship programme Executive, Akbar al Baker, will unforgettable experience.” be a keynote speaker at the The Qatar Airways Group TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing the safety and efficiency of event, alongside Engr. Badr offers passengers unrivalled, DOHA Qatar Airways’ fleet and we Mohammed al Meer, Chief Op- award-winning services look forward to celebrating the erating Officer at HIA. They will throughout their journey. QATAR Airways has congratu- achievements of the next group be joined by other leaders in the HIA was ranked as the lated the latest seven graduates of programme graduates in aviation and retail industries, fourth-best airport in the world of its internationally-recognised 2021.” who will explore how airports, at the 2019 Skytrax World Air- Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice- Qatar Airways Mainte- concessionaires, and brands port Awards, while QDF was ship Programme during an nance Training (QAMT) is in- can work together for the ben- named ‘Airport Retail Opera- official graduation ceremony ternationally recognised for its efit of the travelling consumer. tion of the Year’ at the 2019 DF- at Doha International Airport exceptional training standards Akbar al Baker, said: “I am NI-Frontier EMEA Awards. (DIA). and service quality and has delighted to welcome hundreds Together, HIA and QDF Managed by the award-win- been awarded Maintenance of industry peers to this year’s curate memorable luxury and ning airline’s technical depart- Training Organisation (MTO) Trinity Forum in Doha. It is retail experiences for travellers. ment, a total of 18 apprentice approval from the European the shared objective of Qatar This year alone they unveiled mechanics and engineers have Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airways, Hamad International the first Qatar Airways Bou- now successfully completed the and Qatar Civil Aviation Au- Airport, and Qatar Duty Free to tique at HIA, opened the Pen- programme in 2019, with a fur- thority. provide our passengers with an haligon’s Made to Measure pop ther 40 trainees set to graduate QAMT’s facilities include award-winning shopping and up boutique as an airport world- in 2021. 10 classrooms equipped with dining experience. We proudly exclusive, and complemented The programme offers newly-installed Airbus Compe- work with brands in the true HIA’s two Harrods boutiques graduates with the appropriate Graduates of the aircraft mechanic apprenticeship programme with QA officials in Doha recently. tence Training (ACT) and Boe- ‘trinity’ model of airport, re- by launching the Harrods Tea certificate of recognition the ing Desk Top Simulation (DTS) tailer, and supplier to create a Room – a first for an airport. It opportunity to build upon their Executive, Akbar al Baker, said: “Having a strong and ca- of candidates for successfully training media, which provide world-class shopping experi- also staged the largest airport existing academic and techni- “We look forward to having our pable technical team creates a completing the Aircraft Me- engineering students with a ence to travelling customers.” podium for Puig brands Paco cal skills, whilst gaining direct new graduates, who are vital foundation for us to keep our chanic Apprenticeship Pro- training experience utilising Founder and Chairman Rabanne and Carolina Herrera, experience of Qatar Airways for the future growth plans of aircraft flying and its passen- gramme.” access to virtual aircraft. Candi- at The Moodie Davitt Report, called Pacomarket/Carolina culture and procedures. Qatar Airways join our highly gers travelling, and I would like “These new graduates will dates also experience first-hand Martin Moodie, said: “It is a Hotel. Qatar Airways Group Chief trained technical department. to congratulate the latest round play a pivotal role in maintain- training with real aircraft. Ooredoo showcases Data Centre, cloud services for customers

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK si, chief operating officer at DOHA, QATAR ‘With so many businesses Ooredoo, said: “We were de- lighted to welcome so many of OOREDOO, the region’s lead- in Qatar increasingly reliant our business customers to our ing enabler of digital business on cloud-based services, in recent Data Centre and cloud innovation, held an event for pursuit of digitalisation services event. With so many business customers to explore goals, it’s vital we as a busi- businesses in Qatar increas- its Data Centre and cloud ser- ness respond to this and ingly reliant on cloud-based vices and the solutions offered services, in pursuit of digi- by its many international part- provide practical, logical talisation goals, it’s vital we ners. solutions for their needs’ as a business respond to this The event held at Sheraton and provide practical, logi- Hotel’s Majlis Conference Hall cal solutions for their needs. brought together a number of of sophisticated solutions. We’re proud to boast a stable Ooredoo’s esteemed partners Ooredoo also utilised the of renowned international to showcase the many busi- into current trends, customer Mirza Ali, head of Infrastruc- event to introduce two key Thani, chief business officer, Oracle, Dimension Data, partners with whom we work ness solutions Ooredoo offers challenges and service provid- ture in Muntajat also joined new services – ‘Azure Stack’, Ooredoo Qatar, closed the Smart Management IT So- to offer these solutions, and with them. ers’ strategy. Following this Ooredoo on stage. Both strate- a hybrid cloud application morning’s proceedings with lutions and Red Hat hosted this event offered the ideal Attendees were welcomed introductory session, Ooredoo gic customers already benefit modernisation platform from a keynote speech and busi- booths, showcasing business opportunity for our business to the event then an industry presented its Data Centre and from Ooredoo’s Data Centre Ooredoo Qatar Data Cen- ness customers moved onto solutions provided to custom- customers to see exactly how expert from IDC, the lead- cloud capabilities. and cloud services and pre- tre in partnership with Mi- exploring the many booths at ers in partnership with Oore- we and our partners work to- ing research company, took Israel Esteban Marti, exec- sented how Ooredoo Business crosoft, and Ooredoo Cloud the event. doo and via the Qatar Data gether to provide innovative to the stage to offer a market utive director of Technology at supports their organisations Backup before Sheikh Nasser Ooredoo partners Micro- Centre. digital, cloud-based solutions overview and industry insights beIN Media Group and Liaqat through the implementation bin Hamad bin Nasser al soft, Dell Technologies, Atos, Yousuf Abdullah al Kubai- for their needs.” 06 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Nation QSTP-based tech company aims to make Qatar a driving force in digital economy

innovative way for globally- Gulf Bridge CEO says competitive spirit is present companies to connect fuelling the country’s innovation sector their international locations and users worldwide with each other or with the Cloud, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a network spanning more than to serve future technical and DOHA 40,000km – equivalent to the management needs. We op- circumference of the earth – erate in an industry that has THE healthy competition and capable of serving two bil- been defined by physical ca- among tech-focused compa- lion users worldwide. bles, whether in the sea or on nies based at Qatar Science It’s one of the many com- land, but to GBI the future will & Technology Park (QSTP) is mercial enterprises – from be defined by software,” said helping drive innovation in established international tech Oztelcan. Qatar forward, according to firms to nationally, and re- “In 10 years, we will have the CEO of an international gionally-founded technology a greater depth of network in- network service provider that companies and rising startups frastructure in the Gulf, but aims to place the nation at the – that, at QSTP, are develop- Gulf Bridge International has been based at QSTP, part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation and the region’s pri- also across key destinations in forefront of the digital connec- ing and delivering the products mary hub of technology innovation and entrepreneurship, for almost 10 years. Europe, Asia and Africa. This tivity market. and services that have helped will allow us to be present in Gulf Bridge International establish Qatar as the regional helping push back the bounda- ing a great space for collabora- owning and operating a smart, agement tools that allow their even more key financial and (GBI) has been based at QSTP, leader of scientific and technol- ries of tech innovation in Qa- tion as well as competition. It’s fully-managed service network systems to ensure this infor- communications hubs across part of Qatar Foundation Re- ogy innovation, tech-based en- tar. “QSTP is a true hub for this competition that drives us of multi-layer terrestrial and mation is delivered in the fast- the globe. We will be playing a search, Development and trepreneurship and high-tech innovation within Qatar, and to push our business forward sub-sea cables that connect est, most reliable manner. mission-critical role in the digi- Innovation and the region’s businesses. we’re surrounded by world- and support the new, innova- East and West via the Middle In 2008, GBI recognised tal economy in Qatar, the Mid- primary hub of technology in- Cengiz Oztelcan, CEO of leading businesses.” tive ideas being developed at East. It owns the infrastructure that Qatar’s location made it dle East and across the world, novation and entrepreneur- GBI, said the presence of so “The smartest and most QSTP.” of cables and designs products ideal for establishing a hub for alongside hosting the most ship, for almost 10 years. Dur- several technology change- innovative people in Qatar are GBI is a global cloud, con- that carry digital information, linking systems from the East popular content providers here ing this time, it has developed makers in a single location is right at our doorstep, provid- nectivity and content enabler, and provides the smart man- and the West. “GBI offers an in Qatar,” he concluded. HBKU lecture to explore changing Meet and greet with Barshim approaches to crescent sighting at Mall of Qatar on Thursday THE Mall of Qatar (MoQ) is providing visitors TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of this sensitive subject from region. There can be no doubt a chance to meet the nation’s favourite athlete DOHA the standpoint of Sunnah and that scientific and technologi- and celebrate his win at the IAAF World Ath- Shari’a. cal advances have changed letics Championships Doha 2019, on its iconic CHANGES in the approach The public lecture will take how societies perceive the Oasis stage on October 24 at 7pm. to crescent sighting will be place at the Auditorium (Min- practice of crescent sighting. Mutaz Essa Barshim, Qatar’s champion the basis of the next public aretein) in Education City on Our public lecture will not high jumper, won the gold medal at the cham- lecture at Hamad Bin Khalifa October 30 from 6.30pm to only cast light on the ‘how’ but pionships after clearing the 2.37 metres with University’s (HBKU) College 8.30pm. The event will be also the ‘why.’ There are few his signature agility, ease and technique. of Islamic Studies (CIS). held in Arabic, while provid- better qualified than Sheikh “We invite all visitors and sports fans to Delivered by Sheikh Sal- ing simultaneous translation. Salman bin Jabor al Thani to come and meet the nation’s champion, Mutaz man bin Jabor al Thani, Speaking ahead of the lec- offer a unique perspective on Barshim, take some photos and celebrate his president of the Qatar Astro- ture, Dr Mohamed El Gam- this topic.” gold medal, here at the nation’s mall. Doing nomical Center, the lecture mal, associate professor of The College of Islamic our part in honouring this national hero, we titled ‘Crescent from the Per- Comparative Fiqh at CIS, Studies regularly hosts pub- have put together a series of great activities to spective of Astronomy, Sha- Sheikh Salman bin Jabor al Thani. said, “We’re looking forward lic lectures and conferences celebrate this occasion for the entire family. ria and Modern Science’ will to hosting such an esteemed to promote a deeper under- Meeting this hero will be an exciting one,” said look at how modern science of crescent sighting. In doing astronomer to discuss the standing of the various as- Khaled Sam Hosn, Mall of Qatar’s CEO. the 2017 World Athletics Championships in and technology have influ- so, the event will also consid- topic, which is an emotive is- pects of Islam among the Barshim holds the national and Asian re- London and at the Doha Worlds 2019 with the enced the traditional practice er changes in the perception sue for Qataris and the wider wider community. cords in high jump. He won a gold medal at world record. (TNN)

QCS takes part in World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Kazakhstan

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ment and care for cancer. DOHA The experts shared per- spectives on the relationship QATAR Cancer Society (QCS), between strong, sustainable represented by its Chairman and ‘people centred’ health Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor systems and the effective pre- al Thani, participated in the vention and control of NCDs, World Cancer Leaders’ Sum- promoting access to cancer mit organised by Union for services, and priority setting International Cancer Control as part of the progressive re- (UICC) in Nur-Sultan (Asta- alisation of UHC. na) 1, Kazakhstan recently. Sheikh Dr Khalid said, Around 350 global influ- “Our participation in this encers and leaders in cancer summit came within the control and public health framework of our member- from across governments, ship of the UICC, which is one UN agencies, academia, non- of the largest international profit organisations and pri- QCS Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor al Thani attended in the event which saw the participation of around 350 global influencers and leaders in cancer control and public health. institutions dedicated to de- vate sectors discussed ways in velop programmes and future which cancer detection, treat- Health Coverage (UHC). cancer and to achieve the equities in access to cancer versal Health Coverage’ as a mit focused on expanding plans through participation ment and care contribute to Reducing the number of UHC vision of ‘Health for services. topic, the 2019 edition of the access to quality preventive in all internal and external the achievement of Universal premature deaths caused by All’ requires addressing in- With ‘Cancer and Uni- World Cancer Leaders’ Sum- care, early detection, treat- events for cancer control.”

Over 950 students participate in NIS primary students pay visit to QNL inaugural Birla Fest 2019 at BPS TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

IT was an awe-inspiring day for the Grade 6 students of Noble International School (NIS), from the moment they entered the Education City and headed towards Qatar Na- tional Library (QNL). The students were aston- ished to see the infrastructure, technology and the vast collec- tion of books at QNL. During the visit, the stu- dents got a quick understand- ing of how the library works, method to borrow books, dif- President of the Indian Cultural Centre A P Manikantan was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the event. ferent genres and sections of books available, and most TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK talent search programme was Chairman of the school Lu- importantly, the manner in DOHA ‘Inara - promoting individuali- kose K Chacko supported the which a country can exhibit its ty and celebrating uniqueness’. chief guest with his own take heritage by the establishment The students were astonished to see the infrastructure, technology and the vast collection of books at QNL. BIRLA Public School (BPS) At the opening ceremony, on failure and its contribution of such an edifice. Doha recently organised the chief guest A P Manikantan, to success. Principal A P Shar- Librarian at the children’s kiosks and gigantic Smart TVs las maintained vigilantly at appointment. The students inaugural Birla Fest 2019, president of the Indian Cul- ma also attended the event. section, Asma, guided the stu- were a fascination for the chil- the QNL. returned to school hoping to which saw over 950 students tural Centre, delivered an en- The event concluded with dents during the tour. dren. One attraction which The library is open to visit the library again with engaging in 136 events in vari- lightening speech on the im- an enchanting classical dance The interactive learning caught the students’ attention the public on all Thursdays, their parents so that they can ous categories. portance of participation over performed by the middle- multi-purpose room, self-bor- was the largest and the most while on the remaining days begin a membership in the The central theme of the the pride of winning. school students. rowing and returning systems, expensive world map and at- it is accessible through prior future. Nation Wednesday, October 23, 2019 07 Sulaiti leads Qatar’s team to Tbilisi Belt and Road Forum, meets Georgia PM QNA ister and Minister of Inte- TBILISI rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani PRIME Minister of Georgia to Georgia’s PM to attend the Giorgi Gakharia met with Qatar IT Conference and Exhi- Minister of Transport and bition ( QITCOM 2019), which Communications HE Jassim will run in Doha from October bin Saif al Sulaiti in Tbilisi on 29 to November 1. Tuesday as the minister led The Tbilisi Belt and Road Qatar’s delegation to Georgia Forum was inaugurated on to participate in the Tbilisi Belt Tuesday by Georgia Prime and Road Forum (Silk Road). Minister of Giorgi Gakharia The meeting reviewed bi- under the theme ‘Partnership lateral relations between the for Global Impact’. two countries in the fields of The forum saw attendance transportation, mobility and of over 2,000 participants communications, and the from 60 countries, including means of enhancing them, in heads of states, ministers, dip- addition to discussing a num- lomats and representatives of ber of topics of mutual inter- international and business or- est. ganisations. The minister delivered an In his opening speech, tance of the new Silk Road in and globalisation. first countries applauding Road Initiative (BRI) to create Europe and Asia and improve invitation from Prime Min- Gakharia stressed the impor- modern economic integration Georgia was one of the the China-proposed Belt and new trade corridors between existing ones, he said. Msheireb Properties Experts concerned about impact donates electronic of US-Iran tension on Gulf region devices to QC TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK viduals to contribute to such DOHA a charitable and humanitar- ‘In the recent months, a risky game of brinkmanship in the Gulf pits Iran against the United States and its allies’ ian campaign. QATAR Charity (QC) has “We always strive to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ayasrah also noted the ab- received in-kind donations participate in such good DOHA sence of a unified Arab frame- from Msheireb Proper- initiatives as part of our cor- work in dealing with Iran. ties for the ‘Digital Inclu- porate social responsibility THE Brookings Doha Center “GCC members are divided in sion’ campaign, which was strategy in compliance with held a panel discussion recent- their approach towards Iran. launched by the Communi- the objectives of the Qatar ly on the heightened tensions The Saudi position aims to di- cations Regulatory Author- National Vision 2030 to between the US and Iran in minish Iran’s regional proxies ity (CRA), in cooperation contribute to the sustainable the aftermath of the unilateral and is even willing to go to war with Qatar Charity and Mall development of the coun- withdrawal of the US from the whereas other GCC members of Qatar recently. try,” said Maryam al Jassim, Iran nuclear deal, and the sub- like Oman and Qatar are more The electronic devices, Public Relations manager at sequent intensification of eco- pragmatic and their approach which were received by Jas- Msheireb Properties. nomic sanctions against Iran is closer to mediation and de- sim al Emadi, director of the “Our contribution to this by the US. escalation.” Local Development Depart- campaign consists of than The panel was moderated The sanctions have led to ment at Qatar Charity, in- 100 different electronic de- by Ali Fathollah-Nejad, visiting limiting of Iran’s oil exports cluded desktop computers, vices,” she said, praising the fellow at the Brookings Doha The panel was moderated by Ali Fathollah-Nejad, visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center. while Europe has failed to de- laptops, office accessories, efforts of Qatar Charity in Center. liver on its promises to provide printers and phones. serving communities. The panelists included Su- the relationship between Iran policy making. He said, “The Hezbollah and other actors.” Iran with economic relief. Emadi thanked Msheir- She also noted that zanne Maloney, deputy director and the US. She said that the US uses coercive diplomacy Omar Ayasrah highlighted In the recent months, a eb Properties for its contri- Msheireb Properties would of the Foreign Policy Program sanctions on Iran are effective even when talking about nego- Iran’s ability to accomplish a risky game of brinkmanship in bution to the humanitarian take part in such future ini- at the Brookings Institution; and “have very little blowback tiations”, adding that “Iranians geo-strategic breakthrough the Gulf pits Iran against the work, affirming Qatar Char- tiatives of by Qatar Charity. Abbas Maleki, vice-president on the US or the global econo- have been given no reason to by sustaining itself despite 40 United States and its allies and ity’s keenness to collaborate The Communications of Sharif University for Cultural my.” believe that they could receive years of sanctions. there has been a great deal of with all, including institu- Regulatory Authority (CRA) and International Affairs; and She added, “From Wash- significant sanctions relief in He said, “We often over- uncertainty about the future of tions and individuals, with- has launched ‘Digital Inclu- Omar Ayasrah, a Jordanian ington’s perspective, we can return for concessions.” look the ‘Israel factor’ when the Iran nuclear deal. in the country to achieve the sion’ campaign in coopera- journalist and writer. continue this policy indefinite- He added, “Both countries we discuss US-Iran tensions. In addition, there are con- noble humanitarian goals. tion with Qatar Charity (QC) The discussion started with ly. Iran’s decisions will deter- believe that the status quo is Israel is a key player in this. cerns that Iran will fast-track He added that the dona- and in partnership with the introductory comments by mine where this crisis will go.” the best situation because the The withdrawal from the nu- its nuclear programme, or that tion came in support of the Mall of Qatar. each of the panelists. Abbas Maleki alluded to United States enables access clear deal is not only in the in- current geopolitical skirmishes ‘Digital Inclusion’ campaign The campaign was Suzanne Maloney provided misperception and ignorance to Arab countries and because terest of the US, but also in the could result in a full-scale mili- to contribute to the target aimed at receiving dona- an overview of the history of on both sides which could affect Iran can reach proxy forces like interest of Israel.” tary confrontation. groups’ technical capability tions of either used or new development and support electronic devices to redis- Qatar Charity’s projects for tribute them to students, or- low-income workers. Qatar phans, workers and widows Charity recycles and do- in order to improve their 2,500 Asian workers register for 17th Asian Medical Camp nates the items to those tar- technical knowledge and geted by the campaign. capabilities. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK munity Benevolent Forum will be available on the spot for Emadi said the ‘Digital The in-kind donations DOHA (ICBF) PN Baburajan, Presi- all visitors. Dr Biju Gafoor said Inclusion’ campaign would of electronic devices such as dent of Indian Cultural Centre that the doctors attending the continue with Qatar Char- computers, laptops, smart AS many as 2,500 low-income Manikantan AP, President of patients at the camp will work ity’s branches receiving do- phones and tablets were col- Asian expatriates have regis- Indian Doctors Club Dr Joyal in four shifts throughout the nations until the end of this lected at a booth in the mall, tered for the 17th Asian Medical Jacob Mathew and Centre for camp. More than 100 doctors month. which also included activi- Camp to be held at Thumama Indian Community President and hundreds of para-medical He also urged institu- ties for children such as col- Health Centre from 7am to 3pm KC Abdul Latheef will also be staff will attend to the registered tions, companies and indi- ouring and handcrafts. on October 25 (Friday). present. workers. The registered low-income The Asian Medical Camp Services to be offered at the labourers from India, Nepal, has been organised in Qatar for camp include clinical tests for Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri the last 16 years targeting low- blood pressure, blood sugar, Lanka will be offered free medi- income Asian expatriates. and cholesterol; oral and breast cal check-up, counselling, medi- The registered low-income labourers from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bang- The main objective of the cancer screening; eye test; glau- cines and follow-up treatment ladesh and Sri Lanka will be offered free medical check-up, counsel- camp, as stated by the organ- coma, ultrasound, ECG audiol- arrangements at the camp to be ling, medicines and follow-up treatment arrangements at the camp. isers, is to impart right health ogy tests as well as consultation organised jointly by the Centre education to labourers, who are and counseling. Free medicines for Indian Community (CIC) dor of India to Qatar HE P Ku- executive director of the Opera- vulnerable to some life-threat- will be distributed for common and Indian Doctors’ Club (IDC). maran at 9.30am on Friday in tions Department at the PHCC; ening diseases due to many diseases, as per prescriptions The camp is held annually the presence of Dr Mohammad Dr Hanadi al Hail, director Al reasons like mental stress, lack of doctors across all major spe- under the patronage of the Min- al Hajri, director of Emergency Thumama Health Centre; Dr of health awareness, adequate cialisations. istry of Public Health, Primary Preparedness and Response Amina Ibrahim Fakhroo, assis- rest, proper health care and a Volunteers of Centre for Health Care Corporation and Department, representing the tant director, Thumama Health disorderly lifestyle. Indian Community (CIC) will Hamad Medical Corporation. Minister of Public Health and Centre; Fatima al Kuwari, exec- Abdul Latheef KC said that offer their services to ensure Speaking at a press confer- Dr Yousef al Maslamani, medi- utive director, Marketing, Oore- registration cards have already a hassle-free camp for all par- The electronic devices, which were received by Jassim al ence held at the Rotana Oryx cal director, Hamad General doo; and Manar al Muraikhi, di- been issued to the 2,500 regis- ticipants. In addition, health Emadi, director of the Local Development Department at Qatar Hotel on Tuesday, the organ- Hospital; Nasser al Obaidan, rector PR Brand and Corporate tered Asian workers. awareness lectures will also be Charity, included desktop computers, laptops, office accesso- isers said the camp would be executive director MD office Communications, Ooredoo. Besides, lab tests for blood organised on the sidelines of ries, printers and phones. inaugurated by the Ambassa- PHCC; Dr Samia al Abdullah, President of Indian Com- pressure and random sugar the camp. QRCS project to support 1,800 students in remote Afghan areas

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK desks, 17,000 copies of cur- Farida Abdulsamad, a 5th- DOHA riculum books for basic edu- grade student from the village cation, 1,800 school bags and of Sheikh Al-Manad, Ghor THE representation mission sets, 500 teaching aids and province, said, “I am very of Qatar Red Crescent Society nine containers to be used as happy. For five years now, I (QRCS) in Afghanistan has storages and offices. have not received education launched Phase 2 of a project Despite the recent im- at all. This project will enable to back education in remote provements in Afghanistan’s me to continue to pursue my areas. Materials and supplies education system, it remains education”. were provided to establish among the worst in the world, Abdulmo’men al Qur- nine schools in educationally due to many challenges such ban, head of Municipality, underserved areas of the prov- as limited access to education, said this aid would meet the inces of Ghor and Oruzgan. with 3 million school-age chil- basic needs of the area and At a total cost of $324,000, dren, mostly female. make a big difference by the project is implemented There are gaps in the num- providing education oppor- jointly by QRCS and the Af- ber of schools, infrastructure tunities for girls. ghan Welfare Society for the and water and sanitation ser- He thanked QRCS for be- benefit of 1,800 students. vices. Hundreds of schools The project, with a total cost of $324,000, is implemented jointly by QRCS and the Afghan Welfare Society for the benefit of 1,800 students. ing the first humanitarian Under the project, QRCS remain destroyed or closed in organisation reaching out to provided 70 tents to be used insecure areas, leaving hun- dents uneducated. the government efforts to tion and create a learning en- the belief that education is key this remote area to offer edu- as classrooms, 900 double dreds of thousands of stu- The project complements meet the demand for educa- vironment. It is inspired by to development and stability. cational aid. 08 Wednesday, October 23, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Will Govts Heed The Language Of The Unheard? Trump’s Latest Whopper:

Street riots from Hong Kong to Chile and Ecuador to Iraq Dems’ ‘Phony Emoluments’ are linked by a common thread: Growing inequality between haves and have-nots and frustration of the people Made Him Cave On G-7 F it’s true that “a riot,” as the Rev. Mar- ignited deeper anger and frustration over pov- tin Luther King Jr. once said, “is the lan- erty and corruption, or led the citizenry to de- Iguage of the unheard,” then a lot of people mand more democracy and self-governance. around the world are becoming fluent in Is this a tipping point? Probably not. But President Trump’s narrative that he had to change his mind over holding the that particular dialect. it is a sharp warning to political elites around next G-7 Summit at his property has no basis and falls in a pattern of lies Hong Kong, with its epic showdown be- the world about what happens when govern- tween street demonstrators and police over ments fail to address, or worsen, deep poverty demands for more democracy, has grabbed and social divisions. MICHAEL MCGOUGH most of the world’s attention. But there also Income inequality is a massive problem, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE have been violent demonstrations in Barce- with the US having the worst of it. Accord- lona, Spain, over sentences of up to 13 years ing to the research group Inequality.org, O who persuaded President Don- handed down by the Spanish Supreme Court “the top 1% in the United States holds 42.5% ald Trump to reverse his plan to to leaders of the Catalan separatist move- of national wealth, a far greater share” than host next year’s Group of 7 summit ment whose criminal act was to oversee a in other member countries of the Organiza- at one of his properties? non-binding referendum. tion for Economic Cooperation and Devel- S According to The New York Elsewhere, economics and corruption opment. “In no other industrial nation does Times and the Washington Post, it was have been the driving force, as in Haiti, Ecua- the richest 1% own more than 28% of their criticism from fellow Republicans that dor and Chile in the Americas. In the Middle country’s wealth.” caused Trump to change course after act- East, violent demonstrations have occurred in But that doesn’t mean such disparity isn’t ing White House Chief of Staff Mick Mul- Lebanon and Iraq over corruption and failed global. People with more than $1 million vaney announced that the June 2020 G-7 government services. In Indonesia, a new law in investments control 45% of the world’s summit would be held at the Trump Na- that weakened an anti-corruption commis- wealth, the group says. Conversely, those tional Doral Miami resort. sion led thousands of people into the streets with less than $10,000 make up 64% of the The Post story, citing “several aides and for violent clashes with police. world population but account for less than allies” of the president, said that “Trump The world, it seems, is channeling How- 2% of global wealth. And as governments changed his mind in response to pressure ard Beale, the network television news an- are perceived to be serving the interests of and frustration from his own party.” chor in Paddy Chayefsky’s 1976 Academy the haves over those of the have-nots, or of You can almost hear Trump shout- Award-winning movie “Network,” who, as undercutting the public interest for their own ing “Fake News!” And, sure enough, he is he’s being forced out of his job over dwin- enrichment, protests are inevitable. sticking to his own improbable explana- dling ratings, gave voice to the unvoiced by The demonstrations not only are the “lan- tion for his flip-flop: The Democrats and bellowing, “I’m as mad as hell and I’m not guage of the unheard,” they are the predict- the media made him do it! going to take this anymore!” able results of broken systems of governance. When he announced on Saturday Interestingly, most of the global protests And the first steps toward chaos. night that he was changing his mind, began with seemingly minor friction points The question is, will governments heed Trump tweeted that he was responding to — a subway fare hike in Chile, a fuel-subsidy the messages of abject frustration delivered “Media & Democrat Crazed and Irrational cut in Ecuador, a new law in Indonesia — that by banners, rocks and firebombs? Hostility.” On Monday he doubled down (Tribune News Service) on this explanation, tweeting: “Doral in Miami would have been the best place to hold the G-7, and free, but too much heat from the Do Nothing Radical Left Demo- crats & their Partner, the Fake News Me- dia!” Make It Harder For The FBI To Snoop On (During a Cabinet meeting later, he also took aim at the “phony Emoluments Americans’ Conversations With Foreigners Clause,” an apparent reference to a pro- vision in the Constitution that prohibits HEN Congress reauthorised a controver- some communications involving Americans. federal officials from accepting “any pre- sial programme last year that allows the To protect privacy rights, the current sent, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any Wgovernment to scoop up the emails and version of the law requires that government kind whatever” from any “king, prince video chats of foreigners abroad with possible agencies keep records of how often they or foreign state” without congressional connections to terrorism, it included provi- “query” (or search) the huge database of in- authorisation. A different constitutional sions to safeguard the privacy of Americans tercepted communications for information provision prohibits the president from on the other end of those communications. about “US persons” — citizens and lawful receiving payments of any kind from the But a recently declassified opinion from permanent residents. federal or state governments.) the special court that oversees intelligence ac- But in an opinion made public last week, “The Democrats made me do it” is an tivities suggests that the FBI didn’t take that Judge James Boasberg of the Foreign Intel- odd explanation coming from Trump. simply won’t believe him. presidential election for Trump’s benefit. mandate seriously enough. Congress needs ligence Surveillance Court determined a year Since when has he allowed Democrats That cavernous credibility gap could Trump insists that the conversation to ensure that the bureau is following the law. ago that the FBI hadn’t fully adhered to the and the “Fake News” media to dictate his prove a problem as the president and his was “perfect” and that he was motivated Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act privacy safeguards. For example, he cited actions? Why couldn’t he acknowledge defenders argue in the House impeach- by an apolitical desire to root out corrup- allows the government to collect the elec- several instances in which the FBI searched the obvious fact that he was taking heat ment inquiry that he’s telling the truth tion. He also denied that he was floating a tronic communications of foreigners living for information about large groups of US from members of his own party? about his now famous July 25 telephone quid pro quo according to which Ukraine abroad. The programme has been described persons without satisfying the requirement It may seem a small thing, but call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr would investigate Biden in exchange for a by members of Congress, including former that the search be “reasonably likely to return Trump’s incredible explanation of why he Zelenskiy. That’s the call in which, af- release of US military aid. (Mulvaney un- Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman foreign-intelligence information or evidence changed his mind about the G-7 venue is ter noting that “we do a lot for Ukraine,” dermined that defence with his “Get Over Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), as a valuable of crime.” Some of the searches involved us- a reminder that he has a richly deserved Trump suggested that the Ukrainians It” press briefing.) counterterrorism tool. ing search terms apparently associated with reputation for not telling the truth. investigate former Vice President Joe Trump’s benign characterisation of But in today’s electronically intercon- people who worked for the FBI — presum- Whether the subject is why he caved Biden. the Zelenskiy call would be a hard sell in nected world, monitoring the communica- ably, an attempt to use foreign-intelligence on the G-7 or whether he asked his former According to a “fact sheet” released by any case. It’s especially likely to encounter tions of foreign “targets” inevitably collects information for personnel review. White House counsel to arrange the fir- Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, the call was skepticism because of Trump’s history of (Tribune News Service) ing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller III part of a “shakedown” by Trump designed stretching the truth, often to the breaking (Trump denied the claim), lots of people to involve a foreign government in the 2020 point, in matters large and small. Disney Delivers a Truly Bizarre Sleeping Beauty Sequel It’s not a film that quite rises to the level of “good,” but it is transfixing, powered by the welcome return of Jolie to the big screen

DAVID SIMS finished. As with the exceedingly strange Prince Charming. As Aurora and Phil- All of these competing elements lead to TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE 2016 Snow White sequel The Huntsman: lip plan their wedding, the much-feared conflict as Ingrith tries to simultaneously Winter’s War, the return of Maleficent Maleficent is invited to Ulstead to meet drive a wedge between her son and future HE first Maleficent film, released in is a bizarre exercise, a meditation on the his parents and broker diplomatic rela- daughter-in-law and wipe out Maleficent 2014, offered a storytelling twist on geopolitics of a storybook world where tions. The only problem is that Phillip’s and her fairy populace. At one point, it’s Tthe Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. Like an awkward family dinner leads to a po- mother, Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), suggested that Ingrith’s hatred is driven many a live-action remake from the studio tential fairy genocide. It’s not a film that is a snooty human supremacist who sees by an extreme flower allergy, which seems (think Alice in Wonderland or Dumbo), it quite rises to the level of “good,” but it is Maleficent and her magical subjects as a an odd justification for a set piece in which viewed its animated forebear as a jumping- transfixing—a dizzying hodgepodge of ide- plague to be eradicated. Ingrith locks adorable forest creatures in off point, turning the cold-blooded villain- as powered by the welcome return of Jolie If this all sounds complicated, well, a church and tries to gas them to death. ess Maleficent (played by Angelina Jolie) to the big screen. I’m not even describing half of the manic This is a movie chock-full of heady image- into a misunderstood anti-hero; she was Since appearing in Maleficent five side-plots that populate the script, cred- ry that it can’t get a handle on, and so the rewritten as a vengeful but eventually pro- years ago, Jolie has retreated behind the ited to Linda Woolverton, Noah Harpster, allegories at work don’t quite connect. tective godmother to the lethargic princess camera, directing three movies (the last and Micah Fitzerman-Blue. There are liv- The first act of Mistress of Evil is lots she curses. Still, Maleficent had the kind of them a genuinely exceptional effort) ing mushrooms, a goblin-like mad scien- of fun—essentially a magical Meet the Par- of definitive fairy-tale ending required of a and mostly ignoring the limelight. That tist named Lickspittle (Warwick Davis) ents. The second act is filled with action Sleeping Beauty adaptation: The princess gives her return in Maleficent: Mistress of who’s working on weapons of death, and sequences that take place in near-total (Elle Fanning) awakens, the bad guys are Evil some real heft. It’s delightful to have to look away. a group of horn-sporting, self-dubbed darkness, likely a cost-saving visual-effects disposed of, and everyone gets to live hap- her back in a leading role; though Jolie’s Unfortunately, Jolie isn’t a constant “dark fey” warriors who resemble Malefi- measure that robs whole scenes of their pily ever after. stardom has often been defined by the presence in this new film, since there cent and live in a giant cocoon. Would it tension. But the film’s final showdown, a So what is the purpose of the forthcom- tabloid dramas that surround her, she’s are so many pressing matters to attend be too much to compare the two leaders pitched war in which Jolie and Pfeiffer lock ing sequel? Maleficent: Mistress of Evil an actor who can turn the thinnest scripts to in the neighboring kingdoms of the of this warrior community, played by Chi- horns on the battlefield, is a blast. Mistress likely exists because of the previous film’s into something compelling (think Salt or Moors (the fairy realm governed by Ma- wetel Ejiofor and Ed Skrein, to Martin Lu- of Evil never manages to justify the return box-office success, but as a result, the new Wanted). Whenever she’s present in Mis- leficent and Princess Aurora) and Ul- ther King Jr. and Malcolm X, respectively? of all these characters, but in delving deep- movie is tasked with the job of inventing tress of Evil, boasting jutting cheekbones stead, a militaristic land that’s the home Probably, but that’s the comparison the er into its fantasy world, it at least avoids a second chapter for a story that’s already and fang-like pearly whites, it’s impossible of Phillip (Harris Dickinson), Aurora’s film is trying to set up. the cardinal sin of being forgettable.

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Social media app TikTok removes Islamic State propaganda videos Central African countries in talks on boosting anti-Ebola fight BEIJING: Social media app TikTok has taken down accounts that were posting propaganda videos for GOMA: Health ministers in 10 central African countries have held talks on boosting data sharing and News the Islamic State group, a company employee said on Tuesday, in the latest scandal to hit the popular cross-border surveillance in the fight against Ebola, the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on platform. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, claimed some 500 million users glob- Tuesday. Health Minister Eteni Longondo and counterparts from the nine countries bordering the DRC in brief ally last year, making it one of the most popular social apps. An employee at TikTok told AFP that met on Monday to swap views on “developing a framework for cross-border collaboration,” the health about 10 accounts were removed for posting the videos. “Only one of those videos even had views ministry said. The strategy aims at ensuring “timely sharing of critical information for rapid response that reached into double digits before being taken down.” The videos featured corpses being paraded and control of the epidemic... (and) strengthening cross-border health surveillance.” The DRC’s latest through streets and Islamic State fighters with guns, according to theWall Street Journal. (AFP) Ebola epidemic has killed 2,171 people since August 2018, according to official figures.(AFP)

US to lift Turkey Lebanese protesters sanctions after Russia, Turkey reach Syria deadline if it defiant in face of respects ceasefire AFP reform promises WASHINGTON ‘historic’ deal on Syria DPA Tuesday, and security forces BEIRUT were seen opening major THE United States will lift streets in some areas. recently imposed sanctions Erdogan and Putin announce deal for Kurdish forces to move out of border area within 150 hours PROTESTERS in Lebanon in- The education minister on Turkey after Tuesday’s sisted on taking to the streets said all schools and universi- deadline for Kurdish fight- for a sixth day on Tuesday, ties would re-open Wednesday, ers to withdraw from a even after the government but this decision has angered Syrian safe zone if Ankara approved an unprecedented some protesters who called on respects the ceasefire, a US package of economic reforms. schools to remain shut. official said. Defiant protesters declared The Bank Association said Kurdish fighters told a general strike, sending a branches would remain closed the United States that they clear signal that they reject the on Wednesday. pulled out of the zone within measures Prime Minister Saad The demonstrators ac- a five-day truce period that Hariri’s government agreed cuse the country’s political ends at 1900 GMT, fulfilling upon on Monday. class of mismanagement, wast- a condition for a full end to Among the reforms are a ing public funds and rampant Turkey’s incursion. 50-per-cent reduction in the corruption. They have called “We have a commitment salaries of former and current on the government to resign. once the 120 hours is over lawmakers and ministers, the The protests were sparked to roll back sanctions,” the abolishment of the Ministry on Thursday by a proposal senior official said on condi- of Information and a num- to introduce fees for users of tion of anonymity. ber of other state institutions, messaging apps such as What- “That is a commitment and the establishment of an sApp, with the aim of shoring we will live up to,” he said, anti-corruption panel. Hari- up the state’s coffers. without giving an exact tim- ri vowed that no new taxes Lebanon is under pressure ing to lift the sanctions. would be imposed. from the World Bank and the But he warned that Tur- Huge crowds have gath- International Monetary Fund key also needs to observe its ered in recent days in cen- to take austerity measures in promise to end the operation. tral Beirut, while banks and return for financial support. “Any Turkish kinetic military schools have been closed and The country has one of the operation that moves for- major roads blocked by burn- biggest public debt ratios in ward at the end of this 120- ing tyres. the world, equivalent to about hour period... will lead to us However, the number of 150 per cent of gross domestic concluding that the Turks Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a joint press conference following their talks in protesters did decrease on product. have violated our agreement, the Black sea resort of Sochi on Tuesday. (AFP) with the inevitable sanc- tions,” the official said. AFP on Wednesday, Russian mili- withdraw as agreed under a Party (PKK). Lebanon eyes ‘very positive’ On October 14, Trump SOCHI tary police and Syrian border US-brokered deal. The assault sparked West- donor response to reforms slapped sanctions on three guards will “facilitate the re- The deadline for their ern outrage and accusations Turkish ministers and raised RUSSIA and Turkey agreed moval” of Kurdish fighters and withdrawal had been set to of betrayal from the Kurds, BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad steel tariffs before sending on Tuesday to ensure Kurdish their weapons from within 30 expire by 1900 GMT on Tues- whose frontline fighters were Hariri started meeting foreign envoys on VP Mike Pence and Secre- forces withdraw from areas kilometres (18 miles) of the day. A Kurdish official told crucial in the fight against the Tuesday, his adviser said, adding that he ex- tary of State Mike Pompeo close to Syria’s border with entire border. AFP they had “fully complied” Islamic State group in Syria. pected a very positive response to the cabi- to Ankara to negotiate a deal. Turkey and to launch joint This withdrawal must be ahead of the deadline. Russia is a crucial ally of net’s adoption of major economic reforms. Meanwhile, President patrols, in a deal hailed as finalised within 150 hours, ac- The deal cements Russia Syria’s President Bashar al- Senior adviser Nadim Munla said Hariri Donald Trump has author- “historic” by President Recep cording to a text of the agree- and Turkey’s roles as the main Assad and has demanded that had begun a series of meetings with key ised $4.5 million in aid for Tayyip Erdogan. ment released after the talks. foreign players in Syria’s con- Turkey respect the country’s ambassadors in Beirut, six days into a mass Syria’s White Helmets group, After marathon talks in Russian and Turkish forc- flict, with Moscow’s position territorial integrity. anti-government protest movement, which famed for rescuing wounded Russia’s southern city of Sochi, es will then begin joint patrols strengthened after US Presi- As the US troops began to has drawn muted reactions from Lebanon’s top foreign allies. civilians from the frontlines Erdogan and Russia’s President along the Turkish-controlled dent Donald Trump announced withdraw last week, Russian “We believe, after the announcement of the decisions of the in the civil war, the White Vladimir Putin announced the zone. this month he would be with- forces moved in to support cabinet yesterday, that we’re going to get very positive reactions House said on Tuesday. deal just hours ahead of a dead- Putin said the decisions drawing American forces from the Syrian army, whose help from them,” Munla told reporters. “This has been the main de- Trump ordered the line for Turkey to restart its as- were “very important, if not the north of the country. against Turkey was requested mand by most of the members of the international community.” funds “to continue US sup- sault on Syria’s Kurds. crucial, to allowing us to re- The announcement cleared by the Kurds. Munla also said he hoped the package announced on Monday port for the organisation’s The agreement will see solve the acute situation on the way for Turkey to launch Erdogan said last week would “lead to some positive reactions on the market”, ratings important and highly val- Turkey preserve control of an the Syrian-Turkish border.” its cross-border offensive on he was not bothered by the agencies having graded Lebanese sovereign bonds as “junk”. ued work in the country,” area 32 kilometres (20 miles) Erdogan had earlier threat- October 9 against the Kurdish Damascus regime’s return as “The pressure that has been manifested over the last days spokeswoman Stephanie deep into Syria seized during ened to resume Ankara’s mili- YPG militia, viewed by Ankara what mattered to Ankara was and possibly weeks, personally, I believe it’s irreversible and it’s Grisham said. the operation. tary offensive against Kurdish as “terrorists” linked to the pushing back the Kurdish going to lead to very concrete laws,” he said. (AFP) From noon (0900 GMT) forces in Syria if they did not outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ fighters from the safe zone.

157 dead in Iraq protests, says Netanyahu suffers defeat in failing to form Israeli govt S Korea’s Moon ups defence official inquiry AFP coalition after April polls. politics since Netanyahu has preferred terms. spending, urges North to talk JERUSALEM Netanyahu’s decision to been given the president’s One of Netanyahu’s closest BAGHDAD: The death toll from inform Rivlin on Monday allies, Energy Minister Yuval AFP percent to more than 50 tril- week-long anti-government ISRAELI Prime Minister Ben- night that he has been unable Ex-military chief Benny Steinitz, argued Tuesday that SEOU lion won ($42 billion) next protests that erupted in the jamin Netanyahu has suffered to form a government by no Gantz is now expected to the prime minister had been year, Moon told parliament, Iraqi capital and other cities at a serious defeat in his bid to means signalled the end of his be given the chance to try “obstructed” in negotiations. SOUTH Korea’s President emphasising that “strong de- the start of the month totalled stay on as premier by failing to tenure as Israel’s longest-serv- to negotiate a coalition by “Disagreements don’t pre- Moon Jae-in said Seoul would fence” was crucial for “self- 157, an official inquiry found on form a new coalition govern- ing prime minister. vent negotiations,” he told increase military spending determination”. Tuesday. Baghdad accounted ment, but his opponent faced He remains premier as President Reuven Rivlin Israel’s army radio.“To the and urged the North to return “We will strengthen the for 111 of the dead, nearly all similar difficulties on Tuesday. long as no new government is contrary, one comes to nego- to dialogue in a budget speech core defence system by boost- of whom were protesters, the Ex-military chief Benny formed, and a number of sce- Natanyahu remains premier tiations when one begins with on Tuesday that could infuri- ing assets such as next-gener- inquiry found. Gantz is now expected to be narios exist that could see him as long as no new govern- disagreements. Therefore, if ate Pyongyang with nuclear ation submarines and surveil- Around 70 percent of the given the chance to try to ne- retain his post even as he faces ment is formed Benny Gantz offers Netanyahu talks gridlocked. lance satellites.” deaths were caused by bullet gotiate a coalition by Presi- the possibility of corruption to sit down with him one-on- Contact between North The announcement came wounds “to the head or chest”, dent Reuven Rivlin, but a charges in the weeks ahead. mandate to form a government one, I’m confident that Netan- and South Korea stalled af- after North Korea tested according to the findings. deadlock following polls held One of the few things clear after every election since 2009. yahu will sit with him.” ter the collapse of a February what it said was a submarine- The official toll included 149 on September 17 remains and in Israel’s post-electoral mo- When announcing his Israeli public television re- summit between North Ko- launched ballistic missile that civilians and eight members of yet another election cannot be rass was that Netanyahu, who decision with a social media porters caught up with Gantz rean leader Kim Jong-un and marked a “new phase” in its the security forces killed be- ruled out. celebrated his 70th birthday video, Netanyahu sought to outside his home after a work- US President Donald Trump capabilities -- the most pro- tween October 1 and 6, during It would be Israel’s third on Monday, was not giving up. blame Gantz since the ex- out on Tuesday morning. in Hanoi. vocative in a series of weap- protests in Baghdad and across election within a year after Ne- But his announcement was military chief has refused to “We’re always optimis- South Korea will increase ons tests it resumed after an southern provinces. (AFP) tanyahu also failed to form a a landmark moment in Israeli negotiate on the premier’s tic, it’s a way of life,” he said. defence spending by seven 18-month hiatus.

Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony

Room, where royal attend- stylised hairpiece. the emperor as the symbol The historical moment was witnessed by ants drew back purple cur- Naruhito pledged to “pray of the state and of the unity tains hanging from two heavi- for the happiness of Japanese of the Japanese people.” He political leaders and guests representing ly adorned structures housing people and world peace” and then raised his hands three around 180 countries and institutions the imperial thrones, reveal- “fulfil my duty as the symbol times, shouting “Banzai!” or ing the emperor and empress of Japan and of the unity of the “Long live the emperor!” AFP year, and drew royalty and standing inside. people of Japan.” In the even- The solemn ceremony was TOKYO political leaders from around “I hereby declare my en- ing, he hosted around 400 conducted almost entirely the world. thronement at home and of the assembled royalty and in silence, with royal family JAPAN’S Emperor Naruhito A public parade for the abroad,” Naruhito said, dignitaries to a sumptuous members gliding wordlessly completed his ascension to event was postponed after a dressed in a voluminous banquet at the palace where into the room and standing the Chrysanthemum throne deadly typhoon, but the gov- draped robe topped with a traditional Japanese court throughout. Only the sounds on Tuesday in a ceremony ernment went ahead with the copper overcoat. music was played and the of a gong and drum signalled steeped in the traditions and granting of pardons for more Empress Masako, a Har- guests were allowed to have the stages of the ritual, with grandeur of a monarchy that than half a million people vard-educated former diplo- closer views of the throne. a low, loud beat indicating to claims 2,000 years of history. convicted of minor offences mat, stood silently before her Standing before him, guests representing around Emperor Naruhito (left) and Empress Masako during the ceremony The rituals cemented a including traffic violations. throne in a similar, smaller Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 180 countries and institutions where emperor officially proclaims his ascension to the Chrysanthe- transition that began with his The main event took place structure, wearing a multi- promised the people of Japan that it was time to stand and mum Throne at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. (AFP) father’s abdication earlier this in the Imperial Palace’s Pine layered kimono and a highly would “respect your highness hear the proclamation. 10 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Asia / Europe / Americas PM Johnson pauses Brexit bill Trump blasts impeachment inquiry as ‘lynching’ as key after losing timetable vote witness testifies to Congress AFP many of them black, reacted WASHINGTON with collective revulsion. “How dare you?!” seethed Earlier, MPs gave US President Donald Trump congresswoman Barbara Lee preliminary on Tuesday slammed the on Twitter as she assailed impeachment inquiry as a the “disgusting and ignorant approval for Brexit “lynching,” using explosive, message” from Trump. “That legislation; PM racially-charged language to is one word that no president discredit the probe as a key ought to apply to himself,” insists UK will leave witness who expressed con- House Majority Whip James cerns about political inter- Clyburn, the most senior on October 31 but ference testified to Congress. black lawmaker in Congress, will consult EU first Trump has relentlessly told CNN. attacked the investigation “I’m a product of the as part of a broader partisan South. I know the history of AFP “witch hunt” against him. that word. That is a word that LONDON But on Tuesday he used we ought to be very, very care- particularly inflammatory ful about using,” the South BRITISH Prime Minister Bo- language to lay into his op- Carolina Democrat said. ris Johnson said on Tuesday ponents, saying they were Few Republican lawmak- he will pause efforts to pass seeking to impeach him ers have openly criticised his Brexit deal, after MPs gave “without due process or fair- Trump for his comment, their preliminary approval for ness or any legal rights.” “All but Senator Susan Collins, it but rejected his timetable Republicans must remem- a moderate Republican and to push it through parliament ber what they are witnessing occasional Trump critic who this week. here -- a lynching,” Trump is up for re-election in 2020, “We will pause this legisla- raged, using a word that spoke out. tion,” Johnson told lawmak- evokes the darkest days of “’Lynching’ brings back ers, adding he would consult America’s slavery legacy. images of a terrible time in with European Union leaders More than 3,400 African our nation’s history, and the about a further Brexit delay Americans were lynched be- President never should have but insisting Britain should tween 1882 and 1968, and made that comparison,” she still leave the bloc as sched- congressional Democrats, tweeted. uled on October 31. Lawmakers on Tuesday Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the opening of the debate into the Brexit withdrawal agreement bill in the House of Commons in gave their initial approval to a London on Tuesday. (AFP) law implementing Johnson’s I’m the most promoted human Brexit deal, but could still DUP MP Sammy Wilson derail his attempts to get the ‘No justification at this stage’ for new Brexit delay: France said he “nearly choked” when being that’s ever lived: Trump agreement passed in time to he heard Johnson’s assur- leave the EU on October 31. PARIS: France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday he saw “no justification at this stage” for an ad- ances, adding: “The prime AFP follows withering criticism. Johnson won the first of ditional delay to Britain’s scheduled October 31 departure from the European Union. minister thinks I can’t read the WASHINGTON Opponents say the bid two crucial votes in the House “We’ve been waiting for three years for this decision. It’s important for it to be announced today agreement.” smacked of corruption. of Commons, which will deter- because otherwise there will be no option except ‘no deal,’ which is not the solution we prefer,” The timetable motion is PRESIDENT Donald Trump Trump on Saturday tweeted mine if he can fulfil his “do or Jean-Yves Le Drian told lawmakers in parliament. intended to ensure the House on Monday said his much- that he was pulling the idea die” promise to deliver Brexit “The main question is for the British, that they tell us today, as soon as possible, if it’s yes or of Commons debates the bill criticised attempt to stage and would consider other next week. no,” Le Drian said. “It is obvious that the result of these consultations will very much depend on quickly, allowing it to go onto the G7 at one of his golf sites, including the presi- MPs voted by 329 to 299 to what the British parliament decides or doesn’t decide,” he told the European Parliament. the unelected upper House of courses was not intended to dential retreat of Camp Da- approve in principle the With- “We should be ready for every scenario,” he said. (AFP) Lords. Johnson warned that promote his business brand, vid, near Washington. drawal Agreement Bill, which seeking further time would arguing he’s too famous to But Trump lashed out at implements the divorce treaty kill any hope of leaving the EU “need promotion.” accusations of corruption. he agreed with European Un- forced on Saturday to ask EU move our country on”. Brexit, said Johnson was try- with a deal next week -- and “They say, ‘Oh, you get He noted that he gives away ion leaders last week. leaders to postpone Brexit If not, he said the “bill ing to “blindside” MPs into risks a “no-deal” exit if the EU promotion.’ You don’t think his presidential salary of But they could still now -- something he once said he will have to be pulled” and he supporting a “rotten bill”. declines to approve a delay. I get enough promotion? I about $450,000 and insist- vote against the government’s would rather be “dead in a would seek an early election -- It “fails to protect our In Strasbourg, European get more promotion than ed that being president has timetable to rush through ditch” than do -- after MPs de- although he needs the support rights and our natural world, Council President Donald Tusk any human being that’s personally cost him between the 110-page bill by Thursday clined to back his new deal. of Labour to do this, and it has fails to protect jobs and the said the other 27 EU leaders ever lived,” Trump said at a $2-$5 billion in lost business evening, to allow its ratifica- But he could still avoid twice refused. economy, fails to protect every were mulling Johnson’s re- meeting of his cabinet in the revenues. tion before October 31. having to delay by getting the Opposition parties, many region and every nation in the quest, but the result “will very White House. “I don’t need “I don’t care. If you’re rich, The Conservative leader deal ratified by October 31. of whom dislike the Brexit UK”, he said. much depend on what the Brit- promotion.” it doesn’t matter,” Trump warned earlier on Tuesday Opening the debate, John- deal, have said it is “ludicrous” The Democratic Union- ish parliament decides”. Trump’s latest defence said. “I’m doing this for the that failure to pass the motion son -- a key figure in the 2016 to expect proper scrutiny of ist Party, Johnson’s Northern He said the EU should be of the now-scrapped plan to country.” “I’m very good at would see him abandon the EU membership referendum the legislation in less than Irish allies, accuse him of dup- “ready for every scenario”, al- hold the international sum- real estate, very, very good, legislation -- and instead seek Leave campaign -- urged MPs three days. Labour leader Jer- ing them about new trading though he added on Twitter: mit at his National Doral much better than you even to call a snap general election. to support the legislation so emy Corbyn, who has called arrangements for the prov- “A no-deal Brexit will never be resort in Florida next year understand,” he boasted. The prime minister was “we can get Brexit done and for a second referendum on ince. our decision.”

VICTORIOUS BUT WEAKENED News NASA wants international in brief partners to go to Moon too Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada vote Taliban attacks leave AFP “If we can come to agree- AFP Trudeau will have to form speaking province, “will be 15 police officers WASHINGTON ments on the contributions of OTTAWA an alliance with one or more there for you.” He also spoke dead in Afghanistan all the nations and how they’re smaller parties in order to gov- directly to a growing sense of AS it looks to return to the going to be a part of the archi- PRIME Minister Justin ern a fractured nation. Western Canada’s alienation KABUL: At least 15 police Moon, NASA is open to the tecture, then certainly I would, Trudeau’s Liberal Party held The first test of his future within the federation, tell- officers were killed in two idea of international partici- I would see that there’d be no onto power in a nail-biter of a government will follow in the ing those in Saskatchewan Taliban attacks in Afghani- pation, which could mean a reason we can’t have all of our Canadian general election on coming weeks with a speech to and Alberta provinces: “I’ve stan’s northern province of non-American setting foot on international partners with us Monday, but as a weakened parliament outlining his leg- heard your frustration.” The Kunduz, an official said on Earth’s natural satellite for on the Moon,” he added. minority government. islative priorities and a confi- 47-year-old former school Tuesday. the first time in history, global “We are in discussion also Television projections as of dence vote. teacher dominated Canadian The officers were killed space chiefs said on Monday. with NASA, so that we have 2 am Tuesday (0600 GMT) de- “From coast to coast to politics over the four years of when the Taliban attacked “I think there’s lots of room European astronauts on the clared the Liberals winners or coast, tonight Canadians re- Prime Minister’s party wins his first term, but faced a grill- a checkpoint in Ali Abad on the Moon, and we need all surface of the Moon -- this is leading in 156 of the nation’s jected division and negativ- 156 out of 338 seats, leaving ing during the 40-day election district and, separately, our international partners to of course the European inten- 338 electoral districts, versus ity,” Trudeau said. “And they campaign, which he described ambushed Afghan security go with us to the Moon,” NASA tion,” said Jan Worner, head 122 for his main rival Andrew rejected cuts and austerity and them some 170 seats short as one of the “dirtiest and nas- forces in the same area, administrator Jim Bridenstine of the ESA, at the same press Scheer and the Conservatives, voted in favour of a progres- of a majority government tiest” in Canadian history. provincial council mem- told reporters at the 70th In- conference. “2024 is for sure after polling stations across six sive agenda and strong action Trudeau and Scheer ex- ber Ghulam Rabbani Rab- ternational Astronautical Con- something which is purely time zones closed. on climate change.” He reas- government, despite an elec- changed barbs as attack ads bani said. gress held in Washington. American,” he later told AFP. As early as Tuesday, sured Quebec that his Liberal toral setback in the French- and misinformation multiplied. According to Rabbani, 10 days ago the Taliban at- tacked another checkpoint in the area, killing at least Kashmir conflict 10 police officers.(DPA) France drops 2020 tourism target Indian tiger poacher because of ‘yellow vests’, Brexit with ‘bear genital’ Foreign diplomats taken to Neelum Valley to debunk AFP fetish’ arrested last year. But the fierce “yel- Indian army claim of destroying ‘terror launch pads’ PARIS low vest” protests that erupt- NEW DELHI: One of India’s ed last November against most wanted tiger poach- DAWN.COM chief Gen Bipin Rawat. and only targets Indian posts. ordinates of launchpads which THE French government has President Emmanuel Macron ers, who also had a fetish ISLAMABAD Inter-Services Public Re- DG ISPR added that the the Indian army claimed to abandoned its goal of wel- made many tourists think for eating the penis of sloth lations Director General Maj foreign diplomats had visited have destroyed. coming 100 million foreign twice as the weekly rallies of- bears, has been arrested A TEAM of foreign diplomats Gen Asif Ghafoor briefed the Jura bazaar and met the local “’Claims’ by Indian visitors in 2020, blaming the ten degenerated into violence. after being on the run for posted in Pakistan were taken diplomats and media persons population and shop owners Army Chief remain just that: impacts of months of anti- In Paris in particular, six years, officials said. to the Neelum Valley in Azad about the situation in the area. and witnessed firsthand the ‘claims’,” he added. government protests and protesters often clashed in Wildlife officials in the Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to The visitors were also shown damage inflicted on the shops Maj Gen Ghafoor — who Britain’s looming exit from running battles with police, central state of Madhya witness firsthand whether the remains of the artillery shells and houses that were claimed had last night challenged Indi- the EU, the finance ministry while stores were looted and Pradesh formed a special Indian army had “smashed four that allegedly fired by the Indi- to be launchpads by India. an officials “to take any foreign said on Tuesday. cars set alight on the famed task force in 2013 after terror launch pads” there early an troops from across the LoC. “It’s all innocent people diplomat/media to ‘prove’ [its “France still aims to have Champs-Elysees avenue and several sloth carcasses Sunday, Foreign Office spokes- DG ISPR said that in 2018, being targeted by India,” he allegations] on ground” — also 100 million foreign tourists... elsewhere. That led the au- were found with their repro- person Dr Mohammad Faisal there were 3,038 Indian cease- said. commented on the absence of nonetheless the goal has thorities to lock down much ductive organs missing. said in a tweet on Tuesday. fire violations and 58 civilians No official from the Indian Indian officials: “What good [is been pushed back, given cur- of the centre of Paris and The man arrested, The diplomats were taken were martyred while 319 were High Commission joined the the] Indian High Commission rent circumstances, to 2022,” other major cities on Satur- named as Yarlen, belongs to to the Nauseri, Shahkot and injured. In 2019, so far there team visiting the LoC today, which can’t stand with its army the ministry said in a budget days, until the protests died a community that believes Jura sectors near the Line of have been 2,608 ceasefire vio- Dr Faisal said. chief?” “Indian High Commis- document posted online. down over the summer. the penis of a sloth bear can Control (LoC), as well as the lations due to which 44 civil- “The Indian side has not sion staff didn’t have the moral The previous Socialist Another factor likely to cure ills including impotency. Nausada village, which has ians have been martyred and joined us in the visit to the LoC courage to accompany fellow government set the ambi- impact tourism is the weak- He admitted to police killing suffered severe damage in at- 230 injured. nor have they provided coor- diplomats in Pakistan to LoC,” tious goal in 2014. ening of the British pound several tigers, many sloth tacks by Indian troops. The He said the difference be- dinates of the alleged ‘launch- he tweeted. “However, a group France remains the against the euro as the im- bears, hundreds of wild boar trip was arranged so they tween the Pakistan Army and pads’,” the FO spokesperson of foreign diplomats and me- world’s top tourist destina- pact of Brexit is felt across and peacocks. (AFP) can verify for themselves the Indian army was that the for- tweeted. He added that India dia is on the way to LoC to see tion with 89.4 million visitors the UK economy. claims made by Indian army mer follows military norms had also failed to share the co- the truth on [the] ground.” Draghi leaves divided ECB to Lagarde PAGE 14

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DOW26,889.58 QE 10,376.13 SENSEX 38,963.84 GOLD 1,486.91 Msheireb showcases unique +61.94 PTS -20.45 PTS -334.54 PTS +0.16% offering at MDD PAGE 13 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.48 BRENT 59.66 +1.19% WTI 54.21 +1.69% SILVER -0.69% Minister opens CityScape Qatar New regulations for real estate brokers will help build trust with investors, says HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK erty which will provide a huge Q1 real estate DOHA stimulus to real estate develop- ers – especially as the country MINISTER of Commerce and goes closer to the FIFA World transaction volume Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Cup 2022.” Kuwari officially opened the Following a recent an- jumps 20%: Kuwari eighth edition of the real es- nouncement launching sales tate exhibition and conference for the first phase of Qetaifan -Cityscape Qatar 2019 at the Island North, Qetaifan Projects RAHUL PREETH minister said after inaugu- Doha Exhibition and Conven- were out in full force on the ex- DOHA rating the Cityscape Qatar tion Center on Tuesday. hibition floor to showcase the real estate exhibition in Doha A delegation of top-ranking master development which is TERMING Qatar’s real on Tuesday. officials, including Akbar al set to become the largest enter- estate market as buyer- Around 3,000 apart- Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways; tainment hub in the country. friendly, Minister of Com- ments and villas have come Badr al Meer, CEO of Hamad “The Island’s location and merce and Industry HE Ali in multiple areas in Qatar in International Airport (HIA), its distinctive waterfront rep- bin Ahmed al Kuwari said the first quarter of this year, joined Kuwari during his tour resent a new and exciting way the prices in 2019 were be- the minister said, pegging of the expo, stopping for de- of life that symbolises vision coming more competitive, the supply in the residen- tailed briefings at a number of and future ambition, offering prompting buyer demand tial property market during exhibitors’ stands, including its residents an integrated liv- for higher quality. the period at 293,000 units. Qetaifan Projects, HIA, Qatari Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari with other officials at the Cityscape Qatar ing experience,” said Qetaifan The real estate transac- Around 10,000 new units Diar, Msheireb Properties, Bar- exhibition in Doha on Tuesday. Project Managing Director tion volume in Qatar in the are expected to be completed wa Real Estate and UDC, the and Katara Hospitality Deputy first quarter of 2019 jumped this year with 67 percent of organisers said in a statement. estate brokerage, new stand- tinuous investor education on this morning, and the show has Chairman Sheikh Nasser bin 20 percent from that in the them being in Lusail and The Kuwari said, “Cityscape ards have been put in place to their rights and responsibili- seen a buzz of exhibitors, visi- Abdulrahman al Thani. same period last year, the Pearl, the minister added. Qatar 2019 will be remem- provide a suitable environment ties has been secured. Finally, tors and real estate profession- Qetaifan Island North will bered as a breakthrough event that will enhance the qualifica- electronic services have been als eager to find out the latest serve as a central entertain- coinciding with the recently re- tion of brokers by offering them made available to facilitate the developments and trends in ment and leisure destination lion square metres, a tenth centres. leased real estate foreign own- special services, controlling completion of formalities and the market. for the 2022 FIFA World Cup of which will be dedicated to “It will have world class fa- ership law. The freehold and speculations, and establishing a compel brokers to legalise their “The positive sentiment has given its proximity to the Lusail a water park. The island will cilities that make it a modern, leasehold laws aim at creating proper platform for the sector. contracts.” been encouraged by the Qatari Stadium – where the opening be filled with family enter- globally-competitive commu- a positive transformation in the “Real estate brokerage Chris Speller, Group Direc- government’s recent changes and final match of the competi- tainment attractions, distinct nity with a unique design that real estate sector and support- companies have been classified tor of Cityscape, Informa Mar- to the law allowing expatri- tion will be held. neighbourhoods, luxurious ho- is inspired by the rich culture ing economic growth in Qatar. in order to build trust between kets, said, “There’s undoubted- ates to purchase residential, Qetaifan Island North tels, pedestrian friendly streets, and nature of the region,” add- “With the regulation of real them and investors, and con- ly been a positive atmosphere retail and office freehold prop- spans approximately 1.3 mil- gardens, a school and medical ed Sheikh Nasser. CB net profit jumps 19.4% to QR1.5 bn in nine months

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK est margin (NIM) increased to 2.3 billion as at September 30, 2019 DOHA percent. The increase in margins is compared with QR74.9 billion in mainly due to asset book increase the same period of 2018. THE Commercial Bank has report- with higher yielding assets. NIM Joseph Abraham, Commercial ed a net profit of QR1.5 billion for has improved quarter on quarter Bank’s Group CEO, said, “Con- the nine months ending September from 2.2 percent in Q2 2019 to 2.4 solidated net profit increased 19 30, 2019, an increase of 19.4 per- percent in Q3 2019. percent for the first nine months cent compared with the same pe- Non-interest income for the of 2019 to QR1.5 billion, driven by riod of 2018, the bank announced Group increased by 21.1 percent to an increase in operating income in a statement on Tuesday. QR914 million for the nine months. combined with a sustained focus Commercial Bank Chairman The overall increase in non-inter- on careful cost management. The Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor est income was due to increase in results for the period demonstrate al Thani said, “Qatar continues to net fee and commission income, the strong execution of Commer- strengthen its position as a lead- foreign exchange earnings and in- cial Bank’s 5-year strategic plan. ing investment destination within “Operating income for the first the Middle East region. We believe nine months of 2019 was QR2.85 this trend will accelerate as the Solid results billion, an increase of 7.1 percent government introduces new re- compared to the same period last forms designed to enhance Qatar’s O The Group’s loans and year. The increase was driven attractiveness to entrepreneurs advances to customers increased by gains in non-interest income, and international businesses. As by 5.1 percent to QR89.1 billion which was up by 21.1 percent to a leading private bank in Qatar, QR914.2 million, during the first Commercial Bank plays an impor- O Operating profit for the Group nine months of 2019, compared tant role in supporting these gov- increased by 14.6 percent to to the same period last year. Gains ernment initiatives. QR2.02 billion in FX income and investment in- “Commercial Bank has devel- come, were up by 40.6 percent and oped deep expertise in the market, 282 percent, respectively.” enabling it to offer comprehensive come from investment securities. He said, “The domestic bank banking and financing solutions Total operating expenses were reported a net profit of QR1.36 bil- for Qatar’s people and businesses. tightly managed at a Group level, lion during the first nine months Commercial Bank’s operations down by 7.6 percent to QR824.1 of 2019, an increase of 18 percent have contributed to the country’s million for the period. Costs re- compared to the same period last thriving financial sector which re- ductions were primarily driven by year. The improvement was largely mains attractive to international lower staff and administrative ex- driven by growth in operating prof- companies setting up in Qatar.” penses. its. Hussain Alfardan, Commer- The Group’s net provisions de- “Operating profit increased cial Bank’s Vice Chairman, said, creased by 0.9 percent to QR625 to QR1.83 billion, up 9 percent, “We continue to see our initiatives million. The non-performing loan driven by an increase in operat- yielding strong results, as we pro- (NPL) ratio reduced to 4.9 percent, ing income. Loans and advances gress with the implementation of while the loan coverage ratio in- to customers increased 4.4 percent our five-year strategic plan. creased to 95.2 percent. to QR77.1 billion, while customer “We have strengthened the The Group’s balance sheet in- deposits declined 3 percent to foundation of our business and creased by 7.9 percent with total QR64.3 billion. remain focused on bringing in- assets at QR145.7 billion, com- “Despite the depreciation of the novative products and services to pared with QR138.7 billion in the Lira by circa 2.5 percent compared our customers, providing an ex- same period last year. The increase to the same period last year, Alter- ceptional client experience and was mainly in loans and advances natif Bank reported an increase in strengthening our position in the and investment securities. net profit to QR109 million, up 47 market.” The Group’s loans and ad- percent compared to the same pe- Operating profit for the vances to customers increased by riod last year. Alternatif Bank grew Group increased by 14.6 percent 5.1 percent to QR89.1 billion. The customer deposits by 17 percent to QR2.02 billion for the nine increase was mainly in the govern- and loans and advances by 10 per- month, compared to QR1.77 bil- ment and public sector. cent at 30 September 2019, com- lion achieved in the same period in The Group’s investment secu- pared to the same period last year.” 2018. rities increased by 24.8 percent to He added, “Our associate, Net interest income for the QR27.0 billion. The increase was NBO, performed steadily during Group increased by 1.6 percent to mainly in government bonds, the the first nine months of 2019, re- QR1.93 billion for the nine months bank said. porting a net profit of QR362 mil- compared to QR1.90 billion in the The Group’s customer deposits lion. UAB continues to be an asset same period in 2018. Net inter- reduced by 0.8 percent to QR74.3 held for sale.” 12 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Cityscape Qatar UDC launches QA to take delivery of record limited number of beach villa 40 aircraft in 2020: Baker plots at Cityscape I don’t think there is any airline in the world that takes delivery of even 35 aircraft in a year, says Baker SATYENDRA PATHAK QNA DOHA DOHA QATAR Airways will take de- While the blockade is THE United Development livery of over 40 aircraft in putting pressure on our Company (UDC) is show- 2020, the highest ever by any operational cost, the airline casing its various real-estate airlines in the world in a year. revenue wise is already up projects to familiarise inves- “Up to now we were get- 20 percent compared to the tors from Qatar and abroad ting around 35 aircraft a year. with a range of lucrative in- Next year, we are earmarked first year of the blockade vestment opportunities, at to receive the delivery of more Qatar Airways Group Chief Cityscape Qatar 2019 exhibi- than 40 aircraft, which is the Executive Akbar al Baker tion, which opened in Doha highest in the history of Qa- on Tuesday. tar Airways in a year. I don’t The company is launch- think there is any airline in craft worth more than $90 bil- ing for the first time a limited the world that takes delivery lion. number of beach villa plots UDC CEO Ibrahim Jassim al of even 35 aircraft in a year,” The strong line- up of new in Gewan Island and Qanat Othman Qatar Airways Group Chief orders matches the unprec- Quartier Marina at The Executive Akbar al Baker said edented growth witnessed in Pearl-Qatar. the real estate sector.” on Tuesday. past and firm expansion plans UDC CEO Ibrahim Jas- Othman said he is ex- “Taking airplanes at this Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar al Baker speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the Cityscape of the national carrier of Qa- sim al Othman said the pecting a significant growth high rate does not mean that Qatar expo in Doha on Tuesday. tar, which is one of the fastest company’s is showcasing its in real estate demand, espe- we are parking them. Qatar growing airlines the world. various projects and pro- cially in light of the state’s Airways has the highest utili- the need for efficient, reliable tional cost, the airline revenue and arrivals a day. So, one can “The numbers of planes we gress made in the Gewan Is- readiness to host the 2022 sation of aircraft. Our growth and modern aircraft has never wise is already up 20 percent imagine the rise in our opera- fly have the average age of less land project, which the UDC World Cup, and other tour- is higher than the capacity we been greater,” he said. compared to the first year of tional cost. Despite all this, we than 5 years and we take deliv- announced in the previous naments. deploy. This means, we are us- Despite the ongoing block- the blockade. It means we are have succeeded in lowering ery of one aircraft on an aver- edition of this distinguished The UDC CEO noted that ing every aircraft that we get in ade, Baker said, revenue of growing, but our operational the loss with increased rev- age every 10 days,” Baker said. exhibition, noting that the the company seeks to create our fleet,” Baker said. Qatar Airways is growing at a cost is increasing because of enue,” he said. Baker also revealed that work in the project is well un- private communities in its “At a time when Qatar Air- decent pace. the blockade. We are flying on According to its Sustain- the metro station at the airport derway. projects, providing an inte- ways is experiencing unprece- “While the blockade is put- an average 25 minutes more ability Report, Qatar Airways is fully complete and it will be Othman said the UDC grated community life that dented growth and expansion, ting pressure on our opera- every single 650 departures has an order of over 300 air- operational soon. had announced sales opera- attracts the population. tions in the Gewan Island, In this context, he re- and there are plots for sale ferred to UDC;s announce- with waterfronts, some of ment of a project to con- which have sea shores. struct the “United School “Part of these lands have International” at The Pearl, been sold and others are re- in addition to a project to served, and there are other develop a hospital which is QIMC unveils flagship plots for those wishing to in- still under study, noting that vest.” these elements ensure an in- He pointed to a number tegrated society that attracts of projects that will be ready the entire population from in 2022, including residential all walks of life. complexes in Floresta Gar- The Pearl also includes Corniche Park Towers dens and another residential restaurants, shops and one complex in Giordano Village. of the most beautiful mari- Othman noted that the nas in the world, making it a The project is expected to be completed company is currently work- privileged place in the State ing on opening of a number of Qatar attractive for living, in the third quarter of 2021 of hotels, including the Hil- investment, entertainment ton Hotel Pearl before the and all needs, he added. RAHUL PREETH end of this year, and the St. The UDC revealed its DOHA Regis Hotel in Marsa Arabia plans to develop the Gewan which will be ready before Island during Cityscape Qa- THE Qatar Industrial Manu- 2022. tar 2018. The Island is situ- facturing Company (QIMC) “By the end of these ated next to The Pearl-Qatar, on Tuesday unveiled its state- Luxury tower phases, the UDC will have and will span 400,000 sqm. of-the-art flagship project, the The 350-key hotel tower will six international brands ho- Once completed, the Island Corniche Park Towers, at the tels of 7 and 5 stars located will accommodate 3,500 res- Cityscape Qatar real estate ex- have a total built-up area of in The Pearl and the Gewan idents and a similar number hibition that began in Doha on 36,032 square metres. It will Island.” of daily visitors. Tuesday. offer 140 standard rooms and Asked whether the prof- Gewan Island will be Managed by QIMC’s sub- 60 one-bedroom suites, its were affected by the vol- home to 712 units, includ- sidiary Tarweej Investment besides 124 studio serviced ume of investment made by ing 641 apartments, 20 stan- Company (TIC), the Corniche apartments, 21 two-bedroom the company, Othman un- dalone villas located along a Park Towers is expected to be apartments and five derlined that the profits are placid beach in a quiet and completed in the third quarter three-bedroom apartments not affected by the size of the gated seaside community of 2021. investment, especially as the as well as 21 beachfront vil- “Having launched the investment gives the compa- las with private beach and highly-anticipated project sion 2030, but will also place ny continuity of profits. 26 waterfront villas that are during the prestigious City- us within the global real es- In terms of supply and equipped with private pon- scape Qatar exhibition was a tate landscape, especially as demand, he pointed out toons for private boats, in pivotal moment for QIMC,” the country is witnessing a Once completed, the office tower will have a built-up area of 15,059.28 square metres. that the State of Qatar has addition to 11,000 square said its Chairman Sheikh Ab- remarkable development in put forward a very positive meter of retail spaces and dulrahman bin Mohammad the run-up to the 2022 World tial tower and a 38-floor tower The 350-key hotel tower ground car parking lots, of- initiative, which is allowing several multi-use buildings. bin Jabor al Thani. Cup.” for a five-start hotel and ser- will have a total built-up area fering a total of 670 slots and non-Qatari ownership. Meanwhile, Qanat Once completed, the tower Sprawling over 10,435 viced apartments. of 36,032 square metres. It 14,150 square metres of retail “Such initiatives pro- Quartier Marina precinct would cater to the increasing square metres, the Corniche Once completed, the office will offer 140 standard rooms area spread across four po- vides significant support for will comprise of three pal- commercial, hospitality and Park Towers provide captivat- tower will have a built-up area and 60 one-bedroom suites, dium floors. the sales in The Pearl and the aces with private beach, 13 tourism needs of the West Bay ing views of the adjacent wa- of 15,059.28 square metres. besides 124 studio serviced Permeated with ample Gewan Island or even in the waterfront villas, in addition area, he added. terfront. The residential tower, which apartments, 21 two-bedroom landscaped areas and lush freehold areas allowed for to a prayer room, landscaped “We are certain that this The mixed-used develop- will offer 122 one-, two- and apartments and five three- greenery, the Corniche Park foreign investors, and create areas and parking spaces for flagship property will not only ment is a combination of three three-bedroom homes, will bedroom apartments. Towers will provide an exclu- better business movement in visitors. enhance our contribution to- towers in one — a 24-floor of- have a total built-up area of The towers will also have sive address on the north side wards the Qatar National Vi- fice tower, a 29-floor residen- 22,464 square metres. four basement and above- of Doha’s Corniche waterfront. HIA expansion plan shows Qatar’s economy is robust: Baker and filter the light required month or early next month. transfer experience at HIA as Continued from page 1 Ô for the trees to acclimatise to The expansion plan includes “The expansion has been well as the central concourse the internal conditions of the 11,720 sqm of landscaped designed to seamlessly inte- that will accommodate nine PROVIDING details about terminal and grow throughout retail and F&B space, which grate with the existing termi- additional wide-body aircraft the tropical garden, Baker the life of the airport. will enhance the multi- nal, allowing smooth passen- stands,” he said. said, “It will feature flora The expansion plan in- dimensional offerings of the ger flow and improving the Meer unveiled that HIA from sustainable forests and cludes 11,720 sqm of land- overall passenger experience expansion will also see the plantations around the globe scaped retail and F&B space, five-star airport by integrat- by minimising travel distanc- construction of a new cargo selected to acclimatise to the which will enhance the multi- ing world-class art collection es for connections and provid- terminal that will increase ca- airport’s indoor conditions. dimensional offerings of the and refreshing environment ing clarity and intuitive way- pacity handled to an estimat- Walking tracks will weave five-star airport by integrating of lush greenery finding,” Meer said. ed 3.2 million tonnes per year. their way around the garden, world-class art collection and The project will also add “The state-of-the-art ter- flanked by contemporary refreshing environment of nine more gates for the twin- minal is slated to be ready retail and dining concepts lush greenery. a further economic stimulus, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari visits aisle aircraft which form the by 2023, and will be a multi- among other leisure attrac- “The expansion of HIA is providing immense opportu- HIA pavilion during Cityscape Qatar in Doha on Tuesday. bulk of Qatar’s long-range level facility with 85,000 sqm tions and facilities.” a vital part of the country’s nities for local and interna- fleet, while a new transfer area building footprint, across He said designers have de- preparations to host the 2022 tional contractors,” he said. world. The expansion will al- Badr Mohammed al Meer will reduce connection times. three levels as well as three veloped a column-free, long- World Cup and beyond. It is “We want to provide low us to do this,” he said. said tenders related to sec- “This will help shorten mezzanine levels providing span 85m grid shell roof with also a strong sign that Qatar’s even better airport journeys Speaking on the occasion, ond phase of expansion will passengers’ connection times approximately 323,000 sqm performance glass to control economy is robust and acts as to more people around the HIA Chief Operating Officer be floated by the end of this and will improve their overall of gross floor area,” he said. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 13 Cityscape Qatar Old airport to be reopened for passenger flights during World Cup

RAHUL PREETH Hamad International Airport egy and Customer experience mission DIA back in action Peter Daley, the Project itself to handle an influx of DOHA (HIA) in 2014. Sujata Suri said. HIA plans to increase its for four weeks during the Director of HIA’s expansion visitors for the 2022 FIFA Now, almost all of Qatar’s “The old airport is very capacity to accommodate FIFA World Cup because we project, said the original de- World Cup. THE old airport in Qatar passenger flight operations much being used,” Suri said 53 million passengers intend to take the general sign capacity of the Hamad HIA plans to increase its will be reopened for passen- are run out of HIA, with DIA at a conference held as part of aviation, the point to point International Airport was capacity to accommodate 53 ger flight operations for four serving as an auxiliary airport the Cityscape Qatar real es- annually by 2022, which is traffic, back into DIA.” around 28 million passen- million passengers annually weeks during the FIFA World mostly for military, royal or tate exhibition that began in one of the several objec- HIA replaced DIA as Qa- gers. by 2022, which is one of the Cup 2022, a senior Qatar chartered flight operations. Doha on Tuesday. tives of the second phase tar’s main airport following a By attaining operational several objectives of the sec- Airways (QA) official said in However, with the world “Qatar Airways still runs of its expansion project period of rapid development efficiencies, HIA can now ond phase of its expansion Doha on Tuesday. cup expected to bring in fans its general aviation opera- in Qatar’s aviation market, handle more than 35 million project. The details of this The Doha International in massive numbers every day tions out of there. Large part way for development for the which saw the number of passengers per annum. phase were revealed to an in- Airport (DIA), which is also for a month between Novem- of the Amiri flight operations military aircraft the country airline passengers coming in In the next three years, ternational audience of real known as the old airport, ber and December 2022, the also function out of there. is going to acquire over the and going out of the country HIA will be able to draw 30 estate developers and inves- was replaced as the coun- services of DIA are necessary, The military has taken over next few years,” she said. jump from 5 million to 25 percent more passenger foot- tors at the Cityscape Qatar try’s principal airport by the QA Vice President for Strat- the eastern part of the run- “We have decided to com- million. falls in the next as it readies exhibition. Interior design expo INDEX Qatar opens its doors at DECC TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The high-profile three-day event is dedicated to the INTERIOR design exhibi- interior design and fit-out tion INDEX Qatar 2019 has industry, and features thou- opened its door at the Doha sands of the latest products Exhibition and Convention and solutions to meet the Center (DECC) on Tuesday. country’s future demand for Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer opened interior products and servic- the expo in the presence of of- es to complete stadia, ficials, CEOs and top business hotels, and residential units leaders. ahead of the FIFA World The opening of INDEX Cup in 2022 Qatar 2019 coincided with the launch of the eighth edition of Cityscape Qatar, co-located Juanjo Novella, from Pub- with the exhibition this year. lic Art’s said, “We welcome Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari visits Msheireb Properties’ booth at Cityscape Qatar expo in Doha on Tuesday. Following the opening the opportunity to participate ceremony, officials from Qa- in INDEX Qatar 2019. The tar National Toursim Council exhibition is clearly struc- (QNTC), dmg events Doha tured, well organized and at- visited some of the exhibitors tracts an exceptional quality from more than 20 countries of exhibitors and visitors. We Msheireb showcases including Qatar, Italy, Spain, look forward to establishing Turkey, Belgium, China, more high-quality contacts Oman, France, and Lebanon. with interior design profes- QNTC as the strategic sionals and growing our busi- partner has endorsed the ness network in a competitive unique offering at MDD event and supported in bring- market.” ing international buyers to Hande Oguz, international attend the event and explore representative of MOC Trad- the opportunities offered in ing and Contracting said, The real estate firm is offering one- month free rent for residential registration of interest during Cityscape Qatar. “MOC had no hesitation in The high-profile three-day participating in INDEX Qa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK heart of Doha, the company sive amenities including pools The residential units are Downtown Doha. event is dedicated to the inte- tar. Through our presence DOHA said in a statement. for adults and children, gyms, considered one of the smart- Ali al Kuwari, Acting CEO rior design and fit-out indus- and participation, we ex- Following the successful clubhouses, and open terraces. est in Qatar in terms of home of Msheireb Properties said, try, and features thousands pect to have an overview of MSHEIREB Properties show- launch of the development’s Al Kahraba units are posi- automation and technology. “Msheireb Properties contin- of the latest products and the current demands arising cased residential and commer- first residential building, Wadi tioned and designed to meet Tenants can have full control ues to add value to the local solutions to meet the coun- from Qatar’s mega projects, cial offerings from Msheireb 1, which welcomed residents in with needs of the modern Qa- with a touchscreen display, market through its flagship try’s future demand for inte- as we present our specialized Downtown Doha (MDD), August 2019 and is now 95% tari family, specifically incor- high-speed fibre network, en- project, Msheireb Downtown rior products and services to products. Qatar’s latest destination leased, Msheireb Properties porating private majlis areas ergy consumption monitoring, Doha. As Doha’s centre and complete stadia, hotels, and “We are hopeful of estab- for leisure, living and busi- will be announcing the launch and other amenities. Al Khail video and audio systems inte- latest destination, we are keen residential units ahead of the lishing business contacts with ness, during Cityscape Qatar of two new residential proper- units are designed to pro- gration, modern IP telephony, on providing the best residen- FIFA World Cup in 2022. the key decision-makers in the 2019 exhibition in Doha on ties, Al Kahraba and Al Khail, mote the urban lifestyle, with and video intercom systems. tial and commercial offerings The impressive diversity interior industry in Qatar. It’s Tuesday. at Cityscape. large open kitchens, spacious Business owners and retail- to the residents and businesses of exhibits at INDEX Qatar what we have come to expect Potential residents, retail- In both residential allot- rooms, and modern, smart ers can also make use of more of Qatar. gives visitors access to several from INDEX Qatar.” ers and interested parties can ments, the apartments range amenities. than 300 units developed to suit “Our state-of-the-art in- highly innovative and unique MOC and their interna- visit the Msheireb Properties from 1 – 4 bedrooms featuring As a special promotion all business needs. From food frastructure has been success- interior products and services. tional partners are specialised booth to meet with the team en-suite bathrooms and clos- during Cityscape Qatar 2019, and beverage outlets and fashion ful in attracting some of the One such exhibitor is Public in designing, manufacturing on the ground and learn more ets, with duplex units available Msheireb Properties is offering shops to commercial and office largest local and international Art, which works exclusively and installations for mosques, about unique opportunities on too. All buildings enjoy lifts, one-month free rent to all resi- spaces, clients can choose their players, and we will remain on sculpture in public spaces palaces, hotels, villas, and of- offer in Msherieb Downtown dedicated basement parking, dents who provide registration ideal locations in either Galleria committed to making the dis- and highlights an interesting fice buildings and will be pre- Doha at competitive prices, bicycle parking and storage, of interest over the course of mall, the pedestrian streets, and trict a social, commercial and combination of landscape, sent at INDEX Qatar at Booth located in key locations in the 24/7 security and lobby, exclu- the three- day event. other squares and piazzas within civic hub.” buildings, and humans. (1D63). Ezdan Holding sees huge turnout at its pavilion

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK its promotional campaign for DOHA shops and outlets aimed at attracting small and medium- MINISTER of Commerce and sized entrepreneurs, crafts- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed men, traders and investors, al Kuwari, accompanied by where it offers 15 months free a number of officials, VIPs, rentals for two year contracts investors and businessmen for shops in Ezdan Oasis pro- visited the pavilion of Ezdan ject in Al Wukair. Holding Group during their “This campaign aims at tour of Cityscape Qatar 2019 realising high occupancy expo, which opened in Doha rates for commercial outlets on Tuesday. that vary in business activi- The minister was briefed ties such as restaurants, ca- about the most important fes, pharmacies and bakeries, projects of the Group, includ- within the project of Ezdan ing Ezdan Oasis mega project, Oasis Commercial Avenue,” which spreads over an area the company said. of one million square meters, Ezdan Oasis extends over and about the Group’s first- a large area in Al Wukair re- rate experience in hospital- Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari visits gion, and offers a variety ity sector by inspecting the pavilion of Ezdan Holding at Cityscape Qatar expo in Doha on Tuesday. Ezdan is showcasing its most vital projects in the residential, commercial and hotel sectors. of multi-room apartments, five-star Ezdan Palace Hotel furnished with brand new mockup, and Ezdan Mall (3) nessed a massive turnout by estate exhibition. tial and commercial units in tial, commercial and hotel a series of competitive of- furniture, in addition to two Al Wukair’s mockup, which visitors, investors, and people The Group also an- different parts across Qatar. sectors. . fers for a large number of its schools, and Lulu Hypermar- features a distinctive design. of interest in real estate sector nounced a number of pro- Ezdan is showcasing its most Ezdan Real Estate Com- various residential and com- ket. The project also features Ezdan stand has wit- during the first day of the real motional offers on residen- vital projects in the residen- pany has recently announced mercial units, in addition to large spaces of green lawns. 14 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Economy & Business

KAABI MEETS WITH HUNGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTER KUWARI MEETS WITH HUNGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTER

Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Peter Szijjarto, in Doha on Tuesday. Szijjarto is currently on an official visit to Qatar. They discussed cooperation between Trade Peter Szijjarto in Doha on Tuesday. They discussed bilateral relations and cooperation, particularly in the fields of the two countries, particularly in the field of energy, as well as other issues of mutual concern, Qatar Petroleum said in a trade, industry and investment and ways to strengthen and develop them. The meeting highlighted developments in the statement on Tuesday. Qatari economy over the past years, and reviewed investment opportunities in all sectors. (QNA)

QNB starts financing Baladna IPO Draghi leaves divided ECB to Lagarde AFP Seen as a solo artist who bank chiefs believed it would tween monetary and fiscal subscriptions FRANKFURT succeeded in bending the in- have a “minimal effect”, Mira- policy” after years fighting its stitution to his vision for the baud bank economist Valen- battles almost alone, econo- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DEPARTING European Cen- eurozone economy, Draghi is tin Bissat said. mist Christian Odendahl of DOHA tral Bank president Mario credited above all with saving Capital Economics’ Allen- the Centre for European Re- Draghi will leave a conflict- the euro during its existential Reynolds warned that the form told AFP. QATAR National Bank (QNB) ing legacy after chairing debt crisis. acrimony “raises questions With the governing coun- has announced the financing his final governing council That rescue came only about the decision’s legiti- cil divided over further stimu- of subscriptions to the initial meeting, credited with sav- with help from hefty cash macy and whether the council lus and threats from abroad, public offering (IPO) of Bal- ing the euro but dividing injections and historic low could ever agree to expand rather than at home, weighing adna Company. the institution with his easy- interest rates -- earning him its asset purchases further” if heaviest, former IMF chief The bank will finance 65 money policy. the ire of conservatives, espe- needed. Lagarde “will have to call percent of the total value of The gathering “is unlikely cially in Germany, who say he A need for increased stim- for fiscal support to fulfil the shares that Qatari QNB cus- to be the good-natured cel- has harmed savers. ulus cannot be ruled out in ECB’s mandate” on inflation, tomers wish to purchase, with ebration of his achievements As he departs, Draghi the coming months and years. he added. the capability of providing that he might have hoped leaves his successor Christine Meanwhile, Europe’s In her European Parlia- them at 0% interest until the for,” said analyst Jack Allen- Lagarde to confront a euro- trade face-off with the US ment confirmation hearing surplus shares are allocated. Reynolds of Capital Econom- zone apparently running out ratcheted up Friday as Wash- last month, she harked back Now, customers can com- ics. of steam after five years of re- ington imposed new tariffs to Draghi’s 2012 promise to plete the registration and “Attention will focus on covery added 11 million jobs. over illegal subsidies to plane do “whatever it takes” to pre- subscription to the initial the growing divisions” among Last week, the IMF fore- Outgoing European Central Bank President Mario Draghi with next builder Airbus. serve the euro. public offering with a simple policymakers left by a Sep- cast eurozone economic president and former IMF chief Christine Lagarde And Britain’s exit from “I hope I will never have process by visiting qnb.com/ tember stimulus package, he growth of just 1.2 percent this the EU remained mired in to say something like that, I IPO available through the predicted. year and 1.4 percent in 2020. meeting showed broad agree- had been idling since Decem- uncertainty after MPs refused really do, because if I had it bank’s website and mobile Among the 25-strong ment on the need for further ber 2018. to back Prime Minister Boris would mean the other eco- banking services, the state- council, “the loss of teamwork Battle lines supportive steps, as the ECB’s The scheme, aimed at Johnson’s new Brexit deal at nomic policy makers are not ment said. and comradeship has now Since 2011, Draghi has own forecasts showed infla- boosting growth and, indi- the weekend. doing what they have to do,” Through this service, cus- burst into public”, agreed lowered interest rates into tion falling short of its just- rectly, inflation, has always Lagarde told the Brussels tomers can now easily sub- Dirk Schumacher of Natixis negative territory, bought 2.6 below-two-percent target out split policymakers. Time for fiscal policy? lawmakers. scribe to IPO by using QNB bank. trillion euros ($2.9 trillion) to 2021. This time, backers ar- As external headwinds Later in September, Ger- internet and mobile banking “That in itself is under- of government and corporate But disagreement erupted gued it should “ward off fu- have grown fiercer, calls from man Chancellor Angela before the opening or during mining to some degree the debt and issued hundreds over how powerful the re- ture shocks affecting the eu- the ECB for governments to Merkel said governments IPO for themselves or on be- effectiveness of the ECB,” he of billions in cheap loans to sponse should be. rozone, which raise fears of loosen their purse strings shouldn’t “overstretch” mon- half of their relatives and chil- added -- just when it needs to banks. Most controversial was re- deflation”, while opponents have grown louder. etary policy in an appar- dren without the need to visit convince watchers it can sup- An official account of Sep- starting “quantitative easing” including the German and -- “The ECB is rightly wor- ent recognition of the ECB’s branches. port the economy in future. tember’s governing council (QE) bond purchases, which unusually -- French central ried about the balance be- woes.

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Wolves beat Al Hilal 4-2 in Riyadh but lose AFC Champions League semis tie 6-5 on aggregate AFC/TNN RIYADH

A spirited Al Sadd narrowly missed out on the final of the AFC Champions League de- spite beating Al Hilal 4-2 at the King Saud University Sta- dium in Riyadh on Tuesday. In a thrilling encounter, Al Hilal advanced to the final with a 6-5 aggregate win over The Wolves, thanks to a first leg 4-1 victory in Doha. Goals from Akram Afif, Nam Tae-Hee, Hassan al Haydos and Boualem Khouk- hi were not enough for The Wolves who needed one more goal to qualifyand avoid a second straight exit at this styage. Al Sadd were with- out Abdelkarim Hassan and marksman Baghdad Bouned- jah due to suspension. With the advantage of a three-goal lead from the first leg and a huge crowd behind them, the home side took the Al Hilal defenders stave off an Al Sadd attack at the goal-mouth during the AFC Champions League second leg semi-final clash atthe King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday. game to their opponents from the start, and within five min- hee advanced into the penalty the half-volley to bring the ag- utes they had created their box, supplied it wide for Afif gregate score to 6-4 with just first big chance. Scoreline who crossed back into the box over an hour still to be played. Bafetimbi Gomis shot wide for Haydos. And if the first half was a on the half-volley inside the Al Sadd 4 (Akram Afif Al Sadd’s number 10 set up festival of goals on both sides, first 10 minutes, but it was Al 17’, Nam Tae-hee 19’, Nam with a cute flick and the the second was more of a dis- Hilal’s second time of asking Hassan al Haydos 20’, Korean midfielder controlled play of half chances and ‘near- which produced the opening Boualem Khoukhi 93’) and finished with his left past ly’ moments. goal of the night 12 minutes in. bt Al Hilal 2 (Salem al a helpless Mayouf. As the final whistle ap- Yasser al Shahrani drib- Haydos turned from pro- proached, Al Sadd were able bled down the left and crossed Dawsari 13’, Bafétimbi vider to scorer with Al Sadd’s to snatch a fifth goal through low towards the far post. The Gomis 25’). very next attack. Shahrani Boualem Khoukhi. ball was cleared by the Al Sadd failed to deal with a long ball, The defender rose highest defence but only as far as Sa- allowing Nam to advance on to power home a header, put- lem al Dawsari who controlled goal, his countryman Jang ting everyone at the ground on and fired home to make it 5-1 Hyn-soo made a tackle, but their nerve for the remaining on aggregate. only managed to send the ball minutes of added time. Three minutes later, Al into the path of Haydos who Al Sadd had a final chance Sadd were given a lifeline after drilled home Al Sadd’s third in to snatch the win but Nam’s Akram Afif was brought down the 20th minute to the shock last second free-kick was com- inside the box. Afif stepped up of the near-capacity home fortably held by Mayouf, con- to take the resulting penalty crowd at King Saud University firming Al Hilal’s place in the himself and drilled it into the Stadium. final for the third time after bottom right corner despite The mood swiftly changed 2014 and 2017. Abdullah al Mayouf’s best ef- from stunned frustration to They face the winners of forts to save. unanimous joy followed by the Guangzhou Evergrande- There were more goals a collective sigh of relief as Urawa Red Diamonds semi- to come soon after; Al Faraj Gomis got on the end of a final, with the first leg was dispossessed near the Sebastian Giovinco diagonal taking place in Riyadh on halfway line and Nam Tae- Al Sadd striker Nam Tae-hee in action during the match. He was named as the man of the match for his super performance. pass, guiding the ball home on November 9.

Big Honour Visa presale offers fans first chance to buy US postage stamp tribute for Palmer in 2020 WASHINGTON: Iconic golf champion Arnold Palmer, a seven-time major winner and sports marketing pioneer, tickets for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 will be recognised with a US postage stamp in 2020, the US Postal Service announced on Tuesday. Palmer, who died in 2016 at age SC.QA egory 3 tickets up to QAR 400 87, was a four-time Masters champion from DOHA for a Category 1 ticket for the 1958-1964 who also won the 1960 US Open 3rd-place and final matches (a and 1961 and 1962 British Opens. He won 62 FANS are one step closer to the full overview is available here). US PGA Tour events and was a 1974 inductee action today with the opening Fans purchasing a single ticket into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The US Postal of the Visa Presale for the FIFA for double-header matchdays Legendary golfer Service will pay tribute to Palmer for his posi- Club World Cup Qatar 2019 will be able to attend both Arnold Palmer. tive impact and rise from humble beginnings presented by Alibaba Cloud. games at the stadium. to global champion, noting, “with drive and As of 2:00 PM (Doha Re-entry will not be al- charisma, he helped transform a game once seen as a pastime for time), Visa cardholders can lowed. Ticket holders will be the elite into a sport enjoyed by the masses.” The stamp, designed purchase tickets to see the able to download and print by art director Antonio Alcala, features a photo by James Drake of club champions of each con- tickets purchased from FIFA. Palmer competing at the 1964 US Open at Congressional Country federation, along with Al Sadd com/tickets at home. Club in Bethesda, Maryland, with Palmer’s name in the top left cor- SC representing hosts Qatar, Visa, the Official Payment ner. “To have my father celebrated in this way is a true honor,” said battle for the highest honour Services Partner of FIFA, is Amy Saunders, Palmer’s daughter and chairwoman of the Arnold in global club football. the preferred payment method and Winnie Palmer Foundation. “It’s something I think he would This exclusive opportu- of the FIFA Club World Cup be proud of as both an individual and as an American and it’s a nity will be available at FIFA. Qatar 2019™ and is delighted wonderful way to preserve his legacy.” The “Forever” stamp, set to com/tickets until 31 October to be able to offer fans the first always be equal in value to the US first class mail price, will be the at 13:00 CET (15:00 Doha chance to secure their individ- A rendered look at Education City Stadium which will host the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 final. second for a Latrobe, Pennsylvania, native after children’s television time). ual match tickets. show host “Mr. Rogers”, Fred Rogers, was honored in 2018. An ex- Tickets are affordably The last-minute sales of the tournament. During FIFA.com/tickets. December at three venues in act date and site for First Day of Issue will be declared later. (AFP) priced in three categories, phase will begin in Novem- that period, tickets will also Matches will be played Qatar. The full match schedule starting at QAR 25 for Cat- ber and will run until the end be available for purchase on from 11 December until 21 can be found on FIFA.com. 16 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Sports French court orders ASO to honour beIN’s exclusive contract

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FIFA plans cash injection ahead of 2023 Women’s World Cup Dortmund enter crucial Inter tournament in France. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has already prom- ised to double the prize fund for the next tournament having initially raised overall contribu- date with fresh confidence tions from $15 million to $50 million in time for this year’s competition. On Thursday, FIFA are also The Germans A difficult trip to Inter Milan expected to rubberstamp plans in the Champions League FIFA president Gianni Infantino already announced by Infan- begin a run of 7 on Wednesday, followed by tino to double funding for the the famous league derby AFP women’s game to $1 billion important games PARIS over the next four years. in three weeks in with Schalke, a German The money will come from cup trip to Gladbach, a FIFA is hoping to renegotiate the organisation’s vast cash winning fashion Bundesliga date with cur- contracts already signed for reserves of more than $2.7 bil- the next women’s World Cup in lion. “We don’t need all this DPA rently second-placed 2023 as it looks to increase the money in the Swiss banks, they BERLIN Wolfsburg, the return amount of money going to play- have enough money,” said In- match against Inter and a ers, sources have told AFP. fantino in July. BORUSSIA Dortmund have November 9 Bundesliga “FIFA plan to renegoti- In addition, FIFA are also returned to winning ways just ate contracts for the women’s exploring the possibility of cre- in time at the start of a gruel- summit against champions World Cup in order to offer ating a women’s World League ling three-week period with Bayern Munich awaits much greater bonuses to play- -- along the lines of UEFA’s Na- seven matches against top Dortmund. ers,” a source said ahead of tions League -- as well as a Club teams in all competitions. a FIFA Council meeting in World Cup for women. Dortmund beat Bundes- Shanghai on Thursday. A decision on the creation liga leaders Borussia Moe- pean home matches against Women’s football will fea- of these tournaments will be nchengladbach 1-0 on Satur- German opposition. ture heavily on the agenda at made in March next year. day to move within one point Dortmund hope to make the meeting as world football’s Thursday’s meeting will of the top again, ending a run that five German wins at the governing body plans to in- also see FIFA appoint a host of three successive 2-2 draws San Siro, and coach Lucien crease the number of compet- for the 2021 men’s Club World in the league. Favre is expected to field Ja- ing teams at the World Cup to Cup, which will feature 24 Next up is a difficult trip Dortmund’s Julian Brandt and Thorgan Hazard during during a German Bundesliga match against Borussia don Sancho again after the 32, up from 24 at this year’s teams for the first time. to Inter Milan in the Cham- Moenchengladbach in Dortmund recently. (AFP) English teenager was dropped pions League on Wednes- from the Gladbach match day, followed by the famous reference to the Gladbach win. two points, the two matches Akanji said. squad and fined for returning league derby with Schalke, Marco Reus, who scored against Inter could be cru- Midfielder Axel Witsel late from international duty. Basketball a German cup trip to Glad- Saturday’s winner but will not cial to reach the knock-out added: “We can win there, that Reus and injured forward bach, a Bundesliga date with feature in Milan owing to a stages in tough Group F that would be a really good step.” Paco Alcacer were not aboard NBA features 108 non-US players currently second-placed bout of flu, spoke of “the first also features Barcelona and Dortmund won 2-1 in their Tuesday’s flight to Milan while Wolfsburg, the return match step in the direction we want Slavia Prague. last trip to Inter in 1994 but goalkeeper Roman Buerki NEW YORK: The 2019-20 NBA season opens Tuesday with 108 inter- against Inter and a November to go.” Dortmund and Barca have that didn’t help them as they may recover in time from a national players from 38 nations, including 16 Canadians a record for 9 Bundesliga summit against The self-proclaimed Bun- four points each, with Inter went out 4-3 on aggregate in knee capsule sprain. the most players from any non-US nation, the league announced. It champions Bayern Munich. desliga title contenders had and Slavia on one each, mean- the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Regardless of who even- is the sixth consecutive season the NBA has opened with more than “The next few weeks will looked surprisingly vulnerable ing that Dortmund could al- Inter were also on top in their tually is on the pitch, club 100 players from beyond US borders. The league set records with be turbulent, we face many in the three previous draws, ready take a big step towards only other tie, 4-2 on aggre- officials have urged that the 113 global players from 42 non-US nations to begin the 2016-17 and good teams in a short space of shipping late goals at the back the last 16 with victory at the gate in the 1964 Champions players must deliver again af- 2017-18 campaigns. Nine Australians, eight Frenchman, seven Croa- time. That will show the direc- and being wasteful up front. San Siro. Cup semis. ter ending the negative trend tians and six Serbians are the biggest groups from other nations on tion in which we are heading,” While Dortmund are “The outcome of the Inter are without a win against Gladbach. NBA opening night rosters. Six Canadians were taken in June’s NBA forward Julian Brand said. well-placed in a tightly- game can be deciding for the in their last six Champions “It’s no use if you win just Draft, breaking the record of five French players in 2016.(AFP) “It’s a good sign to win a packed Bundesliga where the outcome in the Champions League matches and have one game,” sports director Mi- game like this,” Brand said in top nine are separated by just League,” defender Manuel lost their last four Euro- chael Zorc said. Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar China gets second Diamond League meet AFP Doha leg on Apr 17th PARIS miss out on Ballon D’Or shortlist 2020 CALENDAR: April 17: Doha; May 10: China (venue to be decided); May 16: THE Diamond League inter- Shanghai; May 24: Stockholm; May 28: Rome; May 31: Rabat; June 7: Eugene, Oregon; AFP national athletics series will June 11: Oslo; June 13: Paris; July 4: London; July 10: Monaco; August 16: Gateshead, PARIS expand to 15 meetings next season with an additional England; August 20: Lausanne,Switzerland; September 4: Brussels, Belgium; September WHILE Megan Rapinoe is the event in China, organisers 11: Zurich, Switzerland. leading candidate for the sec- have announced. ond ever women’s Ballon D’Or, The IAAF said in a state- A decision to replace the cut the broadcast time of in- the holder of the men’s award, ment that 15 meetings will be traditional two-meeting final dividual meetings from two Luka Modric, and the world’s staged between April 17 and of the league by one final meet- hours to 90 minutes. most expensive player Neymar September 11, one more than ing in Zurich is maintained. “The Diamond League is our missed out as France Football this year with an additional The second event in China, shop window and we want to unveiled nominees in four cat- date in China at a venue yet to scheduled for May 10 in addi- attract new fans with a fast, ac- egories on Monday. be decided. tion to the Shanghai meeting tion-packed format that is com- Modric, fresh from guiding The Stockholm Diamond a week later, follows the an- mercially attractive to broad- Croatia to a World Cup final, League meeting is retained de- nouncement of a new sponsor- casters and partners,” said IAAF broke the 11-year Cristiano spite a plan announced earlier ship deal with China’s Wanda president Sebastian Coe. Ronaldo-Lionel Messi, who are this year to exclude it for 2020 Sports Group, the statement “That approach has al- both included, stranglehold on in a bid to streamline the se- said. ready been endorsed by our the men’s award last year. Lionel Messi, Virgil Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo are heavily tipped to win the men’s award. ries while widening its appeal. The IAAF also decided to new title sponsor Wanda.” Paris Saint-Germain’s Ney- mar, who cost the French club France in July. tain Amandine Henry. his Kopa trophy for the best 222 million euros in 2017, The 34-year-old Reign FC Virgil Van Dijk, 28, who player under 21 last year as he failed to make the 30-man playmaker, already a cam- has had an impressive six celebrates his 21st birthday on shortlist after a year overshad- paigner for LGBT rights and months with Liverpool lifting December 20. Tennis take owed by injury, suspension and gender equality, made head- the Champions League, could This year also sees the in- controversy for both club and lines during the tournament by become a rare defensive winner troduction of the Yashin tro- Zverev crashes out in opening round at ATP Swiss Indoors country. publicly taking on US President of the men’s award. phy, named after the only goal- Messi has just collected the Donald Trump. Fabio Cannavaro was the keeper to win the Ballon D’Or, BASEL: World number six Alexander Zverev lost a 7-6(9/7), 6-4 battle at the first round of the ATP FIFA Best award, as did Rapi- Last year, Norwegian Ada last defender to win in 2006, Lev Yashin of the Soviet Union, Swiss Indoors to Taylor Fritz on Tuesday as the American hit 14 aces. The defeat for the German to the noe, which split from the Ballon Hegerberg was the first wom- and only the fourth since the to give that ignored minority a 21-year-old came barely a week after losing in the Shanghai Masters final to Daniil Medvedev. D’Or in 2016. en’s winner. award began in 1956. chance to get their hands on a With Zverev next in the queue to qualify for November’s eight-man ATP Finals in London - two spots re- Rapinoe dominated the The Lyon forward did not Another nominee, Kylian prize of their own. main open - the seventh-ranked player has his work cut out to make it into the year-ending showpiece. Women’s World Cup, on and play in the World Cup but is Mbappe, the top goal scorer in The award winners will Zverev, a semi-finalist last year in Basel, fought in the opening set to take it into a tiebreaker but was off the field, in the summer. among the 20 nominees as are Ligue 1 last season, would rep- be unveiled on December 2 overwhelmed in the second by his American opponent in 86 minutes. Fritz, ranked 31st and a winner She was joint top scorer stars who were present at the resent a genuine change of the during a ceremony in Paris at Eastbourne in June, saved both break points against his serve. Fabio Fognini picked up his London and was voted player of the competition, such as Australia guard. after a voting process in- qualifying pace with a 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Australian Alexei Popyrin.The Italian winner reached the second tournament as she led the striker Sam Kerr, England’s The Paris Saint-Germain cluding journalists from 180 round in 78 minutes to reinforce his year-end bid. (AFP) United States to victory in Lucy Bronze and France cap- striker is inelgible to defend different countries. Sports Wednesday, October 23, 2019 17

The 23rd edition Bangladesh of the tournament cricket boss to be held from labels players’ March 5 to 8, 2020 strike a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA ‘conspiracy’

COMMERCIAL Bank has en- DPA tered a partnership agreement DHAKA with Qatar Golf Associate to continue to be the official Title A top Bangladeshi cricket offi- Sponsor for the tournament cial described the strike called until 2022. by leading players as “part of a Education City Golf Club conspiracy” to destabilize the will become the newest Golf country’s cricketing. Course on the European Tour “A handful of cricketers Calendar when it hosts the might be involved with it ... we 23rd edition of the Commercial will shortly be able find them Bank Qatar Masters in 2020. out,” Nazmul Hasan, presi- Designed by two time Major dent of Bangladesh Cricket Champion and World Golf Hall Board (BCB), told a news con- of Fame 2009 - Jose Maria Ola- ference in Dhaka on Tuesday, zabal, the exciting new venue a day after the cricketers went expects to not only challenge on the strike. the European Tour stars but to Top players, led by cel- entertain local and internation- ebrated cricketer Shakib Al al spectators with its unique Hasan, announced the strike views of the Doha Skyline and demanding a hike in their pay the 2022 Education City World package on Monday. Cup Stadium. The action comes ahead of The highly-anticipated the start of the National Cricket event is organized by The Qa- Education City Golf Club League season, scheduled for tar Golf Association (QGA), Thursday, and Bangladesh’s the Qatar Olympic Commit- tour to India early next month. tee (QOC), Education City The BCB chief said he Golf Club and long-term title was shocked by the cricket- sponsor, Commercial Bank. ers’ decision as most of their The tournament is considered to be the new venue for demands had either been ac- Qatar’s annual ‘must-attend’ cepted earlier or in the process sporting and social event, of implementation. first held in 1998 and widely It was an attempt to tar- known for bringing together nish the image of Bangladesh’s the world’s best golf talent; cricket, he said, trashing the the likes of Sergio Garcia, 2020 CB Qatar Masters players’ demand that they were Rory Mcllroy, Adam Scott, poorly paid. The players’ pay Justin Rose, Ernie Els and package was raised significant- Henrik Stenson have all com- ful cooperation with Qatar Golf of excitement.” The event is an ideal opportu- ly in the recent past, he added. peted in past years. Association, the Olympic Com- The 2020 event will see Ed- nity for us to further our goal in “It is not clear to me why Hassan Nasser al Naimi, mittee and Education city will ucation City support and em- growing the game of golf here the cricketers went on the sud- President of Qatar Golf Associ- certainly help us combine our phasise community and family in Qatar and we aim to use it as den boycott ahead of Bang- ation, commented: “On behalf effort to showcase to the world activities as it aims to encour- a platform to get as many new ladesh tour of India ... they of the Qatar Golf Association, the countless opportunities that age young Qataris to take up people engaged in the game” could have discussed with us we are truly grateful for the Qatar can present to the sports the sport and to grow the game The Commercial Bank before taking any hard deci- support of the Qatar Olympic industry being a world-class of golf in Qatar. Qatar Masters was attended sion,” the cricket boss said. Committee and our long-term destination for international Speaking on behalf of Edu- by thousands of spectators in He, however, assured that title sponsor, Commercial Bank tournaments. We are looking cation City Golf Club, the Gen- 2019 and broadcast to a global the Bangladesh team would of Qatar which has helped us forward to widen the platform eral Manager Michael Braid- TV audience of over 450 mil- tour India as per their sched- position the Commercial Bank of this cooperation through wood stated, “Education City lion viewers. For the 23rd ule, and other cricketing ac- Qatar Masters as a significant supporting more sports activi- Golf Club is excited to be host- Edition of the event, all eyes tivities would go as usual. world-class golf event. We are ties in the future. I am positive ing the 2020 Qatar Masters. will be on Doha as the biggest Bangladesh, which became also very excited about working that our goals will become eas- We have recently opened our names in the sport vie for the the 10th Test-playing country alongside Education City Golf ier to achieve now with the new golf course and we have been Mother of Pearl Trophy on in 2000, are scheduled to play a Club for the 23rd Edition and remarkable facility of the Edu- delighted by the response of our one of the newest golf courses three-match T20 International aim to continue its success” cation City Golf Club opened. I Hassan Nasser al Naimi, President of Qatar Golf Association, Hussein clients on the quality and chal- on the Tour. series and a two-match Test se- Commercial Bank EGM, thank the QGA for partnering Al Abdulla, Commercial Bank EGM,and Michael Braidwood, Chief lenge of the course. It will be The 2020 Commercial ries in India in November. The Chief Marketing Officer Hus- with us once again and look Marketing Officer and General Manager sign the agreement at the interesting to see how the Euro- Bank Qatar Masters will be held first T20 match is scheduled for sein al Abdulla said, “Our fruit- forward to the next three years Education City Golf Club on Monday. pean tour stars play the course. from March 5 to 8. November 3 in Delhi. Al Shaqab horses for prestigious show in US

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on October 23. DOHA Zayne Al Shaqab, a 2017 filly, will be in the showring on THE Breeding and Show De- October 25. Moaid Al Shaqab, partment of Al Shaqab, mem- a 2015 stallion, is also among ber of Qatar Foundation, will the contenders. be participating at the US Na- The majestic Arabians of tional Arabian & Half-Arabian Al Shaqab have been enjoying Championship Horse Show in success at various international Tulsa, United States, which shows held across Europe and runs from October 18 to 26. the US this year. Despite a busy Considered as the most show season, they have contin- prestigious Arabian horse ued to win awards and notable India’s cricket captain Virat Kohli walks with the trophy at the end of show in North America, it is a positions at the shows in which the third and final Test against South Africa at the Jharkhand State nine-day event featuring near- they’ve participated. True to his Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. (AFP) ly 1,800 horses, competing in lineage, Hariry Al Shaqab holds different disciplines. Three several titles, including: World days are devoted for the Ara- Champion Stallion - World Ara- India leave SA bian horse championship. Hariry Al Shaqab (left) and Kashef Al Shaqab will be among the Arabian horses competing at the US Na- bian Championships, France in Al Shaqab will present four tional Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, US, which runs from Oct 18 to 26. 2015. He was crowned US Na- magnificent Arabian horses at tional Champion, twice; Scotts- hurting with Test the show. Among the endary Marwan Al Shaqab, pete in the Riding Class on Oc- Shaqab, a 2017 bay colt, also dale Champion, twice; and Las participants is Hariry Al out of White Silk. tober 25, proudly displaying sired by Marwan Al Shaqab, Vegas Champion and Qatar Na- Shaqab, a progeny of the leg- The 2010 stallion will com- the native costume. Kashef Al out of Psyrella, will be on show tional Champion. series sweep

AFP attempt in Ranchi. RANCHI Resuming on 132-8 in the Kandy SC’s rugby friendly with DRFC thrills Lankan fans in Doha second innings, Nadeem got SHAHBAZ Nadeem took the fi- Theunis de Bruyn caught be- nal two wickets in straight balls hind for 30 and then Lungi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as India thrashed South Africa Ngidi for nought to dismiss the DOHA by an innings and 202 runs in tourists for 133 on the 4th day. the third Test on Tuesday to “To be the best side in the HOSTS Doha Rugby Foot- complete a 3-0 series rout. world, you need to be multi- ball Centre (DRFC) prevailed The day’s play lasted just dimensional. All facets of your over the touring Sri Lankan 12 balls in a triumph emphati- team have to fire,” said Kohli. team Kandy Sports Club 53-7 cally ramming home India’s The series saw Indian bats- in a friendly match in Doha feat in beating Australia’s re- men Mayank Agarwal (215), last Friday. cord of 10 straight home series Kohli (254 not out) and Rohit Over 400 Sri Lankan fans wins, and consolidating their Sharma (212) all hit double attended the match. Though place at the top of the World tons against South Africa. they were disappointed Test Championship. After big wins in the first with the outcome, they were For South Africa, who lost two tests in Visakhapatnam thrilled at the rare opportunity two of the three matches by and Pune, fast bowlers Mo- to watch a superb rugby en- DRFC captain receiving the trophy from Mr. Fonseka. Rival captains of Doha Rugby Football Centre and Kandy SC greet more than an innings, it was one hammed Shami and Umesh counter in Doha. each other. of their worst series in decades. Yadav again battered South Kandy SC commenced the game were tense and both tum high, forcing Kandy SC “It’s been a brilliant series Africa in Ranchi, this time tak- game in superb fashion when teams looked balanced until into making mistakes. who with his left kicking boot The organizing committee for us,” said India captain Vi- ing 10 wickets between them. their half back Jensen creeped DRFC began controlling the For DRFC, Wade Lotter converted three (3) tries, and (DSLRC) together with their rat Kohli as he hailed the per- “The catching has been through the DRFC backline game. DRFC ruled the first and Pita Tuilaga scored two (2) Daniel Henderson kicked two main sponsors Mercure Grand formance of his batsmen and brilliant as well. It’s great to and Pita Tuilaga made no half leading 22-0. tries each while Jacob Wright, (2) conversions and a penalty. Hotel Doha, Rayyan water, bowlers who made 497 for nine see when you operate in such mistake in his defence to hold Kandy SC finally got their Frank Hughes, Jonathan Mor- Kandy SC managed to score Rambler Qatar and Well On declared in their first innings. a way,” said Kohli. “We be- Kandy SC from scoring their act in the second half but gan scored one (1) try each one (1) try through Heshan Kal- Restaurant aim to bring out Kohli made South Af- lieve we can win anywhere in first try. DRFC used their power and for DRFC. A special display hara with Lakshitha Ranaweera more international rugby rica follow on after they were the world. England, Australia, The first 15 minutes of the strength to keep the momen- was shown by Andor Benyi, taking the kicking duties. teams to Doha in the future. bowled out for 162 in their first South Africa,” he vowed. 18 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Sports Qatar’s Wadha claims fencing bronze at GCC Women’s Games TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK KUWAIT

QATAR’S Wadha al Abdul- lah claimed the bronze medal in the epee event of fencing at the sixth edition of GCC Women’s Games 2019 in Ku- wait on Tuesday. Reem al Shatti of Kuwait took the gold medal while Al Executive Director of QOA Saif Mohammed al Nuaimi and Director of Anoud al Saadi of UAE fin- Aljazeera Media Institute Mounir Daymi. ished second. In basketball, Qatar de- feated Saudi Arabia 63-41 QOA, Aljazeera Media while the Qatar handball team eased past Kuwait 38-12 on Monday. Institute sign MoU Meanwhile, Qatar’s table tennis team arrived in Kuwait QNA through this cooperation, both on Tuesday while Qatar the DOHA institutions will work together taekwondo team will be arriv- to organize the most special- ing in Kuwait on Wednesday. THE Aljazeera Media Institute ized courses in the field of The sixth edition of Games and Qatar Olympic Academy sports media in partnership is bringing together six GCC (QOA) signed a Memorandum to develop the competencies nations who are competing in of Understanding (MoU) on of human cadres inside and 11 events. Wadha al Abdullah (4th left) along with the Qatar fencing team, coach and officials at the GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait. Monday to achieve maximum outside Qatar professionally benefit in the fields of media and benefit from the expertise training and organise joint of Al Jazeera Media Network. training programmes. Director of Aljazeera Me- Executive Director of QOA dia Institute Mounir Daymi Overdrive Racing reveals OT3 high performance vehicle Qatar Sports Saif Mohammed al Nuaimi expressed delight at signing and Director of Aljazeera Me- the MoU with the QOA, which TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dakar Rally winner in the said: “The OT3 test in Morocco Arbitration dia Institute Mounir Daymi ranks among the 20 most ac- DOHA motorbike class and two-time proved to be a really good pack- signed the MoU. tive and influential Olympic Silk Way Rally Champion, age from the first kilometre. It The MoU includes media academies around the world OVERDRIVE Racing has re- who tested the OT3 in Mo- looks like a good step for this Foundation and sports consultations, joint through its programs for the vealed more details of an excit- rocco recently, opined, “The vehicle. I am sure it will need workshops, and seminars and Qatari and neighbouring com- ing new rally machine, “OT3 OT3 really surprised me: the more testing and more mileage approves conferences in sports media, munities. by Overdrive”, which is set to stability of the vehicle, as the but we have a good base.” as well as the exchange of Daymi added that the take the Side-by-Side class in engineers played with the Overdrive Racing Direc- transitional equipment and technical ex- MoU seeks to keep pace with car rallying to the next level. bodywork ensures an impres- regulations to have a 2.08-me- tor Jean Marc Fortin added: pertise in the processing of the sports scene and Qatar, The OT3 by Overdrive is a sive power-to-weight ratio and tre wide vehicle. And they “We decided to build this pure media institutions. especially with the organis- six-speed, 1000cc turbo vehi- greater stability for drivers also used their knowledge to prototype from a blank sheet provisions Executive Director of QOA ing of the Qatar 2022 World cle which outputs around 177 over the changing landscapes make a really strong and rigid of paper and it was our goal Saif Mohammed al Nuaimi Cup, and Qatar’s hosting of horsepower following FIA reg- of off-road events. chassis, something which is to explore the new regulations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK said QOA has offered many many international sporting ulations and is the first Side-by- The OT3 comes with six- normally missing from side- proposed by the FIA Technical DOHA courses in the field of sports events recently, most recently Side (SxS) high performance speed gearbox. The extended by-side buggies. It also gives Commission. OT3 is a rocket media in cooperation with the the 2019 Doha World Athlet- prototype specifically designed wheelbase of the vehicle also you precision when driving on car designed to be powerful QATAR Sports Arbitration International Sports Press As- ics Championships and the for off-road racing in the world. allows for greater stability, technical sections. The engine and lightweight: this is what Foundation announced that sociation (AIPS), which has ANOC World Beach Games Side-by-side describes a moving the centre of gravity of is powerful and the visibility we have focused on. the General Assembly has been very popular over the past Qatar 2019. special type of lightweight off- the car backwards to increase from the cockpit is fantastic.” “We are excited because approved transitional provi- years, therefore, QOA decided He looked forward to a road buggy accommodating a performance and balance. Qatar’s Nasser al Attiyah, it is an innovative concept. sions to cover the period be- to be more specialised in this more fruitful cooperation with driver and co-driver, capable The competitive debut for who is a triple FIA Cross- The car is a proper prototype, tween its incorporation and area through this agreement the Academy shortly through of taking the fight to much big- the new machine will be an- Country rally cup champion with a special gearbox and the activation. with Aljazeera Media Institute. the establishment of courses ger vehicles. nounced shortly. and three-time Dakar Rally a very light chassis of only Al Nuaimi pointed out that in the field of sports media. Its carbon fibre and Kevlar Cyril Despres, a five-time winner, also tested the car and 890 kilograms.”

FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 Doha Ace swimmers to make big splash at Hamad Aquatic Centre soon

win the second cluster. In the third on 135 points. Doha meet to women’s events, Australia’s With much at stake, the Cate Campbell surpassed Doha meet – one of the fa- decide cluster 3 Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu to mous stops for swimmers – is win the cluster, taking an over- expected to attract all the big and overall all lead in the series. names of the sport, apart from winners Swimmers will arrive in the leading swimmers of FINA Doha after competing in the Swimming World Cup 2019 Qatar Sports Arbitration Founda- Kazan (RUS) meet – the first series. The list of the partici- tion President Ibrahim Khalil TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stop of the third and final pants will be finalised soon. al Muhannadi. DOHA cluster – which will take place Many Qatari swimmers from November 1 to 3. will also take part in the home These provisions aim to THE Qatar Swimming Asso- Exciting races are on the event after showing outstand- protect the rights of any party ciation (QSA) will organise the cards in Doha, as it will show- ing performances at the 27th who was not able to submit FINA Swimming World Cup case the cluster 3 winners and GCC Aquatics Championships his requests to the Qatar 2019 Doha (QAT) next month, the overall winners. The over- in Kuwait, where they clinched Sports Arbitration Tribunal which will host the world’s all winners of the series will 34 medals including 17 gold during the period prior to its best swimmers competing at Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) will host the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 Doha at the Hamad receive $150,000. medals, 10 silver medals and 7 activation. the Hamad Aquatic Centre Aquatic Centre from November 7 to 9. Morozov is ahead in the bronze medals last month. The General Assembly’s (HAC) in Aspire Zone. men’s overall rankings in the Tickets for the three-day resolution included a transi- The competition, which FINA World Swimming Cham- ter the successful staging of (CHN) and Singapore (SGP) series with 264 points, fol- event can be booked at https:// tional provision extending the will take place from November pionships in 2014, will also the 12th FINA World Swim- hosted the next two meets, lowed by Lithuania’s Danas www.q-tickets.com/Events/ time limits stipulated in the 7 to 9, will be the last meet of host the FINA World Aquatics ming Championships (25m) in forming cluster 1. Cluster 2 Rapsys with 177 points. USA’s EventsDetails/7281/fina- Arbitration Rules and Regu- the FINA Swimming World Championships in 2023 – the Doha, the legacy of Swimming involved stops in Budapest Andrew Michael is third with swimming-world-cup-2019 lations, where the last day for Cup 2019 series, involving sev- sport’s spotlight event. has continued in this part of the (HUN) and Berlin (GER). 132 points. The races include morn- the submission of any request en cities. It will be the eighth “Doha’s presence since world,” said FINA President The stop in Berlin, which Campbell is leading the ing heats and evening finals. for arbitration will be Novem- consecutive year for Doha to 2012 in the World Cup circuit Dr. Julio C. Maglione. was held from October 11 to women’s overall rankings with The heats will take place from ber 15, 2019. host a FINA Swimming World has assuredly reinforced the The FINA Swimming 13, witnessed Dutchman Arno a total of 243 points, followed 10:00am to 12:30pm while fi- In accordance with this Cup event. visibility of this top-notch event World Cup 2019 series started Kamminga surpassing Rus- by Hosszu with 240 points. nals will be held from 6:00pm resolution, all requests for ar- Qatari capital, home to the in the Middle East region. Af- in Tokyo (JPN) while Jinan sia’s Vladimir Morozov to Sweden’s Michelle Coleman is to 8:30pm. bitration prior to the QSAT’s activation will be registered until November 15, 2019, after which no requests for arbitra- tion will be accepted. Qatar Airways Cricket Tournament Prize Distribution held Furthermore, the time limit for filing the grounds for appeal shall commence from the date in which the request for arbitration is submitted for the transitional provisions’ duration. In his statement Ibrahim Khalil al Muhannadi, Presi- dent of Qatar Sports Arbitra- tion Foundation, said that the resolution adopted by the General Assembly aims to ad- dress the period between the QSAF incorporation and its activation and to ensure that disputed parties’ rights are not lost. Al Muhannadi added that these transitional provisions will apply on disputes prior to QSAT’s activation during which parties did not have The prize distribution of the prestigious Qatar Airways annual cricket tournament was held at City Centre Rotana hotel. In the picture on right, QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and Ali Akbar Farabi, Qatar Airways’ the opportunity to bring their Ticketing Operations Manager (Qatar) are presenting the B Division winner’s trophy to Redco captain Sattar. The champions and runners-up in the Premier, A and C Divisions were also awarded at the ceremony. claims before QSAF. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 19 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Community Welfare Attaché Hafiz Junaid Visual artist Mala Waseem receives a Amir Sial presents a souvenir to Pak Shamaa Presenter of Qatar Urdu Radio Service souvenir. School Principal Nabila Kaukab. (FM107) Samia Tayyab receives a souvenir.

A cake-cutting ceremony was held to mark the event. Pak Bazm-e-Ahbab hosts colourful function to mark Pakistan Independence and Defence Day ORE than 600 Paki- The other activities on stani expatriates and the day included speeches, Mtheir families from comedy act, bait bazi and Mesaieed, Al Khor, Dukhan sketch contest. Different and Doha attended a col- games were also arranged for ourful event organised by couples and guests were giv- the Pak Bazm-e-Ahbab fo- en gifts through a lucky draw. rum to mark Pakistan Inde- On behalf of Pak Bazm-e- pendence Day and Defence Ahbab, Community Welfare Day, at Al Banush Club in Attaché Hafiz Junaid Amir Mesaieed. Sial presented souvenirs to Pak Bazm-e-Ahbab is a Pak Shamaa School Principal well-known sociocultural Young girls performs a cultural dance. Nabila Kaukab, visual art- organisation of Pakistani ex- ist Mala Waseem and Qatar patriates working in differ- while Supply Chain Manag- Clad in traditional dress- Urdu Radio Service (FM107) ent companies at Mesaieed er of Qatar Fertiliser Com- es, children delivered col- presenter Samia Tayyab, in Industrial City (MIC). pany (Qafco) Khalid Mo- ourful performances much recognition of their services Community Welfare At- hammad Abdulla was the to the delight of the guests. A in their respected fields. taché at Pakistan Embassy guest of honour. group of young children pre- The event concluded Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial was Furqan Ahmad Paracha sented tableaus on national with a cultural dance on Winners of sketch contest with visual artist Mala Waseem and Furqan Ahmad Paracha. the chief guest on the day compered the programme. and patriotic songs. Jhoomar song. PAS-Q hosts teachers training workshop at Pak Shamaa School Well-known inspirational trainer Malik Nasir Nawaz was the keynote speaker on the occasion

ITH an aim to train numerous performance-ori- and ambitions on their wards among those who attended (NAVTEC).While in Pakistan, the trainers, the Pa- ented, customised training and should rather allow them the event were Mala Waseem, he provided training to differ- kistan Arts Society- sessions that include Work to take their decisions freely. a visual artist and art teacher, ent companies, mainly in the Qatar (PAS-Q), in Life Balance, Stress Manage- Highlighting the qualities Rana Anwar Ali, ex-chairman hospitality sector. He visited associationW with Pak Shamaa ment, Time Management, of a good teacher, Nawaz said of Sohni Dharti Forum, Fur- different countries to train ex- School, recently organised a Selling Edge, Negotiation that informal ways of teaching qan Ahmad Paracha, general ecutive managers while work- PAS-Q Vice President Taher Dilawar Hussain (left) presents bouquet to teachers training workshop, Skills, Team Building, Train could greatly help in achieving secretary of Pak Bazm-e-Ah- ing with a well-known chain of Malik Nasir Nawaz. ‘Teachers’ strategy for gain- the Teacher, Communica- better results. bab, Aamir Saeed Khan, CEO five star hotels. ing and sustaining attention tion Skills and other Influ- Earlier, PAS-Q Vice Presi- of Business Partners Forum, “I am among the few civil- of students’. encing Skills at work. dent Taher Dilawar Hussain Shabbir Siddiqui, future leader ians who have trained the per- The keynote speaker on The articulation tips pro- welcomed the guests and ex- coordinator of Sohni Dharti sonnel of the Pakistan Army in the occasion was Malik Nasir vided by Nawaz were help- tended gratitude to Malik Na- and Jamal Uddin Haider, for- different areas. Later in 2014, I Nawaz, a well-known inter- ful in stimulating interest in sir Nawaz, Pak Shamaa School mer house keeping manager of decided to form my own com- national inspirational trainer learning and teaching. Moti- management, participants of Mercure Grand Hotel. pany. I started offering pro- and motivational speaker. The vation, he noted, plays a key the session and General Man- Speaking to Qatar grammes such as leadership interactive training session, role in attracting the attention ager of Qatar International Tribune,Nawaz thanked skills, stress management, according to the Pak Shamaa of students. Nursery Abdul Rauf Rashid. the PAS-Q for inviting him leader-versus-manager, com- faculty members, helped them He explained different General Secretary Adeel to share his knowledge and munication skills, work-life to build a positive attitude to- learning styles and teaching Akbar, who conducted the experience for the benefit balance, team building and ba- wards students and motivated methodologies and stressed programme, noted that such of the Pakistani community sics of customer services. The them to achieve high results that students should be sessions greatly inspire and teachers. difference between me and a through different techniques. taught with love and af- the participants. He ex- Nawaz said his company typical training company is The lecture by Nawaz, who fection. The students, pressed his determina- plans to facilitate the business that I customise the training is the CEO of MN Learning he said, learn best tion to hold similar sector by providing practical, courses accordingly. I inter- Solutions (MNLS) and comes when they practically events in future as well. interactive, fun-filled and ac- act with the top executive of a PAS-Q Chairman M A Shahid (left) presents bouquet to Malik Nasir with more than 20 years of hu- do something. PAS-Q Chairman tivity-based training through company about what they ac- Nawaz. man resource experience, was Nawaz, who re- M A Shahid and Vice workshops and seminars. tually want and then I custom- not only enlightening but also cently moved to President Taher Dila- Nawaz has spent most of ise the course,” noted Nawaz. helped the participants to re- Qatar, under- war Hussain presented his life in the US starting his His company also provides discover themselves. lined the sig- bouquets to Nawaz. professional career with the career development training. Nawaz, a renowned corpo- nificance of Pak Shamaa School Bank of America in the US. “The objective of our training rate trainer, is highly proficient encourage- teacher Aimen Zeb Later, he worked in different sessions for career develop- in developing, assessing, and ment and ap- introduced the financial institutions before ment is to fill the gap between delivering training solutions preciation as key speaker to the joining Toyota Capital Motors corporate world and fresh encompassing a wide range of these are the guests. Prominent as General Manager Sales in graduates. As an exclusive fea- corporate requirements and key factors Pakistan in 1996. He remained ture of our training, we offer needs across all levels of staff in developing Renowned associated with hospitality in- career development support while leveraging expertise in confidence and corporate trainer dustry in Pakistan for14 years starting from creating an em- didactic, activities/role-plays enhancing the Malik Nasir Nawaz in different capacities. He is a ployable resume to success- and other delivery media to learning process. gives presentation core member of Industry Ad- ful interview that makes the optimise trainee comprehen- He said parents at Pak Shama visory Group of National Vo- candidates ready to achieve A section of sion and retention. shouldn’t im- School. cational and Technical Edu- the required results by the em- the audience. Nawaz has designed pose their ideas cation Commission Pakistan ployers,” added Nawaz.

Malik Nasir Nawaz with Pak Shama School faculty members, guests and PAS-Q officials. Malik Nasir Nawaz with some guests and PAS-Q officials at Pak Shama School. 20 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 The Last Word

AMIR GRACES JAPANESE EMPEROR’S ENTHRONEMENT CEREMONY

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attends, along with other heads of states, the enthronement ceremony of HM Emperor Naruhito of Japan, at the Imperial Place in Tokyo on Tuesday. Amir’s visit cements bond of friendship between Qatar and Japan, says envoy

QNA two countries. ment the bond of friendship historic ceremony as they sive strategic partnership, the for bilateral cooperation in is still one of the most im- TOKYO In an interview with Pan between His Highness and consider it a sign of strong ambassador said. other vital areas. portant and largest partners Orient News, the ambassa- Emperor Naruhito. friendship between Qatar and The envoy further pointed He said the commercial, in this area, the ambassador THE Ambassador of Qatar dor said that HH the Amir’s Emadi referred to a visit Japan. out that while Qatar and Ja- economic and investment noted. to Japan HE Hassan bin participation, with the Japa- by Emperor Naruhito to Qa- Qatar’s relations with Ja- pan share strong multi-facet- interests between Qatar Regarding Japan’s stance Mohammed Rafi al Emadi nese people, in celebrating tar in 1994, when he was the pan have made a quantum ed relationship with bilateral and Japan have formed a on the Gulf crisis, the am- has said that the visit of the the beginning of the new im- crown prince, in this context. leap in the past few years agreements in different fields backbone for the strong bassador said that Japan has Amir His Highness Sheikh perial era ‘Reiwa’, reflects the Describing Japan as Qa- thanks to the directives and including defence, education, relations between the two always supported Kuwaiti Tamim bin Hamad al Thani mutual trust and respect be- tar’s leading energy partner, vision of HH the Amir, and health, sports, tourism, sci- countries. mediation efforts and the to Japan is of great signifi- tween the leaderships of the Emadi said the Japanese are moved from the stage of co- ence and technology as well Japanese companies were settlement of the issue in a cance in terms of timing, two countries, which spans highly appreciative of HH’s operation to consolidated as trade and investment, the first to import liquefied peaceful manner through dia- content and ties between the decades, and will further ce- visit and participation in this foundations of a comprehen- there is still a strong desire natural gas (LNG), and Japan logue. Call for cooperation among different entities for achieving demographic balance in Qatar

MERIAM JELLITI DOHA

UNDER the theme of ‘Population Policy between Reality & Hope’, the Permanent Population Com- mittee (PPC) marked Qatar Popu- lation Day at JW Marriott Hotel on Tuesday. The PPC observes Qatar Popu- lation Day every year in line with the UN World Population Day. Qatar National Library’s 45,000-square-metre building was designed by world-re- The ceremony was inaugurated nowned architect Rem Koolhaas. by HE Dr Saleh bin Mohammed al Nabit, president of PPC and Plan- ning and Statistics Authority, who welcomed the guests and wished QNL building bags the participants success in achiev- President of Permanent Population Committee and Planning and Statistics Authority HE Dr Saleh bin Mohammed al Nabit ing the objectives of Qatar Popula- inaugurated the event in the presence of the guest of honour Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanim al Ali. tion Day. Expressing pride in Qatar’s with life expectancy. Maternal for focusing on development areas from the National University of ‘Excellence Award’ 37th ranking among 189 countries mortality rates have also dropped and the youth. Singapore, and Abdullah Moham- in the Human Development Index significantly. Aser Toson, UNFPA resident med al Hammadi, advisor to the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK strumental role in allowing the build- (HDI) of the UN Development Pro- He, however, noted that achiev- representative in the GCC Region- Technical Office of PPC, took part DOHA ing to adapt to the evolving needs of gram (UNDP) in 2018, Nabit said ing demographic balance in a short al Office, stressed the importance in the session. its visitors. the population policy needs to be period of time is not possible be- of cooperation between the PPC The third and final session was QATAR National Library (QNL) has The Excellence in Concrete Con- evaluated regularly. cause of a number of factors. and UNFPA for the formulation of devoted to discussing the main fea- been presented with the ‘Excellence struction Awards recognise concrete Regarding population and On behalf of the Minister of population policy and training of tures of the second phase results of Award’ by the American Concrete In- projects at the forefront of innovation workforce issues, Nabit noted Culture and Sports (guest of hon- cadres. the population policy implemen- stitute (ACI) Excellence in Concrete and technology, and showcase such that measures have been taken to our), HE Salah bin Ghanim al Ali, The second session titled ‘The tation follow-up. The session was Construction Awards. QNL’s building projects to inspire excellence in con- achieve demographic balance, pro- Advisor for Strategic Affairs to the Experience of the Republic of Sin- chaired by Yousef Mubarak al Do- won first place in the ‘Decorative Con- crete design and construction around mote modernisation to rationalise Minister Mohammed al Ansari, gapore in implementation of Pop- sari, expert in the technical com- crete’ category. the world. recruitment of unskilled labour, called for cooperation between ulation Policy’ was chaired by Dr mittee of PPC. The library’s 45,000-square-me- Those projects considered for the and to ensure suitable housing for ministries and other institutions Jamal al Yafei, assistant director The celebration also saw hon- tre building was designed by world- award integrate creative techniques different groups of the workforce. and authorities in the State to of Strategic Planning Department ouring of the former members of renowned architect Rem Koolhaas and technologies to keep up with ev- In the field of education and ensure a successful implementa- at the Planning and Statistics Au- the PPC in recognition of their ef- and features numerous custom-de- er-evolving economic, environmental health, the average number of years tion of the Population Policy pro- thority. forts towards implementing the signed innovations that play an in- and aesthetic demands. of schooling has increased along gramme. He also stressed the need Dr Yong, professor of sociology Population Policy programme. ‘Doha Port all set to become to become cruise tourism hub’

Continued from page 1 Ô and our partners, Doha’s emergence as a turnaround “Doha Port is playing a key port for international cruises role in reinforcing Qatar’s po- will bring greater economic sition as an attractive tourist benefit as passengers spend destination through securing more time in the country, and and receiving international learn more about our offering cruise ships, as well as provid- as a destination,” he said. ing all the facilities necessary As a result of various ini- for the growth of a sector that tiatives by QNTC and its part- is considered a key contribu- ners, Qatar’s cruise industry tor to the economic diversity has seen remarkable growth pursued by Qatar National Vi- during the last few years. sion 2030.” The 2018-19 season He said that Doha Port achieved 121 percent growth in continues to receive ships even Mein Schiff 5 is the first of the 74 ships expected to visit Qatar this season, marking an increase of 66 percent in the numberof ships over the last season. the number of cruise passen- as it undergoes a comprehen- gers and 100 percent growth sive development process that to all passengers and ensuring going to change with the new porary terminal in place, the and a truly Qatari experi- will dock overnight during in the number of cruise ships, will see it becoming a unique swift and seamless flows into tourism strategy directed by cruise passengers will expe- ence,” he said. the season. with over 140,000 passengers and all-inclusive cruise tour- and out of the port. the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim rience the same level of ser- Baker explained that this “The process of helping arriving aboard 44 ships, in- ism hub. Speaking to media per- bin Hamad al Thani. It is my vices and facilities as Hamad will be the first season in which hundreds of passengers fly in, cluding 38 mega ships. He added that the ministry sons, the Qatar Airways chief job to deliver on that strategy International Airport, such Doha acts as a turnaround start their cruises around the The 2019-20 season is ex- has completed the dredging said they have a strategy to and hopefully we will succeed. as seamless immigration and port for cruise ships, with pas- Arabian Gulf, and fly home pected to be even bigger, with and digging works significant- completely revamp the tour- We have to build on a strong customs, foreign exchange, sengers beginning and ending from Doha is made possible over 186,000 passengers and ly increasing the port’s berth- ism industry. foundation. It is now my man- taxi and bus stands, Duty Free their journey in Qatar. by great coordination between over 61,000 crew arriving on ing capacity. Mwani Qatar, “We have so much of treas- date and duty to ensure that shops, cafés, waiting areas as The port will host 16 turna- the tourism, aviation and hos- 74 ships. Four ships will make QNTC and other stakehold- ure in the country for tourists what we are doing reaps a lot well as city tours and other round calls, giving passengers pitality sectors, as well as im- their maiden calls to Doha this ers continue to collaborate that was hidden for so long of benefits for the GDP of my tourist information services. ample time to explore the des- migration and customs offi- season, including the Jewel of towards the larger goal of de- and we were not marketing country.” “We look forward to of- tination. cials. Thanks to the continued the Seas operated by the cruise livering world-class services ourselves properly. But this is Despite this being a tem- fering them a warm welcome In addition, nine ships collaboration between QNTC line Royal Caribbean.