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DOHA: Qatar’s government has “Qatar is under attack by the asked the Public Prosecution to media simply because it has won investigate the allegations lev- the coveted 2022 World Cup bid,” elled by The Guardian newspa- he said. Al Marri told Al Jazeera per about the abuse of Nepalese that in more than 3,000 court workers. cases filed by workers in the coun- Since the Public Prosecution is try, the rulings have been against an independent judicial author- the employers who included com- ity, the Qatari government wants panies and individuals. to know how far Regarding the young those accusations British woman teacher are true, said the who was found dead Attorney-General. last month, he said The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, accompanied by ministers and officials, touring stalls “That’s basically authorities at the after inaugurating the 4th Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference at Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday. Full report on page 2 the reason why the Ministry of Interior government has caught the culprit in asked the Public less than 24 hours. Prosecution to con- Investigations in the duct an investiga- matter are still going tion,” Dr Ali bin on, said the Attorney- Neighbourhoods hit by ‘free visa’ youth Fetais Al Marri General who heads the (pictured) told Public Prosecution. DOHA: Some in the Qatari “It seems their sponsors have The Vice-Chairman of the has not taken up the issue of Al Jazeera Arabic Talking about community have begun feel- abandoned them. Why don’t they Central Municipal Council free visas for debate because in Channel yesterday. the convicted poet ing the negative impact of the send them back? I have informed (CMC), meanwhile, told The its view the Ministry of Interior The accusations Mohamed Zaib, he said thriving illegal visa trade as the police,” said the caller. Peninsula that in his view the and the Ministry of Labour and carried a Guardian report have he had committed a crime which groups of young and unem- He said the youth create nui- Ministry of Labour and Social Social Affairs are doing enough been referred to the Public was punishable under the law. He ployed expatriate youth are sance and intercept people pass- Affairs should join hands with the to tackle the problem. Prosecution by the Prime insulted the Emir in person and seen idling away in some resi- ing by and ask for jobs. “Some ask ministries of Foreign Affairs and CMC member, Ibrahim Al Minister and Interior Minister, incited overthrow of the regime dential areas. for financial help as well.” Interior and set up a committee Ibrahim, said the illegal visa trade H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser which is a crime under Qatari law. These youth are suspected “They are a threat to security. that should issue visas after care- was lucrative for its perpetrators bin Khalifa Al Thani, for investi- “I am not satisfied with the to have landed here on visas of They don’t have money. They ful scrutiny of applicants. since for some nationalities the gation, Al Marri said. Appeals Court’s decision reducing companies that do not seem to don’t have jobs.” “I think that can help effec- “price” per visa had gone up to He told Al Jazeera’s popular his life sentence to 15 years in jail. have work for them, some Qataris Another caller who gave his tively fight the free visa menace,” as high as QR40,000. programme Al Umaq (In-Depth) There was no legal justification told Qatar Radio’s popular call- name as Abu Mohamed sug- said Jassem Abdullah Al Malki. A businessman, Saleh Rashid that the Prosecution had begun for that,” said Al Marri. in programme, Good Morning, My gested that to crack down on the Al Malki said the problem was Al Athba, meanwhile, told Al investigation and its outcome He said the arrest and convic- Beloved Qatar! yesterday. illegal visa trade, the Ministry of that many workers who arrived Sharq in remarks published on would be announced as soon as tion of Zaib was a legal and not a “There is a group of African Labour and Social Affairs set up here on free visas had bought Sunday that for some African the probe was over. political issue. “It has nothing to youth living in our neighbourhood. a company in association with the those visas in their home coun- countries the visa “rates” were The Attorney-General said if do with Arab Spring. He (Zaib) “They don’t have jobs. They private sector and that company tries by spending a lot of money about $10,000. Companies that investigations show that the alle- has admitted that and his state- don’t sleep the whole night and sponsor foreign workers. which they had raised through “sell” these visas have agents gations are false, legal action will ment to that effect is recorded,” create nuisance,” a caller who That way the visa trade can loans. “So, many of these workers through whom they promote be taken against reporters and said the Attorney-General. said he was from Madinat Khalifa be brought to an end, the caller are in debt.” their “business”. publishers. THE PENINSULA told the programme. added. According to him, the CMC THE PENINSULA

Candle-lit study Saudi camel tests Club to hold egg-throwing contest positive for MERS DOHA: The Qatar Scientific Club is organising a contest to award RIYADH: The Saudi govern- those who can throw an egg from the height of seven metres with- ment said yesterday that a out breaking it. The event will be held on November 23. The club camel in Jeddah had tested pos- will award QR3,000 and QR2,000 for the first and second place win- itive for MERS, the first case ners, while QR1,000 will be awarded to all those who build a device of an animal infected with the that can toss an egg without breaking it. Many other prizes will also coronavirus that has killed 64 be presented to those who voice scientific opinions on different top- people worldwide. ics. The contest will be conducted in family gatherings in Mesaimeer The camel owned by a person and is sponsored by many companies, Al Sharq reported yesterday. diagnosed with the disease had It aims at encouraging creativity among youngsters. “tested positive in preliminary checks,” the health ministry said, Tunisian sets himself ablaze adding it was working with other ministries to “isolate the virus TUNIS: A 32-year-old man from a poor neighbourhood of the and compare its genetic structure Tunisian capital set himself on fire outside a government building with that of the patient”. yesterday, the emergency services said. He suffered third-degree If the virus carried by the camel burns to his face, chest and hands and was rushed to a specialist and that of the patient “prove to medical clinic in the Ben Arous suburb of Tunis, said emergency be identical, this would be a first services representative Mongi El Kadhi. Hailing from the impov- scientific discovery worldwide, erished Intilakha district, the young man was a victim of deprived and a door to identify the source social circumstances and suffered psychological problems, and had of the virus”, the ministry added. tried to kill himself last month by leaping from an electricity pylon, Palestinian refugee children study in their home during outage in Al Shatea refugee camp in the west of Gaza Kadhi said. AGENCIES Mortar fire kills 9 city yesterday. The Gaza Strip is experiencing daily outages up to 16 hours due to lack of fuel. kids in Damascus DAMASCUS: Nine schoolchil- Call rates to Philippines slashed dren were killed and 27 people Donation drive for typhoon-hit Filipinos wounded when mortar rounds DOHA: Ooredoo and Vodafone have slashed international call hit a school and a school bus in rates to the Philippines, in the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan that DOHA: There are about 50,000 at least 20 to 25 compatriots they launched a fund-raiser in the Syrian capital Damascus hit the central parts of the country. to 60,000 Filipinos in Qatar until yesterday that their homes coordination with their embassy. yesterday, state television For Vodafone prepaid and postpaid customers, all calls to the from the typhoon-hit Visayas were swept away by the powerful The umbrella body, he said, reported. Philippines will cost 49 dirhams per minute until midnight on region of the Philippines and typhoon. “We don’t so far know if was set up two months ago and “The toll in the terrorist tar- November 16. Ooredoo has cut the rates to 50 dirhams per minute many may have lost their homes someone has also lost a relative this was the third donation cam- geting of the St John of Damascus when customers use the international Saver Key on Hala. in the devastation. in the tragic storm that has left paign launched by it. “Our first school has risen to five dead, all of The reduced rates will be available from today until November Rough estimates put the thousands dead and hundreds of campaign was for the war victims them children, and 27 injured,” it 16. To activate the Hala International Saver Key, which costs QR1 a number of Filipinos in Qatar at thousands of people homeless,” of Mindanao (the southern prov- said. Another four students were week, customers need to SMS ‘ISK’ to 121. between 180,000 and 200,000. A said Jhin Tabuzo, Chairman of the ince of the Philippines hit by rebel killed when a mortar hit their Vodafone has reduced the SMS rates to the Philippines to 10 third of them may be from the United Filipino Organisations in fighting).” A lot of civilians have vehicle in the Bab Sharqi district dirhamsper message, to be available until November 16. central Visayas region. Qatar, the umbrella organisation been displaced there. of the capital, state news agency Ooredoo had announced a similar cut on SMS rates on Sunday. According to an umbrella body of some 120 community associa- THE PENINSULA SANA said, adding that the driver THE PENINSULA of Filipino community organisa- tions here. He said donations had Continued on page 5 was also killed. AGENCIES tions here, they had heard from begun pouring in for victims after See also page 12 TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Parents urged Premier opens to watch out for pneumonia symptoms in kids Civil Defence DOHA: Experts at Hamad Medical Corporation has urged parents to be vigilant about signs of pneumonia, with symp- toms as a cough, chest pain, expo, forum fever, and difficulty breathing in their children. As people across the globe mark Several countries to take part in drills the fifth annual World Pneumonia Day Dr Amjad Tuffaha, Senior DOHA: The Prime Minister International Search and Rescue Consultant, Department of and Interior Minister H E Advisory Group (INSARAG) with Pediatrics at Hamad General Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin us will not be confined to this Hospital, has reminded parents Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition and conference, but will in Qatar that pneumonia is a pre- 4th Civil Defence Exhibition continue in order to implement ventable disease. and Conference yesterday at studied plans and programmes “Although pneumonia can affect the Qatar National Convention according to international norms any age group, the most vulner- Centre. and standards,” said Brigadier Al able are children under five,” Dr The three-day event is Suwaidi. Tuffaha said. However, if parents being organised by the General Brigadier Al Suwaidi said this learn more about this infectious Directorate of Civil Defence in century witnessed technical disease and follow preventive cooperation with Dar Al Sharq. advancement in various fields, measures their children will be The Minister of State for “so we try through this gath- at minimum risk of being affected. Defence Affairs, H E Staff Major ering to share experiences and “Parents should be concerned General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiya; best practices in various areas when they notice initial symp- the Minister of Municipality and of civil defence and search and toms like constant cough and high Urban Planning, H E Sheikh rescue and promote interna- fever in their children, followed by Abdulrahman bin Khalifa Al tional cooperation between them difficulty in breathing and loss of Thani; the Minister of Sports and at regional and international appetite as the disease advances,” Youth, H E Salah bin Ghanim Al levels.” Dr Tuffaha said. Ali; the Minister of Transport, He said the event was also an He advised parents to start the H E Jassim Saif Al Sulaiti, and occasion to announce the launch process of immunisation for their the Director General of Public of Ras Laffan Emergency and children immediately, as it will Security, Staff Brigadier Saad bin Safety College (RLESC) set decrease the risk significantly. Jassim Al Khulaifi were among to become a reputable educa- Pneumonia is a lung infection those who attended the opening tional institution that serves most commonly caused by the ceremony. the region. inhalation of bacteria, viruses In his opening speech, the The conference, he said, com- or other kinds of germs, which Chairman of the Organising prises practical civil defence exer- results in the inflammation of Committee and Director General cises as well as exercises for Qatari lung tissue. Each year pneumonia of the General Directorate of search and rescue team, with the The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurating the 4th claims the lives of nearly 1.5 mil- Civil Defence Staff Brigadier participation of teams from the Civil Defence Exhibition at QNCC yesterday. lion children in the world, making Abdullah Muhammed Al United Arab Emirates, Kingdom it the single most deadly disease, Suwaidi said the event would of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and rescue teams at the level of to build a secure future for our He added that the inaugu- even more than malaria, AIDS be a new experience for all par- Jordan, France, Spain, Russia, the Gulf Cooperation Council communities. ration of RLESC would be and measles combined. ticipants, as it would witness a New Zealand and Singapore. (GCC) and the Arab League He lauded the dramatic devel- an important contribution of Dr Tuffaha confirmed that ‘the number of activities which would “The diversity and increas- countries.” opment made by Qatar par- Qatar to enhance joint efforts in bacteria that cause pneumonia strengthen the mechanism ing frequency of crises and dis- Dr Vladimir Kuvshinov, ticularly in the field of modern the field of strengthening civil can happen in any environment.’ of coordination between Civil asters and its disastrous effects Secretary-General of the equipment and technology and defence at all levels around the “However, the disease can be Defence and Search and Rescue on local communities and our International Civil Defence remarkable professionalism of its world. limited by adopting a healthy life- teams in the field of disaster and region makes us always think Organisation (ICDO), said the civil defence personnel. The Prime Minister and style, which includes exercising calamities response regionally of innovative mechanisms for event was one of the most impor- “Today Civil Defence of Qatar Interior Minister H E Sheikh regularly, washing hands appro- and internationally. rapid response, which requires tant conferences in the field of has become an example for all Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa priately, coughing in the correct “We wish that the part- us to look at the establishment civil defence which gives oppor- nations that really care for pro- Al Thani will inaugurate RLESC manner and making sure children nership of International Civil of a mechanism for coordination tunity for all participants to share tection of people from natural and today. are properly vaccinated,’ he said. Defence Organisation and the between civil defence and search experiences thus contributing man-made disasters,” he said. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

Foreign Minister sends message to Hungary BUDAPEST: Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Janos Martonyi has Ajyal festival to screen 65 films received a written message from Qatar’s Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, pertaining to bilateral relations. The message was handed over by Qatar’s Ambassador in Budapest Abdullah Hussein Japanese film The Wind Rises to open festival on November 26 Al Jaber.

DOHA: Introducing a new chapter into Labour Minister meets South African minister Qatar’s film culture, the inaugural Ajyal Youth Film Festival organised by the DOHA: The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs H E Dr Abdullah Doha Film Institute, is set to screen 65 bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met yesterday the visiting South African Minister films from 30 countries, said organisers of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini. They discussed bilateral rela- yesterday. tions. The meeting was attended by a number of senior officials from the The five-day festival, which begins on Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. QNA November 26 at the Katara, will open with Japanese film The Wind Rises. The festival brings the best of film making from countries like Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Palestine, Spain and the UK. Ajyal Youth Film Festival will also show- case a selection of in-competition films under the Doha Film Experience ‘Mohaq’, ‘Hilal’ and ‘Bader’ segments to encourage young enthusiasts to develop a genuine appreciation for film. Abdulaziz bin Khalid Al Khater and Fatma Al Remaihi at a press conference yesterday at Katara. “The film festival is another major plat- form to strengthen the film talent. It’s a broaden their horizons, and spark their inspire and entertain young people with platform for the youth as well as for peo- creative interests.” the latest in media and digital technolo- ple in the industry in Qatar and across The festival will bring together local and gies. The Sandbox will feature a selection the region,” said Abdulaziz bin Khalid Al international media experts in a quest to of interactive 3D installations, educational Khater, Chief Executive Officer, Doha Film find solutions for quality media for children games, apps, new digital creative tools, and Institute at a press conference yesterday. and youth with a special focus on the Mena hands-on production activities from Doha The ‘Doha Film Experience,’ will have region. This two-day interactive forum will and the rest of the world. young jurors, from ages eight to 21 years, include a series of intensive working ses- Tickets for the inaugural Ajyal Youth and be given the opportunity to watch 21 sions and will showcase best practice from Film Festival will be sold at various box short films and eight feature films, under Qatar and around the world. office counters at the Ajyal festival booth three categories — Mohaq, Hilal, and Bader, Ajyal’s ‘Family Weekend’ on November 29 in the City Centre and at the Katara begin- — followed by discussions, workshops and and 30, has been designed to bring the entire ning from November 13. question and answer sessions. On the closing family together. The free of charge events ‘Ajyal film circle card is launched this night of the festival, the young jurors will include the Ajyal Studio, where audiences year and the card holders are entitled for vote for the films and award the ones they can be part of the filmmaking experience; a QR5 discount on each ticket for public consider most outstanding. storytelling workshops, and performances screening and events. Fatma Al Remaihi, Festival Director, from local youth and international talents Tickets could be purchased through Ajyal Youth Film Festival, said: “Our young among others. www.ajyalfilmfestival or on the Doha Film generation is the future of our country and Another key family activity is ‘The Institute’s samrtphone app. the region. We would like to inspire them, Sandbox’an interactive space that will THE PENINSULA Special screening to feature On the Way to School

DOHA: The inaugural Ajyal Youth Film bint Nasser, EAA is a foundation commit- a film from Brazil, commemorating Qatar’s Festival will show a ‘Special Screenings’ ted to bringing opportunities to poor and ongoing official relations with Brazil. segment. marginalised children, youth and women in The film will be preceded by the screen- Featuring a wide range of films from the developing world. ing of Carioca Soul (2002) by Brazilian film- Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Palestine, A highlight of the ‘Special Screenings’ seg- maker William Côgo, symbolising bilateral Qatar, Spain, UK, and USA, the ‘Special ment is the ‘Qatar Year of Culture Cinema relations and the start of a new celebration Screenings’ segment will also host the Showcase’, marking the collaborative efforts for 2014. The film is a powerful portrayal screening of Pascal Plisson’s On the Way of the Doha Film Institute with the British of a young boy who sees the emergence of to School (2013), in collaboration with the Council and Qatar Museums Authority, in choro music in Rio de Janeiro, a style that Education Above All Foundation (EAA) in celebrating the power of classic and contem- came to represent social and racial diversity support of its Educate A Child programme. porary films from the British canon. The in Brazil. Founded and chaired by H H Sheikha Moza screening from the UK will be followed by THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Assistant Foreign Minister meets Polish officials ISSA general assembly calls

DOHA: The Assistant Foreign Minister for Service Affairs H E Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa yesterday met with Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Boguslaw Winid and Deputy Presidential Palace Minister Jaromir Sokolowski. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations for investing in people between the two friendly countries and means of enhancing them, as well as preparations for the Polish president’s potential visit to Doha. A number of senior Foreign Ministry officials attended the meeting. Obstacles to proactive and preventive social security evaluated QNA

Panellists at the World Social Security Forum yesterday.

DOHA: The general assembly of obstacles in realising the main aims of increase self-responsibility, break the International Social Security Association proactive and preventive social security. inter-generational transfer of poverty and (ISSA) has called on the governments and Authorities should seek to treat each heighten awareness about the need for social societies to shape the future by invest- generation fairly and tailor social security responsibility. The longer-term aim is to ing in people as it will go a long way in measures to match the different needs of invest more in people, said the ISSA. ensuring sustainable development of the people. As unemployment and poverty Edmundo Mao De Ferro Martinho, society and social security administra- contribute to the incidence of physical Director, Social Security Observatory, tion. Panellists at a plenary session on and mental illnesses, appropriate actions ISSA, was the moderator and the panel- proactive and preventive social security and policies are to be implemented to pro- lists included Saleh N Al Araimi, General of World Social Security Forum (WSSF) mote income security and the well-being of Manager, Public Authority For Social at Doha Sheraton Hotel observed that populations. Insurance, Oman; Jean Claude Menard, government, employers and employees A proactive and preventive social security Chief Actuary, Office Of The Chief Actuary, should work together to build stronger system is a key component of part what the Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial and protected societies. ISSA calls “dynamic social security”. Institution, Canada; Michel Regereau, Inter-generational equity, solidarity Social security in the workplace, provi- Chairman of the Board, National Sickness and responsibility are the key overlap- sions to prevent occupational illnesses and Insurance Fund For Employers, France; Olaf ping principles of proactive and preven- accidents, empowering youth to overcome Petermann Chairman of the Board, Statuary tive social security and the priority goals the challenges of the current economic Accident Insurance in Energy, Electricity, include increases in quality life of workers, turmoil, empowering populations through Textile And Media Industries, Germany; in participation and responsibility of citizens education and higher awareness, involving Georges Carlens, General Administrator, and in long-term sustainability and trust in the public in debates about social security, National Employment Office, Belgium; social security systems. following demographic and migration pat- Joachim Breuer, Director General, German The forum evaluated that rising costs, terns carefully, supporting the complemen- Social Accident Insurance; Jean-Louis budgetary constraints and lack of profes- tary roles of mutual benefit societies, were Derroussen, Chairman of the Board, National sional career some of the important topics deliberated at Family Allowances Fund, France, and management the forum on the second day. Jean-Philippe Huchet, Board Member For in social secu- Social investments, in form of conditional International Affairs, National Federation rity adminis- cash transfers for example, can improve of French Mutual Benefit Societies, France. trations were health, stimulate primary education, THE PENINSULA Philippine Social Security System helping typhoon-hit

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DOHA: The Philippines’ Social Security System (SSS) is offer- ing support to those who were devastated by super typhoon Yolanda last Friday, says SSS President and CEO Emilio S De Quiros, Jr (pictured). “As we normally do in times of calamities, we provide dona- tions to the area and we also offer support to members,” De Quiros, who is in Doha for the World Social Security Forum, told The Peninsula yesterday. Giving three months advance to pensioners, low- ering the interest rates for house construction and repair, expediting process for funeral claims and early salary loan renewal are among the support SSS is extending to its members in the areas hit by the typhoon, he said. As to the number of members expected to avail of the package, he said it could not yet be determined at the moment because electricity has not yet been restored in the affected areas like Tacloban. “We need to replace our computers because in Tacloban, for instance most of the computers were soaked in water which reached up to the second floor, so we needed to replace those and get the branch to be operational again.” SSS is not limited to Filipinos living in the country but also Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). There are at least 20,000 SSS members in Qatar. “In Doha, since we reopened (our branch) in March, we have reached 20,000 members already and that’s increasing very fast,” he said, adding the number might be higher as “there are those who ask their relatives to make payment in Manila, which we cannot track.” In total SSS has almost 900,000 members in foreign countries around the world, most of whom are based in the Middle East like Saudi Arabia. “We also opened our branch late last year in Dubai and eventually we will open in Bahrain. We’re trying to concentrate our efforts in Gulf states.” He called on all Filipinos here to update and revive their membership through the Doha office to have social protection. “Social Security System is very important. We pro- vide pension to members, once they reach at least ten years of contribution; the more they contribute the higher the pension. We also provide sickness allowance as well as maternity allowance for female members. The way we compute it, for every one peso that a member contributes he gets about six pesos benefit.” THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Emir sends message to UAE President Cousin saves kidney patient’s life ABU DHABI: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a message to UAE President H H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dealing with brotherly ties between the two countries and peoples as well as the latest regional and international developments. The Foreign HMC team conducts live donor kidney transplantation Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah delivered the message as he met yesterday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Advisory Council reviews draft budget

DOHA: The Advisory Council held yesterday its ordinary weekly session at the White Palace under its Speaker H E Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi. The Advisory Council Secretary-General Fahad bin Mubarak Al Khayareen read the agenda, which was then agreed upon. The Council discussed its draft budget for the fiscal year 2014/2015, and decided to submit it to the competent authority. QNA

Typhoon-hit need medicines Continued from page 1 The second drive was for the victims of the earthquake in Cebu, said Tabuzo. “And now we have launched this latest campaign.” “All these drives have been launched almost one after the other,” he said in remarks to this newspaper when told that their country being prone to natural calamities they needed to frequently launch donation campaigns. Tabuzo said dona- Dr Yousif Almaslamani, Mohammad Awad and Nasser at the hospital after the surgery. tions were being accepted in kind and DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation has my friend informed me about the transplant organ transplantation when they have suit- cash. Blankets, cloth- done another kidney transplant with sup- services in Doha, I made arrangements to get able related kidney donors, this reflects our ing and medicines are port of a living donor this week. in touch with the team. The response was centre’s vision of developing a regional cen- needed on an urgent Mohammad Awad has been given a new positive. The quality of care and the level tre of excellence in organ transplantation.” basis, he added. lease of life thanks to the generous actions of professionalism of the team is great. My Dr Riadh Fadhil, Director of the Qatar Those desirous of his cousin Nasser. A Yemeni national, 31- cousin and I are very happy with the treat- Organ Donation Centre (Hiba) said there of making dona- year-old Mohammed is the latest recipi- ment we have received”, Mohammed said. had been a sharp increase in the number tions should visit the ent of a kidney transplant performed by Dr Yousif Almaslamani, Director of the of registrants on the Donor Registry for Philippine embassy. a specialised team of surgeons at Hamad Qatar Centre for Organ Transplantation donation with more than 20,000 signing up. Donations in cash can General Hospital. and Lead of the Kidney Transplant team “The living related kidney donation has also be made there. Mohammad had been battling a kidney said the donor match was made on organ increased as well and we are now preparing The umbrella organ- problem for 10 years prior to the surgery. compatibility. “Every successful surgery we 18 living related donors for donation to their isation can also be Upon hearing the need for a transplant, his perform motivates us further to achieve our family members,” he said.” This is a result approached to make cousin Nasser stepped forward to be his goal of a nation with a self-sufficient organ of the diligent implementation of the strate- donations. Foreigners donor. Having been on the waiting list for donation and an efficient transplant system,” gic, ethical and moral guidelines depicted by can also make dona- six months, Mohammad learnt about Hamad he said. “It gives us great satisfaction when the Doha Donation Accord, and the Organ tions in cash and kind, Medical Corporation/Organ Donation Centre we are able to help people in other coun- Donation Campaign that HMC is leading.” said Tabuzo. through a friend living in Doha. “As soon as tries improve their quality of life through THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME/MIDDLE EAST

Minister meets US General Emir and PM HMC plans new meet Azerbaijani Minister DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met emergency at his office at Al Bahr Palace yesterday Azerbaijan’s Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov, who is facility: Official on a visit to the country. Talks during the meeting covered bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them. Oxygen therapy for diabetics likely The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister and Interior DOHA: Faced with huge rush Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah and crowding at its emergency bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. department, the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is planning Emir receives to establish a new emergency unit close to the existing facility, phone call from a senior HMC official has said. All specialised HMC’s emergency unit alone paediatric clinics Kuwait Emir received 465,000 visitors last year, against 493,000 visitors at HMC will be DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh seen by the other HMC facilities. transferred to the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The Paediatric Emergency at Al Sidra Medical and received yesterday a telephone Sadd also saw a more or less simi- call from Emir of Kuwait H lar number of visitors last year- Research Centre. H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al 437,000, said HMC’s medical Jaber Al Sabah. They discussed director Dr Yousuf Al Maslamani. bilateral ties as well as the lat- “We are working on a project Hospital has 600 beds, with 14 beds The Minister of State for Defence H E Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah yesterday met General Mike est developments in the region. to build a new emergency unit for each 10,000 people in the coun- Hostage, Commander of the United States Air Forces Central in Southwest Asia. They discussed a number QNA in front of the current emergency try. Patients needing long term of issues of mutual interest in the military field. department. It will take two years treatment are currently occupying or more to complete the project,” 70 beds. Some such patients stay Al Maslamani told Al Sharq. for six months or more and some He said all short stay cases cur- are reluctant to leave the hospital rently treated at the emergency after treatment. “We are planning Qatar International Boat Show opens today department will be transferred to open a new building for long stay to the new Short Stay hospital patients,” said the official. being built at the Hamad bin He said, next month, HMC DOHA: The first Qatar with no fewer than nine major will be held during the Show in the region need to show their Khalifa Medical City. The area will start construction of breast International Boat Show (QIBS) ship yards represented. in which the Qatar Marine support in equal measure,” said being used to accommodate short cancer clinics which will provide 2013, which opens today, is sur- Two days before the start of Association will be created. Mikati. stay patients will be added to the integrated services. There is a passing expectations with book- QIBS 2013, exhibitors of pres- Faysal Mikati, Vice “Qataris are proud of their emergency unit once the hospi- plan to establish a centre provid- ings already made for the 2014 tigious brands such as Porsche, President of Snow Conceptual country and proud of their tal is ready. The short stay unit ing oxygen therapy for diabetics. edition of the show. Bentley Lamborghini and Communications, which is organ- heritage. The very first Qatar received 5383 cases last year. HMC currently has 666 con- Three major international ship McLaren were still signing up ising the Show, says the inter- International Boat Show is some- Some ENT clinics and those sultants of whom 249 are Qataris. yards have already signed up for for the Show. national boating community is thing else they will be able to add treating leg and foot diseases as It conducted 13,281 surgeries last next year’s show in addition to a Plans are already under way coming to experience ‘Brand to their long list of things to be well as ultra sound units will also be year. By April, next year HMC number of enquiries received by to initiate Qatar’s own Marine Qatar’. proud of. We look forward to shifted to the Short Stay hospital. will finish assessment of all medi- organisers. Association. Following a press “They have come to meet and welcoming as many as possible to All specialised paediatric clin- cal staff and then start a continu- The inaugural show runs until conference announcement by explore this new market. The Lusail Marina over the next few ics at HMC will be transferred to ous education system to upgrade Saturday at Lusail Marina in Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani, local market, on the other hand, days where I have no doubt that the Sidra Medical and Research their standards to international Lusail City. Of the 24 international President of the Qatar Marine has very high expectations of QIBS 2013 will be beyond their Centre once it becomes functional. levels, said the official. exhibitors at this year’s show, the Sports Federation, a roundtable QIBS 2013. But for this to hap- expectations,” he concluded. Currently Hamad General THE PENINSULA largest contingent is from Italy, meeting of maritime stakeholders pen, the local market and people THE PENINSULA

Qatar to take Storm kills at least 100 in Somalia’s Puntland part in AITRS BOSASSO, Somalia: At least in the capital Garowe. move inland and continue until fatal cold. Some people were resources and is being sized up 100 people were killed when a “We urge United Nations aid Wednesday. blown away and others died after by oil explorers. meeting tropical cyclone hit Somalia’s agencies to assist the victims. As The storm hit the Eyl, Beyla, their houses collapsed on them. However, Puntland’s authori- semi-autonomous Puntland Puntland, we have established a Dangorayo and Hafun districts Some people, and the animals ties have said insecurity is DOHA: Qatar will participate region at the weekend, the gov- committee to investigate the loss along the eastern coast and across they were looking after, are still growing and blame the Islamist in the annual meeting of the ernment said yesterday, declar- and damage. Electricity, commu- to Alula at the tip of the Horn missing,” he said. militant group al Shabaab, which board of trustees of the Arab ing a state of emergency and nication and fishing boats were of Africa. High winds and heavy Puntland spans the north of has been driven out of many Institute for Training and appealing for international aid. all destroyed.” rains caused flash floods and cut Somalia and has largely escaped regions that it used to control in Research in Statistics (AITRS), The government said hundreds The government said prelimi- off roads to the coastal areas. the worst of the country’s the rest of Somalia. due to begin today in the of people were missing after the nary information showed more “I have buried 10 members of upheaval of the last 20 years. In August, Puntland said it had Jordanian capital Amman. storm made landfall on Saturday. than 100,000 livestock were lost my family, the icy storm and rain Foreign powers advocating a cut ties with the central govern- Qatar’s delegation to the “Houses and livestock were and fishing boats swept away, killed more than hundred people loose federal political system in ment in Mogadishu, accusing it two-day meeting will be headed swept into the ocean by the endangering the livelihoods of here,” elder Hussein Abdullahi, 57, Somalia have held it up as a pos- of refusing to share power and by Minister of Development floods,” President Abdirahman tens of thousands of people. said from Eyl. sible model. foreign aid with the regions. Planning and Statistics H E Dr Mohamud Farole told reporters The storm was forecast to “I have never witnessed such The area is rich in energy REUTERS Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit. The Minister will preside over the meeting which is scheduled to discuss a number of topics. QNA International Five killed in Iraq attacks, two dead bodies found Hamas forces foil forum on deaf bid to smuggle car MOSUL: Attacks north of often mount attacks, and as Mosul, three separate shootings Tigris river. The soldier had suf- Muslims begins Baghdad killed five people yes- Iraq grapples with continuing killed one soldier, wounded another fered multiple gunshot wounds to GAZA: Hamas marine forces terday, officials said, while police bloodshed. and left two civilians dead, police the head and his body bore signs in Gaza foiled an attempt by DOHA: The Minister of found two corpses bearing signs of The spike in unrest has spurred and medical officials said. Near the of torture. residents to smuggle a car Culture, Arts and Heritage torture, a scene reminiscent of the Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki University of Mosul, a taxi driver In Salaheddin province, police from Egypt yesterday, a police H E Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz country’s all-out sectarian war. to appeal for greater cooperation was killed when a magnetic “sticky” found another corpse bearing spokesman said, signalling a Al Kuwari has reaffirmed The violence comes ahead of with the United States in com- bomb was attached to his car. signs of torture, including some new area of illicit trade as the Qatar’s care and continued annual Shia religious commemo- batting militancy, and on Sunday Elsewhere in the city, police fingers having been cut off. Egyptian army cracks down on efforts for rendering services rations, when Sunni militants Turkey offered to help as well. In found the body of a soldier in the AFP border tunnels. for hearing-impaired persons, Two Gazan smugglers carried securing their rights and work- the car, a dismantled Hyundai ing to rehabilitate them prac- Sonata, on a fishing boat and tically, culturally, socially and Al Abeer-Healthspring tie-up sailed through the coastal psychologically so as to provide enclave’s waters before being them with decent living and find intercepted by coastal forces, them employment opportunities Gaza police spokesman Ayoub suitable for their capacities and Abu Sha’ar said. potential. The two smugglers tried to jet- Addressing the opening session tison their cargo, sped away from of the three-day first interna- their pursuers and eventually tional forum for the deaf Muslims, jumped ship. They were rescued organised by Qatar Cultural and and detained by police divers who Social Centre for the Deaf in spent 10 hours bringing the car cooperation with the Global Deaf parts to the shore. Muslim (GDM) and with the par- “We will maintain our borders ticipation of more than 700 peo- and any attempt by any people ple representing 48 countries, Dr to violate will be followed up and Al Kuwari said the forum was chased,” Abu Sha’ar said. held for the first time in Qatar Since the overthrow of Egypt’s to reflect the state’s concern for elected Islamist President achieving human development in Mohamed Mursi in July, implementation of the National Egyptian security forces have Development Strategy 2030. sealed and destroyed most of Ali Obaid Al Sennari, Chairman the 1,200 tunnels that used to of the Qatar Social Cultural bring food, cars and weapons Centre for the Deaf, said that the into Gaza. forum was convened to reflect Bringing in cars through the the importance of these meetings tunnels was a semi-legal trade and gatherings in convergence of as they were legally bought from cultures and openness to others FROM LEFT: Zubair Mulloli, PRO at Al Abeer Medical Group; Mohammed Alungal, Chairman and Managing Director of Al Abeer Medical Group; Egyptian companies, carried in an atmosphere of tolerance and Badr Al Ghamdi, Public Relation Manager, Al Abeer Medical Group, and Dr Ibrahim Khaleel, COO, Healthspring International, at a press conference on trucks and then driven into equality. to announce the management takeover of Healthspring World Clinic, Qatar, at Doha Marriott yesterday. (KAMMUTTY VP) Gaza. QNA REUTERS TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Syria opposition agrees Saudi crackdown to attend peace talks There could be no role for Assad or his aides: Leaders

ISTANBUL: Syria’s Western- down, say last year’s Geneva made by fighters on the ground. backed opposition agreed agreement ruled out a future role “We know very well that they yesterday to attend planned for the president. Russia, Iran and should be a part of any (peace) peace talks in Geneva but said other supporters of Assad chal- project,” he said. President Bashar Al Assad lenge that view. Syrian National The statement said the coali- could play no part in a tran- Coalition leader Ahmad Jarba had tion would hold talks with rebels sitional government aimed at expressed willingness to attend in Syria, many of whom openly ending the 2-1/2-year-old civil the US-and Russian-sponsored despise the politicians in exile and war. talks but this was the first time say they represent the interest of The Syrian National Coalition the whole group had backed the foreign powers. also demanded the release of idea. A group of leading rebel bri- women and children from Syrian gades said two weeks ago they jails and an easing of military “BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS” would charge with treason anyone sieges of rebel-held areas as a “Our position makes it clear who attended peace talks which precondition for going to Geneva. that Geneva must result in the did not result in an end to Assad’s No date has yet been agreed for removal of Assad, and that Assad rule. A rebel who uses the name the peace talks, which have been and his cohorts with blood on their Abu Nidal, from the Mustafa repeatedly delayed by discord hands have no role in any transi- Brigades in Damascus, said on between Washington and Moscow tion,” coalition vice-president Monday that his group rejected An Ethiopian worker argues with a Saudi security official as he waits with his countrymen to be repatriated and by the coalition’s failure to Farouq Tayfour said in Istanbul. the Geneva meeting, saying it in Manfouha, southern Riyadh, yesterday. Thousands of mostly African workers gathered in Riyadh seeking define its stance until now. “Foreign forces must also leave “does not meet our aspirations”. repatriation after two people were killed in rioting that followed a visa crackdown by Saudi authorities. “The coalition agreed to take the country,” he said, without The coalition statement said part in the conference on the specifying which forces. Sunni the Geneva talks should be based basis of a transfer of power to a Muslim jihadis have flocked to an international accord agreed in the transitional ruling authority with Syria to fight Assad’s army, while Swiss city on June 30, 2012, which Libya’s gas exports full powers, including the presi- the president has been supported endorsed the idea of a transitional Tunisia court rejects candidates dency, military and security,” it by Shia Iran and Hezbollah fight- government. The statement did not halted by protesters said in a statement after late- ers. Tayfour said last-minute refer directly to another disagree- for key electoral body night talks. There could be no touches were being made to the ment among international powers TRIPOLI: Libyan protest- role for Assad “or his aides whose coalition declaration, but several - whether Iran should attend. TUNIS: Tunisia’s judiciary has rejected a list of candidates chosen ers demanding more rights for hands are stained with Syrian delegates said they did not expect The Syrian National Coalition to form a body tasked with organising elections, a court said yester- the country’s Amazigh minor- blood” in Syria’s future, it said. significant changes to the position reached the consensus decision day, in the latest setback for the country’s political roadmap. ity shut off Libya’s sole natu- The United States welcomed on the Geneva talks. after two days of discussions. In The administrative court’s decision follows last week’s failure by the ral gas export pipeline to Italy the coalition’s decision to attend Assad himself, after months further talks on Monday, the coa- ruling Islamists and opposition to agree on an independent caretaker yesterday, a union official said, the talks and endorsed its condi- of steady gains on the battlefield, lition was expected to approve a prime minister as part of a process to end months of deadlock and although supplies were not tions relating to prisoner releases has given no suggestion that he is cabinet led by Ahmed Tumeh and prepare for new elections. “The court decided to cancel the work of the immediately affected. and humanitarian access. ready to step down and his min- charged with restoring order in organ in charge of reviewing candidates” for the Higher Independent Protesters of the Amazigh “We will continue to work isters have repeatedly said that rebel-held areas. Elections Commission (ISIE), court spokesman Habib Latrech told minority, or Berbers, last month closely with our international the government would not show Meanwile, nine children were Shems-FM radio station. He said 36 candidates chosen by the parlia- seized the port at the Mellitah partners, including Russia, to up in Geneva simply to surrender killed and 27 people wounded mentary commission did not meet the legal criteria. complex, located some 100 km urge the regime to take these power. He has also refused to talk when mortar rounds hit a school west of Tripoli, and have already steps and move towards con- to rebels viewed by Damascus as and a school bus in the Syrian shut down oil exports from there. vening the Geneva conference,” terrorists and said no one who capital Damascus yesterday, state Lieberman sworn in as Israeli FM The port is operated by Libya’s a State Department spokesman backs foreign political or military television reported. “The toll in National Oil Corp and Italian said, without commenting on the intervention in Syria can sit at the terrorist targeting of the St. JERUSALEM: Right-wing firebrand Avigdor Lieberman took his energy company Eni. coalition’s rejection of any role for the negotiating table. John of Damascus school with oath of office in front of the Israeli parliament yesterday, return- “We tried to convince them not Assad in any interim government. The coalition’s envoy in France, mortar rounds has risen to five ing as foreign minister after he quit to fight corruption charges. to close the pipeline, but it’s closed The United States and its Monzer Makhous, said almost dead, all of them children, and 27 The 120-member house confirmed by a vote of 62 to 17 his reap- now,” Munir Abu Saud, head of Western and Arab allies, which everyone had voted for the state- injured,” a news alert on Syrian pointment, almost a year after he resigned to fight the corruption the local oil workers’ union, said. have all called on Assad to step ment, which addresses demands state television said. REUTERS charges which he was cleared of last week. AGENCIES REUTERS TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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S THE typhoon-hit region in the Philippines foundered after being lashed by winds with speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour, thousands of eyes France’s foreign minister is Asearched for food, water and medical aid. The shroud of storm clouds enveloping the archipelago of more than 7,000 islands has wrought untold misery on hundreds of thousands. Amid the debilitating chaos, there are reports of gunmen right about Iran’s Arak reactor looting people for food and armed thieves scouring shops for merchandise. BY MARC CHAMPION That Super typhoon Haiyan is large enough to cover most agreement under negotiation in Geneva off the table, the US would have to rely of northern Europe if the cloud mass is spread over the is an interim arrangement to create on economic sanctions alone to persuade continent, gives an idea of the size of its footprint. rench Foreign Minister space — initially 6 months, but no doubt the Iranian regime not to complete what With 10,000 people dead and thousands injured, the loss to Laurent Fabius has become an longer in reality — for talks to hammer it transparently has spent two decades unlikely hero of Iran hawks in out a comprehensive agreement. The and huge sums of money and diplomatic life and property, when assessed finally, is likely to be huge. FWashington and Israel by so idea is to stop the clock on Iran’s march capital trying to achieve: the capacity to Philippines lies in the line of storms in the western Pacific vocally attacking the proposed interim towards nuclear breakout capability, the build nuclear weapons. The history of and is often at the receiving end of destructive weather agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme point at which it would have all ingre- sanctions suggests that wouldn’t work, phenomenon like storms and floods. With a struggling as “a sucker’s deal.” There’s a lot to say dients it needs to make a dash to the and a counterproductive Israeli military economy and decrepit infrastructure, Manila finds it hard about this and I’ll just pick two related assembly of a bomb. action would become more likely. points. Most of the focus, correctly, has until Arak is ultimately a manageable to match desire for change with implementation. Frequent First, we don’t yet know exactly what now been on Iran’s production of ura- problem, as a recent paper from the natural calamities scupper the drive for growth of the nation went on in the room in Geneva, or the nium enriched to 20 percent, supposedly Carnegie Endowment for International of 96 million that has been fighting a resurgent battle against precise language of the rejected pro- for use in a medical reactor. Enriching Peace explains. This is a big, above corruption on the domestic front. posal. So everyone involved is spinning from 20 percent to the 90 percent ground facility that would be easy to Haiyan — the 25th typhoon to enter the country this year events like prima ballerinas. required for weapons-grade fuel is a monitor. A final agreement would — has affected about 10 million According to the New York Times, for relatively quick process. So that stock- ensure that spent fuel from Arak was example, a senior US official who had pile of fuel needs to stop growing, and exported for reprocessing. If Arak’s con- people. Moving scenes of Filipinos been in Geneva briefed Israeli report- it needs to be secured. struction stops now, these terms for its Philippines’ begging for food and water and ers in Jerusalem a Arak, an IR-40 research reactor, has operation can be worked out in the final women giving birth in public view day later. The offi- received less attention because it isn’t settlement. response to the underscore the intensity of the cial said French yet working. Construction is due to fin- As with enrichment of the 3.5 per- storm tragedy tragedy. President Benigno Aquino opposition wasn’t ish in about a year, and then Iran has cent low-grade fuel needed to run Iran’s has to muster all resources to meet If Iran were to the problem at to produce and test the fuel to insert, Bushehr power plant, it is hard to imag- is a test of the all, the P5+1 were and run the plant for a period before it ine any final settlement that includes the surmounting challenge, not complete Arak united; the real creates the first spent fuel that could be the mothballing or dismantling of Arak. government’s an easy task given the rebuilding before a final problem was that reprocessed for use in a weapon. So the This would represent a highly public needed. Towns after towns taking their proposal threat of Iran having in place a second defeat for Iran’s regime, and it would ability to handle the brunt of the super typhoon settlement is was “too tough” route to producing fissile material for a rather take its chances with airstrikes. crisis. have been obliterated. The initial reached, which for the Iranians, bomb is several years away at the least. Still, if President Hassan Rowhani and who insisted on For this reason a number of experts Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are response for help from the United is very possible, including lan- have said Arak can be ignored until the serious about ending the international States must have come as a relief this would be guage saying later comprehensive talks, and no doubt stand-off over their thinly disguised for Aquino who declared a state of emergency. In a televised they retained the it’s why some of the P5+1 thought it was nuclear weapons programme, there is address, he asked his countrymen to keep calm, pray and help significant. Once right to enrich acceptable to skip it in the interim deal. no reason to balk at putting construc- those in need. Request for aid to other countries, if met in the reactor is uranium; the This is surely wrong, because it isn’t tion on hold for six months. time, would give a fillip to rescue services and lead to better US and its allies possible to predict how long the interim This would fit completely within the complete, it can be wouldn’t give on deal will in fact be operative — a simi- scope of an interim agreement. Were crisis management. However, the government should not in fuelled, at which that. This reeks lar suspension-for-talks arrangement Iran’s leaders to make continued con- anyway become lax over rescue and relief efforts despite the point destroying of damage control in 2003 was strung out for two years, struction a red line, it would seem evi- scale of operations involved and the risks it poses. and revisionist before collapsing. dent that remaining on schedule to reach Taking a long-term view of natural disaster management it through diplomacy. In the If Iran were to complete Arak before breakout capability is their true red line, will do the Philippines good. The effort should be seen as airstrikes would be real-time off-the- a final settlement is reached, which is and the talks a tool for reaching that goal integrated and needs to be pushed with a unity of direction. record comments very possible, this would be significant. without triggering airstrikes. A freeze unthinkable. reported from Once the reactor is complete it can be on construction at Arak should be part Working with alacrity to provide relief to citizens will lead Geneva, diplo- fuelled, at which point destroying it of the deal when negotiators return to to better aid responses from the international community. mats carped at through airstrikes would be unthink- the table on November 20, and if Iran Without getting worked up, the administration should direct the French for blocking the deal. able, due to the radioactive fallout this needs additional, temporary sanctions all efforts at alleviating the pain of survivors and ensuring that The second point is that Fabius was would create. relief to agree, the US and its European law and order do not become victims of the rumpus. right about Iran’s heavy water reactor You don’t have to favour airstrikes to allies should be willing to trade provide at Arak: a halt to construction must be think allowing continued construction at it. This is, after all, a negotiation. The rebuilding effort after the rescue exercise is over part of the interim deal. His concerns Arak is a bad idea. I think airstrikes are Marc Champion is a Bloomberg View would be a huge task and will test the abilities of the Aquino are outlined here and here. the worst option available to resolve this editorial board member. government • It’s important to remember that the dispute. Still, with the military threat WP-BLOOMBERG The other side Quote of The Geneva headway the day hough no deal was reached, it on the same wavelength … and that about the guarantees that the six major into account the radicalism that rules is widely hoped that the talks gives us the impetus to move forward”. powers are seeking from Tehran over the roost in Tehran, it remains to be are making headway with European Union foreign policy chief its ambitious uranium enrichment pro- seen how this euphoria in Geneva is Tdifferences whittled down. Catherine Ashton, who is also the gramme, Iran is said to have hinted reciprocated. Meanwhile, the onus is We are not far from The intention of the P5+1 states — moderator for the talks, sounded that it would walk that extra mile if the on Washington to rein in Israel that has the US, UK, Russia, China, France optimistic when she said “a lot of sanctions are lifted and the flag of mis- been angered by the talks of lifting the an agreement with and Germany — is to come up with concrete progress has been achieved”. trust lowered. Iran’s President Hasan sanctions on Iran and prevent it from a watertight agreement so that the In a surprising input from the United Rohani believes that the West should jumping the gun. Any trigger-happy the Iranians but we international community can move States, Secretary of State John Kerry not miss this unique opportunity, espe- attempt on part of the Jewish state ahead to lift sanctions imposed on Iran. remarked: “Without any exaggeration, cially as his country has embraced a to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities could are not there yet. The parleys will resume on November we not only narrowed differences but policy of ‘constructive interaction’ with derail the talks and trust that Iran has France is neither 20. The hiatus will allow the participants we made significant progress.” the world. reposed in the process of negotiating to go back to their respective countries The ball now seems to be in the It seems the Iranians have stuck to its national security across the table. It’s isolated nor a and forge an accord at home before court of experts and technicians, who their words and this time around want incumbent upon the P5+1 and Iran to making it public. That is apparently are reportedly at work side by side to a substantial quid pro quo, which they seal a deal to help restore stability and country that follows Laurent Fabius what Iran’s Foreign Minister Javed draw up the blueprint of a possible would be able to take back home as tranquility in the entire region. the herd. Zarif meant when he said “we are deal. Though little details have emerged proof of their achievement. But taking Khaleej Times French foreign minister TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Kerry’s Middle East is a dreamworld Faced with Obama’s dictum that US cooperation with Egypt’s military will continue, Kerry must pretend that the generals are installing a democracy and pray that they take the cue.

BY JACKSON DIEHL that the purpose of” the conference is “the installation of a provisional govern- magine a world in which the ment.” And “the Syrian government has Middle East is not descending accepted to come to Geneva.” It appar- into carnage and chaos but is on ently follows that Assad will show up the brink of a monumental series and placidly agree to hand over power. of breakthroughs. In this world in If not, Kerry ventured, “the Russians Ispring 2014, Iran’s nuclear programme and the Iranians . . . will make certain has been secured and Egypt has become a that the Syrian regime will live up to its liberal democracy. Syrian dictator Bashar obligation.” Assad has stepped aside. And, not least, Kerry’s optimism was far from Israelis and Palestinians have settled on exhausted. His next stop was devoted the terms for a Palestinian state. to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin This is the world that John Kerry Netanyahu and Palestinian President inhabited as he shuttled across the world Mahmoud Abbas, both of whom had last week: a fantastical realm created broken a vow of silence to say the nego- by his billowing vision of what he can tiations Kerry persuaded them to begin accomplish as Secretary of State. in July had gone nowhere. Not to worry, Meanwhile, on this planet, aid agen- said Kerry: “I am convinced from my cies reported starvation and an outbreak conversations” with them “that this is US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a news conference at the foreign ministry in Abu Dhabi yesterday. of polio in Syria; Egypt’s last elected not mission impossible; this can happen.” president was put on trial; Israeli and All this was all before his weekend prisoners. Syria is mired in an anar- a settlement are readily apparent and to arm the Syrian opposition as a way Palestinian leaders described their trip to Geneva for what became a failed chic struggle whose most likely winners b) he has the political skills to convince of “changing Assad’s calculations,” is left US-brokered peace talks as broken; and attempt to close a deal with Iran on its appear to be Assad and Al Qaeda, with Netanyahu and Abbas to accept them. with little recourse other than to plead France’s foreign minister suggested the nuclear programme. Kerry’s conclusion: neither inclined to negotiation. Israelis Kerry, like President Obama, also is con- with Russia and Iran to accomplish what would-be accord with Iran was “a fool’s “I can tell you, without any reservations, and Palestinians are further apart on vinced that detente, if not a “grand bar- the US will not. game.” we made significant progress.” the terms for a settlement than they gain,” has all along been possible between Faced with Obama’s dictum that US Call it Kerry’s Magical Mystery Tour. Stipulated: The mission of the US sec- were at the turn of the century. And the the US and Iran, if only the right people cooperation with Egypt’s military will On November 3 in Cairo, he announced retary of state is to tackle big problems emerging conditions for a deal with Iran (like him) are at the table. continue, Kerry must pretend that the that “the road map [to democracy in diplomatically, even if it means taking threaten to drive a wedge between the Other Kerry stances are the logical generals are installing a democracy and Egypt] is being carried out to the best on missions impossible. Still, it’s hard to US and some of its closest allies. result of Obama’s decision to radically pray that they take the cue. If any one of our perception,” after failing even to think of a previous chief of Foggy Bottom All this raises the question: Does retrench US policy in the Middle East. of Kerry’s dreams comes true, the world mention the politicised prosecution of who has so conspicuously detached him- Kerry really believe his rhetoric? In fact, Obama decided at summer’s end to would be better off, so I hope sceptics like deposed president Mohammed Mursi. self from on-the-ground realities. it appears he does, particularly on the restrict US activity to “core interests” me will be proved wrong. If not, this sec- On Tuesday, Kerry offered the fol- To those outside the Kerry bubble, Israeli-Palestinian account. that don’t include the defence of democ- retary of state will be remembered as a lowing explanation of why the Syrian Egypt is ruled by a regime more repres- Desperate for a legacy at the end of racy, preventing humanitarian catastro- self-deceiving bumbler — and his succes- peace conference he’s pushing will suc- sive than any in decades, with a muz- his long career, the former senator has phe or ending “someone else’s civil war.” sor will have some large messes to clean ceed: “The Assad regime knows full well zled media and thousands of political convinced himself that a) the terms for That means that Kerry, who once pushed up. WP-BLOOMBERG Fixing London’s housing crisis Fast lessons from The large task of healthcare reform making a bigger BY LAWRENCE SUMMERS s President Obama has recognised, his administration’s fail- London better means ure to deliver a functioning website that Americans can use to enrol in Obamacare represents an inexcusable error. The accommodating its AAffordable Care Act, which legislates near-universal health insurance, was passed after a more than a century of failed efforts to achieve this progressive dream in this country. It is tragic to be fall- majority, those on low ing short on the mundane task of enrolling Americans in health-care exchanges. Even if the goal of getting the health insurance exchanges and middle incomes working by November 30 is achieved — and objective observers cannot regard this as a certainty — a shadow has been cast on the federal government’s core competence. alike. What can be learned from this episode? It is too soon to know with confidence, but some preliminary judgments are possible. The dismal BY DAVE HILL track record of the implementation of large-scale information technol- ogy initiatives even in rigorous and focused corporate environments e Londoners have long bored for points up their difficulty. Unexpected obstacles always arise, dead- Britain about bricks and mor- A young woman looking at housing schemes at an estate agent’s window in London. lines are missed and budgets are overrun. Maximising the prospect of tar, but our preoccupation now success requires providing for slack in the schedule and the budget, Wreflects a state of emergency – a Councils, the body representing the capital’s Mayor Johnson, utterly orthodox in these structuring projects with clear accountabilities and frequent check- crisis enveloping more and more of the city’s local authorities, calculates that it will need things, subscribes to the Tory old-time reli- points and assigning oversight responsibility to people with extensive people and changing its neighbourhoods for more than 100,000 new homes every year gion. He also fully backs the coalition’s benefit information technology experience rather than general managers with the worse. from now until 2021 to meet existing short- reforms and “affordable rent” policy, both of programmatic commitments. Success also requires some trusting but It is a crisis with several causes but linked falls and future demand. Everyone agrees that which are malfunctioning wildly. His collabo- more verifying. A homeowner who hires a general contractor to build effects: the price of buying a home is soaring, far more homes need to be built in the capital ration with allies on the worst of London’s an addition, discusses the project and then goes away for six months the number for social rent is falling and an and there’s a substantial consensus about how. large “regeneration” schemes reveals the Tory probably would be unhappy with the result. The same is true for public expensive, often perilous, private rented sec- The London Finance Commission, set up ideology at work at national as well as London managers who hire contractors to perform essential tasks but fail to tor is expanding into the gap. The impacts by Boris Johnson, wants London to retain the government levels. rigorously oversee every step. are extending across London’s broad social stamp duty raised there for more spending Labour, the Lib Dems and Greens all think Another requisite for success is steadiness and realism in the face spectrum as an inflated property market on homes. differently, wanting regulation, intervention of difficulty. Once a project gets off track, there is an overwhelming excludes more of the middle class and gov- It is a measure of the crisis that even and the right types of public investment to temptation for everyone involved to circle the wagons and promise ernment policies fail in their own terms and Johnson, who rails against attempts to tame ensure that the full range of housing demand rapid repair so as to hold critics at bay. Yet the right response to failure make bad situations worse. The consequences speculators, also supports – at least on paper is met rather than depending on fostering “off- is to surface problems as rapidly as possible and to move more delib- include anxiety, overcrowding, financial stress, – other recommendations of the commission, plan” sales to absentee investors and there- erately and carefully — not more quickly. In football, the best teams economic harm and damaging forms of popu- such as central government giving boroughs fore further warping an already chronically stick to their playbooks even when they fall behind. When one has lation churn – a bad recipe for any city. But more freedom to borrow to build council unbalanced market. That’s where a tax on fallen behind on a project, it is important to mobilise new resources what are the remedies? Recent narratives homes and taking measures to shift public speculators might come in, along with hikes and management but not to overpromise with respect to how soon and have singled out foreign speculators and the spending away from benefits into housing that on council tax for second homes: if such meas- how good a fix is possible. politics of “social cleansing”. people can afford without needing to depend ures didn’t deter, at least the public pocket Large-scale information technology projects in the private sector Both have force but are too pat. Big money on them. Johnson also favours a “use-it-or- would gain. are hard enough without an organised constituency for failure. It is from abroad, seeking sanctuary and fat lose” sanction against land banking, whereby But opposition parties have to think hard no exaggeration to say that the failure of Obamacare has been the returns, has added to the mismatch between developers sit on sites and watch their value too. Labour Southwark, often barracked over prophecy and the hope of many of those responsible for funding imple- the supply of new homes and the ability of rise without building so much as a garden shed social housing and regeneration, actually has mentation of the Affordable Care Act, confirming the appointments of even quite affluent Londoners to buy them; on them – territory he (rather squeamishly) the largest council house-building programme those who will do the job and overseeing the results. It is disingenuous the case for taxing speculators is well made. shares with Ed Miliband. in the city. But does its leader talk the prevail- for those who stood ready to turn any regulatory detail into an attack Yet this “prime central” phenomenon doesn’t London Councils endorses all of the above ing regeneration talk too comfortably? That ad to profess outrage when guidance was not provided during an elec- explain everything and curbing it wouldn’t fix but also some more contentious moves. It said, what is the best solution for social hous- tion campaign. It is hypocritical for those who held up confirmations everything either. argues for a “build now pay later” approach ing that’s in a state of disrepair? of key officials with responsibility for managing federal health-care And talk of “social cleansing” can be cheap: to help bring surplus public land into use for Demolition means the destruction of more programmes and whose behaviour deterred many able people from the dilemmas faced by cash-strapped boroughs homes – which might encourage a better pri- than just buildings. Any alternative approach coming into government to lash out at the incompetence of government in making the best of what they have and get- vate rented sector to evolve – and supports should look seriously at devolving more power management. There is a line that must be respected between political ting the most out of regeneration deals while “sustainable suburban development” on land to manage and even own estates to their resi- opposition and conscious subversion. Everyone understands that when struggling to accommodate residents in des- around underground and rail stations in the dents – a true localism by contrast with the the country is at war, even a war they oppose, vigorous oversight is perate need, are of no interest to those who green belt. Some analysts would go further, Tory sham. None of this stuff is easy: there essential, but, in the end, there is an obligation to support American scream it loudest. arguing that much of the rest of the green belt are balances to be struck, compromises to be troops. There is a danger here that goes far beyond delays in access Fixing London’s housing problems will isn’t very green and should be built on. Others worked out and competing needs to be rec- to health insurance. The risk is of a vicious cycle in which poor gov- require realism, boldness, big policy shifts, new think London needs to build upwards rather onciled. But the large task of making a big- ernment performance leads, on the one hand, to overly bold promises types of money, serious political will and, guid- than outwards, avoiding adding to suburban ger London better means accommodating its of repair and, on the other hand, to reduced funding and support for ing everything, clear ideas and principles about sprawl. Perhaps it will have to do both. majority, those on low and middle incomes those doing the work. This generates unmet expectations and disap- what makes a city work well as a place to live. The sharpest political divisions form around alike, more securely and affordably. Your wise pointment, setting off the cycle anew. In the end, government loses the London’s population is booming – driven by the balance between laissez-faire and inter- thoughts on ways forward are welcome. ability to deliver for citizens and citizens lose respect for government. birth rate, not inward migration – and London vention in increasing the supply of homes. THE GUARDIAN Our democracy is the loser. WP-BLOOMBERG TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Iran, UK name Deal on UN inspections of Iran sites envoys on path to restoring ties Tehran permits monitoring of Arak heavy-water reactor and Gachin uranium mine TEHRAN: Iran and Britain yesterday named non-resident TEHRAN: Iran and the UN Saturday when we presented our the failure because of its reserva- charges d’affaires to each oth- nuclear watchdog agreed yes- proposal to the Iranians ... But tions about parts of the deal on er’s capital, in moves aimed at terday on a “roadmap for Iran couldn’t take it, at that par- the table, he retorted: “France restoring diplomatic ties sev- cooperation” over Tehran’s con- ticular moment they weren’t able is neither isolated nor a country ered after the British embassy troversial atomic drive, as the to accept,” said Kerry, who was that follows the herd. It is inde- was ransacked in 2011. US accused Iran of scuttling in Abu Dhabi after having taken pendent and works for peace.” Mohammad Hassan efforts to end the deadlock. part in the talks. His comments were echoed “Habibollah-zadeh will travel The announcement of the Kerry assured Israel that the by a senior Western diplomat to London in the near future to breakthrough came during a deal will better protect it. in Brussels, who said the talks examine the situation of Iran’s visit to Tehran by International “What we are doing will pro- needed more time. possessions and buildings in Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tect Israel more effectively,” he “The collective assessment of Britain and to improve consular chief Yukiya Amano. No further said, after the US and Israel the group was that some more activities,” a foreign ministry details were immediately released. were locked in an escalating war time would still be needed; that spokeswoman said, quoted by “The joint statement that was of words over the talks with Iran. was not just the assessment of the Fars news agency. signed today details a roadmap The P5+1 group and Iran will French,” said the source on condi- The Foreign Ministry in for cooperation that determines reconvene again in Geneva on tion of anonymity. London, meanwhile, named Ajay mutual steps to resolve remain- November 20 to try to iron out Iran’s nuclear chief Salehi said Sharma as its new non-resi- ing issues,” Iran’s nuclear chief differences. The broad outline of that as a gesture of goodwill, dent charge d’affaires to Iran. Ali Akbar Salehi said at a news the agreement is said to include IAEA inspectors would be allowed “Sharma will take up his appoint- conference with Amano that Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation Ali Akbar Salehi (left), shakes a freeze of part or all of Tehran’s to visit the heavy water plant in ment immediately,” it said in a was closed to Western media in hands with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano nuclear programme in return for Arak as well as Gachin uranium statement. Tehran. after signing a new agreement in Tehran, yesterday. the easing of sanctions. mine in the south. The British diplomat said he Amano hailed the deal as “an At least a year from comple- hoped to make his first visit to important step” but added “much CLOSE TO AN AGREEMENT tion, the Arak reactor is a major Tehran later this month. more must be done”, in remarks being discussed in negotiations But they faded as cracks France said yesterday that the source of concern for Western “I am very much looking forward carried by Isna news agency. between Iran and P5+1 powers appeared among world powers two sides were close to an agree- powers who fear the plutonium to renewing direct UK contact The IAEA chief’s visit was — Britain, France, the United when France raised concerns ment despite the failure of the it will produce as a by-product with the Iranian government and aimed at resolving technical issues States, Russia and China plus over a heavy water reactor being Geneva talks. could provide Iran with a second society,” Sharma said in a state- linked to the body’s role in moni- Germany. built at Arak. Addressing the “We are not far from an agree- route for making fissile material ment. “This is very much in the toring Iran’s nuclear activities. In the latest talks, a marathon issue yesterday in Abu Dhabi, ment with the Iranians but we are for an atom bomb. Iran has long interests of both our countries.” Broader questions of how to session in Geneva which ended US Secretary of State John Kerry not there yet,” French Foreign been adamant it wants to pro- Sharma worked as deputy ensure that Tehran’s nuclear pro- inconclusively on Sunday, hopes accused Iran of being responsible Minister Laurent Fabius said duce isotopes solely for medical head of Britain’s Tehran mission gramme is not being used to mask for a deal had soared after top for the failure of the talks. on Europe 1 radio. Responding to and agricultural purposes at the between 2007 and 2008 and has a drive for atomic weapons are diplomats rushed to join the talks. “The P5+1 was unified on criticism that Paris was behind Arak plant. AFP held additional diplomatic posts in Moscow, Paris, London and Ankara. His appointment comes after Sunni-Shia tension biggest Kerry in UAE nuclear talks between Iran and global powers broke up at the weekend without a deal, threat to world security: Iran although France said Monday that negotiators were close to DUBAI: Tension between Sunnis and Shias is the biggest threat to an agreement. world security, Iran’s foreign minister said in comments published The Foreign Office said Sharma yesterday, accusing Sunni Arab countries of “fanning the flames” of would travel to Iran regularly and sectarian conflict. The increasingly sectarian civil war in Syria has described his appointment as “an drawn in regional powers with Shia Iran backing President Bashar important step towards improv- Al Assad and Sunni Gulf Arab states and mainly Sunni Turkey ing the bilateral relationship”. helping the rebels. The conflict threatens to spill over into countries “Mr Sharma’s appointment split between Sunnis and Shias such as Lebanon and Iraq. will enable the UK to have more The sectarian tension is “the most serious security threat not detailed and regular discussions only to the region but to the world at large”, Foreign Minister with Iran on a range of issues, Mohammad Javad Zarif told the BBC. including conditions under which “I think we need to come to understand that a sectarian divide our embassies could eventually be in the Islamic world is a threat to all of us.” reopened,” it added. Zarif, a US-educated former Iranian ambassador to the United Britain ordered the closure of Nations, called for regional powers to come together to try to solve Iran’s embassy in London after the conflict in Syria. He is the point man of President Hassan closing its own in Tehran follow- Rowhani’s bid to ease tensions between Iran and the outside world. ing the storming of the compound “I think all of us,” he said, “regardless of our differences on Syria, by hundreds of angry Islamist we need to work together on the sectarian issue.” students in November 2011. But, the BBC said, without naming any countries directly, Zarif They were protesting at accused Sunni Arab leaders of “fanning the flames” of sectarian vio- Western sanctions against Tehran lence. “This business of fear-mongering has been a prevalent business,” over its disputed nuclear drive, he said. “Nobody should try to fan the flames of sectarian violence. We US Secretary of State John Kerry with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the foreign and ransacked the building as should reign it in, bring it to a close, try to avoid a conflict that would ministry in Abu Dhabi, yesterday. Kerry defended moves to strike a nuclear deal with Iran, saying it would well as the British ambassador’s be detrimental to everybody’s security.” REUTERS protect Israel and America’s Gulf allies. residence in north Tehran. AFP

Two Egyptian journalists Arafat case fuels Palestinian face trial for defaming judges tension, threatens peace

CAIRO: Two journalists GAZA CITY: New scientific recriminations continued, the confirm all the details and all ele- working for an independ- findings suggesting Yasser Arafat debacle cast a shadow over ments of the case,” Tirawi said at ent newspaper are to A r a f a t m i g h t h a v e b e e n p o i s o n e d a fragile Israeli-Palestinian peace a news conference on Thursday. stand trial for “defam- with polonium have brought to process, just three months after it Israeli officials brushed the ing” judges in an article the fore decades-old tensions began. Swiss lab results that were issue aside, categorically denying published in 2012, Egypt’s between rival Palestinian fac- first published on Wednesday by any involvement in Arafat’s death. official Mena news agency tions and with Israel. Al Jazeera “moderately support The pan-Arab daily Al Quds reported. Gaza rulers Hamas and the the proposition that the death Al Arabi meanwhile reflected Al Masry Al Youm’s West Bank-based Palestinian was the consequence of poison- on how, nearly a decade on, the former managing edi- Authority quibbled over festivi- ing with polonium-210.” deeply polarising Arafat remains tor Magdy Al Gelaad ties commemorating Arafat nine Since Arafat’s death, an icon of the Palestinian struggle and reporter Mohamed years after his death, and the Palestinian society has given cur- for an independent state. Senhuri are to appear findings by Swiss experts coin- rency to the rumour that he was “Nine years after the assassina- before a criminal court for cided with a visit by US Secretary murdered, with Israel the party tion of Arafat, whom Israel con- “publishing defamatory of State John Kerry to try and most often blamed. But there has sidered an obstacle on the path to information,” after a com- salvage a fragile peace process. never been any proof. With the peace, nothing has changed on the plaint filed by the influen- “Sometimes, (leaders) who publication of the Swiss report, ground, and it’s high time Israel tial Judges’ Club. have died have more presence and Palestinian officials said there understood that no Palestinian will In an article in the news- influence that those in power who was no longer any doubt, and abandon the nationalistic princi- paper on January 15, 2012, are still living,” said an editorial demanded a formal international ples Arafat stood for,” the paper the two quoted Hisham in London-based pan-Arab daily inquiry into who was responsible. wrote on Thursday. Ongoing talks Al Genina, then president Al Sharq Al Awsat on Saturday. “We say that Israel is the one and have been on shaky ground, with of the Court of Appeal “Arafat ... is capable, from his only suspect in the case of Yasser Israel stepping up settlement con- in Cairo, as charging grave, of kicking up much dust Arafat’s assassination, and we struction on land the Palestinians that a Judges’ Club elec- at crucial, sensitive moments,” it will continue to carry out a thor- want for their future state, anger- tion lacked transparency. said, days after the Swiss report ough investigation to find out and ing negotiators. AFP Genina, who is now presi- that “moderately” supported the dent of the public Central notion he was poisoned. Auditing Organisation, has Yesterday, Hamas forbade com- also been referred to trial. memorations of Arafat, accusing The trial, for which a its rival Fatah of trying to organ- date has not yet been set, ise “only a Fatah ceremony” in the comes as the commit- Gaza Strip and excluding the ter- tee drafting a new con- ritory’s Islamist rulers. stitution gave its initial Hamas called last week for approval of an article bar- end to peace talks and “concrete ring journalists from being measures to find out who was jailed for their reports. The involved in the crime” of Arafat’s new constitution is to be death. But Tawfiq Tirawi, the adopted through a referen- head of the Western-backed dum expected to be held in Palestinian Authority’s inquiry December. into the death, hit back, saying: Egypt’s constitution was “If Hamas really cared about the suspended when the army death of Abu Ammar (Arafat’s Schoolchildren shout slogans holding the posters of Yasser Arafat, the removed Islamist presi- nom de guerre), they would allow former PLO chairman and Palestinian president, during a rally at an Israeli dent Mohamed Mursi from festivities to go ahead in Gaza.” checkpoint as they mark the 9th anniversary of the death of the former power on July 3. AFP As the inter-Palestinian leader, in Hebron yesterday. TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

Three get life Attiyah at climate talks in prison for Title dispute Moscow airport suicide attack delays Congo, MOSCOW: A Moscow region court yesterday sentenced three men to life in prison for their roles in a 2011 suicide bombing attack on a major M23 deal Russian airport that killed 37 people. The January 2011 Domodedovo Both sides refuse to budge International Airport strike was claimed by the Caucasus Emirate ENTEBBE, UGANDA: A cer- Congo government spokesman movement of Islamist warlord emony to formally end Congo’s Lambert Mende said Kinshasa Doku Umarov. bloodiest conflict in a decade was willing to sign a document The rebel commander is seek- was delayed yesterday by an but not one called a peace deal. ing to establish an Islamist 11th-hour spat between the gov- “It’s as if M23 still exists, it’s as republic in Russia’s volatile ernment and M23 rebels over if it is legitimating them despite North Caucasus in the south of whether the document should them being a negative force,” he the country and has threatened be entitled a peace agreement said. to disrupt next year’s Winter or a vaguer declaration. “We are ready to sign a dec- Olympic Games in the Black Sea M23 gave up their 20-month laration of engagement between resort of Sochi. insurgency last week after the the government and former mem- Russian authorities estab- Democratic Republic of Congo’s bers of the rebel group known lished the identity of the suicide army, backed by a UN force, as M23,” he said in Kinshasa. bomber as Magomed Yevloyev — a routed them from their last hill- Bertrand Bisimwa, the head of member of a militant group that top hideouts along the eastern the M23 political wing, declined answers to Umarov. Investigators border with Rwanda and Uganda. to comment. Ugandan President said that his attack was plotted But other rebels still roam the Yoweri Museveni and envoys from at a camp in Ingushetia run by a The Chairman of Administrative Control and Transparency Authority and President of previous COP18 vast country and stability remains the African Union and M23 and Caucasus Emirate leader Aslan (Conference of the Parties) H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, addresses delegates during the United Nations a distant prospect in a region Western diplomats waited for Byutukayev. Climate Change Conference COP 19 yesterday in Warsaw. with great underground deposits over two hours at the venue for The Moscow regional court of gold, diamonds and other pre- the ceremony to start but the ordered Yevloyev’s brother cious minerals. Congolese government delegation Akhmed, who was accused The deal between the Kinshasa did not enter the room, he said. together with Bashir Khamkoyev government and M23 was due to M23’s rebellion had at times of hosting Yevloyev in the city be signed in the Ugandan city of risked sucking Congo’s neigh- of Nazran, providing him with Prison shift for Greenpeace crew Entebbe at 6pm (1500 GMT) but bours into a wider conflict. United money and putting him on a bus suddenly delayed, with no one Nations experts documented evi- to Moscow, to serve a 10-year sen- MOSCOW: Russia moved the the “detention centres of the city Greenpeace released photo- knowing whether the hold-up dence that Rwanda and Uganda tence in a standard-regime penal crew of a Greenpeace Arctic are ready to receive these people,” graphs of guards in camouflage would last for hours or days. had supported the rebels, strain- colony. The Interfax news agency protest ship from the northern without specifying which of the and a prison service truck parked “The stumbling point is the ing relations with Kinshasa. Both reported from the courtroom that port of Murmansk yesterday facilities would be used. on a snow-covered platform parties cannot agree on whether Kigali and Kampala repeatedly Akhmed Yevloyev denied know- and put them on a train to Saint The 28 activists and two report- alongside a long-distance train they are signing a peace agree- denied the allegations. ing his brother had planned to Petersburg, authorities and the ers, arrested in September after carriage without windows. ment or a declaration. They agree The accord will address issues attack the Moscow airport. Three organisation said. protesting against oil explora- The train was due to arrive in on the content, but not the title. such as amnesty — for the act of others — brothers Islam and Ilez “The decision has been made tion in the Barents Sea, left their Saint Petersburg at 12.11pm today, The Congolese government says rebellion, though not for crimes Yandiyev and Khamkhoyev — to transfer all 30 of the accused detention centre at 5am (0100 Greenpeace said. it came here to sign a declara- against humanity — and also received life sentences in maxi- to detention centres in Saint GMT) in a truck and are now on The No. 21 passenger train will tion,” Ugandan Junior Foreign allows reintegration of vetted mum security penal colonies on Petersburg,” the Investigative a train, said Greenpeace spokes- pull into the city’s Ladozhsky sta- Affairs Minister Okello Oryem rebels into the army. terrorism and other charges. The Committee said in a statement, woman Dannielle Taaffe. tion after a journey of about 1,500 told Reuters. “We have said it should be a brothers had met Yevloyev upon saying that their charges “do “The Arctic30 are being trans- kilometres that takes 27 hours. Ugandan government spokes- document that focuses on end- arrival in Moscow and organised not fall under the jurisdiction of ferred away from Murmansk. But it was unclear whether the man Ofwono Opondo later said ing the rebellion, not settling all his transportation and lodging courts in the Murmansk region.” They shouldn’t be in jail at all!” prison carriage would ever reach “there’s no deal tonight”, but the problems between Congo, in the capital, the Investigative The Saint Petersburg prison Greenpeace wrote on its Twitter the city centre. could not say when it would Rwanda and Uganda,” one senior Committee said. AFP service said in a statement that account. AFP happen. diplomat said. REUTERS Polish nationalists riot in capital

WARSAW: Polish riot police stewards in orange vests and with years, but a minority feel alien- used rubber bullets yesterday a police helicopter circling above. ated and believe traditional val- to break up groups of masked The violence started when a few ues on marriage, abortion and the far-right youths who threw dozen youths, their faces covered church have been swept aside. firecrackers and set fire to by balaclavas and football scarves, “I believe that Polishness is parked cars during a national- broke off from the procession into under threat,” said one marcher, ist march through the centre of a side street and started attacking Grzegorz, who said he was 30. the capital. a building where left-wing radi- “The Polish government is incom- The march is an annual event cals occupied a squat. petent and a threat to Polishness.” to commemorate Poland’s national Riot police moved in, and came Before the violence broke out, independence day, and for the under attack from youths throw- marchers chanted: “God, honour, third year in a row it broke down ing firecrackers and stones. As fatherland!” and waved the red- into running battles in the mid- the rioters dispersed, several and-white national flag. Another dle of Warsaw between rioters and cars were set on fire. The vio- protester, who gave his name as police. Several thousand right- lence underscores the faultlines Mateusz, said he had come to wing protesters began their march in Polish society. Many Poles have “manifest my patriotism.” peacefully — watched by their own grown wealthier in the past few REUTERS

Lord Mayor’s Banquet Iranian musician guns down three band mates in NY

NEW YORK CITY: A musi- cian with an Iranian rock band fatally shot three of his band mates and wounded another early yesterday before turning the gun on himself, according to police in Brooklyn, New York. News reports said the deceased were members of the Yellow Dogs, an indie group that was formed several years ago in Tehran. The musicians were found shot in the Brooklyn building where the band lived and rehearsed, according to New York media. News reports said the shooter was found dead of a single gun- shot wound on the roof of the building. New York police confirmed var- ious details of the tragedy. “A male shot three victims, killing them,” a police spokes- man said. “It also appears that the shooter killed himself on the roof of that location.” The New York Daily News reported that the shooter had recently been kicked out of the group. Officials so far have not released the names of the deceased, although “preliminarily, British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech at the Lord it appears to be members of the Mayor’s Banquet at Guildhall in London, yesterday. band,” the police spokesman said. AFP TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES

Court awards World sends aid to Philippines temple area to Cambodia

THE HAGUE: The UN’s top Aquino declares state of national calamity, deploys hundreds of soldiers in Tacloban City court ruled yesterday that most of the area around a MANILA: The US, Australia support package worth $9.6m. flashpoint ancient temple on and the UN mobilised emer- The German Embassy in Manila the Thai border belongs to gency aid to the Philippines said an initial shipment of 23 Cambodia and that any Thai as the scale of the devastation tonnes of aid was being flown in security forces there should unleashed by Super Typhoon and German rescue teams were leave. Haiyan emerged yesterday. already at work. The International Court The Pentagon sent Marines Japan sent a relief and medi- of Justice interpreted a 1962 and equipment to assist with the cal team of 25, while Malaysia ruling saying that “Cambodia relief effort following the typhoon, readied a crew and cash aid was had sovereignty over the whole which may have killed more than offered by Taiwan and Singapore. territory of the promontory 10,000 people in what is feared New Zealand increased its of Preah Vihear,” Judge Peter to be the country’s worst natural humanitarian relief and Canada Tomka said. disaster. promised up to $5m aid. “In consequence Thailand Vietnam, despite coping with a Medecins Sans Frontieres was under an obligation to mass evacuation programme as a (Doctors Without Borders) was withdraw from that territory weakened Haiyan swung onto its also sending 200 tonnes of aid thai military or police forces or territory, provided emergency aid in two flights from Dubai and other guards or keepers who worth $100,000 and said it “stands Belgium. were stationed there,” Tomka by the Philippine people in this President Benigno Aquino said. difficult situation”. declared a state of national At least 28 people have been The relief operation was calamity and deployed hundreds killed in outbreaks of violence focused on the city of Tacloban of soldiers in the coastal city since 2011 over the ownership on Leyte island, three days after of Tacloban to quell looting as of the patch of border land the typhoon demolished entire dazed survivors begged for help next to the 900-year-old Preah communities across the central and scavenged for food, water and Vihear temple. Philippines and left countless medicine. bodies and gnawing desperation The huge scale of death and Sri Lanka faces in its wake. destruction from Friday’s storm Delivering on a promise of become clearer as reports emerged more criticism quick help from President Barack of thousands of people missing and Obama, about 90 US Marines images showed apocalyptic scenes SYDNEY: An Australian and sailors based in Japan flew in one town that has not been senator detained in Sri Children are seen from a worn out Philippine flag in the town of Hernani, devastated by the typhoon. into Tacloban aboard two C-130 reached by rescue workers. Lanka returned to Sydney Hercules transport aircraft, after One of the most powerful yesterday accusing Colombo receiving a bird’s eye view of the survey team on the ground. struggling to cope with the scale shelters and medicine would storms ever recorded, typhoon of attempting to “shut down” immense scale of destruction Australia pledged Aus$10m of death and destruction, with arrive in the Philippines today, Haiyan levelled Basey, a seaside scrutiny of war crimes ahead across Leyte. ($9.38m). The aid will include tar- reports of violent looters and to be followed by deliveries of town in Samar province about of a Commonwealth summit. They brought communication paulins, sleeping mats, mosquito scarcity of food, drinking water water purification and sanitation 10kms (6 miles) across a bay from Sri Lanka is facing inter- and logistical equipment to sup- nets, water containers and health and shelter. equipment. Tacloban in Leyte province, where national censure over alleged port the Philippine armed forces and hygiene kits. UN Secretary-General Ban The UN refugee agency at least 10,000 people were killed, war crimes and its hosting in their relief operation. A team of Australian medics Ki-moon promised UN humani- UNHCR was also organising an according to officials. of the Commonwealth Heads Later, the Marine Corps will leave tomorrow via a C17 tarian agencies would “respond airlift carrying aid. About 2,000 people were miss- of Government Meeting this said it was sending a further military transport plane from rapidly to help people in need”. The European Commission said ing in Basey, said the governor of week has become mired in 90 troops tasked with help- Darwin to join disaster experts. Unicef said a cargo plane car- it would give €3m ($4m), while Samar province. controversy as demands mount ing a humanitarian assistance Philippine officials were rying 60 tonnes of aid including Britain offered an emergency REUTERS for Colombo to address the allegations. Australian Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon was picked up by authorities in Colombo and interrogated on Sunday, and Indonesians face trial over bomb plot said she believed it was because Thai senate rejects the Sri Lankan government JAKARTA: Two suspected allegedly raised funds for the injuries and damage” to put “does not want scrutiny of what Indonesian extremists went on attack while Taufiq is accused of pressure on the government in is happening in that country”. trial yesterday accused of an helping assemble bombs. Myanmar, whom they blamed “The war crimes need to disputed amnesty bill “evil conspiracy” to bomb the Police say they foiled the plot for the attacks on the Rohingya, be investigated; the crimes Myanmar embassy to avenge when they arrested Taufiq, who Ricardo said. against humanity clearly con- BANGKOK: Thailand’s sen- hatred from many of the Bangkok the killing of Rohingya Muslims was carrying a backpack full of The prosecutor told the court tinue, the evidence is very ate unanimously rejected a middle and upper classes. in that country. pipe bombs, along with another the men were part of an extrem- strong,” she said. contentious political amnesty An estimated 50,000 protest- Rokhadi, 28 and Achmad man riding a motorbike in south ist group called Negara Islam bill last night, as tens of thou- ers remained in the city’s politi- Taufiq, 22, could face the death Jakarta the night before the Indonesia (the Islamic State of Police crack sands of anti-government pro- cal centre last night, according penalty over the plan to attack planned attack. Indonesia). testers massed in Bangkok to to police, heightening fears of the mission in May, amid anger “The accused carried out an Rokhadi is accused of transfer- down on strike try to heap pressure on Prime clashes with authorities. in Muslim-majority Indonesia evil conspiracy,” prosecutor Okto ring 300,000 rupiah ($26) to the Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. A spokesman for her party at persecution of the stateless Ricardo told the South Jakarta alleged mastermind of the plot, KATHMANDU: Police in All 141 senators present voted said the ruling coalition “would Rohingya in mainly Buddhist District Court. Sigit Indrajid, to buy a blender Nepal arrested dozens of to kick out the legislation, which not bring this (bill) back to par- Myanmar. The men “wanted to bomb the and hydrogen peroxide to help protestors yesterday in a the embattled premier has liament”, adding the opposition Rokhadi, who like many Myanmar embassy in Jakarta so make bombs. crackdown on a nationwide already pledged not to revive. protests were now groundless. Indonesians goes by one name, that there would be casualties, AFP strike called by hardline The vote is likely to embolden a “We believe from tomorrow the Maoists seeking to postpone range of anti-government forces political crisis will start to ease next week’s parliamentary who have gathered in large num- as there are no reasons to main- elections. bers on Bangkok’s streets for tain the protest,” said Pormpong Protestors belonging to a nearly a fortnight. Nopparit. 33-party alliance headed by “This house rejects this bill for But anti-government forces — Protests over Maldives president’s move the Communist Party of Nepal- consideration,” deputy speaker with the Democrats at the helm Maoist (CPN-M) torched Surachai Lengboonlertchai said — earlier vowed to keep up their MALE: Maldives police clashed Waheed was to have stepped not state what must happen, the a dozen vehicles across the of the legislation, which critics mass rally. with hundreds of protest- down on Sunday, but when no Supreme Court has decided the country while enforcing the say was aimed at helping former In a speech to rapturous sup- ers yesterday after outgoing candidate won the necessary 50 government will continue instead shutdown, police spokesman premier Thaksin Shinawatra — porters, a key Democrat leader President Mohamed Waheed percent of votes in a long-delayed of going into a constitutional Ganesh KC said. Yingluck’s brother — return to vowed to turn the heat on said he would remain in power presidential election the previous void,” Waheed declared overnight. “We arrested 45 protesters Thailand from self-exile. Yingluck’s government and urged after his term ended, defy- day, the Indian Ocean archipelago Mohamed Nasheed led after including 34 in Kathmandu... Thaksin is a hugely polarising supporters to observe a three-day ing the opposition-led parlia- was essentially left in constitu- the first round with 47 percent they attacked four vehicles in figure in Thailand, drawing great strike starting on Wednesday. ment and throwing the country tional limbo. of votes. the capital early morning yes- support from the rural poor but AFP deeper into crisis. “Since the constitution does REUTERS terday,” he said. AGENCIES South Korea Pay clash shuts over 100 urges North to identify spy factories in Bangladesh DHAKA: Bangladeshi police the capital Dhaka, that accounts SEOUL: South Korea yesterday fired water cannon and rubber for nearly 20 percent of total gar- urged North Korea to identify a bullets yesterday to break up ment exports. South Korean citizen it said it a protest by garment workers “Owners are indifferent to our had arrested for espionage, as a demanding a higher minimum demand. They are not even ready newspaper report suggested the wage, forcing the closure of to pay what the wage board pro- detained man was a missionary. more than 100 factories. posed,” a protester said, adding Pyongyang announced last Bangladesh’s official wage that there was no other option week that it had arrested a South board proposed a 77 percent rise but to take to the streets. Korean spy engaged in “plot- in the minimum wage for gar- Garment factory staff went on breeding activities.” The South’s ment workers last week after a strike over wages for six days in National Intelligence Service string of fatal factory accidents September, hitting production at rejected the claim as groundless, this year thrust poor pay and almost 20 percent of the coun- and the Unification Ministry yes- conditions into the international try’s 3,200 factories. The strikes terday challenged the North to spotlight. followed similar protests over the provide information to support The present minimum summer. The new protest coin- the spying charge. monthly wage of $38 is around cided with a four-day nationwide “Since the North has said it is half that of rival Asian export- strike led by the main opposition holding a South Korean in cus- ers Vietnam and Cambodia and party demanding next year’s elec- tody, we want his identity to be just over a quarter of the rate tion take place under a non-par- disclosed,” ministry spokesman in top exporter China, accord- tisan government. Kim Eui-Do told reporters. ing to International Labour The industry, which sup- The Chosun Ilbo newspaper Organisation data from August. plies many Western brands, has said the man was a missionary, But factory owners said they already been under the spotlight who may have entered North could not afford 77 percent. after the accidents, including the Korea with a fake passport after Police also fired tear gas to collapse of a building housing fac- he was told by a contact that he disperse the stone-throwing tories in April that killed more could meet churchgoers there. demonstrators in the Ashulia than 1,130 people. Police detectives gather buckets of crude bombs as people watch during a strike in Dhaka yesterday. AFP industrial belt, on the outskirts of REUTERS TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Haqqani group leader shot dead in Pakistan Funeral held inside Taliban stronghold in Miranshah

ISLAMABAD: The chief fin- for their work as senior leaders against US forces in Afghanistan. ancier of the Taliban-linked and financiers for the Taliban Taliban sources confirmed Haqqani network militant and the affiliated Haqqani that Haqqani’s body had been group has been shot dead network. moved to North Waziristan, the in the Pakistani capital of The US has also branded the stronghold of the Taliban insur- Islamabad, militant sources Haqqani network, a group US gency, which shares a border said yesterday. officials blame for high-profile with Afghanistan. “Nasiruddin Haqqani was killed attacks in Afghanistan, as a ter- “His funeral is scheduled for in Islamabad while travelling in a rorist organisation in September 4pm today (Monday) in the car with a few other unidentified 2012. Miranshah area,” a source said, people,” one Taliban source said, Pakistani police and govern- referring to the regional capital. adding that the attack took place ment officials were not immedi- The Haqqani network is on Sunday. ately available for comment. named after the brothers’ father, “His body has been moved to The deceased Nasiruddin Jalaluddin Haqqani, a veteran North Waziristan.” Haqqani was the elder brother guerrilla commander from south- In June 2010, the US Treasury of Sirajuddin Haqqani, the guer- east Afghanistan who rose to sanctioned Nasiruddin and two rilla commander who heads the prominence battling occupying People gather at the scene where Nasiruddin Haqqani was killed by unknown gunmen on the outskirts of Islamabad other Afghans as “specifically Haqqani network and has directed Soviet forces in the 1980s. yesterday. designated global terrorists” some of the most brazen attacks REUTERS

Hussain meets US ties should not be Kuwaiti premier Pakistani army demands ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain held hostage: Sharif apology from Islamist leader met here on Sunday evening the visiting Kuwaiti Prime ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister anonymity because of the sensi- Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al Nawaz Sharif has rejected sug- tivity of the issue. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan The spokesman “strongly con- But analysts say Sharif’s ability Mubarak Al Hamad Al gestions by some of his cabi- He said Premier Nawaz made army on Sunday demanded demned the irresponsible and to issue demands to Washington Sabah, and his delegation. net members to take a tough it clear during the emergency unconditional apology from an misleading remarks” by Hassan, are constrained by the fact the They reviewed the progress position against the US for its cabinet meeting last week that Islamist leader for calling a and said that he “insulted” the US last month agreed to release of the historical friendly rela- “deliberate attempts” to under- while his government has taken a dead militant a “martyr,” say- martyrdom of thousands of inno- around $1.6bn in aid. In addi- tions as well as regional and mine Pakistan’s efforts to hold principled stance against the CIA- ing his remarks “hurt the feel- cent Pakistanis and soldiers. tion, Pakistan has just embarked international issues of com- peace talks with the Taliban, piloted drone campaign, this did ings” of families of those who “Syed Munawar Hassan has on a new $6.7bn International mon concern. The Kuwaiti sources here say. not mean that Pakistan’s “entire died fighting for their country. tried to invent a logic based on Monetary Fund (IMF) loan pack- Premier arrived in Islamabad According to one official privy to relationship with the US should The leader of the main Jamaat- his political convenience. Strong age with support from Washington. earlier in the day on a two- developments, Interior Minister be held hostage by one incident”. e-Islami party, Syed Munawar condemnation of his views from Mehsud’s death last Friday day visit to Pakistan, as part Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was “That is why he (the prime min- Hassan, sparked controversy an overwhelming majority leaves was the third major blow struck of an Asian tour which also insisting on reviewing coopera- ister) is careful in making any by terming slain Taliban chief no doubt in any one’s mind that against the TTP by the US this included India. tion with the US in the aftermath public statement on the issue,” Hakimullah Mehsud -- killed by a all of us are very clear on what year, following the killing of of the drone strike which killed the official added. US drone -- a “martyr” in a recent the state of Pakistan is and who number two Waliur Rehman in a Energy talks Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Premier Nawaz made his only television programme. He also said are its enemies,” he said. drone strike in May and the cap- Hakimullah Mehsud. noticeable statement on the that Pakistani troops who died in Neither Hassan nor his party ture of another senior lieutenant in US today At his news conference imme- issue during military exercises in gunbattles with Taliban militants spokesman were immediately in Afghanistan last month. diately after Mehsud’s killing, Bahawalpur last week, caution- were not martyrs because they available for comment. Another On Thursday, the TTP named WASHINGTON: The fifth Nisar termed the move an “attack ing the US that the “senseless use sided with the US. top Islamist, chief of the Jamiat its new leader as hardline cleric US-Pakistan Energy Working on peace” and indicated that the of force” would not bring peace. “The people of Pakistan, whose Ulema-e-Islam party Maulana Maulana Fazlullah, known for Group, part of the Strategic country’s top civil and military Unlike the interior minister, how- loved ones laid down their life Fazalur Rehman, also created leading the Taliban’s two-year Dialogue framework between leadership would meet soon to ever, he did not indicate whether while fighting the terrorists, and ripples in a separate television rule in Swat Valley and for links the two countries, will meet respond to the situation. his government was considering families of shuhada (martyrs) programme by saying that he to the shooting of schoolgirl activ- in Washington today. “This However, a meeting of the any drastic steps to review ties of the armed forces demand an considered even a dog a martyr if ist Malala Yousafzai. Pakistan is working group fosters coop- Cabinet Committee of the with the US. unconditional apology from Syed it was killed in a US drone attack. a frontline state in the US and eration on Pakistan’s energy National Security Council was A senior official endorsed Munawar Hassan for hurting Islamabad condemns drone Nato-led fight against rebels in sector, including power gen- not convened as the prime min- Sharif’s views saying it would be their feelings,” a military spokes- strikes as a violation of sover- Afghanistan. It says more than eration, renewable energy, ister adopted a more “pragmatic unwise if Pakistan sought to rede- man said in a statement. eignty, and Prime Minister Nawaz 40,000 people have been killed gas, and reform priorities,” approach” in view of the evolv- fine cooperation with the US at this “It is also expected that Jamat- Sharif urged President Barack in Pakistan by Taliban and Al sources here say. ing situation, the official told The stage. e-Islami should clearly state its Obama to end them during White Qaeda-led rebels, who oppose The Strategic Dialogue Express Tribune on condition of INTERNEWS party position on the subject.” House talks last week. Islamabad’s US alliance. AFP framework between the two countries was re-energised during Secretary of State John Kerry’s August visit Armistice Day to Islamabad. It will be co- hosted by Ambassador Carlos Pascual, US Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, and Pakistani Ministers of Petroleum and Natural Resources Khaqan Abbasi and of Water and Power Khwaja Asif. “The US and Pakistan have worked closely and on a sus- tained basis to better develop and diversify Pakistan’s energy sector, a key priority of the Pakistani government and people,” Office of the State Department spokespersons noted. The US has supported increased energy generation, improved distribution, man- agement, revenue collection, and policy reform. Since October 2009, the US has helped add 1,000 mega- watts of capacity to Pakistan’s grid enough to supply electric- ity for more than 16 million people, the State Department said. AGENCIES Wreaths are laid on Armistice Day at a memorial in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, yesterday. Taliban warn elders against endorsing US deal KABUL: The Taliban yesterday warned all the participants that if they endorse this for November 19-21, the draft will be sub- an upcoming elders’ assembly against document, the Islamic Emirate will enlist all mitted to parliament. If the agreement is endorsing a deal allowing US troops to the participants as traitors and target each passed by both loya jirga and parliament, stay in Afghanistan after 2014, saying member individually,” the Taliban said in a between 5,000 and 10,000 US troops would they would be punished as “traitors” if statement. stay in Afghanistan to help fight Al Qaeda they did so. The draft pact was hammered out in remnants and train the national army. Around 2,500 tribal elders and civil lead- Kabul last month by the US Secretary of The US had been pushing for the deal ers are expected to take part in an assem- State John Kerry. But he left without a final to be signed by the end of October to allow bly known as a “loya jirga” this month, to deal as Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the Nato coalition to plan the withdrawal decide whether to accept the draft Bilateral only a jirga had the authority to decide the of its 87,000 combat troops by December Security Agreement between Afghanistan contentious issues. 2014 after 13 years of fighting the Taliban and the US. The Taliban, who have led an These include a US demand to retain legal insurgency. insurgency against President Hamid Karzai’s jurisdiction over its troops in Afghanistan, The collapse of a similar security agree- government and its Nato military back- which would give them immunity from ment with Iraq in 2011 led to the US pulling ers since being ousted from power in 2001, Afghan law. The request emerged as the all its troops out of the country, which is cur- warned against accepting the pact. main sticking point after Kerry’s visit. If rently suffering its worst sectarian violence “The Afghanistan Islamic Emirate warns approved by the assembly, tentatively set since 2008. AFP

TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Chhattisgarh: Defying Seagulls at Sangam Maoists, 2 million vote One paramilitary soldier killed; second round on Nov 19

RAIPUR: More than two mil- and one in Rajnandgaon and an blast in Kanker district while a lion voters — or 67 percent of hour later in the remaining five bomb weighing some 10 kg was the electorate — defied Maoists seats in Rajnandgaon. recovered in Bijapur, police said. to vote in the first phase of Polling rapidly picked up as the To scare away voters, Maoists Chhattisgarh’s assembly elec- day progressed. By the time cur- triggered blasts in polling booths tions that marked the start tains came down, 67 percent of located in forested areas in Konta, of the biggest test for political the 2.9 million voters involved in Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, parties ahead of parliamentary yesterday’s voting had exercised Antagarh, Bhanupratapur and polls next year. Sporadic vio- their franchise. Narayanpur areas. lence left a trooper dead. A total of 143 candidates were Balloting for the 90-member All through the day, men and in the fray in the 18 constituencies. assembly in Chhattisgarh is being women from the predominantly “The poll process was marked held in two phases, with the sec- tribal belt of the sprawling Bastar by visible enthusiasm. It was ond round on November 19. region and Rajnandgaon district largely peaceful. There were Chief Minister Raman Singh queued up to vote in an election sporadic incidents of firing,” said the high percentage of vot- in which the Congress is deter- Deputy Election Commissioner R ing revealed “enthusiasm” among mined to end 10 years of reign by Balakrishnan said in New Delhi. voters which he added was a “good the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A Central Reserve Police Force sign for the BJP”. After Maoists called for a boy- trooper was killed in a gun battle The ‘None of The Above’ option cott of the exercise, balloting with Maoists at Dantewada. made its debut in India in the began on a dull note — at 7 a.m. A Border Security Force polls. in all 12 constituencies of Bastar trooper was injured in a bomb IANS A youth feeds seagulls at the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, in Allahabad, yesterday.

Results of talks Brief engine failure on Mars spacecraft Body of one miner recovered with Pakistan NEW DELHI: India’s Mars Earth until the end of the month India has never before RANCHI: The body of one of four miners trapped yesterday fol- spacecraft suffered a brief while building up enough velocity attempted interplanetary travel lowing a roof collapse in a Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) disappointing, engine failure yesterday as sci- to break free. and more than half of all mis- mine in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district was recovered while the entists tried to move it into a Yesterday, during a fourth repo- sions to Mars have ended in fail- remaining three were also feared dead, an official said. higher orbit around Earth, but sitioning to take it 100,000 kilo- ure, including China’s in 2011 and At least 171 other miners were rescued. The men were at work in says Khurshid controllers denied any setback to metres from Earth, the thruster Japan’s in 2003. the BCCL mine in Dhanbad, when the incident occurred. NEW DELHI: A day ahead of the ambitious low-cost mission. engines briefly failed, leading the The cost of the project, at 4.5 Police sources said a big stone had fallen on the three trapped holding a meeting with Pakistan The Mars Orbiter Mission, auto-pilot to take over. billion rupees ($73m), is less than miners, and their chances of survival were bleak. prime minister’s adviser, which blasted off on November “It’s not a setback at all. a sixth of the $455m earmarked A BCCL official said the roof collapsed at the Basantimata colliery, External Affairs Minister 5 for a 11-month trip to the Red Tomorrow again we’ll raise the for a Mars probe by Nasa which situated at Nirsa in Dhanbad district, around 240km from Ranchi. Salman Khurshid said India- Planet, is being launched on orbit to 100,000 kilometres,” a will launch later this month. Pakistan talks are marked by its way via an unusual “sling- spokesman for the Indian Space ISRO chairman K Two minor earthquakes hit Delhi warmth but the situation on the shot” method for interplanetary Research Organisation (ISRO), Radhakrishnan has called the ground and results of meetings journeys. Deviprasad Karnik, said. mission a “turning point” for NEW DELHI: Two minor earthquakes awoke residents of the are “very disappointing”. Lacking a large enough rocket The spacecraft is currently at India’s space ambitions and one Indian capital of New Delhi early yesterday, shaking buildings Khurshid is to hold talks with to blast directly out of Earth’s an orbit of 78,276 kilometres and which would go on to prove its but with no immediate reports of damage. Nawaz Sharif’s foreign affairs atmosphere and gravitational pull, was to be raised again at 5 am capabilities in rocket technology. India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) said first a 3.1-magni- adviser Sartaj Aziz today. the Indian spacecraft is orbiting today, an ISRO statement said. AFP tude tremor struck at 12.41 am local time at a depth of 10 kilometres, “We talk to Pakistan periodi- placing its epicentre in the capital city of nearly 10 million people. cally and in terms of personal ges- Almost exactly an hour later, a second, marginally larger 3.3-mag- tures we receive great warmth. nitude quake also struck, the IMD said on its website. But the on-the-ground reality and Chess fever An AFP reporter in Delhi said the tremor shook buildings audibly, the results of our meetings are and that there were at least two minor aftershocks. very disappointing,” Khurshid told The Australian in an interview. Four dead in Mumbai building fire He said India was prepared to take Pakistani Prime Minister MUMBAI: Four members of a family were burnt to death and Nawaz Sharif “at his word” when 10, including two firemen, were injured in a blaze at a residential he says he wants peace with India. building in Mumbai yesterday. “Pakistan has a lot of very, The blaze was reported 3.15 am in the seven-storey Kailash very difficult issues to deal with Apartments in Siddharth Nagar of Vikhroli suburb, an official of at home,” he was quoted as saying. the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Disaster Control said. “Our view is that we should The first flames were noticed on the seventh floor but spread give them time, not at our cost, quickly to the sixth and fifth floors, leaving no time for the panicky of course, but that we should give occupants to escape. them the benefit of the doubt. Four members of the Shalivan family, including Gautam (55), his “When Mr Nawaz Sharif says wife Poornima (50), son Vishal (32) and grandson Ayush (10) were he wants peace and good rela- burnt to death. tions with India, we take him at his word.” Two killed in Kolkata shoot-out “If they can address the dis- mantling of the infrastructure of KOLKATA: Two people were shot dead and another was criti- terrorism, that would be a good cally injured in the eye in the West Bengal capital yesterday fol- start,” he told the newspaper. lowing a clash over a disputed property. Khurshid’s talk with Aziz today Police said the incident took place in a house where a woman is expected to focus on concerns called Mamata Agarwal also ran a nursery school. over frequent ceasefire violations The incident occurred a few hundred yards from the official resi- and infiltrations across the Line of dence of the city police commissioner. Control (LoC). Peace and tranquil- According to police, closed-circuit television camera footage shows lity on the LoC is a pre-condition a woman opening fire at a group of intruders. The woman, suspected to move forward in the dialogue. Schoolchildren play chess in a public park as part of a chess promotional campaign near the venue where to be Agarwal, and one of her security guards, opened fire when a IANS Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and India’s Vishwanathan Anand are playing in the FIDE World Chess Championship group of people entered the premises in a bid to take possession of it. in the southern city of Chennai, yesterday. AGENCIES India should see big picture of labour migration he return of more than 134,000 in the state, where some two million poverty, a lack of decent work, human frameworks, as well as partnering more migrant Indian workers from migrants from other parts of India replace THE NR EYE rights violations, armed conflict, persecu- effectively with all stakeholders involved Saudi Arabia over the past weeks the Gulf-bound emigrants doing all kinds tion and environmental degradation. In in international migration and develop- Tand the resultant problem of of labour. Moiz Mannan the absence of regular migration oppor- ment at the regional and global levels. their rehabilitation is an event that would Some NRI and Gulf returnees organi- tunities, migrants resort to irregular Among other things, the Declaration occur again and again in different circum- sations in Kerala have already publicly plan for the global migration scene. migration channels. In their new homes, underlines the right of migrants to return stances and regions across the globe. It is rubbished their government’s claims With such a massive population of many migrants face exploitation, discrim- to their country of citizenship, and calls time to rise above such events and grap- and dismissed the announcements as lip non-residents, India needs to be at the ination and xenophobia, while their con- upon manpower exporting countries to ple with the issue at hand - international service. forefront of global initiatives aimed at tributions to the host society go largely ensure that their returning nationals are migration. The central as well as state govern- regularising and humanising workers’ unrecognized. duly received. Accosted by the latest event, the Indian ments seem to draw solace from little migration. One such recent initiative was This is why the UN convened the High- Hinting at a change in approach, the authorities at the central and state levels nothings such as using their “good offices” the United Nations General Assembly’s level Dialogue on International Migration Minister of Overseas Indians Affairs, have gone into the customary fire-fighting to make the Saudi authorities extend the adoption of the Declaration of the High- and Development from October 3 to 4, Vayalar Ravi, recently voiced an opinion mode and the expected politics has also Nitaqat deadline and agree to allow the level Dialogue on International Migration 2013 with an eight-point agenda for action that migration of people at a macro level started to play itself out in the major man- affected workers to move to other Gulf and Development. on making migration work. The agenda should be liberalised so that market forces power exporting states. nations. The centre, for example, has been According to UN figures, in 2013, the calls upon member countries and all operate efficiently and ensure competitive The worst-affected state, Kerala, for praising its efforts in the Kingdom. “We number of international migrants world- concerned agencies and organisations to wages and social security. example is said to have worked out a used the available time very effectively. wide reached 232 million. Both developing protect human rights of migrants, reduce In this context, India has adopted a “comprehensive” rehabilitation plan to Our embassy in Riyadh and the consulate and developed economies need migrants to the costs of labour migration, eliminate National Policy on Skill Development that deal with the current event. The plan in Jeddah launched a major scheme to sen- meet the demand for workers with differ- migrant exploitation, address the “plight seeks to raise India’s competitiveness in calls upon certain departments of the sitise Indian nationals. This is an untold ent levels of skills. The UN has acknowl- of stranded migrants”, improve the host the global labour market. The ministry is state government to help the returnees success story for India,” Joint Secretary edged that leveraged by the right policies, population’s perception of migrants and, also implementing “Swarna Pravas Yojna, set up small enterprises. Besides technical (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, migrant and diaspora communities can among other things, enhance migration a central government scheme which aims assistance, the government agencies will Mridul Kumar, was quoted as telling significantly contribute to development partnerships and co-operation. to train about 200,000 youth for overseas arrange bank loans and extend 10 percent media representatives last Thursday. in both origin and destination countries, The Declaration adopted by the General jobs in the 12th Five year plan period. subsidy on the capital investment and five Similar diplomatic efforts with Kuwait, through remittances, trade, investment, Assembly calls for acknowledgement However, a strong push is required from percent subsidy on the interest for the during the India visit of its Prime creation of enterprises, and transfer of of the important contribution made by India to include labour mobility at inter- entire repayment period of up to 15 years Minister, have also been talked about by technology, skills and knowledge. migrants and an “effective and inclusive national forums such as UN and WTO with the federal assistance. foreign ministry officials. While launch- Many migrants are able to move, live agenda” that integrates development and to promote and safeguard the interests The government will also encourage ing initiatives on a case-to-case basis, it is and work in safety and dignity. Yet oth- respects human rights by improving the of its migrants. formation of labour contract societies also important to look at and effectively ers are compelled to move as a result of performance of existing institutions and THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

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SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND She has collaborated with sev- slow down as print is increasingly replaced by digital platforms. eral world famous contemporary 05:48 16:48 01:15 & 12:00 05:00 & 19:45 05-12 /18 KT artists, including Koons, who portrayed her as a post-modern THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW Botticellian Venus for the album Arab Region advertising revenue HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER artwork. “Artpop” is a return to the danceable synthpop of Gaga’s projections by platform (US$ m) MUSCAT 30/22 Partly cloudy 30/22 Partly cloudy massively successful 2008 debut KUWAIT 29/20 Partly cloudy 27/19 Partly cloudy album “The Fame” after she exper- imented with other styles on her BAHRAIN 29/23 Clear 28/23 Clear second album, “Born This Way”. SANAA 24/09 Mostly cloudy 24/10 Chance of rain Before assembled journalists RIYADH 31/18 Clear 32/18 Clear Gaga took off in a custom-made DUBAI 31/24 Clear 31/22 Clear flying dress to proclaim a new BAGHDAD 24/14 Partly cloudy 22/14 Clear cultural revolution. She strapped into the fly suit and buckled her THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW helmet wearing a cut-out black HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER leotard and knee-high sparkly white stiletto boots. She then took ATHENS 21/16 Chance of storm 20/15 Chance of storm off and propelled through the air. WASHINGTON 09/00 Chance of rain 07/00 Clear Gaga called the battery-oper- SYDNEY 26/15 Partly cloudy 27/15 Clear ated flying dress Volantis, and an “early prototype” for what she said LONDON 12/03 Chance of rain 08/06 Mostly cloudy could be a new dawn in travel. She PARIS 14/07 Chance of rain 11/04 Chance of rain presented the device as part phi- ISTANBUL 19/11 Partly cloudy 15/10 Fog losophy, part science, and part met- MANILA 31/25 Chance of rain 30/25 Partly cloudy aphor for herself, but was vague on DHAKA 29/17 Clear 29/17 Partly cloudy what use it could ever have. DELHI 24/13 Clear 24/13 Clear AFP ISLAMABAD 23/09 Clear 21/07 Clear Source : https://www.fas.org Katy Perry Gun violence rampant in movies for teens: Study triumphs WASHINGTON: Gun violence “We do not draw a direct causal weaponry such as rocket-propelled was about three five-minute seg- incarnations... as well as the Die is on the rise in US movies and link to the recent rise in school and grenades and artillery were not ments per hour. Hard series which in a more recent at MTV has more than tripled since 1985 other public shootings but the rise counted, nor were hunting scenes. Some of the recent PG-13 movies version, Live Free or Die Hard in those rated as acceptable for in gun violence in films certainly They found that gun violence that were analysed for the study and (2007), was rated PG-13.” teenagers 13 and older, according coincides with those events,” said has been increasing in all films and “had a lot of gun violence,” accord- The research team from Ohio awards to a study out yesterday. co-author Daniel Romer, director more than doubled since 1950. ing to Romer, were The Dark Knight State University, VU University The amount of such violence seen of the Adolescent Communication But violence has spiked specifi- (2008), Terminator Salvation (2009), Amsterdam in The Netherlands AMSTERDAM: Katy in modern movies rated PG-13 even Institute at the Annenberg Public cally in PG-13 movies, a rating that Inception (2010), Transformers: Dark and the University of Pennsylvania Perry won the award exceeded that in films rated R for Policy Center at the University of was introduced in 1985. “Since 2009 of the Moon (2011), Captain America: decided to do the study to probe for best female singer adults in 2012, said the findings Pennsylvania. it has been as high or higher than The First Avenger (2011), Mission whether the presence of gun vio- at the 2013 MTV by American and Dutch univer- Researchers found that by analys- R-rated films,” said the study. Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011), lence in films for young people EMA music awards sity researchers in the US journal ing the number of violent sequences In 2012, PG-13 movies actually The Avengers (2012), The Amazing could be influencing the spate of on Sunday, pipping Paediatrics. in 945 films — all of them picked had more gun violence than the Spiderman (2012), and Taken 2 (2012). mass shootings as a result of the Lady Gaga and Miley The findings raise concern about from the top 30 films each year average among those rated R for “It is interesting to contrast some well-known “weapons effect,” first Cyrus to the post in the impact that seeing shootings in from 1950 to 2012 — that characters mature audiences. of the movies that came out ear- established in 1967. MTV’s first award fictional movie scenes may have on were using guns to kill people more That meant that the gun vio- lier and were rated R but that have More than 50 scientific studies ceremony since the youths in real life, since a large body often than they had in decades past. lence appeared on average in the sequels that are more recently rated have since shown that the presence launch a week ago of of research has shown that viewing “Gun violence was defined as top R-rated films in 2012 in about PG-13,” he said. of a weapon can make people act the upstart YouTube violent films can increase aggres- shooting a gun and hitting a living 2.15 five-minute segments per hour. “These include the Terminator more aggressively, they said. Music Awards. sion, the researchers said. target,” said the study, noting that In PG-13 movies, the average rate movies that were rated R in earlier AFP Claiming her third EMA award, US singer Perry gave a dramatic rendition of her song Carnival season Unconditionally. “It’s my goal to get (my music) Medical costs in Batman jailed to as many ears as pos- sible,” she said. British-Irish boy the US soar for for theft and band One Direction had a good night, tak- twin, triplet births drug abuse ing the prize for best pop, while Harry Styles WASHINGTON: Mothers in the United SINGAPORE: A Singaporean was awarded best style. States who give birth to twins or triplets whose superhero-sounding name Justin Bieber held on to face soaring medical costs compared to turned him into a social media his best male status for those who have single children, said a celebrity was jailed for nearly a fourth consecutive study yesterday. three years yesterday for theft, year, while Beyonce The medical expenses can be five times housebreaking and drug offences. and Bruno Mars won as high for twins and up to 20 times as Batman bin Suparman, an awards for best live act high for triplets and other multiple births, unemployed 23-year-old whose and best song, respec- said the report in the American Journal of name translates to “Batman son tively. China’s Chris Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology. of Suparman”, was arrested on won best worldwide act. The tally included all medical expenses August 19 after security vid- US rapper Eminem for the mothers from 27 weeks before eos showed him sneaking into a was given a “Global birth until 30 days afterward, combined store at night on two separate Icon” prize for lifetime with the medical costs of infant care for occasions. achievement along with the first year. The total healthcare cost was He stole a total of Sg$500 best hip-hop, just a week around $21,000 per delivery with singletons, ($400) from the store, court docu- after being declared $105,000 with twins, and over $400,000 with ments showed. artist of the year at triplets or more, said the study. Batman also pleaded guilty to the inaugural YouTube Researchers said their approach was various other charges, including Music Awards, run by the first to account for the comprehensive stealing his brother’s ATM card emerging music indus- cost associated with multiple pregnancies to make withdrawals amounting try rival Google. AFP by estimating all-cause medical expenses to Sg$650, and consuming heroin. over the time period from early pregnancy He was sentenced to a total of 33 to the children’s first birthdays. months in jail. For women who had single births, the Batman became a social media majority of the overall costs were for mater- sensation after an image of his nal care (60 percent). identity card with his unusual The research was based on nearly 440,000 name was circulated online. births among US women aged 19-45 from A “Batman bin Suparman Fan 2005 to 2010. A total of 97 percent (424,880) A carnival dance group poses during celebrations at the beginning of the carnival season in Cottbus, Germany, Club” page on social networking of births were singletons, 2.85 percent yesterday. Cottbus is considered East Germany’s carnival ‘stronghold’. site Facebook has garnered nearly (12,482) were twins and 0.13 percent (562) 11,000 likes so far. were triplets or more. AFP AFP Tuesday 12 November 2013 9 Moharram 1435 Volume 18 Number 5881 Price: QR2

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DOHA: Keeping in mind the that formally began yesterday. environmental challenges and The three-day event is organ- global warming, the Minister ised by Qatar Foundation, Qatar of Energy and Industry H E Dr Petroleum and ExxonMobil Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada Qatar, with Qatargas and Shell called on all the stakeholders providing strategic sponsorship for developing, adapting and and Qatar Airways being the offi- promoting carbon mitigating cial airline carrier. solutions in his keynote address Al Sada said that the Forum at the opening of the sec- reflects Qatar’s responsibility, ond Doha Carbon and Energy recognition and contribution Forum (DCEF) here yesterday. towards addressing the chal- Dr Al Sada said that a com- lenges of energy and greenhouse bined and collaborative effort by gases facing our planet. all concerned to forge essential He highlighted that Qatar has partnerships on various levels to already identified the road ahead seek crucial carbon mitigation for its contribution by adopting technological solutions is need. and implementing the Qatar He also called on to encourage National Vision 2030, which was investments in energy efficiency guided and launched by the Emir solutions in buildings, industry H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and transport. Al Thani. The Forum, held under the The Minister reiterated that patronage of H H Sheikha Moza the need for adaptation is an bint Nasser, Chairperson of important part of meeting the Qatar Foundation (QF), was also challenges of climate change, attended by President of Research along with mitigation and and Development at QF Faisal Al development. Suwaidi, President of ExxonMobil DCEF will confirm Qatar’s Upstream Research Company position as a centre of innova- Sara Ortwein, and Vice President tion and leadership in addressing of Research and Development at opportunities in energy efficiency, QF Dr Thomas Zacharia, DCEF solar energy and CCS as ways to Steering Committee Chair and mitigate greenhouse gases. The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada with other officials during the 2nd Doha Carbon and Energy Forum at the Director of HSE Regulations and Al Suwaidi said: “The Doha Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP Enforcement Directorate at QP Carbon and Energy Forum is Saif Al Naimi. well-aligned with the Qatar Local and international experts National Research Strategy. and benefit for the research com- needs, and ultimately make a frameworks that are considered establish a framework to ensure will discuss extensively energy In fact, the strategy goals and munity, industry, and policy mak- difference.” to be the most effective and rel- the work and discussions of the efficiency, solar energy, Carbon objectives capture all four of the ers to think and work together The DCEF will identify inno- evant methods of meeting green- Forum are sustained for the long Capture and Storage (CCS) and Forum themes. As such, I believe to successfully address this coun- vative technologies, industrial house gas challenges in Qatar term. climate change at the DCEF that there is both mutual interest try’s vital carbon and energy applications and regulatory and the Gulf region. It will also THE PENINSULA

Foreign trade Business optimism hits new high surplus widens DOHA: Business optimism in since Q1 2011, when it touched peak level (53, up from 33 in Q4 Yousef M Al Jaida, Chief Qatar has soared to its highest 61 points, showing that economic 2012 and 35 in Q3 2013) for three Strategic Development Officer, to QR32.9bn in nearly three years accord- diversification in Qatar is gather- years, driven by a very optimis- QFC Authority, said: “The sharp DOHA: Qatar’s foreign trade ing to the Dun & Bradstreet ing momentum. tic outlook for sales and demand, increase in optimism shows how surplus widened to QR32.9bn Business Optimism Index for Other indicators also pro- which is the highest among the strong and resilient the Qatar ($9bn) in September 2013. Qatar in the fourth quarter of vide evidence for the strength of non-hydrocarbon sectors. economy is. In particular, the The figure shows an increase of 2013. The index reveals that Qatar’s economy. The profitabil- Construction is at the most Finance, Real Estate and Business QR0.3bn, up 0.9 percent compared optimism is at a level unsur- ity expectations of the Finance, optimistic (53, up from 29 in Q4 Services sector is maturing rap- to the same month in 2012, pre- passed for 11 quarters. Real Estate and Business Services 2012 and 36 in Q3 2013) level it idly and is a major force behind liminary data from the Ministry Sponsored by the Qatar sector have risen sharply over the has been in the last three years, economic diversification, playing of Development Planning and Financial Centre Authority (QFC last year (58 points in Q4 2013 partly because of sharp rises in a leading role in supporting the Statistics showed yesterday. Authority), the survey also reveals from 21 points in Q4 2012). At expectations for selling prices and country’s development.” In September 2013, total that optimism in the Finance, the same time, nearly 50 percent profits and strongly supported by Commenting on the findings exports of goods (both goods of Real Estate and Business Services of small - and medium-sized com- the sector’s expectations for hir- of the latest survey Prashant domestic origin and re-exports) sector has reached its highest level panies surveyed in the sector plan ing, which are the highest among Kumar, Associate Director, revenues amounted to QR41.8bn, in the last three years. At a year to hire in Q4 of this year. the non-hydrocarbon sectors. Dun and Bradstreet South Asia and the value of imports stood on year growth of 15.4 percent, the Optimism for the hydrocarbons Trade and Hospitality industry Middle East Ltd, said: “The Q4 at QR8.9bn. The value of total sector has been the fastest grow- sector is at the highest level (29, optimism (52, up from 34 in Q4 2013 BOI indicates rising opti- exports increased by 3 percent ing business sector in Qatar. up from 17 in Q4 2012 and 13 in 2012 and 34 in Q3 2013) is close to mism levels across all sectors in and the value of imports soared The index for the consolidated Q3 2013) it has been in the last the all-time high of 56 reached in Qatar. Both the hydrocarbon and by 11.4 percent, compared to the non-hydrocarbon sector was 53, two years, supported by a positive Q1 2011, driven by strong expec- non-hydrocarbon sector scores corresponding period last year. up 14 points from Q3 2013 and outlook for sales volumes, profits tations on sales, demand for new have recovered after a period Total exports increase were The Qatar Financial Centre tower around 15 points from Q4 2012 and hiring. orders and in particular profitabil- of decline during the last two to mainly from petroleum gases in Doha. levels. The index value in Q4 2013 The business optimism for the ity, which is the highest amongst three quarters.” and other gaseous hydrocar- is the highest recorded reading manufacturing sector is at the all sectors. THE PENINSULA bons (LNG, condensates, pro- pane, butane, etc) that showed a rise of 4.2 percent compared to September 2012, followed Egypt tender by petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals (crude), to develop Suez Brent oil rises as Iran talks end without deal and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals (not crude), Canal soon which showed an increase of 3.3 NEW YORK: Brent crude oil heavy-water plant within three trading at a session high of $95.38. from Chinese data pointing to and 1.2 percent, respectively. CAIRO: Egypt will finalise prices rose more than $1 per months. “If we do get an agree- Brent prices got a boost as higher fuel demand as the econ- The main destinations of a tender for the development barrel yesterday after Iran ment, where they ease some of the traders covered short positions omy accelerates. China’s implied exports were Japan with a share of the Suez Canal by the end and six world powers fell short sanctions, you’ll see that reflected ahead of the December contract oil demand inched up 0.3 percent of 28 percent of total exports, of the month, the investment of reaching a deal on Tehran’s in the price of Brent,” said Gene expiry on Thursday. in October from a year earlier. South Korea, 18 percent, and minister said, to try to boost nuclear programme. McGillian, analyst with Tradition Money managers cut their net In Libya, tensions remained India with a nine percent share an economy struggling with Sanctions against Iran have Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. long position for the second week high after an autonomy move- of total exports. political turmoil since 2011. helped support Brent prices “Time will tell whether the in a row, government data showed ment in the east said on Sunday Light vessels, fire floats, dredg- “No country is taking the by removing more than 1 mil- Iranians will let people in to on Friday. “Ultimately we were it had formed a regional oil com- ers, floating docks and platforms, lead, it is an Egyptian project lion barrels per day (bpd) of oil explore their nuclear sites.” oversold,” said Rich Ilczyszyn, pany to start selling crude after motor cars and other passenger and we are going to finalise from world markets. Any rise Brent was up 82 cents a barrel chief market strategist at iitrader. seizing several ports. vehicles and aircraft spare parts the first stage by finalising in Iranian supply could push oil at $105.94 by 1:30pm (1830 GMT), com in Chicago. “We’re getting Kuwait’s oil minister, Mustapha were the main imported commod- this tender by the end of this prices lower, analysts say. after touching a session high of close to expiration. If you’re short, Al Shamali, earlier said he ity groups in September 2013. month,” Osama Saleh told Talks between Iran and west- $106.40. On Friday, Brent hit a you have to buy it back.” expected Opec to keep its output South Korea was the leading a Euromoney conference in ern nations will resume on four-month low, then rebounded Brent’s premium over US oil target unchanged. Opec, which source country with a share of Cairo, adding the terms of November 20. In the meantime, to close the day up $1.66 but futures was last trading at $11.29. pumps more than a third of the 13 percent of total imports, fol- reference will be tendered Iran said it would allow United posted a fourth straight weekly During the session it widened by world’s oil, will meet on December lowed by the USA and China with globally. REUTERS Nations inspectors “managed decline. US crude was 7 cents as much as $1.17 per barrel to 4 in Vienna to decide its oil pro- a share of 10 percent each. access” to a uranium mine and higher at $94.67 a barrel, after $11.69. Oil found some support duction policies. REUTERS THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Ukraine halts Qatar Exchange gas imports from Russia back above MOSCOW/KIEV: Ukraine halted Russian gas imports last Friday in a dispute over pricing, sources in Russia’s gas indus- 10,000 points try and state export monopoly Gazprom said yesterday, but the flow to Europe via Ukraine is so far unaffected. Dubai sinks 2.8pc on profit-taking The gas imports to Ukraine stopped weeks before Kiev is due DOHA/DUBAI: Qatar and the Expo is already priced to sign a free-trade agreement Exchange rose back above the in.” A decision on which city will with the European Union — a psychologically important level host the Expo 2020 is due in late move that has angered Moscow. of 10,000 points for the first November. “There have been no supplies to time since August yesterday. Investors hope a win by Dubai Naftogaz since Friday,” an indus- It ended at 10,046.57 points or would boost economic growth in try source said, referring to the 0.71 percent to 70.74 points from the emirate and provide fresh Ukrainian state energy company the previous closing of 9,975.83 orders for its construction sec- that buys Russian gas. points on Sunday. tor, but it is not clear how much A source in Ukraine’s gas The volume of the shares were of the benefits would flow to listed industry also said that the gas The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada addressing the opening ceremony of up to 14,676,780 from 13,982,933 companies or whether their valu- pipeline operator Ukrtransgaz the fourth annual Qatar International Business Women Forum at St Regis Hotel yesterday. on Sunday and the value of shares ations should reflect such a dis- had ordered Naftogaz to stop pur- increased to QR472,713,191.71 tant event. chases of Russian gas on Friday. from QR218,997,685.28 on Sunday. The Dubai index, which closed Russia supplies around half Dubai’s main stock index at 2,823 points yesterday, broke of its gas to Europe through Al Sada: Qatar helping women dropped 2.8 percent to its low- initial chart support on the early Ukraine. est level since early October, as a October peak of 2,860 points. The However an official at Gazprom lack of fresh catalysts prompted next underlying support is on said transit flows of Russian gas investors to take profits and sell- the August peak of 2,762 points; to European clients via Ukraine play major roles in society ing snowballed with valuations at stronger support lies around the were continuing unaffected. “All relatively high levels. 100-day average, now at 2,598 requests for exports are being ful- DOHA: Qatar is helping women status. Qatar has taken a push First Lady of Malaysia Datin The market has soared this points. filled,” he said. play important roles in all from a national road map to a Seri Rosmah binti Mansor in her year — and is still up 79 percent Abu Dhabi was dragged down Both Gazprom and Naftogaz fields of society, said Minister better society under the Qatar keynote speech on the empower- year-to-date — as Dubai’s prop- by Dubai but dropped only 0.9 declined to comment on the halt of Energy and Industry H E Dr National Vision 2030. The state of ment of Malaysia women, said: “I erty market has recovered from percent, a sign that it is viewed of Russian gas flows to Ukraine. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada Qatar has done its best to include am proud that more women are its 2008-2010 crash and investors as less richly valued. Ukraine, which pays around at the opening of the fourth women in all national develop- stepping up to make a difference. have speculated about the benefits Egypt’s bourse extended a $400 per 1,000 cubic metres of annual Qatar International ment and strategic plans.” Today I see Muslim business if Dubai wins its bid to host the profit-taking wave which started Russian gas, one of the high- Business Women Forum at St Vice Chairwoman of QBWA women running prosperous and 2020 World Expo. on Sunday, although at a slower est prices in Europe, has asked Regis Hotel yesterday. Aisha Alfardan said: “This profitable companies throughout That has left valuations tem- pace. The index fell 0.5 percent Moscow to ease terms it considers More than 1,000 delegates Forum is to help Qatari, Gulf and the world. The list of powerful porarily stretched according to yesterday after sliding 0.9 percent to be excessive and unaffordable from 39 countries are attend- Arab women. We will discuss the women in business is getting some fund managers; a survey on the previous day. for its debt-strapped economy. ing the annual forum. The two- obstacles they face in the Arab longer. But we still have to face of 16 leading Middle East-based The index, which closed at Kiev has been steadily reducing day conference is being held by region and how we can work the stark reality that women are investment institutions at the end 6,324 points, is still up 41 percent Russian gas intake. the Qatari Business Women’s together, hand-in-hand, to over- still at a disadvantage. of last month found 25 percent from its late June low in a rally Last month, Gazprom raised Association (QBWA) in col- come these and find solutions. “It is time to put women at expected to decrease their UAE fuelled by the ouster of former the stakes in the stand-off, say- laboration with the Interactive She said the Forum is about the heart of the global growth equity allocations in the next president Mohammed Mursi. ing Ukraine had failed to pay for Business Network (IBN) under cooperation and working together story. To empower women is to three months and 25 percent to Immediate technical support lies August deliveries in full. the theme “Arab business women to advance the role of women in give them a voice and give them increase them. around 6,200 points, which was a The dispute has raised con- as change makers”. business throughout the world. It self-worth to realise their full On Monday, 19 out of the index’s ceiling in late October. cerns of a new “gas war” over Addressing the opening ses- is a platform to discuss key issues potential,” she added. 32 constituent stocks declined Kuwait’s index declined 0.7 prices between the neighbours, sion, Dr Al Sada, also said: “We faced by all women, regardless of Managing Director and and only three rose, as the index percent. Fouad Alhadlaq, deputy similar to those in the winters of must confirm the status and the nationality, and an opportunity to Chairman of Qatar Shell Wael suffered its biggest percentage general manager at Al Dar Asset 2006 and 2009 which caused sup- important role women play in act as a unified voice represent- Sawan, President of ExxonMobil decline since early September. Management in Kuwait said plies to be disrupted to Ukraine society. The case is not in the ing the interests of all women in Qatar Barton Cahir and CEO “We think this is some kind of many local companies had put off and the rest of Europe. empowerment of women but in all sectors of business, Alfardan of event organisers IBN Raed sell-off, which was to be expected,” earnings reports until this week, REUTERS giving women their own real said. Chehaib, also addressed the said Marwan Shurrab, fund man- the last week they are permitted opening ceremony. ager and head of trading at Vision under regulations, leaving inves- Dr Al Sada and Qatar Investments. “Some people are tors waiting on the sidelines. University President Professor just trying to reduce their risk “The market is now anticipat- Sheikha Al Misnad were among exposure.” ing a huge flow of last-minute five prominent international fig- Ali Adou, portfolio manager at board meetings that will come up ures who were awarded at the The National Investor, said: “The with third-quarter results.” opening ceremony in recognition market has rallied strongly for Kuwait’s No.1 telecommuni- of their significant contribu- the past one month and I think cations operator Zain reported tions to their country’s economic we have to take a bit of a breather a fifth straight decline in quar- growth and development, and for and see a bit of correction. terly profit after the market playing an active role in support- “From the fundamental per- closed, largely because of foreign ing the empowerment of women. spective the market is a bit exchange moves. THE PENINSULA stretched for the time being, QNA/REUTERS TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 UAE to build Middle East’s first land-based LNG import terminal

DUBAI: EmiratesLNG will production have made the Opec Investment Company (IPIC) statement. EmiratesLNG said The Front End Engineering gets a modest volume of Qatari build and operate the Middle member a net importer of gas and Mubadala Petroleum, said the new terminal to be built at Design (FEED) has been done gas by pipeline, which helps feed East's first land-based lique- over the last five years. it would push ahead with the the busy oil port of Fujairah by France's Technip. power and desalination plants at fied natural gas (LNG) import A population and industrial project after Abu Dhabi Executive would be able to accommodate EmiratesLNG said it was Fujairah. facility at Fujairah, having boom during the last decade Council decided to approve the the largest LNG tankers, with working to ensure the timely Building an LNG import won government approval for have increased the UAE's reliance project. most of the gas destined for the completion of the project but gave terminal outside the Strait of the project, the company said on imported gas to meet power "EmiratesLNG will seize this power sector. no completion date or cost esti- Hormuz reduces the risk that the yesterday. demand, especially in summer opportunity to establish itself as It said the terminal would mate. It said it was still deciding UAE's supplies could be affected The UAE has exported LNG when air conditioning use surges. a key player in the Middle East be able to supply the UAE with which company would be awarded by problems in the vital oil and since the late 1970s. But rapidly EmiratesLNG, a joint ven- within the global LNG market," around 1.2 billion cubic feet (bcf) the construction contract. gas shipping lane, which neigh- rising domestic demand and slug- ture between state-control- Ahmed Matar Al Mazrouei, per day of gas, or 9 million tonnes Dubai already imports LNG to bouring Iran threatened to block gish progress on raising its own led International Petroleum CEO of EmiratesLNG said in a of LNG per year. ports in the Gulf, and the UAE last year. REUTERS

Economic forum in Kuwait Bapco seals gasoil and jet fuel term contracts Deals set tone for refiners in the Mideast

SINGAPORE: Bahrain term premium at $3 a barrel for opportunities, industry sources Petroleum Co (Bapco) has final- the first quarter of the year, and said. For jet, those involved in ised its 2014 jet fuel and gasoil $2.60 a barrel for the rest of the the talks included Royal Dutch term contracts with several year. Shell, BP, BB Energy, Vitol, IPG, companies, with premiums set “Generally, the (price) levels Total, Glencore, Augusta Energy, at lower levels than this year’s, still seem a bit high for next year, Swiss Singapore, Galana, Addax industry sources said yesterday. given that we are expecting more and ENOC, traders said. Term premiums were set capacity in the Middle East,” a Bapco may have reduced its lower as buyers expected reduced Gulf-based trader said. overall supply volumes for gasoil, import demand from Saudi Companies involved in the one of the sources said, though Arabia and more supply from the gasoil term negotiations included this could not be confirmed. Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al Sabah (centre), Deputy Secretary General of the Arab Middle East next year due to new Vitol, Independent Petroleum Saudi Aramco Total Refining League Ahmed Ben Helli (left), and African Union Commission Chief of Staff Jean Baptiste Natame at the two- refining capacity and expansion of Group (IPG), Gulf Energy, and Petrochemical Company day Arab-Africa Economic Forum in Kuwait City yesterday. existing plants, the sources said. Gulf Petrochem, Glencore, (SATORP), a 400,000 barrel- Bapco’s negotiation, one of the Augusta Energy, Addax, Galana per-day (bpd) joint venture refin- first to be finalised for next year, Petroleum, Emirates National ery by France’s Total and Saudi is expected to set the tone for Oil Company (ENOC), Swiss Aramco started operations late term negotiations by other refin- Singapore, Phillips 66, Itochu and this year and is expected to meet ers in the Middle East. Mitsui, traders said. increasing diesel and gasoline Etihad in talks to buy Airbus jets Bapco set the gasoil term Among the buyers, Glencore demand in Saudi Arabia. prices for 2014 at a premium and Mitsui are likely to be enter- Traders said they were watch- DUBAI/PARIS: Abu Dhabi’s modified or expanded order for Air Berlin, Virgin Australia and of $2.50 a barrel above Middle ing contracts with Bapco for the ing to see whether Saudi Aramco Etihad Airways is in talks to its long-haul A350 aircraft, one Aer Lingus. An announcement of East quotes and the jet fuel term first time, traders said, though would be needing to secure any buy jets from Airbus even as it source said. Etihad’s 777X order could pre- prices at a premium of $2.15 a this could not immediately be term volumes for next year or puts the finishing touches to a Etihad was close to ordering empt a widely expected block- barrel, sources involved in the confirmed. would reduce its requirements. reported deal with rival Boeing, Boeing jets including 25 to 30 buster deal for 100 or more 777X discussions said. These firms are probably trying If the company is absent from people familiar with the matter 777X mini-jumbos, the new 777 jets from Emirates airline, which This is higher than the term to expand their trading business the term market, excess Middle said. version which is expected to be has said it may announce a large prices for 2013, which were set in the Middle East and expand East diesel supply may struggle At least one of the deals could launched at next week’s air show, Boeing order when it hosts the at $2.25 a barrel for jet fuel. For their sales in Africa, where they to find buyers, they added. be announced at next week’s and a repeat order for about 30 November 17-21 air show. gasoil, Bapco had set the 2013 are taking advantage of growth REUTERS Dubai Airshow, marking the first 787 Dreamliners. Word of parallel talks between time the Abu Dhabi carrier has “I have made no comment on Etihad and Airbus came on the played a significant role at the that at all; that is Reuters specu- eve of the 10th anniversary of the showcase event hosted by its lating... I think you should wait airline’s first commercial flight closest rival, Emirates airline, the until we make an announcement,” linking Abu Dhabi and Beirut on people said. Etihad’s Chief Executive James November 12. The number of plane orders Hogan told Dubai-based Arabian Boeing and Airbus officials have being discussed and the possible Business magazine last week. set up camp in the Gulf as they value was not immediately clear. People tracking the twin- look to solidify plane orders with Etihad’s potential interest track negotiations said Etihad’s Etihad and other fast-growing includes the Airbus A320neo, potential combined deals with carriers including Emirates and a fuel-saving version of the Airbus and Boeing may cover Qatar Airways that are buying European planemaker’s best-sell- the aircraft needs of all of its more planes to expand their glo- ing medium-haul jet, as well as a equity partners, which include bal reach. REUTERS

Zain extends profit slump

DUBAI: Zain, Kuwait’s No. 1 telecom opera- tor, blamed a plunge in the Sudanese pound and other foreign exchange moves as it reported a fifth straight decline in quarterly profit yesterday. The former monopoly, which operates in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa, made a net profit of KD53m ($187.2m) in the three months to September 30, according to a company statement. This compares with a net profit of 59.7 million in the year-ear- lier period. Analysts had on average forecast Zain would make a quarterly profit of KD55.1m. Zain said its quarterly net profit would have risen slightly but for $28m in foreign exchange losses, mostly relating to Sudan. “Unavoidable foreign currency fluctuations continue to affect us adversely,” Chief Executive Scott Gegenheimer said. Sudan lost three-quar- ters of its oil reserves when South Sudan became inde- pendent in 2011, with the Sudanese pound falling by about two-thirds against the dollar on the black market since then. Sudan accounted for 15 percent of Zain’s revenue in the first six months of 2013. Third-quarter rev- enue was KD313m. This compares with KD311m a year ago. REUTERS TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Twitter shares are Shariah-compliant, says US screening firm

DUBAI: Shares in Twitter Inc The social media company’s interest payments or have high Top stocks which have been Islamic mutual funds globally Mohammed Donia, chief have been found eligible for share price soared in last week’s debt levels. found non-compliant include with $46bn of assets under man- executive of IdealRatings, said investment by Islamic funds, New York Stock Exchange debut Twitter joins some other big Citigroup, because of its use of agement in September, up from his company had examined the according to IdealRatings, a after a $1.8bn initial public offer. US technology firms, includ- interest, and luxury goods group $41bn at the end of 2012. material on Twitter and decided company that screens stocks to Islamic fund managers fol- ing Google and Microsoft, in LVMH, because it produces Twitter has political signifi- most was positive for users, determine whether they meet low guidelines such as bans on being found compliant with alcohol. cance for many people in the including tweets from Islamic Muslim principles. investment in firms involved with Islamic or Shariah principles by IdealRatings has found about Muslim world because it was scholars. IdealRatings said it had vetted tobacco, alcohol and gambling. IdealRatings, a California-based 15,000 of the 42,000 securities used to coordinate mass protests “There is a lot of content but Twitter in response to requests Since Islam frowns on mon- firm which provides screening it has looked at globally to be against the autocratic govern- the majority of content is useful from fund managers and individ- etary speculation, they also services to major fund managers Shariah-compliant, it said. ments toppled by the 2011 Arab for the community,” he said yes- ual investors around the world. shun some companies that use and compilers of equity indexes. There were a total of 786 Spring uprisings. terday. REUTERS

Better outlook a challenge to BoE’s Marks & Spencer woos India’s young rates message

LONDON: The Bank of Retailer opens large store in Mumbai England (BoE) faces the tricky task this week of MUMBAI: Britain’s big- turn a profit in India since 2009. upgrading its economic and gest clothing retailer Marks Consultants say M&S has strug- employment forecasts with- & Spencer wants to convince gled since it set up shop in Asia’s out stoking speculation in India’s young and trendy that it third largest economy in 2000, markets that interest rates is fashionable too as it looks to squandering its “first mover” will rise any time soon. offset slowing profit growth and advantage. The BoE took a new declining sales overall. Bolland has built his global approach to coaxing Britain’s To succeed, it has to take on the recovery plan for M&S around economy back to health in world’s biggest fashion retailer offering higher quality, more styl- August when it when it made Inditex SA and its Zara brand, ish fashion. Clothing sales, how- a fall in unemployment central which has managed to outperform ever, have fallen for nine straight to its thinking about when to Marks & Spencer in India even quarters, the retailer said last raise interest rates from their though it set up shop in one of week, and first half profits fell record lows. the world’s biggest retail markets nine percent. Since then, Britain’s recov- almost a decade later. In India, Marks & Spencer ery has exceeded expectations “Since they entered, Marks & Reliance Retail Ltd reported a and outpaced most other rich Spencer has had one issue and net loss of `25.95m ($413,700) in economies, fuelling specula- that is getting their positioning the year ended March 2012 on tion that the BoE might have right,” said Harminder Sahani, gross revenue of `2.8bn, accord- to move faster than it thought. managing director of retail con- ing to the most recent filing at the Growth of 0.8 percent in the sultancy Wazir Advisors. Registrar of Companies (ROC). third quarter beat the 0.5 per- “They are now trying to become In the same period, Inditex cent pencilled in by the Bank’s hot and happening and that is a Trent Retail India Ltd, which Monetary Policy Committee very competitive segment,” he operates Zara stores in India, and unemployment in the lat- said. reported a profit of `383m on est quarter fell to 7.7 percent, Marks & Spencer wants to total income of `2.6bn, according Workers prepare a sign ahead of the opening of a Marks & Spencer store in Mumbai yesterday. below the rate of 7.9 percent grow in India, a market that sees to ROC filings. expected by the BoE. $38bn of apparel sales a year and In the year ended March 2013, an M&S consultant who declined forces with local franchise part- M&S has expanded the size of where the biggest spenders are, the three-year-old joint venture to be named as he is not author- ner Planet Retail, marketing itself its shops in India and brought in on average, aged 35 and below. saw profits rise 18 percent to ised to speak to the media. as an exclusive, expensive brand. more clothing ranges to appeal to Indian oil buyers get Chief Executive Marc Bolland `452m. “But there is great hope in the When that strategy failed, it consumers. opened the retailer’s biggest India Neither company discloses M&S headquarters that India will tried to sell itself as an affordable, Retail consultant Sahani said longer Iraqi credit store yesterday in a fashionable India sales figures. work with all the changes they quality brand with a joint ven- M&S would benefit from trump- NEW DELHI: Iraq is willing shopping area of Mumbai. “The management acknowl- are making.” ture with Reliance Retail, a unit ing its value-for-money image, to double the credit period Regulatory filings, however, edges that a lot of time has gone M&S, which now has about 35 of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s rather than its fashion creden- on crude sales to 60 days if show the retailer has failed to by trying to get India right,” said stores in India, initially joined Reliance Industries. tials. REUTERS Indian refiners buy more in 2014, the head of refineries at Hindustan Petroleum said yesterday. Iran has also sweetened Chinese spend billions the deal to expand its dwin- dling market share by offering free shipment and a nominal discount to Indian refiners, in online shopping rush sources said last week. Iraq along with Saudi Arabia BEIJING: Chinese shoppers yesterday, figures from the com- stepped up sales to India after spent billions of dollars online pany showed. western sanctions shut pay- yesterday, data showed, as they That was around six times the ment avenues and made trade took advantage of discounts combined average daily turno- with Tehran difficult. offered on Singles Day, a festi- ver on both Tmall and Taobao, “Iraq is very positive. They val created by e-tailers to per- Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer are willing to raise credit suade the loveless to console arm, last year, according to period to 60 days and waive themselves with retail therapy. Chinese media reports. off opening of letters of credit November 11 — or 11.11 — was The $3.1bn figure was the (LCs) provided volumes are proclaimed as “singles’ day”, same as the total for the whole increased,” B K Namdeo said. because of the number of ones day in 2012, Alibaba said in a in the date, with sellers pro- statement. moting discounts to the nation’s Chinese bricks and mortar Low-cost UK airline singletons. retailers are also trying to cash “Male and female singles are in on the spending spree this to cut 500 jobs no longer depressed now because year, with department stores and LONDON: Struggling low- all their attention is focused on supermarkets offering special cost British airline Flybe the Internet to buy stuff,” said prices at the weekend, Chinese said yesterday it plans to axe one sceptical poster on Sina media reports said. another 500 jobs as it pur- Weibo, a Chinese equivalent of But there were doubts over sues a round of cost-cutting Twitter. “But afterwards they the size of the event’s heavily- measures. will realise their problems have advertised discounts, with con- The job losses are expected to not been resolved.” sumer research groups saying save the airline £26m ($41.5m) China has the world’s biggest retailers quietly raise prices per year from next year, on top online population and its annual before announcing a dramatic of previous initiatives to save online sales are forecast to reach markdown, the state-run Global £40m this year and £45m in between $420bn and $650bn by Times said yesterday. 2014-15. 2020, by which time it will be the By the end of 2012, China had The carrier’s new chief exec- world’s largest online retail mar- 242 million online shoppers, up utive, Saad Hammad, has also ket, consulting firm McKinsey 24.8 percent in a year. They pledged to review unprofitable estimates. spent nearly 1.26 trillion yuan in routes and bases and improve Sales on Tmall, the business- 2012, up 66.5 percent from 2011, the way aircraft and crew are to-consumer platform of China’s the semi-official China Internet deployed. e-commerce giant Alibaba, hit Network Information Centre The company said: “This will 19.1 billion yuan ($3.1bn) by 1pm said in an April report. AFP require tough decisions to be taken over the coming months and, regrettably, this proposal may result in the loss of around 500 jobs spread across the business.” Dubai Islamic Bank posts 33.5pc profit DUBAI: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Shariah- compliant lender in the emirate, yesterday said its nine-month net profit jumped 33.5 percent. The bank made Dh1.2bn ($326.7m) in the nine months to September 30, it said in a statement, up from Dh899m in the corresponding period last Employees sort packages at a hub of China Post’s express delivery service year. It did not give a figure in Wuhan, Hubei province, yesterday. Shoppers clicked their way through for third-quarter profit in the purchases in an overnight shopping spree, as the country’s online retail statement. giants launched massive sales for “Singles’ Day”. AGENCIES TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 No, austerity did not work Building big dreams BY NICHOLAS WAPSHOTT has to be at somewhere between 1 and 1.5 says the eurozone as a whole will decline by percent before new jobs are created. To spur 0.4 percent this year, year on year, though here have been a lot of sighs of on job growth, labour-intensive industries they predict 1.1 percent next year. Output on a razor’s edge relief in Europe lately, where like construction need to expand. Yet there in the eurozone, however, is still about 3 countries like Britain and Spain, is little sign of that happening. percent lower than in 2008. long in recession, have finally In Britain, where the Conservative gov- According to the International Monetary BY THOMAS HEATH started to grow. Not by much, ernment imposed austerity measures osten- Fund, Britain’s economy will grow 1.4 per- Tnor for long. But such is the political imper- sibly to ward off a sovereign debt crisis cent this year and 1.9 the next — though it have written about many businesses, but this is the first ative to suggest that all the misery of fiscally and a run on the pound they are popping is still 2.5 percent smaller than it was in start-up whose inspiration began with sticker shock at — of tight economic policies was worth the pain champagne to celebrate achieving a quar- early 2008. The British employers’ organisa- all places — WalMart. Entrepreneur Phil Masiello a couple that there are tentative claims the worst is terly growth rate of 0.8 percent. As late as tion, the Confederation of British Industry, I of years ago found himself on a business trip to Bentonville, now over and, ipso facto, austerity worked. this spring, Britain expected to fall back is even more bullish. It is saying Britain’s Ark, which is where WalMart has headquarters. The airline lost Hold on a minute. Growth is good. Growth into recession again. But Britain’s annual economy will soar to 2.4 percent growth his luggage, so he drove to a nearby WalMart (they have them in is what allows countries to pay down their growth rate of 1.5 percent has been achieved next year. Bentonville) to buy toiletries. national debt by increasing economic activ- because strict austerity has been surrepti- But even if the modest European recovery “We are standing in WalMart,” he recalled. “I was looking at ity, putting the unemployed to work and tiously loosened. In a change of policy by the is sustained, it remains fickle, capable of the razors. I was a Gillette Fusion guy. I said to my business making people prosperous enough to pay new bold governor of the Bank of England, being blown off course by temporary set- partner, ‘How in the world can we still in 2011 be paying $36 taxes. But gross domestic product growth Mark Carney, interest rates are being kept backs such as an American federal govern- for eight razor blades?’” But he needed the blades for his next alone is not enough to provide adequate sus- artificially low until unemployment falls ment shutdown. As the US Treasury has day meeting with the retail chain on a skin-care product he was tained prosperity if it does not also lead to below 7 percent. pointed out, even the slender European selling, so he bit the bullet and said he paid around $35 for an significant job growth. Overall, after five years of austerity, recovery has taken place on the back of eight-pack of Gillette blades. Fast forward two years. Masiello Take Spain, which has just emerged the eurozone, driven by Germany’s fierce America’s by comparison expansive eco- now runs an online company called 800razors.com out of a small from two years of recession by posting a adherence to fiscal continence that it has nomic policies. office in Catonsville, Md, just south of Baltimore, which he hopes third quarter growth rate of 0.1 percent. inflicted on the rest of the European Union, Germany’s postwar economic model has will disrupt the massive razor industry the way Netflix disrupted Technically the Spanish slump is over. still leaves 11 countries in negative growth, always been export-led. In the last five years the video-rental business. In Spain, unemployment remains stub- including Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain Berlin has defended the very existence of The razor business is great because, well, most men and women bornly high at 26 percent; half of those age and Ireland. The only nations who enjoy the euro because it allows German exports need to shave pretty regularly. The great investor Warren Buffett 25 and under are still without jobs. More more than 2 percent growth are special- to be priced comparatively cheaply, far discovered that long ago and bought Gillette, knowing that cus- than half those age 25 and under in Greece case small countries: Latvia (which has cheaper than if they had continued to use tomers will keep coming back for their blades — time after time and Croatia are also unemployed. In Europe, the advantage of being outside the euro), the Deutsche mark. Added to this, in the after time. Masiello gets that. Give the customer a free handle (he only in Germany and Austria is youth Lithuania, Malta and Luxembourg. Even last five years Germany has browbeaten its does), and then they will keep coming back for the cartridges or unemployment under 10 percent. Greece Germany, the traditional powerhouse of European partners into adopting austerity blades. He hopes to use the Internet to eliminate the costly “mid- and Spain lead the sorry list of European European growth and the champion of rather than allowing them to borrow and dleman” the same way other disrupters have done. The company’s countries with more than 25 percent unem- worldwide austerity, can only muster growth grow their way out of the Great Recession. website went live July 1, and first-year sales are expected to be ployed, and 13 more are enduring joblessness of 0.5 percent per annum this year. Only Britain, outside the euro, has largely just under $1m. Masiello said he is different from Dollar Shave at more than 10 percent. There is a sense, too, that it is impos- evaded Germany’s beggar-thy-neighbour because he is chasing both men’s and women’s markets. Dollar In Spain, where economic growth is sible for European consumers to hold their policies. Shave focuses on men only. Masiello has built companies before, occurring only in the export sector, there breath for so long without respite. Patience It does, however, seem likely. but nothing this ambitious. Next, the business partners started a is little suggestion the economy has been is running out with an economic experiment We would still be in a deep, perhaps deep- natural-skin-care products company with supermodel Carol Alt, genuinely fixed by this protracted austerity that, so far, has failed to provide a sound ening recession. And instead of the glim- which is why they found themselves in Bentonville without lug- regime. remedy. Even if an economy is persistently mer of light the Europeans now see on the gage, pitching WalMart to stock their product. The Alt initiative Feeble growth is not enough to create jobs punished, it comes up for air eventually. horizon, they, too, would be struggling in a ended up fizzling out. After his lightning bolt of an idea on razors, and the labour regulation reforms that have The figures again bear out that gloomy slump not seen since 85 years ago. he and Krane researched the industry. They talked to friends. accompanied austerity mean growth now prognostication. The European Commission REUTERS They interviewed guys at the gym about their shaving habits and preferences. They found industry contacts, including one man in New York who had spent his entire career in the industry. Here is their conclusion: Men and women want high quality shaves but balk at the price-shock of $30 and up for the cartridges. They also found that the US razor market is dominated by Gillette and Schick. Ripe for online disruption, Masiello thought to himself. “Each year, 36 million US customers purchase cartridge systems. We want to get 2.4 million cartridge customers by 2023.” How? He and Krane said they wrestled the razor-cartridge price down to under $20 while keeping a quality shave. To do that, they hunted for a manufacturer to help them squeeze down the cost. There aren’t many razor manufacturers out there, Masiello said. There’s Dorco in South Korea. There’s Kai in Japan. They found an American manufacturer that has been making blades since the 19th century, but they wanted to keep it a secret from the competition. Masiello came back with a presentation to target the mass market with a focus on quality, but also offering less expense and the convenience of online order- ing and direct-to-your door delivery. By the end of the process, Masiello and Krane finally worked out a five-year deal with the American manufacturer to create a razor with the ceramic-coated blades that Masiello wanted. Masiello would not tell me exactly his cost of production, only that it is about 30 percent of the razor’s sale price. His break-even point is $15.60 per sale going out the door. That includes shipping, packaging and handling. The average sale price so far is $19.12, which means they are turning a slight operating profit on each order. He is offering a free handle and package of four cartridge razors for $9.99. You can also pay $17.99 for eight cartridges. Masiello is approaching 20,000 subscribers, but I think he has a long way to go. Once he has captured a big subscriber base, he plans to add pre- and aftershave lotions, more razors and skin- care products for men and women. “We are going to be the cat- egory killer,” said the ambitious entrepreneur. I don’t know about that, but I do know Masiello and Krane could have a big payday if they get some scale. I tracked down 800razor’s manufacturer, and I found a plant in Tennessee owned by Energizer Holdings, which owns Schick. I tracked down 800razor’s manufacturer, and I found a plant in Tennessee owned by Energizer Holdings, which owns Schick. If this takes off, Energizer/Schick could become his first outside investor. So who is disrupting whom? WP-BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate We shouldn’t be fatalistic about our future, there is a way

BY WILL HUTTON a place for working-class people income distribution and liv- are in low-paid jobs; only the US locked into a fecklessly myopic Inventive startups need big cor- to win a skill and earn a decent ing standards. Politicians can’t fares worse. Two-thirds of low- stock market more tightly than porations to invest in and support tradition that began wage. Jobs like these are increas- change things. There is nothing and middle-income households any other on Earth. There are, them, but too many in Britain are with the building of ingly hard to come by, as are to be done but offer more edu- made up of those under 35 live however, potential countervail- foreign owned or obsessed by their Henry VIII’s Mary apprenticeships. Portsmouth now cation and training to upgrade in rented accommodation. Very ing forces. It could be a state that share price and directors’ remu- ARose will soon end in has 940 fewer of them. skills, impose market disciplines. few have pensions beyond what invests dynamically and owns neration. We need a state that can Portsmouth and, with it, naval It is a world apart from much And wow, those are acute. the state will provide. Meanwhile, strategically. There could be pri- unleash visionary innovative initia- shipbuilding in England. Britain’s of London, where no young per- Britain’s coastal cities are in a the top 1 percent receive 10 per- vate ownership structures that tives at scale rather than preach dwindling navy will be built in son can start out in life without desperate economic and social cent of pre-tax income, up by half compel businesses to embrace endless austerity. We need work- more modern yards on Glasgow’s help from a rich family. Some 70 plight. Portsmouth is only the over the last 20 years. Labour, it a long-term business purpose forces dealt into the action rather Clydeside. Portsmouth’s future percent of all new-build property latest in a roll-call ranging from is commonly agreed, has struck a and stop excessive executive pay than marginalised by the doctrine lies in refits and upgrades; its in inner London is pre-sold to Plymouth to Hull, Blackpool to rich chord. The question is what being linked to share prices and, that employees are disposable com- only hope of building naval ships foreign residents, a mechanism Hastings that have been hit by the to do. The consensus fatalism alongside, a sufficiently empow- modities rather than assets to be again lies in Scotland voting for to keep young Britons from living retreat of maritime Britain in all argues that only marginal alle- ered workforce. Instead, we let cherished. We need open innova- independence. in or owning a flat in their capi- its dimensions – building ships, viation is possible: the global driv- supposedly benign market forces tion hubs that bring the smart peo- The logic behind last week’s tal; and a process, like the loss of fishing and tourism – without ers of inequality, along with the operate. The result is that the ple and smart companies together closure decision by BAE Systems well-paid blue-collar jobs, which anything to put in its place. Nor fall in living standards, cannot be share of profits in GDP touches in new and creative ways. can hardly be faulted. Twenty allegedly cannot be stopped. The are they alone. Britain beyond challenged. But the big question is new highs and the wage share None of this is impossible. years ago, the navy required four opinion formers shake their heads London and the southeast is a dodged. It is obvious we are living new lows, while business hoards Political action could deliver it. ships to be built a year; now it is at the credulity of an electorate different world. Only 4,000 out in a period of rapid technologi- £800bn of cash. Great British Capitalism is not immutable: it is fewer than one. Defence is fought who believe that there could be of 3 million Welsh paid the 50p cal change driven by digitisation, companies fall into foreign own- shaped by the societies in which it in cyberspace as much as on land, other choices. top tax rate in 2010/11; be sure it but the employment opportuni- ership and, refusing to invest, trades to deliver the results peo- sea and air. And the ships – a The consensus is that Ed was a similar ratio for all of the ties and real wages that result there is a short-term response to ple want. It does not have to be mass of robotics and computers Miliband, with his talk of energy English regions outside the gilded can change. They are shaped almost everything. organised around the interests of – have to be built in the most up- price freezes and subsidies to southeast. by how business and capital are Quid, a California-based star- the top 1 percent. London could be to-date yards. Yet for the working encourage employers to pay a Over the last three years, the owned, the resulting investment tup analysing big data sets, maps lived in by the British; our coastal men and women at the shipyard living wage, may have broken decline in wages adjusted for the and innovation decisions and how innovation worldwide. Britain is cities could prosper; our regions it is grim news. One 21-year-old, through politically but he is an cost of living has been the most those interact with the skills and an innovation hotspot in a range could boom. Miliband’s next step who had just finished a four-year economic snake-oil salesman, acute of any G8 country. Rents power of the workforce. of frontier technologies. We don’t is to talk in these terms. It would apprenticeship, said resignedly offering futile options to the and energy prices have risen fast- Britain is bottom of the capi- lack imagination, entrepreneurs not only revive a moribund politi- that he would probably go abroad only economic logic possible. est, while a collapse in productiv- talist class because it makes the or innovative capability. What cal discourse, it might change real as he gave an angry V-sign to the Globalisation and the choices of ity has meant wages have not kept wrong choices. British companies we lack is the larger structures lives for the better. dockyard. This was a livelihood; free businesses deliver today’s pace: 21 percent of the workforce are extraordinarily badly owned, to make them catch fire. THE GUARDIAN TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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LONDON: Roger Federer Timeline of Roger Federer’s troubled 2013 insists tennis is in his DNA and Davis Cup final LONDON: Roger Federer’s troubled 2013 season came to a suitably downbeat conclusion with that he has no intention of quit- a semi-final loss against Rafael Nadal in the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday. Here AFP Sports ting after his worst season came to be played on to a downbeat conclusion with a looks at the low points of the Swiss star’s worst campaign for over a decade: semi-final defeat against Rafael January Loses in Australian Open semi-final to Andy Murray. hard surface Nadal at the ATP World Tour February Beaten in Rotterdam quarter-finals by Julien Benneteau, breaking a run of 28 Finals. consecutive last-eight wins against players outside the top 10. Federer has endured a dismal BELGRADE: The Davis Cup May Thrashed 6-1, 6-3 by Rafael Nadal in Rome Masters final, sending him into the campaign marred by a series of final between Serbia and the French Open without a title in the year for the first time since 2000. shock defeats and the 17-time Czech Republic in Belgrade at Grand Slam champion was unable June Crashes out of the French Open quarter-finals in straight sets against Jo-Wilfried the weekend will be played on a to finish on a high note as world Tsonga. hard surface, the Serbian Tennis number one Nadal sent him June Defeats Mikhail Youzhny to win first and only title of 2013 at Halle and 77th career Federation (FTS) announced crashing out of the season-ending trophy to tie John McEnroe at number three in Open Era title-winners list. yesterday. event with a 7-5, 6-3 victory on June Hits a new low as the defending champion loses to world number 116 Sergiy “The (Davis Cup) final will be Sunday. Stakhovsky in second round at Wimbledon. It is Federer’s earliest defeat at played on hard surface in the After reigning over men’s ten- Wimbledon since 2002 and his earliest loss at a Grand Slam since losing in the Belgrade Arena hall” which has nis for the best part of a decade, French Open first round in 2003. The result ends Federer’s run of 36 consecutive a capacity of 15,500 seats, a fed- the 32-year-old is undeniably a Grand Slam quarter-final appearances. eration statement read. fading force, prompting some to July Appearing in Hamburg for first time since 2008, Federer loses to world number Serbia will be led by world suggest he may consider hanging 114 Federico Delbonis in quarter-finals. It is just the 12th time in his career he has number two Novak Djokovic, who up his racquet to focus on life as lost to an opponent outside the top 100. faces Rafael Nadal in the ATP a father of twin daughters. September Fails in his bid to reach his 41st Grand Slam quarter-final when Spain’s Tommy World Tour Finals in London. But Federer is adamant that Robredo sweeps to a surprise straight sets win in the US Open fourth round. The 26-year-old Djokovic is is not an option just yet because expected in Belgrade today. October Announces the end of his coaching partnership with Paul Annacone, who had his love of the sport remains too The Home team named by Switzerland’s Roger Federer attends a press conference after being worked with him since July 2010. strong. beaten by Spain’s Rafael Nadal in their singles semi-final match on captain Bogdan Obradovic also “For me, it’s pretty simple: this November Suffers 22nd career defeat to Nadal to end year with a loss in the semi-finals of includes world number 36 Janko the seventh day of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday. the ATP World Tour Finals. is what I used to do as a little boy. Nadal won 7-5, 6-3. Tipsarevic, Nenad Zimonjic It’s something that always is there 2013 match record: Played: 62, Won: 45, Lost: 17 (world number 13 in doubles), in your DNA,” Federer said. Ilija Bozoljac (237), Dusan Lajovic “Clearly today it’s different a lack of hunger. “Considering the he failed to reach a Grand Slam years, Federer suffered a first “I think something good is (117), Boris Pasanski (481) and than when I was 12 years old, but back issues I’ve had, I’m pleased final for the first time since 2002 ever loss to Nadal in an indoor possible for next year. It was a Filip Krajinovic (223). The team it’s just something I enjoy doing. that I’m pain-free for a long and won only a solitary title in tournament and a 22nd career stronger finish than I thought it started training in Belgrade on “The thing is that when you period of time now with a lot of Halle as his ranking slumped to defeat in 32 meetings with the was going to be in Basel, Paris and Sunday. However, the Czech stop, you’re still so young that tennis,” he said. seventh in the world -- his lowest Spaniard. London. Republic will defend their Davis why stop so early? Why just walk “That’s definitely going to give placing for 11 years. But still the Swiss star sounded “I’m back confident and excited Cup title without captain Jaroslav away from it because I have many me confidence physically and His decline has been impossible a defiant note as he claimed he gong into the off-season and Navratil who has been hospital- other things to do in my life than mentally. to hide even at the venues where would take encouragement from starting again next year. ised with a pulmonary embolism. play tennis, but because I can still “Just beating two top-10 play- he has traditionally been regarded the way he finished the year with “The rankings are secondary The 58-year-old Navratil has choose, I pick to play. ers recently (Richard Gasquet as virtually unbeatable. an appearance in the Basel final for me. I need to make sure I stay been in charge since 2006 but will “As long as I have this choice, and Juan Martin del Potro) is a Federer arrived at Wimbledon and runs to the last four in Paris competitive and can hang with miss the November 15-17 final in I’ll keep on playing.” good thing for me after not hav- as defending champion and exited and London. the best. Belgrade as he fights the illness. Federer, troubled by a back ing beaten any for almost seven humbled by a defeat against world “I’m more positive now looking “Clearly the Grand Slams The Czech team will be made injury in the first half of the cam- or eight months.” number 116 Sergiy Stakhovsky. ahead than I would have been a are going to be part of my high- up of world number six Tomas paign, claims his lack of success For Federer, the joy of compet- Then at the Tour Finals, where few months ago where I wasn’t lights in 2014 and I’m hoping to Berdych, Lukas Rosol (world over the last 11 months is more ing against the best keeps him he has been the winner six times quite sure what to expect after make sure I play my best there,” number 43), Radek Stepanek (45) down to his body failing him than coming back for more, but in 2013 and a finalist for the last three the US Open,” Federer said. Federer said. AFP and Jan Hajek (105). AFP F1: Massa Ducks register 3-1 replaces Maldonado win over Canucks ANAHEIM, California: This game like it’s their last. And if we at Williams season is beginning to resemble keep doing that, we’re going to be 2006-07 for All-Star forward successful.” Corey Perry, one of five Anaheim Perry had a goal and an assist, GROVE, ENGLAND: Ducks holdovers who helped Nick Bonino got the go-ahead goal Brazilian Felipe Massa (pic- them win their only Stanley in the final minute of the second tured) will replace Venezuelan Cup title seven years ago. period and Andrew Cogliano driver Pastor Maldonado at Rookie goalie Frederik added an empty-netter, helping Williams next season after sign- Andersen won his sixth straight Anaheim improve the NHL’s ing a multi-year contract, the game to start his NHL career, best record to 15-3-1 and the best Formula One team announced making 35 saves in place of ailing home start in franchise history yesterday. Finland’s Valtteri Jonas Hiller, and the league-lead- to 8-0. Bottas will remain as the former ing Ducks extended their winning “It’s surprising, but it’s a nice champions’ other driver. streak to five with a 3-1 victory surprise,” coach Bruce Boudreau “When I was a kid I always over the Vancouver Canucks said. dreamed about racing for Ferrari, yesterday. “The way our training camp Williams or McLaren,” Massa said “If you look around this room, ended, with us losing the last in a statement before addressing we’ve got a lot of new faces,” Perry three games - then losing to assembled Williams employees at New Orleans Saints’ running back Darren Sproles (43) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Dallas said. Colorado 6-1 in the opener - boy, the factory in central England. “But there’s a lot of guys in I wouldn’t have thought that we Cowboys during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, yesterday. “I’m glad to be signing with here with a lot of character that would have put this kind of string another icon want to win and prove that they together. But then they started of the sport belong here and go out there to compete, started playing for following every night working as hard as each other and started battling my time at they can. They’re playing every for jobs.” AGENCIES Ferrari.” NFL: Lions tame Bears for The 32-year-old has raced for Ferrari since NFC North division lead 2006 with 11 Grands Prix CHICAGO: Detroit battered Denver quarterback Peyton wins during Chicago Bears quarterback NFL Results Manning was also hurting after that period. Jay Cutler yesterday in a 21-19 Philadelphia 27 Green Bay 13 a 28-20 victory at San Diego. He missed defeat that put the Lions atop Jacksonville 29 Tennessee 27 Manning passed for 330 yards out on the the NFL’s National Conference Pittsburgh 23 Buffalo 10 and four touchdowns for the world championship by a single North division. NY Giants 24 Oakland 20 Broncos, who were playing under point in 2008 to Britain’s Lewis Matthew Stafford passed for St Louis 38 Indianapolis 8 interim coach Jack Del Rio as Hamilton. He follows in the foot- 219 yards, connecting on 18-of-35 Seattle 33 Atlanta 10 John Fox continues to recover steps of the late triple champion attempts with one interception. Baltimore 20 Cincinnati 17 from heart valve surgery. Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, The numbers weren’t gaudy, but Detroit 21 Chicago 19 But the superstar quarterback Rubens Barrichello and Bruno he threw three touchdown passes Carolina 10 San Francisco 9 took a bevy of big hits that left Senna as Brazilians to have driven -- two of them to Calvin Johnson Arizona 27 Houston 24 him “pretty sore” and appeared to for Williams. -- as the Lions notched a key vic- be favoring his right ankle at one Denver 28 San Diego 20 “He is an exceptional talent tory over a Bears team that went point. He said he’d have an MRI New Orleans 49 Dallas 17 and a real fighter on the race- into the day tied with Detroit and this week to assess the damage. track,” said team principal Frank Green Bay atop the division. Trestman said. “I didn’t want to In other games, the Jacksonville Williams. “He also brings a wealth The Lions improved to 6-3, take him out unless he failed the Jaguars nabbed their long-awaited of experience as we begin a new and with Green Bay’s 27-13 loss job.” first win of the season, edging the chapter in our story.” to Philadelphia assumed the out- The Packers, already miss- Tennessee Titans 29-27. Ferrari have already announced right led in the NFC North. ing starting quarterback Aaron Maurice Jones-Drew and that 2007 world champion Kimi Worse for Chicago and Green Rodgers, who has a broken collar- Jordan Todman both ran touch- Montreal Canadiens’ forward Lars Eller (81) takes a shot on New York Raikkonen, who is out of contract Bay, both saw quarterbacks bone, saw backup Seneca Wallace downs for the Jags. The differ- Islanders’ goalie Kevin Poulin (60) during the third period at the Bell with Lotus at the end of the sea- depart with injuries. depart after one series of downs ence-maker was a safety on a Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, yesterday. son, will replace the Brazilian at Chicago’s Jay Cutler, looking with a groin injury. Tennessee holding penalty in the the Italian team. less mobile in his return from a Scott Tolzien, signed to the end zone midway through the Maldonado brought substantial groin injury, was hit all day and active roster from the practice fourth quarter. NHL Results backing from Venezuelan oil com- sat out the last series with what squad this week, threw two inter- Jacksonville snapped a 13-game Montreal 4 NY Islanders 2 NBA Results pany PDVSA to Williams when the Bears said was a left ankle ceptions and finished 24-of-39 for losing streak dating back to last New Jersey 5 Nashville 0 San Antonio 120 Ny Knicks 89 he arrived in 2011 but has become injury. 280 yards in the defeat. year. NY Rangers 4 Florida 3 Chicago 5 Edmonton 4 Oklahoma City 106 Washington 105 frustrated with the former cham- “He was rolled up on in the The Packers have now lost two “Obviously it’s a really good Winnipeg 5 San Jose 4 Phoenix 101 New Orleans 94 pions, who have scored just one second quarter and was taped up straight at Lambeau Field after feeling,” Jaguars coach Gus Colorado 4 Washington 1 point this season. REUTERS at halftime,” Bears coach Marc a 10-game home winning streak. Bradley said. AFP Anaheim 3 Vancouver 1 Minnesota 113 LA Lakers 90 TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT I would have retired earlier: Ganguly Ganguly, Lara hail Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the batting maestro’s final Test match

KOLKATA: Former India Test appropriate for the maestro to be too early for me to judge them. Lara also said Tendulkar had captain and long-time teme- retire after playing on his home They will have to perform over- made the right decision to retire mate Sourav Ganguly said he ground. seas and it is good that India will from international cricket after would have retired earlier if he “For me, he is a champion and be playing several foreign tours. playing his 200th Test match at had been in Sachin Tendulkar’s deserves all the adulation and Asserting that T20 cricket was his home ground in Mumbai later shoes. respect. It’s great that he will go here to stay, Ganguly hailed the this week. A painter Forty-year-old Tendulkar will on a high playing on his home Indian Premier League (IPL) for “Sachin Tendulkar deserves in Mumbai quit the game after playing his ground. Had he gone to South allowing a livelihood to fringe the respect to decide when he gives 200th Test match starting on Africa, he would have received players. wanted to leave the game. He has Thursday. half the adulation that he is get- “I am big fan of T20 cricket given yeoman service to the sport. finishing “Only because he is Sachin ting now,” said the southpaw. and it is here to stay. There are Imagining that a player with 200 touches to Tendulkar, he could get a run for Ganguly also praised current many players who may not get a Tests was hard to imagine few his canvas. three years. Nobody else in the India skipper M S Dhoni for chance to play for India but are years back but I believe he has Sachin world or Indian cricket would his knack of backing the right being looked after due to the IPL. picked the best opportunity to Tendulkar, have got that much of time. I am players. I am happy to see many first class walk away from the game,” said India’s happy that he is going,” Ganguly “Backing players as a captain is players making a fortune out of the former West Indies skipper. former Test said during a Cricket Association important because it’s the players IPL, it’s a very good thing,” added Lara also refused to accept that captain, will of Bengal-organised event. who win you the game and noth- Ganguly. Tendulkar dragged on his career appear in “It’s a fact which you have ing else. You see Dhoni doing Heaping lavish praise on and his decision to retire has his 200th to accept that at one stage you that a lot. People are now talking Tendulkar, West Indies cricket come late. and final have to go. When Sachin sits about Rohit Sharma but you got great Lara likened the batting “His performance in last couple Test against down after the Mumbai Test and to give credit to Dhoni for that. legend to another legend, in box- of years may not have been great, the West looks at his career, he will say to In the past, players have suffered ing, Mohammad Ali. but sitting here, we can’t judge Indies himself I have done proud and because of lack of opportunity,” “In terms of statistics, some the impact he has on the team. starting on there is nothing which I have said Ganguly. may come close to him, but in We need to speak to the players Thursday. not achieved,” Ganguly said. “If Ganguly also singled out the sports there are some individuals to know the impact he has on I probably went on for six more batting trio of Rohit Sharma, who stand apart. When you talk this young Indian team. Let’s not months, it wouldn’t have helped Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan of boxing, you talk of Mohammad judge him on stats alone. There me or cricket,” said Ganguly dur- as players to watch out for but Ali; when you mention basketball, have been others who played ing a chat show also involving said they will have to prove on you mention Michael Jordan; and beyond 40,” said Lara often com- West Indian great Brian Lara. foreign shores to be called greats. when you talk cricket, you talk pared with Tendulkar to be the Describing Tendulkar as a “They have enormous talent. about Sachin Tendulkar,” Lara best batsman in the world. “champion”, Ganguly said it was They win you matches. But it will said. IANS

Captain of Australia Ashes team picks the England cricket team Alastair Cook (right) and his Australian itself, says captain Clarke counterpart Michael Clarke prepare to SYDNEY: Despite the weeks of debate for Test number one at the Gabba.” Of the have been among the runs in domestic cricket lay wreaths about the make-up of the Australia team 11 players who lined up against England in and the latter has clearly been forgiven for a for next week’s first Ashes Test, captain the drawn final Test of the first Ashes series string of disciplinary issues this year. during a Michael Clarke is of the opinion that 11 of of the year at the Oval in August, only quick Australia are confident Shane Watson will Remembrance the 12 players are “no-brainer” selections. bowler Mitchell Starc is definitely unavailable be able to bat at number three despite the Day ceremony Clarke is no longer a selector but feels the for Brisbane. hamstring injury he sustained at the end of in Sydney current form of his team-mates means the The talented but erratic Mitchell Johnson is the one-day tour of India but whether he will yesterday. squad announced in Brisbane today for the expected to come in for his fellow left-armer be able to bowl too could have implications Members of Gabba Test will largely pick itself. in the pace unit, joining the fit-again Ryan further down the order. the England “I think there is no doubt there is more Harris and Peter Siddle. Clarke has shaken off his own back prob- and Australian stability in our teams (and) I would imag- Spinner Nathan Lyon looks destined to lem and will resume his position at number cricket teams ine the majority of the players have picked approach every Test with a question mark four in the batting order with Steve Smith’s joined an themselves,” he told reporters at the Sydney over his head but seems to have done enough unbeaten 138 at the Oval and century for New estimated 400 Cricket Ground (SCG) yesterday. to retain his place ahead of former refugee South Wales last week keeping him safe at people at the “The exciting thing about where we are Fawad Ahmed, who has largely failed to justify number five. Cenotaph in at right now, whether it be batters or bowl- Cricket Australia’s efforts to fast-track his With vice captain Brad Haddin safe behind central Sydney ers, individual players have stepped up and citizenship. the stumps, most of the conjecture has sur- to honour performed. With Jackson Bird and James Pattinson rounded the sixth batsmen with 31-year-old those who “We are in a good place,” he added. “I believe also out of the reckoning through injury, Ben George Bailey being heavily touted for a Test fought and if they are going to pick 12 players I think Hilfenhaus and Ben Cutting will be at the head debut. Bailey shone as captain in the recent 11 of them are no-brainers, we are looking of the queue if the selectors name a fourth one-day series in India, which Clarke skipped died during at probably one selection, one spot to work seamer. to rest his back, and can rack up runs quickly World War I. out what our first 11, first 12 is going to be Openers Chris Rogers and David Warner once he gets his eye in. REUTERS Prior ruled out because of injury

SYDNEY: Vice captain Matt Prior has first Test), Matt’s got himself into fantastic After losing substantial part of the been ruled out of England’s last tour shape for this tour and he’ll be really good Hobart match to rain, England arrived in match before the start of the Ashes series with his rehab and I’ve got every faith he’ll Sydney to similar wet and windy weather due to a calf tear but the tourists are con- be fully fit for Brisbane. on Sunday. fident he will be fit to play in next week’s “It gives someone else an opportunity, Their outdoor training session at the first Test in Brisbane. and it’ll be good for Jonny Bairstow to get SCG had to be cancelled yesterday and Bell Wicketkeeper Prior, who sustained the out there with the gloves on in an England admitted the disrupted preparations for the injury in the match against Australia A in shirt.” series had not been ideal. Hobart on Saturday, has a “low grade” tear Back-up wicketkeeper Bairstow played “We’ve got what we’ve got, we’ve got a lot to his left calf so will not feature in this as a lower order batsman in four of the of experience in the team so we can cope week’s match against an Invitational XI, a matches in the first Ashes series of the year with that,” he added. team official said. but Bell did not think he had much chance “To have four hundreds out of two bat- “It’s disappointing, Matt is a key part of of dislodging a fit Prior from the Test team ting innings is a fantastic start to the tour. our success over the years and obviously regardless of how well he played this week. Hopefully we can carry on with what we’ve we want him to get recovered as quick as “I would have thought that if Matt’s fit, done so far in terms of the batting and also possible,” Prior’s team-mate Ian Bell told he plays,” said Bell. “He’s been a massive some bowlers get some rhythm as well. reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground part of our success, he’s vice captain of this “It would be nice to get some cricket this (SCG) yesterday. team, he’s an important guy in the dressing week, but we’ll be ready for Brisbane, no “There’s still a bit of time (before the room not just what he does on the pitch.” doubt about that.” REUTERS England not too old, says spinner Swann

SYDNEY: Ageing off-spinner Graeme Swann insisted yes- terday that England are not too old to defend the Ashes, say- ing the team’s mix of youth and experience is an asset. More than half of the touring side to Australia are older than 30, including key players Ian Bell (31), James Anderson (31), Kevin Pietersen (33) and Swann (34). But Swann, who has 248 Test wickets from 57 matches, said any “Dad’s Army” jibes were misplaced. “I don’t think we need to worry about the age of the team -- I think I’m the oldest,” he said on the England and Wales Cricket Board website. “It’s not like we’re all pushing the boundaries. If the oldest player is that age, it’s not like you’re all ready for the Home Guard yet.” Yorkshire trio Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance, Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes and Steven Finn add a youthful edge to the squad and Swann said: “I think we’ve got an exciting blend of youth and experience at the minute. That’s one of the reasons why I’m confident going into this Ashes series.” Captain of the Australian cricket team Michael Clarke at the launch of Swann revealed that England’s tofu and goji-infused diet, his book titled ‘The Ashes Diary’ in Sydney yesterday. Clarke compiled his which Australian media mercilessly attacked when the dietary book during the winter’s Ashes series in England. He said that evenings demands became known on Friday, was partly motivated by the were spent creating a literary account of the day allowed him a new ageing squad. “Some of us have to take it quite seriously because perspective and clarity. Pictured on the cover looking pained and worn we’re getting on a bit, and if we don’t eat healthily we tend to pile on the pounds,” he said. “Let’s face it, healthy eating is the out as rain falls, critics have suggested there is no shying away from the way forward.” REUTERS fact that this was most certainly a winter of discontent. TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

West battles Great outing for Langdon to eighth, ‘It is amazing to watch the Al-Anabi team work so well under pressure’ finishes the season on a POMONA, CALIFORNIA: when you walk in, you just know Al Anabi driver Shawn Langdon (near lane) leaves After clinching the third World we need to win this weekend. We the starting line ahead of his competitor, Doug high note Championship for the Qatar definitely have that feeling every Kalitta, in the final round of the 49th annual Auto Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel time we walk into Pomona. Alan’s VA LENCI A, SPA IN: Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, California. Landgon Team owned by Sheikh Khalid track record here shows that QMMF Racing Team fin- (also inset) captured his seventh win of the season bin Hamad Al Thani, yesterday, this is one of the places where he ished the Grand Prix season 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Top works his magic. and the eighth of his career. 2013 with a celebration in the Fuel World Champion Shawn “The crew is absolutely perfect; team garage: Anthony West, Langdon and his team got right my crew chief Brian Husen did the Australian star of the back to work yesterday and won a great job, and really gave me a team, had thrilled more than the Auto Club NHRA Finals, phenomenal race car all weekend. 100,000 spectators around the last of six races that com- Obviously it was a big weekend the famous Ricardo Tormo prise the Countdown to the for our team winning the Mello circuit with one of his most Championship NHRA Playoffs Yello World Championship and exciting races ever, storming and the 24th of 24 races that then coming back today to win from 21st place on the start- make up America’s 2013 NHRA the race. The team has been in ing grid to eighth place at the Mello Yello Drag Racing season. this position before, but this is all chequered flag. Langdon was the No. 2 quali- new to me. I was a nervous wreck West passed his rivals almost fier; he defeated Steve Torrence, coming into this weekend, but as everywhere on the track, brak- David Grubnic, Clay Millican and the weekend went on, my confi- ing into the corners, running Doug Kalitta on his way to the dence built up inside of me. higher corner speeds and using winner’s circle. “I think this is the top of the smarter lines. He showed that, It was Langdon’s seventh win cake this weekend for everyone at at 32 years of age, he is still at of the season, more than any Qatar Al-Anabi Racing. When I the top of his game and that other driver in the NHRA Mello was a kid envisioning being a pro- he is the right choice to lead Yello Drag Racing Series, and the fessional drag racer, this is what QMMF Racing Team into the eighth of his career; it was the I envisioned - sitting in the press future. 112th career win for team man- room, winning Pomona, winning Finals. During the Friday qualify- make the Countdown, but I won car will show up to run as well Team-mate Rafid Topan ager Alan Johnson and his eighth the championship and being part ing session, alBalooshi recorded a a race and finished 11th in points. as everybody else and be one of Sucipto had also aimed at a at the NHRA Finals at Auto Club of a great team. When all your 3.806-second pass at 323.43 mph. That was the best we could do not the top-five cars. Congratulations top result in the final race of Raceway. dreams come true and you’re AlBalooshi lost to David Grubnic being in the Countdown. This to Shawn and his team for win- the season, but struggled with Langdon finished the season part of something special, your in the first round of eliminations. year, I started with a much bet- ning the championship for Sheikh a lack of speed as well as a lack leading second-place Antron are almost at a loss for words. After racing to an 11th-place fin- ter chance. We won a race and Khalid and Qatar.” of grip. Brown by 164 points. Langdon’s I am just very fortunate to be a ish in his rookie Top Fuel season went to a couple of other finals, The Al-Anabi Racing team The teenager from Jakarta first NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel part of a great team. I know this in 2012, alBalooshi finished the and everything was perfect for us. will be back in action February tried to push anyway, but paid World Championship is the 11th is going to sink in in a couple of 2013 season in eighth place in the “This year, we made a nice 7-9, 2014 at the NHRA for his risks with a crash early title for team manager Alan days. I am just up on cloud nine. NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel point move up from 11th to eighth, but Winternationals in Pomona, on in the race. Johnson, and it is Johnson’s 15th I can’t thank Sheikh Khalid and standings – an impressive jump I think we had a chance to finish California, when the 2014 NHRA “We tried to push Anthony NHRA national championship Alan Johnson enough for giving for a second-year Top Fuel driver. way better. Sometime we have Mello Yello Drag Racing season towards better results, to overall. me the opportunity to be a part “Last year, I started as a rookie, struggled a little bit. Sometimes begins. believe in the bike and in him- “It is amazing to watch the of this team.” and I didn’t have any experience I did wrong; sometimes the car For additional information on self. I think he did a great job, Al-Anabi team work so well under Langdon’s team-mate, Khalid in Top Fuel,” alBalooshi said. had problems. But I am so happy the Al-Anabi Racing Team, fans putting on a good show for pressure,” Langdon said. “There alBalooshi, was the No. 10 quali- “Jumping to Top Fuel, every- with the progress our team made can visit www.alanabiracing.com. everybody,” team owner and are certain races you go to, and fier at the Auto Club NHRA thing was new to me. I did not this year. I think next year, the THE PENINSULA QMMF President Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah said. “We are very happy to end the season with such a good result. This results boosts our PIBAQ: Intense motivation for next year,” Al Attiyah added. Title glory for Sheikh Hassan, games as “We will now meet with Anthony and discuss the teams battle options for next year. We would like to continue with him. A far as the second rider co-pilot Curtis in Key West for key points goes, we haven’t taken a deci- sion yet. Our goal is to have a KEY WEST, FLORIDA: DOHA: A costly inbound pass team with two strong riders in Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al by Michael Paderes of Mindoro order to get the best possible Thani and Steve Curtis retired Spartan which was stolen by results.” after an on-board fire in round Jhun Bolo of LBC Kentz turned West said staying relaxed three of the 33rd Annual out to be the crucial turnover was key. Key West Super Boat World tat leads to their heart break- “I felt a little bit better and Championships yesterday after- A triumphant ing defeat in the end game, tried to be more confident noon, but the points the Al Ali Al-Neama 63-56, even the match was tight today, more than in other Adaa’am 96 crew amassed from and Billy Moore all throughout the game in the races. I just tried to relax and the three races were sufficient celebrate the ongoing elimination rounds of try to forget about the things to pip the crew of Miss Mary Superboat win Travelex Cup 2013 of Pinoy that were holding me back,” Mac to the Turbine class World with Sheikh Basketball of Qatar (PIBAQ) at West said. Championship title. Al Gharafa Training Gym over “Eventually, it turned out to Hassan bin Italian throttleman Matteo the weekend. be quite a good race. I wanted Jabor Al Thani. Nicolini and Qatar’s Nasser Saleh TCC Stars-Gerry’s Grill, on the to finish strong for the team Al Attiyah finished their third other hand, continued its winning and I’m glad I was able to show race in second position to claim streak by conquering an equally a good result. I wouldn’t have an unofficial second place in the strong Dukhan Ballers-PCSI, known what to do without the Superboat Unlimited class. 82-69, after they pulled away in help of my crew throughout Marc Granet and Scott the remaining minutes with the this year, because they always Begovich benefited from the brilliant all-around play of Ronnie tried to keep me motivated and demise of CMS with mechani- Cajayon who led his team with 20 to keep me going, even when cal problems to win the race and they delivered a superb per- Curtis needed to complete a few Broadco, as WHM eased slightly big points. things looked difficult,” the secure the Unlimited title in Miss formance today to take the win laps in Al Adaa’am 96 to confirm to confirm the Superboat world The absence of CJ Casas of Australian said. Geico. in Superboat,” said a delighted the Turbine class title, while title. Al Neama and Moore held Dukhan Ballers could be a big fac- “With this result, I am try- The Qatar Team fixed the Sheikh Hassan. Al-Attiyah and Nicolini reached on to reach a somewhat prema- tor in their loss and shared their ing to pay them back for all the persistent fuel problems that “To pull that win out of the bag the start of their Superboat ture chequered flag and secure a four wins and one loss league hard times I put them through had plagued Spirit of Qatar 20 from running third was a great Unlimited race lying third in memorable win. leading standing with TCC Stars- in the season. all week and Ali Al Neama and achievement. It was not easy for the points’ standings (407.5 pts) Milton Kalafell replaced Gerry’s Grill. “Since QMMF let me con- American Billy Moore delivered them, but they kept the pressure behind Miss Geico (475 pts) and Richard Chaney alongside John Ertibat/CEG International tinue next year, I also wanted a sensational performance in on and made the boat run faster CMS (452.5 pts). Arruda in Miss Mary Mac, but trounced cellar dweller Gilas to show them that I still can their final race. After passing each lap. I knew it was a matter of Spirit of Qatar 20 held sev- it was Sheikh Hassan and Steve Nahkowh, 64-55, after they lead go fast. It’s a good way to fin- Stihl to take second they became time before they passed WHM.” enth position in the Superboat Curtis who snatched the early all the way to a lopsided game. ish and a good motivation for embroiled in a superb tussle with Double points on offer over class after ongoing fuel starvation lead in the turbine race once the The game between Mindoro next year. In the qualifying, I WHM Motorsports and managed double the distance for the races problems, but Stihl and WHM course had been modified to avoid Spartan and LBC Kentz was tied struggled with traction, but to pass their rivals to win the race was the order of the day for the Motorsports started as the firm a stray turtle. CMS moved into at 56-all with still one minute for the race day, we changed and unofficially finish third in the third and final round of the Key favourites to claim the title when an early lead in the Superboat left when Spartan’s Poldong something from the warm- Superboat World Championship’s West World Championships. they lined up at the start of the Unlimited category from Miss Rodriguez committed a duty foul up to the race, which was the final standings behind WHM and Crews were scheduled to race third race. Stihl held a 50-point Geico, Marine Concepts, Spirit to Raphael Vallado who converted right move. Stihl. for 78 miles over 17.75 laps of the lead over their rivals as the green of Qatar and Alex & Ani. two free throws. “I also changed my braking “Ali and Billy had their fair course. flag was waved in the absence of Al Adaa’am 96 continued to Paderes’ bad pass caused a style into some of the corners share of problems this week but Sheikh Hassan and Steve both Warpaint and Burger Fi. pull away from Miss Mary Mac safety led for LBC Kentz when and together with the set-up WHM almost made a jump- but the run of bad luck contin- former Philippine Basketball change, it worked well in the start but surged ahead of Stihl, ued for Sheikh Hassan and Steve Association player Arnold Calo race. I was able to brake hard Spirit of Qatar 20, Broadco and a Curtis on the next lap, when they sank in a three-pointer with 11 within the limit of the front spluttering JD Byrider through were forced out with an onboard seconds left after the team clev- tyre, which I hadn’t been able the first lap. fire at turn one. erly used their 24-second offense. to do for a while,” West said. As the race progressed Spirit of Miss Geico inherited the lead in Friday’s game was graced by Team-mate Sucipto Qatar began to close in on WHM Superboat Unlimited when CMS Arch. explained the reasons for his and Stihl, with Broadco in fourth retired and Marine Concepts Jhin Tabuzo, chairman of non-too- impressive . and JD Byrider in fifth. Al Neama climbed to second, with Spirit of United Filipino Organisation, to “I had problems with the and Moore managed to pass Stihl Qatar 613 and Alex & Ani moving announce before his fellow coun- straight-line speed of my bike, and snatch second, but the Key into third and fourth. trymen about their plans to co- it was much slower than in West class leaders passed the Miss Geico managed to pass host the 3rd Ambassador’s Cup practice,” Sucipto said. Qatar MTi to regain second. Miss Mary Mac to take the overall in February 2014 featuring the “I tried to make up for it The Qatar boat was on song for lead and the crew held on to reach 40 all-star players of the PIBAQ pushing harder in the corners, the first time this week and Al the chequered flag and secure the league. but I didn’t have a lot of tyre Neama and Moore regained sec- Superboat Unlimited champion- Tabuzo cited PIBAQ as the only grip, either. I learned a lot this ond position and began to close in ship. Spirit of Qatar 613 passed Filipino basketball league which year and I feel that I start to on WHM. A thrilling tussle devel- Marine Concepts to secure second can successfully manage the suc- become more competitive, so oped between the two boats, once position before Marine Concepts cessful holding of the Ambassador I would really like to continue Stihl retired, and they raced side- withdrew with overheating issues. Cup which has drawn hundreds of in Moto2 next year. I am con- by-side for several laps before the Miss Mary Mac was also forced Filipino basketball fans. vinced that I have the ability Qatar’s Ali Al-Neama and Billy Moore are seen in Superboat action with Qatar crew managed to sneak out of the race and also suffered PIBAQ action will continue to get good results,” he added. Spirit of Qatar 20. through and move into lead. an on-board fire. later this week. 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Factbox Besides hosts Qatar, teams from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will Hosts Qatar drawn with take part in the 8th edition of WAFF Championship for Men. WAFF, founded in 2001, is an association of the football playing nations in Western Asia. Its founding members are Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. In 2009, three more associations joined the Saudi Arabia, Palestine federation: Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen. Four other nations of Western Asia: Bahrain, WAFF Championship: Oman in tough group with Bahrain and Iraq Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia joined in 2010.

DOHA: Hosts Qatar were handed a tough draw when they Groups were tagged along with regional Group A powerhouse Saudi Arabia Qatar and unpredictable Palestine Saudi Arabia in Group A of the 8th Men’s Palestine WA F F Ch a mpionsh ip. Group B The event - to be contested by Oman 10 teams - will be held in Doha Iraq from December 25 to January 7 (2014), Qatar Football Association Bahrain (QFA) said. Group C In Group B, Oman were drawn Jordan with powerful Bahrain and Iraq, Kuwait one of the toughest sides in the Lebanon Arab world. Yemen In the third pot, Group C, Jordan will deal with Kuwait, Tournament to take place from Lebanon and Yemen in what December 25 to January 7 will be the eighth edition of the championship. QFA Secretary General, Saud Al Mohannadi said during the draw ceremony: “Hosting this significant event showcases QFA’s vision to continuously host regional championships in aims to develop the local and regional An official picks out Qatar during the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship draw at InterContinental City hotel in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: football scene. QFA’s vision is to Fadi Zuraikat (left), General Secretary of WAFF and other officials look on during the draw ceremony. The 8th WAFF Championship will take place in constantly strive to host differ- Qatar from December 25 to January 7. EXTREME RIGHT: Saud Al Mohannadi, Secretary General of Qatar Football Association (QFA) gives a speech. ent championships ahead of 2022 World Cup, and hosting the 8th WAFF Championship for Men is championship ever in the history our championship, but we will event is equally important for the Therefore, in order to ensure a great example to show that we of WAFF.” also want to work together for senior players as well.” equality when comparing the are in line with our vision.” Zuraikat said WAFF had made the development of other events, QFA and WAAF officials also runner-up teams of all the groups, Fadi Zuraikat, General a major breakthrough to promote and strengthen its position in all discussed the criteria that will all teams will be compared across Secretary of WAFF, said: “First its flagship event. respects,” he said. be used during the championship similar number of matches, QFA I would like to thank Qatar “Before I finish I would like The WAFF General Secretary for identifying the best runner-up said in a statement. Football Association (QFA) and to point out that WAFF con- added: “This will be a key event during the championship, as well In principle, the results of the the local organising committee for tracted recently with internation- for all the participating teams.” as to inform the public about the matches between the runner- all the efforts undertaken in order ally known marketing company Al Mohannadi echoed preparations undertaken ahead of up team and the bottom placed to provide a unique championship “IMG”, which has expertise in Zuraikat’s words when he said: the championship. team in the group will be con- on all levels, and for all the facili- the marketing of many major “Young players from each benefit Due to the varying number of sidered null and void. All points, ties they are providing to us in worldwide championships. We stand to benefit from such events teams per group, teams in dif- goal scored and goals conceded in order to complete all the required aim through contracting with as they get the much-needed ferent groups would have played this match will not be taken into arrangements to organise the best them not only the marketing of exposure. Having said that, the a different number of matches. account. THE PENINSULA

Qatar Classic Fixtures and World champ Matthew, Gaultier advance

Results BY ARMSTRONG VAS Angel Rodriguez in the second Today’s Matches round match today. DOHA: Recently-crowned Gaultier on the other hand Laurens Jan Anjema (Ned) vs [5] Mohamed world champion Nick Matthew downed Simon Rosner of Elshorbagy (Egy), 12noon of England and top seed Germany 11-9, 11-9, 11-3 to move Gregory Gaultier of France into the last-16. Spain’s Borja Stephen Coppinger (Rsa) vs[6] Amr moved into the next round of The Frenchman said he has Shabana (Egy), 1.00pm Golan (in the Qatar Classic tournament overcome his loss to Matthew white) takes a here yesterday. in the world championship in Tom Richards (Eng) vs [7] Borja Golan shot during his Matthew, who last week won England and has since moved (Esp), 2.00pm match against the world championship by on. Switzerland’s [8] Tarek Momen (Egy) vs Karim Abdel defeating Gaultier in the final, “Yes, I lost in Manchester, but Nicolas Gawad (Egy), 5.00pm edged past his ‘best friend’ Alister you know, it’s not the end of day, I Walker of Botswana in a 11-8, 11-7, moved on. I was very disappointed Mueller Daryl Selby (Eng) vs [2] James Willstrop 12-10 straight games victory. for two hours, but all credit to at Khalifa (Eng), 5.30pm The Englishman was deter- Nick (Matthew), he’s a great ath- International mined to gain the early psycho- lete, we always have great battles, Tennis and [4] Karim Darwish (Egy) vs Omar Mosaad logical advantage by winning the and big or small,” he said. Squash (Egy),6.30pm first game. Gaultier said the label of the Complex in Gregory Gaultier (Fra) vs Cameron Pilley But it was not easy. Walker top seed of the tournament and Doha, (Aus) 7.30pm fought every inch and put a price the withdrawal of world No.1 yesterday. on each point which Matthew was Ramy Ashour from Doha has not Golan won 3-0 [3] Nick Matthew (Eng) vs Miguel Angel keen to win. eased things him off retaining the (11-7, 11-7, Rodriguez (Col) 8.30pm The first game turned out to title. 11-8). be pretty close at the start with “Ramy as you know, he is Yesterday’s Results scores of 2-2, 4-4, but Matthew unfortunately injured at the Tom Richards (Eng) bt [Q] Nafiizwan Adnan broke free to dominate and win moment. The top seed ranking (Mas) 11-2, 11-4, 10-12, 7-11, 12-10 (3-2) the game in 13 minutes at 11-8. doesn’t mean anything. There are In the second, Matthew got a lot of players that can win this Stephen Coppinger (Rsa) bt [Q] Ryan off to a flying start racing to a and other tournaments,” Gaultier Cuskelly (Aus) 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-6 7-0 lead, but Walker bounced said. (3-2) back to make it 7-9, but lost it at Rosner who lost to the top seed 11-7. said: “I played really well in those [6] Amr Shabana (Egy) bt Saurav Ghosal The third one was a see-saw two first games. Maybe I was a (Ind) 11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 11-7 (3-1) battle for supremacy and both bit unlucky at the end of those [7] Borja Golan (Esp) bt Nicolas Mueller players were able to cut down on games, or maybe it was just him unforced errors. playing those points better than (Sui) 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 (3-0) If the first two games had its I was. Just not a good draw this [1] Gregory Gaultier (Fra) bt Simon Rosner share of tins and errors, there time. But he is one of the, if not (Ger) 11-9, 11-9, 11-3 were only a few in the third and the best player in the world, so one got to witness high quality I cannot be ashamed of losing Amr Shabana (right) Cameron Pilley (Aus) bt [Q] Joe Lee (Eng) squash from both players and against such a player.” of Egpyt is seen 11-3, 11-3, 11-8 played at a very fast pace. On a day when there were no in action during There was very little to dif- major upsets, also making it to [3] Nick Matthew (Eng) bt Alister Walker his match against ferentiate between the two. the pre-quarter-final stage were (Bot) 11-8, 11-7, 12-10 India’s Saurav Excellent game all around that Amr Shabana of Egypt, winner at Ghosal at the same Miguel Angel Rodriguez (Col) bt [Q] Max Walker nearly got at 9-9, but the 2007 edition in Doha, and Tom venue. Shabana Lee (Hkg) 11-9, 11-5, 11-9 Matthew took the game at 12-10 Richards of England, Stephen won 3-1 (11-9, 11-6, and the match. Coppinger of South Africa, Borja 6-11, 11-7). Today, Matthew was relieved to win Golan from Spain and Rodriguez the second round Qatar Classic the first hurdle towards winning of Colombia. the title in Qatar. Shabana won 11-9, 11-6, 6-11, takes place. Schedule “Probably the hardest draw I 11-7 against India’s Saurav Ghosal. Today’s Matches could have got, first he (Walker) After the match, the former Today: Round Two from 12.00 - 8.30pm is one of the toughest players and world champion said: “I lost a Nov 13: Quarter-Finals from 3.00pm - competitors out there, but also he bit of focus in the third game but 6.00pm Nov 14: Semi-Finals from 6.30 pm knows me inside out. He knows found my game back in the fourth Nov 15: Final 6.30pm me better than I know myself,” but by that time, it was anybody’s Venue: Khalifa International Tennis & said Matthew after the match, game, and I’m happy to win in Squash Complex which lasted for 42 minutes. four games.” Matthew will take on Miguel THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Juventus stun Napoli 3-0 to close gap on Roma

TURIN, Italy: Juventus pounced on a costly blunder by Roma earlier on Sunday to close the gap on the Serie A leaders to just one point after turning on the style to rout fellow title challengers Napoli 3-0 in Turin. League newcomers Sassuolo stunned Roma at the Olympic Stadium by levelling in second- Qatar team members train during a training session at Aspire Academy in Doha. RIGHT: Wesam Rizik (third left) and Talal Al Bloushi (second right) jog with other team members. Qatar half injury time for a 1-1 draw to are undertaking a training camp ahead of their 2015 Asian Cup qualifiers away to Yemen (November 15) and Malaysia (November 19). Qatar have a points total of 6 having played three leave Rudi Garcia’s leaders with matches and sit second in Group D. In their last match on October 13, Qatar thrashed Yemen 6-0 with Khalfan Ibrahim netting a hat-trick at Al Gharafa Stadium in Doha. Bahrain with a just a four-point lead ahead of the points tally of 7 top the group. top-of-the-table clash in Turin. It gave both sides incentive, but Juve seized on home advantage to produce a dominant display and claim their 10th win of the campaign to close the gap to one point. Fernando Llorente tapped Barca move clear at top home for Juve in the second minute in somewhat controversial fashion and from then on Napoli Neymar nets his fifth goal for new club in 4-1 victory over Real Betis struggled to find any rhythm. Napoli coach Rafael Benitez hinted that Llorente’s early goal MADRID: Barcelona shrugged to Victor Valdes for making fine had shell-shocked his side, but off the loss of Lionel Messi to saves from Molina and Juan admitted he could not argue with another hamstring injury to Carlos. the Bianconeri’s two other “qual- beat Real Betis 4-1 on Sunday Messi was then replaced by ity” goals. and move three points clear at Andres Iniesta but even in his “When you concede a goal so the top of La Liga. absence Barca began to exploit quickly in this stadium, it’s never Messi limped off with an injury Betis’s high defensive line and easy to get back into the match,” for the third time this season both Neymar and Pedro should Benitez told Sky Sport Italia. “But after pulling up with a hamstring have scored but their weak in the second half Juve scored two problem as he tried to accelerate efforts were held by goalkeeper quality goals.” just 20 minutes in. Guillermo Sara. Juve missed several clear However, any worries Barca The opener arrived on 35 min- chances but made the difference could struggle without their utes as Fabregas sprung the Betis in six second-half minutes when star man were extinguished by offside trap from Alex Song’s pass Andrea Pirlo curled a free kick two goals in as many minutes and squared for Neymar to roll past Pepe Reina and Paul Pogba when Neymar rolled home Cesc home his fifth Barcelona goal. beat the keeper with a stunning Fabregas’s pass before Pedro Moments later Pedro ran from volley from at least 20 metres out Rodriguez’s wonderful individual inside his own half before curling 10 minutes from the whistle. effort doubled the advantage. a fine finish high past the help- Llorente admitted Roma’s Fabregas added the third from less Sara. blunder had given Juve the extra Martin Montoya’s cut-back and Betis also started the second spur. the former Arsenal captain dou- period strongly and Nono rat- “Seeing Roma draw earlier, we bled his tally when he headed tled the post with a drive from knew it was a big opportunity for home 11 minutes from time before distance. us. Even though the race for the Jorge Molina’s stoppage time pen- However, Barca were still get- scudetto is long, winning against alty pulled a goal back for Betis. ting in behind the Betis defence Napoli tonight became crucial,” And Barca boss Gerardo at will and after Neymar twice the Spaniard said. Martino was happy with how side failed to beat Sara when one-on- Roma’s draw and Napoli’s sec- responded after a difficult open- one with the keeper, Montoya ond defeat of the season, following ing half hour. squared for Fabregas to tap home Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas (right) celebrates with Andres Iniesta (left) after scoring against Real Betis during their reverse to Roma last month, “In the first half hour we played the third on 63 minutes. the Spanish La Liga match at Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, southern Spain, on Sunday. could turn out to be one of the the game where Betis wanted us Fabregas also had his fifth goal turning points of the season. to play,” he said. of the campaign when his down- Inter Milan, 2-0 winners over “Their pressing was quite ward header crept in off the dropped points for just the second best. “We were facing very strong Villarreal coach Marcelino also Livorno on Saturday, remain in intense, but we then started inside of the post, but he too had time this season with a 1-1 draw opponents that are playing very lauded his players’ performance fourth just three points adrift to find spaces in behind their to be withdrawn late on with a at fourth-placed Villarreal. well and are in good form,” he but was disappointed not to have of Napoli and with a one-point defence. knee injury. Mario’s own goal less gave said. taken all three points. lead on Fiorentina after La “The same thing happened at Molina converted from the spot Atletico the perfect start but “Defensively we did very well. “We played a great game Viola’s shaky 2-1 home win over the beginning of the second-half after Dani Alves had brought Villarreal went on to dominate We didn’t have clear chances but against very good opponents that Sampdoria thanks to a double and the fact they got a goal was down Javier Matilla at the death, the game and were rewarded 12 we did control the ball. In the sec- went ahead in the second minute. from Giuseppe Rossi. deserved for their performance, but it was scant consolation for minutes form time when Juanfran ond-half we improved a bit but it “We are very proud of these Roma looked to be on their way but overall I think we played a Betis who remain rooted to the also turned into his own net under is an important point against a players, their attitude and their to a six-point lead over Napoli and very intelligent match.” foot of the table. pressure from Ikechukwu Uche. rival for the Champions League play. We had absolute control Juventus despite spurning a host Despite lying bottom of the Barcelona now have their big- Atletico boss Diego Simeone positions. I congratulate the play- and it was a shame we weren’t of chances having taken a 19th table, it was Betis who started the gest lead of the campaign at the was satisfied with a point given ers for the effort they are putting more precise on some of our minute lead when Alessandro brighter as Barca were thankful top of the table as Atletico Madrid that his side were far from their in.” chances.” AFP Longhi scored an own goal. AFP Croatia fined French Moyes urges caution as twice over forward Karim Benzema World Cup arrives at the French national crowd trouble football team EPL title race tightens centre in Clairefontaine- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie scored ZAGREB: Croatia have been en-Yvelines, Manchester United manager David Moyes the game’s only goal, heading in a 27th-minute fined twice by FIFA over crowd outside Paris, warned that his side still had progress to make corner from strike partner Wayne Rooney, and trouble at their last two World after they breathed life into their Premier Moyes praised both players. Cup qualifiers while Greece, yesterday for a League title defence by defeating leaders “Great players score great goals in big games,” Scotland and Romania have training session Arsenal. said the Scot. also been sanctioned. ahead of their Moyes has seen his team beaten by Liverpool, “He’s a great player. And I’ve got to say, his side- The Croatia federation first leg World Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion since kick played great as well today, Wayne. I thought was fined 35,000 Swiss francs Cup 2014 quali- the start of the season, but Sunday’s 1-0 win at the two of them were both fantastic, the way they ($38,070) because of incidents at fying match Old Trafford took United to within five points of played.” the home match against Belgium against Ukraine top spot. The only troubling aspect of the game for United on October 11, and another 15,000 on Friday. The Defeats for City and Tottenham Hotspur this involved captain Nemanja Vidic, who had to go Swiss francs for trouble at the second leg weekend, coupled with Chelsea’s draw against off at half-time after having his head jerked back game in Scotland four days later. will take place West Brom, have helped United place themselves in an awkward mid-air collision with goalkeeper The Scots were also fined in France on squarely among the title contenders, but Moyes David de Gea. 10,000 Swiss francs after being November 19. says there remains work to be done. He was taken to hospital after the game, but held responsible for security at The winner of “I think it’s another step in the right direction Moyes played down the extent of his injury. the October 15 match, FIFA said the two-legged for us,” he said. “I’ve had a chance to see it (the incident) and in a statement. play-off will “But we’ve got a lot of big steps to take here. it’s quite a horrific-looking one,” he said. The Football Against Racism qualify for the It’s going to take a while for me to get it all the “As far as I know, he’s OK, he’s conscious. He’ll in Europe (FARE) group said 2014 FIFA World way I’d like it to be.” get a scan, but as far as we know, we hope he’s that during the Belgium match, He added: “We know we’ll get a few bloody noses going to be OK.” Croatian supporters made far- Cup. along the way. I think the Premier League has Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny played right salutes which were used shown that it’s not just Manchester United who on despite apparently being left dazed following a during World War II by the fascist are getting a few of them.” similar collision with United’s Phil Jones earlier Ustase movement. Going into the international break, just six in the game. Greece were fined 30,000 Swiss points separate Arsenal and eighth-placed City, Tottenham Hotspur were criticised for not francs for crowd trouble during and Moyes says the campaign is living up to expec- withdrawing goalkeeper Hugo Lloris after he was the home match against Slovakia tations following a close season of widespread momentarily knocked out at Everton last week- on October 11. Your TV guide for upheaval. end, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his “The Greek group Brigade “At the start of the season, we all said (this medical staff had not raised any concerns about Hellas displayed a banner featur- live matches today would happen) because of the changes in manag- Szczesny. ing a Triskele, which resembles a ers’ jobs,” he said. “I listen to the doctor,” he said. “If he says to me three-armed swastika and is used Event Competition Time Channel “More likely, the reason Arsenal have started he has to come off, he comes off. No matter if we by the far-right,” said FARE. 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BARCELONA: Barcelona next 6 to 8 weeks,” Barcelona said players in the world. Therefore, Last week Messi said on teammate to sit out a couple of star Lionel Messi (pictured) in a statement. as a coach, the absence of Messi Chinese social networking site weeks to recover his best form. will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks “The first phase of Messi’s should never be used as an excuse Weibo he was still not fully fit. “Messi needs to be explosive to due to a muscle tear in his left recovery will be covered in for not winning. “Physically I am still not at stand out and he needs to stop for hamstring muscle, the Spanish Barcelona and he will then travel “The injury to Messi doesn’t 100 percent but I am confident as long as it requires to be ok,” giants said yesterday, his third to Buenos Aires,” it added. have anything to do with the that as I play more matches I the midfielder said after Sunday’s leg injury this season. That means Barcelona will be previous ones because it is in the will recover my rhythm,” the match. The 26-year-old Argentina without Messi for up to eight other leg. Argentine striker said. “The same thing has happened international limped off after just matches, including its lasts two “We also need to speak with Despite losing Messi with to me in the past and it is very 20 minutes of Barcelona’s 4-1 win Champions League group games Leo, it is the third episode he has the score still at 0-0, Barcelona frustrating.” over Real Betis on Sunday and against Ajax and Celtic. had in a short time so it is obvi- cruised to victory as two goals in Fabregas also limped off after was replaced by Andres Iniesta. After Sunday’s match ously playing on his mind.” two minutes from Neymar and appearing to injure his knee It was the third time this sea- Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino Messi suffered a bruised thigh Pedro Rodriguez put them 2-0 up whilst scoring his second of the son that he has been forced off said Messi’s injury troubles were during the first leg of the Spanish at the break and Cesc Fabregas night. with a muscular problem follow- not related and the absence of Super Cup against Atletico struck twice after the interval. The club said yesterday he has ing hamstring and thigh injuries the four-time World Player of Madrid which kept him out for The win left Barcelona with a sprained knee ligament and in his right leg. the Year could never be used as a week. 37 points from 13 games, ahead will need roughly one week to “The club’s medical services en excuse for the team to not He then suffered a small mus- of second-placed side Atletico recover. confirmed after tests this Monday perform. cle tear in his right thigh during Madrid. “Messi’s injuries are a major morning that Leo Messi has a “We have the best player in the a La Liga match against Almeria Fabregas said he under- problem,” said the editor of torn hamstring muscle in his left world, but we also have four or on September 28 which sidelined stood Messi’s frustration, but Barcelona-based sports daily thigh and is expected to miss the five of the next six or seven best him for three weeks. that it was possibly best for his Sport. AFP Armstrong South Africa crush Pakistan says he will testify with Captain De Villiers hits unbeaten ton to help his side win ODI series 4-1 100 percent SHARJAH, United Arab Scoreboard Emirates: AB de Villiers honesty stormed to an unbeaten cen- SOUTH AFRICA Ahmed Shehzad c Philander b Tsotsobe ...... 2 tury to help South Africa beat Hashmi Amla lbw b Irfan ...... 3 Sohaib Maqsood c Philander b Duminy ...... 53 South African cap- LONDON: Disgraced former Pakistan convincingly by 117 Q de Kock lbw b Ajmal ...... 34 Umar Amin lbw b Philander ...... 5 tain AB de Villiers Tour de France winner Lance runs in the fifth and final one- F du Plessis c Tanvir b Khan ...... 46 Misbah-ul-Haq c Miller b McLaren ...... 18 holds the trophy Armstrong has said he will tes- dayer in Sharjah yesterday, JP Duminy c Shehzad b Hafeez ...... 2 Umar Akmal lbw b Duminy ...... 30 after his team won tify with “100 percent trans- winning the five-match series AB de Villiers (not out) ...... 115 Shahid Afridi c and b Parnell ...... 9 the five-match series parency and honesty” at any 4-1. D Miller c and b Ajmal ...... 15 Sohail Tanvir c de Kock b McLaren ...... 15 against Pakistan independent enquiry into dop- De Villiers scored 115 from 102 R McLaren c Khan b Ajmal ...... 27 Saeed Ajmal lbw b Parnell ...... 1 in Sharjah Cricket ing in cycling but wants assur- balls with ten boundaries and R Peterson b Khan ...... 2 Mohammad Irfan c Amla b Parnell ...... 0 Stadium in Sharjah, ances he will be treated fairly. three sixes -- his 15th one-day W Parnell (not out) ...... 8 Junaid Khan (not out) ...... 1 yesterday. South The 42-year-old Texan told the hundred -- to lift South Africa Extras: (B4, LB5, W7) ...... 16 Extras: (W11) ...... 11 Africa beat Pakistan BBC World Service yesterday that to an imperious 268-7 before there had to be consistency from Total: (seven wkts; 50 overs) ...... 268 Total: (all out; 35.3 overs) ...... 151 by 117 runs in the bowling Pakistan out for 151 in those probing the extent of doping Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-54, 3-62, 4-124, Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-8, 3-17, 4-56, 5-110, fifth and final day- 35.3 overs. in the sport. 5-150, 6-233, 7-240. 6-128, 7-130, 8-131 (Ajmal), 9-131 night ODI to clinch Sohaib Maqsood top-scored Bowling: Irfan 10-0-52-1 (3w), Tanvir 8-0-58- Bowling: Philaner 8-2-23-2 (1w), Tsotsobe “If everyone gets the death the five-match series with a solid 53 but otherwise 0, Ajmal 10-0-45-3 (1w), Hafeez 3-0-10-1, 7-0-28-1 (3w), McLaren 4.3-1-21-1 (2w), Pe- penalty, then I’ll take the death 4-1. Pakistan failed to capitalise on Afridi 10-0-37-0 (3w) Khan 9-0-57-2 terson 5-0-29-0, Parnell 7-1-36-3 (5w), Du- penalty,” he said. a weakened South African bowl- PAKISTAN miny 4-1-14-2 “If everyone gets a free pass, ing attack, with spearheads Dale Mohammad Hafeez b Philander ...... 6 Result: South Africa won by 117 runs. I’m happy to take a free pass. If Steyn and Morne Morkel, and everyone gets six months, then I’ll spinner Imran Tahir rested for take my six months.” the meaningless match as the thinking of 220-plus, but in the again highlighting their top-order Misbah managed 18. Shahid towards mid-wicket, which came Armstrong, who was stripped series had already been decided. end we got a good total.” failure in the series. Afridi (nine) and Umar Amin off 99 balls. of his record seven Tour titles De Villiers said it was satisfying Pakistan captain Misbah-ul It was Maqsood, who hit 56 on (five) failed once more as South He then hit the left-armer for last year after a US Anti-Doping to win the series after the team’s Haq rued another batting failure. his debut in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Africa took the last six wickets six, four and four to help South Agency investigation, has said 4-1 loss in Sri Lanka in July. “I think they played very well,” who gave some consolation to for a mere 41 runs. Africa add 114 in the last ten previously that he believes he was “It is satisfying to win the series said Misbah. “They deserved this another lackluster batting effort South Africa won the toss and overs. treated unfairly and singled out and I think the players played win and it was the same old bat- with a 63-ball half-century before batted on a slow Sharjah stadium At 105 he also completed 6,000 for punishment. exceptionally well throughout the ting collapse. We have to seriously he became one of two victims for pitch. one-day runs, becoming the fifth Newly-elected International series and played as a unit,” said think about this.” Jean-Paul Duminy, who finished De Villiers lifted the tempo South African batsmen to reach Cycling Union (UCI) President De Villiers. Pakistan were 8-2 with Ahmed with 2-14. Wayne Parnell finished in the final overs, hitting Sohail the milestone. Brian Cookson wants a new inde- “It was tough to bat on this Shehzad (two) and Mohammad with 3-36. Tanvir’s final over for 25 runs, De Villiers reached his fifty off pendent commission to investi- pitch but I hung on and we were Hafeez (six) by the fifth over, once Umar Akmal made 30 while reaching his hundred with a four 70 balls. AFP gate allegations and confessions of past doping to try and restore credibility in the sport. The UCI is also to audit its own anti-doping operations in the wake of the Armstrong scandal. Spain’s David Marrero, Verdasco stun Bryan Armstrong told the BBC he Marrero (left) and would do whatever he could to his partner com- “close the chapter and move patriot Fernando things forward” even if any rev- Verdasco pose brothers to claim Finals title elations might not prove “quite with the winners’ as juicy” as some people expected. LONDON: American duo Bob and Mike Bryan’s The 33-year-old tested positive for d-meth- He questioned how much trophy during the incredible year ended in disapppointment when amphetamine at the Bank of the West Classic in good any investigation would do presentation after they were beaten by Spain’s Fernando Verdasco Stanford earlier this year. ultimately. beating US broth- and David Marrero in the ATP Tour Finals dou- “An independent hearing was held, in which Ms “Do I think that this process ers Bob and Mike bles final yesterday. Llagostera Vives was not able to demonstrate how has been good for cycling?” he Bryan in the dou- Verdasco and Marrero, the sixth seeds, upset the the d-amphetamine entered her system,” an ITF asked. “No. I don’t think our sport bles final on the favourites 7-5, 6-7(3), 10-7 as the title went to a statement said. has been served well by going eighth day of the Spanish pair for the second successive year following “She was, therefore, unable to satisfy the precon- back 15 years. ATP World Tour the triumph of Marcel Granollers and Mark Lopez ditions for mitigation. “I don’t think that any sport, Finals in London, 12 months ago. “Ms Llagostera Vives’s commission of an Anti- or any political scenario, is well yesterday. Marrero The Californian Bryan twins were looking to win Doping Rule Violation was, therefore, confirmed served going back 15 years. And and Verdasco won their 12th title of 2013 and surpass the 11 they won and it was determined that she is suspended from if you go back 15 years, you might 7-5, 6-7, 10-7. It is in 2007 and 2010 but the world’s top-ranked pair participation for a period of two years, commencing as well go back 30.” the second time a were edged out in a match tiebreak. from 8 September 2013, the date on which she was Armstrong said life had been Spanish pair has They did at least end the year at No. 1 for a provisionally suspended.” “real tough” after his confession won the doubles ninth time in 11 seasons having won the first three Llagostera Vives reached a career-high singles to television host Oprah Winfrey title following last majors of 2013 before their “calendar” Grand Slam ranking of 35 in 2005 but has played only doubles in January that he had used per- year’s triumph of hopes ended at the US Open where they lost in the during the past two years. formance-enhancing drugs. semi-finals. Janina Kean, president/CEO of High Watch “I have experienced massive Marcel Granollers Meanwhile, Spanish tennis player Nuria Recovery Center which tries to help peo- personal loss, massive loss of and Mark Lopez. Llagostera Vives has been banned for two years ple recover from substance abuse, said there wealth while others have truly under anti-doping rules, the International Tennis were good reasons why tennis players might use capitalised on this story,” he Federation announced yesterday. ‘meth’. AGENCIES said. REUTERS