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Amir greets Pak President 3,000 delegates converge in Doha The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Sat- urday sent a cable of con- gratulations to President of Pakistan Arif Alvi, on the as PM opens ME healthcare forum occasion of his country’s National Day. Being organised by HMC, the 3-day Several HMC facilities Commercial event features 120 achieve zero-harm tag Bank mulls speakers in post-surgery risks raising $2 bn CATHERINE W GICHUKI DOHA CATHERINE W GICHUKI We have measures put in in 2019: CEO DOHA place to make sure that this PRIME Minister and Minis- does not happen.” SATYENDRA PATHAK ter of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- THE Hamad Medical Cor- The other area in which DOHA dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa poration (HMC) has made the HMC has set a record al Thani opened the seventh great progress towards of ‘zero harm’ is sepsis, he COMMERCIAL Bank (CB) is Middle East Forum on Qual- eliminating postoperative expected to raise funds worth ity and Safety in Healthcare on risks to its patients with In some of the HMC $2 billion through various Saturday. several of its facilities sources in 2019, the bank’s top The three-day event themed achieving “zero harm” from facilities, none of the executive has said. “Patient Safety First” highlights blood clots like deep venous patients developed DVT “We have approximately the quality and safety aspects thrombosis (DVT) and sep- after an operation in $2billion of maturities this of the world-class healthcare sis, which are common after 2018, said HMC’s year and we will renew and re- services provided to patients surgeries. Deputy Chief place them with fresh issuanc- across Qatar’s healthcare deliv- In some of the HMC fa- es or other forms of debts as ery system. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and Minister of cilities, none of the patients added. “This requires early required by our businesses,” The Prime Minister later Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari at the developed DVT after an op- detection of the infection Commercial Bank Group CEO opened the exhibition (Knowl- eration in 2018, said HMC’s and prompt treatment to Joseph Abraham told Qatar edge Zone) being held on the She said Qatar health sec- Deputy Chief Medical Officer prevent a patient develop- Tribune. sidelines of the forum which ‘Patient Safety First’ tor is more proactive in the and Director of Medical Edu- ing sepsis.” “The bank will most prob- showcases projects for improv- OThemed “Patient Safety First”, the forum highlights the early detection of treatable cation Dr Abdullatif Alkhal. Dr Alkhal further said ably start the fund raising pro- ing the quality and safety of quality and safety aspects of the world-class healthcare disease than ever before. This He was addressing the that there were also no pa- cess from the second or the health care. services that are provided to patients in Qatar year, the Primary Health Care media on the sidelines of the tients who developed post- third quarter of this year,” he The event, which features Corporation (PHCC) crossed opening day of the seventh operation infections. “This said. more than 3,000 delegates and the 50,000 mark in screening Middle East Forum on Qual- is really encouraging, and 120 speakers, is being organised for bowel and breast cancers. ity and Safety in Healthcare you only achieve this by ac- Full story on page 12 Ô by Hamad Medical Corporation system has placed it on a par PHCC health and wellness cent- She said a number of HMC in Doha on Saturday. knowledging that risks are (HMC) in collaboration with with the world’s best-perform- ers — all providing high-quality services such as cardiac care, “It is known that there is there and then we see the the Institute for Healthcare Im- ing health systems. care to our patients much closer the stroke programme and a risk of someone develop- initiatives, programmes, provement (IHI). “Since we came together to where they live. This increase ambulance response times ing deep vein thrombosis in processes and checks and Sheikha Mayassa Speaking during the open- at last year’s forum, we have in capacity and improvement in are all consistently exceed- the legs post-surgery which balances to prevent harms graces opening of ing ceremony, Minister of opened Hazm Mebaireek Gener- quality have transformed our ing international best practice can be life threatening be- from happening.” Public Health HE Dr Hanan al Hospital, Sidra Medicine and healthcare system into a regional benchmarks. cause a clot can go to the Malevich expo (PG 20 ) Mohamed al Kuwari said the the new Naufar Centre. Addition- leader that is comparable with lungs and kill the patient. Continued on page 2 Ô growth of Qatar’s healthcare ally, in 2018, we opened four new the world’s best.” Continued on page 2 Ô

Huge rally in London to press Syria force Washington on edge for Mueller’s findings on Trump S Attorney General Bill Barr was expected to hand Congress as early as Saturday the key for 2nd Brexit referendum announces Ufindings of the Russian meddling probe with Washington anxious to learn if President Donald emonstrators from around Britain marched in London end of IS Trump is implicated in serious wrongdoing.Chronic tweeter Trump, who headed out from his Florida Don Saturday to call for a second referendum on the residence early for a round of golf, remained uncommonly silent after spending two years repeatedly country’s departure from the EU. (PG 11 ) ‘caliphate’ (PG 10 ) labeling Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation an illegal witch hunt -- suggesting the White House has still not seen the report. (AFP) PAGE 10 Pakistan National Day celebrated AgriTeQ, EnviroTeQ attract over 40,000 visitors

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK explored solutions to sev- enhancing biodiversity, im- DOHA eral pressing environmental proving air quality, increas- problems. It also provided a ing green cover and reducing DRAWING more than dedicated platform for the lo- emissions. 40,000 visitors over four days cal and international environ- On the sidelines of the since Tuesday, two concur- mental technology providers events, a host of agreements rent global exhibitions — one to showcase their latest prod- were signed, with several in- on agriculture and the other ucts and services. volving MME and prominent on environment — came to The events saw the sign- national and international en- an end in Doha on Saturday. ing of several deals between tities. The event also saw the Both the events were organ- the ministry and participat- launch of Mahaseel “Crops” ised by the Ministry of Mu- ing groups to increase Qatar’s website and opening of regis- nicipality and Environment self-sufficiency and food secu- tration for all Qatari farmers (MME). rity. The twin events also saw The concurrently run AgriTeQ and the EnviroTeQ conferences have to obtain marketing and agri- While the seventh Qatar wide participation of compa- been a huge success in Qatar. cultural services. International Agricultural Ex- nies and local farms prepar- Mohammed Ali al Khouri, hibition (AgriTeQ) highlight- ing to launch their products 86 farms, was the “planting change and promote environ- chairman of the organising Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah addresses ed innovations in agricultural in Qatar. a million trees” project. It mental sustainability. committee of the exhibition, a gathering of community members at the Pakistan Embassy in Doha techniques, the country’s first Among the highlights of aligns with Qatar’s relentless The project is of great im- said this year’s edition was on Saturday at an event to mark the country’s National Day. PAGE 3 International Environmen- the AgriTeQ expo, which saw efforts to support interna- portance as it aims at optimis- the largest when compared tal Exhibition (EnviroTeQ) participation by more than tional action to tackle climate ing the use of treated water, with previous ones. 02 Sunday, March 24, 2019

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Amir sends condolences to Ghana president THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al -Thani on Saturday sent a cable to President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to express his ‘Qatar makes great strides in condolences on the victims of the collision of two buses at Puno area north of Accra, wishing the injured a speedy recovery . (QNA) Deputy Amir congratulates Pakistan’s president patient care improvement’ THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Continued from page 1 Ô al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Pa- kistan Dr Arif Alvi on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) PRESIDENT and CEO of IHI Derek Feeley said that quality Deputy Amir sends condolences improvement initiatives now to president of Ghana extend across the continuum of care, from hospital to home. THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani “Health behaviours are as- on Saturday sent a cable to President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to sociated with a multitude of express his condolences on the victims of the collision of two buses at health and well-being outcomes Puno area north of Accra, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) at the individual and population levels. We are pleased to have PM congratulates Pakistani counterpart collaborated again with HMC to Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Moham- provide a forum for quality im- med al Kuwari with other guests at the opening of the seventh Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare on Saturday. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser provers that helps them develop bin Khalifa al Thani on Saturday sent congratulations to Prime Minister better ways to deliver patient share knowledge with other year, 108 are from Qatar and of Pakistan Imran Khan on his country’s National Day. (QNA) care. This is part of a mission professionals – all in an exciting the region, which is a testimony to achieve greater health equity and fun environment.” to the progress we have made Pm sends condolences and improve the health of pop- Deputy Chief Medical Of- in quality improvement under- to President of Ghana ulations while rewarding value ficer, Director of Medical Edu- standing and application since rather than volume.” cation at HMC and Middle East we held our first Middle East PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Deputy Chief of Quality Forum Co-Chair Dr Abdullatif Forum seven years ago. The bin Khalifa al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to Presi- and Director of HMC’s Hamad AlKhal said, “This is a great programme this year has many dent Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on the victims of the collision of two Healthcare Quality Institute opportunity for all healthcare new topics on quality and safety buses at Puno area north of Accra. (QNA) HHQI and Middle East Fo- professionals to participate in and it provides an opportunity rum Co-Chair Nasser al Naimi an international conference of for participants to network with PM receives phone call from said, “There are so many inter- a very high calibre without hav- leaders in this field.” Sudanese counterpart dependencies that need to be ing to travel far. Many attendees The exhibition area features HEALTH MINISTER MEETS KUWAITI COUNTERPART: Minister of Public managed to initiate sustainable who have been delegates at one over 15 exhibitors, including Health HE Dr Hanan Mohammed al Kuwari on Saturday met with Minis- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser quality improvement and with of our previous forums are now the Ministry of Public Health, ter of Health of Kuwait Sheikh Dr Basel Hamoud al Hamad al Sabah. bin Khalifa al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of our exhibits, we wanted to give presenting their own work on HHQI, PHCC, Qatar Armed Sudan Mohammad Taher Ella. During the call, they reviewed bilateral delegates the opportunity to quality and safety. Forces, Qatar Red Crescent, sity, and the World Innovation The forum concludes on relations and means of boosting them in various fields.(QNA) learn, reflect, be inspired, and “Of the 126 speakers this Sidra Medicine, Qatar Univer- Summit for Health (WISH). March 24. ‘HMC tries to ensure error-free prescriptions & safe surgeries’ Continued from page 1 Ô

HE said that in any health care sys- tem accidents or harms can happen while dispensing medication. “At Hamad, for instance, we write thou- sands of prescriptions everyday whether in inpatient or outpatient or emergency. If one of those is written wrongly, the wrong dose or drug, then this will translate into wrong pre- scription.” Hamad Medical Corporation officials at a press conference on the seventh Middle He said that checks and balances East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare on Saturday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) are in place to try to minimise or pre- vent prescription errors. go back and see how we can improve said that all the programmes that Dr Al Khal explained that infec- them. It’s a continuous process. Even they are doing at HMC are about pa- tions can also occur as a result of a if we reach zero harm in some areas, tient safety. procedure, especially after a surgical it doesn’t mean that we can now rest “There is communication with procedure. There are processes that and stop; we need to maintain it and everybody. Each and everyone knows are in place to ensure that those pro- that takes effort.” about a particular case. It is more cedures are safe as much as possible. Deputy Chief of Quality and Di- communication, more cost effective. We do measure harm from all the fa- rector of Hamad Healthcare Qual- It involves three steps-visual, data cilities, we look at those figures and ity Institute (HHQI) Nasser al Naimi and communication,” he said.

AMIR’S CONDOLENCES TO NZ TERROR VICTIMS

Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud conveyed greetings and condolences of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the victims of the terrorist attack in New Zealand. (TNN)

Qatar slams suicide Sudanese official lauds Qatar attack in Somalia, QNA nese radio. Afghanistan bombing KHARTOUM He noted that the State of East Darfur is currently witnessing a con- QATAR has condemned the suicide at- GOVERNOR of East Darfur State tinuous national development pro- tack which took place near government Major-General Anas Omar has laud- jects as a result of the peace process offices in the Somali capital, Moga- ed Qatar’s supportive position for the and to consolidate the gains of the dishu, causing deaths and injuries. In security and stability of Sudan and its Doha Peace Document and in the a statement, the Ministry of Foreign efforts for the peace process in Dar- forefront of the model villages in the Affairs reiterated Qatar’s rejection of fur, which has resulted in an unprec- towns of Abokarnka and Sheeriya. violence and terrorism, regardless of edented pace of development. He renewed his call to all oppo- motives and reasons. Qatar expressed Qatar position stands as proof nents and armed movements to join condolences to the victims’ families, of the depth and strength of rela- the peace process and to adopt the the governments and the people of tions between the two countries in voice of reason and respond to the Somalia and Afghanistan, wishing the all fields, the Governor told the Suda- positive presidential initiatives. injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Nation Sunday, March 24, 2019 03

MoPH, Ooredoo ink deal for e-network CARTOON CORNER By: Saad al Mohannadi to control communicable diseases All health facilities in Qatar will be connected with the MoPH through the e-system

Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohammed al Kuwari and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ooredoo Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud al Thani with other officials at the agreement-signing event in Doha recently.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK implementing real-time sys- DOHA tems to ensure compliance with international health regulations MINISTER of Public Health HE for monitoring and responding Submissions for Akhlaquna Dr Hanan Mohammed al Ku- to medical issues. This includes wari and Chairman of the Board support for the preparation for of Directors at Ooredoo Sheikh mass events in Qatar such as the Award open till March 31 Abdulla bin Mohammed bin 2022 FIFA World Cup. Saud al Thani signed an agree- Sheikh Abdulla bin Mo- ment recently for creating an hammed bin Saud al Thani The initiative aims to celebrate moral values electronic system which will en- said, “We are delighted to col- sure registration of vaccination laborate with the Ministry of and nurture behavioural change of both children and adults and Public Health through this help control communicable dis- partnership agreement, in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Akhlaquna Award flecting Qatar’s diverse and eases in the State of Qatar. which we will provide the De- DOHA was first announced by Her multicultural environment, Through the electronic sys- ernmental health centres to the system will also allow the iden- partment of Health Protection Highness Sheikha Moza bint while being rooted in Islamic tem, all health facilities in the system. The aim of such con- tification of vaccination pat- and Communicable Diseases THE submission for Cycle 2 Nasser, chairperson of Qatar heritage. State will be connected with nection is both to monitor and terns, consumption rates and with innovative and sophisti- of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Foundation, in 2017, with The award is also de- the Ministry of Public Health, control the spread of commu- vaccine stocks in the country. cated solutions that will enable Akhlaquna Award will close the winner – Swar al Dahab signed to help nurture posi- with the system allowing for the nicable diseases and to ensure She stressed that the the collection, analysis and on Sunday, March 31, with Ali – being announced at tive behavioural change reporting of cases of communi- registration of vaccinations. strengthening of health pro- interpretation of data on com- interested applicants still QF’s Convocation 2018 cer- within the society. cable diseases and the registra- Dr Kuwari explained the tection in Qatar is a key prior- municable diseases. This data having the opportunity to emony in Education City The three finalists for tion of vaccinations, taking into electronic system will help ity identified in the National will be used in the planning, submit projects via the ini- The Cycle 2 is open to Cycle 2 of the Akhlaquna account the full confidentiality strengthen the capability of the Health Strategy, to ensure the implementation and evalua- tiative’s dedicated website. Qatari nationals and resi- Award will be announced in of patients. Ministry of Public Health to ef- provision of healthy living and tion of public health policies The objective of the dents between the ages of April, with voting set to take Implementation of the sys- fectively monitor, manage and working conditions for citizens and practices in Qatar, in par- award is to highlight the 15 and 24. Projects need place from April 21 to May tem will be in two phases. The respond to health challenges, and residents and prevent com- ticular with regard to the pre- timeless and universal val- to be Qatar-based, should 2. This year’s winner will be first will link the electronic providing daily and weekly data municable diseases and epi- vention and eradication of such ues exhibited by the Prophet have been running for at awarded at QF’s Convoca- system with existing certified on high-priority diseases in demics. The electronic system diseases. We hope that through Mohammed (PBUH), who least three months and ide- tion 2019 ceremony. electronic medical records in order to be able to take neces- will contribute to both aspects this co-operation we will help serves as a role model of great ally embody moral values More information on all government health facilities, sary preventative measures in a of healthcare in Qatar, as well achieve the national strategic moral character and guides that are shared in different how to apply is available: while the second will connect timely manner to maintain the as working towards the national goals for health, as part of Qa- the values of the award. religions and cultures – re- https://akhlaquna.qa/ other private and quasi-gov- health of the population. The strategic goal of developing and tar National Vision 2030.” Pakistani community members observe National Day with traditional fervour L N MALLICK of Qatar. DOHA Earlier, First Secretary Sarwar Hussain read out special messages MEMBERS of Pakistani com- sent by President Dr Arif Alvi and munity in Qatar on Saturday ob- Prime Minister Imran Khan in served their country’s National which both the leaders highlighted Day with traditional fervour the importance of the day and paid and enthusiasm. tributes to leaders of the Pakistan The Pakistan Day is celebrat- Movement whose concerted efforts ed on March 23 in remembrance led to the creation of Pakistan on of the historic 1940 resolution August 14, 1947. passed at Lahore, calling for a “The Pakistan of today is a New separate homeland for Muslims of Pakistan. We are endeavouring to the subcontinent that ultimately make the country a true Islamic led to the creation of Pakistan on welfare state. We are committed August 14, 1947. to establishing a society which is The celebrations kicked off based on compassion and justice with a flag hoisting ceremony held and where every person can con- on the Pakistan embassy premises. tribute towards socio-economic Pakistan ambassador HE Syed Ah- Pakistan’s ambassador HE Syed Ahsan development to the best of his abil- san Raza Shah unfurled the white- Raza Shah. ity. We desire friendly and peaceful green Pakistani flag to the tune of relations with all our neighbours, Pakistan’s national anthem. cious occasion of their country’s based on the principle of equality. The function started with the National Day. We want countries of the region recitation of some verses from the He paid tributes to Quaid-e- to join hands for eliminating pov- Holy Quran by Pakistan embassy’s Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Al- erty and help their people achieve Community Welfare Attache Hafiz lama Muhammad Iqbal and other socio-economic prosperity,” said Junaid Amir Sial. A large number leaders of the independence move- Prime Minister Imran Khan in his of Pakistanis, clad in traditional ment of Pakistan. message. dresses, attended the function The envoy highlighted that bi- President Dr Alvi in his mes- along with their families. lateral relations between Pakistan sage said, “Pakistan has surmount- A contingent of Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical ed unprecedented challenges and Armed Forces presented a march bonds of a shared faith, heritage demonstrated resilience in the face past and saluted to the national and culture, expressing the hope of extra-ordinary circumstances. flag much to the excitement of the that relations would be further It has accomplished exemplary community members. strengthened in the years ahead. successes in the fight against ter- Speaking on the occasion, He expressed pride in the con- rorism and extremism. However, the ambassador congratulated tribution of the Pakistani commu- there still remains the challenge of his compatriots on the auspi- nity in the progress and prosperity socio-economic development.”

Pakistan’s ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah at the flag hoisting A large number of community members, clad in traditional dresses, attended the event. ceremony. 04 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Nation

NSA tests recruits to CCQ organises 1st ELC symposium to bridge gap identify career interests

QNA between secondary and higher education in Qatar DOHA

THE National Service Academy The symposium investigates the causes of disconnect for students going for higher education (NSA), in cooperation with the Qatar Center for Professional Development, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Qatar (CMU-Q) Dr Dudley Reyn- a member of the Qatar Foundation, DOHA olds shed a spotlight on significant has launched a number of special as- disjunctions that lead to academic sessments and tests for the current THE Community College of Qa- struggle, and how adopting a sys- batch of its recruits to identify their tar (CCQ) has organised the first tem perspective of language edu- professional interests. annual English Language Center cation can help cushion students’ The tests are part of the Electron- (ELC) Symposium under the transition to tertiary education. ic Career Guidance System, a profes- theme ‘Bridging the Divide be- Ensuing breakout sessions sional guidance and planning system tween Secondary and Postsecond- collaboratively addressed several compatible with the social and eco- ary Education in Teaching English important subthemes, such as pre- nomic system in Qatar. It includes and Academic Skills’. paring students for Project-Based psychometric and personality analy- In its inaugural edition, the Learning (PBL) by Qatar Universi- sis tools, as well as many innovative symposium featured contribu- ty’s (QU) College of Education Pro- units that cover all areas related to tions by educators, researchers, fessor Dr Xiangyun Du, and col- sound professional planning, includ- policymakers and stakeholders lege and career readiness by Early ing personal skills, career explora- who combined their expertise to Childhood Program Coordinator at tion, education and work planning. examine the causes of disconnect CCQ, Dr Merfat Fayez. The assessments aim to help the for students going for higher edu- Panellists during a symposium under the theme ‘Bridging the Divide between Secondary and Postsecondary Education English Lecturer in the Foun- user identify his or her interests and cation. The discussions aimed at in Teaching English and Academic Skills’. dation Program at QU Dr Okon potential professional choices. identifying the ways to develop a Effiong also examined the factors After completion of the evaluations seamless transition between school to inspire educators and stakehold- ine the possibilities we can realise dents. Views shared by both pre- that impact successful transition and review of results, the user is shown and college or university, and ul- ers in the secondary and tertiary when all stakeholders in this vital senters and delegates have aided from secondary to tertiary institu- a list of occupations proposed accord- timately graduating high school stages to step out of their silos and sector work together toward this us all in understanding the pos- tions in his breakout session. ing to these results. students who are fully equipped to work together to enhance students’ common goal.” sibilities as well as the challenges The ELC Symposium was or- The cooperation between the Na- embark on the next chapter of their learning experience with a deeper Chair of the English Language we all face in realising a smooth ganised by CCQ’s English Lan- tional Service Academy and the Qatar academic journey. understanding of the continua- Center at CCQ Dr Michael King transition between school and the guage Center with the goal of help- Center for Professional Development Dr Khalid al Abdulqader, vice- tive aspect of their journey. The commented:“It has been refresh- higher education sector.” ing faculty in providing the best was launched last year, in line with the president of CCQ, underscored the first edition of the English Lan- ing to see participants from vari- The event kicked off with a ple- education possible by exploring Academy’s approach in cooperation importance of the symposium’s guage Center Symposium at CCQ ous elements of the educational nary session titled ‘Building a Co- opportunities to analyse the cur- with various specialised centres in the theme, saying, “One of the often- is bringing this crucial issue to the sector in Qatar come together and herent System for English Language rent state of education affairs in country, including the development of overlooked ways to improve the surface of our consciousness as discuss this theme, which is so Education’, where Professor of Eng- Qatar through discussions, panels recruits in all respects. outcome of education in Qatar is educators, and we can only imag- relevant for the lives of all our stu- lish at Carnegie Mellon University and seminars. Nation Sunday, March 24, 2019 05 QRCS receives USAID delegation ACTA course on transparency and ethics for public sector employees The programme aims to promote integrity, ethics and transparency in various sectors in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK officer of QFBA, noted that DOHA the growth of the public sector was essential for the develop- IN cooperation with Qatar Fi- ment of emerging economies. The meeting between representatives of QRCS and USAID emphasised the importance of concerted efforts nance and Business Academy “Training programmes like for the success of long-term development programmes, regionally and internationally. (QFBA), the Administrative this provide public sector pro- Control and Transparency fessionals with appropriate TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tor of Relief and International and sustainable aid, he said. Authority (ACTA) organised tools and methodologies to DOHA Development, Abdullah Hamid The meeting emphasised a comprehensive course on steer their growth trajectory al Mulla, director of Communi- the importance of concerted ef- Integrity, Ethics and Trans- in the right direction. He also A DELEGATION from the Unit- cation and Public Relations, and forts for the success of long-term parency for public sector stressed the need for coopera- ed States Agency for Interna- Dr Fawzi Oussedik, head of In- development programmes, re- employees to enhance their tion between public sector in- tional Development’s (USAID) ternational Relations. gionally and internationally. capabilities and to promote stitutions in order to improve Office of Middle East Affairs QRCS and USAID repre- According to Hammadi, a integrity, ethics and transpar- transparency and promote in- recently visited Qatar Red Cres- sentatives discussed their re- new QRCS relief and develop- ency in the country’s various During the programme, the participants learnt about local and interna- tegrity and ethics in the public cent Society (QRCS). spective operations and fields of ment strategy is underway for sectors. tional standards of integrity and transparency, the ‘core values’ of the sector in the country. QFBA The visitors were in Qatar work. They agreed on a unified the coming five-year period. During the programme, law, and integrity violations and the ways to avoid them. aims to deliver customised for a couple of days to hold talks mechanism of communication “The projects implemented the participants learnt about programmes to various organ- with different charities and hu- with QRCS’ headquarters in under our previous strategy, local and international stand- biguous situations. approach to benefit from na- isations in order to contribute manitarian providers. Doha and foreign offices. and those to be initiated under ards of integrity, transpar- Hamad bin Nasser al tional training centres and towards realising the vision of The delegation was headed Hammadi welcomed all the proposed one, all were in ency, ethics, the ‘core values’ Missned, president of the institutions, such as the Qatar a knowledge-based economy,” by Scott Shiller, advisor for initiatives for working together line with the overall policies of of the law, government policy, ACTA, said the training pro- Financial and Business Acad- he said. North Africa, and was received on sustainable development the International Federation of culture, and integrity viola- gramme came within the emy, to familiarise itself with The programme concluded by Ali bin Hassan al Hammadi, and field intervention projects the Red Cross and Red Crescent tions and the ways to avoid framework of the authority’s the characteristics of the Qa- with an innovative workshop secretary-general of QRCS, across the Middle East. More Societies (IFRC), as well as the them. They were also able to plan to enhance the capabili- tari work environment. where the participants tested Ibrahim Abdullah al Maliki, ex- opportunities of cooperation guidelines of Qatar’s Regulatory enhance awareness of the code ties of public sector officials In his speech at the con- a realistic scenario and sought ecutive-secretary, Dr Mohamed are seen in youth empower- Authority for Charitable Activi- of conduct, ethical values and and raise their competencies. clusion of the programme, Dr practical solutions to the Salah Ibrahim, executive direc- ment, economic empowerment, ties (RACA),” he added. the ways of dealing with am- It was also part of ACTA’s Khalid al Horr, chief executive posed challenges. Tamuq-QU symposium explores Qatar Charity receives donation sustainable engineered materials from Pakistani business leaders

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Pakistani community participated munities residing in Qatar in order to DOHA DOHA in the event. support the low-income segments of Ali al Gharib, director of Programs society,” he said. TEXAS A&M University at Qatar QATAR Charity (QC) recently received and Public Relations Department at Gharib also pointed out that (Tamuq) and the Center for Ad- a donation from businesspersons be- QC, received donations from the Paki- QC organises many events and pro- vanced Materials (CAM) at Qatar longing to the Pakistani community stani businesspersons in the presence grammes annually to support workers University (QU) recently celebrated living in Qatar, in the presence of the of Ahmed Hussein, president of the within the country and holds a num- the 10th edition of the Materials Pakistan Welfare Forum’s (PWF) Pakistan Welfare Forum and a num- ber of activities for the benefit of vari- Science and Engineering Sympo- members, to support the Pakistani ber of its members. ous communities in Qatar, especially sium, supported by the Qatar Petro- community’s fund dedicated to its low- Gharib thanked to the forum the Asian communities. chemical Company (QAPCO). income families and people, especially members, the Pakistani community, He also noted that in 2004 QC’s Since its inception, the Materials in the areas of education and health. the Pakistani businesspersons and all community development centre, the Science and Engineering Symposi- The fund was allocated by QC for the benefactors who contributed to the Friends Cultural Center (FCC), was um has become a valuable platform The panel discussion with experts from industry and academia focused on devel- the Pakistani community in Qatar dur- provision of the donation, hoping that established. where researchers, academics and oping new industries based on sustainable engineered materials. ing the Holy Month of Ramadan last other communities will follow suit in Ahmad Hussain thanked QC for industry professionals can discuss year. organising charity events to support its tremendous support and coopera- the latest trends and advances in year, continued to maintain and sus- on developing new industries based The first joint event was carried low-income families and people in tion during the last one year by pro- materials science and engineering. tain the research and technology ad- on sustainable engineered materials. out by organising a charity dinner Qatar. viding a platform for those individuals The symposium aims to promote di- vancement in Qatar in industry and Several undergraduate researchers during Ramadan, which was attended He added that QC has already allo- who value social responsibility and are alogue and exchange of ideas among academia. Nuaimi emphasised the from QU and Tamuq also were given by more than 300 people from the cated funds to support the members of keen to pay back to the society for up- experts from various disciplines, as need for such symposiums that gather the opportunity to present their works community. Several officials of the the communities within the country. lifting the low-income segments of the well as identify and address pros- industry and academia experts, which at the symposium with the aim of mo- Pakistani embassy, prominent busi- “Qatar Charity is always keen to co- communities, especially in the sectors pects for future interdisciplinary col- will lead to a robust and quick devel- tivating them to be future leaders in nesspersons and philanthropists from operate in this regard with other com- education and health. laboration. opment of both sectors in Qatar. materials science. The 2019 symposium addressed The event featured distinguished Symposium co-chair and Texas the theme ‘Sustainable Engineered keynote speakers from Texas A&M A&M professor Dr Eyad Masad said, Materials — The Way Forward’ to University and Fudan University in “The continuation of the materials support grand research challenges as Shanghai, China, as well as invited symposium for 10 years is clear evi- identified in the Qatar National Vi- speakers from Tamuq, QU, Qatar dence of the maturity of the research sion 2030. Shell Research and Technology culture in Qatar and the strong collab- Dr Nasser al Nuaimi, director of Center, the Qatar Environmental and orations among academic institutions CAM, highlighted the importance of Energy Research Institute and Qatar and industry. This symposium has the symposium by presenting accom- Petroleum. generated ideas that have led to sev- plishments of the centre. He hoped A panel discussion with experts eral multiyear research collaborations the conference in the future, year after from industry and academia focused among various entities in Qatar.” The money will be used for the benefit of low-income families, especially in the areas of education and health.

CNA-Q invites public to explore its campus TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

COLLEGE of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) is opening its doors on Monday, March 25, for the public to experience the applied education that makes it Qatar’s premier national technical college. During this 10th Annual CNA-Q Skills Day, there will be an open house and Skill Stations for partici- pants and community members to browse through and participate in. College students will be partici- pating in over 30 Skills Competitions which will test their capabilities in Business Studies, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technol- ogy, Academic Studies and the Skilled Trades. During the “’Test Drive Our Campus’ open day, the public is invited to come along to see the stimu- lating competitions and try their hand at an array of activities themselves. “We are inviting future students, parents, indus- try representatives and community members to at- tend an open house to showcase our state-of-the-art campus where students are immersed in experien- tial learning,” said Samah Gamar, vice-president, academic. Over 200 CNA-Q students are registered to participate in competitions with their peers. These competitions are designed to allow stu- dents to demonstrate the skills they have learnt in their studies through practical scenarios they will encounter in the workforce. As in the past years, high school students will join the competitions as a way to expose youth to the diverse vocational and technical learning options at the College. Ad- ditionally, post-secondary students from other in- stitutions in Qatar are joining the Health Sciences competitions. The CNA-Q Annual Skills Competition is mod- eled from WorldSkills, which is a global competition with a mandate to raise the profile and recognition of skilled trades and professions. Registration for a guided tour of the college will be available on Monday at the lobby in Building 1. 06 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Nation Global education leaders promote SEL through QFI partnership TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for children. The statement was com- are better able to confidently best practices for transforma- ter learning outcomes for all by humanitarian workers and DOHA In a Salzburg Global Sem- piled by over 75 education navigate an increasingly inter- tive education reform around students, especially the most volunteers in home and host inar statement released on leaders, academics and prac- dependent world and commu- the world. vulnerable.” communities to help dis- TO celebrate the United Na- March 20 on SEL, there is a titioners, and has been trans- nities become more resilient.” Dominic Regester, pro- Dr Carine Allaf, sen- placed children and adults.” tions’ International Day of shared understanding that lated into Arabic by QFI. In the statement, Salz- gramme director at Salzburg ior programme advisor at This is the third year that Happiness, Qatar Founda- for adults to thrive in an in- QFI Executive Director burg Global Seminar – a non- Global Seminar, said: “The QFI, said: “We translated QFI has supported Salzburg tion International (QFI), a creasingly interconnected Maggie Mitchell Salem said, profit organisation dedicated skills and competencies that the statement into Arabic in Global Seminar’s ‘Education US-based member of Qa- world, children require ‘soft “We believe it is essential to to supporting current and SEL programmes can help all recognition of the needs of for Tomorrow’ programme. tar Foundation, has joined skills’ such as communication advance SEL, given our mis- future leaders by connecting learners develop are valuable millions of refugees and mi- Additional programme part- partners, including Salzburg and collaboration in order to sion of building cross-cultural local innovators with global for the economies of tomor- grants, especially those who ners include the British Global Seminar, ETS and foster dignity, respect and a understanding across geo- resources – says its main fo- row; for fairer, kinder, more are Arabic-speakers, who Council, the Calouste Gul- Microsoft Education, to pro- sense of connectedness that graphic boundaries. If SEL is cus is to make a case for the inclusive societies; for psy- have suffered severe trauma, benkian Foundation, Porti- mote the importance of social also benefits communities more explicitly included in all systemic application of SEL chological well-being; and including the loss of family cus and the Inter-American and emotional learning (SEL) and nations. types of learning, individuals in curriculum and to promote for helping to achieve bet- and friends. SEL can be used Development Bank. UCQ students share nursing knowledge, skills in Indonesia Student exchange trips are a unique aspect of nursing education at the university TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Fourth-year student, Asma DOHA Hassan, described her experi- ence in Indonesia as particu- TWENTY students from the larly valuable as she nears the Qatar National Library is making hundreds of English and Arabic University of Calgary in Qa- completion of her studies. resources available online to members at no cost. tar (UCQ) recently returned She said, “I personally from Indonesia where they think that having a commu- participated in a unique learn- nity service trip at this stage QNL offers a world ing exchange programme or- and time of our academic ca- ganised by Reach Out To Asia reer was very important, espe- (ROTA) and Education Above cially as a fourth year nursing of online resources All (EAA). student doing my final practi- UCQ students spent a week cum. The reason for this is TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK using this wonderful resource,” with 120 students from the that we will directly serve the DOHA said Osama Ali Dari, a regular SMK Kesehatan Rahani Husad population in Qatar after we visitor to the library. vocational nursing high school graduate in few months, and LIBRARIES have always Member parents looking for in Klaten, Indonesia. having such experiences made served as gateways to knowl- imaginative content for their The UCQ students were me eager to do more for oth- edge for local communities, children can use the RB digital divided into four groups that ers and spread the essence of offering essential lifelong Comics to flip through a variety each led instructional sessions the nursing career.” learning opportunities to users of comic books ranging from the in areas, including gender UCQ faculty member within their physical premises. Hulk and Spiderman to Teen- care, personal development, The trip offered an important opportunity for UCQ students to gain an international perspective on healthcare Marie-Claude Toriida said, As the recent digital trans- age Mutant Ninja Turtles and basic life support and lifestyle education and global citizenship. “Our students gained great formation is changing how in- more. Signing up to Over Drive management of cardiac and experience into the teaching stitutions share information lets users access hundreds of kidney disease. development and confidence. to facilitate our students to be nursing education through and learning process from with the public, libraries have audio books, including popular In return, the UCQ stu- The trip also offered an global citizens and leaders,” this great volunteer trip,” this trip. Through the ROTA- evolved into hubs for global fiction and non-fiction. dents received instruction important opportunity for said Barbara Rose-Lovett, UCQ said third-year student, Aisha led preparation workshops, knowledge, while remaining “We are striving to trans- on traditional Indonesian UCQ students to gain an in- faculty member and trip or- Shareef. “The trip exceeded students developed a teach- firmly at the heart of the popu- form how libraries provide therapy methods. ternational perspective on ganiser. “Global health work is my expectations and it was a ing plan and fine-tuned their lations they serve. electronic resources by mak- Student exchange trips are healthcare education and based on empowering commu- great experience for me as a presentation through feed- Qatar National Library is at ing it easier for everyone to a unique aspect of nursing edu- global citizenship. nities and thoughtful inclusive student to see and learn more back given by both ROTA and the forefront of this trend, mak- get the best information in cation at the University of Cal- “To partner with Reach collaborative engagement.” about another culture, espe- UCQ instructors. This trip is ing hundreds of English and Ar- the least amount of time. The gary in Qatar and this trip was Out to Asia, Education Above “The University of Calgary cially considering Qatar aims a great opportunity to build abic resources available online library’s online resources have an excellent opportunity for All and the local community in in Qatar gave me an oppor- to enhance education around teaching capacity in nursing to members at no cost. These something for everyone in the students’ professional growth, Indonesia was an opportunity tunity to better understand the world.” education in Qatar.” databases cover a range of sub- community. Whether you are ject areas for all age groups and a researcher, a student, a par- include downloadable e-books, ent or a child, you only need academic papers, audio books, to register with the library to newspaper articles, comic get access to a world of knowl- BFQ organises children art competition books, magazines and stream- edge,” said Milan Vasiljevic, ing music and videos. manager of Electronic Re- Library users in Qatar have sources Management and Li- responded positively to the Li- censing at the library. brary’s innovative delivery of The library is working with digital information services. the local community to ensure There have been approximately its online resources are truly one million downloads from the available to all. For example, Library’s e-book platforms, and people with print disabilities in a noticeable increase in the us- Qatar now have access to more age of audio books. than 600,000 books in acces- The library also gives mem- sible digital formats through bers free access to the latest is- Bookshare, an online platform, sues of globally significant mag- which is the outcome of an azines, such as The New Yorker, agreement the library signed Newsweek, the Economist, and with MADA, Qatar’s Assistive Wired. Those conducting re- Technology Center. search have access to more than For those wishing to learn 60,000 scholarly journals and a new language, the library’s 300,000 e-books through the newest language-literacy ap- Around 80 students of different ages from different countries attended the art competition on ‘Heritage of Bangladesh and Qatar’. Library’s website. plication, Mango, can help us- “It is much easier to do re- ers learn up to 70 languages, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK College in cooperation with United States to adjudge the M Anwar Khurshid, di- promoting community devel- search with the library giving us including three dialects of Ara- DOHA Gulf Exchange. excellence of the artistry. rector of MHM Bangladesh opment work, and expressed free access to a lot of resources. bic. Besides, users can get ac- Around 80 students of Ambassador of Bangladesh School & College, also at- Gulf Exchange’s desire to sup- I can now comfortably choose cess to a variety of video content BANGLADESH Forum Qa- different ages from different to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed at- tended the function. He wel- port all BFQ initiatives. from a variety of research topics and educational programmes tar (BFQ) organised children countries attended the art com- tended the event as chief guest comed the participants and Monirul Huda, on behalf of for my courses at the university, through the library’s databases. art competition on ‘Herit- petition. The competition was to inspire the participating kids. thanked BFQ for organising BFQ, thanked the participants, because quality content on most To access the library’s on- age of Bangladesh and Qa- held for three age groups. The envoy was impressed such programme. their parents, Bangladesh Em- subjects is available through the line resources, individuals can tar’ as part of the week-long Two prominent artists Ka- by the quality of work pro- Raju Ramachandra, op- bassy, Bangladesh School and library. I encourage everyone to visit: https://www.qnl.qa/en/ Bangladesh Festival 2019 at lidas Karmakar and Mustafa duced by the children and erations manager of Gulf Gulf Exchange for their sup- sign up as members and start explore/online-resources MHM Bangladesh School & Arshad Taru came from the wished them good luck. Exchange, thanked BFQ for port to children’s art. La Parisienne Doha opens at InterContinental Doha The City

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK At La Parisienne Doha, you DOHA will find traditional French sa- vouries, including Pain Bagna, LA Parisienne Doha is now various quiches, sandwiches open at InterContinental Doha and friands. Homemade pas- The City in West Bay. tries by Chef David include the La Parisienne Doha is a tra- famous Macarons and Paris- ditional Parisian Salon de Thé, Brest and the unique Coffee- Pâtisserie and Boulangerie of- Date Éclair. fering guests the quintessential Popular French desserts French experience in Doha. can be found alongside sweet Bringing the vintage spir- treats that are usually hard it of La Belle Époque from to find outside of France, in- Paris, La Parisienne gives cluding ‘La Tropezienne’ and guests the chance to indulge ‘Succés Noisette’. in freshly baked breads, sig- Guests can also look for- nature savouries and pastries ward to homemade ice creams developed by award-winning La Parisienne Doha is a traditional Parisian Salon de Thé, Pâtisserie and Boulangerie offering guests the Executive Pastry Masterchef David Girard. and sorbets which will be Executive Pastry Masterchef quintessential French experience in Doha. launched soon. David Girard. La Parisienne Doha is now The boulangerie at La Par- baked baguettes, breads and made from the best qual- ing for freshly baked baguettes authentic French pastries and after Parisian atmosphere,” open daily from 6am to 10pm isienne Doha brings the tradi- pastries being served warm ity ingredients imported and croissants to take home or savouries, La Parisienne Doha said Gilles Longuet, general on the ground floor of Inter- tional art of baking bread from and crusty throughout the day. from France. looking for a quaint space to re- is the perfect place to immerse manager of InterContinental Continental Doha The City, France to Doha with freshly All creations are home- “Whether you’re search- lax and satisfy your cravings for yourself in that much sought Doha The City. West Bay. Sunday, March 24, 2019 07 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 5th technical summit of Filipino Most Improved Airline structural engineers a huge success award adds yet another feather to PAL cap The two-day event featured five keynote lectures, seven technical lectures, and two sponsor presentations HILIPPINES’ flag carrier rywhere to dare to be achiev- Philippine Airlines (PAL) ers and strive for excellence in Phas added yet another a world of big challenges.” feather to its cap by winning The rating body pointed the 2019 Most Improved Air- out that, Philippine Airlines line award, according to the (PAL) has expanded its global Australia-based airline review footprint by more than 60 firm AirlineRatings.com. percent in recent years with This is the fourth major innovative services. AirlineR- global accolade to be received atings.Com likewise lauded by PAL since 2018. the barrier-breaking “historic In February of 2018, the milestone” set by PAL’s 16- Filipino airline was certified hour non-stop flights to New as a Four Star global airline York City that “crosses the by the international rating north polar regions to land at firm Skytrax after excelling in New York’s John F. Kennedy rigorous independent audits International Airport on the of PAL’s inflight and ground evening of the same day”. services and products. The airline review website London-based Skytrax cited PAL’s fleet modernisa- also gave PAL the 2nd Most tion initiatives that will see Improved Airline for 2018 the airline receive up to 21 Award last July, based on brand-new and state-of-the- worldwide passenger surveys. art aircraft by the year-end. Most recently, on Sep- The brand new fleet enables tember 25 2018, PAL received international and domes- the Four Star Major Regional tic route network expansion Airline 2019 award from plans. According to the airline, HE Association of keynote lecture by Engr. Freder- Post-Tensioned Slab” by Engr. New-York based Airline Pas- the other destinations being Structural Engineers of ick Francis Sison on Resiliency of Russel Flores and “Design and senger Experience Associa- eyed as more A350 aircraft the Philippines Region- Non-Structural Elements. Construction of Lightweight Au- tion (APEX), again based on join the fleet include Seattle, al Coordinating Com- The afternoon session saw toclaved Aerated Concrete Struc- a comprehensive verified pas- Chicago and a point in West- Tmittee (ASEP RCCQ) held its 5th oath-taking of new and upgrad- tures” by Engr. Joseph Tuzon. It senger voting system. ern Europe. Technical Summit 2019 at the ed ASEP members initiated by also featured a technical presen- In addition, PAL also AirlineRatings.Com edi- Oryx Rotana Hotel, recently. the ASEP president. A total of tation by Fischer. earned a tors also cit- Themed “Structural Engi- six members were recommend- PICE Qatar Chapter Presi- 7-Star Safety ed PAL’s ex- neering: Designing for Resil- ed by ASEP RCCQ for mem- dent and a member of ASEP rating (the tensive Asia iency and Sustainability”, the bership and upgrading after Engr Helario Amoguis delivered highest pos- network, two-day event featured five passing the rigorous evaluation an inspirational talk wherein he sible) from AirlineRatings. and flights to London Heath- keynote lectures, seven techni- initiated by the ASEP Member- underscored the need for quali- com in September 30. The row, the Middle East and sev- cal lectures, and two sponsor ship Screening Board. They are fied structural civil engineers to Filipino flag carrier likewise eral North American destina- presentations. Wayne A. Jumawan (regular take the opportunity being of- vaulted to the world’s Top 50 tions including Toronto, New The opening day of the sum- member), Jerrico P. Calonge fered by the regional committee Best Airlines rankings as well York and Los Angeles. (PAL mit was graced by ASEP Presi- (associate member), Luisito S. to become a member. He empha- as Top 30 Best Cabin Cleanli- also flies to San Francisco, dent Engr Gilbert Magbutay and Carlos (associate member), Ter- sised that such membership will ness rankings of Skytrax, both Vancouver and Honolulu, all ASEP past president and current ence G. Dizon (associate mem- be necessary when they practise in July of 2018. with non-stop flights from its Regional Coordinating Committe ber), Michael B. Manicad (as- their profession back home. He For the “Most Improved Manila hub.) Overall Chairman Engr Freder- sociate member) and Joseph T. also stressed the importance of Airline Award 2019”, Airlin- The AirlineRatings.Com is ick Francis Sison. Tuzon (associate member). technical seminars and work- eRatings.Com praised Philip- a leading global authority on The programme included The second day of the semi- shop of the members in profes- pine Airlines for its initiatives airline safety and product rat- technical sessions on “Value En- nar was highlighted with the sional advancement. “to expand its global footprint ings with an estimated 25 mil- gineering of Deep Foundations: presence of two keynote speakers ASEP RCCQ Chairman and using new generation fuel-ef- lion visitors from 232 coun- A Primer on Optimised Design” and ASEP RCC Singapore offic- Regional Coordinator Engr Al- ficient aircraft equipped with tries, and widely recognised by Engr. Jeffrey Cimagala and ers, namely Engr. Sonny Anda- den Cayaga thanked the par- the latest cabins.” for its annual Airline Excel- Optimising Construction Pro- lis and Engr. Emil Embile. The ticipants and officers, generous AirlineRatings.Com edi- lence Awards. jects Through Digital Monitor- programme featured technical sponsors, organising commit- tors emphasised that “Philip- The award-winning air- ing of Concrete Maturity by Engr sessions on “Strength Evaluation tee, as well as members for their pine Airlines’ bold expansion line continues to focus on the Mark Robertson of Doka Qatar. of Reinforced Concrete Jack- continued support in every pro- plans and its commitment to next major goal to enhance its A technical presentation by Arab eted Columns” by Engr. Alden gramme of ASEP RCCQ and their a next-generation, easy prod- position as the Philippines’s Center for Engineering Studies Cayaga, “Repair and Strengthen- contribution to the success of the uct made it a stand-out for the only full-service airline with (ACES) also featured as well as ing Solution for a Fire-Damaged 5th Technical Summit. most improved airline.” a global network. Said PAL “The world is taking notice President Bautista: “In this of the continuing transforma- very challenging and competi- EVENTS tion of Philippine Airlines”, tive airline environment, we said President and COO renew our determination to Students benefit from PSD ‘career simulation seminar workshop’ PICE Qatar holds beach clean-up drive Jaime J. Bautista. “We are keep on improving, so that we once again elated and truly can eventually earn the high- HE Philippine School Doha HE Philippine Institute of headed by PICE Qatar President humbled by this latest seal of est Five-Star Certification in T(PSD) Career Simulation TCivil Engineers Qatar Chapter Helario S. Amoguis. approval, this time from Air- the name of our country and Seminar Workshop (CSSW) held (PICE Qatar) organised a beach According to the organ- lineRatings.Com. I share this our people.” for four consecutive weeks on clean-up drive at Al Wakrah Fam- iser, the activity also intends honour with my PAL family PAL commenced services the school campus has conclud- ily Beach recently. to inspire other people and - a team of hardworking pro- in 1941. It now serves 57 inter- ed on a successful note. The annual event was aimed send a message to the host fessionals dedicated to main- national destinations and has The annual event, which at raising awareness on need country that the Filipino civil tain and sustain a high-quality 70 aircraft. started last year, aims to assist to protect and preserve environ- engineers care for the environ- brand of service that is fuelled It has a low-cost subsidi- Grade 12 students in deciding ment and at the same time to ment and inculcate a sense by the ‘Heart of the Filipino ary PAL Express which serves what courses they are going foster camaraderie and bond- of social responsibility in the service’ philosophy.” 38 domestic destinations with to take in college as well as ing among its members. It was general public. Said President Bautista: 30 aircraft. to impart basic knowledge on “This recognition will inspire some courses with the help of the PAL team to further en- PAL flies between Doha Filipino professional groups in hance and level up our prod- and Manila 5 times a Qatar. This year, the seminar ucts and services so that our week starting March 31, workshop featured courses on The accountancy class com- Doha). The sessions covered key beloved passengers can enjoy 2019 (Sunday, Monday, dentistry, nursing, radio technol- posed of 22 grade 12 students and basic concepts of account- a convenient and comfortable Wednesday, Thursday ogy, engineering (electronics, was led by representatives from ing processes, nature and impor- travel experience. I hope it and Friday) currently electrical, mechanical and civil) the Philippine Institute of Certi- tance of accounting nowadays will also inspire Filipinos eve- flying 4 times a week. and accountancy. fied Public Accountants (PICPA and the accounting cycle. 08 Sunday, March 24, 2019

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

Why US Needs To See The Mueller Report, Right Now Senate Spins As Green The nation deserves to know what Muller has concluded about possible cooperation by Trump campaign with New Deal Vote Looms Russia and obstruction of justice by the president OR nearly two years, the nation has Leaders on both sides of the political aisle are already claiming victory ahead been bitterly divided by special counsel FRobert S Mueller III’s ongoing investi- of a high-profile vote on controversial Green New Deal resolution gation into the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath. To President Donald Trump, the Mueller investigation has been BRIAN DABBS the “single greatest witch hunt in American TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE political history” — a “disgrace” and “scan- dal” that is nothing short of “corrupt,” “il- BIPARTISAN consensus on climate legal” and “rigged.” To Trump’s opponents, change is taking root among Senate on the other hand, it has been merely jus- lawmakers—just not one that’s going tice at work, a necessary effort to deter- Ato result in policy change. mine whether an unfit and undeserving Leaders on both sides of the political candidate (or those who reported to him) aisle are already claiming victory ahead of a colluded with another country to seize con- high-profile vote on the controversial Green trol of the most powerful job in the world. New Deal resolution. Now, finally, the work is done, the report GOP senators say the resolution’s is filed, and the US Attorney General has in renewable-energy mandate and social his hands the most comprehensive study yet reform will inflict severe damage on the of the connection between Russia, the elec- American economy. Majority Leader tion and the Trump campaign. But this must Mitch McConnell has set up a vote after the opportunities to criticise the proposal. And all to global climate change.” not be the end of the story. Senate recess next week. Republicans readily repeat those points of Schatz is another aggressive proponent It is vital that Congress and the public see Democrats counter that the ramped-up attack in hallway interviews. of climate change but also, along with White- the full report. The nation deserves to learn loop or out of it? This is what Mueller still has political debate serves them, often pointing “The element of the Green New Deal that house, not a sponsor of the Green New Deal. what Mueller has concluded not only about to tell us. And even if he has concluded that to recent polls that suggest climate change is is not getting enough attention from my per- US power-sector emissions rose by near- possible cooperation by the Trump campaign no further crimes were committed than the rapidly rising among voter priorities. They spective is a command-economy approach ly 2 percent in 2018, and overall emissions, with Russia but also about possible obstruc- ones he’s already charged, the details need to say Senate Republicans miscalculated when to the US economy that is essentially social- including those linked to transportation fuel, tion of justice by the president. That’s cru- be revealed so Congress and the country can they decided to launch a campaign against ism dressed up as environmentalism,” said spiked 3.4 percent, according to a Rhodium cial whether or not Mueller has decided that figure out what needs to happen next. the Green New Deal by providing a forum to Senator Dan Sullivan, who represents fossil- Group report. Still, US emissions have de- Trump violated the law or committed actions For example, suppose that Mueller has discuss climate change. fuel-rich Alaska. “It’s time for people who clined roughly 13 percent since 2005, due that require further action by Congress. The concluded that Trump didn’t violate laws “I think their little strategy blew up in believe in the power and the reality that the in large part to coal retirements, according report must not be buried. against obstruction of justice by dismissing their face. And I can’t wait for this to con- democratic capitalist system is what made to most analysis. Gross Chinese and Indian Of course, we already know much of what former FBI Director James B Comey or by ex- tinue,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a our country great to debate it.” emissions more than double US emissions. Mueller’s team believes happened and, as- pressing the hope that Comey could go easy leading climate hawk in the chamber. White- According to analysis by the Global Carbon suming it is true, it tells a shocking story on former national security adviser Michael house hasn’t signed onto the resolution, but Project, Chinese emissions have slowed in about the fragility of the American election Flynn (an accusation by Comey that the White he takes to the floor weekly to exhort climate Republican senators say the resolu- recent years while Indian emissions contin- system and the willingness of malign outside House has denied). Considering the same evi- action. Democrats, along with their staunch- tion’s renewable-energy mandate and ue to climb steadily. forces to subvert our democracy. Mueller’s dence that Mueller adduced, Congress might est climate supporters off Capitol Hill, are social reform will inflict severe dam- The partisan discord over the Green New team has already asserted in court documents come to a different conclusion, or decide to downplaying the vote as an underhanded age on the American economy Deal isn’t restricted to the Senate. The House that there was an intricate, sophisticated use Mueller’s report as a resource in its own power play by McConnell. Democratic victory at the polls in Novem- Russian effort to meddle in the 2016 election investigations. Or voters might conclude, on “We’re not making a huge national ber has elevated the climate-change debate through deception and disinformation — in- the basis of that evidence, that they cannot push,” said Stephen O’Hanlon, a spokes- The resolution says the federal govern- politically to levels unseen since Democrats cluding the dissemination of fake news and vote for President Trump again in 2020. man for the youth-oriented Sunrise Move- ment has a “duty” to create net-zero green- passed cap-and-trade legislation a decade the hacking of emails — to help Trump win This week, Trump insisted that he would ment, which played a critical role in publi- house-gas emissions in 10 years through a ago. So far this Congress, the lower cham- the election. Though “collusion” has not been like the report to be released. But the final cising the resolution. “This is nothing more clean-energy overhaul, a nod to renewable ber has held more than a dozen hearings on proved in any of the documents that have as decision rests with US Attorney General than a show vote and a sham. McConnell energy and rebuke to nuclear. And the pro- climate change. But the outlook for biparti- yet become public, the indictments filed so William Barr, who was less than completely has no intention of taking serious action on posal, which has 11 Democratic sponsors in san compromise on emissions reductions is far point to dozens of contacts between the reassuring during his Senate confirmation climate change.” the Senate, including many presidential can- equally bleak. Rep Kathy Castor of Florida, Trump campaign and various Russians and hearings when he was asked whether he do Many Democrats are already signalling didates, and 90 sponsors in the House, calls the chair of the House select committee on their associates, many of whom had connec- so. Barr noted that the regulations govern- they’ll vote “present” on the resolution, a for job guarantees and “high-quality health climate, plans to kick-start activity on the tions to the government. ing Mueller’s appointment provided for the manoeuvre they deployed last Congress on a care” for all Americans. panel next week with a hearing. And she’s For example, campaign adviser George special counsel to send the attorney general a Medicare-for-all vote. That’s OK with back- Republicans argue the resolution is part now warning Republicans, namely ranking Papadopoulos sought repeatedly to arrange confidential report. ers of action on climate change. of a patchwork of Democratic proposals that member Garret Graves of Louisiana, that the a Trump-Putin meeting. Trump lawyer Mi- But Barr also acknowledged that, under “I don’t think the Democrats in the showcase a severe shift to the left. panel won’t settle for adaptation policies like chael Cohen struggled to broker a Trump the same regulations, the attorney general Senate are the problem,” said Sarah Say- Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle coastal barriers. Tower deal in Moscow while the campaign makes a follow-up report to Congress that lor, senior legislative representative at are collaborating to push legislation to boost “Don’t be left behind. Come with us and was underway. Campaign chairman Paul could be made public. Barr promised sena- Earthjustice. “We’re not using any one public-private sector partnerships on car- be a helpful partner,” she said after a meeting Manafort had repeated contacts during the tors to “provide as much transparency as I particular resolution or one particular idea bon capture and utilisation and advanced earlier this month with Graves. “It’s so nice campaign with a Russian associate with ties can consistent with the law.” as a litmus test. I don’t want to divide folks nuclear innovation. But the vast majority of to be in the majority because we can set the to that country’s intelligence services. Don- He repeated that promise in the letter that in general agree that we need to take Republicans are opposed to additional emis- agenda, and we intend to.” ald Trump Jr held a meeting at which he was he sent to congressional leaders on Friday action on climate change.” sion-reduction policies, often pointing to de- That overture, however, isn’t going over promised damaging information on Hillary reporting that Mueller had concluded his Meanwhile, Republicans are feverishly creased US greenhouse-gas emissions over well. “Y’all can try and sit here and push Clinton from Russian lawyer Natalia Ves- investigation. Barr said he would consult highlighting the specific proposals in the recent decades. some of the Green New Deal stuff, which I elnitskaya. And the list goes on. with Mueller and Deputy Atty Gen Rod resolution. Speaking on the Senate floor last “We should maybe take this bill and have am more than happy to talk about all day But what does it add up to? What does it Rosenstein about what other information week, McConnell called the Green New Deal them pass it in China or India,” Ernst said. long. Or we can actually sit around and talk mean? Is it collusion or isn’t it? Was justice from the report can be released to Congress “garden-variety 20th-century socialism.” “I would recommend to Senator [Brian] about some of the things where we actually obstructed after the fact? Was Trump in the and the public. Senator Joni Ernst, the GOP conference Schatz, and some of these others, to be advo- have some policy agreement,” Graves said. vice chair, is now organising weekly blocks cating in some of these other countries. They “If they want to make this a partisan shit- (Tribune News Service) of floor time to give Republican colleagues are the ones that are really detrimental over- show … that’s an option.” The World Needs More Funny (And Disruptive) Women Loud, smart and funny women have always been told they would be better off if they calmed down and didn’t show off GINA BARRECA Louis Renault’s when he finds out there is The recent study explained that women one of the lucky ones — as I am — and has TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE gambling going on in Casablanca. Let’s just who used humour were criticised for being made humour part of her repertoire, arse- say I’m not exactly surprised. “disruptive.” Disruption is what the old sys- nal and inventory, she’s had to learn how HE February 2019 volume of the Journal Loud, smart and funny women have tems need. Confining structures and sys- to do that despite (and not because of) how of Applied Psychology included a major always been told we’d be better off if we tems must be dismantled to accommodate funny women are treated, characterised Tarticle titled ‘Gender and the Evaluation just calmed down, didn’t show off and not only smart, funny women, but other and defined. of Humour at Work’, which ended with a acted more like the good girls we were unconventional voices as well. Look, there will always be people who surprisingly gender-specific caveat. brought up to be. Good girls could dem- People should not be forced to dimin- think the word “boisterous” actually has Under its ‘Practical Implications and onstrate they had a sense of humour by ish their talents and strengths in order to the word “boy” in it. These folks will never Conclusion’ section, the distinguished re- laughing at jokes made by guys. Only bad squeeze into a miniaturised or abridged want to sit next to a woman who’d make searchers — four men and one woman girls took attention away from the men, version of who we really are — not if the fu- them think, let alone make them laugh. — warned that, “Even when women suc- sought attention themselves and made the ture is going to be better than the past. Life being short, they can be left in bliss cessfully express humour, they experience crowd laugh with them. I don’t want to be misleading: the re- to watch infinite streaming reruns of the a reduction in status perceptions, perfor- Good girls, like children, should be seen searchers don’t argue that it’s fair for Three Stooges, Jackass and Duck Dynas- mance evaluations and assessments of and not heard, the thinking goes — which women to be passed over for promotion, ty, as long as they don’t get in the way of leadership capability.” makes it hard for women who want to run a regarded as ineffective leaders or dismissed the rest of us. In other words, women who use hu- business, lead an industry or create an em- by their colleagues when they display wit. There are a lot of inventive, dynamic mour appropriately and well in the work- pire (tech, showbiz, or even an actual em- The American Psychological Association and trouble-making women out there who place will be disparaged, maligned and fi- pire). Usually the person running the show does not, finally, suggest that funny women — alongside intelligent and substantial nancially punished for it. takes the centre stage, but if good girls are should be treated as if they are radioactive. male colleagues, friends and admirers — Neither men nor other women, accord- meant to remain behind the scenes and out That’s the good news. are eager to make sure that the best lines ing to the findings of this article, regarded of the way, then there’s no place for them in The rest of the good news is that funny get the last laugh. humour initiated by women as evidence of the spotlight. women persist. Even if studies show we intelligence, creativity, insight or leader- Can you say “no-win situation” in gen- Since the minute we were swaddled in might be docked pay every time we open (Gina Barreca is a board of trus- ship despite the fact that those are precisely der-specific language? Yes, you can: “Relax, pink blankets, intelligent, ambitious and our mouths, we’ll keep doing it. tees distinguished professor of Eng- the positive attributes associated with hu- hon. Don’t try to compete with the guys. witty girls have heard that we’re too much. Ask a woman who makes deliberate use lish literature at the University of mour when used by men. Everybody knows women just don’t have That’s incorrect. The world as it is just isn’t of her humour in public life — or her pri- Connecticut and the author of 10 I’m shocked, I tell you, shocked. My re- a sense of humour, but hey, you can give enough. The world’s narrow conventions vate life — whether she’s usually rewarded books. She can be reached at www. action is exactly like Casablanca’s Captain birth, care for the ill and match fabrics.” need changing, not us. for it, and watch her laugh. Even if she’s ginabarreca.com.)

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PAKISTAN CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY PM Imran Khan NEWS welcomes Narendra IN BRIEF Modi’s greetings DPA India’s first national ISLAMABAD anti-graft ombudsman takes oath of office PAKISTANI Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed a mes- NEW Delhi: A retired Indian sage from Indian counterpart Supreme Court judge on Narendra Modi on Pakistan’s Saturday took the oath as national day, weeks after a sui- the country’s first lokpal cide bombing in the disputed or national anti-corruption region of Kashmir triggered an ombudsman, almost five escalation in tensions between years after parliament the two neighbours. passed a law to set up the “I welcome PM Modi’s mes- post. The Lokpal and Lok- sage to our people. As we cel- ayuktas Act envisages the Pakistan troops during the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad, on ebrate Pakistan Day, I believe setting up of ombudsmen Saturday. (AFP) it is time to begin a compre- at the federal and state hensive dialogue with India to level to probe complaints address & resolve all issues, esp of corruption against the central issue of Kashmir, & government officials and forge a new relationship based ministers. Indian President on peace & prosperity for all Ram Nath Kovind, Vice our people,” Khan said on Twit- President Venkaiah Naidu, ter late Friday. Khan said the Chief Justice of India Ran- message from Modi extended jan Gogoi and Prime Min- “greetings” and “best wishes” to ister Narendra Modi were the people of Pakistan. present on Saturday at the The Indian premier sent oath-taking ceremony for the message days after the two Pinaki Ghose. (DPA) countries revived diplomatic contact and discussed the open- Taiwan president ing of a corridor and a new bor- shores up dwindling Pakistani PM Imran Khan, his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad, der crossing to allow Sikhs to allies on Pacific tour Pakistan President Ariff AlvI, Defence Minister of Azerbaijan Colonel visit one of their holiest shrines General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu and his Pakistani counterpart Pervez in Pakistan. Addressing a mili- KOROR: Visiting Taiwan Khattak watch the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad, on Saturday. (AFP) A march past by contingents of Pakistani armed forces at the military parade in Islamabad, on Saturday. (AFP) tary parade on Saturday, Presi- President Tsai Ing-wen has dent Arif Alvi said that “Paki- pledged a tourism boost and stan respects sovereignty of all gifted a coast guard vessel countries and wishes peace.” to the remote Pacific micro- Malaysian Prime Minister Ma- state of Palau, as she works hathir Mohamed is the guest of to check a push for regional Military might on display honour at the parade. influence by rival China. Tsai arrived in Palau on Thursday to kick off her second official visit to the Pacific, amid grow- 4 Iranian soldiers ing concerns over Beijing’s attempt to lure away Taipei’s at Pakistan Day parade rescued in Pakistan few remaining diplomatic al- return home lies. Her overtures this week included a pledge to increase TRIBUNE.COM.PK flights to the tiny island state, Malays ian PM Mahath ir Mohama d attend s Pakist an National Day parade as specia l guest TEHRAN which is struggling to boost tourism after cutting back on TRIBUNE.COM.PK Pakistan’s push for peace should not be President, PM stress need to reform THE four Iranian border guards charter flights from mainland ISLAMABAD mistaken as weakness: President Alvi Pakistan into Islamic welfare state rescued by the Pakistan mili- China. (AFP) tary from militants returned THE nation is celebrating Pa- ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Saturday stressed that Pakistan’s ISLAMABAD: The president and PM, in commemoration of the Paki- on Friday to Tehran to a hero’s Communal tension kistan Day on Saturday with desire for peace should not be misconstrued as weakness. Address- stan Day, stressed on achieving the goal of reforming Pakistan into welcome, state television re- in Gurugram after a commitment to ensure pro- ing the Pakistan Day Parade, he reiterated that Pakistan believed in an Islamic welfare state as envisaged by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad ported. Live footage showed the attack on family gress, prosperity and a strong peaceful co-existence. “Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state but it Ali Jinnah. President Arif Alvi, in his message, said that the nation had soldiers dressed in suits step- defense of the country. wants peace, not war. Pakistan respects integrity and sovereignty of overcome challenges pertaining to extremism and terrorism. However, ping off an Antonov 74 trans- GURUGRAM: Following the The day dawned with other states,” Alvi said. The president said that India’s irresponsible the country is yet to make efforts for excelling on social and economic port aircraft and welcomed by attack on a family belonging thirty-one-gun salute in the attitude jeopardised peace in the region. “India will have to accept Pa- fronts. PM Imran Khan, expressed resolve to establishing an Islamic their commander, Brigadier to a particular community federal capital and twenty- kistan as a reality, and it must come to the conclusion that dialogue is welfare state, whereby every person can contribute towards socio- General Mohammad Pakpour in Gurugram’s Bhup Singh one-gun salute in provincial the only way to resolve issues.” Pakistan Day: Military might displayed economic development to the best of their ability. The premier further who heads the Revolutionary Nagar under the Bhondsi capitals, Radio Pakistan re- at Islamabad parade The president said that the demonstration of mentioned that the Kashmiri people should not be forgotten on this Guards ground forces. Police Station on the day of ported. Special prayers were Pakistan’s defence capability highlighted that Pakistan was a peaceful day. “They have long been victims of Indian-sponsored terrorism and The Inter-Services Pub- Holi, the area continued to be offered in mosques after Fajr nation, but not oblivious to its defence. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) forced into a life of misery,” he maintained. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) lic Relations (ISPR) said in a tense on Saturday. Aa many prayers for the progress and statement on Thursday that the as 35-40 goons assaulted prosperity of Pakistan. security forces conducted an the family members following The military parade was Chiefs of Staff Committee ernment officials from Oman parade was the participation the marching columns, while intelligence operation (IBO) at a row over the latter playing under way at Parade Ground General Zubair Mehmood are also in attendance. Con- of paratroopers from Azerbai- Turkey and China participat- Amori in the Chaghai district of cricket on the day of Holi on near Islamabad’s Shakar- Hayat and the three services tingents of the three armed jan, Brunei, Bahrain, Saudi ed in the aerobatics display. Balochistan, about three to four March 21. A video of assault parian hills. Special guest chiefs. President Alvi Minis- forces conducted a march- Arabia and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan’s weaponry includ- kilometres from the Pakistan- has gone viral on the social of honour Malaysian Prime ter of Defence of the Republic past, while a formation of Pa- Special Services Group’s Sky ing Al-Zarrar and Al-Khalid Afghanistan border. Brigadier- media. A large number of Minister Mahathir Moham- of Azerbaijan Colonel General kistan Air Force jets led by Air Divers undertook free-fall tanks, a variety of armoured General Mohammad Pakpour people assembled outside mad was also present at the Zakir Hasanov, Commander Chief Marshal Mujahid An- jumps from a height of 10,000 personnel carriers, and sur- (C), commander of the Islamic the house of Mohamad parade, along with President National Guard of Bahrain war Khan presented a fly-past feet. veillance equipment such as Revolutionary Guard Corps Shamshad, the victim, on Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Im- Sheikh Mohamed Bin Isa Bin as a salute to the president. Contingents of Azerbaijan the Giraffe radar was present- ground forces, poses with four Saturday. As per reports, the ran Khan, Chairman Joint Salman Al-Khalifa, and gov- A special hallmark of the and Saudi Arabia were part of ed before the audience. freed Iranian border guards. family members were also told to go to Pakistan. (IANS) Trinamool removes SP leader Akhilesh hits back at Modi,accuses ‘Congress’ from Elections a battle between unity & divisiveness: Rahul BJP of atrocity on Dalits and backwards its new logo IANS two ideologies. At one end is the Training his guns on Modi, LUCKNOW: Launching a blistering attack on the BJP here on KOLKATA: West Bengal’s CHANCHAL Congress and on the other side Gandhi claimed that the Prime Saturday, Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief ruling All India Trinamool is the Bharatiya Janata Party Minister was a “chowkidar” minister Akhilesh Yadav said the ruling party has suppressed Congress has dropped the ACCUSING Prime Minister (BJP), the Rashtriya Swayam- (watchman) for the rich and Dalits and backward communities, and the people are ready to ‘Congress’ from its new logo Narendra Modi of “lying all sevak Sangh (RSS) and Naren- corrupt in the country, who pay back through the ballots in the forthcoming elections. earlier this month and added day in his speeches”, Congress dra Modi. didn’t care about the woes of the Yadav’s comments came soon after Prime Minister Naren- dollops of blue, white and President Rahul Gandhi on “We work to unite the na- common people. dra Modi on Saturday accused political parties that claim to be green colour to it besides Saturday termed the coming tion and try to bring people to- “Modi ji keeps lying all day followers of socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia, of betraying giving it a catchy slogan in Lok Sabha elections a battle be- gether by talking about love and during his speeches. He will lie his (Lohia’s) principles. “They (BJP) should remember that the a bid to make the party one tween the Congress’ idea of uni- brotherhood, while the BJP- about something or the other Dalits and the backward community are aware of their mindset. with the people of the east- ty and the BJP-RSS’ ideology of RSS spread hatred wherever it wherever he goes. He is the And people are now ready to give their reply in the Lok Sabha ern state. Observers said it “divisiveness and hatred”. goes. It makes people of differ- Congress President Rahul Gandhi. ‘chowkidar’ of the rich and cor- polls. “When the BJP came to power it said it will hug the back- could also be CM Mamata “We have the general elec- ent religions and language fight rupt such as Nirav Modi, Lalit ward community. But they have suppressed the Dalits and the Banerjee’s way of distancing tions in the country before us against each other,” Gandhi gathering at the Kolom Bagan Modi and Mehul Choksi,” he backward community,” he said. (IANS) her party completely from the within a few days. It is a battle of said while addressing a large ground here in Malda district. alleged. Indian National Congress. “The name Trinamool is enough. It resonates in the hearts of all our workers and supporters,” said a Trina- 13 of a family killed in Philippines seizes drugs worth $35mn smuggled from China mool LS member. (IANS) DPA of illegal drugs.” The informa- Twin blasts at Afghan Afghan army operation MANILA tion prompted the agency to ceremony kill at least alert the Bureau of Customs, three, wound 30 PHILIPPINE customs and which immediately search for DPA city to counter the Taliban’s anti-drug operatives have in- the container, he added. KANDAHAR: At least three KABUL growing presence in the area, tercepted a shipment from Shabu is the most popu- people were killed and 30 officials said. China containing nearly 300 lar illegal drug in the Philip- wounded in twin explosions AT least 13 members of the The conflict in afghanistan kilos of narcotics worth ap- pines, where the government inside a stadium hosting an same family were killed during killed more civilians last year proximately 1.8 billion pesos has been waging an aggressive agricultural show in southern an operation conducted by Af- than at any time since records (35.2 million dollars), officials campaign against the illicit Afghanistan on Saturday, ghan and international forces have been kept, the United said Saturday. trade. officials said. The blasts hap- in northern Kunduz province, Nations Assistance The methampetamine More than 5,000 people pened in Lashkar Gah, the officials said on Saturday. Mission (UNAMA) and the hydrochloride, locally called have been killed in police op- capital of volatile Helmand The operation on the out- UN Human Rights Office said “shabu,” was wrapped in clear erations under the govern- province, as people marked skirts of Kunduz city also in a report released in Febru- cellophane, sealed in foil pack- ment’s crackdown against il- Farmers’ Day as part of Per- left two people injured, pro- ary. In southern Kandahar aging and stashed in 12 sacks (File photo) The PDEA reels in almost 12 kilograms of shabu. legal drugs since 2016. sian New Year celebrations, vincial councillor Amruddin province, a parliamentarian that were placed inside a 40- New York-based watchdog provincial governor spokes- Wali said. representing Uruzgan resi- foot container, the Bureau of ing, it added. “Upon testing general of the Philippine Drug Human Rights Watch said man Omar Zhwak said. Peo- Another provincial council dents, Obaidullah Barakzai, Customs said in a statement. the sample of the subject sub- Enforcement Agency, said the real death toll in the drug ple had put their agricultural member, Safiullah Amiri, said was gunned down and killed, The shipment was de- stance, authorities were able his office received a tip from crackdown, including victims products on display in the 14 people were killed. a spokesman for the local gov- clared to be carrying plastic to confirm that the items were counterparts in Vietnam that of hired or vigilante killers, city’s main stadium when the Supported from the air, a ernor said. resin and arrived in Manila shabu,” the bureau said in a a container aboard a ship from could be higher than 12,000, explosions happened. (AFP) large-scale operation is under The Taliban denied in- on March 17. The container statement. Ho Chi Minh City was arriving based on estimates by local way in the outskirts of Kunduz volvement in the attack. was seized on Friday even- Aaron Aquino, director in Manila with “huge amounts rights and church groups. 10 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

Deputy minister ‘DEMISE OF ISLAMIC STATE’ Govts welcome among 11 killed in Somalia raid ‘milestone’ fall AFP of IS bastion MOGADISHU AFP AN attack involving gunmen PARIS and bomb blasts on a complex housing government ministries GOVERNMENTS greeted the in Somalia’s capital killed at fall of Islamic State’s last bas- least 11 people on Saturday, in- tion, marking the end of its self- cluding the deputy labour min- declared “caliphate”, as a “mile- ister, officials said. stone” Saturday, but warned Claimed by the Al-Shabaab of remaining dangers, as Syr- Islamist group, the assault was ian Kurds announced a “new a sign of the insurgency’s con- phase” in the conflict. tinued ability to strike at the ●France -President Emma- heart of Somalia’s government, nuel Macron said a source of despite years of foreign military potential terror attacks had had support for Mogadishu. been “eliminated”, but warned The fighting began with two that “the threat remains and the blasts at the gates of the com- fight against terrorist groups plex housing the labour and must continue”. works ministries. ●Britain -Prime Minister Police say at least four gun- Theresa May called the bas- men then stormed the build- tion’s fall “a historic mile- ings, leading to a shootout as stone” in the fight against IS, officers rushed to confront the and said the British govern- attackers. ment remained “committed “The death toll reached elev- to eradicating their poisonous en, three of them women, and Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces Mazloum Abdi ideology”. the number of wounded is 15,” (centre) speaks during a ceremony to announce victory over the ●Germany -Foreign Minis- said Abdukadir Abdirahman Islamic State forces at the Syria forces’ military base in Omar oil field, ter Heiko Maas described the Adan, director of Mogadishu’s The last bastion of Islamic State in the eastern Syrian village of Baghuz after defeat of the radical group. (AFP) eastern Syria, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) end of the caliphate as “an im- Aamin ambulance service. portant step”, but he warned “it Senator Ilyas Ali Hassan is nonetheless clear that IS con- confirmed that Saqar Ibrahim tinues to represent a consider- Abdalla, the deputy minister for able threat” adding “we shall labour and social affairs, was Syria force takes IS holdout, not underestimate that threat”. also killed. ●US -William Roebuck, an “I cannot elaborate on how envoy to the US-led coalition he died but I can confirm that fighting IS, called the fall of the he was killed inside the ministry group’s last bastion a “critical building,” Hassan said. milestone” that had delivered Police official Ibrahim Mo- announces end of ‘caliphate’ “a crushing blow” to IS. hamed said all the gunmen ●Syria Kurds -”A new phase were killed. in the fight against terrorists” is “There were some other beginning, said Mazloum Kob- casualties including members Fighters of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Force raise their yellow flag in ane, the overall commander of of the police,” he said, with- the Syrian Democratic Forces, out elaborating. Baghouz, where diehard militants made a desperate, dramatic last stand adding that the target was now to eliminate IS “sleeper cells”. AFP premo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi The top military command- BAGHOUZ More than 630 civilians killed in Syria anti-IS fight: Monitor started collapsing in 2017 when er in syria’s autonomous Kurd- NEWS parallel offensives in Iraq and ish region urged Damascus on KURDISH-LED forces pro- BEIRUT: More than 630 civilians were killed in the six-month operation against the Islamic State Syria wrested back its main Saturday to choose the path of IN BRIEF nounced the death of the Islam- group that culminated in its defeat by US-backed Syrian forces on Saturday, a monitor said. The hubs Mosul and Raqa. The dialogue after his forces sealed ic State group’s nearly five-year- civilian dead -- among them relatives of IS fighters -- included 209 children and 157 women, the nearly five years of fighting a key victory over the Islamic Cyclone death toll old “caliphate” Saturday after Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said. The Britain-based Observatory said against the most brutal mili- State group. surges as UN steps up flushing out diehard militants the operation had cost the lives of more than 750 SDF fighters while 1,600 militants were also tant group in modern history “We call on the central Mozambique aid call from their very last bastion in killed. The SDF does not usually divulge its losses for months. The Observatory says its figures left thousand-year-old cities in government in Damascus eastern Syria. are drawn from a network of sources inside Syria. (AFP) ruins and populations home- to prefer the process of dia- BEIRA: The death toll in Fighters of the US-backed less. Early US estimates put logue,” Mazloum Kobane, the Mozambique on Satur- Syrian Democratic Forces across a vast swathe of Iraq and declare total elimination of so- tigues laid down their weapons the numbers of IS fighters at overall commander of the syr- day climbed to 417 after raised their yellow flag in Bag- Syria, and held seven million called caliphate and 100 per- and broke into song and dance. around 40,000, many of them ian Democratic Forces, said in Cyclone Idai pummelled houz, the remote riverside vil- people in its sway. cent territorial defeat of ISIS,” They joined top Kurdish and foreigners. The territory ad- a statement. swathes of the southern lage where diehard militants of World leaders hailed the spokesman Mustefa Bali said Arab tribal officials, as well as ministered by the remnants of He read part of the state- African country, flooding a variety of nationalities made a victory as a major landmark in in a statement, using another a leading US envoy, for a cer- IS continued to shrink month ment at a ceremony to pay hom- thousands of square kilo- desperate, dramatic last stand. the fight against IS and its ideol- acronym for IS. emony unveiling a monument after month and in September age to fallen comrades and cel- metres, as the UN stepped The SDF’s victory capped a ogy, but warned the group that In Al-Omar, an oil field to their fallen comrades and cel- 2018 the SDF launched a final ebrate the capture of Baghouz, up calls for more help for deadly six-month operation spurred a spate of global terror used as the main SDF staging ebrating the landmark victory. offensive on the last dregs of the very last pocket of territory survivors. The new numbers against the final remnants of the attacks was far from defeated. base for the final phase of the The state proclaimed in the “caliphate” in its Euphrates held by IS, which SDF forces take the combined death caliphate which once stretched “Syrian Democratic Forces assault, fighters in their best fa- mid-2014 by fugitive IS su- Valley strongholds. took after weeks of fighting. toll of the two neighbouring countries to 676. The UN, warning of more suffering, stepped up calls for help in Mozambique as aid agen- Violence and intimidation Algerian lawyers demonstrate for ‘change’ in capital cies struggle to assist tens of thousands of people marr re-run polls in Nigeria AFP wheelchair and has rarely ap- battered by one of south- ALGIERS peared in public since suffer- ern Africa’s most powerful AFP tions, assaulting observers ing a stroke in 2013. cyclones. (AFP) KANO and journalists in Kano, AROUND a thousand Algerian On March 11, after re- northwest Nigeria. lawyers demonstrated Satur- turning home from medical VIOLENCE and voter intim- In Gama ward in Kano, day in the capital calling for checkups in Switzerland, he idation once again marred men wielding machetes, regime change in the North made the surprise announce- polls in Nigeria Saturday, as daggers and cudgels invaded African country, where veter- ment that he was pulling out Emotional Muslims voters tried to take part in re- several polling stations, an an President Abdelaziz Boutef- of the race–and also post- run governorship and state AFP reporter saw, forcing lika’s bid to stay in power has poned the polls. return to Christchurch elections already postponed voters to flee. sparked weeks of protests. Protesters initially greeted mosque as NZ once because of unrest. In the nearby towns The demonstration, coin- the move with elation, but An opposition spokes- of Bichi and Gaya armed ciding with National Lawyer’s since then they have staged works to move on man said some of their youths dispersed voters and Day in Algeria, came a day Algerian lawyers hold placards and national flags during a demonstration further mass demonstrations agents had been killed in the thumb-printed ballot papers after hundreds of thousands against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the centre of the capital after realising he intends to re- AFP violence and called on elec- in favour of the ruling APC, demonstrated in Algiers and Algiers, on Saturday. (AFP) main in office. CHRISTCHURCH tion officials to cancel the voters and party agents said. across the country, for the fifth On Saturday, lawyers from vote again. Similar reports emerged consecutive Friday, to keep the “go away”, the lawyers, wear- Bouteflika said on Febru- across the country rallied in a MUSLIMS held emotional Armed men armed with in other states such as the pressure on Bouteflika to quit. ing their black robes, waved ary 22 he would run for a fifth square outside the main post prayers inside Christchurch’s machetes, knives and cudg- north eastern Bauchi, where Chanting “we’re fed up” Algerian flags and held up term in April 18 elections, de- office in Algiers which has be- main mosque on Saturday for els took over polling sta- elections are being held. with this government and call- placards saying “no to a viola- spite concerns about his ability come the emblematic gather- the first time since a white ing on the political system to tion of the constitution”. to rule. The 82-year-old uses a ing for demonstrations. supremacist massacred wor- shippers there, as New Zea- land sought to return to nor- mality after the tragedy. The Al Noor mosque had Trump take on Golan annexation risks justifying expansionism, warn experts been taken over by police for investigations and security reasons. Al Noor was hand- AFP move –which came as Trump’s ble standard by recognizing Is- parture from the very basis of ed back to the local Muslim WASHINGTON ally, Prime Minister Benjamin raeli sovereignty in the Golan international law. Kremlin will community on Saturday and Netanyahu, faces elections–has while imposing sanctions on applaud and apply the same began allowing small groups US President Donald Trump caused dismay even among US Russia for annexing Crimea. principle to Crimea. Beijing onto its grounds around is again breaking diplomatic allies, with Britain and France “What the president did will applaud and apply to South midday. norms in backing Israel’s cap- both saying they still considered with the Golan Heights is rec- China Sea,” Bildt tweeted. “We are allowing 15 peo- ture of the Golan Heights, with the Golan Heights to be “occu- ognize the reality on the ground Syria and its ally Iran reli- ple at a time, just to get some experts warning that he risks pied” by Israel. and the security situation nec- ably denounced Trump’s move. normality,” said Saiyad Has- justifying expansionism by oth- Richard Haass, president essary for the protection of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip sen, a volunteer at Al Noor, er countries. of the Council on Foreign Rela- Israeli state. It’s that simple,” he Erdogan fearful of a breakup of adding that there were no Israel conquered the Golan tions, feared the consequences told Sky News. Pompeo char- Syria under which Kurds could plans yet to fully reopen. from Syria in the Six-Day War of walking away from UN Se- acterized the US as a “force for seek independence–said that Among the first to enter of 1967 and annexed it in 1981, curity Council Resolution 242, good” in the region, with “no- Trump has created a “new cri- was massacre survivor Vohra but until now, the international which stressed the “inadmissi- ble” intentions. sis” and called for intervention Mohammad Huzef, who said community has not accepted bility of the acquisition of terri- Residents of the Golan Heights wave Syrian and Druze flags as they “We want good outcomes... by the Organization of the Is- two of his roommates were the move, hoping the territory tory by war.” The measure was protest against the backing of Israel’s capture of Golan Heights by US for all nations in the Middle lamic Conference. killed and that he managed could serve as a bargaining chip passed after the Six-Day War. president, in the village of Majdal Shams, on Saturday. (AFP) East, and the decision the presi- But allies also wor- to live only by hiding under in a future peace deal between “This is the most funda- dent made will increase the op- ried about the implications. bodies. “I could feel the bul- the countries. mental principle of interna- and Russia’s 2014 seizure of the sionately contested Jerusalem portunity for there to be stabil- France’s foreign ministry said lets hitting the people and I But Trump on Thursday tional order and was the basis Ukrainian peninsula. It is not as Israel’s capital, fulfilling a ity throughout the region,” he in a statement that recogniz- could feel the blood coming turned to Twitter for the abrupt of US opposition to Saddam’s the first time that the real-estate major goal for the Jewish state. said. Sweden’s former foreign ing Israeli sovereignty “would down on me from the people diplomatic turnaround, saying conquest of Kuwait and Putin’s mogul turned president has In a television interview minister Carl Bildt said that be contrary to international who were shot,” said Huzef, that after 52 years, “it is time for of Crimea,” Haas said, referring brazenly dismissed internation- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Trump was returning to the law law, in particular the obliga- a Christchurch civil engineer the United States to fully rec- to the 1991 Gulf War in which a al conventions. In December rejected the suggestion that the of the “jungle.” tion for states not to recognize originally from India. ognize” Israeli sovereignty. The US-led coalition freed Kuwait 2017, Trump recognized pas- United States was using a dou- “This is a catastrophic de- an illegal situation.” Europe / Americas Sunday, March 24, 2019 11

Right-wing Latino presidents launch Washington on edge for Mueller’s findings on Trump new regional bloc AFP hunt -- suggesting the White handed to Barr Friday with the its “principal conclusions” for Congress and the public,” said WASHINGTON House has still not seen the announcement that no new in- Congress as early as this week- Andrew Coan, a University of AFP report. dictments were forthcoming. end. Mueller, a 74-year-old Arizona law professor. SANTIAGO US Attorney General Bill Barr Meanwhile Democrats in That produced sighs of veteran criminal prosecutor “The selective release of is expected to hand Congress Congress, many of who are relief from the White House, and former FBI chief, was re- exculpatory material is a pos- COLOMBIA’S President Ivan as early as Saturday the key hoping for evidence to support where members of Trump’s quired to produce a confiden- sibility worth watching for.” Duque said on Friday he had findings of the Russian med- a presidential impeachment, family -- Don Jr and son-in- tial report that explained why Mueller investigated discussed with several Latin dling probe as Washington were pressing hard to ensure law Jared Kushner in particu- he decided to indict or not in- whether members of Trump’s American counterparts the waits tensely to see if it impli- its full contents are made lar -- had been feared possible dict subjects of the probe. 2016 election campaign col- possibility of offering asylum cates President Donald Trump public, and not just a sum- targets of the probe. Barr though has discretion luded with Russians to skew to Venezuelan servicemen in serious wrongdoing. mary prepared by the Trump- With Mueller prevented by on how much of the report he the election. who desert President Nicolas Chronic tweeter Trump, appointed Justice Department longstanding Justice Depart- releases to Congress and to the In addition, he studied Maduro’s regime. who was at his Florida resi- chief. ment policy from indicting the public, though he said in his whether actions by Trump, Duque said the initiative dence for the weekend, re- The secret report, the re- president himself, there were letter Friday that he is “com- including the May 2017 firing -- which he said could spark mained uncommonly silent sult of a 22-month investiga- no hints on whether the re- Special Counsel Robert Mueller. mitted to as much transpar- of FBI director James Comey, a “domino effect” to draw after spending two years tion by Mueller into possible port damns or clears Trump of ency as possible.” amounted to criminal obstruc- power away from Maduro’s repeatedly labeling Special collusion between the Trump criminal behavior. nounced that the long-awaited The special counsel regula- tion of justice. regime -- was discussed with Counsel Robert Mueller’s in- campaign and Russia and In a brief letter to Con- report had been submitted to tions “give Barr lots of discre- But what he has concluded Chile’s Sebastian Pinera and vestigation an illegal witch obstruction of justice, was gress late Friday, Barr an- him and that he would send tion about what to disclose to remained a mystery Saturday. other Latin American leaders on the sidelines of a meet- ing to launch a new regional bloc. Seven right wing South Italy, China sign new American presidents -- in- cluding Brazil’s Jair Bol- sonaro and Colombia’s Ivan Tens of thousands rally ‘Silk Road’ protocol Duque -- gathered in Santia- go to launch the new regional AFP 24 Ore said the value of the Chi- Forum for the Progress of ROME nese investments could rise to South America (PROSUR). 20 billion euros but would for Pinera and Duque were in London to press for ITALY on Saturday signed a now be limited to the strategic behind the idea of creating “non-binding” protocol with ports of Genoa and Trieste. a new bloc to replace UN- China to take part in Beijing’s Italy has rolled out the ASUR, a largely defunct or- new “Silk Road” of transport red carpet for Xi, who Friday ganization created in 2008 and trade links stretching from sought to allay Western unease by late Venezuelan leader Asia to Europe. over his transformational infra- Hugo Chavez and his leftist 2nd Brexit referendum In doing so, Italy became structure initiative by empha- Brazilian counterpart, Luiz the first G7 country to sign up sising the $1 trillion project’s Inacio Lula da Silva. The for the massive project which mutual benefits. move came at a time when Petition calling for whole Brexit process to be scrapped crosses 4-mn mark has sparked unease in the US Italian firms to benefit in- many Latin American coun- and the European Union as clude the Ansaldo group, which tries were led by leftist gov- China aspires to a greater world wins a contract for making tur- ernments, a trend reversed role. Visiting Chinese President bines, and the Danieli group, in recent years. XI Jinping and Italian Prime which lands a 1.1 billion euro “It’s a good day for collab- Minister Giuseppe Conte both deal to build an iron and steel oration, dialogue, mutual un- attended a ceremony for the plant in Azerbaijan. derstanding and integration signing of 29 memoranda of The accords also foresee the in South America, because understanding which Italian opening up of the Chinese mar- for more than five years the media said were worth 5 to 7 ket for Italian oranges as well as presidents of South America billion euros ($5.6 to 8.0 bil- a partnership for Chinese tour- have not had the opportunity lion). ism giant Ctrip, notably with to meet,” said Pinera. Also signing the accords Rome’s airports. were the chairman of China’s Cultural tie-ups including chairman of the National De- town twinnings are also on the velopment Commission He agenda while Beijing is pushing Lifeng and Italian deputy prime to have several Serie A football Pope accepts minister and Minister of Eco- matches played in China -- al- nomic Development Luigi Di though that would currently resignation of Maio. contravene regulations of the Chile cardinal Italian financial daily Il Sole game’s governing body Fifa.

Pope Francis. AFP VATICAN CITY

POPE Francis has accepted Crowds gather to listen to speakers at a rally organised by the pro-European People’s Vote campaign in London on Saturday. (AFP) Italian premier Giuseppe Conte (right) with Chinese President Xi Jin- the resignation of Chilean ping during their meeting in Rome on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati, who DPA of the biggest protest marches in and may have to participate in had agreed to step down along LONDON British history, and said it had the EU elections in May. with his country’s bishops far exceeded expectations. The EU leaders and the British over sexual abuse cases and DEMONSTRATORS from police gave no figures on the premier this week agreed to a Norway begins airlifting 1,300 their cover-up, the Vatican around Britain marched in Lon- number of participants. delay, averting the prospect of said Saturday. don on Saturday to call for a sec- Campaigners marched from Britain crashing out of the Euro- passengers off SOS cruise ship Ezzati, archbishop of San- ond referendum on the country’s Park Lane to Parliament Square London mayor pean Union on March 29. tiago, is the seventh senior departure from the EU, with or- from midday, followed by a rally Brussels offered London “an AFP Tor Andre Franck said. Chilean church official to re- ganisers putting the number of in front of Parliament. leads march extension until 22 May 2019, OSLO By 4.30 pm (1430 GMT) sign over a scandal which the participants atmore than 1 mil- Many carried blue and yel- London mayor Sadiq Khan provided the withdrawal agree- 100 people had been evacu- pope insists must be remedied. lion. low EU flags or were dressed in from the opposition Labour ment is approved by the House EMERGENCY services said on ated, with four helicopters in- To date, Ezzati, the Catho- Meanwhile, a petition calling these colours, while others car- party was at the head of the of Commons next week.” Saturday they had begun air- volved in the airlift. lic Church’s highest official for the whole Brexit process to ried Union Jack flags. If it is not approved, EU lead- lifting 1,300 passengers from “It will take time to evacu- in Chile, has maintained his be scrapped shot past the 4-mil- London mayor Sadiq Khan march, and tweeted: ‘We are ers agreed to “an extension until a cruise ship in trouble off the ate everyone,” Franck said. right to silence although he lion mark. from the opposition Labour par- the people - and when it 12 April 2019, calling on London Norwegian coast. The incident occurred mid- has promised to cooperate Prime Minister Theresa May ty was at the head of the march, comes to Brexit we want a say to “indicate a way forward before The Viking Sky cruise afternoon two kilometres (1.2 with the investigation into his is strongly against both options, and tweeted: “We are the people over our future’ this date” for them to consider. ship sent an SOS message due miles) off the More og Romsdal activities -- if the authorities but currently faces a deadlock - and when it comes to Brexit we Meanwhile, a petition calling to “engine problems in bad area of western Norway. The first clear him, insisting he is both with parliament - which want a say over our future.” for Britain to stay in the Europe- weather”, southern Norway’s cruise ship had been en route innocent. refuses to endorse her plan for Scottish National Party lead- on her deal with Brussels in the an Union had garnered over 4.25 rescue centre said on Twitter, from Tromso to Stavanger. The latest move in the Vat- Brexit - and with Brussels - er Nicola Sturgeon said she was coming week, but in a letter to million signatures by Saturday. while police reported the pas- “It is dangerous to encoun- ican’s attempts to deal with which refuses to alter the deal “proud to speak” at the march. lawmakers May said this might The fast sign-up rate crashed the sengers would be evacuated by ter engine problems in these abuse within the higher ech- it negotiated with May over the May has repeatedly dismissed not happen after all because of a website on Thursday. helicopter. waters which hide numerous elons of the Roman Catholic last two years. calls for a second referendum lack of support. Downing Street suggested “The boat only has one reefs,” Franck added. Church comes just days after A similar rally calling for a despite parliament so far failing In the letter, May tried to in- that May is likely to ignore the working engine and the winds Coastguard and sea rescue disgraced Australian Cardi- second referendum in October to agree on a deal for Britain to crease the pressure on members petition, saying she “will not are rather strong. Therefore we boats had also been sent to the nal George Pell received a jail attracted an estimated 700,000 exit the European Union. of parliament, saying that unless countenance revoking Article would prefer to have the pas- area and a reception centre set term for sexually abusing two people. The organisers of Satur- Parliament was set to be her deal is passed, Britain may 50,” which governs Brtain’s de- sengers on land rather than on up on shore to accommodate choirboys. day’s march described it as one given a third chance at voting be facing a longer Brexit delay parture from the EU. board the ship,” police chief the evacuees.

‘Save the Internet’ rallies in Germany French police out in force to prevent ‘yellow vest’ violence protest copyright reforms by the EU AFP for President Emmanuel Ma- PARIS cron to “Get Lost!” DPA over. Demonstrations were also racy Not Found.” Authorities banned dem- BERLIN held under the motto “Save the Under the legislation, set THOUSANDS of police fanned onstrations in a large area in Internet” in Berlin, Stuttgart, to be passed by the European out across Paris and other the west of the city, including TENS of thousands of people Magdeburg, Rostock, Leipzig Parliament on Tuesday, big French cities Saturday for the the Champs-Elysees, the scene hit the streets across Germany and many other cities. companies like YouTube and 19th consecutive week of “yel- of last Saturday’s rampage by on Saturday to protest planned At the march in Berlin, Facebook, along with small low vest” protests, as the gov- hundreds of black-clad agita- reforms of EU copyright law, where several thousand people start-ups, must install upload ernment faced intense pressure tors. Dozens of police vehicles, WHICH critics say will hinder turned out, a protester held a filters to ensure that shared to avoid a repeat of the rioting including armoured trucks and free speech on the internet. sign that read: “This protest content is not subject to copy- and looting that marred last water cannons, encircled the One of the biggest protests can’t be displayed for copyright right. Opponents of the reform week’s rally in the capital. Arc de Triomphe at the top of was in Munich, where police reasons.” - and especially of the contro- Hundreds of demonstra- the iconic avenue, with officers said 40,000 people took part. Among the placards raised versial Article 13 that deals with tors began marching shortly searching people’s bags and Yellow Vest protesters gather in Paris on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) Some 10,000 rallied in Co- by the crowd in the south-west- how content is shared online after midday from a square in patrolling in front of boarded- logne, according to organizers. ern city of Stuttgart were “Up- - say the automatic filtering of the south of Paris across the up storefronts. after the repression they’ve an- “But we’re going to keep Police put the number at 6,000 load Calypse Now,” “I’m Not A content could limit freedom of city towards Montmartre in “It would have been asking nounced,” said Jean-Paul Ton- showing up, we’re not going to in Hamburg and 3,200 in Han- Robot” and “Error 404 Democ- expression. the north, with banners calling for trouble to go to the Champs, son, a 57-year-old civil servant. back down,” he said. Progress not perfection in US-China trade talks: QNB report PAGE 14

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Jet grounds 7 more planes Commercial Bank mulls raising amid fears of shutdown $2 billion in 2019, says GCEO AFP NEW DELHI The bank will continue to consolidate its position ininternational ventures in Turkey and Oman: Joseph Abraham INDIA’S debt-laden Jet Air- ways has grounded seven SATYENDRA PATHAK currencies are temporary is- more planes after failing to DOHA sues. Lira will adjust accord- pay for its aircraft leases, We have all the necessary approvals from ing to the economic policies heaping pressure on its COMMERCIAL Bank (CB) is our shareholders to raise up to $5 billion of the country. We are there founder as a ballooning cri- expected to raise funds worth fund, but our maturity this year is $2 to stay in the Turkish market sis threatens its survival. $2 billion through various billion. So we are unlikely to raise more for long,” he said. The beleaguered airline, sources in 2019, the bank’s than $2 billion this year About the bank’s current gasping under debts of more top executive has said. stand on selling its stake in than $1 billion, had ground- “We have approximately Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham United Arab Bank (UAB), he ed six planes earlier this $2 billion of maturities this said, “The current share price week, and is also facing the year and we will renew and of the UAB doesn’t reflect threat of strike action over replace them with fresh issu- its actual value. We recently salary payments. ances or other forms of debts appointed a new CEO and In a statement late on as required by our business- higher management officials Friday announcing the latest es,” Commercial Bank Group at the bank to achieve the real groundings, the airline said CEO Joseph Abraham told potential of the bank.” it was “making all efforts to Qatar Tribune. Earlier Commercial Bank minimise disruption to its “The bank will most prob- was in talks with the UAE-based network ... and is proactively ably start the fund raising Tabarak Investment to sale its informing and re-accommo- process from the second or 40 percent stake in UAB. dating its affected guests”. the third quarter of this year,” Commercial Bank later The Mumbai-based air- he said. said it ceased discussions line has now been left with Commercial Bank (CB) with Tabarak on the stake just a quarter of its fleet of has got approval from share- sale without giving details. 119 aircraft in operation. holders to increase the limit While the bank’s stake in Jet, which employs of an existing Global Com- UAB continues to be an as- more than 20,000 people, mercial Paper and Certificates set held for sale, he said, the has also been facing pres- of Deposit programme from bank’s strategy for UAB is to sure from pilots who have $800 million to $5 billion. The Commercial Bank headquarters in Doha. focus on transforming its per- not been paid on time, with The bank also got nod to formance to ensure its share unions threatening they will issue a new Global Medium price more closely reflects the walk off the job if salaries do Term Notes (GMTN) pro- true value of UAB. not arrive soon. The airline, gramme for up to $2 billion lion fund, but our maturity tive fund raising opportunities We are also exploring the Oman. Despite the current About plans for the local India’s number two carrier and debt notes for up to $2 this year is $2 billion. So we based on their economic ben- Australian market to launch weakness in Turkish cur- market, he said, “We might by market share, says it has billion under an existing $5 are unlikely to raise more than efit to the bank,” he said. kangaroo bond next year,” he rency Lira, he said, Commer- move some of our branches been badly hit by fluctuating billion Euro Medium Term $2 billion this year,” he said. “You have to diversify said. cial Bank is bullish about the to shopping malls and open global crude prices, a weak Notes (EMTN) programme. “We will use them de- your sources of funding. And Abraham said the bank country’s economy. branches at the upcoming rupee and fierce competition “We have all the necessary pending on the market and re- that is part of our whole plan. will continue to consolidate “We have entered into the Doha Metro. Our aim is to from budget rivals. approvals from our share- quirement of the business. We We need to interact with our its position in its interna- Turkish market with a long- have more transaction ori- holders to raise up to $5 bil- are looking at various alterna- investors on regular basis. tional ventures in Turkey and term vision. Fluctuations in ented branches.” Apple CEO urges Qatar, Austria to enhance trade ties China to continue to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK open up its economy DOHA QATAR Chamber (QC) and “Austrian Business Agency AFP ings would be below most (ABA) –Invest in Austria” Boosting BEIJING forecasts, citing economic recently held a meeting to weakness in China and trade enhance cooperation be- investment APPLE chief executive Tim frictions between Washington tween the two sides and Cook on Saturday urged China and Beijing. encourage businessmen to The meeting touched on ways to keep opening up its econo- Lower priced local rivals explore investment oppor- of enhancing cooperation my as local rivals bit into the such as Huawei, Xiaomi and tunities in both countries. relations between both sides profits of the US tech giant Oppo have also been nibbling The meeting was attend- and encouraging businessmen caught in the crosshairs of a at the California tech giant’s ed by QC First Vice-Chair- to explore business and trade spat between Beijing and market share in China. man Mohamed bin Ahmed investment opportunities Washington. Cook has been a critic of bin Twar al Kuwari and available in both countries “We have seen China con- the US-China trade war that ABA representative Alejan- tinue to change and evolve... has spooked global markets. dra Navarro de Chalupa, in We encourage China to con- Last year, he used the China Doha, QC said in a state- tion and between a number tinue to open up,” he said Development Forum as a ment on Saturday. of companies from both during a speech at the annual venue to urge leaders of China Hailing the outcome of sides, he added. China Development Forum in and the US to let “calm heads the Qatari-Austrian Business Twar noted that there Beijing on Saturday. prevail” and to avoid an esca- Forum held earlier this month are a multitude of Austrian Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari and Austrian Business “We see that as essential lation of tariffs. in Vienna, Twar said that it af- companies operating in Qa- Agency representative Alejandra Navarro de Chalupa, in Doha recently not only for China to reach its Most of Apple’s flagship firmed both sides’ interest to tar and a number of Qatar- full potential, but also for the products are assembled in strengthen their investment Austrian companies operate cooperation relations be- was to build cooperation re- joint workshop that brings global economy to thrive.” China, leaving the California and trade cooperation. in many sectors, including tween business sectors of lations between the cham- together businessmen from Apple in January revealed tech giant acutely vulnerable The Vienna forum also IT, advertising, contracting both sides and identifying ber and the agency, and also both sides to review en- that it took a hit in the “Great- to Trump’s tariffs. witnessed the signing of and tourism. investment opportunities to urge Qatari businessmen hancing cooperation and er China” region, where reve- During his speech on Sat- memorandum of under- He expressed the cham- available in both countries. to invest in Austria. learning business oppor- nue plunged almost 27 percent urday, Cook called for partner- standings between QC and ber’s readiness to cooper- Alejandra said the objec- She underscored the tunities available in both in the most recent quarter. ships based on “openness and Austrian Chamber Federa- ate with ABA to enhance tive of ABA’s visit to Qatar importance of holding a countries. The dip had been expected trust” where world players can following the company’s rev- work together to solve some enue warning in December, of the biggest problems facing where Apple admitted that the planet including poverty, iPhone sales and overall earn- inequality and climate change. ICC Qatar to organise annual banking workshop

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The training will be has served in several ICC work- tives active in trade finance. DOHA beneficial to business execs ing and drafting groups. QC said the comprehensive The workshop will benefit banking workshop will enable at- THE International Chamber of active in trade finance professionals working in trade tendees to obtain 6.5 PDUs. The Commerce (ICC) Qatar, in col- finance departments with vari- banking event is sponsored by laboration with the London In- by Kim Sindberg, Technical ous products and instruments Qatar National Bank (QNB) and stitute of Banking and Finance Advisor to the Banking Com- such as best practices of let- supported by Qatar Chamber. will organise the fourth bank- mission of the International ters of credit, letters of guar- In a press statement, ICC ing workshop titled ‘Trade Fi- Chamber of Commerce and antees, highlights from Inco- Qatar stressed its keenness nance Training 2019’, in Doha founder of Sindberg Consult terms 2020, and status on the on holding the workshop for on March 27, Qatar Chamber (www.kimsindberg.com). demand guarantee standard a fourth year in a row that (QC) announced in a statement Sindberg is also a member banking practices, QC said. seemed enormously benefi- on Saturday. of several national and interna- QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin The training will also be cial to the attendees within the Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Saturday. (AFP) The workshop will be lead tional trade finance forums and Jassim al Thani beneficial to business execu- banking industry. Economy & Business Sunday, March 24, 2019 13 NBK launches Mercedes-Benz all-new Actros and Arocs, Sprinter

These vehicles -- heavy-duty trucks, Actros and Arocs, as well as the multi-purpose commercial vehicle, Sprinter -- are the cornerstone of operations for most companies, who rely on their efficiency, durability, reliability, safety, functionality and modern technology. NBK Automobiles will continue to contribute effectively to the local economy and supply Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles has built its success by establishing solid, longstanding relationships with its customers, and by offering a wide range of quality products. the best products from Mercedes-Benz to meet the requirements of our customers as they strive to deliver Video presentations and fascinating live driving demonstrations world class projects in Qatar Ihab El Feky, Chief Operations Officer – Auto at Losail International Circuit showcase the vehicles' wide range of capabilities Nasser Bin Khaled Group

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK HE Sheikh Nasser Bin Nawaf al entertained by video presenta- is a clear indication of our Speaking at the event Mr Ihab tionality and modern technology. DOHA Thani, Deputy CEO of Nasser Bin tions and fascinating live driving commitment to continue on El Feky, Chief Operations Officer – NBK Automobiles will continue Khaled Group, HE Sheikh Faleh demonstrations that highlighted our successful journey in Qatar. Auto, at Nasser Bin Khaled Group to contribute effectively to the lo- ASSER Bin Khaled (NBK) Bin Nawaf al Thani, Operations the distinguished features of the As Qatar continues to make said: “We are proud today to build cal economy and supply the best Automobiles, the author- Director – Auto, at Nasser bin trucks and the Sprinter. It was headway with a number of huge upon our successful record in Qa- products from Mercedes-Benz ised general distributor of Khaled Group, Mr Ihab El Feky, concluded with a buffet dinner in projects within the infrastructure tar by launching two new heavy- to meet the requirements of our Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, Chief Operations Officer – Auto, the venue. and service sectors, we continue duty trucks, Actros and Arocs, as customers as they strive to deliver Nhosted the official launch at Nasser Bin Khaled Group, as HE Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf to be the main suppliers of the well as the multi-purpose com- world class projects in Qatar.” of the all-new Actros, Arocs and well as ambassadors and repre- al Thani, Operations Director best vehicles that help these mercial vehicle, Sprinter. These During the ceremony, the Sprinter in Qatar, in a special sentatives of various companies – Auto, at Nasser Bin Khaled projects to come alive. This falls vehicles are the cornerstone of heavy-duty trucks Actros and ceremony held at Losail Interna- in Qatar, guests and members of Group said: “Today, Nasser Bin in line with our mission to help operations for most companies, Arocs, along with the multi-pur- tional Circuit recently. the media. Khaled Automobiles set another accomplish the goals of the 2030 who rely on their efficiency, du- pose commercial vehicle Sprinter The event was attended by During the event, guests were benchmark in its history. It Qatar National Vision”. rability, reliability, safety, func- were revealed.

Heavy-duty trucks Multi-purpose commercial vehicle THE ACTROS & AROCS SPRINTER

ercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in the heavy-duty truck segment with these two new models. The all-new Actros and Arocs offer a further enhanced level of reliability, efficiency and robustness to the Mercedes-Benz Truck offering. Assembled at the world’s largest ruckt plant in the town Mof Wörth, Germany, the trucks come in specifically developed variants for the Middle East designed and built to withstand the harshest operating conditions. Tested extensively around the world, on both surfaced roads and in the most challenging terrain, these vehicles are a perfect platform for heavy-duty ap- plications. Distinctive new cabs boast high material quality and perfect ergonomics, while operation is easy and comfortable. Both Actros and Arocs impress with their highly sophisticated and reliable single source drivetrain. The all-new Actros is made for long-distance haulage as well as heavy-duty distribution haulage. It is available with up to 22 different cab variants and comes in steel or air-suspended versions. The Actros is equipped with a 12.8l engine in Euro III emission norm and the 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated gearbox in standard. For tough operations, the Actros is available with a heavy-duty 15.6l engine and the 16-speed Mercedes PowerShift3 auto- mated gearbox. The impressive new Arocs is there for when exceptional robustness is required – be it on construction sites or away from surfaced roads. The extremely resilient Arocs can work under the toughest off-road conditions, far from any highway. The Arocs is available as Chassis-, Mixer-, Tipper- and all-wheel-drive HE new Sprinter elevates the benchmark for the large van segment, variants – from 4x2 to 8x8 configurations with Gross Combination Weights (GCW) of up to 250 tons. offering an innovative and diverse range of product features that serves Tspecific market needs more effectively than ever before. Through its technology and intelligence, the new Sprinter offers every customer a model tailored precisely to his or her needs. The 2019 Sprinter transitions from a commercial vehicle with pure utility value to an impressive business card for commercial fleets and businesses. It pioneers the new design idiom of Mercedes-Benz Vans and embodies the inherent emotional appeal and intel- ligence. The Sprinter has different priorities dependent on the customers’ needs and requirements. Ranging from the basic specification variant for customers who value proven Sprinter attributes such as standard-fit elec- tronic stability program (ESP) and standard safety equipment like Crosswind Assist, through to the highest specification model where high-resolution touchscreens and high-quality materials determine the visual impression and ambience. Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles has built its success by establishing solid, longstanding relationships with its customers, and by offering a wide range of quality products. As a brand name, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles is deeply associated with a history of premium quality service and market leadership. Established in 1957, Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles is Qatar’s exclusive distributor of three of the world’s most respected, iconic brands: Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG. 14 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Economy & Business Qatar Exchange holds first financial competition for university students Samsung, TBQ launch new washing machine with groundbreaking QuickDrive™ technology

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SAMSUNG Gulf Electronics with TBQ launched their new washing machine with revolutionary QuickDrive™ technology in Qatar amidst the presence of media and QuickDrive™ technology speeds partners at an event held at up laundry chores without com- Crowne Plaza recently. promising performance KV Gopal, General Manager at TBQ, said: “TBQ ics. “Not only is our Quick- is proud to partner with Drive™ technology fast, but Samsung, an undisputed it is also powerful, smart, and name in the field of home versatile – making laundry appliances and technology. with this washing machine The QuickDrive™ washing easier all around.” machines redefine customer Samsung’s unparalleled experience in functionality QuickDrive™ technology was Qatar Stock Exchange CEO Rashid bin Ali al Mansoori (right) during the ‘1st Financial Competition for Universities’ Students’ programme in Doha recently. and design and can be independently tested by In- integrated seamlessly into tertek, who confirmed that expressed his satisfaction with local community, in line with sustainability, QSE plays a vital modern households.” QuickDrive™ technology pro- The programme aims to promote investment the fruitful cooperation be- QNV 2030. role in empowering our youth QuickDrive™ technology vides the same level of clean- awareness among university students tween QSE and local universi- “Based on this responsibil- and students through various reduces washing time by 50 ing performance and fabric ties and added that the QSE ity, QSE frequently participates customised initiatives and pro- percent* and energy use by care as existing products, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cussing factors affecting liquid- in student activities combining grammes targeting youth,” al upto 20 percent* without while reducing washing times. DOHA ity with recommendations for practical and theoretical learn- Mansoori concluded. compromising on power and Unlike conventional improvements. The students The students were required ing. Hussein Muhammad al cleaning performance. washing machines, the unique QATAR Stock Exchange (QSE) presented their results before to carry out a basic analysis By engaging in real world Abdulla, QSE Marketing and “QuickDrive™ is more Q-Drum™ is composed of held the first financial competi- a panel of independent judges. on stock market liquidity, events and challenging stu- Communications Director, than a revolutionary tech- a large main drum with a tion for university students in, The participating teams dents to grapple with the thanked Qatar Securities Com- nology – it is a tool that will plate in the back that rotates Doha recently. were from Qatar University, identifying and discussing same opportunities and risks pany, Anytime Fitness, and improve our consumers’ day- independently, so clothes The event was aimed at College of Islamic Finance – factors affecting liquidity that are present in a real Aamal Company for sponsor- to-day lives by cutting the move from top to bottom promoting investment aware- HBKU, Carnegie Mellon Uni- with recommendations for trading environment, they ing the completion. amount of time users spend in the drum, as well as back ness among university stu- versity – Qatar, Stenden Qatar improvements learn about their world through “We are committed to in- doing laundry in half, so they and forth. This creates a dents, QSE said in a statement University, Georgetown Uni- a hands-on approach, while vesting in our youth and we can spend more time doing revolutionary dynamic action on Saturday. versity – Qatar, AFG College also serving as leaders in their are constantly seeking to help the things they enjoy,” Vinod powered by double forces that The participating students with the University of Aber- is actively participating in na- communities,” al Mansoori them by providing them with Nair, Sales Director of Con- remove dirt quickly, gently and were required to carry out a deen. tion-building activities as part added. professional training and sumer Electronics Business thoroughly with an intense basic analysis on stock market Rashid bin Ali al Mansoori, of its social responsibility in “In line with the human, awareness cultures,” al Abdalla at Samsung Gulf Electron- and complete wash cycle. liquidity, identifying and dis- CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange, supporting all segments of the economic and social pillars of concluded. Image sharing website Indian Business & Professionals Council appoints new managing committee INDIAN Business & Profes- sionals Council (IBPC), an Pinterest files for IPO apex body working under REUTERS indicate the size of the IPO. the aegis of Indian Embassy SAN FRANCISCO The final size will change. - Qatar, is a forum for Indian Reuters reported in businessmen, women & pro- PINTEREST Inc, the owner January Pinterest could raise fessionals in Qatar. of the image search website around $1.5 billion and that The newly elected man- known for the food and the IPO was likely to come in aging committee recently fashion photos that its users the first six months of 2019. called on the Ambassador of post, filed for an initial public The company was valued India and IBPC Patron HE P offering with US regulators on at $12 billion in its last Kumaran and First Secretary Friday, looking to tap into a fundraising round in 2017. & IBPC CO Surinder Bhagat red-hot market for new stock The San Francisco-based to state its objectives for the offerings. company has grown rapidly next two years and discuss the The filing comes a day since its founding in 2008, plans that the embassy has for after jeans maker Levi Strauss boasting in the regulatory the operation of the IBPC. & Co’s blockbuster debut, and filing that it reaches more than The IBPC Managing ride-hailing service providers 250 million monthly active Committee for the term Lyft Inc and Uber are set to users, two thirds of whom are 2019-2020 is as follows: pursue much-anticipated female. Azim Abbas - President, Su- listings. Investors are Pinterest said its mit Malhotra - Vice Presi- anticipating 2019 may be one annual revenue in 2018 dent, Yasir Nainar - General of the most active years ever was $755.9 million, up 60 Secretary, for tech IPOs. percent compared to 2017. Manoj Megchiani - Joint Pinterest, which plans to Nevertheless, it remains General Secretary, Gopal list under the symbol “PINS” unprofitable with a net loss Balasubramaniam - Head of on the New York Stock of $62.97 million, narrowing Finance, Farooq Bhat - Head Usha Andrews - Head Coor- Sheji Valiyakath - Head of - Head of Corporate Affairs, of Associate Organisations Exchange, set a placeholder from a net loss of $130 million of Events & Sponsorships, dinator of Women’s Wing, Membership, Nishad Azeem and Syed Arif Mahdi - Head Affairs. (TNN) amount of $100 million to a year earlier. Progress not perfection in US-China trade talks: QNB report consumers to pay higher costs has agreed to buy substantial policy as a core part of its the US to impose tariffs or A deal is most likely to be finalised and signed in a for imported goods, at least in amounts of agricultural development strategy and is other sanctions if China meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in April the short term. Governments products and energy from unlikely to cede ground easily. doesn’t follow through on its choose to impose tariffs the US, notably LNG and soy Made in China (MIC) 2025 is promises. This means that a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK now been delayed twice to because they want to protect beans. US concerns about a China’s strategic plan to move durable resolution and de- DOHA make room for continued local producers of goods from potential further weakening of up the value chain. MIC 2025 escalation of the trade conflict bilateral negotiations. A 90 foreign competitors producing the Chinese currency should focuses on high-tech fields will remain dependent on PROGRESS in negotiations day ceasefire was announced similar goods. not be a major obstacle as including the pharmaceutical political judgments of the US between the US and China in early December, extended The delay in raising FX stability is in China’s own industry, automotive administration. has reduced the risk of further indefinitely on the 24th tariffs on imports from China interest. industry, aerospace industry, China has recently passed escalation of the trade war February, and we now expect suggests that the US believes a However, agreement in semiconductors, IT and legislation to help prevent between the two countries. a deal of some kind to be done deal is now both possible and The delay in raising tariffs other areas is much harder robotics, with the intent to forced technology transfer and However, the complexity in April. desirable. Trump’s statement on imports from China to achieve. This is especially gain know-how via extensive has promised to make further of Chinese industrial policy The US has a strong pointed to substantial progress suggests that the US the case regarding China’s state support. progress in this area, but that and disagreements over its negotiating position because on “important structural issues believes a deal is now both industrial policy, which Specifically, MIC 2025 requires complex structural future direction mean that a it imports significantly more including intellectual property the US argues involves: sought to raise the domestic and institutional reforms. comprehensive deal remains from China than China protection, technology possible and desirable forced technology transfer content of core components Trump clearly wants a deal unlikely. imports from the US. Indeed, transfer, services, currency and cybertheft, abuse of and materials to 40 percent rather than escalation, saying During the course the US has already threatened and many other issues”. currency, forced technology intellectual-property rights, by 2020 and 70 percent b y on the 14th March that: “We’ll of last year, the Trump to impose tariffs on a further Detailed negotiations are transfer and cybertheft, and non-tariff barriers to 2025. China’s end goal is to have news on China. Probably administration has already USD 267 billion worth of being conducted by China’s intellectual-property rights trade. In addition, the US be self-sufficient and to enable one way or the other, we’re imposed tariffs on USD Chinese imports. Vice Premier Liu He, US and non-tariff barriers to trade. believes that China’s subsidies Chinese companies to better going to know over the next 250 billion of imports from The tariffs already Trade Representative Robert Agreement in some areas and financing for state-owned compete in global markets. three to four weeks”. China is China. The tariff rate on imposed, and the threat of Lighthizer and Treasury (agriculture and currency) is enterprises continues to create US Trade Representative also keen to do a deal, which USD 200 billion of these further escalation, are one of Secretary Steven Mnuchin. relatively easy and a common an uneven playing field for Robert Lighthizer has would most likely be finalised goods is currently set at 10 the main headwinds and risks They have reportedly put understanding has been foreign investors and the insisted that the agreement and signed in a face to face percent, with the threatened facing the global economy. together memorandums of reached. To help reduce the private sector. must include enforcement meeting between the two increase to 25 percent having This is because tariffs force understanding on: agriculture, bilateral trade imbalance China China views industrial provisions that would allow presidents in April. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday, March 24, 2019

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Qatar coach calls for calm ahead AFC U23 qualifier against NepalPAGE 19 INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE MUMBAI INDIANS VS DELHI CAPITALS Carey claims golden double Zonderland suffers a fall; Maiden World Cup win for China’s Li Qi as Doha meet concludes VINAY NAYUDU DOHA

A maiden gold by 16-year-old Li Qi of China on the balance beam, an electrifying show on the floor by American Jade Carey for a golden double, and American Jade Carey poses on the podium with Lara Mori and Vanessa Ferrari both of Italy. three-time world champion Dutchman Epke Zonderland’s unfortunate fall in the high bar Results made for a fascinating finale of Men the 12th FIG Artistic Gymnas- Vault: 1. Hakseon Yang (KOR) 15.266; 2. tics World Cup which came to Igor Radivilov (UKR) 14.916; 3. Artur a close at the Aspire Dome on Davityan (ARM) 14.695. Saturday. Watched by a large and ap- Parellel Bars: 1. Jingyuan Zou (CHN) preciate audience once again, 15.700; 2. Vladislav Poliashov (RUS) 15.066; the final day of the four-day 3. Mitchell Morgans (AUS) 14.566. event was pulsating with all Horizontal Bar: 1. Tin Srbic (CRO) 14.400; the five individual apparatus 2. Hidetaka Miyachi (JPN) 14.300; 3. Randy competitions (three for men Leru (CUB) 14.000. and two for women) produced Women absorbing contests and enthral- Balance Beam: 1. Li Qi (CHN) 14.333; 2. ling performances from some of Nina Derwael (BEL) 13.633; 3. Marine Boyer the world’s very best. (FRA) 13.333. While there was big delight Floor Exercise: 1. Jade Carey (USA) for some, there was also huge disappointment for a few who 14.466; Lara Mori (ITA) 13.433; 3. Vanessa were expected to emerge on top Ferrari (ITA) 13.300. given their status and form. Ensuring her second gold medal at the meet, 18-year- Jade Carey in action during the floor exercise on the final day of the 12th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World old Carey lit up the arena with Cup at the Aspire Dome on Saturday. China’s Li Qi (centre) Nina Derwael (left) of Belgium and Marine Boyer of France. a sizzling floor exercise being the last to hit the stage and up cepted to her being weak com- tive atmosphere. At this level The Korean was awarded against strong shows of Italians paratively on this apparatus, you can’t win with your rou- with 15.266 points, includ- Lara Mori and Vanessa Ferrari. was edged by quite a confident tine exercise, you have to be at ing a 15.466 score for his first The nimble-footed and Qi Li. your best,” he added. vault. The winner of the first short-statured gymnast, how- The Chinese logged 14.333 Eventually, it was Croatia’s World Cup in Melbourne, Igor ever, stood tall with an impos- points to Derwael’s 13.633 Tin Srbic who managed to beat Radilov (Ukraine) with 14.916 ing routine which had clean for her first World Cup gold. his nerves by competing last, points was second again to backflip landings. Backed by a Frenchwoman Marine Boyer after waiting patiently for the Yang after the 1-2 at the previ- technically sharp finish, Carey finished third. other seven gymnasts to finish. ous World Cup in Baku. flew up the scoreboard with a Elated and flashing the vic- The 2017 Horizonal Bar “It is a long season, I am tally 14.466, much ahead of the tory sign while receiving the world champion raised the happy with my results so far. second-placed Mori (13.433) medal, Li Qi couldn’t hide her highest score (14.400) to de- Next year everything will be and Ferrari (13.300). emotion. feat by small margin, Japan’s clearer, regarding the Olympic “It feels pretty good. I think “I was very nervous before Hidetaka Miyachi (14.300). qualification”, said Radilov. this week went pretty well,” said the final, competing against the “It was a tough final in Armenian Artur Davtyan the American, who had also best gymnasts,” she said. Doha, because it was like it was was third with 14.695, hav- claimed gold in Vault on Friday. “It’s my first gold in World like a World Championships ing suffered a fall in his sec- “There definitely was some Cup and I am very happy to final with all these great com- ond effort. pressure (in the floor final) achieve that. We have a tough petitors. It is always hard for China’s Jingyan Zou put since we all competed together competition in China and this me to go last. The scores were up an impressive performance last week so I knew it was going win will give me a lot of confi- lower than I expected. I needed on the Parallel Bars and to be a good competition here in dence,” she added. over 14.3 to get the gold. I did took victory with a great Doha as well. I was just focused Derwael was gracious say- the best. For now I am satisfied margin (15.700). Finishing on not getting nervous,” she ing, “Li Qi was better and I am Croatia’s Tin Srbic, Russia’s Vladislav Poliashov and Mitchell Morgans of Australia on the podium after the with what I did”, he said. second was Russia’s added. not surprised with her victory. Horizontal Bar final. Miyachi was challeng- Vladislav Polyasov (15.066) Earlier, in the women’s Overall, I am happy. Coming to ing but came just short. Cu- while Australian Mitchell Mor- Balance Beam, Belgium’s Nina Doha always gives excites me as stunning the crowd into silence. again I was too close thereby “I expected to do better ba’s Randy Leru was third gans was third (14.566). Derwael, who swept the Un- I have achieved a lot here.” “My first release was itself I couldn’t hold on to the bar because the whole week I was (14.000). A total of 128 male and even Bars competition, couldn’t Among the men’s, the high- a mistake because I was too properly and I fell down. I tired but today I felt strong On the Vault, the 2012 60 female gymnasts from complete the dream of a golden ly anticipated Horizontal Bar close to the bar and then the made a technical mistake and and I thought let’s go for it but Olympics gold medalist Hak- 57 countries took part in the double. saw favourite Zonderland suf- second was that you have to it’s highly disappointing,” ex- sadly this happened. I really seon Yang earned his second- World Cup, hosted for the 12th Derwael, who has often ac- fer a fall early into his routine throw yourself over the bar and plained the Dutch later. wanted to excel, it was a fes- World Cup win of the season. consecutive year by Qatar.

‘Gymnastics now very much a part of sporting culture in the region’

VINAY NAYUDU gymmasts, he said, “If you see the success of the sport in the DOHA Kuwaiti official Behbehani says more at this World Cup, gymnasts region has been due to the con- from the Middle East and Ali sistent successful hosting of GYMNASTICS has now be- Arab athletes will hit world stage soon Zahran of Egypt were impres- world events in the last decade. come a part of Arab sporting sive in the finals against some “There has also been a culture with many athletes urday, Behbehani of Kuwait par and aim to take one of the of the best of the world. Ibra- great acceptance of the sport from the Middle East per- said he was delighted to see three places on the podium. him Colak of Turkey on Still of gymnastics and the crowds forming consistently well at the performance of Arab “Considering that this was Rings, and Saeedreza Keikha during the World Cup at the the world level and the sport gymnasts and the large turn- the World Cup series and also of Iran on Pommel Horse, I Aspire Dome have been a tes- being followed widely, feels out of spectators. at the world championships, thought, were exceptional. timony of that. It’s a great sign. Mohamad Behbehani, the “The level of performance the effort is highly appreci- “I also hope that we will It also shows that people in the Secretary-General of Arab of athletes from the Arab re- able of these athletes and be seeing more gymnasts Middle East like and follow Gymnastics Federation. gion in artistic gymnastics has hopefully we shall find them from the Middle East at the gymnastics. It has also become In Doha to witness the gone up. It’s not like earlier on the podium more often world championships next a part of people’s culture in 12th Artistic Gymnastics when it was about just par- than not,” said Behbehani. March and at the Tokyo this region with many young World Cup which concluded ticipating. Now the gymnasts Highlighting the good Olympics in 2020.” kids wanting to take up gym- Arab Gymnastics Federation Secretary-General Mohamed Behbehani. at the Aspire Dome on Sat- from this region are quite on show of some of Middle East Behbehani stressed that nastics,” he said. Sports Sunday, March 24, 2019 17 Serena survives scare to advance in Miami

AFP and managed to break down MIAMI Williams’s serve to take the match into a deciding set. SERENA Williams survived As the South Florida sun an “irresponsible” second set began to lower, Williams ap- lapse on Friday to see off Swe- peared to struggle with her den’s Rebecca Peterson 6-3, ball toss. 1-6, 6-1 in her second-round “It was interesting, be- opener of the WTA and ATP cause first of all it was dark Miami Open. out there, which was really “I wasn’t really happy with odd,” Williams said. “I wasn’t my performance,” admit- sure if there should be lights. ted the 23-time Grand Slam The shadow was so intense it champion, who is playing in was actually dark. just her third tournament of “Then there was light, France’s Julian Alaphilippe (centre) celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win, ahead of Belgium’s 2019 having lost in the Aus- but only on my side. That Oliver Naesen (2nd left) and Poland’s Michal Kwiatkowski (left), the one-day classic cycling race Milan - San tralian Open quarter-finals was weird because I literally Remo on Saturday. (AFP) before retiring in the second couldn’t see. set of her third-round match “But I need to just move against Garbine Muguruza on and really focus on playing with a viral illness at Indian better or not being in the tour- Alaphilippe claims first Wells last week. nament much longer.” “Had to take a lot of time Williams, 37, is still seek- off the last week,” she said. ing a first title since the birth ‘Monument’ victory in “It’s definitely not easy at all. of daughter Alexis Olympia. But I’m through it. That’s that. She admitted it was some- I’ve just got to get my game times hard to stay patient, al- back to where I know it can be. though she believes returning Milan-San Remo “I told myself at the end of to the top 10 after her extend- the second set that I could not ed maternity leave qualifies as AFP stages of the Tirreno-Adriatico had total confidence in me,” lose this match. “extremely successful”. SAN REMO, ITALY in recent weeks. said the French rider. “In the “I knew that I could play a Serena Williams returns a shot to Rebecca Peterson during Day 5 of “It’s just a step at a time,” The rider from the moun- sprint all I was thinking about lot, lot, lot better. I just had to the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday. (AFP) she said. “Just because my FRANCE’S Julian Alaphilippe tainous Auvergne region in was not to make a mistake.” be better. At this point it was level of success is so much won a sprint finish to the Mi- central France had missed out In the sprint, Alaphilippe irresponsible to be playing the will meet China’s Wang Qiang 63rd-ranked Swede, despite higher than what’s natural, I lan-San Remo on Saturday, in the 2017 race in San Remo emerged from behind Slove- way I was playing in the sec- who thrashed Britain’s Jo starting strongly and easing have to take these moments claiming his first victory in behind Kwiatkowski and Sagan. nian Matej Mohoric, before the ond set.” Konta, the 2017 Miami Open into a first set lead. and say, ‘You’re doing great,’ one of cycling’s ‘Monument’ But since he has pow- last 200 metres. Williams, an eight time champion, 6-4 6-0. Peterson, however, who encourage myself in a positive classic races. ered to two stage wins in last “I will need some time to winner in Miami, was just The former world number lost in the first round in In- way so I can get that success The Deceuninck Quick- year’s Tour de France, where realise what I have achieved to- relieved to make it through one was certainly rusty in her dian Wells, produced some that I want to have since com- Step rider finished ahead of a day,” he continued. to the third round where she first ever match against the excellent tennis in the second ing back from the baby.” small group of riders, who had “We made the race hard broken away near the end of and I stayed focused. I followed the 291km race under the sun- Mohoric at 600 metres. I made shine through north-western I was protected, the team no mistake. It’s unbelievable.” Italy, for his seventh win of had total confidence in me. A breakaway group of ten the season. In the sprint all I was riders, representing second-di- Pacquiao polls Twitter on next opponent The 26-year-old thinking about was not to vision teams invited by the or- Alaphilippe went for the line make a mistake. I will need ganisers, had opened the road AFP the choices. to that route. But the unbeaten with 600m remaining, before some time to realise what I right out of Milan. MANILA The poll, also linked to Mayweather, officially retired, raising his arms in triumph They held firm until after Pacquiao’s Facebook wall, has has been non-committal. after a narrow victory on the have achieved today. the area of the “Capi” -- small PHILIPPINE boxing legend 18 more hours to run. It did Many Facebook users Via Roma in the Italian Rivi- Julian Alaphilippe hills going into the final hour Manny Pacquiao took to so- not indicate how the voting urged Pacquiao, who has 61 era resort, with Belgian Oliver of racing. cial media to poll millions of had gone so far. wins including 39 knockouts Naesen (AG2R) second and Italian Fausto Masnada fans on who they think should Pacquiao, who has 2.51 against seven losses and two Poland’s Michal Kwiatkowski he claimed the top climber’s had led for almost 260km, be his next opponent, having million followers on Twitter draws in a 24-year career, to (Sky) in third. jersey, and won the Fleche before being caught on the brushed off calls to hang up and 11.76 million on Face- fight Mayweather. Three-time world cham- Wallonne and Clasica San Se- Cipressa, the penultimate ob- his gloves after turning 40. book, is known to have been “Floyd of course then re- pion Peter Sagan of Slovakia bastian. stacle heading down towards “Who should I fight angling for a rematch with tire,” Carlos De Luna Lagun- finished fourth with last year’s All that was missing was the coast. next?” the world’s only eight- Mayweather, who beat the Fil- sad added. Manny Pacquiao winner Vincenzo Nibali of Italy a win in one of cycling’s five “In the group, there were division champion asked in ipino on points in the world’s But another fan urged crossing in eighth place, after ‘Monument’ one-day classics, very strong riders, Trentin a Twitter survey that drew richest prize fight in 2015. the 40-year-old to face Inter- between two previously unde- over seven hours in the saddle. and he lived up to his status was to watch but finally eve- 27,380 votes after five hours Pacquiao’s decisive victory national Boxing Federation feated boxers on Saturday. Alaphilippe has been the as pre-race favourite in a race rything is back in order,” said and listed Floyd Mayweath- over American fighter Adrien welterweight champion Er- “Show this young guys in-form rider at the start of which his Deceuninck team Alaphilippe, after his 25th vic- er, Keith Thurman, Danny Broner in January was sup- rol Spence, who easily beat why u r a living legend,” Meg the season, winning the Strade perfectly controlled. tory, and the most important of Garcia and Shawn Porter as posed to have opened the door challenger Garcia in a match Osh Tin Oniuqa said. Bianche in Tuscany, and two “I was protected, the team his career.

Quick read Silver and bronze medals for Qatar Elvira takes two-shot lead into final round in Malaysia at Arab Boxing Championship AFP Elvira had been in con- about it too much. I like the ing a six-year title drought af- Nacho Elvira of Spain KUALA LUMPUR tention after he joint-led with way things are right now ter another consistent plays a shot during the KHARTOUM: Qatar’s boxing team won a silver medal and Marcus Fraser on Thursday. with my swing.” showing for a 69. The third round of the 2019 a bronze medal in the second Arab boxing championship, NACHO Elvira edged closer Coming into the third Two-time European Tour South African sits Maybank Malaysia which took place in Khartoum, Sudan. to a maiden European Tour round, Elvira of Spain winner Lipsky will be hoping only four strokes Golf Championship on Coach of the national team Juan Carlos praised the trophy after he posted a trailed Thomas Pieters by a to add a third after he fin- away from Saturday. (AFP) achievement, and said it was a great result given the lack six-under-par 66 to gain a single shot in stiflingly hot ished the day with a 67 de- Elvira at of experience of the boxers. He noted that some of the two-shot advantage over Da- conditions, but gained the spite two bogey flaws. nine-under- athletes were participating for the first time in an Arab vid Lipsky at the Maybank advantage courtesy of his “It’s a tricky course so par 207. championship. He expressed his hope that the team can Championship penultimate seven birdies. you are going to make bo- The local crowd carry out more training camps in the future ahead of future round on Saturday. “I’m very happy with a geys out there, you have just will also pay at- competitions. The title, however, re- 66. It was tough with the got to make your share of tention to Nich- Meanwhile, Mohammed Abdullah al Banai who won the mains up for grabs with Aus- heat and humidity today. I birdies. If I can keep mak- olas Fung on the bronze medal said he was pleased with his result, espe- tralian Scott Hend, Germa- stayed patient and it paid ing birdies like I am, I think final day on Sun- cially given that his weight category has some of the best ny’s Maximilian Kieffer and off in the end,” he said. “It I’ll be alright,” the American, day after the Ma- boxers in the Arab world and even internationally. Thai stalwart Jazz Janewat- would be great to start here who shot seven birdies, said. laysian ended the tananond only three shots (winning on the European Crowd favourite Ernie Els day tied-13th, seven off Elvira. Tour but I really don’t think will also be confident of end- shots off the pace. Lakers’ James eliminated from NBA postseason picture

AFP “For me personally, you do the coaching staff. Hopefully the front office under fire. LOS ANGELES the work and see what you can I can be in as many games as “I played a lot basketball do to help.” possible down the stretch.” over the last 16 years. So for LEGENDARY superstar LeB- James had 25 points, 14 Joe Harris scored 26 me to go into an offseason as ron James will miss the NBA assists and nine rebounds, but points and former Laker healthy as possible will give playoffs for the first time since it wasn’t enough to get the vic- D’Angelo Russell tallied 21 me time to recalibrate my 2005 as the Los Angeles Lak- tory in a tight contest that fea- points and 13 assists for the body and recalibrate my mind ers were officially eliminated tured 23 lead changes. Nets, who boosted their play- and get ready for next sea- with a 111-106 loss to the The last time the NBA’s off hopes with their second- son,” James said. Brooklyn Nets. best player wasn’t in the post- straight win during a seven With the struggling Lakers The four-time league MVP season was in 2004-05, his game road trip. limiting James’ minutes down also had his eight-year run to second season with the Cleve- JaVale McGee had career the stretch, the forward had the NBA finals snapped on land Cavaliers. James shot highs of 33 points and 20 re- sat out two of the past three Friday night as the loss takes eight-of-25 from the floor in bounds along with six blocked games heading into the Nets’ the lowly Lakers out of the 35 minutes of action as the shots to lead the Lakers. game. playoff picture for a franchise- Lakers are now 2-11 in their When James signed with Three-time champion record sixth straight season. last 13 games. the storied franchise, few James was doing his part by “It is a tough season for “I took a pretty nasty fall expected him to extend his averaging 27.5 points, 8.5 re- all of us,” James said. “It is when I slipped. Hopefully I streak of finals appearances bounds, and eight assists this not what we signed up for. will feel better tomorrow,” to nine straight, but not many season, but he hasn’t gotten Throughout the year things said James, who missed a thought it would be due to a consistent help from an inex- happen, suspensions, injuries. three pointer and committed a failure to get into the playoffs. perienced supporting cast. “You don’t even try to wrap turnover in the final seconds. It has been a season of “One thing you can’t con- your head around it. Just keep Asked how much more blown opportunities, broken trol is injuries. Throughout pushing see how you can get he wants to play this season, promises and with the Lak- the whole season we just had better. The playoffs is never a James said, “With us being of- ers now officially out of con- bodies, bodies, bodies be LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a pass during an NBA game against the Boston Celtics at promise. You got to come out ficially eliminated, I will prob- tention late in the season, it down. It is hard to get chemis- TD Garden in Boston, recently. James fails to make NBA playoffs for first time since 2005.(AFP) and do the work. ably have a conversation with leaves the coaching staff and try on the floor,” he said. 18 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Sports EURO 2020 QUALIFIERS Germany under Sterling downs Czechs pressure ahead of Dutch derby as France win at Moldova Fans booed the national team during

AFP their 1-1 friendly draw against Serbia PARIS AFP dam. RAHEEM Sterling showed that BERLIN “Toni is indispensable for he is coming of age on the inter- us,” said coach Joachim Loew national stage as his hat-trick MARCO Reus has called on on Saturday, and confirmed that saw England start their Euro Germany to win back the trust both Leroy Sane and Serge Gna- 2020 qualifying campaign by of their fans when they launch bry would also be fit to face the hammering the Czech Republic their Euro 2020 qualifying Netherlands. 5-0, while Antoine Griezmann campaign against old rivals the Loew said his team were not inspired France to a battering of Netherlands on Sunday. thinking about defeat, despite Moldova. Germany were booed by the fact that the Dutch are in Manchester City attacker fans in Wolfsburg during their good form, and have not lost to Sterling had scored just two 1-1 friendly draw against Serbia Germany since 2012. goals in his first 45 caps, but last Wednesday, and Reus has “They are playing very well, he now has five in his last three said that it is up to the players to they are highly motivated and international appearances fol- change the mood. the atmosphere here is extreme- lowing Friday’s treble, which “We need patience from the ly good,” said Loew. helped England storm to the fans, but it is our job to make The Dutch cruised to a 4-0 top of Group A ahead of Mon- sure the atmosphere improves,” win over Belarus in their open- day’s trip to Montenegro, who he said on Friday. ing qualifier on Thursday. drew 1-1 at Bulgaria. Germany have not won a Oranje captain Virgil van Sterling opened the scor- competitive game since they Dijk was on the scoresheet with ing in the 24th minute when he beat Sweden at the World Cup a header, and both Loew and tapped home Jadon Sancho’s last summer. But they still defender Niklas Suele identi- cross, and struck twice more in crashed out of the World Cup fied the Liverpool defender as a the second half to put the result in the group stage, and were rel- threat. “He is a fantastic in the beyond doubt after Harry Kane egated from the top tier of the air, not just because he is big, fired home his 21st England UEFA Nations League in the but because he gets so much goal from the penalty spot. autumn. power behind his headers,” said “It was a beautiful team Coach Joachim Loew de- Loew of van Dijk. “We can’t al- performance and I was happy clared the beginning of a “new low him space to run onto head- to help the team get the win,” era” last week, having brought ers,” said Suele, who watched Sterling said. in several young players and van Dijk do just that when Liv- Sterling has 24 goals for made the controversial call to erpool knocked Bayern out of club and country this term and drop three experienced stars in the Champions League earlier his impressive form is a fry cry Thomas Mueller, Mats Hum- this month. from the dark days when he was mels and Jerome Boateng. Van Dijk has made a habit vilified as England crashed out Yet Reus warned that the of scoring against German sides. of Euro 2016. new-look Germany would take He hit a late equaliser for the “I’m just being confident in time to reach their full potential. Netherlands against Germa- myself, I’m trying to get in ar- “We are all ambitious ny when the two sides met in eas and take shots, not to worry England’s Raheem Sterling (right) celebrates his third goal against Czech Republic during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier match atWembley enough to want to win every Gelsenkirchen last November. about anything,” he added. Stadium in London on Friday. (EPA) game, but it won’t just start He also scored in a 3-0 win England carried the mo- working from one day to the over Germany a month earlier. mentum from a run to the “We’ve opened our cam- next,” he said. Those results have rekin- World Cup semi-finals and paign well and the second game The change of personnel dled the old rivalry between the qualification for the last four comes around quickly. In three means that Reus, 29, is among Dutch and the Germans. On of the Nations League into the days we have do it again.” the most senior players in the Sunday, Germany will be hoping Euro qualifiers and blooded Cristiano Ronaldo drew a team. “I am at an age where I to get the fans back on side with young hopeful Sancho, who blank on his return to interna- have to take on leadership roles, a win over their neighbours. impressed on his full England tional football after nine months both here and at my club,” said “It is always a special game, debut. away, as Ukraine battled to a the Borussia Dortmund star. partly because of how close we The 18-year-old who has goalless draw in Lisbon. “Everything will take time, are geographically,” said Ger- shone in the Bundesliga for The draw was the first time we have a lot of young players many and Bayern Munich mid- Borussia Dortmund, gave Eng- Santos’ side have failed to score who need to find their feet.” fielder Leon Goretzka on Friday. land fans further cause for ex- at home in 19 matches and Reus is expected to return to “As a boy, I used to go on citement, with his potential leaves them second in the group the starting lineup, along with holiday with my family in Hol- adding to that of Sterling and behind Luxembourg, who beat Real Madrid midfielder Toni land, and I grew up with the ri- Kane coming into their prime. Lithuania 2-1. Kroos on Sunday in Amster- valry.” “I thought Raheem was William Carvalho had a fine electric. He has looked like that header ruled out for offside in all week in training. I’m pleased the 16th minute and Ronaldo, for him, it is a special night for Pepe and Andre Silva all went him,” coach Gareth Southgate close to opening the scoring, but said. Ukraine stopper Andriy Pyatov “I think he’s really matured was on fine form to deny them. as a person and a footballer. In the end the away side He’s hungry for goals and hit- could have snatched the three ting things instinctively without points through Junior Moraes, thinking too much.” only for the debutant to fluff a France also got off to a per- France’s midfielder Paul Pogba (left) and Olivier Giroud vie with Moldova’s defender Ion Jardan (right) dur- golden chance to grab a shock fect start after an older head in ing their Euro 2020 qualifying match at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau on Friday. (AFP) win. Antoine Griezmann spurred the “We didn’t play as we want- world champions on to a com- Olivier Giroud equalled Da- a late consolation for Moldova. Turkey, 2-0 winners against Al- ed to. We started slowly, not fortable 4-1 victory at Moldova. vid Trezeguet as Les Bleus’ third Griezmann would have had bania and Andorra respectively. pressing the way we wanted,” Griezmann opened the scor- highest scorer of all time with two more assists had Giroud “We played a very consum- said Manchester City midfielder ing with his 27th France goal in his 34th international goal nine and Paul Pogba been more clin- mate first half in terms of con- Bernardo Silva. the 24th minute of their Group minutes before the break and ical in front of goal, but France’s trol and attacking organisation. “The second half we tried H encounter before crossing for Kylian Mbappe completed the display was easily enough for The second half was less fulfill- to create chances to go after Raphael Varane to double the rout with three minutes left, be- the three points and top spot in ing due to substitutions,” said the game but unfortunately we German national team players at a training session in Wolfsburg scores three minutes later. fore Vladimir Ambros claimed the group ahead of Iceland and coach Didier Deschamps. didn’t score.” before their Serbia friendly. (EPA) Mourinho aims for summer return to coaching Messi to miss Morocco tie after injury in int’l return praised the World Cup-winning The Portuguese coach relishes a third teenager, who he says has the ability take over from Lionel AFP Argentina forward Lau- Champions League title Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo MADRID taro Martinez halved the deficit when they eventually hang up before Josef Martinez scored AFP “I want to be (in the race their boots. LIONEL Messi will miss Argen- from the spot to claim the spoils BASEL, SWITZERLAND to win the Champions League “He is there, he is ready for tina’s friendly against Morocco in the friendly. next year). Sometimes, you are next week after picking up a Messi’s 129th cap started JOSE Mourinho is gunning for not in the race, but you have to groin injury in the shock 3-1 de- poorly as Newcastle forward a return to top level manage- win other races.” Champions feat to Venezuela on Friday as Rondon controlled a long ball ment and a third Champions Mourinho, who has he made his first international before hammering home a half- League title, the former Real coached in his native Portugal League is key appearance since the 2018 volley past Argentine goalkeep- Madrid and Manchester United as well as in England, Italy and World Cup. er Franco Armani. manager revealed on Friday in Spain left the door open to re- O “I want to be (in the race Barcelona star Messi start- The pick of the goals came an interview with AFP. turning to those leagues or tak- to win the Champions ed the fixture following a self- as 23-year-old Murillo scored Mourinho has been out ing over at a club elsewhere. League next year). imposed eight-month exile in for only a third time in 17 inter- of work since being sacked by “I can go back to a country Sometimes, you are not in which he missed six friendlies nationals. United in December and said I’ve been before and to be hon- the race, but you have to since the tournament in Russia, He received the ball on the he would like to be appointed est, I have enjoyed working in win other races.” which they exited in the last 16 corner of the box, was given as a boss at a club where he can every country I did,” he said. Former Manchester United’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho at the at the hands of eventual cham- plenty of space by the Albice- add to his European triumphs “(Or) I can try something Baselworld watch and jewellery fair in Basel on Friday. (AFP) pions France. leste defence and the winger with Porto in 2003 and Inter very important, which is to next step. When the big mon- The Argentine Football fired home powerfully past Milan seven years later, and work in a fifth country and try four teams in the quarter-finals situations in the calendar,” he sters decide to stop, he will be Federation tweeted the injury Armani with a minute left of the draw level with Zinedine Zi- to win everything in the fifth of Europe’s top competition. said. there, just waiting,” Mourinho update following the loss at first half Argentina’s Martinez dane, Carlo Ancelotti and Bob country like I did in the previ- United, Manchester City, “The teams are good and said. Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Met- gave his side some hope on the Paisley. ous ones.” Tottenham and Liverpool have strong, and you look at Man “Sometimes, you can be ropolitano stadium. hour mark as Messi found Gio- “If I can win a third Cham- Mourinho’s time with Unit- all made it to the last eight. City, the level of investment. part of the team that reaches Gonzalo Martinez has also vanni Lo Celso who played in pions League, great,” the ed was his third with a Premier “English teams are power- Top players, experienced play- something, and you are just been ruled out of the fixture in the Inter forward to finish. 56-year-old told AFP. League club after two spells ful, they have a very competi- ers, top manager, experienced lucky to be at the right moment Tangier with a thigh problem. Rafael Dudamel’s side, “I would like to play in the with Chelsea, where he won the tive league. Sometimes, it goes manager.” at the right time. That’s not the Salomon Rondon and Jhon ranked 32nd in the world, best level, which is the Cham- title three times, and he isn’t against them because many Asked about France attack- case. He was very important for Murillo gave Venezuela a two- claimed a third after Martinez pions League. surprised that England has times, you have very difficult er Kylian Mbappe, Mourinho France being champion.” goal advantage at the break. was tripped in the box. Sports Sunday, March 24, 2019 19

News in brief Qatar coach urges calm Rohit Sharma to lead MI’s charge against DC today

MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians will play their ahead of Nepal clash first match of the 12th season of the Indian Premier League against the Delhi Capitals at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Afghanistan have no room for error against Oman AFC U23 qualifiers today Mumbai are known to be slow- starters as they fare much IKOLI VICTOR depends if he’s cleared by the better in the second stage of DOHA medical staff. the IPL than the first stage. Qatar will rely on the de- However, the Mukesh QATAR coach Albert Fernan- fensive duo of Tarek Salman Ambani-owned team will love dez has urged his players to be and Bassam al Rawi, while to improve their record in the Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma calm and play without pres- expecting the attacking trio of initial matches of the league during a press conference. sure ahead of their second Abdelrahman Moustafa, Has- when they play their first match group match against Nepal in san Ahmad Alahrak to find the of IPL 2019 against the S Iyer-led Delhi Capitals. their AFC U23 Qualifier at the back of the net. Both the teams failed to qualify for the playoffs last year Aspire Pitch 5 on Sunday. Oman will look to continue but look strong on paper this year. Here are the reasons why Qatar had defeated Af- their winning form in Sunday’s Mumbai Indians will achieve their first victory of the season ghanistan 2-0 in a nervous encounter with Afghanistan, against Delhi. first-half performance, while while the latter have no room Rohit Sharma, Mumbai’s homeboy and India’s top limited- Nepal, against the odds, held for error in their clash against overs opener, will finally open the innings for his IPL franchise their own to restrict Oman to attacking-minded Oman. in the 12th season of IPL. Sharma has three T20I centuries to just a goal in their loss. The Omanis will hope his name playing as an opening batsman for India and it has The match is important for strikers Muhsen Saleh and Ar- been a long time since he smashed a hundred in the IPL. The both the teams as victory for shad Said find their rhythm af- ‘Hitman’ will love to exploit the batsman-friendly conditions in Qatar depending on the score- ter their profligacy in front of Mumbai. line may put them in the driv- goal against Nepal. Mumbai Indians have Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and er’s seat for automatic qualifi- Meanwhile, coach Mo- Kieron Pollard in their side. This year, they also opted for the cation. While Nepal still stand hammad Mujtaba of Afghani- services of Yuvraj Singh, the Indian legend, which has only a chance of qualifying, if they stan is confident his players bolstered their strength. The Mumbai Indians also have Ben get an unexpected win against will get the required result Cutting in the mix and thus, they have a variety of options to hosts Qatar. against Oman and possibly choose from. Fernandez said after the finish second in the group with Apart from Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, and the Pandya match on Friday that his play- the hope of finishing among brothers, the Mumbai franchise have a lot of talented Indian ers achieved the most im- the best four teams to join the players in Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, portant result which is a win, eleven group winners. Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar and Barinder Sran. knowing how difficult open- “Hopefully in the next two All of them have the potential to win the match for their ing matches are. The Span- Qatar’s Abdelrahman Moustafa is challenged by Amanullah Sardari of Afghanistan during their AFC U23 games we will do better and team on any day. The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will ish coach promised that, “We qualifiers at Aspire in Doha on Friday. prepare ourselves well to qual- have to find a way to tackle the Indian players of the Mumbai would have an improved per- ify for the next round as the team to stand a chance of winning the match. formance in the next game. and we are keen to correct the match between Oman and Ne- ident of the equality between second team.” Looking at the recent form of the players of both the Our ambition is to play better mistakes. There were some er- pal, “I would analyse and look the teams and that they are no “Oman are tough but I be- teams, the Mumbai Indians definitely have an upper hand against Nepal and overcome rors that haven’t happened to on their strengths and weak- pushovers. lieve my players can match heading into this match. (IANS) the pressure barrier and be in us before and we are not used nesses so we can capitalise on Fernandez is hopeful his them and get the desired result. a good state of mind. to it because of pressure.” to collect full points.” striker Abdullah Alahrak who We still have a chance of quali- “After each game we study Fernandez said having He added that the slim 1-0 suffered a knock in the game fying and we’ll play with that KKR have task cut out against Sunrisers the negatives and the positives watched the first half of the defeat of Nepal by Oman is ev- is fit and ready for the match confidence,” Mujtaba added. Hyderbad today

KOLKATA: Eyeing a third elusive title, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have their task cut out when they take on formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harbhajan leads RCB collapse in IPL opener Two-time champions KKR last won the IPL in 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. Since then, they have made man to cross double figures in what it to the playoffs thrice in four years showing great consistency, Raina first to was the IPL’s sixth lowest total. but the team will want to finish off equally well this time round. Chasing 71 for victory, Super Kings Last season, under the new leadership of seasoned cam- get 5,000 lost opener Shane Watson for nought paigner Dinesh Karthik, KKR incidentally lost to Sunrisers Hy- after Yuzvendra Chahal got the Aus- derabad by 14 runs in Qualifier-2. Stumper-batsman Karthik led runs in IPL tralian bowled with his leg-spin. from the front, amassing 498 runs and finishing as the team’s Ambati Rayudu, who made 28, and highest scorer. Suresh Raina, who scored 19, then put KKR have traditionally boasted of having a superb spin line-up AFP on 32 runs for the second wicket to get and it won’t be different this year. With India’s leading tweaker CHENNAI (INDIA) the chase on track. Kuldeep Yadav leading the department, veteran Sunil Narine and The left-handed Raina became the experienced Piyush Chawla will look to make an impact along with INDIA’S Harbhajan Singh led an in- first batsman in IPL history to cross young KC Cariappa who was brought in as replacement to the spired spin attack to help Chennai the 5000-run barrier during his 21-ball injured Shivam Mavi. Super Kings open the 2019 Indian Pre- stay. Raina (5004) is ahead of Kohli Last year, KKR’s weak link was their pace attack. But accord- mier League season with a comprehen- (4954) in the IPL batting chart. ing to head coach Jacques Kallis, the purple brigade have more sive seven-wicket win over Royal Chal- Ali dismissed Raina and Rayudu options this time in the fast bowling department. lengers Bangalore on Saturday. was cleaned up by paceman Moham- KKR will miss the services of Mavi and fellow U-19 World Cup Singh and South African leg-spin- med Siraj. Kedar Jadhav, on 13, and winner Kamlesh Nagarkoti who is also ruled out due to injury. But ner Imran Tahir claimed three wickets Ravindra Jadeja, on six, took the Super acquisitions such as New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, each to dismiss Royal Challengers for a Kings home. left-arm Englishman Harry Gurney and West Indies all-rounder paltry 70, a total the defending cham- “No one wants to start like this, Carlos Brathwaite will add to their arsenal. pions achieved with 14 balls to spare in Chennai Super Kings’ Harbhajan Singh celebrates the wicket of Royal Challengers but it’s good to get a game like this out Coming to the visitors, SRH emerged runners-up in the previ- Chennai. Bangalore’s Moeen Ali during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match of the way -- this early in the tourna- ous edition after losing to Chennai Super Kings in the final by Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, at the MA Chidhambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. (AFP) ment,” said Kohli, who is yet win an eight wickets. who led the Super Kings to their third IPL title. The Kane Williamson-led side has been in cracking form for IPL title after returning from an illegal land’s Moeen Ali for nine and South the win. “I thought CSK played really well, the past few seasons since winning the trophy in 2016 under the gambling ban last year, elected to field African AB de Villiers, also for nine. “The wicket definitely needs to they deserved to win, but I loved to see leadership of David Warner. first in the 12th edition of the world’s West Indies batsman Shimron Het- be much better, even with dew it was our team fighting all the way.” All eyes will be on Warner this Sunday, as the southpaw con- most popular Twenty20 league. myer was run out for nought and soon spinning big... other teams have good The T20 extravaganza, tentatively tinues his return to cricket after being banned for a year after the The 38-year-old Singh got Super the Royal Challengers batting crum- spinners as well and this isn’t the pitch scheduled to end on May 12, runs close ball tampering incident. Kings their first breakthrough after bled with spinners Tahir and Ravindra we are looking forward to,” Dhoni said to the start of the 50-over World Cup in Besides the explosive Warner and dependable Williamson, sending back opposition skipper Virat Jadeja, who took two wickets, combin- of the pitch at Chennai’s MA Chidam- England and Wales on May 30. SRH have the likes of Martin Guptill, Manish Pandey and Yusuf Kohli for six in the fourth over of the ing to pack them off in 17.1 overs. baram Stadium. Pathan who are likely to be their batting mainstays but the team innings. “It was a very good bowling effort BRIEF SCORES: will miss Shikhar Dhawan who went to Delhi Capitals. Dhawan hit Singh ran through the Royal Chal- by him (Harbhajan) to give us a kind of Raina’s milestone Chennai Super Kings 71 for 3 (Rayudu 28, Chahal 1-6) beat 497 runs and was the team’s second highest run-scorer last year. lengers top-order with his wily off- start that was very well capitalised by Opener Parthiv Patel top-scored Royal Challengers Bangalore 70 (Parthiv 29, Tahir 3-9, spin, getting the big wickets of Eng- the other spinners,” Dhoni said after with 29 and remained the only bats- Harbhajan 3-20) by 7 wickets Hamad steers Shah XI into Div B final Malinga to retire the Hadico in just 11 balls and In high-scoring Division C left. For the losers, Sahan had a after T20 World Cup They will take on followed it up with an unbeaten matches, Zerone Technologies match-high 70 with two sixes 21 during the Shah XI’s chase and Challengers Club posted and nine boundaries in 47 balls. AFP Redco for to set up the title clash with thrilling victories. Faizal’s 54 with two sixes CENTURION (SOUTH AFRICA) T20 crown Redco, who also crushed Khan Chasing a stiff 176-run tar- and four boundaries and 32 Youngsters by 10 wickets, rid- get against Lankan Knights, by Denzil, who cracked half a SRI Lankan limited overs cap- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing Rasmi’s superb individual Farhan smashed three sixes and dozen fours, took QF to a fight- tain Lasith Malinga will retire DOHA performance. (Left) Hamad of Shah XI and three boundaries to essay 50, ing 166 for nine. Rafaqat (36 not from international cricket Rasmi of Redco while Raj Mohammed hit a six out), Rahman (33) and Faizan after next year’s Twenty20 HAMAD dished out a stellar and three fours in his 44 to lift (31) played main roles in their World Cup, he revealed on all-round showing and steered Hamad removed half the Zerone Technologies to a one- team’s five-wicket win with just Friday. Shah Eleven into the Division Hadico in just 11 balls wicket triumph with three balls one before the finish. Malinga said that he would B final of the Qatar Airways and followed it up with an quit one-day internationals af- Cricket Tournament with a unbeaten 21 during the BRIEF SCORES ter the World Cup in England dominant nine-wicket tri- Shah XI’s chase to set up and Wales this summer before umph against Hadico. the title clash with Redco Division B semi-finals - Lankan Knights: 175 for six in 20 overs (Sahan 70 in calling time on his career fol- Qatar Airways is proud to be (Left) Farhan of Zerone and Shah XI beat Hadico by nine wickets 47 balls, Nilantha 27 in 26 balls; Anil Thakuri 1/16, lowing the Twenty20 tourna- Hadico: 57 all out in 13.5 overs (Atique 16, Bilal 9; Sanjay 1/28) the official sponsor of the annu- Faizan of Challengers Club Hamad 5 wkts, Alam 3 wkts) Zerone Technologies: 176 for nine in 19.3 overs (Farhan ment, being played in Aus- al Qatar Cricket Tournament. Batting first after winning Shah XI: 58 for one in 8 overs (Javed 31 not out, 50 in 27 balls, Raj Mohammed 44 in 28 balls; Jeewaka tralia over October-November As the country’s national car- the toss, Hadico were shot (three for 8) and Faheem (two Hamad 21 not out; Saqlain 1 wkt) 2/15, Dimuthu 2/11) 2020. Lasith Malinga rier, Qatar Airways continues out for just 58 in 13.5 overs by for 16) caused them a serious Man of the match: Hamad (Shah XI) Man of the match: Farhan (Zerone Technologies) “After the World Cup, my to play a vital role in enhancing man-of-the-match Hamad and damage, despite Abrar’s fine Redco beat Khan Youngsters by 10 wickets Challengers Club beat Qatar Foundation by five cricketing career is ending,” career.” the already flourishing sports Alam, who bagged three scalps. 45 with a six and three fours. Khan Youngsters: 120 for nine in 20 overs (Abrar 45 in wickets the 35-year-old said after his Malinga dismissed South activities in Qatar and is a keen Then, Shah XI needed only Redco powered to the victory 37 balls, Israr 2 in 16 balls; Rasmi 3/8, Faheem 2/16) Qatar Foundation: 166 for nine in 20 overs (Faizal 54 his side were beaten by 16 runs African top-scorer Reeza Hen- Redco: 123 for no loss in 10.2 overs (Rasmi 77 not out in 41 balls, Denzil 32 in 17 balls; Faizan 3/20, Sami supporter for developing the eight overs to race to the target. as man-of-the-match Rasmi in 36 balls, Marso 31 not out in 26 balls) 2/19) by South Africa in the second dricks for 65 on Friday, his next generation of cricket play- Apart from Hamad, Javed hit slammed six sixes and five Man of the match: Rasmi (Redco) Challengers Club: 167 for five in 19.5 overs (Rafaqat Twenty20 international at Su- 97th T20 international wicket. ers in Qatar. 31 not out. boundaries to collect 77 not out 36 not out in 28 balls, Rahman 33 in 26 balls, Faizan perSport Park. He is one short of the world At the West Bay Ground on Khan Youngsters made a in 36 balls. Marso chipped in 31 Division C - Zerone Technologies beat Lankan 31 in 27 balls; Raju 2/35) “I want to play in the T20 record of 98 held by Pakistan’s Friday, Hamad removed half modest 120 for nine as Rasmi not out. Knights by one wicket Man of the match: Faizan (Challengers Club) World Cup and then end my Shahid Afridi. 20 Sunday, March 24, 2019 The Last Word Sheikha Mayassa graces opening of Malevich exhibition Fire Station collaborates with State Russian Museum to host first exhibition in the region narrating the unique history of Russian avant-garde

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HER Excellency Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), attended the opening of the ‘Kazimir Malevich: Genius of the Russian Avant-garde’ ex- hibition, organised in collabo- ration with the State Russian Museum in St Petersburg and held at the Fire Station Garage Gallery. The opening ceremony also welcomed Director of the State Russian Museum Dr Vladimir Gusev, Deputy Director of the The exhibition offers a poignant view of the works of the influential innovator of the last century, Kazimir Malevich, whose movement Suprematism continues to inspire artists and architects worldwide. State Russian Museum and curator of the exhibition Dr artists and architects world- showcase is a complementary thank for the chance to bring fore his passing. Several of his ditional artistic expression of background of radical chang- Evgenia Petrova and publisher wide. Although a seminal figure event to the ‘Russian Avant- masterpieces by Malevich to most famous paintings, includ- that time, to a completely new es in art and society both in of the catalog and co-curator in art history, this comprehen- garde: Pioneers and Direct De- the region for the first time.” ing ‘Red Square’ and costumes artform. One of Kazimir Ma- Russia and the international Joseph Kiblitsky, along with sive display featuring more than scendants’ exhibition held at The Russian State Mu- from his opera ‘Victory Over levich’s greatest hopes for his scene. Exploring this trajec- other VIPs and dignitaries. The 100 pieces from the collection of the Fire Station last year. Visi- seum holds the largest and the Sun,’ are on view at the Fire art and artistic endeavours was tory, the exhibition brings exhibition will be on show from the State Russian Museum is a tors who were inspired by these most complete collection of Station. to organise exhibitions abroad together for the first-time March 23 to May 31. first for the Arab world. remarkable works can now take Malevich’s works, and so the Dr Petrova said: “Working and I am so pleased we are able examples of work from his The exhibition offers a Sheikha Reem al Thani, a more nuanced look into an exhibition is able to track the with Qatar Museums has al- to continue doing so, bringing entire career, including early poignant view of the works of an director of exhibitions at QM, originator of the movement. evolution of his art – from the lowed us to create an in-depth his mastery to new audiences in decorative sketches and poster influential innovator of the last said: “First envisioned as part We have worked very closely earliest period of a realistic and view into Malevich’s body of the region.” designs, Cubist and Futurist century whose movement Su- of the Qatar Russia 2018 Year of with colleagues from the State symbolist nature through to his work, a fascinating representa- Malevich’s exploration paintings, ceramic works and prematism continues to inspire Culture, the Kazimir Malevich Russian Museum, whom we later work created one year be- tion of his break away from tra- of forms evolved against the architectural sculptures. Women can play vital role in peace ‘Love Ball Arabia’ for special needs children on March 29 building efforts, says Spanish envoy TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK collection that includes brand-new DOHA couture pieces inspired by and devot- ed to Qatar. Renowned Moscow chef, AILYN AGONIA of women’s education, empower- THE Love Ball, the signature fundrais- Georgy Troyan, has created a bespoke DOHA ment and leadership. I would like ing event created by Natalia Vodianova menu specifically for the Love Ball Ara- to praise the announcement re- in aid of her Naked Heart Foundation bia offering a contemporary twist to “WE need more women peace- cently made by the Vice-Chairper- that supports children with special traditional Russian cuisine. makers in the world and at the son and CEO of Qatar Foundation needs, will take place in Doha on March The festivities will end with a char- United Nations participating HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al 29 at the Museum of Islamic Art as ity auction held by Lord Mark Pol- in the resolution of conflicts Thani that 50 percent of all par- ‘Love Ball Arabia’. timore offering a variety of money- and in mediation efforts”, said ticipants at QF’s local and interna- To be held under the patronage of can’t-buy experiences. Among the Spanish Ambassador to Qatar tional events will be females effec- Her Excellency Sheikha al Mayassa highlights are: ‘Meet and Greet’ with HE Belen Alfaro. tive from 2020,” the envoy added. bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani and top players of Paris Saint-Germain Speaking to Qatar Tribune Ambassador Alfaro has been Natalia Vodianova, Love Ball Arabia F.C; Daniel Arsham’s unique sculp- on the occasion of International the head of Spain’s diplomatic will be held in partnership with Al ture ‘Wrapped Frog’; lunch with Tom Women’s Day, the envoy stressed mission in Qatar since November, Shafallah Centre and Qatar Museums Brady and Gisele Bundchen; personal- that women can add an important 2018. Her impressive career his- as part of the Qatar-Russia Cultural ised fashion advice and a couture dress value and different perspectives in tory includes serving as Ambassa- Exchange. by Balmain creative director Olivier any situation. She said women’s dor at large for the United Nations One of the most anticipated char- Rousteing; afternoon tea with Valenti- attitudes and attributes are very Alliance of Civilizations and for ity events in the world drawing a high- no Garavani at his Château de Widev- valuable for negotiation and for Intercultural Dialogue, Ministry profile audience, the Love Ball Arabia ille; after hours exclusive shopping ex- reaching deals, especially in the Spanish Ambassador to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro. of Foreign Affairs in Spain from promises to be an outstanding char- perience at iconic Le Bon Marché Rive areas of conflict prevention, con- 2011 to 2018. She was also the ity gala that continues the tradition Gauche; Ulyana Sergeenko unique flict resolution, mediation and society, the Spanish official un- Official reports indicate that the minister counsellor of the Mission of the previous occasions held in Lon- Couture gown with Faidee limited edi- peacemaking. derlined the importance of net- representation of Qatari women in of Spain to the UN in New York don, Paris, Moscow and Monte Carlo. tion ruby brooch; artwork by Markus “The international commu- working with other women. Simi- decision-making positions is cur- from 2006 to 2011. All proceeds will benefit the work of Martinovitch, visual artist with autism nity has recognised that women’s larly, she said that challenges of rently 30 percent. There is a prom- The envoy’s personal interests Al Shafallah Centre and Naked Heart ‘Mama in a dress with dots’ and one of participation is vital to achieving the 21st century can only be faced inent role of women in all sectors include arts, culture and muse- Foundation, and will go towards de- a kind ‘Naked Heart’ ring with a heart and sustaining peace. In 2000, with a sustained participation contributing to the development ums. She is also fond of golf and veloping professional support services shaped garnet created especially for the United Nations Security Coun- and contribution of Qatar. Women horse riding. for families of children with mental, Love Ball Arabia by Russian jewellery cil passed the historic resolu- of women. play an important “The celebration of Interna- physical and sensory disabilities, as and fashion house founded by design- tion 1325 on women, peace and On the growing INTERVIEW role in helping tional Women’s day in Spain is well as enhancing campaigns in both er Yana Raskovalova. security, which calls for women presence of Qatari achieve the objec- similar that of Qatar with many Russia and Qatar to raise awareness of The Love Ball Arabia itself will play to participate in peace building women in various tives of Qatar Na- public activities and conferences. the cause. a crucial part in advocacy, connecting exercise. Women’s participation industries, Alfaro highlighted the tional Vision 2030 and they are It is important to celebrate this The evening’s programme will the two worlds – the one of people with can provide a more comprehen- important contribution of women a key partner in economic devel- day because women represent comprise of a gala dinner with an im- mental disabilities and the other of the sive understanding of the causes in Qatar’s efforts to achieve its na- opment. This is the result of the more than half of the world’s pop- mersive theatrical performance com- typically developed. The performances of and alternate solutions to con- tional vision. important policies that have been ulation and have a tremendous bining dance, music and art produced during the evening will highlight how flicts, and bolster actions address- She added, “In 2017 academic implemented in Qatar to promote influence in many spheres of life. by internationally-lauded performers these two worlds can enrich and influ- ing varying needs and sustaining year, 64 percent of the Qatari grad- quality education and integrated Women’s education and empow- alongside actors with special needs, ence the other, and how together they peace over time,” said Alfaro. uates were ladies while they were health care system for women. erment is the best path for stable and will culminate in an exclusive can create an inclusive society. Commenting on how women a majority among the Excellence “Qatar Foundation has also and fully successful societies,” the fashion show by Ulyana Sergeenko For further information on tickets can be more active players in the in Education awardees recently. played an impressive role in terms official said. featuring the full Spring-Summer 2019 please contact: [email protected] AgriteQ 2019 concludes successfully, attracting thousands

he 7th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibi- tion 2019 (AgriteQ) and the first international Tenvironmental exhibition ‘2019 EnviroteQ’ organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment has concluded successfully attracting a large number of visitors. The four-day event also witnessed the signing of a number of contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoU) between the ministry as well as the local, regional and inter- national participants. The exhibition showcased diverse range of agricultural, animal, fisheries and environmental offerings and also featured confer- ences and seminars. It also witnessed the launch of ‘Planting a Million Trees’ project, which is part of Qatar’s relentless efforts to fight climate change and promote environmental sustainability. (TNN)