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Emir condoles with Dubai Ruler Fire forces mass evacuation from Qatar ranked first Makkah hotel

MAKKAH: A fire forced some 1,500 people from their hotel in the Saudi city of Makkah yes- in Internet usage terday as hundreds of thou- sands gathered for the Haj pilgrimage, the civil defence 2015 edition of State of Broadband report released department said. Four Yemeni pilgrims sustained minor inju- DOHA: Qatar was ranked said the Ministry of Information speeds and reasonable rates. ries following the pre-dawn fire first worldwide on the indica- and Communications Technology This pushes towards achieving in a 15-storey hotel, state news tor measuring the percentage (ictQATAR) in a press release sustainable development at the agency SPA quoted the depart- of individuals using Internet issued yesterday. economic, social and cultural lev- ment as saying. in the developing countries in In the same report, released els and enforcing Qatar’s National A preliminary investigation 2014 (91.5 percent) and first yesterday in New York by the Broadband Plan that ictQATAR found a short circuit in a room among Arab countries and UN Broadband Commission launched in the late 2013. to have caused the fire, it said. second globally on the indica- for Digital Development, Qatar The report said broadband The hotel’s guests are among tor measuring the percentage ranked 15th at the world level on Internet is failing to reach those close to two million Muslims from of households with Internet the indicator that measures the who could benefit most, with around the world expected for the (98 percent), according to the active mobile broadband subscrip- Internet access reaching near-sat- Haj, which begins officially today. 2015 edition of the State of tions per 100 inhabitants. uration in the world’s rich nations but The Haj is the world’s big- Broadband report. These figures show the amount not advancing fast enough to benefit gest annual event. It is one of the Qatar also came first among all of efforts exerted by ictQATAR the billions of people living in the five pillars of Islam and every able- Arab countries and 12th world- to build on the progress achieved developing world. It added that bodied Muslim who can afford it is wide on the indicator that meas- and continue promoting broad- 57pc of the world’s people remain Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered condolences to UAE expected to make the pilgrimage ures the percentage of individuals band penetration among all offline and unable to take advantage Vice President and Ruler of Dubai H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at least once. On Thursday about using Internet in 2014 (91.5 per- sectors and social segments, as of the enormous economic and social Al Maktoum on the demise of his son Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed 1,000 Asian pilgrims were evacu- cent) followed by Bahrain (91 well as building advanced world- benefits the Internet can offer. bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai yesterday. The Emir ated from their high-rise hotel in percent) and UAE (90.4 percent), class infrastructures with high THE PENINSULA was accompanied by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Makkah when a fire broke out. Two Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. More pictures on page 2 Indonesian pilgrims were injured. Houthis capture Rising prices fuel debate on social media 2 Saudi soldiers RIYADH: Two Saudi Arabian DOHA: A debate raged on local moving eastward from Qatar, in rents were higher many times things were expensive in Qatar. QR23,000. “So it is natural for soldiers have been captured by social networking sites here on Asian countries, the cost of living over in Qatar as compared to the “If that is so why things are people to expect that this out- rebels in Yemen, the Saudi-led Sunday on rising prices. was much lower. neighboring country. costlier in Souq Waqif where shop let would sell food expensive to coalition confirmed on Monday, Those who saw galloping infla- But the opposite was true when In Saudi Arabia, average rents are bare minimum,” asked recover its high operating costs,” vowing to bring them back. tion as a worrisome trend in one moved westward, he argued, monthly rent for a two-bedroom the commentator. said the man. “We have evidence that they the country blamed it on soar- suggesting that the rising cost of apartment was equivalent of The reality is that it is a trend Another person, participating are alive and they are in captiv- ing rents. There were others, living here was something normal. QR2,557, while in Qatar it was in the Qatari market to sell things in the lively debate, said that peo- ity with the militia,” Brigadier though, who said the price rise Another commentator high- many times over — a whopping expensive, said the commentator. ple think that Qataris are very General Ahmed Al Assiri said was normal and Qatar was still a lighted the difference in house QR16,100. One man taking part in the rich and so they must be taken after Houthis last Wednesday cheaper place to live as compared rents in Qatar and Saudi Arabia Yet another commentator, debate said that a restaurant in for a ride. broadcast footage of a man claim- to London, for example. to show the former was an expen- however, said he wondered if high a smaller place like Umm Salal Continued on page 4 ing to be a captured soldier. AFP One commentator said that sive place. He claimed that the rents were the only reason why commanded a monthly rent of THE PENINSULA See also page 12

Pilgrims move to Mina today

Muslims pray at the Masjid Al Haram Mosque, Islam’s holiest site in Makkah, a day before the beginning of the Haj. Thousands from around the world will make their way to Mina to start piligrimage today. Russia deploys 28 fighter planes in Syria

WASHINGTON: Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Assad responsible for crisis: Qatar Syria, US officials said yester- day, confirming the latest move GENEVA: Qatar yesterday renewed its stand that the Bashar Al in Moscow’s increasing military Assad regime bears responsibility for human tragedies in Syria. presence in the war-torn nation. “The Syrian people were forced to defend themselves against “There are 28 fighter and violence, killings and intimidation in response to peaceful and legiti- bomber aircraft” at an airfield mate demands,” Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN in in the western Syrian province Geneva Faisal bin Abdullah Al Henzab said at the 30th session of of Latakia, one of the officials the Human Rights Council. said, speaking on condition of Qatari envoy emphasised that the departure of Assad regime anonymity. is the first step towards implementation of the Geneva 1 plan and A second official, also speak- formation of a transitional governing body with full executive pow- ing on condition of anonymity, ers, which will provide an opportunity to build a new Syria. QNA confirmed the figure, and added there were about 20 Russian com- bat and transport helicopters at The United States has warned peace. Moscow, meanwhile, has the base. Washington in recent that Russian military backing been on a diplomatic push to weeks has expressed growing for the Syrian regime only risks get the coalition of Western concern over Russia’s increasing sending more extremists to the and regional powers fighting the military presence in Syria to sup- war-torn country and could fur- Islamic State group to join forces port President Bashar Al Assad. ther hamper any effort at bringing with Assad. AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Emir offers condolences to Sheikh Mohammed

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offering condolences to H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on the demise of his son Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Zabeel Palace in Dubai yesterday. The Emir also offered condolences to their Excellencies the Sheikhs, members of Dubai Ruling Family, ministers and dignitaries, praying to Allah the Almighty to give them solace and fortitude. The Emir was accompanied by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Emir, Deputy Emir, PM congratulate Defects didn’t cause flooding: Ashghal Armenia President on National Day DOHA: The Public Works conference organised to clarify on municipality directors to discuss and it does not hesitate to trans- DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yes- Authority ‘Ashghal’ yesterday the water overflow. the emergency procedures that parently acknowledge any mistake terday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of said that there were no tech- The President pointed out that aim to reduce the impacts associ- and take action against any party Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of his country’s National nical or design defects behind the Public Works Authority main- ated with such incidents. that underperforms. Ashghal is Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and water overflow at Lebsayyer tains a policy in place to make Among the procedures dis- also ready to submit any reports in Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Interchange (Interchange 42) on sure that any incident is looked cussed is the need for the presence this regards or for the concerned Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani have also sent cables of congratula- Dukhan Highway on September into and investigated before pro- of representatives from Ashghal government entities to investigate tions to President of Armenia on the occasion. QNA 11 and blamed heavy unusual viding any technical data so as to at the National Command Centre the issue, he said. rainfall for flooding. ensure that accurate answers are in emergency situations as well He said that water overflow “After technical studies, it was given. He also emphasized that as the deployment of emergency that took place in 2012 was in Emir, Deputy Emir, PM congratulate clear to us that there were no although there are no defaults equipment such as water pumps a different location that is 5km technical or design defects in the in design, the authority still and tankers in different loca- away from Lebsayyer Interchange, Malta President on Independence Day mentioned interchange, but the requested concerned departments tions in the country to reach the and Ashghal dealt with it when it DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yes- heavy and unusual rainfall on the to re-evaluate the design and pre- intended location faster rather happened very transparently, and terday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of road and surrounding area that pare a comprehensive report. than launching from one single acknowledged that there was a Malta Marie Louise Coleiro Precaon on the occasion of the anniver- exceeded the network’s design The President mentioned that a location. design mistake. Action was taken sary of her country’s Independence Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh capacity prevented it from cop- meeting was held in the presence He added that Ashghal is a against the responsible party, and Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Interior ing with big amount of water,” said of Minister of Municipality and responsible government body that Ashghal also took action on site Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Eng. Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi, Urban Planning H E Sheikh Abdul is supervised and controlled by the back then. have also sent cables of congratulations to President of the Republic President of Ashghal in a press Rahman bin Khalifa Al Thani and concerned government entities, THE PENINSULA of Malta on the occasion. QNA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 Katara gets ready Falcon conference planned in Jan for Eid programme DOHA: The Qatar Society of The conference will focus on the sidelines of QSG’s participation The delegation was headed by Al-Gannas (QSG) has announced types of falcon diseases prevailing at the Abu Dhabi International its chairman Ali bin Khatim Al DOHA: Katara is expected to lure thousands of visi- it will be hosting the second edi- in GCC countries and finding medi- Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition Mahashadi. He said that QSG’s partic- tors this Eid Al Adha holidays to see stunning pyro- tion of the Qatar International cal solution for them. Stressing Al 2015 (ADIHEX 2015) which was held ipation in the expo was aimed at intro- technics and shadow play nightly. Conference on Veterinary Falconry Gannas’ desire to contribute to the from September 9 to 12. The exhibi- ducing the role of Qatar in maintaining Katara has prepared an entertaining Eid programme in January next year. promotion of veterinary culture tion was organised to enhance the falconry as an important heritage. for its visitors, a highlight of which is the shadow play The conference will be held on around the world, he extended invi- tradition of falconry in the GCC. Qatar was one of the countries which which is a very popular form of entertainment for dif- the sidelines of the seventh Qatar tation to all specialised centres and Al Gannas participated in different submitted the proposal leading to the ferent ages in various cultures. International Falcons and Hunting interested individuals and institu- sections of the expo such as in the inscription of falconry on UNESCO’s There are more than 20 countries known to have Festival, said QSG Vice Chairman tions in to attend the conference. guests and visitors lounge (majlis) list of cultural intangible heritage of shadow show troupes. It is an old tradition which has Mohammad bin Abdulatif Al Misnad. Al Misnad was speaking on the and the photography exhibition. humanity. THE PENINSULA a long history in Southeast Asia especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia. It is considered an ancient art in other parts of Asia such as China, India and Nepal. It is also known in Turkey, Greece and France. The shadow play will be staged from 7pm to 7.30pm on the first day of Eid, from 8pm to 8.30pm on the second day and from 9pm to 9.30pm on the third day. Fireworks display will start at 9.30pm every night following the giv- ing away of Eid gifts for children which will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm. THE PENINSULA QIB to open three branches during Eid Al Adha holidays DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced that its The Gate Mall, Dar Al Salam Mall and City Center branches will be operational beginning on the evening of the second day of Eid from 4pm to 9pm and the three branches are to resume normal working hours for morning and evening shifts following the Eid Al Adha break. Normal working hours for the aforementioned branches are Saturday to Thursday, from 9am to 2:30pm and from 3:30pm to 9pm, and Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm. Meanwhile, QIB e-channels will be available 24/7 to include internet banking, mobile banking, the Call Centre, and over 165 ATMs spread across the country. THE PENINSULA Embassy of India will hold Open House tomorrow DOHA: Embassy of India will hold an Open House tomorrow to address any urgent consular and labour problems of Indian nationals in Qatar, a press release issued by the embassy said yesterday. The Open House will be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Written information on issues/cases pro- posed to be discussed with the embassy may be given from 5.30pm to 6pm. This will be followed by meeting with embassy officials from 6pm to 6.30pm, the release added. THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Labour Minister meets Philippine ambassador Stable weather Britain’s new likely during Eid holidays warship hosts DOHA: The Met Office has forecast stable weather during Eid Al Adha holidays that begin from tomorrow. Due to the extension of Indian monsoon low over the region, Qatar forces winds are expected to be north- westerly to northeasterly, and light to moderate in general. Military officers attend There are chances of early morning haze or mist in some DOHA: HMS Duncan, the and missile attack, a full dem- areas tomorrow and the day after, Royal Navy’s newest warship onstration of the complexities of the Met office said in a special hosted a special day at sea for this role was also provided in the bulletin released yesterday. military officers from Qatar’s ship’s Operations Room, the nerve Overall, during the Eid holidays Joint Command and Staff centre for all operations on board. the weather will be hot during the Course. Following his visit to HMS day becoming humid at night, As part of her deployment Duncan, the British Ambassador with chances of early morning to the Gulf region, the Type 45 to the State of Qatar, Nicholas mist or fog. air-defence destroyer laid on a Hopton said: “We are very proud Seas are expected to be slight demonstration of the range of that the Royal Navy’s newest to moderate in general. capabilities of a modern war- ship, HMS Duncan, is able to According to the Met office, ship for the Army, Navy and Air support the Qatari Staff College weather charts indicate a shift in Force officers currently studying and it gives the next generation Minister of Labour and Social Affairs H E Abdullah Saleh Al Khulaifi with Ambassador of the Republic of the wind direction from Friday until on the select postgraduate course of Qatar’s military leaders a clear Philippines to Qatar Wilfredo C Santos. The meeting dealt with relations between the two friendly countries Monday to turn northeasterly to at Qatar’s Joaan Bin Jassim Joint demonstration of the UK’s long- and ways of enhancing them as well as issues of common concern. southeasterly, light to moderate, Command and Staff College term commitment to Qatar.” causing an increase in relative (JBJJCSC). Commander Richard Atkinson, humidity especially at night. The day was based on the ones HMS Duncan’s Commanding Temperatures are expected the Royal Navy regularly arranges Officer, said, “I was delighted to to be around their average dur- for students of the Advanced host our Qatari friends and col- ing this time of the year, where Command and Staff Course run leagues on board HMS Duncan WCMC-Q meet explores impact maximum temperatures are at the United Kingdom’s own today. We have been working expected to range between 37 Defence Academy. with other navies in the Gulf and 39 degrees C and minimum Led by the Commandant of the for six months and it is always of heat on athletic performance temperatures between 28 and 31 College, Major General Nasser a great pleasure to demonstrate degrees C. Abdulla N A Al Sulaiti, the 40 this ship’s many capabilities to Latest weather forecasts can be staff and students from Qatar and our allies. For the many Army DOHA: The impact of heat 20-25 per cent of the energy used performance. Dr. Périard and his had through smartphone appli- neighbouring countries witnessed and Air Force officers we hosted on athletic performance was during exercise is converted into colleagues at Aspetar, a strategic cations of the Met office, social the ship’s Lynx helicopter and sea today, we aimed to provide a rel- explained in the first instal- athletic output, while 75-80 per partner of WCMC-Q, have con- media accounts and its website. boats simulating the interception evant introduction to maritime ment of the new season of Weill cent is converted into heat. In ducted experiments with a cycling Alternatively, people can call of a suspect vessel. The Royal capability and the effect of sea Cornell Medical College in order to counter the increase team from Denmark, which dem- 44480444 round-the-clock for Marine boarding team then dem- power; this introduction included Qatar’s Grand Rounds. in core body temperature this onstrated a significant decrease weather-related enquiries, the onstrated how they would search anti missile defence and combined Dr Julien Périard, Research causes, the hypothalamus region in performance in very high Met office said.THE PENINSULA the vessel for illicit cargoes; some- boarding capability demonstra- Scientist at Aspetar Orthopaedic of the brain activates two main temperatures. thing for which regional and coa- tions employing sea boats, Royal and Sports Medicine Hospital, cooling mechanisms: vasodilation, Dr. Périard said, “In Denmark lition navies and coast guards Marines, Maritime Sniper Teams described the basics of human which increases blood flow to the the cyclists completed a cycling regularly train together. and the embarked Lynx. Military thermoregulation and the ways skin to allow heat to be lost; and task at 8°C and then repeated the Timing for health The visitors were also briefed cooperation between nations in which heat stress influence sweating, which allows heat to be same task in Qatar in tempera- on the ship’s weapons and its relies heavily on mutual under- exercise performance. lost by evaporation. tures of 35-40°C and above. As centres during modern propulsion and naviga- standing and I am confident that Speaking to an audience of In hot weather, the body has you might expect, their perform- tion systems. As one of HMS today’s event will help strengthen physicians, researchers, students to work harder to maintain a ance was significantly poorer in Eid announced Duncan’s primary roles is ensur- already healthy partnerships.” and healthcare professionals, Dr safe core body temperature, Qatar.” ing the safety of ships from air THE PENINSULA Périard explained that only about which leads to a drop in athletic THE PENINSULA DOHA: Al Rayyan, Medinat Khalifa, Al Muntaza, Umm Ghuwailina Abubacker Siddiq, Omar bin Khatab, West Bay and Mesaimeer health centres will remain open during the Eid Indian wins $1m in QDF Millionaire Al Adha holidays. These centres will function in two shifts- from 7am to 2pm and from 4pm to 11pm. The Mesaimeer health Draw, Saudi citizen wins Bentley centre will work only in the morning shift on Friday. Dental DOHA: Qatar Duty Free is clinics at these centres will also delighted to announce that function in two shifts — from the winner of its $1m prize 7am to 2pm and from 4pm to draw in September is Sudish 10pm, except on the first day of Sukumaran. Sukumaran is Eid and on Friday morning. Qatar Duty Free’s 20th win- Al Khor, Al Shamal health ner of the Millionaire Draw centres will work in two shifts — held at Hamad International from 7 am to 11am and from 4pm Airport (HIA), Doha. to 11pm. Al Wakra health centre Qatar Duty Free has also will function from 7am to 11pm announced Abdullah Al Shareef, without an afternoon break. Djibouti Prime Minister Abdulqader Kamel Mohammad laying foundation stone a Saudi national who became Al Sheehaniya health centre for Doha Alkhair village yesterday. the proud new owner of a will be open from 7am to 9pm Bentley Continental GT Speed while Al Jumailiya, Al Kaaban, Al courtesy of QDF’s luxury car Ghuwairiya and Umm Bab cen- draw without even travelling tres will function on an on call Djibouti PM lays foundation to HIA, having purchased the Hamad International Airport’s Vice-President Commercial - HIA, system round the clock. Dental winning ticket online via www. Abdulaziz Al Mass (second from right) and Qatar Duty Free’s Vice- services in Al Wakra health cen- qatardutyfree.com.qa tre will be available from 7am to President of Branded Stores, Luis Gasset (second from left) hold a stone for Doha Alkhair village Both prize draws were con- 2pm and from 3pm to 9pm, except cheque of $1m for Qatar Duty Free’s 20th winner of the Millionaire Draw. DJIBOUTI: Djibouti Prime Minister Abdulqader Kamel Mohammad laid ducted at Hamad International on Thursday and Friday. foundation stone for Doha Alkhair village funded by Qatar Charity at a Airport and were presided Dental clinics in Sheehania and cost of QR4m. Doha Alkhair village includes 100 houses, a clinic, a mosque, over by Qatar Duty Free’s called my wife and family to President, Qatar Duty Free said: Al Shamal health centres will be an elementary school, a centre for stitching, water tanks and other facili- Vice President of Branded share the wonderful moment “Qatar Duty Free’s Millionaire closed from Thursday to Saturday. ties. It is expected to help 1,200 poor and needy persons in Djibouti will Stores, Luis Gasset and Hamad with them. I will save the money Draw has created 20 extremely The facility at Al Khor center will benefit from this integrated residential project and is scheduled to be International Airport’s Vice for my children’s education; I grateful millionaires in the past work on Saturday from 7 am to completed within a year. In his speech on the occasion, Charge d’Affaires President Commercial - HIA, want them to have the opportu- nine years. Together with the 147 2pm. Registration at family and at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Djibouti Nasser bin Khamis Ali Abdulaziz Al Mass. nity to complete their academic luxury car draws we have com- new born clinics will be open from Al Mansouri said that the project represents a great hope to dozens of Winner Sudish Sukumaran, studies at the best schools and pleted Qatar Duty Free has been 8am to 12pm, except on the first families that will be able them to change their life and live in decent and an Indian national who lives in universities available. Thank you able to create many special occa- three days of Eid. suitable conditions, which will lead to create educated generation that con- Doha, said: “When I received Qatar Duty Free for this amaz- sions for passengers travelling THE PENINSULA tribute to local development more effectively. QNA the announcement that I had ing opportunity.” through Hamad International won the prize I immediately Keith Hunter, Senior Vice Airport.” THE PENINSULA Prices rising

Continued from page 1 “I had to change my bath- room geyser and the electrician Police Training College honours research winners demanded QR500 just for fixing it,” said the man. DOHA: The Police Training College honoured at the Institute’s theatre hall was attended by Still another commentator, the winners and participants in the fourth Director General of Public Security Staff Maj. talking about how he relied on Research Contest-2015 by Ministry of Interior. Gen. Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi and several a contractor to build his villa The contest was themed “the role of social estab- department heads at the ministry. admeasuring 380 sq meters, said lishments in preventing rumours”. The ceremony Maj. Abdul Aziz Ali Al Mohannadi, Asst. he had to cough up QR1.8m for Director of the Police Training Institute told that. “Supposing I could organ- the gathering that the competition was held to ize the masons and workers on emphasize the commitment of the ministry in my own I would have been able strengthening community partnership and con- to get my villa built for less ducting researches in security related issues. than a third of that prices— He added almost 26 researches were submit- for just QR500,000,” said the ted by participants from citizens and residents. commentator. Winners were selected from two categories- There were others who attrib- three from citizens and three from residents. uted rising prices to increasing Col. Ahmad Zayed al Mohannadi, director of population and said a heavier Community Policing Department and one of influx of people into the country the winners in the contest said that the topic should have been closely moni- proposed for the research contest was very sig- tored. Much of the price rise in nificant because it needed great attention of the the country is due to rising popu- community members to prevent rumours cir- lation, argued the commentator. culating in the community. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME HMC holds workshop Enjoying a ride on newborn screening Joint event with UCH on liver cell therapy also

DOHA: New strategies and newborn screening experience,” & Co. The programme has been approaches that will allow par- said Dr Abdoh. instrumental in facilitating the ents to have more positive new- More than 160 healthcare treatment of newborns affected born screening experience, has professionals including neona- with urea-cycle defect, a rare been identified by experts at the tologists, pediatricians,metabolic genetic disorder caused by a defi- sixth International Workshop laboratory personnel, and nurses ciency of the enzymes responsible on Newborn Screening and participated in the workshop, for cleaning out toxins from the Liver Cell Therapy held in Doha which served as a dynamic plat- blood stream. recently. form to emphasise early detection Prof Georg Hoffman, Professor Hamad Medical Corporation and prevention of inborn diseases. of Pediatrics and Chairman of (HMC), in collaboration with Many babies are born with the Department of Pediatrics, the University Children’s Hospital potentially severe diseases that University of Heidelberg said: (UCH) in Heidelberg, hosted the can have detrimental effects to “The workshop builds from the three-day workshop. their health. Effective newborn successful collaboration between The event highlighted latest screening programmes such as two world-class medical centres, advances and emerging ideas in the Qatar Newborn Screening HMC and UCH, in the area of the field of metabolic and endo- Program (QNSP) allow health- newborn screening and meta- crine screening and comprised care professionals to discover the bolic medicine. As a result of interactive presentations by lead- diseases within the first few hours this collaboration, hundreds of A young boy enjoying a ride on a decorated donkey at the Souq Waqif yesterday. A ride costs about QR10. ing experts and eminent scientists of life, resulting in prompt medi- children and families have been SALIM MATRAMKOT from Germany and Qatar. cal intervention. saved from experiencing the dev- Senior Consultant, Pediatrics Medical Director of Women’s astating effects of severe inher- Neonatology, and Head of the Hospital (WH) and Director of the ited diseases and now enjoy an Newborn Screening Unit at WH, QNSP, Dr Hilal Al Rifai, underlined improved quality of life. Qatar Dr Ghassan Abdoh said that an that QNSP is one of the most fruit- has certainly emerged as one of QU V-P among highly cited researchers important aspect of the work- ful preventive programs in Qatar, the few countries in the world to shop was the impact of newborn which requires all babies born in offer the most effective preventive DOHA: Qatar University exceptional impact due to writing screening on parents. the country to undergo comprehen- healthcare services.” (QU) Vice-President and Chief the greatest number of research “Parental anxiety and stress sive and free-of-cost screening for Prof Hoffman added that joint Academic Officer Dr Mazen papers in the period 2003-2013. during newborn screening is a a number of metabolic and endo- efforts by both organisations have Hasna (pictured) has been This has ranked them among the common phenomenon. This is crinal diseases. According to Dr Al led to increased training opportu- named among the Highly top 1 percent most cited for their usually due to parents’ lack of Rifai, over 200,000 newborns have nities for healthcare profession- Cited Researchers in Thomson respective subject area and year information and understanding of been successfully screened in Qatar als working in this field. “We have Reuters list of 2015. Dr Hasna of publication. the screening process and in some since the launch of the programme been able to provide highly-spe- was recognised as the only Dr Hasna said: “I am honoured cases due to the time it takes to in 2003. The workshop also shed cialised and advanced training to Highly Cited Researcher at and privileged to be named among receive the screening results. light on the latest outcome of the several doctors and nurses from Qatar University and Qatar this distinguished list of research- With the exchange of expertise International Safety and Efficacy Qatar and are now hoping to also as a whole for his research in ers. It is a testament to QU’s at this workshop, we have been of Liver Cell Application project, extend this wonderful programme Computer Science. ongoing commitment to encourage able to identify new strategies established as a joint venture to healthcare professionals from Dr Hasna’s achievement quality faculty output and impact- and approaches that will allow between HMC, UCH and German other GCC countries.” stands among 3,000 researchers ful research in areas of national parents to have more positive biotech company, Cytonet GmbH THE PENINSULA who earned this distinction of priorities.” THE PENINSULA

CMED-QU holds Alzheimer’s awareness meet VCUQatar opens global

DOHA: The College of Medicine at Qatar University exhibition Papercuts (CMED-QU) yesterday held an awareness event on the Alzheimer’s (ALZ) disor- der to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day, and as part of its ongoing outreach activities that address health concerns within the community. The event was themed Alzheimer’s Purple Day and invited QU students, faculty and staff and members of the wider community to wear purple to rec- DOHA: Virginia Commonwealth shadow transform the ancient ognise people suffering with the University in Qatar (VCUQatar) technique of paper cutting into disease, to learn about its causes opened this semester’s gallery dynamic contemporary installa- and symptoms, and the toll it programme with the exhibi- tions filled with delicate illusions. takes on families. tion Papercuts scheduled to run Highlighting slow work wrought The event included a film Awareness event on the Alzheimer’s at the College of Medicine at Qatar University. through October 15. The exhibi- by hand, these meditative works screening, open discussion and a tion is open to the public. Gallery are charged with personal nar- visual learning experience about hours are Sunday to Thursday rative, cultural metaphor, and ALZ. A presentation by Hamad Comparing normal cognitive from their families and car- population. Due to Qatar’s pop- from 9am to 5pm. pristine beauty. Paper cuts was Medical Corporation (HMC) Head lapses and dementia, Dr Deleu egivers. “We are all encouraged ulation growth, we expect an Culminating a four-year and curated by Reni Gower. of Neurology and Neurophysiology noted that the former gave indi- to increase our awareness of increase by 30 times of ALZ suf- twelve-venue tour, Papercuts fea- Each artist contributes a Dr Dirk Deleu, aimed at promot- cations of everyday forgetfulness Alzheimer’s to learn about its ferers by 2050. This calls for effec- tures exquisite hand cut paper unique sensibility within a com- ing awareness about Alzheimer’s such as not remembering names symptoms and the most appropri- tive efforts to help reduce this works (pictured) by an inter- plex (often installation based) dementia and to boost support in and dates and misplacing keys, ate prevention methods”, he said. number. Cognitive enhancement, national roster of artists. Jaq construct that has hand cut paper the fight against the global wide- while the latter produces signs Dr Deleu went on to highlight individual and group therapy, Belcher, Béatrice Coron, Michelle at its core. Whether manifested as spread disorder. He said: “Dementia such as not recognizing family the situation of ALZ dementia in regular medical checkups, and Forsyth, Reni Gower, Lenka silhouettes, romanticised fictions, is common in elderly but is not an members, getting lost in normally Qatar for which he noted there communication with family and Konopasek, Lauren Scanlon, enigmatic reenactments, cryptic inherent part of aging. Alzheimer’s familiar places, and forgetting were no formal studies conducted caregivers are very efficient ways and Daniella Woolf skillfully use scripts, or poetic abstractions, dementia is the most common type one’s name. on its prevalence: “In less than to minimize and control symp- simple tools on paper in a proc- the artists address historical, cul- of dementia and there is no cura- He added that ALZ sufferers four decades, it may have a sig- toms of ALZ dementia.” ess dating back to 6th century tural, and personal identity. tive therapy at this time.” need special care and attention nificant impact on Qatar’s elderly THE PENINSULA China. With great effect, light and THE PENINSULA

QU to host travelling MathAlive

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) science, designed to inspire and the MathAlive! Exhibition, saying: will host the debut of the trav- spark the imagination, and to “The MathAlive! exhibition comes elling MathAlive! Exhibit at reveal the endless possibilities of as part of Raytheon’s continued a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Math outside the classroom. commitment to enriching STEM October 1. The exhibition is a It will bring to life the real Math education globally, and is in keep- partnership among QU colleges behind video games, sports, fashion, ing with the Qatari government’s of Engineering (CENG), Arts and music, robotics, and more, and cre- firm commitment and success in Sciences (CAS) and Education ate interactive and immersive expe- advancing academics and build- (CED)and Raytheon Company. riences that illustrate the math at ing a robust educational sector. The ceremony will be attended work in each, whether in design, Through its innovative approach by QU Vice-President and Chief application or use. The exhibition to learning, MathAlive! seeks to Academic Officer Dr Mazen will also feature activities, games, redefine the academic experience Hasna, Raytheon International seminars and workshops. and engage students through the Qatar President Yezen Munir, Dr Hasna said: “Qatar University activities they enjoy the most, and CENG Dean Dr Rashid Al continues to play a leading role in we hope to compliment the vision- Ammari, CAS Dean Dr Eiman promoting accessible solutions for ary efforts of Qatar’s leadership to Mustafawi, and CED Dean Dr youth in Qatar that engage their dynamically diversify their educa- Hissa Sadiq, in addition to stu- interest in science and Math. tional platforms and strengthen dents and faculty members and We are pleased to partner with their knowledge economy.” senior representatives from Raytheon in this innovative ini- Dr Al Ammari said: “This is part Raytheon.A number of govern- tiative that will positively impact of CENG’s commitment to bring ment, academic and business offi- a large number of QU students, awareness to the importance of cials are also expected to attend. as well as young students across science and mathematics to the MathAlive!, which is aimed at Qatar in a fun experience of dis- country’s development,and uplift late primary and early secondary covery and creativity.” the STEM skillsets of the younger school students, is an interactive Munir extended his thanks and generation by relating it to their and inspiring learning exhibition appreciation to QU leadership everyday life,” he said. Participants at the exhibition. in the world of mathematics and and CENG for their support of THE PENINSULA

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com GULF / MIDDLE EAST 51pc of Palestinians oppose 2-state goal Two-thirds want Abbas to resign, finds survey

RAMALLAH: More than half As well as increased doubts of Palestinians no longer sup- Tight security about the prospects for a peaceful port a two-state solution to resolution with the Israelis, there the conflict with Israel, a sur- is deep-seated mistrust of Abbas vey released yesterday showed, in Jerusalem and the Palestinian leadership rejecting the goal that has and growing support for a return underpinned four decades of JERUSALEM: Israel said to armed conflict with Israel. international diplomacy. yesterday that thousands of Nearly two-thirds of The poll by the Palestinian police would be deployed in Palestinians (65 percent) want Centre for Policy and Survey Jerusalem ahead of the Yom Abbas, who has been presi- Research, a leading research group Kippur and Eid Al Adha dent for 10 years, to resign. in the Palestinian territories, found holidays after three days of Furthermore, satisfaction with that 51 percent of Palestinians clashes rocked the Al Aqsa his performance as president oppose the two-state solution while Mosque compound. Yom has fallen from 44 percent three 48 percent support it. Kippur begins tonight and months ago to 38 percent. The figures were down from 51 lasts until tomorrow evening. If new elections were held in percent support and 48 percent The Eid Al Adha holiday the Palestinian territories, 35 opposition three months ago. The begins tomorrow and con- percent say they would vote for survey was carried out on 1,270 tinues until Sunday. The Al Hamas and 35 percent for Fatah, people in the occupied West Bank Aqsa compound will be open down from 39 percent three Pilgrims wearing hand free umbrellas, leave after the Asr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah yesterday. and in Gaza from September 17-19. to visits as usual tomor- months ago. The two-state solution — an row, but Muslim men under Asked what the most effec- independent Palestine existing the age of 40 will be denied tive way of establishing an inde- side-by-side with Israel — has access during the four-day pendent Palestinian state next to 100,000 troops to secure Haj been the broad objective of nego- Eid holiday, police said. Israel would be, 42 percent said tiations since the mid-1970s and AFP armed action and 29 percent said MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has spoke exclusively to the Associated required to perform the Haj once the overriding focus of US-led negotiation. Three months ago deployed 100,000 security per- Press from the Interior Ministry’s in their lives. diplomacy for the past 20 years. only 36 percent said armed action. sonnel to oversee the annual Haj security headquarters for the Haj, Members of an elite counter- Perhaps more worrying from in Palestinian politics between The day before Israeli elec- pilgrimage that begins today, located in the sprawling tent city terrorism unit, traffic police and a sentiment point of view is that the Fatah party of President tions in March, Prime Minister the Interior Ministry spokes- of Mina just a few miles outside emergency civil defense person- nearly two-thirds of those sur- Mahmoud Abbas and the Islamist Benjamin Netanyahu said there man said, underscoring both the the Grand Mosque in Makkah, nel are among those deployed veyed (65 percent) said they did group Hamas, which is in charge would never be a Palestinian state massive arrangements needed to that houses Islam’s holiest site, to help with crowd control and not believe the two-state solution in Gaza. on his watch, only to reverse him- secure one of the largest pilgrim- the Holy Ka’aba. safety. They are supported by was any longer practical because “Additionally, the developments self days later and recommit to ages in the world and the multi- Roughly 3 million people from additional troops from the army of Israel’s settlement expansion indicated in this poll might have the longstanding objective of a tude of threats the Haj faces. around the world are expected to and national guard, Al Turki said. in the West Bank. also been triggered by anger at two-state solution. “We always concentrate on converge at the Ka’aba, in Mina Inside the Interior Ministry’s The survey was conducted the Arab world as the overwhelm- However, the survey showed 78 hajj considering that a threat and other nearby areas for the nerve centre, police monitor doz- at a time of heightened Israeli- ing majority believes that Arabs percent of Palestinians think the might exist,” Maj Gen Mansour Haj, which lasts about five days. ens of screens with feeds from Palestinian tension, particularly no longer care about the fate of chances of getting their own state Al Turki said. “We’ve been tar- It is series of rituals meant to about 5,000 CCTV cameras over a Jerusalem shrine holy to the Palestinians,” the director of in the next five years are “slim to geted by terrorism for years now cleanse the soul of sins and instill installed throughout Makkah Muslims and Jews. the poll, Khalil Shikaki, wrote in non-existent”. and we know that we are a tar- a sense of equality and brother- and Madinah, the two cities fre- It also comes amid deep rifts a commentary. REUTERS get for terrorist groups.” Al Turki hood. All able-bodied Muslims are quented by pilgrims. AP

200,000 Syrian Iran collects samples for IAEA at Parchin site refugee kids in TEHRAN: Iran said yesterday the IAEA says ambiguities about “The agency can confirm the Lebanon to get that it independently collected past possible military dimensions integrity of the sampling process samples at a suspect military of Iran’s nuclear activities must be and the authenticity of the sam- free schooling site where illicit nuclear work resolved. Much work remains to be ples, which were taken at places is alleged to have occurred and done on that report, Amano said. of interest to the agency at the BEIRUT: Half of school-aged later handed them to the UN’s Iran’s environmental sam- particular location in Parchin.” Syrian refugees in Lebanon absent inspectors. pling from specific parts of the He did not name the place, will receive a free educa- The disclosure that interna- Parchin complex took place in but did say that he and Tero tion under a new campaign tional monitors were not physi- the past week. “It was done by Varjoranta, the IAEA’s chief launched yesterday by the cally present is likely to feed Iranian experts, in the absence of inspector, visited a building pre- host country and the UN’s critics of a nuclear deal between IAEA inspectors,” said Behrouz viously only monitored by satellite child and refugee agencies. Iran and world powers, who have Kamalvandi, spokesman for Iran’s technology, and indicated it had The government and the UN poured scorn on measures used Atomic Energy Organisation. been altered. agencies said in a joint state- to check if Tehran’s atomic pro- IAEA and Iranian officials have “Inside the building, we saw ment that the initiative would gramme is peaceful. previously said monitoring can be indications of recent renovation aim to reach 166,667 Lebanese In a mark of the high stakes verified in real time by satellites work. There was no equipment and 200,000 non-Lebanese vul- at play it drew a quick reaction and sophisticated geolocation in the building,” he said before nerable children for the 2015- from the UN’s International technology. Amano, speaking a appearing to criticise past con- 2016 academic year. Atomic Energy Agency, whose day after he visited Tehran and struction work at Parchin. “Our responsibility is to chief insisted that “the integrity was unexpectedly granted access “As I have stated in my reports.. ensure that every child on of the sampling process and the An August 13, 2004 picture shows a view of facilities of Parchin military site. to Parchin, appeared to reiterate the extensive work that has been Lebanese territory has access authenticity of the samples” was that capability while acknowledg- conducted at the location since to education,” said Education not compromised. to develop a nuclear bomb. that it conducted explosives tests ing Iran’s recent role. early 2012 undermines the agen- Minister Elias Bou Saab. The samples were taken under The site at Parchin, east of at Parchin — are groundless and “In the case of Parchin, the cy’s ability to conduct effective Lebanon, a country of four “established procedures”, IAEA the capital Tehran, has been at based on malicious information Iranian side played a part in the verification there. “Our experts million people, hosts more director general Yukiya Amano the centre of international scep- provided by its enemies. sample-taking process by swiping will now analyse this information than 1.1 million Syrian refu- said, noting “significant progress” ticism of Iran’s activities. Iran The sample taking is linked samples,” Amano said in Vienna, and we will have discussions with gees, including at least 400,000 is being made in its long-running says accusations from Western to a so-called roadmap with a adding his experts would analyse Iran in the coming weeks.” school-aged children, accord- probe of whether Iran ever sought intelligence agencies — including December 15 deadline by when them in the coming weeks. AFP ing to the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR. The $94m project would cover the costs of school regis- tration, supplies, and parental funds for refugees as well as Istanbul riot police block new vulnerable Lebanese children up to grade nine. A similar programme last year provided migrant march to Greek border free education and supplies for 100,000 Syrian children. “This year marks a major ISTANBUL: A new march by a group told reporters at the scene. “They’re try- breakthrough: we will dou- of mainly Syrian migrants trying to ing to enter Europe out of despair. The ble the number of children reach Europe overland from Turkey government unfortunately is responsible enrolled in Lebanese public was blocked by police outside Istanbul for this situation,” he accused. schools compared to last year,” yesterday. Five people were arrested, Dogan news said Tanya Chapuisat, Unicef’s Around 700 men, women and children agency reported. Edirne, which lies around Lebanon representative. from a group that had been blocked for the 10km from the Greek border and 20km “However, with all the efforts past week at Istanbul’s main bus station from Bulgaria, has become a new rallying expended, at least 200,000 refu- set out yesterday evening on footfor the point for migrants trying to reach Europe. gee children still remain outside northwestern city of Edirne, 250km away. Encouraged by a social media campaign of the formal education system, After spending the night camped on demanding migrants be allowed to travel deprived of their basic right.” the hard shoulder of the motorway, some overland to the EU rather than risk their UNHCR representative of the migrants managed to board buses lives at sea, around 2,000 refugees, many Mireille Girard said the agen- or private vehicles. of whom have been living in Turkey for cy’s “priority is to identify But a few hundred others continued months, flocked to the city last week. out-of-school children and to walk along the emergency lane, in the Hundreds more who attempted to fol- encourage their integration in midst of snarling traffic, before being low in their path found themselves stuck Lebanese public schools.” brought to a halt by a cordon of riot police in Istanbul after bus operators, acting on “At a time when refugees are about 50km from Istanbul. orders from the authorities, refused to sell facing increasing challenges After hours of negotiations, they even- them tickets for the journey. in their daily lives, certified tually agreed to be taken back to Istanbul Edirne’s governor has warned that education for their children is by bus. The secretary-general of Turkey’s any migrants trying to smuggle illegally much needed.” main opposition Republican People’s into Europe through his province will be According to UNICEF, more Party, who attempted to mediate in the returned to refugee camps in southern than 2.6 million children from standoff, accused the government of fail- Turkey. Turkey has taken in more than war-ravaged Syria are out of ing the refugees. two million Syrians since 2011, of whom school, sparking fears of a “lost “No-one in Turkey is helping this peo- around 260,000 live in refugee camps. The A child cries in front of a police barricade after migrants were blocked by Turkish riot police while generation.” ple, no-one is offering them shelter, access rest try to eke out a living in communities walking towards Edirne in Istanbul yesterday. AFP to education or healthcare,” Gursel Tekin across the country. AFP

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UNGARY has been overreacting to the influx of migrants into its borders from Serbia. Hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, HLibya, Africa have been streaming into Europe for months now, precipitating a crisis that has been compared to Syriza’s victory a mixed the exodus of people during the Second World War. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been crying himself hoarse over the migrants crossing the borders, as if they were a swarm of locusts descending on his country. And Hungary blessing for European left is one nation that has treated thousands of helpless Syrians fleeing war and misery in the most sordid way. BY PAUL TAYLOR Even as Tsipras grudgingly implements president Gerry Adams, whose radical First Orban tried to stem the flow of refugees with a bailout programme he once promised party is wilting in polls before Ireland’s razor-wire across the 175-km border with Serbia. Scenes of EFTIST Alexis Tsipras’s re-elec- to scrap, his strategy is to continue the election next year. desperate refugees breaching the wire fence — risking injuring tion as Greek prime minister car- rhetorical fight against German-led aus- Three months before a Spanish general themselves and children — to enter Hungary drove home the ries a mixed message for Europe’s terity policies. election, the two parties vying for left- point that it is hard to thwart the tide of refugees escaping Lbattered centre-left and for anti- “In Europe today, Greece and the Greek wing voters — Podemos and the main- capitalist radicals hoping to overturn the people are synonymous with resistance stream socialist PSOE — both rushed to persecution with sharp-edged barriers alone. Then came a continent’s austere economic orthodoxy. and dignity,” he told a victory rally on congratulate Syriza on its win. law that made it punishable for anyone illegally crossing the His victory on Sunday shows left-wing Sunday. “The struggle will be continued But while the anti-austerity Podemos country’s borders with up to five years in jail. On Sunday, parties can still win elections in Europe, together for another four years.” tweeted a picture of Iglesias on the phone Hungary convicted 23 migrants of illegally crossing its border after reverses in Britain, Denmark and Tsipras faced down Marxist hardliners with Tsipras, the socialists warned Syriza and expelled them for varying durations. Finland this year. Seven years of financial in his Syriza party and crushed a splinter against a coalition with the far-right and The Hungarian parliament yesterday passed a law that crisis and euro zone debt woes have mostly group led by his former energy minister, said Podemos should not try to turn this benefited the centre-right in the European but he still prefers the company of radicals victory of “new Syriza” into their own. gives sweeping powers to the army and police to keep migrants Union, along with anti-EU populists. It to suit-and-tie social democrats. “In Spain this is going to help Podemos, out of the country. The law allows the army to deal with also shows that with charismatic leader- Syriza applauded the election of hardline that is very clear. They are an alterna- migrants by participating in border controls, to restrict ship and after putting up a good fight, leftist Jeremy Corbyn as leader of Britain’s tive that is attractive now in Europe,” personal liberties and to use a left-wing government can sign up to opposition Labour party this month as “a said Juan Diez, president of the think- weapons without resulting in loss unpopular economic reforms and spend- message of hope to the people of Europe”, tank Analisis Sociologicos, Economicos Giving army of life. The police has been vested ing cuts without seeing him as a kindred spirit in trying to y Políticos (ASEP). “It does not mean being wiped out roll back austerity policies. Podemos are going to win the elections, powers to with powers to enter homes in at the ballot The star guests at Syriza’s final cam- but they might get a boost.” search of illegal migrants. box. paign rally in Athens were Pablo Iglesias, European Parliament president Schulz, deal with It is bewildering to see a Yet many pony-tailed leader of Spain’s youth- who telephoned Tsipras to congratulate country exert so much effort to Tsipras faced down would say it ful far-left Podemos party, and Pierre him, also said it was “bizarre” that the migrants is an thwart a purported threat from Marxist hardliners also shows that Laurent, secretary-general of the French Greek leader was sticking to his coalition leftist radicals Communist Party. with the hard right. something that is temporary, at overreach by in his Syriza party have to bow to And Tsipras opted immediately to renew In Portugal, where a tough bailout pro- the most. The migrants, majority and crushed a economic real- a coalition with the nationalist hard-right gramme has not generated the same sup- the Hungarian of them Syrians, are just looking ity once in office Independent Greeks rather than take up port for anti-austerity radicals as in Spain government. for a passage to western and splinter group and are unable offers of partnership from the centre-left or Greece, the opposition Socialist can- northern Europe through Hungary. led by his former to change policy Pasok party which used to run Greece or didate for prime minister in the October The Hungarian government, one significantly, the centrist opposition To Potami party. 4 election played down any connection energy minister, however bold The Greek leader’s U-turn, accepting between the two votes. gets the impression, is trying to create an issue when none their promises. stringent bailout conditions imposed by “What is being decided in Portugal has exists. Even if, as it says, it is trying to follow EU rules in but he still prefers Conservative euro zone leaders days after he had won a nothing to do with what is being discussed dealing with the refugees, it is creating problems than trying the company of governments in referendum rejecting similar terms, split in Greece,” Antonio Costa told reporters. to solve them. Spain, Portugal his comrades at home and abroad. His centre-left party, which led a minor- Hungary’s treatment of migrants has drawn criticism radicals to suit- and Ireland, Jean-Luc Melenchon, who was the pres- ity administration that was forced to seek from European leaders and rights bodies. A video footage of and-tie social facing elections idential candidate of France’s Left Front a bailout in 2011, is neck-and-neck with in the coming in 2012, denounced Tsipras for surrender- the centre-right ruling coalition in opinion sandwiches being thrown at refugees or a TV camerawoman democrats. months after ing to what he called a German “diktat”. polls, with support for smaller leftist par- tripping up a Syrian man fleeing police with his son inside implementing Melenchon threw his support behind the ties ranging from 2 to 10 percent. Hungary have sullied the image of the country. tough EU/IMF Popular Unity party, the Syriza breakaway Costa proposes boosting incomes, hiring The move to give extra powers to the army to deal with bailout terms, may take comfort from the which failed to win the three percent min- and economic growth while easing auster- refugees came on a day Lebanon announced that half of fact that it is possible to drink the poison imum required to enter the Greek parlia- ity measures but says he would still be able and survive politically. ment. Other radicals, hoping for a political to cut public deficits in line with European school-aged Syrian refugees in the country will receive a free Despite efforts by the mainstream coat-tails effect from Tsipras, tried to bask rules. Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho education. This is in sharp contrast to Hungary’s reaction to European left to embrace him, Tsipras in his victory. also drew a distinction with Greece, saying the migrants. Even Greece, suffering a debilitating debt crisis, is still eschewing the “you’re one of us “The success of Syriza in the general that Portugal under his rule was now pre- has dealt humanely with Syrian refugees. Hungary should now” message from centre-left Socialist election is all the more remarkable given paring for intensifying economic recovery tamp down its aggressive response to refugees and deal with President Francois Hollande of France and the appalling treatment of the Greek and employment, while Greece still faced a the problem in a manner that behoves an European Union European Parliament President Martin government by the EU and ECB during difficult bailout programme. Schulz, a German Social Democrat. the recent negotiations,” said Sinn Fein REUTERS state. The other side Quote of Xi’s visit and optimism of youths to boost Sino-US ties the day SURVEY conducted by China deem China-US ties as the most of the two countries’ efforts in recent have yielded positive results. Daily website found President important bilateral relationship for their years to deepen cooperation in trade. Xi has said many times that the Xi Jinping’s state visit to the countries. This is in conformity with With the volume of two-way trade bilateral relationship is based on peo- United States is an attention- the evaluation of both governments reaching $555.1bn last year, trade ple-to-people relations. And the bond This result does not Agrabbing event for both Chinese and and international observers focusing and economic ties between Beijing between Chinese and American peo- American youths. The majority of on interactions between Beijing and and Washington not only balance ples has never been stronger. Xi’s state belong to Syriza. This the respondents to the survey also Washington. their overall relationship but also help visit to the US is a golden opportunity result belongs to expressed optimism over the prospects But since the importance of boost world economic development. for both countries to further their com- of bilateral ties. China-US ties extends beyond the bilat- Therefore, it is in the interest of both mon interests and increase people- the working classes The survey released before Xi’s visit, eral realm, the two countries have to sides to keep the momentum in bilat- to-people exchanges. We have every of this country, the which begins on Tuesday, could help manage their ties in a more mature and eral trade. The favorable survey results reason to believe Xi’s visit will help drive people around the world gauge the skillful manner so as to avoid unneces- testify to the fact that years’ of mean- home the message that China and the people who fight for dynamics of China-US relations and sary ups and downs. The survey also ingful interactions have brought tangi- US are committed to building a new provide useful reference to decision- found that a great majority of youths ble benefits to people on both sides. model of major-country relationship a better tomorrow, makers on both sides when they chart on both sides believe bilateral trade to They also prove that the efforts made based on non-confrontation, non-con- who dream of a better the future of bilateral ties. be mutually beneficial and reciprocal, by both countries to deepen mutual flict, mutual cooperation and a win-win Alexis Tsipras More than half of the respondents which reflects the extent and depth understanding and build mutual trust principle. CHINA DAILY tomorrow. Prime Minister of Greece TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Rebels see tougher war with Russians in Syria Russia’s deployment is prompting a reassessment of the conflict among insurgents whose advances in western Syria in recent LATAKIA AIR BASE: Satellite image taken Sep 4 shows possible construction months may have been the catalyst for Russia’s decision. US of Russian base at Bassel al Assad International Airport in Latakia officials say Russian forces are already arriving. Helicopter Earthworks along entire length of runway pads under suggest improvements taking place to BY SULEIMAN AL KHALIDI about its goals - saying its support for the more ferocious they are in battle.” construction allow for heavier transport aircraft and TOM PERRY Damascus aims to fight terrorism - rebels Some fighters say there is no sign of in the west believe their area of opera- increased Russian support yet. Others EBELS who have inflicted tions is the priority because it poses the report more accurate air strikes and the big losses on Syrian biggest immediate risk to Assad. Russia appearance of new types of armoured President Bashar Al operates its only naval facility on the vehicles. Assad say Russia’s inter- Mediterranean in the Syrian city of A Syrian military source told Reuters vention in support of its Tartous near Latakia. last week the army has started using new Construction ally will only lead to an Islamic State, while a growing danger, types of weapons supplied by Russia. underway Rescalation of the war and may encourage is seen as a lesser threat to Assad for “The information we have is that the rebels’ Gulf Arab backers to pour in now, though it also seems likely to be hit. Russia has taken on the task of protect- more military aid. The insurgents fighting near the coast ing the coast and it is leading the bat- 200m Russia’s deployment is prompting a include the Nusra Front, Al Qaeda’s tles we are now fighting near Joreen,” 650ft reassessment of the conflict among insur- Syrian wing, 30 percent of whose fight- said a Nusra Front commander who was gents whose advances in western Syria in ers are foreign jihadists inspired by the using his nom de guerre, Abu Anas Al ! Assad regime TURKEY recent months may have been the cata- aim of battling the government. They Lathkani. Alawite lyst for Russia’s decision. US officials say include Russians, Asians and Chechens, Joreen is a government-held town heartland Russian forces are already arriving. the Nusra Front leader said in an inter- overlooking the Ghab Plain, and home Rebels interviewed by Reuters say view earlier this year. to an army base. “The Russian presence #$ Aleppo they have already encountered stronger Moscow has said its military support will change the nature of the battle. The government resistance in those areas - for Damascus is aimed at fighting ter- pace of our advances will become slightly Idlib notably the coastal heartland of Assad’s rorism, safeguarding Syria’s statehood more difficult,” Al Lathkani said. Alawite sect - and now predict an even and preventing a “total catastrophe” in #$ tougher war with Russian involvement. the region. It has sent greater quantities ‘ANOTHER AFGHANISTAN’ Hama Some see an opportunity in the and new types of weapons to a Syrian Damascus, an ally of Moscow since Russian deployment, predicting more army which has been suffering a man- Soviet times, says it will request Russian Homs military aid from states such as Saudi power problem. troops to fight alongside its own if the Arabia. That signals one of the risks of The support adds to the foreign back- need arises. It has denied the presence %& Russian involvement: A spiral of deep- ing Assad has already received from of Russian combat troops on the ground ! " SYRIA ening foreign interference in a conflict Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which now. But Lebanese sources familiar with ! already complicated by a regional strug- has been fighting alongside the army for the political and military situation have gle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. several years. Iran has mobilised Iraqi said Russians have already taken part in LEBANON Hoping to galvanise more support, and Afghani militias to support the military operations. #$&Seven ' rebels are evoking the Soviet failure in government. There are already signs of a rebel T-90 tanks, 15 howitzers, 35 armoured Afghanistan as a model for their struggle, response. Jaish Al Islam, one of the bigger personnel carriers, 200 marines, plus and depicting Russia as a new occupier. But ‘MORE FEROCIOUS’ rebel groups, has posted a video said to housing for ISRAEL 50km they also say this means the war, already in The rebels, better armed and organ- show a missile attack on the Latakia air- up to 1,500 30 miles its fifth year, will go on even longer. ised, have challenged Assad like never field being used by the Russians. Jaish Al personnel “It is in our calculations that the battle before in both the northwest and south- Islam, widely believed to be Saudi-backed, T-90 JORDAN will now extend for more years than it west this year, with support from gov- has also launched new attacks near tank would have without the Russians,” said ernments including Turkey, Qatar and Damascus. Other rebels have escalated ()*+ Abu Yousef Al Mouhajer, a rebel fighting Saudi Arabia. They all want Assad gone attacks in Idlib province and in Aleppo. ,,-.+ in the Latakia area where Russian forces from power. Recent gains have brought Another rebel said the Russians risked have deployed at an airfield. the rebels into the Ghab Plain, just east “another Afghanistan where they would #$/ “The Russian intervention has come of the Alawite mountains that overlook be sending troops who would return in %/0' to save the regime,” said the fighter with the coast. coffins”. US and Saudi support was cru- Sources: Stratfor, wire agencies the Ahrar Al Sham group, part of an alli- Rebels there report tougher resistance cial to the success of Afghani insurgents Pictures: Stratfor, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS ance that has advanced in the Assad-held from government troops even before the - the Mujahideen - against the Soviets west. Like other rebels interviewed for news of the Russian deployment. “Today in the 1980s. rebels believe backers such as Saudi Army” rebel group in southern Syria. this article, he spoke via the Internet. we have a new type of soldier that is But the United States, while supplying Arabia will be forced to increase their “Russia has no aim for a political solu- US officials say Russia is undertak- fighting us with more ferociousness limited military support to some rebels, support. “A serious Russian interven- tion. It only wants the preservation of the ing a significant military buildup at the and professionalism,” said Al Mouhajer. has shied away from larger backing for tion in Syria — beyond the reports Syrian regime. As for the states that sup- airfield, including fighter jets, helicopter “The battle has changed: It’s now in their reasons including fears that weapons will we are hearing — will represent a port us, ... I think there will be a change gunships, artillery and as many as 500 Alawite home.” go to extremists. Notably, requests for continuation of the struggle,” said in their attitude towards us, via support, naval infantry. Another rebel said: “The more anti-aircraft missiles have been denied. Abu Ghiath Al Shami, spokesman for or perhaps a political shift.” While Russia has not been specific progress we make towards the coast, Notwithstanding US caution, some Alwiyat Seif Al Sham, a “Free Syrian REUTERS Crisis risks creating a new Turkey’s refugee policy under spotlight generation of stateless kids BY FULYA OZERKAN have rights, refugees do.” BY EMMA BATHA Turkish officials argue that the N SEEING the country’s location at the cross- images that shocked roads between Europe and the HE European refugee crisis could risk creating a new gen- the world of the body Middle East make it merely a eration of stateless children unless countries close gaps in of a three-year-old way station on refugees’ road to their nationality laws, experts said yesterday. The warning Syrian refugee, a perceived better life in the West. Tcame as the European Network on Statelessness (ENS) AylanO Kurdi, washed up on a “We don’t see temporary pro- launched a campaign to stop children growing up stateless in Europe Turkish beach, President Recep tection as a shortcoming, but as where an estimated 600,000 people have no nationality. Tayyip Erdogan reached for a protective mechanism,” a senior Stateless children are denied the basic rights most people take the phone and called the child’s government official, said. for granted, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. They often grief-stricken father. “Why did The official blamed the surge live in destitution without access to education and health services. you leave us?” Erdogan wanted in people trying to smuggle An ENS report, which analyses nationality laws in 47 European to know. “If you had stayed your themselves into Europe illegally countries, says flawed laws and birth registration procedures mean family would still be alive.” on delays by third countries in thousands of children are growing up stateless across the continent. It is a question that is often processing asylum claims for- It also highlights emerging concerns over the risk of statelessness asked of the hundreds of thou- warded by Turkey. to some children born in exile to Syrian refugees. “Children are still sands of Syrians risking their For Corabatir, however, proper being born stateless in Europe for a variety of reasons, but the current lives to try to reach Europe, and refugee status is a rights issue. migrant crisis underlines the urgent need for European countries to one that raises uncomfortable “Syrians are entitled to basic rights. reform nationality laws and birth registration procedures to ensure no questions about the conditions The objective must be to transfer child ends up stateless,” said the report’s co-author Laura van Waas. they endure in Turkey. Many of them from charity receivers to More than 470,000 refugees and migrants from the Middle East, the refugees setting out in rick- contributors to the economy.” Africa and Asia have arrived in Europe this year. Around half are ety boats from Turkey have spent Turkey insists it does care for believed to be refugees from the Syrian war. Van Waas said many months, sometimes years in the refugees — pointing to the high families’ identification documents had been lost or destroyed during country before setting sail for standards of care at 25 camps the war, exacerbating challenges in registering the births of children Greece, the closest EU country. housing 260,000 Syrians, which born in exile, particularly in countries neighbouring Syria. Turkey has taken in more than offer basic education in Arabic, Problems are compounded in cases where the father is absent or two million Syrians since the start Internet and vocational training. has been killed because discriminatory Syrian laws prevent moth- of the war under an open-door The camps also provide kin- ers passing their nationality to their children. An estimated 60,000 policy that is a source of pride for dergartens, computer rooms and babies have already been born in exile in Council of Europe member many Turks, especially given the Migrants and refugees walk on a highway towards Edirne in Istanbul. on-site supermarkets. But the Turkey, which is hosting some 2 million Syrian refugees. rough treatment they see being vast majority of the refugees live ENS is calling on all countries in Europe to close loopholes so meted out to migrants in some In Istanbul, Syrian children under way on an aid package outside of the camps, with little to that any child born on their territory can acquire nationality if they European countries. But analysts begging on the street have become worth up to ¤1bn to encourage no access to education and health would otherwise be stateless. The report reveals that although all warn that Ankara is also failing a common sight. “Turkey started migrants to stay in the country. care. The issue of aid is a deli- European countries have signed one or more international treaties Syrians, saying Turkey’s refusal to as a success story with its five- But analysts say Turkey has cate one for the government, with which set out the right of every child to a nationality, only half have give them refugee status is among star (refugee) camps and open- also fallen short of the mark, by more and more Turks coming to fully incorporated these obligations into domestic laws. the factors driving the current door policy,” said Metin Corabatir, failing to develop a proper asylum resent the refugees, whom they The campaign to end childhood statelessness feeds into a major exodus to Europe. president of the Ankara-based policy that would give refugees see as a drain on state resources UN initiative launched last year which seeks to eradicate stateless- “We demanded freedom dur- Research Centre on Asylum and access to jobs and basic services. and rivals for scarce jobs. ness within a decade. Worldwide, the United Nations estimates ing our revolution. And when we Migration. “But it is turning into Ankara refuses refugee status Some also openly express fears 10 million people have no nationality and a baby is born stateless came here we tried to live a nor- a story of failure,” he said. to non-Europeans, applying only of an “Arabisation” of Turkish every 10 minutes. The biggest stateless populations in Europe are mal life, but we worked like slaves. Turkey, which says it has spent a limited version of the Geneva society. The disillusionment cuts hangovers from the break-up of the Soviet Union. Children continue So we are trying to go to Europe $7.6bn on Syrian refugees since Convention on the treatment of both ways. Jihad, a 22-year-old to be born stateless to parents who failed to acquire a nationality just to live like normal people,” 2011, has blamed the refugee crisis victims of war — a fact for which it Syrian chemistry student, was after the disintegration of the bloc in the early 1990s. For example, Youssef, a 25-year-old engineer on Europe, accusing it of failing has been rapped by the UN refugee on his third attempt to reach the there are around 7,800 stateless children in Latvia. trying to reach Greece through to help lighten the load. After agency. Syrians are admitted only Greek border last week, having Elsewhere in Europe the problem is often related to migration, the northwestern Turkish city of Aylan’s death, Erdogan lashed out as temporary asylum seekers and twice been sent back by police. “I but no one knows how many stateless children there are in total, Edirne, said. at the European Union, accusing referred to as “guests”. don’t see a future for myself here,” partly because some countries fail to clearly differentiate between Life is a struggle for most it of turning the Mediterranean Commenting on the terminol- he said. “I have friends in Europe stateless children and those of “unknown nationality”. Germany has Syrians in Turkey, who live into a migrant “cemetery”. ogy, Murat Erdogan, director of the and they tell me that no matter over 9,000 children and teenagers of “unknown nationality”. The mostly off of odd jobs that are European leaders have pledged Migration and Politics Research how hard it is to get there, every- report also highlights new risks of statelessness related to cross- often insufficient to feed and increased support for Turkey’s Centre at Ankara’s Hacettepe thing is much better in Europe.” border adoptions and international surrogacy. REUTERS house a family. refugee efforts, with discussions University, said: “Guests do not AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com GULF / MIDDLE EAST Saudi-led air strikes kill 50 in Yemen Missile kills 18 members of a family

SANA’A: Air strikes by a who happened to be tending flocks Saudi-led coalition killed 50 nearby died. people in Yemen when they hit In Sana’a, residents and medics a Houthi-held security com- said at least 18 members of one pound in the north and a house family were killed when a mis- in Sana’a, medical sources and sile fired by a plane struck their officials said, in an escalat- house in Al Hasabah district of ing campaign that has claimed the capital. Neighbours said the increasing civilian lives. missile was apparently aimed at Gulf Arab forces and support- an adjacent residence occupied ers of exiled President Abdrabuh by members of the Houthi group. Mansur Hadi, meanwhile, appear Two more people died in another to be making scant progress in a strike on a third house in the ground offensive in the central same area, rescuers said. desert against battle-hardened In the central city of Taiz, resi- Houthi forces who control the dents said eight people were killed capital Sana’a, some 120km to in a mortar attack by the Houthis the west. against a district of the city held The coalition intervened in by Hadi supporters, residents said. Yemen in March to restore Hadi Almost daily air raids by Saudi- after he fled to Saudi Arabia when led forces have escalated since the the Houthis, backed by supporters Houthis fired a land-to-land mis- of former president Ali Abdullah sile at a coalition base in central Saleh, overran his southern Marib province two weeks ago, stronghold of Aden. killing more than 60 soldiers, A coalition jet fired a missile yes- most of them from the United terday into police headquarters in Arab Emirates (UAE). the Al Shaghadreh district of the The UAE pledged to push ahead northern province of Hajjah, north- with the coalition offensive to dis- west of Sana’a, that is in the hands lodge the Houthis from Sana’a. of the Iranian-allied Houthis, The Houthis deny such links and regional officials said. say they are waging war against A second missile crashed at the corruption and misrule in Yemen. compound as rescue teams and International rights groups residents arrived, causing a large have voiced concern at the grow- number of casualties including at ing number of civilians killed in A car is lifted by a crane at the site of a Saudi-led air strike in Sana’a yesterday. least 30 dead, according to medics the intensifying air war. Coalition on the scene. officials said a major westwards had been quiet since the Arab of Saada, the historical Houthi bas- summoned the Saudi ambassador the offensives. A coalition spokes- Earlier in the day, coalition thrust against the Houthis in coalition spearheaded by UAE tion, killing at least 20 people and to Muscat to file a formal com- man denied the accusation and warplanes bombed a cement fac- oil-producing Marib began last forces completed “securing” the injuring over 70. More than 4,500 plaint over what it said was the suggested that the envoy’s resi- tory at Ibs, another Hajjah dis- week, and local media have since environs of Marib city. people have been killed since the targeting of the residence of its dence may have been hit by mor- trict. Local officials said the strike reported advances in the region. On Sunday, an air strike tar- Saudi-led intervention, according ambassador in Sana’a during air tars, possibly fired by the Houthis, happened before workers arrived A regional official in Marib said geted a market in the Mnabbeh to United Nations figures. strikes on Friday night. Oman the Saudi-owned Asharq Al Awsat for work, but three shepherds yesterday that the battlefronts district of the northern province On Saturday, Oman said it had has not joined its Gulf states in newspaper reported. REUTERS

Bombings kill 13 Russia claims Syria embassy shelled UN official says Assad in Shia areas MOSCOW: Russia yesterday of Baghdad demanded “concrete action” after a shell landed in its embassy awaiting Milosevic’s fate BAGHDAD: Bombs exploded compound in Damascus, as in two Shia-majority areas of President Vladimir Putin tried GENEVA: Justice will catch up end the war, Del Ponte said, but Baghdad yesterday, killing at to reassure Israeli premier with Syrian President Bashar she hoped an ad hoc tribunal like least 13 people, security and Benjamin Netanyahu over an Al Assad even if he remains in the courts set up to try crimes medical officials said. A car alleged military buildup in the power under a negotiated end to committed in former Yugoslavia bomb detonated near a market war-torn country. Syria’s war, UN human rights and Rwanda could also be estab- in the Ameen area of eastern Moscow said a mortar fell on investigator Carla del Ponte lished for Syria. Baghdad, and a roadside bomb the embassy compound in the said yesterday. The court would need to be exploded near a restaurant in Syrian capital on Sunday with- “Assad is the president, so let’s established by the UN Security Shaab in the north of the city. out causing damage and blamed deal with the institution of presi- Council, which means it would The two attacks wounded at forces battling President Bashar dent. If we can achieve a ceasefire run the risk of being blocked by least 44 people, the officials Al Assad and their “outside spon- with the president, why not? But China or Russia, two permanent said. There was no immedi- sors” for the shelling. afterwards, justice will come,” del members of the Security Council ate claim of responsibility, “We await a clear standpoint on Ponte told reporters. that have frequently vetoed UN but bombings in Baghdad this terrorist act from all mem- “You remember in former resolutions critical of Assad. are often carried out by the bers of the international commu- Yugoslavia, Milosevic was presi- Del Ponte said the thousands of Islamic State jihadist group. nity, including regional actors,” dent, and it was a peace negotiation Syrian refugees who had entered Russia’s foreign ministry said in a at Dayton and they achieved an Europe would “accelerate the Strikes kill five statement. “What is needed is not agreement? And Milosevic was still solution” because European states just words but concrete action.” president, but justice could be done. were confronted with a problem Kurdish rebels The Russian embassy in Just an example from the past.” that they need to solve imme- Damascus’ Mazraa neighbour- Del Ponte was chief prosecutor diately. “It is a great pressure ISTANBUL: Turkish war hood had been hit by shells on Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin for the international court which because of the cost, the expense. planes pounded militant prior occasions. In May, one per- Netanyahu shake hands during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state put former Serbian president Politically it’s important. So I Kurdistan Workers Party son was killed by mortar rounds residence outside Moscow yesterday. Slobodan Milosevic on trial in hope. Welcome refugees, welcome (PKK) positions in the that landed nearby. Three were 2002, seven years after he signed to Europe.” southeast during a raid, hurt when mortar rounds landed “It was very important to come statehood,” he said in comments a peace treaty to end the war in Meanwhile, heavy bombard- killing five suspected PKK inside the compound in April. here in order to clarify our posi- broadcast on Russian television. the former Yugoslavia. Milosevic ment by forces loyal to Assad members, the army said The United States has said tion and to do everything to avoid Reports in Israeli press said that died in his cell in 2006, before his killed at least 18 civilians yester- yesterday. F-16 fighter jets Russia — one of the few remain- any misunderstandings between the aim of Netanyahu’s Moscow trial was concluded. day in a residential district of the destroyed fuel and ammu- ing allies of Assad — recently sent our forces,” Netanyahu said at the visit was to avoid any possible This month European coun- northern city of Aleppo, a moni- nition depots in the remote troops, artillery and aircraft to start of the meeting. clashes between Israeli and Russian tries and the United States have tor said. Hakkari province, on the Syria, sparking fears that Moscow Netanyahu said he was deter- jets that could operate over Syria. moved away from demanding “Regime forces fired on the Al border with Iraq, the gen- could be preparing to fight along- mined to stop arms deliveries to Israeli military officials report- Assad’s immediate ouster, say- Shaar neighbourhood in Aleppo eral staff said in a statement side government forces. Lebanon’s Shia Hezbollah move- edly fear that any Russian air ing instead that the timing of his city’s east, which is controlled by on its website. “Five terror- Moscow argues that any such ment and accused Syria’s army presence could cut their room exit could be part of a negotiated the opposition, and killed at least ists have been neutralised,” support falls in line with existing and Iran of trying to create a for manoeuvre after several pur- peace deal. 18 civilians,” said Rami Abdel the army added. defence contracts, but Moscow “second front” against Israel. ported strikes on Iranian arms Asked if she thought justice Rahman, head of the Syrian and Washington on Friday Putin for his part said Russia’s transfers to Hezbollah through would catch up with Assad, Del Observatory for Human Rights. Fewer tourists launched military talks on the actions in the Middle East “always Syria in recent months that were Ponte said: “Yes. It must be done.” “A surface-to-surface missile four-year-old conflict that has were and will be very responsi- not officially acknowledged by Del Ponte is a member of the hit the Al Shaar neighbourhood. visit Tunisia claimed nearly 250,000 lives. ble” and downplayed the threat Israeli authorities. UN independent commission of People started gathering, and Israeli Prime Minister by Syrian forces to Israel. Moscow has also been on a inquiry that has been investigat- that’s when the army fired more TUNIS: The number of Netanyahu jetted in to Moscow “We know and understand that diplomatic push to get a US-led ing human rights abuses in Syria missiles at the same area,” he foreign tourists in Tunisia yesterday with his army and the Syrian army and Syria in gen- coalition of Western and regional for four years, and which has said. Abdel Rahman said dozens dropped by 20 percent to intelligence chiefs to seek reassur- eral is in such a state that it isn’t powers fighting the Islamic State drawn up five confidential lists of of people were wounded and oth- four million in the first eight ance from Moscow over its alleged up to opening a second front— group to join forces with Assad names of suspects. ers left trapped under the rubble. months of the year after two deployment of forces to Syria. it is trying to maintain its own against the jihadists. AFP The immediate priority was to REUTERS/AFP Islamist attacks that killed dozens of Western visitors, the tourism minister said yesterday. Tunisia has been under a state of emergency since the attacks. “The Vote for Erdogan a ballot for ‘return of peace’: Turkey premier number of tourists dropped to about four million since the ISTANBUL: Turkey’s prime minister peace when the AKP cadres are in power The result wrecked Erdogan’s dreams At an anti-terrorism rally attended by beginning of the year through urged voters yesterday to back the ruling again, nor will they dare betray the legacy of creating a powerful US-style presidency more than 100,000 people in Istanbul on to September 10 compared party in November polls “so that peace of our martyrs,” said Davutoglu, referring with full executive powers. Less than two Sunday, Erdogan appealed to voters to with five million who visited returns to Turkey”, where the army is to the scores of security force members months later, after a suicide bombing in a “send 550 national deputies to (the 550- Tunisia in the same period engaged in a battle with Kurdish militants. killed in attacks blamed on the separatist southern Turkish town blamed on Islamic seat) parliament” in November. “I think last year,” Tourism Minister Ahmet Davutoglu sought to rally the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) since July. State jihadists, the government launched a you understand what I mean, don’t you? Salma Loumi said. Some faithful at a mass gathering of the ruling “We will continue this fight until all “war on terror”, which has mainly targeted Everything will be easy then...” he said. hotels have closed while for- Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the terrorists have been flushed out of the PKK in southeast Turkey and across His reference to “national” deputies was eign tour groups have can- Ankara with a rousing speech to present the our mountains and peace returns to our the border in northern Iraq. interpreted as a swipe at the pro-Kurdish celled some routes, cruises party’s candidates in snap November 1 polls. country,” he said, calling on all parties in The PKK has hit back hard against a People’s Democratic Party (HDP), which and packages. Yesterday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called parliament to stand “shoulder to shoulder” barrage of air strikes on its bases, killing he accuses of being a front for the PKK. Spanish hotel chain Riu, part the election after his AKP party lost its against terrorism. scores of soldiers and police in a string of The HDP for its part accuses Erdogan of of German holiday group governing majority for the first time in The AKP won three decisive general bombings and shootings that have triggered fomenting the latest escalation in a three- TUI, said it was reviewing its June 7 elections, forcing it into coalition election victories in 2002, 2007 and 2011 but reprisal attacks by Erdogan supporters decade conflict with the PKK to boost the presence in Tunisia. talks that ended in failure. was stripped of its overall majority in June against Kurdish parties and businesses in AKP’s standing among nationalists — accu- AGENCIES “No one will dare threaten our country’s after losing support to a pro-Kurdish party. other regions. sations the government denies. AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 EUROPE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Hungary empowers army to deal with migrants EU interior ministers to meet today ahead of bloc-wide emergency summit tomorrow French police BUDAPEST: Hungary yester- law, Hungary and the whole of day gave the army drastic new Europe is in danger.” evacuate 400 powers to stem illegal migration The continent’s worst migra- ahead of two key EU meetings tion crisis since World War II on how to handle the unrelent- has exposed deep rifts within from Calais ing stream of refugees entering the 28-nation European Union, Europe. particularly between members in refugee camps Hundreds of thousands fleeing the former communist east and conflict and poverty have already the wealthier west, the migrants’ CALAIS, FRANCE: French made it into western Europe preferred destination. police yesterday fired tear this year, with Austria register- EU interior ministers will meet gas as they broke down sev- ing 22,700 arrivals this weekend today ahead of a bloc-wide emer- eral makeshift camps around alone, after being shunted from gency summit tomorrow. the port city of Calais, leav- one Balkan country to another Yesterday, foreign ministers ing nearly 400 people, mostly as they travelled up from Greece. of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Syrian refugees, without Lawmakers in Hungary, which Poland, Slovakia and Latvia — all shelter. sealed off its border with Serbia of which reject proposals for bind- A local government source last week to stop the flood of ing migrant quotas championed told AFP that aside from people heading north, yester- by Germany — met in Prague the sprawling “New Jungle” day approved a final package of with their counterpart from where some 3,000 people have sweeping new anti-migrant laws. Luxembourg, which holds the EU set up camp — most seeking Under the legislation, the army presidency. desperately to get to England can participate in border control Polish Foreign Minister — “any illegal settlement can- and may use non-lethal force, Grzegorz Schetyna said Warsaw not remain and will result in while police will be able to enter could take in more refugees than evacuation.” With nowhere to private homes to look for illegal its share under the proposed go, about 50 of those evacu- migrants. European Union quota plan ated staged a sit-in at the port, “Soldiers deployed to the bor- to relocate 120,000 people, but accompanied by members of the der can use coercive weapons stressed this should be on a vol- “No Border” movement, refus- designed to cause bodily harm, untary basis and under certain ing to go to the “New Jungle.” although in a non-lethal way, conditions. The slum-like migrant unless it cannot be avoided,” it After the talks, Czech Foreign camp sprung up after the clo- says, referring to rubber bullets, Minister Lubomir Zaoralek sure of notorious Red Cross tear gas grenades and net guns. insisted they were “absolutely camp Sangatte in 2002, which Last week, other legislation dedicated” to reaching an agree- had become overcrowded and came into force allowing Hungary ment with fellow EU nations. Migrants arrive at the railway station in Hegyeshalom, 168km west of Budapest, Hungary, yesterday, after they prone to violent riots. to jail anyone caught crossing the “We’re aware that Europe were transported here from the Croatian border. That camp also strained border illegally, which carries a needs joint collective action to cross-Channel relations maximum fine of five years in accelerate the solution to the still continued to try and reach the Syrian from Damascus, who says the past week at Istanbul’s main as London saw it as luring prison. very painful situation.” perceived safe havens of Germany the journey has cost him around bus station, and were trying to migrants to Calais from where Prime Minister Viktor Orban Sources in Brussels said EU and Sweden. ¤2,000 ($2,200). reach Edirne in the northwest, they tried to make their way told lawmakers in Budapest that ministers were considering a “It’s taken me 14 hours to In Turkey, a few hundred which has become a new rally- to England. However migrants migrants were “overrunning” watered-down plan to relocate come here from the border mostly Syrian refugees who had ing point for migrants trying to and refugees have kept com- Europe. migrants and refugees, which between Serbia and Croatia,” spent the night camped on the reach Europe. Nearly half a mil- ing and the “New Jungle” has “They’re not just banging on would drop binding quotas and said Mohamed at the Beremend hard shoulder of a motorway lion people have undertaken the swelled along with the num- the door, they’re breaking the leave recalcitrant Hungary out crossing on the Croatia-Hungary outside Istanbul were stopped dangerous journey across the bers of those making often door down on top of us,” the of the scheme altogether. frontier. by police after walking along the Mediterranean to reach Europe deadly attempts to smuggle 52-year-old right-winger said. Unaware of the diplomatic “I hope to be able to arrive in emergency lane in the midst of so far this year, International themselves across the Channel. “Our borders are in danger, our wranglings currently taking Germany soon as I have spent all heavy morning traffic. Organization for Migration fig- AFP way of life built on respect for the place, the tide of newcomers my money,” adds the 23-year-old They had been blocked for ures show. AFP

UK’s Liberal Democrats Tsipras takes oath as Greek vow to fight to PM, pledges to fix economy remain in EU ATHENS: Alexis Tsipras took of migrants who arrive on its messages from European leaders the oath of office for a second shores by sea and mostly con- urging him to move swiftly on LONDON: The Liberal term as Greek prime minister tinue onwards over land across reforms. Democrats, Britain’s most yesterday, promising to revive the Balkan peninsula to richer EU A Syriza party official said his enthusiastic Europhiles, kicked the crippled economy while countries further north. first domestic goal would be to sta- off the fight to stay in the demanding debt relief from It complains that it lacks the bilise banks and the wider econ- European Union yesterday with creditors as his “first big battle” capacity to enforce EU rules omy, still reeling from three weeks a warning that their rivals are following an unexpectedly clear which would require it to register when banks were shut before dangerously ambivalent about election victory. all arrivals and has sought more Tsipras accepted the bailout. the consequences of leaving. The firebrand leftist solidified help from the bloc. Tsipras had described as his Nick Clegg, the former party his position as Greece’s dominant Tsipras will represent Greece “first crucial battle” the quest leader and coalition partner of political figure in Sunday’s elec- at an emergency summit of for debt relief from the creditors, Prime Minister David Cameron tion, but faces a dauntingly long European leaders to discuss the the official added. Tsipras says in the last government, said the “to do” list that includes imple- migration crisis tomorrow. It is Greece’s economy cannot recover stakes “could not be higher”, with menting austerity polices and one of three countries, alongside from one of the worst depressions a “Brexit” potentially leading to a dealing with migrants landing on Italy and Hungary, that would to hit an industrialised country in break-up of the United Kingdom. Greek shores. receive help from the rest of the modern times unless the burden Britons will vote on the coun- Voters gave Tsipras and his EU resettling 160,000 refugees of servicing its debt is eased. try’s future in the 28-member Syriza party the benefit of the under a plan backed by Brussels Some European govern- bloc before the end of 2017 in a doubt over a dramatic summer and Germany but opposed by ments, particularly Germany, referendum Cameron promised U-turn, when he ditched his anti- eastern European countries. are opposed to writing off part before last May’s election to try austerity platform to secure a new “Europe has unfortunately not of Greece’s debt but less averse to counter the rise of the anti-EU bailout and avert ‘Grexit’, a Greek taken steps to protect reception to stretching out its repayment UK Independence Party. exit from the euro zone. countries from a (migration) schedule. Euro zone officials told Clegg, one of only eight LibDem His first comments upon taking wave which has taken on uncon- Reuters last week that govern- lawmakers remaining after the the oath of office were not about trolled dimensions,” Tsipras said. ments were ready to cap Greece’s election from 57 in the last parlia- his country’s economic woes but With the first review of Greece’s annual debt-servicing costs at 15 ment, said both Cameron and new about Europe’s migration crisis, ¤86bn bailout programme due percent of its economic output opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn the worst on the continent since next month, Tsipras must work over the long term, so that nomi- needed to get stuck into the cam- Newly re-elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (right) arrives with the Balkan wars of the 1990s. fast to recapitalise Greek banks nal payments would be lower if paign, as the stakes could not be former Interim Greek Prime Minister Vassiliki Thanou to attend the oath- Greece has been the main point and stave off recession. He the Greek economy struggles. higher in terms of the unity of taking ceremony in Athens yesterday, a day after the general election. of entry for tens of thousands received a raft of congratulatory REUTERS Britain and the country’s position on the world stage. He said a vote to leave would isolate Britain and the fallout would jeopardise the United Kingdom itself. No fanfare for “I am absolutely convinced that Russia asked to pull heavy arms from Ukraine if we were to leave the European Vatican UN Union, Scotland would shortly LVIV, UKRAINE: Nato chief Jens Russia denies Western charges it has pro- thereafter vote to leave what Stoltenberg said yesterday an ebb in violence vided the pro-Russian rebels, who launched a flag-raising remains of the United Kingdom,” in eastern Ukraine was not enough to bring rebellion in April last year in the Luhansk and he told BBC radio. peace and demanded Russia withdraw heavy Donetsk regions, arms and troops. UNITED NATIONS: The Warning that the referen- weapons the alliance accuses it of providing While violence is at its lowest point since a Vatican flag will be raised for dum could be close-run, he said in support of separatists. ceasefire was signed in Minsk seven months the first time at the United Cameron, as the cause of the vote, Ukrainian diplomats said Stoltenberg’s two- ago, Western diplomats say the 11-point peace Nations on Friday ahead of Pope needed to do more. “The one indi- day visit, his first to Ukraine as Nato Secretary- plan is far from fully implemented. Stoltenberg Francis’ address, but there will vidual in British politics who will General, held strong symbolic importance for said monitors still did not have proper access be no ceremony, the Holy See’s have to play the biggest role of all the country in its drive for Western integration to the conflict zone. mission said. to win the referendum is David in the face of a pro-Russian rebellion in eastern With EU leaders distracted by Europe’s UN member states adopted a Cameron,” he said. territories. worst migrant crisis in decades, the former resolution allowing the Vatican “It is his referendum, he’s put With a troubled peace plan for the Ukrainian Norwegian prime minister is trying to keep and the Palestinians, which both it to the country, as we all know. conflict nearing its year-end deadline, alive the peace accord signed with Russia, while have non-member observer status The origins of it are his weakness Stoltenberg said the drop in fighting since the reassuring Ukraine of the Western military at the United Nations, to fly their within the Conservative Party.” start of September was encouraging but called alliance’s full support. flags. The resolution was champi- The LibDems previously could it fragile and far from sufficient. Flying by helicopter over Ukraine, oned by the Palestinians. have counted on the Labour Party “The heavy weapons are still there ... Stoltenberg stressed what he called the non- The Holy See’s mission to the to back the EU. they continue to support the separatists,” military nature of the joint exercises despite United Nations had initially said But Clegg said the election of Stoltenberg told reporters before inaugurating excitement among Ukrainian officials and a Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (right) it had no intention of raising the left-winger Corbyn as Labour joint disaster management exercises between brass band playing the 1980s hit “The Final and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg flag ahead of the pope’s visit, but leader this month has muddied Ukraine and Nato countries near the western Countdown” as activities got under way. choose a meal during their joint lunch at the it changed its stance after UN the waters. REUTERS Ukrainian city of Lviv. REUTERS soldier’s dining room in Lviv yesterday. officials made the request. AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com AMERICAS Fear and hope fuel Trump fans on campaign trail Supporters see Obama a disaster Trump to publish URBANDALE: US President businesses,” and understands what ‘America great’ Barack Obama is weak, the is at stake: “Running this country, United States needs a bold anti- (defeating) the Taliban and ISIS. politician not beholden to spe- You know, that kind of thing.” book in October cial interests, and the losers Doug Ott, 55, expressed frus- NEW YORK: The brash running Washington must be tration at the millions of immi- Republican frontrunner for ousted once and for all. grants living in the United States president, Donald Trump, So say a dedicated but seem- illegally. The Iowan backed will publish a new book next ingly growing band of voters who Trump’s vow to build a wall on month on how America can be are shunning a Republican estab- the US-Mexico border, part of restored to greatness, his pub- lishment desperate to regain the an immigration plan criticised lishers announced yesterday. White House, opting instead for a by some as xenophobic, especially The as yet unnamed book brash, uncompromising and head- after Trump called some Mexican will be released on October 27, strong celebrity who can revive immigrants “rapists”. “The wall said Threshold Editions, a con- the nation’s mojo. is what we need,” Ott said. “Give servative imprint of Simon and “Donald Trump is standing up them work permits, I don’t mind Schuster. “In the book, Trump for what Americans want,” said that,” he added. “But when they’re will outline how a crippled Kim Tyrrell, 35. “He knows what’s over, get them out.” America could be restored to going on in America and he will Many Trump supporters con- greatness,” Threshold Editions do the best to protect us.” demned Obama as a disaster. said. The book will explore his Tyrrell was first in line to see And they appeared unfazed about views on the economy, executive the real estate tycoon at a rally Trump’s never-ending personal salaries, taxation, healthcare, on Saturday at Urbandale High attacks on rivals or supersized education, national security School in Iowa, where a dozen claims, including that he would be and his determination to reform supporters — and a few voters “the greatest jobs president that immigration, it added. who remain wary of the blunt bil- God has ever created”. “I think he The 69-year-old billionaire lionaire — shared their thoughts just brings more backbone than real estate mogul and former about the controversial candidate what we’ve seen in other candi- Realtor Deb Miller, who says she is not a Donald Trump backer, gestures during a rally at her son’s high school in reality TV star has already who has rocketed to the top of the dates,” explained Grace Swanson. Urbandale, Iowa, where Republican presidential frontrunner Trump addressed supporters. written a string of best-selling Republican heap. Asked if she thinks Trump’s books about himself and the In interviews at the rally and bull-in-a-China-shop style is got done,” he fumed. “It was like, up, and that’s what we all appreci- The 1,000-strong Urbandale art of making money. “I am at another faith-based event in right for the White House, where are you kidding me? That was the ate,” he added. “We’ve got to get crowd — small by Trump standards excited to announce that work nearby Des Moines where Trump Republican hero Ronald Reagan last straw. So now we’re looking this turned around or our country — gave him a rock star welcome on my new bestseller is almost and other Republican presidential compromised with his adversaries for someone who’ll clean house.” goes down the tubes.” as he slapped high fives with stu- done,” said Trump in a state- hopefuls spoke, most acknowl- at home and abroad a generation Rivals have bristled at Trump’s Several supporters includ- dents. Supporters snapped selfies ment from the publishers. edged he has been light on his earlier, Swanson paused: “Maybe claims of conservative fidel- ing Tyrrell pointed to Trump’s in front of a blue Trump campaign “Not since The Art of the Deal specific plans should he win the we’ve just had too much compro- ity, arguing that he espoused Christian faith, although she bus. But not all were enamored by have I had this much fun writ- White House. mise,” she said. Democratic principles on abor- admitted she knows little about “The Donald”. Realtor Deb Miller ing a book,” he added in ref- But supporter Mary Butler said Trump has tapped into a senti- tion and taxes before he shifted “his religious side”. But she revealed she is “not a huge fan” and erence to his 1987 smash-hit many conservatives, furious over ment among many conservative to the right. But even undecided insisted: “We need to bring is likely to vote for a “more quali- autobiography. Trump’s con- Republican leadership’s failures voters that the United States conservatives indicated that such Christianity back into the United fied” candidate. troversial opinions have made in Washington, are not concerned under Obama is careening down shifts signal personal growth, not States.” Many appeared to be But even she agreed with sup- immigration a key issue on the about that just yet. “They want the wrong path. “I’m angry, but political flip-flopping. putting blind faith in a man they porters in conceding that Trump’s campaign trail for the 2016 US to see fresh blood. They don’t I’m really mostly scared,” said Dan “I love what Trump is doing hold up as the ultimate winner. personal fortune frees him from presidential elections. want to see somebody that’s been Edwards, who no longer works in our party right now,” said “Pretty much everything that the typical donor-politician rela- Threshold Editions are around the horn for how many because of a disability. He wants Wendell Steven, the Republican he says, he’s struck a chord,” said tionship that traps candidates. clearly hoping for another years in politics,” she said. Trump to head to Washington to Party chairman in Iowa’s Kossuth unemployed Urbandale native “He doesn’t owe anybody any- best-seller. “This will be the Butler is rooting for Trump, play hardball. County, who wants to study Kevin McNeal, 57, who lounged in thing. He’s not beholden to any- must-read book of the year,” she said, “because he has the “We (Republicans) won the Trump more closely before com- a beach chair in the near-twilight body,” she said. said Louise Burke, president smarts, the know-how to run his House and Senate, and nothing mitting to him. “He’s shaking it to watch Trump. AFP and publisher. AFP Pope visits eastern Cuba Plan to admit more refugees faces stiff opposition in US Congress WASHINGTON: Plans by approve the Democratic admin- tightly screen any refugees. The President Barack Obama’s istration’s plans to admit more current US screening process for administration to allow thou- refugees. But the House of immigrants from Syria is so tight sands more refugees into the Representatives and Senate, both that only 1,500 refugees have been United States faced stiff oppo- controlled by Republicans, would allowed into the country since the sition yesterday in the US have to appropriate money to pay civil war began 4-1/2 years ago. Congress, where Republican for the additional effort. US Representative Michael lawmakers demanded the right Lawmakers worry that Islamic McCaul, the Republican chairman to review, and reject, the effort, State fighters could pose as refu- of the House of Representatives citing fears of terrorism. gees in order to sneak into the Homeland Security Committee, Secretary of State John Kerry United States or western Europe. introduced legislation that would on Sunday announced an increase Republican Senators Shelley let Congress review plans to in the number of refugees the Moore Capito, Mark Kirk, Joni resettle Syrians in the United country takes in by 15,000 in each Ernest, Mike Rounds and Roger States and further tighten secu- of the next two years, bringing the Wicker, as well as Democratic rity screenings for them. “This bill total to 100,000 by 2017. Senator Joe Manchin, wrote to will rein in the Administration’s He did not say how many of Kerry and Jeh Johnson, Obama’s refugee resettlement plans and the additional refugees would be Secretary of Homeland Security, give Congress more control from Syria. Under current law, last week, expressing their con- over the process,” said McCaul. US Congress does not have to cerns and urging Washington to REUTERS Cubans cheer at the passage of Pope Francis in Holguin, eastern Cuba, yesterday. Holguin, the home region of communist leaders Fidel and Raul Castro, is the only stop on the Pope’s eight-day, six-city tour of Cuba and the United States that has never received a papal visit. More than 1,400 Brazil ruling party’s former homes destroyed official sentenced for graft Pentagon promotes ‘Lean In’ groups in California fires BRASÍLIA: The former treas- which they divided up among to boost women in leadership LOS ANGELES: More than urer of Brazil’s ruling party was themselves. Some of the kickbacks 1,400 homes have been destroyed sentenced yesterday to more than were alleged to have been paid to in two of the biggest wildfires 15 years in prison for his role in prominent politicians, most of WASHINGTON: US Defence engaged as well. In recent years, Future” initiative aimed at bring- burning in California, officials a massive corruption scandal at them members of President Dilma Secretary Ashton Carter, keen the Pentagon has stepped up ing military workplace practices said, making them among the state oil giant Petrobras. Rousseff’s governing center-left to expand the number of women its recruitment of women and more in synch with changes in the worst ever in the most populous The judge investigating the coalition in the Congress. and minorities in military lead- minorities, and is moving to open civilian world, said the official. US state. The death toll rose to scandal found Joao Vaccari, who Petrobras estimates it lost about ership, plans to endorse “Lean more — if not all — combat jobs “This has been a proven model six after a person was killed in a was the Workers Party treasurer $2bn in the scheme, which ran In” discussion groups sparked to women, a continuing source of for inspiring collaboration and new fire south of Monterey. until April, guilty of “corruption, from 2004 to 2014. The scandal by Facebook Chief Operating debate among military and civilian helping people reach their pro- Responders were shifting to money-laundering and conspir- has dealt a major blow to Rousseff, Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s best- leaders. Decisions are due this fall. fessional goals, and he hopes that damage assessment for the Valley acy,” and sentenced him to 15 whose approval ratings have plum- selling book, a senior defence Women make up about 15 can be duplicated and broadened and Butte fires, which have each years and four months. meted to eight percent just eight official said. percent of the US military, throughout the Department of burned more than 70,000 acres, as Vaccari was accused of receiv- months after her re-election to a Carter and Sandberg will meet and thousands of women have Defense,” the official said. they were approximately half and ing bribes from Petrobras con- second four-year term. at the Pentagon with 15 women served alongside men in Iraq and The defence official said some 70 percent contained, respectively. tractors and distributing them Rousseff has not been per- from all ranks and military serv- Afghanistan. But women also leave mixed gender groups were already Mandatory evacuations for the to members of the ruling party. sonally implicated in the scan- ices who already lead Lean In military service during the mid- meeting at the US Naval Academy, Butte fire, burning about 160km “The crimes of corruption dal, although she was chair of groups, followed by a news confer- career phase at twice the rate of where Sandberg has spoken and east of Sacramento, were lifted on involved the Workers Party’s Petrobras’ board from 2003 to ence, where Carter will promote men, and top military officials are led Lean In circles several times. Sunday, as were evacuations for receipt, with the accused’s inter- 2010. Others have landed behind creation of more such groups, at seeking ways to retain them. Sandberg has also worked closely some areas affected by the Valley mediation, of at least 4.26m reals bars, however, including Jose government facilities and even Carter and Sandberg — the with the US Marine Corps. fire, north of Napa Valley. ($1.06m) in bribes,” the judge Dirceu, the powerful former chief during working hours. author of Lean In: Women, Work US Navy Commander Emily The damage assessments gave said in his ruling. The verdict of staff of former president Luiz “If you look at the numbers, it’s and the Will to Lead — are due to Bassett, executive officer of the long-awaited answers to some of was in one of several cases Inacio Lula da Silva, and execu- clear that we are not where we hold a news conference to publi- USS Arlington, an amphibious US the thousands of displaced resi- that have been brought against tives of some of Brazil’s biggest should be in terms of the leader- cise their campaign. The Lean In Navy transport ship, says her Lean dents wondering whether they Vaccari in the Petrobras scandal. construction companies. ship reflecting the overall force,” foundation — which says it now In circle of three years gives her a would have homes to return to. Also sentenced was a former Among those under criminal said the official. “It’s important counts a total of 24,000 circles “lifeline of mentorship”. When the But ten large fires — includ- Petrobras director, Renato investigation are the president of that our force reflect the nation in 120 countries — provides free ship deploys to the Mediterranean ing two new ones — remained Duque, who was given a sen- Brazil’s lower house of Congress, that it protects.” material on its website for topics in coming weeks, Bassett will be active in the state, according to tence of 20 years and eight Eduardo Cunha, and Senator Lean In circles initially focused ranging from practical ways to responsible for about 1,200 people the California Department of months in prison for allegedly Fernando Collor, who resigned on helping empower women to counteract gender bias to princi- from many diverse backgrounds, Forestry and Fire Protection taking bribes. as the country’s president in 1992 tackle ongoing challenges in the ples of leadership. which can pose many daily chal- (CalFire), which said 10,500 fire- Contractors are alleged to have amid a corruption scandal that workplace, but the organisation Carter’s public support of Lean lenges, she said. fighters were currently deployed. paid off certain Petrobras directors led to his impeachment. this year encouraged men to get In is part of his larger “Force of the REUTERS AFP in return for inflated contracts, AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 ASIA / AFRICA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Abe’s esteem drops Nigeria blasts leave 54 dead as Japan okays bill Boko Haram militants target market area hitting worshippers, football fans TOKYO: Japanese public rating rose three points to 45 support for Prime Minister percent. MAIDUGURI: At least 54 six-year insurgency — came after At least six people were killed Haram in 2002, has been the epi- Shinzo Abe has dropped in the And the Nikkei business daily’s people were killed in a series Nigeria’s army claimed the rebels in the first at Ajilari Cross, which centre of the six-year-old insur- days since his ruling coalition poll showed the approval rating of blasts in the northeast were in disarray. in May came under heavy shelling gency and repeatedly attacked rammed through legislation fall six points to 40 percent, while Nigerian city of Maiduguri, But Boko Haram’s shadowy from Boko Haram fighters. since Buhari assumed office. Since allowing the nation’s troops disapproval rose seven points to police said yesterday, the lat- leader Abubakar Shekau denied The second injured 14, includ- May 29, at least 1,100 people have to fight abroad, opinion polls 47 percent. est attacks by Boko Haram the group was a spent force, ing children hawking goods at been killed, with the majority of showed yesterday. A majority of those polled militants on “soft” civilian describing the military claims the scene, but no-one was killed, attacks in Borno, according to a Parliament in the officially pac- voiced disapproval of what they targets. as “lies” in an audio recording he added. Witness Faruq Ali, report. ifist nation passed the contentious said was the way the government The attacks targeted the Ajilari published via social media last a trader, said the third bomb Overall, the violence has security bills early last Saturday, bulldozed the legislation through Cross evening market area and Saturday. exploded at a mosque not far from left at least 17,000 dead since a move that could see Japanese Diet and complained that Abe neighbouring Gomari, hitting The explosions also followed a the Binta Sugar area and may 2009, according to Amnesty troops engage in combat overseas had not offered persuasive and worshippers at a mosque and warning from Nigerian President have been targeted by a woman International, while the UN esti- for the first time since the end of detailed arguments to justify the football fans watching a televised Muhammadu Buhari that “con- wearing an explosives vest. mates that more than two million World War II. move. The legislation had sparked match. ventional” Boko Haram attacks “Luckily enough, only few peo- have been made homeless in the A weekend poll taken by the angry street protests with tens of The army and rescuers said the were decreasing, but that suicide ple were observing the Isha (night same period. top-selling, centre-right news- thousands taking part, and fuelled explosions were caused by home- and homemade bomb outrages prayers) but we counted 11 dead Apart from suicide and bomb paper Yomiuri Shimbun showed anger among Japan’s neighbours. made devices but one local and could continue. bodies and about 21 others sus- attacks on markets, bus stations that public support for the Abe However Abe’s supporters were the police said a female suicide Army spokesman Sani Usman tained injuries,” he said. and mosques, the insurgents have government dropped four points relieved to see only a moderate bomber also blew herself up. said the blasts, which locals Markus John, a tyre repairer, also carried out deadly cross-bor- to 41 percent compared with drop in public support. “Fifty-four persons died while believed could have been aimed said the fourth bomb exploded der raids in neighbouring Chad, a similar survey taken in mid- The opposition failed to gain 90 others were injured,” Borno to distract security forces to close to the mosque near a foot- Cameroon and Niger. August. Its disapproval rating momentum because they were not state police spokesman Victor enable an attack on the city, “sig- ball “viewing centre”, where All three countries have been rose six points to 51 percent, the able to offer viable alternatives to Isuku said. nify (a) high level of desperation matches are shown to the public assisting Nigeria in the counter- Yomiuri said. the bills, the Yomiuri said, echoing “Those injured are being on the part of the Boko Haram on a large screen. insurgency since the turn of the A separate poll taken by the the assessments of survey results treated at Umaru Shehu General terrorists”. “We counted four dead bodies year, in recognition of the group’s liberal Asahi Shimbun showed by rival media. Proponents of the hospital and the (Borno) State Bashir Ibrahim, who lives in here (at the viewing centre) and threat to regional security. the government’s approval rat- legislation have said the measures Specialist hospital respectively.” the densely populated Gomari many others sustained injuries,” A new 8,700-strong regional ing down one point to 35 percent are necessary to beef up defense Locals however, put the death area, near Maiduguri airport, said he said. force comprising all four coun- compared with a survey taken a against China and North Korea. toll at least 21. The blasts -- there were “four separate blasts Maiduguri, the capital of Borno tries plus Benin is set to deploy week ago, while the disapproval AFP the latest to hit the city in the that went off simultaneously.” state and the birthplace of Boko against the jihadists. AFP

Filipino nurse jailed for ‘seditious’ posts

SINGAPORE: A Singapore court yesterday sentenced a Filipino On the run Reyes brothers held for murder nurse to four months in prison for posting inflammatory com- ments on Facebook against Singaporeans and lying to police MANILA: Two Philippine poli- The gunman was caught trying investigators. ticians wanted over the murder to flee the scene and police said Ello Ed Mundsel Bello, 29, a former employee of government- of a prominent anti-corruption his weapon was owned by one of run Tan Tock Seng Hospital, had posted comments insulting crusader have been arrested in Joel Reyes’s lawyers. Singaporeans and calling for the takeover of the city-state by his Thailand after more than three Aside from alleged environ- countrymen. State Courts Judge Siva Shanmugam sentenced Bello years on the run, the president’s mental crimes such as illegal to three months in jail for sedition in relation to his Facebook posts, office said yesterday. mining, Ortega had accused Joel and another month for lying to police who investigated him following Joel Reyes, a former provin- Reyes of syphoning off millions of complaints from the public. cial governor, and his brother, dollars in revenues from a gasfield Prosecutors had asked for a prison term of five months. Bello’s Mario, a former town mayor, off the coast of Palawan when he lawyer told reporters his client would not appeal the sentence and were detained on the Thai holiday was governor. hoped to be back in the Philippines by Christmas with a sentence island of Phuket yesterday, said The brothers’ escape reinforced reduction for good behaviour in prison. presidential spokesman Herminio the Philippines’ reputation for Coloma. having a “culture of impunity”, Indonesia pressured on cattle imports The Reyes brothers are facing with powerful men free to kill or murder charges over the 2011 intimidate political opponents, JAKARTA: Australia’s trade minister called yesterday for death of Gerry Ortega, a promi- journalists and other critics with- Indonesia to set an annual quota for cattle imports to bring more nent Palawan environment activ- out any punishment. certainty for Australian exporters and ease tensions between ist who had also used a radio show At least 169 journalists or media the neighbours on the issue. Indonesia is the biggest market for he hosted to frequently accuse the workers have been killed since the Australia’s lucrative live export trade, which employs thousands Reyes brothers of massive graft. restoration of democracy in the of people. But the issue has often been a flashpoint, most recently The brothers went missing in Philippines in 1986, but only 13 when Jakarta unexpectedly slashed imports of Australian cattle early 2012 after an arrest war- Brothers Joel Reyes and Mario Reyes (seated) with the Royal Thai Police cases have seen murder convic- in the third quarter of this year by 80 percent. During a one-day rant was issued for them and had after their arrest at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, yesterday. tions, according to the nation’s visit to Jakarta, Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb said initially fled to Vietnam and then main press union. setting an annual quota for cattle imports would be a “more sta- Thailand, officials said. He acknowledged Interpol and in the capital of Palawan, one of Lieutenant General Thitiraj ble arrangement”, instead of deciding on the figure each quarter, “The arrest of the long- the Thai police for their help in the Philippines’ biggest islands Nhongharnpitak, commissioner as Indonesia does now. wanted Reyes brothers provides arresting the Reyes brothers, but that is known as one of the of the CIB, said the brothers had Relations between the neighbours have historically been stormy an opportunity for pursuing the did not provide further details. nation’s last environmental fron- lived in the country for two years but hit a new low following the executions, with Canberra taking ends of justice,” Coloma said in a Ortega was shot in the head at tiers but which has suffered from and had planned to open fitness the unprecedented step of recalling its ambassador from Jakarta. statement. point-blank range while shopping illegal logging, mining and fishing. centres. AFP Sumatran elephant killing sparks anger

JAKARTA: A critically endangered Sumatran elephant who had patrolled Indonesia’s jungles to help protect threatened habitats has been killed for his tusks, an official said yesterday, Turnbull selects sparking a surge of anger online. Yongki, a tame creature who worked with teams of elephant keep- Morrison as ers, was found dead close to the camp where he lived in a national park on the western island of Sumatra, said park official Timbul treasurer in his Batubara. His one-metre tusks had been hacked off, leaving just bloody stumps, and his legs still bore the chains put on him by his keepers to ensure he stayed in the camp. new cabinet There are estimated to be less than 3,000 Sumatran elephants remaining in the wild. They are frequently targeted by poachers for CANBERRA: Australian their tusks, which fetch a high price for use in Chinese traditional Prime Minister Malcolm medicine. Batubara, from the Bukit Barisan Selatan national park, Turnbull yesterday appointed said it was not yet known how Yongki was killed. His body, which Scott Morrison as treasurer, was found last Friday, bore no bullet wounds, but he had a blue handing the conservative law- tongue. Elephants have in the past been poisoned. maker the top economic job in his new cabinet in an effort to Search on for missing in boat crash mend party divisions following the ouster of Tony Abbott. TAIPEI: Rescuers are searching for four missing fishermen after Morrison won both praise a Taiwanese boat collided with a huge cargo ship and capsized off and condemnation as immigra- the island’s north coast, killing five, officials said yesterday. tion minister for his ruthlessly The bodies of the Taiwanese skipper, three Chinese and one efficient implementation of Indonesian crew members have already been recovered after the Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Ky smiles as she greets supporters during her campaign in the Australia’s policy of turning back collision last Friday, and authorities have launched an investigation. constituency of Kawhmu township outside Yangon, yesterday. boatloads of asylum seekers arriv- A coastguard spokesman said yesterday that rescuers were still ing from Asia. searching for three more Indonesian and one Chinese crew listed as Most recently, Morrison had missing from the fishing boat. The 48-tonne Shih Hui 31 was sail- been tasked with steering through ing off Chuwei, a port near Taoyuan city, early last Friday when it Myanmar’s Kyi campaigns in home difficult welfare reforms as social collided with the 8,000-tonne cargo ship carrying gravel, authorities services minister. Other changes said. Authorities have launched an investigation. The cargo ship’s in the much anticipated cabinet Taiwanese second officer Tseng Teh-rong and a Filipino sailor on constituency as poll battle heats up reshuffle were the appointment duty at the time of the crash have have been interrogated and were of Maris Payne as defence minis- released on bail Saturday. YANGON: Myanmar opposi- Party responded with a message channel later in the day. ter, one of five women in the new tion leader Aung San Suu Kyi on his Facebook page, flaunting The charismatic Nobel Peace cabinet, and former Education Malaysia child abuse video goes viral was touring her constituency incoming investment, economic Prize laureate faces four oppo- Minister Christopher Pyne as on the outskirts of Myanmar’s growth and reforms carried out nents from the ruling bloc and industry, innovation and science KUALA LUMPUR: A childcare centre in Malaysia has been hit commercial capital of Yangon by his military-backed govern- smaller opposition parties in minister. with claims of child abuse, after a video of a woman scolding and yesterday, kicking off the third ment, which took power in 2011. Kawhmu, but is expected to win “Today, I’m announcing a 21st hitting a crying toddler went viral yesterday. The video showed a week of campaigning for the The election marks a major in a landslide. century government and a minis- woman hitting the toddler several times, a report said. first free national vote in 25 shift in Myanmar’s political land- Suu Kyi, who led the strug- try for the future,” Turnbull said The beginning of the video showed the woman holding another years. scape, giving a platform to demo- gle against military rule in the in Canberra. infant's hand and telling the person recording the video that the In the run-up to the November cratic activists crushed during a former Burma for two decades, “Very big changes to meet very toddler had bitten him. 8 poll, Suu Kyi’s National League half-century of military rule that was elected from the constituency big challenges to help all of us The woman later hit the crying toddler's face, back and leg while for Democracy has pledged to ended that year. among 43 NLD candidates who seize very big opportunities.” scolding her. She then took the toddler's hand and hit her arm. speed democratic reform, scru- Suu Kyi is to meet thousands ran in the byelection in 2012. Turnbull’s Liberal Party and The toddler's cries were temporarily halted when the woman tinize investment to limit envi- of supporters in Kawhmu, an The president, who is chosen its junior coalition partner, the squeezed the toddler's cheeks and scolded the child. The video that ronmental impacts and amend a impoverished, rice-growing area in a parliamentary vote that National Party, won a landslide was uploaded earlier in the day has since gone viral, with close to junta-drafted constitution that near Yangon, with an estimated includes the military, chooses his election in 2013 under Abbott, 40,000 views, over 1,000 shares and generated over 700 comments bars her from becoming president. 80,000 registered voters. She will or her own cabinet, not necessar- promising stability, economic within an hour. However, the owner of the childcare centre denied President Thein Sein’s ruling also deliver a 15-minute address ily from among political parties. reform and to stop asylum seek- the claims of abuse. AGENCIES Union Solidarity and Development on the state-owned television REUTERS ers arriving by boat. REUTERS TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PAKISTAN

Pakistan confirms death sentence for Protesters, cops clash in Nepal nine militants Himalayan nation adopts new bill ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s KATHMANDU: Police in “India has supported a federal, army yesterday announced the Nepal shot and injured at least democratic, republican and inclu- death penalty for nine hard- three protesters yesterday a sive Constitution,”the Foreign line militants linked to a series day after the Himalayan nation Ministry said, adding curtly, “We of terrorist attacks across the adopted its first democratic note the promulgation today of a country. constitution, dashing hopes that Constitution.” The men were convicted by the historic event would put a India also said it was concerned military courts established as part stop to weeks of bloodshed in about the continuing violence in of a crackdown on militancy fol- which some 40 people have died. border regions. lowing a massacre at a school in The demonstrators were in Maoist party chairman Pushpa the northwest city of Peshawar on critical condition after police Kamal Dahal yesterday told a December 16 last year, in which opened fire on an anti-constitution rally in Kathmandu to celebrate more than 150 people, mostly chil- protest in the city of Biratnagar the constitution, “We want dren, were killed. with blanks, rubber bullets and friendship with India, not to be Parliament approved the use of possibly live rounds, said Pramod its ‘Yes Man’,” according to local the courts for the next two years, Kharel, a deputy police superin- media. and the Supreme Court endorsed tendent in the Morang district of Nepal’s government says an the move last month, rejecting southern Nepal. A police officer imperfect document is better than claims it was unconstitutional. was also wounded by protesters nothing, and it can be amended to “The army chief confirms death throwing stones, he said. reflect the aspirations of dissent- sentence of nine hard core terror- Nepal’s new constitution was ing groups. ists involved in killing civilians/ promulgated last Sunday despite Politicians had squabbled for law enforcement agencies per- fierce opposition from minority seven years over the charter, but sonnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa groups in the southern plains were finally galvanised to finish province and sectarian kill- whose homeland provinces will it by two earthquakes that killed ings,” military spokesman Major be split up under the charter. more than 9,000 people in Nepal General Asim Bajwa said in a The violence has heightened this year. brief tweet. tensions with neighbouring India, It creates seven states in a The militants were also which had called for the new federal system, but is opposed by involved in several other inci- charter to be more inclusive of groups who want to re-establish Anti-constitution protesters and police clash during a protest rally in Kathmandu, yesterday. dents including attacks on senior ethnic groups near its borders, Nepal as a Hindu nation, and oth- army officials and a mosque in the where much of the violence has ers who feel it is unfavourable to security presence remained in writing an article last week that this article, I decided that it would northwestern city of Nowshera. been focused. New Delhi offered people in the plains. some places, with a curfew in suggested India was meddling in be easier for (him) if I stepped “One terrorist (was)awarded its “best wishes to the people of Celebrations were held around one district that saw clashes last Nepal’s affairs. down,” Prateek Pradhan said. life imprisonment,” Bajwa said but Nepal” last Sunday, but stopped the country yesterday, including Sunday. “Given that the prime minister Nepal’s other large neighbour, did not disclose the convicted per- short of congratulations on the in Biratnagar, scene of the pro- A top aide to Prime Minister came under a lot of pressure from China, has welcomed the new son’s name or other details. AFP new constitution. tests earlier in the day. A heavy Sushil Koirala stepped down after some external sources regarding constitution. REUTERS

Researchers develop solar phones for disaster use Nepal quake LAHORE: Pakistani research- and then call, send messages and on the ground, but the ITU Potential users of the RBS Saif said RBS teams on the survivors turn ers have developed a portable, even browse (internet) data free expects it to be used in the next system can get the information ground plan to collect information solar-powered mobile phone of charge,” said Umar Saif, ITU six to eight months in partner- they need in just a few seconds about disaster-affected people in network for use in disasters like vice chancellor and an adviser to ship with the National Disaster by sending a text message to spe- a database, and pass this on to porters to floods and earthquakes when the project. Management Authority and a cific numbers appearing on their rescue teams, doctors and gov- regular communications are The RBS is a lightweight, com- local telecoms company. mobile phone. ernment departments that can deliver aid often disrupted. pact rectangular box fitted with Saif said the RBS signal can For example, if a person needs provide assistance. Researchers at the Information an antenna, a signal amplifier be received within a 3km radius, to contact a fire brigade, they text The RBS, which operates using BIGU: Her back hunched over, Technology University (ITU) in and a battery, which can be car- and people in the area can easily the words “occupation: firefight- open source software, offers all Nepali villager Sanchimaya Lahore, together with a team from ried easily and even dropped by register by sending their name, ers” to the relevant number. They the features provided by regular Thami strained to make the the University of California, have helicopter in hard-to-reach dis- occupation, age and blood group will then receive names and con- cellphone companies, he added. last stretch of a five-hour trek developed a prototype “Rescue aster zones. It has a solar panel to a special number. tact details for local firefighters Ghaznavi said it costs around to deliver critical relief supplies Base Station” (RBS) for Pakistan to charge the battery, to keep it “This helps generate an auto- in just a few seconds and can call $6,000 to develop an RBS, and to other victims of April’s dev- - the country’s first emergency working in places without electric matic database of people in dis- for help, Saif said. the Pakistan prototype has been astating earthquake. telecoms system that would work power. tress, and eventually helps both Or if someone needs access to funded by a Google Faculty The 36-year-old is one of some on normal cell phones. An alternative communica- the rescue and relief teams and blood supplies, they send a mes- Research Award. 10,000 survivors of the disaster “When the RBS is installed tions system like this could help the victims,” he said. sage saying “blood group, B posi- The RBS team is now working hired as porters to bring food, in a disaster-struck area, people save lives when disasters strike by Pakistan has 116 million active tive”, for instance, and receive with Endaga that connects rural medicines and shelter materials automatically start receiving its connecting survivors with rescue cellular subscribers out of a total contact information for people communities through small-scale to remote Himalayan villages cut signals on their mobile phones. workers and government officials. population of 185 million, accord- nearby with that blood group, so independent cellular networks. off by the 7.8-magnitude quake They can manually choose it The RBS has yet to be deployed ing to official data. they can ask for a donation. REUTERS that hit on April 25, killing nearly 8,900 people. “I used to be a farmer, but now I have no farm, it’s all gone,” Poe widens lead in presidential polls Thami told AFP, as she recounted the impact of the quake and mas- MANILA: A novice senator who is the adopted daughter of sive aftershock that followed in a late popular movie action hero has increased her lead as the Paragliders fly Kabul skies May, which wiped out her village favourite to win the presidency of the Philippines at elections of Bigu in northeastern Dolakha next year, an opinion poll showed yesterday. KABUL: Zakia Mohammadi, just been freed from a cage,” said team. “The situation is not good, district. Grace Poe, 47, who formally declared her candidacy last week a woman in Afghanistan’s first Mohammadi, one of two women there is no security, but I am “We had no food to eat, we had for the elections in May 2016, was the top-rated candidate among national paragliding team, in the newly established team of brave and I can do it.” nowhere to live -- it took about a 47 percent of correspondents, up by five points, the latest Social waited on a hilltop on the out- 15 that includes two trainers. “I During the rule of the militant week before help arrived,” Thami Weather Stations poll showed. The elections will be closely watched skirts of Kabul for a wind to lift really enjoyed it.” Islamist Taliban in the 1990s, said as she dropped off a 30-kilo- by investors, who fear the political succession in one of Asia’s fast- her craft into the sky, as dozens Women in Afghanistan’s con- Afghan women were kept out of gramme (65-pound) sack of len- est growing economies could derail gains made during President of watching teenagers clapped servative Muslim society are schools, universities and public tils for her fellow villagers. Benigno Aquino’s rule. and cheered. increasingly entering areas such life. They could not leave their The disaster destroyed roads, She is one of a group of young as education, sports and the homes unless accompanied by a leaving villages like Bigu cut-off Malaysia, Indonesia in talks on haze Afghans taking to the skies of a workplace, but most still wear the male family member. from vital supplies and creating capital where military helicopters head-to-toe garment, the burqa. “When we first came here, chil- a “logistical nightmare” for aid KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia are set to discuss and surveillance balloons are a far “When women see me they dren were pelting us with stones,” agencies, said Stephen Anderson, the ongoing haze situation and to find long-term measures to more familiar sight. don’t believe that an Afghan paragliding trainer Mehran emergency coordinator for the combat the problem, an official said yesterday. “When I went up to the sky, I woman can do this,” said Leeda Rahbari SAID at the top of the World Food Programme, which Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi thought I was a bird which had Ozori, the other woman in the hill in Kabul. REUTERS is funding the scheme. announced Natural Resources and Environment Minister Junaidi “This is some of the most chal- Tuanku Jaafar will leave for Jakarta last Friday to hold discus- lenging terrain WFP has oper- sions with his Indonesian counterpart. “He will arrive in Jakarta on ated in globally”, Anderson said. September 25 to hold further talks with Indonesia and other Asean Peaceful march “We desperately needed to partners,” he said. Last Friday, Ahmad Zahid had said that Malaysia access villages where choppers and Indonesia would implement long-term measures to resolve the couldn’t land either because of cross-border haze problem. The haze, which affects several countries the steep terrain or the weather... in South-East Asia, is a recurring annual problem. we were facing an emergency,” he said. China reports 791 dengue cases While the agency struggled to find a way out of the crisis, a BEIJING: A total of 791 dengue cases were reported in 15 cit- small team of Nepali and foreign ies across China’s Guangdong province, health authorities said mountaineers made their way to yesterday. Chaozhou city has seen the highest number of cases, at the quake epicentre in Gorkha 691, said the province’s health and family planning commission. district. A spokesperson from the commission said they were only seeing Argentinian mountaineer around 30 new cases a day, Xinhua news agency reported. Damian Benegas was on Mount Dengue is a mosquito-borne, potentially fatal disease that mainly Everest, planning to summit the affects people in tropical and subtropical regions, causing fever and world’s highest peak for a sixth nausea, as well as muscle and joint aches. time when the disaster struck on April 25, triggering a deadly S Korean charged for attempted arson avalanche. The 46-year-old climber arrived SEOUL: A South Korean man was indicted yesterday for unscathed in Kathmandu six days attempted arson at the Japanese embassy in Seoul, presumably later and travelled on to Gorkha, out of anger over a historical dispute between the two coun- determined to help. tries, prosecutors said. The 57-year-old defendant is suspected of He considered hiring a heli- approaching the embassy with four bottles of “soju” (vodka-like, copter to run air drops, but was rice liquor with high potency) and a 1.5-litre plastic bottle filled deterred by the cost, which ran with gasoline, as well as a lighter on September 5 before being into thousands of dollars. caught by a police officer on guard, the Seoul Central District “As mountaineers, we rely Prosecutor’s Office said. Prosecutors said he planned to set the hugely on porters to move sup- embassy building on fire as he was “disgusted by Japan’s shame- plies and I thought we could do Pakistan human rights activists, residents and police officials participate in a rally to mark the International Day less attitude regarding South Korean women who were forced the same here, move more goods of Peace in Karachi, yesterday. The United Nation’s International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 into sexual slavery. AGENCIES for a fraction of the cost of a each year to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. chopper,” he said. AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 ASIA / INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17 RSS clarifies on quota row MIM leader Owaisi asks Narendra Modi to release caste census

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya any reconsideration of reservation ensure that OBC reservation and The MIM leader challenged Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) being extended to ST, SC, OBC,” other reservation comes down. the Modi government to release yesterday clarified that its chief union minister Ravi Shankar “We would like to know what caste census. “The whole world Mohan Bhagwat had not called Prasad said. is Modi government’s policy on will come to know what is the for an end to quotas in educa- Meanwhile, asserting that the statement given by the RSS actual reality and then OBCs will tion and jobs. Faced with criti- reservations to other backward chief who is ideological guru of decide.” He also wanted to know cism, the RSS sought to suggest classes (OBCs) can’t be discon- all swayamsevaks including the why the government was opposing that Bhagwat’s remarks in an tinued at all, Majlis-e-Ittehadul prime minister,” the Hyderabad promotions to Dalits in govern- interview were misunderstood. Muslimeen (MIM) president MP said while reacting to ment employment. “Bhagwat ji has not commented Asaduddin Owaisi yesterday Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Bhagwat has called for a review on the reservation, which differ- asked the Narendra Modi gov- (RSS) chief’s statement. of the reservation policy in the Satish Tomar (centre) gestures as he is rescued after being trapped for close ent weaker sections of the society ernment to make its stand clear Owaisi said calling for a review country, contending it has been to nine days in a collapsed tunnel at Tihra in Bilaspur, yesterday. are enjoying,” RSS chief spokes- on the statement by RSS chief of reservation policy was conven- used for political ends. He sug- man Manmohan Vaidya said in a Mohan Bhagwat. ient way of saying that reserva- gested that an apolitical com- statement. He said the true face of the gov- tion should be discontinued to mittee be set up to examine who “Instead, he had said that eve- ernment was slowly coming out as OBCs. “This can’t be done at all,” needs the facility and for how rybody should discuss (the issue it wants Hindu consolidation to he said. long. IANS Trapped Himachal so) that benefits of reservation should reach all weaker sections of the society as envisaged by the constitution makers. workers evacuated “The subject of the interview Rahul Gandhi trains gun at RSS was integral humanism, not res- MATHURA: Congress vice- urged party workers to work in Minister Narendra Modi, saying BILASPUR: Rescuers yes- “We have successfully rescued ervation,” the statement added. president Rahul Gandhi yes- tandem with the ethos and ideol- he had forgotten all promises terday managed to evacu- two people. The NDRF men are The RSS chief yesterday terday trained guns on the ogy of the party. made to the people of India dur- ate two trapped workers after going into the tunnel again to pitched for a review of the reser- Rashtriya Swayamsewak He also admitted publicly that ing the Lok Sabha polls last year. over 200 hours of their ordeal, search for the third worker. For vation policy, contending it had Sangh (RSS), accusing the the Congress was the “number Claiming that he was hearing when a tunnel under construc- us, the operation is not over. We been used for political ends and BJP-led National Democratic chaar ki party in UP” (fourth negative reviews about Modi’s tion collapsed here in Himachal are hopeful. The operation is still suggesting setting up an apolitical Alliance government of towing position party in Uttar Pradesh). performance everywhere he was Pradesh on September 12. going on. Why should we lose committee to examine who needs its line on all issues. Citing Apple founder Steve visiting, Gandhi said the popular- However, the whereabouts hope of locating the third one?” the facility and till when. “This is Congress, not RSS, Jobs, the Gandhi scion said the ity graph of the prime minister of the third worker were not Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner “If we would have implemented or else if Mohan Bhagwat would party should work in a team was nose-diving. known yet. Manasi Sahay Thakur told this policy as envisaged by the have come on the stage and said spirit where ideas of everyone are “Even we together cannot “We managed to evacuate reporters at the spot. constitution makers instead of that the sky is pitch black, others heard and the power is not con- bring him the kind of harm he is Mani Ram and Satish Tomar, Earlier, the NDRF penetrated doing politics over it, then the would have agreed,” the Congress centrated in some select hands doing to his image,” Gandhi said who were stuck in the tunnel the roof of the tunnel for its men present situation would not have leader said while speaking at the only. while telling workers that they since September 21. Both are to rescue the workers. For the arrived,” Bhagwat had said. party’s Chintan Shivir held in He again assailed the RSS, say- may attack the prime minister, fine and have been taken to the past five days, a 50-odd member Yesterday, Rashtriya Janata Mathura. ing while it and the Bharatiya but remember that Modi himself nearby zonal hospital in Bilaspur team comprising engineers, tech- Dal chief Lalu Prasad dared the In his first direct interaction Janata Party (BJP) were propo- was doing this job of the oppo- (town) for examination,” Jaideep nical staff and geologists drilled a RSS and the Bharatiya Janata with the party workers after the nents of a single theory and ide- sition brilliantly. He added that Singh, commanding officer of the 42-metre vertical shaft through Party (BJP) to end education and Lok Sabha debacle where the ology, the Congress allowed all very soon the Congress would National Disaster Response Force the mountain in its bid to rescue job quotas. The BJP also clarified Congress lost from all but two faiths within the party to prosper take the ground Modi is stead- (NDRF), said. the workers. A snag hampered that it was not in favour of recon- constituencies in Uttar Pradesh and flourish. ily losing. However, the third worker, the evacuation throughout last sidering the reservation policy. - Rae Bareli and Amethi, Gandhi He also slammed Prime IANS Hirdya Ram, was yet to be found. Sunday. IANS “The BJP is not in favour of

Commanders agree to restraint on LoC Final adieu

JAMMU: Local field commanders of the Indian and Pakistani OROP veterans armies yesterday decided to exercise restraint to respect the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between them, an army official said. allege bank “A brigade-level flag meeting was held between the Indian and Pakistani army at Chakan Da Bagh crossing point on the LoC in accounts Poonch district yesterday. The field commanders discussed a host of issues including the ongoing ceasefire violations, targeting of civil- ian areas and sniper actions on the LoC,” Indian army’s northern blocked command spokesman Colonel S D Goswami said. NEW DELHI: Ex-servicemen Sheena murder accused custody extended protesting against the govern- ment-approved ‘One Rank, One MUMBAI: A Mumbai court yesterday extended the judicial Pension’ (OROP) alleged yester- custody of all three prime accused in Sheena Bora’s murder by a day that their bank accounts fortnight till October 5. The accused are Indrani Mukerjea, the have been blocked, but said the victim’s mother, Mukerjea’s ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna and her move will not succeed in sup- former driver Shyamvar Rai. Their judicial custody of 14 days pressing their agitation due to ended yesterday. resource crunch. The case of the three was put up before the Bandra magistrate “Bureaucrats had probably court via video-conferencing as police could not provide escort in assured politicians not to take view of the Ganeshotsav celebrations. The defence and prosecution this agitation seriously as it will lawyers were present in the court. wear out like any other agitation in a few days. Man found buried under road in MP They even managed to get our bank accounts blocked through KATNI : In a bizarre incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni dis- their emissary and were confident trict, construction workers built a road over a man who had that the agitation will be forced fallen into a pothole allegedly in a drunken stupor. Two people to be stopped with funds drying were arrested for causing the unintentional death, police said up,” Group Captain V K Gandhi yesterday. (retd) said in an open letter to the According to police, Latori Burman, 45, a resident of Khadra vil- ex-servicemen. lage, had gone to meet his in-laws with his wife. His wife opted to “How can resource crunch Devotees carry an idol of the Lord Ganesha ready for immersion into the Arabian Sea on the fifth day of the stay back at her parents’ place, while he returned home. His body stop this agitation of our status ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, yesterday. Ganesh idols are taken through the streets in a was later found buried under a newly-built gravel road. and our rights,” he asked, add- procession accompanied by dancing and singing, and later immersed in a river or the sea symbolising a ritual Police said it later emerged that Burman had fallen into a pothole ing that their morale was “high” seeing-off of his journey towards his abode, taking away with him the misfortunes of all mankind. and a JCB machine, used for road construction, poured gravel over and “determined” to achieve the the pothole to level the road, burying the allegedly inebriated man OROP. lying there. He said the OROP, as offered by the government, was “not accept- Man held for exporting spurious drugs able” as there were “severe short- comings” in the offer. NEW DELHI: A 44-year-old man has been arrested for export- Yesterday, the relay hunger ing fake medicines to foreign countries like the US, Britain and strike by the protestors entered Journalists threatened by Thailand, police said yesterday. the 98th day. Group Captain Ashok Mittal, a resident of Kurukshetra in Haryana, was arrested Gandhi also thanked the ex- last Tuesday near Kanhaiya Nagar metro station in west Delhi and servicemen for turning up in a carton containing spurious drugs recovered from him. large numbers for the agitation Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha “After questioning Mittal, we raided his godown in Inderlok (west and contributing funds to run the Delhi) from where a big cache of fake medicines valued at Rs60 lakh protest. MUMBAI: Journalists Nikhil who has already filed a police it is the duty of the government was recovered,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijay Singh said. He said it was important to Wagle and Shyansundar complaint over threats from the to ensure security of all peo- Singh said Mittal used to export fake medicines of 22 different plan activities across the “length Sonnar have said they have Sanatan Sanstha, which targeted ple, not just mine,” Wagle said brands named as Nitrazepam, Zopic, Super Tada Rise and Halonite. and breadth” of the country to been getting threats from him in an article in its mouthpiece yesterday. The medicines in the cache, police said, are used for sleep, pain convey a message to the govern- Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha, Sanatan Prabhat on September 1, Around four years ago, Sanatan relief and in sex stimulation. ment that their morale was high following which the Mumbai 2015, in which it labelled him as Sanstha’s office bearer Abhay Mittal told police that he used to procure order through Internet and “no pressure can shake” them Press Club yesterday urged the “anti-Hindu”. Vartak staged a walkout from a or via e-mail from people residing in foreign countries including the from achieving the OROP. Maharashtra government and Wagle, known for his aggressive television show hosted by Wagle. US, Britain and Thailand. According to the official, Mittal used to While veterans want ration- police to take serious note of the stance on various public issues, The Sanatan Sanstha has receive the money through unofficial sources. “He has visited Britain alisation of pensions every year, threats. says he has received threats from once again shot into prominence twice to establish and expand his business.” the government has provided for In a statement, the Mumbai the Sanatan Sanstha on Twitter after Gaikwad was arrested from review every five years. Press Club noted with “serious and also through its mouthpiece Sangli in Maharashtra and two Lawyer found shot dead in Chandigarh They also want the one-man concern” the Sanatan Sanstha Sanatan Prabhat, which ran an others from Karnatata in connec- judicial commission to be replaced threatening Wagle since 2011. article warning him on airing his tion with Pansare’s murder. CHANDIGARH: The bullet-riddled body of a young lawyer, with a five-member committee Police have found Wagle’s views. Pansare, 81, and his wife Uma who was also a former national-level shooter, was found from a with their representation. name mentioned in regular tel- Maharashtra Police offered him were shot at by two motorcycle- park here, city police officials said yesterday. Another issue is fixation of ephonic talks between Sanatan security cover, which he declined riding attackers on February 16 The lawyer was identified as Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu, 34 years pension as per the highest pen- Sanstha members and Samir saying that as a media person, he near their home. While Pansare old and a resident of neighbouring Mohali town in Punjab. sion for the rank, against the Gaikwad, who was arrested would not be able to work under died from his injuries four days The body was found in a Sector 27 park last Sunday night and government’s announcement of last week in connection with such measures. later, Uma survived but was left Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation. it being average of highest and the killing of Communist leader “Last week, four police offic- crippled. Sukhmanpreet, alias Sippy, was the grandson of a former judge lowest pensions, with protection Govind Pansare in Kolhapur in ers visited me to offer security. Following Gaikwad’s arrest, of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His father is an additional to those with higher pension. February. They have even given a letter to many organisations and political advocate general in Punjab. Ex-servicemen had been on The press club also expressed this effect, but I have rejected. parties have demanded a ban on IANS relay-hunger strike since June 15 solidarity with Sonnar, who works I am a journalist. How will I the Sanatan Sanstha. at Jantar Mantar. IANS with Marathi daily Prahaar and function with security? Moreover, IANS TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / INDIA Stop terrorism, says Rajnath Kerala nurses await New headquarters for ITBP inaugurated permission to return

JAMMU: Terrorism, infiltra- (ITBP) is deployed on the LAC tion and border transgression (Line of Actual Control) between should be stopped by India’s India and China in the Ladakh from Saudi Arabia neighbours to foster better rela- region. ITBP Himalaya ki goad tions, Home Minister Rajnath ki raksha karti hai (ITBP guards THIRUVANANTHA- decided to return to India. Last Singh said yesterday. the lap of the Himalayas for the PURAM: Around 50 nurses Sunday was our last day at work,” India has always been a peace- country),” he said. from Kerala are awaiting a said Thanu. ful neighbour willing to maintain “Since Kathua is the entry nod from authorities in Saudi “We want the Indian embassy good relations with all its neigh- point to reach the lap of the Arabia and the Indian embassy to ensure that we get our experi- bours, the minister said in his Himalayas (Ladakh region) in the to return to India, as they also ence certificates while a few new address to Indo-Tibetan Border state, where the ITBP guards the want issues related to their nursing recruits get their certifi- Police personnel after inaugurat- LAC, it is necessary to station a work experience and certifi- cates back from the agency that ing a newly-constructed head- battalion of this force at the entry cates to be taken care of. recruited them,” said Thanu, who quarters of its 47th Battalion in point to reach the Himalayas,” he These nurses were evacuated hails from Thrissur in Kerala. Kagwal area of Samba district of added. last Sunday night from the trou- These nurses were ready to Jammu and Kashmir. Rajnath Singh, who is on a bled region of Samtah in Saudi continue working in Saudi Arabia, “Prime Minister Narendra three-day visit to the state, will Arabia, very close to the Yemen provided they were posted in Modi made it very clear to China take stock of the situation on the border, to Jizan that is about an trouble-free area, away from the that resolving all outstanding international border in Jammu hour’s drive from Samtah. Saudi-Yemen border. issues including border disputes region and the LAC between India T Thanu, a nurse from Kerala “If it is not possible, we want is the key to improved bilateral and China in Ladakh. who has been working abroad for to return to India at the earliest,” ties,” he said. Home Minister Rajnath Singh The home minister landed at the past four years, said on phone she added. The home minister said the the technical area of Jammu air- yesterday from Jizan that they all Meanwhile, Chief Minister ITBP was not only guarding “There are issues of road con- terrorist attack last year. port in a BSF plane around 9am were waiting for the permission Oommen Chandy has assured the borders but also protecting nectivity and telecom connectivity The home minister also cleared yesterday. Besides senior officers to return. these nurses that he had taken India’s assets in countries like and the home ministry is work- the air on possible deployment of of the home ministry, Rajnath “We have been living in fear for up the issue with External Affairs Afghanistan. ing to improve these issues,” he the ITBP on the international bor- Singh is accompanied by BSF the last three days at the 150-bed Minister Sushma Swaraj. An offi- The ITBP is guarding a 3,488- added. der between India and Pakistan in Director General D K Pathak and Samtah general hospital attached cial from the Prime Minister’s km border with China in one of He lauded the ITBP’s role in Jammu region in addition to the ITBP Director General Krishna to Saudi Arabia’s health ministry Office called them up and assured the most inhospitable and difficult defending the Indian Consulate Border Security Force. Chaudhary. due to mortar firing and shelling of safe return. terrains. at Herat in Afghanistan from a “Indo-Tibetan Border Police IANS around us. About 50 nurses have IANS

Kashmir’s oldest shrine Ex-minister wants Singh to be summoned in coal scam

NEW DELHI: Former union was taken on the behest of He also sought summoning of minister of state for coal Dasari Manmohan Singh. the then energy secretary Anand Narayan Rao told a court here However, Congress leader and Swaroop and the then mines yesterday that allocation of a industrialist Naveen Jindal’s secretary Jai Shankar Tiwari, coal block to Jindal Group was counsel submitted that neither he saying they were part of the done on the behest of then prime is opposing nor supporting Koda’s three-member sub-group minister Manmohan Singh and application. formed by the Jharkhand sought he be summoned. He added that any order passed government to evaluate the pleas Rao’s submission came while by the court on Koda’s application of firms and suggest suitable supporting former Jharkhand should not prejudice the rights application for recommendation chief minister Madhu Koda’s plea of the accused to seek discharge by the state. seeking summoning of the former from the case. The court was hearing a prime minister in the coal block The court will hear the Central case related to the allocation allocation case allegedly involving Board of Investigation (CBI) sub- of Jharkhand’s Amarkonda Jindal Steel. mission today. Murgadangal coal block to Jindal Rao told Special Judge Bharat Koda had filed a plea last Steel and Gagan Sponge. Parashar that he is supporting month seeking summoning of Apart from Koda, Jindal, Rao, Koda’s application citing that it Manmohan Singh in the case. former coal secretary H C Gupta was the Prime Minister’s Office In his plea, he said, “Materials and others have been named as which had examined and re- placed by the CBI shows the accused in the case. They have examined the issue of allocation said conspiracy, if any, cannot been charge sheeted for crimi- of coal block and that the decision be complete without the involve- nal conspiracy and cheating as of the allocation of Jharkhand’s ment of the (then) coal minister well as under the Prevention of Amarkonda Murgadangal to (Manmohan Singh) who had the Corruption Act. Muslims look on after prayers at the 600-year-old shrine of Syed Mir Ali Hamdani during the annual Urs in Jindal Steel and Gagan Sponge final say in the entire allotment.” IANS downtown Srinagar, yesterday. The revered Persian preacher Hamdani is credited with introducing Islam in Kashmir during the 13th century AD besides greatly influencing the region’s culture and economy. MP denies Will not allow communal tension in Bengal: Mamata supporting KOLKATA: Asserting she providing such facilities. “I am granting you (Kharagpur the second language in minority- development is happening,” she will not allow anyone to incite “We will not allow any attempts madarsa) Rs25lakh as you have dominated areas of the state. contended. state’s division communal tension in the state, to incite communal tension in the been able to spread education. Lambasting the erstwhile She further said that only eight West Bengal Chief Minister state. People with vested interests Please make more doctors and Left Front government for the lakh students from the minority Mamata Banerjee yesterday always want to divide people, but engineers off the students. burdening the state with debts, communities got scholarship dur- NEW DELHI: A member assured funds to madarsas for we will not allow that to happen,” “I will give such more grants Banerjee enumerated her govern- ing the Left Front rule. of parliament from Manipur encouraging education among she said. to other institutes if they are ment’s schemes for the welfare of “But during our regime in the claims he never said he favoured the minorities. Appreciating the perform- also able to educate more people. the minorities. past four years it is 82 lakh stu- creation of two union territories Addressing an event by the ance of the minority community This is a commitment from my “Before we came to power, dents,” she added. out of the state. state minority development in academics and underlining side and is a standing instruction the minorities (affairs) depart- She also said that the facility Thangso Baite, MP, said he had department here, she also the importance of madarsas in to the concerned department,” ment had a budget of Rs472cr of free treatment that was now been misquoted. “I only told you announced that all medical col- spreading education, Banerjee said Banerjee also the Trinamool where even 80 percent was not available only at district hospitals that it was not a perfect time to lege hospitals in the state will announced a grant of Rs25lakh to Congress chairperson. spent. We have increased that will be extended to all medical comment on the issue as the cur- provide free treatment. Till now a madarsa in Kharagpur of West She also said the government budget to Rs2,400cr - an increase college and hospitals. rent situation in Manipur is very only district hospitals have been Midnapore district. is working towards making Urdu of five times and so minority IANS critical,” he said over the phone. He had earlier said that “crea- tion of two union territories out of Manipur definitely can be a pos- Purifying act sible solution,” but cautioned that the sequence of events happening Court declines stay on in the state needed to be observed more closely before making any final decision. He appears to have retracted beef ban for Eid Al Adha from his earlier stand after he was asked to quit from his post MUMBAI: The Bombay High essential part of the Muslim com- by many state legislators. There Court yesterday declined to give munity’s religious practice during were also public protests against an interim injunction on the ban the festival. him. on slaughter of bulls and sale of Naqvi said the state govern- Another MP, Khekiho Zhimomi beef during Eid Al Adha. ment recently banned slaughter from Nagaland, too may have A division bench comprising of animals and sale of mutton and sought to somewhat dilute his Justice A S Oka and Justice V L chicken for two days during the earlier statement on bifurcation Achliya was hearing a bunch of Jain festival of Paryushan. of the state, saying he did not petitions, seeking relaxation on “Then why it cannot issue a “have any ultra motive. Please the ban on slaughter of bulls and circular relaxing the ban on beef don’t misunderstand”. sale of beef during September for the Muslim community,” he Although he did not retract 25-27. argued, seeking directions for from his earlier stand, Zhimomi “We are not inclined to grant temporarily suspending the provi- said in a statement that “the any drastic interim relief at sions banning and penalising the theory is food for thought for the this stage, which would amount slaughter of bulls or male calves people of Manipur (as they have) to a stay on the Maharashtra and possession of beef under the to decide. Preservation of Animals amended law. The matter has Clarifying his stand on the (Amendment) Act, section 5,” the been posted for final hearing on issue, Zhimomi said in a state- judges observed. October 12. ment, “If a joint family with The court also refused to The petitions with similar many members finds difficulties Vendors bathe a goat in a lake before taking it to a livestock market for sale ahead of the Eid Al Adha festival accept the petitioners’ plea made prayers were filed by Aslam A under one roof, and peace and in Ahmedabad, yesterday. Muslims across the world are preparing to celebrate the annual festival of Eid Al by lawyers Ejaz Naqvi and Gayatri Malkani, Ishaque A. Shaikh and harmomny is at stake, why not Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice. 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skins. You should have 2 cups of cooked, refrigerated in an airtight container temperature. Drain the meat, discard- peeled chickpeas; reserve any extra for for up to 1 week; bring it to room tem- ing the marinade, then pat it lightly with another use. perature before serving, stirring until paper towels. Chill the chickpea cooking liquid for smooth and reviving with lemon juice as Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and the at least 2 hours. needed. The lamb needs to marinate for butter in a large, heavy skillet over Cut the garlic clove in half lengthwise. 30 minutes at room temperature. medium-high heat. Once the butter has If there is a green sprout, cut it out and melted and become foamy, add the mari- discard it. Mince the garlic and trans- Ingredients nated lamb and stir to coat. (Work in fer it to a food processor along with the (Tested size: 6 servings) batches as needed to avoid overcrowding cooked chickpeas. Process for a few min- 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder (may the skillet, or the meat will not cook cor- utes to form a very thick, smooth paste. substitute boneless leg of lamb) rectly.) Increase the heat to high; cook With the machine running, gradually Juice of 1 lemon for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until add the tahini, the 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 cloves garlic (green sprout removed), the meat is well browned on all sides, and the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, minced with crisped edges, and cooked through. processing until well incorporated and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as Return all the meat to the pan; season stopping to scrape down the sides of the needed with 1 tablespoon of the sumac and all bowl as needed. Continue to puree; grad- 3 tablespoons ground sumac, or more the cinnamon. Taste, and adjust the sea- ually add the chilled chickpea cooking as needed soning as needed. Remove from the heat. liquid a tablespoon at a time, processing 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, When ready to serve, divide the hum- until the hummus has lightened. (You plus more for serving mus among individual salad-size plates, will probably use between 1/3 and 2/3 1 tablespoon salted butter using the back of a spoon to spread each cup of the liquid.) Taste the hummus as 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or portion into a 4-inch round, turning you go, adding salt and/or lemon juice more as needed the plate as you go. Create a well at the as needed but taking care not to add 2 1/2 cups Whipped Hummus center of each portion, then fill it with luffy-light, smooth hummus 1/2 cup good-quality tahini (stirred too much of the latter so the hummus 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see NOTE) a big spoonful of the lamb. can be yours when you pay well before measuring) stays thick. Leaves from a few sprigs flat-leaf Garnish each serving with some of attention to the details. Here, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as To serve, spoon the hummus into a parsley, coarsely chopped the toasted pine nuts, parsley, mint, the you peel cooked chickpeas needed shallow soup bowl or medium plate. Use 10 leaves fresh mint, stacked, rolled remaining tablespoon of sumac and a (a process helped along with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or the back of the spoon to create a well in tight and cut into thin ribbons (chiffon- generous drizzle of oil. Fbaking soda) and puree them with garlic, more as needed the center with a deep rim of hummus ade)Cut the meat into bite-size pieces, Serve right away. good-quality tahini, fresh lemon juice Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving around the edge, turning the plate as you trimming off and discarding any excess fat. Note: Toast the pine nuts in a small, and the chickpea cooking liquid. Ground sumac or paprika, for serving go. Drizzle generously with oil and sprin- Combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, dry skillet over medium-low heat just To use canned chickpeas, see the Method kle with the ground sumac or paprika. 1 tablespoon of the sumac and 1 table- until fragrant and lightly browned, NOTE, below. Pour the chickpeas into a large bowl; Note: To use canned chickpeas, drain spoon of the oil in a large mixing bowl. shaking the pan a few times to avoid Your finest extra-virgin olive oil cover them with several inches of water. and pat dry 2 cups of chickpeas, reserv- Add the lamb and toss to coat evenly. scorching. Cool completely before using. doesn’t go into the puree; you save it to Let soak at room temperature overnight. ing and chilling the can liquid for mak- Marinate for 30 minutes at room WP-Bloomberg drizzle on top. (Alternatively, cover the chickpeas with ing the hummus, then stir in the baking Make Ahead: The dried chickpeas boiling water and let soak for an hour.) soda. Warm the coated chickpeas on the need to soak overnight (or at least for 1 Drain and pat dry. stove top, then rinse in a large bowl, hour; see the directions). The strained Transfer the chickpeas to a large changing the water three times. With chickpea cooking liquid needs to be well pot over medium heat, sprinkle with each rinse, rub the chickpeas vigorously, chilled (which can require a few hours the baking soda and stir to coat. Warm and the skins will fall off and rinse away. in the refrigerator). The hummus can them, stirring, for 3 minutes, then cover Nutrition | Per serving: 150 calories, 7 g be refrigerated in an airtight container by several inches with cool water. protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat, 1 g satu- for up to 1 week; bring it to room tem- Increase the heat to high; once the rated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, perature before serving, stirring until liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to 3 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugar smooth and reviving with lemon juice medium-low or until the water is gen- as needed. tly bubbling. Cook the chickpeas until Adapted from Rose Water and Orange soft, from 45 minutes up to an hour or Spiced Lamb Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes From two. Remove from the heat and vigor- bout the only way to improve My Lebanese Kitchen, by Maureen Abood ously stir the chickpeas to loosen the on Maureen Abood’s genius (Running Press, 2015). skins. Tilt the pot to one side and use AWhipped Hummus is to serve a skimmer or slotted spoon to skim off it with chewy spiced lamb, herbs and as many of the loosened skins as you toasted pine nuts, which makes a nice Whipped Hummus can, stirring occasionally to get them meal. In Lebanon, the dish is called 10 servings (makes 2 1/2 cups) to float. Carefully pour off the cooking hummus kwarma. Ingredients water through a strainer into a bowl, You’ll need to turn on the oven-vent 1 cup dried chickpeas catching more skins and reserving 1 fan or crack open a kitchen window for 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda cup of the cooking liquid. Remove any the cooking of the lamb. Water remaining skins by gently rubbing them Serve with thin pita or flatbread. 1 medium clove garlic off between your fingers. Discard the Make Ahead: The hummus can be

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The sailing ship ‘White Pearl’, described by media as a ‘Mega sailing yacht’, is prepared for a test voyage in People visit Train World, a train museum which pays tribute to the history of the train in Belgium, during a press Kiel, northern Germany, yesterday. The sailing ship with masts of up to 90 metres has been built by the ‘German preview in Brussels, yesterday. The museum which is set to open to the public on Friday, features a new 8,000 Naval Yards’ ship builders. The yacht was ordered and is owned by Russian multi billionaire Andrey Igorevich sq metre building standing next to the 1913 Brussels Schaerbeek station’s historic concourse. The first railway Melnichenko. line in continental Europe was opened in 1835 between Mechelen and Brussels. Game of Thrones breaks Emmy record LOS ANGELES: HBO shows like the secretive Draper for so The top Emmy prize had Meyer in the series, while Tony Game of Thrones and Veep won long had been both a blessing and always eluded the series, which Hale, who plays her bag man, was the top prizes at the Emmy a curse. “It doesn’t come with- is based on George R R Martin’s again named comedy supporting Awards for the first time yester- out a cost and a lot of mental books about blood-thirsty nobles actor. day, bringing a breath of fresh and emotional baggage that gets and warring kingdoms, despite its “I think we just get better with air to television’s biggest night torn through and weighs on you 20 million viewers in the United every season we do, but also she on an evening that also made after a while,” he told reporters States. It also won awards for became president so that gave us history for black actresses. backstage. writing, directing and for sup- lots of challenges,” Veep creator Jon Hamm finally snared an But Mad Men, a four-time best porting actor Peter Dinklage. Armando Ianucci told reporters Emmy for his lead role as Don drama series winner, was shut out Backstage, co-creator Dan Weiss about the show’s rise to the top. Draper in AMC’s 1960s advertis- of all the other categories and had said the Thrones team had known “Everything Selina does now has ing drama Mad Men, winning a to be content with just Hamm’s it would take a while to win over terrible international impact, so it standing ovation from the audi- Emmy after closing its final sea- the Television Academy. made everyone raise their game.” ence. “There’s been a terrible son earlier this year. HBO’s “Veep” ended the five- On a milestone night for diver- mistake clearly,” said Hamm, who Instead, the 18,000 voters of the year Emmy reign of ABC’s sity, Viola Davis became the first clambered onto the stage rather Television Academy threw their Modern Family as best comedy African-American to win a drama than walking up the stairs. “It’s support behind the HBO medieval series. Julia Louis-Dreyfus won lead actress Emmy for her role as incredible and impossible for me fantasy series Game of Thrones, best comedy actress for the fourth a tough criminal defense lawyer to be standing here.” which was the night’s biggest win- consecutive year for her role as in ABC’s How to Get Away With Jon Hamm Hamm said playing a character ner with 12 Emmys. the egotistical President Selina Murder. REUTERS Viola Davis Tuesday 22 September 2015 8 Dhul-Hijja 1436 Volume 20 Number 6561 Price: QR2

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BY SATISH KANADY global index compiler FTSE said markets include increased market Exchange was strong despite Middle East Market Development, 2001-2014: CAGR yesterday. capitalisation, maturing govern- headwinds from lower oil prices DOHA: Qatari stocks are “With the news cycle and inves- ance standards and increasing and the ending of the effect of the tipped for a post-holiday tor attention dominated by China foreign ownership,” Mat Lystra, MSCI upgrade which occurred bounce. Market watchers fore- and the US in recent months, senior Research Analyst, FTSE in June last year. Saudi Arabia, see an extended rally when the investors may have missed the ris- Russel, said. Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain trading resumes next week ing relevance of Middle Eastern With a major presence of posted negative returns dur- after the long Eid Al Adha holi- equity markets on the global dividend-focused stocks, Qatar’s ing the period but the Qatar days beginning tomorrow. stage. The FTSE annual country benchmark index always move Exchange remained resilient”. Despite headwinds from oil classification review the global upward during the pre-earnings The London Stock Exchange- prices, the market is expected to index compiler said in a note sent season. The listed companies are listed QIF said the Qatari bank- perform well after the holidays to The Peninsula yesterday. expected to announce their third ing sector has a record of strong on the back of strong fundamen- “Our annual country classifi- quarter financial results after the growth and future growth pros- tals, analysts told The Peninsula. cation review is one of the ways Eid holidays. pects remain good, fuelled by After the specialist Emerging FTSE Russel continually evalu- Banking major QNB announced infrastructure expenditure. and Frontier markets investment ates global equity markets for how that it would disclose the 3rd In a note sent to The Peninsula, bank Arqaam announced that the they are best aligned within our quarter financial statements in the QIF said it invests in com- upgrade of Qatar by FTSE would global indexes. the second week of October. Al panies listed on Qatar Exchange help Qatari market to attract an “In recent years, investors have Khalij Commercial Bank (al kha- in addition to companies soon to estimated $1bn to Qatar, the local justifiably focused on develop- liji) announced that its’ financial be listed, with a possible alloca- bourse’s benchmark index rose ments in the Chinese equity mar- results for the third quarter will be tion of up to 15 percent in other 110.83 points or 0.98 percent to ket, but the Middle East is also an announced on September 30, 2015. listed companies in the rest of finish at 11,465 points yesterday. area of great interest to our cli- Nick Wilson, Chairman of the GCC region. headwinds from oil prices that strong inflow of foreign funds The upgrade of Qatari market ents based on the growth and fall- the Qatar-focused fund “Qatar “Qatar was the best perform- nearly halved. Qatar’s inclusion of $943m in the period”, the by FTSE Russel is a reflection of ing barriers to entry in the region. Investment Fund (QIF)”, said: ing GCC market over the 12 in the MSCI emerging markets research note said. growing investment in Qatar, the Some key factors at play in those “The performance of the Qatar months, rising 6.2 percent despite index in May 2014 resulted in a THE PENINSULA

Investing in research is road map for future: Qafco CEO

DOHA: The global fertiliser by maintaining land fertility. demand is expected to rise in Currently, 70 percent–80 per- the next few years, so are the cent of the world’s food is pro- capacities across the world. It is duced using fertilizers, and being important that GCC to expand a responsible fertilizer manufac- its product portfolio as well as turer for more than four decades, invest in research in process Qafco is aspiring to have a lead- and/or products, said Qafco ership role in producing high- CEO Khalifa A Al Sowaidi in quality fertilizer, in a sustainable Dubai. manner.” Delivering his opening address Speaking on sustainability, one at the fertilizer convention hosted of the key themes of the conven- by Gulf Petrochemical Association tion, Al Sowaidi said: “Adopting a (GPCA), the Qafco CEO noted sustainable approach to fertilizer it is vital that we focus more on production is a fundamental pillar innovation in product and tech- of the industry’s commitment to nology to achieve optimum pro- sustainable agriculture and prod- duction and stay ahead of our uct stewardship. Efficient produc- competitors. tion of fertilizers via operational Fertilizer capacity in the improvements is the key towards Arabian Gulf grew to 40.8 mil- improving fertilizer performance lion tonnes in 2014, a 3.8 per- and efficiency, and in turn sup- cent increase from the previous porting nutrient efficiency.” year, earning revenues of $6.5bn, Qafco used the convention to according to the latest research in help Qatari students from dif- Qafco CEO Khalifa A Al Sowaidi with Qatari students at the GPCA Fertiliser Convention venue. the GPCA’s Fertilizers Indicators ferent universities in Qatar gain report. Industry experts believe insights into the fertiliser indus- enthusiasm in the convention, he College of North Atlantic Qatar The GPCA Fertilizer of all aspects of the fertilizer sec- that, the sector must evolve try. The students got a first-hand said, “I am glad that the students and Qatari graduate engineers Convention is an annual event tor by securing necessary support in traditional and new export knowledge about the industry have gained much during the con- studying in UK participated in organized by the GPCA’s Fertilizer from the GCC region’s policy- markets to realize its growth from the stalwarts of the ferti- vention and will hopefully apply the convention. Committee currently headed by makers and other key third-party potential. liser industry. these and evolve more on the This year the conven- Khalifa A Al Sowaidi, CEO of stakeholders. The Committee Commenting on the role of fer- “Our strategic Qatarisation work front.” Al Sowaidi also dis- tion focused on the theme – Qafco. supports and undertakes activi- tiliser producers in hunger alle- plan enables us to support the tributed certificates to students in “Innovating for growth: Ensuring The GPCA’s Fertilizer ties and programs relevant to the viation, Al Sowaidi said: “Beyond educational sector through appreciation of their participation an efficient, sustainable future”. Committee works to address promotion of all areas in relation doubt, the fertilizer industry partnerships and sponsorships, in the convention. The conference shed light on how issues of common interest to to Fertilizer products and services is playing a major role in over- proactively supporting training The students represented dif- the GCC’s fertilizer industry can members from the fertiliser and serve as the voice for GPCA coming the ever-alarming food and development of Qatari stu- ferent Qatari institutions like contribute to global food security industry. The committee works members within regional and security challenge due to grow- dents.” Commending the stu- Qatar University, Texas A&M while embracing an environmen- towards ensuring continuous international entities. ing population and urbanisation dents on their participation and University at Qatar (TAMUQ), tally sustainable future. improvement and development THE PENINSULA

Logistic panel, Qatar Chamber reach agreement Qatar Exchange announces Eid DOHA: The Logistic instalment based payment of Allotment charge for 2501 to storages, shops and showrooms, will be provided to the developers Committee and the Qatar allotment charges. The charges 5500 square metre land plots will commercial offices, labour free of cost so that they can use Chamber have reached an can by paid in four installments be QR700,000, for 5501 to 10500 camps, workshops, service cen- it whenever needed. The designs Al Adha holiday agreement to protect the inter- where each installment will be square metre land plots charges tres, and depots. are for offices, warehouses, show- est of the beneficiaries of land paid after three months. will be QR1.5m and for 10501 to It is the largest logistics and rooms and housing for employees DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) at Birkat Al Awamir Logistic The first installment will start 21000 square metre land plots industrial project in the south and labours. announced yesterday that the Area Project. on October 20, 2015 and the last the charges will be QR2.5m. The of the country aimed at promot- The design is approved from Eid Al Adha holidays will be The Logistic Committee and installment will be on July 20, allotment charges for land plots ing competitiveness in the com- the authorities concerned that from Wednesday, September the chamber discussed a notice 2016. more than 21001 square metre mercial sector and encouraging will save time and efforts of 23, to Monday, September 28. served to the committee on 13 The committee also decided to will be QR4.5m. the private sector to participate developers. The designs are for Qatar Exchange said in August 2015. raise the upper limit for book- The Logistic Area Project com- and contribute effectively to the plots of 1,000 and 2,000 square a press statement yester- The notice was about the chal- ing the land marked for allot- ing up in the southern part of the National Development Strategy in meters. day that following instruc- lenges faced by the land develop- ment. Allotment charge for land country. accordance with Qatar National The designs can be altered tions received from the ers at Birkat Al Awamir Logistic up to 1500 square metre will be The project spreads over Vision 2030. for smaller or bigger plots but Qatar Financial Markets Area Project. QR200,000 while for land plots Southern Al Wakra, Birkat Recently The Logistics the new altered designs will be Authority, the market will Taking a balanced view of all in the range of 1501 to 2500 Al Awamir, and Aba Salil and Committee had announced required to get approval from resume trading on Tuesday, the stakeholders, the commit- square metre, the charge will be includes warehousing facilities designs for buildings at the concern authorities. September 29. tee and the chamber agreed to QR400,000. for cars, assembly units, cold Logistic Area Project. The designs THE PENINSULA QNA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Tajikistan to Gulf firms under attract Qatari investments pressure of oil DOHA: Tajikistan’s visit- ing Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda yesterday said his country is keen on attracting Qatari investments. Rasulzoda price fall: S&P said that Qatar would be one of the top investors in Tajikistan’s promising sectors, QNA Fed rate move to have no impact reported. Speaking to representatives of DOHA: Companies in the Gulf at the local banks, the opening up the biggest Qatari corporations, Cooperation Council (GCC) of markets to foreign investment Rasulzoda said that Qatari Diar will likely feel the weight of (such as the Tadawul in Saudi is currently establishing a mas- lower oil prices, ratings services Arabia, along with the Iranian sive high-end real estate project agency Standard & Poor’s noted market following the nuclear deal called Diar Dushabne. Qatar is yesterday. with the P5+1), and the refinanc- also building the country’s biggest In an industry report released ing by GREs in 2016. mosque.He added that those two yesterday, the S&P said corporate Ratings on some companies projects were the perfect example and infrastructure companies in with exposure to commodity of the strong bilateral cooperation the GCC face a weaker operating markets have come under pres- the two countries. environment at present on the sure due to the lower oil prices. He said his meeting with Prime back of lower oil prices. Prices of Similarly, ratings have been con- Minister and Interior Minister oil have more than halved since strained on key GREs with rat- HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser June 2014, thereby slowing gov- ings connected to sovereigns. This bin Khalifa Al Thani focused on ernment expenditures, on which year we have lowered the ratings bilateral relations in the economy these companies largely depend. on Bahrain and on Oman. The and trade fields. The drop in oil and gas prices sovereign ratings on Bahrain and An official receiving one of the awards. Tajikistan has ample invest- triggered a 58 percent reduction Saudi Arabia remain on negative ment opportunities in fields like in corporate and infrastructure outlook. energy, water resources, tourism, bond and sukuk issuances over The Dubai real estate market Ooredoo named Qatar’s Leading agriculture and the mining sector. the 12 months ended August 31, is also suffering, with residen- Qatar is one of the top investing 2015, compared with the previous tial prices expected to decline by partners Tajikistan is looking for, 12 months. This declining issu- about 10 percent-20 percent dur- he added. ance was partly because of the ing 2015. However, we think our Corporate for Investor Relations tightening of budgets at key gov- ratings on property developers QFCRA proposal to ernment-related entities (GREs) and property investment compa- that carry out important roles in nies in the United Arab Emirates DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday The conference is now in its sev- named Qatar’s Best Company for strengthen Islamic infrastructure projects on behalf (UAE) are cushioned enough to announced it has been named enth year and is the largest event Investor Relations, demonstrating of their respective governments. withstand the current correction. “Qatar’s Leading Corporate focused on investor relations in Ooredoo’s long-standing commit- Banking prudential In some cases, limited government Despite our expectation of a for Investor Relations” at the the Middle East. ment to fair, timely and ongoing budgets prompted the cancella- tougher pricing environment Middle East Investor Relations Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group disclosure and its promotion of framework tion of infrastructure projects. ahead, we believe a potential US Society (MEIRS) awards cere- Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo, transparency. DOHA: The QFC Regulatory With regard to entities exposed to Federal Reserve’s interest rate mony. In addition to the coveted said: “We’re pleased to have The MEIRS’ Conference and Authority has released two the oil and gas industry, a sharp hike, even if it were to lead to a prize, Ooredoo Group’s Head received these awards, which Awards event brings together consultation papers containing reduction in capital expenditures 150 bps-200 bps increase for Gulf of Investor Relations was also recognise our efforts to continu- listed and unlisted companies, proposals that will strengthen is also leading to lower issuance. corporates (based on our stress named Qatar’s Best Investor ously and actively engage with our investors, analysts, advisors and the organization’s prudential “We observe, however, that assumption), would not rock the Relations Professional, meaning shareholders and the investment representatives from regional framework for Islamic bank- GCC governments continue to creditworthiness of the entities Ooredoo collected all Investor community. As global emerging governments, stock exchanges ing as well as the Conduct of invest in large public sector we rate in the short term, the rat- Relations awards in the Qatar market investors increasingly and regulatory bodies to edu- Business Rules 2007 (“COND”). infrastructure projects. Still, the ings agency noted. country category. invest in the region, Ooredoo cate attendees about the value of The first paper calls for pub- longer the oil price remains near Energy subsidy cuts by Bahrain, Ooredoo was short-listed for a recognizes the importance of investor relations and celebrate lic comment on draft Rules current low levels, the higher the Oman, and the UAE governments record nine awards — the most strengthening its relationship best-in-class IR programs and that are designed to develop a likelihood of seeing more infra- could increase financial pressures of any nominated company — at with investors and other market professionals. Each year, buy- new Islamic banking prudential structure projects postponed or on downstream corporates in the this year’s MEIRS awards cer- participants and is pleased these side fund managers and sell-side rulebook. The QFC Regulatory dropped,” said Standard & Poor’s region. Governments are cur- emony. Held last Wednesday efforts have been acknowledged analysts are invited to survey the Authority has sought to align the credit analyst Karim Nassif. rently protecting large public sec- night in Dubai, the awards cer- by external analysts and fund performance of listed companies’ draft rules with the latest inter- We nevertheless see various tor investment budgets to support emony recognizes the region’s managers.” IR programs in the region in national regulatory standards of factors that could propel exist- economic growth. Yet, the longer best investor relations (IR) teams Ooredoo has featured on the partnership with market survey the Islamic Financial Services ing and new issuers to tap the the oil price remains at current and IR professionals as part of MEIRS’ nomination list for best expert Extel. The winners of this Board (“IFSB”) and the Islamic capital markets over the coming lows, the more likely these could the MEIRS’ annual conference, practice in IR since the soci- survey are announced following banking framework of the Qatar year. These include the gradually be postponed or cut. which this year attracted over 280 ety’s first awards ceremony in the annual conference. Central Bank. declining availability of liquidity THE PENINSULA key capital market participants. 2009 when the company was THE PENINSULA The second paper calls for pub- lic comment on draft Rules that amend three aspects of COND: the definition of business cus- tomer, re-classifying custom- ers and the Customer Dispute Resolution Scheme. United Developers showcases Place Vendome at Cityscape These revisions support the QFC Regulatory Authority’s com- DOHA: United Developers destination for the region on com- models of the Place Vendôme to the region’s largest real estate the project is bringing to the retail mitment to the maintenance of returned for a second year in a pletion by third quarter 2017. development. Place Vendôme event. We see Cityscape Global as industry in the region. We envi- high international regulatory row to Cityscape Global to show- Cityscape Global took place received great attention and praise the ideal platform to connect with sion Place Vendôme as the luxury, standards for financial services case its $1.25bn development, from the 8 to the 10 September from industry peers, architects, industry peers and stay connected lifestyle and leisure destination for and the continued development of Place Vendôme. Currently under- at the Dubai World Trade Center. designers, governmental authori- to the latest developments in our residents in Qatar and around the the QFC as a leading financial and way in Lusail City, Qatar, Place The stand, with its unique fea- ties and media. sector. Over the past three days, GCC.” added Kelly business centre in the Middle East. Vendôme is anticipated to become ture of 1,800 crystal drops, show- Sean Kelly, Project Director we welcomed thousands of visitors Since the regional announce- The consultation period is open the luxury, lifestyle and leisure cased two meticulous architectural said: “We are delighted to return and a large number of industry ment of Place Vendôme at until 1 November 2015. The con- representatives who were updated Cityscape Global last year,United sultation papers and draft Rules and impressed by the progress of Developers have travelled around are available on the website of the project since last year’s event.” the world to promote the project the QFC Regulatory Authority Place Vendôme broke ground and introduce it to the lead- at www.qfcra.com. on March 17, 2014. Enabling works ing brands in the fashion and THE PENINSULA were completed with the excavation luxury industries. The Place of two million cubic tonnes from Vendôme roadshow engaged QE index gains the site, the installation of 5,300 retailers in Paris, Milan, Cannes, foundation piles and the pouring of Dubai, London and most recently 110.83 points 250,000 cubic metres of concrete. Florence. Place Vendôme will be The project is now advancing in its returning to MAPIC later on this DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) construction drawing significant year in Cannes, France to meet index gained 110.83 points, or progress on the hotel components with international retail brands. 0.98 percent yesterday when it and the levels of the retail space. The 800,000sqm project will closed at 11,465.35 points. “Our return to Cityscape Global host two five-star hotels, serviced The market capitalisa- comes in line with our efforts apartments, up to 400 different tion increased to QR604.468bn to promote the progress of our retail outlets, a central entertain- from QR599.354bn registered project and reinforce confidence in ment component showcasing per- on Sunday. The daily turnover PlaceVendôme. We are committed manent attractions, technologically decreased to QR174.853m with a towards delivering the very best advanced installations and special volume of 4,336,845 shares from and most importantly, on sched- events. In addition, the retail por- 3,080 transactions compared with ule. We are delighted with the tion of the development will boast an QR180.559m with a volume of interest we continue to receive exclusive section dedicated to luxury 3,848,462 shares from 2,651 trans- from regional and international featuring the most elite brands. actions on Sunday. A view of the Place Vendome showcased at Cityscape. brands recognizing the value that THE PENINSULA QNA

Ooredoo outlines vision of ‘smart fleet’ future

DOHA: Ooredoo has outlined showcasing its growing portfolio Qatar’s transport sector with smoother transport by road, its vision for the “smart fleet” of smart transport solutions for our host of communications rail, sea and air.” future of Qatar which will see delegates. services, Ooredoo is boosting The annual Qatar Transport transport companies use a Ooredoo’s Smart Fleet the knowledge-based economy Forum was held under the range of innovative machine- Management Solution is an inno- in line with the Qatar National esteemed patronage of H E to-machine (M2M) solutions, vative cloud-based service that Vision 2030. Our newly- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser at a special discussion at Qatar deploys GPS and GSM technol- launched Fleet Management Al Thani, Prime Minister and Transport Forum, held by the ogy to centralise and manage all Solution has been designed to Interior Minister, and the forum Ministry of Transport at the transport-related information, fit the needs of any company highlighted major transport Sheraton Doha last week. so that companies can plan fleet that deploys a fleet of vehicles. plans, initiatives and projects such It was the fourth edition activities, reduce operational We believe Qatar can transform as the Hamad Port, Civil Aviation of the event, and Ooredoo costs and optimise resources. its transport sector by using the Authority, Qatar Ports, Karwa, was both the Official Telecom Speaking about the event, next generation of M2M solu- Qatar Aeronautical College and Partner and a leading trans- Waleed Al Sayed, COO, Ooredoo tions, reducing traffic pressure Qatar Rail. port communications enabler, Qatar, said: “By enhancing and travel risks, and ensuring THE PENINSULA Visitors at the Ooredoo booth during the Qatar Transport Forum. TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

US existing Greeks brace for more economic pain home sales EU partners urge Tsipras to get down to work on reforms; lenders’ review due in October fall more than

ATHENS: Weary Greece reform process,” said Eurogroup quit his Syriza party, stripping the required three percent of the vote Tsipras said ahead of the elec- expected braced for more painful auster- president and Dutch Finance premier of his majority and trig- to enter parliament. tion, listing a number of “open ity yesterday as left-wing prime Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem. gering Sunday’s general election. In an indication of Greece’s issues” including debt reduction, WASHINGTON: US home minister-elect Alexis Tsipras From buying a loaf of bread With all votes counted in weariness with five years of eco- privatisations, labour relations resales fell more than expected worked on forming a coali- to a visit to the doctor, pain lies the September 20 ballot, Syriza nomic crisis and political tumult, and how to deal with non-per- in August, a cautionary sign for tion to drive through unpopu- in store as the new government secured 35.46 percent of the vote, nearly 44 percent of voters sat out forming bank loans. the US housing market which lar reforms agreed with the readies to raise taxes and rewrite close to an absolute majority of the election — the third vote for But the clock is ticking, with has recently looked on stronger nation’s international creditors. the economic rule-book in line 145 seats in the country’s 300- Greeks this year including a refer- a review due in October by the footing. Tsipras was expected to accept with tough reforms demanded by seat parliament. Coalition part- endum on austerity. The absten- lenders on whether Athens is The National Association of his mandate at 1500 GMT yester- the country’s lenders in return for ner ANEL can provide another tion rate during the January abiding by the cash-for-reforms Realtors said on Monday existing day after meeting with the head of Greece’s third international res- 10 lawmakers. election stood at 36 percent. programme. At stake for the new home sales dropped 4.8 percent the Independent Greeks (ANEL), cue in five years. “Syriza proved too tough to Post-victory celebrations also government will be the release of to an annual rate of 5.31 million the nationalist party returning to “There’s a lot of work ahead die,” Tsipras, at 41 the country’s indicated crisis fatigue with only a new three-billion-euro tranche units. the government after serving in and no time to lose,” said Juncker. youngest premier in 150 years and around 500 jubilant Syriza sup- of aid. Economists polled by Reuters the previous coalition with his “As you know well, you can count the EU’s first radical left leader porters turning out to congratu- Greece’s new parliament, had forecast a 5.51 million-unit Syriza party. on the European Commission in office, told a victory rally in late Tsipras on a hot Athens night expected to convene on October 1, pace of home sales last month. France, Germany, Spain and and on me personally to stand by Athens on Sunday evening. against 8,000 in January. will have to revise the 2015 budget, Sales were up 6.2 percent from European Council president Jean- Greece and support the new gov- Tsipras, who had justified “We know people are tired, taking into account pension and a year ago. Claude Juncker pledged to help ernment in its efforts.” the deal he signed in July with that tomorrow’s measures will income tax reforms, including The decline in August might be Greece through, both on the eco- Commission spokes- European leaders as saving be tough, that people have had taxes on farmers’ income that are due to rising prices shutting out nomic front and in dealing with a man Margaritis Schinas said Greece from a chaotic exit from enough of elections, that this isn’t set to double by 2017. potential buyers, said Lawrence worsening migrant crisis. Greece’s creditors — the EU, the the eurozone, said the election really a night for celebration,” a The government must also Yun, the NAR’s chief economist. The new government tasked European Central Bank and the victory would “change the bal- Syriza voter said. finalise a procedure to recapitalise Home sales fell most in America’s with enforcing a rescue package International Monetary Fund — ance” in Europe and strengthen By now a familiar face in the Greek banks by December, before South and West, areas which had worth up to ¤86bn($97bn) will be would meet over the next few Greece’s fight against endemic corridors of power in Brussels and new EU-wide bank rescue regula- recently seen the fastest price sworn in by tomorrow. months to conduct a review aimed corruption and hidden wealth. other European capitals, Tsipras tions that could affect depositors gains, he said. EU partners wasted no time in at releasing new funds under the Syriza’s main rivals, the con- has pledged to soften the edges of come into play in 2016. Nationwide, the median home reminding Greece to get down to bailout deal. servative New Democracy Party, the bailout to help his country’s Tsipras must also move quickly price fell slightly in August to work on the reforms. The economic to-do list was came second on 28.10 percent, poorest citizens weather the aus- to remove capital controls that his $228,700. That was still up 4.7 “Looking forward to swift signed in July by Tsipras in a while Syriza defectors who had terity storm. previous administration imposed percent from a year earlier, but formation of new government controversial deal that alienated formed a rival anti-auster- “I could say the deal we in June to avert a deposit run. left the year-over-year rate at its with strong mandate to continue anti-euro hardliners who then ity party failed to pick up the brought is a living organism,” AFP lowest since August 2014. Prices in the West were up 7.1 percent from a year earlier. A string of strong reports on MRT project in Jakarta the US housing market have supported the view that the US Commercial Bank renews economy is building up steam and closing in on the point when the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates to keep it from cooperation with IKEA overheating. The pace of sales in July DOHA: Commercial Bank services partnership with IKEA remained at an eight-year high has announced the renewal of for another two years and have even after being revised slightly its exclusive strategic finan- the opportunity to continue offer- lower on Monday. cial services partnership with ing our “Shop Now Pay Later” Shares in home builders held IKEA, the world’s largest fur- scheme through the world’s onto gains following the release niture retailer, in Qatar where best known furniture store. All of the data, with the PHLX hous- customers can enjoy the IKEA Commercial Bank credit card- ing index up 0.8 percent. The US experience through Commercial holders can make purchases using stock market was also generally Bank’s “Shop Now Pay Later” their cards at IKEA and enjoy the higher, and yields on US govern- interest free payment service. benefit of repayments in interest- ment debt continued higher. Following the success of the past free monthly instalments.” The housing market has been two years, Commercial Bank has Proctor added: “We will also con- adding to quarterly economic been confirmed to act as the exclu- tinue to have a dedicated kiosk in growth although home sales and sive financial services partner to the IKEA store where customers construction remain far below IKEA in Qatar for a further two can apply for a Commercial Bank levels seen in the years before the years and the Bank will continue to credit card on-the-spot. IKEA has 2007-09 recession. offer a range of services within the huge experience in the Middle East Lennar Corp, the No.2 US store. These include Commercial region and we look forward to a homebuilder by volume, reported Bank’s exclusive “Shop Now Pay continued successful partnership better-than-expected quarterly Later” programme, an innovative that will benefit both Commercial profit and revenue on Monday feature allowing Commercial Bank Bank and IKEA customers.” Workers prepare the start of digging a giant hole with a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) after Indonesian as it sold more homes at higher credit cardholders the money-sav- James McGowan, Regional President Joko Widodo inaugurated the first TBM inside the mass rapid transit (MRT) project in Jakarta, prices. ing convenience of paying for their Brand Communication Manager, yesterday. Indonesia and Japan join in a project to expand the passenger transport capacity in the REUTERS IKEA furniture in up to 24 inter- IKEA said: “IKEA’s exclusive Indonesian capital. est free installments instead of partnership with Commercial paying the entire amount upfront. Bank delivers an added benefit to The offer is available at zero per- our customers who can furnish cent interest for up to 24 months their homes with IKEA’s wide on all purchases of QR400 or more range of innovative and affordable Philippine VP for widening foreign ownership at IKEA with no additional docu- products while enjoying the peace ments required. of mind of Commercial Bank’s The bank also offers a market “Shop Now Pay Later” interest- MANILA: Philippine Vice- a coalition of small opposition He also supports cutting wrongdoing, saying the allegations leading Reward Points programme, free payment service. IKEA is President Jejomar Binay yes- groups, those eyeing the presi- income and corporate taxes that were meant to discredit him. allowing Reward Points to be earned pleased to renew our partner- terday vowed to amend the dency include former Interior rank among the region’s highest Binay declared a desire to run when using their credit card for ship with Commercial Bank for constitution to widen foreign Minister Manuel “Mar” Roxas, and altering the land reform law for president, which he said was retail purchases. Commercial Bank another two years and provide ownership of businesses, create who was endorsed by President to give farmers more subsidies. born out of a childhood dream to credit cardholders can then redeem our customers in Qatar with con- more jobs, and spur growth in Benigno Aquino III, and first- He also wants to step up irriga- be famous, early in his six-year these Reward Points at IKEA, which venient payment options.” the Southeast Asian economy if term senator Grace Poe. tion to boost rice output so that vice presidency, giving him a cam- provides immediate discounts in- Commercial Bank credit card- he wins next year’s presidential “We have to revisit our con- the country, once the world’s paign advantage. store. Any new customer who applies holders continue to enjoy the widest elections. stitution, among other things,” largest rice buyer, can export the “They cannot do in eight months for a Commercial Bank credit card range of benefits, including zero per- A former human rights lawyer, Binay said, regarding the 40-per- grain within three years. Binay what I have already done. I have at IKEA will receive a welcome cent “Shop Now Pay Later”, exclusive Binay, 72, is the oldest and most cent limit on foreign control of consistently topped surveys for travelled to three-fourths of the bonus of 5,000 Commercial Bank offers on travel, dining and shopping experienced politician among the most businesses. “We have to get the 2016 presidential race until Philippines,” Binay told Reuters Reward Points worth QR500, which at over 200 other retail outlets in presidential hopefuls. Along with out of that 60-40 arrangement.” June, when Poe overtook him. at his office at Manila’s Coconut also can be redeemed at the store. Qatar and overseas, complimentary his wife and son, Binay’s family Binay said he was still studying A year-long Senate investiga- Palace, a mansion built by former Dean Proctor, Commercial access to over 600 executive airport has ruled Manila’s financial dis- the right limit for foreign control, tion into allegations that Binay first lady Imelda Marcos for a visit Bank EGM, Retail and Consumer lounges worldwide, complimentary trict for nearly three consecutive even as he promised to honour and his family illegally amassed in 1981 by the late Pope John Paul II Banking said: “We are delighted travel insurance and much more. decades. state contracts with the private wealth hurt his poll ratings, - who deemed it too opulent to use. to extend our exclusive financial THE PENINSULA Besides Binay, who is leading sector, such as in infrastructure. analysts say. He has denied REUTERS

Banana Island Resort wins award

DOHA: Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara said, “We are coastline. Doha by Anantara, the lux- delighted to be recognized for the The annual awards ceremony ury brand’s first resort in strides we are taking towards was established by ITP Publishing Qatar, developed by Al Rayyan achieving our vision of becoming to honor the very best in the Hospitality, has been named the number one resort in Qatar Middle East business sector, both ‘Hospitality Company of the and the GCC. Launched just this on a corporate and individual Year’ at the 2015 Arabian year, our resort has consistently level. Regarded as one of the most Business Achievement Qatar exceeded the world’s most discern- prominent events on the regional Awards. ing customers’ expectations with calendar, the awards celebrate The award was presented our unmatched levels of attention business leaders and entrepre- to Thomas Fehlbier, General to detail and the famed Arabian neurs from across the region. Manager of Banana Island Resort hospitality. To be honored at an Each year, the awards cel- Doha by Anantara at the awards event celebrating the success of ebrate the very best in business ceremony held recently at Grand elite brands in this highly competi- achievement, both on a corpo- Hyatt Doha, and attended by tive industry further inspires us to rate and individual level. The business leaders and VIPs from achieve greater levels of brilliance Arabian Business Achievement Qatar and the region. and customer satisfaction.” Awards have been hosted in Banana Island Resort Doha by ‘Banana Island Resort Doha Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia Anantara, has been recognized for by Anantara’ feels a world away and the UAE. The award cer- its commitment to service excel- from bustling Doha but is only emony attracts participation from lence and unparalleled luxury a 25 minute journey by luxury many well-known and established and has been voted for by leading ferry from Al Shyoukh Terminal organizations from the Arab tourism industry professionals located in the city’s downtown World and is judged by an elite from the region and beyond. area or a 10 minute helicopter panel of judges from across busi- Thomas Fehlbier, General ride directly from the airport with ness industries. Officials during the awards ceremony. Manager of Banana Island Resort bird’s eye views of the spectacular THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS VW shares plunge on emissions scandal Germany to investigate carmaker’s emission data

BERLIN: Volkswagen shares breach of US rules and ordered showed excessive nitrous emis- plunged more than 20 percent an external investigation. Some sions, leading VW to admit on yesterday, their biggest ever said Winterkorn may now have September 3 that it had used the one-day fall, after news that to resign. “defeat device” to bypass control the German carmaker had “This disaster is beyond all rules. rigged US emissions tests, and expectations,” said Ferdinand A source close to Volkswagen Germany said it would investi- Dudenhoeffer, head of the Center said any decision on emissions gate whether data had been fal- of Automotive Research at the control mechanisms would sified in Europe too. University of Duisburg-Essen. have been taken at the group’s The US Environmental Analysts said it was unclear Wolfsburg headquarters and not Protection Agency (EPA) said on whether other automakers had by regional divisions. Friday Europe’s biggest carmaker also broken rules or what the Germany’s Robert Bosch sup- used software for diesel VW and ultimate cost could be for VW. plies diesel emissions control Audi branded cars that deceived German rivals Daimler and BMW devices to VW, an industry source regulators measuring toxic emis- said the accusations made by US said. Asked whether Bosch had sions and could face penalties of authorities against VW did not supplied the electronic control up to $18bn. apply to them. module central to the EPA test Germany’s Economy Minister However, industry experts findings, a company spokesman Sigmar Gabriel expressed con- predicted the scandal would hit said: “We supply components for cern over the impact of what he VW hard, just as it was hoping to exhaust after-treatment to sev- called “a bad case” on the coun- move on from a damaging lead- eral manufacturers. The integra- Volkswagen model vehicles on a dealer lot in Bedford, Massachusetts, yesterday. try’s vital auto industry and he ership battle, with a supervisory tion is the responsibility of the urged Volkswagen to fully clear board meeting on Friday due to manufacturer.” carmaker by sales, but is facing a to admit that just looking at the second-largest shareholder, the up the allegations. discuss a new company structure The way carmakers test vehi- sharp slowdown in its most profit- facts there is a huge loss of trust German state of Lower Saxony, “You will understand that and management line-up. cles has been coming under grow- able market, China. in management. That is the main said decisions would have to wait we are worried that the justifi- Winterkorn, who recently saw ing scrutiny from regulators amid The US scandal also adds to the issue,” he said. “For now we see this until the crisis had been “fully and ably excellent reputation of the off a challenge to his authority complaints from environmental challenge it faces in reviving its as a Volkswagen issue,” he added. thoroughly” examined. German car industry and in par- with the ousting of long-time groups that they use loopholes North American business, which Exane BNP analysts, however, As well as regulatory fines, ana- ticular that of Volkswagen suf- chairman Ferdinand Piech, ran in the rules to exaggerate fuel- has long lagged its performance else- said VW’s problems could have lysts said VW could be hit by a fers,” Gabriel said. the VW brand between 2007 and saving and emissions results. where, with analysts blaming a cen- wider implications for diesel vehi- drop in sales as well as lawsuits Germany’s transport minister 2015, including the six-year period At 1407 GMT, VW shares were tralised structure for hampering its cles, which have long struggled to from shareholders and environ- were due to discuss the matter when some of its models were down 19.98 percent at ¤129.95, ability to adapt to local conditions. gain a foothold in the US market mental groups. with Volkswagen Chief Executive found violating US clean air rules. after hitting a three-year low of Ingo Speich, a fund manager in particular. The company has already told Martin Winterkorn on Monday, Evidence of increased toxic ¤125.4. Shares in Porsche SE, a at Union Investment that owns The scandal will be discussed at its US dealers to stop selling the two government sources said, emissions at VW first emerged in holding company which controls about 0.4 percent of VW shares, VW’s supervisory board meeting diesel models criticised by US without elaborating. Earlier, the 2014, prompting the Californian 51 percent of VW’s common stock, said he was braced for the crisis on Friday, a source close to the regulators, while Keller Rohrback government said it would con- Air Resources Board (CARB) to also plunged around 20 percent, to spread for the carmaker that board said. Bernd Osterloh, the LLP has filed a nationwide class duct checks on whether emis- start investigating VW, a letter while the European autos index makes vehicles from budget Seats head of VW’s works council and a action complaint against VW’s sions data had been manipulated by CARB to VW dated Sept. 18 was down 4.5 percent. and Skodas to luxury Bentleys supervisory board member, called US division, alleging it deliber- in Germany and in Europe too. showed. VW overtook Japan’s Toyota and Lamborghinis. for those responsible to be held ately deceived consumers and Winterkorn said on Sunday CARB told VW in July that in the first half of this year “The market is anticipating more accountable. regulators in its emissions testing. he was “deeply sorry” for the its own testing of vehicles still to become the world’s biggest than just the US issue. We have However, the carmaker’s REUTERS Growth worries stalk EM stocks after Fed rate delay BPG marks LONDON: Emerging stocks appeared less certain, citing risks Fitch left Turkey’s sover- currencies fell, with Malaysia’s in stance from the current policy headquarters fell yesterday after three around China and other emerging eign debt rating and outlook ringgit down one percent, its big- of spending reserves to support days of gains as growth wor- markets. unchanged on Friday, while inves- gest one-day fall since September the naira. opening with ries overshadowed the tempo- “So far the Fed decision has tor favourite Ali Babacan said he 7. “Communication and transpar- rary boost provided by the US been reflected quite negatively would contest upcoming elections That was partly down to a Wall ency is at an all-time low, which Fed’s decision not to raise rates in European and US stock mar- as a candidate for the ruling AK Street Journal report of a US leads consensus to expect the exhibition whilst Turkey’s struggling lira kets because of uncertainty about Party - both seen as positive for investigation into money-laun- (central bank) to hold; few ana- remained under pressure. growth and the Fed trajectory,” markets. dering allegations at Malaysian lysts call for a hike, some others DUBAI: The BPG Group, a MSCI’s main emerging equity UBS strategist Manik Narain Narain said however that mar- state fund 1MDB. even for a cut. We expect the communications company in the index fell 1.54 percent, dragged said, adding that emerging mar- kets wanted to see the central The Kazakh tenge firmed 1.5 CBN to remain on its unconven- Mena region, has opened one lower by Asian markets includ- kets were taking their cue from bank making a firm commit- percent to around 270.4 per dollar tional path,” Goldman Sachs said of its new office headquarters ing Hong Kong shares which lost global markets. ment to tame inflation via tighter after central bank interventions in a note. with an exhibition of 140 of the 1 percent and Taiwan , down 1.83 “The fears have been more policy. last week. Mexico’s central bank should most significant tweets from percent. Chinese mainland shares about weak growth momentum “Tomorrow they need to at Nigeria’s central bank also also hold rates steady to sup- H H Sheikh Mohammed bin bucked the trend, up 1.75 percent and that’s been the dominant pic- least signal their willingness to injected dollars into the market port a sluggish economy, but Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice in thin trading. ture in emerging markets.” do something about the inflation on Friday to ease the liquidity may signal readiness to tighten President, Prime Minister and The US Federal Reserve justi- The Turkish lira was flat problem, so far their language has squeeze on currency trading. policy if the peso slump hits Ruler of Dubai. fied the decision to keep rates on against the dollar ahead of a cen- been non-committal,” he said. The bank concludes a meeting on inflation. The “140 x 140” exhibition has hold by saying the global outlook tral meeting yesterday. Most emerging Asian Tuesday but few expect a change REUTERS been spread across all prominent walls of the new BPG Group headquarters in Emaar Business Park and was officially opened by Lulu opens 118th store guest of honour Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Iran plans Airbus and Government Media Office. The event was also attended by senior managers from a number of other communications agen- Boeing purchases cies within the global WPP Group including Toby Hoare, TEHRAN: Iran plans to buy have talked with other companies President JWT Europe, Chairman, Airbus and Boeing passen- also,” he said, in remarks made to Geometry Global and BPG Group ger planes through long-term reporters on Sunday. Board member; Jeremy Baka, Chief payment agreements once a An embargo dating from 1995 Global Creative Catalyst Cohn & nuclear accord with world pow- prevents Western manufacturers Wolfe; Laurence Mellman, Chief ers is implemented, the trans- from selling equipment and spare Operating Officer, International port minister said. parts to Iranian companies. Specialist Communications WPP Iran desperately wants to The restrictions, which have and BPG Group Board mem- upgrade its ageing fleet, which been blamed for crippling the ber; Filip Jabour, CEO Group M, has been hamstrung by nuclear- industry, were partly lifted by MENA; Nick Vale, Global Head of related and other sanctions, mak- an interim agreement on Iran’s Planning, Maxus and BPG Group ing even spare parts precariously nuclear programme that came CEO Avi Bhojani. difficult to source. into force in January 2014. The new HQ will house the To purchase new planes, “our This allowed for the sale of group’s mainstream marketing negotiations have been mostly spare parts, although direct sales communications agency BPG Bates; with Airbus and Boeing, and of aircraft remained banned. A public relations and social media we have provided them with final accord reached in Vienna on specialist BPG Cohn & Wolfe; our plans and needs until 2020,” July 14, which is yet to be imple- media asset management division, Abbas Akhoundi was quoted as mented, will lift the sanctions in BPG Maxus; and BPG Possible, in Lulu Hypermarket opened its 118th outlet in Sinaw to reach out to the Wilayats of the Sultanate. The store saying in Monday’s Iran govern- exchange for putting curbs on addition to BPG Group’s manage- was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Yahya bin Hamoud Hamed Al Maamari, Governor of Al Sharqiya North, in ment daily. Iran’s nuclear programme. ment and support functions. the presence of Yusuffali MA, Managing Director, Lulu Group; Ashraf Ali, Executive Director; SaifeeRupawala, “For shorter range planes, we AFP BPG Group CEO Avi Bhojani CEO, Ananth A V, Regional Director Oman, and other senior dignitaries. said: “For nearly four decades the BPG Group has grown and prospered as a Dubai-based business and we are proud to have shared in and worked with Wow Air to buy more planes for trans-Atlantic expansion the Government of Dubai on a number of major initiatives since our business began in 1980.” LONDON: Icelandic low-cost America from next spring, add- Wow Air flies via its Iceland hub prices, do enough stimulation to share low-cost carriers have in The inauguration took place on airline Wow Air is in talks to ing to Wow’s existing Boston between European and US cities, grow the market sufficiently,” he European short-haul. the eve of the BPG Group’s annual buy two Airbus 321s which will and Baltimore Washington which means it can use smaller, said. Wow is on track to be profitable Norwegian Air Shuttle, cur- offsite event that this year will fea- help it add more trans-Atlan- International destinations. cheaper planes than rival budget in 2015 for the first time since it was rently the main low-cost trans- ture keynote addresses from WPP tic destinations and increase Budget airlines dominate short- airlines. “We will be adding a cou- established four years ago, he said. Atlantic operator, uses large, Worldwide Creative Director, John its foothold in the low-cost haul flying in Europe, but have ple of A321s,” Mogensen, also the Currently, low-cost airlines fuel-efficient Boeing Dreamliners O’Keefe; Toby Hoare, a BPG Board long-haul travel market, Chief struggled to be financially viable founder and owner of Wow, told account for about 1 percent of to keep fares low, offering direct member since 2000; Jeremy Baka Executive Skuli Mogensen said. on trans-Atlantic travel, where Reuters in an interview. all trans-Atlantic flying, said flights between London and New from Cohn & Wolfe; Darin Brown, The two planes, which will competition is already high and “When we go into a market, we Mogensen, a figure he expects to York, and several other major US CEO of Possible for the EMEA bring Wow Air’s fleet to seven, longer flying times mean fewer have become more and more con- grow over time to eventually mir- cities. Region; and Filip Jabour of Group M. will fly new routes to North options to cut costs. fident that we can, with the low ror the around 40 percent market REUTERS THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

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aYESTERDAY’S ANSWER TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Murray may skip Finals in London Britain’s top player eyes Davis Cup glory

GLASGOW: Andy Murray has His 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 victory over win the event in the next match, revealed that he may decide Tomic gave Britain an unas- but there’s so much tennis still to skip this year’s World Tour sailable 3-1 lead, with Thanasi to go,” said the former US Open Finals in order to prepare for Kokkinakis’ win against Dan and Wimbledon champion. We Great Britain’s Davis Cup final Evans in Sunday’s final singles still need to win three matches against Belgium in November. rubber making the final score 3-2. and there’s two or three months Murray inspired Britain to vic- Belgium, who defeated until the next tie, and a lot can tory over Australia in the Davis Argentina 3-2 in the other happen between now and then. Seattle Seahawks’ running back Fred Cup semi-finals, securing their semi-final, will host the final on “It would be an incredible first appearance in a final since November 27-29. achievement to win it, but there’s Jackson (22) goes in for 5-yard touchdown 1978 with a straight-sets defeat Murray, 28, won both singles a long way to go.” catch as Green Bay Packers’ cornerback of Bernard Tomic in Glasgow on matches as well as the doubles It was a final Davis Cup cam- Casey Hayward (29) defends during the Sunday. with elder brother Jamie, and paign for 34-year-old Australian second half at Lambeau Field. Belgium are expected to stage revealed afterwards that a back veteran Lleyton Hewitt, who is set the final on clay and with the injury sustained in training had to retire following the Australian hard-court World Tour Finals dogged him throughout the tie. Open in January 2016. not due to finish until the week “My back had been giving me a “It is a great honour. I have before, Murray is thinking about lot of trouble this weekend and for never shied away from it,” Hewitt, sitting out the prestigious event a few days before the tie as well,” tipped as the next Australian NFL: Packers turn at London’s O2 Arena. the world number three said. Davis Cup captain, said of repre- “The O2 would obviously be a “The previous issues I’ve had senting his country. question mark for me if we were with my back have been com- “Tennis is a very selfish sport playing on the clay,” Murray, pletely different. My back was and I have always loved getting a two-time World Tour Finals fine during the US Open and all together as a group and playing tables on Seahawks semi-finalist, told BBC Radio 5. through that stretch. for your country. “I would go and train and pre- “I took five days off and started “We did everything we could GREEN BAY, UNITED Patriots wide receiver Julian pare on the clay to get ready for practising again. On Tuesday have done in this tie. We laid it on STATES: Aaron Rodgers NFL Results Edelman caught 11 passes for the (Davis Cup) final. You saw last night, once I had finished prac- the line again so I’ve no regrets, threw for two touchdowns on Carolina 24 Houston 17 97 yards and two touchdowns, year with Roger Federer that the tising and had cooled down, my but at the same time I’m disap- Sunday to lead the Green Bay Pittsburgh 43 San Francisco 18 and tight end Rob Gronkowski matches at the O2 are extremely back was extremely sore and it pointed as we were so close to Packers to a 27-17 victory in an Tampa Bay 26 New Orleans 19 caught seven passes for 113 yards tough and physically demanding. got progressively worse over the having the opportunity to play in NFL grudge match against the Minnesota 26 Detroit 16 and a touchdown as the Patriots “If you reach the final and play next couple of days.” another Davis Cup final. Seattle Seahawks. Arizona 48 Chicago 23 improved to 2-0. on the Sunday, you also need to Victory puts nine-time winners “I’ve been lucky and had the The win won’t erase the bitter New England 40 Buffalo 32 The Dallas Cowboys also take time off. You can’t just play Britain, on the verge of relegation opportunity to celebrate at the memories of Green Bay’s shock Cincinnati 24 San Diego 19 improved to 2-0 -- with both wins five matches against the best to Zone Group III five years ago, a end of a winning campaign like defeat in last year’s National Cleveland 28 Tennessee 14 coming against NFC East division players in the world and then not step closer to an historic first title 2003 and my first year in 1999, but Conference title game -- when Atlanta 24 NY Giants 20 rivals. take any days off.” triumph since 1936. I’ve definitely had my fair share Green Bay blew a 12-point lead But their 20-10 victory over the Washington 24 St Louis 10 Missing the World Tour Murray is now looking to of gut-wrenching losses as well. in the final four minutes to miss Eagles in Philadelphia came at a Jacksonville 23 Miami 20 Finals would oblige Murray to become only the fourth player “These boys are going to get a out on a Super Bowl berth. hefty price as quarterback Tony forego prize money ranging from ever to win the Davis Cup, lot more opportunities and they But it gave the Packers a dis- Oakland 37 Baltimore 33 Romo broke his left collarbone £300,000 ($465,800, 414,00 euros) Olympic gold and multiple Grand will be better players because of tinct early-season edge as they Dallas 20 Philadelphia 10 when he was sacked in the third to £1.25m, as well as 1,500 ATP Slams. what happened this weekend.” took their record to 2-0 while the Green Bay 27 Seattle 17 quarter. ranking points. “We have an opportunity to REUTERS Seahawks fell to 0-2. A week earlier, Dallas lost wide “We’ve got to keep this thing Green Bay’s Jayrone Elliott made receiver Dez Bryant to a broken rolling,” said Rodgers, while also a one-handed interception of a foot in a win over the New York warning against reading too much pass from Seahawks quarterback Giants. into the win. Russell Wilson, and the Packers The Cowboys held Eagles run- “It’s the second game of the took advantage of the turnover to ning back DeMarco Murray -- year. We’re not going to make a score a field goal. who led the league in rushing last Britain’s Andy big deal about it, because we’ve “I was just trying to make season for Dallas -- to just two Murray rests got 14 left and then hopefully the a play,” said Elliott, who also yards on 13 carries. after winning playoffs. forced a fumble. “We needed some “This was a great team win against “But it’s a good win for us,” energy in the stadium, so I just because of what we had to over- Australia’s added Rodgers, who completed 25 tried to be an energy guy.” come and because of the team we Bernard of 33 passes for 249 yards. “Great In one of the day’s marquee were playing,” linebacker Sean Tomic during opponent, great fourth quarter division match-ups, Tom Brady Lee said after his 13-tackle game the Davis for us.” and New England showed the that included an interception in Cup semi- Green Bay seized a quick 10-0 brash Buffalo Bills that the the end zone. final tie at lead on the way to a 13-3 halftime Patriots are still the power in the In Minneapolis, Adrian advantage. AFC East. Peterson rushed for 134 yards on the Emirates But Seattle responded, opening Brady, who led the Pats to 29 carries in the Vikings’ 26-16 Arena in the second half with back-to-back a fourth Super Bowl title in victory over NFC North rivals Glasgow, touchdowns to grab a 17-13 lead. February, passed for 466 yards Detroit. Britain, on Green Bay cut the gap to 17-16 -- the second-highest total of his Peterson was playing in his first Sunday. with a field goal late in the third career -- and three touchdowns in game at home since December 1, and in the fourth Rodgers com- a 40-32 triumph in Buffalo. 2013. He missed 15 games last pleted eight of eight passes in The Patriots were unfazed by season after facing charges for a touchdown drive capped by a the raucous atmosphere at Ralph whipping of his young son. short laser to Richard Rodgers Wilson Stadium -- where Buffalo He received a standing ovation in the end zone. fans hoped to set a Guinness when he was introduced, and by The quarterback found his World Record for crowd noise. the end of the Vikings’ first drive namesake receiver again for a “It was really loud, no doubt,” he had eclipsed the 31 yards he ATP Tour Singles Radwanska rips through two-point conversion that made Brady said. “I thought the good gained in a shaky season-opener it 24-17. plays settled them down a little at San Francisco last Monday. Standings On Seattle’s ensuing possession, bit.” REUTERS 1 (1) Novak Djokovic(Serbia) Pan Pacific opener 16145 2 (2) Roger Federer TOKYO: Former champion Agnieszka Radwanska made short (Switzerland) 9420 work of American Coco Vandeweghe at the Pan Pacific Open yester- day, reaching the second round with a 6-3, 6-3 win. 3 (3) Andy Murray(Britain) 8800 The Pole may not be quite the force she was when she won the Tokyo title in 2011 and reached number two in the world the following year. Baseball: Hernandez 4 (4) Stanislas Wawrinka But seventh seed Radwanska, chasing a 15th career title and first of (Switzerland) 6005 the year, can still whack the fur off a tennis ball and had Vandeweghe 5 (5) Tomas Berdych (Czech scampering around court before winning in an hour and 26 minutes. Republic) 5050 Title holder Ana Ivanovic and top seed Caroline Wozniacki have first- 6 (6) Kei Nishikori (Japan) 5015 round byes at the $1m hardcourt event, being played at the waterside beats Texas, again 7 (7) Rafa Nadal (Spain) 3770 tennis venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In other matches, Czech 8 (8) David Ferrer (Spain) 3695 Barbora Strycova beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-2 while Italy’s Camila Giorgi NEW YORK: Felix Hernandez five of them coming off Texas came through 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 against Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia. had his start cut short by a stiff Baseball Results starter Derek Holland (3-3). 9 (9) Milos Raonic (Canada) Boston 4 Toronto 3 2790 Ukrainians proved ungracious guests, meanwhile, Katernya right elbow, but he was good “We were able to get his pitch Bondarenko ousting Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-3, 6-4 while Olga Savchuk enough in his 5-2/3 innings to Kansas City 10 Detroit 3 count up,” Seattle manager Lloyd 10 (10) Gilles Simon (France) knocked out another Japanese Misa Eguchi, 6-3, 6-4. pitch the Seattle Mariners to a Cleveland 6 C White Sox 3 McClendon said of Holland. 2560 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers Tampa Bay 7 Baltimore 6 “He has been tough on us. We WTA Tour Singles on Sunday. Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 1 had good at-bats against him. He Schmiedlova advances to Hernandez (18-9) is 5-0 with Washington 13 Miami 3 hung a breaking ball to Robby Standings a 1.83 ERA in five starts against Milwaukee 8 Cincinnati 4 (Cano), and (Cano) didn’t miss Texas this season, becoming Minnesota 8 LA Angels 1 it. Our guys put together good 1 (1) Serena Williams (US) 11501 Korea Open 2nd round just the fifth pitcher to beat the Houston 5 Oakland 1 at-bats.” 2 (2) Simona Halep (Romania) SEOUL: Slovakian second seed Anna Schmiedlova came from a set Rangers at least five times in a The Mariners had 14 hits, St Louis 4 Chicago Cubs 3 6780 down to push aside Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the season. with Seager leading the way with Seattle 9 Texas 2 3 (3) Maria Sharapova (Russia) first round of the WTA Korea Open yesterday. He left because of the elbow, three. Robinson Cano was 2-for-4 5795 Schmiedlova, ranked 31st in the world, struggled early in her match but by then the Mariners were San Francisco 5 Arizona 1 with four RBIs. Pittsburgh 4 LA Dodgers 3 4 (4) Petra Kvitova (Czech but rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. comfortably ahead 8-2. In another game, the St Louis Republic) 5295 German players shone in the first round, with Julia Goerges toppling “If you make good pitches, stay San Diego 10 Colorado 4 Cardinals were able to enjoy 5 (5) Lucie Safarova (Czech Lara Arruabarrena of Spain 6-1, 6-4, and fifth seed Mona Barthel down in the zone, you can pitch NY Yankees 11 NY Mets 2 clinching their playoff berth a Republic) 3525 defeating Jang Su-Jeong, a South Korean wild card, 6-0, 7-6 (7/2). against them,” Hernandez said of little bit more on Sunday after Eighth seed Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium, who had reached her his success against Texas. had a 20-win season, with his holding off the Chicago Cubs 4-3 6 (6) Caroline Wozniacki best singles ranking of world number 46 in June, needed three sets “Those guys, they can hit home career-high, 19-win season com- to avoid being swept. (Denmark) 3385 against Andreea Mitu of Romania to advance to the second round runs anyway. If I make quality ing in 2009. Manager Mike Matheny deliv- 7 (8) Flavia Pennetta (Italy) 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/2). pitches, I think I’ll be OK.” The loss to Hernandez and the ered a “quick talk” to his players 3317 Slovakia’s Magdalena Rybarikova, ranked 73rd in the world, handed Hernandez allowed two runs Mariners cut Texas’ lead over the to recognize their franchise- 8 (9) Garbine Muguruza Blanco out a 6-1 first set hammering to Klara Koukalova and was up 2-1 in on four hits, striking out five Houston Astros in the American record fifth straight trip to the (Spain) 3121 the second when the Czech player abandoned the match. and walking five and he is not League West to 1-1/2 games. postseason. 9 (11) Angelique Kerber Polona Hercog of Slovenia booked her place in the second round with expected to miss his next start. The Mariners gave Hernandez “We’re excited about it, and (Germany) 3075 a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 win over Lauren Davis of the United States, while Hernandez said he will see how all the run support he needed it’s not something we take for 10 (12) Carla Suarez Navarro Mariana Duque of Colombia defeated Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands he feels Monday but that his goal when they blew open a 2-2 game granted,” said Cardinals closer (Spain) 3070 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2. AGENCIES is to win 20 games. He has never with six runs in the fifth inning, Trevor Rosenthal. AGENCIES TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Frustration for Hamilton at Singapore Grand Prix Swiss IAM Cycling approaches the finish line for a The Briton folds up early as Sebastian Vettel tops race 13th place finish in the Men’s SINGAPORE: Mercedes’ Team Time Trial Lewis Hamilton was in the form of the 2015 UCI of his life when he arrived in Road World Singapore, looking set to match Championships the 41 career wins of his boy- in Richmond, hood idol Ayrton Senna in a Virginia, USA. dominant season that had seen The 2015 UCI British Formula him win seven of the first 12 Road World One driver Lewis Grands Prix. Championships Hamilton of By the end of Sunday’s race, run from Mercedes AMG however, the Briton had retired September 19 GP reacts next to his sluggish Mercedes for the first to 27. time this year, while Sebastian journalists after Vettel roared to victory in his retiring from the Ferrari. Singapore Grand Hamilton had secured 11 of 12 Prix on Sunday. poles prior to Singapore but the alarm bells that first sounded in practice were ringing loud and clear by qualifying as Ferrari and Red Bull were lapping roughly a second faster than the Silver Arrows. Banished to an unaccustomed third-row start, Hamilton and by former Red Bull team-mate on top when racing reconvenes “We need to analyse everything team mate Nico Rosberg were Daniel Ricciardo and current ally in Japan this week. precisely, understand the wrong in damage limitation mode from Kimi Raikkonen to complete an “Our reliability is really high turn that we took this weekend to BMC Racing the outset and never appeared unfamiliar looking podium in a as we had an amazing season so learn the right lessons and then fast enough to catch the leaders Mercedes-dominated era. far,” said Hamilton, who opted to close this chapter,” he said. as their poorly performing tyres Hamilton retired with power save his engine and retire rather “One bad weekend doesn’t negated the car’s superior power. issues after 32 laps as Rosberg than run to the finish at the back overshadow our achievements so Vettel, meanwhile, was back claimed fourth, reducing the gap of the field. “It’s still a long way to far this year but there is no room team time trial to his supreme best, driving like to the Briton in the champion- go and I know I lost some points for complacency after a race like he had for Red Bull when he won ship standings to 41 points with today but I was fast and on form this and we will aim to hit back four world titles in a row. six rounds left. and I will make sure I bring that strongly next weekend.” Dominating from the front and Vettel lurks a further eight out to Suzuka to fight back.” Hamilton played down the shrugging off two safety car peri- adrift. Mercedes motorsport head missed opportunity to emu- champs again ods, as well as a track intruder, Vettel quipped “maybe we can Toto Wolff felt the lack of per- late Senna in exactly the same Vettel roared to a fourth triumph make the impossible possible” formance was track related and number of race starts but can RICHMOND, UNITED “This was a huge goal for us.” in Singapore. when asked if he could overhaul the tight, 23-turn Marina Bay feel confident that his 162nd STATES: BMC Racing, pow- Phinney, back from a career- It was the German’s third Hamilton in the title race but the Street Circuit and tropical con- Grand Prix next Sunday will be ered by Australian Rohan threatening 2014 crash, began his victory in his debut season for general consensus in the paddock ditions had played into the hands far more enjoyable than the last Dennis and featuring US injury- fightback last month at the Tour Ferrari and he was chased home suggests Mercedes will be back of Ferrari and Red Bull. one. REUTERS comeback hero Taylor Phinney, of Utah and followed by winning defended their men’s team the first stage of the USA Pro time trial crown on Sunday Challenge, then proved himself at the World Road Cycling in training with BMC to earn Championships. Sunday’s start. Track intruder sets pulses racing Dennis, Phinney, Italians “It’s kind of hard to process,” Daniel Oss and Michael Quinziato Phinney said. “It has ben a roller SINGAPORE: A lone intruder approach that corner at around and Swiss riders Silvan Dillier coaster the past couple of years. set pulses racing at the Singapore German 280-290 clicks (km per hour) so and Stefan Kueng repeated by “To win it this year is fantas- Grand Prix on Sunday when he Formula One I wouldn’t be crossing the track if finishing the 38.6km (24 miles) tic. It was hard out there. But we ambled across the floodlit track driver Nico I was him but it was good to see course in 42min 7.97secs. did it. I’m a little bit at a loss for midway through the Formula Rosberg (left) the safety car come out straight Etixx Quick Step, featuring words.” One race and strolled by the of Mercedes away.” three-time individual world time The 25-year-old son of 1984 metal fences as cars sped past. AMG GP talks Vettel suggested that maybe trial champion Tony Martin and Olympic road race champion Ferrari winner Sebastian Vettel to a team the grandstands needed to be world race champion Michal Connie Carpenter and former pro got the fright of his life when member at made more secure for next year.’s Kwiatkowski, was second, the cyclist Davis Phinney was hurt he spotted the man as he came the starting Grand Prix 2012 and 2013 champions finish- 16 months ago in a crash during around a corner. grid ahead of “It was pretty odd, not what ing 11.35 seconds off the pace with a descent at the US road race The German shouted over you expect to see when you come Movistar third in 42:38.08. championship, suffering a major the Singapore the team radio that there was a around to the next corner.” With Dennis powering the way, left knee injury, a compound Grand Prix on man on track as race stewards Security camera footage showed BMC seized the lead by 3.75 sec- left tibia fracture and a severed instantly unfurled their yellow Sunday night. the man crossing the track after onds after 10km and stretched tendon. flags, ordering the drivers to slow apparently speaking to another the margin to 12.39 seconds after “I feel fortunate I could make down. person leaning through a gap in going 20km in 18:58.59. this team,” Phinney said. “It’s sur- The safety car was deployed Singapore police had arrested a Vettel told reporters. “The team the fence. Etixx Quick Step trimmed to real. It has been great. Just hon- while the man slipped back 27-year-old man. said on the radio that someone Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo, deficit to BMC to 5.80 seconds ored to be part of this experience.” through another hole in the fence “I had to look again as I wasn’t was on the track, I think I saw who finished second for Red Bull, after 30 km but BMC pulled away Australian-based ORICA without crossing the track again. sure if I had a problem with my him take a picture so I hope it said the introduction of the safety at the finish, a final climb leav- Green Edge, second the past two Formula One officials later eyesight and that I actually saw was a good one at least... in focus. car might have cost him a chance ing only Phinney, Oss, Dillier and years, missed the podium for the released a statement saying somebody crossing the track,” “It was pretty crazy though, we of winning. REUTERS Dennis to cross the line to pro- first time, fading late to finish duce the winning time. fourth in 43:01.70. “Rohan Dennis really pulled Aussie Michael Rogers and us today,” Phinney said. “He was Dane Michael Valgren crashed to the anchor of the team, not in the deliver Tinkoff-Saxo a doom blow. sense he was holding us back but They finished last in the field of Cricket: Dalmiya death to that he was pulling us forward. 27. REUTERS 2015 World Road Cycling unleash BCCI leadership battle Championships Results RICHMOND, United States: Results on Sunday from the open- ing races of the World Road Cycling Championships: NEW DELHI: The death of Indian cricket the two powerful factions. The only thing is consensus candidate” emerging. But cricket Men supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya was set to trig- it will be subterranean rather than out in the writer Vijay Lokapally said there was no obvi- Team time-trial (38.6km/24 miles) ger a new leadership battle in the game’s open,” Memon said. ous unity candidate. global powerhouse, with experts yesterday The Hindustan Times said supporters of both “It’s an unprecedented situation because no 1. BMC Racing (Rohan Dennis, Silvan Dillier, Stefan Kueng, Daniel Oss, Taylor Phinney, Manuel predicting vicious infighting between rival Srinivasan and his rival Anurag Thakur, who sitting BCCI chief has died in office before. I Quinziato) 42min 07.97secs, 2. Etixx Quick Step 42:19:32, 3. Movistar 42:38.08, 4. ORICA GreenEdge 43:01.70, 5. Team Giant 43:11.66, 6. Team Lotto Jumbo 43:25.00, 7. Lotto Soudal 43:34.44, 8. factions. is BCCI secretary and the board’s de facto am sure there will be a big tussle now for the Astana 43:45.10, 9. Team Sky 43:49.14, 10. Trek Racing 43:54.57 Dalmiya, president of the Board of Control number two, were gearing up for battle, pre- position,” Lokapally said. for Cricket in India (BCCI), died on Sunday dicting “tricky days ahead for the BCCI”. The political infighting within the BCCI Women at a hospital in Kolkata where he was being Srinivasan was forced to stand down as has become more intense over the last two Team time-trial (38.6km/24 miles) treated for a heart condition, with no desig- BCCI president after being found guilty of decades, coinciding with India’s rise within 1. Velocio SRAM (Alena Amialiusik, Lisa Brennauer, Karol-Ann Canuel, Barbara Guarischi, Mieke nated successor. a conflict of interest over his ownership of a the game. Kroeger, Trixi Worrack) 47:35.72, 2. Boels Dolmans 47:41.94, 3. Rabo Liv 48:31.84, 4. Wiggle Honda The 75-year-old was widely hailed yesterday team in the Indian Premier League, the BCCI’s Dalmiya, who held a variety of BCCI posts, 48:45.87, 5. Twenty 16 49:40.60, 6. United Health 50:26.38, 7. Orica AIS 50:29.43, 8. BTC City as the man who transformed India into the money-spinning Twenty20 tournament. first came to prominence by bringing the 1987 50:38.65, 9. Optum 50:56.33, 10. Hitec 51:07.41 most powerful nation in international cricket The blow was softened as he became chair- and 1996 World Cups to the sub-continent. by presiding over a massive increase in TV man of the ICC but India’s pre-eminent posi- He helped negotiate television deals worth revenues. tion means it is usually the BCCI rather than tens of millions of dollars, a remarkable turna- Observers also warned his death could sig- the sport’s governing body that calls the shots round given the BCCI originally paid India’s nal fresh turmoil at the top of the board, with on major decisions affecting the game. public broadcaster to televise matches. First-placed Narayanaswami Srinivasan, the controver- Thakur is the head of the youth wing of Cash-strapped cricket nations such as Sri sial head of the International Cricket Council India’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party as Lanka and the West Indies grew increasingly BMC (ICC), tipped to try and wrest back power. well as being an MP, giving him crucial polit- dependent on Indian tours and TV deals for Racing The death of Dalmiya came only months ical clout in the battle against Srinivasan’s their financial survival, making them desper- Team of after his own return to the helm of the BCCI allies who remain on the board. ate to stay onside with the BCCI. the US as a consensus candidate following Srinivasan’s With Dalmiya largely absent from the Dalmiya went on to become ICC president celebrates effective toppling in a corruption scandal. scene, relations between the two camps have from 1997-2000 and BCCI president from 2001 on the With Dalmiya’s funeral taking place in become increasingly bitter. to 2004 before being marginalised and then podium Kolkata yesterday, BCCI officials have refused Thakur recently accused Srinivisan of expelled over allegations of financial irregu- after the to be drawn publicly on the succession. employing private detectives to eavesdrop on larities of which he was later cleared. Men’s Team But veteran cricket commentator Ayaz BCCI officials. His comeback in elections in March was Time Trial. Memon said Dalmiya was the only person who Speaking on condition of anonymity, one seen as a vindication of his long battle to clear had been able “to keep a semblance of decorum BCCI official said a special general meeting his name, but health problems meant he left intact” between rival factions. would have to be convened within 15 days to much of the board’s day-to-day running to “The power struggle will be there between elect a new chairman, expressing hope of “a Thakur. AFP TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29 Qatar set for Kazakhstan clash 2015 FIBA Asia Championship: Lebanon and Chinese Taipei also in Qatar’s group

CHANGSHA, CHINA: Qatar will take on Kazakhstan in their Qatar Squad in opening match at the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship that kicks China off tomorrow. Khalid Suliman Abdi, Qatar are paired up with Mohammed Seleem Abdulla, Kazakhstan, Lebabon and Chinese Mohammed Seleem Abdulla, Taipie in Group D of the 16-team Khalid Abdalla, Daoud Mousa event. Daoud, Clinton Finhoir J III, Qatar play Lebanon on Abduallah Shaher Matalkeh, A file photo of September 24 followed by their Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, Qatar’s Daoud last group game against Chinese Mohamed Yousuf Mohammed, Mousa Daoud in Taipei the next day. Abdulrahman Mohamed Saad, action. Daoud is Qatar had a three-step plan for Erfan Ali Saeed and Yassin one of Qatar’s their FIBA Asia Championship Mahdi Taha. key players preparations. Qatar, who are coached by at this week’s They went to Lithuania for Vasileios Fragkias, will play in 2015 FIBA Asia their first training camp before Group D against Chinese Taipei, Championship heading to Manila for a series of Lebanon and Kazakhstan. Only that kicks off tune-up games against PBA clubs. QBF President Sheikh Saoud bin the top three teams will advance tomorrow. One main thing that basketball Abdulrahman Al Thani to the second round. fans tried to keep tabs on was who would be this team’s naturalised 60.0 percent from the field and for a royal rumble in the Group player. 36.4 percent from three-point of Death. As long as Al Annabi They had former NBA player range en route to a team-high don’t play below their potential, Jarvis Hayes in 2013 and employed 15.0 points per game. though, they should be among the veteran Boney Watson last year at With Johnson playing mostly as teams advancing to the second the Asian Games. a combo guard, Abdi should retain round and maybe even beyond. Many expected Watson to his spot as the team’s number one According to details announced reprise his role this year, but wing threat. At 1.98m, he is big- by QBF, President Sheikh Saoud the Qatar Basketball Federation ger than most Asian guards and bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, (QBF) went with another old reli- is quicker than most Asian for- and Mohammad Ali Hobesh, able instead - Trey Johnson. wards - that’s a combination that Secretary General of QBF, will Johnson already donned the he should naturally exploit. leave for Changhsa today. Groups Qatari colours in 2012 for the When pundits talk about The two will be present at the Group A: Iran, Japan, Malaysia, South Asia Qualifier. FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo, where strengths and weaknesses, Qatar opening ceremony of the event Group B: Philippines, Palestine, Kuwait, East Asia Qualifier. Qatar won three of seven games have a great balance of size, and watch the games involving and finished in third place. mobility, and shooting. Qatar. Group C: Korea, Jordan, Singapore, China. He is expected to have an even They are laden with veter- Ahmed Abdul Hadi, Director of Group D: Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, Qatar, Kazakhstan. bigger role this year, especially ans like Mohammed Yousef and National Teams, said: “We have %The FIBA Asia Championship, staged every two years, is the region’s flagship competition. The 2015 since Qatari icon Yasseen Musa Daoud Mousa Daoud, but they prepared really well. We have had edition will take place from 23 September-3 October. Iran are the defending champions, having prevailed has officially retired from 5x5 also have a couple of young guys training camps in Lithuania and in 2013 in Manila, Philippines. international hoops. to watch out for, most notably the Philippines. We also played %The Group Phase will begin with the first round, in which the 16 teams will be divided into four (4) Twenty-eight-year-old Khalid Yehia Abdelhaleem and Saad many friendly games.” groups of four (4) teams. Every team will take on its three (3) opponents in its respective group. The top Suliman Abdi should be among Abdulrahman Mohamed, both of He added: “We expect tough three (3) teams from each group advance will advance to the second round. Qatar’s leaders in the FIBA Asia whom played in the 2014 FIBA competitions as it is a very impor- Championship. Two years ago, he Asia U18 Championship. tant event with top sides. We The others will play Classification Games 13-16. In the second round, the twelve (12) remaining teams will be divided into two (2) groups of six (6). Each team will play against the three (3) new teams in its group. played mainly as a reserve, aver- This team would have been a hope we get positive results. The aging 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds, shoo-in for the quarter-finals had confidence of our players is high. %The top four (4) teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals. The others will play Classification while, at the 2014 Asia Games, it been in another group, but, as I say good luck to our boys.” Games 9-12. The final phase will be played in a knockout format from the quarter-finals onwards (quarter- he took on a bigger role, shooting things stand, the Qataris are in THE PENINSULA finals, semi-finals and final).

Japan win In-form Japan ready to greater than England’s write Scotland chapter World Cup

LONDON: Japan will not victory, says feel intimidated in the slight- est when they bid for another notable Rugby World Club scalp Woodward tomorrow, following up their LONDON: Japan’s shock heroics against South Africa 34-32 win over two-time world with a trip to Gloucester to champions South Africa is the tackle an exciting but inexperi- greatest moment in Rugby enced Scotland. World Cup history, the coach of Bookmakers suggest that Japanese England’s victorious 2003 side Scotland should win the Pool B players Clive Woodward said yesterday. clash, but Japan have become fan celebrate Woodward, who got the bet- favourites and chants of support after ter of current Japan coach and for the Brave Blossoms will ring winning the then Australia handler Eddie out at Kingsholm to fill the void the World Jones in the 2003 final in Sydney, Wales’ Jake Ball and Prince William share a joke during the welcome left by tournament organisers’ Cup match writing in his Daily Mail column, ceremony at Guildhall, London, yesterday. bagpipes ban. against said a combination of “belief and If they weren’t already, South Africa courage” combined with clever Scotland’s players will be well coaching could make any dream has available and thinking outside with me for the rest of my life.” at the Amex aware of what to expect from come true. the box.” Jones, who used his knowledge of Stadium in Japan, who made the rest of the “Japan’s win over South Africa, Jones quipped after the victory several of the Springbok players rugby world sit up and take notice Brighton, engineered by my old mate and that he was too old at 55 still to to his advantage, having been an with Saturday’s triumph over the Britain, on sparring partner Eddie Jones is be coaching, and reaching the adviser to the 2007 World Cup- Springboks. Saturday. the greatest single moment in quarter-finals would allow him to winning side, said that Japanese Scotland have made it to the World Cup history and arguably retire and be like Clive Woodward emotions still bemused him. semi-final stage once before, but the most important development sitting in the comfort of a studio. “I’ll never cease to wonder at that was more than two decades the modern game has ever seen,” Also writing in the Daily Mail, the Japanese psyche,” said Jones. ago. In the previous tournament wrote Woodward. Jones said he was delighted that “These guys seem to cry when they failed to make it beyond the “To use the technical term it his instruction to kick a penalty they’re happy and laugh when group stage and they finished last was bloody marvellous. in the final minute to force a draw they’re nervous -- it’s almost the in this year’s Six Nations. “It was a performance of had been ignored by his captain opposite of Western behaviour -- There are only a handful of breathtaking brilliance and cour- Michael Leitch. and the tears were flooding out players in the current Scotland age and also a coaching coup of “I tried to get the message on the pitch.” squad that played in the 2011 thrilling panache which sends out down to take the kick at goal,” Jones, whose side have a tournament, but that could prove Eddie Jones have added an Bennett, 14-Tommy Seymour, a message to the entire sporting wrote Jones, who is half Japanese quick turnaround and play a to be a blessing. aggression factor that blunted 15-Stuart Hogg world, not just rugby. through his mother. fresh Scotland side tomorrow The team is now packed with the Springboks at the weekend. Replacements: 16-Fraser “Underdogs can become world “Luckily, by the time the mes- in Gloucester, said that players fresh talent, including full- With captain Michael Leitch Brown, 17-Ryan Grant, 18-Jon beaters if you truly believe,” sage got to the players the deci- such as Leitch and lock Luke back Stuart Hogg, centre Mark marshalling the defensive effort Welsh, 19-Richie Gray, 20-Josh added the 59-year-old, whose sion to kick for touch had already Thompson might not be Japanese- Bennett and flyhalf Finn Russell, from the back row and the reli- Strauss, 21-Henry Pyrgos, side won the 2003 World Cup been taken! born but they are not carpetbag- as well as a host of foreign imports able boot of fullback Ayumu 22-Peter Horne, 23-Sean in dramatic fashion with a drop “I thought to myself, ‘fair gers seeking the high of playing brought in by Kiwi coach Vern Gorumaru kicking points, Japan Maitland goal by English superstar Jonny enough, here we go!’” international rugby for any old Cotter. will fancy their chances against a Japan: 1-K Inagaki, 2-Shota Wilkinson in the dying seconds Jones, who is due to step down country. More than a third of the squad Scotland side with a habit of fold- Horie, 3-Hiroshi Yamashita, of extra-time from his post after the campaign New Zealand-born Leitch has were not born in Scotland, the ing in the last quarter. 4-Luke Thompson, 5-Justin Woodward, who is now a well- is over and has been strongly lived there since he was 15, mov- most eye-catching of whom is Then again, after the Brave Ives, 6-Michael Leitch (captain), paid and respected pundit, had his linked with a coaching role at ing to Japan to study and says he loose forward Josh Strauss, who Blossoms’ marathon effort 7-Michael Broadhurst, 8-Amanaki verbal tussles with Jones down a South African Super Rugby now speaks Japanese better than only qualified on Saturday under against South Africa, a sprightly Mafi, 9-Fumiaki Tanaka, 10- the years when he was coaching, side, said emotions had risen to English. three-year residency rules. Scotland will look to capitalise on Harumichi Tatekawa, 11-Kenki not least during the 2003 cam- the surface when Karne Hesketh “We may have a few players In previous meetings between any understandable fatigue in the Fukuoka, 12-Yu Tamura, 13-Male paign but the Englishman said went over in the left hand corner in the Japanese side not born in the sides, Scotland have been able Japan camp. Sa’u, 14-Kotaro Matsushima, that was largely for show. to score the winning try. Japan but all the players have to dominate physically and in Teams 15-Ayumu Goromaru “Eddie is a very engaging “It was the most emotional I’ve bought into ‘the Japanese way’. 2004 they ran in 14 tries against Scotland: 1-Alasdair Replacements: 16-Takeshi and bright guy, great company been since coaching the Wallabies “It’s what we live by as a side the Japanese in a 100-8 victory. Dickinson, 2-Ross Ford, 3-Willem Kizu, 17-Masataka Mikami, who calls a spade a spade,” said to a semi-final win over the All and it’s based around having the That will not be the case Nel, 4-Grant Gilchrist, 5-Jonny 18-Kensuke Hatakeyama, Woodward. Blacks at the 2003 World Cup courage to play our kind of rugby, tomorrow. Gray, 6-Ryan Wilson, 7-John 19-Shinya Makabe, 20-Shoji “Of all the coaches I ever tan- semi-finals,” said Jones. having pride in the national team Japan are masters of the scy- Hardie, 8-David Denton; 9-Greig Ito, 21-Hendrik Tui, 22-Atsushi gled with, Eddie was -- and clearly “I’ve never seen more grown and having respect for yourself thing chop tackle and under the Laidlaw, 10-Finn Russell, 11-Sean Hiwasa, 23-Karne Hesketh still is -- absolutely the best in men in tears. It was an absolutely and your team-mates.” tutorship of Australian coach Lamont, 12-Matt Scott, 13-Mark REUTERS terms of maximising the talent he unbelievable scene which will live REUTERS TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Josoor Institute advocates potential of MENA sports industry at conference Global sports industry is currently worth between $480-620bn, say experts

DOHA: At the recently con- Chair in Sport Business Strategy cluded European Association for and Marketing at Coventry Sport Management’s (EASM) Officials of Josoor University Business School; 23rd conference, representa- Institute, who speakers from Josoor Institute’s tives from the Josoor Institute spoke at the programmes included Professor spoke about the business and recently con- Sue Bridgewater, Director of management of sport in the cluded European Sports Research, University of Middle East and North Africa Association Liverpool; Nicola McCullough, (MENA) region. for Sport Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett The conference, which took Management’s University; Jonathan Sibley, place September 9 to 12 in Dublin, (EASM) 23rd con- Events Management Lecturer gathered leading scholars and ference in Dublin. at Leeds Beckett University; and experts to explore themes related Representatives Doctor Eleni Theodoraki from to sports management. from the Josoor Edinburgh Napier University. Representatives from Josoor During the panel discussions, Institute spoke Institute, a centre of excellence the speakers explored the pros- about the busi- in the sports and events indus- pects for academic research tries founded by the Supreme ness and manage- related to the business and Committee for Delivery & Legacy ment of sport in management of sports in the (SC), chaired a set of presenta- the Middle East MENA region, discussing ongo- tions and panel discussions dur- and North Africa ing projects and opportunities for ing a workshop titled ‘Business (MENA) region. additional study, examining the and Management of Sport in the challenges faced by researchers, Middle East and North Africa and offering advice and conclu- Region’. This was the first time sions for individuals and organisa- that a workshop focusing on conference was a great opportu- The MENA region is witnessing North Africa Region’ workshop discussions featuring a team of tions interested in exploring the sports in the MENA region was nity for Josoor Institute to posi- particularly rapid growth, with consisted of two parts. In the first, fifteen delegates representing sports industry in the Middle presented in Europe. tion the MENA region as one of revenues growing by 7% per participants presented papers Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, France, East. “The sports industry in the the top destinations for sporting annum according to data from focused on the sports industry in Italy, Belgium and the UK. Commenting on Josoor MENA region has recently expe- events in front of a large interna- PwC. Such growth is being driven the MENA region, covering sub- The panel participants included Institute’s attendance at the rienced rapid growth in terms of tional audience.” by, among others things, signifi- jects such as sports fan engage- Mushtaq Al Waeli, Advisor to international conference, Al Waeli both infrastructure and human It is estimated that the glo- cant investments in sports made ment and how to leverage the the Secretary General, Supreme said: “I was pleased to see the capital and is still expand- bal sports industry is currently by countries within MENA, and 2022 FIFA World Cup™ for the Committee for Delivery & Legacy increased number of people from ing’, said Mushtaq Al Waeli, worth between $480-620bn, and by events being staged and hosted promotion of active and green and Executive Director (acting) at across the world who are becom- Executive Director (acting) at that revenues generated by the across the region. living. Josoor Institute; Professor Simon ing interested in the MENA Josoor Institute, who was also the industry will amount to more The ‘Business and Management The second portion of the Chadwick, Consultant Research region’s potential in the sports chair at the panel discussion. ‘The than $145bn by the end of 2015. of Sport in the Middle East and workshop was dedicated to panel Director at Josoor Institute and industry”. THE PENINSULA AFC U-16: Qatar crash out as five-star Iraq qualify

DOHA: Three goals in an the 51st minute before completing incredible three-minute spell at the victory three minutes later AFC U-16 the start of the second half was with his third of the match, with the highlight in Iraq’s 5-0 defeat the forward’s hat-trick coming of Turkmenistan that saw the just 60 seconds after midfielder Championship West Asians through to the Saleh Mahdi Saleh had made it India 2016 The Finalists AFC U-16 Championship as the 4-0 Uzbekistan – Group A winners curtain came down on the quali- Meanwhile, it was a disappoint- Oman – Group B winners fiers on Sunday. ing end for Qatar as Tajikistan Iraq – Group C winners Iraq topped Group C ahead beat the Group C hosts to second of Tajikistan after the Central place after midfielder Ziyovuddin Saudi Arabia – Group D winners Asians stunned hosts Qatar 1-0 to Fuzaylov scored an 82nd minute Iran – Group E winners take the runners-up place ahead winner to settle the earlier Kuwait – Group F winners of the Gulf side, who, alongside encounter at the Aspire Dome Malaysia – Group G winners Iraq, were considered the favour- Indoor Stadium. DPR Korea – Group H winners ites for a top-two finish. After a fascinating night of Alla Adnan Jabbar, who scored action in the final round of quali- Korea Republic – Group I winners the match-winner in Iraq’s crucial fiers, all the participants for Australia – Group J winners 1-0 victory over the Qataris on January’s prestigious event are Japan – Group K winners Nasser Al Khater, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Assistant Secretary General for Tournament Friday scored the first of his hat- now known. In total, 16 teams Vietnam – 1st best runner-up among all groups Affairs, speaking during the 69th Independence Day of India at the Diplomatic Club in Doha. Also present was trick against Turkmenistan with will compete for honours and Thailand – 2nd best runner-up among all 19 minutes at the Aspire Dome they include host nation India, Sanjiv Arora, Ambassador of India to Qatar. groups Indoor Stadium played before the eleven qualifying group win- United Arab Emirates – 3rd best runner-up Ahmed Sartip Omar struck in ners and the four teams who fin- among all groups the 32nd minute to give Iraq a 2-0 ished as the best second placed Indian community integral part of lead at the change of ends. sides during qualification. Nepal – 4th best runner-up among all groups Jabbar grabbed his second in THE PENINSULA India – Hosts Qatar 2022 Cup, says SC official

DOHA: The Indian community integral part of Qatar’s plans for SC’s numerous Community forms an integral part of Qatar’s the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Engagement programmes and plans for the 2022 FIFA World “You form an integral part of initiatives. Alla Adnan Cup, an official of the Supreme our society and our progress. So I Speaking afterwards and start- Jabbar (right) of Committee for Delivery & want to say: Thank you. I want to ing with an introductory line in Iraq, who scored Legacy (SC) said. make sure this World Cup belongs Arabic, Sanjiv Arora, Ambassador a hat-trick in “The Indian community has not only to Qatar, it belongs to of India to Qatar, said: “Our com- the AFC U-16 been here in Qatar since before I you. We look forward to working munity is the largest in Qatar, and Championship was born,” said Nasser Al Khater, hand-in-hand for the next seven I would like to thank all Indians against SC Assistant Secretary General years.” who have provided a tremendous Turkmenistan at for Tournament Affairs. It was an Independence Day contribution to the progress of the Aspire Dome Speaking during the celebra- greeting in Hindi which drew the Qatar. Specifically in the sports Indoor Stadium tions of the 69th Independence response, as well as the words in sector there are very close links Day of India this weekend at the English which followed. through working together with on Sunday. Diplomatic Club in Doha, there Al Khater also outlined spe- organisations like the Qatar was a special cheer from a packed cifically how the Indian com- Olympic Committee, the Supreme audience when the SC addressed munity could get involved Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the gathering to outline how in the tournament for the and the Ministry of Sport.” the Indian community forms an next seven years through the THE PENINSULA Motors team wins QOC Futsal Championship

DOHA: Motors team confi- netted Ramco’s sole goal. Ishaq the championship. The champion- Group C had Ezdan Holding Championships held a productive 21-31 in Doha and will be attend dently won the Qatar Olympic Al Hashimi, Head of Service and ship brought together 14 teams Group, Al Fotaim, Ambulance and pre-event workshop in Doha on by some of the top athletes. Committee (QOC) Futsal Logistics section at the QOC representing different govern- Trade village while group D com- Saturday. The workshop brought together Championship 2015, following and Fahad Al Mullah, Head of ment and non-government organ- prised of Supplies and Motors, QNADC workshop was held 50 QNADC observers who received their narrow 2-1 victory over local relations at Active Qatar isations distributed into four Youth House and Damas. for observers who will takeover both theoretical and practical les- Ramco in an exciting final at Al Campaign crowned the top three groups. Meanwhile, Qatar National the supervision of the para- sons about para-athletes, their Wakrah SC Indoor Stadium on winners. Group A included Four A, Anti-Doping Commission athletes during their competi- classifications and measures Saturday. Ezdan holding group clinched Ali Trading Establishment and (QNADC) in collaboration with tions in the upcoming 2015 IPC required to collect samples accord- Islam Lotfi scored a double for the third place and Ambulance Retaj, Group B made up of Virtual the Organising Committee of Athletics World Championships ing to the international standards. Motors team and Natana Gerby team finished in fourth place in Bridge, Al Wahdah, Ramco. the 2015 IPC Athletics World which will run from October THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31 QSL ticket revenue to be donated to Syrian refugees, says official First professional football league in the world to donate all ticket revenue

DOHA: The Qatar Stars League (QSL), will become the first professional football league in the world to donate all ticket revenue to aid the dis- placed Syrian refugees, it was announced here yesterday. Hassan Al Kuwari, QSL Director of Events, announced that from Round 4 onwards, all ticket revenue for the entire sea- son will be donated to Syrian ref- ugees in conjunction with Qatar Charity. “QSL would celebrate the com- ing Eid Al Adha with free entry into all Round 3 matches. For every person attending a match, the QSL would donate 10 Qatari Riyals to the displaced Syrian refugees,” Al Kuwari said. Al Kuwari changes to the schedule would allow fans to see more matches with the proposed Ahmed Al Abbassi, Operations Director, National Team Department, Hamad Al Mannai, Competition Consultant, double header system in place. Qatar Football Association (QFA), Ahmed Al Harmi, Qatar Stars League (QSL) Executive Director of Competitions Meanwhile, the League’s & Football Development and QSL Director of Events Hassan Al Kuwari during a press conference at Al Bidda organisers yesterday announced Tower in Doha yesterday. QSL will be the first professional football league in the world to donate all the ticket amendments to the QSL fixture revenues to aid the displaced Syrian refugees. RIGHT: Action from the second round QSL match between calendar for the first half of the Lekhwiya and Qatar SC. season. Hamad Al Mannai, Competition Consultant at QFA in his welcome This is due to a very busy sports that they will not have as many play- explained the new changes to the calendar this year.” ers to choose from. Also, the post- Free entry for QSL fixtures calendar. “The matches for Round 3 will poned game between Lekhwiya and Ahmed Al Harmi, QSL take place on October 26 and 27. Gharafa will be played on October Executive Director of We have also scheduled some 27 after Round 6.” Round 3: QSL Competitions & Football games so as to help our National “We have also been careful to DOHA: Entry to all the seven Development, did not rule further and Olympic teams as much as consider the prayer times so that matches of Round 3 matches changes to the schedule. possible. So, for example the Al we can accommodate this impor- of Qatar Stars League will be “After careful consideration Sadd Vs Al Ahli match will take tant factor too as our priority is free on Saturday and Sunday we arrived at our final decision place first during Round 3. This the players and referees.” on the occasion of Eid Al which we are announcing today. will give players more time to Ahmed Al Abbassi Operations Adha. However, that doesn’t mean that recover and be ready for national Director, National Team As a good will gesture dur- it will not be amended further if matches.” Department was also present for ing this time of giving QSL needs be. We will start the imple- “Round 8 coincides with the prep- the press conference. will donate QR10 to Qatar mentation of the double-header aration camp of the National Team QSL has 14 teams competing Charity for every supporter system this season; this means we and Round 15 will see the Olympic for the top honours. Lekhwiya that attends a match. will have two matches at one sta- Team in action. So during these won the title last year. THE PENINSULA dium, one straight after the other. weeks, the clubs should be aware THE PENINSULA Costa, Gabriel charged over Ronaldo eyes history as Madrid, Chelsea-Arsenal Barcelona face tough tests clash in EPL MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo La Liga the top of the table for 24 hours has another chance to move at least when they host Getafe in Fixtures (all times GMT) LONDON:Diego Costa and ahead of Raul as Real Madrid’s a Madrid derby at the Vicente Gabriel have been charged top goalscorer of all time on Today Calderon today. with violent conduct and enemy territory as Los Blancos Atletico Madrid v Getafe (1800), Espanyol vs Los Rojiblancos showed their improper conduct respectively make the daunting trip to take Valencia (1800), Granada vs Real Sociedad strength in depth as Fernando over incidents during Chelsea’s on Athletic Bilbao tomorrow (2000) Torres and Angel Correa came 2-0 win over Arsenal, the Ronaldo is just two goals off Tomorrow off the bench to hand them a 2-0 Football Association announced matching Raul’s record mark of Celta Vigo vs Barcelona, Levante v Eibar, win at Eibar on Saturday. yesterday. 323, but was surprisingly unable Rayo Vallecano vs Sporting Gijon (all 1800), However, despite their impres- Chelsea striker Costa has been to add to his tally as Madrid Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid (1900), Las sive close season in the transfer charged for apparently swinging struggled past Granada 1-0 at market, defender Jose Maria Palmas v Sevilla, Malaga vs Villarreal (2000) his arm at Laurent Koscielny the weekend. Gimenez has insisted it is being during Saturday’s game, with Madrid escaped with all three Thursday the best of the rest outside Barca Arsenal’s Gabriel charged for his points on Saturday thanks to a Real Betis vs Deportivo la Coruna (2000) and Real that remains their reaction to being sent off for kick- string of saves from Keylor Navas Ligue 1 priority. ing out at Costa shortly after. as he stretched his unbeaten Today “We are going for third place Gabriel’s team-mate Santi streak to five games. Angers vs Reims, Paris Saint-Germain vs and if during the season we can Cazorla has also been warned The Costa Rica international is Guingamp (1900 GMT) challenge then we don’t have to as to his behaviour following his now within 10 minutes of break- lie about it. We need to compete dismissal later in the game, while ing Iker Casillas’s club record for Tomorrow like we did in the year we won both teams were charged with the longest start to a campaign Troyes vs Saint-Etienne, Lyon vs Bastia, the league.” failing to control their players. without conceding a goal. Nice vs Bordeaux, Lorient vs Caen, Gazelec David Moyes also faces a cru- “Diego Costa has been charged “Things are going well. I am Ajaccio vs Rennes, cial match that could define his for an alleged act of violent con- happy that people value my work Toulouse vs Marseille (1900 GMT) future at Real Sociedad when the duct which was not seen by the and it is an honour to be at this Thursday Basques travel to Granada today. match officials but caught on Arsenal’s Brazilian defender Gabriel (left) and Chelsea’s Brazilian-born club,” he told the club’s website. Montpellier vs Monaco (1655 GMT) Sociedad have taken just two video,” the FA said in a statement Spanish striker Diego Costa (second right) are separated by Arsenal’s “As a kid I dreamed of being points from their opening four on its website. Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech as they clash during the English Premier here and it fills me with satisfac- “I know what is coming now, games with discontent towards “The Chelsea forward was League match at Stamford Bridge in London on September 19. tion to be part of Real Madrid’s but we need to win.” the former Manchester United involved in an incident with history. The hard work has paid League leaders Barca also face manager heightened by Saturday’s Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny in off and this is the way that will a tough task to maintain their 3-2 defeat at home to Espanyol. the 43rd minute of the game. embroiled in an altercation with Cazorla was sent off in the 78th take us towards winning big perfect start to the campaign On Sunday, Lionel Messi “Arsenal defender Gabriel has Gabriel, for which both players minute after being shown a sec- things.” when they travel to unbeaten scored twice and missed a pen- been charged with improper con- were booked. ond yellow card for a foul on Cesc Madrid will again be without Celta Vigo tomorrow. alty as Barcelona stretched their duct for his behaviour following Moments later, with Costa and Fabregas. Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez Barca will be back close to full 100 percent record in La Liga to his dismissal, whilst team-mate Gabriel continuing to snipe at Meanwhile, Chelsea defender and Danilo through injury, whilst strength as Gerard Pique is avail- four games with a 4-1 win over Santi Cazorla has been warned for each other, the Arsenal defender Kurt Zouma said that his descrip- Sergio Ramos is a major doubt able for the first time in La Liga Levante. his behaviour following his send- flicked his heel towards the tion of Costa as “a guy that due to a dislocated shoulder. this season after serving a four- The European champions lead ing off. Chelsea striker and referee Mike likes to cheat” had been lost in Athletic have proven their abil- game ban, whilst Andres Iniesta Real Madrid, Villarreal and Celta “Finally, both clubs have been Dean reacted by sending the translation. ity to perform on the big occa- and Luis Suarez will return after Vigo by two points with Atletico charged for failing to control their Brazilian off. Speaking after the Premier sion as they beat Barcelona 5-1 being rested for Sunday’s 4-1 win Madrid a point further adrift in players under FA Rule E20.” The FA confirmed that Costa’s League game, Zouma told beIN on aggregate to win the Spanish over Levante. fifth. Costa, who risks a three-game clash with Koscielny had not been Sports: “Everyone knows Diego Super Cup at the start of the However, they will face a Celta Levante frustrated an experi- suspension if found guilty, has seen by Dean and had there- and this guy likes to cheat a lot campaign and also beat Madrid side full of confidence after a 2-1 mental Barca side shorn of Luis until 1700 GMT on Tuesday to fore been referred to a panel of and put the opponents out of his at home last season. win away at Sevilla moved them Suarez from the start for 50 min- respond to his charge, while three former elite referees, all of game, and that happened in the However, they have taken just up to fourth. utes before Marc Bartra settled Gabriel and the two clubs have whom considered it a sending-off game.” three points from their open- “They are one of the most the Catalans’ nerves from Messi’s until the same time on Thursday. offence. But in a statement on Twitter ing four league games as a side enjoyable teams to watch not cross. Arsenal announced on Monday Arsenal manager Arsene yeserday, the 20-year-old shorn of the rested Raul Garcia just in Spain but in Europe,” said The floodgates then opened as that they have made a claim for Wenger strongly criticised Costa Frenchman said: “Sorry for any and Aritz Aduriz were beaten 3-1 Barca boss Luis Enrique about his Neymar doubled the advantage wrongful dismissal regarding after the game and accused Dean confusion, English is not my first by Villarreal on Sunday. old side. before Messi converted his first Gabriel and are seeking to have of “naivety” and “weakness”. language and I did not mean to “We haven’t started well. Three “If you like football, you should effort from the spot. his three-match ban overturned. But Chelsea manager Jose accuse anyone of cheating. points in the league isn’t enough watch Celta. It doesn’t matter Victor Casadesus pulled a goal Costa twice appeared to strike Mourinho said Costa, a Brazil- “Simply to say Diego is a player and it is the league that tells you who they play against, they play back for Levante 24 minutes from Koscielny with his hand towards born Spain international, had who puts pressure on his oppo- whether you are playing well or their game with attacking players time as he pounced on an error the end of the first half at been “fantastic” and declared him nents and who I have huge respect not,” said Athletic coach Ernesto and an offensive mentality.” from Barca ‘keeper Marc-Andre Stamford Bridge and then became his man of the match. for.” AFP Valverde. Atletico Madrid could move to ter Stegen. AGENCIES Tuesday 22 September 2015 8 Dhul-Hijja 1436 Volume 20 Number 6561 Sport Price: QR2

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Australia’s Jason Day grabs world number one Officials of Al ranking Rayyan pose for a picture with CHICAGO: Jason Day claimed Uruguayan defender his seventh USPGA Tour vic- Gonzalo Viera tory on Sunday to take over during the unveiling the world number one ranking, ceremony in Doha on becoming the third player in as Sunday. many weeks to capture golf’s coveted top spot. The 27-year-old Australian went wire-to-wire, closing with his second straight two-under 69 to win by six strokes at the BMW Championship, the third of four tournaments in the FedEx Cup playoffs. “All I want to do is win,” said Day, who has won four of his last six tournaments, including his first major at last month’s PGA Championship. “Yesterday and today was the toughest rounds I have ever had to play in my life.” Day began his final round with a six-shot lead over a star- studded pack that included Rory Viera inks deal with QSL McIlroy, who Day toppled from the number one spot, and US Open and Masters winner Jordan Spieth -- who was ranked second going into the event after trading the top spot with McIlroy. Several players tried to make a point leaders Al Rayyan charge at Day on Sunday but the Queensland native wasn’t going to wilt. He held them off by staying I will work hard to help the club win, says new Uruguayan recruit out of trouble and making sure he maintained his aggressive approach around the greens. DOHA: Experienced ‘about a month ago’ with Al number 13 jersey, said. Al Rayyan He added a few birdies for Uruguayan defender Gonzalo Rayyan. President Sheikh Saud bin Khaled good measure, like the one on the Viera has pledged to give his “The reason I am here is Al Thani welcomed the player, par-four 16th when he drained a best to help his new employers because of my communication saying he would be an asset to Al 15-foot putt, and then on his clos- Al Rayyan succeed in the Qatar with (coach) Jorge Fossati,” Viera Rayyan’s cause in the new season. ing hole to reach 22-under 262. Stars League (QSL) title race. said. “He has played a lot of football Day said the 2015 Open Viera signed a one-year loan “He advised me to play at Al with quality sides. We welcome Championship at St. Andrews in deal with Al Rayyan, who are Rayyan who are a top side,” Viera him to our side,” Sheikh Saud July was the spark he needed to leading the points table after two said. said. get his mind focussed on winning rounds of matches in the 2015-16 Fossati, the former Qatar “We hope he brings good form consistently. QSL season. national team coach and the to our club and we win matches,” “Ever since the Open After being presented to the manager of Al Sadd, was roped he said. Championship something changed media, Viera, 28, said: “I will in to manage Al Rayyan in July “I would like to take this oppor- in my head and I felt like it was work hard. I will improve my fit- this year. tunity to thank the fans for back- my time to start winning tourna- ness and so that fans get to see When asked about his playing ing and supporting us in the first ments. Ever since then it has been quality football. I want to help the position, Viera said he was open two rounds,” he said. a phenomenal run,” said Day who club win.” to playing anywhere in central “We know he Gonzalo Viera was struck down at the US Open The Uruguayan defender defense. will start training straight away in June by ongoing vertigo issues. added: “The club wants to win Viera said he played two sea- as he has cleared his medical,” he American Daniel Berger shot matches and my task is to help sons with Penarol, helping them said. a 69 to finish in sole possession of them do that. I hope Al Rayyan to the Uruguayan title once. Al Rayyan are at the top of second on 268 while Scott Piercy reach the winner’s podium at the “I can play anywhere the coach QSL standing after two rounds. (70) finished solo third, seven end of the season.” asks me to. I am confident I can Al Rayyan now play Umm Salal in strokes adrift of Day. Viera said he had been follow- play fluently,” Viera said. the third round on Sunday at Al McIlroy (70), JB Holmes (68) ing Al Rayyan through social “I always play for the fans. It Sadd Stadium. QSL third round and Rickie Fowler (69) tied for media feeds prior to coming to is good to have a strong fan base matches will be played on Sturday Al Rayyan Uruguayan defender Gonzalo Viera poses for a photograph third at 14-under 270. Spieth shot Qatar. and I know Al Rayyan have a good and Sunday, it was announced during his unveiling ceremony in Doha on Sunday. one-under 70 to finish tied for He said he started negotiations fan base,” Viera, who will wear the yesterday. THE PENINSULA 13th. Day becomes the youngest Aussie to reach number one and the third in history behind Greg Norman and Adam Scott. Resurgent Guingamp next test for stalling PSG It was also Day’s fifth win of 2015 as he joins Tiger Woods and PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain Another slip-up from PSG with a midweek trip to bottom Vijay Singh as the only players in will aim to reassert their author- though would pave the way for side Gazelec Ajaccio awaiting the last 20 years to win at least ity at the top of Ligue 1 today Saint-Etienne, Rennes or even them, while fourth-placed Caen, that many in a season. against a revitalised Guingamp Caen to supplant them at the top two points off the pace, travel to “Tomorrow I am going to after two straight draws have of the standings. Lorient. Lyon, held to a 1-1 draw become the number one player in seen the chasing pack reduce After a slow start to the cam- at 10-man Marseille on Sunday in the world. It has been an amaz- the reigning champions’ lead to paign four successive victories a match overshadowed by crowd ing ride,” said Day, who now has a single point. have propelled Saint-Etienne to trouble, will bid to improve their a chance to pass Spieth for PGA Following a 2-2 draw with within striking distance of PSG, poor home form as Bastia visit the Tour player of the year honours. Bordeaux last time out, PSG and Les Verts will bid to extend Stade Gerland. Day had back to back 69s on needed a late equaliser from lead- their winning run away to strug- Alexandre Lacazette netted his the weekend after following up ing scorer Edinson Cavani, who gling Troyes on Wednesday. first goal of the season during an an opening round 10-under 61 notched his fifth goal of the sea- “Although we won (2-0) against incident-packed evening at the with a 63 on Friday. He leads the son, to rescue a point away to sur- Nantes (at the weekend), it’s still Stade Velodrome where former point standings after winning prise package Reims on Saturday. going to be difficult. We can’t get OM player Mathieu Valbuena was two of four events in the FedEx “They’ve dropped points PSG’s President Nasser Al Khelaifi poses for a selfie with a fan during carried away, we have to back up greeted with a particularly hos- Cup playoffs heading into the recently but they’re still a very a Champions League match at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris the result and stay focussed,” said tile reception on his return to the Tour Championship next week strong side and we’ll try our in this file picture. Saint-Etienne midfielder Jeremy south coast. in Atlanta -- where a $10 million best, but we know that with Clement. “Scoring feels good and I thank bonus is on offer to the playoff Paris it depends a lot on them,” “We will go to Troyes with my team-mates for their support. series winner. said Guingamp coach Jocelyn have to capitalise on that small laboured displays following his the aim of bringing back a point, It’s always nice to help the team,” McIlroy had two birdies, two Gourvennec, whose side have window of opportunity that comes return from injury. three points in fact. We have to said Lacazette, last year’s Ligue 1 pars, an eagle and a bogey in his won their last three matches after our way.” “I’m fine, today things went pick up points. We need to keep Player of the Year, before praising final six holes Sunday. He drew starting the season with three Zlatan Ibrahimovic has yet to better,” Ibrahimovic said after this good run going.” the performance of Valbuena. one of the biggest cheers of the straight defeats. open his account for PSG this Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Reims. Rennes are also just one point “Valbuena expected such a day by draining a 25-foot birdie “If they’re at their best it’ll be term but the Swede, who turns “I’ve had small injuries in behind PSG and will fancy their welcome. But he responded in putt on 18 but it was also his last tricky, but at the same time, if 34 next month, moved to allay recent weeks but I feel like it’s chances of maintaining the pres- the best way and it was his best shot before giving way to Day as they’re not quite at the races we’ll fears he is in decline despite his coming back, bit by bit.” sure on Laurent Blanc’s men match in a Lyon shirt.” AFP the world number one. AFP