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Nation 2 Business 8 Sports 12 Qatar and Poland enjoy QSE market cap crosses Qatar’s young players close bilateral relations, QR600 bn mark as impress coach Sanchez says envoy gaining trend continues with B’desh win

Amir condoles with Pakistan prez, PM Kuwait Amir thanks Amir for

QNA Doha efforts to resolve Gulf crisis His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim continuous progress and de- bin Hamad Al Thani has sent Step reflects Amir’s velopment under his wise cables of condolences to keenness to leadership. President of the Islamic Re- The Kuwait Amir also sent public of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, maintain Gulf unity, a message of thanks and ap- and Prime Minister Imran preciation to the Custodian of Khan, on the death of former says Kuwait Amir the Two Holy Mosques King Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Khan Jamali. Tribune News Network of Saudi Arabia and the US Doha President Donald Trump for their efforts to resolve the Gulf His Highness the Amir of Ku- crisis. wait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Earlier, the Amir of Ku- Al Jaber Al Sabah has sent wait welcomed and expressed a message of thanks to His pleasure for the historic Highness the Amir of State His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Kuwait Amir HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. achievement which was made of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin through continued, construc- Hamad Al Thani, expressing and thanked HH the Amir for final agreement that guaran- as reflecting HH the Amir’s said that this will enable the tive efforts to reach a final his appreciation for the role the efforts exerted by Qatar to tees solidarity and co-opera- keenness to maintain the GCC leaders to work together agreement to resolve the Gulf in the efforts to resolve the make a success of the efforts tion in having a united GCC, gains of the GCC structure, for achieving the hopes and crisis, with all concerned par- Gulf crisis. started by the late Amir of Ku- according to KUNA. its unity, solidity and role on aspirations of the people and ties saying they are keen on Phase I renovation In a message to HH the wait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad The Kuwait Amir de- the regional and international meet the major challenges retaining pan-Gulf and the of HMC’s main Amir, the Kuwaiti ruler con- Al Jaber Al Sabah to resolve scribed the achievement of an arenas. facing the region. He further pan-Arab solidarity, unity and mental health veyed his best wishes of health the GCC crisis and arrive at a agreement “among brothers” The Kuwait Amir further wished the Amir and Qatar stability. facility completed Tribune News Network Action against Doha Qatar-UK trade volume 55 for failing The first phase of the two- Emergency exercise At phase transformation project at reaches QR9.1 bn in to wear masks Hamad Medical Corporation’s main mental health facility has Doha Int’L Airport ends been completed. The work first 9 months of 2020 is under way on the second phase. Tribune News Network Phase one has provided Doha the facility with a modern new entrance, an expanded car park The bilateral trade between and a spacious office block. Qatar and the UK reached QNA Once complete, phase two QR9.1 billion at the end of Doha of the transformation project the third quarter of this year, will see the development of a Qatar Chamber Chairman to The designated authori- purpose-built 65-bed extension Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al ties on Saturday referred with single ensuite rooms and Thani has said. 55 people to the Public the redevelopment of the current Speaking at a virtual Qatar Chamber Chairman Prosecution for not wearing building to provide a further 31 meeting of the board of direc- Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim masks in places where they beds , central activity and educa- MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, has successfully completed tors of the Arab-British Cham- Al Thani. are mandatory. tion space. its fourth full-scale emergency exercise at Doha International Airport (DIA). The exercise was con- ber of Commerce organised The measure is in line “I am delighted to see the ducted on December 3 at Doha International Airport with several government agencies, partners and by Qatar Chamber recently, stressing that the Qatari with the Cabinet decision, progress being made on the stakeholders taking part. This year’s emergency exercise scenario tested how effectively all airport Sheikh Khalifa said the bilat- investments in the UK, which decree law no 17 of 1990 transformation project at our partners, stakeholders and government agencies respond to a grounded aircraft emergency at DIA. eral trade between Qatar and amounted to nearly £35 bil- on infectious diseases, and Salwa Road facility. Providing It demonstrated the participants’ crisis readiness and effectiveness of communications, responses, the UK was around QR 12.94 lion, play a significant role in the precautionary meas- access to high-quality mental procedures, and designated facilities for the aircraft incident. The exercise also measured how well billion in 2019, an increase the British economy. ures in force in the country health services is a key priority of the different stakeholders coordinated to ensure the best crisis management procedures are imple- of 22 percent compared to The QC chairman said to contain the spread of Qatar’s National Health Strategy mented. (TNN) page 16 QR10.63 billion in 2018. that there are hundreds of COVID-19. The authorities 2018-2022 and it is essential Sheikh Khalifa praised British-Qatari companies that called on the public to that our expert mental health the distinguished relations are working in Qatar, while adhere to the precaution- teams are able to deliver care to between Qatar and the there are 40 companies ary measures in place to patients in advanced facilities,” United Kingdom in economic with 100 percent British ensure their safety and the said Mahmoud Al Raisi, Chief of (PG 7) and commercial spheres, capital. page 8 safety of others. Continuing Care at HMC. page 2 WHO warns virus crisis not over as vaccine rollout starts

Curtain comes down on Katara Traditional Dhow Festival 10th edition of Katara Traditional Dhow Rashid Al Mansouri (1kg and 300gms), Yousef Ibrahim Al Festival sees large turnout of visitors Obaidly (1kg and 100gms), Ab- dullah Muhammad Al Matati Tribune News Network All participating nations (1kg and 50gms), and Saad Al Doha – Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Badr (960gms) were awarded Tanzania and India, and visi- QR1,000 each. Besides the The conclusion of the 10th edi- tors adhered to the health and competition, maritime heritage tion of the Katara Traditional safety measures resulting in a collections from various partic- Dhow Festival on Saturday very successful conduct of the ipating countries, special pavil- marked the completion of ten festival. ions of traditional handicrafts, long years since the launch of The festival witnessed vis- and workshops showcasing what is now a significant event its of several ambassadors and ship-building process and an- in Qatar and the region mari- dignitaries. The turn-out was cient craft stood out with their time culture, heritage, history large and quite high over the unique displays. and tradition. weekend. As in the past one Having grown exponen- The 2020 festival was held decade, the festival has been shed light on the ancient mari- on the first day of the festival, (1kg and 900 grams), Nasser Ahmad Khamis Al Badr tially over the years, the dhow at the esplanade of The Cultural characterised by a number time history aimed at restoring saw a lot of big fish catch being Ali Badr (1kg and 900gms), and Salih Ali Al Badr (1kg and festival occupies a valuable Village Foundation – Katara of competitions and marine culture and preserving folk her- brought in by the participants. Khalifa Abdullah Bujsum (1kg 600 grams) won QR3,000, stature as a prominent des- over five days with all precau- shows, besides a variety of cul- itage. The weight of the largest catch and 900gms) emerged as the while Salih Khamis Al Badr tination for heritage and cul- tionary health measures against tural activities and events that The Haddaq Al Saif fish- was calculated on Friday. best and were rewarded with a (1kg & 400gms) received ture and attracts visitors of all the coronavirus pandemic. reflect ancestral heritage and ing competition, which began Sultan Dokhi Al Muraikhi prize of QR4,000 each. the prize of QR2,000. Saad nationalities. 02 Sunday, December 6, 2020

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Quick read Qatar and Poland enjoy close Amir congratulates king of Thailand The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of bilateral relations, says envoy Thailand on his country’s National Day. (QNA) ation in energy, IT, aviation, bank- “To strengthen Polish-Qatari Deputy Amir congratulates By 2019, the annual volume of Polish-Qatari ing and finance sectors, as well as cultural relations, the Polish Em- king of Thailand research, development and inno- bassy in Qatar has organised trade reached $852.4 million with Qatar’s vation fields. various cultural events, including The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah export to Poland standing at $750.1 million He said both countries have exhibition of works of many Pol- bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of agreement on cooperation in the ish artists, performing works of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Ashraf Siddiqui Minister of Poland Donald Tusk field of higher education and re- renowned Polish composers by Thailand on his country’s National Day. (QNA) Doha to Qatar in 2008 and Minister of search. A growing number of stu- Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Foreign Affairs Jacek Czaputowicz, dents from Qatar are going to Po- participating in European Jazz Deputy Amir sends condolences Qatar and Poland have been en- who took part in the Doha Forum land for higher studies. Festival at Katara,” he said. to Pakistani president, PM joying very close bilateral relations 2019. Ambassador Janke said that The envoy said that Poland since the establishment of diplo- Both countries have signed in June 2020, a batch of 10 Qa- is celebrating year 2020 as the The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah matic relations in 1989, Ambassa- seven bilateral agreements and tari Coast Guard cadets gradu- 200th anniversary of Polish travel- bin Hamad Al Thani sent cables of condolences dor of Poland to Qatar HE Janusz memorandums of understanding HE Janusz Janke ated from the Polish Naval Acad- ler Count Qzewuski, whose travels to President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Janke has said. (MoUs) covering various sectors, emy in Gdynia and another group to Arab Peninsula are preserved Minister Imran Khan on the death of former Prime In an interview with Qatar including air transport, avoid- gas turbines, agricultural products, of 15 Qatari cadets have recently through his memoirs ‘Sur les Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali. (QNA) Tribune, Ambassador Janke said ance of double taxation, tourism, hygienic and sanitary products, started their training from Octo- chevauxorientaux et provenants the Father Amir HH Sheikh Ham- economy, health and medical sci- and furniture. He added that, to ber this year, adding that Polish des races orientales’ (Concerning PM congratulates Thai counterpart ad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s visit to ences, culture, and waiving of visa enhance the bilateral trade and in- military personnel present at the the Horses of the Orient and Those Warsaw in 2002 as the Amir of requirement for holders of diplo- vestment relations, Qatar-Poland Al Udeid Air Base have recently Originating from Oriental Breeds), Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Qatar then marked the first-ever matic and special passports. Business Council was launched on successfully fulfilled the objec- which contains more than 400 Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani visit of a head of an Arab Gulf state Talking about economic and November 9, 2020. tives set within the Inherent Re- full-colour drawings, recording the on Saturday sent a cable of congratulations to to Poland. trade relations, the envoy said “The inauguration was pre- solve mission. culture and customs of Bedouins at Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha on He said President of Poland that by 2019, the annual volume ceded by a virtual business forum On cultural relations, he said the beginning of the 19th century. his country’s National Day. (QNA) Aleksander Kwaśniewski visited of Polish-Qatari trade reached entitled ‘Polish-Qatari virtual the meetings between Qatar’s The envoy said the Polish trav- Qatar in 2004 and 2013, adding $852.4 million with Qatar’s export roundtable’ organised by the Pol- Minister of Culture and Sports HE eller’s manuscripts in five volumes PM sends condolences that the embassy of Poland was to Poland standing at $750.1 mil- ish Embassy in cooperation with Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali and Pol- are preserved by Polish National to Pakistani counterpart opened in Doha in 2007, while the lion consisting mainly of liquefied the Qatar Financial Center, Qatari ish First Deputy Prime Minister Library in collaboration with Qa- embassy of Qatar in Warsaw be- natural gas (LNG). Businessmen Association and the and Minister of Culture and Na- tar Museums Authority in 2012. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh came operational in 2008. He said Poland’s export to Qatar Free Zone Authority with the tional Heritage Piotr Glinski and The work is translated to Polish Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a ca- He said that apart from ex- Qatar has been very diverse and participation of around 60 mem- Polish Minister of Sport and Tour- and English languages, containing ble of condolences to Prime Minister of Pakistan change of visits by heads of states, stood at a record level of $102.3 bers of the business community ism Witold Banka in 2019 have compilation of essays covering his- Imran Khan on the death of former Prime Minister there have also been various high- million, comprising mechanical from both sides,” he added. paved the way for strengthening tory, Arabic studies, literature, art, Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali. (QNA) level official visits between the and electrical devices, turbojet en- He said both countries are bilateral cultural relations between culture and detailed descriptions two countries, including by Prime gines, turbo-propeller and other looking into possibilities of cooper- the two countries. on Arabian horses. Marri emphasises need to boost Phase 1 renovation work completed human rights bodies capabilities at HMC’s main mental health facility Vice-President and Secre- through the exchange of knowl- Tribune News Network for patients requiring mental tary-General of the Global Alli- edge and experience and forging Doha health care in our general hos- ance of National Human Rights alliances with regional networks pitals to improve access and Institutions Dr Ali bin Smaikh and national human rights insti- The first phase of the two- integrate mental health ser- Al Marri has stressed the im- tutions, such as the Global Alli- phase transformation project at vices with physical healthcare portance of strengthening the ance of National Human Rights Hamad Medical Corporation’s services. This will decrease the capacities of national human Institutions. Marri pointed out (HMC) main mental health fa- stigma and improve awareness rights institutions to dialogue that the Global Alliance provides cility has been completed, with about mental health among and communicate with govern- national institutions with the work now under way on phase healthcare professionals.” ments, international institu- unique opportunity to meet to two. He added, “In addition to tions and agencies so that they Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri exchange experiences and iden- Phase one has provided the the expansion of services across can develop more effective and tify good practices. facility with a modern new en- Dr Majid Al Abdulla Mahmoud Al Raisi our system, we recently started comprehensive solutions to the adding that the time has proven He emphasised that, de- trance, an expanded car park expanding and upgrading our emergencies that the world is that the Vienna Declaration was spite the coronavirus crisis, the and a spacious office block. care to patients in advanced Dr Majid Al Abdulla, chair- existing facilities. This project witnessing today. not wrong in its recognition of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Once complete, phase two facilities,” said Mahmoud Al man of HMC’s Mental Health will upgrade our inpatient fa- Dr Marri made the remarks NHRIs as essential actors for the Development should not be ne- of the transformation project Raisi, chief of Continuing Care Service, said: “We have worked cility and almost double capac- during the annual meetings of protection and guarantee of hu- glected as an integral part of the will see the development of a at HMC. hard in recent years to expand ity. It will also provide a more the Global Alliance of National man rights, and that the Global essence of accountability for the purpose-built 65-bed extension “The completion of the pro- the number of mental health pleasant and healing environ- Human Rights Institutions held Alliance of National Human sustainable development goals, with single ensuite rooms and ject by early 2022 will result in services delivered across HMC’s ment with green space to match remotely, which on its first day, Rights Institutions has enor- pointing out that the pandemic the redevelopment of the cur- significantly expanded capacity hospital network. We now run international standards. These discussed the implementation mous potential for this. should rather lead to doubling rent building to provide a fur- at Qatar’s main facility for spe- Consultation Liaison Services new developments are sup- of the terms of reference and While calling for united ef- efforts to complete the agenda ther 31 beds and central activity cialist mental health services in all HMC hospitals as well as ported by expert mental health functions of national human forts among various leaderships, in a timely manner. He affirmed and education space. while also ensuring patients are Integrated Physical and Mental specialists so that our patients rights institutions in light of the actors and sectors, he said na- the readiness of the Global Alli- “I am delighted to see the cared for in a modern environ- Health Clinics in multiple loca- can receive the care they need COVID-19. tional human rights institutions ance of National Human Rights progress being made on the ment that is conducive to heal- tions, including Heart Hospital, in the best possible healthcare Marri stressed that the im- have the ability to reduce ten- Institutions to support its mem- transformation project at our ing,” he added. Communicable Disease Center, environment. portance must be given to na- sions around the world. bers throughout the pandemic Salwa Road facility. Providing HMC’s main mental health Hamad General Hospital, Na- “One of our main targets is tional institutions to become es- He also urged national hu- period and beyond. A statement access to high-quality mental facility provides a range of spe- tional Center for Cancer Care to establish dedicated services sential actors in the formulation man rights institutions to adhere will be adopted by the NHRIs at health services is a key prior- cialist inpatient and outpatient and Research, Qatar Rehabili- for specialist groups of patients, of public policies and to be major to the Merida Declaration relat- the end of the meeting as a refer- ity of Qatar’s National Health services for patients with men- tation Center, Ambulatory Care including forensic patients, actors in formulating national ed to the role of the institutions ence and guide for the individual Strategy 2018 to 2022 and it is tal health conditions requiring Center, Women’s Wellness and those with learning disabilities, and regional recovery plans in implementing the 2030 Agen- and collective actions of NHRIs essential that our expert mental treatment in acute and sub- Research Center. children and adolescents and from the coronavirus pandemic, da for Sustainable Development on climate change. (QNA) health teams are able to deliver acute phases. “We have also opened beds chronic long-term patients. Silatech brings together MENA youth to design solutions for post-COVID era

Tribune News Network a platform for youth to engage and contributed viable recom- ing them with the right skills, Doha with one another and provided mendations alongside youth social innovation and social en- them with opportunities to en- empowerment and innovation trepreneur skills,” said Jihane Silatech, a Qatar-based gage with potential partners to experts from UNDP Lebanon Charaf El Dine, a representa- international, socio-econom- facilitate their social entrepre- and Riyada Innovation to es- tive of Riyada Innovation. ic development organisation neurial initiatives. tablish the way forward and Silatech began with a vision that seeks to connect youth The networking session led bring about proven solutions to projected by HH Sheikha Moza with meaningful jobs and by Silatech provided various in- change lives for the better. bint Nasser to create a future sustainable employment op- sights to the 229 young partici- “When we empower wom- where youth become active portunities, brought together pants of DPCH 3T programme en, we contribute to the econ- agents of change and progress a dynamic group of moti- - taaruf, taawun and tarahum. Dr Evren Tok Ahmed El Tamimi Sheikha Haya Al Thani omy and the development of in their communities. Today, vated youth from the MENA “With the diligent structure their societies,” stated Nada youth catalysts worldwide are region during an inspiring and effective implementation youth and cooperating during Silatech youth advocates youth within vulnerable com- Sweidan, social & local devel- driving SDG goals, exemplify a ‘Designing Post-COVID Hu- of the session by Silatech youth the case studies (taawun) and Haya Al Thani and Ahmed Al munities, rising unemploy- opment officer, UNDP Leba- problem-solving mindset and manity’ (DPCH) interactive advocates, participants from cultivated for a more merciful Tamimi moderated the discus- ment, diminishing resources, non. “Covid-19 has not only are leading the global conver- networking session, specifi- 43 different countries had a future (tarahum) for youth,” sions covering important topics lack of education and the im- affected loss of jobs but also sation between sustainable cally created to develop inno- chance to acquaint themselves acknowledged Dr Evren Tok, including, youth and women portance of capacity building impacted us mentally, and we development with the aim of vative ideas and tangible so- with the entrepreneurship and assistant dean of Innovation empowerment, jobs, capacity for youth, especially women. miss the human interaction,” building stronger, resilient and lutions aimed at empowering innovation ecosystem of Qatar. and Community Development building and Silatech’s quest to To understand the complex- added Sweidan. more inclusive communities to youth facing challenges as a Furthermore, Silatech (taaruf) and associate professor at achieve 5 million jobs by 2022. ity of the struggles and provide “We focus on transforming sustain themselves within the result of the pandemic. played a key role and was Hamad Bin Khalifa University Participants explored real appropriate solutions, youth youth into social innovators new normal and in the age of The session also served as instrumental in connecting (HBKU). life case studies of marginalised attendees defined the issues and change-makers by provid- technology and innovation. Nation Sunday, December 6, 2020 03 Ooredoo advances the QRCS deploys relief delegation to help digitalisation of MoEHE to Typhoon Vamco victims in Philippines foster innovative learning Tribune News Network Risk Reduction and Manage- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sible to the youth of Qatar.” Doha ment Council (NDRRMC) DOHA The MoEHE IT teams can announced 67 as killed, 21 now gain application-centric net- With funding from the Qa- injured and 15 missing. Ooredoo, the region’s leading working, with better and more tar Fund for Development Thousands of families enabler of digital business innova- granular insight into how schools (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent in the provinces of Cagayan tion, has announced a collabora- use their networks. IT staff can Society (QRCS) has launched and Isabela remain stuck on tion with VMware to advance the achieve higher levels of automa- an emergency relief interven- home rooftops, waiting for digital transformation of the Min- tion, provisioning, management tion in response to the recent rescue and evacuation. Due istry of Education and Higher Ed- and self-service change. Typhoon Vamco in the Phil- to difficulties in conducting ucation (MoEHE) using SD-WAN Ali Abdullah Al Buainain, Act- ippines. humanitarian operations in (Software Defined Wide Area Net- ing Assistant UnderSecretary for The extremely powerful Marikina, Rizal, Laguna, Au- work) technology. Shared Services, said: “MoEHE’s storm caused deadly floods, rora and Quezon, the local As part of Ooredoo’s support digital transformation with Oore- which submerged whole governments in these prov- for Qatar’s nationwide digital doo is enhancing communica- towns and villages in the A relief delegation was deployed by QRCS to implement a rapid intervention plan, which involves dis- inces called for urgent hu- transformation and government tion between teachers, students, northern parts of the coun- tributing emergency relief aid provided by the State of Qatar. manitarian assistance. excellence, MoEHE is the first parents and education leaders try, leaving tens of thousands Over the past few years, Qatar government organization to in line with Qatar’s National Vi- of locals homeless. implement a rapid interven- tors, the Kit-5 water supply packages), cash aid, inflat- QRCS implemented several standardize its digital transforma- sion 2030. E-learning and remote Immediately after the ty- tion plan, which involves dis- system (which can serve up to able boats and psychosocial relief interventions through tion on VMware SD-WAN. learning help to create confident, phoon struck, QRCS’ Disas- tributing emergency relief aid 5,000 persons per day), and support. its representation mission In line with Qatar National self-reliant and hard-working ter Information Management provided by the State of Qatar. sanitation and hygiene units. As reported by the Phil- in the Philippines. These in- Vision 2030’s goal of delivering Center (DIMC) started moni- The delegation has already The urgent needs that ippine Department of Social cluded response to Typhoon a world-class education system toring the situation. It had arrived in the capital city of would be addressed by QRCS Welfare and Development Haiyan (2013), Typhoon and MoEHE’s vision of leading already been activated since Manila to support the Philip- based on the initial assess- (DSWD), the total number Hagupit (2014), the Surigao innovative, high-quality, lifelong Super Typhoon Goni, which pine Red Cross in helping the ment are: shelter (shelter tool of affected people exceeds 1.7 earthquake and Typhoon learning opportunities, Ooredoo hit the country early in No- victims in the worst-hit areas. kits), nonfood items (blan- million, with over 324,000 Vinta (2017), and Typhoon is transforming the legacy net- vember, to gather informa- According to the scheme, kets, kitchenware, hygiene displaced people who were Mangkhut (2018). In addi- work of 321 schools and kinder- tion in coordination with the the aid funded by QFFD will kits, tarpaulins, mosquito received in nearly 3,000 tion, there are many devel- gartens. Philippine Red Cross. be delivered to 6,500 ben- nets and family tents), power evacuation shelters. opment operations being MoEHE is Qatar’s largest de- A relief delegation was de- eficiaries, including relief and generators, food items (fresh Until the end of Novem- co-implemented with the ployment of VMware SD-WAN critical thinkers who are equipped ployed by QRCS from Doha to food items, power genera- meals and one-month food ber, the National Disaster Philippines Red Cross. and enables accelerated digital with 21st-century skills and val- transformation with e-learning ues.” and remote learning. “VMware is pleased to collab- Ooredoo chose VMware SD- orate with Ooredoo in their efforts WAN for this project following a to help the government and busi- comprehensive testing and evalu- nesses with digital transformation Indian expat boosts COVID-19 awareness through short film ation process. With VMware SD- initiatives in Qatar,” said Sasha Santhosh Chandran mask, and it is highly recom- tin, Jancy Janardhanan, Ka- WAN, Ooredoo ensures that all Emmerling, Senior Director, Mar- DOHA mended by medical experts. reem Rusiya, Martin Thomas requirements for networking and keting, VMware. “There is an ac- When the subject of the film and Divya Martin. optimisation of MoEHE are met. celerating global need for remote ‘Dan’ is a film which may be came to my mind, I decided The crew that worked be- Sheikh Nasser Al Thani – Chief work and learning, and VMware too short in duration, but the to present it through a family, hind the scenes include Fiyas Business Officer, Ooredoo, said: SD-WAN can help enable the best message it conveys in three particularly through a child Chavakkad (photography), “Ooredoo’s digital transformation quality of experience and applica- minutes about the need to fol- who is going to lead the society Sha (editing) and Muhamed partnership with the MoEHE sees tion performance needed to be ef- low COVID-19 precautions is ing to convey such an impor- in future.” Sajed (design and creative sup- cutting-edge technologies support fective.” too powerful to ignore. tant message within a short The film, released onsocial port). Nuvaid, who is from the new and innovative educational Business customers can take The film in the Indian lan- span of time, the movie team media platforms, has already southern Indian state of Ker- patterns, teaching strategies, and advantage of the Ooredoo Advan- guage Malayalam (https:// - the actors in particular - ful- grabbed wide public attention ala, is passionate about dance collaborative learning. Ooredoo is tage, making Ooredoo ‘Best for youtu.be/JkA350zC4n0) Nuvaid Nuvi filled the mission through its with its quality of production, has directed a number of short using best-in-class SD-WAN tech- Business’ thanks to its breadth was directed by up and com- dedicated work. the strong message it conveys films and music albums. nology to assure the Ministry’s and depth of talent, the best fixed ing Indian expatriate director ID-19 safety protocol, includ- Nuvaid told Qatar Tribune, and the excellent performance The production work network performance and secu- and mobile networks, the widest Nuvaid Nuvi and was shot in ing the importance of wearing “As far as COVID-19 pandemic by Chithra Rajesh and Dan of his new short film titled rity, allowing MoEHE to focus on portfolio of ICT services and solu- Doha. It focuses on a child who mask in public places. is concerned, the easiest thing Martin. Others acted in the ‘Muthuvan’ will begin in Doha their day-to-day operations and tions, and a trusted partner for 60 is well learnt about the COV- Even though it is challeng- the public can do is wearing film are Gianna Mariya Mar- shortly. delivery of the best education pos- years. 04 Sunday, December 6, 2020 Nation Generation Amazing festival hears how harnessing power of sport can help overcome global challenges Tribune News Network president of Community De- at the London 2012 Games explained: “There are many lecting her own experience Doha velopment at QF, who was and a FIFA Legend, who re- legacy aspects to 2022 – from when she was in lockdown among the panellists at the iterated the importance of sustainability and the envi- in Norway, she added: “The Sport has the ability to con- opening session, said: “Sport role models in the world of ronment to the World Cup value of football is that it can nect people -- bridging both instils incredible behaviours sports. “We try to win on the stadiums themselves – and connect people even though communities and generations and values that cut across dif- field, but once we step off for Generation Amazing, the we’re far apart. -- and help tackle global issues ferent sectors in our lives. the field, we want to use our focus is on creating a human “Sport is so much more such as COVID-19, Qatar’s “It teaches things like voices on a platform to truly and social legacy. than the physical effort you second annual Generation teamwork, fairness, leader- make a difference to the next “In the 10 years since Gen- put into training and games. Amazing youth festival has ship, respect and, most im- generation’s lives,” she said. eration Amazing was estab- It connects people, regardless been told. portantly, cross-cultural dif- “I believe we’re role models; lished, one of its biggest mile- of their background, gender The three-day event is ferences and tolerance. It is testaments to what this game stones was reaching 500,000 or age. It’s a bridge.” being hosted virtually by the a great equaliser, bringing can do.” beneficiaries. Now we are tar- The opening day of the Supreme Committee for De- people from different paths Established in 2010 as part geting one million beneficiar- festival also heard from for- livery & Legacy (SC) with together. of Qatar’s successful bid to ies by 2022, through working mer Australian footballer Qatar Foundation (QF) as a “When children can look host the FIFA World Cup Qa- with our partners to continue Tim Cahill – an SC ambassa- strategic partner. Gathering at sports teams and see peo- ball and horse-riding and cre- pandemic, highlighting the tar 2022, the SC’s Generation to promote football for devel- dor – FIFA Legend and two- together young people from ple of different nationalities ate inclusive sporting oppor- importance of inclusivity and Amazing programme uses opment, use football for good, time FIFA Women’s World Qatar, the region and the and different walks of life, tunities for all within Qatar’s leading by example. a football-for-development and make it part of the legacy Cup winner Carli Lloyd, and world, and showcasing the focusing on one shared goal, community. “When it comes to role approach to educate young of the FIFA World Cup Qatar ex-footballer Jason Roberts, capacity of football to unify, it shows them that there is And speaking about the models, sport and sportspeo- people about values such as 2022. director of development at empower and drive positive something greater than the importance of role models, ple play a very key role in that gender equality and inclusiv- Norwegian footballer An- CONCACAF, one of FIFA’s six social change, it opened with individual themselves, and she explained how athletes young people try to emulate ity, and life skills that include drine Hegerberg of Italian continental governing bod- a panel titled ‘Celebrating the they can all come together.” have brought crucial issues their lives – they look up to communication, organization, club AS Roma spoke about ies, who said: “Sport is not Power of Sport to Inspire and Explaining how this is to the forefront of the global them because they admire teamwork and leadership. how sport has helped chil- just about providing an elite Connect Youth’. reflected in QF’s community agenda, with professional them,” she said. In a discussion on ‘Inno- dren deal with the effects of pathway; it’s about providing Following welcoming re- development focus, Al Naimi sportspeople like Manchester Also joining the panel dis- vating World Cup Legacy to COVID-19, and overcome access to sport, engaging peo- marks by Hassan Al Thawadi, pointed to the organisation’s United and England football- cussion was former Canadian Create Long-Term Impact’, the physiological and mental ple, and then educating them secretary-general of the SC, Ability Friendly programmes, er Marcus Rashford helping footballer Karina LeBlanc, Nasser Al Khori, programmes stress caused by lockdown so they can positively benefit Machaille Hassan Al Naimi, which span swimming, foot- others amid the COVID-19 an Olympic bronze medalist director, Generation Amazing, and schools closing. Recol- their community.”

Six start-up fashion projects take part in AAB sponsors Qatar’s first Heya 2020 expo under umbrella of Bedaya National Traffic Safety Award Tribune News Network Moreover, Bedaya created a Tribune News Network Doha specialised committee to evalu- Doha ate and select candidates based Bedaya Center for Entrepre- on specific criteria depending The ‘National Traffic Safety neurship and Career Develop- on the quality of products and Award for the State of Qa- ment (Bedaya Center), a joint their suitability for the event. tar’ was launched by Qatar initiative by Qatar Development Bedaya also organised a University and the National Bank and Silatech, participated panel discussion that saw dis- Traffic Safety Committee in the 17th edition of Heya Ara- cussions on how to elevate and (NTSC) with Abdullah Ab- bian Fashion Exhibition. develop businesses operating in dulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L. Held under the patronage the fashion industry. The panel- (AAB), the exclusive Lexus of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint lists included Aysha Khalifa Al and Toyota distributors in Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Romaihi, head of Strategic Ini- Qatar, as Sponsor. exhibition was held at the Doha tiatives and Business Collabora- The official launch cer- Exhibition and Convention tions at Qatar Business Incuba- emony was attended by Dr. Center (DECC) from November tion Center (QBIC), and Maha Hassan bin Rashid Al Der- 27 to December 1. Al Sulaiti, acting director of the ham, President Qatar Univer- Bedaya took part in ‘Heya Msheireb Cultural Forum. They sity (QU); Brigadier Moham- 2020’ with two pavilions that talked about the opportunities med Abdullah Al Shahwani, included six start-up fashion- available to entrepreneurs in the Director General of the Gen- which makes the award vital research and scientific, intel- related projects. Badaya’s par- fashion industry and the various eral Directorate of Traffic; as it contributes to building a lectual and technical innova- ticipation was in line with the entities that would help entre- Brigadier Mohammed Abdul- culture of safe driving in the tions. centre’s continuous efforts to preneurs enrich their careers, lah Al Malki, NTSC Secretary country. In addition to the launch provide new platforms and av- in addition to the programmes , Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al The award consists of of the award, and in coopera- enues for promoting and sell- available for fashion-related Qaradawi, Director of Qatar three categories: individual, tion with the National Traffic ing products of entrepreneurial projects and how to register for Transport and Traffic Safety public and private institutions Safety Committee, Dr Mu- projects engaged in the fashion the required support. Center (QTTSC) and Dr. and educational institutions. hammad Yusuf Al-Qaradawi and haute couture industry. The Abdulla Faleh Al Saeed, Nasser Al Abdulghani, Chair- The individual category will also announced the launch of five-day expo was successful in board member and acting gen- man of AAB. be presented to an individual the Qatar Traffic Safety web- highlighting and encouraging eral manager of Bedaya Center, During the launch, Dr. Al who has developed an initia- site www.roadsafety.qa, which local talents, in addition to fo- said: “We express our sincere Derham said that the awards tive on traffic safety and has aims to collect and publish re- cusing on female entrepreneurs gratitude to the National Tour- were intended to value the actively contributed to the search studies and initiatives and shedding light on their ism Council and the organis- efforts made to ensure the improvement of traffic safety in the country as a national achievements. ers of Heya Arabian Fashion success of road safety initia- in Qatar. Prominent organi- and global reference. In ad- Prior to the exhibition, Exhibition for their invitation tives and to continue meeting sations that have taken ini- dition to traffic safety news, Bedaya Center had announced and support to facilitate the the objectives of the National tiatives to reduce traffic acci- the website includes academic the opening of registration participation of a group of lo- Traffic Safety Strategy 2018- dents and have contributed to publications, reports, events through its website for fashion cal start-up businesses under 2022. Traffic safety has been increasing the level of traffic and training workshops. It is entrepreneurs keen to partici- the umbrella of Bedaya Center. built on the 2030 National developed countries. All rel- of the first NationalT raffic safety in Qatar will be award- also the platform to receive all pate in the ‘Heya’ exhibition at At Bedaya, we continuously Vision and is one of the pri- evant structures have worked Safety Award is an important ed in the category of Public Traffic Safety Award nomina- promotional prices. The guide- strive to support start-ups with orities that Qatar seeks to together while organising event, as it will promote best and Private Institutions. In tions for all categories. lines for participation required special attention to female en- develop. In recent years, awareness-raising activities practices to protect road us- the meantime the category of Traffic safety has always products to be designed or trepreneurs, which reflects the through the efforts of all to highlight the seriousness ers and build a good frame- educational institutions in- been a priority for AAB. This manufactured in Qatar, and the ability of Qatari women to enter stakeholders, Qatar has been of the lack of compliance work that will ensure safety cludes kindergartens, schools, is reflected in the activities participating business to fall the working market and their able to improve and work to with road safety and safety for all. He also stressed that institutes, colleges and uni- and programs that have been within the start-up category and ability to compete in various reduce traffic accidents to the procedures. road safety is the respon- versities engaged in transport developed with the Traffic should possess legal licences. sectors.” point of competition from Dr. Nasser said the launch sibility of every individual, safety projects, initiatives, Safety Week in recent years. Qatar Charity marks International Volunteers Day HBKU forum outlines Qatar’s Tribune News Network launched the ‘You deserve a during Ramadan. Each house- legislative and judicial efforts Doha reward’ initiative aimed at dis- hold designs a charity corner at tributing iftar food and food home and places a set of mate- for protecting workers’ rights Qatar Charity marked the In- parcels to workers and low- rials, such as toys and children’s ternational Day of Volunteers income families in the Holy sweets, in addition to some of Tribune news network University of Mohammed V, (IVD) on December 5 to pro- Month of Ramadan in the the necessary items for adults. Doha Rabat, Morocco; Dr. Abdullah mote volunteerism, celebrate light of the discontinuation of The profits are then donated to Al-Hamidat, College of Law, Al- the efforts of volunteers and the Ramadan tents due to the a specific charity project chosen The College of Islamic Stud- Hussein Bin Talal University, recognise their contributions to coronavirus pandemic. by the household from the Qa- ies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa Jordan; and Dr. Mohamed El- building a better society. Qatar Charity has allowed tar Charity Project Directory, University (HBKU) recently Gammal, Associate Professor of Qatar Charity pays close at- more than 100 influential which will be implemented by hosted a symposium titled La- Islamic Studies at CIS. tention to promoting a culture young people to visit disaster- Qatar Charity on behalf of the bor Rights in Qatar, Regional A second panel tackled of volunteerism by organizing a affected areas and crisis-affect- household. and International Legislation, public policies and legislation number of voluntary programs ed areas over the last five years which highlighted Qatar’s on- and their role in preserving the to engage people in charitable through a series of campaigns, Restoration going legislative and judicial system of moral values in so- work. It also enables youth initi- initiatives, events, media pro- The aim of the ‘Restora- efforts, in line with its com- ciety, and featured Dr. Ahmed atives to contribute to the devel- grams and humanitarian con- tion Challenge’ program for mitment to fostering intra- Aref, Policy Research Institute, opment of society by providing more than 8,000 volunteers. Initiatives’ challenge voys, with the aim of engaging companies is to maintain and disciplinary dialogue. University of Bath, UK; Dr. An- them with the necessary sup- Qatar Charity has also Qatar Charity is accustomed them in voluntary activities on renovate low-income families Expanding on the role of war Al-Musaada, Ahmed bin port. As part of marking the day, launched the ‘Rescue Mission’ to launching ‘Initiatives’ Chal- the ground and promoting the in cooperation with community legislation and judicial applica- Mohammed Military College, Qatar Charity launched an initiative, in cooperation with lenge’ a competition in which relief and development project. initiatives and companies. The tions across different categories Qatar; Dr. Nashaat Al-Masafa, initiative under the hashtag Qatari youth initiatives, as part voluntary youth initiatives com- Qatar Charity is designing program continues throughout of workers, a distinguished pan- Police Training Institute, Min- “#VolunteerForQatar” to con- of its ‘A Call for Humanity’ relief pete to promote and finance volunteer programmes such as the year with the appropriate el featured Hon. Judge Khalid istry of Interior, Qatar; and Dr. tribute to the efforts made campaign to support thousands community projects during ‘Khair Homes’ and ‘Restora- repair and furnishing of old Bin Saad Bin Abdul Rahman Ferdous Al-Roshi, Interdiscipli- by the State of Qatar to limit of people affected by COVID-19. Ramadan, with the participa- tion’ to encourage competition houses, with the aim of improv- Al-Hamar, Deputy Head of nary College, Safi, Morocco. the spread of the coronavirus The rescue team includes mem- tion of youths and social media in charitable work. ing the social psychological and the Court of Appeal, Qatar; At- This symposium took place (COVID-19) pandemic. The ini- bers of five youth initiatives: influencers. health situation of low-income torney Khaled bin Abdullah as part of a CIS research project tiative received an overwhelm- 974 Event Management, Sanad Khair Homes families and achieving social Al-Muhannadi, a member of entitled ‘Expatriate Workers: Ob- ing response from the people for Community Services, Future You Deserve Thr Reward It is a competition for Qa- solidarity in order to ensure a the International Anti-Corrup- ligations and Rights with regard in Qatar, both citizens and resi- Compass, Our Hope and Green- Qatar Charity, in coop- tari families in the field of dignified life for all members of tion Academy; Dr. El Mokhtar to Legal Systems and Ethical dents, with the participation of er Future. eration with Qatari youth, community entrepreneurship society. Amara, Faculty of Law, Salé, Charters.’ World Sunday, December 6, 2020 05

Trump orders ‘COLD-BLOODED MURDER’ News pullout of most in brief US personnel Iran coronavirus from Somalia deaths top 50,000, infections 1 mn AFP Washington TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed more than 50,000 deaths President Donald Trump and 1 million infections has ordered the removal of since the outbreak of the most US military and secu- coronavirus pandemic at the rity personnel from Somalia, end of February, the Health where they have been con- Ministry said on Saturday. ducting operations against the There were 321 deaths Al-Shabaab militant group, and 12,151 new infections the Pentagon said Friday. within the past 24 hours, After ordering major the ministry said. Ministry troop reductions in Iraq spokeswoman Sima Lari and Afghanistan recently, said on state television that Trump’s new move reflects the total number of coro- his drive to disengage US navirus deaths in the past forces from what he calls nine months was 50,016, endless wars abroad, mak- and infections 1,028,986. ing good on a campaign To stop the drastic increase pledge in the final weeks of in the number of cases in his presidency. Iran, a strict lockdown has Trump “has ordered the been imposed in the capital Department of Defense and Tehran and other cities over the United States Africa Com- the past two weeks. (dpa) mand to reposition the major- ity of personnel and assets out Iran court to retry of Somalia by early 2021,” the death sentences of three men US troops have conducted Tehran: Iran’s supreme operations against extrem- court said on Saturday it will ist groups in Somalia since review the cases of three the early 2000s, killing Mourners carry the body of Palestinian teenager Ali Abu Alia during his funeral in the village of Mughayir near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Saturday. (AFP) young men sentenced to hundreds in mostly conven- death over links to deadly November 2019 protests tional aircraft and drone after a request from their strikes that have caused lawyers. Numerous calls significant civilian deaths had spread online after the Massive funeral for Palestinian verdict was announced, calling for a halt for execu- Pentagon said in a statement. tions in Iran, with the United The Defense Department Nations and European stressed the United States countries reaffirming their was “not withdrawing or dis- teenager killed by Israeli forces opposition to the death engaging from Africa,” amid sentence. “A request to concerns of a pullback from retry the three sentenced to various areas in the conti- Ali Ayman Nasr Abu Aliya, 13, died on Friday after he was shot with live rounds in the stomach during clashes death over the (November) nent. incidents was accepted,” “We will continue to AFP the rise in coronavirus cases to acceptable incident”. the supreme court said on degrade violent extrem- Ramallah pay their respects. The Israeli army denied its official website.(afp) ist organizations that could The West Bank has record- live rounds were used during threaten our homeland while Hundreds of Palestinians ed 71,703 Covid-19 infections, Friday’s protest and clashes, One killed in blast ensuring we maintain our attended the funeral on Sat- including 678 deaths, since the but said dozens of protesters in Pakistani city strategic advantage in great urday of a teenager killed in first cases emerged earlier this had thrown rocks at security power competition,” it said. clashes with the Israeli army, year. forces. Islamabad: At least one The US Africa Command defying a curfew imposed on The European Union del- The Palestinian Authority person was killed and seven has maintained some 700 the occupied West Bank to egation to the Palestinians condemned “the cold-blood- others wounded in a rare troops, personnel from other stem the coronavirus. on Saturday denounced the ed murder” describing it as bomb attack in the Pakistani US security operations, and Ali Ayman Nasr Abu Aliya, “shocking” killing of Abu Aliya “the latest episode in Israel’s city of Rawalpindi on Friday, private security contractors 13, died on Friday after he was in a tweet. crimes against the Palestinian police said. Rawalpindi, the in Somalia, both conducting “shot with live rounds in the “This shocking incident people”. country’s fourth-largest city, attacks on Al-Shabaab and stomach” during clashes in must be swiftly and fully in- The Palestinian foreign is known for its military gar- training Somali forces. the village of Mughayir, north vestigated by the Israeli au- ministry said Friday it will file rison and adjoins the capital US troops have conducted of Ramallah, the Palestinian thorities in order to bring the legal proceedings against Is- Islamabad. “One person operations against extremist health ministry said. perpetrators to justice,” it said. rael at the International Crimi- was killed and seven others groups in Somalia since the The boy, whose death drew Relatives mourn during the funeral of Palestinian teenager Ali Abu “How many more Palestin- nal Court over Abu Alya’s fatal wounded. It was a timed early 2000s, killing hundreds Palestinian condemnation and Alia in the village of Mughayir near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied ian children will be subject to shooting, the Palestinians’ device and was planted near in mostly conventional air- was deplored by the United West Bank, on Saturday. (AFP) the excessive use of lethal force WAFA news agency said. a bus terminal,” Rawalpindi craft and drone strikes that Nations and the European Un- by the Israeli security forces?” Israel has occupied the police spokesman Sajjad ul have caused significant civil- ion, was hit during a protest mallah to Mughayir where Abu who also waved yellow flags of UN Middle East envoy West Bank since 1967. Exclud- Hassan told AFP. The police ian deaths. against the construction of a Aliya was buried. the Fatah movement of presi- Nickolay Mladenov said on ing annexed east Jerusalem, spokesman said investiga- US personnel meanwhile Jewish settlement. His body, draped in the Pal- dent Mahmud Abbas. Friday he was “appalled by more than 450,000 Israelis tors were probing all angles, have sustained some casual- A funeral cortege joined estinian flag and a traditional The mourners defied a the killing” and also called on live in settlements in the ter- including the possibility of ties, including the death of a by hundreds of mourners took keffiyeh headscarf, was carried weekend curfew imposed by Israel to investigate the death ritory, which is home to more terrorism. (afp) CIA officer in lateN ovember. the body from a hospital in Ra- shoulder high by mourners, Palestinian authorities to stem of Abu Aliya calling it an “un- than 2.8 million Palestinians. Indian farmers continue protest Iran’s former VP as government seeks more time to appeal over dpa jail sentence New Delhi AFP Tens of thousands of protesting Indian Tehran farmers will continue their stand-off at en- try points to the Indian capital, their lead- A former vice-president to Iran’s Hassan Rouha- ers said on Saturday, as talks with the gov- ni says she intends to appeal a prison sentence hand- ernment about contentious farming laws ed to her on Saturday, the ISNA news agency said. ended in a stalemate. That came after reports she had been accused of A fresh round of talks is now scheduled handing classified information to foreign parties. on Wednesday, federal Agriculture Minis- “I received the sentence this morning, but it’s a pre- ter Narendra Singh Tomar said. liminary verdict,” Shahindokht Molaverdi told ISNA. The farmers have been parked at “There is a 20-day window for reconsideration Delhi’s borders for 10 days. The stand-off and I will certainly appeal.” started after police refused them entry She did not elaborate on her sentence. so they could stage a protest in the capi- Molaverdi served as Rouhani’s vice-president for tal against laws passed in September to women’s affairs for four years and was replaced by deregulate the marketing and storage of Masoumeh Ebtekar in 2017. farm produce. Indian farmers burn an effigy of Prime Minister She continued as Rouhani’s “special aide on civil The protesting farmers are demanding Narendra Modi to protest against the new rights affairs” for the next year, before retiring. a rollback of the three laws they say will im- agriculture bills, in Amritsar on Saturday. (AFP) Fars news agency reported Saturday that she had pact their income, benefit big corporations been sentenced by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolution- and dismantle a procurement system that pealed and, if new laws are made, they ary Court to two years in prison for “providing classi- guarantees them minimum prices for their must be done with consultations with fied information and documents ... aiming to desta- produce and protects them from market farmers’ associations,” the leader of a farm- bilise national security”. vagaries. ers’ union said. Reporting on one of her trial sessions in October, India’s government says the laws will The farmers moved on Delhi on No- state news agency IRNA said she was accused of aim- increase farm productivity and free farm- vember 26-27, despite the use of tear gas ing to transfer classified information to foreign par- ers from the clutches of middlemen. and water cannon to disperse them. ties by “signing a contract with the United Nations The government has conducted several They are now parked with their trucks Population Fund”. rounds of talks with farmers’ leaders, most- and tractors at makeshift camps at border Fars also said Saturday that she had been handed ly from the northern state of Punjab, to try entry points, cooking and sleeping in the another six months for “propaganda” against the Is- and break the deadlock. open. lamic republic’s ruling system. “We had very good discussions today One of the farmers told NDTV news The former official has faced many controversies and we wanted a clear solution but it was channel that they were prepared to carry during and since her tenure, including over com- not possible,” Tomar said after almost five on with the protest until January 26, In- ments supporting the right of women to attend male hours of discussions. “We will consider all dia’s Republic Day, and, if needed, beyond sports events. the demands they have made and we will that. A court in Tehran summoned her in 2016 for reach a solution.” “We assured them that This is the biggest farmers’ protest In- “spreading false information” after she reportedly minimum support prices for crops will dia has seen in years. More and more farm- said that all the men in a village in Sistan-Balu- stay.” “The government offered amend- ers continue to arrive at Delhi’s borders, chistan, a southeastern province bordering Pakistan, ments to the law, but we want them re- where the police have set up barricades. had been executed for drug crimes. 06 Sunday, December 6, 2020

Established September 3, 2006 hamad bin suhaim al thani chairman Opinion adel ali bin ali managing director dr hassan mohammed al ansari editor-in-chief California’s New COVID Biden Can’t Pick Up In Latin Curbs Can Be Confusing, But Grounded In Science America Where Obama Left Off Four years of neglect and continental upheaval will require a rethink of US policy ere we go again. The tightened pan- Southern California and Central Valley re- demic restrictions that we knew were gions in days. What what will that mean for Shannon O’Neil Hcoming finally hit California — the Los Angeles if the Southern California re- Tribune News Service third lockdown this year and, if we are gion reaches that trigger? Not much, other lucky to have widespread vaccine availabil- than hair and nail salons will have to close ith president-elect Joseph Biden so ity, distribution and acceptance next year, completely rather than operate at 20% ca- well versed and well-travelled in Latin the final one of this pandemic — as state pacity. America, optimism about the future and local officials introduced new strate- Got all that? course of US relations with its south- gies to curb an unprecedented surge of cor- It’s enough to make anyone’s head ern neighbors is running high. But onavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths spin. But we should be glad for all the nu- Win diplomacy as in finance, past performance before hospitals are overwhelmed. ance, confusing though it may be. The first is no guarantee of future results. Momentous There has been no shortage of griping. shutdown in early spring was a blunt in- shifts in Latin America, never mind four years Are the restrictions too strict, or not strict strument, reflecting how little we knew at of malign neglect by the US, will make it all but enough? The formula used by the state the time about how and where the brand impossible for a Biden administration to pick and all the exemptions in the order by the new coronavirus spread. The effect was up where the Obama administration left off. county and city of Los Angeles are confus- immediate and severe economic hardship What’s needed is a new approach that tackles ing and capricious. Where are the data that and, as it turned out later, some unneces- the current health and migration crises, trans- indicate it’s safe to keep schools open — sary restrictions. In the intervening nine forms the traditional US promotion of democ- but not playgrounds? Why can we mix with months, the book of COVID-19 knowledge racy, security and trade, and incorporates Latin strangers in the grocery store but not have has grown quite thick. American nations into the broader global for- dinner with a friend on the patio? We have good data on how the virus eign policy agenda. Some of the criticism is absolutely legit- spreads and know that prolonged expo- When Biden last guided US-Latin Amer- zuelans to flee their country; so have more than develops a coherent regional plan to slow the imate. Though there are science and data sure is connected to worse outcomes for ica policy as President Barack Obama’s main a million Central Americans; another 500,000 exodus and help individuals and families im- that inform those who be- emissary to the region, nearly all its countries Colombians have been internally displaced. prove their situation at home enough to stay. much of the come sick. We were secure and stable democracies. They Not only do these millions of sojourners suf- A true believer in democracy, human new rules — at have learned generally met the goals of free and fair elec- fer, so do the overwhelmed communities and rights, labor protections and anti-corruption least for those that wearing tions, separation of powers and other rules countries that have taken them in. efforts, Biden should come out of the gates who know face masks and laid out in the Organization of American COVID-19 continues to ravage the region, with plans to shore up a values-based foreign where to look — limiting contact States’ 2001 democratic charter. The region’s the first and second wave blurred together by policy. Programmes will have to return to ba- they can seem with people out- salutary crusade against corruption was in full unrelenting increases in case rates and death sics, helping to rebuild a scaffolding of govern- counterintui- side of our own bloom. It was in the midst of an over decade- tolls. Latin America has suffered more cases ment, civil society and the investigatory press tive. Especially household is ef- long economic boom, outpacing many other and more deaths, and taken a greater economic to restore the ground lost in recent years. in this time of fective at stop- world regions. The percentage of those living hit than almost anywhere else. Biden also has an opportunity to reframe drug mistrust of in- ping infection. in poverty had edged down to 30%, from 45% Some things in Latin America have held policy to focus on reducing the harm that ille- stitutions, ig- We learned at the start of the millennium, and the ranks steady and even improved. The number of gal drugs wreak on citizens and communities norance about that activities of the middle class had swelled, raising living years that Latin America’s youth spend in throughout the hemisphere. science and conducted out- standards and popular expectations for an school, for instance, has continued to edge up, As Biden refashions America’s global agen- rampant mis- doors, where even better life in the future. at least until the pandemic hit. Violence has de- da, prioritizing Latin America can benefit both information, the air circu- Fast forward to 2020, and democracy is clined in many places north and south. Because Latin America bears it’s important lates better, is on the ropes. Freedom House estimates that But overall, the region is a much less hope- heavy costs from climate change and has signifi- for leaders to explain their reasoning when relatively safe. We learned that private in each of the last four years, Latin nations ful place than when Biden was at the helm of cant carbon-free resources to exploit, promoting asking the public to buy into a new round gatherings, prisons and factories are effi- curtailed press freedoms, restricted civil soci- US-Latin America relations. a greener continent can better advance global of restrictions. cient COVID-19 vectors. ety organizations and abused human rights. Biden should start with the immediate cri- climate goals and boost flagging economies Also, there are a mountain of details The new restrictions are more narrow Populists, whether from the left or the right, ses wracking the continent. The US can help across the hemisphere. As the US looks to shore to absorb. For example, the new targeted and more informed and time-limited — increasingly carried the electoral day, and once create equitable vaccine distribution systems up and secure manufacturing supply chains, “Safer at Home” order released by Mayor and therefore less economically devastat- in office, many have manipulated power to to ease the human costs of the pandemic and Latin America can be a crucial partner, too. Eric Garcetti on Wednesday, which replac- ing. That’s good, if harder to keep straight. strengthen their advantage. jumpstart the region’s economies. It can also The good news is that partnering with Lat- es two earlier orders, consists of 14 pages Is every single one of the closures defensi- Worse, the public’s faith in democracy’s help mitigate the humanitarian and political in America is relatively easy. The US president- detailing what’s allowed and what’s not — ble? Probably not. There’s been consider- promise has frayed. According to the non- costs of unprecedented migration. elect benefits from enormous goodwill among and sometimes it’s not clear. Helpful hint: able questioning of Los Angeles County’s profit polling group Latinobarometro, less Meanwhile, apprehensions at the US Latin America’s 650 million citizens. Instead, It’s virtually the same as the county’s order, recent three-week ban on outdoor dining, than half of Latin Americans now believe southern border have been increasing since Biden’s toughest audience will be at home, as which took effect Nov. 30. Also, at least two to the point where the county has been or- democracy is the best form of government May, reaching 70,000 in October. This level is he will have to sell a broader, deeper and more versions of Garcetti’s Dec. 2 orders could dered by a judge to defend it in court. But (down nearly 10 percentage points since close to that of February 2019, when the Migra- profound approach to the region to a politically be found online Thursday, as the original we may never know for sure. 2015). Few feel good about their court sys- tion Protection Protocols, also known as Re- divided America. Yet it is doable: Polls show was revised after initial complaints about The bottom line is not complicated, how- tems, and in Brazil, El Salvador and Peru less main in Mexico, came into force and required three out of four Americans support immigra- confusing language. ever: On Wednesday, more than 2,800 peo- than one out of 10 citizens approve of their Central American asylum seekers to wait in tion and value trade. They understand that The state’s new strategy unveiled ple died from COVID-19 in the United States, legislatures and political parties. Mexico for their claims to be processed. The such ties and openness help not just the nation Thursday moves California from a four- more than any other single day since the Latin America’s middle class proved frag- economic costs of the pandemic, the physical but, on the whole, their individual economic tier system that imposes restrictions by pandemic began. Health experts believe it’s ile. Poverty rates began rising back up after devastation of two major hurricanes and the prospects. After a lifetime of public service, county and is triggered by the percent- going to get worse in the next few weeks, and 2015 as economies slowed or stagnated. And hope that a Biden migration policy will be less Biden may have just enough political chips to age of positive coronavirus cases into one though vaccines are tantalizing close at hand, COVID-19 accelerated these trends, sending punitive (hopes also fed by coyote traffickers call in to transform US foreign policy for the that groups counties into five regions and they can’t help us right now. Until then, use more than 40 million more people into penury. looking to make a buck) is likely to drive more better. The best and most natural place to start ties new closures and restrictions to the common sense and stay at home and away Latin America faces an unprecedented Central American migrants north. To guard will be nearby. percentage of available beds in intensive from other people when you can, for just a migration-driven humanitarian crisis. Politi- against political upheaval in South America care units, which is likely to happen for the little while longer. cal repression, economic desperation, violence and head off a potential domestic crisis in the (Shannon O’Neil is a senior fellow for and the effects of climate change have pushed, US, the Biden administration will need to alle- Latin America Studies at the Council (Tribune News Service) over the last four years, some 4 million Vene- viate the immediate human suffering even as it on Foreign Relations in New York) Some Hard Reckonings In An Adopted Homeland Rekha Basu Hate crimes in the United States rose last and opened up his own firm; 23 years later, Four hundred and twelve years after Co- Tribune News Service year to their highest level in more than a dec- it’s still thriving. lumbus “sailed the ocean blue,” Guiseppe ade. Between 2017 and 2019, the number of But the last four years have marred the Borsellino and his two brothers departed n this nation of immigrants, some hard white nationalist groups more than doubled. Jesanis’ sense of well-being, inserting appre- Italy to seek their own American fortunes, reckoning is going on for many of us who Last month, my great-nephew Elijah in hension and fear into the mix. From the Mus- leaving their parents and two sisters behind. Istarted out someplace else but made our Southern California turned 12 and aced most lim ban to the constant scapegoating rhetoric, Interestingly, the side that flourished most homes in America. Something feels broken of his classes. His dad, Ishan, is my sister they’ve felt the sting of religious intolerance, was the one that stayed in Sicily: 11 members that will take longer than a transition of Amrita’s son. Elijah’s mother is half Jamai- as the Kesselmans found toward Judaism a became doctors and they live with great so- power to fix. can and half African American. Ishan, who century earlier. The currents have pulled So- phistication in beautiful homes. We followed the American dream as the looks white, took him to some civil rights fia away from her advertising career path to In New York, meanwhile, Guiseppe had early settlers had done (without visas), ex- rallies this summer and felt it was time to social justice work and political campaigns, a son and a grandson they called Bobby. And pecting the natives to make room for them. give him “the talk.” “People might judge you starting with organizing a forum on police while most on the US end made it out of the We worked to become part of the fabric that because of your skin,” he said. “Police might brutality in 2016. Most recently she worked Bronx and into the suburbs, he grew up in binds, only to see the rips in it and feel the judge you. Stay calm. Don’t give them a rea- for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. Born public housing, raised by a single mother welcome mat pulled out. Even the ultimate son to use violence.” here into US citizenship and grounded in US who worked as a seamstress in a garment prize of US citizenship is being whittled down I hated that he had to do that but regret His father’s satisfaction with America cultural trends, Sofia surprised me the other factory after his father’s early death. by a president who rules by dividing. not having known to do it with my own sons was only tempered, Mark told me, by the day by saying of her relationship to America, Rob, as he was later known, put himself Donald Trump came into office touting (who share my complexion) before they economic and racial inequalities and anti- “I still have impostor syndrome like most mi- through college, became a journalist and by a border wall, and leaves yelling specious faced racial profiling as children. Semitism they saw here. The latter has also norities tend to have here.” Much as I hate his late 20s, had hopscotched up the ranks of claims of voter fraud, still pointing the finger The American promise lured Elijah’s trended upwards in recent years. The FBI re- hearing it, I’ve been there myself. his first newspaper to become its editor — in at minorities. In between he separated chil- white, Jewish great-great-grandparents ported 953 anti-Semitic hate crimes in 2019, My diverse extended family’s experi- time to hire me for my first reporting job. dren from their parents at the border and from Eastern Europe when pogroms were up 14% from the previous year. ences share much in common with those of I don’t think the Borsellinos ever envi- caged them, banned people from Muslim being waged against Jews in the early 20th I think about parallels with Ebrahim other minorities and immigrants struggling sioned an Indian wife as part of their Ameri- countries and froze permanent residence vi- century. Arriving penniless in New York, and Shamim Jesani’s journey to Atlanta. to fully belong, especially now. So it fills me can dream. One uncle wondered aloud if sas. He’s on his way out, but the intolerance they worked hard and prospered. Paul Kes- They’re the parents of Sofia, the girlfriend with pride to see them standing up for other we’d have zebras for kids. But dreams can and hatred unleashed in ordinary Americans selman, Elijah’s great-grandpa, got an educa- of my younger son, Romen. The family, In- groups. My own journey here from India was shift with passing generations. will take longer to put back in the box. It tar- tion, became an accountant and opened his dian Muslims, migrated to America from always meant to be temporary. My Indian Hope is my overriding emotion these gets Black Americans who had the audacity own firm. He married a high school biology Mumbai in 1985 as newlyweds in search of parents were professionals at the United Na- days: for a vaccine, new leadership and in to protest police brutality. Trump accused teacher whose parents had immigrated from better prospects than their parents had. New tions in New York, where they intended to the generation behind mine, with its broader them of “treason” and threw federal troops in Lithuania, and they settled into a middle- York, with its high crime rate, menial job of- stay until the mandatory retirement age of view and commitment to bringing everyone their path. His message reached all the way class life in the New York suburb of Peekskill. ferings and struggles to communicate, was a 60. Then it was back to my mother’s family along. Hope that America will be dynamic to an Iowa high school baseball game where Their son Mark, my brother-in-law, made an tough adjustment. But they took what they home in New Delhi. But by the time they left, enough to tap the best in each of them, and spectators yelled Trump’s name while chant- illustrious career as a political science profes- got, later moving to Atlanta, where they had as I had planned to do with them, I had in- to claim all of us. ing that a Black player on the opposing team sor at Columbia University, marrying Am- friends. Ebrahim worked as a cashier and, as conveniently fallen in love with an American (Rekha Basu is a columnist for the should have been a slave, or killed by police. rita, a professor at Amherst College. Mark’s father had done, studied accounting of Italian origin. Des Moines Register)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Sunday, December 6, 2020 07 Bus falls off viaduct in Brazil, killing at least 16 US ends China-funded exchange programmes, calls them RIO DE JANEIRO: A bus in Brazil plunged off a viaduct from a height of 20 meters (70 feet) Friday ‘propaganda tools’ after the brakes apparently failed, crashing onto rail tracks below and killing at least 16 people, News officials said.A nother 27 people were hurt in the accident near the town of Joao Monlevade in Washington: The US State Department said Friday it was terminating five Chinese-funded exchange the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. Photos released by firefighters showed the crushed programs with the United States, calling them propaganda tools for Beijing. Secretary of State Mike in brief ruins of the bus at the foot of the viaduct. The driver lost control of it after the brakes allegedly Pompeo said in a statement that these programs, conducted under a US law called the MECEA that failed, officials said.S ix people managed to scramble out of the bus before it fell, including the permits American government employees to travel using foreign government funds, were “disguised driver, the fire department said. On November 25, a total of 41 people died when a truck and a as ‘cultural exchanges.’” “While other programs funded under the auspices of the MECEA are mutu- bus crashed into each other near (AFP)the city of Taguai in Sao Paulo state. ally beneficial, the five programs in question are fully funded and operated by the RP C government as Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law AFP Members of the so-called ing tear gas, in a repeat of the impromptu barricades that they on up to 500 radical individuals Paris yellow vests movement, which violent scenes from the protests then set on fire. A bank was ran- who took part. shook Macron with protests last weekend against the secu- scaked by protesters who broke It was one of almost 100 Violence erupted in Paris on against a lack of equality in inside and brought out papers protests planned throughout Saturday for the second consec- France over the winter of 2018- Protesters, some letting off that they burned in the street. France on Saturday against the utive weekend at a mass protest 2019, were also prominent in Protesters, some letting off new security law with thou- against a new security law, with the rally. smoke bombs and fire- smoke bombs and firecrackers, sands gathering in cities in- demonstrators clashing with Windows of a supermarket, crackers, shouted slogans shouted slogans including “Eve- cludling Montpellier, Marseille police, vehicles set alight and property agency and bank were including ‘Everyone hates ryone hates the police”. and Nantes, where two police shop windows smashed. broken while several cars were the police’ Interior Minister Gerald were wounded by a Molotov The weekly nationwide in flames along Avenue Gam- Darmanin wrote on Twitter that cocktail. protests are becoming a major betta as thousands of demon- police in Paris were facing “very French police had been de- headache for President Em- strators marched towards the rity law that would restrict pub- violent individuals”. ployed in force to avert trouble manuel Macron’s government, central Place de la Republique, lication of pictures showing the Thirty people have been de- after the violent clashes erupted with tensions intensified by the AFP reporters said. faces of police. tained so far Saturday, Paris po- during the demonstration in A anti-government protestor is seen near burning cars during a beating of a black music pro- Objects were also thrown Some demonstrators used lice said on Twitter, with a po- Paris a week ago that saw doz- demonstration against the ‘global security’ draft law in Paris on ducer by police last month. at police who responded by us- objects left in the streets to create lice source blaming the violence ens wounded. Saturday. (AFP)

Argentina to tax 12,000 wealthy people WHO warns virus crisis not to tackle coronavirus over as vaccine rollout starts AFP lion pesos will pay a progres- Buenos Aires sive rate of up to 3.5 percent Britain on Wednesday be- on wealth in Argentina and The WHO caution came the first Western coun- Argentina’s Senate up to 5.25 percent on wealth came as US clocked try to approve an inoculation, passed a tax on about 12,000 outside the country. from a Pfizer-BioNTech, for of the country’s richest peo- Of the proceeds, 20 per- a record number of general use, piling pressure on ple on Friday, to pay for cor- cent will go to medical sup- cases for a second other countries to swiftly fol- onavirus measures includ- plies for the pandemic, an- low suit. ing medical supplies and other 20 percent to small and day in a row Friday The United States is ex- relief for the poor and small medium-sized businesses, 15 pected to give a green light businesses. percent to social develop- AFP later this month. In a session streamed ments, 20 percent to student Washington Belgium, France and Spain live on YouTube, and after a scholarships and 25 percent have said jabs will begin in long and polarizing debate, to natural gas ventures. The World Health Organi- January for the most vulner- the so-called solidarity con- Director of the tax agen- zation warned that vaccines able. tribution was signed into cy Mercedes Marcó del Pont were no magic bullet for the With the imminent arrival law with 42 votes in favor said it will affect almost coronavirus crisis, as Russia of vaccines that need storage and 26 against, as the pro- 12,000 taxpayers. started vaccinating its high- at ultra-low temperatures, US government alliance flexed “The tax reaches 0.8 per- risk workers on Saturday and companies are preparing for a its majority. cent of total taxpayers,” said other countries geared up for massive logistical effort to aid The government of Pres- one of the authors of the pro- similar programmes. their distribution. ident Alberto Fernandez ject, legislator Carlos Heller. The WHO warned about Firms specializing in insu- hopes to raise 300 billion “Forty-two percent what it said was an erroneous lating containers are on a war pesos ($3.75 billion) with have dollarized assets, of belief that the Covid-19 crisis is footing after Pfizer and BioN- the one-off levy, which ear- which 92 percent is located over with jabs on the horizon, Tech said their vaccine needs lier passed the Chamber of abroad.” nearly a year after the start of A demonstrator holding a placard takes part in an anti-vaccine protest march at the Westfield shopping to be stored at -94 degrees Deputies with 133 for votes He said the plan was “far the pandemic that has killed centre in Stratford, east London on Saturday. (AFP) Fahrenheit (-70 Celsius). to 115 against. from taxing productive ac- 1.5 million people worldwide. Meat processing giant Argentina’s 44 million tivity.” “Vaccines do not equal US firms gear up for distribution of Covid vaccines Smithfieldsaid it was ready to population has been badly On the opposite side, zero Covid,” said WHO emer- put the cold rooms at its abat- hit by the coronavirus, with Daniel Pelegrina, president gencies director Michael Ryan, AFP number of cases of Covid-19 in some of its US toirs at the disposal of vaccine more than 1.4 million cases of the powerful Argen- adding that not everyone will New York slaughterhouses, said it now stands ready to help rollout operations. and over 39,500 deaths, tine Rural Society (SRA), be able to receive it early next authorities distribute the vaccine, particularly to And US logistics giant UPS according to figures from warned that Heller “wants year. With the imminent arrival of coronavirus vaccines workers in the agricultural and food-supply sector, is producing 1,100 pounds Johns Hopkins University. to present it as a contribu- “Vaccination will add a that will need to be stored at ultra-low tempera- Lombardo said. For its part, Ford has ordered a (500 kilograms) of dry ice an The pandemic has exac- tion of the richest, but we major, major, powerful tool to tures, US companies are gearing up for a massive dozen ultra-cold freezers in anticipation of the hour in its depots and has de- erbated already high unem- know what happens with the tool kit that we have. But logistical effort to aid their distribution. arrival of vaccines, to offer them to employees veloped portable freezers ca- ployment and poverty rates all those unique taxes, they by themselves, they will not do Automaker Ford has ordered its own freezers who want them when they are available. When the pable of storing the vaccines in a country which has been stay forever.” the job.” while meat processing giant Smithfield said it is virus began to spread in the spring in the United at temperatures down to -112 in recession since 2018. The neoliberal Juntos WHO Director-General ready to put the cold room at its abattoirs at the States, the company had to temporarily close its Fahrenheit. Under the scheme -- also por el Cambio coalition, of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- disposal of vaccine roll-out operations. factories. The group has since resumed its activi- Standing in the way of dubbed the “millionaire’s former president Mauricio sus also cautioned against the Companies specializing in insulating contain- ties but with strict health precautions. success are growing signs of tax” -- people with declared Macri, said it was a “confis- “growing perception that the ers have been on a war footing for weeks after “The health and safety of our workforce is our vaccine skepticism, with mis- assets greater than 200 mil- catory” measure. pandemic is over” with the vi- Pfizer and BioNTech said the vaccine they had top priority,” a spokesman told AFP. information and mistrust col- rus still spreading fast, putting jointly developed needs to be stored at -94 de- General Motors has not gone as far as pro- oring public acceptance of in- enormous pressure on hospi- grees Fahrenheit (-70 Celsius). US logistics giant curing freezers but said it was in contact with US oculation. tals and health care workers. UPS is already producing 1100 lbs (500 kilos) of government agencies and health officials to “coor- In Russia, Levada polling Health officials in Mos- dry ice an hour in its depots and has developed dinate as needed when the distribution plans are agency recently found that cow said they had opened 70 portable freezers capable of storing the vaccines made available.” only 36 percent of respond- coronavirus vaccine centres in at temperatures of between -4 to -112 Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, US refrigerator manufacturer ents were prepared to be vac- the Russian capital that would But companies not directly linked to the So-Low reported a “tremendous surge” in orders cinated against the coronavi- initially offer jabs for health, manufacture, storage or transport of vaccines are for its freezers that can maintain temperatures as rus. education and social workers. also stepping up. low as -120 Fahrenheit. The company, which sup- Several high-profile figures The WHO caution came “We have assessed our ultra-low freezer capa- plies industry and research centers, was deluged have pledged to receive the as the United States clocked bilities and capacity and are ready and willing to with orders beginning in late September, sales vaccine in public in an effort a record number of Covid-19 assist health agencies if storage capacity be- manager Danny Hensler told AFP. It has also seen to build confidence, includ- cases for a second day in a row comes constrained,” said meat giant Smithfield’s a jump in demand for its freezers that get down ing Biden, Tedros and former Friday, with the country pre- chief administrative director, Keira Lombardo. to -22 Fahrenheit, suitable for storing the vaccine US presidents Barack Obama, paring for what US President- The meatpacker, which suffered a large made by Moderna. George W. Bush and Bill Clin- elect Joe Biden has called a ton. “dark winter”. The United States record- Argentina’s Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner arrives America’s Centers for Dis- said he would scale down his pare for the approval and roll- date vaccines are currently ed 225,000 new infections on to lead a virtual session of the senate at the Congress in Buenos ease Control and Prevention January inauguration ceremo- out of several vaccines that being tested on humans, with Friday -- the second daily re- Aires on Friday. (AFP) recommended “universal face ny to mitigate the virus risk. have proven effective in trials. 13 reaching final-stage mass cord in a row for the world’s mask use” indoors and Biden It comes as countries pre- The WHO says 51 candi- testing. worst-hit nation.

Hundreds protest against military spending in Germany Trump to appear in Georgia in gamble over control of US Senate AFP working to burnish their legacy, Obama, Vice President Mike -- having undercut Georgia vot- DPA union association (DGB), Rein- Washington Trump -- who has yet to con- The race has drawn Pence -- and now Trump him- ers’ faith in the election system Berlin er Hoffmann, said: “The DGB cede to Biden -- has barely left enormous attention, self -- scrambling to boost voter just as he needs them to turn is protesting against the global President Donald Trump is the White House, sending out with donors nationwide turnout. out on January 5. Several hundred people pro- armament craze and the 2-per- venturing out of Washington a stream of angry tweets chal- pouring in hundreds But Trump has placed him- A headline in the Valdosta tested against rising military cent goal of NATO. on Saturday for his first political lenging the result and demand- self in a difficult spot. Since Daily Times summed up the spending in Germany by form- “We have to break the spiral appearance since his election ing that Republicans nation- of millions of dollars Biden won the November 3 conflicted feeling among area ing a human chain in Berlin’s of arms build-up. Armament defeat to Joe Biden, campaign- wide defend him. election, the president has re- voters: “Trump in Valdosta: government quarter on Satur- and violence are not solving any ing in Georgia where two run- That includes the party in soff defeat Republican senators peatedly, and baselessly, at- S.Ga. excited, outraged by pres- day. Organizers said the human problems,” Hoffmann added. off races will decide the fate of Georgia, which Biden won by a Kelly Loeffler andD avid Per- tacked the US electoral system idential visit.” chain of 500 people reached Parliament is due to dis- the US Senate. mere 12,000 votes. due, the Senate will be evenly as riddled with “fraud.” Part of the “outrage” stems from Angela Merkel’s chancel- cuss Germany’s upcoming 2021 The president takes the The stakes in the run-off divided at 50-50, meaning Despite an overwhelming from the notion of yet another lery to the Bundestag, the par- budget on Tuesday. It foresees stage at 7:00 pm (0000 Sunday elections there are sky-high. Democratic Vice President Ka- series of setbacks in the courts, mass Trump rally coming on a liament building. higher military spending. GMT) in the southern city of Former president Barack Oba- mala Harris would cast any de- the president and his lawyers day when the banner headline Police said 350 people par- This comes as US Presi- Valdosta, exactly one month be- ma laid them out at a virtual ciding votes, as the Constitution have advanced wild conspir- in the Atlanta Journal Consti- ticipated in the protest. dent Donald Trump and NATO fore special January 5 elections. rally on Friday, saying that “the dictates. acy theories (one involving tution reads: “State sets single- Trade unions, social and en- are pressuring Germany to It is just under a month special election in Georgia is go- The race has drawn enor- long-dead Venezuelan presi- day virus record.” vironmental organizations had increase its defence spend- since he was declared the loser ing to determine ultimately the mous attention, with donors dent Hugo Chavez) to explain Masks will be required and called for the protest under the ing, which falls well below the in the presidential race. course of the Biden presidency.” nationwide pouring in hun- Biden’s victory. temperatures taken at the air- slogan “Peace, not armament.” NATO target of 2 per cent of Yet at a time when most If Democratic challengers dreds of millions of dollars and Now analysts say he might port rally, local television chan- The head of the German trade gross domestic product. defeated presidents would be Raphael Warnock and Jon Os- with figures as prominent as have created a political monster nel WALB reported. Hershey’s chocolate war with cocoa producers end pg 10

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30,218.26 10,465.64 45079.55 1,840.00 +248.74 pts +73.78 pts +446.90 pts Gold -0.06 % TikTok keeps ticking in US as Dow QE sensex deadline for asset sale passes pg 11 Price percentage Price percentage 24.25 Brent 49.25 +1.11 % WTI 46.26 +1.36 % Silver +0.48 % Qatar-UK trade reaches QR9.1 bn in first 9 months of 2020

Tribune News Network tween Qatar and the United Doha Kingdom in economic and commercial spheres, stressing The bilateral trade between that the Qatari investments in Qatar and the UK reached the UK, which amounted near- QR9.1 billion at the end of the ly £35 billion, play a significant third quarter of this year, Qa- role in the British economy. tar Chamber Chairman Sheikh The chairman said that Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani there are hundreds of British- has said. Qatari companies that are Speaking at a virtual meet- working in Qatar, while there ing of the board of directors of are 40 companies with 100 the Arab-British Chamber of percent British capital. Commerce organised by Qa- Underscoring the role of tar Chamber recently, Sheikh the Arab-British Chamber of Khalifa said that the bilateral Commerce, Sheikh Khalifa trade between Qatar and the said it plays a key role in the UK was around QR 12.94 bil- promotion of trade and in- lion in 2019, an increase of 22 vestment relations between percent compared to QR10.63 Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and other dignitaries take part in the virtual webinar held recently. the United Kingdom and the billion in 2018. Arab world. He said that there The chamber’s delega- member Sheikh Hamad bin bin Hamad Al Sharqi. by the executive committee and COVID-19 as well as the cham- pension scheme update. are plenty of investment and tion, which was led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Thani The meeting discussed report on the chamber’s ac- ber’s financial performance, the Sheikh Khalifa praised the trade opportunities available Khalifa, included board and general Manager Saleh many topics including a report tivities during the pandemic of appointment of an auditor, and distinguished relations be- on both sides. QSE market cap Qatar’s non-energy sector crosses QR600 bn mark as gaining continues to expand: QFC trend continues

Firms boost wages as business levels return to normal  Job creation strongest since January 2019 Satyendra Pathak DOHA Tribune News Network in November as business levels re- Doha turned to normal. Meanwhile, pur- Building on the impressive chasing prices fell and charges lev- gains made during November, Qatar’s non-energy private sector ied for goods and services decreased Qatari stocks began trading economy continued to expand to- slightly, reflecting seasonal promo- on a positive note in the first wards the end of 2020, according to tion activity. week of December that saw in- the November Purchasing Managers’ The PMI data for the third quarter vestors total wealth cross the Index (PMI) survey data. of 2020 are consistent with a 2.7 per- QR600 billion. The rates of expansion in business cent year-on-year increase in GDP, Stocks gained for the sec- activity, backlogs and employment all and data for the first two months of ond week in a row as the Qatar accelerated during the month, while the fourth quarter is signalling a fur- Stock Exchange (QSE) index new business registered another ther increase of 1 percent. increased 175 points week to marked increase and the 12-month Year-to-date PMI data confirms close at 10,465 points at the outlook for output remained positive. Qatar’s economic trajectory is more close of Trading on Thursday. The Qatar PMI indices are com- in-line with what is observed in China Market capitalisation in- piled from survey responses from and other East Asian economies with creased more than QR12 bil- a panel of around 400 private sec- a V-shaped recovery, rather than that lion to reach almost QR604 tor companies. The panel covers the seen in Europe or the United States. billion compared to the previ- 280.96 million shares. manufacturing, construction, whole- QFC Authority Business Devel- ous week. The number of transac- sale, retail, and services sectors, and opment Managing Director Sheikha Foreign institutional in- tions also increased heavily to reflects the structure of the non-ener- Alanoud bint Hamad Al Thani said, vestors remained bullish reach 72,908 against 54,325 gy economy according to official na- “Qatar’s non-energy private sector throughout the week and ac- in the previous week. Inma tional accounts data. conditions strengthened the most in bled a return to safe operating con- looks set to end 2020 with growth counted for more than 45 per- Holding was the best perform- The PMI rose to 52.5 in Novem- manufacturing this November, fol- ditions, including in labour-intensive momentum building as per the No- cent of total buy. ing stock for the week with a ber, from 51.5 in October, to signal an lowed by construction and wholesale construction activities. The elevated vember PMI. Following a correction Trading value during gain of 34.836percent. On the improvement in operating conditions and retail respectively, while operat- level of the PMI was also influenced in September after the series record the week increased substan- other hand, Qatar Cinema & in the non-energy private sector. The ing conditions at service providers by one of the highest levels seen in high set in July, the headline figure tially to reach QR4.07 billion Film Distributing was the latest reading was the seventh-high- were running in line with the long- the new orders index to date, indica- has now moved higher for two succes- against QR2.32 billion in the worst-performing stock with a est on record since the series began in run survey trend. tive of improving demand. New busi- sive months. Growth rates for output previous trading week. Qatar decline of 7 percent. April 2017, compared with a long-run Manufacturing registered the ness growth was again sufficiently and employment both accelerated Gas Transport Company (Na- Of the 47 listed companies, average of 49.6. strongest rise in output among the strong to generate rising levels of in- during the month, with strong per- kilat) was the top value traded 38 companies ended the week The rise in the headline figure in four main sectors monitored, while complete work for the second month formances emanating from manufac- stock during the week with a higher. While eight stocks de- November reflected stronger posi- construction companies posted the running. turing and construction. New busi- total traded value of QR898 clined, there was no change in tive contributions from the output sharpest expansion in jobs. Manufac- The backlogs index was the sec- ness growth also remains elevated million. the share price of the remain- and employment indicators. Output turers’ output is primarily destined to ond-highest since July 2018, signal- and companies reported increasing Trading volume increased ing one stock. The week saw rose at the fastest rate since August, foreign markets, many in East Asia, ling emerging capacity constraints pay packets as activity levels returned to reach 1.439 billion shares six out of the seven sector in- while the rate of job creation was where the effects of the pandemic driven by a resurgence in demand to pre-pandemic normal. Overall the against 1.042 billion shares dices close in the positive ter- the strongest since January 2019 have been milder than in Europe or and limited supply of local labour PMI data are signalling a sustained in the previous trading week. ritory. The real estate sector, that marks a return to pre-pandemic the United States. amidst pandemic controls. rebound in GDP in the second half of Nakilat was the top volume which gained 5 percent, was trends. Meanwhile, the effective local Non-energy private sector firms 2020 following a short, sharp down- traded stock during the week the best performing sector in- At the sector level, operating handling of the pandemic has ena- raised average wages and salaries turn in the second quarter.” with a total traded volume of dex for the week. Many opportunities for Austrian firms to invest in Qatar: IPA

Tribune News Network Speaking on the occasion, Grohe and Austrian Embassy Commercial quisition Analyst Director Majed Al Doha said, “The economic partnership Counsellor Caroline Adenberger Amari and representatives of Sout- between Qatar and Austria is con- said, “Despite the challenges of this ien, Speedinvest and Powergreen, The Investment Promotion Agen- stantly evolving, and the two nations year with COVID-19 travel restric- participated and who shared high- cy Qatar (IPA Qatar) and Advan- continue to deepen their ties and tions and lockdowns, I am glad to lights of their companies’ success tage Austria recently co-hosted a pursue mutually beneficial avenues see that we had some 35 Austrian journeys in Qatar. virtual event on Qatar’s value prop- of growth and development. This companies participate in this webi- Austria has over 47 fully owned osition for Austrian companies. virtual event builds on the strong nar to build virtual bridges to Qatar. and partnership companies operat- Austrian Ambassador to Qatar foundation that the two countries I hope that we can continue the con- ing across different industries in Qa- HE Karin Fichtinger-Grohe, IPA enjoy and serve as a platform for versation in person again next year, tar, including the area of infrastruc- Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Austrian companies and institutions once we overcome the pandemic.” ture. Some of the prominent projects Thani, representatives from the Qa- to explore and leverage the vast re- IPA Qatar Investor Relations Austrian enterprises took part in are tar Financial Centre (QFC), the Qa- sources and investment opportuni- Manager Hamad Rashid Al Naimi Al Janoub Stadium, Doha Metro’s tar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), ties that Qatar has to offer.” delivered a detailed presentation on Green Line, Education City’s tram and a number of Austrian e n t e r - During the event, IPA Qatar’s Qatar’s value proposition for Austri- line, and Al-Ahli Hospital. prises in Qatar participated in the CEO highlighted the advantages an investors and the unique advan- In tandem, Qatar is continually webinar. Austrian investors can leverage in tages they can leverage with the sup- expanding its portfolio in Austria, The event showcased Qatar’s Qatar. He said, “Today’s session Austrian Ambassador to Qatar HE Karin Fichtinger-Grohe, IPA Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali port of IPA Qatar and the country’s while creating and growing lucrative promising investment landscape to is one of the fruitions of our close Alwaleed Al Thani and other dignitaries take part in the webinar. licensing platforms. investment opportunities for Aus- Austrian companies of all sizes and partnership with Advantage Austria The event continued with a panel trian and international enterprises helped connect prospective inves- and brings progress to the economic are uniquely positioned to help Aus- tem, while realising their ambitions discussion in which Hamad Rashid as long-term partners in Qatar’s tors to the right resources and plat- development of our two nations. trian enterprises leverage Qatar’s in the region.” Al-Naimi, QFZA Market Intelligence march towards the establishment of forms in the country. IPA Qatar and Advantage Austria resource-rich investment ecosys- Advantage Austria Doha Head Fahad Al Kuwari, QFC Business Ac- a knowledge-based economy. Economy & Business Sunday, December 6, 2020 09 Building sales top weekly property Qatar’s Industrial Production deals: Ezdan report Index jumps 5.8% in October Tribune News Network mately QR5,100. Doha On the other hand, the rental rates in New Doha for M-o-M growth driven by increase in prices in mining group, which includes oil and gas production Buildings of all types in- the two-bedroom unfurnished cluding residences, residen- apartment reached an average tial buildings and complexes of approximately QR 4,250, and formed the chunk of the weekly the rental rated varied accord- property sales between Novem- ing to the provided equipment, ber 22 and 26, generating up to furniture and services at each QR171.3 million, according to property. Two-room furnished the Ezdan Real Estate report. apartment in the same area re- This represents 57.5 percent of corded an average rental value the total sales volume during of approximately QR4,800. the period, the report, spon- In Al Gharaffa, the rental sored by Sak Partnerships Com- rates for a two-room apartment pany, noted. recorded an average of QR5125, Meanwhile, land lots ac- and residential villas recorded counted for QR126.5 million or an average rent of approximate- 42.5 percent of the total sales, it ly QR9,000, depending on the added. services, number of rooms and According to the data the furnished or unfurnished gleaned from the real estate bul- type. letin released by the Real Estate Registration Department for the Sharekna: Smart Real Es- week, the registered property tate Project sales generated a total value of Sharekna is a smart real es- QR297.8 million, and the oper- tate product provided by Sak ations were distributed among Partnerships as a solution for seven municipalities — Umm landlords of vacant land lots, Salal, Al Khor, Al Dhakhira, Al enabling them to transform the Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Shamal, Al lands into real estate projects Daayen and Al Wakra. that generate continuous gains The deals clinched included for life. The project philosophy the sales of vacant lands, resi- is based on coupling strength dences, multi-use buildings, and success of any project. multi-use land lots and residen- “Whether you are a landlord tial buildings. for a vast or small land lot, suit- Al Daayen municipality able for developing a residential conducted the highest deal in or commercial complex, build- terms of value by selling a mul- ing or tower, or even a hospital ti-use land lot in Umm Qarn or school, Sharekna offers you Qatar’s key Industrial Production Index stood at 44.2 points in October, down 25.7 percent from a year ago, according to the Planning and Statistics Authority. area, generating an aggregate feasibility studies, licenses and value of QR23 million. The land good planning by specialized Tribune News Network tober showed a 3.7-percent increase pared with that in the same month lot spans over an area of 1936 engineers and experts, as well Doha The mining component of the from September. PSA attributed this last year. It was driven was decline square metres and was sold at as secures funds for undertak- index, which has a relative to increase in prices in six groups — in prices in eight groups — refined QR1,104 per square foot. ing the project and construction Qatar’s industrial production weightage of 83.6 percent, refined petroleum products by 5.9 petroleum products by 19.6 percent; in a record time at a prime cost prices in October increased 5 per- percent; basic metals by 5.4%; pa- basic chemicals by 16.6 percent; Rental rates only, without calculating any cent from September, mostly due to showed an increase of 5.8 per and paper products by 1 percent; other chemical products and fibres Ezdan Real Estate Report profit margin forS ak Partner- an increase in prices in the mining percent month-on-month and juices by 0.5 percent; dairy products by 6.9 percent; rubber and plastics has provided an insightful ship,” a statement said. group, which includes oil and gas a decrease 30.8 percent by 0.3 percent, and beverages by 0.1 products by 4.9 percent; cement and overview of the current rental “This saves 40% of the total production. year-on-year percent. other non-metallic products by 4.1 rates in the residential sector. It cost of the project for the land- According to the Planning and However, manufacturing prices in percent; dairy products by 1.9 per- showed that the average rental lord, in return for a stake equiv- Statistics Authority (PSA), the key The m-o-m jump in mining out- five groups went down — other chemi- cent; beverages by 0.5 percent and rates in Umm Ghuwailina for alent to one third of the project Industrial Production Index stood put was driven by an increase in cal products and fibres by 3.3 percent; grain mill and other products by 0.4 a two-bedroom unfurnished only for Sak. At the same time, at 44.2 points in October down 25.7 prices of extracting crude oil and basic chemicals and cement and other percent. However, prices increased apartment stood at approxi- the landlord may choose to di- percent from a year ago. natural gas, by 5.8 percent. Prices non-metallic products by 1.7 percent in basic metals by 7 percent; juices, mately QR4,560, according vest the joint venture agree- The mining component of the in- under the stone, sand and clay group each, rubber and plastics products by and paper and paper products by 5 to the services provided by ment. Sak Company offers 5 dex, which has a relative weightage showed a month-on-month decline 0.8 percent and grain mill and other percent each. each property, while the two- percent commission for realtors of 83.6 percent, showed an increase of 0.5 percent. products by 0.5 percent. Electricity — which accounts for bedroom furnished apartment interested to work under Share- of 5.8 percent month-on-month and Qatar’s manufacturing index — The manufacturing compo- 0.7 percent of IPI — increased 9 per- stood at an average of approxi- kna,” it added. a decrease 30.8 percent year-on- which has a relative weightage of nent of the IPI in October showed cent in October month-on-month year. 15.2 percent in the index — in Oc- a 15.3-percent decline when com- and 5.3 percent year-on-year.

Sporty variants mark return of biturbo V8 New Cayenne GTS arrives at Porsche Centre Doha

Tribune News Network choice of the Porsche Surface Doha Coated Brake (PSCB) with tung- sten carbide coating or the Porsche From today, the new Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). Cayenne GTS is available at Further options include 10mm low- Porsche Centre Doha, Al Boraq er, three-chamber air suspension, Automobiles Co, w.l.l. at its show- rear-axle steering and the Porsche room in Medina Centrale, The Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) Pearl-Qatar, marking the return of active roll stabilisation system. V8 power to deliver the ultimate satisfaction in SUV driving perfor- Sport Design package mance. The Cayenne GTS has a unique With the Cayenne GTS and and exclusive appearance courtesy Cayenne GTS Coupé, Porsche is of numerous accents in Black that supplementing its SUV line-up supplement the standard Sport with two new models that are more Design package. Standard features powerful, more efficient and more include satin-gloss, Black, 21-inch, emotive. RS Spyder Design wheels, while The new Cayenne GTS features Chairman and CEO of Porsche Centre Doha Salman Jassem Al Darwish (R) and the LED headlights with Porsche a 460 PS (338 kW), four-litre, Brand Manager Ahed Dawood The new Cayenne GTS Dynamic Light System (PDLS) biturbo V8 that delivers 620 Nm and the LED tail light bar are also of torque in place of the 3.6-litre, dark-tinted. The front air intakes, V6 biturbo engine from its pre- side window trims, tailpipes of the decessor and is accompanied by sports exhaust system and Porsche a lowered, performance-oriented logos on the rear are also in Black. chassis and a unique design with High-quality materials such enhanced equipment. When fitted as Alcantara on the rooflining, with the Sport Chrono package, the seat centre panels, centre console new Cayenne GTS accelerates from armrests and doors, together with 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and has dark-brushed aluminium make it a top speed of 270 km/h. possible to see and feel the sporty, Commenting on the launch, yet elegant characteristics of the Salman Jassem Al Darwish, Chair- Cayenne GTS interior. Standard man and CEO of Porsche Centre eight-way sports seats exclusively Doha said: “The Cayenne GTS reserved for the new GTS offers represents the pinnacle of SUVs optimal support for dynamic cor- and therefore it is only fitting that nering due to the increased height it features our flagship, four-litre of the side bolsters while GTS V8 biturbo engine with a powerful logos can be found on the front sound loved by many enthusiasts doors, door entry sills, rev counter here in Qatar.” Cayenne GTS colour accents in Carmine Red Cayenne GTS Coupe and head restraints. Numerous personalisation options include the Powerful and emotive speed has been increased by eight with its tailpipes located at the trally positioned oval tailpipes. standard. In combination with its GTS interior package featuring ad- With the Porsche-developed km/h. The new engine features outer edges of the rear to produce 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels, ditional colour accents in Carmine four-litre, V8, biturbo engine, the adaptive cylinder control, direct a rich, sporty sound with a unique Dynamic damper control the large grey cast iron brakes (390 Red or Crayon for items such as new GTS delivers 20 PS (14 kW) petrol injection with central injec- character. Fitted with Porsche Active Sus- x 38 mm at the front, 358 x 28 mm decorative stitching. and 20 Nm more than its prede- tor position and an intelligently Offered exclusively in combina- pension Management (PASM) for at the rear) and red brake callipers The new Cayenne GTS mod- cessor. This leads to significantly designed thermal management tion with the optional Lightweight active and sporty damper control, provides exceptional stopping els are now available at Por- improved performance, lowering system, paired to Porsche’s Tip- Sports Package on the Cayenne the new Cayenne GTS sits 20mm power to match the agility of a true sche Centre Doha. The basic the standard sprint from zero to tronic S, eight-speed automatic GTS Coupé is the newly developed lower on its steel-spring suspen- sports entrant in the SUV segment. retail for Cayenne GTS is QR 100 km/h by 0.6 seconds with the transmission. Complementing the high frequency-tuned sports ex- sion and includes Porsche Torque Enhanced braking performance 439,200 and Cayenne GTS Coupe Sport Chrono package while its top drivetrain is an exhaust system haust system, featuring two cen- Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) as is available as an option with the is QR448,700. 10 Sunday, December 6, 2020 Economy & Business

QNB Economic commentary Global trade recovery set to continue Hershey’s chocolate war despite short-term headwinds with cocoa producers end lobal trade has been a critical component of Gthe economy over the US giant commits last few decades, reaching around 43% of global GDP to paying a last year. Traditionally, there premium above is no expansion or contrac- tion of global GDP without market price to meaningful changes in the overall value and volume Ivory Coast’s of trade amongst nations. producers Therefore, trade is a good ba- rometer of the overall health AFP of the global economy. Abidjan Earlier this year, when the global spread of the Cov- Ivory Coast’s cocoa produc- id-19 pandemic produced ers have ended their row with unprecedented negative Hershey’s after the US choco- shocks, global trade dried late giant committed to paying up, with flows plummeting a premium above the market to 17% below its peak. How- price under an initiative to ever, as lockdowns and social help lift the incomes of poor distancing measures eased farmers. in Q3 and governments Ivory Coast and Ghana, the around the world supported world’s number one and two commercial activity with ag- cocoa producers respectively, gressive monetary and fiscal on Monday accused confec- stimulus, global trade stabi- tionery giants Hershey’s and Ivory Coast’s Coffee Cacao Council said Friday it had lifted the suspension of Hershey’s sustainability certifi- lized again. Higher frequen- Mars of sidestepping a deal to cation programmes after the firm committed to paying the premium. cy data from early reporting pay the living income differ- Asian exporters point to a ential (LID), a bonus of $400 “This lifting of the suspen- accusing the chocolate titans It was not immediately significant recovery of trade per tonne of cocoa, the raw sion follows your final com- of avoiding paying the LID af- known whether Ghana had growth. But the pandemic is material for chocolate. mitment to pay the LID,” CCC ter Hershey’s reportedly made also lifted its sanctions. not over yet. A new wave of Millions of small farm- head Yves Kone wrote to Her- a large cocoa purchase on the The public accusations, new cases is now taking over ers in Ivory Coast and Ghana, shey’s. US futures market. which escalated Thursday as Europe and the US again, af- which together grow 60 per- Hershey’s said on Satur- The two firms had denied Ivorian cocoa farmers threat- fecting mobility and activity. cent of the world’s cocoa, live day that it recognised “the im- the charges and assured that ened to boycott multinational While this will likely lead to in grinding poverty. portance and the value of the they supported the mecha- chocolate makers, could be another slowdown of global The LID is part of a pro- LID as a means to reach and nism, imposed by Ivory Coast costly in terms of image and trade, we expect this head- gramme run by the multina- improve the lives of farmers and Ghana in 2019. sales to the groups, already in wind to be short-lived, with tionals to certify that their across the entire Ivorian and In his letter, Kone indi- the hot seat for several years an acceleration of the recov- chocolate is ethically pro- Ghanaian cocoa farming in- cated that lifting the suspen- over ethical issues. ery in 2021. Three reasons duced -- meeting standards of dustry”. sion was decided following a The world’s chocolate underpin our views. sustainability and free of child “We were the first choco- video interview with Hershey market is estimated to be First, a major tailwind for labour -- allowing them to sell late company to publicly sup- officials on December 1, the worth more than $100 billion, the global economy emerged it at higher prices to Western port the LID, and are disap- day after the public denun- concentrated in a small num- last month in the form of consumers. pointed that others in the ciation. ber of multinational corpora- rapid advances of a Covid-19 Ivory Coast’s Coffee Ca- industry have recently chosen The CCC hopes that “in the tions. vaccine development, which cao Council said Friday it had different purchasing routes,” interest of producers, in your But only six percent of the created positive prospects lifted the suspension of Her- a Hershey’s statement said. own interests and those of the bonanza trickles down to the for activity and demand. Af- transportation, railroad and to supply-side as well as lo- shey’s sustainability certifi- Ivory Coast and neigh- cocoa sector, our organisation farmers in tropical countries ter months of research, given delivery companies, whose gistical constraints on the cation programmes after the bouring Ghana on Monday will no longer have to suspend which grow the raw product. outstanding results from performance leads exports production and distribution firm committed to paying the had launched an unprec- the Hershey programmes Half of Ivorian growers phase 3 efficacy trials, sev- by 3 months, is pointing to side of physical goods. As premium, according to a letter edented media offensive in Ivory Coast again,” Kone live below the poverty line, ac- eral Covid-19 vaccines are additional demand and ex- corporates and governments to the US company. against Hershey’s and Mars, wrote. cording to the World Bank. now set to obtain emergency ports in the future. The index adapt to the pandemic, we use authorization in differ- is not only signalling for the are unlikely to see the same ent countries. Assuming no beginning of a recovery but constraints as before, even if major problems in the mass also a significant acceleration new waves of social distanc- production and distribution of trade growth over the next ing measures and lockdowns of approved vaccines, the few months. tighten in Europe and the US calls for ‘moratorium’ on Nord Stream 2 global economy is expected Third, according to the US. AFP “Now is the time for Ger- the diplomat said. economy. to gradually re-open in the JP Morgan Global Purchas- All in all, global trade is Berlin many and the EU to impose a “The pipeline is not only But it has long been in the second and third quarters of ing Managers’ Index (PMI), set to continue its recovery moratorium on the construc- an economic project, but also a crosshairs of the United States, 2021. This should accelerate the negative shock from the into 2021. Eventual head- The United States is ask- tion of the pipeline,” the Unit- political tool that the Kremlin which has criticised European the recovery and limit poten- pandemic to services was winds are likely to be short- ing Germany and the EU to ed States acting ambassador is using to bypass Ukraine and countries for their reliance on tial damages from an even- significantly higher than to lived and limited, due to an halt construction of the Nord to Germany, Robin Quinville, divide Europe.” energy from Russia. tual double dip recession. manufacturing, limiting de- expectedly rapid rollout of Stream 2 gas pipeline link- told business daily Handelsb- Nord Stream 2 is a 10-bil- Work on the Nord Stream Second, the Dow Jones mand destruction of physical Covid-19 vaccines and the ing Russia to Europe, which latt. lion-euro ($11-billion) pipeline 2 pipeline has been suspended Transportation Average, an goods. Moreover, in our view, more contained impact of Washington sees as a “political That would send a strong near completion beneath the for nearly a year in the face of equity index comprised of part of the trade disruption lockdowns and social dis- tool” of the Kremlin, a top en- signal to Russia that Europe Baltic Sea, set to double Rus- US sanctions, but construc- airlines, trucking, marine earlier in the year was due tancing measures on trade. voy said in a German newspa- was not willing to accept “its sian natural-gas shipments tion is set to resume this per interview on Saturday. ongoing malicious behaviour”, to Germany, Europe’s largest weekend. Blueair: A company dedicated Malaysian goldsmiths mould a to bringing clean air indoors profit out of COVID-19 pandemic AFP Tribune News Network ates a health hazard as we rate and high filtration effi- lent and energy efficient air Kota Bharu, Malaysia Doha spend in excess of 90 percent ciency (and therefore a high purifiers.I n addition, Blueair’s of our day inside. Indoor air CADR , Clean Air Delivery app allows you to monitor In a backroom workshop in This is the story of Blueair, an can contain more than 900 Rate). By combining the two the air quality outside of your Malaysia, goldsmiths with air purification company that distinct chemicals in vapor- filtration technologies Blueair home – which is a great way blowtorches and chisels sit at began life in Stockholm in 1996 ous form as well as airborne units ensure that more air is to keep track of when air pol- wooden desks as they melt and with the vision of developing particles as small as 2.5 mi- cleaned at a faster rate (higher lution levels are low or high. mould the precious metal into the world’s best air purifier. crometres (PM2.5) to 1.0 CADR) with less noise and less Blueair Classic air purifiers glittery jewellery. They are committed to creating micrometres (PM1.0). Most energy usage. with integrated sensors moni- Demand for the safe-haven healthier indoor environments indoor air contaminants origi- The benefits of Blueair’s tor the air inside your home commodity has soared during for families and workplaces nate from combustion items, proprietary HEPASilent tech- which you can view via the the coronavirus pandemic and across the world. exhaust particles, diesel par- nology, which combines elec- app. it is not only professional in- Today, Blueair is a leading ticles, and natural elements trostatic and mechanical fil- The Blueair app also gives vestors who are cashing in, but player in the premium catego- such as mould, dust, animal tration, include more clean helpful tips on how you can small businesses too. ry of air purifiers, with a strong allergens, and volatile organic air, less noise, less energy con- improve the air quality in your The Makmur Gold com- Masri Hassan displaying gold bracelets for sale at the Maysarah Gold foothold in 60 markets world- compounds (VOCs). sumption and killing of germs home when levels of air pollu- pany, which is based in north- shop in Bentong in Malaysia’s Pahang state. (Mohd RASFAN/AFP) wide. In the autumn of 2016, The good news is that in- (the traditional HEPA filter tion are particularly high. ern Kelantan state and mainly Unilever acquired Blueair and door pollutants can easily be only catches germs). The brand is represented makes jewellery, has enjoyed bracelets and rings to small can be a valuable asset.” ever since, it has continued removed. Blueair’s technol- For this reason, Blueair’s in Qatar by Video Home & brisk business this year even gold bars. Nurse Nor Fazilah Jamalu- to operate as an independ- ogy is so advanced that it is HEPASilent technology Electronic Centre, the owners as the Southeast Asian nation’s Most of its gold is sourced din said she sold gold jewellery ent brand within the Unilever claimed that it can purify air has been key driver behind of the renowned Jumbo Elec- economy fell into recession. in the form of jewellery from a during the pandemic to in- family with headquarters in in your home in only 20 min- Blueair’s success. Blueair has tronic Stores. “We’ve seen good develop- small number of suppliers in crease her income. Stockholm. At the time of the utes to mimic the freshness also been awarded ments -- during Covid, our sales the country or bought second- “Women will buy these for acquisition, the company had of the Swedish peaks’ and for the Quiet Mark were much better,” company hand from customers, before beauty, but the benefit of buy- sales of over QR400 million Stockholm’s archipelago’s air. stamp of approval director Muhammad Nur Hisy- being melted down and fash- ing gold is more towards our annually. Blueair’s proprietary HEPASi- for its whisper si- am Che Mahmood told AFP. ioned into new products. investment for the future,” she During the first six months lent filtration technol- Gold surged this year as In addition to regular cus- told AFP. of the year, the company has ogy, which combines the pandemic accelerated and tomers, the business has agents Malaysians began rush- witnessed a double digit in- both electrostatic and stock markets tumbled, hit- who sell on its behalf and then ing to buy gold in May as au- crease in global sales. Blueair mechanical filtration ting a record above $2,000 an keep a share of the profits. thorities allowed businesses to is well-rooted in the US and of particles, removes ounce in August, although it One such agent is Tuan reopen after a six-week virus China markets, and over the at least 99.97 per- has since slipped back to about Zubaidah Tuan Abdul Rah- lockdown, said Steven Siow, past year has sought to expand cent of all airborne $1,800. man, who made half a million president of the Federation of its global footprint in the UK, particles as small as Makmur Gold recorded ringgit ($120,000) in sales Goldsmiths and Jewellers As- EU, Middle East. 0.1 micron in size. strong sales of about 80 mil- during three months of buy- sociations of Malaysia. People are spending more This includes pollen, lion ringgit ($19.5 million) over ing and reselling gold jewellery People had extra cash after and more time at home – this smoke, dust, mould, the past eight months as buyers part-time. not spending much for a while year especially, and people are spores, bacteria, vi- sought to park their cash some- “People are seeing that and due to a six-month govern- demanding fresh and clean air ruses, pet allergens where safe. rather than hold on to their ment moratorium on repaying in their homes. and microplastics. The business sells goods money in the bank, it is better loans aimed at boosting the Indoor air is usually up to The HEPASilent directly to customers from its for them to buy gold,” said the economy, and gold shops dou- five times more contaminated filtration technology four outlets as well as online, woman, who is also a teacher. bled or even tripled their sales, than outside, and in turn, cre- enables both high air flow offering items ranging from “People can wear it, and it he said. Economy & Business Sunday, December 6, 2020 11 Backlash at Google over firing of black TikTok keeps ticking in US as AI ethics researcher deadline for asset sale passes AFP “Instead of being em- San Francisco braced by Google as an excep- tionally talented and prolific ByteDance had More than 1,000 Google contributor, Dr Gebru has been given until employees on Friday de- faced defensiveness, racism, manded that the tech giant gaslighting, research censor- midnight Friday explain why it had dismissed ship, and now a retaliatory to come up with a a Black artificial intelligence firing,” the letter contended. ethics researcher. Google did not respond to plan to sell its US Timnit Gebru tweeted a request for comment. operations to early in the week that Google Gebru, who is Ethiopian told her a resignation she had American, earned engineer- American buyers not proffered was accepted, ing degrees and a doctorate after she sent a message to an from Stanford University AFP internal group lamenting the in Silicon Valley. She has San Francisco “silencing of marginalized worked at Apple and con- voices.” ducted research at Microsoft. TikTok continued serving up She had also told the Gebru’s research has in- short videos in the US despite “Brain Women and Allies” cluded showing the likelihood missing a Trump adminis- group in the email that she of facial detection technology tration deadline to come up had been ordered to retract a with an acceptable deal to put research paper. its American assets into US Gebru is an outspoken hands. diversity advocate and co- Talks between TikTok par- founder of a group devoted ent ByteDance and govern- to increasing Black talent in ment negotiators were con- artificial intelligence. tinuing despite the missed Until Tuesday, Gebru was deadline set by the Commit- a staff researcher and co- tee on Foreign Investment to lead of an ethical AI team at carry out an executive order Google. by President Donald Trump, Gebru tweeted what she according to a source familiar said was the dismissal mes- with the matter. sage from Google, which not- “The committee is engag- Short-form video app TikTok and the Trump administration had not come to terms over sale of the company’s US operations despite the dead- ed that “aspects of the email ing with ByteDance to com- line expiring on Friday. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP) you sent last night to non- plete the divestment and other management employees in steps necessary to resolve the TikTok has repeatedly de- issued in favour of TikTok a deal to sell TikTok operations the brain group reflect behav- Artificial intelligence ethics national security risks arising fended itself against allega- Talks on by US judges against a set of in the US. ior that is inconsistent with researcher Timnit Gebru from the transaction, consist- tions of data transfers to the executive orders issued by A tentative deal has been the expectations of a Google ent with the president’s August Chinese government, saying ● Talks between TikTok Trump which sought to ban unveiled that would make manager.” making mistakes when iden- 14 order,” said a spokesperson it stores user information on parent ByteDance and new downloads of the app be- Silicon Valley giant Oracle the The research paper draft tifying people of color. for the Treasury, which over- servers in the United States government negotiators ginning in September, and ban technology partner for TikTok Gebru was told to retract Her dismissal came just sees the committee. and Singapore. were continuing. it outright by mid-November. and a stakeholder in a new looked at potential for an AI days after a US labor board TikTok declined to com- A temporary injunction is- entity to be known as TikTok tool used by Google and other complaint accused Google of ment. Ban stalled ● The White House claims sued in September in a sepa- Global. tech firms to imitate human using surveillance, interroga- ByteDance, based in Chi- The US had already backed TikTok is a national security rate suit filed by TikTok itself Oracle would manage data writing of hate speech and tion and other tactics to spy na, had been given until mid- off enforcing a ban on TikTok, risk because of potential prevented the government security through its cloud serv- biased language, according to on activist employees. night Eastern time on Friday in compliance with a court or- from removing it from mobile ers, while TikTok would re- an NPR report. The National Labor Re- to come up with a plan to sell der in favor of the social media links to the Chinese application download plat- tain control of its algorithms More than 1,000 Google lations Board (NLRB) com- its US operations to American sensation. government through forms. and technology, according to employees were among the plaint stemmed from the dis- buyers. A US federal judge in late ByteDance. Judges in both cases said details of the proposed deal nearly 2,500 names on an on- missal a year ago of a quartet But after the deadline October issued an injunction ● The US had already in rulings that the chances of shared earlier this year. line letter calling on the tech of employees dubbed the passed, users could still tap temporarily blocking an execu- proving in court that Trump However, Trump has said giant to explain Gebru’s dis- “Thanksgiving Four.” into the smartphone app for tive order by Trump aimed at backed off enforcing a ban overstepped his authority were he would not approve a deal missal along with the reason The workers sought a a seemingly endless stream of banning TikTok. on TikTok good. They also equated Tik- with any Chinese ownership or for ordering her to withdraw federal investigation into video snippets, an AFP visit to The judge’s ruling put the Tok to films, photographs, and control. her research. their dismissal, alleging they the platform showed. brakes on a Trump threat to But TikTok influencers su- news wires with legal protec- China, meanwhile, has The letter demanded were sacked in retaliation for The White House claims knock TikTok offline by cutting ing the president over the ban tions. tightened control of technol- Google make an “unequivo- their labor organizing efforts, TikTok is a national security it off from US businesses pro- convinced US District Judge ogy exports in a move that cal” commitment to research while Google maintained the risk because of potential links viding website hosting, data Wendy Beetlestone to issue the Washington vs Beijing promised to complicate any integrity and academic free- employees had violated data to the Chinese government storage and other fundamen- injunction against it. 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SUNday, DECEMBER 6, 2020 Qatar’s young players impress coach Sanchez with B’desh win

Qatar coach Bangladesh’s Day Felix Sanchez. positive despite defeat AFC Doha

Head coach Felix Sanchez praised the performance of the younger players after Qatar cruised to a 5-0 win over Bang- ladesh in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers on Friday. The 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts sealed the three points thanks to a brace each from 2019 AFC Player of the Year Akram Afif and 2019 AFC Asian Bangladesh head coach Cup top scorer Almoez Ali, after Jamie Day. Abdulaziz Hatem had scored the opener. “I’m happy with the return of official matches along with the big win and the perfor- mance of the young players,” said Sanchez. “They had a good match physically and mentally. “All I wanted today (Fri- day) from the players was to give their best and have a good performance. However, we for eight months.” of Group E of the Asian Quali- could have scored more than “We were expecting to con- fiers, which serve as the quali- five goals.” cede more goals because of the fication path for both the IF FA The 44-year-old Spaniard difference in experience be- World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC said he was happy that the young tween the two teams. We learnt Asian Cup China 2023. players performed well and Bangladesh players walk across in disdain as Qatar players celebrate one of their five goals during the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualification a lesson from this defeat but As FIFA World Cup hosts, showed great concentration. match played at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Friday. despite this heavy result, there Qatar are automatic qualifiers “The players had high con- were some positives for us as we for the global showpiece, but centration in the training ses- “We controlled the match build-up, thanks to the defen- formed well despite the big conceding many goals,” he gave the chance to some young- they will confirm their place at sions and the match,” he said. right from the beginning until sive style of our opponents.” defeat. said. “I’m happy with what we sters in our team,” added Day. China 2023 as group winners, “This will give them a lot of con- the final whistle. We had good Bangladesh head coach “I’m proud with the perfor- showed despite the defeat as we The win means Qatar are or as one of the four highest- fidence for the future. concentration in our attacking Jamie Day said his side per- mance of the players, despite didn’t play any official matches now well-placed to finish on top ranked runners-up.

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 Beijing, Tokyo looking to Ulsan Hyundai aiming to stay on break new ground track against Melbourne Victory AFC AFC will concentrate on the how we play we’re a good team too. Doha Doha the game instead of thinking only “I think we all know it’s going to about the result. be a very different match (from the Fit, focused and fresh from a scorch- One of Beijing FC or FC Tokyo will “I believe if our players perform group stage), because this is like a ing group stage campaign, Ulsan become AFC Champions League very well, we have a good chance of new competition. One team stays, Hyundai FC will be chasing more quarter-finalists for the first time getting the result, and the chance one team goes. of the same when they face Austral- when they clash in the Round of 16 to qualify for the next round will be “ I think my players will be ready ia’s Melbourne Victory in the AFC at Education City Stadium at 1pm on an extra kind of motivation for our and I have confidence in the team. Champions League Round of 16 at Sunday. players. We’re not thinking about I think the team who succeeds in Education City Stadium at 5pm on Unbeaten Group E winners with anything negative like pressure, terms of the small details will win Sunday. a club record 16 points, Beijing were we’re motivated by this.” this game,” concluded Génésio. Frustrated to have narrowly one of the standout sides in the Génésio’s charges certainly ap- Alternatively, FC Tokyo’s place missed out on domestic league and group stage, but they’ll need to buck pear to be made of sterner stuff in in the last 16 wasn’t secure until the cup honours, Kim Do-hoon’s side a historical trend if they are to go any 2020 and are a side side bursting final Matchday on Thursday, with have been untouchable in Doha, win- further in the competition. with attacking options with the likes the 2019 J League runners-up secur- ning all five matches since arriving in The Chinese outfit have reached of Spanish midfielder Jonathan Vi- ing their progression with a 1-0 win the Qatari capital to register a total 16 Ulsan Hyundai FC meet Australia’s Melbourne Victory at Education City Stadium the knockout stage on three separate era playing a key role in their group over Perth Glory. points from six matches. at 5pm on Sunday. occasions - the most recent coming stage dominance. Like Beijing, FC Tokyo have nev- Such was their dominance of in 2015 - but fell at the first hurdle They also had the luxury of qual- er advanced beyond the Round of 16, Group F that an Ulsan outfit featur- That impressive array of attack- to the tournament, they have pro- each time, with all three defeats ifying for the knockout stage with falling to a 1-0 defeat against Guang- ing just one of the 11 players from ing weapons gives the Korean side gressed to be the last Australian team coming against Korean opposition. two matches to spare, allowing the zhou Evergrande in their maiden ap- their previous outing eased to a confidence they can end a run of standing in the competition. Head coach Bruno Génésio said Frenchman to use some of his star pearance in 2012, before suffering 4-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua on Round of 16 defeats which has seen Assistant coach Steve Kean Beijing FC were determined to break names sparingly in their final group an away goals exit against Shanghai Thursday, in a match where the Chi- them exit the competition in the past said, despite the knockout nature of new ground in the AFC Champions stage matches against FC Seoul and SIPG four years later. nese side were fighting to stay alive in two seasons. Melbourne Victory’s previous out- League. Chiangrai United plus having also Both of those defeats came the tournament. The history that is in Ulsan’s ing against FC Seoul, they would be “It’s a very good opportunity done their homework on FC Tokyo. against Chinese opposition, and Head coach Kim Do-hoon be- favour comes from their previous mentally ready to do it all again on for myself and for the club to make “During the group stage our both in Olympic years, but as the lieves Ulsan Hyundai FC will advance meetings with Melbourne, with the Sunday. a new record in the club’s history. coaching staff already observed FC people of Tokyo know better than despite the challenge Melbourne Vic- Koreans winning 6-2 and drawing “I think if (we face) a difficulty, We’ve got a very good opportunity,” Tokyo and they have good attacking almost anyone, 2020 has rarely fol- tory will pose. 3-3 in the group stage in 2018. it won’t be through effort or applica- said Génésio. “I hope all my players abilities; they can score goals, but lowed the script. “I think the fact that Melbourne “I think all of the players are do- tion. I think the biggest challenge is Victory qualified for the Round of 16 ing well. They’ve tried to show their going to be physically. I think we’ve means they are strong enough and quality on the pitch and deliver a shown that, step by step, the players that they have the quality to be here. great performance in every single have done amazingly well to keep on I noticed that they are very organised game. We’re missing one player producing and keep on getting bet- and rather than relying on individu- (goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo) but we’re ter, and I don’t think that’s going to als, they benefit from a strong organ- fighting together, trying to show our change,” said Kean. isation as a team,” said Kim. quality and 100 percent of our condi- “We just hope that our levels can “They’re offensive situation is tion – that was the main positive of stay at a level where we can continue very impressive, and they are very qualifying early,” said Kim. to produce and stay concentrated. aggressive when they attack, but “The players have done well to The game that was set out was ex- we’re also ready to fight as a team adapt to playing in Qatar, so I hope ecuted perfectly well in the last game, and if we show our quality as a team, they can maintain this energy.” and the only danger – I don’t think we believe we can beat this type of While some of Ulsan’s key per- it will be any other thing – will be team.” sonnel remain at the club, including size of the physical ask against a very While Junior Negrao stood out head coach Kim and starting striker good, in-form team.” by scoring 26 times in the K League Junior, it is a new-look Melbourne Thursday’s 2-1 win against FC this season, the goals have been com- Victory which has defied all expecta- Seoul was the crucial result in driv- ing from everywhere in Asia. Ulsan tions to reach the knockout stage. ing Victory to the knockout stage, have netted a tournament-high 14, In pre-season following a dismal with early goals from Marco Ro- with four-goal midfielder Yoon Bit- 2019-20 league campaign, and with jas and Jake Brimmer paving the garam one of four players in the a string of new signings who had way before the four-time A-League Unbeaten Group E winners with a club record 16 points, Beijing FC (left) were one of the standout sides in the group stage, squad to have found the back of the barely met let alone played top level champions had to weather a sec- but they’ll need to buck a historical trend against FC Tokyo if they are to go any further in the competition. net multiple times in the group stage. competitive football together prior ond-half storm. Sports Sunday, December 6, 2020 13 Cannavaro on brink of sack again at China’s Guangzhou AFP ergrande to the title. Shanghai If Cannavaro is sacked this time, it will be his second Fabio Cannavaro’s reign at dismissal following a failed Guangzhou Evergrande ap- spell at the club in 2014-2015. pears to be all but over after Cannavaro’s team, led by the eight-time Chinese Super the Brazilian midfielders An- League champions ended a derson Talisca and Paulinho, disappointing season under surrendered their CSL crown the Italian without silverware. last month with defeat over The most successful team two legs to Jiangsu Suning. in recent Chinese football his- A weakened team went tory were dumped out of the out in the second round of Asian Champions League in the Chinese FA Cup and their the group stage on Friday, Asian Champions League title compounding a poor cam- assault ended when Suwon paign by their standards. Bluewings beat Vissel Kobe in Soon after, Evergrande the final group-stage game on said that they were changing Friday. Guangzhou won the Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane (right) and Sevilla’s their structure so that a gen- continent’s top club compe- Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui during their Spanish League match eral manager will have “main tition in 2013 under Canna- at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville on Saturday. (AFP) responsibility” instead of the varo’s mentor Marcello Lippi. head coach. They replicated that suc- In a subsequent an- cess two years later when Bra- Zidane gets breathing nouncement, also on the Guangzhou’s coach Fabio Cannavaro throws away his jacket during the AFC Champions League match zilian Luiz Felipe Scolari was club’s website, it said that vet- against Korea’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings at the Khalifa International Stadium on December 1. (AFP) coach. But Cannavaro has eran international midfielder failed to hit those heights and space after Sevilla win Zheng Zhi will be general World Cup-winning captain training, even the transfers,” lowing a poor run of results, always struggled to win over manager. reportedly has two years left the source reportedly said. the former Real Madrid Chinese football fans. AFP have linked former Tottenham There was no mention of on his 12-million-euro-a-year Now in his second stint as and Juventus defender was He was put in charge of Madrid boss Mauricio Pochettino and the 47-year-old Cannavaro, deal. Evergrande coach, Cannavaro similarly moved aside for the national team for two ex-Madrid forward Raul to Zi- who guided Evergrande to However, the state Xin- has been in charge since No- the 40-year-old Zheng, friendly games last year Under-pressure Zinedine dane’s job. the CSL title last year, but his hua news agency on Saturday vember 2017. who is a player/assistant to in what was widely seen Zidane said Real Madrid’s 1-0 Zidane made two changes head coach post appears to quoted a source close to the Despite taking the club to Cannavaro. as an audition for the top win at Sevilla on Saturday, from the debacle in Ukraine now have no power. club saying: “Cannavaro will an eighth CSL crown last year On that occasion, Canna- post. But China lost 1-0 to their first in La Liga since Oc- with Casemiro and Vinicius Chinese media speculat- leave, it is only a matter of some fans have never been varo was ordered to attend Uzbekistan and Thailand and tober, was significant after a replacing Martin Odegaard ed that a stumbling block to time for him and the club.” convinced by the Italian as a “corporate culture training” the Italian did not continue, testing recent period for the and Marco Asensio. sacking Cannavaro outright “Zheng will take the re- manager. but he surprisingly returned saying two jobs at once was Frenchman. Ex-Madrid boss Julen Lo- is compensation. The 2006 sponsibility of the team’s In October last year, fol- after a stint away to lead Ev- too much. Sevilla goalkeeper Bono petegui brought back Bono guided Vinicius Junior’s effort into the starting lineup after into his own net in the second he missed four games with half, allowing Zidane’s side to coronavirus which included move up to third in the table Wednesday’s heavy European N American qualifying slate set for 2022 World Cup following two defeats in their defeat to Chelsea. past three games. Morocco’s Bono made a AFP ed key international match claim anoth- qualify for the North Ameri- two qualifiers and visit Hon- “These are three very im- shaky start as his attempted Miami windows to allow for three er berth. can last eight in matches duras in next September’s portant points for us. It’s a clearance inside his own box matches. A re- next March and June. first qualifying window. well-deserved win, against a was blocked by Vinicius. Mexico and the United A revamped qualifying vamped Five teams advanced The Americans will very good opponent, who can He made up for the error States will meet next No- plan due to COVID-19 is- US squad directly to the final round host Jamaica and Costa Rica put you in trouble at any time. on his own line despite Karim vember and in March 2022 sues will see the final round will try to based upon FIFA world and visit the other quali- We got through this,” Zidane Benzema’s efforts. in North American regional of eight clubs play three return to rankings points, including fier in the October window said. The former Girona keeper qualifying matches for the matches each in September the global arch rivals Mexico and the before hosting Mexico and “It has been a bit difficult kept the sides equal at the 2022 Qatar World Cup un- and October of next year football United States, Jamaica, Cos- visiting Jamaica next No- lately, today we have to en- break with a tidy save from der a schedule released on and the usual two matches showdown ta Rica and Honduras. vember. joy it, be happy, but nothing Benzema’s 38th-minute shot, Friday. in November. after fail- The 14-match final quali- Mexico will host the US more,” he added. but his crucial mistake came The Confederation of Three matches each in ing to qualify fying slate will see each club men in March before the US Since Madrid crashed 10 minutes into the second North, Central America January and March of 2022 for the 2018 face each rival once at home entertains a qualifier and to a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar half. and Caribbean Association will decide CONCACAF’s World Cup in and again away in a round- finishes the final round at Donetsk in midweek to leave Ferland Mendy played a Football (CONCACAF) an- three spots in Qatar and Russia. robin format. Costa Rica. The Mexicans their Champions League low cross into the area before nounced the basic schedul- send a fourth team into Three US coach Gregg Brhal- host a qualifier in their final qualification hopes in the bal- Vinicius slid in to guide it to- ing plan after FIFA extend- a playoff in June 2022 to teams will ter’s squad will open against match. ance, press reports in Spain wards the goal.

Premier League Manchester Utd into top four, City stroll as fans welcomed back AFP everyone. In this month it was im- London portant to get qualification for the Champions League, now we focus Manchester United roared back on the Premier League. It will be a to beat West Ham 3-1 on Saturday long season.” and climb into the top four of the Earlier, Dominic Calvert-Lewin Premier League as fans returned to scored his 11th Premier League goal the English top-flight for the first of the season to rescue a point for time in nine months. Everton in a 1-1 draw against strug- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men fell gling Burnley, who took an early behind at the London Stadium but lead through Robbie Brady. a three-goal blitz from Paul Pogba, Premier League chiefs issued Mason Greenwood and Marcus advice to supporters on coronavirus Rashford turned the tables. safety measures, including a warn- United, who have won nine suc- ing for fans not to get carried away cessive league games on the road, when their team scores a goal. are now fourth in the table, one “Fans can celebrate but should point ahead of Manchester City, who remain socially distanced from peo- earlier cruised past Fulham 2-0. ple outside their social bubble,” said United, who started with Bruno the advice. Fernandes and Rashford on the “Hugging of other fans and high- bench, were second best in the first A general view showing football fans waiting for the game to start during the fives should be avoided and fans half and fell behind to a Tomas English Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford are asked to be respectful to those Soucek goal seven minutes before Bridge in London on Saturday. (AFP) around them, including avoiding ex- half-time. cessive shouting or singing.” West Ham, cheered on by 2,000 have won them all. returning to their best form after London and Liverpool are fans in their cavernous 60,000-seat “Of course you are very, very building on their 5-0 mauling of among the areas to have been placed stadium, should have been further happy with the away form,” Sol- Burnley last week. into the Tier-2 category based on ahead but squandered their chances. skjaer told Sky Sports. “I think They made a superb start at the Covid-19 rates, meaning up to 2,000 Solskjaer threw on Rashford and the home form is decent, we are Etihad, with Raheem Sterling put- fans will be able to attend matches. Fernandes for the start of the second becoming more and more consist- ting them ahead inside five minutes But clubs based in Tier-3 areas, half and United made the Hammers ent and we are coping better with to end his recent goal drought after such as Manchester and Birming- pay for their profligacy. games like this. a delightfully weighted Kevin De ham, are still not allowed to open Pogba equalised in the 65th “When you are 1-0, 2-0 down Bruyne through-ball. their gates. minute with a superb strike from the boys still believe and that char- De Bruyne, in Guardiola’s Chelsea boss Frank Lampard distance and minutes later United acter is important. At the end of 700th game as a manager, doubled goes toe to toe with Marcelo Bielsa were ahead, Greenwood turning and the season you don’t care about the the lead from the penalty spot af- in the late Saturday kick-off in the firing home in the area. performance.” ter Sterling was brought down by first league meeting between the bit- Rashford struck a post as United Joachim Andersen. ter rivals for 16 years. looked to extend their lead, and it City cruise Guardiola bemoaned his side’s Results: Burnley 1 (Brady 3) Everton was the England striker who made it The drama at the London Sta- wastefulness in front of goal but 1 (Calvert-Lewin 45+3) 3-1 12 minutes from time. dium was in sharp contrast to City’s was pleased to notch up another Manchester City 2 (Sterling 5, De United, now just two points be- cruise against Fulham. clean sheet. Bruyne 26-pen) Fulham 0 Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba (left) celebrates with hind leaders Tottenham, have fallen City, who had won just four of “This season looks like there will West Ham 1 (Soucek 38) Manchester Brazilian defender Alex Telles after scoring against West Ham United at behind in all five of their Premier their opening nine matches, are be a lot of teams in contention,” he United 3 (Pogba 65, Greenwood 68, The London Stadium, in London on Saturday. (AFP) League away games this season and showing ominous signs they are told the BBC. “Everyone can beat Rashford 78). 14 Sunday, December 6, 2020 Sports Bottas bounces back to edge Russell for Sakhir pole position Finnish driver outpaces his Mercedes teammate in intense qualifying battle in Bahrain AFP tions under the floodlights, Manama the grandson of double world champion Emerson Fittipaldi Valtteri Bottas bounced focused on learning as Bot- Mondo Duplantis of Sweden (left) and Venezuela’s Yulimar Rojas. back from a dismal Friday to tas topped the times for Mer- claim his fifth pole position of cedes ahead of Verstappen the season on Saturday when and Russell. Duplantis, Rojas he outpaced his stand-in Mer- His Haas team-mate Kevin cedes team-mate George Rus- Magnussen, who was 16th, sell in an intense qualifying for Nicholas Latifi and his debu- named World Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix. tant Williams team-mate Jack After being beaten in both Aitken, and Kimi Raikkonen of opening practice sessions by Alfa Romeo all also missed out Athletes of the Year Russell, who was released on Q2. by Williams to substitute for It was the first time that AFP but I was able to put it togeth- Lewis Hamilton after the Canadian rookie Latifi had Paris er and get some pretty good world champion tested posi- out-qualified a team-mate, results,” said Duplantis. tive for coronavirus, the Finn having been beaten all season World record-breakers “When everything got shut responded in familiar stoical by Russell. Russell was also Mondo Duplantis of Sweden down and things were pushed fashion. into new territory as he bat- and Venezuela’s Yulimar Ro- back to the end of the season, His late best lap in 53.377 tled Bottas in Q2, not only to jas were on Saturday named I was able to find some good seconds at the short, high- reach his first Q3, but also to the male and female World form there as well which, for speed outer loop of the Bah- avoid being defeated in quali- Athletes of the Year. me, was more impressive than rain International Circuit was fying for the first time. In a season to remember, my indoor season because I’d just enough to pip Russell’s In the second mini-session, not least for the coronavirus- had two months off.” best effort, clocked on his Mercedes’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas removes his helmet after the qualifying session ahead of the Sainz set the pace only for Gasly hit scheduling, Duplantis Rojas also hit form in the team’s unexpected third Q3 Sakhir Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on Saturday. (AFP) and then Bottas to beat him, the broke the world record in the shortened season, breaking run, by 0.026. Finn outpacing his Mercedes men’s pole vault twice. the South American indoor “It was a different situa- learn how to drive this car. I out. Max Verstappen was third “I need to take advan- team-mate Russell by 0.010 in The 21-year-old cleared triple jump record in her tion today,” said Bottas. “I just would have been happy with for Red Bull ahead of Fer- tage, but we’ll find out.I t’ll 53.809 seconds. 6.17m and 6.18m on back-to- first competition of the year, wanted to focus on my own making Q3 after final prac- rari’s Charles Leclerc, Sergio be tough. It’s not going to be On their final runs, the two back weekends in February, reaching 15.03m in Metz, doing and I managed to do tice... I am pleased, but I’m Perez of Racing Point and Da- easy,” he said. Mercedes remained on medi- just weeks before the Covid-19 France. that. We’re in a great place as gutted to miss out on pole! So, niil Kvyat of Alpha Tauri with ums while the rest took softs. pandemic brought track and She then went on to leap a team and it’s good to be on let’s see what we can do to- Daniel Ricciardo taking sev- Fittipaldi first out Verstappen improved to go field to a grounding halt. 15.43m at the World Athletics pole. I am happy with that.” morrow.” enth for Renault. Pietro Fittipaldi was the top while Red Bull team-mate When competition finally Indoor Tour meeting in Ma- Russell said: “It’s been in- It was Bottas’ 16th career Carlos Sainz took eighth first man out in Q1, the young Alexander Albon was elimi- resumed, Duplantis capped drid to break the world indoor credibly intense. There has pole position -- three years af- for McLaren ahead of Pierre Brazilian knowing he will start nated in 12th place, along with his season by producing the record by seven centimetres. been so much to learn and to ter scoring his maiden pole at Gasly in the second Alpha his maiden race from the back Esteban Ocon, four-time world highest outdoor vault of all “This victory means a lot get used to. The car felt alien the same venue in 2017 -- and Tauri and Lance Stroll in the of the grid as substitute for champion Sebastian Vettel of time (6.15m) and finished the to me and to all of those who to begin with -- it’s a different inflicted Russell’s first quali- second Racing Point. Romain Grosjean, having tak- Ferrari, Antonio Giovinazzi year undefeated in 16 compe- work with me every day, eve- way of driving. fying defeat by a team-mate, Verstappen said he expect- en two grid penalties for new and McLaren’s Lando Norris. titions. ryone who gives me strength “I had to un-learn what I albeit in helping Mercedes ed Russell to be a tough oppo- electronic power unit parts. For Norris, 15th, it was his “It was a really strange and motivation every day,” learned at Williams and re- clinch another front-row lock- nent in the race. In dry and mild condi- worst qualifying of the season. season, for me and everybody, said Rojas. Concussed Jadeja ruled out of Oz T20 series South Africa-England ODI series

AFP was added to the squad as After the game, Australia to go ahead after negative tests Sydney cover. captain Aaron Finch said he The substitution was con- accepted the decision, al- AFP after an unnamed South Af- “This (positive) test has Ravindra Jadeja was on troversial as Jadeja had ear- though allrounder Moises Johannesburg rican player tested positive surprised us because we had Saturday ruled of the final two lier suffered a leg strain and Henriques questioned wheth- Thursday despite staying in a confidence in the bio-secure games of India’s Twenty20 received extensive treatment, er Chahal was a suitable re- The entire South African “bio bubble”. environment,” South African series against Australia with casting doubt over whether he placement. cricket squad has tested nega- Originally, the series was team doctor Shuaib Manjra concussion after controversy would be able to bowl, before “I think the only real issue tive for coronavirus, allowing due to begin in Cape Town Fri- said. marred the opening clash in being withdrawn for concus- is you’ve got to ask yourself three one-day international day, but the match was called “There has been some Canberra. sion. was it a like-for-like replace- matches against England to off just one hour before the kind of breach which we have The allrounder was hit on Australia coach Justin ment? Is he (Jadeja) an out- start on Sunday in Paarl near scheduled start after the rev- investigated in great detail to the helmet by a rising delivery Langer was furious, remon- and-out spinner?” Henriques Cape Town. elation of the positive test. try and determine where this from Mitchell Starc during his strating with match referee told cricket.com.au. A Cricket South Africa Two other South African happened, by speaking to the match-turning 44 not out on David Boon, apparently un- “That’s something they statement released on Satur- players tested positive before player and looking at security Friday evening. Ravindra Jadeja during the T20 happy that Chahal, a special- may need to look into, but day said the latest round of the Twenty20 series between camera footage.” He did not get immediate match in Canberra on Friday. (AFP) ist bowler, was allowed to take those things are going to hap- tests were done Friday and South Africa and England, Manjra dismissed rumours medical treatment but was ex- the place of an allrounder. pen.” Australia, meanwhile, they were “pleased to an- which finished this week with that at least one South African amined at the innings break during the innings break by Concussion substitutes were sweating on the fitness nounce that the entire Proteas the tourists winning 3-0. cricketer had left the hotel and replaced by substitute the BCCI medical team,” the were introduced to interna- of Finch who hurt his right leg team has returned negative The decision to go ahead without authorisation. Yuzvendra Chahal, who then Indian cricket board said in a tional cricket last year in a while batting. results”. with the ODI series was a relief “I can categorically state took three crucial wickets as statement. bid to improve player wel- “A bit of a hip or a glute There had been concerns to South African officials, who that no player would be able to India won by 11 runs. “He will not take any fur- fare. It allows teams to replace (buttock injury), I’m not sure that the matches, resched- have been puzzled as to how leave the hotel environment,” “The diagnosis was con- ther part in the ongoing T20 someone with a “like for like” at the moment,” he told re- uled for Sunday, and Mon- a player became infected with he said, adding that security firmed based on a clinical as- series.” player, approved by the match porters, with a scan scheduled day and Wednesday in Cape the potentially deadly virus in was being controlled by a po- sessment in the dressing room Seamer Shardul Thakur referee. for Saturday. Town, might be cancelled the “bubble”. lice colonel. Securing Sport 2020 concludes with resounding support of global leaders Tribune News Network the discussions held during the confer- Doha ence into actions in the course of 2021. Securing Sport 2020 saw its Securing Sport 2020, the virtual conclusion on day 4 focusing on the conference, under the theme ‘Building youth matters in sport. Day 4 of the Resilience in an Ever-Changing World’ programme provided a platform for saw leaders from international organi- young people to share their insights on sations, government, international sport and discuss the main topics ad- and continental sport bodies, academ- dressed by ‘Securing Sport’ from the ia, and business come together to ana- youth leaders’ perspective. lyse both the current and future chal- Mohammed Hanzab, Chairman, lenges facing the world of sport while ICSS, said, “I was very proud and de- addressing international approaches Mohammed Hanzab, Chairman, ICSS Massimiliano Mantanari lighted that most of our allies were and ways to further strengthen mul- able to join us in this event. I can just tisectoral cooperation to enhance the Centre (IOTC) cation Officer thank them for their support towards safeguard of sport. • Juliette Kayyem Belfer, Senior • Marcia L. Dyson Founder, Wom- our mission and for standing with us Among the main topics discussed Lecturer International Security at Har- en’s Global Institute, Member of the in this journey in safeguarding sport. during ‘Securing Sport’, were the fu- Securing Sport 2020 Speakers vard’s Kennedy School of Government Save the Dream High-Level Council I don’t know if we will ever bring the ture of sport in the context of COV- and Faculty Chair of the Homeland • Michael Hershman Co-Founder, state of sport that is completely free of ID-19, the security legacy of major • Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High ister of Sport of the Russian Federation Security and Security & Global Health Transparency International, ICSS violence, corruption, or discrimination sporting events, the plague of corrup- Representative of the United Nations • Franco Frattini, President of the Projects Board Member but, I know that we will never give up tion, the use of big data to counter the Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) High Court of Sport Justice of Italy, • Filomena Fortes, President of While day one focused on govern- and will continue to ensure that there infiltration of organized crime into • Staffan De Mistura, Former Un- former Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Cape Verdean Olympic Commit- ance and policy reforms, day two and are no safe havens for those who try to sports, the rise of eSports and tech- der-Secretary-General and United Na- Chairman of the Sport Integrity Global tee, International Olympic Committee three brought experts from a range of transform and jeopardise its safety, se- nology, child protection, the issue of tions Special Envoy for Syria, Afghani- Alliance (SIGA) (IOC) Member institutions such as the International curity, and integrity.” racism, the role of sport in regions in stan, Iraq, and Lebanon • Thomas Stelzer Dean, Inter- • Abdulmounaim Bah General Labour Organization (ILO), INTER- Massimiliano Montanari, CEO, turmoil and the need to develop an in- • Raffaele Chiulli, President of national Anti-Corruption Academy Secretary, Confederation of African POL, UNESCO, UNITAR, the Italian ICSS, said, “The success of a confer- ternational framework to regulate the Sport Accord and of the Global Asso- (IACA), ICSS Honorary Board Mem- Football (CAF) Antimafia,and Anti-Terrorism Direc- ence is defined by its follow-up and use of private security in the context of ciation of International Sports Federa- ber • Dora Bakoyannis, Member of the torate, the US Department of States’ by actions undertaken thanks to the major sporting events. tions (GAISF) • Cláudia Pereira, Secretary of Parliament for New Democracy, Hel- Overseas Security Advisory Council ideas generated by the event. This also The event kicked off by Master of • Graham Stoker, Deputy Presi- State for Integration and Migration, lenic Parliament – Council of Europe, (OSAC), FIFA, Geneva Center of Se- applies to ‘Securing Sport’ and our ca- Ceremonies, Reena Ninan, Journalist dent for Sport, Fédération Interna- Portugal former Minister of Foreign Affairs of curity Policy (GCSP), Confederation pacity to realize the views and recom- and Founder of Good Trouble Produc- tionale de l’Automobile (FIA) •Antonia Marie De Meo, Director Greece of African Football (CAF), Hamad mendations we have received from tions and the high-level speaker lineup • Marcos Diaz, Chairperson of the of the United Nations Interregional • Douglas E. Lute, former US Bin Khalifa University, eSport Integ- our allies, including policy-makers, included, among others: Bureau of the seventh session of the Crime and Justice Research Institute Permanent Representative to NATO, rity Commission and business sector experts, and youth leaders, and our • Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Sec- Conference of the Parties to the Anti- (UNICRI) ICSS Board Member stakeholders including ADIDAS, Visa, ability to effectively engage them into retary-General, United Nations Coun- Doping Convention - UNESCO • Constantinos Filis, Director- • Joyce Cook, CBE, OBE FIFA Inc., and Telemundo to discuss and collective action. This is what we aim ter-Terrorism Office U( NOCT) • Azat Kadyrov, First Deputy Min- General, International Olympic Truce Chief of Social Responsibility and Edu- design different roadmaps to translate to report at ‘Securing Sport 2021.” Sports Sunday, December 6, 2020 15

Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab Round 5 Hamad Nasser Al Qadi excels on Gibria-B to top Big Tour

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Reigning champion Ham- ad Nasser Al Qadi topped the Big Tour class in the fifth round of the Longines Qatar The winning team of Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi after he Equestrian Tour Hathab sup- completed the gruelling ‘Run Around Qatar’ on Friday. ported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund at Qatar Equestrian Federation’s in- Mubarak Al Khulaifi door arena on Saturday. Hamad Nasser Al Qadi excelled on his mount, nine- sets fastest time for year-old mare Gibria-B, showjumping flawlessly with ‘Run Around Qatar’ the fastest time of 62.74 sec- onds in the 140cm class. Al Qadi and Gibria-B had Trailblazer Qatari finished third in the Small Tour on Friday, but they rose to oc- needed 155hours, casion for the feature event as they flewround the course. Al 30mins and Qadi took home QR11,250 in 1sec for 484km prize money for his efforts. Mohammed Saeed Haid- circumnavigation an riding Miss Chili put in a tremendous effort to finish The Big Tour class podium finishers with Badr Al Darwish, Organizing Committee Member, Longines Hathab, at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s of Qatar second in 63.65secs, while indoor arena on Saturday. Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi Tribune News Network on Aslan 69 came third after Doha stopping the clock in 64.60. Results Meanwhile, Faris Saad Al Big Tour | Table A, One round against the clock, Art. Late Friday afternoon Qahtani emerged as the sur- 238.2.1 | 130/140cm |Prize-Money QR45,000 Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khu- 1. Rider: Hamad Nasser Al Qadi; Horse: Gibria-B; prise winner in the Open Class. Faults: 0; Time: 62.74secs; Prize: QR11,250 laifi arrived at the finish line Al Qahtani went out all guns 2. Mohammed Saeed Haidan; Miss Chili; 0; at the Corniche (next to the blazing to pull off a clear round 63.65secs; QR9,000 Sheraton), after a grueling with 10-year-old mare Veren- 3. Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi; Aslan 69; 0; run of 155 hours 30 minutes 64.60secs; QR6,750 ince in 55.46secs. He was well Open Class | Ride & Drive | 115/120cm | Prize- and 1 second having set off Qataris to push their limits ahead of runner-up Salmeen, Money QR25,000 on last Saturday (Nov 28) to whether it be in sport, art, who took 64.40 seconds with 1. Rider: Faris Saad Al Qahtani; Horse: Verenince; Two set the Fastest Known Time culture, business or serving Guilder’s Empire of the Sun. Phases-Faults: 0; Time: 49.65secs; Faults: 0; Time: (FKT) for ‘Run around Qatar’. their community, and to live 55.46secs; Prize: QR6,250 Claiming the third spot was 2. Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi; Guilder’s Empire of Mubarak ran 484km in the fullest lives they can. the combination of Nasser Al the Sun; 0; 49.23secs; 0; 64.40secs; QR5,000 this time, which also included “I would like to specially Ghazali and What A Pleasure, 3. Nasser Al Ghazali; What A Pleasure; 0; 49.66secs; all breaks and short sleeps, of thank my support crew. Their who came home in 67.01secs. 0; 67.01secs; QR3,750 which he slept less than 25 assistance was truly inspira- Future Riders | Table A, Two Phases, Art. 274.1.5.3 The Future Riders 90cm | Max. 90cm hours in total. tional and the moments we class was won by Saoud Abdul- 1. Rider: Saoud Abdulla Al Kubaisi; Horse: Selest; Mubarak set his record in shared will be memories I la Al Kubaisi astride Selest. Fa- Faults; 0; Time: 26.19secs; Faults: 0; Time: a supported mode (with aid shall treasure,” he added. had Abdulkarim Abed (Wadi 19.70secs from support crew), bettering His team included Ad- 2. Fahad Abdulkarim Abed; Wadi Rum DDH; 0; Rum DDH) was second, while 24.02secs; 0; 19.92secs the previous best overall time ulaziz Alabdulla, Fahad Al Kian Monti (CJ Baba Van De 3. Kian Monti; CJ Baba Van De Roshoeve; 0; by 12 and half hours, which Buenain, Fahad Al Hadfa, Roshoeve) finished third. 25.95secs; 0; 20.12secs was set in an unsupported Faisal Al Zaman, Talal Al Future Riders | Table A, Two Phases, Art. 274.1.5.3 Hadi Mansour Al | Max. 80cm manner (without outside as- Emadi, Ali Al Mansouri, Ali Shahwani won the Future Rid- 1. Hadi Mansour Al Shahwani; Kashmir; 0; sistance) by Qatari resident, Al Khulaifi ,Rashid Al Hajri, ers 80cm class with Kashmir. 24.53secs; 0; 18.74secs Frenchman, Pierre Daniel. John Nuttall (Physiothera- Jassim Adel al-Saegh (Joly’s 2. Jassim Adel Al Saegh; Joly’s Arno; 0; 24.89secs; Both athletes will now pist), Noel Cuaton (photogra- 0; 18.90secs Arno) and Mohammed Faisal 3. Mohammed Faisal Al Marri; Ilse; 0; 26.08secs; 0; hold their respective FKT’s pher) and coach Ryan Sosna- Al Marri (Ilse) finished second 21.79secs. (supported/unsupported) Bowd. and third respectively. Hamad Nasser Al Qadi astride Gibria-B during the Big Tour class action at QEF’s indoor arena on Saturday. until they are bettered. Mubarak’s accomplish- On setting the new fastest ment also captured the imag- overall time Mubarak, said, ination of people outside Qa- “The run was without a doubt tar, with supporters following the hardest physical and his route daily in Europe and mental challenge of my life, a the UK. Lusail City hosts world class triathlon true test of my spirit and de- termination. It was also one The following was Mubarak’s in a time which put them five of the most memorable and route each day Qatar National minutes clear of the individual wonderful experiences of my Saturday: Doha Corniche to winner. life, seeing our beautiful na- Madinat al Ka`ban Triathlon Series The Qatar National Triath- tion in complete and being Sunday: Madinat al Ka`ban to 2020-21 lon Series is sponsored by Qa- joined each day by friends, Al Zubara tar Olympic Committee (Sport family and supporters just Monday: Al Zubara to Al- Tribune News Network for Life), Sports Corner, Rasen coming out to encourage. Jumayliyah Doha Adventure Shop, Rayyan Natu- “I am very proud to have Tuesday: Al-Jumayliyah to ral Water, Al Dar Marine, Yalla established the record as the Umm Bab Lusail City hosted by Qatari Toys. first Qatari to do break the Wednesday: Umm Bab to Diar played host to the elite previous best overall time, Salwa Road /Sawda Natheel of triathlon’s Asian Cup on Results that said it has also demon- intersection Saturday despite that being Junior Men: Patricio Guierrez (Team strated to me the huge ac- Thursday: Salwa Road / Doha Cycling) 1:04:23; Men 18-39: Sawda Natheel intersection to the latest event to fall to the Bernard McCullagh 58:33; Erik Solberg complishment of Pierre who coronavirus pandemic. (TriClub Doha) 1:02:19; Ebrahim did it without aid of a sup- Sealine The massive growth in Alromaihi (QTRI) 1:03:22; Men 40+: Steve port crew. I hope that my ac- Friday: Sealine to Doha popularity of this sport en- Macklin (TriClub Doha) 59:48; complishment inspires more Corniche. Barry Shillabeer (TriClub Doha) 1:03:44; sured huge local interest filling Simon Mortimer 1:04:12; Junior Women; all slots within days of entries Ailsa Cameron (TriClub Doha) 1:16:39; opening and organisers – Qatar Anvitha Erini (TriClub Doha) 1:27:06; Triathlon Federation put on a Rasha Kalandan (TriClub Doha) 1:36:19; Women 18-39; Toni Snoxell (TriClub show worthy of the absent pros. Qatari winners on the podium with Qatar National Triathlon officials at Lusail City on Saturday. Doha) 1:07:03; Carla Pregigueiro Qatar National Team mem- (TriClub Doha) 1:07:33; Adeline Cormary ber Ebrahim Alromaihi (Q- (TriClub Doha) and the Irish transition to the bike but a pre- dead - a time only beaten by (TriClub Doha) 1:11:42; TRI) was first out of the ma- pair were the only athletes dictably strong leg here put her Ebrahim Alromaihi. Women 40+: Julie Melville (Rasen Adventure Shop) 1:06:42; Andrea Stadler rina’s waters after completing to go under the hour for the back in a strong lead; too much Competition in the relay (TriClub Doha) 1:08:08; Daniela Sposi 750 meters swim in 12:53. He three disciplines. Julie Mel- for Toni Snoxell (TriClub Doha) competition was more intense; (TriClub Doha) 1:11:13; Relay: Rasen carried most of that 15 second ville (Rasen Adventure Shop), to catch despite being the only the top ten teams recruiting Adventure Shop 53:50; QTRI 1 54:25 advantage out onto the 20km a familiar name on Qatar’s woman to run under 20 min- members capable of topping (best all Qatari team); Ghariya Triathlon Club 56:32. bike course but was quickly bike racing scene, made a re- utes with a 19:09 5Km. the leader board for each of the Qatari Category: Qatari Men 18-39: overhauled by Ireland’s Ber- turn to triathlon this season Other notable performanc- swim, bike and run disciplines. Ebrahim Alromaihi (QTRI) 1:03:22; Saad nard McCullagh who went on claiming the fastest woman ti- es came from swim specialist Teams containing national Almejali (QTRI) 1:03:26; Mohammed Ajlan to seal the victory with a blister- tle in both National Triathlon Sarah Nicholls (Triclub Doha) cycling team members battled Alkuwari (GTC) 1:05:03; Qatari Men 40+; Abdulaziz Almohannadi ing 16:32 5km run. Series races so far. in the masters women category for the top spot but it was Ra- (Lusail Team) 1:15:31; Soliman Aladawi Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi during his seven-day run. His pace was only bettered Julie sacrificed her swim and Patricio Gutierrez (Team sen Adventure shop (Stuart (QTRI) 1:17:30; Abdulhadi Alshawi 1:19:32; by Aspire Academy’s Endur- advantage to Andrea Stadler Doha Cycling) in junior men; Bloor/Marwan Aljalham / Ra- Qatari Women: Noor Aljaber (Titanium) ance Coach Steve Macklin (Triclub Doha) with a slow both swimming 13 minutes chid Boudalla), finishing first, 1:33:27.

Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi (left) with his assistants during the run. Participants take off for sea swimming during the triathlon. Athletes take to cycling during the triathlon. 16 Sunday, December 6, 2020 The Last Word Sidra Medicine’s precision medicine symposium opens amples of current strategies for PMFG 2020 welcomes managing COVID-19; and how over 250 delegates; sequencing/omics approaches have contributed to our under- to run online until standing of the virus. Dr Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, December 7 professor of Medicine and Mi- crobiology at the Icahn School Tribune News Network of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Doha New York City, who also spoke at the special session about the Sidra Medicine on Saturday development of COVID-19 vac- launched the fifth edition of cines, said: “Most people think its flagship ‘Precision Medi- Dr Luis Saraiva Sir Mark Caulfield Dr Bernice Lo, Dr Khalid Fakhro and Dr Damien Chaussabel that viruses are smart and that cine and Functional Genom- they come with very smart ics 2020’ (PMFG 2020) to an pandemic and our symposium is goal to share knowledge about tients. standing of the molecular Hamdi Mbarek from the Qatar mechanisms. I am one of the online global audience of more no different as we host the best the latest findings that will Dr Chaussabel said, “With mechanisms of immune regu- Genome Program provided few scientists that believe the than 250 attendees. in research, clinical and techno- shape tomorrow’s research current advances in under- lation and tolerance, help to further insight into the impres- opposite; I think that viruses The key topics on Day 1 of logical insights about precision and clinical agenda.” standing the genetic causes of identify the genetic basis of sive national efforts in Qatar are extremely dumb. They are PMFG 2020 included the latest medicine on a virtual platform. In their opening remarks. disease, there is a lot of poten- disease in patients with im- and its outcomes in the global just what they are because that’s developments and innovations Precision Medicine is a key fo- PMFG 2020 co-organisers, Dr tial to possibly prevent serious mune dysregulation and au- context. what they’ve evolved into.” in genomics research and how cus area for our conference pro- Damien Chaussabel, director health conditions, which is toimmunity. These are being Dr Luis Saraiva, director - Day 2 of PMFG 2020 on they translate into precision gramme and indeed, for Qatar. of Immunology Programme underpinned by the concept of advanced with the ultimate Metabolism and Diabetes Pro- December 6 will feature exam- medicine solutions. “Sidra Medicine, a wom- and Dr Bernice Lo, investiga- preventative medicine. We are goal of developing methods for gram at Sidra Medicine, kicked ples of success stories of preci- Billed as one of the major en’s and children’s hospital tor of Human Genetics from keen to provide quality treat- disease diagnosis and evaluat- off the highly anticipated ses- sion medicine from Australia, scientific symposiums from and an entity of Qatar Foun- Sidra Medicine, both stressed ment for patients with inher- ing treatment efficacy.” sion dedicated to COVID-19. Qatar, the UK and the USA un- the Middle East, PMFG 2020 dation, has precision medicine the significant potential of pre- ited genetic disorders. At Sidra Keynote Speaker, Profes- Dr Saraiva highlighted the der the ‘Realising the promise was launched with opening re- built into its core pillars of pa- cision medicine in healthcare Medicine, this is a key focus as sor Sir Mark Caulfield, chief importance of precision medi- of precision medicine in clinical marks from Sidra Medicine’s tient care, research and medi- and the ways to expand this we also continue to invest in scientist at Genomics England, cine solutions for managing care’ session and how targeted Chief Research OfficerD r cal education. I would like to potential combining research, the latest technologies and to discussed the latest global COVID-19. therapies improve patient out- Khalid Fakhro. thank our speakers, attend- education and clinical practice develop the expertise that will projects and the impact of The session included local comes. Additional sessions will Dr Fakhro said, “The ees and partners for joining functions and expertise to suc- permit us to enable precision large-scale genomics in serv- and international experts who cover lessons from the industry world as we know it has rap- us from different parts of the cessfully tackle conditions and medicine in Qatar.” ing precision medicine while presented recent advances on and biotech companies at the idly changed and adapted to the world as we unite in a common improve outcomes for all pa- Dr Lo said, “Our under- the second keynote speaker, Dr tackling the pandemic with ex- frontline of precision medicine.

EAA, Gavi enter partnership Doha-based Mexican receives to immunise over 100,000 ‘Distinguished Mexican’ Medal children, women in Nigeria The project will be implemented in 12 local government areas in the states of Kebbi and Sokoto

Tribune News Network allows each partner to build Doha on existing investments in support of corresponding Sus- Maria Cristina with HE Graciela Gomez Garcia, embassy officials, members of the Ballet group and guests. Education Above All Foun- tainable Development Goals dation (EAA), with support (SDGs) for health (SDG3) and Ashraf Siddiqui American communities. For Cristina Cobos thanked from Qatar Fund for Develop- education (SDG4) with the Doha her uninterrupted activities her husband Carlos Velasquez ment (QFFD), and the Global recognition that future stu- and consistency for almost two for his support and encourage- Alliance for Vaccines and dents are more likely to enrol Doha-based Mexican expa- decades promoting the beauti- ment and lauded Miss Yulyer Immunization (Gavi), have and remain in school if they triate Maria Cristina Cobos A, ful Mexican culture away from Prada and all the team mem- entered into a partnership are healthy. has been awarded the prestig- home, she was selected for bers for their efforts and love agreement to launch an inte- A major focus of this edu- ious ‘Distinguished Mexican’ the 2020 award among seven for their respective traditional grated immunisation project cation and immunisation Medal for year 2020 by the yearly recipients worldwide,” folk dances. in Nigeria. project is to foster collabora- government of Mexico. the envoy said. Yulyer Prada, co-founder The partnership aims to tion between existing com- The medal is awarded The ambassador also com- of ‘Ballet Folclorico Lati- raise immunisation coverage munity structures within the to seven expatriate Mexican mended the members of the namericano en Catar group, and ensure a healthy and pros- EAA-UNICEF programme, nationals each year for their group for their dedication and said: “Performing our tra- perous future for children and including Mothers’ Associa- extra-ordinary services in pro- love for their national cultures ditional dances keeps us in families in Nigeria. tions, Girls for Girls Clubs, the moting Mexican culture out- and promoting them at various contact with our culture and Coinciding with EAA’s on- Head Teacher Rafin Giwa of Model Primary School addresses pupils Primary Health Centre and side Mexico. levels in Qatar. helps us display and create going education project with on the assembly ground. It is one of the schools benefiting from the others, to reach children, their Ambassador of Mexico Talking to Qatar Tribune, awareness among local and UNICEF and co-funded by the UNICEF cash transfer targeted at improving enrolment of children in families and communities to Qatar HE Graciela Gomez the award recipient Cristina other nationals about our Qatar Fund for Development Kebbi state. with vital services. Garcia honoured Maria Cris- Cobos thanked the ambas- respective Latin American (QFFD), the immunisation This project will adapt and tina Cobos A with the award sador and the government of countries’ cultures. project will be implemented international community to directly supports increased roll out a system of monitor- in the presence of embassy of- Mexico for awarding the pres- Prada arrived in Qatar in 12 local government areas efforts to combat COVID-19 school attendance, thereby ing the immunisation status ficials and a ballet group, at a tigious ‘Distinguished Mexi- with her husband almost 11 across two Nigerian states - pandemic. bolstering the prospect of of school children and their ceremony held recently. Con- can’ medal. years ago. Kebbi and Sokoto. The pro- He said the support comes achieving the Sustainable younger siblings, in addition sul at the embassy Luis Alberto She said that she had never An Italian member of the ject aims to reach more than as part of $20 million pledge Development Goals in both to an e-system for individual Ancona Navarrete presented a thought of receiving such a group Miss Valeria Morandi 100,000 women and children, by the Amir His Highness health and education sectors.” learner tracking and report- ‘Certificate ofR ecognition’ and great acknowledgement at that said that she has deep passion and is due to be completed by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of ing. It will also educate com- the medal to Cristina Cobos. highest level from his country. for Italian dances, specially December 31, 2021. Thani in support of Gavi. Gavi, said: “Education plays a munities on the importance of Ambassador Garcia ex- She said that her passion Tango since her college years, QFFD Director-General CEO of Education Above crucial role in raising aware- immunisation and will enable pressed happiness that, since for dance started from at the adding that she met Cristina Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari All Foundation Fahad Al Su- ness of immunisation and local government, community the establishment of the em- age of three. Cobos at a ladies’ coffee morn- said, “The world will always laiti said, “We are pleased to shaping the attitudes and be- leaders, health workers, teach- bassy in Qatar in 2014, Cristina Cristina Cobos had earlier ing gathering when Cristina be grateful for Qatar’s quali- enter into this agreement with haviours that can make a dif- ers and children to improve Cobos is the first Qatar-based established Mexico Lindo Bal- Cobos was looking for some- tative initiatives through the Gavi to provide immunisation ference. We look forward to immunisation and school at- Mexican to be selected for the let group in Singapore almost one who can dance Tango to Qatar Fund for Development, to children and women, par- working closely with Educa- tendance levels. prestigious award. two decades where she lived perform in a school. as it comes at the forefront ticularly at a time when both tion Above All Foundation to Since 2015, EAC has She said that Cristina Co- with her family for eight years. She said she offered her- of countries interested in the right to education and strengthen our immunisation worked with UNICEF in Ni- bos has a deep passion for When her husband moved to self and has been performing strengthening international health care have been jeopard- efforts in Nigeria.” geria to bring out-of-school promoting Latin American Qatar almost 11 years ago, she with the group for the last cooperation and partnership ised globally due to the COV- In Nigeria, there are over children to education with the culture, especially Mexican continued with her passion eight years. towards achieving sustain- ID-19 pandemic.” 4.3 million unimmunised aim of enrolling more than tradition and culture, through and, in collaboration with Co- Morandi praised Cristina able development goals and Dr Mary J. Pigozzi, ex- children. 500,000 in primary school, her colourful performances of lombian national Miss Yulyer Cobos’ passion and her per- critical issues of develop- ecutive director of Education Utilising an integrated ap- to improve retention rates traditional folk dances. Prada, formed ‘Ballet Folclori- formance, adding that the ment and humanitarian pri- Above All Foundation’s Edu- proach in providing access to and strengthen the quality of “She is a loving personality co Latinamericano en Catar award from her country is ority, particularly Qatar’s ef- cate A Child Programme, said: education and health services teaching and education at the and well-known among Latin group. well deserved. forts to contribute with the “Strengthening health systems for marginalised communities overall primary level. MATAR successfully completes 4th full-scale emergency drill at DIA

Tribune News Network lance Service, Qatar Civil Avi- grounded aircraft emergency ness, operational excellence Doha ation Authority (QCAA) and at DIA. It demonstrated the and the effective coordina- Qatar Red Crescent Society. participants’ crisis readiness tion between all stakeholders. MATAR, the Qatar Company The emergency exercise and effectiveness of communi- I would like to thank all our for Airports Operation and was arranged and orches- cations, responses, procedures partners for their valuable Management, has successfully trated by MATAR at DIA in and designated facilities for support and for another well- completed its fourth full-scale compliance with the require- the aircraft incident. The ex- organised and successfully ex- emergency exercise at Doha ments established by the ercise also measured how well ecuted emergency exercise.” International Airport (DIA). QCAA and the International the different stakeholders co- The last emergency exer- The exercise was con- Civil Aviation Organization ordinated together to ensure cise held at DIA was titled ‘Oryx ducted in cooperation with (ICAO). MATAR is responsi- the best crisis management Foxtrot 2018’. The exercise several government agencies, ble for ensuring that the Air- procedures are implemented. aimed to test DIA’s readiness, partners and stakeholders, in- port Management Systems Commenting on the suc- capabilities and collaborative cluding Qatar Airways Group, and Emergency Preparedness cessful completion of DIA’s spirit in handling aircraft ac- Amiri Flight, Qatar Executive, meet the exact requirements emergency exercise, Eng Badr cidents such as collisions. The Qatar Aircraft Catering Com- of the QCAA Aerodrome Li- The emergency exercise was orchestrated by MATAR at the DIA in compliance with the requirements Mohammed Al Meer said: successful completion of the pany, Qatar Aviation Services, censing Standards. established by the QCAA and the International Civil Aviation Organization. “MATAR ensures that the pro- exercise demonstrated the ef- Airport Customs, the Minis- To ensure participants’ tection of passengers and em- fectiveness of DIA’s strategic try of Interior, the Ministry of safety, precautionary meas- to the exercise and the distri- and the Crisis Media Center This year’s emergency ex- ployees is always prioritized, response to identify, address Public Health, the Ministry of ures against the pandemic bution of personal protective were virtually activated for the ercise scenario tested how ef- while safeguarding business and monitor potential risks Transport & Communications, were implemented, includ- equipment. To adapt to the very first time, with the inci- fectively all airport partners, continuity. The success of this as part of the airport’s resil- Qatar Civil Defence, Hamad ing COVID-19 PCR testing for latest safety guidelines, the dent management team virtu- stakeholders and govern- emergency exercise demon- ient business continuity man- Medical Corporation Ambu- participants 48 hours prior Emergency Operations Center ally participating. ment agencies respond to a strates our safety prepared- agement plan.