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Sheikh Abdullah’s Qaiser goes from strength to strength TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK perior opposition. ner, responding to a couple of to assess. I was a bit worried DOHA The Antoine de Watri- reminders from Olivier Pesli- about the soft ground as this gant runner lifted the cloud er, subsequently took the lead. isn’t his forte. It was a bit of a HAVING only visited the of doubt harboured by his He prevailed by a length and a falsely run race, as the other racecourse for the first time connections after delivering quarter, but giving the impres- horses in the race were ‘reined’ in February, three-year-old a second career victory full of sion that he was very much in back, but Olivier Peslier gave Qaiser (FR) (Charm Spirit x promise, winning the Class 2 his comfort zone. him a good ride. Holly Polly) got off the mark Prix Vans Theault. The JC. Rouget-trained “Qaiser acquitted himself at the third attempt a fortnight In a race in which Got and Jean-Bernard Eyquem- very well and I’m very happy. earlier. In Class 2 Prix Vans Bright (Intello x Rumored) helmed Mothill (IRE) He was supplemented for this Theault won by five lengths at set the tempo, Qaiser trav- (Golden Horn x Jilnaar) was because of the lack of suitable Lyon, but that form was hard elled in mid-division in a heat second while the R. Avial other opportunities in the to weigh up. which had been reduced to Lopez-trained and the Ju- calendar. On Wednesday, card at La five runners. lien Grosjean-ridden Paper “We chose La Teste be- Teste-de-Buch, near Bordeaux The race was run at a mod- Trophy (FR) (Spanish Moon cause we were looking for a in France, the representative est tempo, but the pace quick- x Mislix) was further three flat track. I don’t know where of His Highness Sheikh Abdul- ened on the turn when the quarters of a length behind he goes next, but he will prob- lah bin Khalifa Al Thani was quintet was line abreast. The in third. ably be earmarked for a Class not only tackling the 2,400m horses then made a beeline Antoine de Watrigant, 1 or a Listed race. He’s coming (12f) trip for the first time, but for the stands’ side rail in the said, “Unlike today’s race, along gradually and is a colt he was also up against far su- straight, and the future win- Qaiser in action at the La Teste-de-Buch Racecourse in France on Wednesday. (Pic: Robert-Polin) the Lyon victory was difficult who strengthened up.”

PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX Hamilton seeks 100th pole in F1 duel with Verstappen Al Shaqab Racing’s Noman made a winning debut at the Ayr Race- course in Scotland on Tuesday. (Racingfotos) DPA BERLIN

Al Shaqab Racing’s Noman WORLD champion Lewis Hamilton eyes the Formula returns with 2nd straight victory One milestone of 100 pole po- sitions on the weekend at the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK He did not have to force his Portuguese Grand Prix when DOHA talent as regards dominating he renews his duel with Max his two rivals. Logic dictated Verstappen. AL Shaqab Racing’s Noman that he looked capable of han- But the Mercedes star can (IRE) (Shalaa x Mathool) dling a rise in grade. The Da- not afford another mistake as made a seasonal winning de- vid O’Meara-trained and Cam two weeks ago in Imola if he but at the Ayr Racecourse in Hardie-helmed Doctor Par- wants to keep his fast Red Bull Scotland on Tuesday. nassus (IRE) (Make Believe rival at bay. The three-year-old colt x We’ll Go Walking) was the Hamilton won the season- completed a double on his runner-up. opener in Bahrain ahead of third career attempt, winning The Jim Goldie-trained Verstappen before the Dutch- I think this is really the rst time in the TV Profits Returned To and Paul Mulrennan-ridden man turned the tide in Italy, a long time that Red Bull have had Racing Novice Stakes, a three- Castle View (IRE) (Casamento with pole-sitter Hamilton rid- a championship-winning car, so I runner 2000-metre Class 5 x Spirit Of The Sea) was fur- ing out in a rare mistake after think it’s going to be close all the run for three-year-olds and ther 16 lengths behind. which he still managed to re- way through the year - and it’s just older, by three quarters of a Noman had opened his ac- bound from ninth to second at going to be, hopefully, more and length for trainer Hugo Palmer count on only his second start the chequered flag. with Jason Hart in the saddle. as a two-year-old last season. Red Bull ruled F1 with four more of these battles. straight drivers’ and construc- Lewis Hamilton tors’ titles 2010-2013 before Mercedes became unrivalled in the following years by La Liga sweeping all trophies on offer Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton attends the of cial press conference of the Portuguese Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve Interna- - including six of the drivers’ tional Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, on Thursday. (AFP) Barcelona crash 2-1 againt Granada, titles for Hamilton. Koeman sent off Mercedes’s total domi- nance has helped Hamilton Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen of Red Bull continue their BERLIN: Barcelona missed the chance to move top of LaLiga after to his extraordinary record of suffering a shock 2-1 loss to Granada at the Camp Nou on Thursday. Li- pole positions and race wins early-season duel for Formula supremacy, with title holder Hamilton onel Messi’s 23rd-minute goal appeared to have Barca on course for a which stand at 99 and 96 re- fth straight home win, a result good enough to see them leapfrog both spectively heading to Porti- also aiming for a 100th career pole position. rivals Real Madrid and long-time leaders Atletico for in the table. How- mao where he won from first ever, Granada - who had failed to even manage a draw in any of their on the grid last season. But to reactions. tum and keep that all the way Vestappen said, adding that Looking at Portimao (and previous 25 league visits to their Catalan opponents - turned the game Red Bull are re-emerging as a That means we have to through the year.” being “very, very competitive” beyond) Mercedes motor around to further change the outlook in the title race. Darwin Machis major threat and according to keep up the pressure constant- Verstappen and Hamilton in both races was “very prom- sport chief Toto Wolff said: equalised before Barca boss Ronald Koeman was shown a red card, their advisor Helmut Marko ly, if not increase it.” have both said they welcome ising but no guarantee.” “We’re expecting another meaning the Dutchman had to watch on from the stands as Jorge Mo- this also contributed to Ham- Long-time Red Bull team the fight for supremacy, with Said Hamilton: “I think close fight with Red Bull, and lina was afforded time and space to head in a 79th-minute winner. The ilton’s mishap in Imola. principal Christian Horner Hamilton naming his mis- this is really the first time in a both McLaren and Ferrari dramatic turnaround had never appeared on the cards, yet Barcelona “They didn’t have continu- also hopes that the great start take in Italy “a lesson” for the long time that Red Bull have could also be in the mix too.” allowed their opponents to score with their only two attempts on target ous opposition, but that’s now will boost them for the season future as he seeks a record had a championship-winning Lando Norris was an im- to cause a huge upset. Messi had broken the deadlock after linking up the case with Red Bull and with a record 23 races. eighth title. car, so I think it’s going to be pressive third for McLaren with Antoine Griezmann, the Frenchman timing his delayed return pass Max Verstappen,” Marko told “It’s by far the best start “It’s great to be fighting close all the way through the in Imola and Charles Leclerc perfectly to allow his team-mate to zz a low, left-footed shot beyond broadcasters RTL. we’ve had for quite a few against Lewis, Mercedes who year - and it’s just going to be, followed in fourth for Ferrari, goalkeeper Aaron Escandell and into the far corner of the net. (DPA) “And apparently – human- years,” Horner said. “We just have been so dominant and hopefully, more and more of with both teams keen to follow ly understandable – that leads want to build that momen- they’re very difficult to beat,” these battles.” up on that in Portimao.

We won in Barcelona and Munich, we can win Of course, we played well in the rst half (vs in Manchester as well: PSG coach Pochettino Manchester City) and DPA uphill battle at the Etihad Sta- from home,” Pochettino told four European games against a great team, but we have to it’s our hope to go BERLIN dium next week. reporters post-game. City (D2 L2), only facing Ju- believe,” Pochettino said. “We and play well in However, PSG eliminated “We played well in Barce- ventus (eight) on more occa- have the talent to do it.” PARIS Saint-Germain head Barcelona 5-2 on aggregate in lona and also in Munich. Belief sions without ever winning in PSG will be without Idrissa Manchester away coach Mauricio Pochettino the last 16 following a 4-1 win is the most important. their history. Gueye for the second leg after from home. We pointed to his side’s knockout at Camp Nou before ousting “It’s very important to have PSG’s star forwards Ney- his red card for a late tackle played well in away wins at Barcelona and holders Bayern on away goals that information right now so mar and Kylian Mbappe - who on City midfielder Ilkay Gun- Barcelona and also Bayern Munich as he tries to following a 3-2 win at Allianz that you can play the 90 min- failed to attempt a single shot dogan, although Pochettino in Munich. Belief is reverse their 2-1 deficit against Arena in matches played be- utes back and build on it.” It for the first time in his Cham- refused to criticise the Senega- the most important. Manchester City in the Cham- hind closed doors. was the first time PSG suf- pions League career - had few lese midfielder. pions League semi-finals. “Of course, we played well fered Champions League de- chances on Wednesday, al- “I have nothing to say City triumphed 2-1 in Paris in the first half (against Man- feat when leading at half-time though Pochettino said “I think about it, it’s football, it can Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino in the first leg of their final- chester City on Wednesday) since 2001 - against Deportivo that will be different in a week”. happen,” Pochettino added. gives instructions during the UEFA Champions League rst leg four tie on Wednesday, leav- and it’s our hope to go and La Coruna. “It will be complicated, “We all make mistakes, and he semi- nal match against Manchester City at the Parc des Princes ing Pochettino’s PSG with an play well in Manchester away PSG are winless in their because Manchester City are made it that way.” Stadium in Paris, France, on Wednesday. (AFP) Sports Friday, April 30, 2021 11

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Al Sadd will Al Duhail, Al Ahli need to wait until Friday Saudi square off night to see if their nal in must-win tie tally of 10 AFC It might be another crazy points will JEDDAH match like we had previously. “I don’t think that the be good AL Duhail SC and Al Ahli defeat against Al Shorta put enough for Saudi FC will have the benefit pressure on us as we had an of knowing what they have to excellent start to the compe- them to do going into their 2021 AFC tition. We lost the only match Champions League Group C that we didn’t expect to lose. qualify as clash at the King Abdullah “We will be missing impor- Sports City Stadium on Friday. tant players like Benatia and one of the Both are tied on eight with Al Ahraq but we have players best three Esteghlal FC, with the Islamic who can replace them. Our Republic of Iran side playing ambitions tomorrow is to win runners-ups Iraq’s Al Shorta earlier on Fri- the match regardless of the day, with only the group win- other results.” ners assured of advancing to Al Ahli Saudi recovered the Round of 16. well from their opening 5-2 The three best runners-up defeat against Esteghlal to get from the five AFC Champions back into contention but their League West groups will also inability to defeat the Iranians advance, meaning Al Duhail over their two matches has and Al Ahli Saudi will have all cost them dearly. to play for even if Esteghlal Head coach Laurentiu beat Al Shorta. Reghecampf will have the Al Duhail could have task of motivating his play- avoided being in this posi- ers should Esteghlal defeat An Al Nassr player tackles Al Sadd’s Baghdad Bounedjah during their Group D clash for the top spot in the AFC Champions League in Riyadh on Thursday. Al Nassr won 2-1. tion had they not fallen to a Al Shorta in the earlier match shock 2-1 defeat to Al Shorta as that would mean Al Ahli on Matchday Five, which head Saudi’s best hope of advancing coach Sabri Lamouchi said - should they win against Al was their worst performance Duhail - would be by finishing of the campaign. as one of the three best group The French coach blamed runners-up. Al Nassr pip Al Sadd fatigue for the defeat but he “This will be the last match will need to galvanise his play- in the group so it will definitely ers for one last effort to ensure be a decisive one,” said Reghe- Al Duhail take their place in campf. “I have full confidence the Round of 16 as group win- in my players that they will give ners, with his team having their best in order to win the drawn 1-1 with Al Ahli Saudi in match. I hope that the players to book last 16 ticket the corresponding fixture. can understand that they are “Tomorrow’s match will be good and we must fight hard AFC wait until Friday night to see Ghannam’s cross - the first of the plot this time as he squan- steer Amrabat’s free-kick de- like a final for the two teams in order to qualify. We will pre- RIYADH if their final tally of 10 points several pivotal first half mo- dered a gilt-edged chance to livery into the net and Mano and we need a victory if we pare the players for this match will be good enough for them ments involving the prolific double the lead, missing a Manezes’ men edged closer to want to advance to the next very well and I hope that we will SAUDI Arabia’s Al Nassr de- to qualify as one of the best Moroccan striker. gaping net after Noureddine the last 16. stage,” said Lamouchi. “It will not have any absentees. feated Al Sadd SC of Qatar 2-1 three runners-up. It was Hamdallah who Amrabat had sprinted into the Al Sadd found a glimmer be a football battle tomorrow “I don’t like comparisons on Thursday to confirm their With both sides assured powered the hosts into the box to create the opportunity. of hope when Ali Al Lajami and the two sides will be look- with past results and this place in the 2021 AFC Cham- of a top two finish before the lead in the 33rd minute, but Al Sadd slowly but surely hauled down Yusuf Abdurisag ing for a victory. means that we don’t think of pions League Round of 16. match, the equation couldn’t the goal owed plenty to a dis- began to ask more questions just inside in the penalty area, “Al Ahli’s performance has Al Duhail’s results in the com- Goals from Abderrazak have been simpler: Win on astrous error from Al Sadd of the hosts after the interval, with Cazorla raising the stakes changed since the start of the petition. Three teams have a Hamdallah and Abdulelah Al the night and qualify for the goalkeeper Meshaal Bar- with Cazorla forcing Waleed by slotting the subsequent spot- tournament and we expect a chance to advance from the Amri either side of half-time Round of 16 as group winners, sham, whose botched clear- Abdullah into only his second kick but, despite a dramatic fi- difficult match because we are group and this will put pres- put the group hosts within lose and settle in for an un- ance went directly into the save of the night when the Al nal few minutes - which includ- playing against a strong team. sure on all the players.” sight of the knockout stage, comfortable 24-hour wait, and path of the 2020 ACL Golden Nasst shot-stopper got down ed Al Sadd boss Xavi being sent before Santi Cazorla made for it was Al Nassr who started the Boot winner, who seized the to deny the Spaniard in the off - Al Nassr held on to claim a nervy finale when he pulled a stronger. opportunity to slam home 70th minute. the crucial three points they goal back from the penalty spot They could have been his fourth of the tournament But that momentum was needed to advance. with seven minutes remaining. ahead as early as the sixth from 15 yards. abruptly halted when Al Nassr Scoreline: Al Nassr 2 (Abder- While Al Nassr can look minute, with Hamdallah miss- The Hamdallah show con- found the all-important sec- azak Hamdallah 33’, Abdulelah forward to September’s Round ing the target with a header tinued five minutes before the ond goal four minutes later, Alamri 74’) bt Al Sadd 1 (Santi of 16, Al Sadd will need to after he latched onto Sultan Al break, but there was a twist to with Al Amri rising high to Cazorla 83’ (P)).

Five Super League club Nagelsmann still has work ahead as executives resign Al Duhail coach Sabri Lamouchi and player Ismail Mohamed speak Leipzig visit Bremen in Cup semis to the media ahead of their crucial AFC Champions League Group C DPA 18 they would be joining a new match against Al Ahli Saudi FC on Friday. BERLIN Super League competition, DPA club record. which faced scorn before it BERLIN Coach Florian Kohfeldt felt FIVE high-profile club execu- was formally announced after his position was threatened, but tives have resigned from their news leaked out in the preced- JULIAN Nagelsmann has was given guarantees he can roles on Premier League sub- ing hours. plenty to do at RB Leipzig keep his job - at least for now. Persepolis top Group E committees following the Eu- It provoked fury, with before officially taking on his “We believe that Florian ropean Super League debacle. the ‘closed-shop’ element of new coaching job at Bayern and the team have a responsi- AFC Golmohammadi’s side fi- Stats Perform News un- the proposed new competi- Munich this summer. bility to show a clear reaction GOA nally – and deservedly – broke derstands Manchester Unit- tion set to see six of the Pre- Though he has been an- in the Cup against Leipzig on the deadlock in the 27th min- ed executive vice-chairman mier League’s biggest clubs nounced as the replacement Friday and to reverse the trend PERSEPOLIS secured top spot ute when Moghanloo finished Ed Woodward and Liver- guaranteed riches far beyond for treble winner coach Hansi in the last few Bundesliga in Group E of the 2021 AFC off a rapid break that saw pool chairman Tom Wer- those available to their do- Flick, Nagelsmann must shift games,” he said. Champions League on Thurs- Omid Alishah feed Mehdi Tor- ner have stepped down from mestic rivals. his focus to the German Cup, Leipzig are expected to day as Yahya Golmohamma- abi down the left before receiv- the club broadcast advisory Within 48 hours, the pro- where he can secure Leipzig secure second place in the di’s side bounced back from ing the return pass and setting group, while Chelsea chairman ject had collapsed as the Pre- their first ever major piece of Julian Nagelsmann in Leipzig. Bundesliga, with Bayern on their loss against Al Wahda to up Moghanloo to score from Bruce Buck has left the audit mier League clubs withdrew, silverware. the verge of clinching a ninth hand Qatar’s Al Rayyan a 4-2 the edge of the area. and remuneration committee. but by showing they had On their way to the big fina- ing to beat top favourites Leip- consecutive title. For Nagels- defeat that ensured their pas- Pahlavan made it 2-0 Arsenal chief executive been willing to join in the new le in Berlin on May 13, they are zig, may be drawing hope from mann, the Cup is his final sage to the Round of 16. seven minutes later when he Vinai Venkatesham and his league, and doing so without due to meet an ailing Werder a quote by their former coach chance to secure silverware The two-time finalists had twisted and turned on the edge Manchester City counterpart consulting others that may be Bremen on Friday, while in Otto Rehhagel that “the Cup with the team before he moves slipped to a 1-0 loss to the club of the area, beating Al Rayyan Ferran Soriano have both re- affected, domestic rivals were the other semi-final game on has its own rules.” to Munich. from the United Arab Emir- defender Abdulrahman Al signed from the club strategic left incensed. Saturday, Holstein Kiel want For a second consecu- “It’s too early to say my ates on Matchday Five, but they Korbi twice before slamming advisory group. There were calls for points to write another chapter of tive season, Bremen slumped goodbyes and speak about eventually claimed all three a low right-foot shot past You- The moves came to light penalties or financial pun- their football fairytale against into the relegation battle in my memories because I’m points against Laurent Blanc’s nis as Persepolis claimed the 11 days after these clubs, and ishments to be imposed, but Borussia Dortmund. the Bundesliga, and have lost not done here yet in Leipzig,” already-eliminated side after a cushion their first half perfor- Tottenham, declared on April those now seem unlikely. Bremen, meanwhile, aim- seven league games in a row, a Nagelsmann said. nervy second half at the Jawa- mance warranted. harlal Nehru Stadium. Al Rayyan, however, rallied Shahriyar Moghanlou early in the second half when opened the scoring in the 27th Boli netted from eight yards minute having earlier hit the out after Persepolis goalkeeper Struff leaves it late to secure BMW Open QF berth crossbar with a header before was only able to Ehsan Pahlavan doubled the parry Ali Farydoon’s long- DPA said Struff in his on-court in- Galan, and will meet Norbert Iranian side’s advantage seven range attempt after restart. LONDON terview. Gombos in the last eight. minutes later. But two goals By the 68th minute the “I played a not good sec- At the Estoril Open, from Yohan Boli kept Al Rayy- Iranians had restored their JAN-LENNARD Struff reeled ond-set tie-break. Before the 22-year-old Frenchman an in contention in the second advantage. The Al Rayyan de- off the last four games of the set was OK, but I couldn’t Corentin Moutet stunned top 45 minutes and Persepolis fence only partially cleared match to edge past fellow lock into his service games seed Denis Shapovalov. needed further efforts from a corner, allowing Torabi to German Dominik Koepfer that much. Moutet, ranked 73 in the Hossein Kanani and Isa Alkasir send over a curling centre to- and reach the quarter-finals “I am very happy that I world, ousted the Canadian to confirm their fifth victory in wards the far post that Kanani of the BMW Open in Munich broke him in the third set and I 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to register his six games in the group phase. headed past Younis. on Thursday. am very happy to be through.” best career win. The Iranian club had been Boli struck again 18 minutes Struff recovered from 4-2 Struff will attempt to reach Britain’s Cameron Norrie dominant throughout the from time when Yacine Bra- down in the first set and draw- his second Munich semi-final reached his fourth quarter- opening quarter of the game, himi’s initial shot was blocked, ing a blank in the second-set when he faces fourth seed Filip final of 2021 with a 4-6, 7-6 (7- with Moghanloo heading but the Iranians claimed their tie-break to advance 7-6 (7-3), Krajinovic on Friday. 1), 7-5 victory against Spanish ’s inviting cross fourth less than a minute later 6-7(0-7), 6-2 in two hours and Nikoloz Basilashvili also qualifier Pedro Martinez. against the woodwork hav- when Alkasir netted from seven 39 minutes. Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff serves the ball to Germany’s Dominik reached the quarter-finals Norrie will face second ing seen an earlier free-kick yards out, finally sealing the “I am very, very happy that Koepfer at the ATP Tennis BMW Open in Munich on April Thursday. with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Co- seed Cristian Garin of Chile on pushed to safety by Al Rayyan win that guaranteed his team I turned around the first set,” Struff won 7-6, 6-7, 6-2. (AFP) lombian qualifier Daniel Elahi Friday. goalkeeper Fahad Younis. top spot in Group E. 12 Friday, April 30, 2021 Sports HARARE TEST Shaw, Dhawan shine in comprehensive Pakistan take control DC win over KKR

ANI AHMEDABAD after Hasan, Shaheen PRITHVI Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan starred with the bat as defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven in an (IPL) encoun- dismantle Zimbabwe ter here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Shaw and Dhawan played AGENCIES knocks of 82 and 46 respective- HARARE ly as Delhi Capitals registered a win with 21 balls to spare. With PAKISTAN took command this win, Delhi has moved to on the opening day of the first the second spot in the points ta- Test against Zimbabwe as ble with 10 points. Chasing 155, four- hauls from Hasan Delhi Capitals got off to a flying Ali and helped start as Prithvi Shaw smashed bowl the hosts out for 176 at six boundaries in the very first the Harare Sports Club. over bowled by Shivam Mavi. Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Hasan and Afridi returned Shaw along with Dhawan con- Shaw scored 82 runs against 4/43 and 4/53 respectively to tinued the carnage and Delhi’s Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL blunt Zimbabwe’s batting line- score read 67/0 after the end of match played in Ahmedabad up, even as the debutant Roy the sixth over. on Thursday. (BCCI/IPL) Kaia scored a fighting 48 to Dhawan and Shaw con- boost the total. tinued with their momentum ets each as Delhi Capitals Abid Ali and Imran Butt, and KKR had no answers on restricted KKR to a score of the Pakistan opener, added a how to stop both the batters. 154/6 in the allotted 20 overs. quickfire 103 in the final ses- With just 23 runs needed for For KKR, Shubman Gill sion to reduce the deficit to 73 the win, KKR finally managed got going with the bat as he runs by stumps. to get a breakthrough as Pat played a knock of 43 runs. Zimbabwe opted to bat in Cummins had Dhawan (46) Andre Russell and Pat the morning, but struggled adjudged leg-before wicket, Cummins also played useful against Pakistan’s pacers. ending the first-wicket part- knocks of 45 and 11 respective- Hasan broke through in the nership of 132 runs. ly but KKR had to settle with a very first over, seeing off Kevin Cummins also removed below-par score. Kasuza for nought. After bowling out Zimbabwe for 176, Pakistan ended the rst day at 103/0 on the rst day of their rst Test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Shaw (82) and Rishabh Pant Unfortunately for Zimba- (16) in the 16th over, but in the Scores: KKR 154/6 (Shubman bwe, the rest of their batsmen Zimbabwe from 127/7 to 176, end, Delhi Capitals registered Gill 43, Andre Russell 45*, Lalit didn’t fare much better. Prince Scoreboard even as Afridi ran through the an easy victory to move to sec- Yadav 2-13) vs Delhi Capitals Masvaure, the other opener, Zimbabwe (1st innings) R. Ngarava b Afridi 1 Pakistan (1st innings) rest of the tail. ond place in the points table. 156/3 (Prithvi Shaw 82, Shi- was dismissed by Shaheen P. Masvaure c Butt b Afridi 11 Extras: 0 Imran Butt 43 The Pakistan openers then Earlier, Axar Patel and khar Dhawan 46, Pat Cummins for a 30-ball 11, while Tarasai K. Kasuza b Hasan 0 Total: (All out; 59.1 overs) 176 Abid Ali not out 56 put on a fine display of bats- Lalit Yadav scalped two wick- 3-24). Musakanda (14) and Brendan T. Musakanda b Nauman 14 Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Kasuza), 2-18 (Masvaure), Extras: (b1, nb3) 4 manship. Taylor (5) failed to build the B. Taylor c Ashraf b Hasan 5 3-30 (Musakanda), 4-30 (Taylor), 5-89 Total: (For no loss; 30 overs) 103 Butt and Abid were gritty M. Shumba run out 27 (Shumba), 6-124 (Kaia), 7-127 (Chakabva), Yet to bat: Azhar Ali, , Fawad Alam, partnership that Zimbabwe R. Kaia lbw b Hasan 48 8-141 (Chisoro), 9-164 (Muzarabani). Mohammad Rizwan, , Shaheen for the most part, but didn’t desperately needed. R. Chakabva c Butt b Hasan 19 Bowling: Afridi 15.1-5-43-4, Hasan 15-2-53-4, Shah Afridi, , , Sajid Khan. hesitate to go for the shot The pressure racked up on D. Tiripano not out 28 Nauman 11-1-29-1, Ashraf 7-2-14-0, Sajid Bowling: Muzarabani 9-2-20-0, Ngarava 9-2-32- when the chance presented the middle order as Zimbabwe T. Chisoro b Shaheen Afridi 9 11-1-37-0. 0, Chisora 6-1-17-0, Tiripano 6-1-33-0. itself. were reduced to 30/4 in 18.2 B. Muzarabani b Afridi 14 Toss: Zimbabwe. Abid went on to register overs. It was then that Milton his second Test fifty in Tests, Shumba and Kaia combined the fifth wicket, resisting Paki- Shumba was run out for 27. just two runs short of a maid- while Butt ended the day forces to help Zimbabwe reach stan for nearly 18 overs. Their Hasan then had the well- en Test half-century. Howev- needing just seven more runs a respectable total. resilience came to an anti- set Kaia dismissed leg-before er, Donald Tiripano continued on the second morning to The duo added 59 runs for climatic end, however, when wicket with a searing yorker, the fight, his 28* helping take bring up his own half-century. Second Test vs Bangladesh Thirimanne, Karunaratne tons put Sri Lanka on top of Mumbai Indians during his unbeaten innings of 70 ANI Karunaratne and Thirimanne eter to reach 5,000 Test runs runs against in the Indian Premier League at Delhi PALLEKELE (SRI LANKA) took Sri Lanka over the 100- in terms of matches played. on Thursday. (BCCI/IPL) run mark without losing wick- Karunaratne scored his SRI Lanka skipper Dimuth ets, with both batsmen reach- 5,000th run in his 72nd Test Karunaratne (118) and Lahiru ing their respective fifties. and 138th innings. Thirimanne (131*) both scored The duo continued their Former Sri Lanka skip- De Kock, Krunal centuries as the hosts domi- dream run and piled further per is still nated all three sessions on day misery as Sri Lanka reached 188 the highest run-scorer for the one of the second Test against for the loss of no wicket before country with 12,400 Test runs star as MI register Bangladesh here on Thursday. tea. Meanwhile, Thirimanne under his belt. An unbroken 82-run sec- surpassed the 2,000 Test runs SCOREBOARD ond-wicket stand between and Karunaratne scored anoth- Sri Lanka (1st innings) 7-wkt win over RR Thirimanne and Oshada er century as the openers put Sri Dimuth Karunaratne c Liton b Fernando took Sri Lanka to Lanka in full control. Shoriful Islam 118; Lahiru Thiri- ANI not fall behind the asking rate. 291/1 at the end of the open- In the third session, manne not out 131; Oshada NEW DELHI De Kock brought up his ing day’s play. Shoriful broke the opening Fernando not out 40 first half-century of this sea- Shoriful Islam was the stand of 209 in the 64th over Extras: (w1, nb1) 2 QUINTON de Kock and son and Mumbai looked well lone man from Bangladesh as he dismissed Karunaratne. Total: (For 1 wkt, 90 overs): 291 Krunal Pandya starred with on their way to register a win. who gave visitors something However, Thirimanne contin- Fall of wicket: 1-209 the bat as Mumbai Indians The duo put on 63 runs for to cheer about as Sri Lanka ued scoring runs and brought (Karunaratne). registered a comprehensive the third wicket, but with just batsmen enjoyed another day up his third Test century, also To bat: Angelo Mathews, seven-wicket win over Ra- 26 runs away from the win, of run-fest on Thursday. his second of the year. Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum jasthan Royals in their Indian Krunal (39) ended up losing Opting to bat first, Sri Lan- Bangladesh were not able Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Premier League (IPL) encoun- his wicket to Mustafizur Rah- ka got off to a steady start as to make any further inroads as , Suranga ter here at the Arun Jaitley man in the 17th over. opening batsmen Karunaratne Sri Lanka ended day one of the Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando and Stadium on Thursday. In the end, Kieron Pollard and Thirimanne batted second Test on 291/1. . De Kock and Krunal played a quickfire cameo of 16 through the first session. During the game, Bowling: Abu Jayed 16-3-47-0 played knocks of 70* and 39 runs off just eight balls to hand Sri Lanka went to lunch at Karunaratne also became the (w 1, nb 1), Taskin Ahmed 17-3- respectively to give Mumbai a Mumbai a seven-wicket win Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Thirimanne (L) and Oshada Fernando look at a 66/0 with both batsmen well 10th Lankan batsman to score 69-0, Mehidy Hasan 22-4-67-0, much-needed win this season with nine balls to spare. television screen for an unsuccessful review decision on the rst day set, forming a solid base for 5,000 runs in the longest for- Shoriful Islam 16-3-52-1, Taijul and with this innings, Krunal With this win, MI has held of their second and nal Test versus Bangladesh at the Pallekele the innings ahead. mat of the game. He is also the Islam 19-2-56-0. also made a comeback of sorts on to its fourth position in the International Stadium in Kandy on Thursday. (AFP) In the second session, fourth fastest Sri Lanka crick- Toss: Sri Lanka. after witnessing a dull period points table and the side now with the bat in the first five has 6 points from 6 games. matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan Chasing 172, Mumbai In- Royals remain at the seventh dians got off to a solid start as spot with just 4 points. Breaching Anti-Corruption Code openers Rohit Sharma and Earlier, , Sanju Quinton de Kock put on 49 runs Samson, and got Wasn’t involved in any match- xing, position was clari ed by ICC: Heath Streak for the first wicket, but on the fi- among the runs as Rajasthan nal ball of the sixth over, Rohit Royals posted a score of 171/4 HARARE (Zimbabwe): After be- relationship. This position has to resume his involvement in the genuinely believed it was a safe was a bottle of whisky and my (14) ended up handing a simple in the allotted 20 overs. ing handed an eight-year ban by been con rmed by the ICC itself game on March 28, 2029. “In space. I also hoped the relation- wife was gifted a phone. Several catch to off the Samson (42), Buttler (41), the International Cricket Council in its own statement,” Streak’s 2017, I met an individual keen ship would be bene cial not only months down the line the ICC bowling of . and Dube (35) got starts, but (ICC) for breaching Anti-Corrup- statement read, as reported to invest in cricket in Africa, to myself and to the academy then brought to my attention Suryakumar Yadav then none of them scored at a rol- tion Code, former Zimbabwe by ESPNcricinfo. Streak was and in particular they wanted but to Zimbabwean cricket and I the fact that the individual with joined de Kock in the middle licking pace and as a result, skipper Heath Streak on Thurs- charged by the ICC as a partici- to sponsor a T20 tournament pursued its growth with vigour,” whom I had been dealing, and and both batsmen scored runs Mumbai Indians’ death-over day released a statement saying pant under the Code by virtue of in Zimbabwe, which would be said Streak. some of the information that I at a brisk pace to form a 34- specialists Trent Boult and Jas- that he was not involved in any his status as the coach of Zim- called the Safari Blast. The indi- “At the onset I was engaged, had shared during our friend- run stand for the second wick- prit Bumrah managed to main- sort of match- xing. babwe from 2016 to 2018 and vidual was subsequently vetted and paid the Bitcoin, to assist ship/interaction may have been et. However, this partnership tain a stranglehold in the end. “I also want to place on record as the coach of various domes- and cleared through the usual in buying and building teams in used for online betting,” he was cut short in the 10th over to the public and fans that I was tic teams. Under the provisions protocols and to be honest, I let different regional T20 competi- added. Streak also said that he by Morris as he sent Surya (16) Scores: Rajasthan Royals not involved in any match- xing, of the Code, Streak chose to my guard down as the friendship tions, which was successful, does not want cricket in Zimba- back to the pavilion. 171/4 ( 42, Jos spot- xing, or attempts to inu- admit the charges and agreed and potential business partner- resulting in the purchase of a bwe to suffer for his actions and Krunal Pandya then came Buttler 41; Rahul Chahar 2-33) ence a game or share informa- with the sanction with the ICC ship blossomed. The nature team in Dubai for this individual. he also said that he intends to at the crease to provide sup- vs Mumbai Indians 172/3 tion from a changeroom during in lieu of an Anti-Corruption of our relationship was frater- Much later on in our friendship, serve out the sanction handed port to de Kock and the duo (Quinton de Kock 70*, Krunal a match at any given time in our Tribunal hearing. He will be free nal and cordial at all times. I the only other thing I received by the ICC. (ANI) ensured that their side does Pandya 39; Chris Morris 2-33). Nation Friday, April 30, 2021 13 Qatar Foundation award helps start-up provide health insurance to Nigerian women & children environmental problem, caus- and waste collection system. e innovator supported by WISH says ing pollution and public health The fund will also be used to issues, and negatively affects continue their awareness cam- funding proved crucial during COVID-19 marine life. paigns, aiming to reach at least “More than 90 percent of 350,000 people before the end TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to micro health insurance and Nigeria’s 200 million popula- of 2021. DOHA care in over 1,000 hospitals in tion does not have access to WISH Head of Innovation, Nigeria. ‘Micro’ refers to the basic health insurance. With Mahmoud El Achi, said: “We “THE funding from WISH has small financial transaction that more than 100 million people are very proud of the SOSO been a tremendous help to each health insurance policy living below the poverty line, Care team, who truly embody SOSO Care, as the COVID-19 generates. The policy, aimed out-of-pocket health financ- the spirit of innovation, with pandemic had disrupted our at supporting low-income ing means more people are their passion for caring for revenue, almost driving us out populations, covers specific dragged into poverty every their fellow humans and the of business. This funding has benefits that have been pri- year from unexpected health planet. Achieving global health given us a headway to set up oritised, at extremely afford- spending. Both these problems equity is crucial to sustainable a collection process across the able premium rates. are catastrophic. We thought of development and we have the Rivers State,” said Nonso Opu- The start-up has recently how best to solve them by using collective responsibility to en- rum, founder of SOSO Care. partnered with Hotel Alliance one problem to tackle the oth- sure that everyone around the SOSO Care, a young Ni- in Rivers, one of Nigeria’s nine er, so we created SOSO Care.” world has access to equal and gerian start-up, showcased its crude oil-producing states. The team’s ambitious plan proper healthcare. Through innovative enterprise at the A total of 100 hotels operate to make micro health insur- our Innovation Program, we 2020 World Innovation Sum- under the Alliance. The part- ance available to everyone is will continue to support health- mit for Health (WISH), Qatar nership aims to consign 1,590 not limited to Nigeria but en- care entrepreneurs who share Foundation’s (QF) global health tonnes of recyclables, includ- visions its reach to cover the our goal to create a fairer and initiative. As a result of partici- ing Polyethylene Terephthalate whole African population. healthier world.” pating in the WISH Innovation (PET) plastic bottles from all “Our mission is to ensure The WISH Innovation competition, the start-up won hotels to SOSO Care as a CSR Nonso Opurum, founder of SOSO Care everyone in Africa has access to Programme was formally $5,000 for its innovative ap- initiative. The money gener- quality healthcare irrespective launched in 2013. To date, 128 proach to bringing health insur- ated from the exchange will “The impact will not only additional funds and support sion and environmental sus- of their financial status. This innovators from around the ance to millions of Nigerians. be used to insure 5,000 vul- ensure health inclusion but to ensure proper evacuation of tainability. drives us to constantly search world have participated. The Founded in September nerable women and children also mitigate environmen- wastes across the hotels and to “Every year, 30 million for alternative forms of sustain- programme was expanded last 2019, the fintech social enter- across orphanage homes in the tal pollution, as plastics that replicate the same operational tonnes of waste is generated able healthcare financing to year to incorporate several prise collects and uses recycla- southern state. With the fund- would otherwise end up in model in two other Nigerian around Nigeria, accounting ensure access to health for eve- new incentives and benefits ble waste as a financial resource ing from WISH, SOSO Care landfills or drainages that lead states by the end of April,” for more than 20 billion plas- ryone.” SOSO Care is currently for innovators, including cash to give millions of uninsured was able to start the process of into the ocean will now be re- says Nonso. tic PET bottles, of which less focused on securing $250,000 prizes, workshops with inves- Nigerians, mostly pregnant collecting the waste and fuel its cycled and put to good use. SOSO Care’s business than 5 percent is collected and funding to grow their team tors and business mentors, and women and children, access operation. We are also hoping to raise model promotes health inclu- recycled. This creates a huge and improve their operation WISH media support. HBKU-CIS launches project QU’s Biomedical Science students to develop comprehensive present their graduation projects

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and college of pharmacy at QU negative bacilli. source on Islamic reform DOHA as well as School of BioSciences Using Zebra fish model and Technology in India. in the research field was the QATAR University’s (QU) 13 A study titled ‘profile of oxi- dominant feature of three dif- Compilation will highlight major Biomedical Science students dative stress genes in response ferent studies. The first one was Islamic reform movements and presented eight different re- to obesity treatment’ was su- supervised by Dr Huseyin Yal- search projects recently online pervised by Dr Nasser Rizk, as- cin, assistant professor at the inform academic scholarship in light of COVID-19 pandemic sociate professor of Biomedical biomedical research centre and circumstances. These presenta- Science at QU. This study was conducted by students Nabila TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tions were the fruitful conclu- conducted by students Amira Moulana and Sara Suleiman to DOHA sion of four years of undergrad- from college of Pharmacy. An- Mohemd and Huda Farah and develop a vasoconstriction hy- uate studies. other study was supervised by found using mice models that pertension model in zebra fish. THE College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Three students, Asmaa Al- Dr Hatem Zayed, associate pro- decreasing oxidative stress The second one was supervised Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched a louch, Tara Fathi and Asma fessor at Biomedical Sciences, damage in skeletal muscles by Dr Gheyath Nasrallah, asso- new mega project to produce a comprehensive Hassan, conducted two dif- focusing on signalling cascades through the NrF2 pathway ciate professor of Immunology source on Islamic reform. ferent studies focusing on the of multiple myeloma cells treat- would be a potential anti-obe- at QU, where toxicity of AEO In keeping with CIS’ intent to lead in contem- effect of different substances ed with pristimerin. sity drug. surfactant was evaluated by the porary and applied Islamic studies, the compila- against human breast and colo- This study was conducted Another project was under student, Aldana Al-Dosari. The tion will aim to highlight major Islamic reformers, rectal cancer cells under the su- by students Rehab Elkardawy the supervision of Dr Nahla third study was supervised by reform themes, movements and contemporary pervision of Prof Ahmad Malki, and Heba Almaghrbi using bio- Omer, research associate of Dr Maha Alasmakh, assistant reform issues. The project outcomes will include Dr Akel Kahera associate dean of academic af- informatics approach and ac- biomedical research centre. In professor of embryology at QU, a bibliographic guide as well as a spatial and fairs at Health Sciences College. cepted for publication in a peer- this project, students Hanin to evaluate the toxic effect of wa- chronological digital inventory of Islamic reform- eral of its senior faculty members to undertake The studies were in col- review scientific journal. This Nizar and Noora Shams com- ter-pipe smoking on embryonic ers. CIS’ objective is to leverage the compilation to the mammoth project, which will require meticu- laboration with Prof Ala Ed- study was in collaboration with pared different methods to in- development of zebra fish. This reshape the academic teaching of Islamic studies, lous research and scholarship. The first task force din Moustafa from college of Translation Research Institute vestigate the in vitro activity of study was conducted by the stu- but also to rekindle the spirit of reform in Muslim will begin by collecting all scholarly works in the medicine and Prof Ashraf Khalil at Hamad Medical Corporation colistin against different gram dent Shima Aladawi. societies and contribute meaningfully to designing field of Islamic reform. Dr Emad El-Din Shahin, a better humanity. founding dean of CIS; Dr Louay Safi, profes- Explaining the overall aims, Dr Akel Kahera, sor of political science and Islamic thought; Dr professor of Islamic Architecture and Urbanism Dheen Mohammed, professor of comparative and the lead focal point for the project at CIS, religion; and Dr Muhammad Modassir Ali, sen- HBKU, said: “Our intent through this major pro- ior researcher at CIS’ Muhammad Bin Hamad Al Times Higher Education recognises ject is to educate and inform scholars, students, Thani Centre for Muslim Contribution to Civili- and the general public on the trajectories of Islam- zation (CMCC), will produce a bibliographical ic reform throughout Muslim history. We see it as guide including key reformist contributions and QU for its work towards UN SDGs important to demonstrate the relevance of Islamic develop a spatial and chronological digital inven- traditions and Muslim thought to contemporary tory of Islamic reformers. QATAR University has been clude zero hunger (ranked sec- water (first in Arab world and of the UN, Qatar is committed to global challenges. In this regard, the project re- The second task force will identify major recognised by Times Higher ond in Arab world, first in Gulf), Gulf), life on land (first in Arab fulfilling its obligations towards flects CIS’ aim of producing reform-oriented fu- pressing themes in the contemporary world. Dr Education (THE) Impact Rank- good health and wellbeing, world and Gulf), peace justice implementing the SDGs. ture generations that can make tangible contribu- Akel Kahera, professor of architecture and ur- ings 2021. QU has been ranked quality education, clean water and strong institutions, and fi- QU continues to make tions to humanity. banism; Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Zain, professor between 101 and 200 among and sanitation (ranked fourth nally, partnership for the goals waves in various international “The project will serve the wider academic of Islamic studies and comparative religion; Dr 1,115 universities worldwide. in Arab world, third in the Gulf), (fourth in Arab world, second in rankings. Last month, the uni- community, by shedding light on issues of consid- Alexandre Caeiro, associate professor of Islamic THE Impact Rankings measure affordable and clean energy, de- Gulf). versity was placed 26 in the erable importance to Islamic scholarship. For our studies, and Dr Joseph Lumbard, associate pro- global universities’ success in cent work and economic growth When QU launched its strat- overall THE Emerging Econo- part, we will also work toward integrating Islamic fessor of Quranic Studies, will focus on topics delivering the United Nations’ (fourth in Arab world and Gulf), egy in 2017, it did so in align- mies University Rankings for reform contributions into teaching and academic such as social justice, environmentalism, po- Sustainable Development Goals reduced inequalities, sustain- ment with the Qatar National 2021 and was recognised by QS courses, in keeping with HBKU’s commitment to litical accountability, human dignity and gender (SDGs). able cities and communities Vision 2030, insuring that the Quacquarelli Symonds World excellence in research.” equality, identifying Islamic reform contribu- Out of 17 UN SDG’s evaluat- (fourth in Arab world, first in University worked towards na- University Rankings in 13 differ- CIS has put together two task forces with sev- tions to these debates. ed, QU submitted 13, which in- Gulf), climate action, life below tional goals. As a member state ent subjects. (TNN) Visual Arts Studies Third Annual Conference 2020-2021 concludes

QNA the aftermath of the COV- that the conference presented DOHA ID-19 pandemic. various and useful studies of Participants from On the last day of the museum work, which con- across world THE Visual Arts Studies conference, the participants tributes to the development Third Annual Conference presented a set of research of museums as part of the ● Held under the theme 2020-2021, organised virtu- papers. cultural and educational fa- ‘The Future Museum in the ally by Mathaf: Arab Museum Director of Mathaf Dr Ab- cilities, and works to develop Future City’, the conference of Modern Art in collabora- dellah Karroum told Qatar knowledge, ideas and skills was attended by artists, tion with Doha Institute for News Agency (QNA) that the of the work team and the de- researchers, museum Graduate Studies, came to a conference, which was held velopment of museum collec- practitioners and curators close. Held under the theme for the third year, has suc- tions as part of the cultural ‘The Future Museum in the ceeded in strengthening co- action. from around the world Future City’, the conference operation between the Doha The conference examined ● The conference was attended by artists, re- Institute for Graduate Stud- the repercussions of the glob- examined the repercus- searchers, museum practi- ies and the Mathaf, as it was al pandemic, and how both tioners and curators from able to communicate ideas the city and museum have sions of the global around the world. and issues related to muse- been impacted by COVID-19. pandemic. It also It discussed, over three ums to the general public. At It also discussed the manners discussed the manners in days, the future scenarios the same time, it affirmed the through which the museum which the museum and the open to multiple possibilities, interest in the science of crea- and the city narrate this cru- city narrate this crucial by stimulating critical think- tivity and its integration into cial moment of transforma- moment of transformation ing about what may arise in daily life, he said, stressing tion, as and when it occurs. 14 Friday, April 30, 2021 The Last Word

Ooredoo promotes historic Changes to second FM Meets Saudi Minister of State & Member of Cabinet Qatar Airway’s Shipment dose vaccination to India includes PPE, Ramadan customs and process oxygen canisters traditions of the country Continued from page 1  Continued from page 1  TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to win prizes worth up to “PATIENTS will receive an SMS THE cargo shipment will include PPE DOHA QR25,000. specifying the time slot during equipment, oxygen canisters and other Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, which they can visit the drive- essential medical items, and consists OOREDOO has announced its Director PR at Ooredoo, through for their second dose of of donations by individuals and com- partnership with Al Rayyan said: “We’re delighted to be vaccine,” it added. No second doses panies around the world in addition to TV to support the local station partnering with Al Rayan TV will be given before the due date: 21 existing cargo orders. Qatar Airways with its quiz show, Ala Lyal as on this culturally important days after the first dose for Pfizer/ has been a leader in the fight against the Exclusive Communication show. A commitment to pro- BioNTech and 28 days after the COVID-19 and in the early stages of the Sponsor, moting and preserving Qa- first dose for Moderna, it noted. pandemic, provided similar aid flights The Ala Lyal Show aims tari culture and heritage is “Patients need to visit the drive- to China, shipping supplies to Beijing, to highlight historic Ramadan a key part of our corporate through centre in their own vehicle, Guangzhou and Shanghai in February customs and traditions from social responsibility strat- or taxi (no buses or people on foot 2020. QA has become the first global the past so that future genera- egy, never more so than in are permitted), and will be request- airline in the world to achieve the pres- tions can enjoy them. the holy month of Ramadan, ed to show their Ehteraz status as tigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Hassan Al Mohannadai and we’re proud to be playing green, their vaccination card and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrah- Rating by international air transport and Hessa Al-Kuwari host the a part in ensuring our future their QID,” it added. The MoPH said man Al-Thani, on Thursday met with HRH Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet of rating organisation, Skytrax. This fol- show, which airs from Souq Al generations will get to enjoy if patients miss the scheduled time of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, lows HIA’s recent success as the first Wakrah. Viewers are quizzed the same Ramadan customs their second dose, they will receive who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and only airport in the Middle East and on Ramadan customs and tra- and traditions we’ve enjoyed an SMS with a rescheduled appoint- between the two countries. (QNA) Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star ditions and have the chance for years.” ment at a PHCC health centre. COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. Ooredoo continues to support vital Qatar’s population drops to community center during Ramadan TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2.64 million in March: PSA DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dents cases excluding the ac- QATAR’S leading telecom- DOHA cidents without injuries dur- munications company has an- ing March 2021, showing a nounced that it will continue THE total population of Qatar monthly decrease of 2.9 per- its long-standing support for has decreased from 2.80 mil- cent and an annual increase the Fahad Bin Jassim Kidney lion in March 2020 to 2.64 by 26.9 percent. Light injuries Center in Doha during Rama- million at end of March 2021, with 88 percent accounted for dan. the Planning and Statistics the vast majority of traffic ac- As part of the company’s Authority (PSA) monthly bul- cidents cases during the same efforts to support the commu- letin has revealed. month, followed by severe in- nity and bring joy to the pa- According to the bulletin, juries by nine percent. How- tients at the Center, Ooredoo 1,789 live births were regis- ever, 18 deaths were recorded, donated gift vouchers to the tered during March 2021 with equivalent to only three per- Center. an increase in the total Qatari cent of the total traffic acci- Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, live births by 9.5 percent com- dents cases. Director PR at Ooredoo, said: pared to last month. On the A total of 5,342 new vehi- “We’re delighted and proud other hand, 250 deaths were cles were registered in March to be continuing our long- members of the community, around the world.” recorded during the same pe- 2021, showing a monthly in- established partnership with and initiatives such as these Several similar CSR activi- riod, representing an increase crease of 3.9 percent and an the Fahad Bin Jassim Kidney are the ideal way in which we ties are planned for the rest of of 40.4 percent compared to cates by 3.8 percent with 373 monthly increase of 2.5 per- annual increase of 24.4 per- Center this Ramadan. Our can demonstrate this commit- Ramadan. This initiative is February 2021. marriage contracts and 176 di- cent for the value of social se- cent, according to the bulletin. corporate social responsibility ment in a practical way. We part of the Ooredoo AlKhair March 2021 also recorded vorce cases, respectively. curity and a monthly increase More information and de- strategy includes a firm com- wish a peaceful, blessed Rama- campaign, which was launched a monthly increase in mar- As for the Social Security, of 0.5 percent for the number tailed data is available at the mitment to supporting the dan to all patients and staff at during Ramadan to support a riage contracts by 25.2 percent QR84 million was distrib- of beneficiaries. Planning and Statistics Au- communities in which we op- the Center, and indeed to our variety of charitable organisa- while it witnessed a monthly uted to 14,681 beneficiaries The bulletin shows that thority website: www.psa.gov. erate, including the vulnerable communities in Qatar and tions and the community. decrease in divorce certifi- in March 2021, recording a there were 613 traffic acci- qa One coffee mug at a time connects people together AILYN AGONIA tion grew from his trips, gifts from friends and now. Hence, it’s more expensive should you DOHA from trading or mugs exchange with his fellow wish to buy it from the sellers. Through collect- “muggers” not only in Qatar but also in the ing mugs, my skills in Geography has improved THE passion of Filipino expat Robin Oira for Philippines and in other countries. a lot. Among my treasured item in my collec- collecting coffee mugs has not only brought “I believe all of my fellow collectors would tion is the 1st version of the Starbucks Qatar him good memories, but also new friends. agree that collecting Starbucks mugs brings Icon mug. It bears The Torch design in front ASIDE from owning hundreds of coffee mugs, back a lot of good memories, especially when and The Pearl Qatar design at the back. The he and another collector started a social media you bring a mug or two from your travels. It’s last time I checked it from our local and inter- group to connect with people from Qatar and also a good way to remember the iconic places national FB groups, it costs between $500 and around the world who share their passion for you’ve visited in a country. A few years ago, my $600!” collecting mugs. fellow collectors and I in Qatar hosted some According to Robin, while his collection “I was able to connect with other collectors muggers from Germany, Vietnam, and the is still considered modest in comparison with through our Facebook group Qatar Starbucks United States. They transited through Doha that of other avid collectors, he is content with Star Collectors. During the pre-pandemic pe- on their way to their final destination, and we what he has so far. “My mugs collection gives riod, we usually meet as a group at least once a had the opportunity to show them around the Robin Oira with his collection Robin’s late mother used to look after his me a feeling of happiness only a mugger like me month and as often as twice a week, depending beautiful places that we have here in Qatar. extensive mug collection, which adorned their could understand in this time of uncertainty. on our trading activity. We are always on the Of course, The Torch is always on their itiner- lecting Starbucks mugs because of their unique home in the Philippines. Maybe I’ll add a few mugs that are not yet a part lookout for newly released mugs and look for- ary, as they happily pose in front of the camera design, and that you have to visit that specific of my collection in the future. My only worry is ward to meeting our fellow collectors from di- while holding the VHTF (very hard to find) and country or city to obtain one. His personal fa- specific country, city, or even province. that our wall in our family home’s dining area verse backgrounds,” Robin told Qatar Tribune. precious Starbucks Qatar Version 1,” Robin vourite is the Starbucks Icon mugs collection, Robin said, “Nowadays, you could hardly back in the Philippines may not be able to ac- He started collecting mugs in 2013 during said. which has grown in popularity because it de- get the icon mugs from Starbucks stores as commodate if I would still add some more to his visit to Dubai. Over the years his collec- He said that he became interested in col- picts iconic places or things that represent a they have been discontinued for a few years it,” Robin added. Early diagnosis and autism awareness important: HBKU experts TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Autism is understood to be nal confirmed diagnosis cannot Are there treatments, over time. Early diagnosis and ASD tend to perform well in sci- DOHA a disorder of very early brain be made until the age of two or and what are QBRI’s re- behavioral interventions are ence and engineering, research, development, with behavioural older. searchers working on? essential in propelling improve- accounting, information tech- APRIL is Autism Awareness signs and characteristics com- There is currently no cure ments observed in individuals nology, manufacturing, journal- Month. Dr Abeer Al-Shammari monly manifesting between 18 Are symptoms consist- for autism. A one-size-fits-all with ASD, taking full advantage ism, art and design, and animal- and Dr Sara Abdulla, research months and three years of age. ent for all individuals? treatment is not appropri- of a young brain’s remarkable related careers. Their quality of fellows at the Qatar Biomedical The earliest signs usually in- ASD varies considerably in ate either, as many with ASD neuroplasticity. This leads to life depends on the foundation Research Institute (QBRI) Neu- volve the absence of typical be- symptoms and levels of severity have additional comorbidities what is known as “optimal out- provided from childhood. rological Disorders Research haviours rather than the pres- as well as associated comorbidi- and treatment plans must be come”, a term commonly used Center (NDRC) at Hamad Bin ence of atypical ones. Parents ties, hence its label ‘spectrum individualized to meet spe- for symptoms that are subdued What is the difference Khalifa University (HBKU), are in the best position to spot disorder’. This can sometimes cific needs. Early intervention or even lost later in life as a re- between a child diagnosed discuss what we should know the earliest warning signs and make the diagnosis difficult. As and support programs, such sult of appropriate intervention. with ASD and a child that is about autism spectrum disor- they should continuously moni- the famous quote says: “If you as speech, behavior, and occu- hyperactive or has a short der (ASD), and their research tor their child’s verbal, social, know one person with autism, Dr. Sara Abdulla pational therapy, are effective What will my child’s fu- attention span? aimed at improving early diag- emotional and cognitive devel- you know one person with au- strategies. They can help to re- ture be like? Attention Deficit Hyper- nosis and intervention. opment while keeping in mind tism”. Some children with au- a role. Variations in some genes duce symptoms and improve Many individuals with ASD activity Disorder (ADHD) is that children develop at differ- tism exhibit only mild impair- have been linked to autism, and cognitive ability and daily living successfully and happily inte- the medical term for children What are the character- ent paces. Nevertheless, sharing ments while others have more so far, hundreds of genes have skills, which can help the child grate into society, each with a considered to be overly ac- istics of ASD? concerns with your doctor if you difficult obstacles to overcome. been identified, which further be more independent and bet- range of abilities, skills, and in- tive and exhibit a short at- Autism is characterised by feel your child is not meeting However, every child on the complicates the mechanisms ter integrate within the wider terests. By identifying their pro- tention span. Characteristics difficulty in social interactions, milestones is important. spectrum has, to some degree, for a genetic contribution to community. Unfortunately, ficiencies, one can suggest suit- of ADHD include the inva- communication challenges and impairments in the following autism. Environmental factors there are no laboratory tests able career choices. Some are sion of one’s personal space, restricted, repetitive behav- How is ASD diagnosed? areas: difficulties in social com- linked to autism include the to determine if a child will de- more visually orientated with a inability to read social cues, iours. Many with autism are There is no medical test to munication (verbal and nonver- parents’ advanced age, mater- velop, or has ASD, and this is an keen attention to detail, which trouble paying attention to very sensitive to sensory stimuli diagnose ASD, but a qualified bal), deficits in social interac- nal infections during pregnancy area of investigation at QBRI. gives them an edge in technol- people, constantly moving, such as sounds, lights, smells healthcare professional - a de- tions, and restricted, repetitive and birth complications (i.e. ex- A new collaborative project is ogy, systems, and program- and having meltdowns. Be- and touch. Several medical velopmental pediatrician, child patterns of behaviour, interest treme preterm babies, and very under way at QBRI to utilise ming. Others are exceptional cause these behaviors also conditions commonly co-occur psychiatrist, or clinical psychol- or activities, and sensory issues. low birth weight). These factors machine learning and artificial with facts. They are known to manifest in ASD, it can be dif- with autism, including intellec- ogist and specialists - would alone are unlikely to cause au- intelligence techniques to create approach situations more logi- ficult to distinguish between tual disability, anxiety, epilepsy, utilize validated screening What are the probable tism; however, combined ge- an objective diagnostic tool for cally, and hence are more objec- the two, especially in younger gastrointestinal issues and sleep tools and rely on the history of causes? netic and environmental factors early detection and diagnosis. tive in decision-making. They children. The two conditions disorders. a child’s development and ob- Although the exact cause is and the interactions between also show joy in research and can occur together in an indi- serving their behavior to make still unclear, research suggests them are likely to increase the Is ASD for life? obtaining knowledge, especially vidual. However, there are key At what age can we ob- a diagnosis. It can be detected that both genetic and environ- risk. Yes, although varying symp- in a topic of interest to them. differences, and they are two serve its manifestations? as early as 18 months, but a fi- mental factors are likely to play toms can improve or reduce Consequently, individuals with distinct conditions.