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THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 • 26 Dhul-Qa’da 1436 • Volume 20 Number 6549 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780

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We are besieged Draft kafala by extremism! xtremism in the Arab world has perpetrated law referred Emisery and suffering due to wars that are destroy- ing eve- rything in Iraq, for final nod Syria, Libya, Egypt, Implementation a year after issuance Yemen and other DOHA: The much-awaited more than 50 years, in the new places. changes to Qatar’s kafala sys- law being introduced, terms like There tem would come into force only ‘sponsor’ (kafeel), ‘sponsorship’ are no Dr Khalid Al-Jaber a year after the new sponsor- (kafala), ‘exit permit’ (tashera al local or ship law is passed and published khurooj) will not be used, as the regional initiatives which in the official gazette. sponsorship law which has those Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, could provide a civilised The law, which would replace terms was enforced in 1963. yesterday chaired the council’s fourth meeting this year at the Emiri Diwan. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin alternative to restore nor- the current sponsorship system, is They would be replaced by Hamad Al Thani, vice president of the council, attended the meeting along with Prime Minister and Interior Minister malcy. National unity and likely to be issued by the year-end newer ones like ‘employer’, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, executive member of the council, and other members. national and religious ideolo- as its draft was yesterday referred ‘employee’ or ‘expat worker’ as gies have collapsed in most by the Cabinet to higher-ups for the new law would regulate the Arab countries. The Arab final approval and issuance. relationship of foreign worker Spring revolutions have been Like all laws, it is to be pub- with his employer based on job aborted and the outcome of lished in the official gazette. contract they mutually agree to GCC banks allowed to the uprisings has collapsed. Article 50 of the Draft Law sign. Observers these days can indicates that it is to be put into The draft does away with easily note the changes in force only a year after its pub- the exit permit system but the social media and satellite lication in the official gazette, Advisory Council has recom- TV channels – how they according to famous lawyer Yusuf mended that expatriates leaving open branches in Qatar are exploited for spreading Al Zaman. the country must inform their hatred, extremism and for The reason for the time to be employers at least three days in DOHA: Qatar will allow GCC quoting the Minister of Finance at appropriate prices, and will be mobilising terrorists from the allowed for the law’s enforcement advance, said Al Zaman. banks to open their branches in H E Ali Sherif Al Emadi, who is allocated to Qataris who are cov- Gulf to the farthest states in is to ensure that a conducive The employer would, though, the country. the council’s secretary general. ered by the housing scheme. America, instead of playing a social and economic environ- have no right to object and stop A meeting of the Supreme The meeting discussed a project Al Emadi said the council positive role in bringing peo- ment is created in the country the worker from travelling over- Council for Economic Affairs to build 2,000 residential villas for reviewed developments in oil and ple together and keep them and administrative and executive seas. If at all, that right will be and Investment chaired by Emir Qataris in south Doha on an area gas projects as well as invest- connected across the borders. agencies are ready for applying exercised only by the public pros- H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad of 2,500,000 square metres at a ment affairs. Deputy Emir HH There are a number of rea- the new system. ecution, the courts or any other Al Thani yesterday approved a total cost of nearly QR10bn over Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al sons that trigger the aggres- That would also give the private competent legal authority, said proposal by the Qatar Central four years. Thani, vice president of the coun- sive behaviour of extremists. companies covered by the labour the lawyer. And that right would Bank (QCB) in this regard. The Qatar Development Bank cil, Prime Minister and Interior Five of them have been law enough time to correct their be exercised only if there is a law- Licences will be issued to the will manage the project and offer Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah mentioned in an empirical situation to be able to comply with suit against an expat worker or banks to open their branches tenders to the private sector for bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, study on the Islamic State the changes, Al Zaman said. any other legal issue. in Qatar in keeping with QCB construction work , infrastructure executive member of the council (IS) by the psychologist Ian He told The Peninsula yes- Continued on page 5 requirements, Qatar News and service facilities. Villas will be also attended its fourth meeting at Robertson. terday that for the first time in THE PENINSULA Agency reported yesterday designed in different models and Emiri Diwan. THE PENINSULA Continued on page 5 Retailers hit by coin shortage

DOHA: Many customers are QR5,000 will be imposed if we shortage but are not relying on irked by shopkeepers offering repeat the violation,” said the banks to get coins. them poor quality toffees and retailer. “We collect coins from other chocolates in lieu of coins but He said the problem is more sources especially suppliers and retailers say they have been hit severe in areas dominated by low- traders who have a surplus. All by a shortage of coins. income expatriate workers. shops don’t need coins like us. They say that banks are “For them every dirham counts We also ask the customers to give not providing them with suffi- and they are not ready to accept coins as much as possible,” said an cient quantity of coins. Traders toffees instead of coins. It is not expatriate running a grocery in face hefty fines if an unhappy easy to convince them about the Najma area. customer lodges a complaint shortage. We will be in trouble if A banking industry source with the Consumer Protection they go and complaint,” said the said a major reason for shortage Department. retailer. of coins is that they are not cir- “The fines go up to QR5,000 Some charitable organisations culated in the market like cur- if it is found that the customer have tied up with hypermarkets rencies. “Most customers who was asked to accept the goodies, and shopping malls to transfer receive coins from shops during instead of money against his will. the customers’ small balances purchases do not carry them back We are helpless since there are to their accounts with their when they make another pur- not enough coins in circulation in approval. They have introduced chase. They prefer to keep them the market,” said a retailer run- this as a an effective way to raise at home and dispose of them only ning a supermarket in Doha. small donations from the public. once or twice in a year,” said the “It seems there is a real prob- The manager of a leading source. lem and banks are not able to hypermarket in Doha said that As a solution to this problem, meet our requests,” he added. his company was slapped with a he proposed the establishment He said recently his firm fine of QR5,000 for transferring a of tellers in shopping malls and received a warning from the very small amount to the account other public places that accept Ministry of Economy and of a charity after the customer coins and convert them into cur- Commerce following a complaint complained that it was done with- rencies. Such machines are avail- from a customer in this regard. out his approval. Small groceries able in some developed countries, “We were told that a fine of say they have also been hit by the he added. THE PENINSULA

EU to take 160,000 refugees UAE defends refugee record STRASBOURG, FRANCE: The EU unveiled DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yes- plans yesterday to take 160,000 refugees from over- terday defended its record on helping refugees stretched border states, as the United States said after criticism of rich Arab countries, saying it it would accept more Syrians to ease the pressure has welcomed more than 100,000 Syrians since from the worst migration crisis since World War 2011. The total number of Syrians living in the II. As fresh unrest in Hungary erupted, Germany Gulf state now stands at about 250,000, a UAE pushed Europe to go further and agree long-term official told AFP. binding quotas with no limits on actual numbers “Since the crisis began in 2011, the UAE has wel- to deal with a surge of asylum-seekers. comed more than 100,000 Syrians and granted them With Greece, Hungary and Italy struggling to residency permits,” the official said. cope, European Commission chief Jean-Claude In addition, the UAE had given more than $530m Juncker urged the continent to look to its history, (¤475m) in aid since the conflict began in Syria, and ignore populist parties and take decisive action. AFP pledged an extra $100m in January, the official said. See also page 10 AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QM outlines slew of events this Autumn Most events related to Qatar Turkey year of Culture BY RAYNALD C RIVERA exhibition on October 12. The four-month long expo offers a DOHA: A Turkish Festival glimpse into some of the most and Bazaar, an exhibition by a iconic works from over 9,000 col- globally renowned artist, and lection of Mathaf. The eexhibition the kick-off of the “Artist in presents five solo shows includ- Residence” programme are few ing Saloua Raouda Choucair in the long list of events Qatar (Lebanon), Inji Efflatoun (Egypt), Museums (QM) is set to offer to Farid Belkahia (Morocco), Faraj the public this Autumn. Daham (Qatar), and Abdulhalim QM yesterday announced a Al-Radwi (Saudi Arabia). rich line-up of major exhibitions On October 18 QM will present and cultural events in the next a retrospective of the work of four months, most of which are Belgian artist Luc Tuymans rec- related to the celebration of Qatar ognised as one of the most impor- Turkey year of Culture. tant living painters today. An official receiving the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2015 at a ceremony held at Grand Hyatt on Tuesday. Twenty Qatari and Qatar-based His first solo show in the Gulf artists will start their residency region, “Intolerance” is a compre- in the middle of this month at the hensive survey of the artist’s work Vodafone Qatar named ‘Best Telecom newly renovated Fire Station. which will include a series of wall “Our residency programme paintings and a new body of work, extends over nine months, after ‘The Arena’, created specifically which we will have another group for the show. Company’ at Arabian Business Awards of artists for the next cycle,” Fire Hala Al Khalifa The Turkish Festival and Station Director Hala Al Khalifa Bazaar is scheduled from October DOHA: For the second year in a year in a row - at the Arabian it is the first telecom operator said at a media event yesterday at award winning young Turkish 28 to 31 at the MIA Park. The row Vodafone Qatar was named Business Qatar Awards 2015.” in Qatar and one of the first in the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). artist Özgeçmis Özkan Ari will festival will see performances ‘Best Telecom Company’ at the “There is no doubt that the world to have the top speed As part of the programme, complete a month-long guest resi- by Turkey’s leading musicians Arabian Business Awards 2015 Vodafone Qatar, in its short 6 of up to 375 Mbps live on its net- dency at Qatar’s new artist devel- and dancers, a Karagoz shadow in recognition of the company’s year history, has changed the work. This was completed after it opment and residency centre. play and workshop, calligraphy accomplishments over the past telecommunications landscape in tested and rolled out 3 band LTE Following the success “555” and marbling classes and exhi- year. The award was received Qatar bringing better value and Carrier Aggregation across its exhibition currently enjoys, the bitions of photography and his- by Vodafone Qatar’s Director of customer service. As part of one sites in Doha Corniche and the Garage Gallery will host another toric Turkish Film Posters. It External Affairs Mohammed Al of the world’s largest telecommu- Qatar Science & Technology Park very important expo in the com- will include a bazaar, Turkish tea Yami at a ceremony held at the nications companies, Vodafone is (QSTP) with other additional Qatar Museums ing year, Al Khalifa added. house, stages, food stalls and a Grand Hyatt Doha. committed to bringing its global sites across Doha to be progres- announced a rich “The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in children’s area. Ed Attwood, Group Editor expertise and innovation to help sively ready by November 2015. Islamic Lands” opens at the MIA Other exhibitions and cul- ITP Executive Publishing, pub- realise the 2030 Qatar National Moreover, following the launch line-up of major Museum of Special Exhibitions tural activities which form an lishers of Arabian Business said, Vision,” said Mohammed Al Yami. of its 4G+ network in May 2015 exhibitions and Gallery on September 16 to important part of the Qatar “Vodafone Qatar’s performance The year has seen many major and a nation-wide network cultural events January 9. Turkey Year of Culture include over the course of the last finan- achievements for Vodafone enhancement initiative with an Part of the Qatar Turkey cel- the “Magnificent Century, cial year has been very solid, Qatar. Most recently the com- investment of over QR 500m, in the next four ebrations, the expo will showcase TheExhibition, Special Edition: underpinned by a 9 percent rise pany launched the world’s first Vodafone achieved increased 3G months, most of rare objects from the collections Harem Al Sultan”(September in subscribers and a 16 percent luxury telecom plan- London and 4G coverage and capacity of MIA and Turkish Islamic art 17 to December 12, QM Gallery), growth in revenues. In particu- Edition- an invite-only limited which produced a significantly which are related museum such as pottery and tools “Turkish Treasures Gallery Trail” lar, however, our judges felt that edition plan for both Qatar and better customer experience in to the celebration used in hunting in the past, said (September onwards, MIA), the Vodafone Qatar’s continued UK numbers that’s easily man- both voice and data services. of Qatar Turkey Sheikha Al Nasser, head of exhibi- and “Archaeology and Heritage investment in infrastructure such aged through a dedicated account Vodafone Qatar also made their tions section at MIA. Conservation in Turkey Lectures” as 4G and 4G+, as well as impres- manager, combined with the second dividend payment at a 24 Year of Culture. The Mathaf: Arab Museum of (September to November, UCL sive increased dividends to its very best experience, service and percent increase on the company’s Modern Art will launch “Focus: Qatar/MIA). shareholders, ensured that it was security features. Shortly before maiden dividend paid last year. Works from Mathaf Collection” THE PENINSULA a worthy winner - for the second then, Vodafone announced that THE PENINSULA HOME THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

PM meets New Zealand’s Trade Minister

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Tim Groser and his accompanying delegation. Bilateral relations and ways to develop them were reviewed. WISE jury convenes in Doha Education was established by H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, to recognise an individual or a team for outstanding achievement in any field of education. Among the most prominent awards of its kind, the WISE Prize for Education raises global awareness of the crucial role of education in all societies. The inspirational role models that make up the WISE Prize for Education Jury include Gillard who is also the Chair of the Global Partnership for Education; Dr Madhav Chavan, President of Pratham Education Foundation, India; Dr Michèle Pierre-Louis, former prime minister of Haiti; Prof Tan Oon Seng, Director of the National Institute Members of the WISE Team (from left) Stavros N of Education, Singapore; and Androulla Vassiliou, Yiannouka and Dr Asmaa Al Fadala, Director of former European Commissioner for Education, Research, WISE, with members of the WISE Prize Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, Cyprus. for Education Jury: Prof Tan Oon Seng, Julia Gillard, A number of local educators and dignitaries were Androulla Vassiliou and Dr Madhav Chavan. in attendance, including Stavros N Yiannouka, CEO, WISE; who commented about the importance of the jury. “It is a great honour to have such emi- DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for nent thought leaders committing their time and Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar expertise to help us identify, recognise, and promote Foundation, honoured a jury of internationally today’s education pioneers, and to join us in the dia- distinguished individuals, including Julia Gillard, logue around education. Their valuable insights are former prime minister of Australia, who are important in helping us build the future of educa- tasked with selecting the 2015 WISE Prize for tion, inspire educators here in Qatar and worldwide, Education Laureate. and to meet the challenges ahead,” said Yiannouka. The Laureate is to be announced at the WISE Among others attending the event were Marcio Summit in Doha, set to take place in November. Barbosa, CEO, Education Above All Foundation, The gathering at the Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, Qatar Foundation; and Dr Hissa Sadiq, Dean of on Tuesday presented a special opportunity for local the College of Education, Qatar University. Several educators and dignitaries to exchange views on key deans from Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Qatar challenges facing education with members of the Foundation’s partner universities also attended, as WISE Prize for Education Jury. well as members of the WISE Team. First awarded in 2011, the WISE Prize for THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QU’s first medical students visit HMC Emir greets HMC tour to become a vital part of orientation process for all future medical students at QU Tajikistan DOHA: More than 70 stu- President dents from the inaugural class of Qatar University’s (QU) new DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Medical College were given a Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tour and orientation of Hamad yesterday sent a cable of con- General Hospital (HGH) as gratulations to President of the part of the week-long orienta- Republic of Tajikistan Imam tion programme. Ali Rahman on the occasion Students were given an intro- of the anniversary of his coun- duction to important subjects try’s Independence Day. Deputy such as ethics of medicine dur- Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin ing a series of brief lectures. The Hamad Al Thani and Prime session was attended by senior Minister and Interior Minister Hamad Medical Corporation H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser (HMC) leaders as well as the bin Khalifa Al Thani sent simi- Dean of medicine and other sen- lar cables. ior staff from QU. As part of the orientation, students were given a Cables to North chance to speak to senior clinical leaders at HMC, the state’s prin- Korean President cipal public healthcare provider. “QU and HMC have a strong, DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh collaborative partnership and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani are jointly working to facilitate yesterday sent a cable of con- the interaction between the new gratulations to President Kim medical students and clinicians at Jong-un, the Chairman of the HMC. It is vital for their profes- National Defence Commission sional development to allow stu- of the Democratic People’s dents to receive clinical internships Republic of Korea on the occa- in different medical specialties as sion of the anniversary of his per the college curriculum. We are Medical students attending one of the lectures. country’s Independence Day. committed to fostering effective Deputy Emir H H Sheikh communication and interaction immensely proud that 40 students During the tour, the students important part of their medi- process for all future students Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani between new students and clinical in the inaugural class are nation- also learned about the importance cal education,” said Dr Al Khal. enrolled in the QU medical and Prime Minister and Interior practitioners to further improve als,” he said. “These new students of good communications skills “HMC and QU Medical College programme. Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah their clinical development,” said Dr represent the next generation of when dealing with patients and faculty look forward to give these “This is the vital first step in bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Abdullatif Al Khal, Deputy Chief Qatar’s medical professionals and colleagues as well as the realities students a well-rounded educa- a new career for these students sent similar cables. Medical Officer, Medical Education the partnership between HMC of working in a large and busy tion and thereby contribute to and we expect many of them to at HMC, and Associate Dean for and QU will ensure they have a hospital like HGH. building capacity in the health- become our future HMC resi- Message from Clinical Affairs at Qatar University. solid educational foundation to “Seeing first-hand how a hos- care profession in Qatar.” dents, clinicians and healthcare “It makes me and other Qatari help meet the future healthcare pital operates as well as meet- The HMC tour will become leaders,” Dr Al Khal added. leaders at both institutions needs of Qatar’s population.” ing frontline clinicians is an a vital part of the orientation THE PENINSULA Mauritania DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a written message from President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Ministry recalls Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, QTA chief leads team to UN travel meet pertaining to bilateral relations 2012-15 models between the two countries and DOHA: A Qatar Tourism cooperation with the UNWTO ways of boosting and develop- Authority (QTA) delegation, and its country members. It is ing them. Foreign Minister of Jaguar XK led by its Chairman Issa bin also offers a rare opportunity to Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al DOHA: The Ministry of Mohammed Al Mohannadi learn from other countries’ expe- Attiyah was handed the mes- Economy and Commerce, in (pictured), headed to Medellin, riences and support our National sage as he met with Mohamed cooperation with Al Fardan Columbia, on Thursday to Tourism Sector Strategy 2013.” Ould Khouna, Mauritanian Premier Motors, recalled 2012- attend the 21st session of the The delegation will also be Minister of Water and 2015 models of Jaguar XK due UN World Travel Organisation’s holding several meetings on the Sanitation and special envoy of to a defect in the side lights. The General Assembly meeting. sidelines of the assembly with the Mauritanian president. recall comes within the frame- Joined by the Director of tourism ministers and industry work of ongoing coordination International Cooperation, Saif representatives from both the Labour Minister and follow-up by the ministry to Al Kuwari, and members of region and Latin America, to ascertain the extent of car deal- QTA’s executive team, the delega- discuss avenues of collaboration. meets envoys erships’ commitment to follow up tion will also join the UNWTO Expected to gather over 800 vehicles’ defects and repair them Commission for the Middle East delegates from UNWTO mem- DOHA: Minister of Labour and to protect consumers’ rights. where they will participate in a ber states, the private sector and Social Affairs H E Abdullah The Ministry said it will coordi- review of the UNWTO regional’s academia, the assembly will discuss Saleh Mubarak Al Khulaifi nate with the dealership to follow activities. tourism’s ability to foster inclusive yesterday met separately with up maintenance and repair opera- QTA’s Chairman, also a Qatar how closer cooperation between the high-profile meeting, Al development and social transfor- Syrian Ambassador to Doha tions. It urged consumers to report Airways board member, will aviation and tourism can maxim- Mohannadi said: “Qatar’s increas- mation. It will also host a vote on Nizar Hassan Al Haraki and any abuses or irregularities by com- additionally participate in a joint ise the impact of both sectors on ingly strong presence in this glo- the next hosts of the official UN Moroccan Ambassador to Doha municating with the Department UNWTO/ICAO high-level Forum employment, inclusive growth and bal meeting is a testament to the World Tourism Day celebrations Al Makki Kawan. The meeting of Consumer Protection and on Tourism and Air Transport for sustainable development, in the vital role QTA plays and its level for 2017, due to take place in the reviewed bilateral relations and Commercial Fraud Combat which Development Forum, moderated context of the post-2105 devel- of engagement in the UNWTO’s Middle East. Held on September means of enhancing and devel- will receive complaints, suggestions by CNN’s Richard Quest. opment agenda and the coming various programs and initiative. 27 every year, this year’s event will oping them and discussed sev- and inquiries through its commu- Among the General Assembly’s Climate Summit next December. Our participation will allow us to take place in Burkina Faso. eral issues of mutual interest. nication channels. QNA highlights, the forum will focus on On QTA’s participation in strengthen our engagement and THE PENINSULA QNA Online course on leadership launched

DOHA: HEC Paris has launched its first open innovative and online course specialization – available on Coursera – through which Professor Valérie Gauthier presents a new, practical approach to leadership. ‘Inspirational Leader- ship: Leading with Sense/ Savoir-relier’ specialisation Shamsudheen Olakara, president, QIFFl Jamal Darjani, Spornsorship Officer-QFA;, Mohammed Shameen, General aims to help participants Secretary; Sara Odeh, and Dr Wandoor Aboobacker during the press conference in Doha yesterday. harness and develop key aspects of their leadership skills such as self-aware- Football tournament from Sept 17 ness, confidence, empathy, trust in others, coopera- tion, resilience in overcom- DOHA: Qatar Indian Football and Fridays from September Hamad Al Kuwari, QFA’s ing crises, sense-building Forum (QIFF), an expatriate 17, 2015 until November 13. The Executive Director of Operations and responsibility. organisation promoting sports final match will be held at Qatar (Acting), said: “The QFA is Leaders from Poilâne, and football events among Sports Club Stadium. Top officials happy to support the QIFF in Orange, Publicis, Bla Bla Indian community here, in from the QFA, Qatar Olympic organising this football tourna- Car and experts of the association with Qatar Football Committee and the Embassy of ment as it achieves one of QFA’s HECParis Leadership Association (QFA), the football India are expected to attend the main goals which is to create a Certificate will share governing body in Qatar, have opening match. platform that allows the differ- their insights about what announced the inaugural sched- Both the QFA and QIFF are ent communities in Qatar to be it takes to become a great ule of the 9th Qatar Kerala Inter hopeful that the partnership will able to play football.” leader and how they have District Football Tournament contribute to spreading the game Shamsudheen Olakara, applied the Savoir-Relier which is sponsored by Western of football among different commu- President of QIFF, said: “The methodology in achieving Union–City Exchange. nities in Qatar and the Indian com- Indian community is really the things that they have. The inaugural match of the munity in particular. The active delighted to receive support from The first course starts by tournament will be held at Doha participation of Indian expats in QFA. This will certainly involve September 14 and on com- Stadium on Thursday (September football and other events organ- the Indian expatriates in all the pletion participants will 17) and will kick off at 6pm. A total ised by the QFA are some of the QFA events and tournaments. The have developed the skills of 16 football teams which repre- major goals of this collaboration. Indians living in Qatar understand necessary to tackle the chal- sent various districts in Kerala The QFA will provide its support the value of sports. They are also lenge of real-world industry state in India will be participat- to this tournament by providing an keen to ensure that the sports or personal leadership chal- ing in this year’s tournament. The official football stadium and official events in Qatar are successful.” lenges. THE PENINSULA matches will be held on Thursdays referees to officiate the matches. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 QR20,000 fine for misuse of drinking water QR10,000 fine likely for leaving lights on from 7am till 4.30pm on walls and exterior of buildings

DOHA: Prime Minister and recommendation regarding the through water cannons or other Council’s recommendation about maximum limit of the fine must cooperation between Qatar’s Interior Minister H E Sheikh bill. The amendment aims to means of direct flow. the draft. be paid to reconcile. Ministry of Justice and Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa address the wasteful use of elec- Additionally, a fine of no more According to the bill, munici- Reconciliation shall not be rati- Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Justice Al Thani yesterday chaired the tricity and drinking water. than QR10,000 is set to be handed palities and concerned apart- fied until the violator has fixed or as well as a draft agreement on Cabinet’s regular weekly meeting According to the bill, automatic to violators of Article 4, Item 2 ments at the Ministry of removed the violation, paid the air services between the govern- at Emiri Diwan. Following the keys are to be set up for the exter- and 3, which prohibits leaving Municipality and Urban Planning required fees and returned every- ments of Qatar and Sao Tome and meeting, Deputy Prime Minister nal lighting of buildings and facili- lights on in some locations such are entitled to reconcile in crimes thing to the way it was before the Principe. and Minister of State for Cabinet ties according to conditions and as walls and exteriors of buildings stipulated in municipality laws crime and at his own expenses. Finally, the cabinet reviewed Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah specifications established by a and public and private facilities before a final verdict is handed In addition, the Cabinet took and took the necessary deci- bin Zaid Al Mahmoud said the decision of the chairman of Qatar from 7am to 4.30pm. The items as long as the crime is punishable the required measures to ratify sions about a draft decision by Cabinet reviewed topics on the General Electricity and Water also prohibit neglecting damaged by a fine, or jail time or fine if a memorandum of understand- the Interior Minister amending agenda and took a set of decisions Corporation. A fine of no more or broken parts in internal water stipulated that either punishment ing between Qatar’s Ministry of some provisions of Decision No. and measures. than QR20,000 is to be handed networks that might cause water can be handed. No reconciliation Energy and Industry and South 11 of 2007 that sets the condi- The Cabinet yesterday took to violators of Article 4, Item 1 of leakage, after notifying the rel- is possible in crimes only punish- Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT tions, regulations and periods necessary measures to issue a the law, which prohibits residents evant body to fix the leakage. able by jail time. and Future Planning for coop- of granting leaves for military draft law amending some provi- of buildings and facilities, whether The cabinet took the necessary Reconciliation in these crimes eration in human resources and personnel at the Ministry. sions of Law No. 26 of 2008 on owners or tenants, from using measures as well to issue a draft can be agreed in return of paying research in the peaceful use of It also reviewed a letter by the rationalising the consumption drinking water in washing cars law on reconciliation in crimes quarter the maximum limit of the nuclear energy. Minister of Environment on a of electricity and water after and equipment or cleaning court- stipulated in some municipality fine within seven days of handing The meeting also endorsed draft cabinet decision that regu- reviewing the Advisory Council’s yards of buildings and facilities, laws, after reviewing the Advisory the fine. After seven days, half the a draft agreement on legal lates fishing ports. QNA

Artist donates paintings to Katara HMC urges parents to monitor signs of childhood cancers DOHA: With September lumps in the neck, underarm, or areas of the body, which can also being the Childhood Cancer groin and other symptoms. cause symptoms such as fatigue Awareness Month, Hamad Acute leukemias can grow and pale skin, infections and Medical Corporation (HMC) is quickly, so they need to be treated fever, easy bleeding or bruising, urging parents to closely moni- (typically with chemotherapy bone or joint pain, swelling of tor their children’s health by parallel to supportive measures) the abdomen, loss of appetite, constantly watching out for any as soon as they are found,” said headaches, vomiting and trouble unusual signs and symptoms. Dr Naema Ali Al Mulla, Senior breathing, swollen lymph nodes, The Childhood Cancer Consultant in Hematology & swelling of the face and arms, Awareness Month is a time to Oncology at HMC’s Pediatrics rashes and gum problems. honour and remember children Department. The pediatric hematology/ and families affected by cancer, ALL is most common in early oncology expert mentioned that and a time to rally support with childhood, peaking between two there are a few known risk factors the aim to provide children with and four years of age. Cases of for childhood leukemia. “Some cancer better outcomes by sup- AML are more spread out across risk factors are genetic factors porting ground-breaking research the childhood years, but they which are part of the DNA (the in cancer. are slightly more common dur- substance that makes up the The most common cancers of ing the first two years of life and genes); some are due to: inherited The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara has received 50 copies of the painting “Al Shaddad” from Qatari art- children are: Leukemia, brain during the teenage years. syndrome like Down Syndrome; ist Sheikha Athbah bin Thamer Al Thani. The paintings will be given to VIP visitors of Katara. Katara General and other central nervous system “Leukemia is a cancer that having a brother or sister with Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti thanked Sheikha Athbah for her kind gesture. tumors like lymphoma (including starts in early blood-forming leukemia; environmental risk both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin), cells (immature blood cells). factors; radiation exposure; and and solid tumors such as neu- Most often, leukemia is a cancer immune system suppression.” roblastoma, Wilms tumor, rhab- of the white blood cells, but some She stated that the exact cause domyosarcoma, retinoblastoma leukemia starts in other blood cell of most cases of childhood leukemia and bone cancer. types,” explained Dr Al Mulla, is not known and that most chil- Leukemia, which is a group pointing out that once a normal dren with leukemia do not have any of cancers of the bone marrow cell turns into a leukemia cell, known risk factors. “It’s important and blood, is the most common they don’t go through the nor- to diagnose childhood leukemia as childhood cancer. Most childhood mal process of maturing. “In most early as possible and to determine leukemia is acute lymphocytic cases, the leukemia cells spill into what type of leukemia it is so that leukemia (ALL) and most of the the bloodstream fairly quickly and treatment can be tailored to pro- remaining cases are acute myeloid from there it can spread to the vide the best chance of success,” Dr leukemia (AML). Chronic leuke- rest of the body.” Al Mulla said. mia is rare in children. She stressed that leukemia Parents who notice any can- “Patients with acute leukemia cells build up in the bone mar- cer-related signs and symptoms can present with general symp- row (which is like the factory of in their children should seek toms such as bone and joint pain, forming all blood cells) and can urgent medical advice or get a fatigue, weakness (feeling tired congest the growth of normal referral to see cancer special- with decrease in regular activity), blood cells. ists at Hamad General Hospital’s loss of appetite, pale skin, bleeding Dr Al Mulla noted that the Pediatrics Department. or bruising, weight loss, painless leukemia cells may invade other THE PENINSULA

1,200 to perform Haj from Qatar Extremism a major MAKKAH: Qatar’s official Haj (pilgrimage) Mission arrived in challenge to society Makkah yesterday to assume its duties in creating appropriate conditions for the pilgrims of Qatar, including citizens and resi- Continued from page 1 dents, so that they can perform Haj rituals comfortably. Immediately after the arrival, the Haj mission began its official The first reason is ‘brutality lead- duties through its supporting committees by arranging prepara- ing to further brutality’, where the tions at the Holy sites in order to ensure readiness to receive the victim becomes an executioner; pilgrims. The number of pilgrims from Qatar this year is 1,200 ‘indulging in the group’, where the including 900 citizens and 300 residents. ego disappears due to mass hypno- Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) H E Dr tism; and ‘dealing with the others as Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari on Tuesday issued a decision form- if they were not human beings’ (could ing the Qatari Haj Mission for the year 1436 Hijri, 2015 AD. be animals or inanimate objects). The The Minister named Dr Abdulsalam Ali Al Qahtani as executive other two reasons include ‘revenge’ president of the mission. The Haj mission is tasked with provid- and the role of ‘leaders’ and their ing services to the pilgrims of Qatar including aspects of aware- ability to command blind obedience ness, guidance, treatment and resolving their issues, and work on from their followers. whatever that facilitates performing their rituals in a proper way. Extremism becomes a major chal- QNA lenge to society when it changes from an isolated activity to a sys- tematic group exercise, surrounded $25m QDF grant to Mauritania by militancy and extreme opinions about social, political and religious DOHA: Qatar Development Fund yesterday signed an agree- issues seen through narrow ideologi- ment with the Mauritanian government under which the Fund cal points of view. Extremists try to will provides a grant of $25m for the construction of three impose their perceptions on society. dams in Mauritania. The agreement was signed for the Fund When they feel isolated and are in by its Director General Khalifa Jassim Al Kuwari, and for the a minority, they clash with the soci- Mauritanian government by Minister of Water and Sanitation ety, its sects and institutions. The Mohamed Ould Khouna. Under the grant three dams will be ultimate aim of such extremists is built ranging in size from 20 to 50 million cubic metres. QNA destruction of society and its institu- tions, and the replacement of original states with their factional or virtual ‘state’, which they promote through Law likely by end of the year the new media. These terrorist groups try to Continued from page 1 “I understand from what the enforce their ideology by using vio- In those circumstance also an Minister of Labor and Social lence and by terrorising innocent order to prevent a worker from Affairs and other senior govern- people. They use bombings and travelling abroad must be issued ment officials have been saying resort to mass killings using reli- by public prosecution or a court that the law should be out by gion, sectarianism and racism as an or any other legal authority, said the end of this year,” said Al excuse. They convince their follow- Al Zaman. By introducing the Zaman when asked how soon ers to sacrifice themselves for the new law, he said, Qatar would, he thought the new legislation ‘sacred’ goal to achieve salvation in thus, be fulfilling its promise of could be expected. the afterlife. changing its sponsorship system. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Russian troops help Assad in Syrian war ‘Advisers’ in Damascus not playing combat role: Moscow

MOSCOW/BEIRUT/ from government control ear- strongly.” AMMAN/: Russian forces lier this year. Moscow confirmed The Syrian official said: have begun participating in it had “experts” on the ground “Russian experts are always combat operations in Syria to but denied they played any com- present but in the last year they help defend President Bashar bat role. Damascus also denied have been present to a greater Al Assad’s government, three Russians were involved in com- degree.” Lebanese sources familiar with bat, but a Syrian official said Thus far in the war, Iran and the political and military situa- their presence had increased in its Lebanese ally Hezbollah have tion there said yesterday. the past year. the main sources of military sup- The sources, speaking on con- Officials in the United States, port for Assad, but momentum dition they not be identified, which is fighting an air war turned against him earlier this gave the most forthright account against the Islamist militant year. yet from the region of what US group Islamic State in Syria and In the latest major battlefield officials say appears to be a new also opposes Assad’s government, setback, state television reported military buildup by Moscow, one have said in recent days that they government troops had surren- of Assad’s main allies, though one suspect Russia is reinforcing to dered an air base in northwest- of the sources said the numbers aid Assad. ern Syria to a rebel alliance after of Russians involved so far were Washington has put pressure nearly two years under siege. small. on countries nearby to deny The loss of the base meant Two US officials said Russia their air space to Russian flights, the last government troops had has sent two tank landing ships a move Moscow denounced on now withdrawn altogether from People stomp on tomatoes on posters depicting pictures of Lebanese members of parliament during a protest and additional aircraft to Syria Wednesday as “international central Idlib province, according against perceived government failures, including a rubbish disposal crisis, in Beirut yesterday. in the past day or so and has boorishness”. to the Syrian Observatory for deployed a small number of naval Moscow’s only naval base in Human Rights, a UK-based group infantry forces. the Mediterranean is at Tartous that monitors the conflict. The US officials, who also spoke on the Syrian coast in territory Coalitions of rebels, who range Fresh protests as Lebanon on condition of anonymity, said held by Assad’s government, and from hardline Sunni Islamists the intent of Russia’s military keeping it secure would be an like al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate moves in Syria remained unclear. important strategic objective for the Nusra Front to more secu- One of the officials said initial the Kremlin. lar nationalists, have made gains parties fail to end gridlock indications suggested the focus Two of the Lebanese sources in the northwest and southwest was on preparing an airfield near said the Russians were establish- of the country. They often fight BEIRUT: Lebanese protesters president and its cabinet too par- they are just lying to us,” said the port city of Latakia, an Assad ing two bases in Syria, one near against both the government and angered by crumbling infra- alysed to take decisions. Mustapha Awali, a 21-year-old stronghold. the coast and one further inland Islamic State fighters who control structure and political paralysis But the meeting ended with student, referring to a series of The moves come at a time which would be an operations much of the east of Syria as well returned to Beirut’s streets yes- no concrete results and a simple fruitless political dialogues held when forces of Assad’s govern- base. “The Russians are no longer as northern Iraq. terday as party leaders failed to announcement that a new session between parties over the past ment have faced major setbacks just advisers,” one of them said. Russia says the Syrian gov- achieve results in talks on end- would be held on September 16. decade. on the battlefield in a four-year- “The Russians have decided to ernment must be incorporated ing the gridlock. “The participants expressed “You have failed at everything, old multi-sided civil war that has join the war against terrorism.” into a shared global fight against Hundreds of people gathered their points of view... about the go home,” read balloons hung by killed 250,000 people and driven Another of the Lebanese Islamic State. The United States in central Beirut to denounce main topic, which is the election protesters on barbed wire near half of Syria’s 23 million people sources said that so far any and Assad’s regional foes see him Lebanon’s stagnant political sys- of a president,” a parliamentary the parliament. from their homes. Russian combat role was still as part of the problem. tem that has become the target of statement said. In the streets, As night fell, more protest- Syrian troops pulled out of a small: “They have started in small Russia’s Foreign Ministry said demonstrations that started over demonstrators said they had ers converged on downtown major air base on Wednesday, numbers, but the bigger force Moscow would consider addi- a trash crisis. never expected results from the Beirut’s Martyrs Square, despite and a monitoring group said this did not yet take part ... There tional military measures needed Representatives of Lebanon’s talks, which they painted as a bid a regional sandstorm that has meant government soldiers were are numbers of Russians taking for fighting terrorism in Syria if main parties met earlier for talks to avoid making real decisions. blanketed the country in dust and no longer present at all in Idlib part in Syria but they did not yet it deemed them necessary. intended to discuss divisions that “We did not expect results. killed three people. province, most of which slipped join the fight against terrorism REUTERS have left the country without a From dialogue to dialogue, AFP

Iraqi family’s dream of Europe ends in grief, loss Iraq PM removes 123 officials amid BAGHDAD: An Iraqi fam- Iraqis have lost hope that they, floundering in the dark in the ily’s dream of reaching Europe or their children, have a future choppy water, was able to touch reform drive ended in darkness, terror and in the country. her daughter’s hand, but could loss when two of their children “Everyone was talking about not save her. BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime drowned in the same boat acci- this route, so we decided that we “I shouted my children’s names Minister Haider Al Abadi dent that killed Syrian toddler would leave, to provide them with but they did not respond,” she said. removed 123 deputy ministers and Aylan Kurdi. a better life,” Abbas told journal- Abbas, her husband and their director generals amid a reform Eight-year-old boy Haidar ists near the Baghdad airport. third child survived the wreck, as drive aimed at curbing corruption and 12-year-old girl Zainab Abbas and her family finally did Aylan’s father Abdullah, who and streamlining the government, were trapped under their small received the go ahead to make the said that there was an Iraqi family his office said yesterday. boat when it capsized in the journey late one night and were of five on the boat with him and The officials were either retired Aegean Sea at night on the way driven to the shore to depart. that they lost two children. or had their status changed, the to Greece, a perilous trip being Smugglers rushed them into a The bodies of Abbas’s two chil- statement said, without specifying made by a flood of refugees flee- small boat without enough life dren arrived in Baghdad yester- what that entailed, or how many ing wars and privation. jackets for everyone — a boat that day in plastic-wrapped coffins fell into each category. Three-year-old Aylan’s body also carried Aylan and his fam- and were loaded into a the back The statement did not say was photographed lying in the ily, who were fleeing the civil war of a pick-up truck. They were that the posts themselves were sand in Bodrum, Turkey after in Syria. Disaster struck almost taken to the Shia shrine city cancelled, meaning that the he drowned in the same acci- immediately. Within six minutes of Karbala, south of Baghdad, announcement may amount to lit- Zainab Abbas (centre), the mother of eight-year-old boy Haidar and his dent, an image that helped to of their departure, the boat shook and buried in small graves in tle more than a personnel change. 12-year-old sister Zainab, who drowned in a boat accident off the coast focus international attention on and the engine stopped, and by the the dusty soil as weeping rela- Amid a major heatwave that the plight of refugees. Zainab of Turkey, mourns during their burial in the Iraqi city of Karbala, yesterday. time they restarted it, the boat tives looked on. Abbas wept over has seen temperatures top 50 Abbas, her husband and their had begun to leak, Abbas said. the coffins after they arrived in degrees Celsius (120 degrees three children left Iraq, travelled There are many reasons for is rampant and services abys- The boat then sped toward Baghdad, blaming herself for her Fahrenheit), thousands of peo- to Istanbul and then made their Iraqis to flee their country: much mal. Though the government a wave and struck it, throwing children’s deaths. “It’s my fault,” ple have protested in Baghdad way to Bodrum, on the coast, try- of its west is held by militants has announced reforms, there passengers into the water, then she said through her tears. “I and cities in the Shiite south to ing for almost two weeks to make who carry out frequent bomb- are major challenges to any real capsized, trapping two of Abbas’s hoped for a dignified and happy vent their anger and pressure the the boat trip to Greece. ings in other areas, corruption and lasting change, and many children underneath. Abbas, life for you.” AFP authorities to make changes. AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Egypt sends up to 800 troops to Yemen At least 10,000 foreign soldiers join coalition: Al Jazeera; jets target arms depots held by Houthi rebels

SANA’A: As many as 800 Four Egyptian units of between from the emirate. They are part on overcoming Houthi resistance and renegade troops loyal to liberate Sana’a and other prov- Egyptian soldiers arrived 150 to 200 troops along with tanks of a force preparing to eventu- in Yemen’s central and southern ousted president Ali Abdullah inces”. Gulf Arab members of the in Yemen late on Tuesday, and transport vehicles arrived ally assault the capital, which the provinces, pounding their posi- Saleh in southeast Sana’a. coalition have also reportedly sent Egyptian security sources said, in Yemen late on Tuesday, two Houthis seized last year. tions from the air across the Military bases north of Sana’a, thousands of heavily armed rein- swelling the ranks of a Gulf Egyptian security sources said. The alliance sees the cam- country before beginning any including a munitions factory of forcements to Yemen in the wake Arab military contingent which “We have sent these forces as paign as a fight against the influ- thrust towards Sanaa. the Republican Guard loyal to of Friday’s missile strike. aims to rout the Iran-allied part of Egypt’s prominent role ence of arch-rival Iran in their “Before you start the ground Saleh, were also targeted, they In March, the coalition Houthi group after a five-month in this alliance ... the alliance neighbourhood, but the Houthis operation, you have to have the said. The pro-government coali- launched its air war against the civil war. fights for the sake of our broth- say they are fighting a revolution prerequisite of the air campaign,” tion has intensified its air raids Iran-backed rebels as President It was the first reported deploy- erly Arab states, and the death against a corrupt government, al-Asseri said. “I don’t want to against rebel positions since a Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi fled to ment of ground troops there by of any Egyptian soldier would be which they drove into Saudi exile talk about Sana’a because the missile strike killed 60 Gulf sol- Saudi Arabia after they entered Egypt, which has one of the Arab an honour and considered mar- in late March. military issue is in phases ... Now diers on Friday in Marib, east of his last refuge, Yemen’s second world’s strongest armies. tyrdom for the sake of innocent More than 4,500 people have we are talking of Marib and Taiz.” Sana’a. city Aden. After loyalists recap- A coalition led by Saudi Arabia people,” a senior Egyptian mili- been killed by fighting and air Warplanes of the Saudi-led Air raids on Tuesday night also tured the southern port in July, has scored major gains against the tary source said. Yemeni officials strikes since the beginning of the coalition yesterday bombed Shia targeted rebels in Sarwah and they launched a ground opera- militia and its allies in Yemen’s put the number of foreign troops conflict, which has also unleashed Houthi rebel positions in Sana’a, Jufaineh, in Marib province. tion which has seen the rebels army, backing a push by Yemeni from Saudi Arabia, the United disease and hunger in the impov- stepping up attacks in the wake The latest strikes follow the pushed back from five southern fighters to seize much of the coun- Arab Emirates and Qatar at least erished country. of a deadly missile strike on its exiled government’s announce- provinces, although the Houthis try’s south and now setting its around 2,000, while Al Jazeera TV Brigadier General Ahmed Al troops, witnesses said. They said ment that 10,000 Yemeni fight- still control Sanaa and much of sights on the Houthi-controlled said at least 10,000 foreign sol- Asseri, a spokesman for the coali- the latest raids targeted arms ers are now ready to serve in a northern and central Yemen. capital Sana’a. diers had arrived, including 1,000 tion, said its forces were focusing depots held by the Houthi rebels “national army being prepared to AGENCIES

Al Qaeda leader calls Protests over Netanyahu’s IS illegitimate, but London visit LONDON: Pro-Palestinian suggests cooperation and pro-Israeli demonstrators clashed outside British Prime CAIRO: Al Qaeda leader possibility he could seek coopera- Minister David Cameron’s Ayman Al Zawahri dismissed tion with a movement that has in London residence yesterday Islamic State (IS) and its leader many ways eclipsed al Qaeda, its ahead of a visit by Israeli Prime Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi as ille- predecessor in Iraq. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. gitimate but said his followers “Zawahri says that ISIS is abso- Police officers separated the would join them in fighting the lutely not a caliphate and Baghdadi two groups into pens and took Western-led coalition in Iraq doesn’t deserve to be caliph,” said away at least two protesters fol- and Syria if possible. In an audio- Al Qaeda expert Will McCants lowing scuffles and chanting by tape on the internet, Zawahri of the Brookings Institution. both sides. said: “We don’t recognise this “However, it is an emirate and if “At around midday a number caliphate.” he were in Iraq and Syria, he would of demonstrators made their It was not clear when the fight alongside it. That seems like way out of both pens and onto recording was made but refer- a bit of an olive branch.” Whitehall, briefly blocking the ences to events suggest it was Any cooperation would compli- road,” police said in a statement. made at least eight months ago. cate efforts to stabilise the Middle “A small number of protes- IS has declared a caliphate East, where militant groups have tors were arrested for a variety in large parts of Iraq and Syria gained influence and escalated of offences including obstruction, under its control and sought to attacks since the Arab uprisings assault and criminal damage to a expand its power in the Middle of 2011 toppled autocrats who had motor vehicle,” it added. East, becoming a greater security contained them. Around 400 pro-Palestin- threat than Al Qaeda in the stra- While Al Qaeda has specialised ian activists gathered outside tegic oil-producing region. in high profile bombings, Islamic Downing Street to protest the Despite rivalries between State seems bent on seizing and visit of Netanyahu, who arrives Protesters demonstrate against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside Downing Street the two organisations, former holding territory in its quest to yesterday, but will not meet offi- in London, yesterday. Egyptian doctor Zawahri sug- create a self-sustaining caliphate. cially with Cameron until today. gested there was still room for Aside from strongholds in Iraq “Arrest Netanyahu” and “war at around 2.30pm (1330 GMT), dead, most of them civilians, and West Bank settlements is likely cooperation when it came to com- and Syria, it gained a presence criminal” they chanted, some according to police. 73 on the Israeli side, most of to come up. bating the West. in Libya and its followers are holding up posters calling for an More than 108,000 people have them soldiers. Britain is one of a number of “Despite the big mistakes staging an insurgency that has end to the blockade on Gaza as signed a petition urging the arrest Britain is pushing for a two- European countries which have (of Islamic State), if I were in killed hundreds of soldiers and well as images of the Israeli leader of Netanyahu for war crimes, state solution to resolve the been pushing for the separate Iraq or Syria I would cooperate police in Egypt, the most popu- plastered with the words “child enough for the issue to be con- Israeli-Palestinian conflict and labelling of products from Israeli with them in killing the crusad- lous Arab country. IS’s affiliate killer”. sidered for debate in Britain’s “will reinforce this message to settlements in the occupied West ers and secularists and Shi’ites in Egypt released photographs on Others waved flags, including parliament. Israel’s embassy in Netanyahu during his visit,” Bank. Israel is also deeply con- even though I don’t recognise the Wednesday of its military com- at least two from Lebanon’s Shia London called the latest petition according to an official response cerned by July’s nuclear deal legitimacy of their state, because manders teaching masked mili- movement, Hezbollah. Facing a “meaningless publicity stunt”. to the petition. between Iran and major powers the matter is bigger than that,” tants in military fatigues how to them were around 100 pro-Israeli In 2014, Israel and Hamas Netanyahu’s office declined say — including Britain. Netanyahu he said. Zawahri did not elabo- fire rockets at tanks and planes. demonstrators, many waving the fought a 50-day war in Gaza which what would be on the agenda for will return to Israel tomorrow. rate, but his comments raised the REUTERS Israeli flag. The protests ended left more than 2,251 Palestinians the talks, although the topic of AFP

Sudan police fire tear gas to break up Israel reopens embassy in Cairo after four years Omdurman protest JERUSALEM: Israel reopened “rededicate” the embassy. killed eight Israelis along the in a Cairo suburb. Egypt’s Sinai peninsula where its embassy in Egypt yesterday, Israeli ambassador Yitzhak border. Ties between Israel and Egypt Islamist militants have attacked KHARTOUM,: Sudanese four years after it was stormed Levanon and other staff were Israel’s current ambassador have tightened since the Egyptian Egyptian troops and launched police yesterday fired tear by dozens of protesters in vio- airlifted from Egypt after dem- to Cairo, Haim Koren, attended army overthrew Islamist presi- rockets into Israel. gas canisters to disperse hun- lence that led to the evacuation onstrators stormed the city cen- Wednesday’s ceremony, along dent Mohamed Mursi in 2013 Israel is also involved in talks dreds of people protesting over of the Israeli ambassador. tre embassy in September 2012 with an Egyptian diplomat and following mass protests against over the sale of natural gas from water cuts in their neighbour- The Israeli Foreign Ministry in a protest over the shooting the US ambassador to Egypt, the his rule. its offshore Leviathan field to hood in Khartoum’s twin city of said in a statement that its of five Egyptian security guards Israeli statement said. Israeli dip- The two countries, which Egypt but a deal has not yet been Omdurman, witnesses said. director-general, Dore Gold, by Israeli soldiers pursuing mil- lomats have been working mainly signed a peace treaty in 1979, signed. Hundreds of Shiglat Fataihab had travelled to Cairo to itants who had ambushed and from the ambassadorial residence cooperate on security matters in REUTERS residents staged a protest at around 2pm because of water shortages over the past month, they said. Sandstorm blankets Cairo “We gathered in the neighbour- hood’s main street and then the Turkey deports Dutch scribe police came in seven trucks and opened fire with tear gas,” said one protester on condition of accused of aiding militants anonymity. The area has suffered water ISTANBUL: Turkey deported said, adding she was taken to shortages for the past month a Dutch journalist yesterday the airport in the eastern city of and received none at all during after she was detained on suspi- Van and would transit through the past three days, the protester cion of aiding Kurdish militants Istanbul to be sent overseas. said. A local schoolteacher said while reporting in the country’s “A group of activists acting as they heard people in the early strife-hit southeast, her lawyer human shields entered a secu- afternoon chanting: “Thirsty, said. rity zone and were detained as thirsty,” and went out to see the Frederike Geerdink, who they were leaving. Geerdink was demonstration. reports for Dutch radio and news- detained for covering this event,” “We found around 400 people papers and Britain’s Independent, Uzunkopru said. “We will appeal — women, children and youths was detained on Saturday as the decision to deport her.” — blocking the main street,” one she covered a group of 32 activ- Government officials had previ- witness said, also on condition of ists protesting renewed violence ously said Geerdink was held for anonymity. Seven police trucks between security forces and the her own safety after she and the arrived and an officer told the outlawed Kurdistan Workers activists were discovered inside demonstrators to leave, ordering Party (PKK), lawyer Davut the zone in Hakkari, scene of his men to disperse them with Uzunkopru told Reuters. heavy fighting. tear gas when they refused, the She was released from custody No one was immediately availa- witness said. The witnesses did pending trial. The provincial ble at the governor’s office to com- not say whether there had been governor in Hakkari ordered her ment on her case. The state-run any casualties. Protests in Sudan Vehicles drive during sandstorm on a highway in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday. A sandstorm blanketed many countries expulsion under a rule that says Anadolu Agency reported she was over local grievances are regularly in the Middle East including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. foreigners suspected of wrongdo- to be deported, citing a security dispersed by police. AFP ing can be deported, Uzunkopru source. REUTERS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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ARLIER reports that Russia has increased its role in Syria by ratcheting up help for President Bashar Al Assad have been proven true with more people Econfirming the news. Three Lebanese sources Why Germany has opened familiar with the political and military situation in Syria said yesterday that Russian forces have begun participating in military operations in Syria in support of government troops. its arms to refugees Speaking to Reuters, the sources are said to have given the most forthright account yet from the region of what the US BY LEONID BERSHIDSKY and our region fear is a deepening Russian military role in after the announced time, it became clear governments have worked to educate vot- that only a handful of the nationalists ers about immigration. Syria’s civil war. HE phrase “German moral lead- would show. Using a loudspeaker mounted “Germany’s conservatives do not play The news should come as a shock and shows where the ership” may sound strange to on a truck, they shouted insults at “fake the race card like in France or Britain,” Syrian civil war is heading. When the rest of the world is many ears, what with the role refugees,” but were drowned out by about says Dietrich Thraenhardt of Muenster busy discussing and sorting out the refugee crisis caused Tthe country played in two world 200 anti-Nazi protesters, who screamed University. “Anti-immigrant positions by the Syrian war, Russia and Bashar All Assad have been wars and more recent indignation over “Go away” and chanted: “Say it loud, say like those of [U.K. Prime Minister David] the tough stance it took towards Greece’s it clear, refugees are welcome here.” Cameron or [former French President quietly executing a different gameplan which threatens to debt woes. Yet anyone witnessing how the “It didn’t used to be like this,” says Nicolas] Sarkozy would be considered further complicate the Syrian civil war and the refugee crisis. nation has responded to this summer’s Harald Gloede, a board member at extremist in Germany. Merkel never used Any failure to address the latest development would have flood of refugees would have to acknowl- Borderline Europe, a non-governmental immigration as a controversial issue.” grave consequences for the region. edge that leadership as a fact. organization that collects and dissemi- Finally, the German press -- even the US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken to his Ordinary Germans have backed the nates information about the European tabloid kind -- has been sympathetic, in Russian counterpart for the second time in four days to government, turning out to do their refugee crisis. “I think even the govern- stark contrast to some other countries. bit where the thorough and slow-mov- ment is surprised people are so welcom- Bild, the country’s most popular tabloid, express concern over reports of Russian military activities in ing bureaucracy fails to resolve bottle- ing. In the 90’s, when the right- wing known for its hardline stance on aid to Syria, warning that it could fan more violence. Washington necks. According to a recent opinion burned down refugee camps, a lot of ordi- Greece, now publishes information sheets said Russia sent two tank landing ships and additional cargo poll commissioned by the TV channel nary people applauded them.” in Arabic for refugees. Asylum seekers aircraft to Syria in the past day or ARD-Deutschland Trend, 88 percent of In 1993, that sentiment resulted in a outside the registration office were snap- so and deployed a small number Germans have donated clothes or money change to Article 16 of the German con- ping them up on Wednesday. of naval infantry forces. It said to refugees or are stitution, which had guaranteed an abso- There’s an economic side to this, Putin is planning to do so. lute right of asylum. The new version cuts too, says Kleist: “Germany’s economic the intent of Russia’s military The same off applicants from countries deemed by strength, a demographic decline and the making the moves in Syria was unclear. One poll showed the German authorities to be “safe,” and need for labor all contribute to the wel- ‘right’ moves in suggested the focus may be on that 38 percent requires asylum seekers to prove they coming of migrants including refugees.” preparing an airfield near the port This resolve of of Germans (a have been persecuted. After those amend- Indeed, one reason the refugee influx is Syria exploiting city of Latakia, a stronghold of higher percent- ments came into effect, the inflow of refu- fine with German voters is that Merkel Germans to give age in former gees started drying up. Yet when growing insists the country will still balance its President Bashar Al Assad. the inaction of refugees the best East Germany) instability around the world increased it budget without new debt, and that taxes Moscow is clearly stepping worry there are again, Germans were ready: This time it won’t need to be raised to deal with the US and Arab into the vacuum left by the US welcome they too many refugees was they who had changed. refugee crisis. It’s hard to say, however, and other Arab, Western powers. can isn’t just an coming in. Yet Asked to explain the new attitude, whether the German change of heart countries. In July, President Barack Obama that doesn’t mean German academics often mention the is permanent and based on entrenched said he was “encouraged” by example. It’s a some of those peo- country’s history. “German citizens values, as Merkel insists. Duennwald ple aren’t sympa- know that the regulations of the Geneva points out that although there is a lot of a telephone call with Russian challenge to the thetic or willing Refugee Convention stem from the his- sympathy for “true” refugees from Syria President Vladimir. The Russians, Obama had said, “get a rest of Europe, to help. Here and torical experience with Jewish refugees -- that they’re fleeing war makes sense sense that the Assad regime is losing a grip over greater there, extreme fleeing the Holocaust,” says Petra Bendel -- Germans have little time for “bogus” and greater swaths of territory” and “that offers us an and even to the right activists have of the Central Institute for Regional asylum seekers from the Balkans, who set refugee hostels Research at Erlangen, in Bavaria. “Also, include many Roma. opportunity to have a serious conversation with them.” US: Come on, The latest news shows that Obama is gravely wrong. on fire and dark- after World War II many Germans were Indeed, if the current charitable senti- match this if you skinned people refugees themselves.” It may seem hard ment lasts, it may be because Germans Putin’s strategy in Syria has been consistent. All along he has have been attacked to believe that history lessons trumped by have become keenly aware of the lead- aimed to block any US-backed move to remove Assad from can. on the street. But xenophobia in the 1990’s have finally sunk ership role their country has taken in power and aimed to force the West to embrace the regime as any attempts at in, but that’s the consensus. Europe lately. Germany, says Gloede of a partner in fighting the Islamic State. Meanwhile, Russia’s open agitation It appears to have taken a three- Borderline Europe, has become “the focus foreign ministry has complained of a “strange hysteria” over against refugees pronged attack from government, civil of international attention, it says what are meeting resistance. society and the media to get German sen- has to be done and is therefore obliged to Moscow’s actions in Syria as more western countries are On Wednesday, a rally of the far right timent to where it is today. be the first to do something.” expressing concerns over apparent preparations for military NPD party was scheduled for noon in In 1999, the authorities adopted a law This resolve of Germans to give refu- intervention. front of the Berlin registration office. granting automatic citizenship to the gees the best welcome they can isn’t just It’s time for the US and Arab countries to shed their Local volunteers warned the refugees to children of migrants born on German an example. It’s a challenge to the rest lethargy on Syria and initiate measures that will lead to a stay on the lawn, and police massed in the soil, and in 2005 immigration rules as a of Europe, and even to the US: Come on, final solution. The Russian involvement has made this crisis vicinity, putting up barriers and keeping whole were softened and simplified. In match this if you can. riot helmets at the ready. Half an hour addition, for the last 10 years successive WASHINGTON POST complicated. The other side Quote of Pushback against sectarianism the day

T LONG last, it seems the minister. The interior minister in his space to freely propagate their views. been sentenced to prison — some for state is prepared to confront news conference said there will be no As the extreme right, through the several years — for inciting violence, the evil that is sectarianism, tolerance for hate speech against any pulpit and the media, intimidated soci- and individuals found distributing hate one that has spawned faith or for statements declaring any ety into submission, the repercussions literature have also been convicted. Areligious violence in various forms over sect as non-Muslim or its adherents as of this ruinous policy became manifest Graffiti or banners glorifying reli- I just met with three decades in this country and laid infidels. In taking this step, the state is in sectarian killings, bombing of reli- gious violence or inflaming sectarian waste to tens of thousands of lives. effecting no less than a policy change, gious processions and places of wor- sentiments should also be removed. members this The government’s newfound resolve and a very welcome one. As is now ship, lynching of blasphemy suspects, However, the government’s apparent emerged during Monday’s news con- well known, the religious triumphalism desecration of graves, etc. resolve to discard the use of some morning, and we ference addressed by Interior Minister that underpins faith-based violence in Turning back the tide will be a dif- extremists as tools of statecraft will be Nisar Ali Khan after a two-round meet- Pakistan was from the ’80s onwards ficult though not impossible task. Some tested in other, more telling ways. are committed ing with religious scholars belonging to deliberately nurtured by the state to practical measures at the outset will For example, will there be a clamp- to increasing the an umbrella body representing madres- further its strategic regional objectives. demonstrate the government’s sincer- down on banned groups who, despite sahs from different schools of thought. Patronage was extended to groups/ ity of purpose. their overt sectarian agendas, have number of refugees The second round of the meeting, at organisations espousing jihadist ide- Where hate speech is concerned it hitherto been allowed to serve as that we will take. which the army chief and DG ISI were ologies; in the process, purveyors of has, to its credit, already begun tak- ‘cheerleaders’ of state policies? John Kerry present, was chaired by the prime bigotry and divisiveness acquired the ing action. A number of clerics have DAWN US Secretary of State THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 How Britain came to revere Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II is one of the rare human beings who have been on the world stage for as long as most of us can remember. During her reign, technological, political and social systems have changed beyond recognition.

BY ADRIAN HIGGINS presidents and seven popes. She’s still going strong, slowing a little, but it is not in her DNA to retire CHOLARS say the — ie, abdicate in favour of Prince first king of a united Charles. Her mother lived to 101. England was an Anglo- Elizabeth has aged through the Saxon warrior named decades from glamorous princess Athelstan, crowned in to a somewhat dour, behind-the- SAD 924. He is lost in the mists of times figure to a loving granny, time, though many of his succes- but she has always been there, sors have left their mark. seemingly immortal and increas- The tyrannical and much- ingly, yes, beloved. married Henry VIII, who ruled At first, the queen did not want from 1509 to 1547, was the Tony to mark the day (to be seen lording Soprano of Tudor England, cross it over Victoria, whom she admires him at your peril. Before him, the greatly), but has now decided to fiendish Richard III (1483-1485) take a train journey with Scottish is thought to have put a hit on his officials on a stretch of railway line nephews and was the last English reopened after many years. This king killed in battle. George IV seemingly bland gesture actually (1820-1830) was a dandy who built gets to the heart of Elizabeth’s sig- a gaudy seaside palace and ate and nificance, argues Elizabeth biogra- drank his way into a 50-inch waist. pher Robert Lacey. “It’s invested Queen Elizabeth II greets well-wishers before she unveils a commemorative plaque at Newtongrange railway station in the village in Midlothian yesterday, History is festooned with doz- with all sorts of meaning, and it’s on the day she became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. ens of English, Welsh, Scottish the most extraordinary example and Irish royals — they are the of the apparently passive but in want to see her unguarded, joy- each other, said Philip Murphy, The view today is that the doc- London from Scotland, flew the stuff of Shakespearean dramas, fact very active role that Elizabeth ful side, look up the video of her Director of the Institute of umentary was a mistake, because flag at half-staff and addressed Hollywood movies and Broadway plays in the psychology of her watching as her horse Estimate Commonwealth Studies at the it did precisely what Bagehot had the nation and said nice things plays. But at some point yesterday, country,” he said. wins the Ascot Gold Cup in 2013. University of London. advised against. It set the tone for about Diana. the incumbent sovereign, Queen The success of Elizabeth’s reign What is less known: She has “We have been lulled into this an increasingly unfettered and It would have been hard then Elizabeth II, beat them all with has not been in its length so much a prodigious memory for peo- sense, because of Elizabeth, that insatiable tabloid appetite for the to imagine the queen being so a reign that surpassed in length as in its nature, in how she has ple and events, is a mischievous constitutional monarchy in Britain royal family, especially when the venerated now, Lacey said. This the record of 63 years, 7 months, subsumed herself into the role. mimic, has enjoyed photography is immutable,” Murphy said, “and queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, national adulation was manifest 2 days set by her great-great- She has avoided personal scan- and jigsaw puzzles in her time, yet Britain is a country that cut gained a reputation as a petulant during the rain-soaked river pag- grandmother Queen Victoria. dal, has never confused fame with is a big fan of Scottish country off the head of one of its kings jet-setter during and after the eant that marked her Diamond Third place, if you’re counting, celebrity, has declined interviews dancing (think square dancing (Charles I) and got rid of another collapse of her marriage. Jubilee in 2012, and during the goes to George III, who lost the and has shrouded both her private in kilts) and will clean up your one (Edward VIII) less than a cen- Media obsession with the London Olympics that year, Thirteen Colonies and then his life and her political views. dishes if you attend one of the tury ago. Like anything, it’s fragile.” House of Windsor reached its when Elizabeth went along with mind during his 59-year reign. In sum, she has heeded the royal family’s summer barbecues This seems hard to accept look- giddy depths in the 1990s, aided a James Bond spoof in which a The first Queen Elizabeth, the advice of a Victorian political at Balmoral Castle. She is also ing back at Elizabeth’s life. and abetted by a new generation double jumped out of a helicopter. one with the pasty face and the essayist named Walter Bagehot, a deeply religious Christian but When the peachy Princess of princes and duchesses whose That was followed by the queen orange hair, reigned for a little who said that the monarchy must not evangelical, and observers say Elizabeth married the dashing behaviour made such prime- entering the Olympic Stadium to more than 44 years. wrap itself in Oz-like mystery to that she views her monarchy as a Prince Philip in 1947, the wed- time soaps as Dallas and Dynasty a prolonged ovation. But this week’s milestone is remain precious. “We must not divine call, affirmed by her coro- ding was as sensational in its day seem decorous by comparison. Lacey sees several factors that more than just the stuff of par- let in daylight upon the magic,” he nation oath in 1953. as Charles and Diana’s in 1981 The marriages of three of the have worked in her favour since lour games. Queen Elizabeth II is wrote in The English Constitution. Her sense of duty was undoubt- or William and Kate’s in 2011. queen’s four children failed, most the 1990s. For much of her reign, one of the rare human beings who Elizabeth, in the public eye for edly also shaped by the missteps Churchill called it a morale-lift- notoriously when Prince Charles she was overshadowed by those have been on the world stage for most of her 89 years, has kept us of her uncle — she was 10 when ing “flash of colour on the hard and Diana split amid squalid around her. Her mother, a colour- as long as most of us can remem- in the dark, magnificently. Edward VIII abdicated to marry road we have to travel” after the recriminations. ful and somewhat eccentric char- ber. (Only 1 in 5 Britons alive “People actually know much the American divorcee Wallis Second World War. Whatever Elizabeth’s private acter, was the darling of the people were around when she became less about the queen than they Simpson in 1936, suddenly putting In the 1960s, with the flowering matriarchal stance over each and the media. Princess Margaret, queen in 1952.) During her reign, imagine,” Lacey said. “But it Elizabeth in direct line to the of television and satire in England, catastrophe, she remained pub- the glamorous black sheep, was technological, political and social seems to me that’s less important throne. Edward’s brother and the royal family began to be lam- licly stoic — too stoic after Diana the tabloids’ gift who kept on giv- systems have changed beyond rec- than that people feel they know Elizabeth’s father, George VI, was pooned, gently. By the end of the died with her boyfriend, Dodi ing. Then as Margaret’s publicity ognition. The world’s population her very well.” portrayed as the stammering good Swinging Sixties, the staid roy- Fayed, in a car crash in Paris star faded, Diana’s rose. has grown from 2.6 billion to 7.3 There are self-evident truths egg by Colin Firth in the 2010 film als thought that they should let in 1997. Her death traumatised And so the queen in her golden billion. about Elizabeth. We know that The King’s Speech. some of the daylight in with a TV Britain and fostered a dark anti- years is enjoying the sort of ado- Over 63 years and counting, she loves dogs — Labradors as The king’s daughter has shep- documentary called Royal Family. royal mood not seen since the ration not seen since she was a she has advised a dozen prime well as corgis — and horses. One herded the institution so deftly It showed them as mortals, even 1930s and the abdication. But young woman. And perhaps it is ministers (the first was Winston of her passions has been breeding for so long that the role and the if their speech and dress seemed Elizabeth woke up and smelled now more profound. Churchill) and observed 12 US and racing thoroughbreds. If you person are indistinguishable from to place them in the early 1950s. the PR disaster: She returned to WP-BLOOMBERG In Pakistan, a country and PM rebound after a dark decade BY TIM CRAIG told Bloomberg News in late June. plants by 2018. In recent months, speculation about a civil war or The International Monetary Several of the projects are NE year after he was Fund, which has extended a $6.2 designed to accommodate a major nearly bounced from office, an economic collapse has died down. Instead, credit bn loan, released a report last expansion of Chinese investment OPakistani Prime Minister month crediting Pakistan for in Pakistan. China is hoping to Nawaz Sharif has hung on amid its 4.1 percent growth in gross use Pakistani roads and ports to signs the country could be on the agencies are boosting Pakistan’s bond ratings and domestic product this year, with a open up new trading routes via cusp of a surprising turnaround. bump up to 4.5 percent projected the Arabian Sea, which could also After years of terrorist attacks, large investment firms are advising clients to take a for next year. help Pakistan expand its manu- military coups and political Many economists and analysts, facturing base. upheaval, Pakistan for now has however, remain sceptical that Although that partnership settled into a period of relative second look at opportunities. Pakistan’s economy and govern- might take decades to reach its calm. Over the past nine months, ment have truly turned a corner potential, Sharif is also imple- government statistics show, major of Development Economics. “Of Now, despite his reduced power, poor nutrition, unsafe drinking toward happier, more prosper- menting shorter-term goals to terrorist attacks have declined course, there will always be some Sharif has turned his attention water and sporadic access to med- ous times. They note that past improve life for Pakistanis. 70 percent, and Pakistanis are criticism and always a second opin- toward trying to rebuild a chroni- ical care. The average Pakistani moments of stability have been In May, Sharif inaugurated a flocking back to shopping malls, ion, but as far as I am concerned, cally sluggish economy while also makes just $1,513 per year; many quickly disrupted by tragedy, 14-mile rapid-bus system connect- resorts and restaurants. this government is at least showing delivering shiny new amenities for can’t find jobs. And Pakistan still scandal or an investor-rattling ing the relatively affluent capital The relaxed and optimistic some progress.” residents. has unsettled relations with India political or military crisis. of Islamabad to the working-class mood here is benefiting Sharif Last summer, after Sharif’s It’s a strategy that has become and Afghanistan, both of which “I still don’t really see many town of Rawalpindi. A month ear- politically, despite the humilia- first year in office was marked by easier to implement this year, as accuse it of using favoured terror- reasons for real optimism,” lier, the government introduced tion he faced a year ago when he disputes with political rivals and a military campaign in Pakistan’s ist groups as proxies to destabilise said Frederic Grare, Director new cross-country, deluxe train had to cede a chunk of his power the country’s powerful military, tribal belt and its largest city, its neighbours. of the South Asia Program at service featuring air-conditioning, to Pakistan’s military. Still, the tens of thousands of protesters Karachi, has been credited with Pakistan’s bare-knuckled politi- the Carnegie Endowment for WiFi and televisions. arrangement is allowing Sharif camped out near his mansion, reducing terrorist attacks and cal system also remains unsettled. International Peace. “The eco- The Islamabad airport, consist- to do something that Pakistani demanding his resignation. At the other crimes. Sharif will continue to face relent- nomic situation is better right ently ranked as one of the most leaders have struggled to accom- time, there was widespread spec- In the first eight months of this less challenges from political rivals now, but the economic situation outdated in the world, has been plish for much of the past dec- ulation that military leaders were year, 680 civilians have been killed eager to exploit the next crisis. is better for almost everybody upgraded with spiffier ticket ade: implement a road map for considering a coup to oust Sharif in terrorist attacks, compared But in recent months, specula- because energy is cheap.” counters, air-conditioned shut- what a peaceful, stable Pakistan over his diplomatic outreach to with 1,194 in the same period last tion about a civil war or an eco- Sharif, however, has started tle buses and its first fast-food could look like. And in the proc- Pakistan’s arch rival, India. year and 2,246 in 2013, accord- nomic collapse has died down. delivering on his promise to make restaurant. ess, Sharif is winning over scep- But as Islamabad slipped into ing to the South Asia Terrorism Instead, credit agencies are boost- life a bit easier for Pakistan’s mid- “This government is far better, tics despite his low-key leadership an unusually chilly fall, Sharif out- Portal, which monitors violence ing Pakistan’s bond ratings and dle class, which for decades has compared to previous govern- style. lasted the protesters. To remain in the region. large investment firms are advis- endured substandard transpor- ments,” Dilawar Ali, a 43-year- “People are feeling more secure. in office, he reportedly had to A rapidly growing country of ing clients to take a second look tation, housing and employment old engineer, said as he shopped There are development projects, make significant concessions to 180 million, Pakistan has plenty at opportunities here. options. at a market in Islamabad. “Look and the perspective of people is military commanders, including of obstacles to overcome. “It is the best, undiscovered A millionaire business tycoon at these Metro bus projects, these changing to say, ‘OK, now we can giving them full authority to make Energy shortages can keep the investment opportunity in emerg- who also served two terms as roads and bridges. We could only see things are going well,’” said major decisions related to govern- lights out for hours at a time, even ing or frontier markets,” Charlie prime minister in the 1990s, imagine such things when we Zafar Mueen Nasir, dean of business ment policy toward Afghanistan in wealthy neighbourhoods. Tens Robertson, London-based chief Sharif is promising to build 800 were in school and college kids.” studies at the Pakistan Institute and India. of millions of children suffer from economist at Renaissance Capital, miles of highways and 14 power WP-BLOOMBERG THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com EUROPE / AMERICAS Americas join efforts to stem refugee crisis US will take more Syrian refugees: Kerry; Latin American countries vow to do more MONTEVIDEO/WASHING- take in fleeing Syrians and Iraqis. to reach the European Union, TON: As Europe struggles to Even Venezuelan President triggering a crisis of historic deal with hundreds of thou- Nicolas Maduro, a staunch ally proportions. sands of migrants fleeing bloody of Syrian leader Bashar Al Assad, More than 380,000 people have conflicts in Syria and beyond, vowed to welcome 20,000 Syrians arrived in Europe by sea this year, far-away Latin America is — the only one of the recent reset- UNHCR said yesterday. increasingly stepping up pledges tlement pledges to give a hard The death of thousands — to take in refugees. number. Brazil, the largest Latin including a three-year-old Kurdish Far removed from the tur- American country, has taken in boy who washed up dead on a moil driving the exodus from the more Syrian refugees than any Turkish beach last week -- has led Middle East, Latin America has other — more than 2,000 since the to pleas for the rest of the world so far resettled a relatively small rebellion against Assad’s regime to do more. Other Latin American handful of people. But as the influx began in 2011. countries already have programs reaches crisis levels in Europe, a More than four million peo- specifically for Syrian refugees. string of Latin American coun- ple have fled Syria since the war Argentina, which has a large tries are vowing to do more. began, according to the UN refu- Syrian community, has taken in In the past two days, Brazilian gee agency (UNHCR). Another 90 refugees since rolling out a President Dilma Rousseff pledged 7.6 million have been internally program last year to provide asy- to welcome Syrian refugees with displaced. lum to family members of Syrian- “open arms,” Chile’s Michelle These people and others fleeing Argentines. Uruguay launched a Bachelet declared her country’s conflicts in Iraq, Libya and else- programme last year that will “doors (are) open,” and Panama’s where are increasingly under- ultimately resettle 117 Syrians Juan Carlos Varela said his nation taking dangerous treks overland from refugee camps in Lebanon, had a “big heart” and would gladly or across the Mediterranean mainly families with small chil- dren. But the results are not always heart-warming. Merkel’s conservative ally Five Syrian families with more than 30 children plopped their suitcases down outside the Refugees from Syria arrive on a dinghy after crossing from Turkey at the coast of Mytilini, Lesvos island, Greece, for tighter asylum rules Uruguayan president’s offices yesterday. this week, demanding to be sent BERLIN: A leading figure in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s con- elsewhere. Speaking through an not have visas. After spending -- have fled or been deported from number that we will take,” Kerry servative sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), has interpreter, they said they are 20 days stranded in the interna- Venezuela since the crisis began, said, after meeting US lawmakers. called for Germany to tighten its asylum rules and says it should culturally isolated and struggling tional transit area at the Istanbul the UN said. Maduro’s pledge to “And we are looking hard at the change the constitution to do so if necessary. to survive on the small stipend airport, they were sent back to take in 20,000 Syrians is mainly number that we can specifically The comments from Markus Soeder, regional finance minister they receive in Uruguay. South America. about the Venezuelan government manage with respect to the crisis of the Bavarian CSU, highlight the reluctance of some in Germany “We didn’t flee the war to die Uruguayan authorities say the “trying to cover up the damage in Syria and Europe.” to letting in so many refugees. The government has said it expects here in poverty,” 36-year-old resettlement program provides provoked by the mass deporta- The world’s number one des- 800,000 people to seek asylum in Germany this year. Maher Al Dis said. “This is not a a baseline monthly allowance of tions,” said international relations tination for refugees, the United Germany’s post-war Basic Law grants victims of political per- place suited for refugees.” about $1,000 for two years, plus specialist Elsa Cardozo in Caracas. States has accepted around 1,500 secution the right of asylum. The Interior Ministry says on its “We want to live with (our) up to $900 in reimbursements The United States is studying Syrians since the four-year-old website: “The fundamental right of asylum thus has high prior- identity and (our) values,” Maraa for expenses such as clothing and how it can resettle more refugees conflict erupted. But the UN High ity and expresses Germany’s willingness to fulfil its historical and el-Chibli, a 55-year-old father of transportation for one year. fleeing the brutal conflict in Syria, Commissioner for Refugees has humanitarian obligation to admit refugees.” 15, said through tears. More than 20,000 Colombians Secretary of State John Kerry in total referred 15,000 Syrians However, Soeder said other European Union countries were not One of the families already — many of whom were themselves said yesterday. “I just met with from camps in the Middle East ready to adopt the same high standards on asylum rights. AFP tried leaving for Turkey, but they refugees from the five-decade members this morning, and we to Washington for resettlement. were detained because they did conflict in their home country are committed to increasing the AFP Hillary says sorry for email scandal, tries to turn page WASHINGTON: For Hillary Clinton, sorry seems to be the hardest word. In the 2008 Defends Iran nuclear accord campaign for the Democratic WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary presidential nomination, one in Clinton expressed firm support yesterday for the nuclear accord which she was the frontrun- with Iran, calling it flawed but still strong. ner but ultimately eclipsed by Clinton added that the agreement must be strictly enforced and Barack Obama, she steadfastly said that if elected president next year, she would not hesitate to use refused to admit she was wrong military force if Iran fails to live up to its word and tries to develop a to back the war in Iraq. bomb. The agreement struck in July between the United States and She only conceded last year other world powers and Iran provides Tehran relief from crippling that her October 2002 vote to economic sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear programme. authorise military action against Republicans and other critics complain that it does not do away the regime Saddam Hussein — with the programme altogether, fails to provide for spot inspections cast when she was a senator from of nuclear sites or force Iran to end support for militant groups New York — had been a mistake. like Hamas. “Is it perfect? Well, of course not,” Clinton said in a This year, even before she made speech at the Brookings Institution. “No agreement like this ever her second White House run offi- is. But is it a strong agreement? Yes, it is.” cial, Clinton was facing the heat The former secretary of state added: “Either we move forward on Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (centre), waves to her followers next to former Brazilian once more — over revelations the path of diplomacy and seize this chance to block Iran’s path to a president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) and Buenos Aires’ province governor and presidential candidate Daniel that she had used a private email nuclear weapon. Or we turn down a more dangerous path leading to Scioli as they attend the inauguration of a hospital care unit at the Buenos Aires’ Jose C Paz suburb, yesterday. server and address while serv- a far less certain and riskier future. That’s why I support this deal.” ing as secretary of state from She added that the accord is positive for the security of Israel, 2009-2013. which vehemently opposes it. AFP Lula throws weight behind Scioli This time, Clinton — after refusing for months to utter the BUENOS AIRES: Brazil’s as outgoing President Cristina image has been dented this year simple word — finally said yester- is clearly hoping that voter focus attack on the US mission in the popular but scandal-weary Fernandez. He usually presents by scandals involving his party. day she was sorry, and had made will shift back to the real issues, Libyan city of Benghazi — and former leader Luiz Inacio Lula himself as more moderate Fernandez, preceded as presi- a mistake. and Clinton’s positions on hot- what her opponents say was her da Silva endorsed Argentina’s than she, but yesterday was an dent by her late husband Nestor With those words, she is hop- button topics like immigration negligence in handling it. ruling party presidential can- exception when he appeared Kirchner, is part of a leftist ing to turn the page on a scandal and Wall Street reform, which Democrats have called for the didate yesterday, shoring up at a rally with Fernandez and Latin American bloc once led by that has dogged her quest to be have been completely drowned panel to be disbanded, saying it is Daniel Scioli’s credentials with Lula. Lula and the late Hugo Chavez America’s first female president, out by the email drama. nothing but an anti-Clinton witch the political left a month and a “This is a state that is present of Venezuela. She is barred from leading voters to question her On October 22, Clinton is hunt. But the probe goes on, and half before the election. in places where problems cannot seeking a third consecutive term trustworthiness as well as the scheduled to testify before a has even widened to take in the Scioli, governor of Buenos be resolved by the markets,” Scioli in the October 25 election. way in which she handled classi- Republican-led House panel email issue. Aires, is from the same party said in introducing Lula, whose REUTERS fied information. Her campaign investigating the deadly 2012 AFP Spain accepts Elizabeth II marks record reign with little fanfare its share of LONDON: Britain celebrated aspired”. “But I thank you all and of the post-war years to the dig- Queen Elizabeth II becoming the many others at home and ital age, with a few royal scandals migrants the country’s longest-reigning overseas for your touching mes- causing blushes along the way. monarch yesterday, a milestone sages,” said the queen, who wore She is to host a private dinner MADRID: Spain has accepted the 89-year-old herself down- a diamond-studded brooch that later on Wednesday at Balmoral its share of migrants under played as “not one to which I once belonged to the previous Castle — her traditional summer a quota system proposed have ever aspired.” record holder — her great-great- residence in Scotland — with her yesterday by the European The bells of Westminster grandmother Queen Victoria. grandson Prince William and his Commission, a government Abbey rang out in London as Elizabeth overtook Victoria wife Kate in attendance. source said. Prime Minister David Cameron at 1630 GMT, the best estimate “She is our queen and we Spain has agreed to take in paid tribute in parliament to her from royal officials for the time could not be more proud of her,” 14,931 refugees as proposed by the 63-year reign as a “golden thread at which the monarch, who Cameron told parliament. “She Commission, in addition to 2,749 running through three post-war has become synonymous with has served this country with who were accepted in July, bring- generations”. Britain itself, reaches the historic unerring grace, dignity and ing the country’s total to 17,680, “Inevitably, a long life can pass moment. “Today Queen Elizabeth decency and long may she con- the source said. by many milestones. My own is II has officially become the long- tinue to do so.” The EU unveiled plans no exception,” the queen told a est reigning British Monarch,” Elizabeth became queen upon Wednesday to take 160,000 refu- cheering crowd of supporters read a tweet published on the dot the death of her father George gees from overstretched border waving British and Scottish flags on the monarchy’s Twitter page. VI, Britain’s king during World states, to ease the pressure from as she opened a railway line in She has served more than War II, whose stammer inspired Queen Elizabeth II gives an address at Tweedbank Station on the Scottish the worst migration crisis since Scotland. She said the landmark 23,226 days on the throne -- a the Oscar-winning film “The Borders to officially open the Borders Railway on the day she becomes World War II. was “not one to which I have ever reign spanning from the gloom King’s Speech”. AFP Britain’s longest-serving monarch. 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Typhoon Etau Key Thai blast slams into Japan TOKYO: Typhoon Etau slammed into Japan yester- day causing injuries as tor- suspect fled rential rain sparked landslides and flooding, with more than half a million people advised to evacuate, including in subur- ban Tokyo. Rail and air services were disrupted after the storm, to Bangladesh packing winds of up to 125km per hour, landed in central Aichi prefecture shortly after 10 am WhatsApp used to coordinate attack local time. Some areas had power outages BANGKOK: A man who Thai Thai police are no closer to and parts of Tokyo saw flooding as police believe was the mas- establishing a motive for the authorities advised about 900,000 termind behind last month’s bombing after weeks of conflict- people in the capital and other deadly Bangkok bombing, fled ing theories and false leads. parts of the country to leave their to Bangladesh the day before Arrest warrants have been homes because of the risk of land- the attack and travelled on a issued for 11 suspects, but only slides, public broadcaster NHK Chinese passport, officials said two have been detained following reported. Local media said more yesterday. raids that uncovered bomb-mak- than a dozen people were injured. The man emerged as a key sus- ing materials. The storm moved out into the pect in the August 17 bombing fol- National police chief Somyot A Japanese surfer watches high waves as Typhoon Etau hit a breakwater in Isumi city, Japan, yesterday. Sea of Japan (East Sea) by the end lowing interrogation this week of Pumpanmuang reiterated the of the day. AFP one of two foreigners being held, attack was “not an act of inter- who police say admitted to giving a national terrorism”. backpack with explosives to a man The most progress has been a they are certain was the bomber. suspect admitting to delivering The suspect told police a man a backpack to a man caught on called “Izan” played a lead role security footage leaving it at the and assigned responsibilities to shrine before the blast. Myanmar pushes for truce before polls other plotters during a Bangkok Police spokesman Prawut meeting. Thawornsiri said his testimony YANGON: Myanmar’s should be allowed to sign the deal. confirm they would sign during consortium of ethnic minority “This man called Izan — and I revealed the mastermind had President Thein Sein met eth- Observers say Thein Sein is today’s meeting. But the guar- armies seeking full inclusion in don’t know if this is his real name given directions to others using nic rebel peace negotiators eager to sign the ceasefire deal antees given by the government the ceasefire. — is a very important person in the instant messaging platform for the first time in the capi- and cement his legacy as a peace- today mean that most are likely Nine leaders from top ethnic this network,” deputy police chief WhatsApp, but suspects’ phones tal Naypyidaw yesterday in an maker before the November 8 to sign up,” said Hla Maung Shwe, rebel groups were present at the Chakthip Chaijinda said. had left no trail. Prawut said effort to secure a long-awaited polls, which are set to redraw the a senior member of the negotiat- Naypyidaw talks, including from “I don’t know what his national- the perpetrators may have been nationwide ceasefire before political landscape with expecta- ing team at the Myanmar Peace the political wing of the Kachin ity is ... Let’s just say Izan is one of human traffickers and the Chinese looming November elections. tions of huge gains by Aung San Centre. Independence Army — one of the the foremost wanted individuals.” passport used by one suspect, More than two years of negotia- Suu Kyi’s opposition. During the talks Thein Sein country’s largest rebel armies. No group has claimed responsi- which gave the western region of tions aimed at bringing an end to Yesterday’s meeting ended proposed September 29 for the But the military sent only lower bility for the blast at the Erawan Xinjiang as birthplace, was likely decades of civil war in Myanmar’s without that agreement, but signing, but ethnic groups’ leaders ranking representatives to the Shrine, a tourist attraction close to be genuine. rugged borderlands have seen the negotiators said the process was said they needed until mid-Octo- Naypyidaw talks. to hotels and shopping malls. The use of Chinese pass- government bring together eth- inching forward as Thein Sein ber to discuss the details between Conflict in Kachin state has Twenty people were killed, includ- ports has raised speculation the nic minority rebels and the feared considered making concessions to themselves, Aung Naing Oo, direc- left some 100,000 people displaced ing 14 foreign tourists. attackers could be sympathisers army to thrash out a peace process extra groups, some of whom are tor of the Myanmar Peace Centre since a ceasefire deal collapsed Chakthip said police would be of Uighur Muslims from Xinjiang. framework. still fighting the army, who may which coordinates the talks said soon after the end of junta rule coordinating with Bangladeshi Thailand in July forcibly returned But while the talks have pro- now be able to observe the signing after the meeting. in 2011. Fighting between gov- counterparts where the suspected 109 Uighurs to China, which denies duced a ceasefire document — seen of the deal. Myanmar’s government has ernment troops and rebels also leader had travelled on August 16. persecuting the community. Seven as a historic first step in the peace He also reiterated an invitation agreed to allow 15 ethnic armed erupted this year in the Kokang An immigration official said he of those killed in the blast were process — they have stuttered over for the groups to sign the deal in groups to ink the deal, but it region of northern Shan state, had used a Chinese passport, but it from mainland China and Hong lingering mistrust and disagree- the coming weeks. has rejected some half a dozen causing tens of thousands of people was not known if it was authentic. Kong. REUTERS ments over which rebel factions “(Ethnic armies) did not organisations put forward by a to flee their homes. AGENCIES African states to combat illegal timber trade South Africans told TORONTO: Forest protection and southeast African nations. Kenya loses around $10m annu- collaboration among national for- agencies in Kenya, Tanzania, If properly managed, forests ally due to the illegal cross-border est agencies and customs agencies Uganda, Mozambique and provide jobs for workers and homes wood trade with Tanzania, while across the region”, said WWF Madagascar will step up joint for wildlife. They also act as a fil- Tanzania loses more than $8m, spokesman Geofrey Mwanjela in not to panic after efforts to combat the rapidly ter pulling planet-warming carbon according to studies cited by the a statement calling the new plan expanding trade in illegal tim- dioxide out of the atmosphere, so World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a “bold step”. ber under a new deal. protecting them is crucial for the a green group backing the new In east, central and west Africa, The Zanzibar Declaration broader environment. Across the agreement. criminal groups are thought to US terror warning on Illegal Logging, signed yes- region, the illegal timber trade is Between 2000 and 2012, forest make more money from selling terday at a global gather- flourishing at an alarming pace, cover in Tanzania shrank by 2 mil- illegal wood products — up to $9bn JOHANNESBURG: South diplomatic offices or businesses ing on forests in South Africa, said Juma S Mgoo, chief execu- lion hectares — an area the size of annually — than through street- Africans should not panic over since the alert was issued. aims to improve communica- tive officer of Tanzania’s Forest Wales in Britain. level drug-dealing, the United a US warning of a terror threat The Americans were “very tion between customs authori- Service. Criminal groups are ben- Prior to yesterday’s agreement, Nations Environment Programme in the country as no imminent worried about certain individu- ties and collaboration among efiting from the environmental the fight against illegal logging reported. danger had been uncovered, als who might be a danger”, Dube forest officials from the east destruction. had been “hindered by inadequate REUTERS state security services said said. The information had been yesterday. followed up and the conclusion The US Embassy in Pretoria had been reached that there was last Tuesday advised its citizens no immediate threat and “there is Mahathir ready for probe to be on heightened alert against no need to panic”, he said. attack, saying extremists may The US embassy issued a DR Congo’s ban target American interests in the general security alert last week country. ahead of the September 11 attacks on film irks UN “At this stage we have found no anniversary, but the warning on imminent danger or threat to the Tuesday appeared to signal a new KINSHASA: The DR Congo’s country or the US interests,” said level of concern. UN mission chief yesterday Brian Dube, spokesman for the There has been no indication slammed a government ban ministry of state security. of whether the “individuals” of on an acclaimed film about “But we can’t dismiss the interest to the US are South Congolese surgeon Denis threat, as we realise that we are African nationals or foreigners. Mukwege, who has treated dealing with a serious global phe- South Africa has escaped the thousands of women raped dur- nomenon that no one is immune militant Islamist attacks seen in ing conflict. from,” Dube said. several other African countries. Martin Kobler, the German He declined to reveal if any Dube said the local law enforce- head of the UN mission in the measures had been put in place ment agencies “will continue Democratic Republic of Congo, to boost security around US monitoring the situation”. AFP believed the ban on the Belgian film The Man Who Mends Women was “an inadmissible attack on freedom of expression,” said the MONUSCO mission’s public information chief Charles Philippine govt told Bambara. Film-maker Thierry Michel’s movie follows Mukwege’s efforts to repair the physical and psy- to pay builder $510m chological injuries of the vic- tims of sexual violence by armed A supporter kisses the hand of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as he arrives at Subang MANILA: The Philippines’ $243m in interest until December forces and militia groups in east- airport, outside Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. Mahathir said he would comply with any police probe into comments Supreme Court ordered the 2014, according to the court’s ern DRC against women. he made against Prime Minister Najib Razak at an anti-government rally last month. government yesterday to pay ruling. AFP $510.3m in compensation to a The court also deducted $59.4m consortium that built Manila’s that it said the government had biggest air terminal. Manila initially paid Piatco. airport Terminal 3 had been “The government is hereby the subject of a legal dispute ordered to make direct payment since the government seized it on just compensation,” court N Korean media buries Xi message in snub to China in 2004, citing breach of con- spokesman Theodore Te said. tract and failure to conform The $600m terminal, designed to SEOUL: North Korea’s top diplomatic missives that coun- bottom half of the inside page. the North in the 1950-53 Korean with safety standards. decongest air traffic in the capi- newspaper carried congratula- tries friendly to Pyongyang send Yang Moo-Jin, a professor at Wa r. The builders consortium had tal city of 12 million people, was tory messages from the lead- every year on the anniversary of the University of North Korean But ties have become severely sought compensation and the mothballed for years until it was ers of Russia and Cuba on its the founding of the North Korean Studies, said the placement strained in recent years, with row has been seen as a test of partially opened in 2008. front page yesterday, relegat- state in 1948. was a calculated brush-off that Beijing increasingly annoyed at how the country handles foreign Air congestion, the cause of fre- ing one from China’s President But while those from Russia’s reflected Pyongyang’s growing Pyongyang’s provocative antics investments. quent flight delays, has prompted Xi Jinping to page two, in what Vladimir Putin and Cuba’s Raul “resentment” towards Beijing. and refusal to heed China’s calls The total compensation the government to scout for an analysts described as a pointed Castro were splashed on page one North Korea-China relations for restraint, especially over its represents the airport’s $327m alternative site for an interna- snub to its traditional ally. of the party-run Rodong Sinmun, were forged with the blood of nuclear weapons programme. replacement cost when the gov- tional airport in nearby provinces. The messages were rote Xi’s note only made it to the Chinese troops who fought with AFP ernment took over in 2004 plus AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN

Pakistan sees Ditch English, 70pc drop in terrorist attacks Pakistan court ISLAMABAD: After years of terrorist attacks, military coups and political upheaval, Pakistan for now seems to have settled into a period of relative orders govt calm. “Over the past nine months, government statistics show, major terrorist attacks have declined Urdu to be made official language 70 percent and Pakistanis are flocking back to shopping malls, ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s In his judgement, Justice resorts and restaurants,” a report Supreme Court has ordered the Khawaja noted that the con- carried by the ‘Washington Post’ government to implement Urdu stitution, written in 1973, had said yesterday. as the country’s official lan- given the government a 15-year Journalists chant slogans during a protest against the killing of their colleagues in Karachi, yesterday. “The relaxed and optimistic guage, replacing English in all grace period to switch all official mood in Pakistan was benefiting communications 68 years after communication over to English, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gaining independence from but the order had never been politically,” it said. Great Britain. implemented. “Still, the arrangement is The court order, issued yes- “It is a corollary of a person’s Two Pakistani media workers allowing PM Nawaz to do some- terday by Chief Justice Jawwad right to dignity enshrined in the thing that Pakistani leaders have Khawaja, requires the federal Constitution that his or her lan- struggled to accomplish for much government and the four prov- guage should be respected and of the past decade: implement a inces to make the switchover recognised by the State,” the killed within 24 hours road map for what a peaceful, within three months in order to judgement said. stable Pakistan could look like. end the “societal divide” between “He or she must not be denied KARACHI: Gunmen in for journalists, with 14 recorded from the scene,” Feroz Shah, a “And in the process, the prime the English-speaking elite and the access to economic and politi- Pakistan shot dead a journal- deaths in 2014, the International senior police officer said. minister is winning over sceptics non-English speaking majority. cal opportunities because he or ist yesterday, police said, less Federation of Journalists has said. A former business reporter at despite his low-key leadership Pakistan, an Islamic Republic she is...not conversant with the than 24 hours after a techni- Militant violence and crime are news channel Geo News, Alam style,” the report maintained. of around 200 million, has six English language,” it added. cian working for the country’s common in the financial hub of was unemployed at the time of According to the report, one major languages: Punjabi, Pashto, But past efforts to enforce most popular news channel was Karachi, which is home to 20 mil- his death. Last year, Hamid Mir, year after he was nearly bounced Sindhi, Seraiki, Urdu and Balochi Urdu across the country have led killed in a similar attack. lion people, the country’s stock the anchor of a top Geo political from office, Premier Nawaz has in addition to dozens of smaller to controversy among proponents It was unclear who was behind exchange and central bank. talk show, was shot and injured in hung on amid signs the country regional languages and dialects. of regional languages, and was one the shootings in the southern port The military launched a crack- Karachi, just weeks after televi- could be on the cusp of a surpris- Urdu is considered a lingua of the major grievances of Bengali city of Karachi, or if they were down two years ago on armed sion anchor Raza Rumi survived ing turnaround. franca and is understood as a nationalists who successfully linked. Police said bullet casings gangs and suspected militants an attack in the eastern city of “People are feeling more second-language by most of the fought to secede from Pakistan in the attack on the technician in Karachi, but a recent spate of Lahore in which his driver died. secure. There are development population. in 1971 and created Bangladesh. matched those from the recent attacks has raised questions about The Taliban, holed up in moun- projects, and the perspective But English has been preferred In neighbouring India, the murders of four policemen. its effectiveness. tains on the Afghan border, have of people is changing to say, for laws, court orders, and all government of Hindu-nationalist “Journalists are being continu- Police said Aftab Alam, the made repeated threats against ‘Okay, now we can see things other forms of official commu- Prime Minister Narendra Modi ously targeted,” said Amin Yousaf journalist killed yesterday, was reporters for portraying the are going well,” the US-based nication by the ruling elite ever announced last year it would push of the Pakistan Federal Union of on his way to pick up his chil- insurgency in a negative light. newspaper quoted Zafar Mueen since Pakistan’s creation in 1947, for greater use of Hindi — which Journalists. “It’s time authorities dren from school when he was But the security forces and Nasir, dean of business stud- resulting in what some experts is closely-linked to and mutually do something instead of just giv- attacked. political parties have also been ies at the Pakistan Institute of have called a form of “linguistic intelligible with Urdu — trigger- ing lip-service to the issue.” “As Aftab Alam came out of his linked to the murders of some Development Economics, as say- apartheid” dividing the country’s ing outrage among some regional Pakistan ranks among the house, two men on motor-bikes journalists. ing. haves and have-nots. parties. AFP world’s most dangerous countries fired shots at him and escaped REUTERS INTERNEWS

US army to probe Afghan Second wave of Afghan migrants eyes Europe KABUL: Clutching prayer prompted Mirwais, who goes by cops’ killing beads and a Taliban death one name, to travel to Kabul to threat, Mirwais join a queue renew his passport. KABUL: The US military said outside Kabul’s passport office, His plan: if the SIV doesn’t it would launch an investigation potentially among a second imminently materialise, he will into an airstrike last week that wave of migrants attempting pay one of the ubiquitous human Afghan officials say killed 11 perilous journeys to Europe, smuggler networks flourishing in members of Afghanistan’s elite inspired by images of refugees Afghanistan to undertake a dan- counter-narcotics police force. being welcomed. gerous voyage — through Iran and American war aircraft and Afghans are the second larg- onwards to Turkey and finally, remotely piloted drones still carry est migrant group — behind Germany. out strikes in Afghanistan, target- Syrians — arriving in Europe, “I hear Syrian refugees are ing Taliban and other militants where authorities from the being given a priority in Germany,” even after most foreign forces Mediterranean to the Baltic Sea said Mirwais, the amber coloured withdrew at the end of last year. are struggling to cope with the tasbih — prayer beads — wrapped If proven, the incident would continent’s worst refugee crisis around his wrist, as he joined a be one of the deadliest recent since World War II. queue snaking outside Kabul’s instances of “friendly fire”, after The prospect of a new tide of passport office. at least eight Afghan soldiers war refugees — from Afghanistan “But I think Afghans have a were killed by a US airstrike in to Iraq and North Africa — poses good chance.” July in Logar province, south of a daunting challenge for EU poli- Mirwais is one of thousands of the capital, Kabul. cymakers already scrambling for jobless Afghan civilians eager to Afghan officials initially a unified response to the over- find refuge in Western nations, said last week’s airstrike took whelming influx of people. fleeing decades of turmoil and war place in the southern province “The flood gates are open — tearing their country apart. of Helmand, but later reports and this is our best chance to The number of his countrymen showed the elite police team was reach Europe,” said 28-year-old seeking asylum in industrialised operating in the neighbouring Mirwais, a former translator at nations has now surpassed all province of Kandahar. an American base in the volatile previous years since 2001, with Four counter narcotics police eastern province of Kunar. the UN refugee agency reporting Afghan migrants arrive at the coast of Mytilini, Greece, on a dinghy after crossing from Turkey, yesterday. were also wounded in the incident Mirwais, who has been wait- a 65 percent surge in applications and one was still missing, accord- ing for a US Special Immigrant in 2014 over the previous year. “We can be sure that these for Migration (IOM). the exodus from Afghanistan, ing to an interior ministry report. Visa (SIV)since he complained of New figures from the agency same Afghans inspired by the TV “But the images and stories where pessimism abounds about The strike set ablaze four land- Taliban threats in 2012, has been show Afghans constitute 14 images of those who have reached of successful migration projects a deteriorating war and a slump- cruisers, destroying equipment captivated by television footage percent of the 381,412 people Europe have also seen photos or always make more of a mark than ing economy. Former President and weapons on board. of refugees pouring into Europe. recorded as having arrived in images of those who have died on those of failure,” Danziger said. Hamid Karzai yesterday joined a The US military said an In particular, it was the image Europe by sea so far this year, their way there,” said Richard The serpentine lines out- growing chorus of officials implor- American officer would lead the of dozens of Germans holding up making them the second largest Danziger, the country head of side Kabul’s passport office are ing Afghans to halt the flight. investigation. REUTERS “Welcome Refugee” signs that migrant group after Syrians. the International Organisation a sign of the gathering pace of AFP PTI to go solo for LG polls in Rawalpindi Bodies of six anti-Taliban

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan limited to NA-55. It may be polls so that the party would get organiser Fayazul Hasan Chohan, Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) mentioned that 46 union coun- strength at the grass-roots level. who is looking after the constitu- fighters found in tribal area Rawalpindi chapter has decided cils in the Rawalpindi Municipal “The ruling PML-N is not ency from which Imran Khan was to go solo in the upcoming local Corporation fall in two constitu- strong enough so that we do not elected, also supported the idea of PESHAWAR: The bodies of bullet-riddled. We also found government elections in the encies of National Assembly - need the support of other par- going solo in the polls. six anti-Taliban militia fight- hand-written notes by Lashkar- garrison city. NA-55 and NA-56. Sheikh Rashid ties. The residents of the garri- “Neither an electoral alliance ers were found yesterday e-Islam from near the dead bodies According to the local leader- was elected from NA-55 and son city are already against the nor a seat adjustment will be an in Pakistan’s northwestern claiming the killings,” he said. ship, the PTI is in a strong posi- Imran Khan from NA-56. ruling party as it failed to do any- option for us at least in the garri- Khyber tribal region border- Shamsul Islam, another senior tion to field its candidates without The PTI has almost finalised thing during the last eight years son city.” He said the party would ing Afghanistan, officials said official, confirmed the incident and an alliance with other parties. the names of its candidates in in power,” he said. make arrangements and field its yesterday, taking the number said the authorities were looking The move came a day after NA-56 without joining hands with He said in the 2013 elections, own workers to contest the the of tribesmen found executed by into reports of another three more seven opposition parties in Punjab any political party. the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf won local government elections. Islamists this week to 11. bodies being found. - the PPP, PTI, JI, PAT, Majilis He said the local chapter had two seats of National Assembly Though the party has already Around 20 members of the Khyber is one of Pakistan’s Wahadatul Muslimeen, Jamiat also sent the nomination of the and three seats of the Punjab allowed the union council mem- pro-government Toheed-e-Islam seven semi-autonomous tribal Ulema-i-Pakistan and Sunni city mayor for an approval by the assembly from the city areas bers to make seat adjustment militia or “lashkar” were captured areas which have been at the Ittehad Council announced in party chairman as it wanted to whereas other parties failed to with local political figures, it is by the Taliban affiliated Lashkar- forefront of an Islamist insur- Lahore their decision about seat bring its own mayor and district get even a single seat. impossible to make such arrange- e-Islam militant group last week, gency that began after Taliban adjustments in the upcoming local council chairman. He said in the cantonment ments with the PPP, JI or JUI, he who dumped five bodies in the and Al-Qaeda fighters fled across government elections against the Zahid Kazmi, former secretary elections, the PTI did not make an said. He said if a seat adjustment Qamar Khel area of Khyber dis- the Afghan border following the ruling PML-N. general Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, alliance with any party and gave a was done, it would be limited to trict last Monday. US-led invasion of that country. A local Pakistan Tehreek-i- said the party was preparing to tough time to the ruling PML-N. one or two union councils. The bodies of six more militia- Radicalised tribesmen carried Insaf leader said that there was come to the political fray without “Though we lost the elections The party workers are pre- men were found in the same area out a campaign to eliminate hun- resentment within the party for any external support to provide due to multiple factors, the PTI pared to defeat the ruling PML-N yesterday, a senior government dreds of tribal elders in order to making an alliance with Sheikh an opportunity to its workers is being organised to win the like they did in the 2013 elections, official said. wrest power for themselves. Rashid Ahmed though it was to contest the local government LG polls,” he said. PTI NA-56 he added. INTERNEWS “All dead bodies are AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Five-phase assembly elections for Bihar Voting to take place over three weeks starting Oct 12

PATNA: The Election The first phase of polling for 49 chief Lalu Prasad and senior BJP Commission yesterday seats will be held on October 12, leader and former deputy chief announced five-phased poll- the second phase for 32 seats on minister Sushil Kumar Modi wel- ing to the 243-member Bihar October 16, the third phase for 50 comed the announcement of polls. assembly between October 12 seats on October 28, the fourth "We welcome the poll and November 5 with politi- phase for 55 seats on November 1 announcement by the Election cal parties welcoming the and the fifth and final phase for Commission. We are ready for announcement and asserting 57 seats on November 5. it," Nitish Kumar said. that they are geared up for the Zaidi also announced that Lalu Prasad said the main tar- high-stake electoral battle. Electronic Voting Machines get of their alliance was to defeat Announcing the dates for the (EVMs) will have photographs the BJP-led NDA in the Bihar crucial election, Chief Election of the candidates. assembly polls. Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said Bihar polls are the first assem- "Our main target is to defeat the model code of conduct has bly election after the Bharatiya the BJP-led NDA in polls in Bihar come into force with immediate Janata Party’s defeat in Delhi because this is not a Bihar’s elec- effect. and comes ahead of a string of tion but of India’s as all eyes are "The Election Commission has elections next year including in on it," Prasad told reporters in Border Security Force Inspector General Anil Paliwal (second left) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) M F Farooqui made arrangements for free and Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Patna. (left) receive Pakistan Rangers Director General Major General Umar Farooq Barki (second right) on their arrival fair polls. We have received more Bengal and Puducherry. Sushil Modi said the BJP-led at the Wagah Crossing Point between India and Pakistan. than adequate forces. Each polling The BJP, which had declared NDA camp is upbeat and con- booth will be manned by central a chief ministerial candidate in fident to defeat the alliance of police forces," Zaidi said in New Delhi, has not named a CM nom- JD-U, RJD and Congress. "We Delhi. inee in Bihar and is seen to be will finalise the seat sharing The election, which is expected relying largely on Prime Minister soon," he said. High-level Pakistani delegation to witness a keen contest between Narendra Modi for success of its Congress general secretary the BJP-led National Democratic election effort. C.P. Joshi said the contest was Alliance and the combine of The election is crucial for the between a "hawabaaz PM and arrives for key border talks Janata Dal-United, Rashtriya BJP to regain momentum of kaamkaaji CM (a prime minis- Janata Dal and Congress is seen its electoral success. The party ter who blows hot air and a chief ATTARI: Amid the grow- talks will take place. The talks Narendra Modi and his Pakistani to have national ramifications. then gained power in Haryana minister who works)." ing war of words between both between the director generals of counterpart, Nawaz Sharif met The voting will take place on its own and in Jharkhand, The Congress is contesting 40 countries in recent days, a high- India’s BSF and Pakistan Rangers on July 10 in the Russian city of across 62,779 polling stations in Maharashtra and Jammu and seats. RJD and JD-U are contest- level delegation from Pakistan get underway despite heightened Ufa on the sidelines of the SCO the state with the election proc- Kashmir in an alliance since its ing 100 seats each. crossed over into India yester- between both countries due to summit. ess spread over three weeks triumph in the Lok Sabha elec- The six left parties that have day at the Attari-Wagah joint intermittent mortar shelling and The meeting of the DGs of bor- apparently due to festivals that tions last year. joined hands to contest polls check post for director-level firing continuing along the bor- der forces assumes significance include Eid-ul-Zuha, Navratras The polls are also crucial for together for the first time in Bihar talks between border forces of der in Jammu and Kashmir. Key following the recent planned and Dussehra. Over 66.8 million the Congress in its efforts at elec- also welcomed the announcement. both countries. issues to be discussed will include meeting of the two nations’ voters are eligible to take part in toral revival. In the last election which JD-U Led by Pakistan Rangers’ repeated ceasefire violations and national security advisers fall- the election. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish and BJP as allies, the former won Director General, Maj Gen Umar cross-border infiltration. ing through last month after The counting will take place Kumar was an ally of the BJP in 91 seats and the latter 115. RJD Farooq Burki, the 16-member del- Pakistan is reported to be seek- Pakistani High Commissioner on November 8, only a few days the previous election and a lot is won 22. The BJP and JD-U had egation was welcomed by senior ing revival of the international Abdul Basit invited Kashmir’s before Diwali and Chhath — the at stake for him as also for RJD parted ways ahead of the 2014 Border Security Force (BSF) monitoring of violations. separatist leaders ahead of the latter a major festival in Bihar. chief Lalu Prasad. Lok Sabha polls over Modi’s pro- officers here yesterday. The del- The agreement for the talks, talks. The DG level meeting is The term of the present Bihar Bihar leaders, including Chief jection as BJP’s prime ministerial egation later left on a special air- scheduled to last till Sunday, was taking place after a gap of nearly assembly ends on November 29. Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD candidate. IANS craft for New Delhi where the reached when Prime Minister 18 months. IANS

Tribal masks Two gold schemes for deposits, bonds unveiled

NEW DELHI: In a bid to tap under Prime Minister Narendra jewellery sector which is a major deposit can be done in cash or the vast amount of idle gold Modi. contributor to India’s exports. In gold — but not in the jewellery with people and put it to pro- “The (sovereign gold bond) 2014-15, gems and jewellery con- form in which it was originally ductive use, two schemes were scheme will help in reducing the stituted 12 percent of India’s total deposited — and for medium- and yesterday unveiled by the demand for physical gold by shift- exports and value of gold items long-term options, it can only be Indian government -- one on ing a part of the estimated 300 alone was more than $13bn,” an in cash. physical deposit of the metal tonnes of physical bars and coins official note said. The gold so collected will be against its rupee value on paper purchased every year for invest- “The risk of gold price changes sent to refiners. A parallel gold and the other for issuing sover- ment into gold bonds,” Jaitley will be borne by the Gold Reserve loan scheme will operate, wherein eign bonds. added. Fund that is being created. The a jeweller can get the metal on Both schemes seek to address Under the bond scheme, up benefit to the government is in loan for a short period. The gold the people’s affinity towards gold to 500 grams worth of bonds terms of the reduction in the cost can also be used for auctions, and encourage them to either per annum can be bought by an of borrowing, which will be trans- issuing coins, and to shore up the park their idle gold assets at individual with lock-in of five-to- ferred to the Gold Reserve Fund,” central bank’s gold reserves. Tax designated agencies or buy gov- seven years, bearing appropriate the note added. exemption will come with it. ernment-guaranteed gold bonds. interest to protect from volatility. How will the gold deposit The sovereign gold bond scheme Both these also entail an interest The other scheme calls for people scheme work? A person with will be denominated in grams of component. The deposit scheme to deposit their gold with author- minimum of 30 grams can go to gold and payable in rupees. A cap will also have a loan scheme for ised agencies for an interest. any of the 331 designated centres on bonds has been fixed at 500 jewellers. According to the World Gold to test his gold and deposit it — grams per person per annum. The “The long-term objective which Council, an estimated 22,000- against which a certificate will bonds will be in a dematerialised is sought through this arrange- 23,000 tonnes of gold is lying idle be issued. The gold can be in any or paper form in quantities of 5, ment (gold deposit scheme) is to with households and institutions form, bullion or jewellery, and a 10, 50, 100 grams. Redemption reduce the country’s reliance on in India. The annual imports savings account will be opened. will be made in rupee alone. These the import of gold to meet domes- amount to around 850-1,000 With the certificate, an account bonds will be sold by post offices, tic demand,” Finance Minister tonnes valued at $35-$45bn. akin to a fixed deposit scheme banks, non-banking firms, upon Arun Jaitley told reporters after a “The Gold monetisation scheme can be opened, bearing an inter- commission. meeting here of the union cabinet will benefit the Indian gems and est. Redemption of short-term IANS

SC rebuffs government, appoints Delhi to give education loan Venugopal amicus curiae for 2G up to `1m NEW DELHI: In a rebuff to “respected senior counsel”, he said Nageshwara Rao had opposed it. NEW DELHI: The Delhi gov- Tribal artists wait with their masks before taking part in a cultural pro- the government, the Supreme that they requested Venugopal “to Enforcement Directorate had ernment yesterday launched a gramme for the 10th World Hindi Convention, at the Lal Parade ground Court last Monday appointed continue to assist the court in 2G decided to withdraw Venugopal flagship scheme that allows stu- in Bhopal, yesterday. senior counsel K K Venugopal as matter”. from representing it in wake dents to avail education loan of amicus curiae to assist the court Before asking Venugopal, of the apex court’s September up to `1m. in 2G matters and directed Chief Justice Dattu said: “I know 8, 2014 direction to it to absorb Education Minster Manish the CBI and Enforcement how to tell them (CBI and ED)” Rajeshwar Singh as deputy direc- Sisodia kick-started the scheme Directorate to provide him all that Venugopal will continue in tor. The finance ministry in June here by distributing cheques to Seven go missing in the documents and briefings in 2G matter as counsel Prashant had asked the ED to remove its first 25 beneficiaries. respect of their investigations Bhushan representing NGO CPIL Venugopal citing “conflict of “The government is with the and status of different case. told the court that initially ED interest” in the position taken students whose parents don’t Yemen air strikes: FM The decision to appoint had withdrawn Venugopal and by him and the stand of ED on have property as a guarantee to Venugopal as amicus curiae by latter it was followed up by the Rajeshwar Singh. avail loan for their education,” NEW DELHI: Seven Indian reported missing,” Vikas Swarup a bench of Chief Justice H L CBI. Though ED had resisted, the the minister said. “We will take nationals are missing in Yemen told reporters in New Delhi. Dattu and Justice Arun Mishra The court’s direction to absorb apex court order directing the their guarantee and give them after air strikes hit their boats, Indian embassy officials are in assumes significance as he was Rajeshwar Singh as ED’s deputy absorption of Rajeshwar Singh a chance to study and not let as a Saudi-led coalition steps contact with local authorities and representing both the Central director resulted in an unhappy had come on his petition seek- finance become a hurdle in their up attacks against rebels, the are due to meet the owner of one Bureau of Investigation (CBI) ED removing Venugopal, he said, ing the enforcement of Central education.” Indian foreign ministry said of the boats in a bid to gain more and the Enforcement Directorate adding Venugopal should continue Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Describing it as a “big step” in yesterday. information, Swarup said. right from the beginning of the to give his assistance and urged order to that effect. the field of education, Sisodia said One of the boats was travel- A Saudi-led military coalition, 2G matter before the apex court the court to appoint him as an Singh along with another four many students fail to continue ling across the Red Sea from of mainly Gulf Arab countries, has before they withdrew him over a amicus curiae. officers had come to ED in 2007 studies due to the non-availability the Somalian port of Berbera to increased its air strikes against “conflict of interest”. Recalling that it was on a on deputation. of education loans. Mokha in Yemen when it came Shiite Huthi rebels in Yemen. The Noting that the proceedings “judicial order” that court had Upon completion of deputation, Students, who have cleared under fire last Tuesday, a foreign coalition launched its strikes in in the 2G matter were at their asked the ED to absorb him as four were repatriated to their class 12, would be eligible for the ministry spokesman said. March against the Iran-backed “fag end”, Chief Justice Dattu told a deputy directors, Chief Justice parent department but Singh, a loan meant for higher studies. “The boats were carrying a rebels when President Abedrabbo Venugopal that, “We want you to Dattu said that its order on the officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police According to the scheme, a col- total of 20 Indian crew members Mansour Hadi fled to neighbour- be with us as amicus curiae.” absorption of Singh came even Service, sought to be absorbed in lateral or third party would not be of which 13 are alive and seven are ing Saudi Arabia. AFP Describing Venugopal as a though another senior counsel L. the ED. IANS needed for the loan. IANS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA No special sitting of Peace prize for ISRO parliament for GST bill Jaitley says Congress bent on disrupting proceedings

NEW DELHI: The government Minister Vasundhara Raje over the bill, it will have to again do so yesterday decided to prorogue the Lalit Modi issue and Madhya as a parliamentary committee has the monsoon session of parlia- Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj suggested amendments to the bill. ment, putting at rest specula- Singh Chouhan over the Vyapam The monsoon session of parlia- tion of a special sitting to pass scam, had repeatedly disrupted ment was adjourned sine die on the much-awaited Goods and both the houses of parliament in August 13 without transacting Services Tax Bill. the monsoon session. any substantial business due to Blaming the Congress for the Jaitley said that the “Congress the Congress protests. delay in the passage of the bill, party’s anger seems to be both In a strong rebuttal, Congress Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with the government and the spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the government had people of India. Their attitude is said, “Even as Jaitley gets into been talking to the party over this guided by a revenge against the the political kite-flying mode, we and found that the chief opposi- government as well as the peo- would counsel him to take his tion party was unlikely to change ple after they were reduced to 44 role as the finance minister of the its stance on disrupting house seats in the Lok Sabha. country more seriously, by spend- proceedings. Congress was quick “It (the Congress) has only one ing time in South Block rather to reject the charge, saying that weapon of not letting the par- than in television studios.” the finance minister’s comments liament function. Majority and “We would like to remind the were “political kite-flying” and numbers are against them. We finance minister that it was the President Pranab Mukherjee (right) presents the Gandhi Peace Prize for the Year 2014 to Indian Space Research hit back at the Bharatiya Janata tried to make them understand Congress party and its govern- Organisation (ISRO) at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi yesterday. The prize, instituted by the government, Party (BJP). about the global slowdown and ment that authored the GST, is given to individuals and institutions for their contribution towards social, economic and political transforma- Jaitley said after a meeting of told them that all political par- and even today, our opposition is tion through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. the union cabinet, “The Cabinet ties should display elements of not to the bill, but limited to only Committee on Parliamentary statesmanship. those parts which kill the soul and Affairs (CCPA) which met here “We will keep trying. We are spirit of the real GST legislation.” has decided to request the presi- in contact with all political par- Surjewala, in a statement, said, dent to prorogue the monsoon ties. And nearly all parties except “‘Insinuations’, ‘innuendos’, ‘indis- India worst hit session of parliament. Congress are in favour of this bill. cretions’ appear to have become Drug abuse a threat “Initially there were indications In Lok Sabha, except Congress, buzzwords of the political conduct by malware that they will take a decision on all political parties had voted in of finance minister.” whether to change their attitude favour of the bill. Congress had “Instead of apologising to the to security: Rajnath attacks: Report on disrupting house proceedings, walked out, they (other parties) nation, on behalf of the entire BJP specially on the GST Bill. We had not walked out. If situation and the prime minister, who as NEW DELHI: India has tried to make them understand, changes, then the cabinet will the chief minister of Gujarat, had NEW DELHI: Drug abuse and ammunition and money emerged as the top targeted but we have been told that this again reconsider the matter.” doggedly remained the staunchest was a serious threat not only laundering. nation by data-stealing mal- will continue.” The GST Bill is now likely to be opponent of arrival at a consensus to public health, but also He said drug trafficking and ware to hijack business trans- The Congress which had been brought in the Rajya Sabha dur- on GST, the finance minister, is to national security, Home abuse has continued its significant actions and steal information demanding the resignations of ing the November-December win- trying to give the Congress party Minister Rajnath Singh said toll on valuable human lives and from small and medium sized External Affairs Minister Sushma ter session of parliament. While sermons on economy, growth and here yesterday. productive years of many person businesses, a report says. Swaraj, and Rajasthan Chief the Lok Sabha has already passed inclusion,” he added. IANS “Our global society is facing around the globe. The report by software security serious consequences of drug “With the growth and devel- major Trend Micro says India, abuse. It undermines the socio- opment of world economy, drug which faced 16 percent of the total economic and political stability traffickers are also seamlessly attacks, is followed by Egypt and and sustainable development,” trafficking various type of drugs Iran at 11 percent each. Pakistan, Rajnath Singh said. from one corner to other ensur- Taiwan and the US take the third Warning of unrest over beef row The minister was address- ing the availability of the contra- spot with seven percent. ing the inaugural session of bands for vulnerable segment of “In the second quarter, we saw AHMEDABAD: A Muslim on the slaughter of cows which insult to Islam because no such Sub-Regional Drug Focal Point the society who fall into the trap a shift in the threat landscape leader warned yesterday of they consider sacred. But moves verse existed. Meeting and Drug Demand of drug peddlers and traffickers,” with cyber criminals becoming communal unrest after a state to protect cows have intensified “Such hoardings can spark Reduction Expert Group he added. more sophisticated and creative, government claimed the Holy since Modi’s Hindu nationalist violence and disturb the peace Consultation, South Asia organ- Rajnath Singh said, “India’s amplifying existing methods of Quran discourages eating beef, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) between the two communities,” ised by Narcotics Control Bureau. approach towards tackling the attack, and using them in new the latest contentious effort came to power after general elec- the mufti said. Rajnath Singh said the involve- menace of drugs is well enshrined ways,” said Myla V Pilao, direc- to protect cows in the Hindu- tions last May. “Anything which is not from ment of various terrorist groups in our constitution which in the tor of TrendLabs marketing com- majority country. Several states have introduced the Quran and publicised as part and syndicates in drug trafficking Directive Principles lay down that munications under Trend Micro. The government of Prime a ban on slaughtering the animals of the holy book is an insult to leads to threats to the national the state shall make endeavours “... the potential damage caused Minister Narendra Modi’s home and selling their flesh, a move Islam. I strongly condemn this act security and sovereignty of states to bring about the prohibition of by cyber attacks extends far state of Gujarat has erected bill- that critics say discriminates of the Gujarat government.” by the way of narco-terrorism. substances injurious for health beyond a simple software bug to boards with an alleged Quranic against Muslims and other reli- Gujarat has a history of com- The minister said drugs also except for medicinal and scien- hacks of airplanes, smart cars,” he verse saying eating beef causes gious minorities who rely on the munal violence, with riots leav- destroy the health and fabric of tific purposes.” said. The total number of malware disease, together with an Islamic cheap meat for protein. ing at least 1,000 people, mainly the society and it was consid- Trafficking of drugs and its detections across the Asia Pacific symbol of a crescent moon and Shabbir Alam from the main Muslims, dead in 2002 when Modi ered to be the reason for petty linkages with other organised region in the second quarter of star. Hardline Hindu groups have mosque in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad was then the state’s chief minis- offences as well as heinous crimes is a major challenge for 2015 was at nearly 118 million. long pushed for a national ban city said the billboards were an ter. AFP crimes like smuggling of arms the drug law enforcement. IANS IANS

Central govt employees get DA hike Senior Kerala NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu attracts more than The union cabinet yesterday approved an addi- tional dearness allowance (DA) of six percent for central gov- cop transferred ernment employees from July 1. “Cabinet yesterday approved six ` percent DA to central government employees,” Finance Minister THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 1tr in investments commitments Arun Jaitley told reporters after a cabinet meeting here. The A top police official, who was DA hike will benefit 50 lakh government employees and 56 lakh at loggerheads with Kerala’s pensioners, who are entitled to increased dearness relief (DR). Cooperation Minister C N DA, paid as proportion of basic pay to compensate for price rise, Balakrishnan, has been shifted has been raised to 119 percent from 113 percent of the basic pay. to transport department as The combined impact on the exchequer on account of DA and commissioner. DR would be `6,655.14 crore per annum and `4,436.76 crore for a Balakrishnan and additional period of eight months from July 2015 to February 2016. director general of police Tomin J Thachenkery were at loggerheads for a while. UP daylight killing sparks violence Thachenkery was also the LUCKNOW: Violence erupted in Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh managing director of the Kerala yesterday after a block development committee (BDC) mem- State Co-operatives Consumers’ ber was gunned down in broad daylight at a market, police said. Federation Ltd (Consumerfed), Angry over the murder, local residents went berserk setting on the apex body of the consumer fire two vehicles and pelting stones at police and passing cars. co-operatives in Kerala. Heavy police reinforcements were rushed to the violence-hit He had rubbed Balakrishnan area, an official said. According to available information, the the wrong way on a few occasions, BDC member of Walipur village Jameel Ahmad was at his shop seeking a vigilance probe into when three bike-borne assailants reached there and opened fire some deals and alleged corruption at him. He escaped the first gunshot and rushed into a shop but by Consumerfed chairman Joy the assailants dragged him out and shot him five times. Ahmad Thomas, a senior Congress leader died on the spot. and an aide of Balakrishnan and state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. Woman held for hacking computers Last week, some reports sur- GURGAON: A 30-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for faced stating that Thachenkery hacking and destroying data on her ex-employer company’s com- had been shunted out. But it was puters, police said. Hema Arora, wife of Rakesh Kumar Singh later clarified that no such deci- Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram (left) gestures towards delegates onstage during the Global Investors Meet and a resident of Bokaro in Jharkhand, was arrested in con- sion had been taken. 2015 at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, yesterday. nection with a case registered against her in November 2014.An But employees of Consumerfed MBA, she was at present living as a tenant in Model Town area gathered at the State Congress CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief meet when we gather here again,” available anywhere in the world. of Gurgaon. party headquarters last Tuesday Minister J Jayalalithaa yester- she said. Tamil Nadu will be a knowledge after learning that Chief Minister day said the state’s first Global Stressing that her government hub for innovation.” Oommen Chandy would be arriv- Investor Meet has exceeded the is business-friendly and welfare- According to her, implementa- Trial of Farooqui in rape case begins ing there to attend a meeting. investment target of `100,000cr. oriented, Jayalalithaa said the tion of 84 of the 217 projects and NEW DELHI: A court here yesterday began trial in a rape case The employees wanted that the Inaugurating the state’s first state has planned an investment programmes identified under against Mahmood Farooqui, the director of Bollywood movie police official, fighting corruption Global Investors Meet here, of $250bn in infrastructure under Vision Tamil Nadu 2013 has ‘Peepli Live’ who is accused of sexually assaulting an American in the organisation, should not be Jayalalithaa said the target of its Vision Tamil Nadu 2023 plan. already commenced. woman. Additional Sessions Judge Sanjiv Jain recorded the state- removed. `100,000cr of investment commit- “My goal is to ensure that Citing that the per capita ment of Delhi Police official Ram Singh, who recorded the details Speaking to reporters after ment has been exceeded. Tamil Nadu’s per capita income income of the state was lower of the first information report in the record diary. The trial will the weekly cabinet meet here “I am very confident that fur- reaches that of, upper middle than the national average when continue today. The court framed rape charges on September 2 yesterday, the chief mminister ther commitments would be made income countries by 2023. she first assumed office in 1991, against Farooqui, who is in judicial custody since June 20. In July, said Thachenkery has been trans- over these two days and I would The people of this state must Jayalalithaa said now it is more Delhi Police charge-sheeted Farooqui for allegedly raping the ferred and made the transport be able to make an announcement have access to infrastructure and than one-and-a- half times the 35-year-old American woman. IANS commissioner. IANS on the resounding success of the services comparable to the best national average. IANS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 FEATURES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Grandeur of grains, greens and beans

By Joe Yonan the lentils taste deep and com- 1 large tomato (8 to 10 ounces), plex — just what I want this time cored and chopped he days (and nights) of year. 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili are starting to get And if we get hit by a heat pepper cooler, there’s a whiff wave, I can immediately imagine 8 ounces fresh spinach leaves, of the approaching what to do: I’d keep the spinach coarsely chopped fall in the air, and I’m raw and use the lentil mixture as Tstarting to crave heartier food. a cold topping for a salad instead. METHOD Know the feeling? The gazpachos Combine the lentils, 3 cups of and salads of summer’s prime water and 1 teaspoon of the salt are starting to seem a little less Green Lentils With in a medium saucepan over high appealing, and I’m ready to start heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heating up the kitchen again. Spinach and Chipotle the heat to low so the liquid is The easiest fallback is the time- 4 to 6 servings barely bubbling; cook, partially worn combination of beans and This flavor-packed lentil dish covered, until the lentils are rice. I’ve got my favorites — at the uses a combination of Indian and tender, about 25 minutes. Drain top of the list are Mexican black Mexican spices, and the result them. beans and yellow-tinted white is a particularly complex sort of Pour the oil into a large saute rice and that Southern staple of comfort food. pan over medium heat. Add red beans and rice — but really, Serve with rice or flatbread. the onion, garlic, star anise and any legume can be employed, and Make ahead: The cooked and cardamom pods; cook, stirring any grain, for that matter. In fact, drained lentils can be refrigerated frequently, until the mixture is add a particular leafy element, for up to 1 week before you pro- fragrant and the onion begins to and you’ve got the vegetarian ceed with the remainder of the brown lightly around the edges, holy trinity of beans, greens and recipe. 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato grains. Adapted from Indian Harvest: and chipotle; reduce the heat to The list of dishes that employ Classic and Contemporary medium-low; cook, stirring, until the three is long, and I’m seem- Vegetarian Dishes, by Vikas the tomato breaks down and ingly drawn to every last one of Khanna (Bloomsbury, 2015). forms a sauce, 3 to 4 minutes. them, but as usual, I’m always Add the drained lentils and on the lookout for something INGREDIENTS remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to surprising. I found it in a new 1 cup green lentils, sorted and the pan; cook, stirring occasion- cookbook by Indian chef Vikas rinsed ally, until the lentils are heated Khanna of New York’s Junoon. 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, through and the flavors meld, 3 He flavors green lentils with an plus more as needed to 4 minutes. Stir in the spinach unusual (to me, at least) com- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and cook briefly, just until it wilts. bination of spices that connect 1 large red onion (about 12 Taste, and add salt as needed. India to Mexico: star anise, car- ounces), cut into 1-inch dice Serve hot. damom and chipotle. Along with 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Ingredients are too variable for chunks of onions, a little tomato 1 whole star anise a meaningful analysis. and mounds of chopped spinach, 3 whole cardamom pods WP-BLOOMBERG Tutoring can relieve math anxiety in kids

one-on-one math tutoring pro- children feel anxious about doing math Children then participated in an inten- amygdala were no longer activated in gramme can relieve anxiety about problems. sive, eight-week tutoring programme con- children who had begun the study with Adoing math problems in your kids, For some, the anxiety persists through- sisting of 22 lessons involving addition and high math anxiety, confirming that tutor- says a study by Indian-origin researchers. out life, discouraging them from pursu- subtraction problems. ing ameliorated the anxiety itself, rather “The most exciting aspect of our findings ing advanced math and science classes as Tutors gave the lessons to each child than providing the kids with a coping is that cognitive tutoring not only improves well as careers that rely on mathematical individually. mechanism that relies on other brain performance, but is also anxiety-reducing,” expertise. All of the children performed better on circuits. said the study’s senior author Vinod Menon The study included 46 children in third addition and subtraction problems after “It is reassuring that we could actually professor of psychiatry and behavioural grade. Before receiving tutoring, each child tutoring. help these children reduce anxiety by mere sciences at Stanford University School of took a test that assessed his or her level of The children who started the study with exposure to problems,” the study’s lead Medicine in California, US. math anxiety. high levels of math anxiety had reduced author Kaustubh Supekar from Stanford “It was surprising that we could, in fact, The brain scans of the children with high anxiety after tutoring, while those in the University noted. get remediation of math anxiety,” Menon levels of math anxiety showed activation in low-math-anxiety group had no change in The study was published in The Journal noted. the brain’s fear circuits and so-called “fear their anxiety levels. of Neuroscience. Even if they are good at math, many centre”, or amygdala, before tutoring. After tutoring, the fear circuits and IANS

Reese Witherspoon named People magazine’s ‘best-dressed’ of 2015

ctress Reese Witherspoon (pictured) was named People magazine’s best- dressed person of 2015 yesterday. Witherspoon, the Oscar-winning star of Johnny Cash movie “Walk the Line,” Aheaded a list that includes Hollywood stars Julianne Moore, Kate Hudson, and 15-year-old “Mad Men” actress Kiernan Shipka. Witherspoon, 39, has clear ideas about what she likes (bright hues and clean lines) and what she doesn’t (crop tops and puffy dresses). “I’d look like a mushroom,” she told People maga- zine of such styles, saying her height, at 5 ft 2 in (1.58 meters), is a fashion liability. “I always tell my stylist that it’s hard to dress short girls.” Witherspoon ironically was one of the women leading an #AskHerMore campaign at the 2015 Oscars ceremony in which reporters were encour- Beauty tips for working women aged to ask actresses on the red carpet more about their work in movies than their style choices. The actress is often a fashion favorite on red car- busy schedule can be a dampener for your You must have noticed that after a few hours at pets, opting for a pale blue fitted off-the-shoulder beauty regime. But who says you can’t do work, your lipstick begins to fade and lose its ini- Tom Ford gown to this year’s Oscars, a silver beaded A make-up in just five minutes? Manisha tial vibrancy. And who has time to reapply colour strapless Calvin Klein dress for the Golden Globes Chopra, cosmetologist, beauty expert, co-founder, in between the hectic daily schedule? Apply one and a one-shouldered Giorgio Armani gown for the cosmetic brand SeaSoul Cosmeceuticals, shares coat of your chosen lip colour. Now lightly hold a SAG awards. five-minute beauty tips: tissue over your lips and dust off some translucent People magazine also named some of their best- Whether your eyes look puffy due to lack of sleep powder over the tissue. This seals your lip colour dressed couples, including actress Gabrielle Union or you’ve developed a hint of dark circles, apply- for a long time. and Miami Heat basketball player husband Dwayne ing concealer correctly can save the day. Instead Always wanted that beautiful smokey eye look Wade, singer John Legend and his model wife of following the age-old practice of dotting your that the celebrities seem to don so effortlessly? Chrissy Teigen, and “Magic Mike” actor Channing concealer under the eyes, apply it in a triangu- Here’s an ultra-cool way of getting perfect smokey Tatum and his actress and dancer wife Jenna lar shape. After rubbing it in gently, dab on some eyes for a party or for work. Use your eyeliner and Dewan Tatum. translucent yellow powder and watch your whole draw a slanted hashtag on the outer corner of your IANS face come alive. eyelid. Now blend this in with the rest of your make- up and voila, it’s done! Doing a winged eyeliner at home may seem tough but it really isn’t. All you need is a few minutes and some scotch tape. Place a piece of tape at the corner of your eye, going towards your eyebrow. Now use your liner pencil to draw a thin line across your upper lash line extending all the way to the edge of the tape. Trace the edge of the tape with your liner and now make the line thicker on the outside edge than the inside. It makes your whole face look more defined. A white eyeliner or kohl pencil can work wonders. It is also a beautiful way to make smaller or droopy eyes pop. Use it on the inner corners of your eyes for a wide-eyed look. Draw a sideways V and then gently blend it in. IANS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

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Kangaroo duel Metal woman

A stand-up fight between two kangaroos in a field near Coffs Harbour, A couple observes the art piece “Woman in the Garden “ during a press preview for The Museum of Modern Art’s major exhibition of Picasso Australia captured during the Rally Australia, yesterday. Sculptures in New York yesterday. Colbert brings Hollywood glamour to Late Show Bon Jovi’s WASHINGTON: Stephen can and occasionally making the Pressed by Colbert to explain shop and a baseball field. The opening a new plant in Mexico. China fans Colbert brought a mix of poli- network very made at us.” his “Jeb!” campaign logo, Bush, montage ended with Jon Stewart, In a gag edited out of the broad- tics, patriotism and Hollywood As he promised for the occa- who has been ridiculed as a “low- barely recognisable in a grizzled cast but posted online, Colbert got glamour to his debut hosting sion, Colbert shed the well-worn energy” candidate by rival Donald beard, making a cameo appearance Bush to recite some “Trumpier” livid as tour the CBS Late Show on Tuesday, persona of the pompous, ultra- Trump, replied: “It connotes by lifting off an umpire’s mask to talking points suggested for their opening with the national patriotic political commentator excitement.” shout, “Play ball!” next presidential debate, includ- cancelled anthem and bantering with that he played for nearly a dec- In an earlier interview with From there, the camera cut to ing the line: “I will build a wall George Clooney and Republican ade on The Colbert Report and as Clooney, Colbert presented the Colbert bounding on stage to a between the United States and BEIJING: US rockers Bon Jovi White House contender Jeb a regular before that on The Daily actor-director with a belated standing ovation from the studio Iran, and make Mexico pay for it.” have had their first ever tour Bush. Show with Jon Stewart. wedding gift for his marriage audience and chants of “Stephen, It remains to be seen whether of China unexpectedly can- Nine months after his final Instead, CBS viewers and his live last year to human rights lawyer Stephen, Stephen” — a ritual Colbert’s succession of Letterman, celled, the Chinese promoter sign-off from The Colbert Report audience inside the newly remodeled Amal Alamuddin, acknowledg- familiar from his days on The for whom Late Show was created said yesterday, and it was not on cable television’s Comedy Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan, ing that he was not invited to the Colbert Report. in 1993, will bring about a ratings immediately clear why, though Central channel, Colbert launched were treated to an extended glimpse nuptials because the two men Even before the Bush interview, realignment of the late-night TV a music video of six years ago his first major network broadcast of the “real” Colbert. are not well acquainted person- Colbert showed his penchant for scene. shows scenes from the 1989 as the late-night heir to David He jokingly explained the dif- ally. The present was a Tiffany mining laughs from politics. Colbert faces an uphill climb if Tiananmen crackdown. Letterman, taking a moment to ference during an interview with paperweight inscribed with the After his opening standup he hopes to overtake NBC coun- Promoter AEG said in short pay tribute to his predecessor. Bush, when the former Florida phrase, “I don’t know you.” monologue, Colbert segued into terpart Jimmy Fallon and the statement on its Weibo microblog With CBS Corp President and governor made mention of the Colbert launched his first epi- a lengthy routine in which he decades-long dominance of The that the September 14 concert in CEO Leslie Moonves seated in numerous images of Colbert grac- sode of the hour-long show with a simultaneously binged on a bag Tonight Show. Likewise, he will Shanghai and September 17 con- the front row of the studio audi- ing the stage. “I used to play a pre-taped string of video clips of of Oreo cookies and on video clips have to work hard to hold his cert in Beijing had been cancelled ence, Colbert vowed to honour narcissistic conservative pundit,” himself singing The Star Spangled of Trump, who has vowed never own in the rankings against No. “for some reason”. Letterman’s comedy achieve- the 51-year-old performer told Banner in various locations, includ- to eat Oreos again after snack- 3 ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! It provided no other explana- ments “by doing the best show we Bush. “Now, I’m just a narcissist.” ing a bowling alley, a machinist maker Nabisco Inc said it was REUTERS tion and government authorities either declined to comment or could not be reached for comment. The government forbids artists performing content that “harms national unity” and vets set-lists Bankrupt ex-teen and lyrics before approving con- New calves raise hopes for rarest rhino certs, as well as the artists them- heartthrob David selves to ensure no objectionable JAKARTA: Three criti- born in the past year in a newly Revered in Javanese folklore as “Now we just need to ensure connections, such as to human to auction cally endangered Javan rhino established sanctuary, park Abah Gede, or the Great Father, their protection,” he said. rights groups. calves have been filmed in an chief Mohammad Haryono said. the rhino’s population has dra- The population of Javan rhinos Bon Jovi’s 2009 We Weren’t Indonesian national park, tak- While individual calves have matically dwindled due to poach- in Ujung Kulon dropped to 35 in Born To Follow music video fea- Florida home ing to 60 the total population been spotted occasionally in ing and human encroachment on 2011 but has been slowly increas- tures brief images of the 1989 of the world’s rarest rhino and recent years, seeing three in the their habitat. ing in recent years, according to pro-democracy demonstrations MIAMI: Former TV star and offering hope for the creature’s space of a few months is a rare Widodo Ramono, head of con- Aom Mukhtarom, a member around Beijing’s Tiananmen teen idol David Cassidy is auc- future. One female calf and two piece of good news for the shy servation group the Indonesian of the park’s rhino monitoring Square, bloodily put down by the tioning off his Florida home males were spotted in recent creatures that once numbered in Rhino Foundation, hailed the team. army. Public discussion of the after a bankruptcy filing, the months in Ujung Kulon park, on the thousands and roamed across discovery of three new calves as In 2014, only one calf was spot- event remains taboo in China. breakup of his third marriage Java island, and were all likely Southeast Asia. “wonderful news”. ted in the entire year, he said. The Financial Times, citing uni- and several arrests for drunken The calves were filmed with dentified sources, said China had driving. their mothers by cameras set banned the concert after discov- Cassidy, 65, whose hits Cherish up to track them, Haryono said. ering a picture of exiled Tibetan and I Think I Love You had teen- They were all born from different spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, age girls swooning in the 1970s, mothers and both the parents and a man reviled by China, had fea- bought the 7,000 square-foot, their youngsters looked healthy, tured in a video shown at a previ- five-bedroom waterfront house in he added. ous concert in Taiwan. Fort Lauderdale for about $1.1m Haryono said the discovery of An official at the Ministry of in 2001. the calves — filmed in April, May Culture, responsible for the vet- The once baby-faced star of The and July — brings the population ting process, said decisions about Partridge Family TV series spent of the Javan rhino to 60, all of the concerts were being handled at five years refurbishing everything which live in Ujung Kulon. the city level. The Beijing Culture from the stained pine floors to The International Union for Bureau declined to comment. the pool and patio and installing Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Fans reacted angrily on social heavy wood doors recovered from classifies the Javan rhino — whose media. “Another concert can- a razed Mexican church. Much folds of loose skin give it the celled. Let’s thank our country of the furniture will be included appearance of wearing armour once more!” wrote one on Weibo. in the auction price, according to plating — as “critically endan- “The world’s most populous Fisher Auction Co. gered” and says the creature is country and second largest econ- Cassidy filed for Chapter 11 “making its last stand”. omy is scared of a few songs?” bankruptcy protection earlier this Poaching in particular repre- wrote another. year listing assets and debts of up sents a severe threat, with rhino Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi had to $10m. horns fetching high prices on the courted China last month by The bankruptcy filing followed black market for use in tradi- releasing a video of him singing three arrests for drunken driving tional Asian medicine. in not bad Mandarin the classic since 2010 and a court-ordered The sanctuary was established love song The Moon Represents My stay in rehab. In 2014, Cassidy’s last year in the park and com- Heart by the late Taiwan singer third wife, Sue, filed for divorce prises 5,100 hectares of lush rain- Teresa Teng, which remains after 23 years of marriage. A Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and a newly found calf in Ujung Kulon national park, Banten province, forest and freshwater streams. hugely popular in China. REUTERS Indonesia. REUTERS REUTERS Thursday 10 September 2015 26 Dhul-Qa’da 1436 Volume 20 Number 6549 Price: QR2

Dubai property developers are still upbeat

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Qatari market nabs best gains in months Market moves in line with global trend, positive remarks from leaders also boost confidence BY SATISH KANADY food, contrary to reports from down in August, the market has transport subsidiary. Industries A technical analysis released bullish on the stock and expect it neighbouring economies. During been trading in red territory bellwether Industries Qatar (IQ) by Global Research on Nakilat to rise further if it trades above DOHA: Qatari stocks recov- a lecture at Carnegie Mellon during the first three sessions of was up 2.09 percent. The entire stock yesterday noted: “On the QR22.40”. ered its lost ground in the past University Qatar on Monday, Al September. The market was 5.1 banking stocks were up, with daily charts, the stock ended in Stock markets across the two sessions, after positive Emadi noted that Qatar seeks to percent down year-to-date. Masraf Al Rayan rising the most a long bullish candlestick for- Middle East rose yesterday, mov- remarks from the government increase its foreign investments Yesterday, QIGD (The by 3.06 percent. mation above the 20-day SMA ing in line with global equities and and market leaders. The mar- as part of its plans to diversify the Investors) rose to the maximum The entire sector indexes (simple moving average) with largely ignoring oil prices, which ket nabbed one of the best gains economy. permissible limit of 10 percent. were up yesterday. Telecoms increased participation, signify- gave up early gains and fell. in months yesterday gaining On Tuesday, Qatar Exchange Nakilat , which announced its was the best performer, with ing the trend to be bullish. The Global shares also rose yester- 228.95 points, or 2 percent, to CEO Rashid Ali Al Mansoori decision to raise foreign own- Ooredoo surging 4.82 percent. RSI (relative strength index), day, led by an almost 8 percent close at 11,659 points. announced the bourse is work- ership limit to 49 percent on Transportation gained 3.25 a technical indicator used to surge in Japanese stocks as the The market gained 110 points on ing to attract more companies to Monday, jumped 4.77 percent. percent. chart the current and historical prospect of more economic stimu- Tuesday after Finance Minister be enlisted. The QE’s platform is Conglomerate Aamal surged 4.21 Analysts said the investors can strength or weakness of a stock, lus from China soothed investors Ali Shareef Al Emadi said Qatar ready to launch new products. percent after it announced the remain in the market as long as is rising, corroborating the opti- rattled by recent market turmoil. will not cut subsidies on fuel and After finishing 1.88 percent establishment of its maritime the index closes above 10,250. mistic view on the stock…. We are THE PENINSULA

Iraq to use IMF warns deficit bond proceeds could erode for salaries, infrastructure

Saudi reserves DUBAI: Iraq will use the pro- ceeds of an international bond DUBAI: The International of GDP last year or around $60 issue to fund salaries as well Monetary Fund warned yester- billion, the IMF said. as infrastructure projects in day that Saudi Arabia’s grow- Adjusting Saudi petrol and die- the oil and gas, electricity and ing budget deficit could rapidly sel prices — currently among the transportation sectors, accord- erode its reserves unless it lowest on Earth — to that of Gulf ing to a prospectus. adapts to slumping oil prices levels would save $17bn this year. Baghdad wants to raise up to by adopting a host of painful The report said that a rapid $6bn in a series of US dollar bond reforms. “With the large decline rise in government spending in sales. The first issue is expected in oil prices, the fiscal deficit has recent years off the back of high to be about a third of that. increased sharply and is likely oil income had increased Saudi’s Representatives from the gov- to remain high over the medium breakeven price for oil from $69 ernment will start a week-long term,” the IMF said in a report a barrel in 2010 to $106 a barrel roadshow in Europe and the released after talks with Saudi now. United States today to market officials. “These deficits will rap- Saudi Finance Minister the deal, which was expected to idly erode the fiscal buffers that Ibrahim Al Assaf said on Sunday be unsecured. have been built over the past the government will postpone “The Notes constitute and will Ezdan Holding Group CFO Medhat Abdelmagid (left) receiving the Property Company of the Year Award. ABDUL BASIT decade,” it said. unnecessary projects to cut constitute direct, general, uncon- The kingdom must undertake spending and issue more bonds to ditional and unsubordinated “a large multi-year fiscal adjust- finance a record budget shortfall. Public External Indebtedness of ment” to balance the budget, the The kingdom — the biggest Ezdan Holding Group bags Property Iraq for which the full faith and IMF said. Arab economy and the world’s credit of Iraq is pledged,” the pro- The reforms should include largest oil exporter — is facing spectus read. comprehensive energy efficiency an unprecedented budget crunch Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and and price alterations, expanding after crude prices dropped by Company of the Year 2015 award JP Morgan are lead-managing the non-oil revenues, reviewing capi- more than half in a year to below international issue, Iraq’s first in tal and current expenditures and $50 a barrel. DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group and the substantial achievements the capacity to move forward to a nine years. Opec’s second-largest reducing the government wage It is also leading a costly war has won Arabian Business it has achieved over the past year prosperous future. oil producer is seeking to finance bill, it added. The report projected in neighbouring Yemen, where Group’s coveted “The Property which were evidently reflected on The Group CEO said that Ezdan a budget deficit caused by low the Saudi budget deficit to run at a Riyadh-led coalition has con- Company of the Year 2015” the Group’s financial results”. Holding Group has always adopted oil prices and a war against the 19.5 percent of Gross Domestic ducted air strikes against Iran- award. Ezdan was honoured Ezdan Holding Group CEO Ali an open policy to the opportunities Islamic State militants occupy- Product, or around $130bn, in backed rebels since March. in recognition of the Group’s Al Obaidli said: “This award is a available in a variety of sectors. ing large swathes of the north 2015. It said the deficit is pro- In 2014, Saudi Arabia posted a achievements and excellence in reflection of the Group’s successful Despite the ‘economic situation’ in and west. jected to be lower in 2016 but will budget deficit of $17.5bn, only its the vital property market sector. journey over the years, not only in the region and the global market Economic activity shrank by 6.7 remain high in the medium term second since 2002. The award was conferred on the the real estate sector, but in vari- declines, we are confident that our percent in the first quarter com- and is estimated at 9.5 percent of Saudi investment firm Jadwa Group on Tuesday. A total of 12 ous other portfolios into which the strategic investments will bring pared with the same period last GDP — around $80bn — in 2020. said last week that by the end of awards were conferred on various Group has been pumping capital… values to the table, he said. year, the prospectus showed. The IMF has already cut its July the government had with- entities at the event in recogni- We consider this achievement as Arabian Business Qatar maga- That figure excludes most eco- economic growth projections for drawn $82bn from its reserves, tion of their excellence in different the success of the Group’s strat- zine noted that Ezdan Holding nomic activity for areas occupied Saudi Arabia to 2.8 percent this reducing the contingency assets businesses in sectors including tel- egy and vision and the investors’ Group has acquired a leading by Islamic State. year and 2.4 percent in 2016. to $650bn. ecommunications, retails, bank- growing confidence on the Group’s position in the classification list of Total public debt rose to The report said that the king- The reserves are expected to ing, among others. business models”. the 30 most prominent companies $39.5bn at the end of June from dom had informed the IMF that drop to $629bn by the end of the Commenting on Ezdan winning He stressed that the success of based on market value, prepared $33.3bn at the end of 2014, the it was considering energy price year, Jadwa said. the award, the Arabian Business the Group will eventually continue by the magazine. Earlier this year, prospectus showed. reforms for commercial and Saudi Arabia pumped a record magazine said:” Ezdan Holding as long as Ezdan Holding Group is the Group won the Forbes’ award It said foreign exchange industrial users. 10.6 million barrels per day in Group was able to bag the award headed by wise and young leader- for the “best Qatari company in reserves had dropped to $61.2bn The cost of energy price sub- June but this slowed to 10.4 mil- because of its professionalism and ship that has proven great poten- investment diversification”. in July from $66.3bn at the end of sidies accounted for 8.0 percent lion bpd in July, it said. AFP expertise in the real estate sector tials in business management and THE PENINSULA last year. REUTERS

Apple presses deeper with new iPhones and more

SAN FRANCISCO: The new version. “They look familiar, but deeper to pop into the content faster than 80 percent of portable iPhones came as expected. But we have changed everything about itself,” Apple said in a statement. PCs that shipped in the last 12 Apple also moved into the living these iPhones,” Chief Executive The new iPhones will use the months, said Apple Senior Vice- room with an upgraded stream- Tim Cook said. upcoming iOS 9 operating system, President Phil Schiller of the ing TV box and introduced its One of the key new features is which supports new features such device. iPad Pro aimed at reviving the called “3D touch,” which responds as 3D touch. The new iPad will be available tablet market. to pressure exerted on the screen The new iPad Pro has the in November starting at $799, At yesterday’s media event in to allow users to look farther power and capabilities to replace with a keyboard option at $169. San Francisco, Apple unveiled inside messages and applications. a laptop computer, Apple said. “It is thin and light enough to two updated iPhones, aiming to By responding to sensing pres- Cook called the device “the big- work all day and be taken every- build on the success of its large- sure, the phones enable new “peek gest news in iPad since the iPad.” where,” Schiller said. screen handsets introduced late and pop” abilities to allow users The new tablet with a 12.9-inch The iPad Pro includes a stylus last year. The new smartphones dip in and out of content without display also includes a detachable called Apple Pencil — despite com- are the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, losing their place. “Press lightly to keyboard and stylus. ments from late Apple co-founder Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the new iPad Pro during an event at Bill which have roughly the same peek at a photo, email, web page The device features “desktop- Steve Jobs that consumers did not Graham Civic Auditorium yesterday in San Francisco, California. overall dimensions as the last or other content, and press a little class performance” and operates want such an accessory. AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Gulf firms turn to banks to fund big projects As lower oil prices trim budgets, companies eye loans for major infrastructure works DUBAI: Gulf state-owned firms schemes deemed important to the entities (GREs) are more keen programme worth $1.5bn, Soundardjee declined to give cross-selling opportunities. are increasingly turning to economy will go ahead. But with to have their projects funded by while Oman Oil Refineries and firm numbers about the new The final aspect of that — the banks to finance infrastructure less money to spend, they will be banks, as opposed to expecting Petroleum Industries Co (ORPIC) team specifically, but said the integration of the Newedge bro- projects, according to Societe unable to write the huge cheques the state to finance it directly,” will borrow to finance 70 percent corporate and investment bank- kerage arm — will be completed Generale, as governments hit by that had previously funded said Richad Soundardjee, Societe of its planned $5.2bn plastics pro- ing (CIB) department it is part of later this month, he said. lower oil prices seek commercial schemes. Liquidity in the Gulf Generale’s chief regional officer duction complex. Saudi Aramco is had grown between 10-15 percent The bank is also seeking to routes to see through extensive banking system is also tighten- for the Middle East. looking for a $5bn loan to extract in the Middle East since he took expand its GRE and corporate cli- development plans. ing, as government deposits have He added SocGen — France’s cash used to build a refinery in a over in October 2013. ent base, initially through higher A drop in oil prices, which hit declined, potentially opening the second-biggest listed lender — had joint venture with China’s Sinopec The structured finance team lending. a six-and-a-half-year low last door for international players “a very good pipeline of projects” to spend on other projects. forms part of Soundardjee’s five- “Although we don’t see our- month, has pushed some Gulf to regain market share lost in for this year and next in the Gulf, SocGen has invested in its year plan to expand the French selves as only a lending bank, we state budgets into deficit for the the wake of their own pull-back without elaborating. capabilities in this area in recent bank’s operations in the Middle also understand that you have to first time in years, including in after the global financial crisis Evidence of GRE fundraising months, taking on more staff in East, which also includes combin- show balance-sheet commitment Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. when cash-rich local banks stole is growing: Saudi Electricity Co Dubai to launch a “structured ing the lender’s CIB operations to get access to business with Despite this, governments have a march. is seeking loans worth around finance” team in May to handle into one entity with private bank- more value add,” Soundardjee maintained that infrastructure “The government-related $2.3bn and setting up a sukuk infrastructure financing. ing and brokerage to increase said. 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MEEZA appoints Ahmad Al Kuwari Dubai developers upbeat despite falling prices DUBAI: Dubai property devel- opers are still turning out some Mideast property as new CEO larger-than-life projects even DOHA: The MEEZA Board though prices are heading south investments of Directors has announced again after clawing back a good the appointment of Ahmad Al chunk of their losses in the 2008 Kuwari as the CEO. crash. The Gulf emirate’s annual outside region Commenting on the appoint- Cityscape property fair opened ment, Rashid Bin Fahad Al Naimi, on Tuesday with developers fore- rise in H1: CBRE Chairman of MEEZA’s board seeing price declines of about 15 DUBAI: The value of Middle and CEO of Qatar Foundation percent this year, yet confident East investments in real estate Investments, said:“It is with great there would be no return to the outside the region surged 64 pleasure that we are announcing days when huge projects were percent to $11.5bn in the first Ahmad Al Kuwari’s appointment abandoned half finished. half of 2015, although two deals to this large and integral under- Scale models of new skyscrap- by sovereign funds accounted for taking and responsibility. I and my ers, sprawling villa compounds and nearly half this year’s total, con- fellow BOD members are confident leisure centres, including a new sultants CBRE wrote yesterday. in that Al-Kuwari’s leadership will indoor ski slope, were rolled out The splurge came despite a 44 accelerate our growth, elevate our by several companies. percent drop in US light crude quality and operational scale and Analysts have signalled a slide in oil prices in the 12 months to output, and stretch our ambitions property values, which had recov- June 30. The CBRE said sover- to new heights in line with our ered significantly in the past two eign wealth funds accounted for vision and aspirations.” years after shedding half of their $8.3bn of the spending in the first Ahmad Al Kuwari joined value in the 2008 global financial six months of this year — almost MEEZA in 2012 in the capacity of crisis. Dubai had shaken world quadruple their outlay of $2.27bn chief operating officer; an instru- markets when it signalled that in the prior-year period. mental role in which he made it might default on huge debts Visitors inspect Falcon City section at the exhibition of Global Cityscape 2015, at Dubai International Convention “The size of the region’s foreign sizeable contributions, efforts and incurred after borrowing exten- and Exhibition Centre, Dubai. The 14th edition of the meet ends today with over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries. investment makes the Middle improvements into setting up the sively to build those ambitious East the third-largest source of foundations and working frame- projects. well.” Plumb said prices are likely seeing a much more stable market Cityscape is Meydan One, which cross regional capital globally as works for internal processes and Thanks to the robust trade, to fall for 12 more months, while and that is a sign of better regu- includes plans for the world’s high- Arab investors look for brighter operations, mapping out company tourism and transport sectors, the forecasting the drop for this year lation.” Against that background, est residential tower, at 711 metres investment prospects interna- strategies and directions and deliv- economy has since steadied. at 15 percent. Cluttons said more than 40,000 (2,333 feet) high. tionally,” Nick Maclean, CBRE ering on MEEZA’s commitment to “Residential prices have fallen London-based property consul- units have been announced this Dubai is already home to the Middle East managing director, quality excellence and ambitious maybe nine or 10 percent this year,” tancy Knight Frank has report- year, with in excess of 20,000 to world’s tallest building, Burj al- said in the statement. objectives. said Craig Plumb, Middle East edly put the annual drop to June at be delivered by 2017. Khalifa, with stands at 829.8 This year’s spending includes Al Kuwari holds a Master’s and North Africa research direc- over 12 percent. Cluttons, another Ziad Chaar, managing direc- metres. At foot of Meydan One, Qatar’s $2.5bn investment in degree in business administration tor for Chicago-based investment London consultancy, expects villa tor of Dubai developer DAMAC a 1.2km indoor ski slope is set to Maybourne Hotels and Abu Dhabi from the University of Wales and a management company Jones Lang prices to lose up to seven percent Properties, said “with Dh53bn break Dubai’s own world record, Investment Authority’s (ADIA) Bachelor’s degree in electrical engi- LaSalle. “We expect prices to go in the second half of the year after ($14bn) recorded transactions in Ski Dubai, which boasts a 400- $2.4bn purchase of a 50 percent neering from Qatar University. A down further over the rest of the dropping five percent in the first the first six months... we are sure metre slope. Dubai’s Nakheel stake in three Hong Kong hotels. Qatar leadership Centre alumni, year,” saying the decline has “more six months. that this market is a good market.” Properties, developer of Palm These deals helped make Al Kuwari also has under his belt to do with what is going on globally. Signs of price softening had Chaar cited a growing population Jumeirah and the World Islands, London, with $2.75bn, and Hong numerous specialized degrees in Things like (falling) oil prices and begun to show as a result of strict and healthy economic expansion, announced that it aims to bring Kong, with $2.4bn, the top des- information technology project the global nervousness with the regulations introduced by UAE including a rising number of tour- 10,000 units on to the market in tinations for Middle Eastern management; an academic trove Chinese economy slowing.” “The financial authorities to avoid a new ists and modern infrastructure, in the Jebel Ali area. property investors. New York that has poured into his 15-plus Dubai residential market is very bubble, including mortgage caps. addition to a stable exchange rate Savills, another British real was third with $1.1bn and Milan’s professional experience in the much affected by what’s going on In particular, they put a cap on and political stability compared estate consultancy, ranks the UAE $990m placed it fourth. arena of information and commu- in the rest of the world because mortgage financing at 75 percent with a wider region in turmoil. “If as the world second-best country In terms of sectors, hotel nications technology. Established in a large number of people buying for a first purchase and 60 percent we did not know that this market for residential investment, after investments rose 437 percent to partnership with Qatar Foundation, here are investors coming from for a second one. This priced out is strong, and that there is a very only the United States. It said $6.75bn, or 59 percent of total MEEZA is centred on a mission overseas,” said Plumb. “There is a of the market those who could not strong demand, we would not have Dubai’s market has “matured” and Middle East spending, while office and vision to enable, support and negative sentiment largely driven make down payments of 25 percent launched these projects,” he said, that softening prices are expected acquisitions fell by nearly half drive sustainable development in by oil prices... It pushed stock or more. As a result, Plumb said, pointing to scale models of various to pick up again in mid-2016, as the to $1.99bn and retail purchases Qatar’s information technology. prices down and pushed sentiment prices are not expected to nosedive luxurious projects. country prepares to host the Expo dropped 40 percent to $708m. THE PENINSULA against the residential market as as they did in the crisis. “We are One of the projects on display at 2020 trade fair. AFP REUTERS

Struggling Boeing, QNB facilitate growth of Tunisia to Qatar’s aircraft financing sector DOHA: Middle East banks and seek new commercial financial institu- tions are continuing to support the region’s growing number of IMF aid airplane deliveries as well as looking for opportunities to play TUNIS: Tunisia, whose econ- a greater role in the global air- omy has languished since the craft financing market. country’s longtime dictator was “Locally-generated aircraft ousted nearly five years ago, is financing has grown significantly to ask the IMF for a new aid over the past few years and now package, the central bank chief supports more than half of the said yesterday. Middle East’s airplane deliveries,” Chedly Ayari, speaking at a said Ahsen Rajput, deputy manag- news conference with visiting ing director for the Middle East, International Monetary Fund Africa and South Asia region chief Christine Lagarde, said the for Boeing Capital Corporation FROM LEFT: Yusuf Saeed, AGM, QNB; Douglas Hadley, Senior Director, amount sought would at least (BCC), the company’s aircraft Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) ; and Ahsen Rajput, Deputy MD BCC equal a $1.7bn credit line granted financing arm. at the ceremony. in 2013. That loan was to have “Boeing has an enduring rela- expired in June, but the IMF tionship with the Middle East extended it for another seven IMF chief Christine Lagarde walking with Tunisian Prime Minister Habib and we continue to work with the region to discuss the current Boeing’s latest commercial months to give Tunis more time Essid at a souk in the Tunisian capital Tunis. partners such as QNB to ensure aircraft finance market, forecast aviation market outlook forecasts to adopt needed reforms. local banks and financial institu- airplane deliveries and to learn demand for 3,180 new airplanes Ayari said $1.7bn was the “low- tions are well placed to partici- more about aircraft financing. for the Middle East region over est estimate, and it could be more, deadly Islamist violence, to press “To maintain growth, create pate in aircraft financing”, he said “Financial institutions in Qatar the next 20 years, worth an esti- depending on our needs, the pos- ahead with the “vast number” of the conditions of prosperity and, yesterday. and GCC have become much more mated $730bn. QNB has been sibilities and the conditions”. pending economic reforms. above all, create employment, it Boeing and QNB, the lead- active in aircraft financing and leading the way in aircraft financ- He said he hoped negotiations While noting difficult interna- is imperative to maintain secu- ing financial institution in the this roundtable is an excellent ing in the GCC. The Bank has could start in November, so the tional economic conditions and rity, macroeconomic and financial MENA region, hosted an aircraft opportunity to share ideas to join been instrumental in arranging aid could be available by March. the negative effects of attacks on stability so that confidence can financier and investor roundta- hands in more and more complex financing for a number of airlines On Tuesday, Lagarde had urged the national museum and a popu- be restored” among domestic and ble in Doha, bringing together a financing” said Yousef Mahmoud in the GCC and EU with the part- Tunisia, whose vital tourism sec- lar tourist resort, she said Tunisia foreign investors, she said. number of representatives from Al-Neama, GM Group Corporate nership of banks across the globe. tor has been hard hit this year by was “proving its resilience”. AFP financial institutions in Qatar and and Institution Banking of QNB. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Ritz-Carlton China to step up fiscal incentives Reserve New policies to support growth debuts in Ubud CHEVY CHASE: Situated BEIJING: China will adopt in a timely manner and acceler- where temples stand majestic “stronger” fiscal policies to sup- ate reforms that will help stabilise against a backdrop of rice ter- port growth, Beijing said as it growth”. races, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton seeks to sooth increasing fears Economic expansion stood at Reserve announced its debut in about the world’s second-largest 7.0 percent in each of the first two Ubud, Bali as the third bespoke economy following turmoil in quarters this year, but on Monday resort in the prestigious Ritz- domestic and overseas markets. the government lowered its 2014 Carlton Reserve portfolio. The government will acceler- growth reading to 7.3 percent, Named after the entrance ate major construction projects, from the 7.4 percent announced to a traditional Hindu temple, allow more small companies to in January. Mandapa is set along the majestic benefit from tax cuts, and encour- Leaders have taken a series of Ayung River as it meets the lush age private capital to invest in key measures to bolster growth and jungle in Ubud, the cultural and areas, among other measures, curb falling share prices, including spiritual heart of Bali, the group the finance ministry said in a cutting interest rates last month said in a statement. Offering statement. for the fifth time since November individually tailored spiritual, Global markets have been in and lowering the Chinese curren- wellness, health and detox pro- turmoil for weeks on worries cy’s central rate against the US grammes, complemented by the about slowing growth in China, dollar by nearly five percent in a fulltime personalised attention of a key driver of global expansion, single week. But the benchmark a dedicated Patih or butler, the wiping trillions off share prices. Shanghai Composite Index has intimate retreat is designed to The panic has also hammered slumped nearly 40 percent since be a sanctuary in whichrelaxing mainland Chinese markets, with mid-June despite official inter- one’s mind, body, and soul comes Shanghai’s exchange plummeting ventions that investment bank naturally. after a debt-fuelled bubble burst. Goldman Sachs estimates have With only 35 luxurious and The finance ministry gave no cost $234bn. spacious suites, and 25 private specific values for future spend- Official data released on pool villas, guests can select from ing. But it said that by the end of Tuesday showed the country’s People walk past buildings in the central business district in Beijing yesterday. an exquisite collection of accom- August the central government imports decreased for the 10th modations that have been metic- had already spent 96 percent of consecutive month in August by after turmoil in the global finan- system and “further regulate” the calculation method to base the fig- ulously designed to magnify and its annual infrastructure invest- dropping 13.8 percent, adding to cial markets, sharp falls in main management of local government ures on economic activity of each embrace the surrounding tropi- ment budget. concerns over sluggish domestic stock exchanges, continued depre- debt, which is regarded as a main quarter and “improve accuracy”. cal landscape. The traditional yet To achieve China’s 2015 growth demand. ciation of emerging market cur- threat to financial stability. Analysts have questioned the contemporary Balinese interiors target of around seven percent, “China’s economy has been rencies and new record lows of The National Bureau of veracity of official Chinese statis- by Jeffrey Wilkes of renowned the ministry said it would step placed under new pressures prices of commodities including Statistics yesterday announced tics, with some saying they can Asia-based DESIGNWILKES up and improve a “proactive fis- recently as uncertainties were oil,” the finance ministry said. it was reforming quarterly paint a rosier picture than reality. have created a true luxury experi- cal policy, fine-tune the measures added into the world recovery It vowed to reform the tax gross domestic product (GDP) AFP ence designed to allure the world’s most discerning travellers, the hotel group said. The centre of Mandapa will feature a traditional rice field, Stimulus sparks global stocks rally, Nikkei up 7.7pc and allows guests to experience the time-honoured methods of LONDON: Fresh Chinese stimulus out all of its gains since the start of the at online stockbroker Interactive Investor. introduce more diversified ownership. planting, harvesting and tending sparked a global stocks rally yesterday year, as weak China trade data aggravated “After weeks of subdued performance in The initiative, outlined in a purported this local culinary staple. in markets that had been coloured red worries about its economy. Asia, with fears of lower Chinese growth official document circulating online, Mandapa village will also be by fears of a slowdown in the world’s sec- The Nikkei had been up almost 20 per- fuelling negative sentiment, speculation addresses concerns that China has slowed home to four restaurants and ond-largest economy, with Tokyo surg- cent on the year in late June, before tum- that Chinese policymakers will do more reforms while its economy falters and its lounges offering an array of ing almost 8 percent. bling as China devalued its yuan currency and a seeming shift in investor confidence stock market gyrates. authentic Indonesian cuisine, The pledge by China’s finance ministry last month, setting off a wave of global vola- has seen the strongest rally in Asian stocks “The European markets got another Mediterranean dining, and tai- to adopt a “proactive fiscal policy ... and tility. Hong Kong ended more than four since October 2008.” growth injection from the Asian session ... lored health-conscious menus for accelerate reforms that will help stabilise percent higher while Shanghai and Sydney Wall Street also opened higher, with the with news from Japan and China helping wellness and detox programmes growth” gave markets a burst of confidence. closed up more than two percent. Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.86 to convince investors the worst may indeed incorporating the freshest local Japanese stocks spearheaded an Asian In European afternoon trading, London’s percent to 16,634.96 points. be over,” said Spreadex analyst Connor ingredients. equities rally as investors scooped up shares benchmark FTSE 100 index of top compa- The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.78 per- Campbell on Wednesday. In partnership with The Green on the cheap, with buying also boosted by nies rose 2.13 percent to 6,276.75 points. cent to 1,984.75, while the tech-rich Nasdaq The finance ministry announcement School in Bali, the educational a weak yen and hopes that China’s wild Frankfurt’s DAX 30 climbed 1.85 percent Composite Index gained 0.95 percent to “seemed to confirm the hopes of some experiences of Green Camp at market volatility was ending. compared with Tuesday’s close to 10,460.98 4,857.53. The big gains on stock markets kind of further Chinese stimulus, hopes Mandapa introduce both the natu- Tokyo’s Nikkei-225 index leapt 7.71 per- points and the Paris CAC 40 jumped 2.58 come after weeks of stocks being ham- that were ostensibly behind the large gains ral wonders and the rich cultural cent or 1,343.43 points to 18,770.51 by the percent to 4,716.70. Madrid shot up 2.96 mered by concerns about slowing growth made by the Western markets on Tuesday,” traditions of the destination. The close. That was the biggest one-day jump percent and Milan by 2.13 percent. in China, whose economy is worth more Campbell added. program aims to provide a natural, since the global financial crisis and Lehman “European markets are taking their than 13 percent of global GDP. In London, foreign exchange deals, the holistic, student-centered learn- Brothers bankruptcy of late 2008, when lead from a buoyant Asian session, with In another positive move, media reports euro fell to $1.1136 from $1.1202 late in New ing environment that empowers markets faced heavy volatility. stocks soaring higher and appearing to said that China is preparing to unveil York on Tuesday. On the London Bullion and inspires the young guests to The recovery came after the Nikkei have put recent concerns behind them,” broad reforms for state-owned companies Market, gold crept upwards to $1,111.55 per be creative and innovative green tumbled 2.43 percent a day earlier, wiping said Rebecca O’Keeffe, head of investment which will see some firms shut and others ounce from $1,121.15. AFP leaders. THE PENINSULA

Sapphire opens first hotel in Doha New forex code to

DOHA: Sapphire Hospitality Company has opened its first take effect in 2017 hotel —Sapphire Plaza Hotel — close to the City Center in Doha. Sheikh Nasser bin Mohamed LONDON: The first compre- confidence in the way this mar- bin Jabor Al Thani, chairman of hensive global code of conduct ket functions,” added Debelle, Sapphire Hospitality, states that to regulate the scandal-hit for- who heads the BIS’s markets the opening of Sapphire Plaza eign exchange market will come committee. hotel comes as part of the wise into force in May 2017, central Local “annexes” are envisioned policy of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bank officials said yesterday. to reflect specific national mar- bin Hamad Al Thani to prepare Three years of revelations over kets in some cases. “The idea is Qatar to become one of the most the conduct of major banks in this code will continue to evolve,” important areas to attract invest- the world’s single biggest finan- Debelle said. ment and tourism in the region. cial market have seen dozens of The allegations and fines so far Shahzad Mughal, the CEO of traders suspended or fired and have focused on traders at banks Sapphire Hospitality, added that lenders fined billions of dollars who sell their services to hedge they have established the company for manipulating currency mar- funds and other market partici- in order to effectively promote ket benchmarks. pants. Many in the market say tourism and increase participa- Work on the new code by a this unfairly focused regulatory tion of Movement in Qatar, point- committee from the Bank for attention purely on the sell-side ing out that the development of International Settlements (BIS), rather than customers as well. tourism. THE PENINSULA Sheikh Nasser bin Mohamed bin Jabor Al Thani along with other officials opening the hotel in Doha. a forum for central banks based New York Federal Reserve in Switzerland, is the latest effort official Simon Potter stressed to head off further abuses and the code aimed to provide guid- restore faith that the $5 trillion ance to all parts of the market, a day market is run fairly. including central banks, that are It will deal with issues includ- key players. ing how to deal with automatic The officials said the code France to reform complex labour law stop loss orders, and the differ- would need to keep pace with ence between when banks are a market whose structure has PARIS: French Prime Minister Socialists. The reforms would to vote on it by next summer. Analysts said the mooted making markets themselves and shifted towards high-speed, com- Manuel Valls said yesterday give “more flexibility, but not less Unions were quick to react, and changes would bring France into when they are acting as agents for puter driven trading from the parliament would vote next year protection” to workers, Valls said while some said they were not line with its European competi- clients, Reserve Bank of Australia traditional transactions between on reforms to simplify France’s after the release of a report on hostile to the proposed changes as tors. “It makes a lot of sense to assistant governor Guy Debelle banks over the telephone. “overly complex” labour law possible reforms to laws governing long as they offer “better protec- give more power to (negotiations) told a briefing at the Bank of “This is an entirely different and get more of the 3.5 million the labour market. tion” for workers, others instantly that can take place at company England. market than it was five or six unemployed back into work. The main recommendation in voiced their opposition. level,” said Stephane Garelli, an Six codes of conduct cur- years ago, when (bank) deal- But the government faces an the report is that companies must Philippe Martinez, head of the expert in world competitiveness rently in force will be scrapped ers were the only ones making uphill struggle to convince unions be able to negotiate with unions on influential CGT union, said he was at the Swiss-based IMD business in favour of the first global code prices,” said David Pluth, chief and workers that the current code certain key issues — such as work- “resolutely against this develop- school. “This is a system which whose scope will go beyond trad- executive of CLS, which processes governing the labour market in ing conditions or salaries —where ment in the labour law.” is in operation in Germany, in ers to include asset managers and almost all spot forex trades. the eurozone’s second-largest the law currently ties their hands. The labour market reform will Switzerland, in the Scandinavian trading platforms, a reflection of Debelle said the biggest chal- economy needs to be shaken up. In another proposal, management probably be the final economic countries... and it works very how the market is rapidly evolv- lenge was to devise ways of mak- Valls said the 3,000-page labour will only be able to sign deals with and social reform of President well. Italy is also going in this ing. This would go beyond the ing banks and other participants law was “at times unreadable” organisations representing at Francois Hollande’s five-year direction.” global preamble central bankers stick to the new code. but promised that the proposed least 50 percent of workers who term in office ahead of presiden- He added: “What we have found drew up last year to attach to Critics have said the measures reforms would not affect France’s voted in union elections, up from tial elections in 2017. Hollande’s is that if you want to promote the existing codes. “We are not try- taken by regulators to date fail 35-hour working week, which is the current 30 percent. A bill will time in office has been punctuated flexibility of the labour market, it ing to reinvent the wheel in this to go far enough in changing the regularly criticised by the cen- be submitted to cabinet at the end by economic woes. Since he came starts by letting people who are in code, but build on what’s there,” structure of the forex market and tre-right opposition but consid- of the year or the beginning of to power in 2012, the jobless total the labour market make their own Debelle said. “There clearly needs the culture on trading floors that ered sacrosanct by the governing 2016, and parliament is expected has swelled by 630,000. agreements.” AFP to be a significant rebuilding of led to the scandals. REUTERS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Egypt’s current Currency clampdown clobbers business account deficit Egypt’s dried up black market deprives small businesses of dollars widens in

CAIRO: Egypt has become economic growth. One business- has promised to rebuild an econ- The rate reached three percent Economists say there is simply year to June the victim of its own success men to suffer is wood importer omy shattered by instability since in the quarter ending this March, not enough foreign currency flow- in clamping down on the black Abdel Khalek Mohamed, who has an uprising toppled autocrat Hosni compared with 2.5 percent in the ing into Egypt. This is unlikely to CAIRO: Egypt’s current market for foreign currency. long been unable to get dollars Mubarak in 2011. The International same period a year earlier, offi- change while tourism — a pillar of account deficit widened to A central bank decision to limit from the official banking system. Monetary Fund has praised struc- cial figures showed. The 2015/2016 the economy hit by attacks staged $12.2bn in the fiscal year that deposits of dollars made into bank Now he doesn’t have free access tural and monetary reforms. budget projects growth of five by Islamist militants — remains ended in June from $2.7bn the accounts has created winners and either to the black market, where However, the currency cam- percent. weak and Egypt pays $700m previous year, partly due to losers within a country which suf- he used to buy foreign currency. paign designed to boost foreign Although the spread between to $1bn per month for energy falls in exports and net official fers from a fundamental shortage “I’m only importing about 50 per- investment and generate growth the official and black market rates imports. transfers, central bank data of foreign currency following four cent of my needs,” said Mohamed. gets mixed reviews from econo- has widened in recent weeks, cur- “The problem won’t be resolved showed yesterday. years of political upheaval. Dollar shortages are crippling mists due to the heavy price paid rency traders say dollar liquid- until you fix the energy deficit,” Gulf Arab countries gave The winner is the central bank many businesses in Mohamed’s by some. “You did achieve stability ity outside the banking system said Allen Sandeep, head of Egypt about $35bn in aid in itself, which capped hard cur- hometown of Damietta, a fur- in the exchange rate but you’ve remains low. research at NAEEM Brokerage. the form of oil shipments, cash rency bank deposits in February niture manufacturing centre created shortages and bottlenecks Caught between the formal Egypt paid $600m in arrears to grants and deposits in Egypt’s at $10,000 a day, up to a maximum near the Mediterranean coast. - and definitely over time if it con- banking system — which priori- foreign oil companies in August central bank since former of $50,000 a month. Some furniture shops there have tinues, this is going to be harmful tises hard currency for imports of but still owes them $2.9bn, the army chief Abdel Fattah Al Since then it has largely suc- already closed down. to Egypt,” said Ahmed Kamaly, strategic items such as food and petroleum minister yesterday. Sisi deposed Islamist President ceeded in drying up the black February’s move stabilised the an economist at the American energy — and the depleted black Another businessman to suf- Mohamed Mursi after mass pro- market by depriving those who Egyptian pound after a sharp University in Cairo. market, are all the businesses fer is book printer Sami Khangy. tests in 2013. exchange large amounts of dollars drop, and central bank governor Under Sisi, a number of state struggling to import, slowing the “There is no paper in Egypt any- The 2014/15 fiscal year ended outside official channels of a place Hisham Ramez proclaimed then economic initiatives have run into country’s growth. more,” said Khangy over the roar at the end of June. to keep their funds. that the black market “will end trouble and some experts believe Manufacturing output con- of his German-made Heidelberg The current account deficit The loser is the army of small soon”. that the anti-black market policy tracted almost 30 percent in printing presses, which once widened to $3.8bn in the three and medium-sized manufactur- The central bank let the pound cannot last. “It’s not sustainable. June compared with the same churned out 15 million books a months to June, the fourth ers outside the priority areas of weaken again in July but has yet The central bank has so far priori- period last year. “Egypt has all year. quarter of the fiscal year, com- food and energy, who have been to eliminate the gap between the tised combating the black market. the ingredients in place to build Stocks of imported paper have pared with $2.2bn in the previ- starved of dollars they need official and unofficial markets. On It is a temporary pain to cure a itself as a manufacturing hub, but fallen so low that school books ous year, Reuters calculations to import raw materials and Tuesday it sold dollars to banks long-term illness,” said CI Capital it seems in the near term or at may be delayed this fall, says showed. machinery. This has contributed at a cut-off rate of 7.7301 pounds head economist Hany Farahat. present that things aren’t going in Khangy. “I don’t know how to get The widening deficit was driven to a dive in output from a sector per dollar, whereas at exchange Before the 2011 uprising, the its favour with currency restric- paper from abroad at all nowa- by a 13.9 percent rise in the trade which the government itself says offices, the rate was around 8.05. economy grew about seven per- tions,” said economist Jason days,” he said. deficit to $38.8bn from $34.1bn a is vital for achieving long-term President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi cent annually for several years. Tuvey of Capital Economics. REUTERS year earlier. Exports dropped to $22.1bn from $26.1bn a year ear- lier, the central bank said. “The contraction in exports Bank clients’ ire ($4bn) was traceable to the drop of $3.7bn in oil export proceeds... Bombardier rejects in the wake of the fall in global oil prices,” it said. Net official transfers, includ- ing cash and commodities, fell to China railway unit offer $2.7bn for the year from $11.9bn a year earlier. BEIJING: Canada’s transaction involving a majority Official transfers refer to Bombardier has turned down a stake at this juncture,” Veronneau money coming into or out of the Chinese offer to buy up to 100 wrote back on August 21. country, such as in the form of percent of its prized rail unit, Excluding debt, analysts and grants. documents show, underscor- bankers have pegged the equity Saudi Arabia, the United ing its reluctance to cede con- value of the transportation divi- Arab Emirates and Kuwait have trol of the unit to a state-owned sion at about $5bn. Much of the given around $35bn in aid to Chinese buyer at this juncture. company’s value currently resides Egypt in the form of oil ship- Beijing Infrastructure in its transportation business as ments, cash grants and deposits Investment Co (BII), a govern- its aerospace division has been in Egypt’s central bank since the ment-owned company that oper- hurt by delays and cost overruns army deposed Islamist president ates 18 metro lines in China’s tied to its C-Series line of com- Mohamed Mursi in 2013 following capital, has offered to acquire mercial jets. protests. between 60 and 100 percent of At Tuesday’s close, Bombardier Foreign direct investment rose Bombardier Transport, an Aug. shares had fallen 70 percent this to $6.4bn in the year compared 14 letter reviewed by Reuters out- year, and the company’s market with $4.1bn a year earlier. lining BII’s offer showed. capitalisation sits at about $2bn, Revenues from tourism, a Bombardier, which is looking well below the equity value of the major source of income for to raise cash by listing a minority transportation unit, reflecting the Egypt, rose to $7.4bn for the stake in its transport unit later struggles at its aerospace business year compared with $5.1 bn a this year, is attractive to Chinese and heavy debt load. Victims of Portuguese bank BES, which is now renamed ‘Novo Banco’ (New Bank), scuffle with police as they year earlier. players like BII, which, encour- “BII and BT (Bombardier protest in front of the Novo Banco headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal, yesterday. The protest was organised REUTERS aged by the Chinese government, Transport) will have an incompa- by the Association of Indignant and Cheated by Commercial Paper and Movement of Emigrants Cheated. are seeking to acquire leading rable synergetic relationship, and foreign technology to grow their the combination will create a glo- businesses and global footprint. balized world-class rail industrial Selling a majority stake would, group running the whole industrial however, expose Bombardier to chain,” Tian wrote, adding he would Nigeria markets suffer after JP index expulsion political pressure in its home keep management teams intact. province of Quebec, where it Tian said BII planned to fund generates high-paying jobs that the acquisition with cash reserves LAGOS: Nigeria’s stocks sunk slump in global crude prices but flabbergasting that the Nigerian until later this year. “You can only could be lost through a takeover and possibly debt. The letter also yesterday after JP Morgan said who faces criticism for not hav- authorities have allowed them- imagine the chaos that is unfold- by a foreign buyer at a time when said BII had gained “strong sup- it would eject Africa’s biggest ing appointed a cabinet since his selves to be put in this situation,” ing here,” a regional African Canada’s economy has slipped port” to complete the transaction economy from its influential inauguration on May 29. he said. investment analyst said from into recession. from Chinese authorities. emerging markets bond index With no finance minister in All Nigerian stocks listed in Lagos, asking not to be named. In the letter addressed by BII Contacted by Reuters, BII due to tough controls imposed place, foreign investors have been the MSCI frontier market index “There are many more inves- Chairman Tian Zhenqing to declined to comment. to prevent a currency collapse. left wondering about govern- fell by more than 3 percent, tors still in equities who are Bombardier’s Executive Chairman “We are exploring initiatives In a move that came earlier ment policies and struggling to while bond yields spiked across keenly watching how the central Pierre Beaudoin and not yet dis- such as potential participation in in the year than expected, JP sell shares or bonds as the cen- maturities. bank manages the exit process closed to the market, BII put the industry consolidation, but we will Morgan said late on Tuesday it tral bank adopted tough currency While many foreign bonds because if they even sniff the pos- unit’s enterprise value — calcu- not discuss our activities in this would remove the bond listings restrictions to halt a slide of the investors have exited the market sibility that they won’t be able to lated as equity plus debt — at $7-8 regard or speculate on potential belonging to the West African naira. since JP Morgan warned Nigeria get dollars in the future they are billion. outcomes,” Bombardier spokes- nation by the end of October, Anders Faergemann, senior in January and again in June that going to run for the door,” he said. But Bombardier’s Vice- woman Isabelle Rondeau said in forcing fund managers to sell sovereign portfolio manager at it would get kicked out of the The benchmark 2024 bond yield President for Mergers and an emailed statement. Nigerian bonds, which might raise PineBridge Investments, said he index unless conditions improved, rose to 17 percent on Wednesday Acquisitions Louis Veronneau, Bombardier shares jumped 7.6 the country’s borrowing costs. was surprised that Buhari had stocks investors were now also from 16.20 percent previous day. who was copied in the non-bind- percent to C$1.28 on the Toronto The decision is a blow to not started tackling the country’s pondering whether to stay. The stock index shed 3.02 percent ing offer, rejected the proposal in Stock Exchange in early trading President Muhammadu Buhari, economic problems more than The U.S. bank had placed to fall below a 30,000 point psy- a letter to Tian one week later. yesterday. who has promised to diversify an three months into his tenure. Nigeria on its index watch but a chological level. “We are not exploring a REUTERS oil-dependent economy hit by a “As an investor it is decision had not been expected REUTERS

Court stops Lufthansa pilot strike

FRANKFURT: Lufthansa won low-cost subsidiary Germanwings. management and unions that such a temporary injunction yester- The court argued that the an injunction has been granted. day against a pilots’ strike, but Wings concept was an entrepre- Lufthansa welcomed the German airline said 1,000 neurial matter. Wednesday’s ruling, but said it scheduled flights would never- “There are a number of fac- would not be able to return to theless remain cancelled and tors that suggest that, above and normal operations until Thursday. 140,000 passengers grounded. beyond the strike’s official target, “As far as possible, the normal The appeals court in Frankfurt the union is seeking to have a say flight timetable will be available ordered pilots to halt their two- in the ‘Wings’ concept. This is again from tomorrow,” it said. day industrial action, ruling not a goal that can be negotiated Cockpit said it could not under- that the stoppage, the 13th in 18 by the union. Hence, the strike is stand the ruling, “as it contradicts months, was unlawful. unlawful,” it ruled. not only the preceding ruling, but It thus overturned a lower court Ostensibly, the dispute hinges also previous judgements regarding ruling yesterday and agreed with on Lufthansa plans to scrap an the legitimacy of industrial action.” Lufthansa that the primary aim arrangement under which pilots It said it had immediately sus- of the pilots’ union, Vereinigung can retire at 55 and receive up to 60 pended the strike. “Nevertheless, Cockpit, did not appear to be to percent of their pay until they reach Lufthansa must see that this is reach a concrete agreement on early the statutory retirement age of 65. no way to resolve problems with retirement provisions, but to attack But pilots are also concerned the workforce,” the union said. management’s proposed restructur- about Lufthansa’s wider aim Management and the unions ing concept, known as Wings. to further develop its low-cost have been locked in a bitter dis- Lufthansa has embarked on activities as it faces growing pute since April 2014, with pilots a massive reorganisation, farm- competition. staging repeated walkouts, often Bettina Volkens (left), Chief Officer, Corporate Human Resources, and Legal Affairs at Lufthansa, greets Markus ing out much of its domestic It is the first time in the at very short notice. Wahl, delegate of the Pilot’s Union Cockpit before giving a statement at Frankfurt airport in Germany yesterday. and medium-haul services to its 18-month dispute between AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

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England Australia Australia’s Haddin retires J Roy c Maxwell b Agar ...... 63 J Burns c Morgan b Finn ...... 9 A Hales c Marsh b Cummins ...... 9 A Finch c Woakes b Rashid ...... 53 J Taylor c Agar b Starc ...... 101 S Smith c Finn b Rashid ...... 25 E Morgan c Starc b Maxwell ...... 62 G Bailey c Stokes b Ali ...... 25 B Stokes c Finch b Maxwell ...... 14 G Maxwell c Bairstow b Ali ...... 17 J Bairstow run out (Smith) ...... 17 M Marsh c Woakes b Plunkett ...... 13 from first class cricket M Ali c Pattinson b Cummins ...... 1 M Wade b Finn ...... 42 L Plunkett run out (Bailey/Cummins) ...... 1 A Agar c Roy b Plunkett ...... 5 C Woakes (not out) ...... 14 M Starc c Bairstow b Ali ...... 1 A Rashid (not out)...... 1 P Cummins c Roy b Plunkett ...... 5 Wicket-keeper only to feature in domestic Twenty20 Extras (B1, LB5, W11) ...... 17 J Pattinson (not out) ...... 2 Total (8 wkts, 50 overs) ...... 300 Extras (LB3, W7) ...... 10 Did not bat: S Finn Total (all out, 44 overs) ...... 207 SYDNEY: Australia wicket- Fall of wickets: 1-52, 2-86, 3-205, 4-231, Fall of wickets: 1-33, 2-75, 3-106, 4-128, keeper Brad Haddin announced 5-271, 6-273, 7-279, 8-291 5-141, 6-154, 7-165, 8-167, 9-172, 10-207 his retirement from first class Bowling: Starc 10-0-79-1 (5w); Pattinson Bowling: Finn 8-1-43-2; Woakes 4-0-22-0 cricket yesterday, following 6-1-36-0 (2w); Agar 9-0-45-1 (1w); Cummins (1w); Plunkett 10-0-60-3 (2w); Rashid 10-1- Michael Clarke, Shane Watson 10-1-50-2 (1w); Maxwell 10-0-56-2 (1w); 41-2 (3w); Ali 10-1-32-3; Stokes 2-0-6-0 (1w); and Chris Rogers in stepping Marsh 5-0-28-0 (1w) Man-of-the-match: James Taylor (ENG) down from Tests in the wake of the Ashes series defeat. The pugnacious 37-year-old, who retired from one day cricket Taylor’s century keeps after Australia’s World Cup tri- umph earlier this year, kept wick- ets in 66 Tests, scoring 3,266 runs at an average of 32.98 and taking England alive in series 262 catches with eight stumpings. “I’ve had an outstanding career, MANCHESTER: James one-handed at mid-wicket off I’ve enjoyed every minute, and in Taylor’s (pictured) patient leg-spinner Adil Rashid. the end the decision was not a century laid the platform for “It was amazing. I couldn’t hard one,” Haddin, who played 17 England to beat Australia by believe it,” Morgan told Sky Sports. seasons for New South Wales, told 93 runs in the third one-day “Ben Stokes was in my eye-line a media conference at the Sydney international at Old Trafford and all I saw was a 6-foot-8 giant Cricket Ground (SCG). on Tuesday, leaving the touring leaping. “Once you’ve lost that will side 2-1 up in the series. “I’ve known Steven Finn since to get up and do the things you Taylor made 101 to lift his team he was 15 years old and I’ve never need to do to play for Australia, to 300 for eight and Australia seen him take a catch like that.” it’s time to walk away. I’ve had a struggled under the lights against Wickets fell regularly under great run and I couldn’t be hap- the England spinners before being the lights as spinners Moeen and pier with the way I’m leaving the bowled out for 207 after 44 overs. Rashid bowled cleverly and the game.” Opener Jason Roy Australian batsmen An assured pair of hands scored 63 off 45 balls were unable to break behind the stumps, Haddin’s runs to give England a the shackles. were often extremely valuable to fast start before cap- “I’m very his country coming as they did tain Eoin Morgan impressed,” said in counter-attacking tail-end and Taylor shared a Morgan. “We partnerships. third-wicket partner- improved in the Haddin, renowned as a talka- ship of 119 to put the areas I asked the tive, tough competitor, played his Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin poses with a painting of himself after announcing his retirement hosts in a good posi- guys to from the last match in the opening Test tion to make a huge first two games. from international cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), yesterday. of the recently concluded Ashes total. Jason Roy played his series against England in July. Morgan, however, game, lots of strong He missed the second Test at he was 30 until he played his first how everyone embraced that retirements, we’ve got a great was caught by Mitchell Starc off shots down the ground and then Lord’s to be with his sick daugh- Test against West Indies in 2008. campaign and the way we were leader in Steve Smith,” he said. Glenn Maxwell for 62 and his me and James Taylor got a good ter and failed to regain his place He lost his place in the side in playing,” he said. “He’s going to be a great side struggled to accelerate in the partnership going.” in the side from Peter Nevill for 2012 when he stood down from “But the highlight for me is the leader for a long period of time. closing overs. Smith said England had made the remainder of the series, which the tour of West Indies for per- support you get in the good and Australian cricket is always Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, a good total. England won 3-2. sonal reasons but returned in the bad. The support me and my healthy.” Moeen Ali and Liam Plunkett fell “They got a few too many,” he “I came to the realisation, prob- early 2013. family have had over the last cou- A reminder of his fiercely par- cheaply and although Taylor com- added. “With the bat we struggled ably after Lord’s, that I’d lost that Appointed vice captain for ple of years from the Australian tisan nature came when he paid pleted his maiden international in the middle overs. fight to continue,” he said. the home Ashes series against public is amazing.” tribute to his former coaches at century, he hit only five fours and “The wicket was getting slower. “I was all about trying to make England, he surpassed 50 in six Haddin, who will continue to New South Wales, Steve Rixon was dismissed by Starc before We have to find ways to rotate myself the best cricketer I could of his eight innings and took 22 play some domestic Twenty20 and Trevor Bayliss. England scrambled to get to 300. the strike in the middle overs and be every time I walked out on the catches as Australia won back the cricket, said he had confidence “This is going to hurt,” he said. Australia made a positive start then keep enough wickets in hand training paddock and I probably urn with a 5-0 sweep. Australia’s Test future was bright “Trevor’s the England coach now to their reply, Aaron Finch mak- so we can go berserk at the end.” lost that hunger from there.” “The 5-0 one was an amazing despite the loss of so many expe- and after what he did to us I don’t ing 53 and Steve Smith 25 before The fourth match in the five- With Adam Gilchrist his pred- series, not just the cricket but the rienced players. “It’s an exciting really want to talk about him too the Australian captain was bril- game series is in Leeds tomorrow. ecessor, Haddin had to wait until whole theatre around the country, time, I think we can cover all the much.” REUTERS liantly caught by Steven Finn REUTERS FACTBOX: Brad Haddin Factbox on Brad Haddin after the Australia wicketkeeper announced his retirement from first class cricket yesterday: India series cancellation to cost PCB Born October 23, 1977 in Cowra, New South Wales KARACHI: The employees “The PCB has many of them in cricket director, while Zakir Khan Played for Canberra in state one-day cricket in the mid 1990s before moving to the Sydney of the Pakistan Cricket Board been banking on well paid posi- is looking after international Cricket Ground (SCG) to further his career. (PCB) could face the reper- this series to gen- tions at the board cricket affairs. Became New South Wales’s most prolific wicketkeeper-batsman with 5,829 runs at an average cussions if Pakistan’s planned erate surplus funds headquarters and Sources in the PCB said the of 41.94 and 11 centuries. Shares the NSW all-formats record of 195 caps with Greg Matthews. “home” series against India does but if that does not national cricket department of cricket affairs not take place in December in happen then auto- academy in Lahore. would be headed by two General Made one-day debut for Australia against Zimbabwe in January 2001, going on to score 3,122 the United Arab Emirates. matically we have He said in a Managers and Usman Wahla and runs in 126 50-over matches at average of 31.53. Also took 170 catches and 11 stumpings. According to a report posted to cut expenditures recent interview Ali Zia are tipped to be given the Fourth behind Gilchrist, Ian Healy and Rod Marsh in number of test runs for an Australian on NDTV, the PCB chairman and go for some that in the first step new responsibilities. wicketkeeper. Shaharyar Khan (pictured) said downsizing,” he the international The source said there were rec- if India does not confirm the added. cricket affairs and ommendations to reduce staff by TRIBUTES series, the board will have cut Shaharyar has domestic cricket around 200 people. “Brad was a vital player during an important period in Australian cricket. His tenacity with bat expenditures to remain finan- confirmed publicly that an out- affairs departments would be The PCB official admitted that and gloves was matched with an unflinching will to win which made him the foundation of a cially stable. sourced HR firm has recom- merged into a department of from a financial point of view, the changing team. “Obviously we have estimated mended reduction and merger of cricket affairs with the positions series against India was very sig- “Brad’s strong performances and positive influence on the team were all the more remarkable that we can generate even by a departments and releasing sur- of directors presently heading nificant as the broadcasters five- given he was dealing with the serious illness suffered by his daughter Mia.” conservative estimate around $50 plus employees. these departments abolished. year contract with the board to 60m from the series,” an official At present, the PCB has around Former Test captain Intikhab would have nearly doubled to Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland. of the PCB told PTI. 900 employees all over Pakistan Alam is currently the domestic around $150m. AGENCIES Davis stars in victory for Orioles Mets fight back to NEW YORK: Chris Davis led Baseball Results overcome Nats 8-7 off the top of the ninth inning Baltimore B a l t i m o r e 2 N Y Ya n k e e s 1 with his 41st home run, lift- Orioles relief NEW YORK: Kirk was 2-for-18 as a pinch-hitter this ing the Baltimore Orioles to a pitcher Zach Ny Mets 8 Washington 7 Nieuwenhuis hit a pinch-hit year. He last homered on July 12. 2-1 victory over the New York Britton (right) Philadelphia 5 Atlanta 0 solo homer with two outs in the The Mets had scored six runs Yankees. and catcher Detroit 8 Tampa Bay 7 eighth off Jonathan Papelbon in the seventh to level the game Until Davis homered, the Matt Wieters Toronto 5 Boston 1 as the first-place New York at 7-7. Orioles mustered only a solo react after Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 3 Mets came back from a six-run Shortstop Wilmer Flores had home run by first baseman Ryan getting the final Miami 6 Milwaukee 4 deficit to stun the Washington an RBI single against reliever Flaherty in the sixth. out of the game Chicago White Sox 7 Cleveland 4 Nationals 8-7 on Tuesday. Blake Treinen before right fielder Alex Rodriguez tied the score It was the largest deficit Curtis Granderson walked with against the New K a n s a s C i t y 4 M i n n e s o t a 2 in the bottom of the sixth when the Mets (77-61) have over- the bases loaded off Felipe Rivero York Yankees Chicago Cubs 8 St. Louis 5 he sent a full count fastball into come to win a game this sea- to trim the margin to 7-3. in the ninth the first row of the left field seats San Francisco 6 Arizona 2 son and extended their lead in Yoenis Cespedes then lined a for his 30th home run. inning at Yankee Oakland 4 Houston 0 the National League East to six three-run double down the left Pirates 7, Reds 3 Stadium, New La Dodgers 6 LA Angels 4 games over the Nationals (71-67). field line with two outs off Drew Andrew McCutchen hit a York on Tuesday. San Diego 2 Colorado 1 “You’ve got to be kidding me,” Storen to cut the margin to 7-6. three-run home run while Texas 9 Seattle 6 Mets manager Terry Collins said. After two more walks, Mets Francisco Liriano allowed only “I don’t have words for it. I am first baseman Lucas Duda then three hits in six innings to lift the and run scored for the National over the Boston Red Sox. The win, Twins. Volquez limited the Twins not sure I have been involved in a drew another off Storen with the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-3 victory League wild-card leading Pirates coupled with the Yankees’ 2-1 loss to six hits and two runs, walked bigger win than that. bases loaded to tie the game. over the Cincinnati Reds. (82-55). to the Baltimore Orioles in New none and struck out three. “There is no sense of panic on Addison Reed (3-2) got the Liriano (10-7) issued one walk, Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 1 York, increased the Jays’ lead in Marlins 6, Brewers 4 the bench. It has to do with char- win for New York, while Tyler 10 strikeouts, and a pair of hits, Toronto third baseman Josh the AL East to 1-1/2 games. Catcher JT Realmuto hit two acter. That is a big value of any Clippard pitched a score- including a double. Donaldson led off the 10th inning Royals 4, Twins 2 solo homers, including one inside player. This means a lot to every- less eighth for the Mets and Third baseman Kang Jung Ho with a triple that highlighted a Edinson Volquez pitched seven the park, to lead the Miami body in that room.” closer Jeurys Familia pitched hit a solo homer and Starling four-run inning which gave the resolute innings that allowed the Marlins to a 6-4 win over the It was the first career pinch- the ninth for his 38th save. Marte went 3-for-5 with a double Blue Jays an important 5-1 victory Kansas City Royals to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. AGENCIES hit homer for Nieuwenhuis, who AGENCIES THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

US Open Results on Tuesday New York: US Open results on Tuesday, Serena beats Venus to the ninth day of the 2015 tournament at Flushing Meadows (x denotes seeded player): Men’s - Quarter-finals Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) bt Feliciano Lopez (ESP x18) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) sustain Slam bid in NY Marin Cilic (CRO x9) bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x19) 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 The world number one improves to 53-2 for the 2015 season Women’s - Quarter-finals Serena Williams (USA x1) bt Venus Williams (USA x23) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 NEW YORK: World number one Serena Williams stayed on Roberta Vinci (ITA) bt Kristina Mladenovic course for the first calendar (FRA) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 Grand Slam since 1988, advanc- Men’s doubles - Quarter-finals ing to the US Open semi-finals Tuesday by defeating older sis- Serena Jamie Murray/John Peers (GBR/AUS x8) bt ter Venus Williams 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. Williams Marcin Matkowski/Nenad Zimonjic (POL/ Three-time defending cham- of the US SRB x4) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) pion Serena reached a semi- returns Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut (FRA/ final against Italy’s 43rd-ranked a shot to FRA x12) bt Jean-Julien Roger/Horia Tecau Roberta Vinci, who eliminated sister Venus (NED/ROM x3) 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 France’s 40th-ranked Kristina during Mladenovic 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. their 2015 Women’s doubles Serena, who holds all four US Open Quarter-finals major trophies, moved two wins quarter- Martina Hingis/Sania Mirza (SUI/IND x1) bt from completing the first calen- finals at the dar Grand Slam since Steffi Graf Yung-Jan Chan/Hao-Ching Chan (TPE x8) USTA Billie 27 years ago and matching Graf’s 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 Jean King career Open Era record of 22 sin- Sara Errani/Flavia Pennetta (ITA/ITA x11) bt gles titles, two shy of Australian National Tennis Lara Arruabarrena/Andreja Klepac (ESP/SLO Margaret Court’s all-time mark. x 15) 0-6, 7-5, 6-2 Playing at a high level through- Center in out, the sisters staged a classic at New York. Mixed doubles Arthur Ashe Stadium, which was Quarter-finals jam-packed with fans and celeb- rities, including US Presidential Andrea Hlavackova/Lukasz Kubot (CZE/POL) hopeful Donald Trump and TV bt Anasatasia Rodionova/Max Mirnyi (AUS/ mogul Oprah Winfrey. BLR) 6-4, 6-4 “This is a big moment for Venus Bethanie Mattek-Sands/Sam Querrey (USA/ and I,” Serena said. “Very com- Tuesday Wrap their most recent prior hard- USA) bt Yaroslava Shvedova/Juan Sebastian petitive. We were just trying to court match 13 months ago at a Djokovic to face Cilic Chabal (KAZ/COL x6) 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 give each other a great match.” in women’s tennis. “When I’m Montreal semi-final. Serena fired 35 winners with playing her I don’t think of her “It’s a big pressure,” Serena’s 22 unforced errors with 12 aces, as my sister. When you’re in the coach Patrick Mouratoglou said Paths to the men’s the last coming on match point. moment you don’t really think of his pupil facing Venus. “But it’s for US Open final spot Venus had 24 winners, 15 unforced about it. For us it’s a really great the pressure that helps you lift semi-finals errors and eight aces. honour.” your level.” NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-1, 3-6, New York: Paths to the first men’s US Open Three-time defending cham- In the third set, Serena fired a The Williamses tested each 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) to reach the US Open semi-finals, a 21st last-four spot semi-final (x denotes seeded player): pion Serena, the younger sister backhand winner to break Venus, other emotionally and with some in his last 22 Grand Slams. by two years at 33, improved to fought off a break point to hold for of the best skills in tennis. The top seed and 2011 champion, playing in his 26th consecutive Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) v 53-2 on the season and took a a 3-0 edge and held serve to the Venus saved a break point and quarter-final at the majors, claimed his 55th match win in New York. Marin Cilic (CRO x9) 16-11 edge in the sibling rivalry, end of the 98-minute spectacle. held serve in the opening game Djokovic, this year’s Australian Open and Wimbledon champion, Djokovic including an 9-5 advantage in “Just holding serve in the third and both players followed with also enjoyed his fifth win in five meetings against Lopez and will take Grand Slam meetings and a 3-2 set was all I could do,” Serena impressive shot-making. a staggering 13-0 career record over defending champion Marin Cilic 1st rd: bt Joao Souza (BRA) 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 lead in US Open results. said. “She was blasting so hard. Serena broke in the fifth game into their Friday semi-final. 2nd rd: bt Andreas Haider-Maurer (AUT) Serena, seeking an Open Era She had so much power. It wasn’t with a forehand winner and Cilic reached the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 record seventh US Open crown easy at all.” the seventh when Venus sent a over France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. 3rd rd: bt Andreas Seppi (ITA x25) 6-3, overall, is on a 33-match Grand Serena is 4-0 in her career forehand long, then held at love “Feliciano is one of those rare players who serves and volleys on first 7-5, 7-5 Slam win streak and a 26-match against Vinci, 32, who reached to claim the first set after 33 and second serves,” said 28-year-old Djokovic after winnning a ninth US Open win streak, her last her first Grand Slam semi-final minutes. successive quarter-final in New York. 4th rd: bt Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) 6-3, loss on the Flushing Meadows in her 44th Slam start. Serena double faulted to sur- “He has a big serve. I played a bad game in the second game of the 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 hardcourts coming to Samantha “Amazing moment for me. It’s render her first break, giving second set and it was gone. QF: bt Feliciano Lopez (ESP x18) 6-1, Stosur in the 2011 final. unbelievable,” Vinci said. “First Venus a 3-1 lead. Venus held at “The fourth set was anyone’s. He had some break points while I had 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) Venus, on her deepest US Open semi-final in my career. I’m so love, broke again and held when to wait until the tiebreak to get a look. run in five years, was seen as one happy, I don’t have words to say.” Serena netted a forehand to force “I played it well and I am happy to get through in four.” Cilic of the big threats to spoil Serena’s The Serena-Venus rivalry, a third set, the 11th Serena faced Djokovic had been pushed to four sets by Lopez’s Spanish compatriot 1st rd: bt Guido Pella (ARG) 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), historic run. Venus, seeded 23rd, born on concrete courts in rough in her calendar Slam run. Roberto Bautista Agut in the previous round. 7-6 (7/3) sought her third US Open crown neighbourhoods of 1980s subur- Serena could become the oldest But the 33-year-old Lopez, playing in his first US Open quarter-final after 2000 and 2001 to add to ban Los Angeles, is the second- Grand Slam champion by captur- after 55 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, was shell-shocked in 2nd rd: bt Evgeny Donskoy (RUS) 6-2, 6-3, a Slam trophy haul that also most contested at Grand Slam ing her 70th overall career title the first set. 7-5 includes five Wimbledon titles, events in the Open Era, their 14 on Saturday. Venus was the oldest In front of a subdued Arthur Ashe Stadium which had thinned out 3rd rd: bt Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) 6-7, 7-6, the most recent in 2008. meetings second only to the 22 quarter-finalist at any Slam since after the Serena Williams-Venus Williams blockbuster, Lopez man- 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 6-1 “She’s the toughest player I’ve between Martina Navratilova and Navratilova in 1994 at Wimbledon aged just five points on the Djokovic serve in the 25-minute opener 4th rd: bt Jeremy Chardy (FRA x27) 6-3, ever played in my life and the Chris Evert. at age 37. She’s the second-oldest and was broken twice. 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 best person I know,” Serena said Serena had won six of their quarter-finalist at the US Open in But Lopez, one of four men over 30 to make the last-eight, rallied in of Venus. prior seven meetings, the most the Open Era (since 1968), about the second set, breaking in the second game on his way to a 4-1 lead. QF: bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x19) 6-4, “It’s going against your best recent two months ago at six months younger than Billie Djokovic saved one set point but a 10th ace gave serve-and-volleyer 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 friend and the best competitor Wimbledon, while Venus won Jean King in 1979. REUTERS Lopez the set 6-3. The Serb, bidding for a 10th career Grand Slam title in New York, took the only break of the third set off a Lopez double fault in the LEFT: US Republican second game. He then played the perfect tie-breaker in the fourth to take victory while Lopez was left to rue his 48 unforced errors in a presidential match which finished just after 1am on Wednesday. candidate Donald Over a four-hour battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium, 26-year-old Cilic Trump watches as claimed a fifth win in six matches against Tsonga, firing 29 aces and Serena Williams plays 63 winners. against her sister and But the 30-year-old Tsonga made him work in 35-degree (95 F) heat, compatriot Venus saving four match points before the champion went through. in their quarter- “It was a big mental battle. I lost the fourth set despite having three finals match at the match points. Jo played some amazing shots,” said Cilic, who dashed US Open. RIGHT: Tsonga’s hopes of completing the set of semi-finals spots at all four Television personality majors. Oprah Winfrey “It was very hot, very demanding. I am proud that I stuck to my attends the same game plan and didn’t back down.” match. Tsonga, who had also made the quarter-finals in 2011, went into the tie having not been broken in 56 service games at this year’s US Open. Cilic had to save four break points in the sixth game of the opener. But it was the Frenchman who cracked first, his perfect serving run ending at 60 as Cilic converted on a fourth break point for a 5-4 lead on his way to securing the opener. Cilic turned the screw again in the second set, breaking for 3-2 Anderson sets sights on courtesy of a fifth double fault served up by Tsonga. Tsonga looked doomed when he managed just three points off the first three Cilic service games of the third set, but shook himself out of his lethargy to win three games on the bounce and claim the set. Tsonga fought off two match points in the 10th game of the fourth another big scalp set and another in the 12th. The 30-year-old capitalised, sweeping the tie-breaker, topped off by a 13th ace of the contest. But Cilic finished the NEW YORK: South African Anderson is vying to be the of Romania faces a danger match fresher, breaking for a 3-2 lead and despite double-faulting on a fourth 15th seed Kevin Anderson aims first South African semi-finalist against 20th seed Belarusian match point in the 10th to keep his giant-killing run alive at the US Open since Johan Kriek Victoria Azarenka. game, he secured vic- at the US Open when he takes in 1980. The winner will likely Through to her first US Open tory when Tsonga fired on fifth seed Stan Wawrinka in get a semi-final shot at Roger quarter-final, Halep finds herself a forehand wide. the quarter-final. Federer, though the five-times pitted against two-time major On Wednesday, five- Anderson upset Briton Andy US Open champion faces a dan- winner and former world number time champion and sec- Murray in four sets in the fourth gerous quarter-final opponent in one Azarenka, who has won their ond seed Roger Federer round on Monday to get to the Frenchman Richard Gasquet in previous two encounters. will face France’s quarter-finals of a grand slam for the feature match of the evening Fifth seed Petra Kvitova looks Richard Gasquet while the first time in his career. session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. to reach her first US Open semi, French Open win- And he might be even more Federer leads their head-to- but she must find a way past ner Stan Wawrinka LEFT: A shoe detail of Novak confident against French Open head encounters 14-2 and has Italy’s Flavia Pennetta, a 2013 US takes on South African Djokovic of Serbia as he plays champion Wawrinka, having won never lost on hardcourt, but Open semi-finalist. Kevin Anderson, the Feliciano Lopez of Spain. ABOVE: four straight matches against the Gasquet has been impressive Kvitova and Pennetta have split man who knocked Djokovic hits the ball to Lopez of Swiss player, including their most throughout at Flushing Meadows. their six matches, with the Czech out third seed Andy Spain during their quarter-final recent encounter on the grass at In women’s quarter-final winning the last match in 2012 at Murray in the fourth match at the US Open. Queen’s in June. action, second seed Simona Halep the Olympics. REUTERS round. REUTERS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Will this really be it for Mayweather? Yes, says the boxer who will develop interests in entertainment and music industry

LAS VEGAS: Floyd they’re going to do or what they Mayweather says he will call think – and he’s one of those peo- it quits after Saturday’s wel- ple,” said Ivan Goldman, a novelist terweight world title defense and writer for the boxinginsider. against massive underdog Andre com website. Goldman is not alone Berto in which victory would in thinking that Mayweather – give him a perfect 49-0 record. such is his ego – will not be satis- But boxing – perhaps more fied with merely equaling Rocky than any other sport – is littered Marciano’s 49-0 record. with men who proclaimed they “I”m guessing he’ll go for the were hanging up their gloves, only magic number of 50-0,” said to find the lure of just one more Goldman. “Equaling a record shot at the big time or one last Mayweather doesn’t sound like him. payday too much to resist. Promotions’ CEO “On the other hand, Floyd is The unbeaten Mayweather, 38, Leonard Ellerbe very knowledgeable about fight- the self-proclaimed “TBE” (“The looks on as Floyd ing, he really knows. Best Ever”), insists he will not be Mayweather, Jr “He understands on some level joining them. (left) and Andre that if he keeps fighting he’s going But then this is not the first Berto face off to slip and he could lose. If he time that he has said he is retir- during a press takes on a rough customer next, ing: in 2008 he also said he was conference to he’s going to be a few months done. announce their older still.” This time is different, he says, Mayweather’s vast fortune will upcoming fight because he wants to get out of open doors when he does finally at JW Marriott boxing with his health intact and quit, but Goldman believes his he has enough money -- Forbes LA Live, in this criminal past will limit his ambi- says he is the world’s highest-paid August 8, 2015 file tions. “They affect his life. For athlete -- to avoid having to work photo. instance, he can’t get sponsors. another second for the rest of his He can’t go to Nike and get a life. contract with them because Nike “If you stick around anything would immediately be boycotted, too long, anything can happen. I’m so he can’t do that.” not really worried about losing, Many believe the retirement but I want to have a sharp mind. talk is a cynical ploy to drum up You can make a lot of money, but interest in a fight with Berto that you still want to be able to talk, has failed to generate buzz. walk, and have a sharp mind,” he “If he really, truly retires I will said. have a hard time lifting my jaw up “Of course, it’s always about off the floor,” said Michael Woods, self-preservation. I come first but editor of The Sweet Science box- I appreciate the fans. I do. The ing website. only thing I can do is believe in He also says that he has plenty Last week, Leonard Ellerbe, “I’ve been approached on He also has four children to Won’t the temptation to sur- myself and believe in my skills. to occupy him after he stops CEO of Mayweather Promotions, numerous occasions (to act) but watch grow up, he says. Many are pass Marciano’s record be too I’m going to be TBE until the day fighting: he is already a boxing said there had been “significant” I’d rather be behind the scenes. deeply skeptical of Mayweather’s much to resist? I die.” promoter, has his own clothes entertainment possibilities for I’ve had my time to shine,” said plans. “And let’s not forget the temp- The American says now is the line and says he wants to develop the champion for when he calls Mayweather, who has spent time “There are certain people in life tation to keep on making oodles time to go because he has nothing his interests in the entertainment it quits – including three “major” in jail for one of a string of domes- who what they say really doesn’t of moolah. Like, $32m, or $50m, more to prove. and music industry. movie offers just last week. tic violence incidents. reflect all that much on what or more,” Woods said. AFP First group of British athletes FROM LEFT: Giles Scott, Saskia Clark, announced for Rio Games Elliot Willis, Hannah Mills, LONDON: Eight British sail- having gone unbeaten during the qualified through results at the Luke Patience, ors are the first athletes to last two years while Beijing 2008 2014 World Championships - are Bryony Shaw, be announced as part of the bronze medal-winning windsurfer still on-going. Nick Thompson Team GB squad for next year’s Bryony Shaw has also made the “The selection of the first and Alison Olympics in Rio. grade. Team GB athletes is a landmark Young pose for Sailing is traditionally one of London 2012 silver medallists moment on our journey to next a photo after Great Britain’s strongest sports Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark year’s Olympic Games in Rio de at the Olympic Games having won will be aiming to go one better Janeiro,” said Chef de Mission being selected 55 medals – including 26 golds – in the women’s 470 class while in Mark England. for Team GB since the sport made its debut at the men’s event Luke Patience is “The eight athletes named for the Rio Paris 1900. joined by new partner, two-time include Olympic medallists and 2016 Olympic And hopes will be high for more world champion Elliot Willis. world champions, all of whom Games, podium finishes with the eight Alison Young and reigning have earned their place in the six yesterday in selected athletes having already Laser world champion Nick boat classes. London. claimed four Olympic medals and Thompson complete the initial “As one of our most successful seven World Championship titles eight named although selec- medal-winning sports it is fitting between them. tion for the 49er Men, 49er FX that sailing kick-off our Rio 2016 Reigning world champion Giles Women, RS:X Men and Nacra team announcements.” Scott will go in the Finn class 17 classes - which were all AGENCIES Park Inbee seeks career Sang-Moon in President Cup Grand Slam at Evian

EVIAN, France: Park Inbee In June, she captured a third (pictured), the world number successive LPGA Championship. despite military service order one, aims to end any doubt over “It’s already been a great sea- her claims on a career Grand son and I always love coming to LOS ANGELES: International captain’s pick. “As far I under- Slam by winning the Evian Evian,” she continued. “It’s one of captain Nick Price said he was stand they will speak to the gov- Championship starting today. the most beautiful venues on the confident Bae Sang-Moon would ernment but I’m pretty sure he’ll Park has won the Evian Tour.” be able to participate in next be cleared to play,” Price added. Masters in 2012 - the year before But Park won’t have it all her month’s Presidents Cup after Price said he had been keen the tournament changed its name own way. For World No.2 Lydia naming the soon-to-be con- to select Bae due to his success- and became the women’s fifth Ko, it is the final chance to scripted South Korean golfer as ful record at the venue for the Bae Sang- major. become the youngest winner of a one of his two captain’s picks on Presidents Cup, where he has Moon of Last month, the women’s major. Morgan Tuesday. twice won the KPGA Shinhan South Korea South Korean won Pressel was 18 years A South Korean court in July Donghae Open in recent years. celebrates her first women’s and ten months when ruled that the two-time PGA Tour “I chose (Bae) because he has with the British Open, her sev- she set the record at winner Bae must return home to played pretty well the last couple championship enth major title to set the 2007 Kraft Nabisco complete two years of mandatory of weeks but also because he’s won trophy after alongside three LPGA Championship. military service, something all on the golf course. He loves the winning the Championships, two Ko came close to able-bodied Korean men must do golf course, and it’s very impor- 2013 HP US Women’s Opens and winning the title as a between the ages of 18-35. tant to have someone on the team Byron Nelson the 2013 Kraft Nabisco 16-year-old two years Bae has agreed to put his golf- that the Korean fans and media Championship Championship. when she finished ing career on hold and will return could pull for,” Price said. “But at the TPC “Winning all the runner-up to Norway’s to Korea to comply with the court it was a difficult decision.” Bae Four Seasons majors has always been my goal,” Suzann Pettersen. order. said he did not anticipate a prob- said the 27-year-old. Since then, the teenager has Price said he had taken sound- lem, saying he had agreed with Resort in “I’ve got my name on every gone on to hold the world No.1 ings from authorities in South authorities to begin his military Irving, Texas, major championship trophy but ranking and she has eight LPGA Korea about Bae’s availability service after the Ryder Cup-style in this May I won Evian before it became a titles to her name. for the October 6-11 event in tournament. 2013 file major. So it would be really good “I never really think about Incheon City and had been told “Nothing changed right now,” photo. to win it again this year.” records, but it is my goal to win there would be no problems with he said. Park has another remarkable one major before my career is his participation. Meanwhile United States feat in her sights this week. She done,” said the 18-year-old who “I have been assured that it captain Jay Haas completed his won three majors in 2013 and vic- has already declared that she will should not be a problem,” said 12-strong party by naming vet- tory on Sunday would again be a retire from the game at the age of Price, who selected Australia’s eran Phil Mickelson and son Bill third major of the season. 30. AFP Steven Bowditch as his other Haas as his captain’s picks. AFP THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Austria rout Sweden to qualify for Euro 2016 Spain on the brink after 1-0 victory over Macedonia

STOCKHOLM: Martin Harnik after his Sweden Euro 2016 in the second first against last in the section scored twice as Austria qualified team slipped to period. and heavyweights Spain effort- for the finals of the European third position Qualifying Results Robert Almer lessly controlled proceedings Championship for the first time on 12 points, two Paris: Euro 2016 qualifying results on also had to make despite fielding a weakened team. by thrashing Sweden 4-1 on behind Russia, Tuesday night: a double save Juan Mata was the architect of Tuesday night. and now face the Group C from Berg and the only goal in the eighth minute The win gave Austria, who also prospect of tak- In Barysaw, Belarus Emil Forsberg when his hopeful cross from the featured in the Euro 2008 finals as ing part in a play- Belarus 2 (Gordeichuk 34, 62) Luxembourg 0 late on before right evaded flapping Macedonia co-hosts along with Switzerland, off match in order In Skopje Ibrahimovic goalkeeper Tome Pacovski, can- 22 points from eight matches to reach the Euro Macedonia 0 Spain 1 (Pacovski 8-og) finally broke noned off the far post on to his and guaranteed them top spot in finals. In Zilina through. head and into the net. Group G. “We still have a Slovakia 0 Ukraine 0 Sweden, how- With eight of 10 matches Harnik netted a goal in each chance to qualify Group E ever, were undone played, Spain lead on 21 points, half, David Alaba chipped in a ... but right now it In London by Austria’s dan- two ahead of Slovakia after they first-half penalty and Marc Janko feels tough,” said England 2 (Kane 67, Rooney 84-pen) gerous breaks as were held to a 0-0 draw at home also got on the scoresheet before coach Hamren Switzerland 0 the visitors went by Ukraine, who are a further Swiss coach of the Austrian national soccer team Marcel Koller (cen- Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a late after his side suf- In Vilnius forward at pace three points behind in third. tre) and players celebrate after the UEFA Euro 2016 Group G qualifier consolation for Sweden. fered their heavi- Lithuania 2 (Cernych 7, Spalvis 90+2) San throughout, often The nine group winners and match against Sweden at the Friends arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Waving flags and sporting est defeat at the throwing five or runners-up and best third-placed Marino 1 (M. Vitaioli 55) yesterday. Austria won 4-1. T-shirts saying ‘France, we’re Friends Arena. At Maribor, Slovenia six players into side qualify directly for the finals coming’, the Austrian players ran After Sweden Slovenia 1 (Beric 63) Estonia 0 counter attacks. in France, while the eight remain- to celebrate with the thousands also went down Group G Austria meet ing third-placed teams contest made six changes from the team and ricocheted away off the frame of travelling fans, shaking hands 1-0 to Russia in In Vaduz Montenegro and playoffs for the last four spots. that started Saturday’s 2-0 win of the goal. Macedonia looked and singing long after the final their previous Liechtenstein 0 Russia 7 (Dzyuba 21, Liechtenstein in Chasing a third straight conti- at home to Slovakia. Isco and slightly more threatening at whistle. game, captain 45, 73, 90, Kokorin 40-pen, Smolov 77, their final two nental triumph, Spain can make Santi Cazorla came into the mid- the start of the second half and “We were really trying to Ibrahimovic was Dzagoev 85) qualifying games. sure of their place with a home field for Andres Iniesta and Cesc winger Ferhan Hasani clipped a focus, to win it today and not in more cutting in In Chisinau Meanwhile, win over Luxembourg on Oct. 9 Fabregas, Mata replaced Pedro free kick just over the crossbar the games in October, and that’s his analysis. Moldova 0 Montenegro 2 (Savic 9, Racu Spain moved a before they play in Ukraine three up front and David De Gea was three minutes after the break what we did,” midfielder Julian “We were out- 65-og) step closer to days later. deployed in goal instead of captain before Spain reasserted control. Baumgartlinger told Reuters. “I’m played,” he said. In Solna, Sweden Euro 2016 quali- “They were aggressive and put Iker Casillas. After grabbing the They have kept clean sheets in really, really happy. “They were bet- Sweden 1 (Ibrahimovic 90+1) Austria 4 fication when a a lot of intensity into the game,” early lead, Spain launched waves their last six qualifiers and their “It’s a big thing for us but our ter than us, the (Alaba 9-pen, Harnik 38, 88, Janko 77) freak own goal Mata told Spanish television. of attacks without creating any surprise 2-1 defeat to Slovakia focus is not just to take part. We Russians too.” secured a 1-0 “We did our homework and clear chances before fullback Dani in Zilina in October is their only want to influence the champion- Sweden’s best first-half chances victory in Macedonia on Tuesday we have classification within our Carvajal almost scored an identi- reverse in their last 21 qualifi- ship in France next June...so we came through two free kicks from that put the holders two points grasp now,” added the Manchester cal second. ers away from home since a 2-0 have to keep developing.” Ibrahimovic while Marcus Berg clear at the top of Group C. United midfielder. He floated the ball in from the defeat to Sweden in October 2006. Less pleased was Erik Hamren went close for the home team The match in Skopje featured Spain coach Vicente del Bosque right and it sailed over Pacovski AGENCIES Tearful Rooney nets record 50th England goal

LONDON: An emotional congratulations from United and he was released by James Milner, Wayne Rooney became Gary Lineker, who had stood sec- only to steer his shot wide. England’s all-time leading goal- Wayne Rooney ond behind Charlton on 48 goals Three minutes later the roles scorer after netting his 50th celebrates after prior to Rooney’s goal against San were reversed. Milner’s low drive international goal in a historic scoring the second Marino, which also came from the obliged Sommer to block. 2-0 victory over Switzerland at goal for England spot. Hodgson took action mid-way Wembley in a Euro 2016 quali- from the penalty The result gave Hodgson’s through the second half, intro- fier on Tuesday. spot and becom- side an eighth consecutive win, ducing Kane for Jonjo Shelvey With England having already ing England’s all keeping them on course to finish and shifting from a 4-3-3 system qualified for next year’s tour- time leading goal- Group E with a perfect record to a 4-2-3-1 that saw Rooney drop nament, the stage was set for scorer during the ahead of October’s final two back into a number 10 role. their captain to surpass Bobby UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Kane supplied the break- Charlton’s 45-year-old mark Qualifying Group Lithuania. through 10 minutes later with an of 49, which he had equalled in But while England, who lost assured left-foot finish from Luke E match against Saturday’s 6-0 win in San Marino. Fabian Delph to an early injury, Shaw’s low cross. Switzerland at After substitute Harry Kane can start making plans for France, After Swiss centre-back Timm broke the deadlock, the moment Wembley Stadium, Switzerland remain under threat Klose had threatened an unlikely duly arrived in the 84th minute, London, England on from Slovenia in the race for the solo goal by blundering through a Rooney crashing a penalty into Tuesday night. second and final automatic quali- succession of challenges, the sight Yann Sommer’s top-right corner fying spot. that the 75,751 fans in the ground and being rewarded with a stand- Delph left the fray after pull- had come to see arrived. ing ovation that left him wiping Charlton, whose Manchester absolutely delighted that it is working as hard as the 19-year- ing up injured inside the first 20 Xhaka felled Raheem Sterling, away tears. United record of 249 goals is Wayne, as captain of my beloved old making his way in the game.” seconds in scenes that recalled his Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi “It’s a great feeling,” said also being eroded by Rooney, was club and country, who now holds Hodgson revealed that Rooney Manchester City debut against pointed to the spot, and Rooney Rooney, 29. “I’ve been close for the quick to offer congratulations. this record.” had been presented with a com- Real Madrid in a pre-season blasted his way into English foot- last few games and it’s a dream “I would like to congratulate England manager Roy Hodgson memorative shirt by the Football friendly, when he had gone off ball history. come true. I was bit emotional. Wayne on becoming England’s said: “I’m delighted for Wayne Association and had made a short after only 19 minutes. “Wayne Rooney is a legend of It’s a huge honour and one I am leading goal-scorer,” the 77-year- Rooney and his breaking of the speech to his team-mates after Ross Barkley was the England world and European football,” extremely proud of. old, emblem of England’s record, and showing such courage the game. substitute who found himself said Switzerland coach Vladimir “I knew it was a big moment 1966 World Cup win, said in a and ability to blast it into the roof He is to be presented with a peeling off his tracksuit top Petkovic. and just picked my corner and statement. of the net. golden boot by Charlton prior sooner than expected. “I think he’ll just get better. It’s put my foot through it. To be the “I obviously cannot deny that I “His maturity has impressed to England’s next game against Every sight of goal for Rooney a shame he got it against us, but record scorer before the age of 30 am disappointed that I now don’t me, the way he’s accepted the Estonia at Wembley on October 9. drew a roar of expectation from I’d like to congratulate him with is nothing I could have imagined.” hold this record, however, I am captaincy. He’s still out there There were also messages of the crowd and in the 17th minute all my heart.” AFP Late goals Substitute Neymar inspires spare Argentine Brazil to 4-1 win over US blushes in draw DALLAS: Late goals from NEW YORK: Substitute on the right. However, they They then face Venezuela at Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi Neymar scored two second-half needed the brilliance of substitute home five days later but are likely gave Argentina a 2-2 draw with goals to inspire Brazil to a 4-1 Neymar to get a second goal. to be without Neymar who is sus- Mexico on Tuesday and saved win over the United States in The Barcelona striker was pended for both games. their blushes after they had Massachusetts on Tuesday. fouled in the box by Geoff The next match for the dominated the match but failed The Barcelona striker came on Cameron after 49 minutes and US is the October 10 play off to convert chances in an open at half time with his ahead 1-0 he stroked home the spot kick. against Mexico to decide which friendly game in Dallas. quickly doubling their lead with Another two substitutes com- of the teams will represent the Aguero scored after 85 min- a penalty then grabbed his 46th bined with some lovely football CONCACAF region in the 2017 utes when Ezequiel Lavezzi took international goal in 67 interna- to get Brazil’s third in the 63rd Confederations Cup in Russia. advantage of a blooper by the tional appearances a few minutes minute. Paris St. Germain’s Lucas Meanwhile, a stunning last- Mexican goalkeeper and crossed later. Moura dribbled down the left minute goal from substitute for him to side-foot into the Playing at the Foxborough wing and his through ball was Simon Dawkins took Jamaica into empty net. home of the New England Patriots controlled by debutant Rafinha, the next round of the World Cup Three minutes later Messi NFL team, Brazil took the lead whose back heel bamboozled the qualifiers on Tuesday, destroying chested down the ball inside the after eight minutes thanks to US defence and gave him just Nicaragua’s hopes of making the box and then half volleyed home Hulk, the Zenit St. Petersburg enough space to flick the ball fourth round of the tournament to rob Mexico of the win. striker who was recalled to the past Guzman. Neymar made it for the first time ever. “Mexico scored the goals but squad this month after a year out 4-0 three minutes later when Dawkins came on in the 83rd I think Argentina controlled the in the cold. he managed to evade a clutch of minute and then hammered home game,” coach Gerardo Martino Willian whipped over a cross defenders inside the box and slip a volley from 15 yards out to give said after the match. “We had as that came back off the upright the ball home from 10 metres out. Jamaica a 4-3 aggregate win many chances but we didn’t put and Hulk was on hand eight Danny Williams fired home a and silence the 18,000 crowd in them away.” metres out to fire home his sec- consolation goal for the US from Managua. Darren Mattocks had The Mexicans went in 1-0 up at ond goal in two games. long-range in the final minute. given the visitors the lead after half time after Javier ‘Chicharito’ Brazil caused the US all sorts The victory was Brazil’s 15th 13 minutes. The Nicaraguans Hernandez scored from the of problems on the wings, with win over the US in 16 encounters recorded a shock 3-2 win in penalty spot and the former Marcelo forcing Brad Guzan into and was their last match before Kingston last week and were Brazil’s Neymar celebrates his second goal against the United Manchester United and Real two good saves from the left and they kick off their World Cup going through on away goals until States during a friendly match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Madrid striker should have made Willian turning one of his best qualifying campaign away to Copa Dawkins struck with almost the Massachusetts, USA, on Tuesday. it two but blazed over with just ever international performances America winners Chile on Oct 8. last kick of the game. AGENCIES the keeper to beat. AGENCIES THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Aspire Academy kicks off new term New students join those already enrolled in the Academy’s programme

DOHA: Aspire Academy this week re-opened its doors for the 2015-16 academic year, wel- coming a new intake of future Qatari sports stars. The number of students enrolled this year reached a record of approximately 250, up from 219 last year. This increase comes as interest in the training opportunities available at Aspire Academy is growing, along with improv- ing standards of athletic and sporting performance amongst young people in Qatar, ena- bling greater numbers to ful- fil the Academy’s enrolment requirements. This year the Academy will also introduce some important additions to its programme. An agreement with the commit- tee of referees at Qatar Football Association (QFA) means that five junior referees, aged 15 and 16, will be given the opportunity to take part in a dedicated train- ing programme, with access to Badr Jassim Al Hay, Director of Education and Student Care at Aspire Academy speaking to students in Doha all of the Academy’s facilities and yesterday. Aspire Academy this week re-opened its doors for the 2015-16 academic year, welcoming new infrastructure. This reflects Aspire Academy’s athletes and future Qatari sport stars. RIGHT: Principal Jassim Mohammed Al Jabir. expanding role in promoting a sports culture in Qatar, develop- and apply for accreditation from said: “We are excited to welcome support our students to achieve sporting and educational role and institutes in the Middle East. ing officials as well as athletes. the most appropriate interna- this year’s intake of student- their full academic and sporting contribution towards helping The Academy offers an integrated The 2015-16 academic year also tional awarding body. During this athletes, to join those already potential.” achieve the Qatar National Vision educational program of sports marks a crucial milestone for time, the Academy has cooper- building their futures here. In Principal Jassim Mohammed Al 2030. We wish our students the development, sports science and the Academy, which is finalising ated fully with the CIS in fulfilling meeting our responsibilities to Jabir also commented: “The first best of luck in the coming year academic learning to boys aged preparations for its application all of the necessary requirements support the country’s sporting day back to school is always an and look forward to supporting 12 to 18. to receive official accreditation and criteria, achieving member- success, we are always keen to exciting time and it’s great to see them with their studies and the The school develops well-edu- from the Council of International ship of the council in 2013. provide the Academy’s students that our students have returned development of their sporting cated sports champions, and aims Schools (CIS), with a final decision Commenting on the start of with the best opportunities to with refreshed appetites to learn talent.” to become the world’s leading due in November. This represents the new academic year, Badr develop their education. We and grow. This year we welcome a Aspire Academy first opened sports academy for young athletes the culmination of a five-year long Jassim Al Hay, Director of will continue to do so as part greater number of new students, its doors in 2004 and is considered by 2020. process begun in 2010 to identify Education and Student Care, of our efforts to motivate and further evidence of the Academy’s to be one of the leading sports THE PENINSULA USA targeting quarters at Rugby World Cup

LOS ANGELES: The US in Chicago, but by no means dis- Tolkin says the US players have Eagles side have set themselves graced themselves, holding the improved all round rugby aware- the ambitious target of reaching Wallabies to 14-10 at half-time. ness in recent years, which could the World Cup quarter-finals The rise of talented play- be crucial. for the first time as they aim to ers such as number eight Samu “I think our defence is really build on a series of encouraging Manoa and Ireland-born fly-half starting to become very mature. results for American rugby. A.J. MacGinty -- who like legen- We can play different kinds of The United States have played dary Irish centre Brian O’Driscoll attack and we know how to deal in all but one of the previous went to top Irish rugby playing with them,” Tolkin said. seven tournaments but have so far school Blackrock College -- along- “We’re learning to play the never come close to qualifying for side veterans such as Saracens game in the right parts of the The players of Füchse Berlin celebrate their semi-final win in the IHF Super Globe championship at the Qatar the knockout rounds after being star Chris Wyles, has also given field.” Handball Association Hall in Duhail on Tuesday. Berlin and MKB-MVM Veszprem clash in the final today at eliminated in the pool stage. the US cause for optimism. Where the United States may 8.00pm, while the reigning champions Barcelona play Sydney University Handball Club for bronze. Another challenging assign- Veteran coach Tolkin says the struggle is in the depth of their ment awaits them in England, key to success in England will be squad. where they are lumped in Pool B maintaining performance levels Technically demanding posi- with two-time champions South for 80 minutes of a match. tions such as front row and Africa, hard-hitting Samoa, Six “The first thing, going into a scrum-half remain problem areas Berlin vs Veszprem clash today Nations side Scotland and Asian World Cup you want to get out of which may expose the Americans giants Japan. your group, and that’s certainly in the event of injuries. DOHA: A new IHF Super penalty goal by Bjarki Elisson not quite their best in the semi- Yet the Americans have drawn our over-reaching goal,” Tolkin Nevertheless, Tolkin is con- Globe champion will emerge at after the buzzer. final, but they finished with the confidence from the rapid devel- said. fident US rugby is on the right the Qatar Handball Association Petar Nenadic is their leader in victory – and a win is a win. opment the game has made in “But a World Cup game is diffi- trajectory. Hall in Duhail today as two deb- attack, contributing eight goals Veszprem have a long list of recent years, and coach Mike cult to win. So we’re going to take “When I first started playing utant teams Füchse Berlin and against Barcelona to be a vital big names on their side, includ- Tolkin has also had the rare lux- it one game at a time.” and watching rugby, there was MKB-MVM Veszprem meet in part of his team’s achievement. ing Laszlo Nagy, newcomer Aron ury of having his squad in camp “The things we’ve been focus- no American rugby on TV, you the final. They also look to newcomers Palmarsson, Momir Ilic – the for several weeks leading into the ing on is playing full 80-minute couldn’t see the national team Füchse Berlin knocked out Drago Vukovic and Kent Robin top scorer of the previous two tournament. games, not letting our concentra- play, none of our players were mighty Barca to make their way Tonnesen. VELUX EHF Champions League The US performed well in the tion drop at all, keeping pressure playing overseas, they were all to the final, proving with their MKB-MVM Veszprem come seasons, and Roland Mikler. Pacific Nations Cup, defeating on our opposition throughout the scattered across the country,” last-second win that a handball into the final after a win against In the other match of the day, Canada and Japan while going match,” he said. Tolkin said. game lasts for 60 minutes. Sydney Uni in their semi-final, reigning champions FC Barcelona down in narrow defeats to Samoa “Those are the battles we want “That’s all changed now. We’re They trailed by three at half- though they did not dominate as will aim to salvage some pride and Tonga. to win and if we do then eventu- making great strides -- but there time and chased all the way much as might have been expected. when they play Sydney University Most recently, the Eagles ally things can fall into place for is a long way to go.” AFP through the second period to Similar to their Quarter-Final Handball Club for bronze. were beaten 47-10 by Australia us.” claim the advantage with a game, the Hungarian team were THE PENINSULA

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Prince Ali launches FIFA presidency bid This election should be about football and not personal ambition, says Prince Ali

AMMAN: Jordan’s Prince Ali bin person who dared to challenge Mr FIFA has been embroiled in a FIFA for “too long”. Like Platini, Al Hussein yesterday launched his Blatter for the presidency of FIFA. major corruption scandal since the Prince Ali has called for Michael bid to succeed FIFA President Sepp “I ran because I believe that FIFA arrest of the seven officials on May Garcia’s report into the controver- Blatter, saying he is the only can- needs change. And I had the cour- 27. Its longstanding leader Blatter sial bidding process for the 2018 and didate with the “guts” to confront age to fight for change when others said he will give up when the special 2022 World Cups, awarded to Russia corruption in football’s governing were afraid.” election for his successor is held on and Qatar, to be made public. body. Prince Ali, a half-brother of February 26 next year. But while in May he had the back- “I stand here in this ancient place Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who was “My friends, I didn’t stand for ing of Platini, and thus of Europe, in the timeless heart of Amman to educated in the United Kingdom and election the first time to make way that will not be the case this time. once again launch my candidacy the United States, said he conceded for others,” Prince Ali said yesterday. And he is also handicapped by for the presidency of FIFA,” he in a run-off against Blatter in May “This election should be about foot- the fact that the Asian Football told a gathering within the ruins because “others were using me to ball and not personal ambition. We Confederation, with 46 votes out of the Jordanian capital’s Roman make room for themselves”. have come too far to walk away now.” of a total of 209, has opted to back amphitheatre. “They didn’t have the guts to run, So far the other leading candidates Platini as well. Prince Ali said that, Prince Ali, 39, is a former FIFA but I did. to come forward are UEFA chief if he does win, he would encourage Vice-President who led an unsuc- “Ever since president Blatter Michel Platini, South Korean tycoon national associations not to be reliant cessful challenge as a reform candi- promised his resignation just a few Chung Mong-Joon and Brazilian “on a drip feeding system of support date against Blatter for the top job in days later, they have been scrambling legend Zico. In addition, lesser- from Zurich”. May, just two days after the arrest of to secure the job for themselves.” known names have come forward in He also said he wanted to see every seven FIFA officials in Zurich. He added: “It is only through new Liberian federation chief Musa Bility, member association have a dedicated He got 73 votes to 133 for Blatter leadership that FIFA can change. I former Trinidad and Tobago captain national stadium “within four years” in the first round of the election do not believe that FIFA can give this David Nakhid and ex-Nigeria skipper and that he would “dramatically before withdrawing, only for Blatter sport back to the people of the world, Segun Odegbami. increase development programs to to announce on June 2 that he would without new leadership, untainted by Former France star Platini is seen provide artificial pitches and practice stand down in 2016. the practices of the past. as the favourite to win the election fields across the globe and expedite “Let me be clear. I want to fin- “Since the last election, I have but the prince has heavily criticised them at a much faster rate.” October ish what we started,” he said in a thought long and hard about how the UEFA chief because of his links 26 is the deadline for candidates speech yesterday before his support- to reform FIFA. It will be a diffi- to Blatter -- Platini helped Blatter to declare, and all must get five of FIFA Vice-President Jordanian Prince Ali bin Al Hussein ers, among them Jordanian Prime cult task. We must overcome deep- become FIFA president for the first FIFA’s national associations to sign speaks during the Soccerex Global Convention 2015 in Minister Abdullah Nsur. seated corruption and political time back in 1998. He has also said their candidacy to get into the elec- Manchester, north-west England, yesterday. “Ten months ago, I was the only deal-making.” that Chung has been involved in tion. AFP Mauritius officials visit Aspire Academy A delegation of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Mauritius led by Minister Yogida Sawmynaden, Permanent Secretary Virendra Kumarsingh Daby and Director of Sports Ram Lollchand visited Aspire Academy yesterday. The Mauritius officials were welcomed by the Director of Education and Student Care Badr Jassim Al Hay.

Pennetta stuns Kvitova to reach US Open semis

NEW YORK: Italy’s 26th-ranked Flavia Pennetta shocked two- time Wimbledon cham- pion and Czech fifth seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 yesterday to reach her second US Open semi-final. Pennetta next will play today against the win- ner of the match between two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, the 20th seed from Belarus, and Romanian second seed Simona Halep for a berth in Saturday’s final. Pennetta, 3-1 all-time against Haelp and 2-2 against Azarenka, matched her best Grand Slam run from the 2013 US Open semi-finals, where she lost to Azarenka. “I’m really happy right now,” Pennetta said. “I was just trying to fight every ball, running and push eve- rything I can. “I didn’t think to get through this match. In the second set I was play- ing and playing -- it was unbelievable.” AFP