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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 THULQADA 21, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Subaih, Bahar Bodies of two Apple iPhone 6 United States among 17 most Britons found pre-orders hit rout Serbia powerful naked in record 4 million to retain Kuwaiti3 women Thai resort7 on27 first day world20 title US wins support for Iraq Max 44º Min 26º campaign; Syria trickier High Tide 03:44 & 18:02 Iran rejects coalition Kuwait reaffirms backing Low Tide • 11:16 & 23:08 40 PAGES NO: 16287 150 FILS PARIS: The world’s top diplomats pledged yesterday to support Iraq in its fight against Islamic State militants by Cabinet revamps “any means necessary”, including “appropriate military assistance”, as leaders stressed the urgency of the crisis. regulations for Representatives from around 30 countries and interna- treatment abroad tional organisations, including the United States, Russia and China, gathered in Paris as the savage beheading KUWAIT: The Cabinet, in its weekly meeting yester- over the weekend of a third Western hostage raised the day at Bayan Palace, revamped overseas treatment stakes in the fight against the marauding jihadists. regulations including the financial appropriations In a joint statement after the talks, diplomats vowed (pocket money) given to patients who are dis- to support Baghdad “by any means necessary, including patched for treatment abroad. “The Cabinet appropriate military assistance, in line with the needs endorsed a resolution on financial appropriations expressed by the Iraqi authorities, in accordance with for patients who are dispatched to receive medical international law and without jeopardising civilian secu- treatment abroad and their companions to be rity”. They stressed that IS extremists were “a threat not equivalent to the maximum appropriations for them only to Iraq but also to the entire international commu- in all Gulf Cooperation Council member states,” nity” and underscored the “urgent need” to remove them Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting from Iraq, where they control some 40 percent of the ter- Justice Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al- ritory. Mubarak Al-Sabah said in a statement following the However, the final statement made no mention of meeting chaired by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Syria, where extremists hold a quarter of the country Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. and where Bashar Al-Assad’s regime still had friends “The appropriations would be as follows: KD 75 around the Paris conference table, including Russia. for the patient and KD 50 for his companion during Opening the conference, French President Francois the treatment trip,” he said. Sheikh Mohammad Hollande said there was “no time to lose” in the fight added that the state will pay the cost of the flight against the jihadists. “The fight of the Iraqis against ter- tickets of another companion, if any. He noted that rorism is our fight as well,” Hollande said, urging “clear, the move is part of broader measures to reform and loyal and strong” global support for Baghdad. address the loopholes of the current overseas treat- Co-hosting the meeting, Iraqi President Fuad Masum ment system. PARIS: Officials pose for a group photo at the International Conference on Peace and Security in Iraq yester- also underlined the urgency of the crisis, warning that Continued on Page 13 day at the French Foreign Ministry yesterday. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah is the militants could overrun more countries in the region. seen third from left in the front row. — AFP Continued on Page 13 Shipwreck leaves 500 migrants feared dead

ROME: As many as 500 migrants are feared to have in a statement. drowned after traffickers reportedly rammed and sank Two surviving Palestinians plucked from the water by their boat in what the International Organisation for a freighter on Thursday told the IOM that around 500 Migration (IOM) described yesterday as “the worst ship- passengers had been on one vessel which was wrecked wreck in years”. Horrific details of the shipwreck, which on purpose by people smugglers. According to the two, occurred Wednesday near Malta, told to IOM by sur- Syrian, Palestinian, Egyptian and Sudanese migrants set vivors. “If this story, which police are investigating, is out from Damietta in Egypt on Sept 6, and were forced true, it would be the worst shipwreck in years... not an to change boats several times during the crossing accident but a mass murder, perpetrated by criminals towards Europe. without scruples or any respect for human life,” IOM said Continued on Page 13

GARABULLI, Libya: Three dead illegal migrants that were picked up by the Libyan coastguard are laid out on a dock after their boat sank off this coastal town yesterday. — AFP Jazeera eyes young viewers

WASHINGTON: Al-Jazeera launches its AJ+ online video service yesterday, aiming to connect with young people who want to keep up with news without watching televi- sion or reading newspapers. The new service, separate from Al-Jazeera America and the rest of the news organiza- tion, is directed at the hard-to-reach audience which eschews traditional media. The target audience is “people who don’t have a TV and whose news consumption starts with mobile and ends with mobile,” says Yaser Bishr, execu- tive director of strategy and development at Al-Jazeera Media Network. AJ+, which has a 60-person global staff and is based in San Francisco, began with a “soft launch” earlier this year. Monday it rolled out its app for Apple iOS devices, aiming to generate broader interest and sharing of its news NEW YORK: The Al-Jazeera logo is seen in the new Al- videos. The goal is to deliver news videos in an on-demand Jazeera America television broadcast studio in this format like Netflix, and allow viewers to share via a variety Aug 16, 2013 file photo. — AFP of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. want to view and when to view it. But the service will lever- “We exist on the social stream,” Bishr told AFP in a phone age the rest of the Al-Jazeera network by using the dozens interview. “This is for people who have a different news of Al-Jazeera bureaus around the world, and some of the consumption cycle.” This means there is no news “anchor” raw video footage from the network. who presents the news, and users can select what they Continued on Page 13 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: HH the Amir receives credentials from United States Ambassador Douglas Silliman. — KUNA HH the Amir receives credentials from United Kingdom’s ambassador Matthew Lodge. Amir receives new ambassadors’ credentials KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh United Kingdom, Slovakia and Belgium, Acting Minister of Justice and Acting tary Ibrahim Mohammad Al-Shatti. Al-Fahad, Director of protocols at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in a ceremony held at Bayan Palace yes- Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad It was also attended by head of Amiri Foreign Ministry Ambassador Dhari Al- received the credentials of newly- terday. Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Deputy protocols Sheikh Khaled Abdullah Al- Ajran and head of the Amiri guards Major appointed ambassadors from Georgia, The ceremony was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, Director of His General Abdullah Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Spain, Niger, the United States, the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Jarrah Al-Sabah, Amiri Diwan undersecre- Highness the Amir’s office Ahmad Fahad Sabah. —KUNA Amir to receive well-wishers today

KUWAIT: The Amiri Diwan announced yester- Highness the Amir locally and internationally. Furthermore, Russia congratulated HH the day that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah In the meantime, HH the Amir sent a reply Amir on being named a ‘Humanitarian Leader’ Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will receive citi- cable thanking Jabouri for his warm greetings and choosing Kuwait as a ‘Humanitarian Center. zens who would like to congratulate him on that reflect bilateral ties between Kuwait and Alexander Lukashevich, the spokesman for choosing him as a ‘Humanitarian Leader’ and Iraq. Russian Foreign Ministry, told KUNA that the Kuwait as a humanitarian center by the UN. The Also, HH Sheikh Sabah received a cable of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Amiri Diwan will open its door today in Bayan congratulation from Arab League Secretary- honored HH the Amir due to the prominent Palace. General Nabil Al-Araby, who lauded great phil- role of His Highness in supporting humanitari- Meanwhile, HH the Amir received a cable of anthropic efforts exerted by His Highness local- an activities all over the world. congratulation from Iraqi parliament speaker ly and internationally. HH the Amir replied with The spokesman pointed that Kuwait hosted Salim Jabouri on the UN honor. Jabouri lauded cable thanking the Arab League chief for his two donors’ conferences in 2013 and 2014 to great philanthropic efforts exerted by His warm greetings. help Syrian refugees. — KUNA PM kicks off Europe tour with visit to Italy Two states mark 50th anniversary of bilateral relations

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Kuwait during the 1990-91 Iraqi invasion and tion in fields of environment, sustainable devel- KUWAIT: Sheikh Naser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with Hashem Al-Refai. — KUNA Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah starts occupation of Kuwait. Italy formed a friendship opment and tourism. an official visit to Italy today, the first leg of an society aimed at supporting Kuwait just causes A Kuwaiti delegation visited Italy in 2013 to European tour that will also takes him to and rally public opinion for Kuwait. discuss how to increase Kuwait Petroleum Amiri Diwan receives Germany, for talks with senior officials on ways Italy is an important economic and trade Corporation’s (KPC) investments in the European of further cementing bilateral ties and coopera- partner for Kuwait. The two countries are bound country. Militarily, Kuwait sent six fighter pilots tion. The visit followed exchange of visits to agreements in domains of technology, econo- to Italy for training in the school of aviation. top planning official between officials in Kuwait and Italy over the my, trade, prevention of double taxation and The two nations also seek to cement educa- past years which resulted in the signature of encouragement of investment. tional, cultural and musical cooperation, as well KUWAIT: Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Highness the Prime Minister’s Diwan cooperation agreements in many domains. The two countries also seek to boost industri- as in fields of sport, health and transportation. Sheikh Naser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Sheikha Etemad Khaled Al-Ahmad Al- Kuwait and Italy established diplomatic rela- al and financial collaboration. Kuwait and Italy Kuwait is set to participate in the EXPO 2015 in received yesterday Secretary General of Jaber Al-Sabah received Albanian tions in 1964, and Italy was a strong supporter to signed an agreement in 2010 to launch coopera- the Italian city of Milan. — KUNA the Supreme Planning Council Hashem Ambassador to Kuwait Morina Kujtim at Sayed Mustafa Al-Refai. Seif Palace. The meeting shed light on Also yesterday, Undersecretary at His bilateral ties. —KUNA Kuwait FM discusses bilateral Kuwait to merge two relations with Jordanian King mega oil projects Palestine visit widely welcomed KUWAIT: Kuwait plans to merge its USD- planned nearby petrochemical complex multi-billion Al Zour refinery and the into one project, according to a media AMMAN/RAMALLAH: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime report on Sunday. Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled “KBC Advanced Al-Hamad Al-Sabah held talks Sunday with King Technologies has been Abdullah II of Jordan on means to bolster bilateral appointed as a technical relations in different domains. consultant to study the The talks also tackled the latest developments in merging of the petrochemi- the region and issues of common concern, especially cal complex and the Al Zour the joint efforts to counter the growing terrorism and refinery into one integrated extremism, which threaten the security and the sta- refining complex,” Khaled Al bility of the Middle East region and the whole world. Asousi, Deputy CEO for During the meeting, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled con- Support Services at the veyed the greetings of the His Highness the Amir state-owned Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the National Petroleum Jordanian King. Company (KNPC) told the He voiced Kuwait’s eagerness to upgrade rela- Arabic daily Al-Anba. tions with the Hashemite Kingdom in various Asousi said KNPC signed domains. He pointed out that special relations link- the contract with UK’s KBC AMMAN: Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah during his meeting with King Abdullah II of ing the two countries have helped attract Kuwait’s Jordan. — KUNA on Tuesday and confirmed businesspeople to invest their money in Jordan. earlier reports that bids for The Kuwaiti top diplomat said that Kuwait is one efforts exerted to reach a national unity through an toric visit coincided with crucial stage in the Palestine three Al Zour packages of the major economic partners to Jordan. Sheikh inclusive political process. question that requires “closer coordination among have been extended to Sabah Al-Khaled lauded Jordan’s role as custodian of the Arab brothers.” mid-January, 2015. Christian and Muslim shrines in the occupied Historic visit He lauded the long-standing support offered by He said two other bids Jerusalem. Sheikh Sabah’s meeting with the Jordanian King Kuwait to the Palestinian leaders and people, high- for marine work and tanks For his part, King Abdullah said he is proud of the came following a historic visit to Palestine Sunday, lighting great efforts being made by His Highness would also be closed in strong and special relations between Jordan and the first by a Kuwaiti foreign minister since 1969, the Amir in lobbying for the Palestinians’ right to October, adding that work Kuwait. He expressed appreciation of Kuwait and His upon an invitation from Palestinian Foreign Minister statehood. on the refinery is progress- Highness the Amir’s supportive stances towards Riyad Al-Malki. He confirmed in a press statement in ing on schedule. Jordan. Furthermore, he congratulated His Highness Jerusalem with the presence of head of the Kuwait’s support He did not mention the Amir on the UN honoring and naming of him a Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Council Sheikh Abdulathim Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled’s trip was widely wel- investments involved in Al ‘Humanitarian Leader and naming of Kuwait a Salhab and Governor of Jerusalem Adnan Al- comed by Palestinian officials, including Wasel Abu- Zour and the petrochemical ‘Humanitarian Center’. Husseini, that the visit will be followed by similar vis- Youssof, member of the Executive Committee of the complex but another On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, King Abdullah its by Kuwaiti senior-level officials. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), and Abbas Arabic daily Al Rai recently underlined the need for resuming peace talks to help Later on, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled held talks with Zaki, member of the Central Committee of Fatah quoted KNPC sources as reach a comprehensive solution based on the Arab President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on ways to Movement. Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan saying the two projects peace initiative and relevant UN resolutions. He also promote cooperation. He also inked an agreement Atallah Khairi affirmed the significance of the visit to could cost around USD 28 called for intensifying Arab efforts to rebuild Gaza and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ramallah, which manifests Kuwait’s support for the billion (KWD 8 billion). The Strip, particularly the massive devastation caused by Al-Malki on political cooperation. The Foreign Palestinian leadership and people under current 615,000-bpd Al Zour refin- the recent Israeli war on the densely populated Minister also stated that the ministerial panel will hard circumstances. ery in south Kuwait and the Palestinian territory. convene a meeting with President Abbas on the “This historic visit comes at a time when the development of the exist- With regard to the Syrian crisis, the Jordanian sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly ses- Palestinian people are facing fierce aggression from ing two main refineries will monarch reiterated calls for political solutions to the sion in New York this current month on ways of lob- the Israeli occupation authorities,” Khairi said in state- double Kuwait’s refining four year-civil conflict. He pointed out that the Syrian bying for the Palestine question at the gathering of ments to KUNA in Amman. “The State of Kuwait is output to nearly 1.4 million crisis has grave repercussions on the Jordanian econ- 130 heads of state and government. always viewed as a firm supporter to the Palestinian bpd within four years. omy and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Palestinian Presidential Spokesman leadership and people, particularly amid the current — Zawya Projects News On Iraq, King Abdullah voiced full support to Nabil Abu-Rudeina said Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled’s his- difficult conditions,” he affirmed.—KUNA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Hind Al-Subaih, Shaikha Al-Bahar among 17 Kuwaitis in Most Powerful Women ranking

Ten featured in debuting executive management category

DUBAI: Seventeen Kuwaiti women are featured in the 2014 politics, a total of 59 women in government positions also fea- ranking of The 200 Most Powerful Arab Women, unveiled by ture prominently, accounting for 29% of total entries. The Forbes Middle East in its latest issue. UAE’s Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi ranks first, followed Hind Al-Subaih, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, by Oman’s Dr Rawya Al-Busaidi and Hind Subaih Al-Subaih Minister of State for Planning and Development, came third in from Kuwait. The move to include women in Saudi Arabia’s the list for most powerful women in government. The same Shura Council also paves the way for strong Saudi representa- list includes Huda Al Anzi, Head of Tourism Research and tion in this sector. Information Department in the Ministry of Commerce and This year’s Forbes Middle East ranking has been extended Industry, who ranked 50th. for the first time to include accomplished women who occupy Meanwhile, Shaikha K Al-Bahar, Deputy Group CEO of senior positions in the corporate world. The 56 women fea- National Bank of Kuwait, came first in the executive manage- tured in this executive management category have risen ment category, ahead of other prominent names including through the ranks to assume C-level, board, chair and presi- Lebanon’s Nayla Hayek of luxury watchmaker, Swatch, who dential roles within their respective organizations, and came in second, and Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb of the United account for 28% of the list. Arab Emirates, who took the third place. Egypt tops this sec- In a context of female accomplishment, Khuloud Al Omian, tion with 14 entries. Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East provides Insight into the Other Kuwaiti women mentioned in the list include Fadwa transformational role of women in the region and the motiva- Yacoub Al-Humaizi, Chairperson of the Kout Food Group (7th), tions driving The 200 Most Powerful Arab Women ranking: Maha Al Ghunaim, Chairperson and Group CEO of Global “Not just regionally, but worldwide, there is still much to be Investment House (8th), Sara Akbar, CEO of Kuwait Energy done to engineer a level playing field between the sexes, but (9th), Hosnia Hashim, VP - Operations of KUFPEC (16th), by showcasing the achievements and unlimited potential of Reham Fuad Al Ghanim, Vice Chairwoman of KFIC/KNETCO Arab women, we are one step closer to balancing the equa- (20th), Ghaida Ghassan Al Khaled, Chairperson and CEO of tion. Female workforce participation stands at an estimate of ACICO Construction (25th), Ghosson Ghassan Al Khaled, COO just 24% in the Middle East, but the region’s women are prov- of ACICO Industrial (26th), Marwah Omar Al-Saree, GM of ing their worth and it is down to the region’s collective efforts Kuwait Packing Materials Manufacturing Co (28th), and May Al to ensure that Arab women continue to play a formative role Mudhaf, Country CEO of NBAD - Kuwait (34th). In shaping the future, whether in the government, business or Kuwait is also represented by five women in the list for social realms.” family business. They include Faten Al Naqeeb, Principal Managing Partner of Al Naqeeb and Partners (44th), Wafa Geographical distribution Ahmed Al Qatami, GM of Nine Pearls for General Trading and Of the 200 Most Powerful Arab Women ranking, Egypt Contracting Co (46th), Fawzia Mubarak Al-Hasawy, Managing dominates with 29 entries. The largest economy in the region- Partner of UHY Fawzia Mubarak Al-Hassawi (53rd), Dr Alia Al Saudi Arabia-has 27, followed closely by the UAE, with 26 Fadhli, GM Alia International Hospital (58th), and Nabila Al- entries. Anjari, Founder and GM of Leaders Group. 85 women in family business Impressive lineup A total of 85 women make the 200 Most Powerful Arab Forbes Middle East had announced that its 2014 ranking of Women-Family Business ranking as Arab women prove their The 200 Most Powerful Arab Women, published in September acumen across the business world, whether it involves taking issue, contains an impressive lineup that includes inspirational the reins of a family firm or establishing their own enterprise and accomplished women from family business and govern- from scratch. Family businesses which are publicly listed have ment, as well as top C-level executives in the corporate been excluded from this ranking. Overall, 16 entries are in the sphere. diversified sector followed by 15 in consultancy and 12 in the For the second consecutive year, Forbes Middle East shines retail sector. Reflecting its entrepreneurial spirit, the UAE has the spotlight on the leading ladies making fundamental con- the highest number of entries overall with 15 Emirati busi- tributions to the business and political landscapes of an ever- nesswomen, and Raja Easa Al Gurg topping the list. Saudi evolving Arab world. Motivation for undertaking this In-depth Arabia follows with 12 entries; Lubna Olayan is the leading exercise stems from the reality that Arab women today are not Saudi woman in the section, and second overall. only inspiring future generations of aspiring females, but driv- ing the advancement of national economies and political 59 women in government agendas across the region. The 200 Most Powerful Arab Women-Government ranking In the stellar top 200 lineup, family businesses dominate includes 59 women in ministries and legislative councils with a total of 85 entries, translating 43% of the total. Stalwart across the region. Last year, Saudi Arabia introduced female of the family business realm, Raja Easa Al Gurg, Managing members to its Shura Council-the Kingdom’s formal advisory Director of UAE-based Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC secures body. This is reflected in the ranking with nine of the women the top spot, followed by Saudi Arabia’s Lubna Olayan, CEO of in government hailing from Saudi Arabia. Algeria, with seven Olayan Financing Company, and Mona Almoayyed, MD of YK entries finished second, followed by Jordan, Morocco and Almoayyed & Sons Group in Bahrain, respectively. Oman, with six entries each. Of the women in government, 12 Reflecting a steady rise in female representation in national are concerned with social affairs and 11 with legislation, while the education and tourism sectors boast six entries each. Commerce, labor and transport, meanwhile, are represented by just one entry each, with female presence absent in vital ministries such are economy, trade and finance.

56 women in executive management The 200 Most Powerful Arab Women-Executive Management ranking features 56 women from both public and private companies. Women from Egypt top this ranking with 14 entries, followed by Kuwait-which boasted four of the top ten positions-with 10 entries. Lebanon, UAE and KSA fol- low with six. Shaikha K. Al-Bahar, Deputy Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait, ranks first with Nayla Hayek of luxury watch maker, Swatch, coming in second. Overall, this list fea- tures 25 entries in the banking and financial sector, seven entries in petrochemicals and five entries from the diversified sector, highlighting the range of talents and business interests these women possess. Hind Al-Subaih

Shaikha Al Bahar Sara Akbar

Fadwa Al-Homaizi Ghosson Al Khaled

Maha Al Ghunaim Huda Al Anzi TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL No more charges to open car service files Agents put different rules to collect maintenance fees

By Nawara Fattahova he didn’t pay a fee for opening the file, it’s enough if the Crime employee at the agency demands a fee. Then the inspec- Crime Report KUWAIT: Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry tor will accompany the client to the agency to check the Report issued a decree banning local agents of all car brands from claim. If the agency is in Shuwaikh or Rai, then clients charging file opening fees at their maintenance or service should file a complaint at the inspection department centers. The decree states that local agents of the manu- located in Shuwaikh at the old vegetable market,” inspec- Three robberies facturing company should not refuse providing service or tor Abdullah Al-Ali told Kuwait Times. Farwaniya building maintenance to vehicles even if the vehicle was imported The inspectors don’t issue fines to violating agencies. reported at one from outside Kuwait, or whether the service is being “Our job is not to issue fines but to investigate the com- fire extinguished demanded by the original owner or later buyers. The com- plaint by a specialized committee from the Ministry of building pany is also not allowed to charge any additional fees for Commerce and Industry, which then transfers the claim to service when the car is under warranty, except the value of the prosecution and the court will then judge the case KUWAIT: Salmiya detectives are working to identify a the repairs. and issue a verdict which sets the sanction,” explained Ali. thief who broke into three flats in one building at the Agents have various charges and different rules for The staff of a call center of another auto agency of same time before escaping with goods worth KD 6,000 maintenance services. They in general do not charge the Japanese vehicles noted that they don’t apply this fee. and passports. The flats owners - Syrian, Egyptian and file opening fee for vehicles bought from their show- “Even before this ministry decree, our agency was not Indian - discovered upon their return to their flats that rooms, but most do charge for vehicles bought abroad. charging clients any file opening fees, even it was import- the doors were smashed and cupboards were opened. The operator at the maintenance department of a popular ed from outside. We only charge for the service or spare agency admitted charging clients for opening a file. “Our parts the client needs if the vehicle is not under warranty,” service center charges KD 50 just for opening a file for stressed Noha. Brotherly hate service for a vehicle that was imported from outside Kuwait or one not originally bought from our agency. This Exorbitant fees Two brothers had a fight in Sulaibkhat over disputes fee is not charged for vehicles bought from GCC agents,” Another very popular car agency has set a different way between their wives in Egypt, but before police said Tony, the technician at the service center. “I was not of forcing clients to pay exorbitant fees. “We don’t apply a could take any action, their elder brother solved the informed of the new ministry decree, as I just returned fee for opening a file for maintenance. We have optional problem and took them with him. An hour later, from the holiday. Also, no clients have asked me about his fees if the client wants to enjoy special services. If the client one of the brothers returned to the police station issue yet,” he added. wants to fix his vehicle or get maintenance, he will get an bleeding from his head, as the fight renewed appointment after five months. If he doesn’t want to wait, between the wives back home, which in turn Ministry inspection he can then pay the ‘VIP charge’ of KD 3,000, which is paid renewed the fight between the brothers. He was The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is not inspect- only once in a lifetime. For this fee he will be treated as a taken to Sabah Hospital for treatment while the ing all places and agencies if they apply the decree, but VIP client and will always get the appointment in the time other brother was arrested. they will go based on a complaint filed by a client. “Our he chooses, in addition to many other benefits and advan- inspectors go to the agency if a client complains. Even if tages,” stressed Mahmoud from the service center. Search for burglar Ahmadi detectives are looking for a thief who followed an Egyptian woman from an ATM of a bank in the area. He then snatched her purse with KD 310 inside and escaped. KUWAIT: Materials are seen scattered in the stair- Rape attempt foiled case where the fire broke out. A Syrian woman escaped from her ex-boyfriend, By Hanan Al-Saadoun who abducted her at knifepoint to take her to his flat with the intention to rape her, but her screams KUWAIT: A fire broke out in the exit staircases of an drew the attention of passersby who called police. eight floor building in Farwaniya, where goods were A security source said the woman, who is in her thir- stocked. The blaze resulted in thick smoke as many ties, broke up with her boyfriend three months ago. residents were evacuated, while some were treated for Detectives are looking for the suspect. smoke inhalation on site. Farwaniya, Jleeb Al- Bahrain 2013, Ban: July 1 - Aug 31 Kuwait 2011, Ban: June 15 - August 31 Shuyoukh and technical rescue fire stations dealt with Patrol car ‘drowns’ the incident. Paramedics rushed a policeman to Sabah Hospital when his patrol car fell in the sea near Doha Port. Police authorities are investigating how the accident took place. —Al-Rai IS supporters arrested in Jahra

KUWAIT: Credible security sources said that there are over 30 Islamic State supporters and those calling for its support, most of whom are followers and students of religious propagandist (FF) who was arrested in Oman 2011, Ban: June 1 - August 31 Qatar 2013, Ban: June 15 - August 31 Jahra recently. The sources said the arrested propagan- dist is a “valuable catch” for security authorities, as lots of data and names were found in his computer, espe- Midday work ban ended cially those he communicates with, and were the key to reach many IS supporters. Security sources arrested two bedoons suspected of but high temps continue being ideologically connected with IS, which is on the international terrorist list. The sources said the arrested KUWAIT: Intended to provide relief to heat-related illness. The data below work for their extended shifts. In other are Fahad F N, also known as Abu Nassar, and his those who work in open areas, the illustrates the scorching heat recorded cases, workers are left to spend their Cars impounded during the Hawally campaign. cousin Hamam Noun. The two were arrested four days Gulf’s midday bans start in June and outside current ban ranges. breaks with scant shade from the sun ago and are being questioned at the state security conclude end of August. Companies The practical implementation of and limited access to hydration. Inspection campaigns department. that violate the bans can face fines work bans is problematic in other Interestingly, work-site inspectors Earlier reports had indicated that Ministry of Interior and suspension of operations. ways as well; site inspections ensure are provided with special heat protec- Hawally Traffic Department carried out an inspec- security forces recently launched a major campaign to Though temperatures remain dan- that minimum standards of midday tant clothing throughout the year. tion campaign that resulted in issuing 1210 tickets, track down and arrest a number of Islamic State sup- gerously high, midday work bans in bans are met, and some states recent- A Migrant-Rights.org campaign as well as arresting a man wanted for nonpayment porters in Kuwait following reports about their activity the GCC ended last month because ly released recommendations for pro- advocates for the use of thermal of KD 150,000 debt and manslaughter. in promoting IS and its ideologies in Kuwait, such as they are based on arbitrary dates viding fluids to workers, but higher working limits (TWL) to determine In Mubarak Al-Kabeer, a similar campaign result- during a Friday sermon in a Jahra mosque. Well- rather than actual weather conditions; standards must be adopted to ensure midday work bans. The TWL takes into ed in the arrest of 58 absconding persons, including informed security sources said that 3 Kuwaitis were temperatures that fall outside the pre- that midday breaks are truly breaks; account a number of variables to 13 on civil cases and 5 on criminal offenses. recently arrested and that special security teams had set ban dates, which vary by country, often, workers are forced to return to ensure safe working conditions for And in the Ahmadi governorate, eight fugitives been formed in various governorates to follow up and do not impact working hours, expos- their distant accommodations on outdoor workers at all times. (Graphs were arrested, while six were detained for failure to track down supporters and members of this terrorist ing (primarily) migrant workers to risk crowded, unconditioned buses, and curtsey of weatherspark.com) produce identifications. Meanwhile, six cars were organization. of dehydration, heat stroke, and other shortly thereafter shuttled back to —Migrant-Rights.org impounded and as much number of traffic tickets “They will all be incriminated and legally held were issued. accountable,” said the sources, pointing out that daily security reports indicate that many people, mainly rem- nants of Al-Qaeda, sympathize with IS and that MoI would never tolerate when it comes to maintaining KAC refers Airbus security. “Any person suspected of adopting this terror- ist organization’s ideology will be arrested,” stressed the funding to Cabinet sources, noting that possible suspects include support- KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) has asked the ers, financiers and people recruiting young men to Council of Ministers to review plans for financing the KD 1 become jihadists fighting with IS. billion purchase of 37 aircraft from Airbus. KAC is looking The sources said that security authorities were doing for the Cabinet to help it choose the best consortium of their best to track down suspects by monitoring pro-IS banking partners to self-finance the deal. Inked in social media sites and stressed that supreme orders February 2014, KAC has agreed to buy 25 Airbus aircraft were made to hold all Kuwaitis returning from Syria worth $4.38 billion at list prices and to lease an additional and Iraq legally accountable and refer them to prose- 12 jets, which will be delivered before the summer of cution. Meanwhile, informed sources said that in a bid 2015. The new aircraft will begin delivery in 2019, with to impose security and have full control coinciding both the new and the leased aircraft helping replace some with international efforts to fight terrorism, orders had of the airline’s aging fleet. been given to set security checkpoints at certain loca- “This is an important moment in the history of Kuwait tions along highways at the entrances of each gover- Airways as it signals the start of a new stage that is meant norate close to vital facilities and locations. Security to take the national carrier back to its flourishing days,” sources said that in a bid to tighten security, MoI will Rasha Al-Roumi, Kuwait Airway’s chairman and managing have policewomen stationed at various checkpoints to KUWAIT: Lieutenant General Staff Abdulrahman Mohammad Al-Othman with the Australian officials director, said at the time. check female drivers wearing niqabs. yesterday. —KUNA The loss making airline suffered widespread criticism In a related issue, well-informed sources at the for- over the deal, with several lawmakers questioning its lack eign ministry said that Kuwait had practically started of transparency. In August, KAC reportedly entered discus- coordinating with the international coalition including Chief of Staff meets Australian sions with US-based Boeing to purchase 10 Boeing 777 jet- Arab, regional and international countries fighting ter- liners. The purchase is said to be proceeding at the ‘behest rorism, namely IS. The sources added that coordination envoy, US military official of the government’. includes defining Kuwait’s role and the forms of its par- Kuwait Airways, in the process of restructuring ahead of ticipation in this war that would include funding, logis- a plan to privatize, also reportedly plans to appoint a new tics and intelligence support needed for the offensive. KUWAIT: Chief of the General Staff of The meeting was attended by cussed issues of common interest, financial manager within the coming days. Meanwhile, Al- The sources said that 10 Arab countries including the Kuwaiti Army Lieutenant General Major General Craig Orme, Australian mostly in the military field. Al-Othman Roumi recently finished reviewing Ernest & Young’s report Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Staff Abdulrahman Mohammad Al- Commander Joint Task Force, praised deep-rooted bilateral relations on assessing its assets, said informed sources noting that Othman held talks yesterday with Australian military attache in Riyadh and ways to boost them between the Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq have already announced Al-Roumi would make some remarks on the report draft as Australian Ambassador to Kuwait Brian Gorachomen and Deputy Chief- two countries. she was not satisfied with it for ignoring what she joining the coalition following a meeting held on Robert Tyson, on issues of common of-Staff for Intelligence and Security, The meeting was attended by described as millions-worth of ‘incorporeal’ assets Kuwait Thursday in Jeddah between US Secretary of State interest, particularly in the military Major General Abdulrahman Al- Deputy Chief-of-Staff for Intelligence enjoys up till 2022 such as operational privileges at John Kerry and his counterparts in the above men- field. They also discussed ways to Hadhoud. and Security, Major General Heathrow Airport, its contracts with Kuwaiti governmental tioned countries in addition to Turkey’s foreign minister enhance military cooperation Later, Al-Othman met with US Abdulrahman Al-Hadhoud and US bodies and ministries, tax exemption on all plane spare that ended up by signing a final statement by all atten- between the two countries, said a commander of Marine Corps Major delegation accompanying Major parts at all GCC airports and providing land services for all dees except Turkey. —Al-Anbaa and Al-Rai Kuwaiti army statement. General Kenneth McKenzie and dis- General McKenzie. —KUNA carriers at Kuwait International Airport. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL

Statement from the Ethiopian Embassy Local college student excels in Shameful Dubai apprenticeship program allegations By Sahar Moussa assignments? What was it like working and interact- KT: How did this trip influence you? n Sept 11, 2014, a tweet was issued on a ing with other up-coming marketers from the gulf AS: The whole trip was a journey of influence and inspi- Twitter account of “Lawyer Sultan Al-Ajmi” The Kuwaiti winner of the DSS Apprenticeship Program despite your cultural differences? ration because everyone including the other 16 stu- Ostating: “As I’m the lawyer of the Ethiopian 2014, Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, spoke with the Kuwait Times in AS: The program collected 17 students of the brightest dents returned home having a different vision. One Embassy... today and tomorrow is the slaughter hol- an exclusive interview to share his experience. The 24 year- young minds in the MENA and South Africa region to of the best experiences is the one that is life chang- iday in the country of Ethiopia...” These are baseless old Kuwaiti is a third year business management student at communicate and share ideas with like-minded peo- ing and this experience was life changing. I’m not a and shameful allegations. Furthermore, the Twitter the Australian Collage of Kuwait. He participated in a two ple. We have formed a team of four early on in the pro- person that likes to try new things, and it was very account owner is not the Embassy’s lawyer. week internship program held in Dubai organized by the gram to prepare for the final presentation to the execu- difficult for me to try anything new when I was Every year, Ethiopians celebrate the new calen- Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency tives of Dubai Festival & Retail Establishment (DFRE). It younger, but lately I have noticed this thing about dar year on Sept 11. Having its own calendar makes of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Ethiopia unique. This celebration has been under- (DTCM), and organizers of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). taken for ages and will continue so. On New Year, Al-Sabah was elected to represent his country alongside Ethiopians wish and pray for happiness and pros- 16 other students from across the Middle East and North perity for their country and all humankind, and not Africa (MENA) region and the internship included opportu- for slaughtering as said in the above fabricated nities for learning from successful corporations including tweet. MBC Group, Emirates Airlines, Dubai Airports and Ethiopians celebrate holidays that reflect the Facebook. history, victories and religious faiths that intercon- Kuwait Times: What was the selection process for nect Ethiopia with the rest of the world, and not as DSS Apprenticeship program? How did your college falsely fabricated by the tweeter. The majority of help you in preparing for the DSS program? Ethiopians are followers of Christianity and Islam. In Abdulaziz Al-Sabah: This program is held annually, addition, there are a number of traditional beliefs each college and university nominates maximum six stu- as well. None of these religions and beliefs preach- dents to participate and represent their country and col- es human slaughter. lege. I was nominated by the Australian College of Kuwait While Ethiopia accepted these prestigious faiths to represent Kuwait in Dubai. of Christianity and Islam peacefully, it is known for its tolerance and coexistence. Readers should note KT: Why were you nominated? that Ethiopians at home and all over the world have AS: I was nominated based on my presentation and writing celebrated this new festival until now peacefully skills, achievements, work and my grades. with joy and nothing else. Therefore it is proper to label the above mentioned allegations as baseless KT: Out of the many interactive sessions you had with and shameful. the big corporate firms of the region, which was What makes it worse is that these allegations your favorite and what was your key take-away were fabricated by a so called lawyer, who is expected to know the law better than other ordi- from it? nary people, and that it is a violation against a AS: We got to meet the giants in the marketing and man- nation and its peoples’ dignity, while we live in a agement field in Dubai, Dubai Festival & Retail world where individual human rights are respected. Establishment who are responsible for festivals such as This shameful act is considered a disregard to pro- Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises and KUWAIT: Abdulaziz Al-Sabah speaking to the Kuwait Times. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat fessionalism itself. The allegations were intentional- so much more including the DSS apprenticeship pro- ly meant to destabilize the peaceful relationship of gram which is sponsored by the ruler of Dubai was an amazing experience working with like-minded me and I didn’t like it so I decided to change, which Ethiopians with Kuwaitis and other expatriates, and Mohammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. We had many cor- people, we had a lot in common and I enjoyed speak- was why I participated in Dubai Summer Surprises. I to harm Ethiopians as if the tweeter was concerned porate visits with Emirates Airlines, Dubai Mall manage- ing and connecting with people who were so ambi- think people should take risks and embrace change for the benefit of the people. ment team, Facebook’s regional office and many more. tious and motivated to improve themselves in both the because whatever experience you are getting it is Nonetheless, as the public is conscious and business and the academic field. Despite the cultural going to be valuable and make an impact in your know the history, culture and values of Ethiopia, KT: Visiting Facebook’s regional office must have been differences we became a family. life. these false allegations did not lead to any problem. an exciting experience. How do you think Facebook Therefore, the Embassy presents its highest grati- is approaching the Middle East? KT: In your opinion, what lessons can Kuwait learn from KT: What are your future plans? tude to the people. In the future, such baseless alle- AS: We were one of few students who had the privilege to Dubai when it comes to attracting tourists for its AS: The experience that I got from the apprenticeship gations might be spread by individuals with such visit Facebook offices, and it was an amazing experi- cultural and commercial festivals? program was immeasurable and it was life changing thoughts, and the Embassy kindly requests the usu- ence. It is not as big as you think but you can see how AS: Dubai is a city where dreams and visions come to experience. Everything I have learned and been al understanding of the brotherly Kuwaiti people the working environment promotes creativity. fruition. It’s a city that constantly evolves. What I loved through will not go to waste. But first I am looking and esteemed expatriates. in Dubai is the strong integration with government to learn and improve. I am interested in growing fur- KT: Were you assigned to work in groups for your projects and private businesses. ther in Kuwait and globally.

Kuwait to mark Ozone EPA, CEFAS sign Layer Preservation Day environment co-op MoU KUWAIT: Kuwait joins countries worldwide today in celebrat- it is coordinating ozone protection efforts between interna- ing the International Day for the Preservations of Ozone Layer tional and local governmental and non-governmental organi- KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority (EPA) ham- For his part, CEFAS Operations Director Steve Millward with a variety of activities to raise public awareness about zations. mered out yesterday a memorandum of understanding welcomed the cooperation agreement with EPA. He under- ozone layer protection. Moreover, the committee follows up relevant bodies’ abid- (MoU) for cooperation in know-how transfer and technical lined that CEFAS is committed to bolstering cooperation “The activities include a documentary on the importance ance by international standards in dealing with ozone layer- capacity building with UK’s Government Centre for with Kuwait’s EPA to address marine environment chal- of ozone layer and efforts exerted to protect it; a lecture on damaging substances, she said. Bu-Teyban stated that Kuwait Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). lenges, “Especially as CEFAS has well-established record in the gradual disposal of the substances that are harmful to has successful implemented a national project for getting rid “The memo regulates exchanging environment-related technical and specialized joint action with EPA.” ozone layer; a ceremony to honor and present awards to indi- of the more dangerous and environment-damaging chloroflu- data, researches and technical programs as well as the He went on to say that CEFAS is looking forward to viduals and bodies that are contributing to the national efforts orocarbons during the period 2000-2010 with the help of the organization of reciprocal visits of officials of the two bod- expanding cooperation with Kuwait in the future. CEFAS to safeguard the ozone layer,” Hayat Bu-Teyban, Head of the UN Environment Programme. ies,” EPA Director General Rajaa Al-Bouseri on the sidelines is currently working with the Kuwait Environmental National Committee for Ozone Layer Protection, an affiliate of Last May, the Environment Public Authority (EPA) unveiled of the signing ceremony. “It also paves the way for imple- Public Authority in assessing pollution in the waters sur- the Public Environment Authority, told KUNA. She underlined plans to launch a national project for the gradual disposal of menting joint projects and activities in the future.” rounding Kuwait City. CEFAS is a UK Government Agency that Kuwait is giving great priority to ozone preservation the climate-damaging hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Al-Bouseri added that the memo comprises nine arti- and the UK’s most diverse applied marine environmental efforts. “The latest of Kuwaiti initiatives in this regard was envi- The project is meant to protect the ozone layer from deple- cles regulating technical and scientific marine environment science organization. It has a long-standing relationship ronment law No. 42 of 2014 which dedicated two articles to tion substances as per a memo of understanding signed with cooperation between both sides. The memo will be appli- with Kuwait and a significant track record of working in back the national efforts to protect ozone layer,” she said. the UN Environment Programme. cable for ten years and could be renewed for new five years the Middle East extending back to the 1980s. It provides She noted that September 16 was designated by the As per the plan, the National Committee for Ozone automatically. She argued one of the main objectives of evidence-based scientific advice, manages related data United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for Protection sets some criteria for the companies’ importation the memo is building and enhancing the technical capaci- and information, and conducts world-class scientific the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This designation was of the targeted substances with view to cutting to size the ty of the EPA staff, especially in monitoring environment research. It is also engaged in a range of commercial made on December 19, 1994, in commemoration of the date, imported volume. The committee will regulate the importa- changes, preserving environment diversity and assessing activities in the renewable energy, infrastructure and oth- in 1987, on which over 190 nations signed the Montreal tion, exportation, transportation storage, monitoring and dis- the pollution of Kuwait’s territorial waters. er marine sectors. — KUNA Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. posal of targeted substances and equipment as well as finding The theme for this year’s celebration is “Ozone Layer eco-friendly alternatives. — KUNA Protection: The Mission Goes On”. The Montreal Protocol has so far been successful in meeting some of its targets on phas- ing out ozone-depleting substances. On the role of the National Committee, Bu-Teyban said that

MANAMA: Sheikha Fariha Al-Sabah receives her award from Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa. — KUNA Sheikha Fariha honored in Bahrain

MANAMA: Bahrain Parents Care Home honored President of the Kuwaiti Society for the Ideal Family Sheikha Fariha Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for her tremendous voluntary efforts in serving families, women, children and society. In a ceremony late Sunday that also honored other societal figures engaged in voluntary work, Honorary President Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa said in his address that these honorary awards have been given to those individuals who have left their fingerprints on providing the necessary care for the elderly. He encouraged society members to follow suit in this pursuit of giving and caring for others. Media figure Aisha Al-Yahya was also given an award during the ceremony for her social voluntary activities. The ceremony was attended by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah and a number of Bahraini societal and offi- cial figures. — KUNA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL

kuwait digest kuwait digest Political standup Human development Government comedy and parliament comes first

The citizen By Amer Al-Tamimi By Thaar Al-Rasheedi here has been a lot of talk in recent years about art of the recent political statements the failure of the 2010/2014 development plan made by all parties is more like standup in realizing its announced goals or in spending comedy with too much general speech, T P its allocated funds on specific projects. However, mockery and sarcastic criticism, and by this I do many observers overlook the fact that one of the main not mean one party but all of them. In their obstacles for any development plan around the world political statements or even analyses, many is its inability to comprehend the facts of economic have been tending to use mockery, gloating, reality and capabilities available to achieve programs. degrading or getting at others. “You get at me Therefore, when the previous plan was announced and I get at you,” which means sarcastically with a nearly KD 32 billion budget, anyone with pru- degrading each other in other Arabic dialects in dence could tell that the plan was destined to fail, bar- what sound like a ‘verbal’ duel that most often ring for executive or administrative miracles. On the lacks no rudeness and smallness in an endless other hand, any development plan would be ren- ‘verbal war’. dered useless if it does not identify basic elements of I personally do not think that political situa- human development and reinforces the capabilities of tions in Kuwait have ever gone to such level of transforming into a knowledge economy. statements before - they have never witnessed Ever since the discovery of oil, Kuwait relied on oil this kind of continuous and small, unjustified revenues to spend on all service activities, improve exchange of verbal insults though many of the facilities and carry out infrastructure projects. There have not been any serious efforts however to utilize We accept this to happen Al-Watan the increasing oil revenues in the past few decades to diversify the economic base. Most importantly, in young people’s diwaniyas, despite the increasing spending on education and training, one of the main problems facing economic but to politically act like this kuwait digest development was the architectural deficit in national in public in such a manner manpower’s participation in the country’s total labor Pour a bucket, spread ideas! force - which currently makes up only 17 percent. before the whole nation is In order for the next development plan to achieve positive results, it has to rely on a clear economic phi- something else that can only By Arwa Al-Waqian losophy that highlights the importance of human development. This does not mean overlooking the be solved by either setting a n the course of boosting public awareness towards a cer- being wasted in the process, though we have been wasting importance of vital projects in areas such as energy, new law to legislate ‘getting tain disease or cause, precisely in the Arab world, we usu- water throughout our lives. But all of a sudden, Arabs grew infrastructure, transportation and healthcare, but Ially tend to use boring, conventional, or sometimes naive more concerned with natural resources with this campaign, human development remains the basis for nations’ methods such a silly TV ad on a TV channel that is hardly while in fact that used to be the least of their worries. Some development. This means targeting human beings as at others’ or incriminate it! watched, and if we wish to be creative, we sometimes pay were dissatisfied and some took part in the challenge social media celebrities to post photos on their sites or what- because they believed in its motives. a growing wealth that can improve capabilities to diversify the national economy through knowledge, people doing so are well-educated and have ever and that’s it. We lack creativity in conveying a message And now we have to learn to be creative and come up and therefore depending less on oil income. respectable political views. This is part of the or boosting awareness. Therefore, the Arab world’s accept- with creative ways to collect donations, especially since we It is well known that the human development chal- ongoing political conflict, and by the way, these ance of the idea of the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of the have a huge package of issues and causes that require huge Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients was varied. awareness and lots of donations. Anger alone is not enough lenge in a country like Kuwait is a vital issue, after it types of statements are not prevalent only in The Ice Bucket Challenge is a challenge in which people and whining and grumbling about the campaign will not do became evident that the population growth is Kuwait. There are other democratic countries pour an ice bucket on their heads, videotape it and upload us any good. You have to be shocking to boost awareness. increasing rapidly - by 2.8 percent. Meanwhile, it where politicians use the same speech at vary- the video to social media, challenging three others to do the Never beg for passion or donations! seems that the increase in the number of young citi- ing levels, which is normal. The abnormal thing same within the following 24 hours or else they’d have to We do have too many concerns that need creative solu- zens in the Kuwaiti society is the most importance about this is that it started unprecedentedly donate money to the campaign or even do both. The chal- tions. We wept so much in the past without achieving any- developmental challenge that the government faces. appearing about three years ago and started lenge is meant to boost awareness of ALS. thing. We have promoted our causes through all possible Young citizens make up more than 75 percent of taking a political pattern imitated by everybody Within a few days, this challenge succeeded in spreading means, which seem to be insufficient. It’s high time for Kuwaitis, if we take into account those who are 30 including some activists. worldwide, attracting the attention of world celebrities and younger minds to renew blood, namely in state apparatuses years of age or less. This requires efforts from officials We accept this to happen in young people’s spreading awareness about the disease in a most unconven- where officials still do not know how to use email. to put together a development plan that identifies the diwaniyas, but to politically act like this in pub- tional way. The campaign was initially designed to collect Finally, the world is changing and developing and we goals to transform this demographic component from lic in such a manner before the whole nation is $31 million and managed to collect $88 million so far, and here are still dreaming of an electronic government that puts the number is still growing. an end to futile bureaucracy that was already overcome in being a burden on the state and its resources to something else that can only be solved by The campaign was very successful and managed to boost many countries around the world. The e-government project human assets capable of creating wealth, boosting either setting a new law to legislate ‘getting at awareness about a disease we had known nothing about. It was forgotten because of the spread of corruption in the the economy and contributing actively in reinforcing others’ or incriminate it! also helped raise funds for research and treatment. Most of state’s official apparatuses! sustainable development. —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Anbaa all, it spread very fast, we were grumbling about the water —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas

in my view Rebuilding Gaza won’t work without political solution

By Abdullah Erakat and Linda Gradstein

s Palestinians begin to discuss the reconstruction of the The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) official Gaza Strip after seven weeks of fighting with Israel, Israeli, Salvatore Lombardo said there have been a number of discus- APalestinian and international officials warn of the risk of sions between the Palestinian Authority and Israel to discuss the another round of fighting unless there is a diplomatic agreement import of construction materials into Gaza. Israel has set strict between the two sides as well as an agreement to rebuild Gaza. controls, fearing that materials like cement could be used for Hamas senior official Musa Abu Marzook said that indirect talks attack tunnels instead of for building houses. Israel destroyed with Israel would resume in Cairo later this month. He hinted that more than 30 tunnels during the seven weeks of fighting. Hamas would be prepared to negotiate directly with Israel, saying that there is no obstacle in Muslim religious law to negotiations Permanent cease-fire with Israel. Lombardo says the temporary cease-fire needs to become a Israel, for its part, says that Hamas is a terrorist organization, permanent one. “I think it would be very unfortunate for all of and it will not negotiate either directly with Hamas or with any us if what happened in the last 50 days is repeated and there are government which includes Hamas. That could complicate efforts a number of political efforts to make sure that the future does for a new unity government of technocrats from Hamas and not look like the one of fifty days. Will this succeed? I think this Fatah. remains a question mark,” Lombardo said. European Union Ambassador Lars Faaborg-Andersen warned Israeli officials say they are eager to resume serious peace recently that without a long-term political solution that would see negotiations with the PA, although not with Hamas. Palestinian Authority (PA) headed by Mahmoud Abbas in charge “We are interested in re-engaging in a serious, substantive of Gaza, violence could start anew. Israel and Hamas agreed to an peace process with the PA. The basis for those talks must be a Egyptian-brokered cease-fire on August 26, and were expected to Palestinian government committed to peace, committed to restart negotiations on long-term issues within a month. These fighting terrorism and honoring previous agreements,” said the expected talks come amid growing tensions between Abbas’s anonymous Israeli government official. UN officials say that the Fatah movement and Hamas, which is far more popular in Gaza reconstruction in Gaza can help stabilize the situation but it is now than it was before the war. not a substitute for a real peace process that will end with an The issues on the table for the Cairo talks include an airport or independent Palestinian state. sea port for Gaza, which Israel is expected to oppose, rebuilding “Humanitarian assistance is not the solution and will be Gaza, which is estimated to cost $7.8 billion, and demilitarizing insufficient for Gaza to move forward without maintaining the the Strip, which Hamas has opposed. Cairo is also expected to cease-fire, lifting the blockade, and a political solution,” said UN host an international donors conference in October. Humanitarian Coordinator James Rawley. He said that In the short term, the Palestinian Authority has appealed for Palestinians must be free to leave Gaza via the Rafah border more than $550 million in emergency aid for Gaza. Tens of crossing with Egypt, and goods must be able to freely enter thousands of Palestinians are still homeless after the seven from Israel. weeks of fighting that left more than 2100 Palestinians dead “Legal crossings must be open in a manner that suits and 11,000 wounded. 71 Israelis, most of them soldiers, also Palestinians while addressing Israel’s legitimate security con- died in the fighting. cerns,” he said.

Ultimate goal Technical cooperation Palestinian deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa said Rawley made it clear that the UN was working with the gov- the PA wants to make sure that Israel will not attack Gaza again if ernment of the state of “Palestine”, meaning Abbas and not there is no final deal. Hamas. However, on the technical level, he said it was impossi- “Reconstruction is the ultimate goal, but our government ble not to involve Gaza’s rulers, especially to protect UN staff. won’t accept a return to the status quo. We are getting to a limit “We don’t deal in political discussions with Hamas, but when that can no more be accepted. Never again, never again,” Mustafa it comes to doing assessments of the humanitarian situation, if told reporters. the local ministries have information, we seek their cooperation,” Israeli officials said they would support the PA having control Rawley said. “We have that kind of technical cooperation for over a demilitarized Gaza Strip. purely humanitarian reasons,” Rawley said. “Israel is interested in seeing the PA expand its presence in He said that an improvement in daily life in Gaza would help Gaza, we’re not interested in seeing Hamas expand its presence in Israelis feel more secure as well. Ultimately, the two sides must the PA,” an anonymous Israeli official said. reach a permanent deal. Palestinian analysts say the tensions between Fatah and “Unless we go beyond the humanitarian response, lifting of Hamas are complicating the situation in Gaza. West Bank political the blockade and a negotiated solution to this 65 year old crisis, commentator and journalist Hussam Ezzidine says Abbas wants to we run a very high risk of going back to the conflict and suffer- see peace talks with Israel and a political solution, while Hamas ing and that’s where 90% of our effort is going, the other 10% is believes in armed struggle against Israel. The international com- preparing, God forbid, for another conflict.” munity must work on two tracks, he says, one to resolve the The senior Israeli official, said that no one wants to see Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the other to mitigate the another Gaza war a few months from now. He said the wild card Palestinian-Palestinian tensions. is Hamas, whose leaders since the end of the fighting has been “I know that after each war on Gaza people are looking for saying that they are preparing for the next round. humanitarian aid, which is important, but this time, I think “I think it’s crucial for Palestinians who claim to be moderate everyone is looking for a political solution,” he said. “Nobody can totally disassociate themselves from these radical extremists guarantee that what happened in 2014 in Gaza won’t happen who ultimately don’t believe in peace with Israel and believe again in 2015.” Israel must be obliterated,” he said. —The Media Line TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Britain’s Prince Harry turns 30 Britain: No rescue mission; location of hostages captured by IS unknown

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ABERDEEN: A child plays with a pro-independence ‘Yes’ flag on the streets of Aberdeen yesterday.— AFP Cameron in Scotland to boost ‘No’ vote Queen hopes Scottish voters will ‘think carefully’

ABERDEEN: British Prime Minister David Cameron yes- concert. Queen Elizabeth II also reportedly made her terday was to plead with Scots to vote against inde- first comment on the vote, which was interpreted by pendence in a referendum as Scotland enters the most “No” campaigners as lending support to their argument decisive week in its modern history. Cameron was about the risks of voting “Yes”. expected in Aberdeen-the hub of Britain’s North Sea British media said the 88-year-old monarch told an offshore oil and gas industry, almost all of which would onlooker after attending church near her Balmoral come under Scottish control in the event of a “Yes” estate in the Scottish Highlands on Sunday: “Well, I vote. hope people will think very carefully about the future.” With polls showing an extremely tight vote on Three surveys published over the weekend put the pro- Thursday, English football icon David Beckham lent his union campaign ahead by varying margins: 47 percent support to the “Better Together” camp and pro-unity for “No” to 40.8 percent for “Yes” in a poll by Survation; campaigners were planning a rally in Trafalgar Square 47.7 to 42.3 percent (Opinium) and 47.1 to 46.1 percent in London later yesterday. “My sincere hope is that you (Panelbase). An ICM online poll for The Sunday will vote to renew our historic bond which has been Telegraph newspaper meanwhile gave the “No” camp such a success over the centuries,” former England cap- 49 percent, ahead of the pro-UK camp at 42 percent tain Beckham said in a statement. with 9.0 percent undecided, although pollsters warned Fraser Nelson, editor of The Spectator, a centre-right the sample size could be too small to be representative. weekly news magazine, urged readers to attend the ral- ly, saying: “It’s for those who love Britain and don’t want ‘Huge risks’ or ‘fear-mongering’? to see it snapped in two”. Scotland’s pro-independence Campaigners for and against disagree over the eco- First Minister Alex Salmond also hit the campaign trail, nomic impact of a “Yes” vote, with the “No” camp warn- meeting with business leaders who have argued that ing that independence would be a vote for uncertainty leaving the United Kingdom makes economic sense. and risk to living standards. But Nobel Prize-winning Support for a “Yes” vote has grown in recent weeks economist Joseph Stiglitz dismissed the warnings as and the campaign got a further boost on Sunday with “fear-mongering”, arguing that the risks of Scotland top Scottish bands Franz Ferdinand and Mogwai play- staying put and the UK then leaving the European ing a gig in the capital Edinburgh urging Scots to cast Union were “significantly greater”. This is contrary to the ballots against the union. “People are excited. The ‘Yes’ view of fellow Nobel economics laureate Paul Krugman, camp, I feel, are more invigorated,” Calum Forbes, a 22- who has said Scots face “huge risks” and should “be very year-old recent graduate and “Yes” supporter, said at the afraid” of independence. — AFP 2 Brits found dead in Thai resort

BANGKOK: The naked bodies of two British tourists as local police called in reinforcements from neighbor- were found beaten to death on a Thai beach yesterday, ing Koh Phangan, while high seas prevented ferries police said, sparking a murder hunt with the suspect and boats from leaving. Distraught friends of the vic- believed to still be on the small resort island of Koh tims-who had seen the pair partying at a local bar just Tao. The unidentified man and woman, both aged 24, hours before the gruesome discovery of their bodies- were found yesterday with head wounds near a beach- gathered at the local police station, a third officer said. side bungalow on the island, a diving hot-spot near “This is a very cruel crime,” Prachum Ruangthong, Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. A bloodied hoe superintendent of Koh Phangan police station said, was discovered 35 meters (yards) from the murder adding the bodies would be sent for forensic examina- scene, local police official Jakkrapan Kaewkhao said. tion in Bangkok today. “They were murdered and found naked on the beach. Their bodies were found 30 meters from (the) bunga- Horror in paradise low,” he said, adding the pair arrived in Thailand on In a statement the British Embassy in Bangkok said August 25. officials were “urgently seeking information from local The bodies were found around 6:30 am local time authorities”. “Consular staffstand ready to provide assis- and police have spent the day interviewing witnesses tance to friends and family at this tragic time,” it added. but have yet to identify a suspect or motive, he added. Koh Tao, home to stunning white sand beaches and Provincial police chief Kiattipong Khawsamang said azure waters, is popular with divers but is smaller and “most of the wounds were to their heads” adding the more laid-back than neighboring Koh Phangan-which suspect-or suspects-were “probably still on the island”. draws hordes of backpackers to its hedonistic “full Checkpoints have been set-up on the island’s two piers moon” party. — AFP p8_Layout 1 9/15/14 9:21 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Britain: No rescue mission Location of hostages captured by IS unknown

LONDON: Britain ruled out a mission by jan 2014 Syrian man who was prisoner in special forces to rescue a Briton whose life ISIS-jail in Ad-Dana (Idlib) when ISIS was threatened in the latest execution brought in UK man he named as Alan video released by Islamic State militants, Henning,” he wrote on his Twitter feed. saying yesterday it did not know where he British security sources confirmed and other hostages were being held. In the Henning had been captured in Syria but video released on Saturday, IS militants gave no further details. The Foreign Office threatened to kill taxi driver Alan Henning said it would also not comment on the cir- if British Prime Minister David Cameron cumstances. Officials will not divulge the continued to support the fight against number or nationality of hostages taken in them. The group has already killed another Syria for fear of putting their lives at risk. British hostage and two Americans in bar- The U.S. military tried to rescue journalist baric beheadings which have provoked James Foley and other American hostages revulsion around the world, using the tactic before Foley was killed but the attempt to put public pressure on Western govern- failed because they were not at the target- ments after US air strikes helped halt the IS ed location. advance after it swept through northern Iraq. “Best of the best” Asked why Britain did not send in its The Bolton News, a local paper in north- elite Special Air Service (SAS) unit to rescue ern England which had reported on the Henning, Foreign Secretary Philip departure of the convoy Henning was in, Hammond said: “We don’t know where he said the party had been made up of some is, it’s as simple as that.” “Obviously if we 20 vehicles and had been heading to a hos- knew where he was we would look at all pital in Idlib, in northwest Syria. The paper sorts of options,” he told the BBC from Paris said it was believed Henning was captured following a meeting to coordinate a just 30 minutes after they had crossed the European response against IS. “We’ve con- border from Turkey. sidered every possible option to support “Alan is an amazing guy. He is the best these kidnap victims, both British and oth- of the best,” fellow aid worker Kasim ers, and if we knew where they were it Jameel, who had travelled with Henning to would be a different story, but we don’t Syria, told the paper. “He loved the cause so know.” much that when he went to Turkey on holi- day with his family, he had a big tattoo Tattoo across his arm saying ‘aid for Syria’ - he was Henning, a father-of-two from Salford in that dedicated. The cause had literally northern England who was so moved by changed his life around - it meant that FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German alleged jihadist Kreshnik B (right) listens to his lawyer Mutlu Guenal (left) as he arrives at the higher regional the plight of Syrians he had “aid for Syria” much to him.” court in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany yesterday. —AFP tattooed on his arm, was part of a humani- Henning also briefly featured in a BBC tarian mission which set off just days documentary which followed an earlier before Christmas last year to take medical convoy, with footage of him packing ambu- equipment to the war-torn country when lances and vans with diapers and food. German man, 20, goes on trial he was taken hostage. “I remember going Catrin Nye, a BBC documentary maker who on two convoys with him, at the end of spoke to Henning, known to his friends on 2012 and in May 2013, and he was always the trips as “Gadget” because of his techni- for Islamic State membership very positive and very interested in the cal skills, said he had been very affected by work,” said Mohamed Elhaddad, a director a trip to a Syrian refugee camp, calling it a of the UK Arabic Society who has led con- life-changing experience Lawyer says accused suffering post-traumatic stress voys to Syria. “He was a very likeable man, funny, very “But Alan went too far into Syria. He kind and friendly. When I questioned him FRANKFURT: An alleged German jihadist went planning to join the fighting to create an Islamist Thomas Sagebiel said. Defence attorney Mutlu took that extra risk, because he could have on why he was going on such a dangerous on trial yesterday accused of fighting in Syria for “caliphate” straddling Syria and Iraq. “He wanted Gunal, who said his client would reply to the accomplished the drop-off at the border. mission ... he said he had been inspired by the Islamic State group, amid calls for tougher to take part in building a theocracy under Sharia offer at the next hearing on Friday, insisted that Alan is my friend, this is extremely sad for friends who had been to Syria,” Nye told action to prevent attacks in Europe by militants. law,” prosecutor Horst Salzmann told the court. Berisha was “grateful” to be back in Germany. him and his family. It is a very sad situation.” BBC television. One aid worker, who trav- In the first German criminal proceedings involv- “He gave an oath. He was ready to die for their “The fact that he returned of his own accord Henning was captured not long after his elled on a previous convoy with Henning, ing IS, Kreshnik Berisha, a 20-year-old born near goals.” Soon after his arrival, Berisha allegedly shows he turned his back (on IS),” he said, adding aid convoy was halted by masked gunmen told Reuters he had been motivated by the the business capital Frankfurt to a family from underwent firearms training and was put to that he believed Berisha suffered from post-trau- shortly after they crossed the border from inaction of the British government. Kosovo, has been charged with membership of a work as a medic and a guard. matic stress disorder from his experiences in Turkey, and the 47-year-old was taken away “He thought he could try and do what foreign terrorist organization. He could face 10 In the six months he spent in Syria, he is Syria. from the others, media reported. “They put he could,” said the volunteer, who declined years in prison if convicted by the city’s superior believed to have fought in at least three battles “I can assure you, this is not a dangerous per- everyone in a room and started to question to be named. “He was very good, very jolly. regional court. However the court proposed a on the side of the jihadists against President son.” The court heard phone conversations people,” a fellow aid worker told the Times I got on with him really well and he seemed deal as the trial opened in which Berisha would Bashar Al-Assad’s troops. He returned home for Berisha had with his family while still in Syria. A newspaper. “They were a mixture of to get on with everyone else.” Since the get a lighter sentence in exchange for a full con- reasons that are unclear to German authorities woman, apparently his sister, is heard telling him Libyans and Algerians and they gave Alan a outbreak of fighting in 2011 which has fession. Defence lawyers said they would in December 2013 and was arrested at Frankfurt to come home: “Your ‘brothers’ there won’t love hard time because he was not a Muslim.” claimed more than 191,000 lives according respond to the offer this week. airport. Prosecutors say there is no evidence he you like your family does,” she said. “You are According to Dutch journalist Harald to the United Nations, many similarly small The heavyset Berisha, wearing a full beard, a was plotting an attack in Germany. A verdict is young, dumb and naive.” Doornbos, Henning was captured by locally organized aid missions have left black T-shirt, hoodie and grey sweatpants, sat not expected before mid-November. Authorities estimate around 400 German Islamic State fighters and taken first to Idlib Britain to take food and equipment to impassively as proceedings began. The trial is nationals have travelled to Iraq and Syria to bat- and then moved to Raqqa. “I interviewed in Syria.— Reuters taking place under tight security amid a Western ‘Not a dangerous person’ tle for the militants. Interior Minister Thomas de crackdown on IS over the threat posed by citi- The three judges hearing the case said they Maiziere announced Friday that Germany had zens returning home from Syria and Iraq, after had held talks before the trial with the defense outlawed active support of Islamic State includ- gaining weapons training and combat experi- and the prosecution about a shorter jail sen- ing the recruitment of fighters and social media ence. Berisha, who reportedly belonged to a tence of between three years and three months propaganda. “We must prevent radical Islamists local Jewish football club in his youth, is and four years and three months. In exchange, bringing their jihad to our cities,” he said. believed to have become radicalized when he Berisha would confess to the charges against Germany has launched 140 criminal probes fell in with a group of Muslim fundamentalists him and provide detailed responses to questions against alleged IS fighters or supporters, news while on a job training program. about IS’s inner workings. weekly Der Spiegel reported. France yesterday Federal prosecutors say Berisha travelled to “We don’t want to do everything in our pow- hosted an international conference to shore up a Syria via Turkey in July 2013 with other Islamists er to obstruct his future,” presiding judge coalition against IS militants. — AFP Iran nuke bomb probe will not be ‘endless’

VIENNA: A UN nuclear agency investigation IAEA on these topics but he gave no details. outstanding issues”. Rouhani’s election raised into suspected atomic bomb research by Iran He said the UN agency had also asked Iran to hopes of a solution to the stand-off with the will not be an “endless process”, its chief said propose future transparency steps to help West after years of tension and fears of a new yesterday, pressuring Tehran to step up coop- advance the investigation, but that it had yet Middle East war. An interim accord was eration with the long-stalled probe. Three to do so. reached between Iran and the six powers in weeks after Iran failed to meet a deadline for Geneva in November last year. providing requested information to the Nuclear deadlines But Iran and the powers-the United States, CAIRO: A file picture shows jailed Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah (center) waving International Atomic Energy Agency, Director In 2011, the IAEA published a report that France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China- after he was granted permission by authorities to attend the funeral of his father, General Yukiya Amano said Tehran needed to included intelligence indicating Iran had a did not meet a July target date for a compre- prominent Egyptian human rights lawyer Ahmed Seif el-Islam. —AFP do much more to address the IAEA’s concerns. nuclear weapons research program but halted hensive deal and now face a new deadline of In line with the findings of a confidential it in 2003 when it came under increased inter- Nov 24, with talks due to resume in New York IAEA report earlier this month, he said Iran national pressure. The intelligence suggested later this week. Western officials say Iran must Egypt court bails top 2011 had not carried out two of the five trans- some activities may have resumed later. The address the IAEA’s concerns. They add that parency steps it had agreed to implement by report identified about 12 specific areas that it although there is no chance of the investiga- revolt activist Abdel Fattah Aug 25. Lack of progress in the IAEA investiga- said needed clarification. Iran says the allega- tion being completed before the scheduled tion could further complicate efforts by six tions are baseless. end of the six-power talks, some of the sanc- CAIRO: One of Egypt’s most prominent date. “The defense had asked for the court world powers to negotiate a resolution to the Last month, Amano met Rouhani and sen- tions relief Iran is seeking would probably activists, Alaa Abdel Fattah, was released to step aside because of an enmity wider, decade-old dispute with Iran over its ior Iranian officials in Tehran in an attempt to depend on its cooperation with the UN on bail yesterday ahead of his re-trial on between the court and the accused.” nuclear work and persuade it to curb it in make progress and the IAEA chief told yester- agency. The IAEA is still not in a position to charges of violating a protest law, trigger- Dozens of activists, political detainees exchange for a gradual ending of sanctions. day’s board meeting that they had stated a “conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in ing celebrations by dozens of supporters in and relatives of the defendants had begun “Iran needs to be as transparent as possible “willingness to accelerate the resolution of all peaceful activities”, Amano said. — Reuters the court room. Abdel Fattah, a leading hunger strikes in recent weeks to demand to clarify these issues,” Amano told a news secular figure in the 2011 revolt that top- their release and call for an end to the conference. The UN agency would give an pled Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak, and other protest law. The law, passed last year, gives impartial and factual assessment to its 35- defendants facing similar charges, were the interior ministry the power to ban any nation board on what the IAEA calls the possi- freed from a court room cage immediately public gathering of more than 10 people ble military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear pro- after the judge’s ruling and were swamped and has added to fears that freedoms won gram when it has a “good understanding of by friends and family. during the 2011 uprising were being rolled A total of 25 defendants - including back. the whole picture”, he said. Abdel Fattah - had been sentenced to 15 The 15-year sentences were passed The investigation could be carried out years each in absentia in June for violating almost a year after then-army chief Abdel within a “reasonable timeline” if Iran cooperat- a law that seeks to curtail demonstrations - Fattah Al-Sisi overthrew Egypt’s first freely ed with the IAEA, he said, suggesting it could legislation branded repressive by rights elected leader, Mohamed Morsi of the be done in roughly 15 months or less. “This is groups. Abdel Fattah and two others were Muslim Brotherhood. Since Morsi’s ouster, not an endless process,” the veteran Japanese later arrested, an event which in Egyptian security forces have rounded up thousands diplomat said. Western diplomats say the IAEA law prompts a re-trial in the same court. of Brotherhood supporters, and courts at some stage would probably produce an But the judge, Mohamed Ali Al-Fiki, said have sentenced hundreds to death in mass assessment even if Iran - which denies it is yesterday he would no longer look into the rulings that have drawn criticism from seeking a nuclear weapons capability - were case and asked that it be transferred to human rights groups and Western govern- to stonewall the UN agency, although it another court. Fiki said he had taken the ments. would be based on incomplete information. decision because a lack of respect for the But Egypt’s secular activists have also Iran has been promising to cooperate with court had put him in an embarrassing posi- found themselves on the wrong side of the IAEA since Hassan Rouhani, seen as a tion. the new regime. Abdel Fattah has been in pragmatist, was elected president last year. It The judge did not elaborate but asked and out of jail since 2011, missing the says its nuclear program is for purely non-mili- the prosecution to investigate how a family birth of his child and the death of his tary purposes. The two issues that have not video that was unrelated to Abdel Fattah’s father Ahmed Seif Al-Islam, one of Egypt’s yet been addressed by Iran under a coopera- case had been included as evidence. The best-known human rights activists. In a tion pact with the IAEA are alleged experi- airing of the footage at the previous hear- letter to the court during the last hearing, ments on explosives that could be used for an ing on Sept 10 had caused uproar among Abdel Fattah asked to be freed on bail to the defendants as it showed a private fami- be with his family in their time of grief. atomic device and also studies related to cal- ly celebration. “Thank god for these deci- Abdel Fattah also asked the judges to culating nuclear explosive yields. Amano earli- VIENNA: Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), sions,” said Khaled Ali, one of the defense step down and allow for a fresh trial in er yesterday told the IAEA’s governing board addresses a press conference during the IAEA Board of Governors’ meeting at the lawyers and a former presidential candi- another court. —Reuters that Iran had “begun discussions” with the International Center yesterday. —AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Queen of Scots, but for how long? Questions over how a Scottish monarchy will be funded Prince Harry turns 30

LONDON: Prince Harry celebrated his 30th William’s second child. Turning 30 means birthday yesterday with a beer after the Harry is entitled to the inheritance left to closing concert of his inaugural multi- him by his mother, who was killed in a sport event for wounded troops, and in Paris car crash in 1997. It is estimated to be the knowledge he will now receive a for- worth £10.7 million ($17.4 million, 13.4 tune from his late mother Diana’s estate. million euros). William and Harry also now Harry, fourth in line to the British throne, inherit Diana’s wedding dress and other can put his feet up after organizing the personal items that have been held in four-day Invictus Games for injured veter- trust by her brother Earl Charles Spencer. ans, which was deemed a success. The Invictus Games saw wounded warriors As the Games closed, 26,000 revelers do battle across nine sports on the chanted the prince’s name. As he enters his fourth decade, a beer for Harry these days is more likely the reward for a job well done rather than a prelude to the sort of high jinks that had senior royals cring- ing when he was in his early 20s. But there is still an element of royal rebel about Prince Henry of Wales-it is hard to imagine too many members of the House of Windsor appearing on stage at a rock con- cert in a fleece jacket and jeans, launching a Mexican wave and embracing long- haired rockers as Harry did Sunday. An army captain who served two tours EDINBURGH: Jockey Carol Batley, representing the “No” vote, (left) and jockey Rachael Grant, representing the “Yes” vote, prepare to take part in a in Afghanistan, Harry has taken the cause ‘Referendum Race’ sponsored by the bookmakers Ladbrokes at Musselburgh racecourse yesterday.—AFP of wounded service personnel to his heart LONDON: Scottish separatists say they will keep new, united state, Great Britain, and it is this politi- manent representation in the realm concerned,” he and said a successful Games would be his birthday celebration. The ginger-haired Queen Elizabeth II if the country votes Thursday to cal union that the separatists seek to unpick-mean- said. Prince Harry leave the United Kingdom, but some question how ing that the “United Kingdom” would remain. “On prince is still a bachelor after breaking up secure the monarchy would be post-indepen- independence, Scotland will be a constitutional Funding the monarchy with girlfriend Cressida Bonas in April, Olympic Park in London, scene of the 2012 dence. Members of First Minister Alex Salmond’s monarchy, continuing the Union of the Crowns,” An independent Scotland could run into oppo- though the society beauty was spotted in Olympic and Paralympic Games. separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) govern- says the Scottish government’s prospectus for sition in the Commonwealth as the SNP would the crowd at the concert lending her sup- The closing concert was headlined by ment have said that if independence wins it should independence. push to remove, on “religious discrimination” port. Anticipating the birthday milestone, the Foo Fighters, backed up by the Kaiser be up to the people to decide whether to keep the “The position of Her Majesty the Queen as head grounds, the requirement for the sovereign to be Harry said: “On the birthday side of things, Chiefs, Bryan Adams and former army cap- queen. of state will form an intrinsic part of the constitu- an Anglican. Commonwealth realm prime ministers I’ll be chuffed to bits when I’m having a tain James Blunt. Harry set off a Mexican The independence campaign’s chairman Dennis tional platform. But the left-of-centre New agreed in 2011 not to change this arrangement-the beer with Dave Henson, captain of the wave, saying “Always wanted to do that,” Canavan has even called for an early referendum Statesman magazine has accused SNP chief monarch being the supreme governor of England’s Team GB team-we turn 30 at exactly the and read a message from “granny”-Queen on dumping the royals, calling hereditary monar- Salmond of “counterfeit monarchism”. “Although it state church. Questions also remain over quite how same time, on Sunday night. “We’re really Elizabeth II-praising the courage and chy an “affront to democracy and a complete has never officially been a republican organization, a Scottish monarchy would be funded. The sepa- looking forward to being 30, both feeling determination of the competitors. anachronism”. The queen’s 15 realms outside there has always been a strong thread of anti-royal- ratist manifesto says Scotland will contribute to the quite old about it.” The prince has suggested the event Britain-Australia, Canada and New Zealand includ- ist sentiment running through its rank and file,” it monarchy’s expenses “as we already do through He said he would feel a sense of mis- could be staged again in Britain next year, ed-have a viceroy and some experts suggest has said. taxes”, but does not mention the Crown Estate at sion accomplished when the 400-plus before moving to the United States in Scotland would likewise need a governor-general Besides her constitutional ties, Queen all. The estate is a vast land and property portfolio competitors from 13 nations were taking 2016 and Canada the following year. for permanent in-country representation and to Elizabeth’s links to Scotland are personal. The owned by the sovereign. Dating from a 1760 their flights home yesterday with smiles Glancing at his notes as the crowd chant- avoid the queen directly receiving conflicting queen’s mother was from a Scottish noble family. arrangement, the government funds the monarchy on their faces. “It kept me out of the office, ed his name, he said: “It says here: crowd advice from her governments. Currently the queen spends one week at the end of and all its functions in return for its profits. The kept me off a desk job,” he told BBC televi- surf, question mark?” before shaking his Queen Elizabeth was reported to tell a well- June at her official state residence in Scotland, the amount Queen Elizabeth receives is currently set at sion. After the strains of flying Apache head with a cheeky grin and introducing wisher on Sunday “I hope people will think very Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and her 15 percent of the profits — £40 million ($65 mil- attack helicopters in Afghanistan in 2012- the Foo Fighters. carefully about the future” after attending a church summer break in August and September at lion, 50 million euros) in the next financial year. 2013, Harry’s job now is to organize com- Lawrence Dallaglio, the World Cup-win- service near her Balmoral estate in Scotland. Some Balmoral, her personal estate in the Highlands. The total value of the Crown Estate in Scotland memorative army events in London. ning former England rugby union captain newspapers suggest the 88-year-old monarch is Bob Morris, from the Constitution Unit of is £267 million, or three percent of the UK total. In who presented the Games’ peer-voted “horrified” at the prospect of her kingdom breaking University College London, said she would need to 2011, the SNP government wanted control over ‘Crowd surf, question mark?’ award for greatest effort, backed plans to in two. Buckingham Palace has only spoken official- name a governor-general for Scotland if “Yes” wins. income from the Crown Estate in Scotland, but the The younger son of Prince Charles, the keep the event going. ly to stress her constitutional impartiality and view “If there is a direct relationship, she would be in British government refused. Asked about the heir to the throne, and the late Diana, It’s been an amazing few days. All credit that it is a matter for the people of Scotland. danger of being given contradictory advice by the Crown Estate post-independence, a Yes Scotland princess of Wales, Harry will be pushed fur- to Prince Harry and all the team that got England and Scotland have shared the same Scottish government on the one hand and the UK campaign spokesman told AFP: “No idea. “We’ve ther down the line of succession next year behind it,” he told AFP. “It’s hopefully monarch since 1603 — the Union of the Crowns in government on the other,” he told AFP. Having a really got far more important things than the by the birth of his elder brother Prince something that’s here to stay. —AFP one person. But the 1707 Acts of Union formed one governor-general “gives a buffer, and it gives a per- Crown Estate.” —AFP

GLASGOW: Pro-independence “Yes” campaigners stage a march towards the BBC Scotland Headquarters to protest against alleged biased by the BBC in its coverage of the Scottish referendum. — AFP Referendum raises Bosnian Serbs’ independence hopes

SARAJEVO: Bosnian Serbs are closely The Serbs had boycotted Bosnia’s elections on October 12. Dodik has watching Scotland’s independence ref- 1991 referendum to break away from made it part of his campaign speeches. erendum, hoping if Scots vote to break Yugoslavia which was successful thanks “The goal of my politics is that we away from Britain it would set a prece- to the votes of Muslims and Croats. But become less an entity and more a state,” dent that could boost their own chances Bosnia’s proclamation of independence he said last Friday at an election rally. of proclaiming a separate state. After in 1992 came at the price of a brutal war “This is our protector and he will lead us Crimea split from Ukraine and joined pitting Serbs against Muslims and Croats to independence!,” shouted Ranko Russia following a disputed referendum that claimed more than 100,000 lives. Stanojevic, a fierce Dodik supporter in in March, and with Scotland eyeing To this day many Serbs have never the crowd. But the high representative independence in Thursday’s referendum, really accepted the new post-war of the international community in the president of Bosnia’s Serb-run entity Bosnian state, despite the level of auton- Bosnia, Valentin Inzko, said the country’s Republika Srpska (RS) has not hesitated omy they have in Republika Srpska. “If a constitution “allows no possibility for to evoke the spectre of separation. “We referendum was organized tomorrow, either entity to secede.” are following what is going on in Italy most of the Serbs would be in favour of “The sovereignty and territorial (South Tyrol), in Scotland and even in independence,” said Milos Solaja, profes- integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina are Catalonia. These are crucial experiences sor of international relations at the enshrined in the Dayton Peace for the RS,” Milorad Dodik said recently. University of Banja Luka in the Bosnian Agreement and guaranteed under inter- In multi-ethnic Bosnia, however, with Serb entity’s capital. “Republika Srpska national law” so contesting it would be the bloody legacy of its 1992-1995 war has gradually become a solid political “a pointless exercise,” he said. Dodik’s during the breakup of the former entity that most of its inhabitants, Serbs, statements have pushed the main Yugoslavia, observers say talk of inde- identify with,” Solaja said. While he thinks Muslim party of Democratic Action pendence also raises the danger of a secession “is not realistic at this (SDA) to declare that Bosnia “will never new armed conflict. The Dayton peace moment,” he added that “Republika be put into question.” According to a accord that ended Bosnia’s inter-ethnic Srpska is de facto already a state given political analyst for Radio Free Europe, war created two almost equal and highly its huge statehood attributes.” Dragan Stavljanin, it all amounts to elec- autonomous entities, Republika Srpska toral rhetoric, though he added there and the Muslim-Croat Federation, linked ‘Extremely dangerous idea’ would be a “much stronger” reaction if by a loose central government in charge Rumblings of independence also the threat of independence became of foreign matters, finance and defence. come as Bosnia heads toward general more concrete. —AFP p10 2_Layout 1 9/15/14 9:20 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Hurricane hits resorts

CABO SAN LUCAS: Thousands of tourists Daniel Manzini, assistant manager at the and locals in Mexico hunkered down in lux- Hyatt Place hotel in San Jose del Cabo, ury hotels converted into shelters yester- which was nearly full. “The hotel is safe and day after Hurricane Odile crashed into Los can be converted into a shelter.” Gordon Cabos resorts in the northwest, taking Peter, a 65-year-old US tourist, had been in down trees with powerful winds. The “dan- Los Cabos for week when his flight home gerous” hurricane, a category three storm was canceled on Sunday. “I’m not afraid but on the five-level Saffir-Simpson scale, I want to go home,” he said. “I’ll spend the packed 205-kilometer (125-mile) per hour night in the lobby of my hotel. I could not winds when it made landfall near Cabo San find another hotel room.” The shelters were Lucas in late Sunday, according to the US ready to receive tens of thousands of peo- National Hurricane Center. ple. “My house has a tin roof. We are left to Odile was “battering” the southern por- spend this night here, and God knows how tions of the Baja California peninsula, the many more,” mother of six Fermina NHC said. At 0900 GMT, Odile was packing Gonzales said while nursing her youngest winds of 185 kilometers per hour as it slow- at a primary school turned makeshift shel- ly decreased in strength and moved north- ter. About 150 people came to the shelter, northwestward at 26 kilometers per hour. where they were assisted by members of NHC forecasters said it would continue on the Navy and Red Cross. that track with decreasing forward speed “We do not know if there will be room over the next couple of days. The center of for everyone,” said doctor Benjamin Anaya, the storm was due to move near or over while reading the first of four aid kits. the Baja California peninsula through Outside, palm trees and highway signs Tuesday. The storm took down trees, pow- were bent by the wind, while power lines er lines and roof tiles as it crashed into the swayed dangerously near the asphalt. The Baja California peninsula, said National Civil tourist area was largely in the dark due to Protection coordinator Luis Felipe Puente. power outages. Forecasters warned that heavy rains-up to 46 centimeters (18 inches) in some Flooding danger areas-could produce life-threatening floods The hurricane had grown to category STOCKHOLM: Social Democratic Party supporters celebrate following general election results. — AFP photos and mudslides. “There was no light here, four strength earlier in the day before and we were completely in the dark,” said weakening, and little change in strength Wenseslao Petit, director of civil protection was expected following fears it could grow Politics to test new Swedish of Los Cabo located on the tip of the Baja even bigger. It was moving north-north- California Sur peninsula. Some 26,000 for- west at 28 kilometers per hour. Calling eign tourists and another 4,000 Mexicans Odile a “highly dangerous” hurricane, leader’s negotiating skills were staying in 18 hotels converted into National Water Commission director David temporary shelters, officials said. The deep Korenfeld said a weather alert was issued blue sea grew fiercely turbulent, gray and for the entire peninsula for at least the next foamy. “It took us by surprise. The sea is 24 hours.After landfall, the hurricane was Pragmatic moderate seen building broad coalition rough. I think this is going to get very ugly,” expected to gradually weaken as it moves STOCKHOLM: At the height of the global finan- Steve Clement, a surfer from Hawaii, told over or along Baja California’s coast cial crisis trade union leader Stefan Lofven, now AFP. Some 7,000 residents were evacuated through today. set to become Sweden’s prime minister after from low-lying areas and took refuge in The hurricane was expected to produce Sunday’s election, did the unthinkable and cut a shelters or with relatives, Felipe Puente told a dangerous storm surge, with large deal with employers agreeing pay cuts and Foro television. Operations at Los Cabos destructive waves, which could produce shorter hours. The deal, which some industrial- International Airport were suspended. significant coastal flooding in parts of Baja ists say helped many Swedish firms survive the Authorities cut power in Cabo San Lucas to California. A total of 15 to 30 centimeters crash, underscored the pragmatism and negoti- prevent electrocutions, while officials said (six to 12 inches) of rainfall were predicted ating skills of Lofven, leader of the Social schools would close yesterday and inde- in the peninsula and were likely to spark Democrats, who now faces the hard task of man- pendence day festivities would be called “life-threatening flash floods and mud- aging a minority government. off. Hundreds of troops were deployed to slides,” forecasters said. The hurricane hit “He doesn’t look for battles and conflict, but help the population. the Pacific coast around the one-year for solutions,” Anders Weihe, chief negotiator for anniversary of a twin tropical storm batter- industrial employer organization Teknik-foreta- ‘Room for everyone?’ ing on both coasts that left 157 people gen, who sat opposite Lofven when the deal was “The tourists are not panicking,” said dead. — AFP struck between unions and employers in 2009. “At the same time, he is as stubborn as a mule. When he has decided on something, it’s tough to get him to change his mind.” Facing an even more fractured parliamentary landscape than many had feared after Sunday’s vote, Lofven’s task will be to build bridges across the political spectrum, with only the anti-immi- gration Sweden Democrats - now Sweden’s third largest party - excluded from the mix. Minority governments are not unusual in Sweden. But with the Social Democrats’ share of the vote barely increasing from 2010 - the par- ty’s worst result in 100 years - and little common STOCKHOLM: Social Democratic Party leader Stefan Loefven waves to supporters after his ground between the centre-right and centre- address at an election night party following general election results. left, Lofven has shaky foundations on which to build. “This is a unique parliamentary situation lack of statesmanship led him to cave into pres- ranks to be chairman of IF Metall, one of the and that is why I’ve said that you can’t lock your- sure. Despite being the biggest party in the new most powerful unions in Sweden, when the self to one position - you have to have different parliament, his Social Democrats have struggled global credit crunch hit in late 2008. The deal to alternatives,” Lofven told Reuters on Sunday after to broaden their appeal outside a dwindling cut wages to preserve jobs - taken despite oppo- the result of the vote was announced. industrial working class. sition from umbrella union organization LO - The party won 31.2 percent of the vote, how- kept thousands employed and exporters like Back to the future ever, exceeding the expectations of some, like truck maker Volvo and bearing firm SKF ramped Lofven’s middle-of-the-road social democracy Swedish political magazine Focus, which had up output as demand returned. and calls for more welfare spending are a com- dubbed Lofven “Comrade 25 percent,” a refer- “Creating jobs and keeping jobs is his forting return to tradition for voters, coming ence to the fact that the Social Democrats have lifeblood,” said Thorkild Jensen, former head of after eight years of centre-right Prime Minister seen their support fall from highs of over 50 per- the Danish Metal Workers’ Union. Lofven took Fredrik Reinfeldt’s cuts in tax and public spend- cent in the 1960s. Lofven is no inspiring orator over as leader of the Social Democrats in early ing. Most investors see Lofven as keeping and, short of stature for a Swede, also does not 2012 after two disastrous elections and only Sweden’s Nordic model that combines strong stand out in a crowd. At one drinks party in July after some Social Democrat heavyweights had welfare and high taxes with industrial competi- he was almost anonymous among hundreds of turned down the job. “Lofven became the com- tiveness and innovation. party workers. promise candidate,” said Ulf Bjereld, professor of LUGANSK: Armed pro-Russian militants sit atop their APC during a parade to mark Nor has he scared away better-off Swedes political science at Gothenburg university. Now the day of the city in the eastern Ukrainian city of Lugansk. —AFP who have enjoyed years of income tax cuts. They “Jobs, jobs, jobs” he faces a bigger challenge. do not view him as a threat to a consumer boom “I talk about jobs, jobs, jobs, every hour, every The anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats more that has transformed Stockholm from a rather day,” Lofven, in his trademark white shirt and than doubled their share of the vote to around Russia’s ruling party heads staid capital to a vibrant IT startup centre packed grey suit, told Reuters. “If there is anything that 13 percent from 2010 and Lofven will need sup- with new restaurants and bars. His detractors say has been Sweden’s trademark it’s been full port of the Greens, Left and at least one of the to victory in Crimea polls he has never held a national elected political employment. We are a long way from that centre right parties to pass bills in parliament. office before and that he will find it hard to bal- today.” Born in 1957, Lofven was raised by Social These parties have differing views on issues from MOSCOW: Russia’s ruling party headed to a Crimea have proved to us and our neigh- ance the demands of the left and right while Democrat foster parents in north-eastern taxes and nuclear power to privatization and convincing victory in Crimea polls yester- bors that power in Russia is based on legal keeping the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats Sweden and he became politically engaged ear- defense spending. But his supporters believe day, with a preliminary count showing it procedures,” Medvedev said yesterday in from taking a share of power. ly on as an anti-Vietnam War protester. He also Lofven will be up to the challenge. “He has huge won more than 70 percent in the first local remarks released by the government. When he physically pushed aside a female helped start a youth branch of the Social ability and skill in dealing with political negotia- elections since the peninsula’s annexation On Sunday, he called Crimea’s elections government minister during a live TV debate Democrats. tions,” said Anders Ferbe, who took over as head from Ukraine in March. Crimea’s residents “highly competitive”. Kremlin loyalist Sergei after she walked over to him with an energy After school, he worked as a welder at indus- of IF Metall from Lofven. “We are talking decades joined Russians across the country in voting Aksyonov, whom was named acting gover- report, his critics said the fracas showed how his trial firm Hagglunds and rose through union of training.” —Reuters in local elections on Sunday which saw nor of Crimea by Putin in April, claimed the President Vladimir Putin cement his grip on polls were the first-ever fair vote on the power. peninsula. “This is the first result at an elec- British hostage: Taxi driver who ‘just wanted to help’ While the vote will not add legitimacy to tion in the history of Crimea that was Crimea in the eyes of the West or Ukraine, achieved in an honest way,” said Aksyonov, LONDON: A British hostage being children, was shown in the same displaced people in Syria. conflict,” he said. Henning also took Kremlin-friendly analysts said it shows that writing on Facebook. The head of Crimea’s threatened by Islamic State mili- video released on Saturday that Henning’s family live in Eccles near an active role in helping to raise the Crimea’s residents conclusively backed join- electoral commission, Mikhail Malyshev, tants is a taxi driver from northern documented the gruesome murder Manchester. Nicknamed “Gadget” funds to buy the medical equip- ing Russia.”Currently the Crimea regional acknowledged flaws in the vote, saying that England who volunteered to drive a of fellow Briton David Haines. for his love for new technology, he ment and food aid he was bringing branch of United Russia is leading with more than 80,000 Crimea residents were humanitarian aid convoy to Syria He was kidnapped in December was not a professional aid worker over. 71.04 percent,” Crimea’s electoral commis- added to electoral registers on the day of for a Muslim charity. Alan Henning, as he was driving with an unofficial but friends and colleagues said he sion said yesterday morning after 50 per- the polls. a 47-year-old father of two teenage aid convoy to a camp for internally was touched by the suffering of ‘Just wanted to help’ cent of votes for Crimea’s parliament had “It’s obvious to everyone why this situa- Syria’s civilian population. He The convoy left Britain on been counted. The ultra-nationalist Liberal tion arose: the speed with which (Russian) joined a group of Muslim friends December 20 and they were Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), led by passports were given out in the republic of who founded the charity “Aid4Syria” stopped shortly after crossing over firebrand lawyer Vladimir Zhirinovsky who Crimea,” he was quoted as saying by TASS. and had the name tattooed on his from Turkey, the reports said. “They backs the Kremlin, was running second with ‘Voted to join Russia’- arm, said Catrin Nye from the BBC put everyone in a room and started just over eight percent of the vote. Analysts said the Crimean vote was Asian Network, who met him to question people. They were No other party appeared to have broken hugely symbolic. “People are active and before his trip. She described him speaking English because no one the five percent barrier for representation in they really don’t want to go back to Ukraine, as a “very likeable” and “funny” man on the convoy spoke Arabic,” a the Crimean regional parliament, with a so there is huge support for United Russia. and said he had been “inspired” by friend told The Times on condition turnout of around 52 percent. The inhabi- They voted to finally, irrevocably, join friends who had been to Syria. of anonymity. “They were a mixture tants of the Crimea peninsula, where Russia,” said Alexei Makarkin of the Center “Alan is a man who is full of com- of Libyans and Algerians and they Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet is based, were for Political Technologies. As the conflict in passion,” said Kasim Jameel, a friend gave Alan a hard time because he voting to select lawmakers for the parlia- east Ukraine has escalated, the issue of and fellow taxi driver from the was not a Muslim,” he said. ments of Crimea and Sevastopol, and for Crimea’s annexation by Moscow appears to Manchester area, who also helped Other men who had been travel- local city councilors. Parliamentarians will have been pushed into the background. organize the convoys, The Times ling with Henning were released. then elect governors for Crimea and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said newspaper reported. The Times and Several British papers said he was Sevastopol. In polls for the regional parlia- on television on Saturday: “I assure you, in the Daily Telegraph said he was kid- then taken to Raqqa in northern ment of the city of Sevastopol, with 65 per- phone calls and contacts between our pres- napped on his trips to the war-torn Syria which Islamic State claims as cent of the votes counted, United Russia idents, this question is not mentioned.” country, although other media said its capital. “He just wanted to help. had won 76 percent, while LDPR won 7 per- Russia on Sunday held nationwide local it may only have been the second That’s it,” Martin Shedwick, the cent, with a turnout of 47 percent, its elec- elections for governors or local assemblies time he had travelled there. owner of Sprint Motors, which toral commission said. Ukraine condemned in 84 regions that led to few surprises as Jameel said Henning had insist- helped to service the old ambu- the votes as illegitimate in a statement candidates backed by the Kremlin largely ed on taking part in the convoy lances used in the humanitarian issued by its foreign ministry. sealed victory in a skillfully orchestrated instead of spending the New Year’s convoy, said on Sky News. The Daily Russian Prime Minister Dmitry campaign. “The support for the authorities holidays with his family. “I could tell Express quoted Mohamed Medvedev, who leads the ruling United was very high, it is an obvious success for a lot of stories about the good that Elhaddad as the convoy leader. Russia party, said the vote proved Russia the authorities,” said Kremlin-friendly Alan has done and about how, as a Elhaddad said Henning had insist- was acting legitimately in Crimea. “All the Makarkin. “There weren’t any protests This handout image shows British aid worker, Alan Henning holding a non-Muslim, he has helped ed on taking that “extra risk” to go participants in the electoral campaign in against the removal of candidates.” —AFP child in a refugee camp on the Turkish-Syrian border. — AFP Muslims who have suffered in the into Syria.—AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 China’s Xi touts ‘maritime silk road’

MALDIVES: China’s President Xi Jinping enlisted the Growing militancy Maldives’ backing for a “21st century maritime silk road” Chinese have become the largest single group of yesterday as he began a tour of South Asia in the strate- holidaymakers to visit the Maldives, a nation of 1,192 gically located Indian Ocean island chain. The Maldives tiny coral islands scattered some 850 kilometers (530 is best known for its tourist industry but also straddles miles) across the equator. The Maldives received just major international shipping lanes, and Chinese invest- over one million tourists last year and more than 30 per ment there has grown significantly as Beijing seeks to cent of them were Chinese. Tourism accounts for more secure vital trade routes. than a quarter of the $2.3 billion economy. “(The) Maldives was an important stop of the “Known as ‘a string of pearls that God left in the ancient maritime silk road,” Xi wrote in an article pub- human world’ and with its simple and warm-hearted lished on the local Sun Online news portal late Sunday. people and picturesque scenery, Maldives is a magnet “China welcomes (the) Maldives to get actively involved attracting tourists from around the world,” said Xi, in building the 21st century maritime silk road by lever- adding he was eager to experience the islands for him- aging its own strength.” Xi is in the Maldives at the start self. But as well as being renowned for sandy beaches of a tour set to focus on China’s growing economic and turquoise waters, there is also some alarm that the influence in South Asia, which has raised alarm bells in Maldives has become a recruiting ground for jihadists. regional power India. From the Maldives he will travel to The one-square mile capital island has seen a pro- Sri Lanka where China has invested heavily, building a jihadist demonstration earlier this month pressing for deep-sea harbor and an international airport in an area sharia law. At least four nationals are said to have been that straddles the east-west shipping lane, the world’s killed while fighting in Syria this year. Former president busiest trade route. The “maritime silk road”-touted by Mohamed Nasheed told Britain’s Independent on Xi during a visit to Indonesia last year-is intended to Sunday paper at the weekend that up to 200 Maldivians revive a trade route running from China through MALE: Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) shakes hands with Maldives President Abdulla Yameen were fighting for Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. The Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean to Europe. at the Presidentís Office in the capital island Male yesterday. — AFP entire population of the Maldives is only around Chinese state news agency Xinhua said the Maldives’ 330,000 Sunni Muslims. President Abdulla Yameen “expressed total agreement” island of Hululle, a distance of about one kilometer. would steer clear of sensitive security issues as New “Radical Islam is getting very, very strong in the with Xi’s proposal, without giving further details. The It is the first visit by a leader from Beijing since the Delhi considers the islands to be within its sphere of Maldives,” said Nasheed, who lost last November’s run- two leaders held talks in the capital Male focused on former British protectorate gained independence in influence. India has regarded China’s growing influence off election to Yameen. “Their strength in the military trade and aid after a formal welcome including a 21- 1965, but will be the second meeting between the two among its neighbors with concern, leading new Prime and in the police is very significant.” Eight Chinese were gun salute. Yameen’s office said he had reached nine leaders in a matter of weeks, following their talks last Minister Narendra Modi to prioritize regional relation- among a group of foreign tourists injured in a bombing agreements with China, including one on a project to month in the Chinese city of Nanjing. A source close to ships that critics say the previous government neglect- in Male in 2007 carried out by suspected Islamist mili- build a bridge connecting the capital with the airport Yameen’s government said ahead of the talks they ed. tants. — AFP

Modi’s India to develop disputed border region

NEW DELHI: India has eased restrictions on its border. The world’s two most populous building roads and military facilities along its nations fought a brief frontier war in the area disputed border with China, as the new gov- in 1962, and Chinese maps still show all of ernment seeks to close the gap on its neigh- Arunachal Pradesh within China’s borders. bor’s superior transport network and take a Indian efforts at development in the stronger stance on Beijing. Indian environ- region have been relatively restrained in ment minister Prakash Javadekar told Reuters recent years. In 2013, Modi’s predecessor he had relaxed environmental rules within announced plans for 850 km (530 miles) of 100 km (62 miles) of the contested border in new roads in the border region, and propos- remote Arunachal Pradesh in order to speed als to upgrade airfields made little headway. up construction of some 6,000 km of roads. Previous governments deliberately neglected The move, which also allows for the con- infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, partly to struction of army stations, arms depots, create a natural buffer against any Chinese schools and hospitals in the sparsely populat- invasion. That policy was dropped when the ed Himalayan region, was announced days extent of development on China’s side before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits became clear. “This is a complete shift in India on Sept 17-18. “This is about defense strategic thinking,” said Namrata Goswami, a preparedness,” said Javadekar. “On the research fellow at the Delhi-based Institute Chinese side of the border, not only have they for Defence Studies and Analyses. built good roads, they are building up their railway network. Our army faces problems Dependence and distrust because of the bad quality of roads,” he The neighbors have a complicated rela- added. Work on the roads will start in the tionship marked by growing economic ties coming months. but also distrust, particularly over their unre- India’s shift is consistent with expectations solved territorial disputes. The two armies SUVA: An election poster of Fiji’s military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama is seen in Suva, the capital of Fiji yesterday. — AFP that Hindu nationalist Prime Minister were locked in a three-week standoff in May Narendra Modi, who swept to power in elec- 2013 in the western Himalayas after Chinese tions four months ago, would take a tougher troops set up a camp at least 10 km (6 miles) line on territorial disputes with neighboring inside territory claimed by India, triggering Fiji media blackout countries. Asian great-power diplomacy calls that India should stand up to its neigh- stirred to life when Modi made clear his inten- bor. tion to play an active role on the world stage Speaking in Beijing recently, Indian by inviting regional leaders to his inaugura- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, a hawk- ahead of elections tion in May. His first bilateral visit outside the ish former spy chief who has in the past region was to Japan, and Japanese Prime expressed doubts about China’s motives, said Minister Shinzo Abe made a two-stop tour of the two nations’ disputed border would be No political campaigning, posters or discussions allowed South Asia earlier this month, pre-empting discussed during Xi’s visit. “Both sides have Xi’s trip to the region this week. agreed to take steps to ensure the peace and tranquility of the border, and seek a fair, rea- SUVA: Fiji imposed a strict media blackout yester- decrees that allowed him to send military officers political debate that was cancelled at the last Complete shift in thinking sonable resolution both sides can accept on day on coverage of the South Pacific nation’s first into newsrooms to vet stories after he tore up the minute. “We condemn all forms of intimidation of After taking office, Modi moved quickly to the basis of peaceful, friendly talks and con- elections since a 2006 military coup, warning jour- country’s constitution in 2009. journalists,” said Benjamin Ismail, the head of appoint a former army chief as a minister for sultations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokes- nalists face up to five years jail if they do not com- The emergency laws were lifted in 2012 but Reporters Without Borders’ Asia-Pacific desk. the northeast border region to accelerate woman Hua Chunying told a news briefing ply. The blackout also applies to political cam- Amnesty International said media in Fiji had been “Supporters of the various political parties may dis- development. The road building plan marks a on Thursday. paigning, election material such as posters or ban- subject to “ongoing intimidation and harassment” agree with journalists and their coverage of events significant expansion of infrastructure in far- Under the easing of environmental rules, ners, as well as discussion of this week’s vote on leaving journalists prone to self censorship to avoid but threatening comments must be punished. flung Arunachal Pradesh, a rugged, moun- Javadekar said road building within 100 km public forums including social media sites. causing offence. “Amnesty International remains “The self-censorship generated by these threats tainous, 84,000 square km (32,400 square of the “Line of Actual Control” - the de facto Fiji’s elections supervisor Mohammed Saneem concerned that freedom of expression in Fiji is seriously endangers the democratic process in mile) region that China calls South Tibet. but disputed border between India and China said the measure was intended to give the elec- criminalised, or subject to restrictions not consis- these first parliamentary elections.” Some 590,000 China has vastly improved roads and is build- - would be brought under a single general torate a chance to reflect on how to vote in tomor- tent with international human rights law,” it said in registered voters in the population of about ing or extending airports on its side of the approval scheme, while the amount of refor- row’s poll without being bombarded by partisan a report last month. 900,000 will have the chance to select from about border in Tibet. estation required would be lowered. India is messages intended to influence their decision. Reporters Without Borders this week raised con- 250 candidates standing for election to a new 50- According to a 2010 Pentagon report, it also pushing ahead with a proposal for elec- “The blackout is there to protect the voter from cerns about two female journalists who said they seat parliament set up under a constitution adopt- had placed nuclear-capable intermediate tricity projects in states bordering China, and incessant campaigning before polling so that the received death threats over their coverage of a ed in 2013. — AFP missiles in the area and deployed around has said it will continue even if international voter can decide without any influence or undue 300,000 troops across the Tibetan plateau. development agencies which had earmarked pressure,” he told reporters. The Modi government’s roads program could cash to support the underdeveloped region Campaign workers in Suva were busy removing aid plans to establish a mountain strike corps do not back schemes in areas claimed by promotional material before the start of the black- Pakistan militants kill 3 of 80,000 troops who can move easily along China. — Reuters out, which ran from 7.30 am yesterday (1930 GMT Sunday) to the close of polling at 6pm tomorrow. in targeted police attacks Countries such as New Zealand, which also goes to the polls this week, have a similar “election silence” ISLAMABAD: Militants yesterday killed three Taleban militants routinely target police and period but they do not include the threat of jail people in attacks targeting police in Pakistan’s other security forces. terms. They also cover only the hours when polling restive northwest, officials said. A suicide Hours later the Pakistani military pounded booths are open, not the days leading up to the bomber killed one policeman in Tahl, about 100 suspected militant hideouts and killed 15 insur- vote, which are seen as critical by campaign man- kilometers (60 miles) southwest of Peshawar, gents, according to a statement. “Army agers keen to engage voters on key election issues. while two brothers of a police station chief died Aviation Combat helicopters in precise strikes Fijian election laws introduced this year by the in a separate attack on his home in Dera Ismail in Tabai area of North Waziristan Agency government of Voreqe Bainimarama, who seized Khan. “A group of up to six militants attacked destroyed 10 explosive laden vehicles and 5 power in a 2006 coup and is standing as a prime Tahl police station and one of the attackers terrorists’ hideouts, 15 Terrorists were killed,” ministerial candidate, ban publication of any opin- blew himself up when police intercepted them the statement said. ion polls in the week before the election. Breaching and responded by firing,” district police chief The area is out of bounds to journalists and the law can attract a five-year prison term and a Anwar Saeed Kundi said. “A policeman was neither the toll nor the identities of the FJ$10,000 ($5,285) fine. martyred and another was wounded,” he said, deceased could be independently verified. A multinational observer group comprising adding that the remaining attackers fled after Pakistan began a long-awaited push to clear about 90 officials from more than a dozen coun- the suicide bombing. insurgent bases from the North Waziristan trib- tries has been set up to monitor the election and Separately militants attacked the home of al area in June after a bloody raid on Karachi ensure it is free and fair. The group declined to a police station chief in Dera Ismail Khan, airport ended faltering peace talks with the comment on the media blackout yesterday, some 240 kilometers south of Peshawar, and rebels. North Waziristan has become a major although it is understood to have raised the issue killed his two brothers, said district police base for the Tehreek-e-Taleban Pakistan with Fijian officials. The ban covers political analy- Chief Sadiq Baloch. Police officer Saifur (Pakistani Taleban), which rose up against the sis, interviews of candidates and anything that has Rehman was not at home when the attack state in 2007. The United States has long called the potential to influence voters. was launched, he added. Baloch said the for action in the area against militant groups attack was mounted in revenge for an opera- targeting NATO forces in neighboring SRINGAR: A Kashmiri resident is pictured inside a house damaged by flooding at Chak vil- History of media censorship tion Sunday in which one militant was killed Afghanistan. Pakistan’s army says it has killed lage, south of Srinagar. — AFP Fiji has a long history of media censorship, and another wounded. Nobody claimed more than 900 militants and lost 82 soldiers including Bainimarama introducing emergency responsibility for the latest attacks but since the start of the operation. — AFP China begins crackdown on ‘foreign bride’ trafficking

BEIJING: Chinese police will clamp down on websites that brokerages or websites have been publishing tempting charge,” said Wang. last year, police in China’s southeastern Fujian province sell men group tours to meet “foreign brides” in Southeast advertisements to introduce Vietnamese brides for cross- The newspaper said some Vietnamese girls were forced busted a people trafficking ring, rescuing 28 Vietnamese Asian countries, as the practice leads to human trafficking border marriages, but most involve kidnappings,” Wang to become prostitutes in coastal or border areas of China women and arresting 62 suspects, most of whom worked and prostitution, the state-run China Daily reported yester- Ying, an official with the Ministry of Public Security respon- such as Guangdong province. Wang said police would be at marriage agencies. China’s gender imbalance, the prod- day. The newspaper noted several so-called “marriage bro- sible for combating human trafficking, was quoted by the step up vigilance to counter trafficking of foreign women, uct of the government’s one-child policy and illicit abor- kerages” were active in Vietnam, promising young women newspaper as saying. “Once their client takes a liking to a particularly at bus stations, docks, and small country roads tion of female fetuses due to a traditional preference for introductions to rich Chinese men from big cities, whereas foreign girl, they cheat her and persuade her to have a and mountain passes that traffickers use. male heirs, has created a huge surplus of single men. The many victims ended up duped into being “sold” as brides wedding in Vietnam, and then charge their male client Wang did not give an estimate of the number of women latest census showed that for every 100 female newborns to villagers in rural China. “Some cross-border marriage 30,000 to 50,000 yuan ($4,900 to $8,150) as a service trafficked through such marriage agencies. In December there were 118 males. — Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Creating new dynamism through reform and innovation Premier Li Keqiang’s speech at Summer Davos opening ceremony

TIANJIN: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on obstacles and make the market play a decisive purchase of service contracting, public-private complete the task of removing and delegating urbanization will be in itself the biggest struc- Wednesday delivered a speech at the opening role in resources allocation. We have also cooperation models and franchise operation items subject to government approval, origi- tural readjustment. We will seize opportunities ceremony of the Annual Meeting of the New endeavored to improve the role of the govern- system. Second, we will continue to focus on nally planned for five years, in a shorter period brought by technological advances and global Champions 2014, also known as the Summer ment and promote social equity. We have tackling the deep-seated structural problems, of time. This is to unleash the potential of the industrial revolution to speed up the develop- Davos Forum. The following is the full text of Li’s worked actively to balance domestic and inter- further increase the effective supply of public market and the driving force for development. ment of such schemes as “broadband China” speech: national demands, coordinate regional devel- goods to generate effective demand, strength- If streamlining administration and delegating and “smart cities”, leverage the role of cities Dear Professor Klaus Schwab, Your opment, narrow the gap between rural and en weak links in investment, increase household power is like taking a proactive move in the across the country in galvanizing hinterland Excellencies Heads of State and Government, urban areas and stabilize agricultural supply consumption and nurture new growth areas. chess game, then introducing new systems is development, promote urban-rural integration distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and demand. We have strengthened the con- Third, we will continue to ensure efficient use of like a “serial blast”. On the one hand, we should and a gradient development of different and dear friends, struction of railways in central and western both the existing and the increase of fiscal and provide the list of government powers which regions and bring about a synchronized It gives me great pleasure to meet you here China, the renovation of rundown areas, as well financial resources and further scale up support defines the scope of what the government progress of the new type of industrialization, IT in Tianjin at the eighth Annual Meeting of the as pollution control and prevention and other for the real economy and emerging industries should do. Items not found on the list will be application, urbanization and agricultural mod- New Champions, or the Summer Davos Forum. livelihood and development projects. We have and businesses, for the greater benefit of rural deemed as not permissible. Only in this way ernization. At the same time, we will vigorously On behalf of the Chinese government, I wish to actively tackled the bottlenecks that have long areas, agriculture and farmers, as well as micro- could we prevent the abuse of government develop programs related to people’s wellbe- extend warm congratulations on the opening of constrained China’s balanced development. All businesses and the service sector. These efforts power, reduce rent-seeking and ensure that the ing, promote equal access to basic public serv- the forum and a cordial welcome to all of you of these have vigorously supported the process are aimed at turning the gains of reform into government better performs its duty of serving ices and strengthen social security, including who have come from afar. toward a new type of industrialization and new dynamism of development that would the people. On the other, a negative list should providing security to those who failed in their The theme for this year’s Forum, namely effectively increased the supply of public goods. bring more benefit to the people. We have all be formulated which defines areas off-limits to entrepreneurial endeavor to help them restart “Creating Value Through Innovation”, is a most Facing the new normal state of the global the confidence, ability and resources to over- businesses. Items not found on the list will be businesses. We will continue to increase house- relevant one. Innovation is an eternal topic of and the Chinese economy, we have remained come the difficulties and realize the major goals deemed as permissible. Only by so doing could hold consumption and make sure that greater the human society and an inexhaustible engine level-headed and taken steps to tackle deep- of China’s economic and social development in we build open and transparent systematic internal demand could serve as a new power to driving economic and social development. seated challenges. We focused more on struc- 2014. arrangements with stable expectations and drive economic growth. Innovation is vital to the steady recovery of the tural readjustment and other long-term prob- Ladies and gentlemen, China is still a devel- bring about enterprises’ vitality to the fullest The Chinese economy, now heading toward world economy. Innovation is also essential to lems, and refrained from being distracted by oping country. We must give top priority to eco- extent. Moreover, we should formulate a list of further growth, is also being weighed down by upgrading the Chinese economy and improving the slight short-term fluctuations of individual nomic development. Only development will government responsibilities to define how the increasing resources and environmental con- its performance. And it is thanks to reform and indicators. In July and August, electricity con- deliver progress. Ultimately, it is only develop- government should regulate the market. All straints. It is imperative for us to enhance ener- innovation that the Chinese economy has in sumption, freight volume and other indicators ment that will resolve all the problems in China. items on the list should be fulfilled by the gov- gy conservation and environmental protection. recent years maintained steady and sound fluctuated somewhat. That was inevitable and We cannot advance without changing the ernment. Only by so doing could we build and Tackling climate change is not only our binding growth. within our expectation. It was because the growth model, nor can we advance without sustain a market environment that favors hon- international obligation as a major responsible The global economic environment has domestic and international economic situation adequate development. Of course, the develop- est operations and fair play, energizes business- country, but also the pressing need for our own remained an intricate one since the beginning was still complex and volatile and base figures ment we pursue should be one that promotes es and encourages innovation and creativity. development. There is no turning back in of this year. The road to recovery in developed for the second half of last year were relatively employment, increases incomes, improves eco- The government should enhance ongoing and China’s commitment to a sound eco-system. We countries has remained bumpy. Growth in high. When observing the Chinese economy, nomic performance and boosts energy conser- ex-post oversight and perform its role well have declared war on pollution and earnestly emerging market economies has slowed down, one should not just focus on its short-term per- vation and environmental protection. It should both as a referee of the market order and as a fulfilled our due international responsibilities. and the Chinese economy faces greater down- formance or the performance of a particular be scientific development, namely, sound and guardian of reform and innovation. As a saying We are studying the action targets on green- ward pressure. Facing this challenging environ- sector. Rather, one should look at the overall balanced development that is in keeping with goes, only by weeding out the barnyard grass house gas emissions control, including the peak ment, we have continued to follow the general trend, the bigger picture and the total score. the laws governing economic activities, social can rice grow properly. Being lenient to law of CO2 emission, the carbon emission intensity principle of making progress while maintaining Judging by the principle of range-based macro- development and nature. breakers is tantamount to doing wrong to law reduction and the increase in the share of non- stability. We have stayed the course and pur- control, we believe the actual economic growth Currently, there are many destabilizing and abiding people. It could even result in “bad fossil energy by 2030 and beyond. We have the sued a proactive approach. Instead of adopting rate is within the proper range, even if it might uncertain factors in the global economy, and money driving out the good”. We will mete out resolve, the will and the capability to pursue strong economic stimulus or easing monetary be slightly higher or lower than the 7.5 percent China’s economic development also faces an stringent punishment to companies, domestic green, circular and low-carbon development. policy, we have vigorously promoted reform We will keep focusing on scientific and techno- and economic readjustment, and made efforts logical innovation and make hard and unremit- to improve people’s lives. As a result, we have ting efforts to step up environmental manage- maintained steady economic performance. In ment, boost the development of energy conser- the first half of the year, the Chinese economy vation and environment protection sectors, ful- registered a 7.4 percent growth, and CPI rise fill the task of energy conservation and emis- was kept at 2.3 percent. Despite economic slow- sions reduction, and work with other countries down, between January and August, the sur- to effectively address global climate change. veyed unemployment rate was kept at around 5 Ladies and gentlemen, we now live in an era percent in 31 big and medium-sized cities. More defined by deepening economic globalization, than 9.7 million urban jobs were created, which with countries increasingly depending on one is over one hundred thousand more compared another in interests and sharing their destinies with the same period last year. closely. The world needs China, and China Despite growing downward pressure on the needs the world. China’s endeavor to realize economy, more jobs were created, thanks to the two centenary goals (namely, to complete new steps of reform taken. Since the beginning the building of a moderately prosperous socie- of this government, we have advanced the ty in all respects when the Communist Party of reform of the administrative review and China celebrates its centenary in 2021, and to approval system. Government departments turn China into a modern socialist country that have removed or delegated to lower levels is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally administrative approval on over 600 items, and advanced and harmonious when the People’s this year, the business registration reform, Republic of China celebrates its centenary in among others, has been carried out nationwide. 2049) and the Chinese dream of the great This has lowered the threshold for starting busi- renewal of the Chinese nation will present nesses and removed restrictions on them, thus great development opportunities and a huge giving a great boost to business development market to the world. Instead of “I win, you lose” in the whole country. Between January and or a “zero-sum game”, we need win-win or all- August, the amount of newly registered market win, which ensures mutual benefit. Only in this entities was more than eight million, and from way could the world prosper and advance for- March to August, with the business registration ward. China is resolute in following the path of reform, the number of newly registered busi- peaceful development. China is a defender and nesses grew by 61 percent over the previous builder of the existing international system and year, all pointing to a massive upsurge which is dedicated to maintaining an overall environ- has generated more than 10 million jobs. In ment of peace and stability. We call for obser- addition to reforming the business registration vance of the basic norms governing interna- system, we have also introduced reforms to tional relations and believe that regional con- investment financing, taxation and logistics sys- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang flicts and hotspot issues should be solved tems, and further opened the gate for the peacefully and politically through dialogue. We development of the service sector and other target. In particular, we should realize that an array of overlapping and deep-seated prob- or foreign, that are involved in producing coun- stand ready to deepen cooperation with our emerging industries. All these measures have important goal of maintaining stable growth is lems. It is in a critical stage where its path terfeit, fake and shoddy products, engaging in Asian neighbors, properly handle differences as been vital in fostering and increasing job to ensure employment, and the floor of the upward is particularly steep. In the latter half of fraud and deception, and stealing trade secrets. there may be, maintain the overall interest of opportunities. proper range is to ensure relatively adequate the year and beyond, we will further accelerate Protecting intellectual property rights is in fact stability and security and uphold the order of The positive changes in China’s economy are employment. As the economic aggregate con- the transformation of the development model, protecting the kindling of innovation and cre- peace. We advocate the building of an open, not only reflected in the increase of jobs and tinues to expand, and in particular, as the serv- push forward structural readjustment through ativity and the rights and interests of innova- fair and integrated global market and support residents’ incomes, but also in the structural ice sector develops rapidly, growth will mean structural reform, make good use of the “golden tors. We will penalize serious IPR infringement the establishment of both multilateral free upgrading. We have streamlined administration, more jobs and there will be greater tolerance to key” of innovation and promote institutional to the fullest extent in accordance with the law, trade arrangements and bilateral FTAs, in order delegated powers to the lower levels, and fluctuations. We should also be clear that innovation as well as innovation in science and including imposing heavy fines to make law to build a high-standard FTA network that is adopted fiscal, taxation and financial measures China’s economy is highly resilient and has technology. By so doing, we will be able to breakers pay insufferable prices, so as to propel globally oriented. We oppose protectionism in such as targeted tax reduction and targeted much potential and ample space to grow, and maintain a medium-high growth rate, move innovation. all its forms and do not favor fighting trade reduction of required bank reserve ratio. All we have a full range of tools of macro-control at toward medium-high level of development, cre- We will step up science and technology wars. We will continue to pursue a more proac- these measures have spurred the growth of the our disposal. The measures we have taken are ate more value and upgrade the Chinese econ- innovation. The Chinese economy is among the tive strategy of opening-up and improve the service sector, agriculture, rural area and the good both for now and for longer-term inter- omy. largest in the world, but in many sectors China open economic system. We will focus on stabi- welfare of farmers, as well as small and micro- ests, and will therefore enable us to prevent We will accelerate the pace of institutional still ranks fairly low and its traditional, extensive lizing export and actively expanding import. businesses, private businesses and emerging major fluctuations and make a “hard landing” innovation. Innovation has been the ultimate way of seeking growth has been proved unsus- We will move faster to bring greater openness industries. In the first half of the year, new busi- even less possible. However, this is not denying cause of the leapfrog development of the tainable. Readjusting the structure must be in the service sector, as well as China’s areas nesses and new business models such as logis- that our development faces difficulties and Chinese economy. China’s innovation involves driven, more than ever, by science and technol- bordering other countries and its vast central tics, express delivery and e-commerce all devel- challenges. On the contrary, we are indeed con- not only technology but more of institution, ogy progress, and that requires strategic, struc- and western regions. We will follow a stable oped fast. The number of newly registered serv- fronted with enormous difficulties and chal- management and growth models. China’s tural, and innovative readjustment. We will sup- and more open policy on foreign capital. We ice businesses surged by more than 70 percent. lenges. reform and opening-up for the past three port and provide guarantee to certain sectors will continue to improve and standardize the The tertiary industry continued to outperform In the four months ahead, we will coordinate decades and more has in itself been a huge and curb and scale back some others, cultivate business environment, in order to attract more the secondary industry in terms of growth rate the efforts to stabilize growth, promote reform, innovation drive, and the huge, untapped and promote new products and new businesses foreign businesses and investment and draw and share of GDP, and is a leading sector of the readjust the structure, improve people’s liveli- potential of innovation and development in and speed up the development of service, high upon and adopt the advanced technologies, economy. The share of private investment in hoods and prevent risks. We will continue to the future still lies in institutional reform. Just technology and emerging sectors. At the same mature managerial expertise and fine cultural fixed asset investment increased by 1.4 percent- improve and innovate in the thinking and imagine how big a force it could be when the time, we will phase out overcapacity, accelerate achievements of other countries. China will age points year-on-year. High-tech industries approaches of macro-control, strengthen tar- 800 or 900 million laborers among the 1.3 bil- the transformation of traditional sectors and always be a major country committed to learn- and equipment manufacturing grew faster than geted macro-control on the basis of range- lion population are engaged in entrepreneur- eliminate outdated capacity so that Chinese ing from others and to being open and inclu- the industrial average. based macro-control, promote structural reform ship, innovation and creation. I believe the key products and China’s service sector can move sive. Acting on the basis of its actual conditions, Deepening structural readjustment has and readjustments, carry out reforms in key to realizing that is to further liberate our mind, up the global value chain and more value could China will strive to become a major country improved the quality of economic growth. On areas of systemic importance with every deter- further liberate and develop the creativity of be created through innovation. We must invest driven by innovation. the basis of carrying out reform and innovation, mination to forge ahead and focus on address- society, further energize businesses and the more in human capital and increase the ranks of As the saying goes, great vision that makes a we have reduced overcapacity, eliminating out- ing long-term problems. First, we will continue market, and remove all institutional obstacles high-caliber workers. We will improve the tech- country prosper is but the result of collective dated capacity in particular, and fostered new to press ahead with revolutionizing the govern- to development so that everyone interested in nological sophistication, quality and brand wisdom. In other words, wisdom comes from growth areas. In the first half of the year, the ment itself and further intensify efforts to starting a business is given more space for awareness of Chinese industries. In particular, the people. In the same line, the massive entre- growth of investment and production of indus- streamline administration and delegate powers. entrepreneurship and the blood of innovation we need to step up reforms to remove restraints preneurship and innovation by all, as I empha- tries with high energy consumption and emis- We will deepen fiscal and taxation reform, pro- could flow unhampered in a society where on innovation by individuals and companies. sized earlier, will generate enormous power. sions noticeably slowed down. The per unit GDP mote reform of the budgetary management everyone is full of the spirit of self-develop- When the talent of all, or at least most of the Today more than any other time, we need energy consumption dropped by 4.2 percent system so as to use public funds in an equitable ment. When reform and innovation fuels the nearly 200 million professionals and skilled reform and innovation and the sharing of the year-on-year, and carbon intensity was cut by and effective way, and continue to expand the massive wave of entrepreneurship by the peo- workers is brought to the full, a new pattern of result of reform and innovation. To use a about 5 percent, the largest drop in many years. pilot programs for business tax to VAT reform ple and at the grassroots level on the land of innovation by the people and innovation by all, Chinese idiom, the fire will burn higher when We have managed to ensure steady growth which is conducive to the development of the the 9.6 million square kilometers of China, the supported by the massive physical and mental everyone adds wood to it. I hope that all our and improve the quality of the Chinese econo- service sector, particularly the R&D companies. enormous power of the diligent and resource- power of the people and the strength of China’s distinguished participants will speak up your my by taking targeted, range-based macro-con- We will deepen financial reform, promote the ful Chinese people will be fully unlocked and manufacturing and creative capability, will be minds, jointly explore ways for reform, innova- trol measures. With focus on key areas and weak pilot programs for non-state owned banks, sort the engine driving China’s sustained economic fostered. This, coupled with the development of tion and open development, share your views links of China’s economic and social develop- out and standardize the limit requirements on development will constantly regenerate itself advanced and even revolutionary technologies, on how to create value and achieve mutual ment, we have used more reform and innova- access to the financial sector and develop a and remain powerful. will create more value and move China’s devel- benefit, and do what you can to help China’s tion measures to incentivize market entities, multi-tiered capital market. We will deepen the China’s effort to comprehensively deepen opment to a higher level. economic development and world prosperity strengthen weak links, boost the real economy reform of state-owned enterprises. We will reform is an ongoing process. The government China faces uneven development between and progress. and ensure that our efforts are well-targeted. deepen price reform and improve the pricing is taking the lead in conducting a “self-targeted its urban and rural areas and among its differ- Let me conclude by wishing this Summer This approach, which was also structural adjust- mechanisms for energy products, medicine and revolution”. Just like an arrow shot, there will be ent regions. But the existing disparity, which is Davos a complete success, and I wish all of you ment in nature, involved both reform and read- medical services. We will deepen reform of the no turning back. We will deepen the reform in quite striking, can entail a huge potential. a successful forum and very good health! justments. We have strived to remove market investment system and implement government the administrative approval system. We hope to Promoting a people-centered, new type of By Chinese Embassy NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Jazeera eyes young viewers

Continued from Page 1 stronger international flavor and “slightly more politicized position,” with a focus on issues such as human rights and With the launch of the service to a global audience in social justice. The new effort “could be a smart way to go English, AJ+ is essentially trying to create a new category about rebranding without using what is negative about for news consumption centered around the elusive 18- to the Al-Jazeera brand,” Iskandar said, noting that some 34-year-old consumer. Americans are still wary of the group’s Middle East roots Bishr said he sees little overlap with Al-Jazeera’s US and ties. cable channel, which launched last year, noting that the Some analysts say there is potential for a digital video average cable TV news viewer is around 45 years old. “This news product, if it is well executed. Ken Doctor, analyst is a different audience,” he said. He said AJ+ has had more with the media research firm Outsell, said he sees a mar- than seven million views over the past weeks without any ket for smartphone users “who want to plug into head- marketing “and that indicates there is audience out there phones and watch on the subway.” The millennial genera- that is looking for this kind of content.” The new service tion, Doctor notes, is especially coveted by media and puts an emphasis on “socially shareable content that will advertisers because it is bigger than the baby-boom gen- highlight human struggles and achievements while also eration and people’s habits are not yet entrenched. “You providing context and relevant background on the want people as they are becoming adults. Their buying world’s biggest stories,” according to a statement from the behavior is still in formation,” he said. media group. AJ+, however, will start off with no advertising, Bishr AJ+ seeks to broaden the footprint for Al-Jazeera in the said. “We are looking at ways to generate revenue,” he United States after its US cable channel launched in 2013 explained. “But we are not going to sacrifice the viewing gained little traction, said Adel Iskandar, professor of com- experience” by inserting ads in news videos. For now, munication at Simon Fraser University who follows Al- Bishr said, the priority for AJ+ will be “getting into the Jazeera and co-authored a 2002 book on the group. “They mainstream” by building a viewer base. According to chose to go with cable, which probably cost them around Doctor, AJ+ may face hurdles in building an audience $1 billion, only to realize the majority of their young audi- because of the roots of Al-Jazeera, which is backed by ence, which had followed their YouTube channel and Al- Qatar’s royal family. “There are only a minority of people Jazeera online, no longer had access,” Iskandar said. who want to stay on top of the news,” he said. “And those He said AJ+ will compete against services such as Vice people are more likely to understand Al-Jazeera’s funding Media and Huffington Post’s HuffPost Live, but will have a and roots.” — AFP

US wins support for Iraq campaign; Syria... Continued from Page 1 and it is the responsibility of the international communi- ty to provide all possible assistance to achieve this goal, This picture taken on Aug 27, 2014 shows a 46-year-old man named Hu, who plunged three storeys and “We are still asking for regular aerial operations the Kuwaiti foreign minister said. He also underlined the smashed his head on a pile of wood at a construction site in Xian in China’s Shaanxi province in October against terrorist sites. We have to pursue them wherever importance of collective work to “fight extremist groups 2013, causing a significant portion of his skull to cave in. Hu has undergone a surgery that was one of the they are. We need to dry up their sources of finance,” the and eliminate their financing and training”. first of its kind, as doctors replaced part of his skull with a 3D printed titanium mesh that was molded to per- Iraqi leader added. The international community is Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled noted that the peril is not fectly restore the part of his skull that had been smashed in the accident. — AFP scrambling to contain the IS jihadists - who have ram- confined to Iraq and Syria “but extends to the region and paged across Iraq and Syria and could number as many the whole world”. He urged the international community as 31,500 fighters, according to the CIA. to provide humanitarian aid to allay the suffering of the Cabinet revamps regulations for... As if to stress the urgency of the campaign, France’s Iraqi people. Kuwait has providing $10 million through defence minister announced just hours ahead of the coordination with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Continued from Page 1 tract with world-class medical consultants and interna- conference that Paris was joining Britain in carrying out the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), he said. On tional hospitals and medical centers to offer their services reconnaissance flights in support of the US air campaign bilateral ties with Iraq, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said: “We The Cabinet resolution is based on the outcome of the in Kuwait. It also tasked it to contract with reputable against the jihadists. Shortly afterwards, two French have achieved a lot for the interests of the two countries, work of a joint committee which was formed from min- health administrations to transfer health management Rafale fighter jets took off from the Al-Dhafra base in the and we are ready to carry on regarding all other issues of istries of health, defense, interior and oil to study unifica- skills to Kuwait. It also urged the ministry to put into United Arab Emirates, an AFP correspondent reported. common concern for the region’s security and stability.” tion of overseas treatment regulations and benefits. It effect the health insurance law and to encourage private And in Brussels, NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen While there was no mention of Syria in the final state- also comes after surveying and comparing regulations in sector to invest in the health sector and transfer patients called for military action, calling IS “a group of terrorists ment, Hollande said the international community “needs other Gulf states, he added. Sheikh Mohammad revealed to the private clinics to reduce the number of those ben- with whom there is no chance whatsoever to negotiate.” to find a durable solution in the place where the (IS) that the Cabinet has asked the Ministry of Health to con- efiting from the overseas treatment system. — KUNA The meeting was the latest in a series of frantic diplo- movement was born. In Syria.” Hollande said the moder- matic efforts to build a broad coalition against the ate opposition should be “backed by all means”. Britain’s jihadists and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said strikes on Syria Shipwreck leaves 500 migrants feared dead Steinmeier said meetings would come “thick and fast” in would be a far more complicated matter than in Iraq but the coming days ahead of a UN general assembly next stressed: “We haven’t ruled it out.” Continued from Page 1 sank off Libya, with only 36 survivors rescued. According week. US Secretary of State John Kerry, who has been However, Iran, which was not invited to the confer- to the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, over 2,500 people crisscrossing the region to drum up support, said over ence, said it had rejected US overtures to help in the The traffickers, who were on a separate boat, then have drowned or gone missing attempting the crossing the weekend that “all bases were covered” in terms of fight against the militants. “Right from the start, the ordered them onto a smaller vessel, which many of the in 2014, including more than 2,200 since the start of implementing US President Barack Obama’s strategy to United States asked through its ambassador in Iraq migrants feared was too small to hold them. When they June. destroy the jihadists. whether we could cooperate,” supreme leader Ayatollah refused to cross over to the new boat, the furious traffick- Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, a special envoy for the Ten Arab states including Saudi Arabia are also Ali Khamenei said in a statement on his official website. ers rammed their boat until it capsized, the survivors told UNHCR, urged the international community to “wake up among the countries backing the coalition, and Australia “I said no, because they have dirty hands,” said the maritime organisation. “Two survivors brought to to the scale of the crisis”. “There is a direct link between has pledged to deploy 600 troops to the United Arab Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state in Sicily told us that there had been at least 500 people on the conflicts in Syria and elsewhere and the rise in Emirates, a regional Washington ally. The goal of the Iran. “Secretary of State (John Kerry) personally asked board. Nine other survivors were rescued by Greek and deaths at sea in the Mediterranean,” she was quoted as conference was “to agree on a strong political message (Iranian counterpart) Mohammad Javad Zarif and he Maltese ships, but all the rest appear to have perished,” saying in a UNHCR statement yesterday. “We have to to the new Iraqi government, to get ourselves ready for rejected the request,” said Khamenei, who was leaving Flavio Di Giacomo, IOM’s spokesman in Italy, told AFP. understand what drives people to take the fearful step the fight,” said one French diplomat who declined to be hospital after what doctors said was successful prostate The Maltese armed forces said seven people, all of risking their children’s lives on crowded, unsafe ves- named. Obama’s plan includes air strikes in Syria and surgery. He accused Washington of seeking a “pretext to unconscious and suffering from hypothermia, were flown sels. It is the overwhelming desire to find refuge,” she expanded operations in Iraq, where US aircraft have car- do in Iraq and Syria what it already does in Pakistan - to a hospital on Crete. They also said their initial informa- said. “Unless we address the root causes of these con- ried out more than 160 strikes since early August. The US bomb anywhere without authorisation.” tion suggested a collision between a boat carrying up to flicts the numbers of refugees dying or unable to find leader has also mooted training “moderate” Syrian rebels The United States insisted yesterday that it was 400 migrants and another carrying around 30. Both protection will continue to rise,” she added. to take on IS and working to reconstitute the Iraqi army, opposed to military cooperation with Iran but was open Palestinians spent a day and a half in the water, one wear- The IOM also called on the international community parts of which fled an IS blitzkrieg across northern and to further talks. And Hammond struck a conciliatory ing a lifejacket and the other holding on to a life buoy to crack down on traffickers. It said “the only way to ren- western Iraq. note saying: “I think we should continue to hope that with other migrants, all of whom perished. Among those der these organisations impotent is to begin to open Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Iran will align itself broadly with the direction that the who died was a young Egyptian boy who hoped to make legal canals into Europe for all those people, men, Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah said the inter- coalition is going.” The gruesome beheading of British money in Europe to pay for his father’s heart operation, women and children, fleeing their homelands in search national community bears the responsibility of assisting aid worker David Haines increased the urgency of the the IOM said. of shelter.” According to the Italian navy, some 2,380 Iraq to maintain its security and stability in the face of Paris talks. Haines was the third Western hostage to be This year has seen a surge in the numbers of migrants migrants and asylum seekers were picked up over the terrorist groups. “It is pleasure that these countries gath- beheaded by the militants in less than a month. IS attempting to make the hazardous crossing from North weekend in a number of incidents by Italy’s large-scale er here to affirm support to Iraq and keenness on the released a video Saturday showing his killing and issued Africa and the Middle East to Europe. On Sunday, in a naval deployment dubbed “Mare Nostrum”, launched country’s security, stability and territorial integrity,” he a death threat against another British captive, Alan separate incident, dozens of African migrants were after over 400 people died in two shipwrecks last said. It is essential to maintain Iraq’s security and stability Henning. — Agencies feared drowned after a boat carrying around 200 people October. — AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 ANALYSIS

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By Nita Bhalla

hen Kohinoor, a stateless Rohingya Muslim, fled her home in Myanmar after a wave of attacks by major- Wity Buddhists, she hoped for a chance to rebuild her life in a new country. She knew she would have to trek for days with little food and water and risk her life being smug- gled across borders by traffickers. But she and her family did not imagine their present life of destitution and discrimina- tion in India, the country they had chosen as their refuge. “We were chased out of Burma (Myanmar). We were chased out of Bangladesh. Now we are in India, the people here tell us that India is not our country. So where will we go?” asked Farmaceuticals Kohinoor, 20, sitting in a makeshift tent on a patch of waste- land in southern Delhi. “We don’t have any land of our own. Our children don’t go to the government schools as they refuse us admission. Antibiotics systematically fed to poultry When we go to the hospital, they don’t admit people from our community,” said Kohinoor, who fled Myanmar two years By Brian Grow and P J Huffstutter resistant ones,” said Keeve Nachman, director of Antimicrobial Resistance. This year, federal investi- solely for “increased rate of weight gain.” ago with her 2-year-old daughter and her sister’s family. the food production and public health program at gators tracking a salmonella outbreak traced viru- Tylosin belongs to a class of antibiotics the FDA Though the Rohingya minority have lived for generations in ajor US poultry firms are administering Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of lent strains of the pathogen to chickens raised by considers “critically important” in human medicine, Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine, the largely Buddhist antibiotics to their flocks far more perva- Public Health. Foster Farms, the largest poultry producer on the the most crucial of three ranks of sensitive drugs. government passed a citizenship law in 1982 which exclud- Msively than regulators realize, posing a West Coast. Virginiamycin is part of a class in the FDA’s middle ed them, denying them the identity cards required for every- potential risk to human health. Internal records ‘Highly Important’ Drugs Investigators identified seven strains of rank, “highly important”. Other George’s Inc feed thing from schooling and marriage to finding a job and get- examined by Reuters reveal that some of the This month, Perdue Farms announced that it Salmonella Heidelberg that had sickened at least tickets, given to two growers in Virginia this year, ting a birth or death certificate. They became stateless. nation’s largest poultry producers routinely feed had stopped applying the antibiotic gentamicin to 634 people across the United States and Puerto show the antibiotics bacitracin and narasin and a Hundreds died in communal violence between chickens an array of antibiotics - not just when sick- eggs in chicken hatcheries. Gentamicin is a mem- Rico this year and last. More than 200 of those non-antibiotic drug called nicarbazin were includ- Buddhists and Rohingya in 2012, worsening their plight, ness strikes, but as a standard practice over most of ber of an antibiotic class considered “highly impor- people were hospitalized, according to the CDC. In ed in every poultry ration in different combina- and in the last two years more than 86,000 Rohingya have the birds’ lives. In every instance of antibiotic use tant” in human medicine by the FDA. The compa- July, Foster Farms issued a recall of some chicken tions until shortly before slaughter. Bacitracin can left, fleeing to countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, India identified by Reuters, the doses were at the low lev- ny said it wants “to move away from conventional products. When epidemiologists examined 68 of promote growth. and Bangladesh. The Rohingya are among an estimated 10 els that scientists say are especially conducive to antibiotic use” because of “growing consumer con- the Salmonella Heidelberg cases linked to Foster George’s said in a statement: “Occasionally million stateless people worldwide. Their plight will be dis- the growth of so-called superbugs, bacteria that cern and our own questions about the practice.” Farms, they found that two-thirds of the bacteria (when necessary to control certain pathogens) cussed during the first global forum on statelessness gain resistance to conventional medicines used to The move won’t change what Perdue feeds its were resistant to at least one antibiotic, according appropriate FDA approved medications are uti- opening in The Hague on Monday, ahead of an ambitious treat people. Some of the antibiotics belong to cat- chickens, however. Some of its feed has contained to the CDC. Half of these superbugs were impervi- lized to prevent, control or treat specific diseases.” U.N. campaign starting in November to eradicate stateless- egories considered medically important to low levels of one antibiotic, feed tickets show. ous to drugs in at least three different classes of It declined to answer detailed questions. At Tyson ness worldwide within a decade. India, despite hosting humans. The internal documents contain details on Perdue said it only uses antibiotics that aren’t con- antibiotics. Foods, two feed tickets sent by the company to some 30,000 registered refugees, has no legal recognition how five major companies - Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s sidered medically important by the FDA, and at In an effort to stop the spread of resistant bac- two Mississippi farms show that bacitracin and the of asylum seekers, making it difficult for them to use Pride, Perdue Farms, George’s and Koch Foods - some farms, it uses no antibiotics at all. teria, the FDA has issued voluntary guidelines to non-antibiotic nicarbazin were among the drugs essential services like schools and hospitals, human rights medicate some of their flocks. The documented “We recognized that the public was concerned regulate antibiotic use by producers of poultry and mixed into the feed. The tickets state the drug groups say - and the Rohingya community is among the evidence of routine use of antibiotics for long dura- about the potential impact of the use of these other livestock. The agency says it also inspects the combination is “for use in the prevention of coc- most vulnerable. tions was “astonishing”, said Donald Kennedy, a for- drugs on their ability to effectively treat humans,” mills where animal feed is made. It considers those cidiosis in broiler flocks, growth promotion and mer US Food and Drug Administration commis- Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue’s senior vice presi- inspections to be a “more effective” use of its feed efficiency.” Coccidiosis is a common intestinal In Need of a Home sioner. Kennedy, president emeritus of Stanford dent of food safety and quality, said when the resources than examining how farmers administer ailment. According to the United Nations refugee agency University, said such widespread use of the drugs hatchery policy was announced. The poultry feed. Not until 2016 does the FDA plan to gather Tyson, also based in Springdale, Arkansas, said (UNHCR), there are around 9,000 Rohingya registered in for extended periods can create a “systematic industry’s lobby takes issue with the concerns of data about antibiotic use on farms, said Craig it does not use bacitracin to promote growth, only Delhi. Thousands more, unregistered, are living in other source of antibiotic resistance” in bacteria, the risks government and academic scientists, saying there Lewis, a veterinary medical officer with the agency. to prevent disease. The FDA requires companies to parts of the country such as Jammu and Hyderabad. In of which are not fully understood. “This could be an is little evidence that bacteria which do become Today, “none of us have an idea first-hand of what’s list growth promotion on tickets if medications Delhi, most of them lead impoverished lives in tented settle- even larger piece of the antibiotic-resistance prob- resistant also infect people. going on” at the farm level, Lewis said this summer, have that effect, Tyson said. The company said that ments dotted around the city, eking out a meagre existence lem than I had thought,” Kennedy said. “Several scientific, peer reviewed risk assess- at a public meeting on antibiotic resistance. Super, its feed mixture changes throughout the year. In collecting and selling garbage or doing manual work for ments demonstrate that resistance emerging in the National Chicken Council spokesman, said the some seasons, it said, the feed doesn’t include bac- Indians, often underpaid and exploited. Feed Tickets animals and transferring to humans does not hap- information on feed tickets “is available to FDA, the itracin and nicarbazin. Because they have no identity documents, they cannot Reuters reviewed more than 320 documents pen in measurable amounts, if at all,” said Tom regulators, whenever they want to go see it.” At Koch Foods Inc, a Chicago-based supplier to send their children to school or use health services at gov- generated by six major poultry companies during Super, spokesman for the National Chicken fast-food chain KFC Corp, feed tickets contradict a ernment hospitals. They cannot rent accommodation and the past two years. Called “feed tickets,” the docu- Council. He said using antibiotics to prevent dis- “WAKE-UP CALL” statement on the Koch website about antibiotic face problems getting work. Many say they have been ments are issued to chicken growers by the mills eases in flocks “is good, prudent veterinary medi- Still, companies are reluctant to discuss how use. Until Aug 27, the website said Koch Foods forced to sleep under plastic sheets on roadsides or patch- that make feed to poultry companies’ specifica- cine. Prevention of the disease prevents unneces- they medicate their flocks. One, Pilgrim’s Pride, said uses antibiotics for the narrow purpose of protect- es of wasteland for weeks or months, before local residents tions. They list the names and grams per ton of sary suffering and prevents the overuse of poten- it would take legal action against Reuters unless ing the health of its chickens. “We do not adminis- or authorities move them on. “Our home is Myanmar but each “active drug ingredient” in a batch of feed. tially medically important antibiotics in treatment the news agency gave the company access to ter antibiotics at growth promotion doses,” the they chased us out,” said 21-year-old Abdul Sukur at a They disclose the FDA-approved purpose of each of sick birds.” Pilgrim’s feed tickets that reporters had reviewed. statement read in part. “No antibiotics of human camp housing some 60 families in Delhi’s Okhla district. medication. And they specify which stage in a Poultry producers began using antibiotics in Reuters declined to do so. The tickets show that significance are used to treat our birds.” “Here also we don’t belong. People abuse us for living on chicken’s roughly six-week life the feed is meant the 1940s, not long after scientists discovered that Pilgrim’s added low doses of the antibiotics baci- Koch feed tickets dated from Nov 30, 2011, the streets and say we are making the place dirty. We have for. penicillin, streptomycin and chlortetracycline tracin and monensin, individually or in combina- through July 20, 2014, indicate otherwise. They list to shift constantly. We need permanent land in India where The feed tickets examined represent a fraction helped control outbreaks of disease in chickens. tion, to every ration fed to a flock grown early this low-dose amounts of five different types of antibi- we can settle and have proper identity documents which of the tens of thousands issued annually to poultry The drugs offered an added benefit: They kept the year. Neither drug is classified as medically impor- otics in feed given to flocks at one Alabama farm. we can show,” he said. farms run by or for major producers. The confiden- birds’ digestive tracts healthy, and chickens were tant by the FDA, although bacitracin commonly is One was virginiamycin, in a class considered “high- tial information they contain nonetheless extends able to gain more weight without eating more used to prevent human skin infections. ly important” to fighting infections in humans. In Haven for Some well beyond what the US government knows. food. Over the years, the industry’s use of antibi- The Colorado-based company wouldn’t 34 of the 55 Koch Foods feed tickets that Reuters Considered a haven in a volatile region, India has for Veterinary use of antibiotics is legal and has been otics grew. Early on, independent scientists address questions about its use of antibiotics. Its examined, antibiotics at low-dose levels were list- decades hosted refugees fleeing conflict or persecution in rising for decades. But US regulators don’t monitor warned that bacteria would inevitably develop general counsel, Nicholas White, called the con- ed “for increased rate of weight gain,” a related countries like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, China and how the drugs are administered on the farm - in resistance to those antibiotics, especially when the tents of its tickets “confidential business informa- growth-promotion use called “improved feed effi- Myanmar. But its refugees have no legal status. Decisions what doses, for what purposes, or for how long. drugs were administered in low doses. In 1976, a tion.” US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, said ciency,” or both. Each of those feed tickets also said about refugees are taken on an ad hoc basis and some Made public here for the first time, the feed docu- landmark study by microbiologist Stuart Levy the feed tickets substantiate what she long sus- the antibiotics were for the prevention of coccidio- groups, such as Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, have been ments thus provide unique insight into how some showed that potentially deadly bacteria in poultry pected: “that the overuse of antibiotics on many sis, another bacterial infection, or both. given certain rights and support. Others, such as the major players use antibiotics. were developing resistance to tetracyclines and chicken farms is rampant.” Gillibrand has been Koch Foods changed the website after being Rohingya, have been less fortunate. The tickets indicate that two of the poultry pro- other antibiotics. The resistant bacteria, E. Coli, pushing for regulators to more aggressively moni- asked by Reuters about its use of virginiamycin. “I Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR India’s chief of mission, said the ducers - George’s and Koch Foods - have adminis- were then moving from poultry to people. That is tor low-level doses of antibiotics. Now, Gillibrand regret the wording mistake on that particular let- UNHCR identity cards given to registered refugees are often tered drugs belonging to the same classes of when the FDA first tried to rein in drug use in food said, she hopes “the FDA will use the feed-ticket ter” on the website, said Mark Kaminsky, Koch’s not recognised as they are not issued by the government. antibiotics used to treat infections in humans. The animals. The agricultural and pharmaceutical data obtained by Reuters as a wake-up call to re- chief financial officer. The company said it is The agency is partnering with non-governmental organisa- practice is legal. But many medical scientists deem industries resisted, viewing low-level antibiotic use evaluate their approach to the regulation of antibi- required by the FDA to list certain drugs as growth tions which are going into refugee communities to help it particularly dangerous, because it runs the risk of as a way to produce meat more quickly and otic use in food production.” So does Rep Rosa promoters if they have that effect; Koch says it them negotiate access to basic services, he added. “Overall if promoting superbugs that can defeat the life-sav- cheaply. Today, 80 percent of all antibiotics used in DeLauro, D-Connecticut, a member of a House does not use them for that purpose. Koch said it you look at how India looks after refugees, it is a functioning ing human antibiotics. In interviews, another America are given not to people, but to livestock. subcommittee overseeing food safety. Told of the has no plans to discontinue the use of virgini- protection regime. There are no big violations of refugee major producer, Foster Poultry Farms, acknowl- information in the feed tickets, DeLauro called on amycin, which it says may be used to prevent a rights, although there are lots of things that could improve,” edged that it too has used drugs that are in the Scant Review the FDA to “implement tighter restrictions on common intestinal infection in chicken. KFC US Bartsch said. “There is differential treatment of refugees. You same classes as antibiotics considered medically About 390 medications containing antibiotics antibiotic usage.” said in a statement: “KFC’s supply partners must have to analyse the period when they arrived and also look important to humans by the FDA. have been approved to treat illness, stave off dis- adhere to our strict standards and specifications, at the bilateral relationship with the country of origin. These About 10 percent of the feed tickets reviewed ease and promote growth in farm animals. But the Dual Effects which in some cases are more stringent than the are the two factors that shape how India has treated by Reuters list antibiotics belonging to medically FDA has reviewed just 7 percent of those drugs for All the poultry giants state publicly that they FDA’s regulations.” A spokeswoman didn’t address refugees over time.” —Reuters important drug classes. But in recent presenta- their likelihood of creating antibiotic-resistant use antibiotics for the limited purpose of keeping detailed questions about antibiotic use by Koch tions, scientists with the US Centers for Disease superbugs, a Reuters data analysis found. The chickens healthy. But the feed tickets, which list Foods and KFC’s other chicken suppliers. Control and Prevention said the use of any type of widespread use of antibiotics worries public health the medications included in chicken feed, high- antibiotic, not just medically important ones, con- authorities. In a report this year, the World Health light a second effect of many of the drugs: bulking Healthier Chickens? All articles appearing on these tributes to resistance. They said that whenever an Organization called antibiotic resistance “a prob- up the birds. Some of the tickets reviewed for this The experience of one grower raises questions antibiotic is administered, it kills weaker bacteria lem so serious it threatens the achievements of article state that the antibiotics promote feed effi- about whether preventive use of antibiotics has a pages are the personal opinion of and enables the strongest to survive and multiply. modern medicine.” The annual cost to battle ciency or weight gain in chickens. The FDA meaningful effect on the health of chicken. Craig the writers. Kuwait Times takes no Frequent, sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics in antibiotic-resistant infections is estimated at $21 requires companies to list growth promotion on Watts, who grows chicken for Perdue, says he sees responsibility for views expressed low doses intensifies that effect, scientists and billion to $34 billion in the United States alone, the feed tickets whenever feed includes antibiotics little difference in outcomes for the birds he raises therein. Kuwait Times invites read- public health experts say. The risk: Any resulting WHO said. that have been approved for that purpose. on feed containing an antibiotic and those he superbugs might also develop cross-resistance to Each year, about 430,000 people in the United Reuters found eight different antibiotics listed grows for the company’s antibiotic-free line. ers to voice their opinions. Please medically important antibiotics. According to the States become ill from food-borne bacteria that on the tickets it reviewed. The tickets come from a Perdue mixes the antibiotic narasin into feed given send submissions via email to: opin- feed tickets reviewed, low doses of antibiotics resist conventional antibiotics, according to a July scattering of farms across the United States - in to chickens in the company’s antibiotic-fed line. Its [email protected] or via snail were part of the standard diet for some flocks at report by the CDC. Overall, the CDC estimates that Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia and antibiotic-free line contains antimicrobial drugs five companies: Tyson, Pilgrim’s, Perdue, George’s 2 million people are sickened in the United States Washington State, among other locations. George’s that kill micro-organisms, but none that the FDA mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. and Koch. “These are not targeted uses aimed at annually with infections resistant to antibiotics. At Inc, a poultry company based in Springdale, defines as an antibiotic, according to Perdue feed The editor reserves the right to edit specific bugs for defined duration. They’re multi- least 23,000 people die. “That’s the number we are Arkansas, issued feed tickets last year to a chicken tickets shown by Watts. None of the drugs listed by any submission as necessary. ple, repeat shotgun blasts that will certainly kill off certain of. The actual number is higher,” said Steve grower in Virginia. The tickets show that the antibi- Perdue on the feed tickets is considered medically weaker bugs and promote the stronger, more Solomon, director of the CDC’s Office of otics tylosin and virginiamycin were administered important for humans. —Reuters p15_Layout 1 9/15/14 9:35 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS

Kroos no loss to Prost, Senna start Nigeria shelve solid Bayern at opposite ends Keshi contract talks BERLIN: Toni Kroos’ summer transfer to Real Madrid has done no harm to BEIJING: Two of motorsports’ most famous names start the first ever ABUJA: Stephen Keshi’s future as Nigeria coach hangs in the balance with German giants Bayern Munich, club captain Philipp Lahm claimed in yesterday’s Formula E race for electric cars at opposite ends of the grid in Beijing a decision on whether he stays on only likely to come in the days before the team’s next crunch game. The 52-year-old has agreed to renew his contract edition of soccer magazine Kicker. “Bayern Munich have so much quality and Saturday, with Nicolas Prost taking pole position in Beijing and Bruno strength in depth they are difficult to weaken,” said Lahm, as Bayern prepare to and even handled the Super Eagles’ first two matches in the competition Senna second from last. Frenchman Prost, the son of four-time F1 champi- host Manchester City in the Champions League tomorrow. “We don’t miss Toni, without a new deal after the intervention of Nigeria’s sports minister. But that’s football, players come and go. I’ve been in the game too long to miss any- on Alain, went some way to meeting the heavy expectations on his shoul- talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ran cold because of the one, even if Toni is a great guy,” he explained. Kroos joined Real Madrid for 30 ders by clocking the best lap on the 3.453-kilometre circuit with a time of leadership struggle at the association that prompted a league boycott and million euros (38m dollars) just a few months after the Spaniards one minute 42.200 seconds. But Senna, the nephew of Ayrton Senna, suf- saw FIFA threaten a ban from international competition. “It is up to the NFF had hammered the Bavarians 5-0 over two legs of a fered a miserable afternoon after his car failed to start in qualifying, mean- to decide who handles the Eagles,” said Patrick Omorodion, Champions League semi-final. And Lahm feels the European ing he was to begin the race in 19th position. Prost was more than a tenth spokesman for sports minister Tammy Danagogo. “The minis- champions are favourites to win the title again this time of a second ahead of second-placed Brazilian Lucas Di Grassi, whose fastest ter only requested that Keshi should handle the two games, around. “Real have invested a great deal of money to strength- lap was one minute 42.306. Di Grassi’s teammate at Audi Sport ABT, Daniel since there was a vacuum.” FIFA’s decision not to ban Nigeria en an already excellent side and they are undeniably the team Abt, will be third on the grid after he clocked one minute 42.454 seconds. was conditional on new elections being held for the NFF to beat,” insists Lahm, who captained Germany to World Cup Prost, 33, who races for the E.Dams Renault team co-founded by his father, management within the shortest possible timeframe. A vote victory in 2014. But the diminutive defender also feels crashed into the barriers on one of his four laps, but said there was no has been set for September 30 — 10 days before Nigeria, Bayern are stronger than last season, pointing to damage to his car. He felt “fantastic” with his qualifying, he said, in his first with only one point from two games, take on Sudan in key signings such as Polish striker Robert a must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. —AFP Lewandowski. —AFP street race since 2005. —AFP Oman racing team seals history-making British GT team title

MUSCAT: History was made by the Oman duo ended the season as Vice-Champions season finale, Ahmad took the opening dominated at the front and after an hour of the air, Keen managed to get better drive Racing Team at Donington Park Grand Prix just 10.5 points adrift of Attard. stint of the race and produced an exquisite racing he pitted from the lead with an out of Foggarty’s Esses to take the lead on Circuit on Sunday, when the squad became “The race was an emotional rollercoaster performance at the wheel of the No.4 incredible cushion of almost 24 seconds. the run into the hairpin. This then opened the first ever entrant running under an but, at the end of the day, we’re not disap- Oman Air, Oman Ministry of Tourism, Oman the way for third placed Ollie Hancock to Omani licence to win the coveted Avon pointed as we knew what we had to do - it Ministry of Sports Affairs, Nawras, National attack in his Ferrari at Redgate a couple of Tyres British GT Championship ‘GT3 Teams’ was incredibly tough to overcome the Bank of Oman and Al Hashar Group/Aston Lapped traffic corners later, demoting Caine to third. On crown - an achievement driver Ahmad Al points deficit”, explained Ahmad after the Martin Oman-backed Aston Martin V12 Caine emerged from the pit-stop with a the penultimate lap, Caine slipped to fourth Harthy dedicated to His Majesty Sultan race, “What is incredibly positive is winning Vantage GT3. reduced advantage of around three sec- but the result was enough to help seal the Qaboos Bin Said and the people of Oman. the team title for the first time, in our first Making a perfect getaway at the rolling onds and with the chasing Porsche of Phil teams’ title. Marking an incredibly proud moment for year with Aston Martin, that really is so start, the 33-year-old opened an advantage Keen having already served its stop, the “I’ve never driven like that before in my Muscat racer Ahmad, the final event of the important for everyone at the Oman Racing of 1.3 seconds on the first lap alone and rival car was already fully up to speed. life”, explained Ahmad, “I knew what we 2014 British GT season was somewhat bit- Team. although second placed Attard did get the Although chipping away at Caine’s lead, had to do and I knew what was happening. tersweet, however, with a possible third vic- gap back down to below one second, the British driver worked hard to keep The car was perfect, everything around us tory of the campaign slipping away late in Exquisite performance Ahmad re-established full control from the Keen behind and managed to do so while was going well, and then [Marco] Attard the two-hour encounter and, with it, hopes “It’s our strongest year in endurance rac- fourth tour with the fastest lap at that also negotiating a lot of lapped traffic. retiring as well - everything just kept moti- of winning the drivers’ title too. ing, but we want to be stronger still next point. With just 30 minutes to go, there was vating us and pushing us. We couldn’t quite Even so, the fight put up by Ahmad and year and come back faster and even more With a 15 second pit-stop ‘success’ almost high drama at Melbourne Hairpin stay in a position to win the race in the end, team-mate Michael Caine was an impres- competitive. The guys at Motorbase penalty also having a potentially heavy when Caine had to stand on the brakes to but it’s been a fantastic season.” Ahmad sive one and for a large portion of the race [Performance - the crew behind the Oman impact on the No.4 Aston Martin pairing’s avoid contact with a slower backmarker. now heads from the UK to Germany for the it looked as though the duo would be able Racing Team] have done an amazing job hopes, Ahmad knew he had to try and Keen too was caught-out, slightly tagging final round of the Blancpain Endurance to overturn the huge points lead of eventu- this year, they deserve the team champi- carve out a significant lead and he man- the rear of the Aston, but they emerged Series, theiRacing.com Nurburgring 1000, al champion Marco Attard when he had to onship.” aged precisely that. Threading his way from the turn in the same order. which will take place next weekend, retire his BMW Z4 on lap 10. Ultimately, the Having secured pole position for the through slower traffic neatly, the Omani Then, five laps later and with light rain in 20th/21st September.

No pain for Furyk after yet another runner-up spot

ATLANTA: Jim Furyk has not tasted vic- He later regained a share of the lead tory on the PGA Tour for four frustrating after very nearly holing out with a deli- years but he had very little to complain cate chip from greenside rough for eagle about after recording his fourth runner- at the par-five 15th. up spot of the season at the Tour The 44-year-old, who won the most Championship on Sunday. recent of his 16 titles on the PGA Tour at The veteran American went into the the 2010 Tour Championship, settled final round at East Lake Golf Club two instead for a tap-in birdie but his title strokes off the pace and twice moved bid faded with the bogeys on the last into a tie for the lead before finishing in two holes. a share of second place with world num- “It was a good week, a good solid ber one Rory McIlroy. day,” he said. “Really it was nice to get off A poor swing with his approach at the to that fast start. par-four 17th led to the second of his “Kind of mellowed through the mid- three bogeys on the day and it was the dle of round and started hitting some one that really stung. good shots. I felt like I played well.” “I got trapped in between clubs a lit- Furyk recorded 11 top-10s in 21 starts tle bit on 17,” Furyk told reporters after on the 2013-14 PGA Tour, including sec- firing a one-under-par 69 in the season- ond placings at the Wells Fargo ending event to post an eight-under Championship, Players Championship, total of 272, finishing three strokes off Canadian Open and Tour Championship. the pace. Asked how much his fourth runner- “A six-iron was a little too much. I up finish of the year had hurt, Furyk don’t think seven-iron was enough. replied: “Canada probably was the worst “I was kind of trying to force the sev- because I was in control of the tourna- en and got trapped in behind me a little ment. Starting Sunday I was in control of bit, so not a very good swing. I was dis- the tournament all day and got chased appointed in that, but the rest of the day down.” played really well.” “The other three seconds, you Furyk made a sizzling to start to the know, were good efforts,” he added. “I final round, birdies on the second and shot 65, 66 on Sunday at Wells Fargo third holes lifting him briefly into a and the Players. “This one, Billy was out three-way tie at the top with Northern ahead. I was trying to chase him down Irishman McIlroy and eventual winner all day. I just couldn’t make enough Billy Horschel. birdies.” — Reuters Rory McIlroy McIlroy stakes claim for Abu Dhabi first

ABU DHABI: Four-time Major winner Rory one of the world’s greatest sporting contests why we are involved in golf and in this tour- McIlroy is set for a stunning return to the Abu nament. I believe we are fulfilling our ambi- Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship where he has History tion in Abu Dhabi and by working closely his sights focused on winning his first Falcon The 25-year-old, however, narrowly missed with our partners, this Championship has Trophy. out on bagging his first Falcon Trophy in Abu evolved into an unmissable event which McIlroy, who has teed off his season in Dhabi earlier this year, after suffering a two- appeals to absolutely everyone. Abu Dhabi for the past seven years and has shot penalty to lose the joint-lead at the end “The Championship brings together all the been a three-time runner up in the UAE capi- of day three. McIlroy eventually shared sec- ingredients required to excite and attract tal, says he’d love to finally conquer the event ond place with Phil Mickelson as Spaniard families, avid golfers and those completely during its 10 year anniversary celebrations. Pablo Larrazabal kept his nerve and added new to the game and with the world’s best And with a recent stretch of success behind his name to the Championship’s history player heading a world class field on a stun- him that has brought two Major wins, McIlroy books. ning course alongside a host of family-friend- believes he can continue the scintillating McIlroy has experienced his share of ups- ly activities and entertainment, everything is form into his season opener in January at and-downs on the challenging course at Abu in place for a sensational start to the golfing Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s National course. Dhabi Golf Club. With another two runner-up year in Abu Dhabi. It’s a winning formula and “Over the past few months I have been results in 2011 and 2012, and third place in one we are continuing to build upon as we mentally strong and I feel very good about 2010, the Ulsterman has come nail-bitingly look to celebrate the landmark achievement my game at the moment,” said McIlroy, who close on several occasions. The exception of the 10th anniversary tournament and five will attempt a career grand slam at Augusta came in 2013 where he and Tiger Woods years of HSBC sponsorship.” in April next year. unexpectedly failed to make the cut. Adding to McIlroy’s special affinity with “Greatness in golf is winning Major “Rory’s presence will add to what promises Abu Dhabi was the global announcement of Championships but after playing in Abu to be the Championship’s most exciting year his partnership with Nike on the eve of the Dhabi for so many years and having come so yet as we look to assemble another amazing Championship in January 2013. close in the past, I would love nothing more line-up of the world’s top players to celebrate Tailored package details for the 2015 than to win at the event’s 10 year anniversary. our tenth anniversary,” said Sultan Al Dhaheri, Championship, which will be held from That would be something very special and Acting Executive Director Tourism, Abu Dhabi January 15th- 18th, are available from would mean a lot to me.” Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), www.golfinabudhabi.com. Championship McIlroy has enjoyed an incredible run of which owns and organises the packages include five nights’ accommodation form this summer, clinching three huge back- Championship. in one of Abu Dhabi’s leading hotels, two to-back events in the Open Championship, “Abu Dhabi has come to mean a lot to the rounds of golf on Abu Dhabi’s Championship the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the players over the years and we are so pleased courses, season passes to the Abu Dhabi PGA Championship to revive his position as to be welcoming Rory back for such an HSBC Golf Championship as well as an array the world’s top golfer. And with the Ryder important milestone in the event’s history.” of stunning tourism attractions. To top this ATLANTA: Jim Furyk of the United States hits his second shot on the 17th hole during Cup only weeks away, McIlroy’s magic touch HSBC Global Head of Sponsorship & off, all those who book packages will enjoy a the final round of the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola at the East Lake Golf Club on will be called upon again as Europe shapes Events Giles Morgan said: “HSBC’s ambition is complimentary clinic with a world top 30 Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia. — AFP up to attempt a third consecutive victory in to open up the world of golf. That is exactly player. p16_Layout 1 9/15/14 9:35 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS Crowds shrink as Wallabies lose fan support SYDNEY: The Wallabies have lost just the attendance record for a Super Rugby pressure of a hurting All Blacks at Eden crowds. low crowd for the Pumas match “was one game in 11 Tests and are unbeaten final against the Crusaders on August 2 Park, fans threw up their hands. “Every week someone will tell you a very much a reflection of what was at home this season but fans are losing with 61,823, but there were only 6,000 “And while the elite athletes at the different reason but there doesn’t seem unfolding before their eyes in Australian interest and staying away. more spectators at the same Sydney Wallabies are trained to efficiently digest to be any one particular reason. In sport rugby-crowds on the decline, fans disen- The smallest rugby Test crowd in venue for the opening Bledisloe Cup Test and discard losses to focus on the next across the world crowds are shrinking.” gaging, morale depressing”. Australia this century of 14,281 watched against the All Blacks two weeks later. challenge, the fallout from that 51-20 Rugby writer Greg Growden wrote on “I do have a little bit of a sense that the team scrape home 32-25 over The Sydney Morning Herald believes humiliation is still haunting the fan base.” the ESPNscrum website that the lack of there is a generational shift here, that Argentina on the Gold Coast Saturday the crunch moment appears to have Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie insisted support “is hardly a dazzling advertise- younger generations have so many dif- after a below average crowd saw them come in Auckland. there were still “plenty of rusted-on fans ment for the code”. “People will come if ferent entertainment options that they play South Africa in Perth the previous “Australia denied New Zealand their that turn up and enjoy watching”. they know they will be entertained and can access within a nanosecond,” week. place in the history books with a 12-12 “We’re scoring more tries on average enlightened,” he said. “At the moment, Australian Rugby Union chief Bill Pulver Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium was also draw in Sydney, the best any country has every game, so you can’t say it’s that; and there remains considerable doubt over said. “That means sports like ours have only half-full when 27,189 people turned managed against the All Blacks since we kicked the ball seven times (against whether the Wallabies provide value for an absolute obligation to find that sweet out to watch them face France in June. 2011,” it said Monday. Argentina), so you can’t even say it’s the buck.” spot, that sweet intersection of winning The NSW Waratahs may have broken “But when they collapsed under the that,” he told the Herald of the small The Australian newspaper said the and entertaining.” — AFP Wozniacki eyeing more major titles TOKYO: Former world number one ent winners, something that will give Caroline Wozniacki, fresh from her first Wozniacki hope she can go to the next Grand Slam final appearance in five years, stage and capture that elusive title. said yesterday she was ready to contend for She described her two weeks at the US more major titles. Open as a “great run for me”. “I played The Dane returned to the top ten in the Serena who just was better than me that rankings after making the last two of the day. You know I just have to be happy US Open earlier this month, where she lost about the way everything turned out,” the to top-ranked Serena Williams 6-3, 6-3. tenacious defensive player added. In She’s currently ninth in the standings, Tokyo, Wozniacki-who won the 2010 event- bouncing back from 18th position early in is seeded second while world number- March-her worst ranking since holding the eight Angelique Kerber is the top seed. number one spot in 2010 and 2011. The 26-year-old German is the highest In Tokyo yesterday for the Pan Pacific ranked at the $1,000,000 Pan Pacific Open. Open, Wozniacki denied she had ever been It’s a big week for the pair as they seek a away from the game’s top echelons and spot in the season-ending WTA Finals in vowed to keep “getting better”. “I’ve fin- Singapore next month, which features the ished the year in the top 10 in the last six top eight in the women’s rankings. years, so I was never really gone,” said the “That’ll definitely be a big goal of mine,” 24-year-old, who has received a first-round said Wozniacki, who will also play in WTA bye this week. Premier events in Wuhan, Beijing and prob- “I’m excited about the next year as well,” ably Moscow before the grand finale. she added. “It’s all about getting better. The winner of 22 WTA titles has only And keep improving and the future’s look- one victory so far this year-the Istanbul ing good.” Wozniacki, who is yet to win a Cup in July. Her win-loss record has Grand Slam title, has appeared in only two improved to 25-6 since a first-round exit major finals. In 2009 she lost to Kim from the French Open in May, days after a Clijsters, also at Flushing Meadows. public break-up with world number one This season’s four Slams saw four differ- golfer Rory McIlroy. —AFP ARLINGTON: Catcher Christian Bethancourt #25 of the Atlanta Braves reaches for the throw as Leonys Martin #2 of the Texas Rangers scores a run on an RBI double hit by Elvis Andrus, not pictured, during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Texas won 10-3. — AFP Ian blasts 2-home run to lead Tigers victory over Indians

DETRIOT: Ian Kinsler blasted a two-run home run Astros 6, Angels 1 Brewers (78-72) another 1 1/2 games back. off Bryan Shaw in the seventh inning to lead the Left-hander Dallas Keuchel pitched no-hit ball for Detroit Tigers a victory over the Cleveland Indians 6 1/3 innings as the Houston Astros earned a victory Rays 6, Blue Jays 5 and a sweep of their three-game weekend series. over the Los Angeles Angels. Keuchel (11-9) had a Sean Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th Detroit’s (83-66) sixth win in seven games went to perfect game for five innings before walking catcher inning to snap a 5-5 tie and the Tampa Bay Rays left-handed reliever Phil Coke (5-2), who pitched a Chris Iannetta to begin the bottom of the sixth defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the rubber match scoreless seventh. The loss dropped Cleveland 6 1/2 inning. The loss ended the Angels’ (93-56) 10-game of a three-game series. Pinch-hitter John Mayberry games behind first-place Detroit in the American winning streak, the team’s longest since 2002 and hit a pinch-hit home run with two out in the bottom League Central Division. one shy of the club record. of the ninth against left-hander Jake McGee (5-2) to Right-hander Joe Nathan earned his 32nd save tie the game for the Blue Jays and force extra while starter Justin Verlander allowed three runs and Athletics 4, Mariners 0 innings. struck out six in 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester shut down the Seattle Mariners to help the A’s win back- Orioles 3, Yankees 2 Rangers 10, Braves 3 to-back games for the first time since Aug. 22-23 Kelly Johnson capped a two-run rally in the bot- Second baseman Luis Sardinas and right fielder while widening their lead in the American League tom of the ninth with a walk-off one-out double that TOKYO: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark answers questions during a press conference Michael Choice combined for five hits and seven wild-card race. Oakland (83-66) maintained their gave the Baltimore Orioles a victory over the New for the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP RBIs in the Texas Rangers’ victory over the Atlanta spot as the first of two AL wild cards, 1 1/2 games in York Yankees. Baltimore’s magic number also Braves. Sardinas - who went 3-for-5 with four RBIs - front of Kansas City and 2 1/2 ahead of the Mariners dropped to three, thanks to Toronto’s loss against and Choice, the team’s number eight-nine hitters, (80-68). Lester (15-10) earned his fifth win since Tampa Bay earlier in the day. Now, Baltimore (89-60) were among a bottom three of the order that went being traded from Boston after throwing six innings have a chance to clinch the American League East Swiss teen Bencic upsets 8-for-12 with seven RBIs, five runs and two walks. of shutout ball and allowing four hits. Division title at home during a three-game series Six Texas hitters had more than one hit as part of with the Jays that starts today. a 18-hit Rangers attack in support of winning pitch- Nationals 3, Mets 0 Kuznetsova in Tokyo er Colby Lewis (6-10). Catcher Wilson Ramos hit a two-run homer to Twins 6, White Sox 4 snap a scoreless tie in the seventh inning, when the Rookie right-hander Trevor May struck out a TOKYO: Rising Swiss star Belinda Bencic who won her first match on the WTA tour in Cardinals 4, Rockies 1 Washington Nationals inched closer to the National career-high 10 batters and allowed three runs in six upset two-time Grand Slam champion the same event last year. Her world ranking Marco Gonzales, making the fifth start of his League East title by beating the New York Mets. The innings for his third straight win, as the Twins beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-0 in the first has risen to 34th from below 300th in a career, allowed just four hits through 5 2/3 innings Nationals (85-63) won three of four against the Mets the Chicago White Sox. Chicago first baseman Jose round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo yes- year. “I was feeling great from the begin- and the Cardinals went on to complete a sweep of (72-78) to reduce their magic number for winning Abreu went 2-for-4 with his 35th homer and two terday, maintaining recent impressive form. ning,” said the right-hander, coached by her the three-game series against the Colorado Rockies the NL East to five, pending the outcome of the RBIs in the defeat. The wildcard broke the Russian veteran’s father Ivan and occasionally by Melanie with a victory. The win allowed the Cardinals (83-67) Atlanta Braves’ game against the Texas Rangers later serve twice in the first set and three times Molitor, the mother of Switzerland’s former to maintain their 3 1/2 game lead in the NL Central Sunday afternoon. Marlins 5, Phillies 4 in the second to win the match at Ariake world number one Martina Hingis. over the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Rockies suf- The Nationals will have a chance to clinch the Jonathan Papelbon walked off the mound to the Tennis Park in only 68 minutes. “It was surprising it went so easy. I was fered their sixth consecutive loss on the road and division in Atlanta when they visit the Braves for a choral sound of boos from the Philadelphia faithful The 17-year-old is on the back of a run expecting a hard match.” 90th defeat of the season. three-game series beginning today. after he let a three-run lead in the ninth slip away in to the quarter-finals at the US Open in New Kuznetsova admitted she was well beat- Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run home run in the the Philadelphia Phillies’ loss to Miami Marlins. York. Kuznetsova, the 2004 US Open and en. “She has nothing to lose. She’s on the third inning where the Cardinals scored three times Dodgers 4, Giants 2 Everything was going smoothly for the Phillies 2009 French Open title winner showed her rise. She’s been playing very well,” the 23rd- to take control. Right fielder Matt Kemp broke open a pitchers’ before Papelbon took the hill in the ninth. By the desperation to outpower Bencic with deep ranked player said of Bencic. “Sometimes duel between left-hander Clayton Kershaw and time he was done, a 4-1 lead turned into a 5-4 deficit serves, as she double-faulted on the hard you can make double faults because you Brewers 9, Reds 1 righty Yusmeiro Petit with a two-run home run in and the Phillies could not tie the game in the bot- surface six times. try to make deep serves. I lost my chances- Matt Clark belted a three-run home run in the the sixth inning, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers tom of the ninth. Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 and Only four first-round singles matches some easy shots.” seventh inning as part of a five-run inning, and to a victory over the San Francisco Giants. The win had the winning run on a wild pitch from Papelbon. were played yesterday at the $1 million Benecic, the 2013 French Open and Milwaukee blasted Cincinnati. After getting just two was the second in a row for the Dodgers (85-64) event. Four top-seeds, including world Wimbledon junior champion, made it to hits of Reds’ starters in each of their last two games, after a 9-0 defeat in the series opener Friday night Diamondbacks 8, Padres 6 number eight Angelique Kerber of the third round of the main Wimbledon the Brewers collected eight off Cincinnati right-han- and increased their lead over the Giants (82-67) to Arizona third baseman Aaron Hill singled in the Germany and ninth-ranked Dane Caroline event this year and has targeted a further der Mike Leake (11-12), who also walked and hit left three games atop the National League West with final run of five-run third inning and rookie right- Wozniacki enjoyed a bye to the second rise up the rankings. “I love to be in the top fielder Khris Davis with a pitch to lead off the fifth. just 13 games remaining in the regular season. hander Zeke Spruill recorded his first major league round. 30 as soon as possible,” she said. “But I’m The Brewers (78-72) remained five games behind St The loss, just San Francisco’s second in their last victory in the Diamondbacks’ victory over the San It was a happy return to Tokyo for Bencic not saying at the end of this year.” — AFP Louis for the lead in the NL Central. 12 home games, also cost the Giants ground in the Diego Padres. Owings had two hits and Spruill also wild-card race. They remain in the number one wild- had his first major league hit for the Arizona (61-88), Pirates 7, Cubs 3 card spot, but they now lead the Pittsburgh Pirates who have won their last two after a season-long sev- Neil Walker had a home run and double among (79-70) by just three games, with the Milwaukee en-game losing streak. —Reuters his three hits and was the pivot man on an around- the-horn triple play as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a victory over the Chicago Cubs. Walker’s solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning started MLB results/standings the Pirates’ comeback from a 3-0 deficit and was his 20th of the season, setting a franchise record for a Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 5 (10 innings); Detroit 6, Cleveland 4; Washington 3, NY Mets 0; Miami 5, Philadelphia 4; second baseman. His double drove in a run during a Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 3; Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 4; Boston 8, Kansas City 4; Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 2; St. Louis 4, Colorado 1; Texas 10, Atlanta 3; Houston 6, LA Angels 1; LA Dodgers 4, San Francisco 2; Oakland 4, six-run fifth inning in which the Pittsburgh sent 12 Seattle 0; Arizona 8, San Diego 6; Baltimore 3, NY Yankees 2. batters to the plate and went ahead 7-3. The Pirates (79-70) turned their first triple play American League National League Eastern Division Eastern Division since 2009 in the fourth an won for the eighth time W L PCT GB in their last 10 games to stay 3 1/2 games behind St Washington 85 63 .574 - Baltimore 89 60 .597 - Atlanta 75 74 .503 10.5 Louis in the National League Central. Toronto 77 71 .520 11.5 Miami 72 76 .486 13 NY Yankees 76 72 .514 12.5 NY Mets 72 78 .480 14 Red Sox 8, Royals 4 Tampa Bay 72 78 .480 17.5 Philadelphia 69 80 .463 16.5 Boston 66 84 .440 23.5 Designated hitter Daniel Nava hit a grand slam Central Division Central Division and Joe Kelly settled down after the third inning as St. Louis 83 67 .553 - Detroit 83 66 .557 - the Boston Red Sox topped the wobbling Kansas Pittsburgh 79 70 .530 3.5 City Royals. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts also con- Kansas City 81 67 .547 1.5 Cleveland 76 72 .514 6.5 Milwaukee 78 72 .520 5 tributed three hits, including a three-run homer, and Chicago White Sox 68 81 .456 15 Cincinnati 71 79 .473 12 drove in four runs. The Red Sox, who are in last place Minnesota 63 86 .423 20 Chicago Cubs 65 84 .436 17.5 in the American League East, won three of four at Western Division Western Division Kauffman Stadium to put a dent in the Royals’ play- LA Angels 93 56 .624 - LA Dodgers 85 64 .570 - off hopes. Oakland 83 66 .557 10 San Francisco 82 67 .550 3 TOKYO: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland returns a shot against Svetlana Kuznetsova of The Royals (81-67) entered the series a game in Seattle 80 68 .541 12.5 San Diego 68 80 .459 16.5 Russia during their first round match of the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in front of Detroit in the American League Central, but Houston 66 83 .443 27 Arizona 61 88 .409 24 Tokyo yesterday. Bencic defeated Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-0. — AFP fell 1 1/2 games behind the Tigers after the loss. Texas 57 92 .383 36 Colorado 59 90 .396 26 p17 2_Layout 1 9/15/14 9:34 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS Japanese Arc hopes rise after inconclusive trials

PARIS: Japan’s long held dream of lifting tively while Gold Ship, beaten in a Group and then to the assembled media. bookmakers took a dim view of her third impressively and earn a 7/1 quote. Europe’s most prestigious race, the Prix One by Harp Star last time out, is gener- “Don’t rule her out of the Arc,” said successive defeat and she drifted from “It is a position I would rather be in de l’Arc de Triomphe, took on a more ally around 16/1. Head-Maarek, who had taken the bold 7/2 out to as long as 10/1 for the race in than not to have a choice to make at all,” realistic hue after Sunday’s trials at Gold Ship is, however, thought to be decision earlier in the week to replace three weeks time. said Benoist, who had to wait till Longchamp despite none of their three the one who will take to the generally legendary Italian jockey Frankie Dettori The biggest obstacle to the Japanese November last year for his first ever hopefuls running. softer ground in October better and with French veteran Thierry Jarnet, who challenge looks set to come from two Group One win. “I will talk to both camps It may appear a paradox in that the could be the horse to fulfil a dream that rode her to her Arc success. other fillies, unbeaten French Guineas and then make my mind up. It may be at trio-Just A Way, Harp Star and Gold Ship- has captivated a nation and which began “This was a good effort by her, don’t and Oaks champion Avenir Certain and the last moment.” are still to arrive in France but nothing for them with their first runner 45 years forget she was out for a month because Epsom Oaks winner Taghrooda, trained Should Benoist opt for Avenir Certain came out of the three principal Arc prep ago. Sunday’s fare will only have served of an injury so this is a good return. “You in England by John Gosden, who is yet to then that could let in Dettori to ride races that would have dimmed their con- to encourage them. Treve, the fearsome are always disappointed when you lose win the Arc. Ectot as the latter is part-owned by fidence. filly that put Orfevre in his place last year, but let us not have a kneejerk reaction. I Neither of them ran in the trials with Sheikh Joaan-the Italian, though, could If anything they will arrive next looks to have left her best form behind will do everything to have her ready for Avenir Certain’s trainer Jean-Claude also remain loyal to Sunday’s Prix Foy Saturday with realistic hopes of going her as she ran fourth in the Group One the Arc. Rouget preferring to keep her fresh for winner and last year’s Epsom Derby vic- one better than the gallant Orfevre, who Prix Vermeille failing to produce her phe- “You can never entirely get rid of a her first ever run over a mile and a half tor, Ruler of The World. was second in the last two editions at nomenal acceleration she possessed in cyst in a hoof but the ground should be (2400metres) and now generally share “He gave me a lot of confidence he Longchamp. 2013. softer on Arc day and that will suit her,” favourite status at 5/1. stays well so hopefully it (the Arc) doesn’t Both Just A Way, winner of a Group Her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek added the 65-year-old. For Avenir Certain’s regular jockey turn into a sprint,” said the 42-year-old One race in Dubai in March by six produced a sterling defence of the filly’s Gregory Benoist, however, a tough deci- Italian, whose winner was cut to 16/1. “If lengths, and three-year-old filly Harp Star performance firstly to the entourage of Dim view sion awaits as Ectot returned after a five it was raining he would be knocking on are rated as short as 6/1 and 15/2 respec- her Qatari owner Sheikh Joaan Al-Thani The arbiters of form, though, the month absence to win the Prix Niel the door (in the Arc).” — AFP Japan ready to renew rivalry with S Korea

SEOUL: Japan has stoked its sporting rival- Weightlifter Hiromi Miyake, who won sil- ry with neighbours South Korea ahead of ver at the 2012 London Olympics, has been this month’s Asian Games and said it plans named captain while the flagbearer is to use the multi-sport event in Incheon, archer Kaori Kawanaka. west of Seoul, as a springboard to success Once an Asian Games powerhouse, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Japan dominated the medals table from The 17th Asiad officially opens on Friday the inaugural Games in New Delhi in 1951 with hosts South Korea and Japan expect- through the 1978 Bangkok Asiad. China ed to be fighting it out for second place on took control at New Delhi in 1982 and the medals table behind sporting power- Japan has battled neighbours Korea for house China. second place ever since. The Koreans, who have targeted 90 gold Japan’s delegation to Incheon includes a medals in Incheon, have finished runners- powerful swim team who delivered a up to China at the last four Asian Games, strong performance at the Pan Pacific winning 76 golds in Guangzhou four years Championships last month in Australia. ago while Japan took 48. Kosuke Hagino laid down his claim as “I hear South Korea is aiming for 90 gold the world’s best all-round swimmer at pres- medals. I don’t think they have ever ent when he scored a stunning win over achieved that before,” Kyodo news agency Michael Phelps to win the 200m individual quoted Japan delegation official Yuji medley after beating Tyler Clary in the Takada as saying at a news conference on 400m medley. Sunday. “Our goal is to get around 50 gold “We, of course, in Japan would like to do medals,” Takada added. the same.” South Korea have actually “I think at the Asian Games we histori- breached the 90 gold medal mark on two cally had a strong contingent in swimming, occasions, both times on home soil, win- and also if the athletes in athletics perform ning 93 in Seoul (1986) and 96 in Busan well, this is target we can definitely (2002). achieve.” Japan chef de mission Tsuyoshi “There are a lot of political issues, not Aoki said the main aim was for the team to among the athletes themselves, but the improve on their performance four years reality is our rivalry isn’t with China but ago. SEOUL: North Korea’s Ri Hyok-Chol (2nd R) dribbles the ball against China during the first round of the men’s football match between North with South Korea,” added Takada at a cere- “Looking toward the 2020 Games, we Korea and China during day -4 of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, west of Seoul, yesterday. The 17th Asian Games will open in Incheon on mony to mark the launch of the team’s can see that we are on a strong trajectory September 19, with 45 nations and territories competing in 36 sports ranging from athletics and swimming to kabaddi and sepaktakraw. — AFP campaign at the Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 Games. after the London Olympics and Sochi Japan heads to the Asian Games with Games,” said Aoki. “Our biggest goal for the team’s top two symbolic leadership these Games is to surpass what we did at roles filled by women for the first time. the previous tournament.” — Reuters N Korea footballers make winning start

INCHEON: North Korea’s footballers disman- well as others with North Korea’s colours. chance. North Korea’s visit is sensitive and tled China 3-0 yesterday as they got off to a The North Koreans were frequently allowed organisers have removed all national flags from rousing start at the Incheon Asian Games to run at China and they went ahead in the Incheon’s streets, fearful they may be a target cheered on by fans waving the Korean 10th minute at Incheon Football Stadium when for anti-Pyongyang protesters. Unification Flag. Sim arrowed a shot past goalkeeper Fang Later, Japan’s all-conquering “Nadeshiko” got Goals from Sim Hyon-Jin, So Kyong-Jin and Jingqi. off to a slow start in the women’s competition Ri Hyok-Chol gave North Korea’s men an easy So Hyon-Uk’s close-range shot deflected off when they were held to a 0-0 by three-time win as the large delegation from across the mil- Fang and on to the crossbar, and Sim ran into winners China. itarised border tasted its first competition. the box but fired over as North Korea enjoyed a Coach Norio Sasaki displayed a face like North Korea is flying in more than 250 ath- commanding first half. thunder as Japan, whose women are the world, letes for the Asian Games, at which the usually So Kyong-Jin doubled their advantage on 57 Asian and defending Asiad champions, couldn’t reclusive state will hope to excel for the sake of minutes when, receiving the ball on the edge find a way past China’s “Steel Roses”. its sports-loving leader, Kim Jong-Un. of the box, he had time and space to pick his Among other results, Vietnam’s men With football underway before Friday’s spot. North Korea made it three when Ri was swamped Iran 4-1 and Ferdinand Sinaga hit opening ceremony, the group game drew fans played in with a neat ball through the defence- four as Indonesia ran riot in a 7-0 rout of tiny holding the blue-and-white Unification Flag as and with Fang exposed, he gobbled up the East Timor. — AFP

GLASGOW: India’s Gold medalist Sathish Kumar Sivalingam celebrates during the men’s weightlifting 77kg class at the SECC Precinct during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland on July 27, 2014. India’s weightlifters will be looking to Mayweather says he build on their new-found clean status at the Asian Games in Incheon after bagging 12 medals at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. — AFP India weightlifters throw isn’t evading Pacquiao

off spectre of doping LAS VEGAS: Boxer Floyd Mayweather have held talks about Mayweather, fresh off his lopsided staging a mega-fight before but HONG KONG: India’s weightlifters will which food supplements to take and victory over Marcos Maidana, they always broke down before a be looking to build on their new-found which ones to avoid,” he said. denied he is trying to safeguard deal could be signed. clean status at the Asian Games in Baisya conceded that although India’s his undefeated record by avoiding It is unlikely Pacquiao would Incheon after bagging 12 medals at this dark days were now behind them, it was Filipino superstar Manny agree to the terms that Maidana summer’s Commonwealth Games in important to remain vigilant when it Pacquiao. did for his rematch, allowing Glasgow. came to performance-enhancing drugs. Mayweather has admitted he Mayweather to handpick his refer- Indian weightlifting, dogged by ram- “Its not easy to keep weightlifting dope handpicked opponents in the past ee, Kenny Bayless, and change pant doping scandals in the past, free. That is the nature of our sport,” he but says there is nothing two of the three judges from the appeared to turn a new leaf at the said. unscrupulous about not fighting first fight. Commonwealth Games in Glasgow when “So there is no question of taking it Pacquiao, one of the few fighters Mayweather says Pacquiao is no positive tests were reported and they easy. The lifters will continue to be edu- who can match the American’s too worried about fighting him hand speed. and forgets to train for his regular emerged as the top nation in the event. cated on the menace and the harm it “I am not ducking or dodging fights. If it was an improvement on four years does. Hopefully the worst is over.” no opponent,” said Mayweather, “In the past, if you look at earlier at the Commonwealth Games in The 10-strong team of five men and who turns 38 in February. “If a Pacquiao when he fought (Juan New Delhi, where the tally was eight five women heading for Incheon, where Pacquiao fight presents itself then Manuel) Marquez, he was too medals with two golds, it was light years competition begins on September 20, let’s make it happen.” focused on Floyd Mayweather ahead of where they were in 2006. includes nine who competed in Glasgow Mayweather said Saturday instead of the guy in front of him Back then Indian lifting hit a nadir and all three gold medallists: Sathish after beating Maidana for the sec- and you saw what happened,” he when a 12-month ban was imposed on Sivalingam (men’s 77kg), Sukhen Dey ond time in four months that he is said, recalling Pacquiao’s knockout the national federation after four athletes (men’s 56kg) and Sanjita Khumukchan open to a fight against Pacquiao, defeat. tested positive within a year, forcing (women’s 48kg). but it would have to be on “I never think about Pacquiao. them to miss the Doha Asiad completely. India have never won gold at the Mayweather’s terms. That’s not my focus. I could care The haul in Glasgow was a reward for Asian Games and will face tough compe- On Sunday, Stephen Espinoza, less what Pacquiao does. If it hap- the years of effort spent cleaning up the tition in South Korea against the vice president of sports cable pens, it happens. “I want to enjoy sport in conjunction with the National weightlifting powerhouses of China, Iran, channel Showtime, told the Los my time off. We don’t know who Anti-Doping Agency, according to India’s Kazakhstan as well as the host nation. Angeles Times that Pacquiao is we going to be fighting. We are weightlifting chief. But it is a challenge they can face with “absolutely” his first choice as not in a rush. We are the A side “I am not surprised at all, we have optimism after years of work to rid the Mayweather’s next opponent. and we are going to take our worked very hard to remove doping sport of its doping reputation, a fact Mayweather is in the middle of time.” from our sport,” Weightlifting Federation echoed by their leading medal hope a six-fight deal with Showtime. In Another possible opponent is of India president Biren Baisya told AFP. Sivalingam, who set a Commonwealth the past, Mayweather (47-0) has British boxer Amir Khan, who sat always tried to sidestep questions ringside at Saturday’s fight. He added that every athlete was now Games record by lifting 149kg in the about facing Pacquiao, who is get- “Of course, Amir Kahn would monitored regularly and there was an snatch in Glasgow. ting set to fight in Macau in be a potential opponent,” said education programme to steer lifters “Yes, I see some changes and I am November against Chris Algieri. Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of away from the temptation of doping. happy that people have started realising “Pacquiao needs to focus on Mayweather Promotions. “Amir LAS VEGAS: Floyd Mayweather Jr gets up from the canvas after being “There is a strict process in place to that success is possible without doping the guy in front of him. Then we’ll Khan is a very good fighter, just pushed down by Marcos Maidana in the 10th round of their WBC/WBA monitor each lifter and the quality of in weightlifting,” he told the Asian Age see what the future holds,” like a lot of other potential oppo- welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, their training and diet. “They are taught newspaper. —AFP Mayweather said. Pacquiao and nents.” —AFP Nevada. — AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS Doosra not illegal, says inventor Saqlain

KARACHI: Retired spin king Saqlain Mushtaq It is not an easy delivery to bowl but if a yesterday defended the controversial “doosra” bowler becomes expert he doesn’t transgress delivery he invented, which has come under limits.” renewed scrutiny since fellow Pakistani Saaed “You need to have strong muscles to bowl Ajmal’s chucking ban last week. a doosra, then fitness matters, also grip, The doosra, which means “the second one” rhythm and follow through. If just one of in Urdu, turns from legside to offside-the these things is missing then you get out of opposite direction to orthodox off breaks. It limits,” he added. is bowled from the back of the hand with a Saqlain, who comes from a humble back- lot of top-spin, though the bowler’s wrist still ground, recalled he discovered the delivery moves in a clockwise direction, making it dif- while playing cricket with a table tennis ball. ficult for a batsman to pick. Saqlain is credited with its invention, Doosra with table tennis ball adding to a list of Pakistani innovations in “I used to play with my brother and cousin cricket including the batsman’s reverse- at the roof of my house in Lahore and tried sweep and reverse swing bowling. the doosra with a table tennis ball,” he said. “I But the delivery has come to be regarded got very excited when the ball turned the with deep suspicion by many, particularly in other way.” Australia and England, where critics charge “I tried and tried and perfected it and that doosra bowlers bend their arm beyond when I used to go to play club the permissible 15 degree limit. matches I would baffle the batsmen with Saqlain, who took 208 Test and 288 one- doosra, and on winning the matches I was day wickets, told AFP from London the rewarded with sumptuous lunches and din- naysayers were wrong. ners. And from there I broke into the Pakistan team.” Saqlain will arrive in Lahore next week to start remedial work on Ajmal’s action, ST LUCIA: West Indies bowler Kemar Roach bowls to Taijul Islam of Bangladesh, who was caught out by Shannon Gabriel with this stroke on day two reported during the Galle Test against Sri of the second and final Test between West Indies and Bangladesh on Sunday at the Beausejour Cricket Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia. — AFP Lanka last month. The ban was imposed by the International Cricket Council. Ajmal’s action was then assessed in a bio-mechanics lab in Brisbane, Australia which revealed he flexes his elbow Five-wkt Roach sends up to 43 degrees for his off-spinner and 42 for his doosra. Saqlain said he hoped to alter Ajmal’s action, though some believe Ajmal may be Bangladesh reeling too old to change his ways at 36. “I am quite hopeful of helping him. I am not making any guarantees but will see his GROS-ISLET: Kemar Roach was at his devas- 246 for three. Following Robiul’s dismissal of Bravo, he reports and footage and then try my best.” tating best as Bangladesh were reduced to 104 Chanderpaul continued to soldier along at induced an edge from Jermaine Blackwood for Ajmal, for his part, told reporters yesterday for seven at stumps after the West Indies were his very serene pace to his 65th Test half-cen- Anamul Haque to take the catch at first slip he was focused on his comeback as he began dismissed for 380 in their first innings on the tury, being overshadowed by the big-hitting and then had West Indies captain Ramdin his remedial programme. “I am sitting in front second day of the second and final Test on Taylor who blazed 40 in a 54-run eighth-wicket caught behind first ball to spark celebrations of you without any tension, whatever hap- Sunday. stand before finding Mahmudullah on the among the Bangladeshis. pened was disappointing but I am focused on In two sustained, controlled spells, the fast long-on boundary off the bowling of left-arm That celebratory mood was muted by suc- staging a strong comeback,” he said. bowler tore through the top-order of the spinner Taijul Islam. cessive half-century stands with Taylor and Pakistan have considered off-spinners Atif tourists’ batting to finish with five for 33 — his Taylor should have departed on 18 but Sulieman Benn during which Chanderpaul Saeed Ajmal Maqbool and Adnan Rasool to replace Ajmal sixth five-wicket innings haul in Test cricket. Mominul Haque dropped a skier at cover when edged closer to a 30th Test century. in the short-term. Both are prolific performers Jerome Taylor joined in the rout with two the fast bowler sliced another attempted But while he was denied in the first innings “Who says doosra is illegal?” he asked. “It at domestic level-but both have suspect wickets, including captain Mushfiqur Rahim to heave off Shafiul Islam. of the first Test in St Vincent by a declaration, can easily delivered within the allowed rules. actions. —AFP keep the pressure on the beleaguered Yet Al-Amin, whose bowling action was this time it was the dismissals of Benn and last Bangladeshis. reported during the 10-wicket first Test loss in man Shannon Gabriel in quick succession that Only Tamim Iqbal offered any sustained St Vincent, was the most impressive of all, fin- left him unbeaten for the 48th time in his 20- resistance on a pitch that continues to offer ishing with three for 80. year Test career. — AFP Anelka signs for Mumbai assistance to the fast bowlers. He got to 48 before edging a probing delivery from Roach MUMBAI: Controversial French striker Nicolas football despite the overwhelming popularity to wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin. SCOREBOARD Anelka sought to relaunch his career yester- of cricket in the country. Bangladesh go into day three needing day by signing up for the nascent Indian Anelka has been without a club since he another 76 runs to avoid the follow-on with Scoreboard at stumps on the second day in the second and final Test between West Indies and Bangladesh on Super League, six months after being sacked was fired by West Bromwich Albion in March Mahmudullah and tail-ender Shafiul Islam at Sunday in Gros Islet, St Lucia. from English football in an anti-semitism row. for “gross misconduct” after he made an the crease. West Indies 1st innings (Overnight: 245-4) Mahmudullah 16-2-49-1, Nas. Hossain 2-0-7-0. The 35-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea, alleged anti-semitic gesture known as a Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the fulcrum of K. Brathwaite c T. Islam b Sh. Islam 63 Juventus and Real Madrid star announced quenelle as a goal-scoring celebration. the home side’s batting effort in the first half of L. Johnson lbw b T. Islam 66 Bangladesh 1st innings that he would be playing for Mumbai City in His sacking was the latest in a long of his- the day, compiling an unbeaten 84 as the wick- K. Edwards c Sh. Rahman b Mahmudullah 16 T. Iqbal c Ramdin b Roach 48 the inaugural edition of the eight-team league tory of rows and disputes over the course of a ets fell around him once the fourth-wicket Da. Bravo c Rahim b R. Islam 46 Sh. Rahman c Ramdin b Roach 1 which begins next month. career which has seen him play for 11 differ- S. Chanderpaul not out 84 A. Haque c Da. Bravo b Roach 9 partnership with Darren Bravo was broken J. Blackwood c A. Haque b A. Hossain 8 M. Haque c Blackwood b Taylor 3 “I am pleased to join Mumbai City FC and ent clubs in six different countries before after an hour’s play. D. Ramdin c Rahim b A. Hossain 0 M. Rahim b Taylor 4 through it participate in the exciting Indian heading to India. Displaying greater discipline on a helpful K. Roach c Rahim b Sh. Islam 0 M. Mahmudullah not out 13 Super League,” Anelka said in a club state- As well as playing in a host of top pitch than on the first day, the Bangladesh J. Taylor c Mahmudullah b T. Islam 40 Nas. Hossain c Ramdin b Roach 1 ment. European clubs, he also had a brief spell with seamers reaped considerable reward in the S. Benn c Sh. Islam b A. Hossain 25 T. Islam c Gabriel b Roach 12 “Talented international players and top Shanghai Shenhua in China. morning session. S. Gabriel b R. Islam 4 Sh. Islam not out 6 Indian talent will make matches thrilling Al-Amin Hossain claimed two wickets in two Extras (b-8 lb-4 nb-6 w-10) 28 Extras (lb-6 nb-1) 7 affairs. I look forward to using my ability to do World Cup bust-up balls after Robiul Islam had Bravo caught at the Total (all out, 124 overs) 380 Total (for 7 wickets, 42 overs) 104 well for my team in the matches we play.” Anelka also won 69 French caps, scoring 14 wicket for 46. Fall of wickets: 1-143 K. Brathwaite, 2-145 L. Johnson, 3- Fall of wickets: 1-14 Sh. Rahman, 2-43 A. Haque, 2-43 A. Anelka is the latest in a string of big name goals in an international career which ended 185 K. Edwards, 4-251 Da. Bravo, 5-268 J.Blackwood, 6- Haque, 3-62 T. Iqbal, 4-65 M. Haque, 5-68 M. Rahim, 6-69 268 D. Ramdin, 7-269 K. Roach, 8-323 J. Taylor, 9-375 S. Nas. Hossain, 7-89 T. Islam signings for the league, including former Italy in disgrace when he was thrown out of the Serene pace Benn, 10-380 S. Gabriel To bat: A. Hossain, R. Islam star Alessandro del Piero, Spanish striker Luis 2010 World Cup in South Africa following a When Shafiul Islam then had Roach taken Bowling: Bowling: Garcia and ex-England goalkeeper David row with coach Raymond Domenech. behind by wicketkeeper Mushfiqur, the West A. Hossain 31-6-80-3(w-1), Sh. Islam 27-7-80-2(w-2), R. J. Taylor 15-4-33-2(nb-1), K. Roach 16-5-33-5, S. Gabriel James. The tournament, which runs from He was handed an 18-match ban for that Indies had lost three wickets for one run in Islam 26-7-63-2(nb-6 w-3), T. Islam 22-4-89-2, M. 9-1-27-0, S. Benn 2-1-5-0. October 12 to December 20, is aiming to capi- bust-up, which effectively ended his interna- slipping to 269 for seven from the overnight talise on growing interest among Indians in tional career.— AFP Tight at the top five months out from World Cup

SYDNEY: After what at one stage earlier have boosted the confidence of the Zimbabwe on their recent trip to Harare there is a solid core to the team but the WEST INDIES this month looked like a vast game of Proteas, even if both were achieved in but that will do little to dent optimism approach needs to change because 240 West Indies are without a coach after musical chairs, reigning champions India conditions they will not find at the World they can win a fifth world title next metronomic runs do not win 50-over the sudden departure of Ottis Gibson ended up topping the world rankings Cup. Their strong batting line-up has March. matches at international level in the last month and caretaker Richie when the five-month countdown to the been solidified by the emergence of Faf With the likes of openers David modern game. Richardson could still be in place when 2015 World Cup started on Sunday. du Plessis at number three, coming in Warner and Shane Watson to return to they warm up for the World Cup with With just three rating points separat- after proven openers Hashim Amla and the side before the World Cup, Australia PAKISTAN trips to India and South Africa. ing the top four nations, however, the Quinton de Kock. can afford to be circumspect about the A bunch of talented but unpre- A series of top-order collapses in 11th version of the quadrennial show- In AB de Villiers they have arguably setbacks suffered by an understrength dictable players with a tendency to recent limited overs matches mean the piece of 50-overs cricket, which is being the best one-day batsman in the world, and experimental side in Zimbabwe. implode inexplicably, Pakistan suffered a fitness and availability of the often bril- co-hosted by Australia and New but there is concern over their one gen- There remain concerns, not least huge blow to their preparations when liant opener Chris Gayle would appear Zealand, looks like being one of the clos- uine power-hitter, David Miller, who is about whether Clarke’s back will be up spinner Saeed Ajmal was banned for an to be vital to the hopes of the twice est ever. out of form. to the amount of cricket he will be asked illegal bowling action earlier this month. champions enjoying any success at the We look at how the 10 test-playing The South Africans also lack an all- to play over the next five months and Ajmal has about five months to cor- World Cup. Likewise, persuading mys- nations (in order of world ranking) are rounder to bat at seven, with this duty whether they will ever unearth another rect the action and seek a reassessment tery off-spinner Sunil Narine to put West shaping up 154 days before New shared in recent times by Ryan McLaren world-class spinner. but whether he will ever again show the Indies before lucrative Twenty20 con- Zealand meet Sri Lanka in Christchurch and Wayne Parnell with mixed success. On the plus side is the prospect of form that has made him the top-ranked tracts would further bolster an other- to launch the Feb. 14-March 29 tourna- Dale Steyn remains the lynchpin of Mitchell Johnson and his fellow pace- ODI bowler in the world is something wise solid bowling unit. ment. the bowling line-up and rarely has an men renewing their often lethal relation- only time will tell. off-day, and in JP Duminy and Imran ship with Australia’s hard and bouncy The 1992 champions are also grap- BANGLADESH INDIA Tahir there are also genuine spin options decks. Coach Darren Lehmann has pling with a captaincy dilemma. Misbah- The 50-over format remains Led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and too. laughed off talk of a split with Clarke ul-Haq has remained a rare stable figure Bangladesh’s best chance to impress at boasting some fearless strokemakers in over selection and will be satisfied that in a volatile dressing room but his mod- the world stage but their growth as a their ranks, the top-ranked ODI side in SRI LANKA the likes of all-rounder Mitch Marsh have est sub-74 strike rate is no longer tailor- force in world cricket has stagnated in the world look serious contenders to Sri Lanka will be hoping next year is given him more depth in his squad made for the format. recent years. defend their title. third time lucky after being beaten in should he need it next year. After last month’s ODI series defeat in The team rely heavily on spinners, A much-improved fielding side, India the final of the last two World Cups and Sri Lanka, the clamour has grown to who might find it difficult to ply their appear to have benefitted from the the 1996 champions seem to have the ENGLAND replace him with all-rounder Shahid trade effectively on the seamer-friendly Indian Premier League, which has given resources to achieve that. England go into the World Cup, Afridi, whose batting and personality are conditions in Australia and New Zealand. their players the opportunity to play reg- Mahela Jayawardene, 37, and Kumar which they have never won, with mini- the polar opposite to Misbah’s. Bangladesh also have had their prob- ularly against the leading bowlers in the Sangakkara, 36, got a fitting 20-over mal expectations after a dismal run of lems with all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan world. farewell when Sri Lanka won the World form in the 50-over game. NEW ZEALAND over disciplinary issues but the former Even the most junior batsman in the Twenty20 title in Bangladesh in April but The lowest average net run rate of all New Zealand’s batting has been set- captain remains their best bet to sur- Indian side has faced the likes of Dale winning the 50-over event in Australia test-playing nations in recent times, an tled for a number of years with Martin prise a higher-ranked opposition and Steyn and Mitchell Johnson in the would be an even better parting gift. outdated approach to the format and Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and cause an upset during the World Cup. Twenty20 tournament and have gained Sri Lanka’s compact batting side is huge question marks over the captaincy captain Brendon McCullum likely to fill enough confidence to hit them out of complemented by a balanced bowling and make-up of the team hardly inspire four of the top-five positions. ZIMBABWE the park when the need arises. unit which is likely to include the mercu- confidence. The biggest issue is finding a new Zimbabwe showed they can be com- With their pace bowling under- rial Lasith Malinga, whose yorkers, deliv- Former spinner Graeme Swann said opening partner for Guptill with few petitive in the recent home triangular whelming, India will once again build ered with his sling-shot action, can make recently the team have “no chance” of expecting hard-hitting batsman Jesse series against South Africa and Australia their attack around their spinners, who him almost unplayable on occasions. winning the tournament and there is a Ryder to be recalled to the side due to where they defeated the latter and came made a big impact in their World Cup The rise of Thisara Perera and strong case for replacing Alastair Cook his behavioural issues. close to upsetting the Proteas. win at home in 2011. Dhammika Prasad have eased the pres- as skipper due to doubts about his lead- Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Trent Boult The batting line-up could be A lot will depend, though, on how sure on Malinga but Sri Lanka have been ership style and limitations with the bat. and Mitchell McClenaghan are likely to described as flakey at best but they do the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and forced to have a fresh look at their spin England do have talented one-day be the main pace bowlers with young have decent hitters and in Brendan the plethora of part-time spinners fare options after off-spinner Sachithra players. Alex Hales is a destructive open- quicks Adam Milne and Matt Henry Taylor, who relinquished the one-day on the relatively bouncy pitches in Senanayake was banned for an illegal ing batsman, Eoin Morgan a specialist vying for the fifth spot. captaincy to Elton Chigumbura last Australia and New Zealand. action. finisher, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler a flam- Former captain Daniel Vettori, who is month, a player to build an innings boyant middle-order player and Harry still one of the most economical bowlers around. Consistency in performance SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIA Gurney a potentially imposing death in limited overs cricket and a handy low- with both bat and ball has been elusive Recent series victories in Sri Lanka Australia relinquished the number bowler. er-order batsman, is also likely to be and that is not something likely to and Zimbabwe, where they played a tri- one ranking, lost captain Michael Clarke With test batsmen Joe Root and Ian included, if fit. change between now and the World angular tournament involving Australia, to injury as well as a match against Bell also skilled in the one-day game, Cup. —Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS

Marchisio wants new-look Juve to aim high in Europe

MILAN: Juventus midfielder Claudio to start each game believing it’s a final,” former Milan handler Massimiliano three qualifying rounds, beating FK has injected some life into Allegri’s side. Marchisio has called for complete focus said Marchisio, who opened his account Allegri. With two wins out of two so far Ventspils, Sparta Prague and FC Juve looked solid throughout their 2- as the Italian champions prepare to host for the season with a superb strike in in Serie A, Allegri has taken a small step Salzburg over two-leg ties before being 0 win over Udinese at the weekend Malmo in the Champions League today Saturday’s 2-0 home win over Udinese. towards convincing the detractors he is drawn with Olympiakos, Atletico Madrid when Carlos Tevez claimed his opening with sights already set on winning “We’ve got even more quality in our the man to revitalise Juve’s bid to rejoin and Juventus. goal of the season before Marchisio’s Group A. The Bianconeri last reached the side compared to last year.” Although Europe’s elite. But that also means any- The Swedes, coached by Age second-half strike. latter stages of the competition in 2012 only a handful of changes have been thing less than a win for the former two- Hareide, are set to be without Brazilian Ahead of Tuesday’s challenge, the before being humbled by eventual made to the nucleus of the Juventus time champions on Tuesday would undo defender Ricardinho (knee) and mid- Italy midfielder warned: “We can’t afford champions Bayern Munich in the quar- squad assembled by Antonio Conte over his good work so far. fielder Simon Thern (calf). any slip-ups. In Europe when you lose ter-finals. And having dropped into the three success-laden years, there is a dis- Reigning Swedish champions, Juve will be missing midfielders points it’s hard to win them back.” Europa League last season, where the tinct air of change in the corridors of Malmo-who finished European Cup run- Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo (both Asked if Juventus could win the Italians were ousted by Benfica at the Juventus Stadium. ners-up to Nottingham Forest in 1979 — thigh) and defender Andrea Barzagli group, Marchisio added: “We have to semi-final stage, Marchisio believes Conte, who led Juve to three consec- are Sweden’s first group stage represen- (calf), although the recent signing of win the group. That’s our objective. We new-look Juve have to aim a lot higher. utive league titles, quit to become the tatives since Helsingborgs IF in 2000- wingback Patrice Evra and young strik- don’t just want to qualify, we want to go “In the Champions League we have Italy manager and has been replaced by 2001. Malmo also had to come through ers Kingsley Coman and Alvaro Morata as far as we can.” —AFP

Bayern face injury problems ahead of Man City game

MUNICH: Bayern Munich are struggling Their attacking game was far too static with fitness and injury problems ahead of for Guardiola’s taste ahead of the game their Champions League group opener against City who beat them at home in the against Manchester City tomorrow. same stage last season to end Bayern’s Dutchman Arjen Robben is doubtful record 10-game winning streak. after missing training on Sunday with a “We know we have to improve further knee problem and fellow winger Franck against Manchester City,” captain Philipp Ribery made his season debut on Saturday, Lahm said. “They are a top team, they are coming on as a substitute and scoring in English champions and we want to start the 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart. the competition well. We are still missing a Coach Pep Guardiola, however, will need bit of rhythm.” to reshuffle his defence with Holger City have also not had an explosive start Badstuber tearing a thigh muscle tendon to their season with seven out of 12 possi- during the game and set to undergo sur- ble points and Martin Demichelis’s late gery. header rescued a 2-2 draw against Arsenal The 25-year-old, who had only recently in the Premier League on Saturday. won back his starting spot after a 20- Coach Manuel Pellegrini will not be on month absence following consecutive cru- the bench at the Allianz Arena as he serves ciate ligament tears, will be out for months. out a touchline suspension following an With the addition of Xabi Alonso, how- outburst at the referee in last season’s ever, Guardiola has one player who has defeat by Barcelona. seamlessly integrated into the Bayern The Chilean will also have to make do game. “With Xabi we had a lot of posses- without key defender Pablo Zabaleta who sion against Stuttgart,” Guardiola said of is suspended. the former Real Madrid midfielder. “Bayern are the most strong team but “He knows his job in this position. He my team has a great personality to try to has an eye for short and long passes but we win everywhere,” Pellegrini told reporters. have to help him because if he does every- “We showed that against Arsenal. Last thing then he will be dead.” season, we lost three early away games to Bayern, who won the Champions Cardiff, Aston Villa and Chelsea but we League in 2013, have yet to hit top form went on to beat Bayern in Munich. this season, with many players tired after “We have the personality to try to play the World Cup and others, including Thiago everywhere in the same way. If we contin- Alcantara, Bastian Schweinsteiger and ue like this, it will be a very close game Rafinha, out injured. against Bayern.” — Reuters

Shinji-mania grips Dortmund ahead of Arsenal clash MADRID: Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) takes part in a training session at Valdebebas in Madrid yesterday on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match Real Madrid vs Basel. — AFP DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund are hop- Kagawa. “When we play well together then ing attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa, we are extremely strong.” who returned after two years at Arsenal’s own Manchester United sign- Manchester United, can help lift the ing Danny Welbeck failed to score on his Real out to break holders’ German team past Arsenal in the own league debut against Manchester City Champions League today despite a grow- on Saturday but Arsene Wenger’s team still ing injury list. snatched a 2-2 draw ahead of their game at jinx in 60th European Cup The 2013 Champions League runners- Dortmund. up host Arsenal today after the two sides A late Martin Demichelis header denied were drawn together in the group stage for Wenger’s team what could have been a the second season in a row. memorable win. LONDON: It was Alex Ferguson who once pressure is too much. You have to go back to Dortmund and Chelsea hosting Schalke 04 - Kagawa, a crowd favourite who won The French coach, however, has his own noted famously that watching the World Cup Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan in 1990, three years may be the pick of the other opening round back-to-back league titles in 2011 and 2012 injury concerns with Mathieu Debuchy was as excruciating as visiting the dentist before the inaugural Champions League final, games. before leaving for United, returned this sea- injured on Saturday and doubtful for the while offering the counterpoint that the to find the last back-to back European cham- For a bit of romance, though, look no fur- son and scored in his first match back, a 3-1 game. Champions League was much more fun, pions. ther than Anfield where the returning five- win over Freiburg on Saturday. “Debuchy has a bad ankle sprain. I don’t quite the best competition in football. More than that, no champions since then times champions Liverpool will play host to The 80,200 crowd, unfurling Japanese know how long he will be out for but it To be fair, the old Manchester United man- have ever been succeeded by a club from the unsung Bulgarian side Ludogorets and flags and banners, gave the 25-year-old, doesn’t look too good,” Wenger said. ager did make this observation long before their own country. their amazed new celebrity, Cosmin Moti. who failed to hold down a starting spot at “People told me they need a bit more time the exhilarating 2014 edition of the World So Barcelona, with their own set of striking Defender Moti was the unlikely hero who, United, a standing ovation and hope it will to assess how long he will be out but it’s a Cup restored most football folk’s faith in the Galacticos - Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez - pressed into emergency action as substitute not be the last one. bad ankle sprain.” sport’s premier event. and last year’s beaten finalists Atletico goalkeeper in Ludogorets’ qualifying playoff “Shinji is very good for us, very good On the positive side, Wenger enjoyed So now it is time for UEFA’s ever more Madrid, still hewn from Diego Simeone’s against Steaua Bucharest, scored one and indeed,” said midfielder Sebastian Kehl. watching creative midfielder Jack Wilshere unstoppable juggernaut of an event to re- inspirational one-for-all image, have their saved two in his side’s victorious shootout. “Especially given the current situation with hit top form. establish its bragging rights as the 60th edi- work cut out. “Everything in football is possible,” said the injuries we are faced with. He still needs a “He’s coming back physically to his lev- tion of the European Cup competition - and Yet for Real, surely the pressure of finally man who had laughed that Steaua’s penalty bit more to catch up with us but he’ll get el where he can be. Unfortunately it takes the 23rd in its Champions League guise - landing the fabled 10th crown - La Decima - takers could not possibly know what he was there.” time to find that fraction of a second kicks off this week with its first set of group last season ought to make the idea of win- going to do because he did not know himself. Kagawa’s return could not have come at where you feel you can make a differ- matches on the long road to a climax at ning the not-so-exacting ‘Undecima’ seem a With Ludogorets’ first-choice keeper a better time with Dortmund missing mid- ence,” said the coach. “It looks like today Berlin’s Olympiastadion next June. mere trifle? Vladislav Stoyanov suspended, their coach fielders Nuri Sahin, Marco Reus, Jakub was the first time he found it on a consis- Georgi Dermendzhiev suggested, perhaps Blaszczykowski and Ilkay Guendogan along tent level through the 90 minutes.” The Champions League’s paymasters can If it happens, Ancelotti would be the first with captain Mats Hummels for the Group Turkey’s Galatasaray and Belgium’s ask again who cares about the World Cup coach ever to win ‘the Cup with the big ears’ only half in jest, that Moti might end up in D opener. Anderlecht have also been drawn in the when hundreds of millions are able to see four times. Added to his two titles as a player goal at Anfield. “We have a team with a lot of depth and group with the top two advancing to the Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and company with Milan, it would cement this quiet achiev- It would not be just Liverpool’s Kop, who with a very high level,” said a beaming knockout stage. —Reuters strut the dandiest stages of European club er’s standing as equalling Real Madrid’s have long believed in Champions League football week in, week out over the next 10 Francisco Gento as the most decorated figure fairytales, but the entire tournament which months? in European Cup annals. would adore that. — Reuters The competition, which was worth 57.4 Gento played in all six of Real Madrid’s million euros ($74.40 million) in prize money European Cup triumphs between 1956 and to last season’s champions, has mushroomed 1966. into an unrecognisable phenomenon and Matches on TV veritable cash cow from the inaugural 29- Major casualty (Local Timings) game, 16-team tournament of 1955-1956 Surely, as Real prepare to start their which made an intriguing bow with no televi- defence at the Bernabeu against Basel on sion or sponsorship nor, indeed, sniffy Tuesday, President Florentino Perez must UEFA Champions League Englishmen. believe they can break the Champions Some things never change, though. 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The Champions alty to go tumbling before the end of the Benfica v Zenit 21:45 League is not big on fairytales. year. beIN Sports 7 HD Here is another predictable prediction. Bayern Munich and Manchester City, the beIN Sports Max 7 Carlo Ancelotti can claim that his Real Madrid champions of Germany and England respec- squad “is stronger than it was last year” - a tively, meet on Wednesday for the third tour- Spor v Anderiecht 21:45 highly debatable assertion without Xabi nament out of four and have to repel both beIN Sports 12 HD beIN Sports Max 8 DORTMUND: Dortmund’s Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa plays the ball during Alonso and Angel di Maria offering their Serie A runners-up AS Roma and Russian the German first division Bundesliga football match Borussia Dortmund vs SC excellent balance - but they will not defend champions CSKA Moscow in a highly com- Borussia v Arsenal 21:45 Freiburg in Dortmund, western Germany. Borussia Dortmund received a big boost their title. petitive Group E. beIN Sports 4 HD just ahead of the kick-off of their Champions League season at home against Arsenal Why? Modern Champions League lore dic- A couple of other Anglo-German clashes - beIN Sports 2 HD FR with Shinji Kagawa’s return to Germany easing the injury loss of Marco Reus. — AFP tates that the winner never repeats, that the Arsenal renewing familiar rivalry at Borussia Swiss teen Bencic Anelka signs upsets Kuznetsova for Mumbai in16 Tokyo 18

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MADRID: US forward James Harden (front) and his teammates celebrate after winning the 2014 FIBA World basketball championships final match USA vs Serbia at the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid on Sunday. USA won the match 129-92. — AFP US rout Serbia to win World Cup

MADRID: The United States romped to their fifth basket- DeMarcus Cousins and Kenneth Faried dominated the onships and the Olympics. This group and what they did ing loss. ball World Cup title after overcoming an early deficit to boards. was very special for me.” “I am so proud of my players and so honoured to have overwhelm the tournament’s surprise package Serbia Irving scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the The Serbs, who reached the final with three upset wins been their coach for these two months,” Serbia coach 129-92 in a one-sided final on Sunday. opening two quarters, when his team mates stifled out in the knockout stages, fought hard to keep the score Aleksandar Djordjevic said. An athletic US team, missing top NBA players such as Serbia playmaker Milos Teodosic at the other end of the respectable in the second half but had no reply for either “I want to thank them for their effort, professionalism LeBron James and Kevin Durant, finished the tournament court. lethal long-range shooting or superior rebounding by the and most of all their heart. in grand style with a 9-0 record to retain the title they won “Those first five minutes really knocked us back tonight United States. “We have to congratulate the U.S. team as they were in Istanbul in 2010. and then the whole team gelled,” US coach Mike The Balkan nation will have had no regrets though the best team in this competition. They deserved this gold Serbia made a bright start and took a 15-7 lead in the Kryzewski told a news conference. after securing their first World Cup podium finish as an medal and they really (played us off the court) tonight.” opening few minutes but that was as good as it got for “Obviously Kyrie and James (Harden) were amazing independent nation, having also won the 2009 European The relentless Harden added 23 points for the US who them after US captain James Harden instigated a 15-0 run but this has been a great group to work with and I am championship silver medal. had a total of eight players in double digits, while for- which put the champions in the driving seat. proud of them. Thousands of Serb fans watched the game on giant wards Nemanja Bjelica and Nikola Kalinic stood out for The Americans nailed 11 of 16 three-pointers in the video screens in the capital Belgrade and other cities Serbia with 18 points each. European champions France first half and took a 67-41 lead into the locker room as Very special while many of them paraded in the streets with national won the bronze medal with a dramatic 95-93 win over playmaker Kyrie Irving also found his range, while centres “This is as good for me as anything, national champi- flags after the game despite heavy rainfall and a thump- Lithuania on Saturday. — Reuters Seahawks shocked by Vikings reinstate Peterson MINNEAPOLIS: Minnesota Vikings run- ning back Adrian Peterson was reinstated by the NFL team yesterday, returning to Chargers, Broncos win practice with plans to play next Sunday at New Orleans. MIAMI: Defending Super Bowl champions the But running back Knile Davis was stopped by New England took firm control of the game The Vikings sidelined Peterson on Seattle Seahawks experienced a surprise 30-21 linebacker Nate Irving and then Alex Smith’s when Chandler Jones ran in a 58-yard return of a Friday after he was charged with reckless loss to the San Diego Chargers while Peyton fourth-down pass fell incomplete. blocked field goal in the second quarter. or negligent injury to a child after using a Manning led the Denver Broncos to a second The Redskins lost both Griffin and receiver Minnesota were without running back Adrian branch from a tree to spank his four-year- win with a 24-17 triumph over Kansas City on DeSean Jackson to injuries early in the second Peterson who was deactivated after being old son with blows so hard he still bore Sunday. quarter with coach Jay Gruden saying after the arrested and charged with injuring a child. the marks days later. Earlier, quarterback Robert Griffin III suffered game that Griffin dislocated his ankle. There was controversy in Green Bay where Peterson surrendered himself to Texas a dislocated ankle but back-up Kirk Cousins led Back-up Cousins looked comfortable though, the Packers beat the New York Jets 31-24 com- authorities early Saturday morning and the Washington Redskins to a 41-10 crushing of throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns ing back from an 18 point deficit. was released on bail with a trial not the Jacksonville Jaguars while the Cleveland while running back Alfred Morris put up 85 yards With a chance to tie the score, Jets quarter- expected until next year, after the end of Browns upset the New Orleans Saints. and scored two touchdowns as Washington ran back Geno Smith delivered a perfect 36-yard the season. Peterson did not play in last The New England Patriots bounced back from out an easy win. touchdown pass to receiver Jeremy Kerley. Sunday’s 30-7 home loss to New England their opening loss to beat Minnesota 30-7 and Quarterback Brian Hoyer repaid the faith But the officials ruled that a timeout had but Vikings’ owners Zygi and Mark Wilf, in the Dallas Cowboys also got their first win with a shown in him by Browns coach Mike Pettine as been called by New York just before the snap a statement on the team’s website, said Adrian Peterson 26-10 victory over Tennessee. he led the Browns to an impressive home win and although Jets head coach Rex Ryan indicat- they want to let legal matters play out yesterday’s game, this is clearly a very Antonio Gates had three touchdown catches, over the much-fancied Saints. ed he had not called a timeout, replays showed before pondering their next steps important issue. including a spectacular 21-yard reception deep A Billy Cundiff field goal with three seconds his offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg regarding the star rusher. “On Friday, we felt it was in the best into the third quarter, as impressive San Diego left on the clock gave Cleveland the victory after had made the call. “We will continue to monitor the situ- interests of the organization to step back, handed Pete Carroll’s team their first loss of the the Saints had fought back from 16-3 down in Packers receiver Jordy Nelson put up 209 ation closely and support Adrian’s fulfill- evaluate the situation, and not rush to season. the second quarter, thanks to two touchdowns yards including 80 of them on the game-win- ment of his legal responsibilities judgment given the seriousness of this Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw for from tight end Jimmy Graham. ning touchdown. Aaron Rodgers threw for 346 throughout this process,” the Wilfs said in matter. At that time, we made the deci- 284 yards on 28 of 37 passing and three touch- After a Terrance West score for the Browns, yards and three touchdowns. After facing heavy their statement. The owners said while sion that we felt was best for the Vikings downs but San Diego lost running back Ryan Mark Ingram ran in a fourth-quarter touchdown criticism for their opening defeat, the Cowboys they are sensitive to domestic violence and all parties involved. Matthews, who was stretchered off with a leg for New Orleans to give them a one-point lead were relieved to have their first win of the year issues that have swirled around the NFL “To be clear, we take very seriously injury in the fourth quarter. before Cundiff converted from 29 yards for the which came with four field goals from Dan Bailey in recent days, they do not wish to rush any matter that involves the welfare of a Denver’s Manning threw three touchdown victory. and 167 rushing yards from running back to judgement in the parental discipline child. At this time, however, we believe passes for the Broncos, beaten by Seattle in last DeMarco Murray including a touchdown. issue regarding Peterson. this is a matter of due process and we season’s Super Bowl, and the defense came up Patriots impress Rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins pro- “Today’s decision was made after sig- should allow the legal system to proceed big at the close. The Patriots had looked out-of-sorts in their duced a breakout performance for the Buffalo nificant thought, discussion and consid- so we can come to the most effective With a chance to tie the score with a touch- loss to Miami last week but their defense shined Bills as he had eight receptions for 117 yards and eration,” the Wilfs said. “As evidenced by conclusions and then determine the down on the final drive, the Chiefs had a third- against the Vikings, forcing four interceptions by a touchdown as Buffalo brought Miami back our decision to deactivate Adrian from appropriate course of action. — AFP and-goal at the two-yard line. Minnesota quarterback Matt Cassel. down to earth with a 29-10 win. — Reuters Sinopec to sell $17.5bn retail stake in privatization push

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MOSCOW: Currency exchange board shows rates in central Moscow yesterday. The Russian ruble fell to a historic low 38.04 against the US dollar after the West imposed fresh sanctions over Ukraine. — AFP OECD slashes global growth forecasts Call for aggressive ECB action to ward off deflation risk

PARIS: The OECD slashed its growth forecasts for major set to push European countries at the G20 meeting to step including QE (quantitative easing), are warranted,” Tamaki a report on Monday it expected the ECB to launch a fully- developed economies yesterday, urging much more aggres- up measures to boost demand and economic growth in the said. “The perception that policy action is always too little fledged quantitative easing programme targeting private- sive ECB stimulus to ward off the risk of deflation in a sub- face of the risk of deflation, according to a senior official at too late needs to be changed.” The ECB recently cut the cost sector bonds. dued euro-zone. The call adds to growing pressure on the the US Treasury on Friday. of borrowing to near zero and pledged to buy repackaged “In our view, the vulnerability of the recovery in the euro- euro-zone, and the European Central Bank in particular, to OECD acting chief economist Rintaro Tamaki said finan- debt in an effort to encourage lending to credit-starved zone, the elevated risks of a triple dip, and the threat of neg- boost growth ahead of a meeting of finance ministers and cial markets had largely ignored mounting geopolitical risks companies. ative inflation would justify the recourse to additional non- central bankers from the Group of 20 economic powers later to the global economy and the euro-zone’s worsening out- However, so far it has shied away from the kind of quanti- conventional measures,” S&P said. this week in Australia. look. “This highlights the possibility that risk is being mis- tative easing carried out by counterparts in the United Outside of the euro-zone, the OECD saw the strongest Updating its growth forecasts for major developed priced again and the attendant danger of sudden correc- States and Japan, consisting of a huge campaign of buying growth among major developed countries coming from economies, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and tions in the financial markets,” Tamaki told journalists. government and other bonds to lower the cost of borrow- Britain, forecasting 3.1 percent for this year and 2.8 percent Development projected growth in the euro-zone at only 0.8 ing. for next year. In May it had forecast growth of 3.2 percent in percent this year and rising only slightly next year to 1.1 per- Quantitative easing? Separately, credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s said in 2014 and 2.7 percent for 2015. — Reuters cent. That marked a sizeable downgrade from its May The OECD said that though euro zone inflation, at a five- Economic Outlook for the euro-zone, when the Paris-based year low in August of 0.4 percent, should strengthen as organization forecast growth of 1.2 percent in 2014 and 1.7 demand recovers, low levels close to zero raised the risk of percent in 2015. deflation. Citing the example of Japan in the 1990s, Tamaki In comparison, the OECD saw the United States’ economy warned that financial market inflation expectations, closely growing 2.1 percent this year before accelerating to 3.1 per- watched by the ECB, were a poor judge of future inflation cent in 2015. In May the OECD forecast US growth of 2.6 per- trends when it sets monetary policy. cent this year and 3.5 percent next year. The United States is “Recent ECB action is welcome but further measures, Dubai rises on Arabtec; Saudi market dips again

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DUBAI: Builder Arabtec helped lift Dubai’s bourse yes- Transnational Incorporated in a deal worth $283 mil- terday as investors speculated that Abu Dhabi state lion. fund Aabar Investments might increase its stake in the QNB acquired a 12.5 percent stake in Ecobank from firm and pay a premium to the market price. The Dubai Nigerian bad bank Asset Management Company of index rose 0.5 percent as Arabtec jumped 3.7 percent to Nigeria (AMCON) earlier this month. S&P Dow Jones 4.77 dirhams and dominated trading volumes. News Indices reiterated in a statement yesterday its previously channel Al Arabiya reported yesterday that former announced decision to upgrade the United Arab PARIS: French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace during the assizes for financing Arabtec chief executive Ismaik had agreed to sell half of Emirates and Qatar to emerging market status on Sept and investment, yesterday. —`AFP his 27.90 percent stake in the firm to Aabar at a price of 22, and said the weightings would be 1.0 and 0.9 per- between 5.00 and 5.50 dirhams per share; it quoted cent respectively. unnamed sources. However, the total assets of funds tracking that Dubai malls $1.6bn IPO After trading closed, a source close to Ismaik told benchmark are believed to be much smaller than those Reuters that he had agreed in principle to sell at least following MSCI’s emerging market index, to which the part of his stake. The source declined to elaborate on UAE and Qatar were added at the end of May, so the offers bling at a discount the deal’s size or price and Arabtec, from which Ismaik market impact looks likely to be minor. S&P Dow Jones resigned abruptly in June, declined to comment on the Indices said it could not provide a figure for assets HONG KONG: Dubai Mall is offering shareholders bling at a as of the end of June. Even at the top end of the range, that matter. benchmarked to its index. discount. The world’s largest shopping centre lures cus- valuation looks conservative compared to peers. Singapore’s A large enough deal would make Aabar, which tomers with dancing fountains and a giant aquarium in the CapitaLand recently bought out minority shareholders in its already owns 18.94 percent of Arabtec, the company’s Egypt, Saudi desert. Its parent company is selling shares worth up to 5.8 CapitaMalls Asia subsidiary for more than 1.2 times book val- biggest shareholder and reassure the market of its com- Egypt’s benchmark added 0.2 percent, ending a five- billion dirhams ($1.58 billion) in its fast-growing malls unit. ue. That’s the same valuation as Scentre, which operates mitment to the firm. Arabtec shares plunged 70 percent day profit-taking bout. Shares in Telecom Egypt rose 1.3 The price range signals a desire to ensure the Gulf’s biggest Westfield-branded malls in Australia and New Zealand. between mid-May and early July as the deep-pocketed percent to 14.49 pounds after Barclays raised its target stock sale since 2008 flies off the shelf. Yet the Dubai group is growing faster than most of its Aabar slightly reduced its stake in the company and price for the stock to 15.00 pounds from 14.80 pounds. Emaar Properties, which is roughly 30 percent owned by peers. Revenue and net profit have increased at high dou- investors feared that Ismaik might dump his shares on Saudi Arabia’s bourse fell 0.9 percent, its biggest daily the government, has separated its local retail assets from ble-digit rates since 2011. The company benefits from leases the market after resigning. decline in 12 weeks, as the uptrend ignited by the news developments in riskier Egypt and Turkey to offer a pure play which require tenants to pay a share of their gross profit on Abu Dhabi’s bourse was nearly flat but investment that the kingdom would open its market to foreign on Dubai’s tourism boom. The unit’s flagship asset, Dubai top of the rent. The biggest risk is a slowdown in tourism to firm Waha Capital surged 6.5 percent after announcing investors appeared to be running out of steam. The Mall, welcomed 75 million visitors last year, boasts a 99 per- Dubai. So far, however, the emirate has been insulated from that its board would discuss a share buyback program benchmark had risen as much as 14 percent following cent occupancy rate and accounted for 83 percent of the wider instability in the Middle East. on Sept 17. The company provided no details of the pro- the July 22 announcement by Saudi Arabia’s stock mar- unit’s EBITDA in the six months to June. Stock market rules have been relaxed to allow a small gram. Qatar’s index edged up 0.2 percent largely on the ket regulator that qualified foreign investors would be Emaar Properties will sell a 15.4 percent stake at a price free float. That adds to the impression that the authorities back of Qatar National Bank (QNB), which rose 1.8 per- allowed to buy local stocks directly early next year. The between 2.5 and 2.9 dirhams per share and return most of want to ensure a successful offering in a market which has cent. After trading closed, the bank said it had acquired key petrochemical and banking sectors pulled back 0.8 the proceeds to shareholders. The offering values Emaar suffered from a dearth of new listings. Investors are getting a further 11 percent stake in pan-African lender Ecobank and 1.5 percent respectively yesterday. — Reuters Malls Group at between 0.98 and 1.13 times its book value bling for a bargain — Reuters BUSINESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Sinopec to sell $17.5bn retail News in brief

Ex-CEO of Arabtec agrees stake in privatization push to sell stake to Aabar ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Arabtec’s former chief executive Hasan Ismaik has agreed in principle to sell at least part Beijing’s drive to restructure state enterprises of his stake in the Dubai-based construction firm to Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar Investments, a source close to HONG KONG/BEIJING: State-controlled oil giant Sinopec Corp major source of profit for the group. But the division has suffered stake sale, which Sinopec said represented a premium of more Ismaik said yesterday. “Ismaik has finalised the sale of a yesterday unveiled a plan to sell a $17.5 billion stake in its retail a decline in earnings in recent years due to slowing fuel demand than 20 percent to the book value of the business. The shares stake in Arabtec to Aabar,” the source told Reuters, declin- business, marking the country’s biggest privatization push since growth and cost inflation. Shares of Sinopec tumbled over 5 per- had gone up sharply since late February when Sinopec ing to elaborate on the size of the stake or the price. “The President Xi Jinping came to power almost two years ago. cent in Hong Kong yesterday after the announcement of the announced its stake sale plan. — Reuters deal will be announced soon.” News channel Al Arabiya The sale is a reflection of the government’s drive to restruc- reported earlier in the day that Ismaik had agreed to sell ture the country’s many sprawling state-owned enterprises. half of his holdings at a price of between 5.00 and 5.50 PetroChina, the nation’s No 1 energy producer, has divested part dirhams per share; it quoted unnamed sources. Arabtec of its pipeline business, raising billions of dollars from domestic declined to comment on the report. Ismaik, who abruptly institutional investors. The sale also highlights Sinopec’s hope resigned from Arabtec in June but remains the biggest that outside investors would be a catalyst for growth and reform shareholder in the company, had said earlier that he was at its currently low-margin retail unit. But some analysts say a in talks with Aabar to sell part of his 27.90 percent stake. lack of retail names on the investor list is lowering their expecta- Arabtec’s shares rose 3.7 percent to 4.77 dirhams on tions of a quick turnaround. The presence of private equity firms Dubai’s bourse yesterday. Aabar is already the second also presents a risk in which they may exit the business when biggest shareholder in Arabtec with 18.94 percent. Sinopec lists the subsidiary in a couple of years. Sinopec’s retail unit will issue new shares to a group of 25 Oman plans turnaround largely deep-pocketed financial companies like insurers and work at MAF refinery funds and raise 107.1 billion yuan ($17.5 billion), the company DUBAI: Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum said in a filing with the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses. Industries Co (Orpic) plans a scheduled turn- The investors will get a combined 29.99 percent stake in the around work at its 106,000 barrels per day Mina Al- unit, which comprises a wholesale business, more than 30,000 Fahal refinery in November for three weeks, the petrol stations, over 23,000 convenience stores, as well as oil- operator said. “Mina Al-Fahal (MAF) Refinery is product pipelines and storage facilities. Each investor would not scheduled to have a planned mini-turnaround in hold a stake exceeding 2.8 percent. November. This is in order to upgrade certain Besides capital, the investors are expected to bring in equipment,” the company said in an emailed state- “strength and vitality” that will help reform and grow the retail ment. “The mini-turnaround will take three weeks unit, Sinopec Chairman Fu Chengyu said in a statement. Sinopec from start to finish - including shutdown and start- will use the $17.5 billion from the sale to optimise its fuel retail up. There will be no impact on customer supply.” business, boost non-fuel sales and pay down debts owed to par- Orpic operates two refineries: Sohar with a total ent company, Chai Zhiming, deputy chief executive of the retail processing capacity of 116,000 barrels per day unit, told Reuters in a telephone interview yesterday. (bpd) of Omani crude and Mina Al-Fahal. Oman Sinopec is looking for expertise and ideas to boost its non- pumps around 950,000 bpd of crude and aims to fuel businesses which include convenience stores and services maintain this level for the next two to three years. such as fast food and car washes. Unlike the West, where non- fuel revenue can account for more than half of a filling station’s profits, over 99 percent of Sinopec’s retail sales come from petrol. “Definitely this is an area that has room for growth,” James Turkey’s Agaoglu plans Roy, associate principal of Shanghai-based business consultancy to raise $300m sukuk China Market Research Group, said of Sinopec’s non-fuel busi- ANKARA: Turkish construction-to-energy Agaoglu Group plans to raise around $300 million by issuing ness. sukuk, or Islamic bonds, the latest Turkish corporate seek- Leading investors on the deal include one of China’s biggest BEIJING: The office of the Sinopec Corp in Beijing. State-controlled oil giant Sinopec Corp yesterday unveiled a ing to tap the market for dollar-denominated Islamic asset managers Harvest Fund Management Co Ltd, which will plan to sell a $17.5 billion stake in its retail business. debt. Turkey has been keen to develop its Islamic finance pay 15 billion yuan for a joint stake with its subsidiary Harvest sector - as part of this effort the government issued sukuk Capital Management. China Life Insurance and a consortium for the first time in 2012 and has amended sukuk rules to including People’s Insurance Group of China Co Ltd and Tencent encourage corporates to follow, although these have Holdings Ltd are each taking 10 billion yuan stakes. been slow to emerge. Until now, Turkey has only seen sig- Other investors include Fosun International, China gas sup- Egypt tourism could fully nificant sukuk issuance from the government and the plier ENN Energy Holdings Ltd and white goods maker Haier country’s four Islamic banks, known as participation Electronics Group Co Ltd. banks. Last year, Agaoglu raised 100 million lira via one- Asia private equity firm RRJ Capital, founded by former recover in 2015: Minister year sukuk but the firm wants to tap the international Goldman Sachs and Hopu Investment Management dealmaker sukuk market, which has a preference for dollar-denomi- Richard Ong, is among the foreign investors in the deal with a nated paper. “Our plan is to do around $300 million 3.6 billion yuan stake. CAIRO: Egypt’s tourism industry, battered by three years of which has a peace treaty with Israel and controls the Suez sukuk, and would like to do it with an international insti- political upheaval, violence and street protests, could fully Canal waterway. “The idea of trying to secure our country and tution this time in order to attract a wider range of The skeptics recover by the end of next year if regional turmoil does not ensure that this kind of threat does not infiltrate and come investors,” Niyazi Albay, Agaoglu’s chief investment offi- “The addition of private-sector capital is highly complemen- spread to the Arab world’s biggest country, the tourism minis- into Egypt is definitely of concern for the government and the cer, told Reuters. Last month, conglomerate Dogus Group tary to a state-owned business,” Sinopec Chairman Fu said. ter said. While Egypt is by no means wholly stable, Hisham president,” Zaazou said. received regulatory approval to raise $370 million via Sinopec has signed agreements with multiple Chinese firms Zaazou said in an interview with Reuters late on Sunday that “As soon as you have a disruption in this kind of relatively sukuk in what would be the first dollar-denominated cor- this year to expand the spectrum of services offered by its petrol he hoped tourist numbers would rise by up to 10 percent this stable environment that we are enjoying at the moment for porate transaction of the kind in the country. stations. The companies include Tencent Holdings, delivery serv- year, and recover to pre-uprising levels of 14.7 million visitors sure this will affect tourism negatively. I believe the govern- ice firm S F Express, retailer Ruentex Group, e-commerce firm in 2015. ment is extremely aware of that,” he said. US Secretary of State YHD.com and Taiping Insurance Group. Sinopec’s retail unit is “If the relative stability that exists now continues I imagine John Kerry met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi aiming for “fairly high” growth in its non-fuel business in the there will be a (full) recovery,” Zaazou said. Sea resorts and and other senior officials this weekend during a regional tour Thai PTT, Aramco in coming years, Chai said. The unit will deploy capital to refurbish ancient sites are the backbone of the Egyptian tourism indus- aimed at building an international coalition against Islamic joint Vietnam project convenience stores, set up joint ventures with its partners, boost try-a pillar of the whole economy- and have mostly escaped State. The al-Qaeda offshoot has been coaching Egypt’s most BANGKOK: Thai energy company PTT has joined its car wash and other automobile-related services, and build up attack by militants, but Zaazou said he would also promote active militant group, Sinai-based Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis, an with Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil produc- its network of natural gas refuelling stations, he added. desert safaris, trekking and spa tourism. Ansar commander recently told Reuters. er, to submit a proposal to the Vietnamese govern- But it is no easy task. While Sinopec boasts the world’s largest “A prerequisite is stability and this is happening,” he said. The Egyptian group has killed hundreds of soldiers and ment to build a $22 billion refinery and petrochem- single-country retail network, analysts say the profitability of the Once peaking at $12.5 billion a year, tourism revenues were policemen since Morsi’s ouster. Egypt is also closely monitor- ical complex in Vietnam, a senior PTT official said. Chinese convenience market is hindered by fierce competition less than half that in 2013 as upheaval in the run up to the ing Islamic State-inspired militants who operate just over the State-controlled PTT and Aramco will each own 40 as well as rising labor and rental costs. Investors may also have a army’s ouster of Islamist President Mohammad Morsi put off border in the chaos of post-Gaddafi Libya and are seeking to percent of the project at Binh Dinh’s Nhon Hoi eco- lack of influence on the firm’s business strategy, hiring, as well as foreign visitors. More than 14.7 million tourists visited Egypt topple the Cairo government. “Definitely it does concern me. nomic zone, with the Vietnamese government day-to-day operations, analysts say. in 2010, dropping to 9.8 million in 2011. Visitors picked up in We are now looking like a green oasis in the middle of this holding the remaining 20 percent, Atikom Terbsiri, The retail unit plans to appoint 11 board directors, including 2012 to 11.5 million but shrank to 9.5 million last year. Tourist desert, of this turmoil around us both in Libya, what’s hap- PTT senior executive vice president, told reporters. three from the latest investors, four from Sinopec, three inde- revenue in the first half of 2014 was $3 billion, down 25 per- pening in Iraq and Syria,” Zaazou said. “Aramco will help supply crude to an oil refinery pendent directors and one representing employees, a company cent from a year earlier, the government said in August. The bombing of a tourist bus in the Sinai which killed two with capacity of 400,000 barrels per day,” Atikom source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Government figures had shown tourism contributed 11.3 per- South Koreans and an Egyptian driver in February revived said, adding that PTT-owned Thai Oil and IRPC will The stake sale plan has been viewed by skeptics as largely a cent of GDP and 14.4 percent of foreign currency revenues. memories of an Islamist uprising in the 1990s that often tar- also join the project. The Vietnamese’s trade and response to Beijing’s policy drive to scale down the monopolies geted tourists and took years for Mubarak to crush. industry ministry will consider the proposal, which controlled by state-owned enterprises and promote private Deteriorating security But Egyptian tourism has survived big setbacks in the will be discussed with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth investment in the world’s second-largest economy. Some also Although tourists have been slowly reappearing in hotels past. On Nov 17, 1997 Islamic militants descended on Queen Chan-Ocha, who is due to visit Southeast Asian view it as an attempt by Chairman Fu to cash in on a volume-dri- this year, especially from other Arab states, a deterioration of Hatshepsut’s temple near the Nile town of Luxor. In a short countries in the coming months, Terbsiri said. The ven, low-margin, and perhaps, deteriorating business and raise the security situation in the Middle East poses a further threat time they shot or hacked to death 58 tourists and four project includes an olefins and aromatic petro- capital to repair the firm’s battered balance sheet. Sinopec to the sector. The rapid advance of Islamic State-a group seen Egyptians. The following January and February, visitor num- chemical plants with combined capacity of 5 mil- needs capital to bolster its finances and reinforce investment in as more extreme than al Qaeda-has worried governments bers were down almost 60 percent from the previous year. Yet lion tonnes a year. It is expected to take six to seven exploration and production, analysts say. across the region, including in Egypt, a strategic U.S. ally the industry staged a remarkable comeback. — Reuters years before the complex is fully operational. Sinopec’s marketing business has been a relatively stable and EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.900 Sierra Leone 0.000062 0.000068 Nepalese Rupees 3.880 Singapore Dollar 0.223440 0.229440 Malaysian Ringgit 87.040 South African Rand 0.019925 0.028425 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001899 0.002479 Japanese Yen 2.705 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.395 Australian Dollar 265.70 262.70 Taiwan 0.009435 0.009615 Indian Rupees 4.748 Thai Bhat 9.680 Canadian Dollar 261.11 262.11 Turkish Lira 134.045 Thai Baht 0.008565 0.009115 Pakistani Rupees 2.814 Swiss Franc 325.65 323.65 Srilankan Rupees 2.204 Euro 394.20 395.20 Arab Nepali Rupees 2.978 US Dollar 281.05 284.05 Bahraini Dinar 0.755744 0.763744 Singapore Dollar 228.590 Sterling Pound 478.87 481.87 Bahrain Exchange Company Hongkong Dollar 37.093 Egyptian Pound 0.038784 0.041884 Japanese Yen 2.82 2.84 Bangladesh Taka 3.706 Iranian Riyal 0.000079 0.000081 Bangladesh Taka 3.622 3.892 CURRENCY BUY SELL Philippine Peso 6.585 Iraqi Dinar 0.000185 0.000245 Indian Rupee 4.682 4.982 Thai Baht 8.970 Europe Jordanian Dinar 0.401183 0.408683 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.153 2.588 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Belgian Franc 0.007475 0.008475 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Nepali Rupee 2.928 3.463 British Pound 0.459348 0.468348 Lebanese Pound 0.000139 0.000239 Pakistani Rupee 2.854 2.790 Czech Korune 0.005465 0.017465 Moroccan Dirhams 0.023302 0.047302 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 76.59 77.05 Danish Krone 0.045895 0.050895 Nigerian Naira 0.001162 0.001797 Saudi Riyal 76.684 Bahraini Dinar 748.04 750.11 Euro 0.366441 0.374441 Omani Riyal 0.740336 0.746016 Qatari Riyal 79.013 Egyptian Pound 39.54 40.14 Norwegian Krone 0.040993 0.046193 Qatar Riyal 0.078218 0.079431 Omani Riyal 747.010 Jordanian Dinar 400.01 405.66 Romanian Leu 0.083958 0.083958 Saudi Riyal 0.075990 0.076690 Bahraini Dinar 763.780 Omani Riyal 730.91 738.21 Slovakia 0.008308 0.018308 Syrian Pound 0.001702 0.001922 UAE Dirham 78.314 Qatari Riyal 77.61 78.16 Swedish Krona 0.036074 0.041074 Tunisian Dinar 0.159269 0.167269 Saudi Riyal 75.08 75.48 Swiss Franc 0.300807 0.311007 Turkish Lira 0.132077 0.139077 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.132077 0.139077 UAE Dirhams 0.077253 0.078402 Egyptian Pound - Cash 42.400 Yemeni Riyal 0.001296 0.001376 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.117 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.342 Australian Dollar 0.252082 0.261399 New Zealand Dollar 0.228275 0.236460 Tunisian Dinar 163.320 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Jordanian Dinar 406.090 America Al Mulla Exchange US Dollar 281.500 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.929 Canadian Dollar 0.253336 0.261836 Canadian Dollar 259.510 Syrian Lira 2.049 US Dollars 0.283250 0.287950 Sterling Pound 475.750 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 33.699 US Dollars Mint 0.283750 0.287950 Euro 391.810 US Dollar 286.200 Swiss Frank 320.975 Euro 374.200 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Asia Bahrain Dinar 749.235 Pound Sterlng 471.200 US Dollar Transfer 287.450 Bangladesh Taka 0.003312 0.003912 UAE Dirhams 76.620 Canadian Dollar 265.750 Euro 371.670 Chinese Yuan 0.045377 0.048877 Qatari Riyals 78.200 Indian Rupee 4.730 Sterling Pound 463.510 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034983 0.037733 Saudi Riyals 75.340 Egyptian Pound 40.010 Canadian dollar 262.510 Indian Rupee 0.004415 0.004816 Jordanian Dinar 396.715 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.190 Turkish lira 132.160 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Egyptian Pound 40.115 Bangladesh Taka 3.690 Swiss Franc 308.420 Japanese Yen 0.002592 0.002772 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.154 Philippines Peso 6.534 Australian Dollar 267.180 Kenyan Shilling 0.003228 0.003228 Indian Rupees 4.679 Pakistan Rupee 2.798 US Dollar Buying 286.250 Korean Won 0.000266 0.000281 Pakistani Rupees 2.852 Bahraini Dinar 762.150 Malaysian Ringgit 0.086000 0.092000 Bangladesh Taka 3.622 UAE Dirham 77.950 GOLD Nepalese Rupee 0.002964 0.003134 Philippines Pesso 6.322 Saudi Riyal 76.450 20 Gram 245.500 Pakistan Rupee 0.002694 0.002974 Cyprus pound 691.420 *Rates are subject to change 10 Gram 124.000 Philippine Peso 0.006422 0.006702 5 Gram 64.000 Japanese Yen 3.750 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 BUSINESS Autos weigh on US output; outlook still upbeat

WASHINGTON: US manufacturing out- after a 9.3 percent jump in July. In a put fell for the first time in seven separate report, the New York Fed said months in August, but the underlying its Empire State general business con- trend remained consistent with steadi- ditions index soared to 27.54 this ly rising factory activity. That was con- month, the highest reading since firmed by other data on Monday show- October 2009, from 14.69 in August. ing factory activity in New York state A reading above zero indicates jumped to its highest level in nearly expansion in the region’s factories. A five years in September. gauge of new orders rose last month “The weakness in factory output in and inventories continued to shrink, August is likely to be transitory. We but at a slower pace. Mining output continue to expect underlying US eco- increased 0.5 percent in August, while nomic growth momentum to continue utilities production rebounded 1.0 per- shifting higher this quarter,” said Millan cent. That helped to cushion the drag Mulraine, deputy chief economist at from manufacturing, leaving overall TD Securities in New York. US factory industrial production falling only 0.1 production dropped 0.4 percent last percent in August. July’s increase in month as motor vehicle production industrial output was revised down to declined sharply after surging in July, 0.2 percent from 0.4 percent. the Federal Reserve said. July’s factory The amount of manufacturing output gain was revised lower to show capacity in use fell to 77.2 percent a 0.7 percent increase rather than the last month from 77.6 percent in July. previously reported 1.0 percent rise. Overall industrial capacity use Economists polled by Reuters had declined to 78.8 percent from 79.1 forecast manufacturing output rising percent in July. It was 1.3 percentage 0.3 percent in August. points below its long-run average. Excluding automobiles, manufac- Officials at the Fed tend to look at turing production gained 0.1 percent capacity use as a signal of how much in August. So far in the third quarter, “slack” remains in the economy and factory output is running at a 4.6 per- how much room there is for growth WAYNE: An auto worker assembles a Focus at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne Michigan. US industrial produc- cent annual pace. Motor vehicle out- to run before it becomes inflation- tion unexpectedly fell in August after six months of gains, dragged down by a slump in automobile manufacturing, the put declined 7.6 percent last month ary. — Reuters Federal Reserve reported yesterday.—AFP Startups go US rate hikes to trim inflation, Dutch for new era expose weak finances in Gulf in manufacturing Impact on Bahrain, Oman budgets likely AMSTERDAM: Beneath the low beams of a “You should not necessarily (think) that converted warehouse in Amsterdam lives a because someone is quiet and doesn’t run DUBAI: Most of the Gulf’s rich oil exporting did not change its policy rates between Bahrain and Oman both lack the ample oil company with many of the attributes of a around and say ‘look at me, aren’t I awe- economies will cope comfortably with an era of September 2008 and August 2010 even after the reserves of their bigger neighbors so they have Silicon Valley startup, except that at less some,’ that that is a limiting factor when it rising interest rates, but fund flows within the Fed slashed its rates near zero. less room to maneouvre if global market condi- than a year old it has zero venture capital comes to their ambition.” Gulf may shift and fragile state finances in the But when US rates are on the way up, Gulf tions become more difficult, even though they and says it is already making enough mon- less wealthy countries will become more central banks are expected to respond much can count on aid from allied Gulf nations in ey to sustain itself. Use the network exposed. more quickly, in order to eliminate the possibili- emergencies. Fairphone started in 2010 as a campaign The dream of starting a tech company Economies and markets around the world are ty of capital outflows destabilizing their markets. Rate hikes “could be timely for Qatar, whose against smartphone makers’ use of conflict on a few thousand dollars and turning it bracing for the first US interest rate hike in more “GCC central banks can afford some deviation economy is showing signs of overheating. minerals. Last year, after a series of artistic into billions is one of Silicon Valley’s great- than eight years, which is likely to be the first of from US monetary policy, but this is relatively However, for countries with fragile balances like and social protests to highlight what it says est exports. As the cost of computing has a series as the Federal Reserve slowly returns to small and cannot be sustained over time given Bahrain, it could be bad news,” said Selim Cakir, are injustices in global supply chains, its fallen, it has moved within reach of more normal policy after the global financial crisis. A the peg to the dollar,” said Farouk Soussa, chief economist for Turkey and the GCC at BNP founders decided to make and sell phones people. In a study published in March, the Fed meeting this week will release fresh eco- Citigroup’s chief economist for the region. “So Paribas. Bahrain’s state budget deficit is already of their own. Organization for Economic Cooperation nomic and interest-rate projections that, some rising Fed rates will mean a rise in GCC rates, expected to swell to a five-year high of 5.0 per- The company has now sold more than and Development (OECD) found nearly half analysts believe, could open the door to a rate whenever that happens.” cent of GDP next year from an estimated 3.7 per- 41,000 phones in Europe using African min- of all new jobs in 18 countries are created hike as soon as March. That could start a mass The impact on economic growth in the GCC cent in 2014, according to analysts polled by erals it certifies as “conflict free”, and will by young, growing companies. That’s one migration of money into US dollar assets, suck- looks likely to be minor, however. That is Reuters. Higher interest rates would make begin selling in the United States in 2015. reason why cities around the world have ing liquidity from other economies. As a whole, because Gulf interbank money markets are still financing that gap more expensive. Co-founder Bas van Abel, a 37-year old begun to encourage high-speed boot the Gulf is better equipped to withstand this shallow and primitive compared to markets in Oman has been running budget surpluses, Dutch artist, concedes his company is far camps where startups pool resources such threat than almost any other region in the world. developed countries, limiting the impact on but the oil price which analysts estimate it needs from a panacea for the ills of mass-manu- as office space, electricity and even legal Its huge current account and state budget sur- local deposit and lending rates of official rate to balance its budget has now risen to $102 per facturing, but says it is working to improve help, and volunteer mentors help get pluses mean it does not need to rely on external hikes - especially at the start of a tightening barrel, from just $61 in 2009. That is above the conditions for the Chinese workers who things going. Investing around 50,000- financing, so it does not need to fear tighter cycle, economists say. current Brent crude price of about $96. The assemble the handsets. 100,000 euros ($65,000-130,000) per start- global liquidity as many other emerging markets Since GCC banks are less dependent on the result is that Oman is likely to have to expand its “We had to be economically viable up, each bootcamp - some are state- do. money markets than their foreign counterparts, government borrowing program and as soon as because we wanted to be part of the eco- backed, some not - typically takes a small But the Gulf will be compelled to imitate US obtaining cash through other means such as next year resort to debt sales in the international nomic system,” said Van Abel. Europe’s stake in promising ventures and introduces rate hikes because of its currency pegs to the US deposit growth and retained earnings, corporate market for the first time since 1997 - at a time of politicians would like more success stories newcomers to a network of support. dollar - allowing large interest rate gaps to open lending rates in the Gulf may not rise as abruptly rising interest rates. Tighter monetary policy like Fairphone. In a continent where one in In one such bootcamp on an Amsterdam up could be destabilizing. Higher interest rates as in other regions. could also prove inconvenient for Dubai, which five young people are out of work, govern- canal this year, a freshly graduated firm look certain to slow economies to some degree. A 2012 working paper on monetary policy has boomed in the last several years on the back ments are pumping more and more cash called 3D Hubs has assembled what its And within the Gulf, some countries and markets transmission in the GCC by the International of a spectacular recovery in its property market. into startups in the hope they can goose founders call the world’s biggest network of will fare better than others. Bahrain and Oman, Monetary Fund found a 1 percentage point Real estate and construction accounted for over economic growth. Exact numbers are hard 3D printers. The company doesn’t own the which don’t have big surpluses, may be among jump by the Fed funds rate would tend to 22 of the emirate’s GDP in the first quarter of this to determine, but according to AngelList, a more than 7,500 printers it connects - the relative losers. Dubai, its economy heavily reduce non-oil gross domestic product in the year, a high ratio. website for new companies, there are now enough to collaboratively 3D print a life- dependent on its interest rate-sensitive real GCC by only around 0.1 percent - not much for This summer there have been signs that the more than 4,700 startups in Europe, com- size replica of the Statue of Liberty in less estate sector, may also fare less well. economies growing at rates of around 4 percent. market’s uptrend is slowing as prices return to pared with nearly 14,000 in the United than a week - because they are owned by “Growth will be slower, inflation lower and Fiscal policy remains much more important than levels hit before Dubai’s 2009 financial crisis; States. As in North America and Asia, most individuals and other businesses, mostly in capital inflows higher,” James Reeve, deputy monetary policy in driving GCC economies. The higher interest rates could ultimately put a cap European tech startups focus on software. the United States. 3D Hubs has simply cre- chief economist at Samba Financial Group in budget surpluses of major Gulf governments on prices and real estate activity. US rate hikes In the Netherlands, though, Fairphone and ated a network which others can tap into London, said of the Gulf. Saudi Arabia, the suggest state spending will stay strong - even if “could hurt the recovery in the real estate sector a handful of other firms are trying to for a fee. Here’s how it works: If a designer in region’s biggest economy, will continue growing growth slows from recent years’ rapid pace - of Dubai and would increase the cost of financ- change manufacturing. Some are taking New York, say, urgently needs to deliver a but “with oil prices expected to drift, I think the unless oil prices fall steeply for a long period. ing for the new and existing projects,” Cakir said. the principles of what’s known as the shar- prototype to Sydney, they send instructions rate hike will come at a time of slowing growth, The biggest impact of interest rate hikes in Rising interest rates could also make it more ing economy pioneered by car-poolers like to a 3D printer in Australia which creates which is obviously not ideal.” the Gulf would probably be on inflation; M2 expensive for Dubai to refinance the debt moun- Lyft or room-sharer Airbnb, and applying the object on the spot. 3D Hubs charges a money supply would be reduced by 0.6 percent tain left over from the 2009 crash; the IMF esti- them to the way things are made. That 15 percent commission on each print job; Deviation and consumer price levels by 0.8 percent 10 mates the emirate’s government and state- could reshape not just how people produce currently it handles around 10,000 prints When the US rate hikes start, Gulf central quarters after the interest rate shock, the IMF linked firms face some $85 billion of debt matur- things, but how they buy them, and even per month for an average $10 per part. banks are expected to follow suit quite quickly - study estimated. ing in 2015-2019. the economics of intellectual property. Co-founder Brian Garret, whose first some of them within days, local central bank This could actually be welcome for some Some of Dubai’s debt restructuring plans, The Dutch focus on manufacturing invention was a 3D-printed pair of head- officials and money market traders say. Kuwait booming Gulf countries which might already particularly the $25 billion deal for state-owned stems partly from the Netherlands’ strong phones with the lyrics of a favorite song in has slightly more freedom than the others have begun tightening policy if their currency conglomerate Dubai World , depend on future design culture, and the ground-breaking 3D relief across the headband, said the idea is because it does not have a direct currency peg pegs had permitted it. Inflation in Qatar, where sales of global assets which may become harder printing community found there and in that printing capacity can work like a real- to the dollar but uses an undisclosed currency heavy infrastructure development is heating up as interest rates climb. The outcome may be a neighboring Belgium. Belgian 3D printing time market: When demand is high, the basket, which analysts believe is dominated by the economy, rose to 3.8 percent in August, the shift of money flows within the GCC, away from firm Materialise, a pioneer in 3D printing, cost will rise. “We’re really thinking big,” said the dollar. highest since 2008. Dubai where frothy markets have benefited from has been around for more than two Garret, 29. “We want to offer people access When US interest rates were falling in 2008, years of rock-bottom interest rates, and towards decades. to 3D printing and for that to be an alterna- some central banks in the six-nation Gulf Weakness economies - like Saudi Arabia’s - which can cope The Dutch startups capture many of the tive to mass production.” The bottom line, Cooperation Council were able to delay follow- Dearer money will be less welcome for the most comfortably with an era of more expensive main differences with startups in the United according to Garret: “business can become ing the Fed. For example, Qatar’s central bank GCC’s two smaller, weaker economies, however. money. — Reuters States. Like all young European firms, they local again.” face big financing challenges. Europe is the Shapeways is another young Dutch 3D world’s biggest single market, but it strug- printing firm. It runs two factories, one in gles to fund its newest firms. According to Eindhoven in the Netherlands and one in Thomson Reuters data, venture capitalists New York, that let anyone - from haute-cou- India inflation slows to invested an average of $4.7 million in each ture designers to cat-lovers - print what of more than 1,600 new European firms last they want. Jewellery, accessories for gadg- year. That compares with $7.14 million per ets such as personalised iPhone cases, and five-year low in August firm in India, $8.6 million per firm in the homeware are most popular. United States, and $12.3 million in China. CEO Peter Weijmarshausen moved the Fairphone was born as part of a Dutch firm’s headquarters to New York in 2010 to MUMBAI: India’s wholesale price inflation slowed to its state-backed project; its early capital came be close to its main market and attract tal- lowest level in almost five years in August, data showed partly from a UK government-funded incu- ent and investment. It now employs 150 yesterday, after the right-wing government came to power bator. But Van Abel says its single biggest people and hosts around 19,000 online pledging to wrestle down crippling prices. The Wholesale source of funding was downpayments from shops opened by its customers to sell Price Index increased 3.74 percent year on year-far below individuals - mostly German - who wanted designs they have made. Like others, market forecasts of around 4.40 percent-and sharply lower to buy its phones. Weijmarshausen believes 3D printing will from 5.19 percent last month. “We just put a ‘buy me’ button on the challenge mass production. As for many It was also the lowest since October 2009 thanks largely website somewhere and people could push European startups, the biggest single to a drop in fuel and metals prices, the data showed. The that button and pay 325 euros (per phone),” obstacle is follow-on venture funding. figures will come as welcome news for Prime Minister he said. “We got more than 3 million euros “I spoke to a lot of VCs in Europe, they all Narendra Modi’s government, which swept to power to ($3.9 million).” were like interested but they never really May promising to tackle high inflation that has long Van Abel admits child labor and bribery committed,” said Weijmarshausen. angered voters. They also reduce pressure on the hawkish are hard to avoid when dealing with mines central bank to hike already-steep interest rates that busi- in Democratic Republic of Congo. The proj- Mind the gap nesses say have hindered growth-stimulating investment. ect wants people to think more about the To close the funding gap, governments Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has made way they consume things. “We want our are stepping in. Around 40 percent of all taming inflation one of its top priorities, despite business customers to understand they are part of venture capital in Europe comes from gov- leaders clamoring for rate cuts. the process,” he said. “We’ve proved there’s a ernments, according to the European The Consumer Price Index eased in August to 7.8 per- market that ... wants social values as part of Private Equity and Venture Capital cent year-on-year from 7.96 percent the previous month, the product proposition.” Association (EVCA). Public cash for innova- data showed Friday, although that is still above the central That sentiment is a familiar one. tion was squeezed by the financial crisis, bank’s target of six percent by 2016. “Europeans culturally are much more though Europe is beginning to spend more While still keenly watched, the Wholesale Price Index reserved than Americans,” said Jon again: Over the next seven years Brussels has been ceding ground to the Consumer Price index as a NEW DELHI: An Indian laborer carries a sack of spices at a spice market in the old Bradford, managing director at TechStars, will devote at least 850 million euros of its measure used by the central bank to set monetary policy. quarters of New Delhi yesterday. The labor sector of the Indian economy consists of an incubator, who has helped dozens of 80 billion euro innovation budget to help The bank last cut interest rates in May 2013 but has pushed roughly 487 million workers, the second largest after China, and of these over 94 startups in Europe from London to Moscow. new and growing small firms.—Reuters them back up in subsequent months, citing persistent percent work in unincorporated, unorganized enterprises ranging from pushcart inflation. — AFP vendors to home-based diamond and gem polishing operations. — AFP BUSINESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Europe markets steady as key week kicks off

LONDON: European stock markets were Markus Huber, senior analyst at broker Yesterday, the OECD cut growth forecasts union with what would remain of the SABMiller rallied 4.58 percent to 3,561.5 narrowly mixed yesterday, the start of a sig- Peregrine & Black. “Furthermore a referen- for most major advanced economies as it United Kingdom-England, Wales and pence after Heineken revealed it had reject- nificant week as the US Federal Reserve dum on Scottish independence taking place warned that the sickly euro-zone recovery is Northern Ireland. ed a takeover by its British rival. holds an interest-rate meeting and Scotland this Thursday... is increasingly sowing uncer- a drag on world growth. But the three main British parties reject The hostile bid was itself aimed at pro- votes on its future. Ahead of the major tainty and consequently keeping investors any such arrangement. In foreign exchange tecting SABMiller, the world’s second largest events, investors reacted to weak Chinese out of stocks.” Final Scottish push trading yesterday, the pound stood at brewer, from a takeover by the world’s num- economic data and a possible shake-up of Beijing said Saturday that industrial pro- In Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron $1.6267, unchanged from late in New York ber one, Belgium’s AB InBev, analysts said. the beer industry. duction grew 6.9 percent last month, its yesterday makes his last visit to Scotland on Friday. The euro rose to 79.69 pence ver- AB InBev shares were up 1.14 percent to In late morning deals, London’s bench- weakest rate since December 2008. The key ahead of the referendum, hoping to boost sus 79.47 pence on Friday. The European 86.74 euros. Shares in Club Med surged 5.59 mark FTSE 100 index fell 0.17 percent to indicator slumped from 9.0 percent growth the “No” vote, with polls predicting a very single currency increased to $1.2964 from percent to 22.46 euros in Paris after Chinese stand at 6,795.35 points. Frankfurt’s DAX in July and was also well short of the 8.7 tight race. $1.2927. On the London Bullion Market, conglomerate Fosun revived a takeover bid index edged up 0.13 percent to 9,663.79 percent median increase expected in a sur- Markets remain on edge, as the pound gold hit an eight-month low at $1,225.67 an on Friday. points and in Paris the CAC 40 dropped 0.20 vey of 15 economists by The Wall Street slumped last week to 10-month dollar low ounce. It later recovered to $1,235.27, up But shares in Swiss dental firm Nobel percent to 4,432.78 points compared with Journal. The figures add to worries about and three-month euro troughs on fears over from $1,231.50 late on Friday. Investors Biocare slumped, losing 5.8 percent to 17.05 Friday’s close. “European shares are starting the world’s number two economy-a key the impact of Scottish independence. were unsettled by the prospect of higher US Swiss francs after its board recommended the new trading week on a softer note with driver of global commerce-following recent First Minister Alex Salmond and his interest rates. The Fed has consistently said shareholders should accept a takeover bid unexpectedly weak economic data out of indicators suggesting growth is weakening Scottish National Party (SNP) insist Scotland it would keep interest rates low for a “con- from American healthcare group Danaher. China proving to be a drag on stocks,” said even after limited stimulus measures. should have a formal, euro-style monetary siderable time” after ending stimulus, based In US market news, Alibaba struck a concil- on continued weakness in the labor market. iatory note over its failure to list in Hong The Fed could reaffirm that view due to the Kong, as the Chinese e-commerce giant most recent jobs report, which showed the began an Asian roadshow before a possible US added just 142,000 jobs in August. But record-breaking IPO in New York. Alibaba’s some observers see a chance the Fed will initial public offering starting as early as tweak that policy this week. next week is expected to raise between $19-24 billion (14-18.5 billion euros), and Brewing takeover will trade on the New York Stock Exchange In company activity yesterday, shares in under the symbol “BABA”. — AFP Oil hits 26-month low on weak China data

LONDON: Brent crude oil slumped yester- 2014 and 2015 global oil demand growth day to its lowest in more than two years, estimates by the International Energy below $97 per barrel as lackluster economic Agency last week. data from China, the world’s top energy On the supply front, Libya’s oil produc- consumer, cast a shadow over the outlook tion is expected to rise to 1 million barrels for oil demand at a time of abundant sup- per day (bpd) in October. Libya’s oil produc- ply. tion has risen to 870,000 bpd, a spokesman China’s factory output grew at the weak- for state-run National Oil Corp (NOC) said est pace in nearly six years in August, while on Sunday. Libya was supplying almost growth in other key sectors also cooled, nothing to world oil markets four months raising fears the world’s second-largest ago. economy may be at risk of a sharp slow- Oil ministers from the Middle East Gulf down. October Brent, which was due to said last week the oil price drop was unlikely expire later on Monday, fell to as low as to spur action by the Organization of the $96.21 a barrel, its weakest since July 2, Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 2012. The futures contract recovered to unless crude fell below $85 a barrel. around $96.90 by 0920 GMT, down 21 cents. A rally in the US. dollar against major cur- US crude was down 60 cents at $91.67, after rencies has also helped weaken oil, while touching $90.63 - near a 16-month low of investors will be closely watching the meet- $90.43 hit last week. ing of the Federal Open Market Committee “Struggling global economic growth has later this week for clues on when the United resulted in falling growth in global oil States will raise interest rates. demand,” PVM oil analyst Tamas Varga said. A stronger US currency makes dollar- He said world political concerns in the denominated oil more expensive for hold- Middle East, North Africa and Russia had not ers of other currencies. Investors continue translated into actual supply disruptions. to keep an eye on geopolitical tensions for Eugen Weinberg, global head of com- indications of any new threat to supply. The modities research at Commerzbank, agreed: United States and European Union imposed “The simplest explanation for the current fresh sanctions on Moscow last week, ham- decline is probably the best: there are clear- pering exploration of Russia’s huge Arctic ly more sellers than buyers. While demand and shale oil reserves and setting rules on falters, production just keeps growing.” The tougher financing of existing Russian proj- Chinese data, which showed a drop in pow- ects. Oil companies hit include Gazprom, er generation for the first time in four years, Gazprom Neft , Lukoil, Surgutneftegas and came on the heels of downward revisions in Rosneft. — Reuters

BEIJING: Window cleaners work on the side of an office building in Beijing yesterday. Asian mar- kets retreated yesterday after data at the weekend showed Chinese industrial output expanded in August at its slowest rate since the global financial crisis. — AFP Micro Focus to purchase The Attachmate Group

LONDON: British mainframe computer specialist said the deal would lift Micro Focus’s revenue to Micro Focus International is to buy privately- about $1.4 billion from about $430 million, and owned US rival The Attachmate Group Inc in an its underlying core earnings to more than $500 all-share deal valuing the firms’ combined capital million from $196 million. and debt at $2.35 billion. Micro Focus said yester- He said Micro Focus was buying Attachmate day that following the reverse takeover, its share- for about 7.5 times core earnings, a significant holders would own about 60 percent of the equi- discount on the 11.3 times earnings Micro Focus ty in the new group which will be re-listed in trades at. London. Share in Micro Focus jumped to an all time The two groups serve major corporate clients high of 935 pence, up 11 percent, following the such as banks, retailers and airlines that run main- announcement of the deal. Analyst George frame computers, helping them modernize the O’Connor at Panmure Gordon, who has a “buy” technology so that applications and databases rating on the shares, said the deal was a big step can be accessed by newer systems, such as cloud towards Micro Focus becoming an “all applica- technology. tions modernization company”. “The acquisition “We aim to help customers sort out some of has the same ‘DNA’ - it is a large systems enter- the challenges of their older IT systems and link prise software company, with high profitability them to new technology, so they can get more and is cash generative,” he added. return on their current investments,” Micro Focus The two companies’ net debt, comprising Executive Chairman Kevin Loosemore told $233 million on the part of the British company Reuters. “This gives us a broader set of products and $1.17 billion on the part of Attachment, will to deliver that, and it also exposes us to some be refinanced as part of the deal, Loosemore said. faster growing markets,” he said in a telephone The combined group’s debt ratio would increase interview. Loosemore said Micro Focus had been to about 3.3 earnings, but this would be reduced talking on and off with The Attachmate Group for to Micro Focus’s long-term debt target of 2.5 about three years before finally agreeing a deal. times in about two years, he said. The owners of Houston, Texas-based Micro Focus also said it would still return Attachmate include the Francisco Partners Funds, about 60 pence a share to investors, as the Golden Gate Funds, the Thoma Bravo Funds announced in August. Micro Focus was advised and the Elliott Management Fund. Loosemore, by Numis and Attachment was advised by who retains his position in the combined group, Morgan Stanley. — Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 BUSINESS US economy on track for further improvement

NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT KUWAIT: The dollar ended the week slightly weaker raising short-term interest rates from near zero next According to Noyer, “there is weakness across the euro assets thanks to lower Japanese government bonds against the European majors as a small decline in US summer, a view some top officials have encouraged. zone but it is particularly pronounced in France and yields, better risk appetite, an imminent Government front-end yields, coupled with a general desire to book However, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen and others have Italy. There are countries like Spain and Ireland that have pension investment portfolio shift, and finally, a some profits after a strong run, helped to push the dol- also warned they could move earlier if the labor market done reforms are reaping the benefits”. He also men- rebuilding of positions by hedge-funds from very low lar lower against sterling, Swiss, and the euro. improves faster than they expect. tioned that the recent ECB action had helped lower the levels over the summer. The week major events were centered over the Fed officials are attempting to keep market expecta- single currency as part of the central bank’s push for Policy wise, the focus is mostly fiscal, with another Scottish Independence vote, the ECB potential to tions on interest rates aligned with their own to avoid inflation to reach its official target of about 2 percent. supplementary budget likely to be needed to cushion expand their balance sheet, Bank of Japan vowing to surprises that could trigger market turmoil like in 2013. Mr. Noyer still told French radio the Euro remains too the economy. Adding to this, the Bank of Japan leader- expand its stimulus and the continued good news strong. ship continues to argue their current policies are work- stream from the US economy. ECB to expand balance- sheet ing and the longer the data disappoints the greater On the foreign exchange side, the dollar continues Draghi was quoted this week stating that the ECB German inflation pressure this outlook will come under. Consequently, a to make new highs against the Yen and has hit a level balance sheet should expand to the early 2012 levels. If According to data released this week, German annu- focus on further stimulus should keep JPY under pres- not seen for over six years. One of the key drivers for the he is quoted correctly, the ECB wishes to expand the al inflation rose 0.8 percent in August, following 0.8 per- sure surge in USDJPY is the rise in US treasury yields, with the balance sheet at somewhere between EUR 700b to a cent growth registered the previous month. The data 2-year yields getting closer to the three year high seen very maximum of EUR 1trillion. The Asset back was in line with analysts’ forecasts. On a monthly basis, China CPI disappoints this summer. Securities they discussed last week during the ECB German CPI remained flat, after climbing 0.3 percent, as Chinese August consumer inflation fell to a four- As mentioned earlier, the euro regained some of its meeting is unlikely to be enough to achieve this level, expected. month low and some economists warned of the poten- losses back this week as euro funded trades continued so it is difficult to think what can be done other than the Even German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble, tial for deflationary pressure if pricing weakens further. to be covered. Even with a couple of stabilizing days, the simple Quantitative Easing and start buying European now recognizes that the macro climate is “deteriorating” Food prices, a volatile measure and subject to seasonal euro remains under broad pressure in the weeks ahead sovereign debt. while “persisting high deficits and big euro-zone coun- trends, were mostly responsible for the drop. Some as the effects of ECB action continue to weigh on the The euro regained some of its losses back this week tries’ poor competitiveness and economic weakness are economists said pricing power looks weak excluding currency. on a continued covering of euro funded trades. For increasingly a burden on the German economy.” the food measure. The data came at 2 percent in August The sterling pound on the other hand started the now, we don’t see why the euro would continue to from a year earlier, slower than a 2.3 percent year-to- week dropping to level we haven’t seen in long time. As strengthen, at the contrary, the likelihood that it will Scotland in or out? year rise in July. Economists had expected the data to the Scottish independence vote continue to create remain under broad pressure in the weeks ahead as the Scottish referendum and the Sterling Pound took a come at 2.00 percent volatility in the short end, with a possibility of a UK effects of ECB action continue to weigh on the currency breather following the Survation poll released on On another front, China’s producer price index break-up next week; the Sterling hit a ten-month low is much more probable. Thursday afternoon (‘yes’ at 42 percent, ‘no’ at 48 per- decreased by 1.2 percent and was down 0.2 percent against the US dollar on Wednesday but has since then In an interview with a German newspaper, ECB Vice cent and ‘don’t know’ at 10 percent). That being said, month on month. Producer prices in China have been erased some of its losses. President Vitor Constancio mentioned “there was no with plenty of polls still to come, it’s clearly not all over declining since February 2012, weighed by falling com- In conclusion, we expect the USD to continue to proposal for doing QE at the latest ECB meeting. “QE yet. Analysts points out that given that the Survation modity prices, overcapacity and weakening demand. hold firm against the other low yielding ahead of next was discussed, but it was not on the table for a deci- poll was conducted over a 4-day window; that should week’s Fed meeting. sion.” give some comfort to the ‘No’ campaign as it may sug- Weaker gold In the commodities markets, the USD strength man- He also added, “We are convinced that we are gest a counter-reaction to the swing towards ‘Yes.’ Gold fell to a seven-month low as investors aged to send oil prices down to their lowest in 2Y, while allowed to buy government bonds in the secondary The stakes remain extremely high for Scotland. Both reassessed the outlook on US interest rates. Prices have gold continued to be sold on expectations that the US market, if it is justified by monetary policy considera- Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank, which owns dropped reaching a low of $1,232 following the release interest rates might not remain low indefinitely. tions. But we also know what it means and this is cer- the Bank of Scotland, said they would move their head- of a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco report that tainly something we would prefer not to be forced to quarters from Edinburgh to London in the event of a said that the market may be too comfortable with the Fed warning do”. “Buying government bonds certainly is something ‘Yes’ vote. prospect that Fed rates could remain low for the fore- Investors may be growing a little too comfortable we cannot exclude. With the recent interest rate cut, we On another front, the peripheral bond markets are seeable future. Newspapers in the US also added that with the prospect that Federal Reserve officials will are now at the zero lower bound. So if we believe that under pressure due to Scotland, because whether you Fed officials wanted market expectations closer to the leave interest rates near rock-bottom lows for the fore- we need an even more expansionary monetary policy, find it justified or not, investors are worried that Fed to prevent a surprise. Gold recent price action may seeable future, according to a research note from the we have to find different channels. An increase in the Scotland would be followed by others such as Catalonia be an indication that investors’ sentiments are starting San Francisco Fed published this week. balance sheet is one option” in Spain to shift towards the view that the Fed may be less “Evidence based on surveys, market expectations, accommodative than had been expected. and model estimates show that the public seems to France, Italy need to reform Asia & commodities expect a more accommodative policy than Federal European Central Bank Governing Council member The latest Move up in the Dollar Yen is being driven Kuwait Open Market Committee participants,” Many econo- Christian Noyer stated this week that France and Italy by a combination of Factors: Mainly, expectations of a Kuwaiti dinar at 0.28650. The USDKWD opened at mists and investors believe the central bank will begin needed to pursue reforms in order to lift growth. more hawkish Fed, rising Japanese appetite for offshore 0.28650 yesterday morning.

Growing foreign fund clout a risk for emerging markets: BIS

LONDON: The global fund management bond indexes against which investors industry is a potential source of risk for measure their performance. emerging markets because of its vast size In emerging bond markets for instance, and herd-like investor behavior that can JPMorgan indexes tend to be most widely exacerbate asset price fluctuations, a BIS used, while equity index provider MSCI says report said on Sunday. $1.4 trillion is benchmarked to its main In its quarterly review, the Bank for emerging equity index. International Settlements said the selloff The BIS report noted the growing popu- that rocked emerging economies last year larity of “passive” investing via so-called was a reminder of how “the activity of large ETFs that mirror the benchmark index. But asset managers can significantly affect even in the case of actively managed funds, small and illiquid asset markets”. the use of common benchmarks or a high The presence and influence of asset degree of correlation between benchmarks managers in emerging market economies may lead fund managers to adopt similar (EME) has grown significantly in recent asset allocation strategies, it warned. years, BIS said, citing data showing emerg- “These funds are likely to move in the ing bond funds alone had quadrupled same direction and react in similar ways assets under management (AUM) between when they face EME-related shocks,” the 2007 and end-2013. report added, citing the example of 2013 The total AUM of emerging market when the prospect of tighter US monetary funds tracked by the Boston-based EPFR policy saw tens of billions of dollars flee Global consultancy had risen to $1.4 trillion emerging market funds. BIS cautioned ear- from $900 million before the Lehman crisis, lier this year that as regulators clamped it added. down on risk-taking by banks, the role of While these amounts are dwarfed by asset managers in funding lower-rated the AUM of funds dedicated to the United companies and sovereigns had grown, a States or Europe, they are large relative to potential danger for the global financial emerging stock and bond markets. system. “The large size and concentration of This carries risks for emerging markets too. AUM of asset managers in relatively small The latest BIS quarterly report highlight- and illiquid EME asset markets are a poten- ed rising debt issuance by private sector tially important source of concern. Any emerging market borrowers. These have decision by asset managers with large AUM raised debt worth almost $375 billion in CEO of Air France -KLM Alexandre de Juniac (left) and general director Frederic Gagey arrive to give a press conference yesterday to change portfolio allocation can have a 2009-12, it said, more than double what in Paris, as Air France’ pilots began a strike against the company’s plan to develop its low-cost subsidiary. —AFP major impact on EME asset markets that was sold in the four years before the crisis. are relatively small,” BIS said in its report. What’s more, much of this is in foreign cur- While acknowledging the benefits of for- rency debt. eign investment for developing countries, It added: “There is reason to believe that Air France pilots’ strike BIS noted that successive crises over the many EME corporates are unhedged years had highlighted how investors may against this exposure. Together with their destabilize EME asset markets - “accentuat- increase in leverage, this raises the vulnera- ing both booms and busts”. bility of EME corporates to the combined halts flights, hits shares The problem was exacerbated by fund effects of a domestic slowdown, currency managers’ use of common or similar depreciation and a global rise in interest benchmarks, BIS said, referring to stock and rates.” — Reuters AF to operate 40% today, Lufthansa pilots to strike

PARIS/FRANKFURT: Pilots at Franco-Dutch airline Air ($13-19 million) a day. three years, but recorded a net loss of 1.827 billion euros France-KLM began a one-week strike at the French arm Air France-KLM shares fell 3.7 percent, making them that included an impairment charge. of the business over plans to cut costs, halting more than the worst performers on the broad French SBF 120 Gagey and Air France-KLM CEO Alexandre de Juniac half of its flights yesterday and sending the group’s index. Lufthansa shares fell 1.3 percent, making them were due to give an update on the strike action at 1100 shares down more than 3 percent. the second-biggest loser on the blue-chip index Dax, GMT on Monday. Juniac said he was concerned about Air France said on its web site it expected to operate which was trading almost flat. Air France made a narrow the progress of negotiations with pilots, saying positions 48 percent of its flights yesterday, but “last minute distur- operating profit of 130 million euros in 2013, its first in had hardened. —Reuters bances are not excluded”. Tuesday will be worse hit again, with only 40 percent of flights guaranteed to run, it said in a later statement. New competition from low-cost Heineken family rebuffs rivals and fast-growing long-haul carriers in the Gulf has prompted Europe’s legacy carriers to speed up restructur- ing measures and tweak their business models. hostile bid by SABMiller Lufthansa is expanding low-cost services, Italian air- line Alitalia is set to undergo restructuring and loss-mak- THE HAGUE: Heineken has rejected a takeover bid by and without their authorization, nothing can happen,” ing Finnair said last month it is taking rapid steps to cut British rival SABMiller after the family-controlled said Corne van Zeijl of Dutch asset management firm its costs. But Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, which have Dutch beer giant said it preferred to remain independ- Actiam. “They currently have nine billion euros in both issued profit warnings in recent months, are ham- ent. The hostile bid was itself aimed at protecting assets and I wonder whether the family are ready to pered by powerful unions in their efforts to lower costs. SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, from a abandon for a few billion more,” he told Dutch BNR The main pilots’ unions at Air France have called for takeover by the world’s number one, Belgium’s AB radio yesterday. Tom Muller of Theodoor Gilissen pri- strikes from Sept. 15 to 22. And today, Lufthansa pilots InBev, analysts said. vate bank said there was no reason for the family to will hold an eight-hour strike - their fourth in three weeks The Heineken family, the majority shareholder, sell the brewer. - in a dispute over an early-retirement scheme. Air informed SABMiller “of its intention to preserve the “Heineken is a sound business, solid enough to France-KLM, Europe’s second-largest network carrier, heritage and identity of Heineken as an independent fight the competition around the world,” Muller told said earlier this month it would move ahead with a plan company”, the Dutch brewer said in a statement late AFP. “Business is going well and there’s no urgent rea- to open new bases in Europe under its Transavia brand Sunday. son to sell... The family already has plenty of money,” in a bid to recapture market share from low-cost carriers “The Heineken family and Heineken N.V.’s manage- he said. and Middle East rivals. ment are confident that the company will continue to By expanding its low-cost operations, the airline is deliver growth and shareholder value,” the statement Defensive move HERAT: An Afghan photographer takes a picture of a resident at her photog- following the example of Lufthansa, which is expanding added. Therefore the SABMiller bid, for an unspecified SABMiller, with its Miller and Peroni brands, is the raphy studio and shop in Herat yesterday. Afghanistan's economy has budget services via its little-known Eurowings carrier sum, was “non-actionable”. Heineken said it made the second-biggest brewer in the world, valued at around improved significantly since the fall of the Taleban regime in 2001 largely and considering a budget long-haul unit. decision to announce the approach by SABMiller, and 70 billion euros ($90 billion). Heineken is the third, val- because of the infusion of international assistance. Despite significant Speaking to France Inter radio on Saturday, Air its rejection of the bid, due to rumors swirling around ued at around 35 billion euros, thanks not only to its France Chief Executive Frederic Gagey said the strike the markets. Heineken brand but also to sales of Amstel, Sol, Dos improvement in the last decade the country is still extremely poor and “In this case the family has a controlling interest, Equis and others. —AFP remains highly dependent on foreign aid. —AFP would cost the airline between 10 and 15 million euros TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 BUSINESS

Yokohama tires to come factory equipped on Lexus NX

KUWAIT: Lexus has selected two three sizes. Yokohama tire types “BluEarth” and Yokohama is aggressively developing “GEOLANDAR” as original equipment tires employing its “BluEarth” technolo- (OE) for NX, its first premium compact gy, with these tires already adopted as crossover SUV. The Lexus NX carries on original equipment on many new eco the Lexus tradition of impressively car and hybrid vehicle models. refined and stylish designs while provid- Yokohama introduced BluEarth as its ing superior drivability and the environ- global concept tire, designed to deliver mental performance demanded of environmental, human and socially today’s urban crossovers. The Yokohama friendly solutions for every car as well as tires selected for the Lexus NX are the car owner. Products developed under BluEarth E51 and the Geolandar G91. this unified concept display the BluEarth Exact fitments will vary according to Concept logo all over the world. At its region, however worldwide the tire mak- center is the BluEarth Series, which will er is supplying two models of tire in be rolled out globally with the concept itself as the product name. The same fuel-efficient technology is fed back to tires of all categories. The BluEarth con- cept will expand to all existing YOKO- the vehicle’s fuel efficiency while provid- required of SUVs, the “GEOLANDER G91” HAMA tire brand names as well as ing excellent utility performance as well contributes to the fuel-efficiency, safety, become an icon for future tire brands as a safe and comfortable ride suitable and comfort required of today’s urban which have the BluEarth concept, from for a luxury SUV. crossovers and compact SUVs. The tire replacement aftermarket tires to original The “GEOLANDAR G91” selected for wall bears the “BluEarth” technology equipment tires for new vehicles. Lexus NX, is based on YOKOHAMA’s mark. The “BluEarth E51” for Lexus NX “GEOLANDAR” series for SUVs, which Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Co, applies the basic design and material employs YOKOHAMA’s most advanced one of the Al Sayer Group Holding the world’s first tire to use orange oil to technologies used in YOKOHAMA’s tire technologies, including the Companies is the authorized distributor reduce petroleum - as well as tires for “BluEarth” brand of fuel-efficient tires, “BluEarth” technology. A combination of of Yokohama tires in Kuwait. Yokohama high-performance, light truck, passen- developed under the basic concept of pleasant on-road characteristics, long tires is a leader in technology and inno- ger car, commercial truck and bus, and “environmentally, human, and socially wear and all-season versatility In addi- vation. The company’s complete product off-the-road mining and construction friendly.” The “BluEarth E51” enhances tion to providing the utility performance line includes the dB Super E-spec(tm) - applications. Class act on the way from The Big 5 Kuwait

KUWAIT: Visitors to The Big 5 Kuwait will get ues rising from $9.8 billion in 2011, to an expect- more than they bargain for at a typical trade ed $17.5 billion by the end of 2014. show, thanks to a host of new educational fea- “Kuwait is a great market for local and inter- tures introduced by organizer, dmg events national businesses and this year we will see Middle East. growth not only in the products we bring, but in Working in conjunction with its local partner, the educational features too,” he said. Kuwait International Fairs, the company has There are likely to be thousands of local and Joyalukkas Exchange picks added three knowledge events to its show pro- international construction products on display gram, including a day-long FM congress, as well and being demonstrated around the show. Key first set of ‘The Festival of as certified workshops. construction sectors that feature include build- “The Big 5 in Dubai is the largest and best ing materials, HVAC equipment and a selection Fortune’ promotion winners attended construction exhibition in the MENA of plant, machinery and vehicles. region,” explained Patrick Gedeon, project man- “It’s a great opportunity for local companies KUWAIT: Joyalukkas Exchange, the money tion and I would like to congratulate the 10 ager of the event. “It’s our second edition in to get an idea of the latest products available exchange service business division of the lucky winners. I wish all our customers the Kuwait and this year we are concentrating on from around the world,” explained Gedeon. Joyalukkas Group, has gained popularity best of luck for the remaining 27 days of “We’ve really been able to build on the success across the GCC through its best rates, quick this initiative”, said Joy Alukkas, Chairman & of the show’s debut in 2013. Patrick Gedeon money transfers, excellent service and MD, Joyalukkas Group. Free workshops and And we’re certainly very proud of the new innovative financial services. The popular The lucky winners were picked by Abdul educational and interactive features that will well as an Introduction to LEED,” explained money exchange has picked 10 winners Aziz Ashkanani, Economic Department, expert educational kick off the show, on day one of the three-day Gedeon. from the first draw of their ongoing ‘The Ministry of Commerce, yestyerday in the events set to boost event, on September 22.” While these events are free to attend, places Festival of Fortune’ promotion. The reward- presence of Joyalukkas officials and various First up will be the Facilities Management are limited so potential participants must regis- ing promotion is valid across all Joyalukkas customers at the Joyalukkas Exchange, visitors to Kuwait’s (FM) Congress. The congress, set to be chaired ter beforehand at www.big5kuwait.com/reg. exchange centers in Kuwait. This initiative Farwaniya Branch. by Mick Dalton from the IFMA Foundation, will A new interactive feature called the ‘Round offers 50g gold through a raffle draw, plus The Joyalukkas Money Exchange busi- largest international include a keynote address from the Kuwait Table Zone’ will host open-forum sessions that several other exciting prizes such as TV’s, ness is a full service Money Exchange oper- Ministry of Public Works. Local and international will allow visitors to discuss Kuwait’s hottest con- smartphones, air tickets, 5g gold coins and ating with seven centers, in Kuwait and also construction exhibition speakers will be drawn from leading companies struction topics, while networking with industry cameras. “We are delighted to announce has presence in UAE, Oman and India. in the sector, who will also present a range of peers and mentors. Issues on the agenda the first 10 winners from the ongoing ‘The Joyalukkas Exchange service offers a wide educational features, as well as bringing more case studies, including one on the US$6.3 billion include the building standards and regulations Festival of Fortune’ initiative. We have range of services that ensures the best pos- international pavilions.” Sabah Al Salem University mega project. Day in the region should be applicable to the Kuwait received a very positive response from our sible exchange rates, reliable and timely The 200-plus exhibitors and dozen country two will see the start of the free-to-attend certi- construction market; new opportunities in the customer base for this rewarding promo- transfers and superior service. pavilions - including pavilions from Italy, Turkey, fied workshops. Led by a selection of expert industrial sector; and the effective outsourcing Germany and Spain - have been attracted to speakers, these are aimed at visitors who want of FM contracts. Kuwait by the country’s growing construction to improve their industry credentials and boost The Big 5 Kuwait will run 22-24 September at opportunities. According to Gedeon, the Kuwait their professional development. Kuwait International Fair. Registrations for fast market has seen a surge in growth over recent “The two-day program will include the huge- track entry and the free-to-attend events can be years, with combined construction contract val- ly popular Project Management workshop, as completed online at www.big5kuwait.com/reg. Al-Tijari announces winners of Najma Account daily draw

KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the Al- Shazeya Zaker Ali — KD 7,000. will be eligible for the daily draw provided that the Najma Account Daily draw on September 14, 2014. The Commercial Bank of Kuwait announces the money is in the account one week prior to the daily The draw was held under the supervision of the biggest daily draw in Kuwait with the launch of the draw or 2 months prior to the mega draw. In addi- Ministry of Commerce & Industry represented by new Najma account. Customers of the bank can tion, for each KD 25 a customer can get one chance Saquer Al-Manaie. now enjoy a KD 7,000 daily prize which is the high- for winning instead of KD 50. est in the country and another 4 mega prizes dur- Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this opportu- The winners of the Najma daily draw are: ing the year worth KD 100,000 each on different nity to congratulate all lucky winners and also Mesfer Jaber Al-Ajmi — KD 7,000 occasions: The National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha extends appreciation to the Ministry of Commerce Noufa Atteya Al-Shlash— KD 7,000 and on the 19th of June which is the date of the and Industry for their effective supervision of the Mohammed Hussain Al-Shamali — KD 7,000 bank’s establishment. draws which were conducted in an orderly and Fadel Abass Hassan — KD 7,000 With a minimum balance of KD 500, customers organized manner.

Dr. Najwa Ali Aker, winner of the Cadillac XTS 2014, accepting the car keys from Ahmad Al-Fassam, Assistant Basel Jassem Mohammed Al-Shamrooq, winner of the Chevrolet Captiva LS 2014, accepting the car keys from Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank. Ahmad Al-Fassam, Assistant Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank. Gulf Bank announces winners of summer campaign draw

KUWAIT: Gulf Bank has announced to announcing the winners of the cardholders using their cards locally the winners of the first draw of its second raffle draw, which will take or internationally or those who use exclusive 2014 summer campaign place on 22 October. The Bank val- their debit cards internationally to cardholders. The winner of the ues its customers and pledges to between these dates, will be auto- grand prize, a Cadillac XTS 2014, continue to offer them the most matically entered into a raffle draw was Dr Najwa Ali Aker, while Basel exciting prize draws, exclusive dis- for a chance to win from a wide Jassem Mohammed Al-Shamrooq counts, and promotions, while also range of valuable prizes. and Loubna Bin Ali each won a presenting them with the best and Customers can find out more Chevrolet Captiva LS 2014, and swiftest banking services in Kuwait. about Gulf Bank’s latest promotions Badriya Ayaad Fahad Al-Shammari Gulf Bank customers interested by visiting the Bank’s bilingual web- and Shrinivas Aparaju Vinakat both in entering the second raffle draw site www.e-gulfbank.com, or one of won a Travel Package worth KD must use their Gulf Bank cards Gulf Bank’s 58 branches, or by call- 5,000. Gulf Bank congratulated the between the 15 August till 14 ing the Customer Contact Center on Loubna Bin Ali, winner of the Chevrolet Captiva LS 2014, accepting the car keys from Ahmad Al-Fassam, Assistant winners, and is now looking forward October, 2014. Gulf Bank’s credit 1805805. Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank. stars27 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

CROSSWORD 669 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

There is an instinctive need to be powerful and in control this day. Be Sometimes you ask too many questions-sometimes you do not ask careful that you do not become too pushy right now-things may not enough. Today will be a great day to learn the difference-listen carefully. happen on your time schedule. Pay attention to your intuition; a hunch could lead This point-of-knowing may come through a book, another person’s rendition of an you into some very positive places, with answers to difficult work problems never experience or your own experience in a legal matter. Not to worry, you will not suffer thought of before. Your increasing inner confidence helps you emerge from a time of any ill effects. You radiate much energy and you enjoy working within groups today. self-doubt into a time of trust and dependence regarding your own choices. Affirm to You put forth great effort to provide information to those that do not seem to have yourself often that you deserve, and are grateful for, the prosperity and perhaps the any idea of how to do research. You just may have to accept the fact that people like abundance that comes your way. This evening your sense of practicality is strong and to feel your warmth. A visitor in your home this evening needs to know that you will you feel loving and relaxed with your loved ones. There is chatter about an upcoming only have a certain amount of time to give this person-otherwise, you might have a social party. guest for much too long.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

You could be most persuasive with others, and expressive in your You seem to shine when it comes to practical matters or those involving speech. If you are in the sales profession you will find this day a productive one. This is work and career. You have an easy way with superiors or those in also a great time to work in groups. You have new ideas and the freedom to put them authority and can always manage to get the most out of any skill or ability you have. to work for you. There is a successful outcome on the horizon. You may have been Use your talent for seeing both sides of a situation and present the pros and cons thinking about involving yourself in some humanitarian group-perhaps as simple as throughout the process of a meeting, lecture, etc., perhaps a few charts as well. You greenpeace. Now is a good time to pursue these extraordinary avenues. Some of your may be combining art with work these days . . . You certainly like your work and hobby friends may have had those same desires and in your communications today you may or art combined. Any problems today are valued for the lessons they represent, rather gain some focus along this line. Family members are all scattered this evening. Relax than perceived as obstacles. Budgeting, investments and all that brings profit are on and just enjoy the evening. This is a good day. your mind now. A loved one comes on strong this evening and a new experience can be enjoyed.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You could be seen by others as the right person to be put in charge of You are at your mental best with sharp ideas and clear thoughts. You will some project. By allocating some of the time-consuming things that be successful in your attempt to make decisions and take care of mental slow you down, you will be able to forge ahead with your work. You gain the rewards work. Your fine verbal skills and a natural sense of justice make legal work a distinct for your hard work, whether it is from some speculation or from the time you put in possibility. Working with laws, natural or manmade, amounts to a real talent. You are able to guide superiors through some sensitive situations today. You also have a great ACROSS DOWN on some project. Be sure to compliment the ones that help you along your way. You are a delight to all around you, as usual. It is good to see the progress you have made. interest in ideas; the closer they are to positive results the more impressive. You dis- 1. A federally chartered savings bank. 1. The front of the head from the forehead to Beating the odds through cleverness is appealing and this may lead to an interest in cover the true feelings of another this evening and decide it is time to move forward 4. A writer of literary works. the chin and ear to ear. all kinds of financial speculation this afternoon. There are opportunities to be with with your own ideas. This is a full day with much communication. You spend time in 12. Counting the number of white and red 2. Speaking a Slavic language. your friends tonight. A lover or child who is bright and articulate may gain your atten- clearing away the clutter this afternoon. You enjoy working with your mind and easily blood cells and the number of platelets in 3. A small cake leavened with yeast. tion in positive ways. find quick solutions. 1 cubic millimeter of blood. 4. (Old Testament) The eldest son of Isaac who 15. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike would have inherited the Covenant that part of an organism. God made with Abraham and that Abraham Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. A genus of Colubridae. passed on to Isaac. Cancer (June 21-July 22) 5. An unbroken series of events. 17. 10 hao equal 1 dong. Being more practical and conscientious is of special importance now. You would be wise to be patient and tread a little lightly when it comes 18. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle 6. Some unspecified time in the future. to indulgence and overextending yourself. Things could be tight. Your 7. A constellation in the southern hemisphere Taking care of the necessary underpinnings of life health, work, etc. where driver sits. Becomes a greater preoccupation. Witty little aphorisms like “no-pain, no-gain” will be your career and life direction are putting some real pressure on your home and emotional 19. A large fleet. near Telescopium and Norma. motivation to follow through on your goals. Sorting things out and getting them organ- life. Obviously you cannot live without both, so some kind of self-control on your part 8. The capital and largest city of Japan. ized to utmost efficiency keeps you busy. You are in a mood of self-enjoyment and can is indicated. You may have trouble with subordinates or young people in the work- 20. Of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland place today. This may mean dealing with the public or dealing with new employees or its people. 9. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you appreciate your own better qualities this afternoon. You may see value in or feel love for an to contribute a limited yearly sum toward older person or someone in authority. Your inner resources and emotions are accented. that have a lot of questions. Self-sacrifice and an understanding attitude on your part, 22. A person who has been evacuated from a however, could have far-reaching effects on your own life-path and career. Planning a your retirement. Expect a sense of support and good will from those around you. You are moved to appreci- dangerous place. family outing for this upcoming weekend could be fun, and a good move. 10. A complete metric system of units of meas- ate and discover the beauty in your life and in those around you. 24. An acute viral disease marked by inflam- urement for scientists. mation of nerve cells of the brain stem and 11. Large highly venomous snake of northeast- spinal cord. ern Australia. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 25. An ester of adenosine that is converted to 12. The cardinal number that is the product of Leo (July 23-August 22) ATP for energy storage. 10 and 100. Mental patterns and communication skills play a major role in your life 29. (Judaism) An eight-day Jewish holiday A burdensome business project finally comes to an end-never fear, there are 13. A bowl-shaped vessel. better projects on the horizon. Your intuition is strong and can guide you today-they can change things forever. Make sure you develop your commemorating the rededication of the 14. Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in accurately in making forecasts or decisions. Your sensitivity makes you recoil from aggres- highest potential in these areas. A new co-worker may misunderstand or a co-worker Temple of Jerusalem. sive types. Circumstances, however, can throw you into a few tough situations. You will be friend may be difficult to get along with and cause you to re-think your words. Step the Pacific and Great Lakes. back and see the situation differently . . . Look at the bigger picture. Don’t assume any- 33. 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Co-workers will notice the change in your health and body when you continue determination. You are organized and able to take care of business. Sprinkle your con- 48. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. versations with your sense of humor this evening. Loved ones will respond in like 36. A collection of objects laid on top of each to make your physical strength greater through exercise and good nutrition. Soon 50. Very large white gannet with black wing you will have that essence of being in control with an emotional power that is reas- form. You may find yourself returning a favor later this evening: taking care of children, tips. other. suring. Enjoy your overall success-keep up the good work. running errands. New information about improving your health is available. 51. Greek mythology. 38. Jordan's port. 52. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 39. (statistics) Relating to or constituting the from aba cloth. most frequent value in a distribution. 43. 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Daily SuDoku Yesterday’s Solution TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 TECHNOLOGY

Apple iPhone 6 pre-orders hit record 4m on first day

NEW YORK: Apple Inc said many cus- “Assuming preorders are similar to the phones. Raymond James analysts said 4.7-inch version was available for delivery models will be available to customers in its tomers will need to wait until next month 40 percent of first weekend sales for the they expect sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone on Sept 19. Janney Capital Markets ana- stores in the United States, Canada, for their new iPhones after a record 4 mil- iPhone 5, this would imply iPhone 6/6Plus 6 Plus to top 9 million in the first weekend. lysts said the large number of pre-orders Australia and some other countries on lion first-day pre-orders were logged, first weekend sales could be around 10 “Apple will be selling every iPhone it was due to “pent-up demand” for bigger Friday morning. AT&T Inc, Sprint Corp, T- double the number for the iPhone 5 two million,” Wells Fargo Securities analysts can make, at least through October. iPhone screens. Mobile US Inc, Verizon Wireless and some years ago. The company said demand had wrote in a note. About 2 million pre- Because of this, the first weekend sales The brokerage raised its sales estimate Apple authorized resellers will also start outstripped supply of the new iPhone 6 orders were received for the iPhone 5 in are typically more indicative of supply for the latest iPhones to 37.4 million units selling the phones on Friday. and iPhone 6 Plus, which feature larger the first 24 hours after it went on sale in than demand,” they said. The company for the current quarter and 60 million for The phones will come equipped with screens and longer battery life. Deliveries September 2012. Apple sold 5 million of routinely grapples with iPhone supply the quarter ended December. “We believe Apple’s new payments service, “Apple Pay”, of pre-orders will begin on Friday and will these phones in the first weekend. constraints, particularly in years that significant demand will even spill into the which launches in the United States next continue through October. Bumper first- Apple sold 9 million iPhone 5Ss and involve a smartphone re-design. March and June quarters given supply month and allows users to pay for items in day pre-orders point to first-weekend 5Cs, which were launched last year, in the Apple’s website showed last week that and the timing of shipments in China,” stores with their phones. Apple’s shares sales of up to 10 million units, analysts first three days in stores. The company did the larger 5.5-inch “Plus” models dis- Barclays analysts wrote in a note. were up less than 1 percent at $102.92 yes- estimated. not reveal pre-order numbers for these played a wait time of up to a month. The The company said the new iPhone terday afternoon. —Reuters 2 Apple medical trials shed light on HealthKit App tracks blood pressure, sugar levels

SAN FRANCISCO: Two prominent US hospitals Apple last week mentioned the trials in a trials. DexCom Inc, which makes blood sugar are preparing to launch trials with diabetics and news release announcing the latest version of its monitoring equipment, is in talks with Apple, chronic disease patients using Apple Inc’s operating system for phones and tablets, iOS 8, Stanford, and the US Food and Drug HealthKit, offering a glimpse of how the iPhone but this is the first time any details have been Administration about integrating with HealthKit, maker’s ambitious take on healthcare will work in made public. Apple declined to comment for this said company Chief Technical Officer Jorge practice. HealthKit, which is still under develop- article. Apple aims eventually to work with health Valdes. DexCom’s device measures glucose levels ment, is the center of a new healthcare system by care providers across the United States, including through a tiny sensor inserted under the skin of Apple. Regulated medical devices, such as glu- hospitals which are experimenting with using the abdomen. That data is transmitted every five cose monitors with accompanying iPhone apps, technology to improve preventative care to low- minutes to a hand-held receiver, which works can send information to HealthKit. With a er healthcare cost and make patients healthier. with a blood glucose meter. The glucose measur- patient’s consent, Apple’s service gathers data Reuters previously reported that Apple is in ing system then sends the information to from various health apps so that it can be viewed talks with other US hospitals. Stanford Children’s DexCom’s mobile app, on an iPhone, for instance. Microsoft buys by doctors in one place. Chief Medical Information Officer Christopher Under the new system, HealthKit can scoop up Stanford University Hospital doctors said they Longhurst told Reuters that Stanford and Duke the data from DexCom, as well as other app and device makers. Data can be uploaded from Minecraft for $2.5bn HealthKit into Epic’s “MyChart” application, where it can be viewed by clinicians in Epic’s electronic health record. NEW YORK: Microsoft has bought Mojang, the Minecraft has a large and enthusiastic cult follow- Swedish firm behind the popular video game ing, many of whom have reacted angrily to what Protecting sensitive data Minecraft, for $2.5 billion (£1.5 billion). The title, they see as a corporate takeover of a communally- While HealthKit promises to enhance the which has sold over 54 million copies, allows play- spirited independent company. process of data-sharing between physicians and ers to build structures with retro Lego-style blocks, “Makes me sick, and sad,” wrote one user on a those under their care, observers have noted the as well as explore a large map and battle others. popular Minecraft forum. “It would kill the gaming potential for sensitive data to be abused. Others The deal was announced by Xbox chief Phil community,” EvilBatsu added. Others expressed are leery of having all their private information Spencer. Mojang, whose three founders will leave concerns about whether fans would be able to stored in one location, susceptible to hackers for the company, assured fans that “everything is exhibit their skills. “Not only will it cost more mon- instance. To ensure patient privacy, Apple is con- going to be OK”. Some analysts have speculated ey to play the game it will cost people their jobs sidering creating a “HealthKit Certification” for the deal is designed to attract more users to too. Many people play Minecraft and upload it to third party developers, with conditions stipulat- Microsoft’s Windows Phone devices. The acquisi- YouTube as their career, but if Microsoft takes over ing how data must be stored securely on devices tion comes a year after Microsoft bought the there will for sure be copyright issues.” However and forbidding sale of data to advertisers, Finnish mobile phone firm Nokia. Markus Persson some enthusiasts made the point that Microsoft according to people familiar with Apple’s plans. Minecraft creator Markus Persson has been critical could devote larger resources to upgrading and Apple recently updated its developer guidelines of Microsoft expanding the game. In a statement, Microsoft with data sharing rules for health apps. Minecraft is one of the top-selling apps on said it would maintain Minecraft across all its exist- Stanford’s Longhurst said he expects the pilot both Apple’s iOS store and Android’s Google Play, ing platforms, with a “commitment to nurture and to be expanded quickly if there are no problems. and has recently been released for the Xbox One grow it long into the future”. It added that the Rajiv Kumar, the physician leading Stanford’s and PlayStation 4, further boosting sales. Last acquisition was expected to be concluded by the pilot and a pediatric endocrinologist at Stanford month, it was the third most popular console end of 2014. Children’s Health, said his team may soon be game, according to market research firm NPD In an announcement confirming the deal on its able to set up alerts, so they can notify patients Group, despite being on sale for a while. The website, Mojang reassured gamers, saying: “Please via Epic MyChart when their blood sugar spikes game’s developer, Mojang, which was founded in remember that the future of Minecraft and you - or falls. 2009, brought in over $100 million in profit last the community - are extremely important to Kumar said two young patients with diabetes year, and employs about 40 people. Microsoft said everyone involved. If you take one thing away are working with Apple to let physicians track were among the furthest along. Longhurst said have been chosen to participate in the initial trial the Mojang team would join its game studio, from this post, let it be that.” With regard to blood sugar levels for children with diabetes. that in the first Stanford trial, young patients with and he hopes to extend the pilot to teens and which is responsible for titles such as Halo, Forza Microsoft, Mojang said: “There are only a handful Duke University is developing a pilot to track Type 1 diabetes will be sent home with an iPod infants. Duke University’s Ricky Bloomfield, an and Fable. The tech giant’s chief executive, Satya of potential buyers with the resources to grow blood pressure, weight and other measurements touch to monitor blood sugar levels between internal medicine pediatrician and director of Nadella, said: “Minecraft is more than a great game Minecraft on a scale that it deserves.” The firm for patients with cancer or heart disease. The doctor’s visits. mobile strategy, hopes the pilot will help doctors franchise - it is an open world platform, driven by a added that “Notch” had decided that he “doesn’t goal is to improve the accuracy and speed of HealthKit makes a critical link between meas- access the data they need to better monitor sick vibrant community we care deeply about, and rich want the responsibility of owning a company of reporting data, which often is done by phone uring devices, including those used at home by patients living at home. “This could eliminate the with new opportunities for that community and such global significance”. and fax now. Potentially doctors would be able to patients, and medical information services relied hassle of getting data from patients, who want to for Microsoft.” James McQuivey of analytics firm Forrester warn patients of an impending problem. The on by doctors, such as Epic Systems Corp, a part- give it to us,” said Bloomfield. “HealthKit removes noted that “Minecraft is one of the most important pilot programs will be rolled out in the coming ner already announced by Apple. Medical device some of the error from patients’ manually enter- Opposition to sale gaming properties in the world”. “Not only is it weeks. makers are taking part in the Stanford and Duke ing their data.” —Reuters Mojang’s founder, Markus “Notch” Persson, has profitable, but it continues to increase in profits previously criticized Microsoft, and commented to years after its release, largely due to the passionate Reuters that the market for Windows phones was fan base that invests in building out their own Netflix goes live in France as part of Europe expansion “tiny” and not worth developing apps for. Minecraft worlds. —BBC.com

PARIS: Netflix launched its service in integrate the service into the opera- Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden price from 9.90 to 3.99 euros per France yesterday, with the US online tor’s next cable television box. since 2012. month, far below the anticipated Apps help brides find streaming giant also announcing a Netflix’s entry into the French Netflix offer. deal with a French cable operator as market is the beginning of its sec- Business drama In France, meanwhile, the main perfect bridal gown it began the second phase of its ond wave of expansion across The entry of the purveyor of pop- pay-TV group Canal+ strengthened European expansion. For 7.99 euros Europe. It is to be quickly followed ular US shows may turn into a busi- and modernized its online stream- TORONTO: Finding the perfect wedding gown “It’s not meant to replace the experience of ($10.34) per month subscribers in by launches in Austria, Belgium, ness drama as a patchwork of ing offer, CanalPlay, which has can be a daunting task but new apps can help going to a store and having that moment but France can now enjoy access to Germany, Luxembourg and European providers are bracing for attracted 520,000 subscribers in the women narrow the options by helping them we’re hoping it’s a stepping stone in the Hollywood films, cartoons and tele- Switzerland. The California-based an unequal battle with the compa- past three years. Netflix has had to find and virtually try hundreds of designs. process,” she said. The company plans to part- vision series including original con- company, which already has 50 mil- ny. Many have improved their offers negotiate an assortment of local Brides spent on average $1,281 on their wed- ner with local boutiques in the future to make tent such “Orange is the New Black”, lion subscribers worldwide, three- or dropped their prices ahead of rules and regulations to achieve this ding gowns in 2013, according to wedding their dresses available through the app, which a comedy-drama set in a prison, and quarters of which (36 million) are in Netflix’s arrival. In Germany, the second wave of European expan- website TheKnot, which surveyed 13,000 cou- is free and available worldwide. Another app the hugely successful political dra- the United States, has been avail- Snap service of pay-TV channel Sky sion. ples who were married last year. With the new for iPhone and Android, called Wedding ma “House of Cards” starring Kevin able in Britain, Denmark, Ireland, the Deutschland recently dropped its It faced particular obstacles in augmented reality iPad app called Wedding LookBook, created by TheKnot, also helps Spacey and Robin Wright. “We hope France where the film and television Dress Studio, women can see how they would women find gowns. They can browse more like in the rest of the world to be industry is strictly regulated. TV look in more than 300 gowns with different sil- than 5,000 gowns that can be filtered by very popular by offering very low channels and media companies in houettes, necklines, details and fabrics. “There designer, shape, price and style. The app also prices,” Netflix chief Reed Hastings the country are required to invest in are so many styles available today, and walking shows nearby stores where they can try it on or told AFP. domestic content and there have into that blindly, brides need all the help they purchase it. Leslie DeAngelo, a co-host of the Hastings said within the next been fears that Netflix would take can get,” said Hillary Sica, executive director at reality TV show “I Found the Gown,” and presi- five-to-ten years Netflix hoped to away subscribers from Canal+, the Toronto-based Wedding Reality Inc, which cre- dent and owner of the wedding dress website have a third of France’s 28 million main source of finance for French- ated the app. “Our goal is to help give the bride- Bridepower based in Massachusetts, said shop- households subscribing to the serv- made films. Netflix will contribute to-be an idea of what will look good on her so ping for a bridal gown can be a very emotional ice, the same level now reached in 2.0 percent of its sales in France to that she’s not trying on dresses that won’t work experience. Apps can also be especially helpful the United States, and wants to top the National Cinema Centre, which when she gets to the boutique,” she said. for women who do not live near bridal shops, two million subscribers within five finances French filmmaking, but With the app, women upload a body image she added. years. Netflix has shaken up the escapes restrictions on the amount of themselves wearing tight-fitting clothing “We’ve heard some people say they industry in the United States by of French and European content it that does not interfere with the contours of haven’t tried anything on because they’re 300 allowing subscribers to watch as must show. Nevertheless, the com- their bodies, and mark their shoulders, hips, miles away from the nearest bridal shop. Not much as they like, at any time, on pany aims to produce its own and waist. The app overlays gowns, based on everyone lives in a metropolitan area, so many almost any Internet-connected French-language programming to the details requested, on the image. The app brides browse websites and order that way,” device such as a laptop, tablet or woo French viewers. Netflix is com- uses patented fabric-remapping technology to DeAngelo explained. She suggests brides-to- smartphone. While savvy users can missioning a French-language politi- mimic how fabric flows and stretches around be keep an open mind and try different sil- also connect their devices to a TV, cal drama-a tale of power, corruption the contours of the body, according to Sica. But houettes. “You don’t know what will look Netflix announced a deal yesterday PARIS: This photo shows a television screen displaying the French and revenge set in the port city of she added it is only the first step toward find- good. It’s not like shopping for jeans,” she with Bouygues Telecom which will user interface of US online streaming giant Netflix. —AFP Marseille, France’s second city. —AFP ing the perfect dress. added. —Reuters After Aereo, what’s next for Internet TV?

LOS ANGELES: Just because Aereo’s business py customers, even if the nation’s top court ity TV content online for low cost, like Netflix it’s not important for everyone,” Niemeyer our perspective is to address the lack of model has been shot down by the Supreme said grabbing signals from the airwaves and and Amazon. Hulu, which is owned by major said. “So it’s a dent, but I don’t think it’s going understanding that over-the-air is free,” said Court, that doesn’t mean customers’ desire distributing them online without content- broadcast networks ABC, NBC and Fox, offers to significantly change the trends.” Mark Buff, CEO of Mohu, a company that for a better TV experience has gone away. owner permission isn’t the way. full episodes of popular shows like “The makes flat indoor antennas that attach to People are still fed up with huge channel “Even without Aereo, the reason people Colbert Report” the next day for free. High quality walls. bundles, high prices, poor service and the were cutting the cord, for cost reasons and so While that’s not live TV, which Aereo If anything, the rise and fall of Aereo has Mohu has sold 1.5 million antennas since lack of ability to watch all their shows on all on, those don’t go away,” said Robin Flynn, an offered, for many it’s a good-enough substi- highlighted an important fact - that high- it began in 2011 and they work in the kind of their devices. That’s part of why Aereo was analyst with market research firm SNL Kagan. tute. The decision against Aereo is a setback, quality TV signals are available on the air- dense urban areas like New York where Aereo attractive: It offered local broadcast channels Last year, the number of pay TV subscribers but not a fatal one for people who want to waves for free - something that might have is believed to have had a small subscriber and a few others on multiple devices for just in the US fell for the first time, dipping 0.1 break away from traditional TV, said Bill been forgotten if Aereo hadn’t insisted that base. It is about to launch Mohu Channels, a $8 a month. percent to 94.6 million, according to Niemeyer, senior analyst at TDG Research. its technology simply replicates the antenna device that blends Internet video services Industry watchers say the pay TV business Leichtman Research Group. Into that breach “While the content on the major broadcast and wire that an average person could set up like Netflix with free-to-air TV in a single must continue to evolve to win over unhap- have leapt companies that have offered qual- networks is very important for some people, on their own. “What Aereo has really done in channel guide. —AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 TECHNOLOGY YouTube to go offline in India on smartphones

NEW DELHI: YouTube users in India will Google’s Android operating system are “While 1.75-billion people around the as they battle for customers in the fast- of around 40 percent for the next five soon be able to save videos from the used by more than one billion people world already have a smartphone, the growing low-end market segment where years in the price-sensitive nation, home Google-owned service, making it possi- globally and the new Android One phone vast majority of the world’s population- analysts say opportunities are vast. India to 33 percent of the world’s poor. ble to watch them offline, and the feature is part of the company’s drive to reach over five billion more-do not,” said is now the fastest-expanding smart- Smartphones now hold a 10 percent will eventually be available globally, the out to billions more. The company said Sundar Pichai, a senior Google vice presi- phone market globally and the third- market share among India’s mobile- company yesterday. The feature will be the YouTube save service will be available dent. Google said the phones will be largest market after China and the United phone-using population, according to available through the YouTube app on soon but gave no date. It did not give any “high-quality” and “affordable” smart- States, according to Britain-based consul- consultancy IDC. Handset makers in India Google’s new $105-Android One smart- indication when it would be extended to phones sold through online Indian retail- tancy Canalys. The cheapest smart- and other emerging markets have been phones unveiled in New Delhi yesterday. other parts of the world. ers. The new Google phones come with phones now retail at 2,000 rupees ($33), leapfrogging fixed-line technology that “YouTube will be available offline The new YouTube save feature will be improved security features and more down from an average 15,000 rupees two was used in developed markets. They are soon, starting with India,” Google India “a great benefit for when there is a slow than a million apps, the company said. years ago. employing mobile broadband to deliver communications manager Gaurav connection or re-watching videos with- Smartphone-makers are in a race to Technology consultancy IDC India Internet access to people who have no Bhaskar said. Smartphones using out using up the data plan”, said Bhaskar. the bottom of India’s economic pyramid projects annual smartphone sales growth computers. —AFP ‘J’ marks the spot for historic comet landing Scientists hope data reveals comets’ role in Earth’s evolution

BERLIN/PARIS: A team of scientists identified yes- until at least of the end of 2015 and possibly potential, with hints of activity nearby, and mini- terday the point on the surface of a comet, longer if more funding can found. An initial 10 mum risk to the lander compared to the other known as “Site J,” where they aim to land a probe landing sites had already been whittled down to candidate sites”. in what would be a historic breakthrough for their five and a team of engineers and scientists met A backup, Site C, is located on the “body” of the decade-long project. The probe or lander will be over the weekend to select one preferred site and comet. Landing a probe is one of several historical dispatched from the Rosetta spacecraft, which one back-up. firsts performed by the mission; including the first was launched by the European Space Agency The target Site J is on the “head” of the comet, time a spacecraft orbits a comet rather than just (ESA) in 2004 and has been tracking comet an irregular body that is just over 4 km across at whizzing past to snap pictures. “Everything up until 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on its trip around its widest point, the ESA said in a statement. It now has gone much better than we thought and the sun. Scientists hope data the lander gathers said the chosen site offers “unique scientific hopefully it will continue,” Ferri said. —Reuters Alibaba’s IPO may be on the surface of the comet will allow them to peek into a kind of astronomical time capsule that will offer clues about what the world looked like biggest in history when our solar system was born. The lander will drill more than 20 cm into the comet’s surface to collect samples for analysis. By studying the LOS ANGELES/HONG KONG: Chinese e-com- ($32 billion), Netflix ($29 billion), and Linked In comet’s dust and gas, scientists hope to learn merce giant Alibaba issued its final prospectus ($27 billion). On both an historic EBITDA to more about the role comets played in the devel- Friday, setting up one of the biggest IPOs in enterprise value ratio and on a forward valua- opment of Earth and the other planets in our history. The giant company already has rev- tion - assuming EBITDA rises from $5.4 billion solar system. Timing is a vital part of the process. enues considerably bigger than Amazon or to $7.9 billion in the next 12 months - Alibaba They need to wait until the comet has got close eBay and, like Amazon, looks set to have a stock looks cheaper than all of the above com- enough to the sun for the probe’s solar panels to growing impact on the entertainment sector panies, with the exception of eBay. Financial work, but must also land it before the increasing over the coming years. That’s even before it analysts appear to be divided as to whether heat causes activity levels of the comet to rise so expands far outside China. they think that is good value or not. Some much that it would endanger a safe landing. Shares will be sold in the $60-66 range and think the growth prospects look very attractive They have determined that a landing window traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Final - with the stock representing a cipher for will open up on Nov 11, when the comet will be pricing will be decided on Thursday Sept 18 China’s transition into a consumer-led econo- 450 million km from the sun. Rosetta caught up with trading beginning the following day. The my - while others remain cool to China stocks with the comet in August and since then has company will sell 123 million new shares, in general, and have specific worries about the been relaying pictures of the mass and its surface which at the mid price means it will raise $7.75 limits of shareholder control at a conglomerate back to earth. While it is now within 30 km of the billion. Other shareholders will be selling 197 with a partnership structure that favors a comet, the pictures are not of a high enough res- million shares. Underwriters may offer a further group of core executives and Ma. olution to allow for detailed inspection of its sur- 48 million, which could boost it to the biggest Financial index managers Standard Poors face. “We don’t know what the terrain looks like in IPO of all time, at $23.2 billion. Yesterday in has said that Alibaba stock will be included in detail,” Paolo Ferri, head of mission operations at Asia, Bloomberg reported that the company a number of its indexes, which means that ESA, told Reuters ahead of the landing site deci- has received such strong demand that it may many fund managers operating relevant sion. “But there’s certainly no nice landing strip. increase the price to $70 per share. But at an index-tracking funds and ETFs. However, it will We have to rush into this with the minimum investor meeting in Hong Kong, CEO and be excluded from the Dow Jones Industrial amount of information.” founder Jack Ma reportedly said that he “won’t Average. That’s because those indexes only price the IPO too aggressively.” With 2.46 billion include stocks and deems as being U.S.-domi- Precision landing shares in issue following the sale, the $63 mid ciled. Despite the contradictions, many ana- Known as Philae, the three-legged lander must price points to a market capitalization of $155 lysts seem confident that the share issue is not descend too slowly or too quickly, its trajectory billion. being priced carefully enough to ensure that has to take into account the rotation of the comet, That puts it short of Facebook ($201 billion), the IPO gets off to a positive start and avoids there has to be enough battery power left after on a par with Amazon ($153 billion) and sever- the initial launch embarrassment suffered by landing to deploy its instruments, and detaching it al multiples ahead of eBay ($65 billion), Twitter Facebook. —Reuters from Rosetta has to be perfectly timed. Once the box-shaped 100 kg probe has land- ed, the team will concentrate on setting up Nissan faces crisis as Philae’s solar panels so it can start relaying data to SPAIN: This picture released by the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the location of electric car hopes fade Rosetta, which will continue to orbit the comet the primary landing site for Rosetta’s lander Philae. —AFP

PARIS: Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is preparing to their Zama, Japan battery plant and electrode India’s spacecraft cut battery manufacturing, people familiar with manufacturing, backed by government aid. US the matter said, in a new reversal on electric cars and British taxpayers also helped with the $1 bil- to reach Mars that has reopened deep divisions with alliance lion invested in Tennessee and 210 million pounds BANGALORE: An Indian spacecraft is on course to reach Mars, an partner Renault. The plan, which faces stiff resist- ($341 million) in Sunderland. But the mass con- official said yesterday, following a 666-million-kilometre voyage that ance within the Japanese carmaker, would see US sumer was largely unmoved - or deterred by the could see New Delhi’s low-cost space program win Asia’s race to the and British production phased out and a reduced sluggish rollout of recharging networks - despite Red Planet. The 350-tonne rocket carrying an unmanned probe is set output of next-generation batteries concentrated generous sales incentives in key markets. to enter Mars’s orbit next week after 10 months in space. It is India’s at its domestic plant, two alliance sources told Global electric car sales will remain shy of 1 first mission to the planet to search for evidence of life. Indian Space Reuters. million in 2020, according to forecaster IHS Research Organization official Koteswara Rao said the rocket has In what may also prove a politically sensitive Automotive, less than one percent of the total travelled almost 666 million kilometers (413 million miles) since its blow to Japan Inc., Nissan would follow Renault by vehicle market, and one-tenth of the demand launch from the southern spaceport of Sriharikota last November. taking cheaper batteries from South Korea’s LG Ghosn had predicted. “Renault-Nissan was defi- “India will be the first country in the world to insert a spacecraft Chem for some future vehicles, including models nitely ahead of their time - in a bad way,” said into the Martian orbit in a maiden attempt if the operation succeeds,” made in China. “We set out to be a leader in bat- Stuart Pearson, an Exane BNP analyst. “There’s ISRO scientific secretary V Koteswara Rao told reporters. “And also the tery manufacturing but it turned out to be less nothing wrong with ambition, but when that first Asian country to reach the Red Planet’s sphere,” Rao said. Rao said competitive than we’d wanted,” said one executive involves excess investment then it’s also a risk,” the rocket’s engines will be “woken up” to allow for a “course correc- on condition of anonymity. “We’re still between six he said. “Their targets were really excessive on tion” on Sunday before its arrival on September 24. months and a year behind LG in price-perfor- volume and battery capacity.” The alliance has ISRO scientists will also slow down the craft now travelling at 22.2 mance terms.” begun a belated push into faster-selling hybrids, kilometers per second to 2.14 meters per second to allow for a A decision on the Nissan battery plants in combining electric and combustion engine smoother entry into the planet’s orbit. The cost of the project, at 4.5 Sunderland, England, and Smyrna, Tennessee, is propulsion. Upscale electric rivals such as Tesla’s billion rupees ($70 million), is a fraction of the $671 million NASA due next month, the sources said, following a Model S meanwhile hog the limelight, backed spacecraft that also launched last year and is expected to arrive with- tense procurement review with 43.4 percent by big investments in newer, cheaper battery in days of the Indian craft. India has never before attempted inter- shareholder Renault, the smaller but senior part- technologies. planetary travel. More than half of all missions to Mars have ended in ner in their 15-year-old alliance. “Renault would failure, including China’s in 2011 and Japan’s in 2003. Only the United clearly prefer to go further down the LG sourcing Internal rivalries States, Russia and the European Space Agency have been successful. route, and the Nissan engineers would obviously Ghosn dropped extra battery sites planned The Mars Orbiter Mission was revealed only 15 months ago by prefer to stay in-house,” another insider said. “The for both alliance carmakers, leaving Nissan with Strati: World’s first the previous prime minister. The timing and place of the announce- write-off costs are potentially huge.” the entire production capacity of 220,000 power ment-in an Independence Day speech led to speculation India was Renault-Nissan “remains 100-percent commit- packs through the NEC joint venture, AESC. But seeking to make a point to China, despite denials from ISRO. The 3-D printed car ted to its industry-leading electric vehicle pro- that still far exceeds the 67,000 electric cars gold-colored probe, the size of a small car, will aim to detect gram” and has no plans to write down battery Renault-Nissan sold last year, and even the methane in the Martian atmosphere, which could provide evidence investments, spokeswoman Rachel Konrad said. 176,000 registered to date. A pledge to reach 1.5 There have been 3D-printed buildings, dresses, Journal: ‘We are the first company to make a of some sort of life form on the fourth planet from the sun. Prime “We have not taken any decision whatsoever to million by 2016 has been scrapped. The coming hats, jewellery and even parts of the anatomy. 3D-printed car using carbon fiber reinforced Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the country’s low-cost technolo- modify battery sourcing allocation,” Konrad said, hybrids will fill some of the excess plant capacity, And now the world has been introduced to thermoplastic. ‘The seats, body, chassis, dash, gy, saying a domestically-made rocket that launched four foreign adding that the alliance “does not confirm or deny although they use fewer power cells per vehicle. satellites into orbit in June had cost less to make than the Hollywood Strati, a 3D-printed car which was created center console and hood will all be 3D printed.’ procurement reviews.” But Nissan is already nego- An all-electric Tesla rival is still planned for film “Gravity”. But the program has also faced critics who say a coun- using direct digital manufacturing techniques. The company hopes to offer 3D-printed cars for tiating with manufacturing partner NEC Corp. on Nissan’s premium Infiniti brand in 2018 with bat- try that struggles to feed its people adequately should not be splurg- The car is composed of 40 parts - a significantly between £11,000 to £18,000 ($18,000 to the shift to dual sourcing, with Chief Executive teries as big as 60 kilowatt-hours (kWh), more ing on space travel. —AFP Ghosn’s backing, the sources said. Nissan currently than twice the energy capacity of the Leaf, which smaller number than that of a conventional $30,000) each, depending on the types of makes all its own electric car batteries. is due for replacement the previous year. vehicle which has more than 20,000 compo- optional features buyers will want. Nissan is seeking to unwind a ruinous NEC nents. Conceived of by the Arizona-based Local A machine tool maker, Cincinnati Inc, sup- Exploring alternatives contract that requires it to purchase electrodes Motors, the printing and assembly process plied the huge printer, much larger than the One option being explored would see LG, for the full capacity of 220,000 Leaf-sized 24 took 44 hours to complete and took place dur- usual 3D printers, which are usually 10ins by which supplies some Renault models, invest in its kWh batteries regardless of actual sales, sources ing the six-day International Manufacturing 10ins. This particular printer is able to process own battery production at one of the overseas said. The joint venture partner’s consent is also Technology Show 2014 in Chicago. Made of parts as large as 3ft by 5ft by 10ft. Local Motors Nissan plants as the carmaker halts operations at needed to bring LG production or other activi- the sites. The alliance is also in talks with LG on a ties onto the Tennessee or Sunderland sites, one solid piece, the Strati will have a top speed has been producing motorcycles, motorized deal to supply batteries for future Renault and which together employ 500 workers. of 40mph and a battery range of between 120 skateboards and other vehicles since 2007, Nissan electric models in China, one of the sources The financial hit for Nissan “will depend on to 150 miles. using the same method. Rogers hopes that this added. NEC and LG declined to comment. Under what else we can do with the plants”, with heavy The chassis and the body of the car are less expensive manufacturing process will Ghosn, who heads both companies, Renault- charges likely if both are closed, one manager printed using a giant 3D printer but the tires, bring innovations to the market more swiftly Nissan bet more on electric cars than any main- added. Renault has already taken at least one seats, wheels, battery, wiring, suspension, elec- than the usual methods of production. On stream competitor, pledging in 2009 to invest 4 write down of 85 million euros on its over- BANGALORE: Indian scientists and engineers from tric motor and window shield were made using their website, Local Motors says that it is plan- billion euros ($5.2 billion) to build models includ- investment in electric cars following the col- ing the Nissan Leaf compact and as many as lapse of Better Place, a charging startup that the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) conventional methods. The battery-powered, ning to launch ‘production-level 3D printed 500,000 batteries per year to power them. Nissan had ordered 100,000 of its battery-powered monitor India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) at the two-passenger car is made of layers of black vehicles that will be available to the general and NEC invested 23 billion yen ($215 million) in Fluence sedans. —Reuters ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network plastic and reinforced with carbon fiber. Local public for purchase in the months following (ISTRAC) which controls the orbiter. —AFP Motors CEO John Rogers told the Wall Street the show’. —Agencies TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 health & science British cancer boy starts treatment 17 therapy sessions will directly target the tumor

PRAGUE: Five-year-old British brain py, which is not available in Britain, is Ashya arrived in Prague on tumor patient Ashya King began a six- touted as being more precise than con- September 8 from Spain where his par- week course of potentially life-saving ventional radiotherapy as it uses a pro- ents had taken him after whisking him proton beam therapy at a Prague med- ton beam to target only malignant cells away from a British hospital because ical centre yesterday. King’s case made in highly precise manner. “The proce- they feared that traditional radiothera- headlines after his parents removed dure takes two to three hours, the py would damage his brain. His parents him from a British hospital last month, patient spends about 40-50 minutes in were detained in Spain on an interna- sparking an international manhunt. the irradiation room, but the proton tional warrant, after British authorities Clutching a pale blue giraffe toy, Ashya beam is on only for a few minutes,” said suspected they were not acting in the arrived at the Proton Therapy Centre Vladimir Vondracek, head of the clinical best interests of the child. (PTC) yesterday for the first of the thirty physics department at the PTC. But after the couple spent four days targeted sessions of irradiation. “We Ashya will be anaesthetized for each in a Spanish prison, a British court carried out the first irradiation as session, which “of course is not too pos- reunited them with their son in a planned, there were no unpredicted itive but the benefit of having a Spanish hospital and allowed them to complications, everything took place as motionless child during the irradiation travel to Prague for the treatment. The planned, and we’ll continue tomorrow,” is obvious,” said Vondracek. The centre case received substantial coverage in said Jiri Kubes, head of the proton ther- said the first 13 sessions would target the British media, with public opinion apy department. “the whole area including the spinal shifting from outrage to sympathy for Doctors said children with similar cord to ensure the tumor is not spread- the parents. British prosecutors have diagnoses had a 70-percent chance of ing via cerebrospinal fluid,” while the dropped the case against them after PRAGUE: Ashya King, a five-year-old British cancer patient, arrives on a recovery. Ashya was under general next 17 sessions will target only the acknowledging that Ashya had been stretcher at the Proton Therapy Center for the start of his treatment yes- anesthetic for the procedure. The thera- tumor. properly cared for. —AFP terday. —AFP

Malaysia to send 20 million medical gloves to fight ebola

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will send more facturers of rubber gloves,” a Malaysian than 20 million medical rubber gloves to government spokesperson said in a state- five African nations battling the deadly ment. “We hope this contribution will pre- Ebola virus, addressing a crucial shortage vent the spread of Ebola and save lives.” faced by overwhelmed health workers, the Among the companies supplying the ship- country’s Prime Minister Najib Razak ment are Sime Darby, Top Glove Corp Bhd, announced yesterday. The Southeast Asian Kuala Lumpur Kepong, and IOI Corp., the nation is a leading manufacturer of rubber Prime Minister’s office said. Top Glove alone gloves, producing about 60 percent of the has a production capacity of 42 billion world’s supply of latex medical gloves. gloves a year and exports to 200 countries. Health authorities say that a shortage of Shares in the big rubber glove compa- rubber gloves in affected African nations nies have rallied in recent weeks as fears has led to more deaths and raised risks that grow that the virus could spread. The the virus will spread among doctors and Malaysian government did not say nurses. The outbreak has now killed whether it or the companies were footing upwards of 2,400 people, mostly in Liberia, the bill for the shipment. Malaysia will neighboring Guinea and Sierra Leone as send 11 containers, each holding 1.9 mil- poorly resourced West African healthcare lion gloves, the statement said. Liberia, systems have been overrun. Sierra Leone and Guinea will each receive “Malaysia can make a unique and vital three containers, while Nigeria and the contribution to the fight against Ebola Democratic Republic of Congo will each because we are one of the biggest manu- receive one container. —Reuters Set the proper pace for an efficient workout: Experts

NEW YORK: Whether the goal is to finish a “In a 45-to 60-minute class, people start marathon, polish a tennis game or make at a moderate level, push into harder exer- the most of that hour at the gym, fitness cises to a point of highest expenditure experts say pacing can spell the difference about 30 to 40 minutes in, and then drop ABIDJAN: Students look at an Ebola prevention poster during a sensibilisation campaign against the Ebola virus by the United between success and stagnation. Setting back down till the heart rate returns to its Nations Development Program (UNDP) at Saint Therese de Koummassi high school yesterday. —AFP the proper workout pace, or the distribu- resting state,” Cyrus explained. Interval tion of energy during exercise, deflects training, which involves alternating high boredom and fatigue, syncs body and intensity exercise with recovery periods, is mind, and enables the everyday exerciser another way classes are paced, according Obama to detail plan to keep pushing the envelope. to Cyrus. Neal Pire, a strength and condi- Dr. Kevin G. Thompson, author of tioning specialist with the American “Pacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal College of Sports Medicine, said the talk Performance,” believes how people prepare test, also called the ventilatory threshold their bodies and minds for activity is limit- (VT) is a good way for the individual exer- on ebola offensives ed by their lack of understanding about ciser to gauge intensity. how to pace the exercise. “Unless the ath- It is measured by different levels. Below lete knows what the ideal pace is, how can level VT1 speech is comfortable, but at VT1 he or she train properly to improve per- it requires some effort. Above VT1 but NEW YORK: US President Barack Obama is around $100 million to tackle the outbreak by Organization (WHO) has warned that the epi- formance?” said Thompson, director of the below the next level, VT2, speaking is possi- expected to detail a plan to boost his country’s providing protective equipment for healthcare demic is spreading exponentially in Liberia, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at ble, but not really comfortable. At VT2, involvement in mitigating the Ebola outbreak in workers, food, water, medical and hygiene where more than half of the deaths have been the University of Canberra, Australia. His speaking is limited to a few words. “Once West Africa, the Wall Street Journal reported. equipment. recorded. book details pacing strategies specific to you get close to Ventilator Threshold No 2, The plan would involve a greater involvement Obama could ask Congress for an additional The US military said recently it would build a activities from triathlons to tennis. where you can barely keep a conversation of the US military in tackling the worst recorded $88 million to fund his proposal, the WSJ report- 25-bed field hospital in Liberia to care for infect- going, you are in that training zone where outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, the Journal ed. Plan details are expected during Obama’s vis- ed health workers but it would hand it to Mind-body split you’re getting the biggest bang for your reported, citing people familiar with the pro- it today to the Centers for Disease Control and Liberians to run. On Friday, the US Ambassador In marathon races, Thompson said, the buck.” Pire said. “You want to stay just posal. Prevention in Atlanta. to Liberia Deborah Malac said Washington classic beginner’s error - starting too fast to below that point to keep improving over The outbreak has now killed upwards of The move would come just days after would train security forces in isolation opera- try to keep up with the better runners - time,” he added. 2,400 people, mostly in Liberia, neighboring Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf tions, after a boy was shot dead last month causes a mind-body split. “You body’s feed- Research shows that mental toughness Guinea and Sierra Leone as poorly resourced appealed to Obama for urgent aid, saying that when Liberian soldiers opened fire on a crowd back says you’re exercising too hard even is one pace-maintaining factor that sepa- West African healthcare systems have been over- without it her country would lose the fight protesting at quarantine in a Monrovia neigh- as your brain knows you’ve still got a long rates the elite athlete from the casual exer- run. The US government has already committed against the disease. The World Health borhood. —Reuters distance to go,” he said. “That makes for a ciser, Thompson said. “Towards the end of a negative experience.” Group classes, which long race, the non-elites will distract them- usually cater to all fitness levels, are gener- selves from discomfort, say with music or Eye drugs having similar side ally paced around a bell curve model, thoughts of their family,” he said. “But an 400 drug addicts explained Donna Cyrus, senior vice presi- elite athlete will zone in on discomfort and effects regardless of price dent of programming at Crunch, a chain of use those feelings as a gauge to examine escape rehab U.S. fitness centers. how much they have left.” —Reuters LONDON: Injecting Roche’s cancer drug latory scrutiny in France and Italy on suspi- HANOI: More than 400 Vietnamese drug addicts have Avastin as a cheap eye treatment does not cion of anti-competitive practices. The escaped from a rehabilitation centre where they were appear to increase deaths or serious side companies have denied any wrongdoing. detained to receive compulsory treatment, a local official effects, according to an independent study said yesterday. The detainees, many wielding sticks, that is likely to fuel a row over the medi- Cost difference broke free from the centre near the port city of cine’s unapproved use. An analysis of nine In France, Avastin costs about 30 euros Haiphong in northeast Vietnam late Sunday. “More than clinical trials - including three unpublished ($38.84) per dose, against the 900 euros 400 inmates fled after breaking the door and threatened ones - concluded that health policies favor- charged for an injection of Lucentis. Novartis the guards of the centre with sticks,” Nguyen Huy Hoang, ing the much more expensive eye drug and Roche have always discouraged the an official from Thuy Nguyen district-where the centre is Lucentis over Avastin were not supported substitution of Avastin for Lucentis, saying located-told AFP. Police found some of the addicts back by current evidence. that the two drugs were developed for dif- at their homes, while around 30 others voluntarily The study was published yesterday in ferent therapeutic purposes. A closely returned to the treatment centre. The Cochrane Library journal, which is pro- watched US government-sponsored study “The police are searching for those who are still at duced by the Cochrane Collaboration, a in 2011 concluded that Avastin worked as large,” in Haiphong, the third largest city in Vietnam, non-profit group that reviews trial data to well as Lucentis in treating vision loss from Hoang added. The communist government enforces the assess the value of drugs. There has been a wAMD but had more adverse side effects. compulsory treatment program for the country’s esti- fierce debate for many years over whether However, the Cochrane paper found that mated 140,000 drug addicts. Addicts must undergo two- Avastin should be used as a cut-price alter- the safety of Avastin when used in wAMD year spells of “rehabilitation” in what the government native in patients with wet age-related appeared to be comparable with that of describes as an effort to bring down rising rates of drug macular degeneration (wAMD), a leading Lucentis, except for a higher rate of gastroin- use, especially among young people. The treatment peri- cause of blindness in the elderly. testinal disorders. David Tovey, editor in od at the Gia Minh centre, where the breakout took Avastin is not licensed for wAMD but it chief of the Cochrane Library, said the place, was recently extended to three years, Hoang said. works in a similar way to authorized treat- review addressed a question of “immense The centre has also reduced the amount the amount of ments for the condition - Lucentis, which is importance to health systems in many coun- money spent on food, prompting complaints from the marketed by Novartis and Roche, and tries”. addicts, he added. Eylea, from Bayer and Regeneron The Cochrane researchers noted, howev- In May 2010 and April 2012, detainees at similar Pharmaceuticals. A number of doctors in er, that their findings were not definitive and addiction treatment centers in Haiphong also staged the United States and Europe already use that they now plan to conduct a larger breakouts. US-based Human Rights Watch has Avastin in wAMD on an unapproved basis review to assess additional sources of evi- denounced the conditions in Vietnam’s rehab centers and some pharmacies provide a service of dence. Novartis said in a statement that and a UN expert has recommended they be closed. HRW splitting the cancer medicine into smaller Lucentis had a well-known safety profile with says the treatment centers are “forced labor camps” doses for eye injections. The issue is partic- more than 2.8 million patient-treatment where inmates do not receive proper health care and are ularly hot in Europe after French lawmakers years of use globally. Avastin’s use in the eye, often subjected to physical violence. Addicts are mostly voted in July to allow Avastin’s use, while by contrast, has not been systematically forced to report to the centers by their family or local Roche and Novartis have faced recent regu- reviewed by health authorities. —Reutes authorities, but they are not criminals. —AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 health & science Environmentalists criticize Australia reef protection

SYDNEY: Environmentalists criticized a Heritage site-apart from in priority port new Australian government plan released development areas. But Felicity Wishart yesterday to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the Australian Marine Conservation in the face of UN concerns, saying it will not Society said it should have recommended do enough to halt the marine park’s laws to minimize dredging as well as ban decline. The draft plan, now open for con- dumping in marine park waters. “From our sultation, comes after UNESCO threatened point of view the reef is in dire straits,” she to put the reef on its World Heritage “in told AFP, adding that the plan should have danger” list. It gave Canberra until February been a “lifeline” to turn the reef around over 1, 2015 to submit a report on what it was the next 35 years. “We feel that essentially it doing to protect the natural wonder. has failed to do that,” she said. The report Australia’s Environment Minister Greg comes just days after the government said Hunt said yesterday that the draft ‘Reef it was reconsidering dumping dredging 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan’ was an waste from the Abbot Point port develop- effort to balance priorities. “Maintaining ment into the waters of the reef. and protecting this iconic World Heritage Conservationists say that dumping the area, while considering the needs for long- waste in the marine park would hasten the term sustainable development, is a critical demise of the reef, with dredging smother- priority,” Hunt said. WWF Australia chief ing corals and sea grasses and exposing executive Dermot O’Gorman said the draft them to poisons and elevated levels of did not set high enough targets for cutting nutrients. Wishart welcomed this move but agricultural pollution or provide “the bil- said while the government had shown lions of dollars required to restore the “good intent” in this regard; the reef need- health of the reef”. ed a strong legislative response to protect “At this stage Reef 2050 lacks the suite of it. She said the 2050 draft plan also failed to bold new actions needed to halt the reef’s protect the Cape York Peninsula, in the far decline,” O’Gorman said. He described some north of Queensland State, which is the elements of the plan as positive, including most pristine section of the reef. HUBEI: This shows people looking at artificially bred Chinese sturgeons before their release into the Yangtze River. —AFP the greater coordination between authori- Although a major tourist attraction, the ties. The draft plan also bans future port Great Barrier Reef has supported a range of developments in the Fitzroy Delta, Keppel commercial activities for many years while Bay and North Curtis Island near the adjacent catchment area has under- Wild Chinese sturgeon Rockhampton in Queensland state-areas of gone significant development including the reef described by environmentalists as land clearing, farming and mining. The col- key incubators of marine life. orful coral faces a number of pressures including climate change, poor water quali- on brink of extinction Dire straits ty from land-based runoff, the crown-of- It suggests a 10-year ban on dredging to thorns starfish which eat coral and the develop new ports or to expand existing impacts of coastal development and fish- BEIJING: The wild Chinese sturgeon is at risk geons in an area in central China’s Hubei ing the world’s largest, the Three Gorges- ones both inside and next to the World ing. —AFP of extinction, state media reported, after none province, and no young sturgeons were found along the Yangtze River, which campaigners of the rare fish were detected reproducing swimming along the Yangtze toward the sea in say have led to environmental degradation naturally in the polluted and crowded Yangtze August, the month when they typically do so. and disrupted the habitats of a range of river last year. One of the world’s oldest living “No natural reproduction means that the endangered species. species, the wild Chinese sturgeon are sturgeons would not expand its population Many sturgeons have also been killed, thought to have existed for more than 140 and without protection, they might risk injured by ship propellers or after becoming million years but have seen their numbers extinction,” Wei Qiwei, an investigator with the tangled in fishermen’s nets. Animal popula- crash as China’s economic boom brings with it academy, told China’s official Xinhua news tions in many of China’s ecosystems have pollution, dams and boat traffic along the agency on Saturday. The fish is classed as “crit- plummeted during the country’s decades of world’s third-longest river. ically endangered” on the International Union development and urbanization, the World For the first time since researchers began for the Conservation of Nature’s “Red List” of Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a 2012 study. keeping records 32 years ago, there was no threatened species, just one level ahead of According to findings compiled by WWF from natural reproduction of wild Chinese sturgeon “extinct in the wild”. Only around 100 of the various sources, the Yangtze River dolphin in 2013, according to a report published by the sturgeon remain, Wei said, compared with population crashed by 99.4 percent from 1980 Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences. No eggs several thousand in the 1980s. Chinese to 2006, while that of the Chinese alligator fell were found to have been laid by wild stur- authorities have built dozens of dams-includ- by 97 percent from 1955 to 2010. —AFP Nations square off at whale conference

PORTOROZ, SLOVENIA: The stage was set to adopt reforms that will protect whales At the last IWC meeting, in 2012, the quo- yesterday for heated debate over Japan’s from so-called scientific hunts, which are in ta sought for Greenland was rejected after a plans to re-launch a controversial Antarctic reality, a cover for the harvesting of whale bust-up between Denmark and fellow EU whale hunt, as nations gathered for an inter- meat,” said Aimee Leslie, head of green group members, but whaling went ahead regard- national whaling conference in Slovenia. The WWF’s delegation at the meeting. Japan can- less. Other topics up for debate are a propos- issue tops a list of contentious agenda items celled its 2014/15 season, but a fisheries offi- al for a South Atlantic whale sanctuary, and for the four-day meeting of the International cial told AFP his country would “explain its Japanese plans for small-scale commercial Whaling Commission (IWC), where represen- plan to resume research whaling in the next whaling in its own coastal area. Questions tatives of 88 member states will seek to bal- season (2015-16)” at the IWC meeting. will likely be asked of Norway and Iceland, ance interests of national sovereignty, aborig- The plans are vigorously opposed by other whose governments issue commercial per- inal rights and species conservation. member states, led by New Zealand which mits under objections they had registered to The gathering in the Adriatic resort of has filed a draft resolution for steps to better the moratorium, and whose whalers togeth- Portoroz is the IWC’s first since the regulate scientific whaling in future. Another er catch hundreds of cetaceans each year. International Court of Justice (ICJ) in March issue likely to cause controversy is a bid by “Countries like Japan, Iceland and Norway ordered a stop to Japan’s Antarctic hunt. The Denmark for a subsistence whaling quota, must cease undermining, and in Japan’s case ICJ found Tokyo had abused an exception to the other type of exception to the moratori- violating, the whaling moratorium, by killing the IWC’s commercial whaling moratorium um, for its former colony Greenland to be whales for commercial gain,” Kitty Block, vice that allows hunts for scientific research. It was, enlarged. Some, like conservation group president of Humane Society International AUSTRALIA: A file undated handout photo released on February 7, 2008 at the time, the only country to use the provi- Greenpeace, fear the aboriginal provision is said from Portoroz. “We’re looking to the IWC shows a mother whale and her calf being dragged on board a Japanese ship sion. being abused, with some of the meat finding and all whale-friendly nations to hold a firm after being harpooned in Antarctic waters. —AFP “The whaling commission is long overdue its way onto tourists’ plates. line.” —AFP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Aware Center Calendar of events

Diwaniya: Places to visit in Kuwait 16 Sep 2014, 7 pm. Kuwait’s only good for shopping malls and restaurants, right? Some people say there’s nothing to do here! However, may be there are places of interest to visit that you don’t know of. Therefore, come along to AWARE’s Diwaniya to discover known and hidden places of interests that you could visit after which you could send an Instagram postcard to friends & family saying, “From Kuwait with love.

Guided Tour: Arab Organization Headquarters 27 Sep 2014, 9:30 am. This tour is a marvel of innovative architecture displaying modern technology combined with tradi- tional artisan craftsmanship from Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Egypt & contributions from Kuwaiti design- ABK organizes staff bowling tournament ers. This tour meets directly at the Arab Organization Headquarters. Cameras are welcome. Limited Seats. l Ahli Bank of Kuwait organized a bowling tourna- Advance reservations are required at ment for their staff at Ahmed Al Bishr Al Roumi [email protected] Registration Deadline: ASchool on Saturday. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Through the day, sixteen teams of four players each fought an exciting, healthy challenge in true competitive spirit. After an exhilarating tournament the first place was won by the team constituted by Yaqoub Yousif Ahmed, Khaled Yaseen Malallah, Mahmoud Ahmed Assad and Ali Khaled Abul. The second place was won by the team made up by Mario Santos, Marvin Macayana, Kishore Varma and Jaime Antonio. During the day there were other ongoing entertain- ment activities, challenges and draws being conducted with valuable prizes for the attendees. The participating teams’ enthusiasm was palpable, in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and team bonding. Guided Tour: Bait Al Othman Museum Sahar Al Therban, ABK’s PR Manager stated, “ABK values 29 Sep 2014, 5 pm. its social responsibility and works towards providing plat- Inaugurated by the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness forms where staff can come together in a non formal set- Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on April ting, in ways that have a positive impact on everybody par- 8, 2013, this Museum hosts rare historical items & ticipating.” antiques for old Kuwaiti houses. Decorating the walls of its Art Gallery are paintings & belongings of Kuwaiti Artists. There are also the crafts & Kuwaiti dhow models on display. Fee: KD 2 per person. Pamper your family at Marina Hotel Kuwait Children below 14 years & Pets are not allowed. Limited Seats. Advance reservations required at arina Hotel Kuwait recently rolled out its attractive and pool area. Guests and their families can experience a [email protected] and indulgent weekend package for residents and luxurious escape after an exhaustive week, and indulge Mlocals in Kuwait. Guests are invited to enjoy their themselves with a complimentary buffet breakfast for two Aware short lecture and documentary weekends in style in the midst of absolute comfort. With a persons at the Six Palms Restaurant. 30 Sep 2014, 7 pm. multitude of facilities and services, guests can break the dai- Guests whose taste palettes crave for unique and diverse Hajj is an international pilgrimage to Mecca that ly routine and enjoy some peace of mind with a choice of cuisines can watch authentic innovations spring to life for attracts up to three million Muslims annually. The room packages on offer. lunch and dinner at the renowned Atlantis Restaurant with speaker will discuss its historical significance, Perfect for a short break or a weekend getaway, guests the finest dishes from around the world and views of the describe the major rites that comprise the pilgrim- can choose from any of the superior rooms and enjoy state- Arabian Sea. The package also includes a 20% discount on age, and share some of the sentiments that Muslims of-the-art facilities the hotel offers, without missing out on the total bill for buffet lunch and dinner for guests dining at experience in this trip of a lifetime. This 30-minute other activities including shopping, wellness, sports and the Atlantis Restaurant. PowerPoint presentation will be followed by much more. They can further enjoy the vibrant white sands In close proximity to Marina Mall which is amongst the National Geographic’s 45-minute documentary film of the private beach along with the three pools and the pool best shopping malls in Kuwait and the Crescent which hous- entitled, “Inside Mecca” which presents an intimate bar - all not far away from the ultimate shopping destination, es a variety international restaurants and coffee shops, look at the annual pilgrimage by following three pil- Marina Mall. Marina Hotel is an ideal location for family leisure. The grims from very different backgrounds as they The package offers special rates for weekenders in the award winning hotel is the destination to be for its dedica- embark on a spiritual journey that is both deeply superior rooms at a rate starting from KD 88 which includes tion to a unique guest experience and high standard of personal and widely universal. buffet breakfast, free access to the hotel’s health club, beach service quality. Aware Eid Al-Adha festival 09 Oct 2014, 5 pm. The AWARE Center would like to invite Westerners in Kuwait to our Eid Open House Festival which is will be held at our premises in Surra on Thursday, October 9 from 5:00p.m. This event is free of charge and will be followed by a dinner buffet. This Festival provides an opportunity for the Western Guests to experience Eid in Kuwait through various activities like: Culture Clothes, Cultural Paintings & Items for Sale, Henna, Hajj Documentary, Arabic Calligraphy. Your RSVP is kindly requested at [email protected]. Address: Surra, Block 3, Hamad Al Roomi Street, Villa 84. E-mail : [email protected]

‘Papa Kahte Hain’ a Musical Greetings evening with Udit, Aditya Narayan

ndian Youth Society-Kuwait, established by the Filmfare award for “Chaand Chupa” (from Hum Dil initiative of a group of young Indians with the De Chuke Sanam). Additionally, Narayan encour- Ipurpose of creating awareness of Indian aged his young son Aditya in his rise to stardom Culture in Kuwait is organizing a musical night as an in-demand film vocalist, dubbing song parts called ‘Papa KahteHain’, on Friday, 26th for child actors. September, 2014 at the American International Aditya Narayan, a well-known singer in his own School in Maidan Hawalli. right, is also an accomplished music composer The musical night, which will showcase the rich turned TV host and actor. He started his career at vocal talents of the father-son duo of Udit Narayan the age of five and developed into a popular child and Aditya Narayan, promises to be an enthralling artist, appearing in a number of hit films like Ram performance for fans of the two versatile singers. Gopal Varma’s ‘Rangeela’, Subhash Ghai’s ‘Pardes’ Udit Narayan, the multi-talented Indian play- and Deepak Sareen’s ‘Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai’. His back singer, regarded by many as one of the most repertoire of playback singing includes films like popular male vocalist in Indian cinema, is recog- ‘Papa the Great’, ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, ‘Taal’, nized for his distinctive voice and original singing ‘Pardes’ and ‘Ghoonghat’. He has worked with vet- style. Despite a playback singing repertoire that eran singers like Asha Bhonsle and the Oscar win- has over the years spanned numerous films and ning composer A.R.Rehman. many different languages, he is still best known Aditya gained further popularity by hosting for his song “Papa Kehte Hain” from the movie the popular reality singing show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which earned him Aside from his role as a successful reality show instant stardom as well as a Filmfare award for host, the singer accompanied his famous father Best Male Vocalist. on a musical world tour to the USA, Canada and He solidified his newfound reputation with a West Indies. The world tour was a huge success, number of hits, and sang for many of India’s major casting Aditya in the limelight of the global enter- music directors, and dubbed songs for many tainment industry. CONGRATULATIONS famous actors. Narayan won his second Filmfare This multi-talented and dynamic entertainer award for the song ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’ from has many awards to his credit such as the Global ongratulations Amir Masry & Merna Saad on your Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge and a third award Indian Television Award for Face of The Year, ITA engagement. May Allah Almighty bless you both the following year for ‘Pardesi Pardesi’ from Raja New Talent Award for Best New Anchor, Lions C and best wishes for your future. Greetings come from Hindustani. Among his most notable achieve- Gold Award for Best Anchor of a Television your families, relatives, friends and from Sherif Ismail ments in the late ‘90s, Narayan recorded with the Program and Glamour Star of the Year 2008. and family. legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar for the film Dil Besides acting in films he has also lent his star To Pagal Hai, scored some of his biggest hits from vocals to a Nepali film titled ‘Kusume Rumal’ that the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and won a fourth featured his father, Udit Narayan. KD 720 bank guarantee needed to bring Write to us female domestic workers from India Send to What’s On upcoming events, birthdays or he Government of India has made it mandatory for Henceforth, the employers in Kuwait bringing female till such time the female domestic worker remains in Kuwait. employers in Kuwait wishing to bring female domestic domestic workers have to deposit a bank guarantee of KD 720 The Embassy will attest agreements for employment of female celebrations by email: Tworkers from India to submit a bank guarantee of $2,500 (equivalent to $2,500) in favor of Embassy of India along with domestic workers in Kuwait once the above condition of Bank [email protected] equivalent to KD 720 as a security deposit with the Embassy of the documents submitted for attestation by the embassy. The Guarantee is fulfilled. This measure is being taken to safeguard Fax: 24835619 / 20 India in Kuwait with immediate effect. bank guarantee provided by a bank in Kuwait needs to be valid the welfare of female domestic workers in Kuwait. Classifieds

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KAC 774 Riyadh 19:15 GFA 212 Bahrain 07:00 AXB 394 Kozhikode 19:55 KAC 206 Islamabad 07:50 KAC 674 Dubai 19:25 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 KAC 283 Dhaka 20:30 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:50 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 BAW 156 London 08:25 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 OMA 647 Muscat 19:55 FDB 054 Dubai 08:25 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 SVA 512 Riyadh 07:55 FDB 061 Dubai 20:05 SVA 513 Riyadh 08:55 FDB 062 Dubai 20:45 KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:00 DLH 636 Frankfurt 20:15 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 KAC 361 Colombo 20:50 KAC 352 Kochi 08:05 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 JZR 256 Beirut 09:05 OMA 648 Muscat 20:55 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 JZR 189 Dubai 20:25 KAC 513 Tehran 09:15 KAC 343 Chennai 20:55 ABY 125 Sharjah 08:50 MSR 618 Alexandria 20:30 JZR 534 Cairo 09:15 DLH 636 Dammam 21:00 KAC 284 Dhaka 08:55 DHX 173 EBL 20:50 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:30 KAC 351 Kochi 21:05 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 IRA 675 Lar 09:20 KLM 415 Amsterdam 21:05 KAC 613 Bahrain 09:30 JZR 554 Alexandria 21:15 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:30 FDB 079 Dubai 21:05 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:35 MSR 607 Luxor 21:25 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 FDB 069 Dubai 21:10 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:40 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 QTR 1070 Doha 10:00 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 FDB 080 Dubai 21:50 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:15 KLM 415 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:05 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:30 KAC 561 Amman 10:15 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:15 MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 KAC 741 Dammam 10:15 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 FDB 8051 Dubai 11:45 JZR 135 Bahrain 21:45 IRA 674 Lar 10:20 UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 FDB 056 Dubai 10:20 KAC 381 Delhi 22:30 FDB 065 Dubai 11:55 PIA 239 Sialkot 22:05 KAC 101 London/New York 10:25 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 JZR 561 Sohag 12:00 FDB 059 Dubai 22:10 QTR 1071 Doha 11:00 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:40 KAC 614 320 Bahrain ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:15 KAC 677 Abu Dhabi/Muscat 11:20 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 FDB 071 Dubai 12:35 AIC 981 Chennai/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad 22:25 KAC 541 Cairo 11:30 FDB 060 Dubai 22:50 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 SYR 341 Latakia/KAC 22:50 KAC 165 Rome/Paris 11:45 JZR 1542 Cairo 23:05 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 JZR 185 Dubai 22:55 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 KAC 203 Lahore 23:10 KAC 742 Dammam 13:15 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:20 MSC 402 Alexandria 12:20 PIA 240 Sialkot 23:20 KAC 205 Islamabad 23:35 KAC 514 Tehran 13:40 JZR 513 Sharm el-Sheikh 23:30 FDB 8052 Dubai 12:30 KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:40 FDB 057 Dubai 13:45 MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 FDB 066 Dubai 12:40 SYR 342 Damascus 23:50 QTR 1078 Doha 13:45 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 THY 772 Istanbul 23:45 JZR 1540 Cairo 23:50 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION TV PROGRAMS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

02:00 Antiques Roadshow 04:10 Jungle Junction The Deep 01:30 ICC Cricket 360 02:50 Bargain Hunt 04:20 Jungle Junction 14:30 Kong Return To The Jungle 03:35 Homes Under The Hammer 04:35 Jungle Junction 02:00 Champions League T20 16:00 Angel’s Friends 04:25 Food & Drink 04:45 Jungle Junction Highlights 18:00 Scooby Doo! Stage Fright 00:45 After The Attack 04:50 Come Dine With Me 05:00 Art Attack 03:00 Champions League T20 20:00 Marvel’s Next Avengers: 01:35 Animal Cops South Africa 05:40 The Hairy Bikers Ride Again 05:25 Art Attack Highlights 02:25 Safari Vet School Heroes Of Tomorrow 06:05 Antiques Roadshow 05:50 Mouk 04:00 Champions League T20 02:50 Safari Vet School 07:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:00 Kong Return To The Jungle 06:00 Jessie Highlights 03:15 Too Cute! 07:50 Bargain Hunt 23:30 Angel’s Friends 06:25 Liv And Maddie 05:00 Champions League T20 04:05 My Cat From Hell 08:35 Homes Under The Hammer 06:45 Dog With A Blog Highlights 04:55 Shark Feeding Frenzy 09:30 Food & Drink 07:10 I Didn’t Do It 06:00 England U -19 v South Africa 05:45 After The Attack 09:55 Come Dine With Me 07:35 Sabrina: Secrets Of A U-19 Highlights 06:35 Animal Airport 10:40 Antiques Roadshow Teenage Witch 07:00 Meerkat Manor 11:35 Antiques Roadshow 07:55 Win, Lose Or Draw 07:00 ICC Cricket 360 00:00 Fire With Fire-18 07:25 Dogs 101 12:30 Bargain Hunt 08:20 Suite Life On Deck 07:30 England v India ODI 02:00 The Smurfs 2-PG 08:15 Wild Britain With Ray Mears 13:15 Homes Under The Hammer 08:45 A.N.T. Farm Highlights 04:00 Dr Seuss’ Cat In The Hat-PG 08:45 Wild Britain With Ray Mears 14:05 Food & Drink 09:05 A.N.T. Farm 08:30 England v India ODI 09:10 Project Puppy 05:45 Red Tails-PG15 14:30 Come Dine With Me 09:30 Sonny With A Chance Highlights 08:00 Fun Size-PG15 09:40 Project Puppy 15:20 Antiques Roadshow 09:55 Sonny With A Chance 10:00 Arthur 3: And The War Of 09:30 Champions League T20 10:05 Call Of The Wildman 16:15 Antiques Roadshow 10:15 Suite Life On Deck Two Worlds-PG Highlights 10:30 Call Of The Wildman 17:05 Home Cooking Made Easy 10:40 Suite Life On Deck 11:45 Fast & Furious 6-PG15 10:30 Champions League T20 11:00 Jaws Strikes Back 17:35 Bargain Hunt 11:05 That’s So Raven 14:00 The Greatest Movie Ever Highlights 11:55 Meerkat Manor 18:15 Homes Under The Hammer 11:25 That’s So Raven Sold-PG15 11:30 Champions League T20 12:20 Animal Airport 19:10 Food & Drink 11:50 A.N.T. Farm 16:00 Fun Size-PG15 12:50 Too Cute! 19:35 Simply Italian 12:15 A.N.T. Farm Highlights 18:00 Madea’s Witness Protection- 13:45 My Cat From Hell 20:00 Nordic Cookery With Tareq 12:35 Good Luck Charlie 12:30 Champions League T20 PG15 14:40 Shamwari: A Wild Life Taylor 13:00 Good Luck Charlie Highlights 20:00 The Big Wedding-PG15 15:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life 20:25 The Hairy Bikers Ride Again 13:25 Jessie 13:30 Live Champions League T20 15:30 Dogs 101 22:00 Stoker-18 20:50 Bargain Hunt 13:45 Jessie 17:00 ICC Cricket 360 16:30 Wild Britain With Ray Mears 21:35 Bargain Hunt 14:10 Austin & Ally 17:30 Live Champions League T20 17:00 Wild Britain With Ray Mears 22:20 Bargain Hunt 14:35 Win, Lose Or Draw 21:00 ICC Cricket 360 17:25 Weird Creatures With Nick 23:05 Homes Under The Hammer 15:00 Mako Mermaids 21:30 Natwest T20 Blast Highlights Baker 23:55 Food & Drink 15:25 I Didn’t Do It 00:00 PGA Tour highlights 22:30 Natwest T20 Blast Highlights 18:20 Call Of The Wildman 15:50 Liv And Maddie 01:00 PGA European Tour high- 23:30 Natwest T20 Blast Highlights 18:45 Call Of The Wildman 16:10 Violetta lights 19:15 Bondi Vet 17:00 Dog With A Blog 02:00 AFL Premiership highlights 20:10 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 17:20 Jessie 03:00 PGA Tour highlights 20:40 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 17:45 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 04:00 World Match Racing tour 21:05 Into The Shark Bite 05:00 World Match Racing tour 00:20 Outback Truckers Teenage Witch 22:00 Bondi Vet 06:00 World Match Racing tour 01:10 Alaska: The Last Frontier 18:10 I Didn’t Do It 00:10 Hoarding: Buried Alive 22:55 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 07:00 Golfing World 02:00 Fast N’ Loud 18:30 Win, Lose Or Draw 23:25 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 08:00 AFL Premiership highlights 01:00 Alaskan Women Looking For 02:50 Storage Hunters 18:55 Liv And Maddie 23:50 Lair Of The Mega Shark 09:00 The Rugby Championship Love 03:15 Lost And Sold 19:20 Violetta 11:00 The Rugby Championship 01:50 Breaking Amish: Los Angeles 03:40 The Liquidator 20:05 Liv And Maddie 13:00 Currie Cup 02:40 I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant 04:05 How It’s Made 20:30 Liv And Maddie 15:00 ITM Cup 03:05 Secretly Pregnant 04:30 How Do They Do It? 20:50 Liv And Maddie 17:00 AFL Premiership highlights 03:55 Long Island Medium 01:15 Eastenders 05:00 Gold Divers: Under The Ice 21:15 Liv And Maddie 18:00 Golfing World 04:20 Say Yes To The Dress 01:45 Doctors 06:00 World’s Top 5 21:40 Liv And Maddie 19:00 NRL Full time 02:15 Last Man Standing 06:50 Deadliest Catch 22:00 Good Luck Charlie 04:45 Say Yes To The Dress 19:30 Futbol Mundial 03:10 Lead Balloon 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 22:25 A.N.T. Farm 05:10 Toddlers & Tiaras 20:00 PGA Tour highlights 03:40 Silent Witness 08:30 Storage Hunters 22:50 Shake It Up 06:00 Oprah: Behind The Scenes 21:00 AFL Premiership highlights 04:30 My Hero 08:55 Lost And Sold 23:10 Wolfblood 07:00 Craft Wars 22:00 WEB.COM tour Highlights 05:00 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n Roll 09:20 The Liquidator 23:35 Wolfblood 07:50 The Next Great Baker EUROPA REPORT ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION 23:00 AFL Premiership highlights 05:20 Boogie Beebies 09:45 How It’s Made 09:05 Ballroom Blitz 05:35 The Green Balloon Club 10:10 How Do They Do It? 16:00 The Colbert Report 04:00 The Expatriate-PG15 09:55 Toddlers & Tiaras 06:00 Nina And The Neurons 10:35 Siberian Cut 16:30 My Name Is Earl 06:00 Unbreakable-PG15 10:45 Say Yes To The Dress 06:15 Nuzzle & Scratch: Frock n Roll 11:25 Outback Truckers 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 08:00 Europa Report-PG15 11:10 Cake Boss 06:35 Boogie Beebies 12:15 Alaska: The Last Frontier 18:00 Hot In Cleveland 10:00 Summoned-PG15 00:30 WWE Afterburn 11:35 17 Kids And Counting 06:50 The Green Balloon Club 13:05 Storage Hunters 01:30 WWE This Week 00:00 Giuliana & Bill 18:30 Baby Daddy 12:00 The Expatriate-PG15 12:00 Little People, Big World 07:15 The Weakest Link 13:30 Lost And Sold 02:00 WWE Superstars 00:55 E! News Special 00:40 The Hungry Sailors 19:30 Enlisted 14:00 Money Kills-PG15 12:25 Oprah: Behind The Scenes 08:00 My Hero 13:55 The Liquidator 03:00 Live WWE RAW 01:25 Keeping Up With The 01:30 Coach Trip 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 16:00 Europa Report-PG15 13:15 Oprah’s Master Class 08:30 Lead Balloon 14:20 Deadliest Catch 07:00 Indycar Highlights Kardashians 02:00 Emmerdale Jimmy Fallon 18:00 Unbreakable-PG15 14:05 Oprah’s Next Chapter 09:00 Eastenders 15:10 World’s Top 5 09:00 WWE Experience 02:20 E! News 02:55 Coronation Street 21:00 The Daily Show With Jon 20:00 Kung Fu Hustle-PG15 14:55 Something Borrowed, 09:30 Doctors 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 10:00 WWE Afterburn 03:15 Escape Club 03:25 Harry At 30 Stewart 22:00 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded-18 Something New 10:00 Last Man Standing 16:50 How It’s Made 11:00 WWE This Week 04:10 E! Investigates 04:20 Cook Me The Money 21:30 The Colbert Report 15:20 Cake Boss 10:50 Call The Midwife 17:15 How Do They Do It? 22:00 Legit 11:30 Futbol Mundial 05:05 The E! True Hollywood Story 05:15 The Chase 15:45 Craft Wars 11:45 My Hero 17:40 Gold Divers: Under The Ice 23:00 South Park 12:00 AFL Premiership Highlights 12:15 Lead Balloon 06:00 15 Remarkable Celebrity 06:10 Please Marry My Boy 16:35 Toddlers & Tiaras 18:30 River Monsters: Legend Of 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 00:00 3 Times A Charm-PG15 13:00 Golfing World 12:45 Big Bear Diary Body Bouncebacks 07:05 Coach Trip 17:25 Say Yes To The Dress Loch Ness 02:00 Undercover Brother-PG15 14:00 PGA Tour Highlights 13:10 Eastenders 07:50 Style Star 07:30 Harry At 30 17:50 Say Yes To The Dress 20:10 Lost And Sold 04:00 Sabrina-PG 15:00 WWE RAW 13:40 Doctors 08:20 E! News 08:25 Cook Me The Money 20:35 The Liquidator 06:15 Fred 2: Night Of The Living 18:00 WWE Smackdown 18:15 17 Kids And Counting 14:10 Last Man Standing 09:15 Giuliana & Bill 09:20 Secrets Of The Royal Kitchen 21:00 River Monsters 00:00 Psych Fred-PG 20:00 WWE RAW 18:40 Little People, Big World 15:00 Call The Midwife 10:15 Giuliana & Bill 10:15 The Chase 21:50 River Monsters: Amazon 01:00 Resurrection 08:00 Big Trouble-PG15 23:00 Indycar Highlights 19:10 Oprah: Behind The Scenes 15:55 My Hero 11:10 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 11:10 Emmerdale Titanic 02:00 Boardwalk Empire 10:00 3 Times A Charm-PG15 20:05 Brides Of Beverly Hills 16:25 The Weakest Link 11:35 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 12:00 Coronation Street 23:30 River Monsters 03:00 The Leftovers 12:00 The Big Bus-PG 20:30 Cake Boss 17:10 Eastenders 12:05 E! News 12:30 The Hungry Sailors 04:00 Top Gear (UK) 14:00 Three Men And A Little Lady- 21:00 Hoarding: Buried Alive 17:40 Doctors 13:05 Extreme Close-Up 13:25 Please Marry My Boy 05:00 Perception PG 21:55 My Naked Secret 18:10 Last Man Standing 13:35 E!ES 14:20 Coach Trip 06:00 Psych 16:00 Big Trouble-PG15 22:20 My Naked Secret 19:00 The Old Guys 14:30 Style Star 14:45 The Chase 07:00 Glee 18:00 Hotel Transylvania-PG 00:30 England Women v South 22:50 Long Island Medium 19:30 As Time Goes By 15:00 Kourtney And Kim Take 15:35 Lightfields Miami 08:00 Criminal Minds 20:00 Something New-PG15 African Women T20I Highlights 23:15 Secretly Pregnant 20:00 Call The Midwife 00:00 Violetta 16:30 Murdoch Mysteries 16:00 Kourtney And Kim Take 10:00 Perception 22:00 The Heartbreak Kid-18 20:55 Stella 00:45 The Hive 18:20 Please Marry My Boy Miami 11:00 Top Gear (UK) 21:40 Big School 00:50 Art Attack 19:10 Coronation Street 17:00 Eric And Jessie: Game On 12:00 Emmerdale 22:10 Last Tango In Halifax 01:15 Art Attack 19:35 Lightfields Toronto Film Review: 17:30 Eric And Jessie: Game On 12:30 Coronation Street 23:00 The Weakest Link 01:40 Jungle Junction 20:30 Murdoch Mysteries 18:00 The Drama Queen 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 23:45 As Time Goes By 01:50 Jungle Junction 22:20 Coronation Street ‘Learning to Drive’ 19:00 E!ES 14:00 Criminal Minds 02:05 Jungle Junction 22:50 Emmerdale 20:00 E! News Special 15:00 Psych 02:15 Jungle Junction 23:45 The Chase 00:30 Side Effects-18 wo very fine actors do what they can to enliven a 20:30 Giuliana & Bill 16:00 Emmerdale 02:30 Violetta 02:30 The Next Three Days-PG15 bland cross- cultural bonding exercise in “Learning to 21:30 Giuliana & Bill 16:30 Coronation Street 03:15 The Hive 05:00 Grand Piano-PG15 Drive,” the story of a brief encounter between a 22:30 Fashion Police 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show T 07:00 There Be Dragons-PG15 00:15 Come Dine With Me 03:20 Art Attack Manhattan literary critic (Patricia Clarkson) and an Indian- 23:30 Escape Club 18:00 Criminal Minds 03:45 Art Attack 09:00 Beasts Of The Southern Wild- American cab driver (Ben Kingsley) who have much to 01:05 Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Warehouse 13 PG15 teach each other in matters of life and love. Winner of a 20:00 White Collar 00:00 Blowdown 11:00 There Be Dragons-PG15 runner-up audience prize in Toronto, (“Another Me,” “Map 21:00 Devious Maids 01:00 Mega Factories 13:00 Everything Must Go-PG15 of the Sounds of Tokyo”), and its star duo and easygoing 22:00 Burn Notice 02:00 Shark Men 15:00 Emperor-PG15 premise should ensure a measure of theatrical interest. 23:00 American Horror Story: 03:00 World’s Deadliest Animals 17:00 Beasts Of The Southern Wild- Still, as filmmaking goes, “Drive” is pretty pedestrian. Coven 04:00 Wild Case Files PG15 This isn’t the first time Clarkson has played a woman 05:00 Apocalypse World War I 19:00 Faces In The Crowd-PG15 who finds herself drawn to a foreigner, but unlike the 06:00 Ultimate Survival Alaska 21:00 Hick-PG15 Egypt-set “Cairo Time,” “Learning to Drive” unfolds in pres- 07:00 Wild Botswana: Lion 23:00 Puncture-18 ent-day Manhattan, that mass-transit paradise (or hell) Brotherhood where one can get around easily without getting behind 08:00 Blowdown the wheel. But that changes for Clarkson’s Wendy Shields 09:00 Mega Factories 00:00 Bones when Ted (Jake Weber), her husband of 21 years, tosses her 10:00 Shark Men 01:00 Good Morning America 00:30 Blazing Saddles-PG15 aside for another woman. In addition to the unwelcome 11:00 Inside 03:00 Strike Back 02:30 96 Minutes-PG15 prospect of having to sell their house, a repository of mem- 12:00 Is It Real? 04:00 Bates Motel 04:30 Hamlet-PG15 ories both happy and painful (and no shortage of books), 13:00 Untamed Americas 05:00 Good Morning America 09:00 Wild Card-PG15 Wendy must figure out how she’s going to visit their 14:00 Nat Geo Amazing! 07:00 Emmerdale 11:00 Blue Lagoon: The daughter, Tasha (Grace Gummer), in faraway Vermont, now 15:00 Strictly Asian Ballroom 07:30 Coronation Street Awakening-PG15 that she doesn’t have anyone to drive her there. 16:00 Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler 09:00 Unforgettable 13:00 Drew Peterson: Enter Darwan (Kingsley), a cab driver who fatefully 17:00 Breakout 10:00 Emmerdale Untouchable-PG15 crosses paths with Wendy on the night that her marriage 18:00 Inside Combat Rescue 10:30 Coronation Street 15:00 Someday This Pain Will Be disintegrates. A devout Sikh who lives in cramped condi- 19:00 Strictly Asian Ballroom 12:00 24: Live Another Day Useful To You-PG15 tions with fellow refugees from India (some of whom, 20:00 Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler 13:00 Bones 17:00 Wild Card-PG15 unlike him, are in the US illegally), Darwan represents 21:00 Breakout 14:00 Live Good Morning America 19:00 Moonrise Kingdom-PG15 Wendy’s class and cultural opposite in every particular. Yet 22:00 Inside Combat Rescue 16:00 Unforgettable 21:00 Silver Linings Playbook-PG15 he also has a core of decency that she instinctively 23:00 Inside 17:00 24: Live Another Day 23:30 Perfect Stranger-18 responds to, and soon he begins giving her driving lessons 18:00 Bones in preparation for her license exam. Wendy, whose life and 19:00 Unforgettable work have been steeped almost entirely in words and 20:00 24: Live Another Day ideas, must now shift gears (in every sense) and grapple 21:00 Bones 01:00 Cash-PG15 with the practical realities of operating an automobile. 00:00 Wilfred 22:00 Strike Back 03:00 Between Us-PG15 For his part, Darwan proves to be a firm, demanding 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 23:00 Bates Motel 05:00 Gambit-PG15 teacher but also a patient and sensitive one, with a unique- Stewart 07:00 Lovestruck: The Musical- ly philosophical outlook on the rules of the road and a 01:00 Last Week Tonight With John PG15 strong awareness of the self-control needed to survive, Oliver 09:00 Beautiful Creatures-PG15 particularly for a man wearing a turban in post-9/11 01:30 Eastbound & Down 11:15 The Chateau Meroux-PG15 America. Before too long, it becomes head-thumpingly 00:00 Brave 02:00 Hello Ladies 13:00 Austenland-PG15 clear that learning to drive-to change lanes, cross bridges 02:00 Red Dragon 02:30 Brickleberry 15:00 Despicable Me 2-PG and not hit anyone crossing the street-is in fact a loosely 04:15 Special Ops 03:00 Hot In Cleveland 16:45 Beautiful Creatures-PG15 veiled metaphor for learning to live life with eyes wide 06:00 The Expatriate 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 19:00 Ender’s Game-PG15 open, and with a willingness to tackle challenging new 08:00 Unbreakable Jimmy Fallon 21:00 The Heat-PG15 experiences head-on. 10:00 Europa Report 05:30 Men At Work 23:00 Homefront-PG15 As it is, both characters are at once intensely curious 12:00 Summoned 06:00 My Name Is Earl about and alarmed by each other’s life choices. Darwan 14:00 The Expatriate 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers shakes his head at the emotional wreckage of Wendy’s 16:00 Money Kills 08:30 Men At Work marriage and divorce, which suggest the limitations of 18:00 Europa Report 09:00 Hot In Cleveland Western individualism; still, Wendy can’t fathom 20:00 Unbreakable 01:00 The Happy Cricket 10:00 Enlisted Darwan’s decision, in this day and age, to enter an 22:00 Kung Fu Hustle 02:30 The Water Horse: Legend Of 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring The Deep arranged marriage with a recent immigrant, Jasleen Jimmy Fallon 04:30 The Apple & The Worm (Sarita Choudhury), whom he’s only just met. This partic- 12:00 My Name Is Earl 06:00 Barbie Fairytopia ular development complicates the subtle yet unmistak- 13:00 Men At Work 07:45 Back To The Sea able attraction between teacher and student, striking a 15:00 Enlisted 09:30 Scooby Doo! Stage Fright rare unpredictable note in this otherwise resolutely 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 00:00 Red Dragon-18 11:00 Ben 10: Alien Swarm unsurprising story.—Reuters RED DRAGON ON OSN MOVIES ACTION Stewart 02:15 Special Ops-PG15 12:30 The Water Horse: Legend Of TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 information

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Gaga wants Bowie for space gig ady Gaga wants to perform in space with David Bowie. The ‘You and I’ hitmaker has been booked to perform on a commercial Virgin Galactic voyage next year and is keen for the reclusive ‘Starman’ singer to duet with her via a live video link. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Gaga wants David to perform as she Lknows what a legend he is and what an amazing talking point it would be. But will he agree to do it? “Organizers will have a fortune to throw at him. But getting him to say yes might be another matter.” It is as yet unclear whether the ‘Space Oddity’ singer will accept Gaga’s approach as the 67-year-old singer hasn’t toured since 2004 and made his last live performance at a charity event in 2006. But even if he doesn’t perform with her, the ‘Poker Face’ hitmaker is still excited about performing during the Zero G Colony festival at Spaceport America in New Mexico. She has previously said: “I can’t wait to perform in space. I can’t wait to design the perform- ance. I’ll be the first recording artist to sing in space.” It is believed so far 700 passengers, who will experience two minutes of weightlessness on the trip, have paid a Affleck hoping for staggering £153,000 for a seat on the Virgin Galactic flight. Batman education en Affleck hopes starring in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Downey Jr, Jackmanand L Jackson will be “an education”. The 42-year-old actor was a controversial Bchoice to appear as the Caped Crusader in the sequel to 2013’s ‘Man of Steel’, but he is hoping to learn a lot from working on such a huge block- set for secret Star Wars cameos buster, which he thinks will have an effect on his own directing talents. Asked what tempted him to accept the role, he said: “To get the exposure obert Downey Jr, Hugh Jackman and Samuel L Jackson are set for ‘Star Wars to a movie of this scale is an education.” He admitted there is a strategy to Episode VII’ cameos. The superstar trio are rumored to have landed secret roles in taking on the role, with George Clooney’s prospects as a director being Rthe latest installment of the George Lucas-penned franchise after being invited to boosted by his own turn as Batman, and similarly Clint Eastwood played the set at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, along with ‘Paul’ actor Nick Frost. Dirty Harry at Warner Bros. for almost two decades, allowing them to It is thought some of the actors will be forced to appear in the Disney movie in secret to finance his other directorial projects. Pondering whether the same will avoid breaching their contract with various other studios. A source told The Sun news- prove true for him, Ben added: “I hope it’s true. You’re always thinking paper: “Everyone is clamoring for a set visit and cameo. “Sam, Robert and Hugh have all about the momentum you’re trying to build in your career. “There are dual been invited, as well as Nick Frost. Some are hiding their faces just for fun but others thought processes - on the one hand, you’re going, ‘What’s interesting to have to for contractual reasons. “If they’re tied to other studios, they’re technically not me?’ On the other hand, you’re thinking, ‘How do I give myself the oppor- allowed to appear in a Disney film.” While, ‘Iron Man’ star Robert, 49, and ‘X-Men’ actor tunity to do these things?’ “And that calculus, I think, consciously or sub- Hugh, 45, have never appeared in the series, Samuel, 65, previously starred in the pre- consciously, is part of any career thought process.” However, he insisted he quel trilogy as jedi master Mace Windu from 1999 to 2005. The news follows on from is glad to be playing Batman and - having grown up loving movies like reports that James Bond actor Daniel Craig has secured a mystery role in the science fic- ‘Midnight Run’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ - he tion saga after begging director JJ Abrams for the small part due to his love for the doesn’t see the summer blockbuster as a step down. He added to The series. An insider said: “Daniel asked for some sort of secret cameo role - and was happy Sunday Times’ Culture magazine: “[They’re the] best version of popcorn to have his name left off the posters.”Fans will love trying to work out which covered up movies. Being raised in that cinematic environment, I viewed these movies character is him.” Meanwhile, further rumors of a franchise spin-off starring jedi master as just as interesting as any. “I got a little older and sort of developed differ- Obi-Wan Kenobi - who has been played by Alec Guinnes and Ewan McGreggor - have ent taste, but I still like a really good commercial movie as much as I like started to surface. Fan site Making Star Wars said: “For the spin-off movies they were ini- ‘The White Ribbon.’ tially going to stay away from any Jedi or Sith characters. “But I’m hearing now that because of the popularity of Obi-Wan that an art team is now working with a writer on Ferrell to star in concepts for an Obi-Wan movie.” Foo Fighters wow Zoolander 2 Prince Harry ill Ferrell has confirmed he is to appear in ‘Zoolander 2’. The comedian starred as villain Mugatu in the 2001 hit at Invictus Games Wfilm and has revealed there will be a read-through of the new script in the near future, JoBlo reports. He said: “We are actu- oo Fighters wowed Prince Harry as they closed the Invictus Games ally supposed to do a read-through of a sequel script soon. And last night. The US rockers were introduced to the stage by the flame- Mugatu is a part of it.” Details of the much-anticipated sequel are Fhaired royal and he gave frontman Dave Grohl a warming embracing thin on the ground at present, though it has been speculated that before the singer kicked off the final performance of the closing ceremony Ben Stiller will replace Justin Theroux as director. There has also in sublime style with their 2002 hit single ‘All My Life’. In his final address at been speculation surrounding who else might appear in the flick, the Games, which he helped organise, Harry apologised to the crowd for with some reports linking model Cara Delevingne with a role. keeping them from hearing the rock band and poked fun at the 45-year- Indeed, it’s even been suggested that she could play the female old singer. He said: “I can hear Dave Grohl screaming at me from behind,” lead in the sequel. A source told The Sun newspaper: “Ben [Stiller] and later joked: “Why do you want to hear him anyway? He’s old!” The and producers want a big-name model for the film and they need crowd at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, had to be jokers and full of natural comedy. “They’ve been closely fol- been fairly subdued throughout the closing ceremony but there was no lowing Cara and her antics during the past couple of years. “They sign of that when the Foos took to the stage for an 11-song set as every- are still working out what the exact role will be but it’s likely to one was on their feet. The group put in a barnstorming display of several include a lot of goofing around.” greatest hits including ‘Times Like These’, ‘Learn to Fly’ and ‘Best of You’. Dave admitted the group had chosen the spectacle as one of their first big performances in the UK for a few years because it was a special occasion and told how Harry had given him a call to invite the group to headline the No new Winehouse Plant ‘daunted’ by spectacle. He said: “It’s been a while since we played in this country. So I got a call from a friend who rang me up and he said, ‘Can I give Prince songwriting return Harry your number’? So I said OK - everyone else has it.” Dave dedicated records to be released the Foos’ hit ‘My Hero’ to all the soldiers who competed at the inaugural obert Plant found it “daunting” writing a new album. The sporting event, saying: “This next song goes out to all the heroes tonight.” my Winehouse’s father doesn’t want to “rip off” fans by releasing her unheard recordings. Mitch Winehouse admitted he is in possession of Led Zeppelin rocker’s latest solo record ‘Lullaby and...the The group signed off for the night in fantastic fashion with ‘Everlong’, and Ceaseless Roar’ is his first in many years featuring original Dave admitted it wouldn’t be “too long” before the rock band are back on Avocals recorded by the singer - who died R from alcohol poisoning in July 2011 - before her material and he was initially worried he would find songwriting English soil again. He told the crowd: “Thank you very much for making hard but was relieved to find the words “flowed” easily. He told this one of the most special occasions of our lives. I can’t wait to come back death but doesn’t think it is fair on her loyal supporters to try and make money from them. Billboard: “All I know is I can do it. There are times when I don’t and play for you again. It won’t be too long.” Other acts who also per- do it and I wonder whether or not I still can... So to be returning formed at the closing ceremony included Ellie Goulding, The Kaiser Chiefs, He told BBC News: “We’re not about to put out new albums with different takes on ‘Back To to the gift again is slightly daunting, but really it’s like a current. The Vamps, Diversity and both Ryan and Bryan Adams. Jaguar Land Rover It just flowed. “I had things to talk about, so I wasn’t just think- are the official presenting partner of The Invictus Games. Black’. She probably did 15 different versions of ‘Back To Black’ but we wouldn’t do that, it’s not ing about some romantic moment sitting in a barroom or any- fair. We don’t want to rip people off. There is no thing like that because that doesn’t suit where I come from, more new music.” Meanwhile, Mitch has urged what I do.” The 66-year-old rocker returned to his home on the those who opposed to erection of a life-sized Welsh border to record the album and was delighted to find statue in tribute to Amy, which was unveiled in himself in such inspirational surroundings. He explained: “In a Camden, north London, yesterday to “fight” her way, ironically, being a guy who sang in Led fans to have it removed. He said: “Let them Zeppelin and stuff, I actually just returned come and take it down. “ They’ll have to fight to the misty mountains to be honest... their way through millions of fans who do think “The Welsh have a totally different it should be there.” The showbiz patriarch previ- culture. They’re quite lovely players. ously admitted he was “bursting with pride” But once upon a time their stories over the statue. He said: “I’m bursting with pride were way different than the Anglo- because Camden, along with other councils, Saxon stories. There were stories won’t allow a plaque or statue for at least 20 of changelings and all this stuff years after the person has passed away and that’s inspired by the landscape. they’ve allowed this straight away. “So, it’s a fan- “It’s there in this current record, tastic testimony to Amy, her love of Camden too. I’m here and my feet, my body, and Camden’s love of her. It’s wonderful. It’s my energy, it goes deep into the ground.” —Bang Showbiz LIFESTYLE37 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Features

People have their pictures taken beside a new bronze statue of former British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse in London, yesterday. —AFP photos Amy Winehouse statue unveiled in London

crowd of Amy Winehouse’s fans gathered on Sunday to London. Her parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, were also the fact that physically she’s gone but spiritually she’ll never died at the age of 27 in July 2011 due to alcohol poisoning. remember the late singer on what would have been on hand for the sculpture’s debut. “It’s a day of incredibly leave us. I feel sad, very, very sad.” The statue was created by Mitch Winehouse started the Amy Winehouse Foundation to Aher 31st birthday, as a statue of Winehouse was mixed emotions,” Mitch told the Guardian. “They don’t put sculptor Scott Eaton, and is mostly colorless-aside from a red help those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, as his unveiled in the Camden Town neighborhood in north statues up for people who are with us anymore so it reinforces rose in Winehouse’s signature beehive hairdo. Winehouse daughter did during her life. —Reuters Abu Dhabi Fest to open with ‘A to B’; ‘Big Hero 6’ will close

he Abu Dhabi Film Festival will local box office. Since then Abu Dhabi’s kick off its upcoming eighth edi- film scene has grown to rival Dubai, Ttion with Emirati director Ali F recently luring major international pro- Mostafa’s hotly anticipated pan-Arab ductions including “Star Wars: Episode road movie “From A to B” and close with the Middle East launch of Disney’s “Big Hero 6” (pictured). “A to B,” which is about three Western-edicated youths who travel from Abu Dhabi to Beirut to mourn a deceased friend, marks the first time the fest opens with a pic by an Emirati helmer. Pic is co-produced by two government-backed entities, twofour54, the media hub behind the fest, and production and distribution outfit Imagenation. “We are delighted to feature a locally produced film as opening title of this year’s festival,” enthused ADFF director Ali Al Jabri in a statement. “The success of high-calibre Arab filmmakers like Ali Mostafa is a testament to the vibracy of VII” and “Fast and Furious 7.” The Abu filmmaking in the region,” he added. Dhabi Film Festival will focus on film “A to B” follows Mostafa’s debut fea- industry growth in the region by show- ture “City of Life,” which depicted con- casing the best available fresh Arab pics tempo life in the neighboring Emirati alongside a selection of cherry-picked city of Dubai and had its world premiere international fest titles. Fest will run Oct at the Dubai International Film Festival 23-Nov 1. lineup will be revealed on in 2009 before having a good run at the September 29. —Reuters A file picture taken on September 2, 2014 shows a woman walking past a 25.3-meter-tall giant rabbit, made of plastic and wood and designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, being displayed during an art exhibition in Taoyuan county. —AFP ‘Django Unchained’ actress Hofman’s giant white rabbit arrested with white husband jango Unchained” star Daniele “As I was sitting in the back of the damaged by fire in Taiwan Watts has accused Los Angeles police car, I remembered the countless “Dpolice of racism after they times my father came home frustrated or briefly detained the African American humiliated by the cops when he had done utch artist Florentijn Hofman’s giant white ed while officials suspected that the engine of a inflatable duck exhibit, caused a sensation actress and her white husband on suspi- nothing wrong. “I felt his shame, his anger, rabbit, which drew more than two million truck used to remove the rabbit might have worldwide and particularly in Asia. Since 2007 cion of engaging in prostitution. Watts and and my own feelings of frustration for Dvisitors on show in Taiwan, was partially overheated and caused the fire, they added. The the duck-which was 16.5 meters tall-has trav- her husband said they were handcuffed, existing in a world where I have allowed damaged by a fire when workers were trying to beaming bunny, which was 25 metres (82.5 feet) elled to 19 cities in 11 countries, including Brazil, detained and questioned after the pair myself to believe that ‘authority figures’ dismantle it, organizers said yesterday. The left tall and made of waterproof paper material, Australia, the United States and Hong Kong, on showed affection in public on Thursday. could control my BEING... my ability to hand, left ear and part of the torso of the rabbit, wood and polystyrene, was to be recycled after its journey around the world. It has also They say Watts’s wrist was cut while being BE!!!!!!! “ Photos of the “Weeds” and “How I designed exclusively for the 11-day show in the show. The creation was inspired by ancient spawned many replicas. Last year, three handcuffed. The Los Angeles Police Met Your Mother” television series actress northern Taoyuan county that ended on Sunday, Chinese folklore about a goddess who lived on Taiwanese cities displayed their versions of the Department said Sunday it had responded posted a photograph of the encounter in were burnt after a fire started on the lawn where the moon and her companion-a rabbit which creation. But all were forced temporarily to sus- to a radio call from a concerned citizen which Watts, dressed in a white T-shirt, it was being displayed, organizers said. constantly pounded the elixir of life for her. pend their exhibitions due to bad weather or about “indecent exposure” inside a silver colorful shorts and sneakers, could be The cause of the incident is being investigat- Another of Hofman’s works, the famous giant damage. —AFP Mercedes with the door open. seen crying, her hands behind her back, Following the pair’s arrest, “upon fur- while standing next to a police officer. ther investigation it was determined that “I could tell that whoever called on us no crime had been committed” and they (including the officers), saw a tatted Chefs take spotlight at London debut music-and-food fest were released, the LAPD said. The incident RAWKer white boy and a hot bootie short- took place in Studio City, an upscale ed black girl and thought we were a HO neighborhood of north Los Angeles. (prostitute) & a TRICK (client),” her hus- ourmet food proved to be the Richard Bainbridge, who heads up the in Gizzi’s Chef’s Club, an on-site pop- curated the Chef’s Club, said the aim “Today I was handcuffed and detained by band Brian James Lucas said. “Our free- new rock ‘n’roll at a weekend Michelin-starred Morston Hall in up restaurant offering sittings of the was to make fine dining more accessi- 2 police officers from the Studio City dom isn’t freedom folks, when people can festival in London where 10 Norfolk, England, and who demon- meals presented at the Saturday and ble and present it to a new audience. G Police Department after refusing to agree abuse others with no reason or evidence acclaimed chefs, three of whom hold strated how to cook a Sunday roast to Sunday event. Other chefs serving up “We’ve chosen people who are doing that I had done something wrong by at all just because they “think” they have Michelin stars, demonstrated their a packed audience, who stole the meals included the BBC’s Valentine the best that they’re doing within the showing affection, fully clothed, in a pub- been given the power by people that are culinary prowess against a backdrop show. Warner, multi-award winner Simon industry,” Erskine told Reuters at the lic place,” Watts wrote on her Facebook ONLY equal to us.” —AFP of live music. Headliners at the first On He served the dish a couple of Hulstone, pop-up veteran Carl Clarke, festival on Sunday. “Michelin-food for page on Thursday. Blackheath Festival included Massive hours later to festival-goers lucky BBQ chef Neil Rankin, baking duo The 25 pounds quid ($40)? That means Attack, Grace Jones and Aloe Blacc. enough to get his sold-out 25-pound Meringue Girls and Jack Stein, son of they’re getting out there. They’re show- But it was the chefs, among them ($41) ticket for two courses and wine the acclaimed cookbook writer and ing people what they can do.” restaurateur Rick Stein. She said that eating has become a The On Blackheath festival was a more important part of festivals as peo- first for London but only the latest in ple’s desire for good food grows. “We Britain putting food at the fore. TV look at other festivals that go on chef Jamie Oliver and Blur bassist- throughout the year like Wilderness turned-farmer Alex James collaborat- and Latitude and the food offering ed three years ago to start The Big there is amazing... We’re not just happy Feastival. It took place at the end of with your average burger anymore or August featuring headliners such as to go through a sea of noodles - we Fleetwood Mac and De La Soul while want something proper.” revelers sank their teeth into food by John Quilter, a music fan and chef Michelin chef Nathan Outlaw and who hosted the live food demonstra- restaurateur Mark Hix. Next week, tions, agreed that food was becoming musos and foodies can flock to the more important to festival-goers. Good Life Experience in Flintshire, “When I was 20, what was important to Wales. Led by singer-songerwriter me were the trainers that I was wearing Cerys Matthews, it will include a and listening to the music that I was diverse musical line-up, cooking class- into at that time,” he said. es and food stands. “Food was not on my radar. Twenty- somethings today are still getting Fine dining those Nike Airs, they’re still listening to Indian Bollywood actors Rakesh Roshan with his son Hrithik Back at On Blackheath, named for the music but they’re now carrying that Roshan attend the opening ceremony of the 5th Jagran Film its locale in south London, Gizzi Erskine, smoked salmon under their arm....” — Festival in Mumbai on September 14, 2014. —AFP a pop-up chef and TV personality who Reuters Daniele Watts lifestyle TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

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Designer Alice Temperley greets the audience after the Temperley London collection. US Singer Nicole Scherzinger and British actress Anna Friel view the Temperley London collection during the 2015 Spring / Summer London Fashion Week in London. London Fashion Week day 3: WESTWOOD CALLS FOR SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE

ritain’s grand dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood ers are keen to see Scotland break away. Scottish designers on Sunday urged Scotland to vote for independence Holly Fulton and Jonathan Saunders both said they Bahead of a historic referendum next week that could opposed independence. see it break away from the United Kingdom. The designer, Fulton, who showcased her collection on Saturday, said who is as famous for her political views as her bold fash- she felt that a “yes” vote might hurt the chances of new ions, said that she did not believe there was any democra- designers and students in Britain’s fashion capital. “I think it cy left in England and encouraged Scotland to end the would slightly ostracize new designers and students from 307-year union. maybe having opportunities down here which I think “It would be absolutely great if there is a ‘yes’ vote ... the would be a terrible shame,” she told Reuters. future could be just amazing and Scotland would be very London Fashion Week swung into Day 3 Sunday, important and a influence on the world,” Westwood told packed from morning to night with next season’s wom- journalists backstage at her fashion show. Earlier in the enswear offerings from dozens of designers. Fashionistas day, thousands of independence supporters took to the were spoilt for choice, with Temperley, Topshop Unique, streets of Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, as polls showed Paul Smith and Pringle of Scotland all showing their spring the rival camps running desperately close just five days and summer collections. And amid the blur of models and before a referendum. catwalks, British fashion’s grandest dame Vivienne The 73 year-old Westwood, who started selling clothes Westwood was keen to draw the fashion crowd’s attention in London in the swinging 60s and now has shops in to politics, using her runway to help campaign for Scottish around 15 countries, centered her spring/summer 2015 independence. collection around the theme of democracy in Britain, send- ing models down the catwalk with “Yes” badges pinned to Temperley goes casual with sneakers jackets, skirts and hats. “We just hope that Scotland can be Looking cool and stylish has never been so comfort- a model for future hope and development where we have able: Just ditch the heels, and stick to sneakers. You know a people’s democracy instead of only everything for profit flat shoes are in when a designer like Alice Temperley, who and for business and for destruction,” she added. specializes in ladylike occasion wear, makes her models However, Westwood also said that it was unlikely she wear lace-up canvas sneakers with everything. The design- would relocate her business to Scotland as it was too large er said she wanted a younger, more relaxed daywear look for her to move in the short term. “I’ve got 200 people for the upcoming spring and summer, and Sunday’s show working for me; I just can’t relocate just like that. I will just is just that: All rolled-up trousers, loose shirt-dresses, flow- Designer Vivienne Westwood and her grand-daughter Cora Corre greet the audience following her show during the have to keep making lots of tartan and use the Scottish ing kimonos, and soft, fluid takes on the man’s three-piece 2015 Spring / Summer London Fashion Week in London on September 14, 2014. — AFP photos mills,” she said. But not all of London Fashion Week design- suit.

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Actress Alice Eve, who recently starred in “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” was in the front row with pop star Nicole Scherzinger. “I love a heel, but flats are good for the day,” said Eve, who was beginning filming of a new movie “Criminal,” with Kevin Costner. “She made it work. I think it was a clever and bold collection.” Temperley opened her show with androgynous looks that played with men’s suiting, but these looks were chic and feminine instead of manly, coming in monochrome checks, a pastel pink and blue palette, and floaty chiffons. A cropped trench coat was cut high in the back to reveal a glimpse of bare waist. Dresses, separates and kimonos in vibrant checks, stripes and marine prints followed, taking the audience from city nights out to cocktails by the beach. The collec- tion was classy as always, and would likely appeal to a wider clientele than the typical Temperley customer.

Sparkly dance dresses and sporty looks at topshop Sporty shorts, flirty mini skirts, sweet baby-doll tops, sparkly party dresses - Topshop Unique had it all in a col- lection that spoke of party nights and carefree days. As befits the youthful feel of the brand, the show’s front row was lined with young female starlets from singer Ellie Goulding to actress Laura Carmichael - or Lady Edith - from “Downton Abbey.” Model of the moment Cara Delevingne opened the retail giant’s show in a white, blue and red tennis dress hemmed with frills, and closed proceedings in a sheer nude pleated cocktail dress adorned with silver sequins. In between, there were more sporty outfits in bold stripes, swishy pleated skirts, bowling bags, and separates in abstract floral prints. The collection seemed more girly than usual, with many frilly little cocktail numbers in lemon yellow, satin red and silver. — Agencies Models present creations from the Marios Schwab collection during the 2015 Spring / Summer London Fashion Week.

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Photo provided by The Miss America Organization shows Kira Kazantsev, representing New York as she waves to the audi- ence after being crowned Miss America 2015 at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. — AFP photos Miss New York crowned Miss America

o it’s official: America’s most beautiful women come tour and appearances as a national goodwill ambassador from New York. Miss New York Kira Kazantsev was for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. And her Miss Scrowned Miss America late Sunday, the third straight America title comes with a $50,000 scholarship to continue year that the Big Apple’s local beauty queen has gone on her education. For the talent portion of the competition, to win the national pageant. The former Miss America, Nina Kazantsev performed a version of the Pharrell Williams Davuluri, also from New York, ceded her crown to song “Happy” in which she sat cross-legged on stage and Kazantsev after the competition at Atlantic City in New used a red plastic cup and the palms of her hands to sound Jersey. Kazantsev, 22, isn’t just a pretty face. She chose pro- the rhythm.—AFP tecting women against domestic violence as her advocacy issue and says she’s aiming for a master’s degree in busi- Kira Kazantsev, representing New York as she is crowned File photo shows Miss New York Kira Kazantsev ness administration and a law degree. Miss America 2015 by Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri attending the ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ New York The crowning kicks off a yearlong national speaking at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. Jersey. YO-Kai Watch: Japan’s monster craze set to go international ove over Pokemon, a legion of new cutesy monsters with a handheld console in his back pocket. Yuuichi Ishii, who them. YO-Kai Watch shares with its predecessor Pokemon “a handheld console and released in July, saw its sales exceed 2.3 is haunting Japan and set to break out all over the runs the Toy Cats toy store in Tokyo, said the demographic very similar sort of collecting mechanism” said Alt, where the million units by early September, on top of over 1.2 million Mworld after trampling the competition at home. “YO- spread of fans is indicative of how popular the monster-col- main character battles monsters and then owns them. “The big copies of the first version, released last year. Financial data for Kai Watch” is a nexus of manga comics, anime cartoons and lecting phenomenon has become. The secret to its success, he difference between YO-Kai Watch and Pokemon, however, is the sales were not readily available, but the company con- computer games that revolve around the life of a school boy says, is its cute characters and the non-violent way the main that Pokemon is set in a pure fantasy world... whereas YO-Kai firmed plans to release products in foreign markets. Level-5 and the monsters-”Yokai” that he summons with his wrist character interacts with monsters-defeated ones aren’t killed, Watch is definitely set in at least a version of Japan,” he said. president Akihiro Hino will be at the Tokyo Game Show when strap. While the name is unfamiliar in the West, it’s already very but become friends. “It’s becoming like a second Pokemon,” he Events take place in Japanese streets, with children living in it starts on Thursday, just outside the Japanese capital. Alt said big business in Japan. “We bought a lot-about 20 items-as we said. Japanese houses and eating Japanese food, he said. “I think he expected YO-Kai Watch would make the jump abroad, can rarely buy them,” Shoji Takayama said as he came out of a that’s one of the reasons it’s so popular with kids here, because where Japanese companies are formidable because of the store with his wife, two children and a big plastic bag full of Folklore it makes you feel like these monsters could be just around the tight interweaving of their product lines. “They all work togeth- toys. The family spent about 30,000 yen ($280) at YO-Kai Watch Matt Alt, a pop culture commentator who co-authored corner,” he said. And that appeal is certainly paying off for the er in what’s called the media mix where the video game, the Town, a temporary shop on “First Avenue Tokyo Station”, a “Yokai Attack!” a book detailing the monsters and spooks of manufacturers. Replica versions of the watch worn by little comic book, the animation, the toys all support each other,” he street inside the Japanese capital’s main train station. “It’s fun Japanese popular culture, says the series draws heavily on folk- Keita-which allow the wearer to insert different medals to pro- said. “Japanese toy companies have figured out a system for to catch Yokai and become friends,” nine-year-old Naoya said lore archetypes. “These have been around for hundreds of duce different sound effects-are in such short supply that their strengthening and cross-promoting their products that is unri- of the video games. “The characters are cute,” added his sister, years as folktales. And now this series has woven them togeth- price has rocketed on online auction sites. Bandai Namco valled anywhere else in the world.” — AFP Sae, 11. Such is the demand that tickets to get into the store er to make a new sort of content out of them,” Alt told AFP. Holdings said it would produce two million units this year, were distributed in online lotteries, allowing up to 432 people Protagonist Keita Amano is an “average” fifth-grader (around along with around 100 million medals, contributing to the eye- to visit every day. 10 years old) who happens to get a watch that can summon popping 10 billion yen ($93 million) worth of YO-Kai Watch The first group of customers included an eight-year-old boy monsters. toys they have sold in the six months from April. And that’s not who got an early Shinkansen bullet train with his mother from With the assistance of a “butler” monster and friends, he including software sales. neighbouring Shizuoka prefecture and a middle-aged man fights beings that trouble humans, beats them and befriends YO-Kai Watch 2, developed by Level-5 for the Nintendo 3DS

‘Jibanyan’, main character of popular ‘Yo-Kai Watch’, a nexus of manga comics, anime car- A little girl holding a stuffed doll of ‘Jibanyan’, main char- Photo shows little children and their parents enjoying a character show ‘Jibanyan’, main toons and computer games at an event to meet little children at a shopping mall in acter of popular ‘Yo-Kai Watch’. character of popular ‘Yo-Kai Watch’. — AFP photos Tokyo.