BUSINESS | 14 SPORT | 18 Bank mergers IPL not ideal key to yardstick, but littlee stronger choice for India eurozone selectors Saturday 6 April 2019 | 1 Sha'baan 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7853 | 2 Riyals New Ooredoo tv Play like a pro Google, Android, Android TV, Chromecast and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Amir to attend opening of 140th Assembly of IPU today The coordination meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Group of the 140th General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously approved proposal entitled 'protecting the Palestinian people and rejecting to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights and promoting the values of coexistence between religions and peoples'. QNA DOHA The coordination meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Group of the 140th General Assembly Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Hamad Al Thani will attend (IPU) and its related meetings, today the opening of the 140th kicked of yesterday here in Doha. Assembly of the Inter-Parlia- The meeting which was held mentary Union (IPU) at the with participation of the heads Sheraton Hotel, where His of the Arab parliaments was Highness will give a speech to chaired by Atef Al Tarawneh, mark the occasion. Chairman of the Arab Parlia- The opening ceremony will mentary Union, and Chairman be attended by President of the of the Jordanian Parliament. Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud (right), attending the coordination meeting of the Arab IPU, Gabriela Cuevas Barron, “We have a number of issues Parliamentary Group of the 140th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related meetings at Sheraton Doha, Under-Secretary for the United and topics which we are going Nations Counter-Terrorism to be discussed during this great yesterday. Also seen is Atef Al Tarawneh (centre), Chairman of the Arab Parliamentary Union, and Chairman of the Jordanian Parliament. Office, Vladimir Voronkov, and democratic forum,” said Al- Their Excellencies speakers of Tarawneh during the meeting Parliamentary Union which held topics to be added as emergency emergency item to the agenda Parliamentary Union, read the parliaments, national councils, adding that this meeting is a con- in Amman, Jordan and adopted topics during the last days or last of the General Assembly of the unanimously approved proposal legislative councils, senates, and sultative meeting which is pre- recommendations submitted by week, therefore we hope that this Inter-Parliamentary Union, and entitled “protecting the Pales- heads of delegations partici- ceding the official opening of the the State of Kuwait to put consultative meeting will come finally agreed unanimously on a tinian people and rejecting to pating in the assembly, in addition 140th General Assembly of the forward an emergency item in out with a clear agenda so that proposal incorporating all the recognise Israeli sovereignty to their excellencies members of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) the agenda of the 140th General everyone can adopt it.” proposals submitted by the over the occupied Golan Heights the union’s executive committee, and the accompanying meetings. Assembly of (IPU). The Arab parliamentarians member states. and promoting the values of organisations, and regional and He pointed out that this “However, a number of discussed the proposals con- Fayez Al Shawabka, Sec- coexistence between religions international unions. meeting was preceded by Arab countries have proposed several cerning the inclusion of an retary-General of the Arab and peoples”. `P2 Libyan militias Qatar receives applauds at Arab-German Sports Summit capture Haftar’s QNA on the global level and the suc- of Qatar Olympic Committee In a speech at the first Arab Diplomatic Corps in BERLIN cesses it achieved in terms of (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin session, Ambassador of Qatar Germany, thanked President forces marching development, achievements and Hamad Al Thani, the first to Germany Sheikh Saoud bin of QOC H E Sheikh Joaan bin The two-day Arab-German (AGS) championships in Qatar, session witnessed a number of Abdulrahman Al Thani pointed Hamad Al Thani for attending on Tripoli Sports Summit concluded including the 2019 World Cham- keynote speakers giving their to the importance of the AGS this summit, noting the impor- yesterday in Berlin, Germany pionships in Athletics, the 2022 speeches. summit, adding, “The Germans tance of Qatar’s role in sport AP with the participation of prom- FIFA World Cup, and the 2023 Secretary-General of Arab- hosted the World Cup in 2006 and its role in society. He BENGHAZI inent political and sports figures World Swimming German Chamber of Commerce meanwhile the Arab world pointed out that the world is in Germany, along with partici- Championships. and Industry Abdulaziz Al represented by the State of looking forward to a distin- Militias in western Libya fought pants from several countries They also discussed the great Mikhlafi praised the holding Qatar will host the World Cup guished edition of the World forces under rival army interested in sport, academia, role in sports medicine through of the AGS summit, as well as in 2022. We all know what Cup in 2022 Qatar. commander Khalifa Haftar and medicine. the Aspetar hospital and Aspire the presence of H E Sheikh sport can do to a society, it is QOC Secretary-General yesterday, capturing 100 of his The second and final day of Academy and its role in the prep- Joaan, which gives a lot of a vehicle for activities and Jassim Al Buainain gave a special soldiers and waging an airstrike the summit witnessed several aration of athletes and other momentum and attention to development.” presentation on sports in Qatar on one of his positions a day seminars and discussion ses- topics related to Qatar sport and this event, that will have many For his part, Ambassador during the session entitled “the after he declared an offensive sions, the main theme of which achievements. positive repercussions in the of Lebanon to Germany Dr. Olympics and grand champion- to seize Tripoli, the capital of was the Qatari sport, its impact In the presence of President coming period. Mustapha Adib, Dean of the ships”. `P3 the oil-rich nation. The violence came as the UN chief wrapped up his visit aimed at avoiding an expanded April Festival kicks off at conflict with a “heavy heart and deep concern.” The escalation comes after forces commanded by Haftar, Waqif & Al Wakrah souqs who runs the self-styled Libya RAYNALD C RIVERA such as Archery, Balloon Pop, Air Gun, National Army (LNA) based in THE PENINSULA Mini Golf, Bowling, Mini Golf, Hit the the country’s east, pushed Basket and Basketball as well as a Virtual westward. He brought his Simultaneous April Festival opening salvos Reality game, spread around the venue. troops closer to Tripoli, which delighted hundreds of visitors at Souq Waqif A number of small children were seen is controlled by the UN-backed and Souq Al Wakrah yesterday as diverse enjoying themselves riding ponies at the Presidential Council and Gov- entertainment offerings including parades, festival. ernment of National Accord and stage performances and games kicked off For lovers of paintball, there was a supporting militias. in festive atmosphere. special area for gamers to engage in the A showdown between Dubbed ‘The greatest show from exciting competitive sport which has Haftar’s army and the militias Africa,’ the performance onstage at Souq already gained popularity in Qatar. could plunge Libya into another Waqif enthralled the audience with a Falcons and miniature dhows on spasm of violence, possibly the medley of songs played live and acrobatic display provided traditional feel to the fes- worst since the 2011 civil war acts by artistes from Ghana, Ethiopia, Tan- tival, in addition to the traditional board that toppled and later killed zania and Ivory Coast. They captivated game of Damah in a majlis setting where longtime dictator Moammar the audience with breathtaking balancing a number of locals were seen playing. A Russian artiste on a metal wheel during the opening day of April Festival at Souq Gadhafi. performances using ladder and unicycle, A tent where a Laser Show was being Waqif, yesterday. PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA It would also put at risk among others. A group of Russian acrobats presented, as well as a stage for Snow upcoming peace talks between also entertained the crowd with their White and Jungle Book shows were agility and skill in a well-woven tale While entry to the festivals’ venues is rivals brokered by the U.N. and strength, balance and flexibility on beam among the other unique attractions at involving characters donning beautiful free to the public as well as the African aimed at drawing a roadmap and metal wheel. Souq Waqif’s April Festival. costumes. Animal show and acrobatic acts acrobatic show in Souq Waqif, games and for new elections. Those talks Adding colour and carnival mood to At Souq Al Wakrah, a large number of are among the other items that enter- shows are priced between QR10 to QR30. are scheduled for April 14-16. the festival were parades of troupes of visitors mostly families were seen lining tained the audience at the exciting circus Presented by the Organizing Com- The U.N. Security Council artistes wearing vibrant and eye-catching up for the festival’s main attraction - show being presented for the first time at mittee at the Private Engineering Office, scheduled an emergency costumes to the delight of crowds along Circus Primavera. Flawless aerial stunts the festival. the eight-day festival aims at bringing joy closed-door meeting on Friday the alleyways who took their time taking executed by a young girl performer took Souq Al Wakrah’s April Festival also to citizens and residents alike as well as afternoon at Britain’s request photos with and videos of them.