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Amir affirms Qatar’s firm support for Libya PM attends Doha Forum’s closing ceremony Doha Forum calls for innovative ways to Amir issues order to pardon tackle challenges prisoners The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Forum celebrates bin Hamad al Thani issued 75th anniv of the an Amiri gesture pardoning a number of prisoners, on establishment of the occasion of the National United Nations Day. (QNA) QNA Doha Amir appoints The 19th edition of the Doha Forum 2019 concluded on new envoy Sunday with a call to apply innovative solutions to over- to Thailand come challenges facing the world. QNA Prime Minister and Minis- Doha ter of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Fayez Mustafa al Sarraj at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. Sarraj is in Qatar to partake in the Doha Forum. al Thani attended the conclu- bin Hamad al Thani on Sun- The meeting discussed bilateral ties and the developments in the region. Sarraj briefed the Amir on the sion of 19th Doha Forum, day issued Amiri Decision latest developments in Libya. The Amir affirmed Qatar’s firm position in support for Libya and its unity, which was held under the title Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin No. 62 of 2019 appoint- and for the internationally-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord. (QNA) Governance in a Multipolar Khalifa al Thani during the concluding session of Doha Forum on Sunday. ing Ahmed Ali Abdulrah- World, on Sunday. man al Jamil al Tamimi as The two-day forum was Ambassador Extraordinary attended by nearly 3,000 de- Qatar directed its resources to and Plenipotentiary to the cision makers, policy experts Kingdom of Thailand. The and thought leaders, and advance education: Attiyah decision is effective from its included more than 250 date of issuance and is to 7 global firms to invest over speakers. atar has been able to Attiyah said during a joint ses- be published in the Official In a speech, Minister of Qdirect its resources to sion with Turkish Minister of Gazette. Foreign Affairs of Iran Javad advance education and infor- Defense Hulusi Akar, at Doha QR1 bn in Qatar’s free zones Zarif stressed the importance mation technology as well as Forum 2019. of Doha Forum in providing a openness to others, Deputy Regarding the Gulf crisis, Amir congratulates Satyendra Pathak unique opportunity to reflect Prime Minister and Minister and whether there is an op- Doha on ways to get “us out of the of State for Defence Affairs portunity to solve it, Attiyah Algeria’s Tebboune impasse in the region”. HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al said Qatar was subjected to In a major boost to Qatar’s He spoke of what he called Attiyah has said. all forms of wars during 2017, The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin economy, Qatar Free Zones the “perceptual turmoil” that “The global and regional and despite that, its position is Hamad al Thani on Sunday held Authority (QFZA) held a cer- deludes a person to benefit at security situation and the clear from day one, that adopt- a telephone conversation with emony to licence seven of the the expense of his neighbour. nature of wars and conflicts ing dialogue and negotiations Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during world’s leading companies The Iranian FM stressed have changed and conse- is the fastest way to resolve which the HH congratulated him from Germany, France, Chi- the importance of dialogue, quently the ways states differences; preserve sover- on his victory in the presidential na, the US and Malaysia for respect for the sovereignty managed in the changing eignty and stop interference in elections in Algeria. The Amir joining free zones in Doha on of states, non-interference in regions have also changed,” internal affairs. page 19 wished him success, and the Sunday. their internal affairs, rejec- people of Algeria further pro- The signing of licences will tion of force and methods of gress and prosperity. (QNA) see seven global companies repression, and agreement on igation. session addressed by Presi- — China Harbor Engineering Witnessed by QFZA Chair- Free Zones. work teams to find solutions He said the world has the dent of the United Nations Company (CHEC), Gauss- man and Minister of State HE The projects of the first and establish cooperation opportunity to change course General Assembly Tijjani Mu- in, Inventus Power, Thales Ahmad al Sayed, the special group of companies represent and draw a road map for the once and for all to improve hammad-Bande and former Group, Unistrong, Volkswa- ceremony was organised on the a total investment of more future with the establishment people’s lives and enhance fu- UN Secretary-General Ban Six dead in protests gen and Wasco Coatings — sidelines of the Doha Forum. than QR1.5 billion in Qatar of areas free of weapons of de- ture generations. Ki-moon, and a number of UN against India’s establish their operations in They seven companies Free Zones. All the companies struction, confidence-building The Doha Forum then cel- officials and organisations of Qatar Free Zones (QFZ) with a will join a diversified group of will commence their opera- between countries, water ebrated the 75th anniversary public benefit. citizenship law (PG 9 ) collective investment of more more than 50 companies es- tions in the free zones in the management, nuclear safety of the establishment of the than QR1 billion. tablishing operations in Qatar New Year. page 10 and freedom of maritime nav- United Nations by holding a Continued on page 19 

Liverpool team arrives in Doha QCB guv inaugurates al khaliji’s new headquarters in Lusail City Satyendra Pathak to al khaliji’s commitment to Doha Qatar and its future, it also represents a vote of confi- Qatar Central Bank (QCB) dence in the city of tomorrow Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin that will be Lusail City”. Saoud al Thani inaugurated al khaliji Group CEO the new headquarters of Al Fahad al Khalifa said, “The Khalij Commercial Bank (al al khaliji Tower puts our khaliji) in Lusail City on Sun- bank in the heart of the vi- day. brant Lusail City and is the Named al khaliji Tower, right backdrop for the bold, the new headquarters will transformational financial include a full-service branch, institution we are creating Rasain l hes Qatar ATMs and the latest innova- in line with our strategy of Rain lashed many parts of the country on Sunday, with the Qatar tions in banking. growth and innovation. We Meteorology Department (QMD) forecasting more rain, which Liverpool’s star player Mohamed Salah smiles as he arrives at al khaliji Chairman and celerates our strategy to build looked for a location that may turn into thunderstorm at times. “According to latest radar the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Sunday. European Managing Director HE on our growth and deliver would attract and inspire our image, rain of variable intensity, thundery at times in western champions Liverpool will play Mexico’s Concacaf champions Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin better to our customers in teams as they come together and southern areas, can be seen moving towards central and Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 semi-final at Thani al Thani said, “Shifting Qatar and abroad. The new al to create industry-leading ex- eastern areas. Kindly take extra care and avoid going to sea,” the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday. page 14 to new headquarters will ac- khaliji Tower not only speaks periences.” page 11 the QMD said in a statement. (TNN) 02 Monday, December 16, 2019

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Amir ratifies several SHEIKHA MOZA MEETS RWANDAN PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY OF EL SALVADOR pacts with countries

QNA between the Ministry of Culture Doha and Sports of Qatar and the De- partment of Youth and Sports THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim in the Italian Cabinet, which bin Hamad al Thani has rati- was also signed in Rome on No- fied a memorandum of under- vember 20, 2018. standing (MoU) for economic, HH the Amir then ratified trade and technical coopera- MoUs for cooperation in the tion between Qatar’s Ministry fields of tourism and business of Commerce and Industry events, culture as well as sports and Japan’s Ministry of Econ- between Qatar and Rwanda, omy, Trade, and Industry, and which were signed in Kigali on another MoU between Qatar’s April 21, 2019. Ministry of Transport and Besides, HH the Amir is- Communications and Japan’s sued Decree No 51 of 2019 rati- Ministry of Land, Infrastruc- fying a memorandum of under- ture, Transport and Tourism, standing (MoU) for cooperation signed in Tokyo on January between the Qatar Free Zones 29, 2019. Authority and China Council for HH the Amir also issued the Promotion of International HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), met on Sunday with HE President of Rwanda Paul instruments of ratification ap- Trade, which was signed in Bei- Kagame, on the occasion of his visit to Qatar to participate in Doha Forum 2019. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing projects with Silatech and Education Above All in proving MoU between the Min- jing on January 31, 2019. Rwanda, as well as ways of collaboration with Qatar Foundation in higher education. HH Sheikha Moza also met with the First Lady of El Salvador Gabriela Rodriguez Bukele. istry of Municipality and En- HH the Amir also issued During the meeting, they discussed potential collaboration with Education Above All to tackle the issue of out of school children in El Salvador. (QNA) vironment of Qatar and Italy’s Decree No. 52 of 2019 ratifying Ministry of Agricultural Food the basic agreement between and Forestry Policies for food Qatar and the United Nations security and cooperation in Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the field of agriculture, as well signed in Doha on December 16, as between Qatar’s Ministry of 2018. Public Heath and the Minis- The decrees shall have the NMoQ, Total ally on a new energy playground try of Health Italy, which were powers of law in line with Arti- signed in Rome on November cle 68 of the constitution. The Tribune News Network ery of oil, oil negotiations and This beautifully new interactive 20, 2018. decrees are effective starting Doha correspondences, the rapid destination will safely teach Furthermore, HH the Amir from their date of issue and are modernisation the country wit- children about a vital aspect of ratified an MoU for cooperation to be published in the official Under the patronage of its nessed due to the oil industry, Qatar’s rich history and enable in the fields of youth and sports gazette. Chairperson HE Sheikha al Ma- as well as, the impact it has had them to physically engage in our yassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al on socio-cultural development. story of development.” Thani, Qatar Museums (QM) Sheikha al Mayassa stated, Pouyanné said, “We highly has announced that Total, one “Here at Qatar Museums, we cherish our newfound partner- of the top integrated oil and gas are constantly engaging our ship with Qatar Museums, and Qatar, Nicaragua enter into companies in Qatar, is the offi- community with learning re- with HE Sheikhaal Mayassa, cial sponsor of the energy play- sources that can connect with and this reflectsT otal’s vision cooperation deal on higher ground at the National Museum various groups such as schools, for youth inclusion and educa- of Qatar (NMoQ). families, as well as today’s tion, which is aligned with our education, scientific research The sponsorship of the youth in general. The energy ambition and values. Total, energy playground, one of playground is more than a play- a committed energy partner QNA Under the agreement, both the three playgrounds spread ground — it’s a place for learn- of Qatar for over 80 years, is Doha sides will encourage coopera- across the museum gardens, HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Chairperson ing, a place for play — a sector proud to play a role in ensuring tion in science, research and will provide a unique experi- of Qatar Museums, withTotal Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné and that allowed Qatar to transform that families understand our Qatar and Nicaragua signed technical education fields, in ence for families to explore and Total Qatar Country Chair Laurent Wolffsheim, and other distinguished its economy to what it is today. energy’s past and the path it is on Sunday an agreement for addition to exchanging vis- discover the story of energy, in guests, in Doha on Sunday. Without the energy sector, Qa- headed.” cooperation in the fields of its between the two countries particular, the story of oil, in re- tar’s National Vision wouldn’t Wolffsheim added, “Next higher education and scientific and participating in academic lation to Qatar. bling a ‘choose your own adven- Namla,Total Chairman and have been realisable. We are year will be the Qatar-France research and to strengthen the events and workshops. The playground will be de- ture’ industrialised experience CEO Patrick Pouyanné and To- grateful for Total’s sponsorship. Year of Culture, and this ties of friendship. During a meeting at the signed for families to engage in and that will ultimately expose tal Qatar Country Chair Laurent As a legacy for Year of Qatar partnership marks the cel- The agreement was signed Ministry of Education and inter-generational kinetic play visitors to the future of renew- Wolffsheim, in the presence of France, this playground will be ebration of the special rela- by Undersecretary of the Min- Higher Education, the two activities, from the extraction able and non-renewable energy. other distinguished guests. available in 2020 for all or our tionship between Total and istry of Education and Higher sides reviewed the most im- of crude oil through its process- The signing ceremony The narrative of energy in- communities to learn about en- Qatar. We also celebrate the Education Dr Ibrahim bin portant topics in the high edu- ing and to its byproducts that in held at the NMoQ welcomed dustries, like oil, is an ongoing ergy through play.” rich history of oil and gas in Salehal Nuaimi and Foreign cation and scientific research turn benefit today’s societies. HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint theme explored across later Namla said, “The energy Qatar, through the Energy Minister of Nicaragua Denis fields, as well as the means to The playground can be entered Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, galleries at NMOQ, which high- playground will be a magnifi- playground’s interactive and Ronaldo MoncadaColindres. enhance them. from various pathways, ena- Acting CEO of QM Ahmad al light topics such as the discov- cent space for everyone to enjoy. engaging facilities.”

Mahmoud emphasises APA vital role Harnessing youth energy key to tackling in achieving peace, security, stability today’s challenges, says UNGA president QNA at the meeting. the Shura Council of Qatar be Antalya (Turkey) In a speech delivered on granted full membership of this occasion, Mahmoud ex- the APA. HBKU president announces initiative to provide refugees access to online education ACTIVITIES of the second pressed readiness to cooperate Mahmoud extended meeting of the Executive to realise the objectives of the thanks and appreciation to Meriam Jelliti empower refugee communities Council and 12th Plenary Ses- APA in promoting security, the APA for the unanimous Doha to overcome the challenges they sion of the Asian Parliamenta- peace and stability in the re- decision welcoming the Shura face in reaching their potentials. ry Assembly (APA) continued gion and the world, stressing Council as a full member. Harnessing youth energy is Bande’s visit to HBKU con- with the participation of Shura its important role in this re- He commended the Re- essential to tackling challenges cluded with an interview by Dr Council in Antalya, Turkey. gard. public of Turkey’s good or- facing the world today, said Damilola S Olawuyi, associate The Speaker of Shura Meanwhile, the Asian ganisationof the meeting and President of the 74th Session professor at the College of Law Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- Parliamentary Assembly the discussion on important of the United Nations General (CL) and an informal discussion dullah bin Zaidal Mahmoud unanimously approved the topics that concern all partici- Assembly (UNGA) HE Tijjani with students. heads the council’s delegation recommendation regarding pants. Muhammad-Bande. Questions touched upon his Delivering a lecture titled vision to guarantee education ‘UN at 75: The Power of Youth, for all, last summer’s climate Education and Innovation in change protests, the current Addressing Global Challenges’ shape and future trajectory of ‘This is Qatar’ operetta to be highlight at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- the United Nations, among sity (HBKU) on Sunday, Bande President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly others. Bande also outlined his said the present day youth have (UNGA) HE Tijjani Muhammad-Bande wth HBKU President Ahmad ambitions for his presidency, of National Day celebrations at Katara every tool needed to be proac- Hasnah at a public lecture at the university in Doha on Sunday. as well as the roles he expects tive in addressing global chal- Qatar and other small states to Tribune News Network features Fahd al Kubaisi, Ku- Meanwhile, The Supreme lenges. We must work to ensure educa- more involved in global issues play during his term of office. Doha waiti artist Ibrahim Dashti Committee for Delivery & “Youth are associated with tion wherever it’s denied. Youth and get prepared for future Speaking after the discus- and AsilHamim of Iraq along Legacy’s folklore shows at innovation; with a can-do atti- without a proper education and roles. sion, Dr Hasnah said, “The role ‘This is Qatar’, a special op- with various international ex- Katara to mark the ongoing tude. If we have youth without hope will hinder peace and sus- Earlier in his welcome re- of a higher education institution eretta will be one of the high- hibition teams. FIFA Club World Cup Qa- education and hope, peace is tainability,” he said. marks, HBKU President Dr goes beyond equipping stu- lights of this year’s National Also on Tuesday (Decem- tar 2019 will also be held on not likely to happen,” he said. Bande stressed that current Ahmad Hasnah announced the dents with technical skills and Day celebrations at the Cul- ber 17), the Qatari Joint Spe- December 16, 18 and 19 from He emphasised the impor- challenges notwithstanding, the launch of an outreach initiative preparing them for the job mar- tural Village – Katara. The cial Forces will be displaying 3pm to 10pm. tance of access to quality edu- United Nations remains very in partnership with the United ket. Our role extends to shaping operetta will be staged at Ka- the ‘Show of 41 Paratroopers’, The show has participa- cation in realising development relevant in promoting peace Nations General Assembly to their mindset to become active tara’s Amphitheatre on De- ‘Paramotor Show’ and ‘Show tion of 15 international com- goals. and stability around the world enable refugees have to access global citizens who are able to cember 17 and December 19. of 10 Paratroopers’ followed munities (Pakistan, Korea, “Every child today is wor- as the organisation serves as a high-quality online education address global challenges, and There will be two shows of the by parachute fireworks at Japan, Palestine, Bangladesh, ried for his or her future. We mechanism to reign in on some through 50,000 edX’s online instilling in them values and in- operetta on both days starting the Katara Esplanade staring Uganda, Nepal, Kenya, Tan- are at a state in human history powerful countries from trans- vouchers. Through certified volving them in topics that are at 7pm and 9pm. from 3pm until 10pm. On the zania, Morocco, Jamaica, where there is no excuse for gressing against others. courses across a range of disci- relevant to both the local and The operetta is directed sidelines there will also be the Tunisia, Mexico, Sudan and anybody not to be educated. He encouraged youth to be plines, the global initiative will global markets.” by Nasser Abdul-Reda and display of drones. Ghana). Nation Monday, December 16, 2019 03 MARRI MEETS PARAGUAY’S SCJ PRESIDENT SoS opens applications for Season 12 Tribune News Network cations for Season 12; giving ture of Arab scientific excel- start-ups around the world. Doha aspiring innovators the oppor- lence. More than 130 inno- This year, Ahmad Nabeel tunity to present their ground- vators representing 18 Arab and Fouad Maksoud – both ARE you a young Arab innova- breaking ideas to a jury of re- countries have gained invalu- contestants on Season 9 – tor living in Qatar? Do you have nowned field experts. Online able insights and learned cru- alongside Hassan Albalawi an idea that could impact lives, applications are open to Arabs cial lessons during their time from Season 7, were recognised make waves across the region all around the world until De- on Stars of Science. as members of the Massachu- and contribute to the ever- cember 31, 2019. Over the past decade, the setts Institute of Technology growing technological ecosys- Interested participants SOS alumni community has Innovators Under 35 list in the tem beyond? could become part of the im- raised over $14 million in MENA region. Stars of Science, Qatar pressive alumni community crowdfunding, awards, invest- More details on how to ap- Foundation’s edutainment that has been 11 years in the ment and research grants to re- ply can be found at www.star- show, is now accepting appli- making, contributing to a cul- fine their inventions and build sofscience.com.

Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with President of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) of Paraguay Eugenio Jimenez Rolon in Doha on Sunday. The meeting discussed a number of issues of common concern in addition to promoting cooperation in the legal and judicial fields.(QN A) Shura deputy speaker meets US, UK and French parliamentary delegations QNA Dhow fest extended until tomorrow Doha Tribune News Network Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Doha HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Sulaiti on Sunday met with a number of parliamen- THE 9th Katara Traditional tary delegations participating in the Doha Dhow Festival, which began Forum 2019. He met with the delegations at the beachfront esplanade of the US Congress, the House of Lords of the Cultural Village recently and Commons of the United Kingdom, and was to conclude on De- and the French Parliament. cember 16, has now been ex- The meetings focused parliamentary tended by a day until Decem- relations between the Shura Council, the ber 17, owing to its popularity United States Congress, the House of Lords and huge public response. and the House of Commons in the United The festival is held from Kingdom, the Senate and the French Na- 9am to 12 (noon), and from tional Assembly. Shura Council Secretary- 3pm to 10pm every day. General HE Fahd bin Mubarak al Khaya- Culturally unique and for reen attended the meetings. the first time being held for out of people. of sea-farers going home, and over a fortnight, the festival Inspired by Qatar’s rich with lights and music leading has been bustling with ac- maritime heritage, this year’s to stage story-telling and ma- tivities of dhow competitions, festival has over ten countries rine tradition shows. sea cruises, period maritime including Italy, Spain, Greece, This year, the Katara Tra- market place, display of tradi- Turkey, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq ditional Dhow Festival has co- tional sea fishing methods and and Zanzibar participating. incided with FIFA Club World modern gadgetry, as well as The fair hits a busy note Cup Qatar 2019 and is receiv- pristine traditional festivities right since the mornings with ing a lot of football fans from accompanied by food, dance dhow boats making the waters all over the world as first time and music since its opening on come alive with their charm visitors. December 3. and attraction. The best of maritime his- Having grown exponen- And in the evenings, as tory through museums and tially over the years, the dhow the sun sets over the Doha memoirs are also on display at festival - where traditions are skyline, the traditional fisher- the various national pavilions revived and renewed - has men making the festival come attracting visitors of all na- been witnessing a large turn- alive with customary depiction tionalities. 04 Monday, December 16, 2019 Nation Parenting styles impact academic growth of children: DIFI study

Tribune News Network part of the MDG 2030 Agenda. ily faces many challenges in education for their children.” field of family and education DIFI, said: “We’re delighted Doha The conference was organ- education due to globalisa- The conference was organ- The symposium discussed promotion; Arab and inter- to be part of this forum. At ised by the University of Abu tion and social media, which ised by the University of several themes such as evalu- national agreements on the DIFI, we believe that sustain- DOHA THE International Shoaib Doukkali in Morocco influence the education of our Abu Shoaib Doukkali in ating and developing national family and education, and able development begins with Family Institute (DIFI) has and aimed to provide an in- children,” said Dr Abdelmo- Morocco and aimed to pro- policies and strategies related their compatibility with the the family. It is our top prior- highlighted the effects differ- depth look into the role a fam- neium. vide an in-depth look into to family and education, and 2030 development goals; ity and we consider it the cor- ent parenting styles have on ily plays in the education of “The findings of our re- developing them in light of the and education and the me- nerstone of education, health the academic achievements of the child. search reveal that family has the role the family plays in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable dia in strengthening the roles and equality. It is an integral children, at the ‘Third Interna- DIFI, a member of Qatar an important role to play in the education of children Development. played by the family in rela- unit of the society and is es- tional Conference on Family, Foundation, was represented education and parenting styles Other topics included tion to education. sential for the development Schooling and Education in by Dr Azza Abdelmoneium, impact a child’s academic sponsible for a child’s educa- highlighting the experienc- Dr Sharifa Noaman al of strategies and policies at the Arab World: Horizons’, as director of Research. “A fam- achievements. Family is re- tion and must ensure the best es of Arab countries in the Emadi, executive director of national and regional levels.”

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Qatar Charity signs pact with Talabat

Tribune News Network tar Charity at the begin- Doha ning of each month. To celebrate Qatar National Day, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has created an interactive activity for football fans to explore the analytics of their favourite teams or Expressing his pleas- players. The activity is featured at Darb Al Saai within the Qatar Foundation tent. Researchers built the sports analytics activity using Q-Smartlab, a visual dashboard for big data QATAR Charity (QC) has ure over addition of Qa- that was created by CMU-Q as a teaching tool for studying financial markets. As the 2022 FIFA World Cup approaches, CMU-Q has applied the Q-Smartlab technology to sports signed a cooperation and tar Charity to Talabat’s analytics, so fans can explore in-depth the statistics of the game. (TNN) partnership agreement website, Haji emphasised with Talabat to sell virtual the importance of build- meals through the lat- ing partnerships with rel- ter’s website, in support evant entities to support of charitable projects and charitable and humani- relief activities imple- tarian action, hoping that mented by Qatar Charity other companies would Nama introduces new format to across the globe. also support charitable The pact was inked by projects meant for those Abdulaziz Jassim Haji, most in need worldwide. director of the Customer For his part, Francisco Service Department at de Sousa, was delighted at Mulhemeen Inspirational Series Qatar Charity, and Fran- entering into a partnership cisco De Sousa, managing with Qatar Charity, which director of Talabat QFC will provide a channel for LLC, as part of the so- the charity organisation The series aims to focus on success stories and introduce entrepreneurs and the local community in Qatar cial responsibility of the to collect donations for its company, with the aim of humanitarian projects, as Tribune News Network faced and overcame them. boosting social solidarity Talabat’s website will facil- Doha It sheds light on the im- and supporting humani- itate the selling of virtual portant role of the local tarian action. meals of Qatar Charity. The Social Development entrepreneur and his effec- Under the deal, the “For us, it’s an op- Center (Nama) is organising tive contribution to the de- two parties agreed to add portunity to leverage our its ‘Mulhemeen’ Inspiration- velopment of the national Qatar Charity to the list platform to enable our al Speakers Series for 2019 in economy in addition to the of restaurants available customers to give back to a new format. dissemination of messages on Talabat’s website, as a the Qatari community in a This year’s series will in- of inspiration, motivation, virtual charitable restau- meaningful way”, said de clude winners of the 2019 encouragement and achieve- rant that will sell three Sousa, adding, “through Reyada Award, mainly the ment among entrepreneurs virtual meals at the pric- our partnership with Qa- winner of the gold shield in and participants. es of QR20, QR50 and tar Charity, we look for- the Business Plan category Commenting on the Mul- QR100, respectively. They ward to creating more op- Rawda al Qubaisi, the win- hemeen programme, Hamad also agreed to transfer do- portunities like this one to ner of the silver shield in the al Saffar, acting director of nations collected within give back to our commu- same category Nora al Marri, the Entrepreneurship Section, virtual meals purchase nity and invite our users as well as the winners of the said: “Mulhemeen is an impor- through Talabat’s website to come with us on this Best Startup category Mu- tant development programme. to the bank account of Qa- journey.” hammad Rashid al Matwi It is a platform that brings and Mohammed al Khoury. together promising entrepre- Among the inspirational neurs with successful entre- speakers that will be contrib- preneurs. The series hosts uting to this edition of the visionary speakers to speak of series are Ramzan al Naimi, The inspirational speakers at this edition include Ramzan al Naimi, marketing communication and corpo- their personal experiences and marketing communication rate innovation specialist, and Mohamed Saadoun al Kuwari, beIN Sports anchor benefit future entrepreneurs.” and corporate innovation He added, “The series is specialist, and Mohamed the most prominent local, re- tracting successful, inspiring neurs or ambitious startup hosting the winners of the Saadoun al Kuwari, beIN gional and international per- and visionary entrepreneurs owners. Reyada Award to talk about Sports anchor. sonalities and entrepreneurs with tangible achievements The programme also pro- their experiences and share The upgraded version of in various fields and sectors. to share their personal ex- vides a window to investigate stories from the entrepre- the series aims to focus on This is considered as one periences and professional their success factors, as well neurship world. Mulhemeen success stories and to intro- of the main activities that the journey and to impart their as the major difficulties and embodies a great and impor- duce entrepreneurs and the Center is keen to organise expertise to pave the way for challenges they faced on their tant opportunity for young local community in Qatar to every year in the aim of at- a new generation of entrepre- way to success and how they entrepreneurs.” Souq Al Wakra Hotel to celebrate National Day with special offers Tribune News Network Al Wakra

Souq Al Wakra Hotel is gearing up to celebrate Qatar National Day with exquisite buffet offers at its two renowned restaurants – ‘Jarnen’ and ‘Emshoot’ from De- cember 18 to December 20, 2019 to share the joy with all the mem- bers of society on this happy occa- sion. On Wednesday, De- cember 18, 2019, starting from 6pm until 10:30 pm, in-house and walk-in guests will also be the specialised Asian cuisine res- December 20 from 12:30pm until can enjoy the available. taurant ‘Emshoot’ at Souq Al 4pm, as it will be offering a spe- most delicious The main Wakra Hotel will be welcoming cial Friday Brunch allowing them Qatari dishes course sec- guests from 6pm until 10:30pm to indulge in the finest Mediter- during the din- tion will in- in a dinner buffet as well. Guests ranean tastes like Lamb Ouzi and ner buffet at clude interna- will have the opportunity to feast Chicken Tagine. ‘Jarnen’ restau- tional dishes on rich Asian flavours and a tan- During the evening, guests can rant. The buffet together with a talising fusion of the spices with enjoy an extensive Arabic cuisine will include tradi- sushi corner, live vibrant colours and delight in a prepared from the best spices and tional dishes like lamb BBQ and cooking sta- perfect culinary experience rang- fresh ingredients, starting from machbouse, chicken tha- tions plus a huge selec- ing from sushi to tandoori kebabs. 6pm until 10:30pm, with mouth- reed and harees. Moreover, a wide tion of sweets and pastries for the To make the National Day cele- watering desserts like Umm Ali variety of soups, a corner of cheese grand finale. brations more memorable, the ho- and assorted pastries completing assortments, cold and hot mezzeh On Thursday, December 19, tel is inviting guests to ‘Jarnen’ on the meal. Nation Monday, December 16, 2019 05 Kenyan community marks 56th National Day with fervour Kenyan envoy thanks Qatari investors

CATHERINE W GICHUKI DOHA

THE Kenyan community in Qatar led by Ambassador HE Paddy C Ahenda celebrated their 56th National Day, popu- larly known as Jamhuri Day, on December 12. Kenyan Ambassador HE Paddy C Ahenda, Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al The event was attended by Nuaimi, Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Ibrahim Fakhroo and other guests cut a cake to mark the National Day. Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Highness Sheikh Tamim bin “We have received numer- the African average. Our ease of strength to strength since the both sides. Qatar Airways connection between Doha and Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad Hamad al Thani, the Govern- ous trade enquiries in the past doing business index is one of establishing of diplomatic ties operates four direct daily Nairobi as these flights not only al Jafali al Nuaimi, Director ment and the people of Qatar one year, which have borne the highest in Africa.” in 2003. flights to both Nairobi and carry passengers but also bring of Protocol at the Ministry of for the upcoming Qatar Na- fruit in terms of investments in The ambassador said that There has been exchange Mombasa. “The daily flights fresh farm produce such as Foreign Affairs HE Ibrahim tional Day. Kenya. I invite and encourage Kenya has a stable democ- of high-level visits between the have made it easy for visitors fruits, vegetables, cashew nuts, Fakhroo, and Dean of Dip- The event also featured many of you to visit Kenya and racy, is peaceful and safe, and two countries in the recent past coming to Kenya to sample flowers, meat and meat prod- lomatic Corps and Eritrean songs and dance performanc- explore numerous business endowed with a talented and which have culminated into the our tourism menu including ucts from Kenya to Qatar. Ambassador to Qatar HE Ali es by Kenya’s Green Maasai opportunities available in my highly skilled multilingual signing of a number of agree- the great safaris which our The ambassador also Ibrahim Ahmed, among many Troupe. country,” the ambassador said. workforce. ments, he noted. country is renowned for,” he thanked the government of Qa- other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, He added: “Our economy The ambassador further The ambassador said that remarked. tar for giving an opportunity to On the occasion, the Ken- Ahenda praised the Qatari is the largest in the region with said the fraternal relations be- Qatar Airways’ flights to Nai- Trade and commerce be- 30,000 Kenyans to live in Qa- yan ambassador also conveyed business people for investing in annual growth rate recorded tween the two countries are robi and Mombasa have made tween the two countries has also tar, thus contributing greatly to his greetings to the Amir His Kenya. 6.3 percent last year, well above excellent and have grown from it convenient for visitors on benefitted from the enhanced the growth of Qatar.

Hundreds of writers and fans GU-Q club celebrates National Day attend first JLF Doha at QNL with message of ‘We are all Qatar’ Tribune News Network Doha

THE Al Liwan Qatari Student Club at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU- Q) had one message for the interna- tional guests at their recent Qatar National Day (QND) campus celebra- tions: We are all Qatar. Held at GU-Q and just outside on the grounds of Oxygen Park, this HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari at the event. year’s Georgetown student-led QND fair brought together the entire cam- including mouthwatering harees, ciety, was also celebrated with a reci- pus community, along with friends, sweet date and nut paste, fragrant tation by two GU-Q students, Masah family and guests from across Edu- cardamom cookies and more, allow- Barakat (GU-Q’21) and Shaza Amjad cation City, to savour the traditional ing every visitor to enjoy an authen- (GU-Q’22). foods, local arts and Qatari culture tic Qatari cultural experience. Senior Al Liwan also took part in the one- and to celebrate the diversity that has student Ali Hamad al Sheebani, the day student-led QND celebrations Minister of State HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari speaks at the JLF Doha. become a hallmark of Qatar’s global club’s vice president, said: “In our tra- held at the Education City under the reputation. dition, the way to honour your guest themes of sport and sustainability re- Tribune News Network Qatar’s writers and academ- dialogue, and the establishment of The university’s atrium was trans- is to invite them to the Qatari table.” cently. Doha ics came out in full force to join this unique festival in the region is formed with large Qatari flags, a stage The celebrations also featured “We decided to sponsor GU-Q’s the conversation and give it lo- a positive interaction with our cul- for artistic performances, and a majlis a live performance by Qatari singer Sustainability Club and Women in JLF Doha, the country’s first inter- cal relevance, including Dr Amal tural environment that embraces seating area where Dr Ahmad Dallal, Nasser al Kubaisi, a traditional sword Society and Development Club, to national literature festival, drew to Mohammed al Malki, founding and surrounds it.” dean of GU-Q, and HE Dr Hamad bin dance by the Turath Band, an oud per- show how all Hoyas are contribut- a close at Qatar National Library dean of the College of Humanities JLF Doha brought together Abdulaziz al Kuwari, minister of state formance by musician Polus Mekhael, ing to making Qatar a better place, (QNL), with the participation of and Social Sciences at Hamad bin Qatar’s literary community, lit- and GU-Q’s first ambassador in resi- pony rides for the youngest visitors, a and demonstrating the sense of unity more than 25 internationally-cele- Khalifa University; award-winning erature enthusiasts and aspiring dence, chatted with students over cof- photo booth and a walk-through art among students of all nationalities”, brated writers. The three-day cel- Qatari writer and poet Kaltam Ja- writers closer to their favourite au- fee and traditional pastries. gallery featuring local artists. said Darwish. The club also made it ebration also attracted hundreds of bor M al Kuwari; Dr James Onley, thors and artists, while an expan- Vendors offered local food favour- Poetry, which according to Al Li- a point to involve international stu- literature fans from across the globe. director of Historical Research and sive outdoor area created a festive ites for sale, but donations by the fam- wan Club President Dana Darwish is dents in the organisation of QND ac- JLF Doha closed with a rivet- Partnerships at QNL and author of ambience. ilies of Qatari and non-Qatari students a cornerstone of Gulf culture and so- tivities. ing session with Shobhaa De, the ‘The Arabian Frontier of the Brit- Attendees were treated to po- novelist, columnist, screenwriter ish Raj’; and Sam Meekings, poet, etry readings, discussions and and political commentator whose novelist and assistant professor of musical performances celebrating debut novel ‘Starry Nights’ was a Creative Writing at Northwestern South Asian literature and cul- runaway bestseller; and Sanjoy K University in Qatar. ture, while creative masters such Roy, managing director of Team- In an informative session on as Musharraf Ali Farooqi and Kim Richard Geary shares experience at work Arts, the producer of the the last day of the festival, Min- Pereira presented storytelling and iconic Jaipur Literature Festival ister of State HE Dr Hamad bin theatre workshops. Alex Shaw, (JLF) in India. Abdulaziz al Kuwari highlighted William Dalrymple, Pranay Lal, HBKU Qatra Social Work Club event Shobhaa De said, “This is such the significance of the festival to Prayaag Akbar and Tony Joseph an exciting destination. Sharing the cultural diversity of Qatar. He were among the list of authors who Tribune News Network words, thoughts, ideas in a spec- said, “The launching of this global participated in the festival. Doha tacular setting, with well-struc- festival is, in a sense, a natural ex- Hosted by the library in part- tured sessions, provides a much- tension of the traditions of com- nership with Teamwork Arts, JLF Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s needed platform to authors and munication in Qatari society. On Doha was sponsored by the Minis- (HBKU) Qatra Social Work Club readers to interact in a meaningful this front, our traditional ‘Majlis’ try of Foreign Affairs and Ooredoo, hosted Richard Geary, founder of the way. It is the most enriching expe- has been highly instrumental in and formed part of the library’s Deaf Reach programme, at its inau- rience. Thank you, people of Qatar, furthering the roles of commu- celebration of the Qatar India Year gural event recently. for this marvellous opportunity.” nication and social and cultural of Culture 2019. The Deaf Reach Program strives to systematically instil foundational changes in the education framework for deaf children in Pakistan. At the event, led by HBKU’s Col- lege of Islamic Studies, the World Deaf Reach Program founder Richard Geary at the Qatra Social Work Club event. Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2018 prize-winner shared his addition of a BA programme to vo- Qatra Social Work Club, said: “This story of how, as an American citizen, cational training for developing em- was our first stepping stone in striv- he made Karachi, Pakistan, his home ployable skills; high-level accessibil- ing for our vision to promote a caring as well as his efforts to empower the ity in terms of instruction in Pakistan community with self-sufficiency, dig- country’s deaf community. Sign Language (PSL), full scholar- nity, harmony, and happiness. Rich- The multiple projects rolled out ships which embrace deaf children in ard Geary’s talk touched our hearts by Deaf Reach make it a role model poor communities, and door-to-door and raised community awareness, for what constitutes real-time, ap- transportation including to and from and we were able to associate it with plicable change on the ground, from remote areas. our motto ‘every Qatra [drop] can academic education up to its newest Alina Zaman, president of the make a difference’.” Tamuq’s STEM programme for students sheds light on food science

Tribune News Network and the second for students of about what kind of food to give proteins. the gap in dairy production Doha grades 7 and 8. The programme cattle, the molecular properties A participant, Khalifa Tham- since the blockade began and was led by Dr Kathrin Dunlap, of milk, processes to convert er, said, “We did a lot of experi- also due to the strong social link A new academic outreach pro- an animal science instructional milk to cheese and other prod- ments where we added dye to to dairy products. “All students gramme at Texas A&M Univer- associate professor from Texas ucts. They also evaluated nine milk and took samples to see its here are familiar with the block- sity at Qatar (Tamuq) turned the A&M University’s main campus different types of cheese and different components. We also ade of Qatar and the branding of spotlight on agriculture science in College Station, Texas. their physical properties to dis- learned how to calculate the fat Qatar-made products on store to help schoolchildren in Qatar Based on Dunlap’s work re- cover for themselves the scope and proteins found in milk and shelves,” Dunlap said. understand where food comes lating to food and agriculture, of what one product — in this their importance. We ended the Dr César Octavio Malavé, from and how to optimise food the programme taught students case, milk — can yield. In addi- workshop by doing a product dean of Tamuq, said the food produced from animals. about basic genetics and animal tion to the product evaluations evaluation of different types of science workshop was one of The new programme was breeding to optimise food pro- and tests, they also took part cheese based on the technique many STEM programmes of- presented during a couple of duction. A session about the di- in experiments which included used to make it.” fered by the branch campus two-day sessions, the first for gestive process taught students gel electrophoresis for visualis- Dunlap said the program to generate interest among The programme was led by Dr Kathrin Dunlap, an animal science as- students in grades 4 and 5 from how dairy cattle convert food ing DNA and separating milk focused on dairy specifically be- school students in science-re- sociate professor from Texas A&M University’s main campus in Texas. four Qatar Foundation schools, to milk. The students learned products into various types of cause Qatar has quickly closed lated topics. 06 Monday, December 16, 2019

For events and press releases email [email protected] Indian Experience or call (974) 4000 2222 Santhosh Chandran Santhosh Chandran Santhosh Chandran Role of big data in evolution of smart grid era discussed The Institution of Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran at the ICBF counsel- ling house launch. Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter ICBF launches organised a session where various facets Counselling House of big data evolution in the IT industry SANTHOSH CHANDRAN House, which will begin DOHA working soon, will conduct were outlined two sessions of counseling for HE Indian Community family, or children or work- Benevolent Forum (ICBF) ers every month on second Tribune News Network and Sabeena for their contri- Tlaunched a Counselling Tuesday and third Friday. Doha bution as panel speakers at House for workers, students, The ICBF will also organise a the event. parents and differently- workshop every two months he Institution of Dr. Abdul Hameed, hon- abled children. for parents and students. Engineers (India) ourary secretary, compered Indian Ambassador to Qa- The ICBF Counselling Qatar Chapter or- the event while the vote of tar HE P Kumaran made this House will aim to reach out to ganised a panel thanks was proposed by announcement at the ICBF’s community to identify work- speech session on Ashilk Koorimannil. 40th medical camp in Doha, ers, children and parents who ‘TBig Data Evolution’ on De- Since its inception, the recently. A memorandum of need counseling. cember 7. The session, which Qatar Chapter of the Institu- understanding (MoU) in this Counseling sessions will was held at the Oryx Rotana tion of Engineers (India) has regard was also signed by also be organised at worker Doha, was attended by more been rendering excellent pro- ICBF President PN Baburajan accommodations with the than 100 engineers. fessional services to the engi- and ICBF Counselling House support of management. The speakers explained neering community of Qatar Coordinator Sameer Moosa, In addition, classes will the various facets of big data members working in Qatar. maintenance of a wide range much information is now cre- for the last 30 years. on the occasion. be conducted at the offices of evolution in the IT industry. Dr. Shady Khalil, assis- of field instruments such as ated every two days, explained One of its major activities The ICBF president ICBF and Integrated Indian Er. Ahmed Al Jolo, presi- tant research scientist at the SSIs, DCS, SCADA and PLC Sabeena, who has been an IT is hosting regularly technical said the Counselling House Community Centre in Doha. dent of Arab Engineers Fed- Department of Electrical and systems, was the other promi- professional for 15 years in seminars and workshops for would serve as a platform for A team of experts includ- eration, was the chief guest on Computer Engineering at nent speaker. various position. She is the the member engineers in Qa- a large number of families, ing Bindu Salim, Sreekumar the occasion. Texas A&M University, Qatar, Sabeena MK, who has Director of Paideia Middle tar. It also promotes general workers and children living Padmanabhan, Najeeb Ha- Honorary Chairman of In- spoke on the topic ‘The role a Masters in Technology in East Consultancy, STEM In- advancement of engineering under mental stress owing meed, Sasi Goel, Sithara stitution of Engineers (India) of big data in the evolution of Computer Science & Engi- tegration Expert in various and technology and provides to various reasons. The new Manoj, Swetha Bharadwaj, Qatar Chapter Abdul Sathar smart grid era’. neering, moderated the ses- schools, Falcon awardee of a platform for technical inter- initiative of ICBF will create Nirmala R and Shahin, and welcomed the gathering and Ivan Tom, who is working sion and explained how data Toastmaster and Currently, action for continuous profes- a constructive society and headed by Sameer Moosa, introduced the guest speakers as Technical Manager at GE, is the new oil for the IT in- an Assistant Director of Club sional development of the en- creative minds. will conduct and coordinate to the gathering. The Institu- GRID Solutions SAS dustry. There were five exa- Growth–Division A. gineering community of Qatar. The The Counselling different sessions. tion of Engineers (India) Qa- and has 30 years of profes- bytes of information created Ahmed Al Jolo and Er. Ab- More details about the tar Chapter was established in sional experience in design, between the dawn of civiliza- dul Sathar presented memen- body is available at www. July 1991 for the benefit of its development, field tests and tion through 2003, but that toes to Dr Shady, Ivam Tom iendia.org/www.iei.qa. Social worker and author based in IABJ International Mushaira to be held on December 19 Qatar awarded PhD in Chennai THE Indian Association of Bihar and Jharkhand, Qatar, is organ- atar-based social ising a grand mushaira (poetic worker and author Thaju- symposium) on December 19. Qdeen V Aliar, popularly The event will be held at Kerala association gets known as Taj Aluva, was DPS-MIS Auditorium, Al Wakrah, awarded the PhD degree at a from 7pm. Nine prominent po- convocation ceremony held on ets from India and Qatar will be new office bearers the university campus in Chen- participating in the programme. SANTHOSH CHANDRAN Sufwan (vice president), PM Tahir nai, India, recently. The participants from India DOHA (vice president), Muhammed Rafi Taj Aluva is the president and Qatar include Imran Pratap- (joint secretary) and Akber Kabir of Cultural Forum, a socio-cul- garhi, Uroosa Arshi, Shahbaz erala expatriate forum (joint secretary). tural organisation of expatriate Shamsi, Iftekhar Raghib, Aziz KEnamakkal Kettungal Wel- The team of new office Indians in Qatar. He is an in- Nabeel, Aamir Shakeb, Rashid Imran Pratapgarhi fare Association (EKWA) Qatar bearers noted that EKWA would spirational speaker and has au- Alam Rashid, Vazir elected its new committee for continue its social and cultural thored a book ‘Falapradamaya Ahmed Vazir and Raza the chief guest. the next two years. activities and support Qatar in Jeevitham’ (Effective Life) in Hussain Raza. IABJ is a socio-cultural non- At a general body meeting, its global initiatives in sports Malayalam, which has already The programme profit organization that works the forum unanimously nomi- and culture. seen three editions. (SC) will be hosted by for the community develop- nated PK Rasheed as president RS Moideen presided over Obaid Tahir. ment and welfare of of the forum. Mushtaq Haris was the function. Afzal RA welcomed Taj Auva (second from left) The Head of people, especially elected as the general secretary the gathering while Jaleel P Abu receives his PhD certificate from Community Polic- those from Bihar and PM Abdul Aziz was elected as proposed the vote of thanks. Dr. P. Duraisamy, Vice Chancellor ing Department Jharkhand states treasurer of the forum. Former vice president of the fo- of the University of Madras, at HE Captain in India.(TNN) The others in the 11-member rum Kabir Abbas coordinated the the convocation ceremony held Rashed Antar executive committee include VM election procedure. in Chennai, India, recently. Al Marri will be Uroosa Arshi

THRYAMBAKAM: A VIBRANT VENTURE arents from the Indian Indian forum marks International Volunteer Day Pcommunity hosted erala expatriate forum Qatar Kerala Ayanikunnath, office-bearer of the group, among others. It is also marked and sup- Indian classical dance event Volunteers celebrated the International said, “We have volunteered at many local ported by the United Nations Volunteers ‘Thryambakam’ at Al Khor on KVolunteer Day (IVD) at Al Janoub Sta- and international events including the Gulf (UNV) programme. November 23. Asha Vasudevan, dium in Al Wakra, recently. Cup. We offer a platform for young and dy- Volunteering provides opportunities for who trained these children in The International Volunteer Day for namic expatriate youth to serve and sup- people, particularly those often excluded, to various Indian classical dance Economic and Social Development (De- port international events in Qatar.” concretely impact their own lives and play forms like Bharathanatyam, cember 5), more commonly referred to as The forum currently has more than a constructive role in their communities by Kuchuppudi and Mohiniyattam, International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an 200 members. volunteering their time and skills. Through also celebrated the 20th international observance mandated by the The International Volunteer Day is cel- volunteerism, communities around the UN General Assembly. ebrated by many non-governmental organ- world often experience strengthened soli- anniversary of her classical Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Junaid isations, civil society, and the private sector, darity and inclusion. (SC) dance academy. Nearly 50 children performed Arangetram during the event. (TNN) Gulf / Middle East / World Monday, December 16, 2019 07

Israeli diplomat rebuffs anti-Semitic claim Backer of Iraq anti-govt against German envoy Turkey’s Erdogan meets Libyan DPA protests killed in Baghdad Berlin AFP some case, the bruised body leader as regional tensions rise Baghdad of 19-year-old Zahra Ali Jeremy Issacharoff, the was found on December 2 Israeli ambassador to Ger- A supporter of Iraqi anti- outside her family home in many, has defended Ger- The deal came despite calls from the Arab League to end cooperation with Turkey government demonstrators Baghdad, hours after she many’s UN ambassador was gunned down in Bagh- had gone missing. against accusations of anti- dad, a police source said on Iraq’s capital and its Semitism. Sunday, the fourth backer of Shiite-majority south have “We can have differenc- the protest movement to be been gripped by more than es at times on policy issues killed in two weeks. two months of rallies against and that does not mean that Mohammed al-Doujaili, corruption, poor public ser- if somebody disagrees with 24, was shot in the back near vices and a lack of jobs. us that he is anti-Semitic,” the Tahrir Square protest Around 460 people have Issacharoff told DPA. hub on Saturday night, the been killed and 25,000 “I think people should police source said. wounded, most of them pro- be very cautious of attach- Another man who was testers, since the youth-led ing certain labels to people with him was wounded in rallies erupted on October 1. particularly the charge of the same attack, and al-Dou- Since then demonstrators being anti-Semitic.” Ger- jaili died of his wounds at a in the capital and southern many’s top UN diplomat, Baghdad hospital Sunday cities have disappeared al- Christoph Heusgen, came morning, relatives said. most daily, in most cases tak- under fire on Friday follow- Doujaili, who helped en from near their homes as ing a report claiming he was distribute food to protesters they returned from protests. responsible for one of the encamped in Tahrir Square, Protesters accuse pro- year’s 10 worst anti-Semitic was buried in Baghdad’s Iran armed factions of play- and anti-Israel incidents, Shiite-dominated district of ing a role in the killings and in the Simon Weisenthal Sadr City. abductions. Center’s annual ranking. He is the fourth protest- London-based rights According to the Je- er to be killed by unidenti- group Amnesty Internation- rusalem Post’s report, the fied assailants over the past al on Friday urged Baghdad Los Angeles-based or- two weeks. to clamp down on what it ganization listed Heusgen Father of fiveA li al-Lami called a “campaign of terror in seventh place due to was shot and killed by sev- targeting protesters”. comments he made at a eral bullets to the head ear- Demonstrations once UN Security Council meet- lier this week and prominent again took place on Sunday ing on March 26. During Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in Istanbul Libya’s UN-recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj tours the Mitiga civil society activist Fahem in Baghdad and across the his speech, he compared recently. (AFP) International Airport ahead of it’s reopening, in Tripoli recently. (AFP) al-Tai was killed in a drive- south of Iraq, where schools Hamas rocket attacks on by shooting in Iraq’s shrine and public administrations Israel to the Jewish govern- AFP men, in Istanbul on Novem- Mediterranean. This is par- In another sign of the city of Karbala. remained closed, AFP cor- ment’s demolition of Pales- Istanbul ber 27, the two countries ticularly important given the Turkey-Libya rapproche- In one particularly grue- respondents said. tinian homes. agreed a deal on security and recent discovery of vast gas ment, Ankara announced “We believe that inter- Recep Tayyip Erdogan held military cooperation, as well reserves that has triggered on Saturday that Libyans national law is the best way talks with Libyan Prime as maritime jurisdiction. an exploration scramble be- younger than 16 or older to protect civilians and al- Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in The deal came despite tween adjacent states and than 55 would be allowed to low them to live in peace Istanbul on Sunday, just calls from the Arab League international oil companies. enter Turkey without visas. and security and without days after the Turkish leader -- which includes Libya -- to The Turkey-Libya agree- Strongman Haftar in April fear of Israeli bulldozers or said he was ready to send end cooperation with Turkey ment was strongly con- launched an assault to seize Hamas rockets,” Heusgen troops into Libya if request- in protest at its military of- demned by several coun- Tripoli. said at the time. ed by Tripoli. fensive against Kurdish forc- tries, including Greece and On Thursday, he an- The Simon Weisenthal The closed-door meeting, es in Syria. Cyprus. nounced a “decisive battle” Center additionally cited which was not on Erdogan’s Libya has been mired in Erdogan declared on to wrest the Libyan capital Heusgen’s UN voting re- official agenda, took place in chaos since a NATO-backed Tuesday that Turkey is pre- from the GNA government. cord, alleging that he cast Istanbul’s Ottoman-era Dol- uprising that toppled and pared to send troops into GNA Interior Minister more than a dozen anti- mabahce Palace, the Turkish killed dictator Moamer Kad- Libya if requested. Fathi Bashagha responded Israel votes in 2018 and presidency said without giv- hafi in 2011. On Saturday his Foreign by saying his government voted for nine anti-Israel ing details. The maritime part of the Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was ready “to push back any An Iraqi protester writes his wishes on notes in Baghdad’s Tahrir resolutions this year. During the previous deal expands Turkey’s con- said that there had not yet mad attempt by the Haftar Square amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations on Sunday. meeting between the two tinental shelf in the Eastern been any such request. putsch leader.”

News Lebanon’s interior minister orders probe after protest violence in brief AFP peaceful protest”. Lebanese civil defence took Beirut “The intention was clearly to 36 injured to hospital and treat- Schools closed in Iran as heavy smog prevent protesters gathering,” ed 54 people at the scene, the causes pollution spike Lebanon’s Interior Minister she said, denouncing the pres- organisation said on Twitter. Raya El-Hassan on Sunday ence of masked men in civilian The Lebanese Red Cross Tehran: Air pollution forced schools to close on Sunday in ordered the country’s secu- clothes joining security forces in transported 15 injured to hos- parts of Iran including Tehran, as the capital lay under a thick rity forces to open a “rapid “violently attacking protesters”. pital and treated 37 people on cloud of smog considered hazardous to health. and transparent” enquiry, af- On Sunday, French For- site, an official with the organ- The pollution level in the capital was “unhealthy for sensi- ter dozens of people in Beirut eign Minister Jean-Yves Le isation told AFP. tive groups” and officials warned the young, elderly and people were wounded in clashes the Drian said Lebanese leaders Both protesters and secu- with respiratory illnesses to stay indoors, with sporting activities night before. should push to resolve the cri- rity forces were injured, the suspended. The decision to shut schools in the capital was an- Security forces in the capi- sis paralysing the country. organisation said, with some nounced late Saturday by deputy governor Mohammad Taghiza- tal used tear gas and rubber “Political authorities should affected by tear gas and others deh, after a meeting of an emergency committee on air pollution. bullets to disperse demonstra- get moving because the country struck by hurled stones. “All of (Tehran) province’s schools except for Firuzkuh and tors, who had gathered Sat- is in a dramatic situation,” he Lebanese security forces Damavand counties are closed for Sunday,” he said, quoted by urday evening to demand an told French public radio. said on Twitter about 20 from state news agency IRNA. independent technocrat gov- Lebanon’s government its ranks were hospitalised, Schools in the capital will close on Monday, the third day of the ernment ahead of talks due to stepped down on October 29, while others were injured and Iranian working week, he added later in a state TV interview. (AFP) begin on Monday to appoint a but bitterly divided politi- treated on the spot. new premier. cal parties have subsequent- An AFP photographer saw Libya closes Egypt embassy indefinitely Hassan demanded the ly failed to agree on a new men in plainclothes bludgeon- citing ‘security’ reasons identification of those respon- Lebanese riot police fire teargas canisters during clashes with anti- premier. Saturday’s clashes ing protesters, while anti-riot sible for the most violent epi- government demonstrators in the capital Beirut on Saturday. (AFP) erupted at the entrance to the police fired rubber bullets at Cairo: Libya’s embassy in Egypt was closed indefinitely from Sun- sode since the largely peaceful street leading to parliament, protesters throwing stones. day, the mission said on its Facebook page citing security con- anti-government protests be- trators” seeking to use protests Diala Haidar decried the “ex- as security forces beat protest- The clashes lasted several cerns. It however flatly denied in a separate statement reports gan on October 17. to provoke “confrontations”. cessive use of force” in re- ers who tried to breach metal hours until the first hours of suggesting that some embassy staff had broken ranks with the She warned against “infil- Amnesty International’s sponse to “overwhelmingly police barricades. Sunday. UN-recognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli. The GNA’s foreign ministry confirmed that the embassy had been closed indefinitely, in a statement on Facebook.I t said the work at the mission was suspended in order to protect staff after a series of recent “violations” targeting the em- Calm broken as clashes break out in Hong Kong malls bassy, including attempts by some to “blackmail” employees in order to obtain money. AFP The foreign ministry gave no further details but said “work Hong Kong is underway with the Egyptian authorities to put an end to Hong Konger ‘missing’ after these violations and secure the embassy as required”. (AFP) Hong Kong police used pep- crossing China bridge checkpoint per spray and made multiple At least 22 people killed Boko Haram fighters arrests on Sunday as small by rebels in latest gun down 19 herders groups of black-clad pro-de- AFP Zhuhai, his son said. eastern Congo attack in northeast Nigeria mocracy protesters targeted Hong Kong “His last message said ‘I some of the city’s malls, end- got arrested’,” the son told Goma: At least 22 people Kinshasa: At least 30 ing a rare lull in violence. Hong Kong’s immigration Cable News, speaking anony- have been killed in the Beni people have died following a Flashmob protests and van- department said on Sunday mously. Hong Kong police territory of eastern Congo, landslide at a gold mine in dalism broke out in multiple they have received reports a confirmed receiving a report the latest in a number of fatal north-eastern Congo, authori- locations, prompting riot police man went missing on a cross- from the son on Saturday and attacks in the region this ties said on Sunday. to use pepper spray and make border mega bridge to the have opened a missing per- month, authorities confirmed Provincial mining minister arrests in at least two shopping gambling hub of Macau that son case. The artificial island on Sunday. Dieudonne Apasa told dpa centres as members of the pub- currently hosts a Chinese in the middle of the Pearl The attack took place that 30 bodies had been lic heckled the officers. A police officer reacts as an umbrella is thrown towards him during a mainland police checkpoint. River Delta lies in Chinese in the village of Ndombi on recovered from the rubble so AFP reporters in a Sha Tin protest at the New Town Plaza shopping mall in Shatin in Hong Kong The disappearance first mainland waters. Saturday evening. far, and that the death toll mall saw a secondary school girl on Sunday. (AFP) emerged on Saturday when It does not normally host a It is believed to have was likely to rise. and a 16-year-old boy arrested, the man’s son told local media checkpoint, but mainland po- been carried out by rebel “It is not yet known how the pair shouting out their de- come a frequent target because The past month had seen his father had texted to say lice set one up there last week fighters from the radical many miners were in the tails as officers led them away. his daughter has criticised the a lull in the violence and van- he was being detained while with X-ray machines and fa- Islamist Allied Democratic mine,” he said, adding that Earlier in the afternoon an pro-democracy movement. dalism after pro-democracy passing through an artificial cial-recognition checks ahead Forces (ADF), Noella Kat- they were about 17 metres elderly woman was knocked The skirmishes are the first parties won a landslide in local island manned by Chinese of an upcoming visit to Macau songerwaki, civil society underground when the “earth over in the same mall after a to break out in three weeks. council elections. Last Sunday police on his way to the semi- by President Xi Jinping. president in Beni, told dpa. collided with them.” The ac- fight broke out when a shop- Hong Kong has been up- an estimated 800,000 marched autonomous city of Macau. Security is being ramped “The enemy operated si- cident occurred on Friday at per tried to stop protesters ended by six months of mas- peacefully through the streets. The man was travelling up in Macau ahead of Xi’s lently. We have already found the Ndiyo artisanal gold mine from spraying graffiti. sive pro-democracy protests But public anger remains by bus on Friday afternoon visit to celebrate the 20th 22 bodies and the search in Watsa in the Haut-Uele Masked activists had also that have seen violent battles as Beijing and city leader Car- along the bridge-and-tunnel anniversary of its handover continues,” Katsongerwaki province, near the border with trashed restaurants run by between police and hardcore rie Lam show no sign of giving network linking Hong Kong, from Portugal to China on said. (DPA) Uganda. (DPA) Maxim’s, a catering giant demonstrators, as well as reg- further concessions despite Macau and mainland city Friday. owned by a tycoon that has be- ular transport disruption. the election success. 08 Monday, December 16, 2019

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Are Trump’s Abuses Of Power Worthy Of Several Articles If Ukraine Is Impeachable, Of Impeachment? What’s Afghanistan? The two articles of impeachment that the House has drafted fully justify the grave step of impeachment. It is a far greater crime of the US military to deceive the Congress and In this case, two is enough the public of an ‘impressive progress’ from a misguided war S President Donald Trump’s myriad criminate,” the drafters of the article have abuses of power could easily provide anticipated an argument by Trump’s de- that drags on inconclusively for more than 18 years now Uthe basis for several articles of impeach- fenders that he has the right to assert privi- ment. But on Tuesday House Democrats un- lege to block the testimony of key advisors. Andrew Bacevich veiled only two, both related to Trump’s un- The White House has claimed testimonial Tribune News Service conscionable attempt to pressure Ukraine immunity for former deputy national se- to announce investigations that would ben- curity advisor Charles M Kupperman, who S the House Judiciary Committee efit him politically. asked a federal court to rule on whether he drafts articles of impeachment in- Even if you think the bill of particulars must comply with a House subpoena. tended to remove President Donald should be longer — and this page has sug- But Trump has gone far beyond asserting Trump from office, let us pause to gested a possible additional article of im- executive privilege in narrow cases. Rather, reflect on the subject of relative mal- peachment based on Trump’s efforts to he has refused across the board to cooperate Afeasance. Allow me to stipulate that Trump thwart the investigation of special counsel with an investigation that his White House is unfit for office. He is a coarse, vulgar, Robert S Mueller III — the two that the counsel has dismissed as a “purported ‘im- and dishonest demagogue. Yet I want to House has drafted fully justify the grave step peachment inquiry’” and a “charade.” It’s suggest that his transgressions, while no- of impeachment. In this case, two is enough. fortunate that several officials disregarded table, pale in comparison with a far greater The first article alleges that Trump the White House’s warnings not to cooper- crime that unfolded right before our eyes, abused the power of his office when he “so- ate and testified in detail to the existence for years, well before his election. licited the interference of a foreign power, of the corrupt scheme described in the first That crime is the Afghan War. Now, Ukraine, in the 2020 United States presi- article of impeachment. But that doesn’t ex- withholding security assistance from a be- dential election.” Specifically, Trump at- cuse the president’s obstruction. leaguered nation threatened by Russia in tempted to have Ukraine publicly besmirch No doubt the Democrats confined the return for political favours is a despicable former Vice President Joe Biden, a poten- articles of impeachment to the Ukraine act. This is true even if that nation is one tial rival in the 2020 presidential race, and scandal for political reasons. They fear a that Washington only recently decided to shore up a conspiracy theory that Ukraine, Mueller-related article could complicate the classify as vital to US interests. not Russia, hacked Democratic Party emails reelection prospects of some Democrats in But a misguided war that drags on during the 2016 presidential campaign. competitive districts by making it easier for inconclusively for more than 18 years is, Moreover, the first article persuasively Trump to argue that the current impeach- I submit, a far greater crime. This is es- military officers directly responsible for National Security Council during both the argues that Trump conditioned “official ment effort is a sequel to what he calls the pecially the case if that war has cost the the war’s conduct. Bush and Obama administrations. Lute United States Government acts of signifi- “Russia hoax.” It’s also worth remember- United States more than $1 trillion, with In September 2013, General Mark A was commonly referred to as the White cant value to Ukraine” — a White House ing that it wasn’t until the revelations about 2,300 US troops and more than 3,800 Milley, then a US Army three-star, today House “czar” for Afghanistan. Yet in a meeting for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Trump’s improper approach to Ukraine American contractors killed, and anoth- the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2015 conversation with interviewers, he Zelensky and the release of $391 million of that some Democrats — including House er 20,000 GIs wounded in action, many confessed, “We didn’t have the foggiest congressionally appropriated security aid Speaker Nancy Pelosi — warmed to the idea grievously. And that’s not counting the notion of what we were undertaking.” — on a public announcement by Ukraine of of an impeachment inquiry. more than 100,000 members of Afghan US efforts to create effective Afghan In a dismal echo of Vietnam, the docu- the investigations Trump wanted. Still, no one should think that these two security forces and Afghan civilians killed forces have come nowhere close to ments describe commanders in Afghani- The second article accuses Trump of articles exhaust the case against Trump, along the way. demonstrating effectiveness. No evi- stan devising multicoloured charts to obstructing Congress by ordering “the un- whose contempt for the rule of law and for No evidence exists to suggest that dence exists to suggest that the US measure their progress toward mission ac- precedented, categorical and indiscriminate the norms of governance seem to lead him the United States and its allies are today and its allies are today winning the war complishment, manipulating numbers as defiance of subpoenas issued by the House regularly to the brink of what’s acceptable winning this war. Indeed, the available needed to show that things were headed in of Representatives” pursuant to its power of — and beyond. But with their careful and evidence points in the opposite direction: the right direction. “Every data point was impeachment. damning explication of the Ukraine scan- The Taliban are growing in strength day offered this assessment of Afghan security altered to present the best picture possi- By emphasising that the defiance by the dal, the articles more than suffice to justify by day. The on-again, off-again peace forces: “This army and this police force ble,” one Army colonel acknowledged. White House was “categorical” and “indis- his impeachment. negotiations undertaken by the Trump have been very, very effective in combat New commanders arriving in country administration amount to little more against the insurgents every single day.” discovered that their predecessors had than a transparent effort to get out of Af- Either Milley was dissembling or he was left things in a total mess, only to report ghanistan, as the president has repeatedly deluded and therefore grotesquely incom- at the end of their tour that impressive promised to do, while creating a “decent petent. Take your pick. US efforts to create progress had been made—with their re- interval” between the US troop withdraw- effective Afghan forces have come nowhere placements then finding quite the oppo- al and the eventual collapse of the Afghan close to demonstrating effectiveness. site. And so it went, year after year, as the regime in Kabul. Indeed, the documents show that US military learned to deceive itself. In so Critics of US policy in Afghanistan from the war’s earliest days, senior US of- doing, of course, it also deceived Congress have long made the case that US efforts ficials such as Secretary of Defence Don- and a gullible public. there are doomed to fail. Senior civilian ald Rumsfeld knew that events in Afghan- Meanwhile, Congress offered negli- and military officials have offered a dif- istan were spinning out of control. “I have gible oversight, finding perpetuating the ferent assessment, regularly issuing opti- no visibility into who the bad guys are,” war more convenient than ending it. And mistic progress reports. At the end of the Rumsfeld complained September 2003. members of the press demonstrated lit- tunnel, light gleams. Of course, by then for official Washington tle of the outrage regularly heaped upon Thanks to a trove of government doc- the Iraq War had eclipsed Afghanistan as Trump for his varying offences. uments made available today courtesy of a matter of priority interest. There, too, If those offences meet the standard of The Washington Post, we now know that knowing who the bad guys are proved to high crimes and misdemeanors, then how many of those officials were lying. The lies be a problem. are we to classify what has occurred in Af- began during the George W Bush admin- Perhaps the most damning assess- ghanistan since US forces first arrived in istration and continued through the ad- ment in the documents that the Post pro- 2001? And who will demand accountabil- ministration of Barack Obama. The liars vides comes from retired Army Lieuten- ity? After finishing with Trump, Congress (Tribune News Service) included both senior civilian officials and ant General Doug Lute, who served on the has long-overdue work to do. 3 Predictions For The Future Of E-Commerce In 2020

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THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Asia / Europe / US Monday, December 16, 2019 09 UK oppn chief Corbyn apologises to supporters for British election defeat AFP for everyone who so desper- Tory icon Margaret Thatcher balance between the two London ately needs real change in our in the 1980s. by taking a neutral position country,” Corbyn wrote in the A sombre but combative on Brexit -- a decision that Britain’s main opposition Sunday Mirror newspaper. Corbyn said on Friday that he Labour finance spokesman leader Jeremy Corbyn apolo- “I wanted to unite the will step aside once Labour John McDonnell said proved gised on Sunday for waging country that I love but I’m completes a period of “reflec- to be fatal. a disastrous campaign that sorry that we came up short tion” about its mistakes. “What we tried to do is handed Prime Minister Boris and I take my responsibility The party is expected to bring both sides together and Johnson a mandate to take the for it.” Thursday’s snap gen- have a new leader in place be- we failed,” McDonnell told UK out of the EU next month. eral election turned into a fore England votes yet again the BBC. “I own this disas- But the veteran socialist re-run of the 2016 EU mem- in local polls in May. ter.” Labour’s campaign was defended his radical platform bership referendum in which Yet the 70-year-old has no also dogged by allegations of and blamed the media for Johnson championed the clear successor after a year of anti-Semitism that forced a helping to cause his century- Brexit cause. infighting between a protec- handful of senior lawmakers old party’s worst finish since The Conservative party tionist old guard backed by to resign. before World War II. leader now commands an 80- the unions and more metro- Corbyn tried to shift the “I will make no bones vote majority in the 650-seat politan members with pro- campaign’s focus to bread- about it. The election result House of Commons -- a mar- European views. and-butter social issues im- BBC’s exit poll results projected on the outside of the BBC building in London recently. (AFP) on Thursday was a body blow gin last enjoyed by the late Corbyn tried to find a portant to Labour voters.

News Six dead in protests against in brief Pakistan to resume talks with World Bank on India water dispute ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Pakistan left for the Indian citizenship legislation United States on Sunday for meetings with World Bank officials on the Indus Waters Treaty and disputes with India. As per reports, the delegation led by Indus Water Com- ●Tension escalates as 5,000 people take part in a fresh demonstration in Assam’s Guwahati city missioner Syed Mehr Ali Shah will press for measures for the ●Critics slam the bill saying religion as a basis for citizenship is against values upheld by constitution complete implementation of the 1960 treaty. The Pakistani side will be in the US for five days and will AFP also take up its demand for the establishment of a Court of Guwahati Arbitration to address concerns over the designs of India’s two hydroelectric power projects – Kishanganga and Ratle. Angry protesters in northeast India has asked the World Bank to appoint a neutral expert India vowed on Sunday to keep for the same purpose. (tribune.com.pk) demonstrating against a con- tentious citizenship law as the death toll from bloody clashes At least 4 killed in magnitude-6.9 opposing the bill rose to six. earthquake in southern Philippines Tension remained high at the epicentre of the unrest in As- Manila: A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck the southern Phil- sam state’s biggest city, Guwa- ippines on Sunday, killing at least four people and sending pan- hati, with troops patrolling the icked residents out into the streets as structures collapsed. streets amid tight security. A three-storey supermarket collapsed in Padada town in In Assam, four people died Davao Del Sur province, 1,000 kilometres south of Manila, kill- after being shot by police, ing at least three people, according to Superintendent Samuel while another was killed when Tadeo, the Bureau of Fire Protection operations chief. a shop he was sleeping in was Six were rescued from the collapsed building, while an set on fire and a sixth after he undetermined number of people were believed to be trapped was beaten up during a pro- under the rubble, he said. test, officials said. In nearby Matanao town, a 6-year-old girl was killed when Some 5,000 people took she was hit by a falling concrete wall in their house, said part in a fresh demonstration Vincent Fernandez, the municipality’s mayor. At least 14 people in the city on Sunday, with were also reported injured in the town of Magsaysay. (DPA) hundreds of police watching as they sang, chanted and car- ried banners with the words 14 killed, 18 injured 10 killed in second “long live Assam”. in Nepal pilgrimage Bangladesh factory The legislation, passed by bus crash fire in a week the national parliament on Wednesday, allows New Delhi Kathmandu: At least 14 Dhaka: At least 10 people to grant citizenship to millions people died after a bus car- died in a factory fire outside of illegal immigrants who en- rying pilgrims veered off a the Bangladeshi capital Dha- tered India from three neigh- Protesters set a bus on fire following demonstration against the Indian government’s Citizenship Amendment Bill in New Delhi on Sunday.( AFP) highway and rolled down a ka, officials said onS unday, bouring countries on or before steep slope in central Nepal the second deadly industrial December 31, 2014 -- but not if production in the state were east have rejected violence... on Sunday, officials said, the blaze in four days. they are Muslim. hit by the curfew, although the Prime Minister Narendra Modi blames They (Congress supporters) latest deadly traffic accident The flames engulfed Besides stoking concern restrictions were eased during opposition Congress party for the violence are resorting to arson because in the Himalayan nation. a small fan factory in the among Muslims, the proposed the day on Sunday with some they did not get their way.” Police said the bus carry- Gazipur industrial district on changes have also led to demon- shops opening. “To give respect to those who Home Minister Amit Shah ing 32 passengers plunged Sunday evening, with firefight- strations by residents unhappy In West Bengal state, fled toI ndia and were forced to on Sunday called again for 70 metres (230 feet) onto ers extinguishing the blaze about an influx of Hindus from where protests stretched into live as refugees, both houses calm, saying local cultures in a lower stretch of the wind- after a two-and-a-half hour bat- neighbouring Bangladesh who a third day, Chief Minister of parliament passed the northeastern states were not ing road in Sindhupalchowk tle. They found 10 bodies in stand to gain citizenship. Mamata Banerjee -- who has Citizenship Amendment Bill. under threat. district, around 80 kilometres the charred structure and were “Assam will continue to spoken out against the na- Congress and its allies are “Culture, language, social north-east of the capital searching for more possible protest. India is a democracy tional government’s push for resorting to arson because identity and political rights of Kathmandu. casualties, fire service spokes- and the government has to lis- the law -- suspended internet they did not get their way.” our brothers and sisters from “We have recovered the man Zillur Rahman said. bodies of 12 passengers Officials do not yet know ten to us,” said Karan Mili, a services in several districts. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi northeast will remain intact,” colleague of one of the victims, Demonstrators set fire to Shah added in Jharkhand, from the accident,” police how many people were in the 25-year-old Iswor Nayak, who tyres, staged sit-ins on high- News18 television network re- officer Prajwal Maharjan told factory -- which was just 900 died on Sunday. ways and railway tracks, and dia showed a bus on fire and forced to live as refugees, both ported him as saying. AFP, adding that two others square feet in size. The cause “We don’t want violence torched trains and buses, with police appearing to fire tear houses of parliament passed For Islamic groups, the op- had died in hospital. of the fire is not yet known. but protests will continue... riot police brought in to dis- gas at protesters. the Citizenship Amendment position, rights activists and Four of the dead were The incident followed the Assamese will not stop until perse protesters and train ser- Prime Minister Narendra Bill,” he said on Sunday at a ral- others in India, the new law is children, traffic police added. death of at least 17 people government revokes the law,” vices suspended in some parts Modi blamed the opposition ly in eastern Jharkhand state. seen as part of Modi’s Hindu- Some 18 passengers when an illegal plastic factory another demonstrator, Pra- of the east. Congress party for the violence. “Congress and its allies are nationalist agenda to margin- who were injured were taken outside Dhaka went up in tima Sharma, told AFP. In India’s capital New Del- “To give respect to those stoking fire over the Citizen- alise India’s 200 million Mus- to hospital. (AFP) flames on Thursday. (AFP) Officials said oil and gas hi, video shared on social me- who fled to India and were ship Act but people of north- lims. He denies the allegation. UN climate talks a ‘lost opportunity’: Guterres US to announce 4,000-troop AFP battle plan that fell well short of commitments to close the gap climate envoy for the Mar- Madrid what science says is needed to between current emissions shall Islands, denounced the drawdown from Afghanistan tackle the climate crisis. and the Paris treaty goal of response as inadequate for A MAJOR climate summit “I am disappointed with capping temperature at be- facing an existential threat of AFP wrapped up in Madrid on Sun- the results of COP25,” Gu- low two degrees, host country rising sea levels. Washington day with a compromise deal terres said. “The international Spain said. “Unfortunately, the new that left little to show, prompt- community lost an important “Today, the citizens of text we adopted this morning The Trump administration ing UN Secretary-General opportunity to show increased the world are asking for us to does not reflect anything near will announce as early as Antonio Guterres to lament a ambition on mitigation, adap- move ahead faster and better,” what we would have wanted,” this week plans to withdraw “lost opportunity” to act. tation and finance to tackle the Carolina Schmidt, Chilean en- Stege said. around 4,000 troops from Af- Almost a fortnight of COP25 climate crisis.” vironment minister and Presi- Even if all countries imple- ghanistan, US media reported. talks just squeezed out hard- The summit’s final decla- dent of COP25, told the clos- ment their current plans under Talks between the United earned compromises from ration “expresses the urgent ing plenary. Paris, Earth is on course to States and the Taliban re- countries over a global warming need” for new carbon cutting But Tina Eonemto Stege, warm more than 3C by 2100. sumed a week ago as the parties sought a path to re- duce violence or even reach a Teen climate activist Thunberg in Twitter spat with German rail ceasefire.They were paused US President Donald Trump speaks to the troops during a surprise by Washington on Thursday, Thanksgiving day visit at Bagram Air Field, in Afghanistan, recently. (AFP) Berlin: Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg was forced to defend herself in a Twitter however, after an attack by the spat with German railway service Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Sunday. militant group near a key US administration intends to an- President Donald Trump Thunberg, 16, provoked a testy reaction from Germany’s oft-maligned rail operator when she air base north of Kabul that nounce a drawdown of 4,000 said last month that he tweeted from a DB train on her journey home from the COP25 climate summit in Madrid. left two civilians dead and doz- troops from Afghanistan. planned to reduce the overall “Traveling on overcrowded trains through Germany. And I’m finally on ym way home!” wrote Thun- ens injured. Two of those sources said troop presence to 8,600, with berg above a picture of herself sitting on the floor of a carriage surrounded by suitcases. Approximately 13,000 US some of the troops would be further reductions possible. DB responded testily, pointing out that Thunberg had travelled in first class during her journey troops are currently in Afghan- redeploying early, while others CNN cited one unnamed through Germany. “Dear Greta, thanks for supporting us railway workers in our fight against climate istan, though the number fluc- would not be replaced when official in the Trump adminis- change. We are happy that you travelled with us on the ICE 174 on Saturday,” tweeted DB’s official tuates according to rotations. they end their missions. tration as saying the announce- account in German. “It would have been nicer if you had also mentioned the friendly and competent NBC on Saturday cited The number is in line with ment on a drawdown could manner in which you were treated by staff at your seat in first class,” they added.(AF P) three current and former US figures long floated by the happen this week, but that the officials as saying the Trump White House. “timing remains in flux.” LNG is gas of future: Kaabi page 12

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Quick read Kuwari meets ITC executive director 7 global firms to invest over Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari has met with Executive Director of the International QR1 bn in Qatar’s free zones Trade Centre (ITC) Arancha Gonzalez, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019. Chief Ex- VW to set up a global research and development center at QFZ, says ME CEO and Managing Director Deesch Papke ecutive Officer of Qatar Develop- ment Bank Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Khalifa attended the meeting, which reviewed several issues of common concern, as well as developments in the Qatari economy at all levels. (QNA)

‘US-China trade deal is remarkable’ AFP Washington

The US-China trade deal is “remarkable” in scope but it won’t solve all the problems between the world’s two big- gest economies, the top US ne- gotiator said Sunday. “This is not just about ag- riculture and other purchas- es,” US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in an interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “The way to think about this deal, is this is a first step Qatar Free Zones Authority Chairman and Minister of State HE Ahmad al Sayed with the officials of seven companies at the Doha Forum, in Doha on Sunday. in trying to integrate two very different systems to the ben- Satyendra Pathak in turn to the growth and de- autonomous vehicles, will efit of both of us,” he said. Doha velopment of Qatar’s econo- target the Middle East and The so-called phase one my, he said. Qatar from its facilities at the agreement announced Friday In a major boost to Qatar’s The VW research and The seven companies op- QFZ. includes elements dealing economy, Qatar Free Zones erate at the cutting edge of Inventus Power from with intellectual property pro- Authority (QFZA) on Sunday development will be mainly their space and represent a USA, which deals in batteries tections, technology, currency held a ceremony to licence Top firms related to developing the Diversified wide range of both sectors and electric wiring technol- required physical and digital and financial services. seven of the world’s leading The signing of licences will and markets. ogy, will target export mark- Above all, Lighthizer said, companies from Germany, infrastructure to seamlessly companies Talking to Qatar Tribune ers in Middle East and Qatar. “it’s enforceable.” France, China, USA and Ma- see seven global companies on the sidelines of the sign- Wasco Coatings Middle namely China Harbor integrate a fleet of We are very proud to He said the $50 billion in laysia for joining free zones in self-driving vehicles in Doha welcome seven leading ing ceremony, Volkswagen East, a Malaysia firm, will additional purchases of Amer- Doha. Engineering Company Middle East CEO and Man- have pipe coatings facilities ican agricultural products by The signing of licences will (CHEC), Gaussin, Inventus and other parts of the world. global companies to Qatar aging Director Deesch Papke for energy and gas sector. It China is spelled out in writing see seven global companies Power, Thales Group, Researchers from across the Free Zones. They are joining said that the company will set will target MENA region and in the agreement. namely China Harbor Engi- Unistrong, Volkswagen and world will visit the center as a diversified list of over 50 up a global research and de- Europe as its targeted export - ‘This is totally done’ neering Company (CHEC), Wasco Coatings establish per the requirement approved and registered velopment center at the QFZ. market. -Though the agreement is still Gaussin, Inventus Power, their operations in Qatar Free projects and companies, “The research and devel- Transportation and in- being translated and has yet to Thales Group, Unistrong, Zones (QFZ) with a collective Volkswagen Middle East CEO said QFZA Chairman and opment will be mainly relat- dustrial products from China be signed, Lighthizer insisted, Volkswagen and Wasco Coat- investment of over QR1 bn and Managing Director Minister of State ed to developing the required Harbor Engineering Com- “This is totally done.” ings establish their operations Deesch Papke HE Ahmad al Sayed physical and digital infra- pany will Qatar and MENA He would not give a pre- in Qatar Free Zones (QFZ) structure to seamlessly in- region to market its product. cise date for the signing but with a collective investment of tegrate a fleet of self-driving Another Chinese compa- said he expected it to happen more than QR1 billion. than QR1.5 billion in Qatar ing closely with companies tries around the world, and vehicles in Doha and other ny Unistrong , which special- in early January. Witnessed by QFZA Chair- Free Zones. All the companies around the world to attract to the attractiveness of Qatar parts of the world. Research- ises in navigation and mobil- China committed to a man and Minister of State HE will commence their opera- them to Qatar. This announce- as an investment destination ers from across the world will ity solutions, will also target minimum of $200 billion in Ahmad al Sayed, the special tions in the free zones in the ment marks the end of a very and Qatar Free Zones as a visit the center as per the re- Qatar and MENA region to increased purchases over the ceremony was organised on the New Year. successful year for us.” competitive regional business quirement,” Papke said. market its products. next two years from US manu- sidelines of the Doha Forum. Speaking on the occa- He added, “Each of these platform. The Thales Group from QFZA also organised a facturers, farmers, energy pro- The seven companies will sion, Sayed said, “We are very companies is leaders in their “I look forward to seeing France that mainly deals in panel at the event to discuss ducers and providers of ser- join a diversified group of proud to welcome seven lead- space and comes from diverse their diverse projects come digital and electronic systems the role of free trade zones in vices over the next two years, more than 50 companies es- ing global companies to Qatar markets around the world. to life in the free zones and will target to market its prod- fostering international trade according to Lighthizer. tablishing operations in Qatar Free Zones. They are joining a “Our partnership with compete in various global ucts in Qatar and countries in and development. The panel US exports to China will Free Zones. diversified list of over 50 ap- them is testament to the markets.” the Middle East region. was attended by several sen- double in the next year, and The projects of the first proved and registered projects strength of our bilateral eco- All seven firms will con- Another French company ior executives from the in- nearly triple the year after if group of companies represent and companies. nomic and trade relations be- tribute significantly to the Gaussin, which specialises vestment and international the agreement is in place. a total investment of more “We have been work- tween Qatar and many coun- strength of the free zones and in assembly of electric and trade sector. QNB’s new campaign winners will fly to London in private jet along with a free life and travel insurance. 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QCB Governor inaugurates al khaliji headquarters in Lusail Shifting to new headquarters will accelerate al khaliji’s strategy to build on its growth and deliver better services to customers in Qatar and abroad, says chairman

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Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani on Sunday inaugurated the new headquar- ters of Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) in Lusail City. Named al khaliji Tower, the new headquarters will in- clude a full-service branch, ATMs and the latest innova- tions in banking. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new head- quarters, al khaliji Chairman and Managing Director HE Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani al Thani said, “Shift- ing to new headquarters will accelerate our strategy to build on our growth and deliver better services to our cus- tomers in Qatar and abroad. The new al khaliji Tower not only speaks to al khaliji’s commitment to Qatar and its fu- ture, but it also represents a vote of confidence in the city of tomorrow that will be Lusail City”. The opening of al khaliji Tower coincided with the Qa- tar National Day celebrations in the country. “In celebration of Qatar National Day, we are proud to be part of the country’s economic and real estate trans- formation inline with Qatar National Vision 2030. We are assured that this move will cater to both, our clientele evolving needs and shareholders valued expectations,” the bank’s chairman said. The new al khaliji Tower adds to the evolving skyline of Lusail City and is located at 69 Al Add Al Sharqi Street. The building’s unique silhouette is distinguished by multiple setbacks, a slanted crown, and a prominent base standing on stilettoes. al khaliji Group CEO Fahad al Khalifa said, “The al khaliji Tower puts our bank in the heart of the vibrant Lu- sail City and is the right backdrop for the bold, transforma- tional financial institution we are creating in line with our strategy of growth and innovation. We looked for a location that would attract and inspire our teams as they come to- gether to create industry-leading experiences.” Whether customers are checking in with their wealth management advisor or getting assistance for their busi- ness, the al khaliji Tower will be an ideal platform to inter- act with staff from across the bank’s retail and commercial business lines. Beckoning the start of a new journey of growth for Qatar’s next generation bank, the new headquarters of al khaliji will add value to its offering of a full range of con- ventional banking products and services to premium, business, corporate and international clients in Qatar and around the world. QCB Deputy Governor Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad al Thani, Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) Chairman Sheikh Faiaal bin Qassim al Thani, Qatar Chamber Chair- man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani and other Qatari dignitaries were present on the occasion. A number of high-ranking officials from Qatar’s bank- ing sector were also present on the occasion. Opening of al khaliji headquarters at the Lusail City holds a lot of significance as the city is one of the largest and the most elaborate development being undertaken around the world with a substantial area of over 38 square kilom- eters where more than 450,000 people will live, work, raise their families and enjoy their lives. 12 Monday, December 16, 2019 Economy & Business Qatar-Malaysian Joint Business LNG is gas of future: Kaabi Council formed Minister urges oil & gas industry to take more responsibility towards carbon capture & storage

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Qatar Chamber has es- tablished Qatar-Malaysian Joint Business Council, the Economic chamber announced in a statement on Sunday. cooperation This was stated during a meeting of the Qatari side The joint council aims to headed by Qatar Chamber help both sides to board member Mohamed exchange information about Jawhar al Mohamed in the economies and investment presence of 20 Qatari busi- opportunities available in nessmen who are repre- both countries and raise sented in the newly-estab- their recommendations lished council. regarding developing The Qatari side held a cooperation in economic meeting at the chamber’s and commercial fields to headquarters to review is- sues and topics that shall be their governments discussed in the first meet- ing of the council. merce and Industry, would It also touched on the contributed to develop economic and trade rela- partnerships between busi- tions between Qatar and ness sectors of both coun- Malaysia. tries and promote their Members of the Qatari trade exchange. side praised the develop- The joint council aims to ment of Qatar-Malaysia help both sides to exchange relations, noting that mu- information about econo- tual visits and agreements mies and investment op- signed between them portunities available in both helped in further promoting countries and raise their relations to higher levels. recommendations regarding Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi speaks at a panel session along with Chairman and CEO of Total Patrick Pouy- They affirmed that the developing cooperation in anne, and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi, during the Doha Forum, in Doha on Saturday. joint council, which is es- economic and commercial tablished by the memo- fields to their governments. Tribune news network Stressing the importance which is cost. We want to be very soon. We are no longer a randum of understanding It also seeks to encour- DOHA of natural gas, Kaabi said, “The Kaabi’s on safe, efficient and reliable,” he national oil company but rath- (MoU) signed in 2017 be- age businesses to partici- current energy transition is said. er an international one.” tween Qatar Chamber and pate in fairs being organised Natural gas is the destina- mostly driven by the need for natural gas Kaabi highlighted Qatar’s Addressing environmental Malaysia Chamber of Com- in Qatar and Malaysia. tion fuel, which will hold a cleaner and more economic strategy to serve the require- concern, Kaabi called on the prominent position in the cur- and sustainable alternatives. ● Natural gas is key to this ments of gas importers, and oil and gas industry to take rent and future energy mix, Natural gas is key in this tran- transition because of its its plans on how to do that in- more responsibility towards Minister of State for Energy sition because of its qualities qualities as the cleanest of cluding the recent announce- carbon capture and storage, Affairs, President and CEO as the cleanest of fossil fuels.” fossil fuels ment to raise the country’s as well as in its overall attitude of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad The minister said, “Many LNG production capacity to towards the environment. Sherida al Kaabi has said. countries are moving away ● Many countries are 126 million tonnes per annum Noting a series of Qatari Kaabi made the statements from coal and building infra- moving away from coal and by 2027. environmental initiatives, the during a panel discussion enti- structure for the use of gas. building infrastructure for He said, “We see explora- minister drew attention to the tled, “The future of liquid natu- When we consider the efforts the use of gas tion as the springboard of our largest CO2 recovery and se- ral gas in meeting the world’s to combat climate change international expansion. We questration facility currently energy demand,” held as part and the ongoing concerns are working with good part- in operation in the MENA of the Doha Forum 2019, Qatar over CO2 and other gas emis- unique place as a well-estab- ners and are willing to take the region in Qatar saying, “We Petroleum said in a statement sions, it is clear that gas is the lished and reliable energy pro- risks associated with this busi- have recently announced 2.5 on Sunday. The panel also in- future.” vider. ness. million tonnes of CO2 seques- Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed Jawhar al Mohamed cluded Chairman and CEO of Kaabi discussed various is- “We do not see ourselves “Our efforts have paid off tration, which will reach 5 mil- with other officials at a meeting in Doha on Sunday. Total Patrick Pouyanne, and sues related to the global gas in competition with anybody. in a number of our invest- lion by 2024, and hopefully to Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi, industry and stressed Qatar’s We focus on what we control, ments, and more is coming 7 million by 2027.” QC reviews cooperation ties with Russia, Pakistan delegations

Tribune news network by many laws and legislations Doha and developed infrastructure and many other incentives Qatar Chamber First Vice Qatar Chamber is keen to that made Qatar a very im- Chairman Mohamed bin encourage Qatari portant hub for investment Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari and business. met with Governor of Sindh businessmen to explore Stuglev Alexander said Province (Pakistan) Imran opportunities in Pakistan Roscongress Foundation is Ismail and his accompany- generally and in Sindh in one of the most leading insti- ing delegation, in Doha on particular tution in organising interna- Sunday. tional conferences and fairs, The meeting touched on QC First Vice Chairman noting that it also provides cooperation relations be- Mohamed bin Ahmed bin many services including tween both sides and means Twar al Kuwari business administration and of enhancing them, QC said investment promotion. in a statement. Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al Obaidli at a He noted that the Rus- Addressing the delega- stressing that Qatar is inter- Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar meeting with Russian trade team in Doha on Sunday sian delegation represented tion, Twar said the relations ested to promote its exter- al Kuwari with Governor of Sindh Province Imran Ismail in Doha on a number of Russian compa- between Qatar and Pakistan nal investments in line with Sunday. The meeting reviewed ho- ing that there is a significant nies working in the field of have significantly developed its economic diversification rizons of economic and trade interest to further enhance technology and electronics, over the past few years, affirm- strategy. Pakistan is a fast-growing tors to visit Sindh and get ac- cooperation between both their cooperation in trade affirmingthat the objective ing that Qatari businessmen “Qatar Chamber is keen large market, affirming that quainted with projects being sides and ways of enhancing fields and there are many of the visit is to inform Qatari are interested to learn about to encourage Qatari busi- this opens the scope for both established and available in- coordination between both Qatari investments in Russia businessmen on the most investment opportunities nessmen to explore opportu- countries’ companies to join vestment opportunities. institutions. and many Russian compa- important projects in which available in Sindh Province. nities in Pakistan generally hands and build partnerships Meanwhile, Qatar Chamber QC Board Member Mo- nies are working in Qatar. they can participate, as well He also noted that Qatari and in Sindh in particular,” and alliances in various eco- hosted a Russian trade team led hamed bin Ahmed al Obaidli Obaidli affirmed that Qa- as to learn about the invest- economy is open to the world he added. nomic sectors. by CEO of Roscongress Foun- said Qatar and Russia en- tar obtains a very attractive ment opportunities available and welcomes all investors, On his turn, Imran said He called on Qatari inves- dation Stuglev Alexander. joyed strong relation, stress- investment climate backed in Qatar. Qatar’s banking sector remains sound: Doha Bank CEO Seetharaman Tribune news network to 3.4 percent in 2020 respec- engineering work on two or rent in accordance with the However, he said politi- Doha tively. “For advanced econo- ‘mega trains’. applicable rules and regula- cal uncertainty still prevails in mies, growth is projected at 1.7 Seetharaman said, “Qatar’s tions. 2020. Doha Bank hosted a knowl- percent in 2019 and 1.7 per- banking sector remains sound. “In March 2019 the Cabi- “Easing financial condi- edge- sharing session titled cent in 2020. Foreign liabilities withdrawn net, approved a draft resolu- tions help US economy better “Providing a 20:20 vision for “The emerging market and in the immediate aftermath of tion of the Council of Min- than other developed econo- 2020”, in Doha on Sunday. developing economy group is the diplomatic rift have been isters determining the areas mies. Chinese economy is The presenter at the ses- expected to grow at 3.9 per- partially replaced with greater and places in which non-Qa- bouncing back but not yet seen sion was Michael Cahill, sen- cent in 2019, rising to 4.6 per- attention being paid to the di- taris are allowed to own and the acceleration. Political un- ior strategist from Goldman cent in 2020.” versity of funding sources and use real estate. In April 2019 certainty can impact trade and Sachs. The event was well at- Seetharaman highlighted deposit maturity structure.” Cabinet approved draft law on investment. Chinese stimulus tended by leading corporates on Qatar economy. He said He said the Qatar Invest- public-private sector partner- is lot more restrained. in Qatar, Doha Bank said in a “According to IMF, Qatar ment Law of 2019 opens the ship (PPP).” “In US the housing sector statement. economy is expected to grow way for foreign investors to Meanwhile, Cahill gave in- is more sensitive to interest R Seetharaman, CEO of by 2 percent in 2019 and 2.8 own 100 percent ownership in sight on global growth in 2020. rates. Strong labour market Doha Bank set the tone for percent in 2020 with a cur- all sectors, as well as support He said the easing financial is required for US economic the event by giving insight on rent account balance of 6 per- for investors’ entry into the conditions, diminishing trade growth. UK can benefit from global economy. cent in 2019 and 4.1 percent in Doha Bank’s knowledge sharing session was well attended by leading Qatari market. uncertainty, inventory correc- reduction in uncertainty of He said “According to In- 2020 respectively. corporates in Qatar. “The law offers many in- tion in manufacturing sector Brexit risks.” ternational Monetary Fund’s “In 2019 the State of Qa- vestment incentives includ- and country specificdevelop - In his concluding remarks, (IMF) October 2019 report, tar has achieved a successful three tranches worth a total of liquid natural gas (LNG) ca- ing allocation of land to non- ments such as in UK or Russia Seetharaman said, “Cautious global growth is forecast at 3 return to the international fi- $12 billion.” pacity to rise to 126 million Qatari investors to establish are the key factors to improve optimism expected to prevail percent in 2019, picking up nancial markets with a total of He said Qatar expects its mt/year by 2027 as it starts investment through the use growth in 2020. in 2020.” Economy & Business Monday, December 16, 2019 13 Over 100 firms to attend Made in B’desh expo Bangladesh’s Ambassador HE Ashud Ahmed says expo seeks to build bridges between businessmen in Qatar and B’desh, launches logo

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed and other dignitaries at the logo launch of the Made in Bangladesh exhibition at a hotel in Doha on Sunday.

Rahul Preeth Bangladesh’s agriculture to porting of LNG, the figure rose he said. Group, will participate in the Doha financial technology, tour- to $1 billion, with the balance The ambassador pointed expo. ism, real estate and food and of trade strongly in favour of out that the GDP of Bang- The three-day exhibi- More than 100 diverse com- beverages sector will be pre- Several Bangladeshi Qatar,” the ambassador said. ladesh has been growing at tion will feature a number of panies from Bangladesh will sent at the expo, providing companies, such as “Currently, the bilat- around 8 percent for the last events. Besides the formal showcase a wide-range of ex- entrepreneurs in Qatar with a industrial conglomerate Akij eral trade volume stands at 10 years, outdoing most of its opening ceremony and semi- portable products and servic- cornucopia of potential trade around $1.47 billion, with neighbours. The country has nars, the first day will have es in a first-of-its-kind “Made partners. Group and agro-producer Bangladeshi exports to Qatar also performed well in most a cultural show under the in Bangladesh” exhibition to The expo is being organ- Pran-RFL Group, will accounting for just $47 mil- socio-economic indicators, he theme “Rhythm of Bangla- be held in Doha next month. ised by the Embassy of Bang- participate in the expo. lion.” said. desh” and a fashion show on Launching the officialladesh in Qatar and the Bang- Qatar imports around $27 The objective of the exhi- “Dhakai Jamdani” and “Ka- logo of the expo in Doha on ladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ), a Bangladesh Forum Qatar billion worth of goods every bition is to showcase Bangla- tan”, types of traditional and Sunday, Bangladesh’s Am- non-profit organisation com- President Iftekhar Ahmad year from all over the world, deshi products and services, classic Bangladeshi sarees. bassador to Qatar HE Ashud prising Bangladeshi expatri- while Bangladesh exports said BFQ President and Ali The second and third Ahmed said the event seeks to ate professionals. gear up economic diplomacy eration in the areas of trade more than $39 billion worth Bin Ali Group CFO Iftekhar days will also feature cultural build bridges between Bangla- Qatar Chamber, which in realising out vision of eco- and investment.” of goods, the ambassador Ahmad. shows, under the themes the deshi businessmen, investors is one of the sponsors of the nomic development,” Ambas- The choice of Qatar as said, suggesting the potential There is a huge opportuni- “Seasons of Bangladesh” and and entrepreneurs, and their event along with the Bangla- sador Ahmed said. the venue for the exhibition of the Made in Bangladesh ex- ty for Bangladeshi businesses the “Bengal Beats” respec- counterparts in Qatar. desh Export Promotion Bu- “This is also an initia- reflects the growing bilateral hibition in Doha. to take advantage of Qatar’s tively. While an instrumental The first-ever single-coun- reau, will facilitate at least tive to tap the trade and in- trade relations between the Current open market market and use it as a hub, he fusion programme will pay try exhibition in Qatar will be 100 B2B meetings during the vestment potentials between two countries, he said. sourcing environment poses added. tribute to musical legends of held from January 28 to 30 at expo. Bangladesh and Qatar and “Before Bangladesh start- a unique opportunity to Bang- Ahmad said several Bang- Bangladesh on the penulti- the Doha Exhibition and Con- “The Made in Bangladesh business sustainable bilat- ed buying LNG, its imports ladeshi exporters to gain mar- ladeshi giants, such as indus- mate day, the final day will see vention Centre. exhibition is part of the Bang- eral relations between the two from Qatar accounted for just ket share as well on getting in- trial conglomerate Akij Group a folk festival, closing ceremo- Companies representing ladesh government’s efforts to countries by enhancing coop- $50 million. But with the im- vestments back into country, and agro-producer Pran-RFL ny and a gala dinner. US, China mini-deal offers ‘breathing space’ Lofty promises by manufacturers AFP ed” tariff rollback will only for autonomous cars unfulfilled Beijing have a “marginal” impact on China’s economy, said Lu AFP parking, braking, starting or program, and since the sum- A truce in the US-China trade Ting of Nomura bank. New York driving in a parking lot. mer it has offered truly driv- war offers Xi Jinping breath- “The worst is not yet over - Are autonomous cars erless service in some Phoe- ing space as he faces a slowing and 2020 looks set to be yet The first driverless cars were on the roads? - Autonomous nix suburbs that is free in the economy and political trouble another tough year.” supposed to be deployed on vehicles have only been de- afternoon and sometimes in in Hong Kong, but experts On the political front, the roads of American cities ployed in limited test projects the evening. The company warn 2020 will be another Washington’s decision to in 2019, but just a few days in a few cities. is also teaming up with ride- tough year for the Chinese back the pro-democracy before the end of the year, the “When you’re working on hailing app Lyft to expand to president. movement in Hong Kong lofty promises of car manu- the large scale deployment more areas. The pared-down “phase and to criticise China’s mass facturers and Silicon Valley of mission critical safety sys- - Is the technology ready? one” deal announced Friday detention of mostly Muslim remain far from becoming re- tems, the mindset of ‘move -”Automation may be used in includes a reduction in US minorities has cast a shadow ality. fast and break things’ cer- areas such as closed campus- tariffs on China, in exchange A truce in the US-China trade war offers Xi Jinping breathing space as over trade negotiations. Recent accidents, such tainly doesn’t cut it,” said Dan es, where speeds are low and for an increase in Chinese he faces a slowing economy and political trouble in Hong Kong. Xi has faced six months of as those involving Tesla cars Ammann, CEO of self-driving there is little or no interaction purchases of US goods and increasingly violent demon- equipped with Autopilot, a car company Cruise. with other vehicles, pedestri- better protections for intellec- space and allow it to stay in disrupted supply chains and strations in Hong Kong, while driver assistance software, General Motors, Cruise’s ans or cyclists or inclement tual property. the game against overwhelm- left investors on edge. on the other side of the world have shown that “the technol- parent company, had prom- weather,” said Sam Abuels- But tussles over the most ing odds,” said Larry Ong, Trump has cancelled a Trump is facing a congres- ogy is not ready,” said Dan Al- ised a fleet of autonomous ve- amid, engineer and expert at controversial Chinese trade senior analyst with risk con- new round of tariffs that had sional vote on impeachment bert, critic and author of the hicles would be on the roads Navigant Research. practices -- including steep sultancy SinoInsider. been due to kick in on Sun- for abuse of office next week. book “Are We There Yet?” on in 2019. The big problem is “per- state subsidies -- have been Growth of the Chinese day and would have affected And with Trump’s 2020 the history of the American There are driverless ception”: the software’s abil- left to future talks. economy slowed to six per- smartphones, toys and lap- reelection campaign gather- automobile. shuttles running on specific ity to process data sent by The trade war launched cent in the third quarter -- its tops among other goods, ing pace, he needs to show He questioned the opti- routes on university cam- the motion sensors to detect nearly two years ago by Presi- most sluggish rate in nearly while Beijing also called off voters that his habit of start- mistic sales pitch that autono- puses, and Waymo, Google’s other vehicles, pedestrians, dent Donald Trump isn’t over, three decades -- as demand levies planned in retaliation. ing bruising trade wars is mous cars would help reduce autonomous car division, animals, cyclists or other ob- analysts say, as there’s always for exports cooled and Chi- In another major conces- bearing fruit. road deaths -- 40,000 every has been offering robotaxi jects, and then predict their the risk of Beijing not up- nese consumers tightened sion, Washington will also Barry Naughton, an ex- year in the United States, service “Waymo One” for likely actions and adapt ac- holding its end of the bargain their belts. slash in half the 15-percent pert on China’s economy at mostly due to human error -- about a year around Phoenix, cordingly, he said. and the mercurial US leader In November exports fell tariffs imposed on $120 bil- the University of California in because these vehicles them- Arizona. However, there is a And that part is key, said throwing more tariff bombs. 1.1 percent from a year earli- lion in Chinese goods, like San Diego, said the mini-deal selves have caused deaths. trained driver in the cars to Avideh Zakhor, engineering The mini-deal is a “de- er, the fourth straight fall, and clothing, that were imposed -- which caused US stocks to As a result, self-driving take control in case of emer- and computer science profes- lay tactic to buy the Chinese exports to the US nosedived on September 1. whipsaw -- may have been an- maneuvers in the technology- gency. sor at the University of Cali- Communist Party breathing 23 percent as the trade war However, this “unexpect- nounced too soon. laden vehicles are limited to Waymo is expanding that fornia-Berkeley.

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The Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan al Thawadi in conversation with CNN’s Becky Anderson at the Doha Forum at Sheraton Doha on Sunday.

As many as 5000 Liverpool fans expected to arrive in Doha to cheer the European team

IKOLI VCITOR transparent on the genuine of football to change percep- veiling of three more stadiums Doha progress that has been made tions and break down stereo- in 2020. He also touched on and that reflects our values as types of Qatar, the Middle East the Arabian Gulf Cup and on- The Secretary-General of the a nation. It’s a transformational and the Arab world, Hassan al going FIFA Club World Cup Supreme Committee for De- “I think both the club and opportunity for the region to Thawadi said: “It’s a trans- as ideal opportunities to test livery & Legacy (SC) Hassan supporters’ associations rec- benefit from this great event formational opportunity for readiness while giving fans a al Thawadi, has stated that ognised we are genuine. We (power of football). the region to benefit from this taste of what to expect in 2022. the on-going FIFA Club World look forward to hosting them great event.” “Everything is coming to- Cup Qatar 2019 will be a cel- in Qatar. - Hassan al Thawadi, “You have this powerful gether according to plan. Next ebration of multiculturalism “The number of Liverpool Secretary-General SC tool that can break down opin- year, three stadiums will come in Qatar. fans coming that I heard is ions – not simply from an ide- into the pipeline. Thawadi, who is also CEO about 5000 and when the Liv- tion has ever experienced as a ological point of view, but for “The Club World Cup and World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, erpool fans arrive, the Monter- host nation for such a period the average fan. Gulf Cup are a chance to listen was speaking at the Doha Fo- rey fans are already here, and of time. So anytime, there is a “People and fans can build to the fans. We want to ensure rum on Sunday. the Flamengo fans coming, I new story we are targeted, host relationships. They will sup- our plans meet their expecta- Responding to a question think it will be a celebration nations are usually faced with port their teams but they can tions for 2022.” from CNN’s Becky Anderson of multiculturalism in a nation criticisms like Russia, Brazil also create a bond through As well as this year’s edi- on reports highlighting work- that truly embraces it,” added and South Africa but there was their shared love of football.” tion of the Club World Cup ers’ rights and the deaths of Thawadi. Asked if Qatar Qa- a targeted campaign to spread Al Thawadi continued: “The - a six-team knock-out tour- migrant workers in the coun- tar has been criticised unduly misinformation and falsehood World Cup was always an op- nament in which Liverpool try after Liverpool FC support- since winning the rights to against Qatar that didn’t hap- portunity for positive change. will face five other continental ers’ group Spirit of Shankly host the World Cup, Thawadi pen. There were other cam- All we can do (as a country) is champions. Liverpool will take noted their concern about Liv- said: “The level of criticism paigns that provided construc- striving to continuously im- on Monterrey in the semifinal erpool playing in the country, against Qatar since 2010 was tively and merited criticism prove. We’ve evolved over the on Wednesday, while Flamen- Hassan al Thawadi said, “We biased, in other areas misin- that we embraced. Overall, last ten years and we’re devel- go face Al Hilal on Tuesday. Liverpool players (from top) Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Alis- engaged with Liverpool and formed, in some areas calcu- we believe the benefit of the oping every day. We’re imple- Qatar will also be the ven- son Becker on their arrival at the HIA Airport in Doha on Sunday. Spirit of Shankly, and opened lated and others constructive World Cup far outweighs any menting change and we’re im- ue of the 2020 tournament. A 20-member Red’s team flew in from the John Lennon Airport in ourselves up to questioning in and genuine. unneeded publicity, the ben- proving people’s lives.” Staging both will Qatar with Liverpool, England. European champions Liverpool will play Concacaf order to dispel any misconcep- “We are in a the very efit will come to the people of Thawadi said preparations its preparations for the World champions Monterrey of Mexico in the semi-final of FIFA Club World tions and answer their ques- strange situation for ten years the region and Qatar.” for the tournament were on- Cup, it will host in little over Cup Qatar 2019 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday. tions. We’ve been open and facing criticisms that no na- Commenting on the power track and will include the un- three years’ time.

– won’t be far down the list. Klopp’s iconic gegenpress at What makes Liverpool tick? Liverpool coach Borussia Dortmund (which When Jurgen Klopp came Jurgen Klopp on saw his side quickly press to iverpool have been 1. Fed by world-class fensive duo not only provide in, the one worry for me as his arrival at the regain the ball after losing playing mouth-water- full-backs the service, but also time and a Liverpool supporter was Hamad Iinterna- possession) has developed at Ling football in recent Despite being just 21 and 25, space for the African goal ma- whether he would evolve, tional Airport in Liverpool and, when the op- months. Fluidity and solidity Trent Alexander-Arnold and chines to flourish. Doha on Sunday. portunity arises, they can be blend into an overwhelming Andy Robertson have be- adapt, change, really from lethal when turning over the river of red, whether trying to come the key attacking cata- 2. Firmino’s selflessness 4-3-3, constant pressing all ball. When asked what they break them down or desper- lysts for Liverpool over the While the full-backs provide the time. Will he sort the felt their team was world class ately contain them. last season and a half. With a more high-octane key to the defence out? I didn’t think at, there’s a reason Mane and Fans and pundits have pace, confidence and a well- Reds’ acting output, much of he would. (The success Trent Alexander-Arnold said been waxing lyrical about stocked arsenal of deliveries Roberto Firmino’s excellence pressing, counter-pressing them at every opportunity at their disposal, they make comes from the more subtler they’ve had) is because of fellow forwards to drive into by planet so finely drilled and and their overall intensity. as they steamroll their way for an unpredictable and reli- elements of his game. The the changes Klopp has disrupting the centre-backs, organised, exploiting weak- They are fuelled by a well- through the English Premier able source of ammo. Brazilian has dazzled with brought in and that’s the while he can equally push tight nesses is often something stocked midfield full of dy- League season, but what’s But, crucially, they dovetail moments of sublime noncha- biggest testament to him to the defensive line and feed achieved in the split sec- namism, mobility and smart been at the heart of it? superbly with the inverted lance, but arguably his ma- as a manager. runners from midfield with his onds, rather than through passing range, with rigorous If you’ve missed out on wingers of Sadio Mane (left nipulation of space is where back to goal. Without the ball, measured attrition. Ask top organisation, discipline and taking in the latest incarna- flank, right-footed) and Mo- his impact can be felt most. – Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez he quickly becomes the front coaches what the key prepa- wealth of wide options to in- tion of Klopp’s side, we bring hamed Salah (right flank, Having operated as an attack- line of defence. rations for victory are and stantly stretch play. Dally on you three things that help left-footed). Creating wide ing midfielder at Hoffenheim, being effective in transition the ball and things can turn define the European champi- overloads and teasing open and grown into a clinical fin- Dropping off the front line, he 3. Transitional dominance – the moment when posses- from frustration to despair in ons’ tactical set-up. gaps in the channels, the de- isher, he is a natural false nine. too helps create avenues for his With the top teams on the sion is either lost or gained a matter of seconds. (Fifa.com) Sports Monday, December 16, 2019 15 We are confident of reaching the final: Al Hilal’s Ali al Bulayhi Saudi club to play Brazil’s Flamengo in semis Tribune News Network Flamengo are South American Doha champions and they are obviously Al Hilal secured a spot in the very strong. Their coach (Jorge) semi-finals of the FIFA Club Jesus is also very good. We respect World Cup Qatar 2019 by see- all our opponents but we go into the ing off Esperance Sportive de game determined to win. Tunis. While credit goes to Bafetimbi Gomis, who scored – Ali al Bulayhi the game’s solitary goal, Al Hi- lal’s back line was solid from beginning to end, managing to thwart the best efforts of Anice Al Hilal defender Ali al Bulayhi sprinkles water as he celebrates his team’s victory against Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the 2019 FIFA Club Badri and Ibrahim Ouattara World Cup quarter-final match at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Saturday.( AFP) and keep a vital clean sheet. Among few alarms for the takes can always happen, but Al Hilal were an attacking turn our attention now to our “We have an important game they are obviously very strong. team to now aim even higher, Saudi giants’ was a deflection luckily Almuaiouf was on high threat throughout but had to upcoming matches.” against Flamengo coming up,” Their coach (Jorge) Jesus is despite facing such a tough from Yasser al Shahrani that alert and saved it.” remain patient until Gomis’ agreed Al Bulayhi. “We should also very good. We respect all challenge in the final four. forced keeper Abdullah Al- The scare did not deter Al strike broke the deadlock. Next game vital now turn the page on the Es- our opponents but we go into “It’s a good omen to win our muaiouf to scramble back to Hilal from pursuing their at- “We played with virtually the While the Al Hilal players ap- perance match and focus on the game determined to win.” first game and we’re confident his line and claw the ball clear tacking game until they were same side that won the AFC peared happy after the game, the next game.” Al Hilal made light of their we will make the final,” said Al midway through the second rewarded with the winning Champions League, but luck it was clear that they have not Asked about their Brazil- relative lack of tournament Bulayhi. “We are aiming for the period. In a post-match inter- goal. “I think it was good for wasn’t on our side today in come to Qatar just to win their ian opponents, who should be experience and hectic fixture title, but we will take one game view with FIFA.com, Al Hilal us,” said Albulayhi. front of goal,” said Al Bulayhi. opening encounter. Making a tougher proposition than the schedule to win their first game at a time. We got an important defender Ali al Bulayhi said: “It really pushed us to go “We shouldn’t forget the game their way to the team bus, the team from Tunisia, Al Bulayhi in their maiden appearance at win today, and we also want to “It was a mistake from all of forward until Gomis gave us wasn’t easy at all, but ulti- whole team seemed focused said: “Flamengo are South the FIFA Club World Cup. It beat Flamengo. Only then we us. That’s football and mis- the lead.” mately we won and we need to on their upcoming encounter. American champions and seems fair, then, for the Saudi will think of the final.” I still can’t believe that goal, says Vangioni however, when Leonel Vangioni to book their place in the semi- Japan 2015 experience soned chalice, but it’s what we to give eve- Monterrey look ahead received the ball around 30 yards finals, where they will faceL iver- Indeed, it was with Los Millonar- came here for,” Vangioni said. rything out to Liverpool in semis from goal and unleashed a fierce pool on Wednesday. ios that Vangioni made his Club “We have to keep believing in on the pitch. left-footed drive that flew into the As impressive as Vangioni’s World Cup debut, playing at the ourselves and have faith. I think Anything can Tribune News Network top corner off the upright. effort was, he insists it was not 2015 edition as Copa Libertado- we’ve got a team that can com- happen in football, Doha “To be honest it was incred- the result of work on the train- res winners, but ultimately los- pete, and as long as we’re alive so we’re confident in our ible,” said ‘Piri’ Vangioni, smiling ing pitch: “I had the confidence ing 3-0 to Barcelona in the final. then we’re going to fight for it.” ability to hurt them with the Despite having had several at- when asked about his goal after to take the shot, so I hit it and Now, four years later and after a weapons we’ve got.” tempts on goal, including a Jesus leaving the changing room. “I thankfully it went in. It’s not stint in Europe with AC Milan, Secret weapon Heart and, perhaps, an- Gallardo effort that hit the post, still can’t believe the ball went in something I practice though.” he is back on the American con- Asked how Monterrey could other left-footed stunner from Monterrey simply could not find where it did.” Nevertheless, he has previous ex- tinent with Monterrey. This time combat Jurgen Klopp’s electrify- Monterrey’s No. 11. “Why the net in the early stages of their His strike paved the way for perience when it comes to long- they face a difficult opponent at ing side, Vangioni did not hesi- not?,” he asked. opening fixture at the FIFA Club Monterrey to dominate the match range stunners, having scored the semi-final stage against aL iv- tate in response: “With heart, World Cup Qatar 2019 against an until the closing stages, even if an almost a carbon copy for River erpool side with an intimidating we’ve got to play with heart. Leonel ‘Piri’ Vangioni celebrates Al Sadd side intent on denying Al Sadd double set up a nervy Plate against Lanus in 2013. “It unbeaten run. That’s how you have to go into his goal against Al Sadd at the them space to operate in. That finale. Ultimately though,L os was very similar,” he said, smil- “The game against Liverpool games like this. There’s no other Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on all changed in the 23rd minute, Rayados earned a 3-2 triumph ing at the memory. might be something of a poi- way. It’s 11 against 11 so we’ve got Saturday.

Serie A Manchester City crush Arsenal, Spurs grab late win at Wolves

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Manchester City got back on track as the Premier League champions swept to a 3-0 win against woeful Arsenal, while Tottenham maintained their revival under Jose Mourinho with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Wolves on Sunday. City’s masterclass in north London and Jan Vertonghen’s last-gasp winner for Totten- ham shared the spotlight on a day when Manchester Unit- ed’s teenage striker Mason Greenwood rescued a 1-1 draw against Everton. Kevin De Bruyne scored Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after opening the scoring during the Italian twice and teed up Raheem Serie A match against Udinese at the Juventus Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. (AFP) Sterling for City’s other goal as Arsenal crumbled to another humiliating home defeat. Ronaldo double puts Juventus back on top Victory sees City close the gap on runaway leaders Liv- Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (centre), who scored twice, vies with Arsenal’s AFP taken just one point from effort beating Gianluigi Buffon erpool back to 14 points and Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira (left), Arsenal’s French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (2nd left) and Milan their last two league games, in the Juventus goal. edge to within four of second- Arsenal’s English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles (right) during their English Premier League match in falling 3-1 to Lazio in Rome Juventus play their final placed Leicester, who they London on Sunday. (AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo scored last weekend after a 2-2 draw Serie A game before the win- host next weekend. twice as Juventus bounced back against Sassuolo. ter break at Sampdoria on Arsenal, on the other hand, the ball forward before squaring lost. I know we are judged on Spurs on the rise from their first defeat of the But Portuguese star Ron- Wednesday, with a rematch remain ninth on the back of for Sterling to slot home his 16th the result but I have a duty to Spurs can now move into the season to beat Udinese 3-1 and aldo tapped in a Paulo Dybala against Lazio in the Italian Su- just one win in their last 12 goal of the season. judge the performance, not top four before Christmas if move top of Serie A on Sunday. rebound after nine minutes per Cup in Saudi Arabia next games in all competitions. De Bruyne showed his just the result.” they beat Chelsea at home next Ronaldo struck twice in the at the Allianz Stadium, and weekend. City struck in the second superior quality to any other At Molineux, Mourinho’s weekend and Mourinho has first half to make it five goals burst through to finish off a “It is the first time after minute when Gabriel Je- player on the pitch again five men had to dig deep against his sights of qualifying for next in four games as the champi- Gonzalo Higuain cross on 36 a Champions League match sus’s low cross picked out De minutes before half-time as this in-form Wolves to inflict the season’s Champions League. ons move one point ahead of minutes. that we managed to attack the Bruyne to fire into the roof of time he curled into the bottom hosts’ first league defeat in 12 “We went about a year with- leaders Inter Milan ahead of Leonardo Bonucci sealed game well,” said Sarri. the net. corner from outside the box. games. out winning a Premier League their trip to off-form Fioren- the three points just before the “We played very well for Pep Guardiola’s men had “We made an incredible Adama Traore’s spec- game away and we’ve managed tina later on Sunday. break when he headed in from 60 minutes.” been ruthlessly cut apart on the result but the way we played tacular strike had cancelled two in a short amount of time,” “That’s how we have to close range. Roma move up to fourth counter-attack in losing to Man- against Manchester United out Tottenham winger Lucas Mourinho added. “Now we are play, with confidence.L et’s Ignacio Pussetto pulled and into the Champions chester United last weekend. was better in many, many Moura’s early opener before not looking to the bottom of see what happens now,” said a goal back for 17th-placed League places after three sec- But the visitors doubled their things,” Guardiola said. Vertonghen stooped to guide table, we’re looking higher up. Ronaldo. Udinese four minutes into in- ond-half goals sealed a 3-1 win lead just 15 minutes in with De “We sometimes played home Christan Eriksen’s cor- This game is a special because Maurizio Sarri’s side had jury time with his close range over rock bottom SPAL. Bruyne the creator as he carried much better than today and ner in stoppage-time. the opponent is a special one.” 16 Monday, December 16, 2019 Sports

Qatar Superstock 600 Championship

Abdulla al Qubaisi with second-placed Saeed al Sulaiti (left), third-placed Mashel al Naimi, QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai and other guests after QSTK Trophy second race winner French Jeremy Parola is flanked by Rayad al Emadi (left) and the podium ceremony of the first race in the QSTK600 at the Losail Circuit Sports Club. third-place winner Kuwaiti Alexander Qabazard on the podium in Losail. Qubaisi, Sulaiti split 1st round wins

the weekend. follow Abdulla and Saeed. The me, I had new tyre and the Emadi, Parola “In the first race, the bike bike was perfect in the second bike was perfect. In Race 2, was very good and I created race, I stayed with Abdulla I went with used tyres and it reign in QSTK a gap from the beginning. In and Saeed the first half of the changed the bike but overall, the last two laps I however race but after I had a problem I am satisfied with my results Trophy category started to lose the front and with the front tyre and almost in the first round,E madi com- had almost crashed. Saeed crashed. Overall I am happy mented. Tribune News Network almost caught me in the last and hope the next round will “I had a fast crash in the DOHA lap but I finished in first po- be better for me. I want to first race but in the second sition. In Race 2, I was could thank to Ooredoo for sponsor- race, it was delightful to get Qatar’s Abdulla al Qubaisi have got the first position ing me, the QMMF and LCSC the third spot. I had some pain and defending champion but in the last laps, I came for their support,” Naimi said. due to the crash. I feel I could Saeed al Sulaiti shared wins across with the slow riders In the QSTK Trophy Race have done better, but I am very during the opening round who affected my rhythm, 1, Rayad al Emadi finished happy that I made one podium of the Qatar Superstock 600 Qubaisi said. first, followed by French Jer- at least,” said Qabazard. Championship at the Losail Holder Sulaiti was satisfied emy Parola and Australian Trophies were presented International Circuit. with his results in the open- Alastair Cunliffe, respectively. by Major General Moham- In the first race, pole ing round. “It was a difficult In the second race, the new- ed Saad al Kharji (Director rider and last year’s runner- round as Abdulla and Mashel comer French rider took the General of Traffic Headquar- up Qubaisi stayed in the lead were very well prepared. In victory, while Emadi and Ku- ters), Eng. Fahad Rashid al and held it till checkered flag. Race 1, I noticed that Abdulla waiti Alexander Qabazard Kaabi (Manateq CEO), Jaber Sulaiti ended in second place and Mashel had to slow their were placed second and third, bin Talib bin Afifah (former ahead of Mashel al Naimi. rhythm due a problem with respectively. rally driver), Abdulrahman Newcomer Mihail Florov of the front tyre and I took ad- “I expected a better result al Mannai (QMMF Presi- Bulgaria was fourth. vantage of that and got closer in the first race with the set up dent), Khalid al Remaihi During the second race of to them. but in the second race, as it was (LCSC Vice-President and the day, Sulaiti pushed Qubaisi “In the last two laps, I was QSTK600 defending champion Saeed al Sulaiti is being chased by Abdulla al Qubaisi and Mashel al Naimi a bit colder, I could improve General Manager) and Ab- right from the start and pulled trying to overtake Abdulla but during the second race of the opening round in Losail. my lap time and managed to dulrazak al Kuwari (QMMF off the victory, while Qubaisi it was too risky with the slow finish in first position. This is General Secretary). and Naimi grabbed the second riders and I preferred to se- the rhythm and stayed in front Sulaiti. to solve it before the second my first time in the champion- The second round of Qatar and third spots, respectively. cure the second place. In sec- until the end of the race. I Naimi, who still appears round, said, “The first race was ship and I am very happy with Superstock Championship will Qubaisi was very happy ond race, I decided to push want to congratulate everyone to be having some problems difficult, I was fast in the mid- the results,” said Parola. be held on January 10 and 11, with his performance during from the beginning, so I kept in this opening round,” added with his front tyre and hopes dle of the race but I couldn’t “Race 1 was very good for 2020. Woods leads US rally to crush Abid achieves Hetmyer, Hope power WI unique record to big ODI win over India AFP Els’ dream in Presidents Cup Rawalpindi (Pakistan) AFP Chennai AFP Results Opener Abid Ali became the Melbourne only batsman to score hun- Centuries from Shimron Presidents Cup round five singles at the dreds on both Test and one-day Hetmyer and Shai Hope pow- Tiger Woods’ United States Royal Melbourne Golf Club (International debuts as Pakistan’s first home ered West Indies to an eight- team first): Sunday singles produced a stunning turna- International team 4 United States team 8 match in the long form of the wicket win over India after round to deny the Internation- Abraham Ancer lost to Tiger Woods 3 and 2 game since the 2009 attack on chasing down a target of 288 als a first Presidents Cup in Hideki Matsuyama tied with Tony Finau the visiting Sri Lanka team end- in the first One-DayI nterna- 21 years Sunday, dominating CT Pan lost to Patrick Reed 4 and 2 ed in a tame draw against the tional on Sunday. the singles on a tense final day Li Haotong lost to Dustin Johnson 4 and 3 same opponents on Sunday. Hetmyer, who hit a career- that went to the wire at Royal Adam Hadwin tied with Bryson DeChambeau On 95, the 32-year-old hit best 139, and Hope, unbeaten Melbourne. Im Sung-jae beat Gary Woodland 4 and 3 paceman Vishwa Fernando on 102, put on a key 218-run Veteran Matt Kuchar was Joaquin Niemann lost to Patrick Cantlay 3 and 2 for a boundary and then drove second-wicket partnership as the hero, with his winning putt Adam Scott lost to Xander Schauffele 2 and 1 him through cover for two to West Indies eased to victory An Byeong-hun lost to Webb Simpson 2 and 1 on the 17th in the penultimate Cameron Smith beat Justin Thomas 2 and 1 complete his hundred, raising with 13 balls to spare and lead match enough to ensure victory, Louis Oosthuizen tied with Matt Kuchar his hands in jubilation before the three-match series 1-0. sparking wild celebrations from Marc Leishman tied with Rickie Fowler kneeling on the ground to of- The left-handed Hetmyer playing-captain Woods, who Final scores: International team 14 US team 16 fer a prayer of gratitude. completed his fifth ODI ton in set the tone by getting the first His hundred came in 267 85 balls to take control with West Indies’ Shai Hope (right) point on the board. US team captain Tiger Woods (top row, second left) and his team- minutes, laced with 11 bound- Hope, a right-handed wicket- is congratulated by Shimron It was a crushing loss for mates with the Presidents Cup after their win over the International in the singles and won 3 and 2 aries, and was the highlight keeper-batsman, after the ear- Hetmyer on reaching his century Ernie Els’ young Internationals Team on the final day in Melbourne on Sunday. (AFP) against battling Mexican Abra- of a Test badly affected by the ly fall of Sunil Ambris for nine. at the Chidambaram Stadium in who led for the first three days ham Ancer. weather. Hetmyer, who hit his sec- Chennai on Sunday. (AFP) of the biennial matchplay event. to go one-up on 17 enough to win on the last day after trailing In doing so he passed Phil ond hundred against India and They went into Sunday’s secure at least half a point and for three days, further cement- Mickelson to become the most survived a dropped chance on back in the pavilion but Hope 12 singles matches with a 10-8 ensure there was no way back ing the reputation of Woods, successful Presidents Cup golf- Scores: 106, smashed 11 fours and sev- stood firm to complete his lead but Patrick Reed and Dus- for Els’ team. who went undefeated in his er in history with a 27-15-1 win- Sri Lanka en sixes in his 106-ball knock eighth ODI hundred. tin Johnson were among those “I trusted all my 11 guys. I three matches. loss-tie record to his country- 308/6 Decl. to pulverise the Indian bowl- He got company from racing to big early leads as the trusted them implicitly. I told US President Donald man’s 26-16-13. vs Paksitan ers. Nicholas Pooran who hit the scoreboard became swathed them from the very get go. Trump, an avid golf fan, im- “I could have made differ- 252/2 “We know the talent that winning boundary to stay un- in US red. Webb Simpson beat They went out there and got the mediately paid tribute on social ent choices in the singles today. Result: he (Hetmyer) has,” said skip- beaten 29. South Korea’s An Byeong-hun points we needed. We fought,” media. “Congratulations to Ti- I can take it on my shoulders,” Match per Kieron Pollard. The second ODI is on to guarantee the US a share said Woods. ger and the entire U.S. Team on said Els. Drawn “He has been struggling Wednesday in Visakhapatnam. of the Cup at 15-12 with three “Even the points we lost, we a great comeback and tremen- “The questions will come a bit in the last nine months Scores: West Indies 291 for matches still in play. were making them earn every dous WIN. True Champions!” that I made mistakes in the se- and he has been under a lot 2 (Hetmyer 139, Hope 102*) Australian Cameron Smith one of them, and this Cup wasn’t he tweeted. lection of where I put my play- of pressure. As a management beat India 287 for 8 (Pant 71, grabbed a point by beating Jus- going to be given to us. We had The playing-captain, in his ers, but I followed a plan 100 Pakistan’s Abid Ali offers prayers group, we have faith in him.” Iyer 70, Jadhav 40, Paul 2-40, tin Thomas, ensuring a nailbit- to go earn it, and we did.” ninth Presidents Cup, took the percent, and it didn’t quite work after scoring a century at the Mohammed Shami finally Joseph 2-45, Cottrell 2-46) by ing finale with Kuchar’s birdie No side before had rallied to responsibility of going out first out. But we came damn close.” Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. (AFP) broke through to get Hetmyer eight wickets. Sports Monday, December 16, 2019 17

Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and other QCA officials with international cricketers after a press conference at the QCA Headquarters in Doha on Sunday. Salman Butt, other players excited to be part of QND 2019 celebrations

match and adding an interna- QCA to hold T20 tional flavour to it. The squads Besides Butt, Rana International Team Qatar Team tie at Asian Town Naved-ul Hassan, Ajantha Abdul Razzaq, Imran Farhat, Kamran Iqbal Hussain Chaudhry, Mohammad Mendis, Jahanzeb Naveed Akmal, Rana Naved-ul Hassan, Salman Rizlan, Kamran Khan, Zaheeruddeen Stadium and Fazel Rahman Zazai were Butt, Sohail Tanvir, Jahanzeb Naveed (all Ibrahim, Faisal Khan, Mohammad Tanveer, present on the occasion along from Pakistan), Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka), Dharmang Patel, Tamoor Sajjad, Gayan Tribune News Network with Qalandar Khan (Qatar) Satvir Singh (India), Fazel Rahman Zazai Budhika, Awais Malik, Muhammad DOHA and team coach Inam-Ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Qalandar Khan, Khurram Nadeem, Noman Sarwar, Imran Ashraf, (Qatar). Shahzad, Saqlain Arshad, Owais Ahmad Musawar Khan and Hussain Khan. Former Pakistan captain Butt said, “Congratula- and Syed Yousuf Tameem (all from Qatar) Coach: Shahid Mahboob; Salman Butt and other players tions to Qatar on its upcoming Coach: Inam-Ul-Haq; Manager: Rawid Manager: Gul Khan Jadoon. sounded upbeat on getting a National Day. The interna- chance to celebrate the Qatar tional players got a good op- National Day with a Twenty20 portunity to come here for the he added. make this event possible once match against the local players Qatar T10 League, which is a Sri Lankan player Mendis again. I also wish to thank the on December 18. well-organised event. We’re all featured in the QND match international players who are The match, hosted jointly very happy to take part in this last year and was delighted to staying back after the Qatar by the Qatar Cricket Associa- big event. be playing here again. T10 League and coming to tion and the Ministry of Inte- “Back home, we are used “Last year, I played in the take part in the match. rior, will be held at the Asian to parade and air shows on our Qatar National Day match “The Qatar National Day Town Stadium at 3.30 pm. National Day. It will be fantas- here and we all enjoyed the oc- is a proud occasion for us. It is The QCA has planned a host tic to see the Qatar National casion very much. We hope to also very close to heart of every of activities to attract fans and Day celebration this time. We QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and QHRCA PR Director Issa al Yacoub during the press conference do our best again this time.” Qatari. families on the occasion. all thank the QCA for giving in Doha on Sunday. Kuwari lauded the Minis- “There is no entry fee. We QCA President Yousef Je- us an opportunity to be part of try of Interior and the interna- have planned many cricket- ham al Kuwari and QCA PR this great event this year,” he them as ‘very talented.’ “Loads for them. There is no shortage well at the international level. tional players for supporting related activities to make Director Issa al Yacoub dis- added. of local players are present in of talent here. They should be “Given the facilities and the match once again. “We the event both enjoyable and closed the full list of the play- Butt also heaped praise each team in the T10 League. given facilities to become bet- environment available here, want to thank the Ministry great for all involved in it,” ers who will be figuring in the on the local players, terming What we see is a bright future ter so that they can compete this will happen very quickly,” of Interior for all the help to he added. Swift Gallopers, Falcon Hunters to clash in final Australia score huge Qatar T10 win over NZ at Perth AFP Kiwi tail under lights in Perth’s League semis Perth first ever day-night Test. rained out at New Zealand were dis- Australia recorded one of missed for 171 and were beat- Asian Town their biggest wins over New en by 296 runs, the last five Zealand on the fourth day of wickets falling in a hurry for Tribune News Network the first Test at Perth Stadium just 17 runs. DOHA on Sunday. It was just one run shy of Having trailed by 250 their biggest losing margin to Swift Gallopers, led by Qa- runs on the first innings the Australia – in runs – in a match tar national team captain Iqbal Kiwis were set a mammoth where both teams batted twice. Hussain Chaudhry, and Kam- 468 to win – which would Australia’s biggest win, other ran Akmal-skippered Falcon have been a record chase in than innings victories, was 297 Hunters earned the right to play Test cricket – on a deteriorat- runs in Auckland in 1974. the final of the inaugural Qatar ing pitch after Australia de- Starc (4-45), who claimed T10 Cricket League at the Asian clared at 217 for nine in their nine wickets for the match, Town Stadium on Monday. second innings. and Cummins (2-31) used the Rain forced both the semi- The visitors were never in pink ball to good effect under finals – Falcon Hunters vs contention after losing their lights to bring the match to a Desert Riders and Swift Gal- first wicket with just six runs quick conclusion. lopers vs Flying Oryx - to be Covers protecting the cricket pitch at Asian Town Stadium during the rain in Qatar on Sunday. on the board and were unable Scores: Australia 416 & 9-217 called off without a ball being to push the match into a fifth declared beat New Zealand bowled. According to the play- thrilling six-run victory. Local with 18 in eight balls, attempted day after Mitchell Starc and 166 & 171 (Watling 40, Starc ing rules in case of abandon- all-rounder Zaheer Ibrahim standings to put the chase back on track. Pat Cummins cleaned up the 4-45, Lyon 4-63) by 296 runs. ment of the last-four stage excelled with the bat and the Team m W l Pts nrr However, Philip Joseph matches, two top teams after ball (32 runs and two wickets) Swift Gallopers 5 4 1 8 2.715 shattered the plan of Heat the round-robin league phase to inspire the result. Falcon Hunters 5 4 1 8 2.359 Stormers, grabbing three would advance to the final. This is the second time that Desert Riders 5 3 1 7 0.344 wickets for 20 in 1.4 overs. His Swift Gallopers and Fal- both the matches were washed Flying Oryx 5 1 3 3 -2.071 haul shot out the rivals at 78 in con Hunters, who had eight out. Earlier, not a single ball 8.4 overs. Pearl Gladiators 5 1 3 3 -2.413 points each from four wins was possible during the Fly- Heat Stormers 5 0 4 1 -2.075 and one loss, would not clash ing Oryx vs Heat Stormers and Pearl Gladiators fail to for the title at 7 pm on the Desert Riders vs Pearl Gladia- lift their net run-rate, morrow. Both the semi-finals tors games. Pearl Gladiators missed out two fours in his 10-ball knock. surpass Flying Oryx were expected to provide a With the conditions being on the last semi-final berth Batin Shah bowled well to pick The top three spots in the plenty of fireworks. However, unpredictable, both the final- despite their first win in the three for 14. Raja Amir and Si- League table were taken up the rain, which has been fall- ists and fans will keep their League – a 15-run triumph kandar Raza got one each. by Swift Gallopers, Falcon ing intermittently for about fingers crossed. In case the -fi against Heat Stormers. Sohaib Heat Stormers were on Hunters and Desert Riders. three days, did not allow a nal is not possible due to rain Maqsood’s 36 in 24 balls with backfoot soon after they Flying Oryx and Pearl Gladi- single ball to be bowled. again, the two will be declared two sixes and three fours took launched the chase, with Mo- ators had three points each. During the league phase, the joint champions. Pearl Gladiators to a fighting hammad Sami and Mehran The former however edged the two had clashed and Swift 98 for six. Khan striking two blows each. ahead due to their slight bet- Australia’s Mitchell Starc (left) celebrates the last wicket of New Gallopers had managed to re- PG miss out on SF spot Mehran Khan added 19 Imraz Ali, who hit five fours in ter net run-rate and advanced Zealand’s Mitchell Santner (centre) on Fay Four of their first Test at strict the rivals and pull off a In a late match on Saturday, runs when he cracked a six and his 14-ball 27, and Raja Amir, to the semi-finals. the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday. (AFP) 18 Monday, December 16, 2019 Sports Yazeed bags Sheikh Jassim Trophy again Thomas steers the defending champion to a brilliant victory; Molheb Al Naif wins National Day Cup

Asian and Qatar Equestrian Federations President Hamad bin Abdulrahman al Attiyah with winning connections of Yazeed Harry Bentley rides Molheb Al Naif to the National Day Cup victory at the QREC Racecourse in New Al Rayyan on Sunday. The after the Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani Trophy – Qatar National Day Trophy at QREC Racecourse on Sunday. Al Naif Racing’s horse beat Aahil to win the title.

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Umm Qarn’s Yazeed timed his burst to perfection and retained the Late Sheikh Jas- sim Bin Mohammed Al Tha- ni Trophy (Qatar National Day Trophy) during the 16th Race Meeting at the rain- soaked Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Racecourse tracks on Sunday. She’ris led the 2,000m race half the way, before Zikreet and Al Walid hauled Abdu- latif al Emadi’s seven-year-old horse back into the pack. After the final bend, while Zikreet fell behind, Ibrahim al Malki’s trainee She’ris and Al Shaqab Racing’s Al Walid stayed in the front and were soon joined by Djelamer on the home stretch. Rider Ronan Thomas left Group picture of Maseela racing winners with guests and QREC officials at the QREC Racecourse in New Molheb Al Naif group members after winning the National Day Cup race at the QREC Racecourse in New the rails and made Yazeed un- Al Rayyan on Sunday. Al Rayyan on Sunday. leash his bold move through a gap between She’ris and Al Munira Eyes, ridden by Eduar- of the season in the Thor- Walid. The six-year-old grey do Pedroza, by over a length to 16th Race Meeting Results oughbred Handicap (Class 3) horse continued his charge, claim the Thoroughbred Con- Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani Trophy Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Mohammed 2,000m. though Mohammed Nasser ditions (Class 2) 1,200m dash. - Qatar National Day Trophy Jassim Ghazali Mr Diamond, ridden by PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE (4 Year Olds) al Naimi-owned Akmar (Luca Receding Waves was third by 1,600m THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3) 1,600m JP Guillambert, helped owner Maniezzi) and Umm Qarn’s three quarters of a length un- Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd Khaifa bin Sheail and trainer Tayf (Soufiane Saadi) re- der Marco Casamento. 4,950) 6,600) Mohammed Jassim Ghazali sponded strongly. Midaawi was fourth, while 1.Tahar (Ryan Curatolo), 2. AJS Al Uraiq (Al Moatasem 1.French Encore (Al Moatasem al Balushi), 2. wrap up a double, with a half- al Balushi), 3. Florin De Faust (Gary Sanchez -5kg) Beachwalk (Luca Maniezzi), 3.Shaheen (Eduardo However, Yazeed wasn’t Top Face rounded out the top Won by 0.5, 1.5. Time 1:46.97 Pedroza) a-length win against Zarandi. to be caught and he clinched five. The Muraikh Cup cham- Owner & Trainer: Osama Omer al Dafea Won by 0.5, neck. Time 1:37.34 This was the second race of the win by one and a quarter pion improved his winners to Owner: Ahmed al Jehani. Trainer: Hamad al Jehani the three-year-old bay gelding lengths to a great joy of train- seven in 27 races. PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP 1,600m in his debut season in Doha. Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd THOROUGHBRED CONDITIONS (Class 2) 1,200m er Alban de Mieulle. Akmar Molheb Al Naif, a seven- 6,600) Prize Money: QR75,000 (1st 42,750 2nd 16,500 3rd French Encore won the edged Tayf by a short head year-old grey horse from Al 1.Deebaj (Saleh Salem al Marri -5kg), 2.Mehdi (Ronan 8,250 4th 4,500 5th 3,000) Thoroughbred Handicap to finish second. Al Jeryan Naif Racing, provided a pow- Thomas), 3.Diese (Soufiane Saadi) 1.Cristofano Allori (Ronan Thomas), 2. Munira Eyes (Class 3) 1,600m for owner Stud’s Djelamer (Carlos Hen- er-packed dart under Harry Won by 0.5, 1.5. Time 1:46.63 (Eduardo Pedroza), 3. Receding Waves (Marco Ahmed al Jehani and trainer Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Mohammed Casamento), 4.Midaawi (Pierantonio Convertino), 5. Top rique) got the better Al Walid Bentley to run away with the Jassim Ghazali Face (Tomas Lukasek) Hamad al Jehani. Ridden by by a short head to take the Local Purebred Arabian Con- Won by 1.25, 0.75, 1.75, 2.25. Time 1:11.55 Al Moatasem al Balushi, the fourth spot. ditions (National Day Cup) THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3) 2,000m Owner & Trainer: Abdulaziz al Kathiri six-year-old bay gelding beat Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd Last season, Yazeed had 1,400m title. The Jassim 6,600) LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN CONDITIONS (NATIONAL Baechwalk and Shaheen to beaten Gazwan and Ebraz to Ghazali’s trainee finished 1.Al Haitham (Anas al Seyabi), 2.Yaarmen (Marco DAY CUP) 1,400m record the maiden triumph of claim the title. This was the nearly six lengths ahead of Casamento), 3. Tremendous Leap (Harry Bentley) A 2019 GXR Car to the winning Owner the season. first win of the season in two Aahil to emerge the champion, Won by head, head. Time 2:05.33 Prize Money: QR75,000 (1st 42,750 2nd 16,500 3rd Shobrom, a four-year-old Owner: Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad al Thani. Trainer: 8,250 4th 4,500 5th 3,000) races for the Amir Sword (Gr 1 fetching the owners a Toyota Ibrahim al Malki 1.Molheb Al Naif (Harry Bentley), 2. Aahil (Ronan bay gelding, brought smiles PA) runner-up. He was fifth in Land Cruiser GXR as well. Ali Khalid al Mosallam rides Al Fakhama to the Maseela race victory Thomas), 3. Jenjal (JP Guillambert), 4.Kasser (Meteb Ali for owner Al Jasra Stud when the Qatar Arabian World Cup This was the third win a on Sunday. THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3) 1,000m al Marri -5kg), 5.Raqee (Eduardo Pedroza) the Ahmed Kobeissi ward beat in London in October. Overall, row for Molheb Al Naif – a sec- Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd Won by 5.75, 5, nose, 1.75. Time 1:31.16 Noble Masterpiece to end a 6,600) Owner: Al Naif Racing. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali the Qatar Gold Sword (Gr1) ond in the season. The former citing results marked the Khalifa bin Sheail al Ku- 1.Shobrom (Ivan Rossi), 2.Noble Masterpiece (Harry long winless run in the Thor- winner took his victories to Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa three out of four first races on wari’s Deebaj (Salem al Marri) Bentley), 3.Midsummer Knight (JP Guillambert) LATE SHEIKH JASSIM BIN MOHAMMED AL THANI oughbred Handicap (Class 3) eight in 16 races, helping rider Al Thani Trophy winner was the card. Tahar, owned and posted a half-a-length tri- Won by 0.5, 1. Time 00:58.89 TROPHY - QATAR NATIONAL DAY TROPHY (Gr2 PA) 1,000m. Midsummer Knight Thomas to get a double for the second last season but this trained by Osama Omer al umph over Mehdi to win the Owner: Al Jasra Stud. Trainer: Ahmed Kobeissi 2,000m was third by a length. This Prize Money: QR365,000 (1st 208,050 2nd 80,300 meeting. win lifted his tally to 16th in Dafea, tasted the first victory Purebered Arabian Handi- THOROUGHBRED PLATE (3 Year Olds) (Class 3) 3rd 40,150 4th 21,900 5th 14,600) was overall fifth win in 24 Thomas earlier enabled 22 races. Jenjal was to third by of his career when the four- cap 1,600m and Al Haitham, 1,400m 1.Yazeed (Ronan Thomas), 2.Akmar (Luca Maniezzi), starts for Shobrom but he had Abdulaziz al Kathiri’s five- Ronan Thomas, while Kasser year-old grey colt beat AJS Al owned by Sheikh Faisal bin Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd 3.Tayf (Soufiane Saadi), 4.Djelamer (Carlos Henrique), 12 races without success since year-old Cristofano Allori to beat Raqee to get the fourth Uraiq and Florin De Faust in Hamad al Thani, shocked 6,600) 5.Al Walid (Faleh Bughanaim) his last triumph in the Thor- 1.Mr Diamond (JP Guillambert), 2.Zarandi (Anas al Won by 1.25, short head, neck, short head. Time his second successive victory spot by less than two lengths. the Purebred Arabian Maiden Yaarmen and Tremendous Seyabi), 3.Venedegar (lexander Reznikov) 2:16.02 oughbred Handicap Class 3 in three races when he beat Thrilling racing and ex- Palte 1,600m. Leap to pull off his first win Won by 0.5, 0.75. Time 1:24.32 Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle on April 18, 2018.

Main Round of World 9-Ball Pool Championship Begins Jaber attends FINA Executive Meeting

Khalil al Jaber, President of the Qatar Swimming Association, attended the meeting of the Executive Body The main round competitions of the 2019 World Nine-ball Championship began in Doha on Saturday. Qatar’s Bashar Hussain defeated Iraq’s of the FINA (International Swimming Federation) held on the sidelines of the World Water Polo Champion- Hassan Awad 9-6 while Waleed Majid outclassed Mohammed al Amin of Bangladesh 9-5. The field of 64 was to be down to final 32 on Sunday. ship for Youth 2019 in Kuwait. Nation Monday, December 16, 2019 19

Doha Forum 2019 FM meets several Doha Forum participants

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani met on Sunday with a number of members of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019. Sheikh Moham- med also met separately with President of the 74th UN General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande; Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki; UN envoy for Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov; President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende; Chief Executive Officer of Italy’s ENI Claudio Descalzi, and Chairman of France’s Total Patrick Pouyanne. During the meetings, they reviewed prospects of cooperation, in addition to a number of topics of mutual interest. (QNA)

‘Somalia keen to provide safe environment for investors’ Changing nature of threats, conflicts SOMALIA Prime Minister Has- to withstand the disintegration san Ali Khaire has said that of all official institutions during his country is keen to open its the past years and has been requires a fresh perspective: Attiyah doors to investors and provide a the backbone of the state for safe investment environment for the last 30 years. Meriam Jelliti hybrid war, we insisted that them in order to strengthen the The Somali prime minister Doha dialogue and negotiation is country’s business sector. said the focus currently is on the only way to resolve the Addressing a session at comprehensive reform plan, es- DEPUTY Prime Minister issue. The old method of cre- Doha Forum, Khaire said that pecially economic reforms plan and Minister of State for ating an imaginary enemy to Somalia has reopened chan- in order to empower business Defence Affairs HE Khalid have regional cohesion is no nels of communication with community, create jobs, develop bin Mohamed al Attiyah has longer relevant. What is re- international financial institu- infrastructure and attract inter- stressed the need for joining quired is frank and open dia- tions. national investments. forces to tackle the emerging logue,” he pointed out. He said his government He also pointed to the prom- security challenges. Asked about the future intends to develop a strategic ising investment resources and Participating in the plena- of Turkey with its alliances, plan to take advantage of the sectors in Somalia, especially in ry session on ‘World Disorder: Turkish Minister of Defence lessons learnt by the Somali the sectors of agriculture, live- Meeting Emerging Global Se- Hulusi Akar said, “We are an business sector during the pe- stock, mineral, oil and marine curity Challenges with Innova- important member of North riod of disintegration of institu- fishing, and others. tive Solutions’ at Doha Forum Atlantic Treaty Organization tions in the country. The Somali prime minister on Sunday, Attiyah said the (NATO) and we have no in- He pointed out that the So- also praised the topics raised at changing nature of the threats tention to leave it. We have mali business sector was able Doha Forum. (QNA) and conflicts calls for a fresh brotherly relations with Qatar perspective to address them. and we share our capacity and He said, “We must join Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Khalid bin Mohamed al Attiyah with Turkish capability for the safety of our hands to use the digital revolu- Minister of Defence Hulusi Akar and moderator of the session Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger on Sunday. countries. And as a member of tion for our benefit rather than NATO, we are fully committed Ooredoo supports for disinformation.” In Qatar, we could foresee the the information to harm each recent Munich Security Con- to performing our responsibil- Speaking of Qatar’s re- change and therefore redi- other, we should focus on ference in Doha addressed the ities and duties,” he said. sponse to the changing na- rected our resources towards bringing about real changes absence of regional security Speaking of the current Doha Forum 2019 ture of threats, the minister better education, health and by directing our vision to- system, Attiyah said that a le- situation in Syria, both min- Tribune News Network time out from the discussions said it was highly important technology,” he remarked. wards prosperity and growth, gal framework is highly need- isters expressed their hope for Doha to connect in a more personal for countries to build trust “We are aware that digital engaging people and letting ed for that to happen and that a better future and a possible way with the issues addressed and alliances. revolution poses new threats them contribute to these a constructive dialogue must political process, especially OOREDOO was the official at the forum through experi- “Technology has changed and complicates issues. changes,” Attiyah added. take place. with world leaders cooperat- telecommunications partner ential activations and thought- and so have the challenges. Therefore, rather than using When asked about how the “Even when faced with a ing closely to maintain peace. for Doha Forum 2019, which provoking exhibits. concluded at Sheraton Ho- Manar Khalifa al Murai- tel Doha on Sunday, aiming khi, director, PR and Corporate to promote diplomacy, dia- Communications at Ooredoo, logue and diversity. said: “We place great empha- ‘UN a symbol The forum is aimed at link- sis on supporting events that ‘Sport a driver for tourism, breaking barriers’ ing high-level participants with benefit our society and its de- of pluralism’ the power to create change; velopment, in line with our IKOLI VCITOR tourists, he said, “What Qatar Continued from page 1  government leaders, policy corporate social responsibility Doha What Qatar offers visitors offers visitors is authenticity – makers, private sector repre- strategy and our commitment is authenticity – we seam- we seamlessly blend modernity Speakers pointed out that sentatives and non-govern- to the United Nations sustain- Qatar has been using and will lessly blend modernity with tradition, giving visitors a the United Nations, despite its mental organisations. ability goals, and we were proud continue to use sport as a driver with tradition, giving glimpse into a different world.” crises and criticism, is a symbol As part of the support to be partnering with such a val- for tourism, to break barriers visitors a glimpse into Commenting on Qatar of pluralism and is the basis on agreement, Ooredoo hosted uable platform as the Doha Fo- and build understanding ahead Airways’ plans for the 2022 which the world rests on many the forum’s majlis, which was rum. We recognise the impor- of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, a different world World Cup as ‘Official Part- issues that threaten humanity. this year named the Oore- tance of meaningful, high-level according to Qatar Airways ner and the ‘Official Airline of The speakers called for doo Connections Lounge. The dialogue in driving change, and GCEO Akbar al Baker. nothing more potent promoting FIFA’, Baker said, “We have involving youth and women in Ooredoo Connections Lounge are confident the 2019 event Speaking during a panel Qatar in the world than Qatar already started preparing very achieving developmental goals offered forum participants was another successful forum discussion titled ‘Protecting the Airways. Recently, Qatar Air- well in advance for this tour- and promoting pluralism and the opportunity to take some with a positive outcome.” Benefits of Tourism in a Multi- ways was rated the best airlines nament. We are always ahead social inclusion through coopera- lateral World’ at the Doha Fo- QA GCEO Akbar al Baker. by an international survey and of what we have to deliver.” tion with civil society organisa- rum on Sunday, Baker shared outshone two major airlines in With still three years to tions and the private sector to how the state-owned carrier been resilient,” he said. the region. We have done our the kickoff of the winter World put an end to what drives people and the country responded to He added, “We lost 18 des- job with the highest standard.” Cup, Akbar had earlier hinted, to migrate and be displaced. the 2017 challenges and Qatar’s tinations and we replaced them Baker is also the secretary- “We won’t reveal our secrets President of El Salvador Najib tourism potential. with 20 destinations and kept general of the Qatar National with regards to the 2022 World Bokili said, “The civilisation we “Sport is an important on acquiring our airplanes. To- Tourism Council. Cup. We want to surprise peo- are living in has fulfilled three driver of tourism; it breaks day, we have added 35 destina- With this role, he has a ple. If I tell you of our plans basic criteria that allow human- down barriers and builds tions from the time of the dark further responsibility to make three years in advance, then kind to fix all fundamental prob- understanding. Against the day of 2017. Qatar a choice destination for there will be no surprises. lems.” He said the first criterion massive challenge from the “Qatar Airways is the flag tourists. “You will see that Qatar will is globalisation, the second is blockading countries, Qatar, carrier of Qatar worldwide and Asked about what makes host the best ever FIFA World interconnectedness through the its citizens and residents have in this short period, there is Qatar a unique destination for Cup in 2022.” internet and third is production. 20 Monday, December 16, 2019 The Last Word

Doha Forum 2019 Prime minister meets participants of Doha Forum 2019

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Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Sunday with Minister of For- eign Affairs of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Di- plomacy of the Hellenic Repub- lic Kostas Fragogiannis, Assis- tant Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe and Middle East Affairs at Global Affairs Canada Peter MacDougall, Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Hu- man Institutions (GANHRI) During the meeting, they re- Libya Fayez Mustafa al Sarraj developments in Libya. Carlos Alfonso Negret, Minis- viewed the bilateral relations be- and his accompanying delega- The prime minister met on ter of the National Intelligence tween Qatar and these countries tion, on the occasion of their the sidelines of Doha Forum 2019 Secretariat of Paraguay Esteban and the means of developing them, visit to participate in the Doha with a lineup of representatives Aquino and Secretary-General in addition to a number of topics on Forum 2019. During the meet- of international corporates that of the International Organiza- the agenda of the forum. ing, they discussed the bilat- the Qatar Free Zones Authority tion of La Francophonie Louise The prime minister also met eral relations and the ways to has announced they would invest Mushikiwabo, on the occasion of on Sunday with President of the develop them, in addition to a in Qatar. During the meeting, their participation in the Doha Presidency Council of the Gov- number of issues of common they reviewed topics of mutual Forum 2019. ernment of National Accord of concern, especially the latest interest.

Forum examines resilience of Sulaiti meets Armenian president, Greek minister governments and institutions QNA founding and establishment of the United Na- Doha tions was based on the principle of providing each country a seat and a vote. A special session held at the Doha Forum “There are several small countries, who 2019 on adaptability, governance and public may be unable to protect themselves, and policies in the 21st century discussed the re- therefore it is important to build a multilateral silience of governments and institutions in the system,” he said. 21st century and the extent of their capabilities Prof Zeger van der Wal from the Nation- to respond to the parties working with them. al University of Singapore stressed that it is At the session, Administrator of the Unit- not wise for public institutions to operate ed Nations Development Program (UNDP) as islands isolated from one another. Inter- Achim Steiner reviewed the importance of the sector cooperation must be considered as a resilience of public institutions and of their foundation of governance for the 21th cen- President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on Sunday received Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti on the experience at the UNDP in developing per- tury, and bridges of cooperation should be sidelines of the 19th Doha Forum. The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the means of further sonal skills and providing space for women. extended to the private sector, he said, add- enhancing them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. Sulaiti also met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Di- Steiner also talked about the United Na- ing that there should be effective bilateral plomacy and Openness of Greece Konstantinos Fragogiannis. The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transportation, tions’ interest in supporting small countries to partnership initiatives that serve the com- ports and communications and the means of further enhancing them, in addition to taking advantage of potential investment opportunities in help them move forward, explaining that the munity and its members. those fields. They also discussed a number of topics of common interest between the two friendly countries. (TNN) Qatar Foundation highlights value of education and entrepreneurship

Tribune News Network an education means you are who spoke about how Qatar Doha better prepared for the chal- can create a true entrepre- lenges of life.” neurial spirit and his belief Perspectives on educa- Dr Hasnah also spoke that the FIFA World Cup Qa- tion and entrepreneurship about how establishing a tar 2022 will give local and were shared with an interna- research-focused university regional entrepreneurs added tional audience by represent- can contribute to building an incentive and the opportunity atives from Qatar Foundation entrepreneurial nation, say- to launch their products onto (QF) at the Doha Forum 2019. ing, “We want to provide a the global stage. The 19th edition of the different model of education. He said. “If you have global platform for dialogue At HBKU, we do not want a young startup company, – held under the theme ‘Re- our faculty to simply give the World Cup is a fantas- imagining Governance in a lectures; we want to bring tic opportunity to promote Multipolar World’ – brought research into the classroom. your product. In Qatar, we together leaders in policy Ideas are nothing if they don’t are targeting global solu- from around the world to dis- have a purpose, and entrepre- tions to global problems. cuss critical challenges fac- Dr Ahmad Hasnah and Dr Danny Ramadan during the ‘Viewpoint Interviews’, at Doha Forum. neurship should be coupled When we are looking to em- ing international society, and with research.” ploy venture capital tools in identify action-driven solu- featuring over 250 speak- site, and featuring key fig- president of Hamad Bin “We have to design our cur- Also interviewed on the Qatar, we are speaking the tions to them. ers. The global flavour of the ures whose views on a range Khalifa University (HBKU), ricula to bring about objec- Viewpoint stage was Dr same language spoken in Around 3,000 decision- event has seen organizers of pivotal global topics can a QF member. Speaking tive thinking by students, and Danny Ramadan, investment Silicon Valley. Our great- makers, policy experts, and host a series of Viewpoint In- contribute to international about the importance of aca- that means encouraging them director at Qatar Science & est strength is young people thought-leaders are attend- terviews, filmed at the venue conversations. demic research and shaping to think outside of their own Technology Park, part of Qa- with great ideas, and we are ing the forum at the Sheraton to be broadcast throughout Among the interviewees a curriculum that inspires cultures. We need to work tar Foundation Research, De- here to turn their concepts Hotel in Doha, with the event the year on the forum’s web- was Dr Ahmad M Hasnah, entrepreneurship, he said, on providing hope. Having velopment and Innovation, into successes.”