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Qatar to export SECURITY AND TRAFFIC PLANS SET IN MOTION dairy products Amir arrives in New York to UK soon: QC QNA NEW YORK Qatar Chamber to organise ‘Made in THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Qatar’ exhibition in Kuwait next year Thani arrived in New York on Friday to participate in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK amounts to 40 percent of the total in- meetings of the 74th ses- DOHA vestments, he said. sion of the United Nations The Chamber is also looking for di- General Assembly. AFTER achieving 100 percent self-suf- verse partnerships for Qatari companies The Amir is accompa- ficiency in dairy products, Qatar is now and assisting them in the process of fi- The Brazil contingent which is to participate in the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 on arrival at the nied by an official delega- planning to export milk products to the nalising projects with the government. Hamad International Airport. tion. The Amir will deliver a UK, Director-General of Qatar Chamber Sharqi pointed out that the Chamber speech during the opening (QC) Saleh al Sharqi has said. has plans to organise a ‘Made in Qatar’ session of the UN General Qatar’s dairy products have the exhibition in Kuwait next year. This is Assembly on September quality to compete with in addition to a confer- Athletes start arriving 24, Tuesday. similar products in the ence and exhibition on overseas markets, he Multi-faceted ‘halal’ products, which said. will be held for the first “After the unjust approach time in Qatar by mid- for Doha 2019 Worlds Qatar condemns blockade was imposed 2020. The Chamber on Qatar on June 5, O The foreign capital that will also work to pro- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 209 teams will compete at the fic movement on the roads that lead Afghanistan attack 2017, the country has reached Qatari market mote ‘halal’ industries DOHA world championships, according to the event’s venues. There will be built several companies through the Qatar Chamber and products in the lo- to the athletics governing body In- police patrols on the roads leading to QATAR expressed its strong and raised the produc- amounts to 40 percent of cal market, he said. ATHLETES and sports officials ternational Association of Athlet- the Doha Corniche round the clock condemnation and denunciation tion capacity of existing the total investments. “The Chamber is from countries across the world ics Federations (IAAF). on the day of the opening ceremony, of an attack that took place in companies, with the aim also working through have started arriving in Qatar for Meanwhile, the traffic and air- he said, adding that there are back- Afghanistan’s southern Kan- of achieving self-reliance O The Chamber is working its international net- the IAAF World Athletics Champi- port security units of the IAAF World up plans in case of emergencies. dahar province, killing two and on food products. After to provide Qatari companies work of relations to onships Doha 2019 to be held from Athletics Championships Doha 2019 The Corniche road will be fully injuring several others. reaching the self-suffi- with access to foreign provide Qatari compa- September 27 to October 6. organising committee on Saturday closed for specific periods of time to The Ministry of Foreign ciency goal, the country markets, including in nies with access to for- The authorities in Qatar have finalised the procedures for facilitat- support public safety and security. Affairs renewed, in a state- is now in a position to Azerbaijan, China and India eign markets, including made all arrangements to receive ing access to the Khalifa Internation- The marathon track at the Corniche ment on Saturday, Qatar’s firm export a diverse range in countries such as the teams and ensure that they al Stadium, which will also host the will be fully closed from 10pm on position rejecting violence and of food products to other Azerbaijan, China and enjoy a hassle free stay, and their opening ceremony of the event. Sunday until 1am on Monday. terrorism regardless of their countries,” Sharqi said during an inter- India,” he said. travel and competitions in the Special counters are in place for He added that the closure of the causes and reasons. view with Al Watan. “Before the blockade, bakers in Qa- country are taken care of. arriving delegations at the Hamad Corniche road will not affect the traf- The statement expressed Sharqi said the Chamber, since the tar were importing flour from the block- A comprehensive plan has also International Airport. fic due to the availability of alterna- the condolences of Qatar to beginning of the siege, has worked to ading countries at high prices. With the been put in place for facilitating Fahd Bohendi, in charge of traf- tive routes. He called on the public to the families of the victims, provide all support to businesses and opening of new shipping routes by the the athletes’ security and their ac- fic of the security committee, said cooperate with police patrols and use the government and people of open up investment opportunities for Chamber, the imports came directly cess to various venues of the event. his unit has formulated a compre- alternative modes of transport such Afghanistan, wishing the injured them. The foreign capital to the Qatari from the sources, significantly reducing More than 1,900 athletes from hensive plan to ensure smooth traf- as the Doha Metro trains and buses. a speedy recovery. (QNA) market reached through the Chamber the costs,” he added.

Dozens arrested Big 5 Construct Qatar Qatar, Germany to hold high-level in Egypt after exhibition kicks off in talks in Nov on LNG project: Envoy (PG 9) Doha tomorrow Two high-level delegations from anti-Sisi protests Germany will visit Qatar in PROTESTS erupted overnight in Cairo and November this year to engage other Egyptian cities calling for the re- in advanced stages of talks with moval of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Qatari authorities for building an a rare show of dissent quickly quashed by LNG receiving terminal in Germa- authorities. Hundreds of Egyptians took to MADA center gets ny, German Ambassador to Qatar the streets late Friday, chanting slogans coveted W3C HE Hans-Udo Muzel has said. including “Leave, Sisi!” and demanding (SATYENDRA PATHAK / DOHA) the “fall of the regime”. PAGE 7 membership (PG 3) PAGE 9

Qatar’s largest interchange set to open partially by year-end

tion, while the remaining vibrant commercial activity, Ashghal completes 72% construction bridges have one lane in one several government offices, direction. The interchange educational and health facili- works of Umm Lekhba Interchange is the second highest inter- ties, and commercial markets. change in Qatar after the in- Once completed in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stages during the period until terchange of Umm Bishr on last quarter of 2020, the new DOHA the end of 2020, said Project the G-Ring Road, which is 36 interchange will significantly Engineer Ali Ibrahim. metres high,” he added. improve traffic to reduce the THE Public Works Auhority “The new interchange Umm Lekhba Interchange travel time by more than 70 (Ashghal) has completed 72 is the largest in Qatar with is considered to be the “north- percent. The bridges provide percent works on Umm Lekh- a length of 11 kilometres. It ern gate of Doha” and a “distri- nine arteries to enable traffic ba Interchange -- also known consists of four levels, a first bution station” due to its stra- in nine directions, in addi- as the Landmark intersection in Qatar, and contains nine tegic location. The interchange tion to facilitating free flow -- as part of the Sabah Al Ah- bridges to facilitate free traffic is located at an important spot of traffic on Al Shamal Road mad Corridor project. flow in all directions,” he said. where Al Shamal Road inter- as well as on the underpass of Various sections of the “The interchange can sects with Doha Expressway, the old interchange linking Al huge and vital interchange are accommodate more than Al Markhiya Street and Sabah Markhiya Street and Sabah Al scheduled to open by the end 20,000 vehicles per hour. Al Ahmad Corridor. Ahmad Corridor. of 2019, while the remaining Five out of the nine bridges Moreover, it is located in A general view of the Umm Lekhba Interchange, also known as the Landmark intersection. parts will open to traffic in have two lanes in one direc- a densely populated area with Continued on page 16 Ô 02 Sunday, September 22, 2019

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Quick read Amir, British PM discuss Amir congratulates Nepal’s president

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Satur- day a cable of congratulations to President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari on the occasion of her country’s National Day. (QNA) relations, regional issues Amir greets president of Malta THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on The relationship between Qatar and the United Kingdom has been growing deeper and stronger Saturday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Malta George Vella on the anniversary of his QNA country’s Independence Day. (QNA) LONDON

Amir congratulates Armenian president THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Saturday Thani and the United King- a cable of congratulations to President of Armenia Armen Sarkiss- dom Prime Minister Boris ian on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Johnson discussed the strate- gic relations and the means of Deputy Amir congratulates boosting cooperation between Nepal’s president the two countries in various fields for their mutual benefit. THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent During a meeting at the a cable of congratulations to President of Nepal Bidhya Devi British Prime Minister’s office Bhandari on the occasion of her country’s National Day. (QNA) on 10 Downing Street in Lon- don on Friday, the two leaders Deputy Amir congratulates discussed several emerging is- president of Malta sues in the Middle East, espe- cially the developments in the THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent Gulf. a cable of congratulations to President of Malta George Vella At the beginning of the on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) meeting, the British prime minister welcomed HH the Deputy Amir send greetings Amir, pointing out that they to Armenian president are “old friends”. Johnson noted that they THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a met at the City Hall when he The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a meeting in London on Friday. cable of congratulations to President of Armenia Armen Sarkiss- was Mayor of London and in ian on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Zurich when Qatar defeated that the relationship between HH the Amir stressed the ness and the prime minister, The members of the official England for the hosting of the Qatar and the United King- strength of the relations be- pointing out that this meeting delegation accompanying HH PM congratulates Nepalese counterpart 2022 World Cup. dom is growing stronger and tween the two countries, in ad- will contribute to strengthen- the Amir and senior officials He congratulated Qatar on there are several landmarks in dition to the strong personal ing the relations in several of the British prime minister’s PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin that achievement, stressing London attesting to this. relations between His High- areas. office attended the meeting. Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of Nepal Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) PM greets Armenian counterpart PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) PM congratulates Maltese counterpart PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Muraikhi meets UNAOC official in New York 25 youngsters attend QYH MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Mahmoud arrives in Kazakhstan Muraikhi met with High Representative for the United Nations SPEAKER of Shura Council course on tourism guidance Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Angel Moratinos on the HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Zaid al Mahmoud arrived QNA tegic plan of the hostels and Assembly in New York. They reviewed cooperation between the in the Republic of Kazakh- DOHA its objectives to promote in- State of Qatar and the Alliance of Civilizations within the frame- stan to participate in the ternal tourism and spread its work of holding a series of sporting events before the 2022 Fourth Meeting of Speakers QATAR Youth Hostels (QYH) concept among youths. FIFA World Cup in Qatar. (QNA) of the Eurasian Countries organised the fourth edition The training programme Parliaments ‘Greater Eura- of the training programme also aimed at honing the Muraikhi meets Malawi’s FM sia’. Mahmoud and his ac- in tourism guidance entitled communication and guid- companying delegation were ‘Basic Skills of Tourism Guid- ance skills of participants MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Murai- received at the Nursultan ance’. As many as 25 young as well as enabling them to khi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coopera- International Airport by Dep- men and women participated build relationships with tour- tion of the Republic of Malawi Francis Kasaila on the sidelines of uty Chairman of the Majilis Speaker of Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. in the programme. ist delegations while provid- the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New Vladimir Bozhkov and Charge In a statement released ing them with the necessary York. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations, the ways of boost- d’affaires of the State of Qa- meeting aims to hold a direct, ments, as they play a main on Saturday, Qatar Youth information about the vari- ing and matters of common concern. (QNA) tar to Kazakhstan HE Ahmed multilateral dialogue between role in the political and eco- Hostels said the training ous tourist sites and land- Saad Hazeemal Sulaiti. The speakers of Eurasian parlia- nomic development. (QNA) course was part of the stra- marks in Qatar. HMC, ASHRM hold meeting on healthcare risk management

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK She said the gathering was in- tively or reactively prevent patient our organisation safer and healthi- DOHA tended to focus attention on the criti- safety risks or to minimise dam- er,” added Dr Ishaq. cal issues surrounding healthcare ages following an event. Speaking about the Qatar Sum- HAMAD Medical Corporation’s risk management. Dr Ishaq said risk management mit for Healthcare Risk Manage- (HMC) Corporate Quality and Pa- “At HMC, we have taken many is important because it relates to hu- ment, Shope said her organisation tient Safety Department (CQPS) col- bold steps on our patient safety jour- man lives and how safe people are was pleased to partner with HMC, laborated with the American Society ney. As we build and nurture our when they use healthcare facilities. noting the event marked the first in- for Health Care Risk Management patient safety initiatives, we need to She said developing and improving ternational collaboration for the US- (ASHRM) to hold the first Qatar encourage all our staff to embrace the skills of staff not only ensures based healthcare group. Summit for Healthcare Risk Man- change and to be a catalyst for im- HMC is equipped to provide the saf- “It is a great honour to be asked agement recently. provements in our system. In par- est, most effective, and most com- to share our experience and knowl- The summit, which is believed ticular, change concerning our ser- passionate care to patients, but also edge with our colleagues in Qatar. to be the first of its kind held in the More than 400 healthcare professionals attended the QSHRM. vice delivery, with an emphasis on honours the trust patients and their One of ASHRM’s core values is col- region, was attended by over 400 minimising the risk of patient safety families place in HMC every day. laboration and we are pleased to healthcare professionals and fea- reau in Qatar Sheikh Bandar bin Safety and QSHRM chairperson, incidents and striving towards a ‘zero “This remarkable summit is an participate in the inaugural QSHRM tured tools and techniques designed Mohamed bin Saud al Thani and said the main goal of the summit harm’ tolerance level,” said Dr Ishaq. opportune time for everyone in- conference. We hope that this initial to identify and evaluate the health- ASHRM President Denise Shope de- was to highlight risk-reducing in- Healthcare risk management volved in patient safety and risk journey will help to support the prac- care risk factors that directly affect livered speeches at the two-day event. novations in healthcare, to improve involves the identification and management to discuss, learn and tice of healthcare risk management patient safety and the quality of care Dr Moza A/Latif al Ishaq, execu- patient safety, and to create value for evaluation of risks as a means to share. This summit is part of our in Qatar and the building of a strong delivered. tive director, Clinical Transforma- hospitals and healthcare organisa- reduce injury to patients, staff and continuing efforts to educate and en- relationship between our organiza- President of the State Audit Bu- tion, Corporate Quality and Patient tions. visitors. It is designed to proac- courage staff to participate in making tions,” said Shope. Nation Sunday, September 22, 2019 03

Qatar participates in 55th MARRI MEETS ADVISER OF FRENCH PRESIDENT International City Planning Day, night lengths to Congress in Jakarta QATAR, represented by the Ministry be equal tomorrow of Municipality and Environment, participated in the 55th International TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK be 12 hours and 7 minutes Society of City and Regional Planners DOHA and 11 hours and 53 minutes Congress in Indonesian capital Jakarta respectively. The sunrise on Saturday. THE sun will be exactly and sunset will take place The Qatari delegation was led vertical on the earth’s equator in Qatar at 5:23am and by Assistant Undersecretary for on Monday (September 23) 5:30pm respectively.” Urban Planning Eng. Fahd Moham- at 10:50am (Doha time) med al Qahtani. On the sidelines of and the lengths of day and The lengths of day and the meeting, he signed a contract night will be approximately night will be approximately that will see Qatar hosting the 56th equal across the world due equal across the world edition of the congress in November to the Autumnal Equinox due to the Autumnal 2020. phenomenon, Qatar In his speech, he invited the at- Calendar House (QCH) Equinox phenomenon tendees to the Doha Congress, which announced on Saturday. People can observe the will coincide with the countdown to the THE Advisor to President of the French Republic on the Middle-East and North African Affairs Arnaud Pescheux met with Attorney This phenomenon start of the World Cup 2022. (QNA) General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri on Saturday. The two sides reviewed a number of issues of joint interest. The meeting was at- is important because exact positions of sunrise tended by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim al Thani. (QNA) Autumnal Equinox and and sunset all over the all the four astronomical world on this day seasons are indicators of climatic changes. Besides, According to Dr people can observe the exact Marzouk, the sun will positions of sunrise and continue to move towards QU’s QPhUS students elect new executives sunset all over the world on south after the Autumnal this day. Equinox day and it will be TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Thiab said, “Leading Qatar Pharmacy QCH’s expert exactly vertical on Tropic of DOHA Undergraduate Society was an enriching astronomer Dr Beshir Capricorn in the southern experience. The amount of knowledge Marzouk said, “On Monday, hemisphere (Winter Solstice QATAR University’s (QU) College of and skills that I developed during my the lengths of day and night day) on December 22, 2019. Pharmacy (CPH) held its annual elec- time to fulfil this role are now lifelong will be approximately the The length of summer tions for its Qatar Pharmacy Undergrad- skills that I will be using beyond my time same in the southern and season this year was 94 uate Society (QPhUS) for the 2019-2020 in college. I encourage all students to northern hemispheres, days, while the length of academic year. take up executive positions in the society including Qatar, where the the autumnal season will Students from all four professional to experience the benefits of such roles lengths of day and night will be 91 days. years of pharmacy were encouraged to and how they both teach and develop us, run for the nine executive council posi- as better pharmacists and people.” tions and to participate in electing their The elected president of this year’s representatives. QPHUS Hend al Naimi said, “I do be- The executives are members of CPH lieve that being a QPHUS member is a undergraduate student advisory com- great opportunity for us youths to invest mittee which is a forum to discuss any our skills preparing us for future posi- strengths, concerns or area for improve- tions. I am very excited to take the lead ments relating to the students’ academic Qatar Pharmacy Undergraduate Society executive members with Dr Alla El-Awaisi. of the society this year. I am sure that the and non-academic experience. The president position will hold a lot of expe- members take an active role in leading council members are: President Hend al tions, said: “Congratulations to the new rience and knowledge and I can’t wait to students’ initiatives in hosting academic Naimi, Vice-President Kheloud Awad, executives for their new positions. I wish start this journey.” and nonacademic outreach and social Contact Person and Public Relations Of- them all the best in successfully leading Laila Shafei, winner of the QPHUS events. ficer Bassant Elkattan, Media and Mar- QPHUS over the next year. Being an ex- executive of the year award, who was QPHUS board members may also be keting Director Nadin Kamel, Treasurer ecutive member is a great opportunity elected for the second consecutive year selected to represent Qatar regionally or Aliah Aly, General Secretary Ruba Su- to develop the student leadership skills as a representative for her class, said: “I internationally at conferences, scientific laiman and four Class Representatives and be a role model to other students was really surprised when I was selected or educational events. Rana Mekkawi, Hiba Mohammed, Laila by displaying the core values of our col- and so grateful for everyone who voted QPHUS is an active member of the Shafei and Marwa Elshazly. lege, which are professionalism, respect, for me. It was amazing knowing that my international pharmaceutical students’ CPH Assistant Dean for Student Af- commitment, impact, innovation, part- batch supports me. I would like to thank This phenomenon is important because Autumnal Equinox and all federation. fairs Dr Alla El-Awaisi, who oversaw the nership.” every student, faculty and staff who ac- the four astronomical seasons are indicators of climatic changes. This year’s elected QPHUS executive campaign, nominations and the elec- The former QPHUS president Sara knowledged my efforts last year.” MADA Center awarded the coveted W3C membership

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK team at the event. this association is a confirmation DOHA In a statement, Ms Maha al of the role of Mada Center as a Mansouri, CEO of Mada Center, pioneer in supporting digital and MADA Center has wrapped up its expressed pride over the centre’s communication accessibility and participation in World Wide Web accomplishment as it is the only adapt it to the requirements of Consortium (W3C) planning and Arab institution to have achieved people with functional limitations consulting committee meetings and and disabilities.” has got its coveted membership. At the national level, Mada W3C specialises in programmes MADA Centre has got W3C Center has achieved a digital and websites and is responsible for membership for being the only accessibility rate of 94 percent setting up guidelines, standards and Middle Eastern organisation to amongst government websites, regulations for designing websites. adopt assistive technology while Qatar ranks fifth globally MADA Centre has got W3C solutions to help persons on the Digital Accessibility Rights membership for being the only with special needs Evaluation Index (DARE). Middle Eastern organisation to Mada Center is a private adopt assistive technology solutions institution for public benefit, to help persons with special needs. full membership of the association which was founded in 2010 as an MADA Center, a centre of as a result of its tireless efforts to initiative that aims at promoting excellence in digital access in make browsing the web and digital digital inclusion and building a Arabic, which makes continuous content of digital platforms an technology-based community that efforts to understand and meet the ideal experience for people with meets the needs of persons with needs of people with functional functional limitations in Qatar and functional limitations (PFLs), limitations professionally, was the Arab world. persons with disabilities (PWDs) represented by its digital access She added, “Our presence in and the elderly in Qatar. TAMM Network to hold training workshops for volunteers soon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dignitaries’ will introduce DOHA volunteers to the basics of protocol, the art of dealing with dignitaries, AS part of its programme to effective communication skills, develop volunteer work and body language as well as provide support young people to promote practical exercises. social entrepreneurship, the The second workshop TAMM Volunteer Network will be on managing and organising organising two workshops soon. volunteering events aims at The first workshop entitled introducing volunteers to the art ‘Introduction to Handling of organising volunteering events Dignitaries by Volunteers’ will take ● The workshops will be targeting and activities; planning, producing place on September 25 whereas young people aged between 15 and executing events through the second workshop ‘Organising and 25 years and focus on specialised committees; developing Volunteering Events’ will be held handling dignitaries, as well as communication and marketing skills; on September 29-30, 2019. Both managing and organising events and practical training for planning, workshops aim at bolstering and volunteering activities monitoring and assessing events. volunteer work among the youth. TAMM is co-founded by Nayef al Shahrani, president ● TAMM was established to the Social Development Centre of TAMM Volunteer Network, promote a shared vision and ‘Nama’, Silatech, Education Above said that the network aspires to joint action towards building an All through Reach out to Asia contribute to the development integrated volunteering system (ROTA), and the strategic partner of youth volunteers so they may the Ministry of Transport and play a role in the service of the Communications (MoTC). It was community. The workshops will managing and organising events established to promote a shared be targeting young people aged and volunteering activities. vision and joint action towards between 15 and 25 years and focus Shahrani added that the building an integrated volunteering on handling dignitaries, as well as workshop on ‘Dealing with system. 04 Sunday, September 22, 2019 Nation Bangladesh Embassy, BFQ hold event to promote ‘Made in Bangladesh’ expo

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the Bangladesh Forum businessmen were present at tors of Bangladesh, which are First Secretary at Bang- DOHA Qatar (BFQ), a registered the outreach event. expected to participate in the ladesh Embassy Md Mah- organisation of Bangladeshi Israt Ara Younus, one of event, and also gave details bur Rahman said the ‘Made ‘MADE in Bangladesh’, the professionals and business- the members of the organis- about venue management, in Bangladesh’ is part of the first-ever Bangladeshi trade men in Qatar, recently organ- ing panel, founding president stall information as well as Bangladesh government’s ef- fair in Qatar, will be held ised an outreach programme of BFQ Iftekhar Ahmed and the opportunities for the local forts to boost economic di- at the Doha Exhibition and at Radisson Blu Hotel. The vice president Yusuf Saeed at- business community in Qatar. plomacy. The Bangladesh Convention Centre’ from De- programme aimed at involv- tended the event. He said the trade fair Embassy is working with con- cember 10 to 12. ing members of the Bangla- Iftekhar Ahmed intro- would serve as a platform cerned authorities in Bang- The trade fair will show- deshi community in Qatar duced the BFQ and its differ- for Bangladeshi companies ladesh as well as in Qatar to case Bangladeshi products for successfully holding the ent initiatives to the attendees and businessmen in Qatar to make the event successful, he and help build bridges be- event. highlighting the importance showcase their products and added. tween businessmen, inves- Ambassador of Bang- of their active participation in services as well as share expe- Ambassador Ashud tors and entrepreneurs from ladesh to Qatar HE Ashud enhancing the image of Bang- riences with prospective Qa- Ahmed said Bangladesh has Bangladesh and their coun- Ahmed along with other ladesh and its potential trade tari partners. made enviable progress in terparts in Qatar, which has high-ranking officials of the and investment portfolio in Different community or- many sectors which will be emerged as a new commer- embassy, representatives of Qatar. ganisations present at the showcased at the upcoming cial hub in the Middle East. Bangladeshi community or- Yusuf Saeed talked about event appreciated the initia- ‘Made in Bangladesh’ exhi- The Bangladesh Embassy ganisations and Bangladeshi Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar Ashud Ahmed. the potential of 18 major sec- tive. bition. QRCS organises health education activities for 53,000 beneficiaries The public events were held for visitors at Zekreet, Al Hemailah, Mesaimeer and Fareej Abdulaziz health centres

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Wound Care Dressing, Nursing DOHA Leadership, Understanding Patient Safety Domains, Basic QATAR Red Crescent Society Life Support (BLS), and Ad- (QRCS) has concluded its ac- vanced Cardiac Life Support tivities to mark the World First (ACLS). Aid Day 2019, by holding over A wide range of health- Participants at the Qatar Charity programme for non-Arabic speaking a week a series of health edu- related topics are presented to Malayalee community in Al Khor recently. cation activities for the benefit the public, such as basic com- of more than 53,000 people. munity first aid, first aid for Health educators at home safety, first aid for road QC launches new QRCS’s Medical Affairs Divi- traffic safety, first aid for sports sion delivered first-aid train- injuries, importance of drink- ing workshops at five educa- ing & eating for prevention of Arabic course for tional institutions including kidney diseases, personal hy- at Rawdat Rashid Secondary giene (body – hair – hands), School for Boys, Oscar In- oral health (tooth brushing Malayali expats in ternational Academy, Eadad – cavity prevention), healthy International Academy, In- diet, daily breakfast (energy, spire Special Needs Therapy activity & productivity), sports Al Khor community Center, and Khalid bin Ahmed for life, prevention of tablet Preparatory School for Boys. risks, smoking (risks – quit- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK course on every Sunday. At the QRCS-managed Participants take part in activities to mark World First Aid Day 2019 organised by Qatar Red Crescent Society in ting), prevention of commu- DOHA Yasser Arafat, a Master’s de- Workers’ Health Centers, Doha recently. nicable diseases (HIV/AIDS – gree holder in Arabic from the which are supervised by the hepatitis C), diabetes between QATAR Charity (QC) has College of Humanities, Qatar Ministry of Public Health Multiple health educa- sion, through its Training, These courses cover first prevention & treatment, asth- launched a new programme University, is a specialist in (MoPH), public events and tion messages were posted on Research, and Development aid, cardiopulmonary resus- ma (prevention – treatment – for non-Arabic speaking Ma- teaching Arabic to non-native competitions were held for the QRCS’s website and social me- Center (TRDC). A select group citation (CPR), automated first aid for attacks), obesity: layalee community living speakers. He teaches the ba- visitors of four health facilities dia channels, which reached of medical trainers and instruc- external defibrillator (AED), A modern-day plague (risks in Al Khor to develop their sics of Arabic and correct pro- in Zekreet, Al Hemailah, Me- around 50,000 visitors with tors present training courses AHA Heartsaver, and oxygen – prevention), healthy &safe communication abilities and nunciation of Arabic letters to saimeer, and Fareej Abdulaziz. informative and audiovisual accredited by the MOPH Qatar administration. adolescence, flu (protect your- skills. the participants. The workshops were at- materials. Council for Healthcare Practi- For medical professionals, self and others), importance The Arabic course has Those, who will pass the tended by more than 3,000 Muhsen A. al Malik, Di- tioners (QCHP), the American QRCS offers specialist courses of balanced blood pressure, been launched by QC, in co- exam of the 6-month course, students, workers, persons rector of Communication and Heart Association (AHA), and on Infection Prevention & Con- prevention of occupational operation the Friends Cul- will receive a certificate at the with special needs, and com- Public Relations at QRCS, the International Federation trol Core Competency Educa- diseases (students – workers tural Center (FCC), at the end. munity members, both male said, “Every year, QRCS marks of the Red Cross and Red Cres- tion (IPCCE), Direct Obser- – employees), and blood do- men’s branch of the Qatar The participants praised and female. this important global occa- cent Societies (IFRC). vation Skills Assessment in nation saves lives. Charity Center for Com- QC’s initiative, describing it a munity Development in Al valuable opportunity to raise Khor. FCC is also a commu- their level in Arabic. nity development centre of It is worth mentioning QC for Asian communities in that Qatar Charity, through Ooredoo unveils enhanced VSAT Internet service for remote connectivity Qatar. this programme, aims to offer The course came as part of cultural, social, and educa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fast internet services in re- Both packs provide down- the ongoing implementation tional services to the non-Ar- DOHA mote locations. Our enhanced load speeds of 50Mbps and of ‘Tawasul’, a social and cul- abic speaking communities in VSAT Internet provides Qa- upload speeds of 10Mbps, tural programme for the non- Al Khor and Al Dhakira, en- OOREDOO, the region’s lead- tar’s organisations with the compared to 30Mbps and Arabic speaking communities hance solidarity and harmony ing enabler of digital business highest quality Internet ser- 6Mbps respectively under the in Al Khor and Al Dhakira, among them, and provide innovation, has enhanced its vices that they need to grow old packages. which is implemented by the them an opportunity to learn VSAT Internet service for re- their operations and cater to VSAT Internet offers a flex- community centreat Al khor, about the culture, customs mote connectivity, with new their customers effectively.” ible connectivity model and in cooperation with FCC. and traditions of the Qatari packages featuring higher ca- VSAT Internet supports cost structure with an always- The Arabic course was society. pacities and reduced cost. a broad range of applica- on Command Control Centre launched at the request of In February, FCC cel- Ooredoo’s VSAT Internet tions including point-of-sales for constant monitoring. the community members, ebrated the graduation of 28 service enables organisations transactions, data processing, Business customers can including engineers, doctors students from the Arabic for – especially in the oil and gas, reservation systems, business leverage the Ooredoo Advan- and other employees, for Non-Native Speakers (ANNS) transport and logistics, and continuity and high-speed tage, making Ooredoo “Best those wishing to learn Ara- programme at a ceremony emergency services industry nectivity using the innovative doo Qatar, said: “As Qatar’s Internet access. Ooredoo has for Business”, thanks to its bic language and know the held at its headquarters. sectors – to stay connected Ka Band VSAT technology. Ka economy continues to grow replaced its previous offerings breadth and depth of talent, culture and customs of the The list of those who grad- via reliable and fast satel- Band uses small spot beams and develop, companies in with two new packs – Base best fixed and mobile net- Qatari community, and com- uated from the programme in- lite broadband services with enabling frequency re-use and many industries including oil Pack and Unlimited Pack – works, broadest portfolio of municate with native Arabic cluded both male and students download speeds of 50Mbps. higher throughput. and gas, transport and logis- which offer faster services at ICT services and solutions, speakers. belonging to different Asian VSAT Internet provides Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, tics, and emergency services a 40 percent discount com- and trusted partner for 60 Nearly 25 persons, both communities residing in the fully secured internet con- Chief Operating Officer, Oore- require secure, reliable, and pared to the old packages. years. male and female, attend the State of Qatar. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone available in Qatari shops

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Mall of Qatar and other now, Alexa is just a wake word hear what you’re saying — DOHA major retailers across away. not the TV behind you, or the Doha. The Bose Noise Cancelling person next to you. For voice- FIFTY One East, Qatar’s fa- Bose 700s in- Headphones 700 have been mails, your voice is recorded, vourite department store and troduces a revo- engineered from the ground not theirs. And whether you’re Bose, the international audio lutionary new up as an integrated system, asking for directions or a play- brand announced on Saturday voice interface with a new acoustic and elec- list, dictating a text or email, the availability of the latest that redefines tronics package, new digital or need your home alarm pair of its flagship headphones mobile com- signal processing, and a new turned on or your heat turned in Qatar. 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And Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 comes in black and silver colour. speech, suppressing every- Combined, they enable the Modern Home – Al Maha to magically transform the that lets Bose 700 owners do thing else that’s audible. 700’s new adjustable noise Center, iSpace – Lagoona same public spaces into pri- what’s never been done. Sur- they can share their quiet, and accuracy from VPAs. Siri for And it works from any- cancellation feature, including Mall and Al Maha Center, Vir- vate rooms for talking with rounded by competing con- not the noise around them— iOS is easily accessible, the where, whether you’re talk- a full-transparency experience gin Megastore – Landmark, friends, family, and virtual versations, rush-hour traffic, for crystal clear calls to home Google Assistant and Amazon ing to people or machines. On that gives the term “off” an en- Villaggio, Doha Festival City, personal assistants. and loud subway platforms, and work, and unprecedented Alexa are both built-in— and audio and video calls, they’ll tirely new meaning. Nation Sunday, September 22, 2019 05 NASA astronaut shares insights VCUarts Qatar unveils fall classes on dynamics of decision-making TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK value of an art and design DOHA education at VCUarts Qatar. Students will learn about VIRGINIA Commonwealth observational drawing, crea- Veteran NASA astronaut Dr Weber highlights the importance of planning and preparation in decision-making University School of the Arts tive thinking, communicat- in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) in ing ideas, composition and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Education City has launched preparing their portfolio. DOHA the 2019 edition of its fall The classes are taught by art, design and craft classes. alumni and faculty from DR Mary Ellen Weber, a vet- The school also launched the university, who have eran NASA astronaut and US its Portfolio Development in-depth knowledge of the national skydiving champion, classes, which have been processes that are required discussed the dynamics of de- designed to help high school to produce a world-class cision-making when risks are students acquire the skills portfolio. high and time is short, during a necessary to prepare ad- The university’s Contin- lecture at Carnegie Mellon Uni- missions portfolios, and its uing Education programme versity in Qatar (CMU-Q). Continuing Education pro- aims to cultivate an under- Drawing on her long experi- gramme, which offers the standing about the potential ence as a consultant in innova- public creative professional and value of art and design, tion and high-risk operations, courses and programmes for as well as attracting, devel- Weber said the need for urgent adult learners. oping and supporting self- action can be a major risk factor Those who are interested directed lifelong learners in any decision-making process. in art, design and craft class- and creative innovators in “The reason why there are es can choose from an excit- Qatar and the region. lessons from space on decision- ing and educational range The university offers two making is because it applies to DR Mary Ellen Weber speaks during a lecture at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. of creative pursuits that programmes. The Fashion any situation where you have to includes classes in pottery, Business Programme focus- make a decision fast,” said Dr the US Embassy in Qatar to and decision-making.” nology innovation, strategic in Qatar. sketching, fashion design, es on business development Weber, who was selected in the host Dr Weber for this lecture Weber is currently a mem- communications and high-risk Now in its ninth year, CMU- calligraphy, contemporary and aims to provide partici- 14th class of NASA astronauts for our community. Her re- ber of the NASA Advisory Coun- operations through her com- Q’s Dean’s Lecture Series fea- architecture, novel writing pants with entry-level busi- and went on two spaceflights markable experience provides cil Committee on Technology, pany, Stellar Strategies. tures industry leaders, govern- and applied technology in- ness skills for the fashion during her 10 years with NASA. key insights for our students Innovation and Engineering, Weber is a guest of the US ment officials and members of cluding animation, robotics enterprise market. Michael Trick, dean of who are forging their own ca- which advises NASA leadership Embassy in Qatar and will be the community who share their and virtual reality. The Creative Entrepre- CMU-Q, said: “We are de- reer paths and learning about on future space technologies. speaking to several different expertise on relevant and topi- A full list of classes can neurship Management is lighted to have worked with leadership, problem-solving She is a consultant in tech- communities during her stay cal issues. be found on the university’s intended for entrepreneurs website. The classes are who run or want to run their open to all ages and abilities business online (e.g. blog- and will begin from mid- gers, online retailers, etc.) October. with efficiency in their day- Astronaut stirs audience interest in space exploration The portfolio develop- to-day work by applying ment classes teach students proven strategic and busi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK He added, “I always want- the necessary skills to build ness operations manage- DOHA ed to learn about travelling to a competitive portfolio. ment practices without be- space from someone who has Students will have the ing overwhelmed. CELEBRATING 50 years of actual first-hand experience. time to practise and experi- Interested parties can the first Moon landing, Qatar As a scientist-to-be, I appreci- ment on different types of review class offerings and National Library (QNL) host- ate the commitment and hard portfolios, with the instruc- fees as well as register online ed a public presentation on work that Dr Weber, and in tors providing timely and at any time or visit VCUarts space exploration, in collabo- fact all space scientists, put in detailed personal feedback Qatar for in-person registra- ration with the US Embassy to make such marvelous ad- when required, allowing tion from Sunday to Thurs- in Qatar. ventures possible.” students to develop an un- day, 9am to 12pm and from NASA’s Dr Mary Ellen We- Another participant, Mo- derstanding of the vigor and 2pm to 3:45pm. ber presented a talk on ’The hammed Siraj, a petrochemi- Moon and Beyond: The Ex- cal engineer, said: “I have at- perience of Space and Future tended around 20 events at of Space Exploration’, sharing the library over the past seven experiences from her 10 years months since I moved to Qa- as an astronaut. tar with my family. There is Dr Weber flew on two something for everyone to Space Shuttle missions. Her learn and an opportunity to first flight was aboard STS-70 meet new people. Discovery and her second was “My younger daughter the STS-101 Atlantis mission even wore her spacesuit to for the construction of the In- Dr Weber flew on two Space Shuttle missions. Her first flight was aboard STS-70 Discovery and her second come and hear Dr Weber ternational Space Station. was the STS-101 Atlantis mission for the construction of the International Space Station. speak today. I think the lec- Dr Weber continues to ture is a great example of how serve on the NASA Advisory technology innovation, strate- student who attended the talk, is one such person, and I was the library offers something Council Committee on Tech- gic communications and high- said: “I am fascinated by peo- fortunate to have the chance for everyone in Qatar and is The classes are open to all ages and abilities and will begin nology, Innovation and Engi- risk operations. ple who want to achieve ex- to listen to her insightful lec- inspiring young people to fol- from mid-October. neering, and is a consultant in Rashid al Ali, a high school traordinary things. Dr Weber ture.” low their own dreams.” QFBA and Northumbria University host orientation for new students TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

WITH the commencement of a new aca- demic year, Qatar Finance & Business Academy, in collaboration with North- umbria University Newcastle, hosted a four-day period orientation week to fa- cilitate a positive transition for its new incoming students. Orientation week signifies the first BPS Higher Education Fair evokes step towards a successful academic year for new students where they are exposed to the university’s various departments, tremendous response from visitors facilities and faculty. The students learned about the vari- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ous student support services provided by Orientation week signifies the first step towards a successful academic year for new students DOHA the university, creating a healthy relation- where they are exposed to the university’s various departments, facilities and faculty. ship between the administration and stu- THE Higher Education Fair dents throughout their academic journey. significant increase of 238 percent be- 2019 at Birla Public School During the orientation week, students tween this year and the previous year. (BPS), Doha, evoked an over- had the opportunity to be officially wel- Northumbria University is one of the whelming response from stu- comed to QFBA-Northumbria Univer- largest public universities in the United dents and parents with around sity, in addition to learning about the Kingdom, with over 35,000 students 2,500 visiting the two-day fair. university’s functions, systems and nec- ranked ninth in the nation by number of The fair was inaugu- essary information. bachelor’s degree and higher education rated by President of Indian The students were provided with graduates. Northumbria has also cement- Business and Professionals the chance to ask questions regarding ed its footing among the top ten univer- Council (IBPC) Azim Abbas, their majors of choice courtesy of QFBA- sities in the UK by number of graduates Vice-Chairman of the School Northumbria faculty offering detailed entering professional employment: nine Management Gope Shahani insight on the university’s administrative out of 10 Northumbria graduates join the and Principal AP Sharma, in President of Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Azim body and offerings. advanced ranks of the workforce within the presence of the leadership Abbas, Vice-Chairman of the School Management Gope Shahani and During the orientation week, the stu- six months of their graduation. The in- team, teachers, staff members, Principal AP Sharm inaugurate the Higher Education Fair. dents were also given a tour on the uni- stitution also ranks 4th in the nation by parents and students. versity’s campus facilities, including the number of graduate students who set up The event was held as Information about higher nance’, ‘Careers of Future’, ‘Sci- classrooms, library, computer labs, medi- their own start-ups. part of ‘Disha’ (Directing and education courses of all the ence of Success’, ‘Understand- cal services, cafeteria and more. Currently Qatar Finance and Business Inspiring Students Advance- three streams i.e. Science, Hu- ing the True Value of a Global Dr Khalid al Horr, QFBA CEO, said: Academy in partnership with Northum- ment), a special programme manities and Commerce was Undergraduate Program’, “We are honoured at Qatar Finance and We wish our student a sincere welcome bria university delivers bachelor’s degrees for senior students. made available. ‘What After Class Twelve’ and Business Academy in partnership with and continuous success and excellence in in Accounting, Finance & Investment It aimed at providing Guidance on the admission ‘Liberal Education- The Right Northumbria University to successfully their academic endeavours.” Management and International Banking first-hand information about procedures, eligibility criteria, Choice’ were held to help the host the orientation week in effort to em- This year, the number of enrolled and Finance. In effort to create new hori- the various higher education scholarships, interest profile students and parents make pru- power our students. Within the Orienta- students in the current academic year zons for Qatar’s financial services sector, courses available in Qatar and testing and personal statement dent choice of courses. tion week’s various activities, new stu- at QFBA-Northumbria reached 193 stu- Qatar Finance and Business Academy in in foreign universities. Pre- writing was also provided to School leadership team dents were introduced to the university, dents, among whom 131 are Qataris, partnership with Northumbria University mium universities from the the visitors. along with the administration faculty, scientific and research facilities, representing 67.86 percent of the total plans to expand its facilities and launch UK, the USA, Qatar and In- Besides, career talks on top- manager and his team made and various service centres tailored to student body. new offerings and degrees furthermore dia showcased more than 100 ics like ‘Careers in Commerce’, great efforts to make the event provide a top educational experience for The number of Qatari students en- empowering the Qatari youth interested courses at the fair. ‘Careers in Banking and Fi- successful. our students creating a better tomorrow. rolled at the university has witnessed a in the financial services industry. 06 Sunday, September 22, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Quiet Crisis Within CPD: Officers Dying By Suicide Get Rid Of Police officers who are exposed to violence and witness other disturbing scenes have a higher risk of Nuclear Weapons suicide than other professions HICAGO police officer Paul Escamilla “From the moment they put on their liked corny jokes. He had three uniform, they answer a call that at any UN says there are approximately 14,500 existing nuclear weapons, children, coached his son’s little second may put their lives in danger or inflict Cleague team and played golf. A trauma,” Lightfoot said in a statement after and these are enough to completely destroy the Earth former supervisor called him “the guy that Escamilla’s death. “That is why we, as a city, everybody could work with.” He earned have an obligation to constantly strengthen OLIVIA ALPERSTEIN more than 120 awards in 17 years of service, the support network they have, and strive to TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE most recently in Rogers Park. end any negative perception of reaching out Earlier this week, Escamilla died by for help.” EPTEMBER 26 is International suicide in a Northwest Side forest preserve. The department has a dozen counselors Day for the Total Elimination of He was 40 years old. His was the fourth to serve more than 13,000 members. Nuclear Weapons, a day designated suicide by a Chicago police officer this year, That number suggests that contact with a by the United Nations to draw and at least the eighth since July 2018. counselor will be fairly rare. Officers must Sattention to one of its oldest goals: Too many CPD officers are taking their be made aware of alternatives, including achieving global nuclear disarmament. own lives. Each is tragic and there is no ways to seek help confidentially. At a mental It is also the original founding mission acceptable number of self-inflicted deaths. health summit in Chicago this summer that of my organisation, Physicians for Social Nor are there easy explanations for why drew Police Department leaders, experts Responsibility. an officer such as Escamilla would commit suggested steps for the department to take. Nuclear weapons make us less, not suicide. But Superintendent Eddie Johnson Some have proven effective in other cities, more, safe. Since their existence, they’ve and Mayor Lori Lightfoot recognise policing and all sound sensible: — Train supervisors posed one of the gravest threats to public is stressful, dangerous work. They know to speak to officers about wellness and health and human survival. According to the department has a responsibility to suicide, and to evaluate the wellness of UN estimates, 14,500 nuclear weapons support CPD members when they suffer officers in their command. remain. That’s enough to completely de- emotionally. Police officers have a higher — Assign clinicians to drop in during stroy the Earth. risk of suicide than other professions. all shifts at district stations to build Very few people want a nuclear war to The question the city must continue camaraderie and normalize seeking help. actually occur. We all have a vested inter- to ask is whether it’s doing enough to — Require more check-ins after police est in preventing one. No nation on Earth encourage mental health care and put in shootings — not just immediately afterward, would be adequately prepared to address place routine good habits to help officers but also at particularly fraught times later, the mass health emergency and humani- process stress. Brains need maintenance, such as when body camera video is released tarian crisis that would result. just as bodies do. A healthy police force to the public and when a ruling is issued on We have come very close to nuclear war benefits the entire city. whether the shooting was justified. in the past. On September 26, 1983, Soviet A big part of the department’s challenge Chicago isn’t alone in this struggle. New military officer Stanislav Petrov made a is determining the extent to which the culture York has had a record nine suicides on its split-second decision. He deemed an appar- of policing and policies, even in subtle ways, 36,000-member force this year. It appears ent missile attack from the United States to discourages officers from seeking self-care. likely to bolster its support of police by be an error, refusing to trigger a counterat- Officers experience violence and witness adding therapists and connecting officers tack and thus averting a potential nuclear other disturbing scenes in their work, yet to resources, including annual mental war. If Petrov hadn’t made that personal they may deny themselves the opportunity health checkups and peer groups, The New judgment, we might not even be here to ad- to manage their emotions due to a mistaken York Times reported. “We need to make vocate for a world free of nuclear weapons. belief it would suggest weakness. Johnson sure mental health services are the norm,” While it’s difficult to predict for cer- has spoken up about his own past need for said Donovan Richards, a New York City tain what a nuclear war would mean for help, and the department has made some councilman who leads the committee that each nation, scientific and medical studies improvements in assuring officers this is oversees police. paint a grim picture. National Geographic normal and necessary. Yet officers continue Policing in Chicago is tough enough recently analysed the impact of a long- to die. They are subjected to enourmous for an entire department. It should never lasting wildfire cloud in 2017 to get a sense The New START Treaty, a strategic nu- stress. They have easy access to guns. become unbearable for a single officer. of what the smoke and soot from a nuclear September 26 is International Day clear arms reduction treaty between the war might look like. The results confirmed for the Total Elimination of Nuclear United States and Russia that provides the physics involved in a global nuclear crucially important verification protocols, winter. According to analysts, nuclear Weapons. Let’s make this the year is also under threat of US withdrawal. winter could mean noontime darkness, when we finally resolve to abolish But there has also been critical plummeting global temperatures and the nuclear weapons for good progress to address the nuclear weapons end of life on the planet. threat. The historic UN Treaty on the Right now, the risk of nuclear war is Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, known the greatest it has been since the height cially withdrew from the landmark 1987 as the nuclear ban treaty, was approved of the Cold War. Decades later, we’re still Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces by 122 nations in 2017. To date, 70 playing a high-cost game of chicken with Treaty between Russia and the United nations have signed the treaty, and 26 Russia and other nuclear-armed states. States, which prohibited an entire class have ratified it. It will enter into force And once again, the Bulletin of Atomic of nuclear missiles while providing pro- once 50 nations have ratified it. Scientists’ Doomsday Clock is set at just cedures to ensure compliance and verify September 26 is International Day two minutes to midnight, the closest it’s arms reduction. It led to the elimination for the Total Elimination of Nuclear ever been to a nuclear apocalypse. of more than 2,600 intermediate-range Weapons. Let’s make this the year when We’ve ushered in a new nuclear missiles, bringing tangible progress in we finally resolve to abolish nuclear arms race, with President Donald stabilisation and disarmament efforts weapons for good. Trump announcing his intention to between the two countries. “out-innovate” other nuclear-armed The United States has also withdrawn (Olivia Alperstein is the media nations and withdrawing from critical from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of relations manager for Physicians international arms control treaties. Action, aka the Iran Deal, another crucial for Social Responsibility, (Tribune News Service) On August 2, the United States offi- international arms control agreement. www.psr.org) Trophy Hunters And Sport Hunters Are One And The Same When the other side isn’t even aware that a competition is taking place and ends up dead — that’s not a sport MICHELLE KRETZER A true sport involves an even kills a female animal who is raising young, Hunters kill because they enjoy killing. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE competition between two willing her babies will be orphaned and struggle Ron Thomson of Zimbabwe, who has participants. When one side has all the to survive, starve to death or be killed by purportedly slaughtered thousands of WEALTHY American business equipment and all the advantages and predators, whether she’s a leopard killed for animals, including leopards, hippos, lions owner who pays $400,000 to kill the other side isn’t even aware that a her coat or a deer for her flesh. For animals and more than 5,000 elephants, admits a rare black rhinoceros in Namibia competition is taking place and ends up such as wolves and geese who mate for life that he “didn’t have any sentiment” and A and imports the animal’s skin, skull dead — that’s not a sport. and live in close-knit family units, hunting is “totally unrepentant.” Howard Siegel, and horns as a trophy. A Canadian couple Trophy hunters and sport hunters both can devastate entire communities. author of Ordinary Beasts: Hunting and who post a picture of themselves online cause unnecessary suffering. We were all Both types of hunters enjoy collecting Cultural Psychopathy, read pro-hunting snuggling and kissing over the corpse of furious when we learned that Palmer trophies of their gruesome activities. books and interviewed hunters to try a lion they’ve just gunned down. Walter injured Cecil the lion and then made him Natural predators help maintain the to determine why they kill animals. He Palmer, of Cecil the lion infamy. Uncle suffer for 10 to 12 hours before finally balance of the ecosystem by killing only the concluded: “Sports hunters take great Joe, sitting in his tree stand on a crisp fall ending his misery. But that same scenario sickest and weakest individuals. Hunters, pleasure in shooting animals. … That’s the morning, waiting to shoot at unsuspecting plays out every day during hunting season. on the other hand, aim for the animals reason they do it. … It is killing without a deer just minding their own business. A study by the Texas Parks & Wildlife whose heads they’d like to hang over their purpose other than the self-pleasuring of Which of these is not like the others? Department found that for every deer fireplace — usually the largest, most robust the hunter.” No matter what moniker they Despite what ‘sport’ hunters would like killed outright by a bowhunter, at least animals, exactly the ones needed to keep like to use and no matter what animals you to think, they’re actually all the same. one escapes and goes on to suffer and die the population strong. Whether they’re they pursue, trophy hunters and sport As many now-infamous hunters have slowly. Twenty percent of foxes shot by after a rhinoceros’s horn or a buck’s hunters are all the same: They cause discovered, most of the world doesn’t hunters have to be shot again to kill them, There’s really no difference between antlers, a hunter’s goal is the same: Kill animal suffering, destroy populations and look kindly on trophy hunting. So it’s and another 10 percent escape — but people who kill elephants, rhinos a large, majestic animal and keep a body collect their grim “trophies” — just because not surprising that sport hunters try to probably end up starving. A biologist with part as a trophy. they want to. distance themselves from their widely the South Dakota Department of Game, and lions for fun and those who And they do it just for the “thrill” of it. condemned counterparts. But there’s Fish and Parks estimates that more than find amusement in gunning down Despite the excuses that every hunter spouts (Michelle Kretzer is a senior really no difference between people who 3 million wounded ducks go “unretrieved” deer, squirrels, turkeys and bears. from dawn to dusk about “conservation,” writer for People for the Ethical kill elephants, rhinos and lions for fun and every year. Trophy hunters and sport hunters you can’t conserve animals through the Treatment of Animals (PETA), those who find amusement in gunning Trophy hunters and sport hunters both tear families apart barrel of a gun. The ecosystem manages 501 Front St, Norfolk, VA 23510; down deer, squirrels, turkeys and bears. both tear families apart. When a hunter itself just fine without human involvement. www.PETA.org)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East / World Sunday, September 22, 2019 07 Rights group urges restraint Hundreds of protesters call for after protests against Sissi

DPA Egypt President Sisi to step down CAIRO AN international rights group has called on Egyptian au- At least 74 people arrested thorities to protect the right to as hundreds of Egyptians peaceful protest and to imme- diately release those detained, took to streets late Friday, hours after the country saw chanting slogans including rare protests against President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi. ‘Leave, Sisi!’, asking the Late on Friday, hundreds of Egyptians took to the streets president to resign in the capital Cairo and other cities. The protesters chanted AFP slogans demanding the ouster CAIRO of the ex-general, who took power in 2014, one year after PROTESTS erupted overnight in he led the military overthrow Cairo and other Egyptian cities call- Egyptian protesters take part in protests calling for the removal of of the country’s first demo- ing for the removal of President Ab- President Sisi in Cairo’s downtown, on Friday. (AFP) cratically elected president, del Fattah al-Sisi, in a rare show of Mohamed Morsi. dissent quickly quashed by authori- Protests are rare in Egypt ties. Hundreds of Egyptians took amid a crackdown on opposi- to the streets late Friday, chanting tion and freedom of expres- slogans including “Leave, Sisi!” and sion. Thousands of secular demanding the “fall of the regime”. and Islamist opposition fig- At least 74 people were arrested, ures have been detained or a security source said, with plain sentenced to prison. clothed police patrolling sidestreets “President [Abdel-Fattah of downtown Cairo. al-Sissi] should direct the After overnight clashes with the state security forces to abide protesters, security forces on Sat- by international standards for urday maintained tight control of law enforcement during dem- Tahrir Square -- the epicentre of the onstrations,” Human Rights 2011 revolution that unseated long- Watch said on Saturday. time autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Citing media reports, The country effectively banned Egyptian protesters shout slogans as they take part in a protest calling for the removal of President Egyptians protests and demand the removal of President Abdel Fat- HRW said that security forces protests under a 2013 law and a state Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo’s downtown, on Friday. (AFP) tah al-Sisi, in Cairo’s downtown, on Friday. (AFP) had chased and rounded up of emergency is still in full effect. protesters and surrounded “I think it’s safe to say that the military of rampant corruption. O After overnight clashes with social justice like in 2011, they esca- “This is the first time people take Cairo’s iconic Tahrir Square, events of the past few weeks, includ- The president flatly denied the protesters, security forces maintain lated straight to ‘Leave’ from the first to the streets in many years but I the epicentre of the 2011 up- ing the development last night, pose allegations last week at a youth con- minute,” Shama noted. am not sure it will be the last,” he rising that toppled autocrat the most serious legitimacy crisis ference and sought to assure Egyp- tight control of Tahrir Square Thousands shared footage on added. Under the rule of general- Hosni Mubarak. facing Sisi,” Nael Shama, a Cairo- tians that he “was honest and faith- O The protests came on back of an social media documenting the turned-president Sisi, authorities “President [al-Sissi’s] se- based political analyst, said. ful” to his people and the military. online call by Mohamed Aly, an demonstrations, which sprang up have launched a broad crackdown curity agencies have time and The protests came on the back of In Aly’s latest video posted early exiled Egyptian businessman, in several cities including sizeable on dissidents, jailing thousands of again used brutal force to an online call put out by Mohamed Friday morning on his growing so- demanding Sisi be toppled crowds blocking traffic in Alexan- Islamists as well as secular activists crush peaceful protests,” said Aly, a disgruntled exiled Egyptian cial media accounts, he urged Egyp- dria, Al-Mahalla, Damietta, Man- and popular bloggers. Michael Page, deputy Middle businessman, demanding Sisi be tians to head to the streets after a O “No one shouted bread, freedom, soura and Suez. Sisi led the military ouster of for- East and North Africa director. toppled. The construction contrac- highly anticipated Super Cup foot- social justice like in 2011, they Shama, who wrote a book on mer Islamist president Mohamed “The authorities should tor has been posting videos from ball match between Cairo power- escalated straight to ‘Leave’ from Egypt’s foreign policy, said the “to- Morsi in 2013 and won back-to-back recognize that the world is Spain that have gone viral since ear- houses Al Ahly and Zamalek. the first minute,” an analyst notes tally organic” nature of the small- landslide elections after running vir- watching and take all neces- ly September, accusing Sisi and the “No one shouted bread, freedom, scale protests was “unprecedented”. tually unopposed. sary steps to avoid a repetition of past atrocities,” he added.

News in brief Iran issues warning as US deploys troops to Saudi Arabia

AFP Saudi vows response to oil attacks ‘aggression’ museum during the unveiling Somali pirates TEHRAN of an exhibition of what Iran release Iranian held CAIRO: Saudi Arabia on Saturday vowed to take “appropriate says are US and other drones hostage since 2015 ANY country that attacks Iran measures” in response to last weekend’s attacks on its oil facili- captured in its territory. It fea- will become the “main bat- ties that the kingdom blamed on Iran. Yemen’s Iran-linked Houthi tured a badly damaged drone NAIROBI: An Iranian held tlefield”, the Revolutionary rebels have claimed responsibility for the September 14 drone with US military markings said for more than four years by Guards warned Saturday after and missile attacks on two major Saudi oil facilities in the eastern to be an RQ-4 Global Hawk that Somali pirates has been Washington ordered reinforce- province of Buqyaq. But Riyadh and Washington have said that Iran Iran downed in June, as well as released, a humanitarian ments to the Gulf following at- was behind the strikes, which at least initially put a halt to about an RQ-170 Sentinel captured in organization that helps hos- tacks on Saudi oil installations it half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output. Tehran denies involvement. On 2011 and still intact. tages said on Saturday. Mo- blames on Tehran. Saturday, the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel al- The Guards also displayed hammad Sharif Panahandeh Tensions escalated between Jubeir, reiterated his accusations against Iran. the domestically manufactured was a crew member on the arch-foes Iran and the United “We are holding Iran responsible for this criminal act,” al- Khordad 3 air defence battery FV Siraj, an Iranian fishing States after last weekend’s at- Jubeir said at a televised press conference in the capital Riyadh. they say was used to shoot down vessel that was captured tacks on Saudi energy giant Ar- “When investigations [into the attacks] are complete, we will take Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein the Global Hawk. “What are your off the coast of Somalia in amco’s Abqaiq processing plant the appropriate measures to deal with this aggression,” he said. Salami speaks at Tehran’s Islamic Revolution and Holy Defence mu- drones doing in our airspace? March 2015, the Hostage and Khurais oilfield halved the “We have asked the United Nations to send experts to partici- seum, during the unveiling of an exhibition of what Iran says are US We will shoot them down, shoot Support Partnership said in kingdom’s oil output. pate in investigations,” al-Jubeir added. (DPA) and other drones captured in its territory, on Saturday. (AFP) anything that encroaches on our a statement. He was one of Yemen’s Huthi rebels have airspace,” said Salami. the last four hostages being claimed responsibility for the deployment of troops to Saudi defence. But Islamic Revolu- to become the main battlefield, don’t make a strategic mistake”, His remarks came only days held by Somali pirates. “Mr strikes but the US says it has Arabia at “the kingdom’s re- tionary Guard Corps com- go ahead,” he told a news con- he said, listing past US military after the strikes on Saudi oil Sharif was very seriously ill concluded the attacks involved quest”, Defence Secretary Mark mander Major General Hossein ference in Tehran. “adventures” against Iran. facilities claimed by Yemen’s and would not have survived cruise missiles from Iran and Esper said, noting the forces Salami said Iran was “ready for “We will never allow any Iran’s Salami, for his part, Huthis, but the US says it has much longer,” said Leslie amounted to “an act of war”. would be “defensive in nature” any type of scenario”. war to encroach upon Iran’s was speaking at Tehran’s Islam- concluded the attack involved Edwards, who negotiated Washington approved the and focused on air and missile “Whoever wants their land territory. “We hope that they ic Revolution and Holy Defence cruise missiles from Iran. the release on behalf of the partnership. Following medi- cal tests, he will be flown home to Iran in the coming days, the Nairobi-based Hong Kong police, protesters Second drone downed in 48 hours group said. (DPA) Nigeria rejects clash in 16th weekend of rallies over south Syria, says Damascus United Nations report on violence AFP AFP Ready for Syria operation ahead of HONG KONG DAMASCUS ABUJA: Nigeria on Friday Trump talks, says Turkey’s Erdogan rejected the findings of a RIOT police and protesters A drone was shot down on ANKARA: Turkey’s preparations on the border with Syria ahead UN report on violence in the in Hong Kong fought brief Saturday in Quneitra province of a possible operation have been completed, Turkish President country accusing it of simply skirmishes near the Chinese in southern Syria, the second Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday ahead of talks with US blaming the government of border on Saturday, the lat- such incident in 48 hours, counterpart Donald Trump. “Our preparations along the border President Muhammadu Bu- est clashes during huge pro- state media said. have been completed,” Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul hari. “While we agree that the democracy protests that have Authorities “dismantled a ahead of his flight to New York for the United Nations General violence in Nigeria, or in any battered the financial hub for drone” after it was shot down Assembly. He has given the US until the end of the month country, is a major concern more than three months. on the edge of Jaba al-Sheikh for concrete results on the development of a “safe zone” on and that there is a rippling Police fired tear gas and in the countryside of Qunei- Turkey’s border, after which Turkey will go in. Trump and Erdogan effect, we are disappointed rubber bullets at small groups tra province, southwest of will discuss the matter when the Turkish leader is in New York. that the rapporteur was silent of hardcore activists who had Damascus, state news agency Although earlier this month, the NATO allies launched joint pa- on intra-group violence,” presi- built barricades in the outly- SANA reported. trols in northeastern Syria, Turkish officials have described the dential spokesman Garba ing town of Tuen Mun, some Anti-govt protesters wearing Premier League soccer t-shirts stage a The drone was loaded US actions as “cosmetic” and warned against delays. (AFP) Shehu said in a statement. of them lobbing bricks and at protest at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) with bombs and C4 explosive, Shehu said defended the gov- least one Molotov cocktail. it said. The origin of the drone ernment saying it was trying Multiple people were seen gest challenge to China’s rule burned it. Tensions spiked was not specified, though for Human Rights confirmed conflict. On August 24, Israel its best to end the violence. being arrested in the clashes, since Hong Kong was handed after police snatch squads SANA reported it “came from the downing of the drone on launched a strike on Aqraba to “There is absolutely no doubt which were less sustained than back by Britain in 1997 and rushed into a park where the west”. Saturday but was not able to prevent what the Jewish state that violence between farm- the intense battles of previous shows no sign of ending, with crowds had gathered and On Thursday, another confirm if it was hit by forces said was a planned attack with ers and herders, which has weekends. city leaders and Beijing taking made a series of arrests. drone was downed by Syrian of the Syrian regime, or its ally, drones carrying explosives to a long history in our country The city has been con- a hard line. Hundreds of hardcore anti-aircraft defences over the the Lebanese Shiite move- its territory by Iran and pro- spiked in recent years but the vulsed by 16 straight week- In a now familiar pattern, activists then built barri- village of Aqraba, south of Da- ment Hezbollah. Iranian militia fighters. effectiveness with which the ends of sometimes violent the day began with a peaceful cades and dismantled nearby mascus, SANA reported, also Hezbollah and regional The Observatory said that federal and state authorities rallies calling for greater rally. At one point, a hand- fences to arm themselves without specifying the origin Shiite power Iran, both en- strike killed five fighters, in- responded made a big differ- democratic freedoms and po- ful of protesters pulled down with makeshift clubs. Ob- of the drone. emies of Israel, back the Da- cluding two Hezbollah mem- ence,” he said. (AFP) lice accountability. China’s flag flying outside a jects were also thrown onto The Syrian Observatory mascus government in Syria’s bers and an Iranian. The movement is the big- local government office and nearby train tracks. 08 Sunday, September 22, 2019 Asia / World Trump slams ‘partisan’ ‘Millions’ protest in youth-led whistleblower, Biden responds forcefully global climate change strike AFP WASHINGTON

Four mn people filled US President Donald Trump city streets around on Friday vigorously rejected a whistleblower’s claim of wrong- the world, organisers doing, amid reports he used a said, in what was call with Ukraine’s president to pressure him to investigate the billed as the biggest son of Trump’s Democratic ri- val Joe Biden. ever protest against The whistleblower’s secret climate change complaint has triggered a tense showdown between Congress, AFP whose Democratic leaders US President Donald Trump. NEW YORK are demanding to review the complaint, and the executive MASSES of children skipped branch which has barred them Ukraine link school to join a global strike from doing so. against climate change that teen It has also raised concerns Washington Post, citing two activist Greta Thunberg said Trump sought to strong-arm unnamed former US officials, was “only the beginning,” ahead Ukraine into providing dam- said the complaint stemmed of a UN youth summit she will aging information on the from Trump’s communica- participate in Saturday. president’s possible 2020 chal- tions with Ukraine, and a Some four million peo- lenger, which would represent “promise” allegedly made ple filled city streets around dangerous foreign meddling in by the president. Trump the world, organizers said, in the US election–similar to the slammed the “ridiculous” what was billed as the biggest interference blamed on Russia story, attacking the “partisan ever protest against the threat in 2016, when Trump defeated whistleblower,” despite posed to the planet by rising Hillary Clinton. admitting to not knowing the temperatures. The Washington Post, cit- person’s identity. Youngsters and adults alike Demonstrators flee as a teargas shell flies along the ground during People hold a banner reading “Climate, social justice, no more blah, ing two unnamed former US chanted slogans and waved clashes with riot policemen at a Climate Change protest in Paris, on blah, blah, we need action” as they take part in a Climate Change officials, said the complaint placards in demonstrations that Saturday. (AFP) protest, on Saturday, in Bayonne southwestern France. (AFP) stemmed from Trump’s com- started in Asia and the Pacific, munications with Ukraine, and amounted to “clear-cut cor- spread across Africa, Europe and “Make The Earth Great Again.” 100 arrested in Paris ‘yellow vest’ protests Summit where more than 60 a “promise” allegedly made by ruption.” Suspicions have fo- Latin America, before culminat- In New York’s Battery Park, tens world leaders will take to the the president. Trump slammed cused on a July 25 call between ing in the United States where of thousands of supporters gave PARIS: Over a hundred demonstrators were arrested at yellow vest podium to present greenhouse the “ridiculous” story, attacking Trump and Ukraine’s President Thunberg rallied. “Change is Thunberg a rockstar reception, protests in Paris on Saturday as about 7,500 police were deployed gas emissions reduction goals. the “partisan whistleblower,” Volodymyr Zelensky, a former coming whether they like it or chanting her name as she called to deal with the movement’s radical anarchist “black blocs” strand. Events began Friday in the despite admitting to not know- comedian elected in May. not,” said Thunberg, hitting on leaders to act now to curb gas After first marching with the yellow vests, around 1,000 radical deluge-threatened Pacific Is- ing the person’s identity. Trump’s Democratic oppo- out at skeptics as she wrapped emissions. demonstrators joined a separate march against climate change lands of Vanuatu, the Solomons He insisted he had a “to- nents have been probing that up the massive day of action in “Why should we study for a where they provoked clashes with police, authorities said. and Kiribati, where children tally appropriate” conversation, call in connection with allega- New York, where she said that future that is being taken away Two bank buildings were damaged in the clashes, along with chanted: “We are not sinking, without detailing with whom, tions Trump and his personal 250,000 protested. from us?” She asked. “We de- motor scooters, windows and other property. Some activists built we are fighting.” or what was said, and instead lawyer Rudy Giuliani tried to Strike organizers 350.org mand a safe future. Is that really makeshift roadblocks which they then torched. The defiance reverberated suggested Biden and his son pressure the Ukrainian ad- said Friday’s rallies were the too much to ask?” On Saturday, The climate march organisers urged protesters to go home to across the globe as kids closed should be investigated for their ministration. The Wall Street start of 5,800 protests across 163 she and 500 other youth envi- avoid the clashes which involved teargas and baton charges. their textbooks in a collective actions in Ukraine. Journal reported that Trump countries over the next week. ronmentalists from around the The yellow vest movement erupted 10 months ago and blindsid- call to action. “We are the future Biden responded forcefully, pressed Zelensky about eight From Berlin to Boston, Kam- world will take part in the first- ed President Emmanuel Macron, whom protesters accuse of being and we deserve better,” 12-year- demanding Trump immedi- times on the call to investi- pala to Kiribati, Seoul to Sao ever Youth Climate Summit. out of touch with the needs of ordinary French people. old Lilly Satidtanasarn, known ately release the transcript of gate possible corruption in- Paulo, protesters brandished Then on Monday, UN Secre- “We are assembling just to say that we can’t make ends meet. as “Thailand’s Greta” for her the call and saying the reports volving Biden’s son Hunter, signs with slogans includ- tary General Antonio Guterres (The protest) is not only against the president, it’s against the sys- campaign against plastic bags Trump sought to coerce his who worked with a Ukrainian ing “There is no planet B” and has convened a Climate Action tem,” said a female protester who did not give her name. (AFP) in malls, said in Bangkok. Ukrainian counterpart, if true, natural gas company.

News PM Imran reaches New York UK Labour deputy leader survives bid to oust him over Brexit in brief to attend UNGA session REUTERS first, had intervened just as the LONDON/ BRIGHTON party gathered for the annual First Indian will be sent TRIBUNE.COM.PK tember 27, and share Pakistan’s conference in the seaside resort to space by our rocket ISLAMABAD perspective and position on the THE deputy leader of Britain’s of Brighton. in 2021: ISRO chief Kashmir dispute and its cur- Labour Party survived an at- “Jeremy Corbyn proposed PRIME Minister Imran Khan rent human rights and related tempt to oust him over Brexit that the motion not go to a vote NEW Delhi: If India does reached New York on Saturday dimensions. on Saturday after party chief and instead that there be a re- launch the Gaganyaan mis- on a week-long visit to attend Besides his address, he will Jeremy Corbyn moved to de- view of the position of deputy sion, it will be the fourth the UN General Assembly ses- hold meetings with world lead- fuse a row that threatened to leader and other positions in nation to do so after the sion and be part of a host of oth- ers on the sidelines of the Gen- overshadow the party’s bid to support of the leader,” the United States, Russia er activities, including a meet- eral Assembly session, includ- show it was ready for power. source said. and China. The mission is ing President Donald Trump. ing President Trump. This will Holding its annual party The motion, which ap- estimated to cost around He was received by Paki- be the second meeting between conference just weeks before peared to blindside Corbyn’s Rs 10,000 crore. India is stan’s UN ambassador Maleeha the two leaders in two months. Prime Minister Boris Johnson team, had provoked criticism moving ahead to meet its Lodhi, US envoy and other sen- Last time the two met at the has promised “do or die” to Britain’s Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives at the Labour from Labour figures, including target of sending a man to ior officials. The highlight of White House on July 22 when lead Britain out of the Euro- Party annual conference with councillor Nancy Platts, in Brighton, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, as space by December 2021, the prime minister’s US visit is Imran undertook his maiden pean Union, Labour was keen Britain, on Sunday. (REUTERS) Britain heads towards a pos- announced ISRO chairman K his maiden address to the UN visit to Washington as the to set out its agenda for govern- sible parliamentary election to Sivan Saturday. Addressing General Assembly, which would prime minister. ment rather than put its Brexit those plans. The attempt only Watson, who has often criti- unlock the Brexit impasse. the eighth convocation of IIT, focus on recent Indian decision While a trilateral summit divisions on display. underlined the deep divisions cised Corbyn, described the at- “We must focus on fight- Bhubaneswar, Sivan said, to strip the disputed Indian meeting of Pakistan, Malaysia But a move by Corbyn ally in Britain’s main opposition tempt as “a drive-by shooting” ing against Boris Johnson & “By December 2021 the administered Kashmir of its and Turkey will be held on the Jon Lansman, founder of the party over Brexit, rifts that have after he challenged the Labour his catastrophic no-deal Brexit, first Indian will be carried special status and subsequent sidelines, the prime minister left-wing grassroots movement also fractured the governing leader’s position on Brexit and not each other,” Khan tweeted. out, by our own rocket, to curfew and restrictions im- will also interact with cross- Momentum, to propose a mo- Conservative Party and have suggested a second referendum Britain’s decision to back leav- space. This is our target, posed in the valley. The prime section of international media tion to abolish the deputy’s cast doubt over when, how or should be held before any new ing the EU in a 2016 referen- everybody at ISRO is work- minister will address the Gen- outlets including meetings post because of disloyalty over whether Brexit will take place election. A Labour source said dum has divided not only the ing on that.” ISRO’s ambi- eral Assembly on Friday, Sep- with editorial boards. Brexit threatened to derail on Oct. 31. Deputy leader Tom Corbyn, who backs an election country’s main political parties. tious Gaganyaan project aims to send a three-mem- ber crew to space for at least seven days. (AGENCIES) US, El Salvador Malta takes some migrants from Ocean Viking, but leaves others onboard sign agreement Manila halts aid talks with backers of UN rights REUTERS Italy rise in ‘phantom’ boats as new on asylum to probe into drug war LA VALLETTA route sees migrants go undetected curb migration MANILA: Philippine President A group of 265 migrants were WASHINGTON: The United Rodrigo Duterte’s administra- brought to Malta on Saturday, ROME: Italy has seen a rise in so-called “phantom” boat arrivals States and El Salvador tion has ordered the suspen- including 36 from the rescue as traffickers ferry migrants across the Mediterranean from Tunisia reached an agreement sion of all loan and grant ship Ocean Viking, but the op- rather than Libya without being spotted, a prosecutor warned Satur- Friday aimed at curbing talks with foreign govern- erators of the ship complained day. The closing window of opportunity to reach Europe before the illegal migration, open- ments that backed a United that more than 180 other mi- onset of winter has also seen a spike in the numbers of crossings, ing the door for the US to Nations resolution to review grants on board had been re- just ahead of a meeting of interior ministers on the hot-button topic potentially send refugees human rights abuses during fused disembarkation by the of migration on Monday in Malta. back to the violent Central his signature anti-drug war. island. Of the more than 6,620 people to have arrived in Italy since the American country. The Iceland-sponsored UN The Maltese armed forces start of 2019, some 5,500 have done so autonomously, managing The deal was an- Human Rights Council reso- said 229 migrants among Sat- to approach the coast or land without being spotted or needing as- nounced at a joint press lution passed by a minority urday’s arrivals were rescued sistance, according to the Repubblica daily. conference in Washington vote in July, drawing the ire from three boats in distress “We are starting to see not just Tunisians but also sub-Saha- by Acting Secretary of of Duterte, who bristles at in Malta’s search and rescue rans on the boats that arrive autonomously,” Agrigento prosecutor Homeland Security Kevin Western condemnation of his zone. Another 36 were trans- Salvatore Vella said in an interview in the Stampa daily. “We think McAleenan and Salva- campaign which has killed ferred to a Maltese patrol boat that there are new routes, no longer from Libya but from Tunisia, doran Foreign Minister thousands and drawn inter- from the Ocean Viking, which A woman migrant and her child who was rescued by the Armed where the sea crossing is easier because it is shorter and you can Alexandra Hill. national condemnation but is had rescued them in Malta’s Forces of Malta (AFM) stands next to UNHCR staff at the AFM base in do it in small boats, with minimal risk,” he said. (AFP) The agreement -- which widely supported by Filipinos. zone. Valletta’s Marsamxett Harbour, Malta, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) will only go into effect Duterte’s chief aide Salvador The arrivals were the Ocean Viking, run by MSF and ing its shores since a 2015 after both countries have Medialdea, in a memoran- fourth group to arrive on stranded on board. This, it its rescue zone. another French charity, SOS spike in Mediterranean arriv- implemented new border dum which he signed “by the Mediterranean island in said, “demonstrates the dis- The island took more than Méditerranée, has exposed als of people fleeing conflicts security and asylum pro- order of the president”, a week. But Medecins Sans criminatory, arbitrary and 300 migrants from the Ocean Europe’s failure to come up and poverty in the Middle East cesses -- is the latest step instructed all government Frontieres (MSF), which op- inhumane nature of a system Viking in August on condi- with a coherent policy to deal and Africa. by Donald Trump’s admin- agencies to cut off all official erates Ocean Viking, said in which continues to prioritise tion that they would be shared with migration from Africa On Monday Malta will host istration to curb immigra- development aid talks with a tweet that 182 survivors political gameplay above hu- among other EU countries, through Libya. an EU home affairs ministers tion to the US by leaning the 18 countries that voted from other rescues, includ- man lives and dignity”. but most are still on the island, EU states have been at log- meeting which will discuss on neighbors to take in for the resolution. (AFP) ing a newborn, children and Malta argued that those stretching its limited recep- gerheads over how to handle migration and how EU states migrants. (AFP) a pregnant woman, remained people were picked up outside tion facilities. The plight of the refugees and migrants reach- may share arrivals. Huawei releases Atlas 900 PAGE 10

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DOW26,935.07 QE 10,512.06 SENSEX 38,014.62 GOLD 1,515.10 QICDRC returns to IBA 2019 stage, -159.72 PTS -27.53 PTS +1,921.15 PTS +0.59% solidifies global rolePAGE 10 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.85 BRENT 64.28 -0.19% WTI 58.09 -0.17% SILVER -0.20% Qatar, Germany to hold high-level talks on LNG project in Nov: Envoy

ment decision in place at the German Deputy Minister of Economy end of 2019, or early next year, for this project. and Energy to visit Qatar on Nov 1 Besides cooperation in ener- QC First VC Mohamed bin Twar and Second VC Rashid bin Hamad al Athba with VP and Secretary General gy, Muzel said, the German del- of China Foreign Trade Centre and Canton Fair Li Jinqi at a meeting in Doha recently. SATYENDRA PATHAK to finally have its first liquefied egations will also engage in talks DOHA natural gas import terminal as with various Qatari authorities the country seeks to diversify to strengthen bilateral trade be- Chinese trade delegation meets TWO high-level delegations its sources of energy supply. tween the two countries. from Germany will visit Qa- We are in talks with Qatar for “There is an upswing in tar in November this year to co-operation on this project as trade volume between the two with Qatar Chamber officials engage in advanced stages of the country is the largest pro- countries. If the purchases of talks with Qatari authorities ducer of LNG in the world,” the Airbus by Qatar are taken into TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Canton Fair Li Jinqi. al presence and implementing for building an LNG receiv- envoy said. consideration then we certainly DOHA The meeting reviewed ways Chinese foreign trade develop- ing terminal in Germany, the Muzel said that Germany is have witnessed huge growth in of strengthening cooperation ment strategy. country’s top envoy in Doha also looking at Qatar to secure The LNG project will be the our bilateral ties over the years. WAYS to enhance the $50 bil- between the two sides. It also Underscoring the impor- has said. its growing need for energy. most important topic of Airbus is a joint project of lion bilateral trade between examined the preparations to- tance of Qatari market, Jinqi In an interview with Qatar According to reports earli- discussion during the France and Germany,” he said. Qatar and China and the par- wards the Canton Fair, which is called on Qatari companies Tribune, German Ambassador er, Germany is planning to sign upcoming visits of German “There is a lot of scope ticipation of Qatari firms in being organised by the Chinese and businesspersons to visit to Qatar HE Hans-Udo Muzel long-term LNG contracts with between the two countries to the upcoming China Import Ministry of Trade and Public the expo. said that German Deputy Min- Qatar to do away with its over- delegations to Qatar... The enhance trade ties in the food and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Government of Guangdong Describing China as an ister of Economy and Energy reliance on Russia’s Gazprom. meetings are expected to sector. The German delega- dominated the talks between district. The fair is slated for important trading partner for Thomas Bareiss will visit Qa- “The LNG project will be witness decisions to be tions will offer to export more Qatar Chamber officials and a mid October. Qatar and Canton Fair as a tar on November 1 and Prime the most important topic of made by the Qatari side and food items to Qatar during the Chinese trade delegation held Jinqi said he expected to significant platform for Qatari Minister of Federal State of discussion during the upcom- the offers to be made by the meetings,” he said. recently in Doha. see a number of Qatari com- businessmen, Twar said Qatari Lower Saxony Stephen Well ing visits of German delega- German side. “Talks are also going on Qatar Chamber First Vice panies at the 126th edition of companies were eager to forge will visit the country by the tions to Qatar. The project re- between the ports of the two Chairman Mohamed bin Twar the expo, which is the largest trade alliances with Chinese end of November to hold talks quires huge investment. The German Ambassador to Qatar countries to secure regular and Second Vice Chairman international trade event. It companies. The QC first VC about Qatar’s investment and meetings are expected to wit- HE Hans-Udo Muzel supplies of food products from Rashid bin Hamad al Athba would contribute to enhancing stressed the Chamber’s interest engagement in the proposed ness decisions to be made by Germany to Qatar. A lot of Ger- represented the Qatari side, trade between China and world to encourage Qatari companies LNG terminal project. the Qatari side and the offers to man companies are working on while the Chinese delegation countries, he added. to take part in the fair, which “This LNG terminal project be made by the German side,” largest economy and also the the timely completion of food were headed by Vice President The fair is the largest plat- he said would open new areas is vital for Germany. It would he said. largest energy consumer in Eu- security project at the Hamad and Secretary General of China form for Chinese companies of cooperation between the two be a step forward for Germany Germany, which is the rope, targets to get final invest- Port,” he said. Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) aiming at expanding their glob- countries.

QIA reaffirms its Bull run continues as QSE gains for 5th week commitment to UK SATYENDRA PATHAK According to an estimate week to QR1.9 billion against decline of 6 percent on 8.7 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK investment across all regions DOHA by QNB Financial Services, QR1.3 billion in the previous The QSE main index gained million shares traded. DOHA of the UK, in sectors includ- foreign institutions have week. 50.36 points, or 0.48 per- MPHC, Qatar Insurance, ing infrastructure, technol- IN one of its longest period bought Qatari equities worth The banks and financial cent, during the week to and QNB were the primary QATAR Investment Author- ogy and energy. of winning streaks in the re- $1.3 billion on net basis since services sector led the trad- close at 10,512.06 points. contributors to the weekly ity (QIA) has reaffirmed its “With almost 90% of cent past, the Qatar Stock Ex- the beginning of this year. ing value during the week, index gain. MPHC was the long-term commitment to these funds now committed, change (QSE) gained for the Qatari institutions also re- accounting for 39.9 percent biggest contributor to the in- the United Kingdom through QIA continues to believe that fifth week in a row. mained bullish with net buy- of the total trading value. industrial sector, which ac- dex’s weekly increase, adding a strategy of continuous, the UK will fundamentally The QSE main index ing of QR12.4 million against The industrial sector was the counted for 25.9 percent of 47.9 points to the index. gradual investment and in- remain an attractive destina- gained 50.36 points, or 0.48 net buying of QR17.9 million second biggest contributor to the overall trading volume. Qatar Insurance was the creased diversification, QIA tion for long-term invest- percent, during the week to in the previous year. the overall trading value, ac- The number of transac- second biggest contributor has said in a statement. ment, irrespective of the close at 10,512.06 points. Both foreign and local counting for 23.6 percent of tions rose 4 percent to 37,273 to the mentioned gain, con- “QIA has built a world- ultimate outcome of Brexit. Market capitalisation rose retail investors, however, re- the total. against 35,839 in the previ- tributing 30.2 points to the class portfolio of assets We will continue to examine by 0.8 percent to QR583.2 mained bearish throughout Qatar National Bank ous week. index. Moreover, QNB tacked within the United Kingdom and seek exciting opportuni- billion against QR578.6 bil- the week. (QNB) was the top value Qatar First Bank (QFB) on 26.8 points to the index. and successfully established ties to grow our UK portfolio lion in the previous trading Foreign retail inves- traded stock during the week was the top volume traded On the other hand, Ooredoo partnerships with several and we look forward to week. tors remained bearish with with a total traded value of stock during the week with deleted 22.4 points from the leading British financial in- strengthening our existing The unabated bull run can net selling of QR12 million QR398.8 million. 115.2 million shares traded. index. stitutions,” said CEO Man- UK partnerships and devel- be attributed to the buying against net selling of QR0.57 Trading volume slightly Mesaieed Petrochemical Four out of the seven sec- soor al Mahmoud oping new opportunities for interest of both foreign and million in the previous week. declined by 0.8 percent to Holding Company (MPHC) tor index closed in the posi- “Against the backdrop the long-term benefit of both local institutional investors in Qatari retail investors reach 638.9 million shares was the best performing stock tive territory in the week that of uncertainty created by nations,” he added Qatari stocks. remained negative with net against 644.2 million shares for the week with a gain of also saw 15 stocks out of the Brexit, QIA has continued to UK’s Ambassador to Foreign institutions re- selling of QR185.9.2 million in the previous week. 10.4 percent on a trading vol- 46 listed stocks make gains. invest in the United King- Qatar HE Ajay Sharma mained positive with net against net selling of QR114.3 The banks and financial ume of 56.8 million shares. While 27 stocks declined, dom, announcing in 2017 an welcomed Qatar’s display of buying of QR185.4 million million in the week before. services sector led the trad- On the other hand, Doha there was no change in the intention to invest an ad- long-term confidence in the against net buying of QR47.9 Trading value increased ing volume, accounting for Bank was the worst-perform- share prices of the remaining ditional 5 billion pounds of UK. million in the previous week. by 46.8 percent during the 34.3 percent, followed by the ing stock for the week with a four stocks. Big 5 Construct Qatar exhibition kicks off in Doha tomorrow TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK also feature 40 free-to-attend Visitors will benefit from a shops on the sidelines will National Vision 2030,” said DOHA educational workshops. pool of over 150 exhibitors offer insight to visitors on the Doha Exhibition and Con- Backed by its strategic latest industry trends, tools vention Centre’s CEO Jose BRINGING 150 exhibitors partner, the Qatar National from 20 countries, represent- and techniques. The agenda Vicente. from 20 countries and an Tourism Council, The Big 5 ing the entire building pro- is comprised of 40 CPD (Con- “We are very proud to exhaustive portfolio of build- Construct Qatar will officially cess across different sectors tinuing Professional Devel- host dmg events Doha and ing materials, construction open at 11AM and will show- opment) certified workshops their high standard exhibition products and solutions under case the latest construction hance their skills.” covering the latest industry in Doha again this year, and one roof, The Big 5 Construct solutions and services. Visitors will benefit from topics across topics including we welcome exhibitors and Qatar exhibition will begin in Loubna Aghzafi, Country a pool of over 150 exhibitors project management, archi- visitors of The Big 5 Construct Doha on Monday. Manager at event organiser from 20 countries, represent- tecture and design, general Qatar at our venue, providing Being organised under the dmg events Doha, said: “Once ing the entire building pro- construction, sustainability them with seamless access to patronage of Prime Minister again, The Big 5 Construct cess across seven product sec- and the hugely popular final the heart of Doha’s business and Minister of Interior HE Qatar is back in Doha and we tors: MEP services; building day talks on BIM and women district.” Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser couldn’t be more pleased. The interiors and finishes; build- in construction. Besides QNTC, the Big 5 bin Khalifa al Thani, the sec- country continues to present ing envelope and special con- “The Big 5 Construct Qa- Construct Qatar is backed by ond edition of the interna- great opportunities for con- struction; construction tools tar will once again provide a the Qatar Free Zones Authori- tional building and construc- struction professionals and and building materials; con- platform for companies look- ty (official free zone sponsor), tion show in Qatar will be The Big 5 Construct Qatar is struction technologies and ing to grow their business in Al Darwish (lanyard sponsor), held at the Doha Exhibition the perfect place for them to innovations; concrete, and a market busy with prepara- Al-Adekhar (urban landscape and Convention Centre until network, conduct business, plant machinery and vehicles. tions for FIFA World Cup sponsor) and FUSO (trans- The Big 5 Construct Qatar exhibition will begin in Doha on Monday. Wednesday (Sept 25). It will find new products, and en- In addition, free work- 2022 and the long term Qatar portation sponsor). 10 Sunday, September 22, 2019 Economy & Business

QNB ECONOMIC COMMENTARY ECB’s monetary QICDRC returns to IBA 2019 stimulus set to continue stage, solidifies global role

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The measure aims to further subsidize DOHA funding to banks that are willing and able to Qatar’s specialist court takes its place as ‘Gold’ sponsor among leading thinkers in law expand their loan books. IN its weekly analysis on Saturday, Qatar When it comes to forward guidance or TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK National Bank (QNB) said the European the use of communication tools to manage DOHA Central Bank (ECB) has decided to launch a investors’ expectations, the ECB has signifi- new stimulus package at the latest monetary cantly tweaked its message. Policy actions FOLLOWING its mandate policy meeting of its Governing Council on are now presented as open-ended and to advance the rule of law September 12. contingent to certain conditions rather than through international engage- The decision came as the Euro area is targeting specific time frames. As an exam- ment, a delegation from the affected by a negative macroeconomic back- ple, the ECB has changed its guidance about Qatar International Court and drop. Adverse developments include a more the maintenance of current rate levels from Dispute Resolution Centre protracted growth slowdown, lower inflation “mid-2020” to a more dovish but somewhat (QICDRC) is participating in and the persistency of significant risks to the vague target. the International Bar Associa- outlook, notably global trade tension, Brexit Rates are now expected to stay at cur- tion (IBA 2019) Annual Con- and idiosyncratic political risks in Italy. rent levels or below until the inflation out- ference starting on Sunday. The stimulus package announced by de- look converges to a level close to 2 percent. The conference will go parting ECB president Mario Draghi encom- Similarly, the QE program is also open-end- on until September 27 at the passed four main measures. They included a ed. The official guidance suggests that QE COEX Convention and Exhi- cut in policy rates, the reinstitution of large should run for “as long as necessary,” even- bition Centre in Seoul, South scale net asset purchases or quantitative tually ending “shortly before” policy interest Korea. easing (QE), more attractive “targeted long- rates are lifted. In other words, as the ECB For the third consecutive er-term refinancing operations” (TLTROs) itself does not project inflation picking up in year, QICDRC returns to the for banks, and stronger forward guidance a more meaningful way before 2021, there is IBA stage as a “Gold” sponsor. signs to investors, the bank said. no policy normalization in sight, Its growing outreach initia- When it comes to policy rates, the ECB “All in all, our view is that the ECB is tives have helped strengthen has decided to cut the benchmark deposit now very close to completely exhausting its the international legal com- rate further into negative territory by 10 monetary policy space. While we believe munity and contribute to eco- The International Bar Association (IBA 2019) Annual Conference, which is starting on Sunday, will go on basis points (bps) to -0.5 percent. This rate that policy rates will still be cut further nomic growth in Qatar and until September 27 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre in Seoul, South Korea. cut was smaller than anticipated by mar- into negative territory by another 10 bps beyond. kets but in next year, With more than 5,000 at- QICDRC, we recognise that an high-level panel discussions. rule of law according to the line with our the scope for tendees from across the global integrated legal community, This year’s conference will best international legal prac- expectations. quantitative legal network in attendance, anchored in common stand- emphasise the importance tices. The Court thereby helps Importantly, measures is the IBA Annual conference ards of dispute resolution in of technology within modern attract direct foreign invest- however, the smaller than continually attracts a wide line with the rule of law, is access to justice. This falls ment to Qatar and positions ECB has also the official range of judicial experts at a essential to economic growth in line with QICDRC’s rapid the country as a trustworthy announced guidance unique networking platform. and prosperity. digitalisation efforts. Nota- destination for international a new tiered suggests,” the As a result, QICDRC’s par- “Qatar’s geographical lo- bly, the Court rolled out its commerce. system par- bank added ticipation reconfirms its posi- cation also allows QICDRC innovative online case man- Additionally, Qatar is ac- tially exempt- “Further tion as an international leader to serve as a strategic link agement system, eCourt, last celerating reforms as part of ing banks purchases of in the resolution of civil and between East and West – a year, allowing for improved its strategic directive towards from paying public sector commercial disputes. bond that we hope to advance access and transparency of achieving efficient judiciary for their ex- bonds are Noting the conference’s in one of Asia’s most forward- litigation services. in line with the State’s eco- cess reserves limited by far-reaching scope, Faisal al thinking commercial hubs,” QICDRC serves as a global nomic diversification efforts. (due to nega- implicit rules Sahouti, CEO of QICDRC, he concluded. model for excellence in litiga- QICDRC’s active engagement tive deposit associated said, “We look forward to en- Under the IBA 2019 scope, tion and alternative dispute with the international legal rates). with Maas- gaging with global thought- QICDRC will host a seminar resolution. Its facilities boast community positions Qatar as According tricht treaty leaders in the judicial field and on ‘The Rise of the Commer- advanced courtroom tech- a unique financial hub, sup- to the bank provisions on exchange valuable insights on cial Courts in Asia and the nologies and a high-profile ported by a well-established commentary, ECB financ- current legal trends, oppor- Middle East’, featuring a wel- cadre of 16 international civil and commercial dispute this provides a ing for mem- tunities and challenges. At come note from the CEO and judges, who promulgate the resolution framework. significant re- ber states. lief for credit It is difficult institutions as for the ECB around EUR to buy more 800 billion of the EUR 1,800 billion of ex- than 33 percent of any single bond as that QICCA’s Thani bin Ali honoured in Kuwait cess reserves is being exempted from nega- would allow it to block decisions in debt re- tive deposit rates. By partially alleviating the structuring negotiations. As the composition TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Conference. It was held under pain of negative interest rates on banks, this of asset purchases has to be proportional DOHA the theme ‘banking leadership potentially opens the way for further cuts to GDP, the ECB is approaching its debt and its role in boosting practice down the line. ownership limits to securities of a number QATAR International Centre of social responsibility’. Regarding the quantitative measures, of countries.” for Conciliation and Arbitra- A large number of econo- the ECB has approved the reinstitution of With the new round of QE, the ECB will tion’s (QICCA) Dr Sheikh mists, bankers, senior execu- QE. A fresh dose of EUR 20 billion in net soon run out of eligible bonds to buy from Thani bin Ali al Thani has been tives and officials from Arab asset purchases per month is set to start in Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia and honoured with an “interna- countries attended the confer- November this year. This will effectively end Finland. Potential alternatives to lift certain tional ambassador for social ence, which also saw the hon- the short lived balance sheet normalization restriction and expand the scope of eligible responsibility” title at a global ouring of several economic dig- process that was announced late last year. assets for purchase under QE are likely to be conference on Islamic banking nitaries from these countries. The aim is to further ease financial condi- limited by political constraints and a divided held recently in Kuwait. Co-organised by Kuwait- tions. Governing Council. Therefore, in the ab- Governor of Kuwait’s Al based Arab Planning Institute, When it comes to fostering credit sence of severe shocks, we expect the new Ahmadi city Sheikh Fawaz the conference was aimed at growth, the ECB improved the conditions of QE program to end in less than two years or al Khaled al Sabah was also reviewing the best Islamic and TLTROs. Funding rates were lowered and considerably before policy rate normaliza- granted the same title at the international practices and ex- maturity lengthened to 3 years from 2 years. tion starts, the bank concluded. fourth edition of the Social Re- periments in the field of Islam- sponsibility at Islamic Banks ic banking.

Bloomberg Huawei announces computing strategy, releases Atlas 900 reporters in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Academy of Engineering and Direc- Turkey court DOHA tor of Peng Cheng Lab, also spoke at this year’s event. He shared the mis- HUAWEI announced its strategy for sion and vision of Peng Cheng Lab over article the computing market and released and how the organization will work Atlas 900, the world’s fastest artifi- with Huawei to build China’s first AFP cial intelligence (AI) training cluster, evolving AI supercomputing system ISTANBUL at Huawei connect 2019. that supports exascale computing. A powerhouse of AI computing, The two companies will work to- TWO Bloomberg reporters Atlas 900 will help make AI more gether to establish a new generation appeared in a Turkish court readily available for different fields of platforms for AI basic research and on Friday accused of trying to of scientific research and business in- innovation. sabotage the economy with an novation. Zheng Yelai, President of Hua- article about last year’s cur- “The future of computing is a wei’s Cloud BU, talked about how AI rency crisis. massive market worth more than can be applied indifferent scenarios. They were among dozens two trillion US dollars,” said Ken Hu, Based on Huawei’s experience in of defendants, including some Huawei’s Deputy Chairman. over 500 projects across more than10 who had simply written jokes “We’ll keep investing with a strat- industries, Zheng pointed out that in- about the currency crisis on egy that focuses on four key areas. We dustry AI is crossing the commercial Twitter. will push the boundaries of architec- chasm and becoming the key driver The Bloomberg article was ture, invest in processors for all sce- for reshaping how companies go published in August 2018 on narios, keep clear business bounda- Da Vinci architecture, an innovative cloud services, and to its partners in 50,the gold standard for measur- digital. a dramatic day when the lira ries, and build an open ecosystem.” processor architecture designed to the form of components, prioritizing ing AI training performance. This is “This is a new age of exploration,” lost around a fifth of its value provide a steady and abundant sup- support for integrated solutions. 10 seconds faster than the previous Ken Hu concluded. against the dollar. It said the Huawei’s computing strategy ply of affordable computing power. world record. “An ocean of boundless potential central bank would hold an The industry’s approach to com- Huawei will continue to invest in ba- O Building an open ecosystem Atlas 900 is a powerhouse of AI is waiting, but just one ship won’t cut emergency meeting. puting is evolving from rule-based sic research. In the next five years, Huawei computing, and it will bring new pos- it. Today we launch a thousand ships. “For the central bank to to statistical models, which are the will invest another US$1.5 billion in sibilities to different fields of scientif- Let’s work together, seize this his- call a meeting was normal... foundation of machine learning. O Investment in all-scenario its developer program. The aim is to ic research and business innovation toric opportunity, and advance intel- I hardly understand why our Huawei estimates that in the next processors expand the program to support five – anything from astronomy, weather ligence to new heights.” story has received such a reac- five years, statistical computing will Huawei has a full lineup of pro- million developers and enable Hua- forecasting, and autonomous driving, Huawei Connect 2019 is an an- tion,” Kerim Karakaya, one of become the mainstream and AI com- cessors: Kunpeng processors for wei’s worldwide partners to develop to oil exploration. Huawei also de- nual flagship event hosted by Hua- the journalists, told the court. puting will account for more than general purpose computing, Ascend the next generation of intelligent ap- ployed Atlas 900 on Huawei Cloud as wei for the global ICT industry, and He faces trial along 80% of all computing power used processors for AI, Kirin processors plications and solutions. a cluster service, making extraordi- is held in Shanghai from September with his colleague Fercan around the world. for smart devices, and Honghu pro- Atlas 900 nary computing power more broadly 18 to 20, 2019. This year’s Confer- Yalinkilic. To carve out a place in this mar- cessors for smart screens. Building on the technical accessible to its customers across dif- ence is themed on “Advance Intelli- Conspiracy theories are ket, Huawei’s strategy will focus on strengths that Huawei has developed ferent industries. Huawei has offered gence” and aims to establish an open, widely believed in Turkey, four key areas: O Clear business boundaries over the past decade, Atlas 900com- these services at a great discount to cooperative, and shared platform for and President Recep Tayyip Huawei won’t sell its proces- bines the power of thousands of As- universities and scientific research customers and partners to explore Erdogan has often stoked sus- O Architecture innovation sors directly. Instead, itwill provide cend processors. It takes Atlas 900 institutes worldwide. new opportunities for an intelligent picions of the foreign media, Last year Huawei launched the them to its customers in the form of only59.8 seconds to train ResNet- Gao Wen, a Member of Chinese future. saying they are trying to un- dermine the country. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday, September 22, 2019

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It now em- haul, after the German lend- ploys about 40,700 people. er’s attempt to merge with The sale of mBank would Deutsche Bank failed. reduce its staff by a further The bank, partly owned by 6,600. the German government after It also aims to trim the a bailout and struggling to number of branches by 200 to generate profits, also aims to about 800. sell a stake in its Polish sub- The sale of its 69.3 percent sidiary mBank and absorb its stake in mBank has a market Comdirect online brokerage value of more than 2 billion Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser. unit. euros ($2.2 billion). Commer- Commerzbank said the zbank said the proceeds would strategy plan would involve enable “a faster implementa- investment of 1.6 billion euros tion of its strategy and the as- Aramco has emerged ($1.8 billion), with 750 million sociated investments”. euros going into new technol- The bank, which owns 82 ogy and the rest earmarked for percent of Comdirect, foresees from attacks ‘stronger restructuring. offering a 25 percent premi- The bank said the draft um for shares it doesn’t hold. measures would be discussed Shares in Commerzbank, which has been reviewing strategy in recent Comdirect shares jumped at a meeting of the supervisory weeks, were 0.8 percent higher in late afternoon trade. 26 percent. than ever’, says CEO board on September 25 and Germany’s banks have 26. It said no final decision had not enough. he said. been battling a legacy of bad REUTERS al economy would have been mission of providing the en- yet been taken. Klaus Nieding, vice presi- The bank was ejected from debts, bloated headcounts RIYADH far more devastating.” ergy the world needs,” he said Shares in Commerzbank, dent of shareholder lobby the blue-chip DAX index last and fines a decade after the Six days after the assault, in the message, seen by Reu- which has been reviewing group DSW, said the bank year, highlighting the chal- global financial crash. Com- SAUDI Aramco has emerged which hit at the heart of the ters. Energy Minister Prince strategy in recent weeks, were needed to do more than cut lenge facing banks in Europe’s merzbank has already been from attacks on its oil fa- Saudi energy industry and in- Abdulaziz bin Salman said 0.8 percent higher in late after- costs. “The big question re- biggest economy since the reducing staff and is trying cilities ‘stronger than ever’, tensified a decades-long strug- on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia noon trade, with some inves- mains how the bank wants to global financial crisis. to cut back-office work to re- Chief Executive Amin Nasser gle with arch-rival Iran, the had used its reserves to main- tors saying the measures were make money in the future,” The bank said it would cut store profitability. told employees in a message, state oil giant Aramco invited tain oil supply flows to cus- adding that full oil produc- reporters on Friday to observe tomers abroad and inside the tion would resume by the end the damage and the repair kingdom. of this month. efforts. Aramco is shipping equip- The September 14 attacks ment from the United States US, India expected to sign trade deal on the Abqaiq and Khurais and Europe to rebuild the plants, some of the kingdom’s Aramco already brought damaged facilities, Fahad Ab- biggest, caused raging fires back part of the lost dulkarim, Aramco’s general REUTERS with India would lower some line market set to touch $200 Apple supplier Foxconn and significant damage that production and will return manager for the southern area WASHINGTON tariffs on US produce and re- billion by 2027. recently expanded production halved the crude output of to pre-attacks level end oil operation, told reporters store preferential treatment “We’ve been talking to the of iPhones in India to avoid a the world’s top oil exporter, of September on a tour organized by the THE United States and India for some Indian exports to the Americans, we have engaged 20 percent import tariff and by shutting down 5.7 million company to the two sites east are racing to negotiate a limit- United States, the sources said. them for many months now,” diversify its supply chain from barrels per day of production. of the capital Riyadh. ed trade deal that US President Trump has demanded bet- Indian Foreign Minister Sub- China. “The fires that were in- Thousands of employees Reuters reporters were Donald Trump and Indian ter terms of trade from most of rahmanyam Jaishankar said Bilateral US trade with In- tended to destroy Saudi Ara- and contractors have been shown repair work under way Prime Minister Narendra Modi the top commercial partners of at a news conference this week. dia, at $142 billion (£113.80 mco had an unintended con- pulled from other projects to at both locations, with cranes can sign at the United Nations the US, and blames previous “My expectation is that some of billion) last year, is just a frac- sequence: they galvanized work around the clock to bring erected around burnt-out General Assembly in New York deals for the loss of millions of the sharper edges, they would tion of the $737 billion in US- 70,000 of us around a mission production back. Aramco is stabilization columns, which at the end of September, people US manufacturing jobs. be addressed in some forms in China trade. to rebound quickly and con- shipping equipment from the form part of oil-gas separation familiar with the talks said US-India trade relations the not too distant future.” The United States in June fidently, and Saudi Aramco United States and Europe to units. A deal between the world’s have been fraught. Trump has A US trade representative ended duty-free access for has come out of this incident rebuild the damaged facilities, At Abqaiq, a number of most populous democracies repeatedly complained about spokesman did not respond to about $5.7 billion worth of In- stronger than ever,” Nasser Aramco officials told reporters. spheroids, used to separate would be a welcome victory for India’s high tariff rates, includ- a request for comment on the dian exports under its Gener- said in the internal message, Aramco already brought oil from other elements con- Trump, whose administration ing a 50 percent tariff on Har- US-India talks. alized System of Preferences on the occasion of the Saudi back part of the lost produc- tained in crude oil, were sur- has made little headway nego- ley-Davidson motorcycles. Modi, like Trump, has used (GSP) programme, including national day, to be celebrated tion and will return to pre-at- rounded by scaffoldings and tiating an end to its prolonged The United States has also tariffs to try to boost invest- chemicals, plastics, leather and on September 23. tacks level end of September, had two-yards wide punctures trade war with China. Trump taken issue with India’s new in- ment in manufacturing, a key rubber goods, and auto parts. “Every second counts in Nasser said. in the dome. is also expected to sign a deal vestment rules on e-commerce part of his “Make-In-India” India was the largest ben- moments like these, and had “Not a single shipment to Khalid Buraik, Saudi Ara- with Japanese Prime Minister that limit how companies like campaign to attract foreign eficiary of the GSP, which was we not acted quickly to contain our international customers mco vice-president for south- Shinzo Abe next week that low- Amazon.com and Walmart- cash and create factory jobs for designed to help developing the fires and undertake rapid has been missed or cancelled ern area oil operations, said 15 ers Japanese farm tariffs. backed Flipkart can do busi- millions of youth entering the countries that dates from the restoration efforts, the impact as a result of the attacks, and towers and facilities had been The deal under discussion ness in a rapidly growing on- workforce. 1970s. on the oil market and the glob- we will continue to fulfil our hit at Abqaiq. A big fiscal splash still a step too far for Europe

port for its campaign to re- Euro zone finance minis- Experts see one-in-four chance of a focus the EU’s budget rules to ters agreed this month that promote growth. fiscal policy must “play a part” euro zone recession in coming year But hard evidence of a in countering the downturn game-changing shift remains but made clear they planned REUTERS hopes on France’s Emma- absent, even as record-low no coordinated stimulus like LONDON nuel Macron emerging as the debt costs have opened the the 200 billion euro package region’s pre-eminent politi- door to an estimated 140 bil- agreed in 2008 after Lehman PRODDED by worries about cian and incoming ECB chief lion euros of spending by the Brothers collapsed. the worst global economic Christian Lagarde doubling end of 2021. Christian Odendahl of outlook in a decade and elec- down on Draghi’s lobbying of Merkel on Friday had the the Centre for European Re- torates still smarting from debt-averse northern govern- chance to use domestic con- form said it was clear from years of austerity, euro zone ments. cern about climate change resistance within the bloc to governments are starting to Europe’s response to the as cover to issue new debt to a common budget to help out loosen their budgetary purse crisis of a decade ago — pro- re-set the economy on a green euro zone nations in difficulty strings. tracted austerity combined path and inject some short- that there is limited appetite Don’t expect ‘new deal’ term stimulus. to shake up the current EU investment programmes to But the plan announced, framework. transform the region’s econ- offering a headline figure of 50 Moreover Italy’s push for omy, however, or even the billion euros of new measures “green” investments to be ex- fiscal shot in the arm that but in a budget-neutral pack- empted from national deficits European Central Bank chief age spread over four years, fell has got short shrift in Brus- Mario Draghi says is needed ECB stimulus short of some expectations. sels, a source close to the mat- — at least, not until things get “We think any boost to ter said, adding that any flex- much worse. While the ECB’s 2.6 trillion demand would be too small ibility would be no more than “There is a shift towards euro stimulus programme may to make much difference to 0.25 GDP points of the struc- talking about stimulus but have helped kick-start a short-term growth prospects tural deficit. “I’m not sure the there is no dramatic leap for- post-crisis recovery of sorts, in the euro-zone as a whole,” review of fiscal rules will get ward,” said Philippe Legrain, deep cuts to public spending Andrew Kenningham of Capi- far,” said Odendahl. “The po- adviser to the European Com- are blamed for exacerbating tal Economics wrote in a note litical dynamic in Europe has mission during the aftermath poverty and shredding entitled “Wishful thinking not shifted.” Some think that of Europe’s 2009 sovereign Europe’s welfare safety nets about German fiscal policy”. may change if the French get debt crisis and author of the He noted that the package their way. book “European Spring”, a di- fell well short of the stimulus As the close of the Merkel agnosis of Europe’s economic with massive central bank announced by Merkel’s coa- era allows Macron to emerge failings. stimulus and still-unfinished The ECB headquarters in Frankfurt. lition in 2009/10, worth 1.5 as the region’s de facto leader, “There is no sense of ur- banking reforms — saved the percent of GDP. France is already pushing the gency so far ... That might euro but has left many of its Stung by the rise of anti- off-budget. Even more eye-catching And while there was much idea of a “growth compact” happen when the euro zone economies numbed. Euro establishment parties across In its first budget since the was last week’s announce- excitement at media reports while expressing vocally its enters recession.” zone growth was just 0.2 per- the continent, and with re- ‘yellow vest’ street protests be- ment by the Netherlands, that the Dutch government concerns about the German Economists now see a one- cent in the second quarter gional powerhouse Germany gan last year, France will this one of the euro zone’s fiercest would funnel 50 billion euros slowdown. in-four chance of a euro zone of 2019. on the brink of recession, gov- week offer 9 billion euros of advocates of fiscal probity, of — 6 percent of GDP — into its Many expect his compatri- recession in the coming year. While the ECB’s 2.6 tril- ernments are starting to act. tax cuts and put on hold some new spending on health and proposed investment fund, ot Lagarde to amplify Draghi’s The possibility of a no-deal lion euro stimulus programme In Angela Merkel’s last earlier debt-cutting promises. housing. An ambitious na- the final announcement omit- call for fiscal support when Brexit in the coming weeks or may have helped kick-start a months as German chancel- “The priority now is to tional investment fund will be ted any specific figure. she arrives at the ECB next months should also be con- post-crisis recovery of sorts, lor, politicians in Berlin are address the totally justified launched there next year. “The Dutch did not give month. “She will have to do a centrating minds across the deep cuts to public spending for the first time in years anger of those who are not And Italy’s new govern- Draghi a mind-blowing fare- lot beyond simple monetary 19 countries that use the euro. are blamed for exacerbating publicly questioning a self- making ends meet,” Budget ment has signalled it will de- well present,” noted Marcel policy to persuade govern- Advocates of pro-growth poverty and shredding Eu- imposed balanced budget rule Minister Gerald Darmanin liver an expansionary 2020 Klok, senior economist at ments to play their role,” said policies are pegging their rope’s welfare safety nets. and exploring ways to spend told Le Parisien daily. budget while it drums up sup- ING bank. Legrain. Skipper Shakib steers Bangladesh to thrilling win PAGE 15

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Barshim, Samba head Qatar’s challenge at

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Mutaz Essa Barshim, the 2017 London worlds champion and the World Athlete of the Year, is back in action having suffered an unfortunate ankle injury last year. (Right) Abderrahman Samba created a big stir last season and went on to become the second fastest one-lap hurdler along with Rai Benjamin of the US. The 23-year-old also produced a 46.98s shocker at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Paris, only the second time 400m hurdles’ 47-second barrier has been broken. Asian record holders, two women Qatar squad for IAAF Doha 2019 Worlds ATHLETE DISCIPLINE make the 18-member team Abbas, Mohamed Nasir 4x400 Metres Relay TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK at 2.43m, Barshim’s fitness Abdalla, Abubaker Haydar 800 Metres DOHA and how he handles the situ- Al Hasani, Yaqoob 4x100 Metres Relay ation, would be under focus Bagharab, Yaser Salem 3,000 Metres Steeplechase QATAR’S 18-athlete squad during the Doha Worlds tak- for the upcoming IAAF World ing place in the Middle East Barrow, Owaab 4x100 Metres Relay, 100 Metres Athletics Championships region for the first time. Barshim, Mutaz Essa High Jump boasts of Asian record holders Samba created a big stir El Seify, Ashraf Amgad Hammer Throw in world high jump champion last season and went on to be- Farid, Mariam Mamdouh (W) 400 Metres Hurdles Mutaz Essa Barshim, 400m come the second fastest one- hurdler Abderrahman Samba, lap hurdler along with Ameri- Haroun, Abdalelah 400 Metres, 4x400 Metres Relay 100m & 200m sprinter Femi can Rai Benjamin, sweeping Hassan, Abdirahman Saeed 1,500 Metres Ogunode, and the 4x400m everything in his sight. This Hemeida, Bassem 4x400 Metres Relay Relay team. Qatar team also season, he ran in 400m, includes two women athletes. 400m hurdles and 4x400m Khalid, Mahamat Zakaria 4x100 Metres Relay The meet begins at the relay as a build up for the Mohamed, Abdelaziz 4x100 Metres Relay, 200 Metres majestic Khalifa Internation- worlds, including his wins in Ogunode, Femi 4x100 Metres Relay, 4x400 Metres Relay al Stadium, Aspire Zone, on the Asian meet and Shanghai Ogunode, Tosin 4x100 Metres Relay September 27th. The ten-day Diamond League. event will last till October 6 But he has not raced Osman, Ashraf Hussen 4x400 Metres Relay culminating with a midnight against world champion Nor- Samba, Abderrahman 400 Metres Hurdles, 400M, 4x400 Metres Relay marathon at the spectacular wegian Karsten Warholm and Sosse, Kenza (W) 400 Metres Corniche. American Banjamin, who are Ashraf El Seify will be in action in hammer throw. Owaab Barrow will run in 100m and 4x100m relay. Barshim, the 2017 Lon- expected to be his main ri- don worlds champion and the vals in the Doha 2019. In the tional 4x100m and 4x400m – Samba, Bassem Hemeida Khalid, Abdelaziz Mohamed, plechase, respectively. World Athlete of the Year, is meantime, Warholm show- relay teams. The latter quarter and Ashraf Hussen Osman. Femi Ogunode and 2018 Former under-20 world back in action having suffered cased his preparations and is the reigning Asian record With arrival of Haroun and Asian Games silver medallist champion and 2018 Asian an unfortunate ankle injury posted the second fastest time holder after winning the gold Ogonode, the Qatar team def- Tosin Ogunode. Games gold medallist Ashraf last year. His best has been after the world record holder medal in the Asian Games in initely looks much stronger Abdelaziz Mohamed will Amgad El Seify will represent 2.27m twice this season while Kevin Young in the Zurich Di- Jakarta last year. than before. also line up in the men’s the home team at the men’s in Zurich he could clear only amond League in August. In Jakarta, the 4x400m hamed Nasir Abbas and Mo- Young sprinter Owaab 200m, while Abubaker Hay- hammer throw. 2.20m in his last event before Ogunode, the current foursome consisted of world hamed Mohamed. Barrow will run in 100m, be- dar Abdalla has been listed Doha 2019 bid ambassa- bowing out. Asian record co-owner in 400m bronze medallist Ab- For the Doha worlds, Qa- sides assisting the 4x100m for 800m. Abdirahman Saeed dor Marim Farid and Kenza So the second highest 100m with Chinese Su Bign- dalelah Haroun, who is tar retained only three of relay tam. Other members Hassan and Yaser Salem Ba- Sosse, the two female athletes, jumper in the history after Cu- tian and 200m, will be using also back after recovering the team that won the Asian of the relay team are Yaqoob gharab have been listed for will run 400m hurdles and ban legend Javier Sotomayor his experience to help the na- from injury, Samba, Mo- title here in April this year al Hasani, Mahamat Zakaria the 1,500m and 3,000m stee- 400m, respectively.

Marquez and Quartararo cat-and-mouse ‘Crazy lap’ lifts Leclerc to Singapore pole AFP them we are on pole,” he said. act hits Aragon front row SINGAPORE “I am not that keen to com- pare tracks but performance- CHARLES Leclerc’s stunning wise it seems the setup of the turn in Singapore Grand Prix car is working. I think from qualifying on Saturday came Hungary we understand the thanks to a “crazy lap” that car better and the balance we boosted the Formula One rookie need to achieve the best per- into his third straight pole start. formance,” Leclerc added. The 21-year-old Ferrari “I wasn’t happy with my driver has gone from strength driving yesterday, so I im- to strength since the season proved quite a lot personally returned from summer break, and the balance of the car also notching wins in Belgium and improved a lot today.” Repsol Honda’s Spanish rider Marc Marquez (left) presses Petronas Yamaha SRT French rider Fabio Quar- Italy in the last three weeks With seven rounds re- tararo during the San Marino MotoGP Grand Prix race on Saturday. (AFP) and edging championship maining, Hamilton leads the leader Lewis Hamilton’s Mer- Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc celebrates after taking title race by 63 points over his AFP Marquez has won at Aragon of the season and Marquez cedes by 0.191 seconds ahead pole position after the qualifying session for the Formula One Singa- Mercedes teammate Valtteri ALCANIZ (SPAIN) for the past three seasons and explained he had been deter- of Sunday’s race. pore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Saturday. (AFP) Bottas, with Leclerc in fourth the 26-year-old set a blister- mined not to come second “It was quite a crazy lap after and Vettel fifth. MARC Marquez is a red-hot ing pace in qualifying before again after being pipped on the first one was compromised ing the wall two or three times and Vettel, starting third, to Dense smog from forest favourite to win the Aragon taking pole, 0.327sec ahead of the line in the previous two when I started too close to Lewis but it felt amazing.” compete at the front of the grid. fires in neighbouring Indone- MotoGP after roaring to pole Quartararo. races at Silverstone and the (Hamilton), so there was quite After victories on power- “Still very surprised with sia had floated over Singapore position for his home Grand Last week, Marquez ghosted Dutch GP. a bit of pressure to perform on friendly circuits at Spa and the pace of the car. We knew in the past week, sparking con- Prix on Saturday where the along just behind Quartararo On Sunday, fans at the the last lap and I gave it my all,” Monza, Ferrari were not expect- we had more to come after cerns the F1 could be affected. Spaniard will renew his strug- for 18 laps at the San Marino GP 5.077km Aragon circuit, just Leclerc told reporters after his ed to be a major factor around yesterday, but did not expect Air quality hovered around gle with French tyro Fabio before finally springing past the 160km from Honda rider Mar- 1:36.217 final lap. the technical 23-turn race. to challenge Mercedes or Red “unhealthy” levels in parts of Quartararo on the front row, Yamaha youngster on the last quez’s hometown Cervera, can “There were quite a few Leclerc credited the team Bull. It just proves how good the city Saturday evening but with Maverick Vinales third. lap to clinch a captivating win. anticipate another mouth-wa- mistakes, I lost the car quite a for making significant changes a job the team have done back only a light haze was visible Reigning world champion It was his seventh victory tering duel between the pair. few times and felt I was touch- to the car that enabled himself at the factory, so it’s thanks to and did not affect the race. 14 Sunday, September 22, 2019 Sports

WORLD CUP RUGBY All Blacks bash Boks, make a statement

AFP livewire wing Cheslin Kolbe TOKYO went to ground. Handre Pollard potted a DEFENDING champions New drop goal to make it 17-13 but Zealand put the Rugby World penalties to Richie Mo’unga and Cup on notice with an impres- Beauden Barrett ensured New sive 23-13 win over South Af- Zealand seized control of Pool B. rica on Saturday after France France and Argentina came and Australia both survived to blows at the end of their Al Rayyan fans cheer with the players after Abdulaziz Hatem’s goal against Al Khor during their QNB Stars Al Duhail’s Mohammed Muntari celebrates with teammates after major scares. match after Emiliano Boffelli’s Legaue match at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday. scoring against Al Wakrah on Saturday. The All Blacks have been last-gasp penalty miss allowed much maligned heading into Les Bleus to sneak home by their third consecutive title just two points. defence but they floored the Gael Fickou and Antoine Al Rayyan ease past Al Khor Boks with 17 points in just five Dupont both scored brilliant- first-half minutes to silence ly as France led 20-3 at the their critics. break, before Argentina came Saturday. Brahimi nearly scoring as broken from a set piece tak- back of the net past a helpless It was the culmination of a storming back with two near- Lions pick up first Franck Kom’s 66th min- he collected a pass out wide en short as Mowafak Awad goalkeeper. thrilling first full day of action identical catch-and-drive tries ute strike and and Abdelaziz and drove a fierce shot across whipped in a low cross from Meanwhile Al Duhail had at the tournament in Japan af- to Guido Petti Pagadizaval and win of season; Hatem curler 10 minutes lat- the face of the goal which re- the right which Kom met with to fightback from going a goal ter Australia came from behind Julian Montoya. Al Duhail into er helped the Lions to a much quired a fine finger-tipped the faintest of touches to steer down after Mohammed Be- to beat Fiji 39-21, and France Benjamin Urdapilleta slot- needed win. save from Rajab Hamza. in at the back post. The frustra- nyettou’s opener inside three scraped past Argentina 23-21. ted two penalties to give Argen- top four with In the late match on Sat- So often on the back foot, tion following the goal boiled minutes. Ali Afif and Moham- “Today was a big game for tina a 21-20 lead but Camille urday, AL Duhail held off a Al Khor started the second over leading to Wagner receiv- med Muntari soon put Rui both sides and fortunately for Lopez’s cool drop goal put 4-2 victory over strong Al Wakrah challenge half in blistering fashion and ing his marching orders for a Faria’s men 2-1 up before the us, we came out on top,” said France back in front, and the to seal a 4-2 win which pro- were unfortunate to have a second bookable offence. half time whistle. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. unfortunate Boffelli missed his Al Wakrah pels the Red Knights back goal ruled out by VAR within With a one-man advan- Early in the second half “It was another titanic chance for glory when he put into the top four. minutes of the restart. After tage Al Rayyan turned up the again, Al Wakrah pulled level struggle between New Zealand his penalty wide. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK A well-fought first half chasing a long ball over the pressure and quickly secured when Ismail Mahmoud con- and South Africa and hopefully “We never controlled the DOHA was largely dominated by Al top, Tiago Bezerra was able to their second goal of the night. verted Cristian Ceballos’s cross. the people watching here today game and we never controlled Rayyan, with their superior beautifully lob the goalkeeper Advancing down the left, Bra- However, not to be denied enjoyed it and got excited by it.” the ball in the second half but AL Rayyan recorded their attacking strengths on dis- from six yards out. However, himi played the ball short to a much needed win, Muntari In Yokohama, the venue for we are very proud of the first first league victory in the cur- play. With neither side cre- VAR adjudged the player to Abdelaziz Hatem who hit a put Duhail ahead with a love- the final on November 2, New half, because we were very rent campaign with a com- ating too much in the open- have handled the ball as he sumptuous 25-yard, left-foot- ly finish from just inside the Zealand went behind to an clinical and when we play like fortable 2-0 win over Al Khor ing stages, it soon burst into controlled it. ed shot which swerved from box before Almoez Ali’s pen- early penalty but they turned this we are very dangerous,” at the Al Janoub Stadium on life with Al Rayyan’s Yacine The deadlock was finally left to right and struck the alty sealed all three points. the game on its head with two said France captain Guilhem silky tries to lead shellshocked Guirado. South Africa 17-3 at the break. The indoor Sapporo Dome George Bridge went over witnessed some bone-crunch- after a breathtaking counter- ing collisions as Fiji led Aus- Liverpool’s Klopp braces for test Coutinho and Lewandowski fire attack, and Scott Barrett gal- tralia 21-12 early in the sec- loped in for New Zealand’s ond half, before replacement Bayern top with Cologne rout second following another flow- scrum-half Will Genia inspired from ‘exciting’ Chelsea young guns ing move when Anton Leinert- Australia’s recovery and bo- AFP ley Ehizibue was shown a Brown stepped past a group of nus-point win. AFP ham, Mason Mount, (Callum) BERLIN straight red card for bring- Springbok defenders. Tolu Latu crashed over LONDON Hudson-Odoi. A good team, all ing the Brazilian in the area Pieter-Steph du Toit’s op- twice, and Samu Serevi and my respect. They are a proper PHILLIPE Coutinho’s first when he was one-on-one with portunist try gave South Africa Marika Koroibete also crossed JURGEN Klopp warned Liv- contender for pretty much eve- Bayern Munich goal and a Cologne stopper Timo Horn. hope early in the second half in the second half following erpool on Friday to brace for rything.” brace from Robert Lewan- Coutinho capped a sat- but at 17-10, the Springboks scores by Michael Hooper and a fierce fight with the Chelsea Academy graduates Abra- dowski brace helped the Ger- isfying day by setting up let a golden opportunity slip Reece Hodge in a helter-skelter youngsters that remind him ham, Mount and Fikayo To- man champions to the top Ivan Perisic to compound when Willie Le Roux’s pass to first period. of the thrilling Borussia Dort- mori have all enjoyed strong of the Hundesliga with a 4-0 Cologne’s misery by slotting mund sides that took Germany starts to Lampard’s first season thrashing of 10-man Cologne Bayern’s fourth on 73 min- and Europe by storm. in charge, with Chelsea’s trans- on Saturday. utes. Klopp, whose Premier Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp fer ban forcing their new man- Poland star striker Le- Bayern top for the first League leaders take on Chelsea ager to give the youngsters an wandowski put Bayern ahead time this season after the win, at Stamford Bridge on Sun- “It’s a really exciting team, opportunity that was hard to with just 150 seconds gone at but RB Leipzig can replace day, built a dynamic team in it reminds me a little bit of my come by in previous years of big the Allianz Arena after Josh- them with a win at Werder his seven years at Dortmund team at Dortmund years back spending by the Blues. ua Kimmich split the Cologne Bremen later. fuelled by gifted prodigies in- when they were really young, Liverpool head to Chelsea defence before then doubling Having also netted in the cluding Mario Goetze, Nuri Sa- even younger than this Chelsea having won all of their opening the hosts’ lead with a bullet 3-0 Champions League win hin, Shinji Kagawa and Robert team,” Klopp said. five league matches but with header from a corner at the over Red Star Belgrade on Lewandowski. “People always talked about only one away win against top start of the season half to take Wednesday, Lewandowski He sees more than a few how young they are but they six opposition in their previous his league tally to nine in five has scored from each of Bay- similarities between Dortmund only played because they were 12 attempts. games. ern’s last seven games with 11 teams that won the Bundes- that good, they didn’t play be- Despite his praise for Chel- Coutinho, on loan from goals in all competitions. liga in consecutive seasons and cause they were that young. sea’s young tyros, Klopp must Barcelona, claimed his first He is the first to score in reached the Champions final in “They brought in Christian fancy his chances of ending Bundesliga goal on the hour each of the first five league 2013, and the way Chelsea boss Pulisic in the summer and all that frustrating streak against a by converting a penalty at games since Pierre-Emerick New Zealand’s George Bridge in action during their Pool B Rugby Frank Lampard has put his the players around him have team still looking for their first the second attempt, when Aubameyang for Borussia World Cup opener against South Africa at the International Stadium faith in the Blues’s kids. the same value -- Tammy Abra- home win under Lampard. Cologne defender Kings- Dortmund four years ago. Yokohama on Saturday.

Pan Pacific Osaka advances Ruthless City hit eight in Watford demolition, into final in home city Shaky Spurs rocked by Leicester City JAPANESE tennis sensation Naomi Osaka beat Elise Mertens AFP Bruyne’s corner nodded on by of margins for offside by VAR. of Belgium on Saturday to reach LONDON Nicolas Otamendi for Bernardo The hosts built on that lift the final of the Pan Pacific Open, to head home. immediately as Ricardo Pereira thrilling her Japanese fans in the MANCHESTER City powered By the time Otamendi fin- equalised before James Maddi- city of her birth. to their record Premier League ished off Aguero’s cross in the son struck the winner from long Top seed Osaka dispatched No. 9 win as the champions scored 18th minute, City had estab- range five minutes from time. seed Mertens 6-4, 6-1 in Osaka, five times in the first half of lished the fastest 5-0 lead in the By contrast, Tottenham western Japan, to reach her first an incredible 8-0 thrashing of Premier League era. have now won just two of their final since winning the Australian Watford, while Leicester en- The joint biggest half-time first seven games of the season Open. joyed a VAR-assisted 2-1 victory lead in Premier League history in all competitions and Mau- The pair both held their serves over Tottenham on Saturday. wasn’t enough for City and Ber- ricio Pochettino admitted the for the first set until Osaka broke Inspired by Bernardo Silva’s nardo struck again with a close- VAR controversy had played a Mertens in the 10th game. hat-trick, Pep Guardiola’s side range finish after another flow- role in their latest flop. Osaka, 21, rounded into form in ripped woeful Watford to pieces ing move in the 48th minute. Pochettino bemoaned the the second, and after the pair at the Etihad Stadium, eclipsing Bernardo completed his momentum swing given to traded early breaks, won the last a 7-0 success against Norwich first Premier League treble on Leicester by the long stoppage four games of the match to sprint in 2013 which stood as their the hour with a tap-in from De in play prior to Aurier’s strike to victory in just over an hour. previous biggest top-flight win. Bruyne’s cross. being ruled out for an extremely “It’s been kind of rough like the Although City fell one goal De Bruyne set City’s new marginal offside against Son past couple of months so I’m short of equalling the biggest record mark in the Premier Heung-min. really glad that I made it to the Premier League margin of vic- Manchester City’s midfielder Bernardo Silva scores the team’s seventh goal against Watford during their League when the Belgium mid- “The emotion of the game final,” she said. tory -- Manchester United’s 9-0 English Premier League match in Manchester on Saturday. (AFP) fielder scored the eighth in the changed. The belief it gave to She tried to stay calm because demolition of Ipswich in 1995 85th minute. Leicester made things happen the 23-year-old Belgian player is -- their swaggering display was the second half is not serious, and they picked up where they foul on Riyad Mahrez. At the King Power Stadium, differently in the last 10 min- “an amazing player and it’s so the perfect way to erase the bit- it’s boring but we did the op- left off at Wembley with a goal Sergio Aguero coolly slotted Leicester proved their creden- utes,” Pochettino said. hard to hit her balls,” she said. ter taste from last weekend’s posite and we were more ag- inside the first minute at the in the spot-kick for his eighth tials to gatecrash the top four as Burnley beat Norwich 2-0 Earlier in the day, Osaka saw off shock defeat at Norwich. gressive and made a very good Etihad Stadium. goal in six games this term. they came from behind to beat at Turf Moor, with New Zealand Yulia Putintseva in straight sets, Second-placed City move second half. Kevin De Bruyne played a Guardiola had rested Ra- Tottenham. striker Chris Wood scoring in even as she was tricked at times to within two points of leaders “People still don’t under- superb ball in from the right, heem Sterling, but even without Harry’s Kane’s improvised the 10th and 14th minutes. by the Kazakh player’s slices and Liverpool, who face Chelsea at stand, journalists, pundits, leaving David Silva with the their star winger City were ram- 29th-minute opener as he Sheffield United piled pres- drop shots. “For me, I learned Stamford Bridge on Sunday. former players, losing games simple task of poking home pant and they made it three in stumbled before flicking home sure on Everton manager Mar- a lot from when I played her at “When you shoot on target is part of life. We can lose the from close range for his first the 12th minute when Mahrez’s put Tottenham ahead. co Silva, whose side were booed Wimbledon, and I know that a five times for five goals -- the games but the important thing goal of the season. free-kick hit Watford’s Tom However, the game swung off after a 2-0 defeat at Goodi- hard court is where I feel most quality of players we had made is the approach and how we re- The champions doubled Cleverley in the head and de- Leicester’s way after Tottenham son Park, the damage done by comfortable,” Osaka said after the difference,” Guardiola said. act.” their lead in the seventh minute flected past Foster. defender Serge Aurier’s goal Yerry Mina’s 40th-minute own beeting Putintseva. (AFP) “What I like the most is nor- City had crushed Watford after Watford keeper Ben Fos- Astonishingly, City scored midway through the second goal and Lys Mousset’s 79th- mally when it’s 5-0 at half time 6-0 in last season’s FA Cup final ter conceded a penalty with a again in the 15th minute, De half was ruled out by the finest minute strike. Sports Sunday, September 22, 2019 15

QATAR CHAMPIONS IN GOALBALL AFTER Shakib’s 70 ends THRILLER AGAINST IRAQ Bangla’s T20I skid Bangladesh taste first T20I victory against Afghanistan in five matches

Qatar won the goalball title in the West Asia Para Games in Amman, Jordan, overcoming Iraq 9-7 in the final on Saturday. The Qatar team consists of Mohammed Hamam, Hassam al Kohaji, Abbad al Shemali, Abdullah Bo Falasa, Abdulhadi al Marri and Mohammed al Kahalout. Mubarak wins second gold in QSAA Cup Bangladesh’s captain Shakib Al Hasan (third left) celebrates with his teammates after the dismissal of Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai during the third match in the T20 Tri-nations cricket series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. (AFP) bronze medal. Double for archer In the 50m event, Khan AFP SCOREBOARD he said. was followed against Saadi in CHITTAGONG (BANGLADESH) Mosaddek, who was un- Shraf Khan the second spot and Abadi in AFGHANISTAN: BANGLADESH: beaten on 19, chipped Naveen the third. SHAKIB Al Hasan smacked Rahmanullah Gurbaz c & b Mustafizur 29 Liton Das c Asghar b Mujeeb 4 at mid-on for two runs in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Olympic 70m event Hazratullah Zazai c Mustafizur b Afif 47 Najmul Hossain c Rashid b Naveen-ul-Haq 5 DOHA an unbeaten half-century Asghar Afghan c Najmul b Afif 0 Shakib Al Hasan not out 70 last ball of the penultimate was won by Ali al Yazidi. The as Bangladesh ended their Najibullah Zadran b Saifuddin 14 Mushfiqur Rahim c Shafiqullah b Karim 26 over to complete only Bangla- silver medal went to Abdul four-match losing streak to Mohammad Nabi lbw b Shakib 4 Mahmudullah Riyad lbw b Rashid 6 desh’s second T20 win against ALDANA al Mubarak and Aziz al Abadi, while the bronze Afghanistan in Twenty20 Gulbadin Naib run out 1 Sabbir Rahman c Gurbaz b Naveen-ul-Haq 1 Afghanistan. archer completed a fine dou- medal was taken by Saadi. Shafiqullah not out 23 Afif Hossain b Rashid 2 internationals with a four- Karim Janat c Mustafizur b Shafiul 3 Mosaddek Hossain not out 19 Naveen and Rashid ble each in the QSAA Shooting But in the 70m knockout, Ab- wicket win in their final Rashid Khan not out 11 Extras (b1, lb1, w4) 6 claimed two wickets each for and Archery Cup, which came dul Aziz emerged the winner, league match of the tri-nation Extras (lb 1, w4, nb1) 6 Total (six wickets; 19 overs) 139 Afghanistan. to an end at the Losail Ranges while Ali al Yazidi was second tournament in Chittagong on Total (seven wickets. 20 overs) 138 Did not bat: Mohammad Saifuddin, Shafiul Islam, Earlier, Afif swung the on Saturday. and Ahmed al Abadi clinched Did not bat: Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman Mustafizur Rahman Saturday. Fall of wickets: 1-75 (Hazratullah), 2-75 (Asghar), Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Liton), 2-12 (Najmul), 3-70 momentum Bangladesh’s way Mubarak defeated Nasra the bronze medal. Shakib hit an unbeaten 70 3-80 (Rahmanullah), 4-88 (Nabi), 5-96 (Naib), 6-109 (Mushfiqur), 4-93-4 (Mahmudullah), 5-96 (Sabbir), with his double strike in the Mohammed in the 25m pistol. The Qatar Shooting and Aldana al Mubarak with her off 45 balls to guide Bangla- (Najibullah), 7-114 (Karim) 6-104 (Afif Hossain) 10th over of Afghanistan’s in- Suad al Khater was third. Archery Association hosted sedond gold medal desh to 139-6 in 19 overs after Bowling: Saifuddin 4-0-23-1 (nb1), Shafiul 4-0-24-1 Bowling: Mujeeb 4-0-19-1 (w1), Naveen-ul-Haq 4-0- nings after Hazratullah Zazai Amal Mohammed emerged (w1), Sakib 4-0-24-1(w1), Mahmudullah 1-0-16-0, 20-2 (w1), Karim 3-0-31-1 (w1), Naib 2-0-16-0, Nabi young off-spinner Afif Hossain Mustafizur 3-0-31-1(w2), Mosaddek 1-0-10-0, Afif 3-0-24-0, Rashid 3-0-27-2 (w1). made 47 runs off 35 balls, put- the winner in the 10m running led the bowling effort with 2-9, 3-1-9-2. Toss: Bangladesh ting on 75 runs with Rahman- target with Mohammed Abu helping the home side restrict ullah Gurbaz in the opening Taima and Mohammed Haq Afghanistan to 138-7 in 20 stand. finishing second and third, overs. Shakib hit an unbeaten 70 off 45 balls to guide A wicket apiece for Mo- respectively. Taima however In pursuit of a modest tar- Bangladesh to 139-6 in 19 overs after young off-spin- hammad Saifuddin, Shafiul managed to beat Amal in the get, Bangladesh wobbled at ner Afif Hossain led the bowling effort with 2-9, helping Islam, Shakib and Mustafizur 10m running target mixed and the start as openers Liton Das the home side restrict Afghanistan to 138-7 in 20 Rahman left Afghanistan in won the gold medal. Haq se- (four) and Najmul Hossain overs. disarray before Shafiqullah’s cured the bronze again. (five) both fell cheaply before 23 off 17 balls gave them a Ahmed al Shammari Shakib put on 58 runs with group. Shakib struck the Afghanistan glimmer of hope. bagged the first spot in the Mushfiqur Rahim to steady Rashid Khan struck twice skipper for a four and six in Afghanistan and Bangla- 25m rapid fire event. Has- the innings. after the delay and debutant consecutive balls to take Bang- desh had already qualified for san Mushid claimed the sil- Mushfiqur made 26 off 25 Naveen-ul-Haq also claimed ladesh close. Tuesday’s final in Dhaka after ver medal, while Mohammed balls, but not before he was a wicket as Bangladesh lost “If you look at the last few winning two of their previous al Tamimi picked the bronze dropped by substitute fielder Mahmudullah (six), Sabbir months, we haven’t been up to three matches in a competi- medal. Najib Tarakai off Mohammad Rahman (one) and Afif (two) the mark in T20s. We’re work- tion that also featured Zimba- Four events were contest- Nabi on 14. in quick succession to slide to ing on it. The bowlers bowled bwe. ed in archery. Shraf Khan won Ahmed al Shammari, the 25m rapid fire pistol winner, with other Medium pacer Karim 104-6. well on the wicket,” Shakib “Best things are that it’s the Olympic 50m Recurve and medallists and QSAA officials after the prize distribution. Janat dismissed Mushfiqur Mosaddek Hossain cut said after the match. happened in the group stag- 50m recurve titles. Farhan al in the 11th over before a Rashid late for a brilliant “We needed someone to es. We have to restart and do Saadi was the silver medal- the event to prepare the na- which are scheduled in Qatar floodlight disruption enabled boundary to ease some pres- bat through the innings. And the basics right for the final,” list in the Olympic 50m and tional pistol and rifle team in October. The shotgun event Afghanistan’s bowlers to re- sure on the home side before luckily today it was my day,” Rashid said. Ahmed al Abadi bagged the for the Asian championships, will take place from October 2. Qatar, Canada to clash in Qatari spikers qualify for AVC Hafeez left out of Sri crucial match today Olympics qualifying tourney Lanka tour TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Iran champions; situations at the end and won ners, had to be satisfied with DOHA the third set. However, Qatar the third place when they AFP holders Japan quickly sealed the win and downed South Korea 3-1. Chi- LAHORE QATAR will take on Canada in finish third managed to enter the 2020 nese Taipei got the fifth spot their crucial match in the ICC Tokyo Olympics qualifying with a 3-1 win over China and PAKISTAN on Saturday left World Cup Challenge League event, which is scheduled in Pakistan came seventh after out veteran batsman Moham- Group A in Kuala Lumpur, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Jiangmen, China from Janu- beating India 3-2. mad Hafeez for next week’s Malaysia on Sunday. DOHA ary 7 and 12, 2020. series start against Sri Lanka, The match holds a lot of Only eight teams were RANKINGS who are touring the country value for both the teams as they QATAR qualified for the AVC to make it to the qualifying 1 Gold medallists ...... Iran for the first time since they are the only unbeaten sides in Olympic Qualification Tour- event but Japan, the defend- 2 Silver medallists ...... Australia were targeted in a terror at- 3 Bronze medalists ...... Japan the six-team tournament with nament as they avenged their ing champions who finished 4 ...... South Korea tack. Canada being on the top at the classification pool loss to Ka- third, will be playing the 5 ...... Chinese Taipei Hafeez, 38, was part of moment. Besides, the winner is zakhstan in the Asian Men’s 2020 Tokyo Games as the 6 ...... China Pakistan’s fifth-placed World likely to end up as the champi- Volleyball Championship in hosts, Qatar was granted the 7 ...... Pakistan Cup squad but has been kept ons too later in the event. Tehran, Iran. vacant spot. 8 ...... India off due to his commitments On Friday, Qatar posted a Qatar’s Mohammed Rizlan receives the man of the match award from Qatar, which had lost the Hosts Iran handed a 9 ...... Qatar in the Caribbean Premier superb four-wicket victory over Cricket Association of Thailand CEO Mohideen Kader in Kuala Lumpur Pool G game 1-3, beat the ri- straight-set defeat to Australia 10 ...... Kazakhstan League, said head coach and Malaysia with Mohammed Ri- on Friday. vals 25–12, 25–18, 29–31, 25– to win the third Asian title on 11 ...... Thailand chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq. 12 ...... Indonesia zlan stitching two late fighting 19. They could have wrapped Saturday. In a clash for former 13 ...... Oman “He is not out of our partnerships. cluded five boundaries. man but I put him lower down up the match in three sets winners, the home team pre- 14 ...... Sri Lanka plans,” added Misbah. “Who- Chasing a modest 155-run Qatar joined Canada at the order because we needed but Kazakhstan managed to vailed 25-14, 25-17, 25-21. 15 ...... Kuwait ever is effective for the team target, Qatar were reeling six the top of the six-team stand- him there since Malaysia have haul themselves out of tight Japan, the nine-time win- 16 ...... Hong Kong will be included in the future.” down for 50. Rizlan lifted the ings with four points from two quality spinners. Malaysia Fellow World Cup team team with an unbeaten 44 off matches while Denmark rose to maybe underestimated him, members Hasan Ali and fast 98 balls and featured in a 48- third on net run-rate from Sin- thinking he was a tail-ender.” bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi run partnership with Gayan gapore and Malaysia after se- Nazril marked his 50-overs have also been left out due to Munaweera (28) for the sev- curing their first win by beating international debut with an un- poor fitness. enth wicket. Vanuatu by 148 runs in another beaten half-century after Ma- Three one-day interna- Then he added 56 runs for match. laysia struggled for runs in the tionals will be played in Kara- the unbroken eighth-wicket al- “Everyone thinks of us as early going, scoring at a rate of chi, the first on September 27. liance with Dharmang Patel, a underdogs as we’ve not played two per over to slip to 64-6. Another three Twenty20 top-order player who was used 50-overs cricket for two years. matches will be played in La- as No. 9 batsman by skipper We have a young side but we BRIEF SCORES hore in early October. Iqbal Hussain Chaudhry. The know the talent we have in Malaysia: 153-7 in 50 overs (Nazril Rahman 52 not out, Virandeep Singh 25, Suharril Fetri 24, Khurram Shahzad Squad: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Babar Azam, Abid Ali, Asif Ali, move proved a master stroke as the team,” said Iqbal. “I was 2-16, Musawar Shah 2-20, Iqbal Hussain 2-33) Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Mohammad the two frustrated the rivals and very calm at 50-6 as we kept Qatar: 154-7 in 47.4 overs (Mohammed Rizlan 44 not Hasnain, Iftikhar Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, seal the win with Patel getting one batsman as our wild card. out, Dharmang Patel 37 not out, Gayan Munaweera 28, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, 37 not out in 48 balls, which in- Dharmang is a top order bats- Pavandeep Singh 2-14, Anwar Rahman 2-20) The Qatar volleyball team which took the ninth place in the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship. Usman Shinwari, Wahab Riaz 16 Sunday, September 22, 2019 The Last Word Ministry invites startup exhibitors to QITCOM 2019

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK present their creative ideas at ber 15, 2019. Selected start- knowledge. It is an exclusive come together to collaborate DOHA Qatar’s largest digital event, ups will be able to showcase opportunity for startups, en- on developing digital solu- Qatar IT Conference and Ex- their products and solutions trepreneurs and innovators to tions for Qatar’s smart future. THE Ministry of Transport hibition (QITCOM 2019). in the Startup Hub booths, connect with relevant inves- All of this is possible with the and Communication (MoTC) This year’s vision is to building visibility and reach tors, businesses and enter- help of the Entrepreneurship is calling for applications to have a selection of 100 local to local and regional market prises to develop digital solu- Zone that is dedicated to fa- exhibit at the Startup Hub and international startups, participants. tions for the advancement of cilitating entrepreneurs in zone for the fifth edition of who will receive exclusive ac- The Startup Hub pro- Qatar’s digital economy. exhibiting their ideas at the Qatar IT Conference and Ex- cess to potential investors and gramme fosters entrepre- Reem al Mansoori, assis- Startup Hub. hibition (QITCOM 2019), to large enterprises in Qatar. neurs, investors and in- tant undersecretary of Digital “We are honoured to cre- be held on October 29. The Participants will comprise novators to reach their full Society Development Sector ate more opportunities for in- expo will provide entrepre- a perfect mix of innovators, potential by exchanging at MoTC, said: “After four novative startups and witness neurs with an opportunity to startups, future unicorns and knowledge, expanding their successful editions, the fifth some of the most technologi- showcase their businesses entrepreneurs, who will have business ideas and network- edition of QITCOM is even cally advanced showcases. In and attract partners and in- free access to showcase their ing with other entrepreneurs more exciting as we expect to the past, QITCOM 2017 has vestors. innovations at QITCOM 2019. and investors. bring together diverse entre- incubated 25 startups through As part of the QITCOM Shortlisted participants will With this year’s theme preneurs across various tech- the Digital Incubation Centre Entrepreneurship Zone, be eligible for speaking op- ‘Safe Smart Cities’, QITCOM neurship Zone that includes The Entrepreneurship nology sectors. CEO’s, CIO’s, (DIC) and this year we hope Startup Hub is an inspiring portunities and awards. 2019 seeks to attract over 300 Startup Hub, CodeCamp, Ide- Zone is a platform designed to decision makers, technology to incubate even more start- opportunity for mature and Applications for startups entrepreneurs to take part in aCamp, Make the Deal and bring together diverse digital specialists, researchers, in- ups at the Entrepreneurship successful entrepreneurs to will remain open until Octo- the activities at the Entrepre- Innovation Theatre. sectors to exchange ideas and novators and visionaries will Zone.” CUSTOMS CHIEF MEETS US OFFICIAL Over 40 children, parents take part in Hope Qatar Centre’s special art fest AILYN AGONIA DOHA

MORE than 40 children took part in a special creative and art activities led by NC Events WLL organised for the stu- dents of Hope Qatar Centre for Differently-Abled Children Chairman of General Authority of Customs Ahmed bin Abdullah al & Youth held at Ritz Carlton Jamal met on Saturday with US Intellectual Property Enforcement Co- Doha on Saturday. ordinator Vishal Amin and his accompanying delegation, as part of his The event in which family tour to discuss the enforcement of intellectual property with a number members of the students also of governmental authorities in Qatar. The meeting focused on ways to participated, was graced by the enhance cooperation and the practices implemented by the customs Third Secretary at the Indian to protect intellectual property rights in Qatar. The two sides also dis- Embassy Qatar Sona Soman, cussed the enforcement of mechanisms to ensure the rights of major Head of Consular Services and manufacturers and brand names registered in the state. (QNA) External Events Bhumeshwar Padala and President of In- education to the differently- dian Cultural Center (ICC) A P abled children of all commu- Manikantan. nities. We have children from Also present were re- the age group of 2 ½ all the QC lays foundation for two nowned Qatari artist and way to 18 and 20. They are in children’s book illustrator various classes based on their large projects in Kyrgyzstan Lina al Ali, NC Events Spon- intellectual abilities. At Hope, sor Mohammad Saif al Marri we strongly believe that giv- and popular Indian artists ing children whatever diverse to render help to the needy Archana Bhardwaj and Shihar opportunities and exposure is Hamza. possible, is key to their abil- QNA in order to reduce their vul- Speaking on the occa- ity to grow and succeed in BISHKEK nerability to economic and so- sion, NC Events Founder and life. We consider art as one of cial crises. ICC Management Committee the forms of therapy. We also QATAR Charity (QC) has laid The total cost of the centre member Nirmala Shanmuga- use art extensively within our the cornerstone for two large is estimated at QR1,000,000. pandian said the concept of school to provide students projects in Kyrgyzstan -- an It will be built on an area of the event is inspired by their with various benefits, includ- integrated orphan village about 1045 square metre and desire to show love and care to ing calming them down some- and a multi-service complex includes a primary school with the children. She said, “This is times and to develop their fine -- that will benefit more than 5 classrooms for 250 students, one of my dreams to help and motor skills.” 18,000 people, at a total cost in addition to a health centre be close to children. They de- of around QR3 million. that is expected to benefit be- serve love and special care and The cornerstone-laying tween 5,000 to 10,000 people that’s why we organised this ceremony was attended by in the area. event.” Charge d’affaires at Qatar’s The complex also includes The participants were as- Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Adel a sewing workshop, a well with sisted by Hope Qatar staff and Ahmad al Anzi and a number water tank and a mosque. Nirmala during the art activi- of local officials including Di- The complex will contribute ties wherein they were encour- rector of the branch of Qatar significantly to ensuring qual- aged to have fun and explore Charity in Bishkek Osama al ity education and promote op- various colours and shapes us- Turabi. portunities for students of both ing tools provided. The two projects aim to sexes, as well as empower poor Dr Rajeev Mathew Thom- provide integrated community families. as, founder and Advisory services in various sectors and Qatar Charity’s orphans’ Board member of Hope Qa- contribute to improving the residential village consists of tar, said, “Hope Qatar Centre living conditions of poor fami- 30 fully furnished houses ben- has been in Doha for the last lies and developing appropri- efiting 30 needy families, at a 14 years and we provide help, ate social protection systems total cost of QR 1,915,000. opportunity, participation and ‘Interchange all set to ease traffic on Doha Expressway’

Continued from page 1 Ô vehicle number monitor, vehicle classifica- tion and emergency traffic system will be IT will ease the pressure on Doha Ex- installed. pressway, especially at the Al Gharrafa This system will provide important fa- interchange, also known as Immigration cilities and control for traffic in Qatar and Al Duhail intersections. It will also fa- The construction of the Umm Lekhba cilitate traffic coming from Doha Corniche, Interchange was faced with many challeng- Markhiya, Madinat Khalifa and Duhail in es for being locatedwithin the busiest part the direction of Al Shamal Road, Sabah Al of Al Shamal Roadwith significant number Ahmad Corridor, Al Gharrafa and Ghar- of large shopping centres. Therefore, the rafat Al Rayyan areas to Al Luqta and Al work was planned in a way that avoids dis- Rayyan. rupting traffic and traffic congestion on Al The new junction consists of a 700-me- Shamal Road. tre long underpass between Al Markhiya Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor extends for Street and Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor and approximately 25 kilometres from Ham- a ground level with two loop bridges adja- ad International Airport to Umm Lekhba cent to Landmark Mall and Ezdan Mall to Interchange (known as Landmark Inter- ease traffic there and four bridges that pro- change) on Doha Expressway. Its scope vide free traffic flow and connect Sabah Al includes the upgrade of seven main roads Ahmad Corridor to Al Shamal Road. namely, E Ring, F Ring, Mesaimeer, Al It also includes three bridges to ensure Bustan, Bu Erayyen, Lebday and sections traffic flow to and from Al Shamal Road of Al Markhiya Street. In addition, Ashghal and connect Al Gharrafa to Doha and Al will enhance 12 kilometres of local and pe- Shamal Road to Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor. ripheral roads intersecting with the Corri- The project includes providing integrat- dor. The total road works of the project is ed drinking water network, electricity and approximately 37 kilometres. treated water lines as well as an integrated Once completed in 2021, Sabah Al Ah- rainwater and service water drainage, in mad Corridor will significantly contribute addition to creating developing sewage and to the relief of traffic congestion on Doha drainage network, developing various com- Expressway in particular, 22 February munication networks and fiber optics. Street. The new Corridor will be a vital al- Furthermore, the interchange will in- ternative and parallel route that will serve clude a sophisticated intelligent transpor- thousands of daily commuters from the tation system where surveillance cameras, north to the south of Doha.