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Thursday 2 October 2014 • 8 Dhu’l-Hijja 1435 • Volume 19 Number 6206 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Up to QR20,000 Instability in Yemen a fine for tap threat: GCC ministers RIYADH: Instability in Yemen, their stronghold in northwestern where Shia rebels overran the mountains to the capital Sana’a capital last week, threatens last month, then seized key state regional security, interior min- installations with little or no water wastage isters of the Gulf Cooperation resistance on September 21. Council said after an emergency Gulf ministers called the events meeting yesterday. “regretful” and expressed “their “The GCC states will not stand serious concern at the threats Fine for leaving lights on during day idly by in the face of factional faced by the Yemeni government foreign intervention as Yemen’s and its institutions”. DOHA: Punishments for switches will be set up for exter- security and the security of the Under a UN-brokered peace deal wasting drinking water (tap nal lighting of buildings and facili- GCC states are one and the same,” signed the day the rebels took con- water) have been made stricter. ties according to conditions and the ministers said in a statement trol of Sana’a, they are supposed Wasteful use of drinking water specifications set by a decision of after talks in Jeddah. to withdraw once a new neutral for washing cars or cleaning the the chairman of Qatar General Yemeni authorities have prime minister is named. President courtyard of houses or other Electricity and Water Corporation, accused Iran of backing the Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi has so far buildings will invite fines up to according to the draft law. Houthi rebels in a similar fash- failed to appoint a new government QR20,000, according to a draft Neglecting damaged or broken ion to their support for Lebanon’s chief. The deal also required Hadi law ratified by the State Cabinet parts in the internal water net- powerful Shia militia Hezbollah. to name an adviser from within the yesterday. work that might cause leakage is The GCC ministers “confirm rebel movement. A failure to switch off the out- also an offense. Those in charge of that any threats to the security The ministers denounced the side lights of houses and other the buildings should report it to the The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin and safety of Yemen and its citi- “armed acts” that occurred. They facilities (private or public) dur- body concerned to fix the leakage. Khalifa Al Thani being greeted at the King Abdulaziz International Airport zens is a threat to regional secu- called for seized official facilities ing day — from 7am to 4.30pm The proposed amendments in Jeddah yesterday by Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Mohammad bin rity and stability, and interests to be returned to the Yemeni — will meet fines up to QR10,000. compliment a series of measures Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. of the people”. state, and expressed support for The draft law amends Law No. 26 being taken by Kahramaa to The rebels advanced from United Nations resolutions. AFP of 2008 on rationalisation of elec- rationalise consumption of water tricity and water consumption. and electricity under its ongoing According to the draft law, a Tarsheed campaign. fine of not more than QR20,000 The high consumption of water is to be handed to those violating and electricity in Qatar remains Article 4, Item 1 of the law, which an issue of concern despite several Call emergency services in seven languages prohibits residents of buildings and awareness campaigns to reduce other facilities, whether owners or wastage. tenants, from using drinking water Per capita consumption of DOHA: People will be able to call Mohamed Al Kuwari said that government sector will, in effect, hours during Eid holidays, Colonel for washing cars and equipment electricity and water in Qatar is emergency number 999 round- those who are hearing impaired can also be closed for 10 days. Mohamed Rashid Al Marzui told or cleaning courtyards of build- among the highest in the world. the-clock during Eid Al Adha also call the emergency number but Civil Defence officials said they QNA. The director of Abu Samra ings and other facilities, with water Its water consumption is more holidays in different languages, only in Arabic and English. will be increasing the number of check-post said five lanes will be hoses or other wasteful means. than 500 litres per person per day, including Chinese, Hindi, Meanwhile, banks will have five personnel in the Sealine area dur- for customs clearance while nine A fine of not more than more than three times the global Tagalog, Persian and French, days of Eid Al Adha holidays begin- ing Eid holidays. will be for travellers. QR10,000 will be handed to vio- average of 160+ litres. apart from Arabic and English. ning from October 5 until October The traffic department said Out of these nine, five will be lators of Article 4, Item 2 and 3, Qatar’s per capita electricity Qatar News Agency (QNA) 11, but they will in effect be closed they will be deploying patrol reserved for families crossing which prohibits leaving lights on consumption (14,944) is more reported yesterday quoting the for 10 days considering their weekly teams on all busy roads during the border or entering Qatar. in some premises such as walls than five times the world average official in-charge of the central days off on Fridays and Saturdays. the holidays and send text mes- Brigadier Sheikh Nasser bin and exteriors of buildings and (2,684), according to data pro- operation room (999) that they Eid holidays in the government sages to people regarding road Abdullah Al Thani said clearance public and private facilities from vided by Kahramaa. respond to an emergency call sector, including ministries and safety and jams. will take just a few minutes. 7am to 4.30pm. THE PENINSULA within 10 seconds. state agencies, will also be for five At the airport immigration, the THE PENINSULA To prevent wastage, automatic Continued on page 6 Lieutenant-Colonel Hassan days until October 11. But the exit permit counter will work 24 See also page 9

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME AAB to sponsor tenth South Korean Day Milipol Qatar exhibition Expo to address internal security DOHA: Abdullah Abdulghani the Milipol Qatar events since “Through an important plat- and Bros Company (AAB) will 1996,” said Abdulghani Abdullah form as Milipol Qatar, profes- be the official sponsor of this Abdulghani a board member of sionals from Qatar and the region year’s Milipol Qatar exhibi- AAB. will be able to access the latest tion to be held from October The event will also coincide solutions and technologies to face 20 to 22 at the Doha Exhibition with AAB’s celebrating its 50th with any kind of risk,” he said. Center that will feature state-of- anniversary of partnership with Among the categories that the-art products in Internal State Toyota Motor Corporation this will be featured include state-of- Security. The 10th staging of the year. AAB will be having a booth the-art products and services in biennial event is being held under at the event measuring 302m2 transmissions, communications the patronage of the Emir H H where they will also be display- and tracking; authentication, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ing their vehicles which are cur- access control and surveillance Thani. rently used by various ministries. systems; corporate and media; The announcement came They will also be providing a fleet and information technology. in a joint press conference in of Toyota and Lexus vehicles for Also the exhibition will have which the company’s manage- the transportation of officials at a focus on products and services ment signed an agreement with the event. that effectively respond to current The Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al Kuwari and South Korean Ambassador the Qatar Milipol committee for According to Brigadier Sheikh market trends, the exhibition will Chung Keejong cutting a cake to mark the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea at a reception sponsoring the event. Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani, also feature optics and op-tronics hosted by the envoy. Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhroo, Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador As part of the agreement President of Milipol Qatar 2014 equipment; consultancy, train- Ali Ibrahim and several other diplomats were present at the event held at the Grand Hyatt yesterday. Abdullah Abdulghani and bros, Committee, the specific needs ing and related services; mobil- SALIM MATRAMKOT the sole agents for Toyota and and requirements of internal ity; personnel equipment and Lexus vehicles in Qatar, was state security in Qatar will be fabrics; major risks, crisis man- awarded the honour to be the addressed at Milipol Qatar 2014 agement and civil emergencies; officials sponsor with Toyota and as participants and exhibitors specific transverse technologies; Lexus cars designated as the offi- from local and international solu- body inspection systems; fast- Qatar pledges $20m to UN fund cial cars for the event. tions providers are expected to scan vehicle inspection systems; “We, at AAB are extremely highlight the latest technological law enforcement cameras; and NEW YORK: The State of the UN side by UN Undersecretary- shelter operations, health and privileged and honored to spon- advancements both in terms of unmanned aerial vehicles. Qatar has pledged an amount of General for Humanitarian Affairs food. Amos added the Fund will sor, in a significant manner all products and services. THE PENINSULA $20m as contribution to the UN and Emergency Relief Coordinator also help to maintain the vital aid Humanitarian Pooled Fund, Valerie Amos. In a statement operations of humanitarian agen- based in Turkey. issued by her office, Amos said cies across borders. An agreement was reached at the that Qatar’s contribution of $20m Some 11 million people urgently UN headquarters here and was signed to the Humanitarian Fund will need assistance in Syria, and for the Qatari side by the Director enable the UN and its partners more than 4.7 million of them are of the International Development to help those in need in the hard- in areas which aid agencies can Department at the Ministry of to-reach areas inside Syria. only reach by bringing relief sup- Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed bin She explained that the Fund plies across borders, Amos said. Mohammed Al Muraikhi and for will provide financial support to QNA

Ooredoo launches two data promotions DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday customers to contact loved ones customers who buy the new launched two data promotions this Eid. For QR100 customers device with a Shahry Smart 250 to mark the occasion of Eid Al receive 100 roaming minutes for Pack or above will get one year’s Adha, enabling people to stay their calls and 2GB of roaming unlimited data added to their online and connected during mobile data valid for one week. monthly allowance for free. the holiday. With this offer, Allowance is also available for use The unlimited data will auto- Ooredoo Passport customers on Ooredoo’s 4G roaming valid matically be updated to Shahry travelling within the GCC will networks. subscriber’s monthly allowance receive double the allocated Ooredoo Passport call minutes and will be valid for one year. data for free. Plus, customers and data are valid for the dura- Customers need to simply con- FROM LEFT: Gafur Rother, Deputy Director of Operations, Brig Sheikh Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani, President of the who buy an iPhone 6 or iPhone tion of one week and customers tinue their Shahry 250 or above Milipol Qatar, Abdulghani Abdullah Abdulghani, board member, M/S Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. WLL, and 6 Plus and a Shahry Smart 250 are sent a notification 48 hours subscription continuously for 12 Brig Saud Rashid Al Shafi, Member of Milipol Qatar Committee, during the press conference at the headquarters pack will get unlimited mobile prior to expiry of the service with months to take advantage of the of the General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP data for free for one year. an option to renew it by pre- ongoing free data. Customers who Under the offer, Shahry and ordering for the week ahead. downgrade their Shahry Smart Hala customers who subscribe to If customers use up all their pack below 250, or unsubscribe or renew the Ooredoo Passport call minutes and data before their to Shahry will stop receiving free service from October 1 to 31 Ooredoo Passport expires, they unlimited 4G data as from the Tarsheed campaign delivers results will get an additional 1GB of will automatically receive a dis- end date of their subscription. data that can be consumed while counted price of QR1 per minute Existing Shahry customers roaming anywhere in the UAE, and QR1 per MB used on partner are also able to redeem this offer Continued from page 1 water by 35 percent and 20 per- consumption of electricity and Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and networks. To activate Ooredoo by simply visiting an Ooredoo Kahramaa launched the cent, respectively, by 2016. water in the country falling by 10 Kuwait. Passport, Shahry customers can Shop to buy the new iPhone and Tarsheed campaign in April 2012, Kahramaa said earlier that percent and six percent, respec- The additional data aims to SMS ‘OP’ to 114 and Hala cus- upgrade their pack to activate aiming at decreasing per capita the campaign had delivered tively, in 2013 compared to the pre- ensure connectivity during over- tomers can SMS ‘OP’ to 121. unlimited data. consumption of electricity and positive results, with per capita vious year. THE PENINSULA seas travels, and allow Ooredoo With iPhone 6 data offer, THE PENINSULA

Seminar to discuss Islamic ethics in era of genomics

DOHA: The Research changes and unprece- Center for Islamic dented ethical issues in the Legislation and Ethics medical field. The lecture (CILE), a centre of the will clarify the Islamic per- Qatar Faculty of Islamic spective about these issues Studies (QFIS) in Hamad and challenges with the Bin Khalifa University participation of a renowned will today organise a group of religious scholars seminar on ‘Islamic eth- and biomedical scientists. ics in the era of genomics’. Prominent speakers Religious scholars and include Dr Khalid Alali, biomedical scientists will Associate Vice President participate in the seminar, for Faculty Affairs in organised in collaboration Qatar University, who with the Qatar Supreme will address the main Council of Health. ethical recommendations The event at the QFIS and standpoints adopted will focus on the topic of by Unesco in the field of Genomics, a branch of Genomics, and their pos- molecular genetics con- sible relevance for Muslim cerned with the study of countries. Hatem Elshanti, genomes – specifically, the MD, Scientific Director of identification and sequenc- Medical Genetics Center ing of their constituent at the Qatar Biomedical genes and the application of Research Institute (QBRI) this knowledge in medicine, and Dr Mohammed Naim pharmacy and agriculture. Yasin, Professor in the The session, moderated Faculty of Sharia at Jordan by Dr Mohammed Ghaly, University, will highlight CILE Professor of Islam key ethical dilemmas that and Biomedical Ethics, will genomic technologies bring, supports QF’s commitment and discuss Muslim reli- to fostering a progressive gious scholars’ responses to and engaged society that the ethical questions. is appreciative of its tra- Dr Tariq Ramadan, ditional values and herit- CILE Executive Director, age, said a press statement will explain how to ensure yesterday. ethical practice for the on- Recent developments going Genomics projects in in the field of Genomics the Gulf and Arab region. brought about many THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Temporary steel bridge to open for traffic today Interim solution to traffic woes in Mesaimeer junction

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced yesterday that the temporary steel bridge, constructed over Mesaimeer Junction (known as Al Obaidli Roundabout), will be open for public from today evening. Opening of the bridge, which has been constructed for the first time in Qatar, represents an interim solution to ease the con- gestion issues in the area, until the completion of development works of E-Ring Road. Road users can now benefit from reduced travel time and take advantage of a free flow route from Al Thumama roundabout An aerial view of the steel bridge constructed over Mesaimeer Junction (known as Al Obaidli Roundabout). RIGHT: The bridge after completion. towards Abu Hamour area with- out the need to travel through free-flow lane for traffic with a disrupting traffic. area and allow normal passenger find a solution that allowed com- The temporary steel bridge is Mesaimeer Junction, which will shoulder serving as an emergency In order to maintain the traf- vehicles to turn left from E-Ring pletion of development works in part of the E-Ring Road project significantly relieve traffic con- parking lane. fic flow, Ashghal has adopted spe- Road (near airport, west) towards the area without affecting traffic which aims to develop and gestion in this area. To ensure the safety of the road cial procedures to prevent heavy Rawdat Al Khail Street (through flow. improve the main roads within With a total cost of QR30m, users and to reduce traffic acci- vehicles from using the bridge. east industrial, west). To achieve this, Ashghal con- Doha. The project includes the the project comprises the con- dents, the speed limit has been Instead of using the bridge, these The newly constructed bridge ducted a comprehensive site development of the E-Ring struction of approximately 1.2km set at 50km per hour. However, in vehicles will only be allowed to use will provide temporary solutions study, and based on it built a tem- Road from Al Muntazah inter- directional ramp including a case of an accident or emergency, the existing roads at Mesaimeer to traffic congestion problems at porary steel bridge to accommo- section to Airport Road inter- temporary steel bridge that is the concerned vehicles can stop Junction. Mesaimeer Junction, which is date traffic coming from E-Ring section (Ahmad Al Ahmad approximately 240 metres long. or park on the shoulder and wait This procedure aims to alle- already at full capacity. These Road towards Rawdat Al Khail intersection). The bridge will consist of one for emergency services without viate major traffic jams in the problems prompted the need to Street. THE PENINSULA

Katara to hold European jazz fest

DOHA: A three-day European festival to be organised in Qatar a multi-cultural learning environ- jazz festival will be held in which is set to witness exceptional ment. In addition, documentaries Katara featuring musical performances by jazz bands from on jazz music will also be screened performances and workshops. various European countries to bring as an essential part of the festival. Katara General Manager Dr jazz music to the country’s diverse Katara will organise a number Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti audience. of programmes such as drama, cir- recently signed a cooperation A number of workshops will be cus and fireworks, in addition to agreement with the embassies of provided to local music students other recreational activities, dur- Austria, France, Germany, Italy in collaboration with the Qatar ing the Eid Al Adha festival. It will and Switzerland to organise Music Academy. These work- also conduct events in connection the festival from October 30 to shops will provide an opportunity with the astronomy exhibition held Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (centre) along with representatives of embassies of Austria, November 1. for musicians to transfer their during the holy month of Ramadan France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland at the signing ceremony. This is the first of its kind expertise and inspire students in this year. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Sotheby’s to showcase Contemporary masterpieces Exhibition starts on Tuesday; auction on Oct 13

DOHA: Sotheby’s is set to includes eight works by Middle Eastern and International cli- launch a Contemporary art exhi- Eastern artists who have never ents, and epitomises the future bition on Tuesday at the Katara been presented at auction in the of the vibrant art scene both in Art Centre Building 5, display- region, and five highly sought- the region and internationally.” ing works by Middle Eastern after international art stars Among the highlights of and International artists to be whose work will be shown and works by artists in the region auctioned on October 13. offered for sale for the first time is ‘Passage’ (estimated at The auction follows the suc- in the Middle East. These art- $200,000 to $300,000), the first cess of last year’s Sotheby’s ists include Sterling Ruby, Tracey video artwork to be auctioned by Contemporary Art Doha sale Emin, Lawrence Weiner, Aaron acclaimed Iranian artist Shirin which achieved the highest total Young, and Lucien Smith along- Nishat. for a sale of Contemporary art in side major names such as Monir The sale will also witness works the Middle East. Record prices Farmanfarmaian, Nja Mahdaoui, by five of the most influential were established for nine artists, Damien Hirst and Anish Kapoor. Saudi artists to be united for the including the highest price for Lina Lazaar, Sotheby’s Director, first time at auction. These art- a work of art by a living Arab International Contemporary Art ists namely Abdulhalim Radwi, artist. Specialist, said: Taha Al Sabban, Abdulrahman This year’s sale showcases “This year’s Contemporary Art Al Soliman, Mohammed Resayes thrilling works by sought-after Doha sale showcases the diver- and Mohammed Al Saleem ques- established artists as well as sity of artistic styles that Middle tioned and challenged the bound- emerging artists from both the Eastern artists are working aries and existing framework of Middle East and internationally. in today through a selection of art in their homeland. Pre-sale estimates for works span extremely desirable works pre- An important painting by from $10,000 to $1m. sented alongside signature pieces Qatari artist Yousef Ahmad Artworks by artists from by world-renowned international ‘Letter of Love III’( estimated at Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, artists. The cohesive pre-sale $10,000-15,000) painted in 2008 Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, exhibition exemplifies the fas- and is one of his most representa- A painting by Qatari artist Yousef Ahmad ‘Letter of Love III’ ( estimated at $10,000-15,000) which will go under Morocco, Tunisia and Palestine cinating and extremely exciting tive works will also be among the the hammer at Sotheby’s auction. will be exhibited and then sold global dialogue between East works to go under the hammer at alongside works by internation- and West. Each work featured in the auction. ally acclaimed artists from the the sale is of the highest calibre Aileen Agopian, Sotheby’s Senior “We have strategically sourced whose works, alongside their and collectors and expose them US and UK. and corresponds directly to the Vice President, International works by the most compelling and Middle Eastern contemporar- to new art forms.” The carefully curated sale demand from both our Middle Contemporary Art Specialist, said: cutting-edge international artists ies, will challenge art lovers THE PENINSULA EAA-Qapco deal to support education HMC Eid working hours DOHA: Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and DOHA: The Emergency Orthopedics, General Surgery, Dermatology Urgent Clinic from Qatar Petrochemical Company Department at Hamad General ENT, Ophthalmology, General 9m to 12pm. Psychiatry OPD will (Qapco) have signed a part- Hospital (HGH), as well as all Medicine and Burns Clinics, along be open from 7:30am to 3pm. nership agreement at Qapco’s Walk-in Centres and Paediatric with Pharmacy and Laboratory. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery headquarters yesterday. Qapco Emergency Centres across the AWH’s Radiology Department Department will be open from joins the international partners country will operate as usual will be open 24 hours for only 8am to 1pm. RH Plastic Surgery and donors who support EAA’s during the Eid Al Adha holidays. patients from Adult Emergency, Urgent and Specialist Clinic will educational programmes world- Meanwhile, the Outpatient Pediatric Emergency, Obstetrics, be open on 8 October from 8am to wide, which include Educate Departments (OPD) at HGH and Operation Theater, Dialysis and 1pm and on 9 October from 7am A Child, Al Fakhoora and the National Center for Cancer Inpatients. It will also be open to 3pm. the Protecting Education in Care and Research (NCCCR) will for ultrasound, CT scan, General RH Pharmacy will be open for Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) be closed throughout the holidays. X-ray and MRI. Dermatology on 8 and 9 October programme. WH OPD Clinics will be open Al Khor Hospital’s (AKH) from 9am to 12pm; for OPD on Commenting on the part- on 7 to 9 October from 9am to Anesthesia Unit will be open on 3, 4, 10 and 11 October from 9am nership with Qapco, Fahad Al 12noon. Women’s Hospital (WH) 6 October. All the OPD Clinics to 1pm, and on 5 to 9 October Sulaiti, Director of Finance and OPD Pharmacy will be open 24/7 will be closed during the holidays. from 8am to 1pm; and for OPD Administration at EAA, said: throughout the Eid holidays. The The Cuban Hospital’s OPD Psychiatry on 7 to 9 October from “We are delighted to welcome hospital’s Anesthesia, Obstetrics Clinics will be closed from 2 to 7 7am to 3pm. Qapco as resource partner, and and Gynecology, and General October and will reopen starting The RH Dermatology OPD we are grateful for the commit- Pediatrics sections will be open 8 October. Adult Cardiology will Laboratory will be open on 7 to ment which has been made. The on 2 October and closed for the also be open on 8 October but will 9 October from 9am to 12noon. support of Qatari organisations rest of the holidays. The rest of be closed on 9 October. Rehabilitation Services will such as Qapco are crucial to the the Women’s Hospital Clinics will Rumailah Hospital’s (RH) be open on 8 and 9 October success of EAA’s mission to bring be closed for the holidays. Dentistry Department will as follows: Prosthetics and new life chances and real hope Heart Hospital’s (HH) OPD will be closed during the holidays. Orthotics from 8am to 12pm; and opportunities to poor and be open with limited capacity on 8 Dentistry Urgent Care will be Male Physiotherapy from 12pm marginalised children and youth and 9 October for Warfarin Clinic, open on 8 and 9 October from to 8pm at the RH Neuro Clinic around the world. In line with the Qapco Vice Chairman and CEO Dr Mohamed Youssef Al Mulla (left) and Medication Room, Consultation 8am to 1pm. Area, and from 2pm to 10pm at Qatar National Vision 2030, EAA EAA Director of Finance and Administration Fahad Al Sulaiti exchanging Room and Referral Clinic. The RH Communicable the Main RH Clinic. Neurological aims to contribute to human, the signed document. OPD Laboratory Services for Diseases Unit OPD Clinic and and Geriatric Physiotherapy social and economic develop- HGH, WH and HH will be closed Evening Consultation will be will be open from 7am to 3pm. ment through quality education with Qapco’s Corporate Social education and other welfare pro- on 5 to 7 October and will be closed during the holidays. The At the Physiotherapy Center in and other welfare programmes Responsibility initiatives in Qatar grammes and initiatives. With a open on 8 and 9 October from Directly Observed Therapy Bin Omran, Pediatric Outpatient and initiatives.” and worldwide. As a responsible particular focus on areas affected 7:00am to 2:00pm, and on 11 Programme will be open on 5 to will be open from 7am to 3pm; Qapco Vice Chairman and corporate citizen, we believe that by poverty, conflict and disaster, October for HGH and WH from 11 October from 7am to 10pm. Female Outpatient from 7am to CEO Dr Mohamed Youssef Al contributing to society is part of EAA champions the needs of chil- 7:00am to 3:00pm. The NCCCR RH Community Mental Health 6pm; Outpatient Neurological Mulla, added: “We are proud to be our license to operate.” dren and youth and empower them OPD Laboratory will be open on Services will be open as follows: and Geriatric Physiotherapy, and resource partners for the Qatari- Education Above All (EAA) to be active members of their com- 5, 7 and 8 October from 7am to Adult Outreach on 6, 8 and 9 AKH Physiotherapy Outpatient based organisation Education is a global initiative founded in munities. By meeting the demand 1pm and will be closed on 9 to 11 October; Male Day Care on 6 and at 7am to 3pm. Above All Foundation, and it is a 2012 by H H Sheikha Moza bint for education, EAA equips them to October. 8 October; Female Day Care on 8 RH Occupational Therapy’s pleasure to support its efforts to Nasser. EAA’s aim is to build a support sustainable development Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) October; Older Adult Outreach Hands Unit will be open from 5 contribute to a future for children global movement that contributes and to nurture environments of OPD will be closed on 5 and from 5 to 9 October. to 9 October from 8am to 1pm and youth by giving them access to human, social and economic peace, security, justice and pros- 6 October and will reopen on Other clinics will be open on for certain post-operative outpa- to an education. This is in line development through quality perity. THE PENINSULA 7 to 9 October for Cardiology, 8 and 9 October as follows: RH tients. THE PENINSULA

Only nationals can use Qatari Over 70pc of ovarian cancer could WISH forum to discuss ID cards in PHCC be diagnosed early, says expert diabetes related issues DOHA: The Primary DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for Healthcare Corporation DOHA: More than 70 percent because the symptoms are vague treated successfully.” Health (WISH), a global initiative of Qatar (PHCC) has clarified that of cases with ovarian cancer and non-specific, such as bloating, “Early ovarian cancer often has Foundation, will host a forum that produce the decision to make its are diagnosed at an advanced abdominal distention and early no signs or symptoms, and any evidence-based research addressing the main services available to patients stage of the disease because the fullness,” explained Dr Al Ansari. that exist are often mild, mak- issues facing policymakers and others respon- through Qatari ID cards, symptoms are vague and non- She highlighted that known risk ing this disease difficult to detect. sible for the prevention and treatment of diabe- instead of health cards, will specific, according an expert. factors for ovarian cancer are This means it is very important tes. Stephen Colagiuri (pictured), Professor of be applicable to only Qataris Most women with ovarian having a first child later in life, to pay attention to your body and Metabolic Health at Sydney University has been in the initial phase. cancer are diagnosed at an aver- obesity, a menstrual cycle that know what is normal for you. If appointed to chair Diabetes Forum. “At this stage only Qataris age age of 63 years, said Dr Afaf started at a young age, a late you think something is different Professor Colagiuri will guide the work of a will benefit from this meas- Al Ansari, Senior Consultant, menopause, genetic predisposition or you detect changes in your multidisciplinary team composed of leading experts ure which is already imple- Gynecological Oncology at HMC’s and certain fertility drugs. body it may be that it is caused by from around the world. Results, findings and recommendations from mented in West Bay Health Women’s Hospital. Hamad Medical Corporation’s something other than cancer, but the Forum will be presented for discussion at the WISH Summit tak- Center but it will be expanded Ovarian cancer has been iden- (HMC) Women’s Hospital is the only way to know for sure is ing place in Doha on 17 February and 18 February 2015. to others,” the PHCC said in tified to be the leading cause of continuing to raise awareness of to see your doctor,” Dr Al Ansari The Diabetes Forum, one of seven to publish reports at WISH 2015, statement issued in reaction death out of the gynaecological gynecological cancers, such as advised. will investigate a range of diabetes related issues in the coming months. to a report carried by The cancers, in Europe and the United ovarian cancer, among women Ovarian cancer may cause one Discussions will include an overview of the current burden of dia- Peninsula yesterday. States, and also the fifth leading in Qatar, by advising them to or more of these signs and symp- betes globally and projections for likely future scenarios, how effective PHCC confirmed that cause of cancer mortality world- watch out for unusual signs and toms: unusual feeling of fullness, treatments for both Type 2 diabetes are implemented and what policy the move comes ahead of wide. Ovarian cancer causes more symptoms that are not normal bloating in the area below the levers might be used to ensure they are applied consistently in diabe- plans to expand the National deaths than any other cancer of for them. stomach, pain in the pelvic or tes care and a review of case studies from across the world of successful Insurance Scheme- Seha- to the female reproductive system. Dr Al Ansari explained that abdominal area (the area below implementation of innovative, practical and cost effective treatments and primary health centers. The But when ovarian cancer is found ovarian cancer often goes unde- the stomach and between the prevention strategies. Professor Colagiuri said, “Our current approach to scheme has allowed its Qatari in its early stages, it can be very tected until it has spread within hip bones); back pain; pain dur- diabetes is totally unsustainable in the face of its extraordinary growth beneficiaries to seek treat- treatable. the pelvis and abdomen. “At this ing sexual intercourse; abnormal — especially in healthcare systems which are least well equipped to deal ment at facilities included “The incidence of ovarian can- late stage, ovarian cancer is bleeding and a change in bath- with it. “Our team will bring a range of perspectives to bear on this urgent in the Seha network using cer increases with age, with the more difficult to treat and can be room habits such as having to health priority and I look forward to working with some of the world’s Qatari ID cards. average age of diagnosis being 63. fatal. Early-stage ovarian cancer, pass urine urgently or very often, leading experts. We want to help equip policymakers with the evidence THE PENINSULA More than 70 percent of cases when the disease is confined to constipation, or diarrhea. and guidance they need to confront diabetes for the sake of current and present with advanced disease the ovary, is more likely to be THE PENINSULA future generations.” THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09

Emir, Premier Rain forecast for tomorrow and Saturday send greetings DOHA: The weather bureau has forecast rain at some places in the country tomorrow and on Saturday. But the bureau said the day DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh will be hot and scattered clouds could be seen by afternoon. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The weather could be cloudy with chances of rain only at some places, sent yesterday cables of greet- according to the forecast. “The weather will be relatively hot during the ings to the leaders of Cyprus, day and moderate in the night. This period is a weather transitional China and Nigeria on the (from summer to winter) period and will have changes often,” said a occasion of their country’s forecaster at the Forecast office, Department of Metrology. Independence Day. The average day temperature until Saturday is forecast at 37 degree The Prime Minister and Celsius to 40 degree Celsius, and the minimum between 27 and 30 Interior Minister H E Sheikh degree Celsius. The wind will blow northwesterly speeds at 5 knots Abdullah bin Nasser bin anth d northeasterly 15 knots, causing visibility at 3km or less. Khalifa Al Thani also sent THE PENINSULA similar cables. QNA QIB announces Eid working time

DOHA: QIB yester- day announced that its Dar Al Salam Mall and Shaun the Sheep City Centre branches The first day activities at Hyatt Plaza start with at 4pm. will be open starting the evening of the sec- ond day of Adha Eid and throughout the break. QIB will also offer Week-long Eid festival cash withdrawal and deposit services across: Al Gharafa, Al Sadd, Airport and Salwa Road branches, from Monday, starts from Saturday October 6 to Thursday, October 9, during the morning period 9am QTA holds activities at Katara and major shopping malls – 12pm. Dar Al Salam Mall and City Centre DOHA: Major shopping malls dance, and Oriental Parade. painting, a 20-minute Sweets for branches working hours in Qatar will come alive with a After which Shaun the Sheep Kids show, face painting, and speed are from Saturday till variety of shows and activities and Oriental Parade will be shown painting. The Heritage Village and Thursday from 9am till starting this Saturday, the first again. These will be followed by Al Bida Park will host various Eid 2:30 pm and from 3:30 day of Eid Al Adha. Organised football freestyle, face painting, activities from 5pm until 12 mid- pm till 9 pm and Friday under Qatar Tourism Authority and finally Shawn the Sheep. night. Entry will be free. from 4 pm till 9 pm. (QTA), ‘Eid Celebrations in At City Center mall, the activi- From October 5 to 10, Souq QIB e-channels will also Qatar’ will see activities and ties will start with Adventure Waqif will organise free-of-charge be available 24/7 through shows at major malls starting at Time, followed by face painting Eid activities between 4pm and internet banking, QIB 4pm for a full week. and Steve Kaos. The activities will 9pm. Free-of-charge activities mobile banking applica- Lagoona mall will kick off with be done alternately and Tannoura will also be held at The Pearl tion, Call centre and over Dora’s Ballet Adventures between dance will also be performed. Qatar from October 4 to 6 from 160 ATMs spread across 4pm and 4.30pm, followed by face Activities at Landmark mall 6pm to 10pm. the country. painting and a 15-minute freestyle will start at 4pm with the Bubblez Katara will offer three shows football. Dora’s Ballet Adventures and Balloonz show followed by of Dreams on Ice from October 4 return at 7.30pm to be followed face painting and Dan Druff to November 30. From October 4 Indian Embassy by the traditional Arda dance. Circus show. The Mall’s Eid activ- to 7, Katara will also host Qatari Fritters show will start at 8.15pm ities will begin with a 15-minute play Abu Salama, Big Bang show closed today and face painting at 9pm. The Dan Druff Circus show followed and fireworks display. Tickets DOHA: Embassy of programme will conclude with by face painting and Potato Head for the play are free and can be India will remain closed a third showing of Dora’s Ballet to be held alternately with the booked at the Katara website. Big today on the occa- Adventures show. last show at 9.15pm. Bang shows will be held at 7.30pm, sion of Gandhi Jayanti First day activities at Hyatt At Al Khor Mall, the first day 9.30pm and 10pm, followed by (Mahatma Gandhi’s Plaza start with Shaun the Sheep begins with a 15-minute speed fireworks display at 11pm. Birth Day). at 4pm, followed by Tannoura painting show followed by face THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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ALESTINIAN President Mahmoud Abbas is in a supreme predicament which he articulated yesterday – if Palestinians go ahead with a plan Pto seek the UN Security Council resolution to end Israel’s occupation, they risk losing $700m a year in Gitmo hunger strikes US aid, and if they don’t go ahead with the plan, they risk getting stuck forever where they are now. “The Palestinian leadership is coming under heavy pressure not to go to the Security Council or join international organisations, and the are a cry for help main pressure relates to aid,” he said. In a defiant speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, he also ruled out any BY CORI CRIDER that force-feeding as currently prac- today, and you will find there is no such return to the failed format of peace talks, demanding an end ticed at Guantánamo Bay is punitive – thing as a hunger strike, no such thing to the occupation and accusing Israel of waging a ‘war of AFE, Humane, Legal, that it is a transparent effort by prison as force-feeding. Today there are only genocide’ in Gaza. Transparent”: so goes the authorities to break detainees’ will and “noncompliant detainees” who engage It’s a tragedy of their cause that Palestinians are subject slogan of the world’s most stop them from hunger-striking. What in “non-religious long-term fasts” and to all kinds of pressures – from Americans, Europeans, “Sfamous offshore prison. It’s force-feeding emphatically isnot, these must be “enterally fed”. an Obama-era rebrand, a bid by Gitmo’s experts will say, is proper medical care. This is what the Pentagon refuses Arabs, Israelis and from their own people. It’s the collective PR people to persuade Americans that It is a gross violation of medical eth- to say: twice a day, every day, it puts and oppressive weight of these pressures which has made today’s is a kinder, gentler Guantánamo ics. But if the government gets its way, cleared hunger-strikers through abuse the Palestinian issue what it’s today. And it’s unlikely that Bay. There’s just one wrinkle: Gitmo is throughout this testimony, the court- that would shock most Americans if the situation will change any time soon because the very stilldangerous, nasty, lawless and secre- room’s public gallery will be empty. they could but see it. survival of Palestine, in the current format, depends on tive – and the evidence just keeps piling The craziest aspect of the govern- But testimony from a couple of outside forces. up. At the forefront of this war over the ment’s request to close down this trial experts is not the same as watching a truth is the first-ever trial concerning is that one of our cleared experts, Dr tube go down a man’s throat, you might But at least this time, President Mahmoud needs to the practice of force-feeding prisoners Sondra Crosby, has already testified in say. You might even ask: what is the overcome the pressures. The peace talks are dead, the entire on hunger strike, due to start Monday. public in one of the military commis- government so afraid of? region is in turmoil, Israelis are expanding their settlements My client, Abu Wa’el Dhiab – a Syrian sions (the quasi-criminal but less-fair Part of the answer lies in a cache of cocking a snook at the world, man who has never been charged, “trials”) at Gitmo. This April, she spoke, secret force-feeding videos. Earlier this Abbas must Arabs have abandoned interest and indeed has been cleared to leave on camera and in detail, about the tor- year, we forced the government to give in their cause and the status Guantánamo by ture of a defendant – Abd al-Rahim us a pile of tapes of Abu Wa’el being the US govern- Hussein Muhammad Abdah al-Nashiri hauled from his cell by Guantánamo’s resist all quo has proved unsustainable. ment for more – who is one of the three people the riot squad (the so-called “Forcible Cell pressures In such a dire scenario, the onus than five years – US government admits it waterboarded. Extraction” team) and strapped into a is on him to take decisions that Force-feeding has been fighting That is a “top secret” case; if a doctor chair for force-feeding. Over the sum- and seek a will help his people to achieve for over a year could talk about torture then, why can’t mer I watched the videos – 11 bleak the final objective of setting up a at Guantánamo to reform the a doctor call the torture of a cleared hours of filmed abuse. Some of the way he and other inmate what it is today? images have burned into my brain in UN Security Palestinian state. This means he shames America hunger-strikers In a recent phone conversation with much the same way that, 10 years ago, Council needs to muster the courage to go have been treated. me from Guantánamo, Abu Wa’el the Abu Ghraib photos burned my mind, ahead with the UN resolution. – not just in the He’s finally about offered his own view on the govern- and perhaps yours. resolution to Abbas has vowed to press bad old days of to have his day in ment’s motivations for keeping so much The DoD is so nervous about this end Israel’s ahead with the move, and warned court. in this case so unnecessarily secret: footage going public that I have been that if it were shot down by a George W Bush, But the Obama They want all of us to be invisible: the forbidden even to discuss it with other administra- detainees, the kind people like the nurse security-cleared lawyers represent- occupation. US veto, he would seek to join but today, in 2014. tion refuses to who would not force-feed us, the people ing other clients on hunger strike, the International Criminal accept this unu- who could tell Americans the truth. with whom we were always previously Court. Palestinians, who won And you deserve sual intrusion of He was right. Since the start of the trusted to discuss classified issues. The the upgraded rank of UN observer state in 2012, have long to hear the truth, justice into its mass hunger strike last year and the Pentagon doesn’t want you to get any- threatened to petition the ICC over alleged Israeli war island idyll. On start of our litigation, the government where close to these images; the govern- crimes, but have so far held back due to US and European loud and clear. Friday, US jus- has thrown up obstacle after obstacle ment doesn’t even really want you to tice department to keep the public from understanding hear in public from other people, like pressure. Withstanding pressure from all sides will not be attorneys filed what force-feeding at the base really our security-cleared experts, who have easy. Despite his determination, Abbas is likely to feel the a motion asking the court to hear all looks like. First, the Obama administra- seenwhat force-feeding looks like. heat of more pressures. evidence in the trial entirely in closed tion insisted there should be no trial of But those who have seen the tapes Talks are being held with Arab and other countries ahead court, save a short, anodyne opening force-feeding at all, claiming the courts know the truth: what we do to hun- of the vote within three weeks on a draft resolution spelling statement from lawyers on both sides. had no power to police abuses at the ger-strikers at Guantánamo shames What we had planned to discuss in base. Then it prematurely declared the America – not just in the bad old days out an Israeli withdrawal from lands seized in 1967 and public is no secret – at least, not a legiti- hunger strike “over” and announced that of George W Bush, but today, in 2014. the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in mate one. Three expert witnesses would Department of Defense would no longer Gitmo is not just a prison. It is a east Jerusalem. Palestinians have the Arab support in their take the stand to talk openly about the publish the total number of prisoners on warehouse of the forgotten, run by a mission. Abbas needs to face the challenges and go to the gruesome effects of force-feeding on hunger strike. Around the same time, military that doesn’t have the faintest UN. There is no other way for Palestinians to get out of the Abu Wa’el. A bioethicist, a torture phy- the government even wiped the incon- idea how to treat the sick souls of people deep morass they are in sician and a psychiatrist who is also a venient term “hunger striker” from its held without charge for over a dozen . retired Brigadier General would testify lexicon: talk to a Pentagon spin doctor years. THE GUARDIAN The other side Quote of Pak-Afghan ties: The road ahead the day HERE are though fresh to be seen to what extent the Abdullah Afghanistan and Fata. Where security everything else on hold, especially intel- possibilities now that the Abdullah camp — especially the hawks forces on both sides have targeted ligence cooperation and re-energising Hamid Karzai era is over. Mr in the erstwhile Northern Alliance — sites across the border, there needs military-to-military contacts across the TKarzai in his final speech in impacts foreign policy and the national to be an immediate cessation. But the border to make clashes less likely. office exemplified quite how impossible security choices of Afghanistan. problem is really one of sanctuaries and From there, there are the truly big it had become to hope for major Despite Pakistan’s reaching out cross-border attacks — so long as mili- issues. Pakistan facilitating an inter- breakthroughs in ties while he was several years ago, the remnants of tants on both sides of the border are nal Afghan reconciliation between the Domestic business still around: the rancour and vitriol Mr the Northern Alliance, so influential present and active, the risk of an esca- government and the Afghan Taliban interests are trying Karzai directed at Pakistan was neither in Kabul during the Karzai era, never lation between Pakistani and Afghan would be at the top of that list and the new nor surprising and had thoroughly really warmed to the idea. Much then security forces remains very real. one measure against which much of to bring down the poisoned all facets of the relationship. could depend on how domestic poli- Eventually, the two countries, if they Islamabad’s intentions will be judged government, with President Ghani, meanwhile, is tics between the Ghani and Abdullah are ever to deal with the problem on in Kabul and internationally. The pro- seen as a pragmatist who is aware camps shape Afghan policy towards a long-term basis, will need to move tracted Afghan election process has international (US) that peace and stability in the region Pakistan. The immediate priority for towards better border management in added to lost time so a big gesture may help. will depend on Pak-Afghan relations. both the Pakistani and Afghan sides a way that makes it less porous but still be needed to revive the reconciliation Of course, with a power-sharing agree- should be to reduce the acute ten- accessible for legitimate people traffic. process — one that could be provided Cristina Kirchner ment in place in Afghanistan, it remains sions along the border between eastern Yet, that surely does not mean putting by Pakistan. DAWN Argentinian President THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 QATAR PERSPECTIVE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Nasrallah, Hezbollah have let us down

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had never imagined that What kind of victory has a day would come when I Nasrallah and his band achieved would oppose the policies in Al Qoseir? Hassan Nasrallah’s Iand practices of the party of army entered the city in the com- Hassan Nasrallah. I wholeheart- pany of the Iranian Jerusalem edly supported the Lebanese battalion. It was also accompa- resistance from the year 1982 in nied by the unrighteous Iraqi full belief that this resistance was “Haq” (Right) group, the Abul mainly directed toward Israel. Fadl Al Abass battalion and other I also believed that this resist- deceived warriors from other ance had emerged to stand by the countries. oppressed, deprived and perse- These fighters entered the city cuted Palestinians and Lebanese. following unrelenting air strikes I continued to offer my support that poured all types of weapons of to Hassan Nasrallah’s party dur- mass destruction on it, according ing the 2006 war. I snapped ties to credible reports. Worse still, the with some Arab governments and artillery, rocket launchers, mor- these governments severed their tars and tanks of the Syrian army relations with me in return. They and its allies had poured their fire even banned me from entering on the city for more than two suc- their countries just because I was cessive weeks. a supporter of Hezbollah. This interference reveals one Today, Hezbollah disappoints fact, and that is that Bashar Assad millions of Arabs, of whom I am and his regime could not retain one, by its mean intervention to control over this city and the vil- wipe out the Syrian people with lages that surround it — areas the sole aim of protecting the that are controlled by the opposi- Assad regime in Syria. Hezbollah tion from the Free Syrian Army asks its fighters in Syria to be — although the Syrian army has victorious over the oppressed superior equipment and weapons Syrian people who have risen up and more fighters. File photo of Hezbollah supporters listening to a televised speech by the movement’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Mashghara in the western Bekaa to demand freedom, equality and This means that those who fight Valley, in which he promised victory in Syria, where his group is supporting President Bashar Al Assad. human dignity. within the ranks of the regime no Yes, Nasrallah’s Lebanese longer believe in the value of what the way for the creation of a sec- the Free Syrian Army promises protection inside the UN Security Finally, we were eager, party achieved victories against they do against the Free Syrian tarian state along the coast with to stand by its side and support Council as well as communications Nasrallah, to see your party the oppressed Syrians. The par- Army and the opposition. This is support from Iran and protection it. Some Western democracies did equipment. sweeping through the Shebaa ty’s followers went out to cel- also why the Assad regime has from Russia. the same. These countries, how- I need to remind Arab leaders Farms, western Golan and occu- ebrate the victory their party enlisted help from Iran, which Efforts are being made to imple- ever, did not honour their prom- that when Iraq invaded Kuwait in pied Lebanese villages. We were had gained over the Syrian city issued orders to Nasrallah to ment this plan in the northeastern ises to the Syrian opposition. 1990, all the world’s armies, includ- eager to see your party declar- of Al Qosier and its surrounding invade Syria in the company of parts of Syria, including Aleppo At the same time, Iran provided ing effective Arab armies, such as ing victory over the enemy of the villages. They went out dancing, the aforementioned forces. and Homs, in the presence of sec- all types of possible support to the the Syrian army, gathered on Arab Arab nation. For that we would beating their drums, distributing The plan today, in the light of tarian forces from Iran, Iraq and Assad regime. The Russians did lands to get Iraq out of Kuwait. have celebrated with you and your sweets to passers-by and receiv- the instructions of the Ayatollah other countries. All this is planned the same. Russian ships recently Today, the Iranian army, under the party. Now, however, you disap- ing letters of congratulation from in Tehran, is for these fighters to to be put into action before the unloaded weapons at Tartous Port. umbrella of the Lebanese party point us by pointing your guns leaders in the Iranian capital tighten their grip on coastal cities Geneva II Conference, if it ever The shipment included modern of Hassan Nasrallah, conquers against and asking your men to Tehran. The reality is that this in Syria and link these cities to sees the light of day. weaponry. The Russians have also Syrian lands. Cannot Arab lead- invade a sovereign Arab country is a delusional victory. Bekaa Valley in Lebanon to pave No doubt, the Arabs had given offered the Assad regime political ers see this? with Persian support.

RASHED AL AUDAH AL FADLY Gulf states need to see themselves differently HR law needs changes n the past few days we have security and at the social level. atar’s human resources (HR) law obligates all government twice witnessed events that This is why it is important agencies to make optimal use of HR to realise objectives, Iused to occur during tens of ALI BIN RASHID AL MOHANNADI for us to get back on track and Qdevelop individual skills and maintain a fair and safe years in the past. This is not only change the way we view ourselves working environment. true at the local level in Syria and others. Therefore, a complete understanding of their duties and and what happened to our breth- envy and hatred for the Gulf We need to benefit from the rights, according to a clear-cut legal framework in the case of ren in the Levant, but also at the and the people of the Arabian lessons of the past and avoid a injustice, drives employees to efficiently do their jobs. level of the Gulf, as well as across Peninsula. repetition of its negatives and But we have a chronic legal dilemma regarding a number of the rest of the Islamic world. They taught their children maximise its positives. articles of the HR law, which sometimes harm employees and We have to realise that this how to envy us and our countries. We need to cooperate and join strip them of their rights. is a religious issue, not a politi- They filled their official and unof- hands with a comprehensive In the wake of problems caused by these ambiguous articles, cal one as some people like to When you know ficial institutions and homes with vision aiming at bringing about civil servants have been impatiently waiting for over two months believe. This is why some peo- these feelings. our needed unity. for the amendments to HR Law No. 8/2009. ple have been working hard for your enemy and Here in the Gulf, however, we This may make it necessary for In 2009, the Cabinet said a review of the law was due after more than 50 years now, putting know yourself, have already removed teachings each of us to make some small three years. Unfortunately, the committee in charge of drafting to use all their political, economic from our school curricula that compromises. It is important to the amendments has not finished is work yet. We call on the and social capabilities in order to you do not have used to protect our children and do this now before it is over. committee to take into account the following suggestions: serve the best interests of their to be afraid of our faith against the malevo- We need to be aware of the 1. In chapter III, appointment should be done on merit and faith. In doing this, these people lent ideas our enemies work changes that happen around us. through public announcement. This article should be activated believe that their faith is the cor- the results of a tooth and nail to spread, using Some people like to believe that because it is evident that some unqualified people were appointed rect one. Whole countries, par- hundred battles. all their cultural, media, and these changes have nothing to do and even promoted to high positions. ties and groups follow this faith. social channels. We also opened with our religion, our faith or the 2. Articles in chapter IV do not make a distinction between Most of us, however, have However, if you the way for private TV channels security of our countries. operational and supervisory jobs. There’s no exact ministerial considered issues related to know yourself but that broadcast nothing but aim- Now, however, the people of the classification of operational and supervisory missions as some these people to be political and do not know your less and low-grade serials, films, Levant have divulged the plans ministries and authorities carry out both duties at the same time. economic over all these years. songs, dancing and programmes of our enemies. They present to There should be a unified table of positions with job descriptions We used to view them as hav- enemy, then you that do nothing but increase our us these plans in order for us to and qualifications required for promotion and bonuses. ing materialistic greed, no more. will be defeated in unconsciousness. learn a lesson. 3. There should be a clause in chapter VI of the law that But little have we tried to see the This is a dangerous state of When you know your enemy outlines evaluation of employees according to clear-cut stand- religious dimension in the actions every battle. affairs, not a trivial thing as and know yourself, you do not ards. An employee may be stripped of an earned promotion of these people. We have never some people like to believe. The have to be afraid of the results because of annual evaluation. tried to look at their plans. This space of one newspaper article of a hundred battles. 4. Employees with “good”, instead of “very good”, evalua- is why all our planning in this is not, of course, enough for me However, if you know yourself tion reports should be promoted according to seniority in chapter regard was built on ground that people were acting at the regional to recount all the dangers and but do not know your enemy, VII. Why should a law-abiding civil servant be denied the right is solid in no way. and international levels, using threats that face our Gulf soci- then you will be defeated in every to promotion after spending the required years in a certain posi- Just recall with me how these hypocritical diplomacy that hid ety in the areas of religion and battle. tion? He might be qualified for a higher evaluation grade, but his superior officer may withhold his due for personal reasons. A promotion in this regard would be qualitative, not exceptional. Authorities make exceptional promotions, while seniority auto- matically upgrades an employee to a higher post. It would be useful if civil servants were surveyed on the The dialogue of doctrinal struggle in Mideast drafted amendments prior to its endorsement. Lawyers known for their patriotic feelings and legal experience should also be consulted. wave of doctrinal dialogue says that the appalling massa- Regulations should be explained in an uncomplicated way and had prevailed over the past KHALID AL JABER cres committed inside Syria have annexed to the law to avoid any future arguments over ambi- A three decades. During this increased fears that the conflict guities as loopholes would be a misfortune for civil servants. period, the political factor played in Syrian will open the way for a We thank our wise leadership for setting up a court for admin- the most important role among The political factor has played Iranians) deceived me and others Sunni-Shia war across the Middle istrative disputes. But what we have observed is that the court figures and different doctrinal a key role in this change, which by saying they wanted to achieve East. These fears were reinforced accepts grievances that date back to no more than 2007, the leaderships in converging views is clear in the Syrian crisis. That doctrinal convergence”, he said. by the escalation of violence in year it was founded. It rejects any claims of administrative abuse and practicing taqiyya, a form of is the marginalisation and isola- These statements were pre- Iraq, confrontations in Bahrain, prior to that date. What will oppressed civil servants with claims religious dissimulation. tion of Sunnis in Iraq, Hezbollah’s ceded by statements by the cur- constant uncontrollable tensions prior to 2007 do? What helped achieve this was involvement and participation in rent Grand Imam of Al Azhar, in Lebanon, which in turn will We also wonder why most of the HR law’s articles are derived the other side of the equation, the fight against the Free Syrian Ahmed Al Tayeb, who condemned redraw regional policies. from foreign countries with different administrative environ- namely the Israeli enemy, out- Army and its support of the hos- the “sectarian” intervention of But another report by the ments. Wouldn’t it be appropriate if the law conforms to Qatar’s bidding regarding the adoption tile Ba’athist regime and siding Hezbollah and Iran in Syria to Brookings Institution says the socioeconomic and cultural characteristics? of Arab and Islamic issues and with the Assad regime against his support Syrian President Bashar Shia-Sunni division will replace Some retired civil servants haven’t got their financial and defending them, fighting impe- people and Iran’s intervention and Al Assad in his attempts to sup- the struggle between Muslims occupational rights. We wonder on what pretext these people rialism, colonization, the Great its attempts to control the region. press the Syrian people. and the West. It adds that this are being denied their rights. Satan (the US) and the Lesser The recent statements of These statements were met rift can replace the Palestinian Is there any intention to restore those denied their claims Satan (Israel). Yousuf Al Qaradawi, an Egyptian with a harsh response from Shia issue as a central issue in Arab according to the law? How would these people get their dues? The scene now seems to be dif- Islamic theologian, were reso- cleric Sadr Al-din Al Qabanji, political life. Finally, why do ministries and authorities refuse to pay the ferent as this wave of doctrinal nant. “For years, I continued one of the leaders of the Islamic end of service amount that is stipulated in the law? End of dialogue has moved from using to call for convergence between Supreme Council of Iraq, a politi- service is not a donation or aid being paid from the pockets of convergence and dialogue into doctrines and I travelled to Iran, cal party in Iraq, and other affili- The views expressed in the articles on this page do not reflect the viewpoint of the these officials. engaging in a struggle and open when Mohamed Khatami was the ates from the other camp. newspaper. confrontation. president of the state, (but the A recent Foreign Policy report THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Egypt offers Religious instruction to train Libya govt troops Cairo in bid to assert authority

CAIRO: Egypt has offered to Sinai desert near Israel. train pro-government forces “Egypt has more intelligence battling rival armed groups in on where they (the Libyan-based Libya, stepping up efforts to militants) are, how many there eradicate what it says is a threat are, what kinds of weapons they to its own stability from the had available,” the intelligence anarchy engulfing its neighbour. official said. Egyptian security The offer was the latest sign of officials have said Ansar Bayt intervention by competing Arab Al Maqdis — the country’s most powers in Libya — a haven for dangerous militant group — has Islamist militants and close to contacts with Al Qaeda offshoot becoming a failed state — while Islamic State, now targeted by Western governments are preoc- US-led air strikes in Iraq and cupied with Iraq and Syria. Syria after it swept through Egypt is trying to reassert its Iraq, executing those who did not regional authority on its own declare allegiance. terms while also winning back Sisi, who has publically backed the US military aid suspended but not joined the air strikes, after Cairo cracked down on the said last month any global coali- Palestinian children hold onto a pillar symbolising the Kaaba as they learn about the Haj, in a school in the West Bank city of Hebron, yesterday. Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. tion against Islamic State should Egyptian military officials tackle an array of extremist and representatives of pro- groups, making clear his main government Libyan forces have concern lay closer to home. met several times over the past Islamists in Libya with ties to two months in Cairo and the the Muslim Brotherhood were hit Palestine risks US aid withdrawal: Abbas Mediterranean city of Marsa by air strikes last month that US Matrouh, Egyptian security offi- officials said were staged by Egypt RAMALLAH: The have so far held back due to US accusing Israel of waging a “war that Jordan, which represents cials said. and United Arab Emirates. Palestinians are under heavy and European pressure. of genocide” in Gaza. the Arab group in the Security An intelligence official, speak- The UAE has not formally pressure to drop plans to seek “The Palestinian leadership is The State Department Council, would present it within ing on condition of anonymity, responded to the allegations and a UN Security Council resolu- coming under heavy pressure not described his remarks as “offen- three weeks for a vote. said “intelligence and training” Egypt publicly denied involve- tion to end Israel’s occupation, to go to the Security Council or sive” and “deeply disappointing.” In the meantime, the assistance were on the table. The ment in the bombings, which risking $700m a year in US join international organisations, Abbas said talks were being Palestinians would continue to Egyptian government spokesman came against a background aid, president Mahmoud Abbas and the main pressure relates to held with Arab and other coun- lobby “Europeans, Africans, Latin declined comment, but Ahmad of US concern some countries has said. aid,” he said, indicating that the tries ahead of a vote within three America and the non-aligned Buzeyad Al Missmari, spokes- may see the war against Islamic But Abbas vowed in remarks $700m in US aid was at stake. weeks on a draft resolution spell- countries” he said. man of the Libyan General Chief State as a green light for other late Tuesday to press ahead with “Relations with the US admin- ing out an Israeli withdrawal from But Abbas said he had no guar- of Staff, confirmed Egypt had attacks. the move, warning that if it were istration are strained... and it is lands seized in 1967 and the estab- antee of obtaining the necessary offered training for troops. With the influence of the shot down by a US veto, he would not in our interest to worsen it. lishment of a Palestinian state nine votes from the 15-member President Abdel Fattah Islamic State spreading among seek to join the International But at the same time, we cannot with its capital in east Jerusalem. Security Council, and that there Al Sisi has called for decisive the North Africa-based Islamist Criminal Court. go back on our decision.” Palestinian Foreign Minister was a “strong possibility” it would action against militants based militant groups which send jihadi The Palestinians, who won the In a defiant speech to the UN Riyad Al Malki told a press con- be torpedoed by a US veto. in Libya, who Egypt says sneak fighters to Syria and Iraq, Libya’s upgraded rank of UN observer General Assembly Friday, Abbas ference yesterday that all the In such a case, the Palestinians across the border to help Ansar western neighbour Algeria also state in 2012, have long threat- ruled out any return to the failed Arab countries at the UN had would immediately ratify the Bayt Al Maqdis jihadists attack plans to train Libyan forces. ened to petition the ICC over format of peace talks, demand- already “adopted the resolution... Rome Statute, the founding Egyptian security forces in its REUTERS alleged Israeli war crimes, but ing an end to the occupation and with very minor alterations” and treaty of the ICC. AFP

Bahrain court lifts travel ban on Amnesty says South Kenya jails activist charged with assault Sudan bill flawed Iranians for DUBAI: A Bahrain court lifted yesterday a travel fake Israeli ban on a prominent activist charged with assault- JUBA: South Sudanese law- Thousands of people have been ing airport police as she flew in to try to visit her makers have proposed grant- killed and almost two million jailed father, a judicial source said. ing security forces the ability have fled more than nine months passports Maryam Al Khawaja has been a vocal critic of to make “virtually unrestricted of fighting between government the Bahrain authorities’ crackdown on 2011 protests powers of arrest” in the troops, mutinous soldiers and NAIROBI: A Kenyan court that led to her opposition leader father Abdulhadi war-torn nation, Amnesty ragtag militia forces divided along yesterday ordered two Al Khawaja being jailed for life. International warned yes- tribal lines. Iranians held under anti- She was arrested on arrival at the airport terday, calling a bill under The much feared NSS has terrorism laws to serve two on August 30 and charged with assaulting two debate “flawed”. cracked down on journalists, suf- years in jail or pay a hefty policewomen. The proposal to set down focating debate on how to end the fine after they pleaded She denies the charge, which carries a penalty of powers of the National Security fighting. guilty to using fake Israeli up to five years in prison, and counters that she was Service (NSS) in the world’s The bill proposes officers can passports to enter the East attacked by police. youngest nation would give arrest without a warrant, and African country last month. The travel ban was imposed when she was granted “excessive powers of arrest, also offers immunity for the NSS, Kenyan anti-terrorism bail on September 18. detention, search and seizure,” stipulating that “no criminal pro- police arrested the two on The court accepted her lawyer’s request that it be the rights group said. ceedings” can be taken against suspicion of plotting an lifted taking into consideration her work commit- The bill was drafted in May and members without permission attack in Kenya as they pre- ments abroad, the judicial source said. is scheduled to be given a third from the minister. pared to board a flight at Khawaja, who heads the Beirut-based Gulf Centre reading in parliament yesterday. The bill is “at odds with South Nairobi aiport on September for Human Rights and — like her father — has The NSS “will be granted Sudan’s Transitional Constitution 18 bound for Belgium. Danish citizenship, has been a familiar figure in sweeping powers to arrest, and with regional and inter- It was not immediately Washington, regularly meeting members of Congress detain, seize property and con- national human rights law and clear whether officials’ con- and administration officials. duct searches if a fundamentally standards,” Deng added. cerns about a possible attack In 2011, she testified as a witness at a congres- flawed bill currently before par- “It grants officers immunity had been put to rest. It was Human rights activist Maryam Al Khawaja arrives for sional hearing on Bahrain. liament becomes law,” Amnesty’s from criminal proceedings, open- also not clear whether the her trial in Manama yesterday. AFP Elizabeth Deng said. ing the door to impunity.” AFP two, a man and a woman, would avoid jail by paying the fine of 2 million shillings ($22,422) each instead. Kenyan security agencies have been on alert after sev- eral gun and grenade attacks Iran must not be ‘threshold N-power’, Netanyahu tells US which followed the killing of 67 people in an attack by WASHINGTON: A skeptical Israeli leadership that would not happen,” Islamist gunmen on Nairobi’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu told Obama. Westgate shopping mall in yesterday directly warned US President Netanyahu said at the United Nations September last year. Barack Obama not to accept any Iran this week that Iran was trying to “bamboo- In her ruling, Nairobi deal that would allow Tehran to become zle” the world into sealing a nuclear deal Resident Magistrate Hannah a “threshold nuclear power.” that would leave Tehran with the capac- Kaguru also ordered the Netanyahu and Obama renewed their ity of thousands of centrifuges to enrich two accused be handed over often prickly relationship in the Oval uranium. to Kenya’s Department of Office, meeting for the first time since their The nuclear threshold is the point at Refugees once they have com- governments swapped some of the harshest which a nation is considered to have the pleted their sentences. rhetoric in years over the Gaza crisis. radioactive material, equipment and know- They have 14 days to appeal The Israeli leader, who is deeply skep- how to quickly produce a nuclear device, against yesterday’s ruling. tical of Obama’s bid to broker a deal on but has not yet taken the decision to do so. Two Iranian men were constraining Iran’s nuclear programme The Israeli leader left after spending sentenced to life in prison by before a deadline next month, delivered a 90 minutes in the White House without a Kenyan court in May last clear signal that Israel is dismayed at the speaking to the press. year for planning to carry outlines of a possible agreement. Netanyahu’s remarks on Iran highlighted out bombings in Nairobi “Iran seeks a deal that would lift the the long-standing disagreement between and other cities. The men tough sanctions that you worked so hard Israel and the Obama administration on have appealed against their to put in place and leave it as a threshold the nuclear talks involving Tehran, the per- conviction and a ruling on nuclear power,” Netanyahu said, as he sat manent five members of the UN Security their appeal is expected on next to Obama. Council and Germany. US President Barack Obama with (right) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval October 14. REUTERS “I fervently hope that under your AFP Office of the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday. THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Turkey pushes for solution to Syria crisis Government to seek permission from parliament for military action by Turkish armed forces

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep or grabbing any other country’s land,” Tayyip Erdogan pressed the West yes- Erdogan told parliament. terday to find a longterm solution to “But peace and stability in the region the crises in Syria and Iraq, saying means peace and stability in Turkey,” he dropping “tons of bombs” on Islamic added. State militants would only provide According to the Hurriyet daily, quoting temporary respite. sources in Turkey’s central command, Erdogan has pushed for the ousting of the request seeks permission from par- President Bashar Al Assad throughout liament for the presence and transit of the Syria crisis to settle the conflict and foreign soldiers in Turkish territory and said that international action had to go deployment of Turkish military forces to well beyond air strikes. Iraq or Syria. “Dropping tons of bombs from the air is The armed forces want to allow only a temporary solution and only delays Turkey’s allies the use of Turkish bases the threats and the danger,” Erdogan told for humanitarian aid and logistical sup- parliament in a keynote address on the port, including the Incirlik air base which opening day of its new session. the US is keen to use for sorties against “The world should know that Turkey IS, it said. is not a country that will allow itself to But is for the government to determine be used in the search for a palliative solu- the terms and conditions under which tion,” he added. the bases, including Incirlik, can be used, Erdogan’s comments came a day ahead Hurriyet said. of a debate in parliament when the gov- The ruling Justice and Development ernment will seek authorisation for mili- Party (AKP) has a strong majority in tary action by Turkish armed forces in parliament but Erdogan called on the the Syria and Iraq crises. opposition to also vote for the mandate. After months of reticence in the fight “Parties in parliament should take this against IS that exasperated the West, into consideration when voting for the Turkey has now shifted its policy and mandate,” Erdogan said. indicated it is willing to join the inter- “Remaining silent means betraying our national coalition. history.” Turkey has been accused of play- Ankara has not yet indicated what ing a role in the growth of IS with its past form its assistance could take although support of Islamist Syrian groups in the Erdogan has repeatedly called for a buffer hope they would aid the ousting of Assad. zone on the Turkish border inside Syria But Erdogan angrily lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the opening ceremony of parliament after a summer recess in Ankara, Turkey, yesterday. — backed by a no-fly zone — to ensure suggestions of collusion between Turkey security. and IS. “It is out of the question to toler- terrorist group,” he said. its hands were tied by concerns over were freed September 20, prompting “Turkey has no intention of inter- ate or to have the slightest sympathy on Ankara has previously justified its low- the fate of dozens of Turkish hostages what Erdogan has acknowledged as a vening in any country’s internal affairs our territory, region or planet for such a key role in the fight against IS by saying abducted by IS in Iraq. But those hostages major change in Turkish policy. AFP 41 children killed in twin bombings in Syria MURSITPINAR, TURKEY: which has been frequently targeted vehicle, an artillery piece and a tank, border. The US-led coalition of Kurdish fighters backed by US-led by rebels and jihadists. US Central Command said, bringing Western and Arab allies has been fly- air strikes were locked in fierce One attacker carried out both of to seven the number of raids since ing missions in Syria since last week fighting yesterday to prevent a the bombings, planting a bomb at Saturday around the town, known against IS, an extremist Sunni group key Syrian border town from fall- one location before blowing himself by the Kurds as Kobane. that has seized control of large parts ing into the hands of Islamic State up at another spot, said the Syrian At least eight jihadist fighters were of the country and neighbouring Iraq. group jihadists. Observatory for Human Rights. killed when a tank was hit, according Backed by coalition raids, Kurdish It came as 41 children were The dead children were among at to the Observatory, a Britain-based forces Tuesday attacked the town of reported dead in twin bombings that least 48 people killed. monitoring group. Rabia on the Syrian border, north of hit a school in the government-con- There was no immediate claim of “Kurdish fighters on the front lines jihadist-controlled second city Mosul, trolled central city of Homs, which responsibility. saw the bodies literally being thrown and south of oil hub Kirkuk, com- has been devastated by the three- About 191,000 people have been into the air” by the blast, Observatory manders said. year civil war. killed since an uprising against Assad director Rami Abdel Rahman said. An officer said up to 12 jihadists Anti-jihadist air strikes and heavy erupted in 2011, escalating into a sev- One refugee from the fighting told had holed up in a clinic and were clashes in the besieged town of Ain eral-sided war involving pro-govern- AFP that the light weapons available surrounded. Al Arab on the Turkish border killed ment forces, hardline jihadists and to the town’s defenders meant that Farther south, Sunni Arab tribes- at least 18 people — nine militants more moderate rebels. they could only engage the jihadists men repelled a renewed jihadist and nine Kurdish fighters, monitors Near the Turkish border, Kurdish at close quarters. attack in the town of Dhuluiyah in said. forces have been on the defensive Ain Al Arab would be a major prize fighting that killed 14 people, police Ambulances ferried wounded for more than two weeks in the face for IS, giving it unbroken control of and medics said. fighters for treatment in Turkey of a jihadist assault that sent tens a long stretch of the Syrian-Turkish AFP amid mortar fire, with some rounds of thousands of refugees streaming hitting very close to the border, an across the frontier. AFP correspondent on the Turkish With IS fighters less than three side reported. kilometres from the town, the US-led The twin blasts in Homs farther coalition carried out three air strikes south hit a neighbourhood inhabited in the area Tuesday and yesterday, A Syrian refugee woman walks with her children at a refugee mainly by the Alawite community of the Pentagon said. Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, The raids destroyed an IS armed camp in the Suruc district, near Sanliurfa, Turkey, yesterday.

US plans to sell Patriot missiles to Saudi

WASHINGTON: The United States plans to sell Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia worth $1.75bn and long-range artillery to the United Arab Emirates valued at about $900m, the Pentagon said yesterday. The Defense Department informed Congress of the potential arms sales this week as fighter jets from both of the Gulf states took part in a US-led air campaign against the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq and Syria. The Saudi government had requested the purchase of 202 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 missiles — the most sophisticated version of the Patriot anti-mis- sile weapons — as well as a flight test target, telemetry kits and other related equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. “The proposed sale will help replenish Saudi’s current Patriot missiles which are becoming obsolete and difficult to sustain due to age and the limited availability of repair parts,” the agency said. “The programme will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” it added. Gulf countries in recent years have invested heavily in missile defence weapons, radar as well as air power, mainly as a hedge against Iran which they view as a regional threat. The Patriot missiles, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, have an estimated range of up to 300 kilometers and have more advanced radar than the older systems. Separately, the Defense Department notified lawmak- ers about a planned sale of 12 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) Launchers to the United Arab Emirates for nearly one billion dollars. The system “will improve the UAE’s capability to meet current and future threats and provide greater secu- rity for its critical infrastructure,” the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL US Secret Rescued at last Service chief quits Security lapses behind move

WASHINGTON: The direc- appeared in a report on Tuesday. tor of the US Secret Service Pierson had vowed to revamp resigned yesterday follow- her elite agency as she was sub- ing a string of lapses by the jected to withering criticism by elite presidential protection angry lawmakers. branch, including one in which “It’s clear that our security an armed intruder ran into the plan was not properly executed,” White House. Pierson said of the September 19 “Today, Julia Pierson, the intrusion. Director of the United States “This is unacceptable and I Secret Service, offered her res- take full responsibility. And I will ignation, and I accepted it,” make sure that it does not hap- Homeland Security Secretary Jeh pen again.” Johnson said in a statement. The Gonzalez incident how- Johnson appointed Joseph ever proved to be the catalyst for Wounded Spanish speleologist Cecilio Lopez (on the stretcher) upon his arrival in Lima after being rescued from the Intimachay cave, in Northeast Clancy to serve as interim act- Pierson’s departure. Peru. Lopez had been trapped for 12 days some 2,000 metres deep inside a cave, at a depth of 400m. 107 people — 58 from Spain, 43 from Peru ing director until a permanent The 42-year-old Iraq veteran’s (including Air Force members, high mountain police and civil staff) four Mexicans, an Italian and a Frenchman — took part in the rescue. replacement is named for Pierson, intrusion triggered widespread who only took up her post 18 incredulity, with lawmakers months ago after a vice scandal demanding to know how some- erupted within the agency. one could scale an iron fence, race An independent panel will be 70 meters across a lawn, enter named to probe the September an unlocked White House front 19 incident, which saw knife-car- door, knock down an agent and No total control over Internet: Putin rying homeless US army veteran run into the East Room without Omar Gonzalez allegedly jump the being stopped. MOSCOW: President Vladimir will not be any unjustified limita- national security to rush through be a single switch to instantly White House fence and run into Gonzalez was ultimately tack- Putin yesterday said he would tions, let alone total ones. We are wide-ranging controls on the cut off the Russian sector from the residence, Johnson said. led by an off-duty Secret Service not impose total control over not even considering them,” Putin Internet. the global one and that this was Gonzalez pleaded not guilty yes- officer who was walking through the Internet, despite sweeping was quoted as saying in a tran- The moves have prompted fears unacceptable. That’s already terday to three counts including the premises, according to government moves to impose script on the Kremlin website. that the Kremlin could entirely good news.” But Plugotarenko unlawfully entering a restricted reports. A search of a car later surveillance and crack down on But Russia needs “to develop cut Russians’ access to the rest cautioned that it was essential building or grounds with a deadly revealed hundreds of rounds of dissent. and carry out a number of extra of the World Wide Web. to wait and see whether Putin’s or dangerous weapon. ammunition. Russia’s moves to tighten measures to protect informa- Respected business daily orders to ministers and security Outraged US lawmakers grilled A string of security alerts security over the Internet have tion,” he said. “It is necessary to Vedomosti said earlier this month agencies matched his words. Pierson on Tuesday over a series around Obama have forced the provoked widespread alarm in a increase the security of Russian that authorities were considering Putin’s comments prompted of security breaches, including an Secret Service onto the defen- country where social media and communications networks and bringing in measures next year scepticism from some Internet incident last month in which an sive in recent years, including online news sites are crucial out- information resources,” he added. to unplug Russia from the rest of users, however. armed security contractor with a the firing of shots at the White lets for the political opposition. In an apparent reference to the the Web in emergency situations, Putin “said Russia won’t limit criminal record was allowed into House which struck the building The Russian leader, who is a United States, Putin said “cer- such as major protests or military Internet access but will just block an elevator with President Barack in November 2011. former KGB agent and briefly tain countries” dominated the hostilities. all the sites that seem illegal,” Obama when he visited Atlanta, Secret Service agents were headed the FSB security serv- Internet and were trying to use Sergei Plugotarenko, the head wrote a satirical Twitter feed, Georgia. also embroiled in a vice scandal ice, said he did not want to “limit this “soft power” to achieve “not of the Russian Association of Dezinformbyuro, reposted by White House spokesman Josh in Colombia ahead of a visit by access to the Internet (or) place it just economic but also military Electronic Communications, an opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Earnest said yesterday the presi- Obama, while drunk agents in the under total control” at a meeting and political aims”. industry group, said he viewed Russia’s 61-year-old strongman dency had only been made aware Netherlands last March were also with ministers and security chiefs Russia has ramped up its anti- Putin’s latest comments as has previously said the Internet is of the full circumstances of the censured. aired on state television. Western rhetoric during the positive. controlled by the United States Atlanta incident shortly before it AFP “I would like to stress: there conflict in Ukraine and has cited “He said firmly there will not and called it a “CIA project.” AFP

Texas girl WHO puts Ebola kidnapped 12 years ago death toll at 3,338 found in Mexico GENEVA: The death toll in who was infected in Liberia and the world’s worst-ever Ebola travelled to Texas. He is in a seri- AUSTIN, TEXAS: A Texas epidemic has now soared past ous but stable condition. girl kidnapped 12 years ago at 3,300, with the virus killing Here are the latest WHO num- the age of four and taken to almost half of the more than bers: In Guinea, where the out- Mexico by her mother has been 7,000 people it has infected, break began late last year, Ebola found there, law enforcement according to World Health had infected 1,157 people, killing officials said on yesterday. Organization figures released 710 of them. Sabrina Allen was taken from yesterday. In Liberia, which has been hit Austin, Texas, in April 2002 by In its latest update, the UN the hardest by the outbreak, 3,696 Dara Llorens, who was estranged health agency said a total of 7,178 people had been infected with from Allen’s father, according to people had been infected across Ebola and 1,998 of them had died. the Austin Police Department. five west African countries and In Sierra Leone, Ebola had Llorens and the child assumed that of those 3,338 had died. meanwhile infected 2,304 people new identities and moved fre- At the weekend, the UN health and killed 622 of them. quently to evade capture, accord- agency said a total of 6,574 people Nigeria had recorded 20 cases, ing to the Federal Bureau of had been infected and that of those including eight deaths, since Ebola Investigation, which assisted in 3,091 had died. WHO has repeat- first arrived in the country with a the hunt for the girl. The pair was edly stressed its data changes do Liberian finance ministry official, found Tuesday in Mexico and the not mean that the individuals have who died in Lagos on July 25. 17-year-old was reunited with her died or been infected in the days The last case confirmed in the father yesterday, authorities said. between updates, but rather that country was on September 5. “I am overjoyed that Sabrina they reflect the belated count as Senegal’s only confirmed Ebola has been found alive and is safe,” the epidemic rages. Separately, case — a Guinean student who Greg Allen, Sabrina’s father, said health officials in the United crossed the border just before it in a statement. “Our entire family Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses the media regarding the first Ebola case diagnosed in the United States at States have announced the coun- was closed on August 21 — has would like to thank the investiga- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas, yesterday. try’s first case of Ebola in a man recovered. AFP tors that made this happen. They never gave up. We look forward to being reunited very soon.” According to charging docu- ments, Llorens, now 44, took the child for a scheduled week- US trying to topple my government, kill me: Kirchner end visit on April 19, 2002, as part of a court-ordered custody arrangement. She failed to return BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s me, don’t look to the Mideast, involved since they would benefit But with inflation estimated Griesa ruled Monday that the child to the father, who had President Cristina Kirchner look north” to the United States, from a devaluation of the peso, at more than 30 percent and the Argentina was in contempt primary custody, at the end of yesterday charged in an emo- Kirchner said at Government which is being pushed lower value of the peso tumbling, Latin of court after it passed a law the weekend. According to an tional address that domestic House. by her government’s selective America’s third-largest economy allowing the government to account of the girl’s recovery and US interests were pushing Just hours after the US default. is still mired in a slowdown after repay creditors in Buenos Aires provided by Klein Investigations to topple her government, and embassy here warned its citizens “Exporters who have lost averaging 7.8-percent annual or Paris — skirting the New & Consulting, agents with the could even kill her. to take extra safety precautions money have Argentina in a vise growth from 2003 to 2011. York judge’s freeze on the bank Mexican Federal Police, the US Domestic business interests in Argentina, an aggravated .. so do the car company execu- Argentina is still struggling accounts it previously used to Department of Justice and the US “are trying to bring down the Kirchner said “when you see tives who tell consumers they with the aftermath of a default service its debt. Marshals Service took custody government, with international what has been coming out of dip- have no inventory when they do on nearly $100bn in debt in 2001, Argentina has been locked out of Llorens near Mexico City, on (US) help,” she said. lomatic offices, they had better .... What they are all waiting for with the two hedge funds it labels of international financial markets Tuesday morning after help from Kirchner said that on her not come in here and try to sell is a devaluation.” vultures battling the country in since its 2001 default. a confidential informant. recent visit to fellow Argentine some tall tale about ISIS trying Argentina exited recession with US courts. More than 92 percent of its Llorens was wanted on war- Pope Francis — whose help she to track me down so they can 0.9-percent economic growth in But it has been blocked by US creditors agreed to take losses of rants that include interference has sought in Argentina’s ongoing kill me.” the second quarter, national sta- federal judge Thomas Griesa, who up to 70 percent on the face value with child custody and unlawful debt default row — police warned The president said local soy- tistics institute INDEC said yes- has ordered the country to first of their bonds in 2005 and 2010 to flight to avoid prosecution, the her about supposed plots against bean producers unhappy with terday, a rare bit of good news repay two hedge funds demand- get the struggling country’s debt Klein group said. her by Islamic State activists. prices, other exporters and car amid the country’s new debt ing the full $1.3bn face value of repayments back on track. REUTERS “So, if something happens to company executives, all were default. their bonds. AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 ASIA / PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 China detains supporters of HK protests Propaganda machine in overdrive

BEIJING: Authorities have town of Shenzhen bordering Hong detained more than a dozen Kong on Monday for “creating a activists across China and ques- disturbance” after he posted mes- tioned as many as 60 others who sages about the protests online, expressed support for Hong CHRD said. Kong’s pro-democracy protests The 25-year-old Wang made in recent days, campaign groups headlines last month with his said yesterday. decision to sue a state-owned The clampdown comes with telecom operator for denying Beijing’s propaganda machine in him access to US search engine overdrive to suppress news of the Google. protests, which are expected to Another activist, Shanghai- draw their biggest crowds yet as based Shen Yanqiu, posted online the former British colony begins a photos of herself with a shaved A father and son leave pro-democracy messages on the side of a ‘democracy bus’ on Nathan Road, on day four of the mass civil disobedience campaign two-day public holiday yesterday. head in support of the Hong Kong Occupy Central, in Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, yesterday. Chinese President Xi Jinping protesters on Sunday, CHRD said. has stayed silent on the protests, She was detained on Tuesday and but in remarks on Tuesday night is “being held in an unknown commemorating the 65th anni- location,” according to the group. versary yesterday of Communist A group of “up to 20 citizens” China’s founding, he insisted that were seized by police on Tuesday Thousands swarm HK leader’s office “we must never separate our- in the southern metropolis of selves from the people.” Guangzhou, near Hong Kong, HONG KONG: Thousands demonstrations that have seen If we don’t take things to the next Since the dramatic escalation after gathering in a city park to of Hong Kong pro-democracy tens of thousands of people take level, this movement is pointless.” on Sunday of the Hong Kong voice support for the pro-democ- demonstrators massed outside over Hong Kong highways, calling But many others were reluc- protests, “a number of Chinese racy camp, according to CHRD. the offices of the city’s embat- for Beijing to allow free elections tant to take any action that could citizens have faced reprisals” for At least two activists -- Huang tled leader early today in a tense in the semi-autonomous city. prompt further clashes with the voicing their support, accord- Minpeng and Liu Hui -- were stand-off with police, with calls On Wednesday night, one of police. ing to the overseas-based advo- detained by police and “denied growing for him to resign as the student leaders organising “I think we should keep this a cacy group China Human Rights food” while in custody before they mass protests grip the city. the protests threatened to step peaceful revolution,” said costume Defenders (CHRD). were released in the afternoon, Around 200 police equipped up the action — including a possi- designer Janice Pang. “Hong Kong The group, which has com- the group said. with riot helmets, gas masks ble attempt to occupy government people may not support us if we do piled accounts from campaigners Other areas where activists and shields stood firm behind offices — if Leung did not resign something more extreme.” within China, said at least a dozen have reportedly been detained metal barricades as more than by today. The protesters are furious at people had been detained and sev- or threatened include Beijing, 3,000 protesters gathered outside “We will consider having dif- the central government’s refusal eral others threatened. the southwestern mega-city of Leung Chun-ying’s office in the ferent operating actions in future to allow free elections for the city’s Amnesty International put the Chongqing and central China’s early hours, with some saying they days, including occupying other next leader in 2017, insisting that figures even higher, saying at least Jiangxi province. wanted to storm the building, a places like important government only two or three candidates vet- 20 were detained and another 60 At an event Tuesday night reporter at the scene said. offices,” said Agnes Chow of stu- ted by a pro-Beijing committee called in for questioning. marking the anniversary, Xi made A car nearly hit the crowd as dent movement Scholarism. will be permitted to stand. “The rounding up of activists no mention of the Hong Kong it swerved past, further raising Students have been at the fore- They call this “fake democracy” in mainland China only under- demonstrations. tensions as the protesters yelled front of the demonstrations but HK Chief Executive Leung and have two demands — that lines why so many people in Hong But he urged: “We must never at the police from behind the bar- others have swelled their ranks Leung steps down and that Beijing Kong fear the growing control waver in our faith and must ricades and chanted for Leung — since riot police tear-gassed pro- reverses its decision. Beijing has in their city’s affairs,” never separate ourselves from seen by critics as a Beijing stooge testers on Sunday night, in chaotic travel to the southern Chinese city. China yesterday issued a warn- Amnesty’s China researcher the people.” — to step down. scenes that triggered an outpour- The stand-off at Leung’s offices ing to the Washington to stay out William Nee said in a statement. “All problems that affect the “We’re trying to surround the ing of support. came after vast crowds poured of the situation, brushing off US The group called on Chinese party’s creativity, cohesive- entire government complex and In a sign of Beijing’s growing onto the streets for a fourth swel- calls for restraint and saying the authorities to “immediately ness and effectiveness must be wait for CY (Leung) to come unease over the situation, local tering night. protests were none of its business. release all those being detained addressed, all illnesses that harm back to work on Friday (after Hong Kong tourism representative There was a mixed response to “The Chinese government has for peacefully expressing their the party’s advanced nature and Thursday’s public holiday),” pro- said Chinese travel agents were the call for an escalation of action. very firmly and clearly stated its support for protesters in Hong purity completely cured and all tester Thomas Choi said. reporting that group tourist visas “We need to escalate the move- position. Hong Kong affairs are Kong.” tumours grown on the healthy “We want to talk to him face to the city had been suspended, ment,” said 23-year-old student China’s internal affairs,” Chinese Those detained include activist organism of the party removed,” to face.” October 1-7 is known as “Golden Jason Chan. “So many people have Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Wang Long, who was taken away he added, according to the official The spike in tensions came Week” in mainland China, a key come out every day and the gov- US Secretary of State John Kerry by police in the southern boom Xinhua news agency. AFP after three days of peaceful shopping holiday that sees many ernment hasn’t responded to us. ahead of talks. AFP Navaratri festival Japan volcano Oppn-led parliament death toll hits 47

TOKYO: The death toll from meets in Indonesia a sudden volcanic eruption in Japan hit 47 yesterday as rescu- JAKARTA: Indonesia opened victory by pushing the stock ers discovered 11 new bodies in a new, opposition-dominated market to a record high. so-far unexplored areas of the parliament yesterday, one that But with the convening of the ash-covered peak. is expected to obstruct incom- new parliament, where Widodo The figure makes the eruption ing president Joko Widodo’s can only count on a minority coa- of Mount Ontake, which was ambitious reforms for Southeast lition, as well as with pressures packed with hikers when it burst Asia’s biggest economy. within his own camp, the honey- angrily to life on Saturday lunch- Widodo, the popular former moon looks to be over. time, the worst volcanic disaster governor of the capital, Jakarta, “Indonesia’s new president in Japan for almost 90 years. narrowly won an election in July, Joko Widodo is expected to prove Up until Sunday 36 bodies becoming the first business- himself a transformational leader, had been found, but many of man to become president of the with a massive positive impact these remained on the ruptured world’s third-largest democracy, on the economy and hence equity mountain as toxic gas and the a post previously held by mem- values,” local brokerage Mandiri risk of further eruptions forced bers of the military or political Sekuritas said in a report. emergency workers to suspend elite. “However he needs parliamen- operations. Widodo’s direct approach tary support, and the risks of his The region’s police earlier said and success in cutting red tape not getting that are rising signifi- 12 new bodies were found yester- appealed to ordinary voters and cantly now.” day but they later corrected the Nepalese soldiers fire blanks to mark “Fulpati”, the seventh day of the Hindu festival of Navaratri, in Tundhikhel, investors who welcomed his REUTERS figure to 11. “Police mistook the Kathmandu yesterday. Navaratri, which translates to “nine nights” in Sanskrit, involves worshipping different number as they were confused in deities over nine nights and 10 days. The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil. the process of transporting the bodies,” an official at Nagano pre- fecture’s crisis management office said. Ailing North Korea leader Manila top cop in suspicious wealth row The grim news of more deaths came after media reports earlier MANILA: The Philippines’ Corruption, a citizen’s graft watch- businessmen built for free an suggested as many as 20 people sends message to China police chief faced calls yester- dog group, said. official residence worth P11m, remained unaccounted for, with day for his resignation after Jimenez’s organisation is one dubbed the “White House,” inside an area of the volcano still spew- SEOUL: North Korean leader The three-paragraph message admitting he accepted gifts of two groups to have formally the police headquarters, to serve ing steam and gas. Kim Jong-Un, who has not been sent to Chinese President Xi and favours worth hundreds called on the country’s ombuds- as his official residence. Some of the around 1,000 seen for nearly a month due to Jinping marked the 65th anni- of thousands of dollars, but he man to file bribery and corruption However Purisima insisted he troops, police and firefighters apparent health problems, sent versary of the founding of the insisted they were not bribes. charges against Purisima. had not done anything wrong, and combing the volcano succeeded a congratulatory message to People’s Republic of China, the Police Director-General Alan In a Senate hearing on Tuesday, the allegations of corruption were yesterday in bringing down 14 China on its national day yes- Korean Central News Agency Purisima was also under intense Purisima disclosed assets worth motivated by those who would be more of the bodies that were dis- terday, state media said. (KCNA) reported. scrutiny for assets seemingly about $400,000, including the affected by his own anti-graft covered on Sunday. Kim was last seen in public on Kim voiced his hopes for far beyond his modest salary of houses, five vehicles, a trucking campaign. An official at the crisis man- September 3. A rare admission China’s future prosperity and the P107,000 a month, including four business and a chicken farm. However Teresita See, head agement office said helicopters from North Korea that he was happiness of the Chinese people, houses, a condominium and a Purisima said he also accepted of the local crime watchdog had brought the dead from the suffering “discomfort” has trig- KCNA said. luxury four-wheel drive. an offer last year from a car Movement for the Restoration mountain, whose pockmarked gered frenzied speculation about Kim took over the reins of “This is part of the culture of dealer of a discount worth about of Peace and Democracy, said lunarscape bears witness to the his health and close scrutiny of power in North Korea follow- corruption throughout our national $60,000 when he bought a luxury Purisima’s accepting of such huge volume of ash and rocks any mention of the young leader ing the death of his father Kim institutions,” Dante Jimenez, head sport utility vehicle. lucrative offers meant his posi- flung from the volcano. in state media. Jong-Il in December 2011. AFP of Volunteers Against Crime and And he confirmed secret tion was untenable. AFP AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN Two suicide attacks kill seven in Kabul Explosions carried out after govt signs treaty with US

KABUL: Two Taliban suicide Kabul University, was the more Afghan officials hope that the bombers carried out separate serious of the two. It destroyed the security deals will boost morale attacks on Afghan army vehi- army bus and killed at least seven in the country’s security forces cles in Kabul yesterday, killing people, the Defence Ministry said. and restore confidence in the seven people and injuring 19, The Taliban also criticised economy, which has been bat- the government said, a day after Ghani and his government for tered by the drawdown of troops Afghanistan signed security allowing foreign troops to stay and fear of a full US military deals with Nato and the United after the year ends, calling it a withdrawal. States. ‘stooge regime’ that was disre- A fall in economic activity The agreements will allow for- garding Afghanistan’s long-term and tax revenues has left such eign troops to stay in the country interests. a big hole in the government's after the end of the year, fill- “The signatories of this pact budget that it has to delay salary ing a campaign promise by new and its backers shall all be for- payments to civil servants this President Ashraf Ghani. ever ingrained as foreign slaves in month. “An Afghan army bus and the history books and memories The Finance Ministry has indi- another car carrying Afghan of the Afghans,” Taliban spokes- cated the shortfall to be about army personnel were targeted man Zabihullah Mujahid said in $500m and has asked foreign by two suicide bombings,” deputy a statement. donors to help plug the gap. interior minister General Ayoub The agreements will allow The United States, along with Salanghi said in a statement. a contingent of 12,000 foreign others, says it is evaluating the The Taliban insurgents, fight- troops to stay in Afghanistan, size of the bail-out and consider- ing to oust foreign forces and the most of them to continue train- ing what can be done. US-backed government, claimed ing the Afghan security forces. It “There’s not going to be any responsibility for the attacks in will include a US force of 1,800 new money from the donors,” US the east and west of the city. personnel who will work on coun- ambassador James Cunningham Security officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb attack in Kabul yesterday. The attack in the west, close to ter-terrorism missions. said yesterday. REUTERS

PTI decides to hold KP Pakistani fighter Ghani reopens bank scandal probe aircraft crashes KABUL: Afghanistan’s new our promise to fight fraudulent assembly conference President Ashraf Ghani yes- practices, the Kabul Bank case near Quetta terday ordered fresh investiga- will be re-opened today in a fun- ISLAMABAD: Finally, had brought the province to a tions into a $900m fraud that damental way, and will be pursued ISLAMABAD: A fighter air- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) standstill. wrecked the country’s largest to ensure people’s rights,” Ghani craft of Pakistan Air Force decided to hold its provincial This cabinet meeting, if con- bank, underlining his determi- said, on only his second day in (PAF) crashed due to technical government’s long-awaited cab- vened, would be held after almost nation to crack down on ram- office. fault during a routine opera- inet meeting and the Khyber four months break. The last pant corruption. “The time for action has come, tional training mission near Pakhtunkhwa Assembly’s ses- meeting took place before budget The collapse of Kabul Bank and as we had pledged, the fight Quetta yesterday, Pakistan’s sion, two cabinet ministers said. session, on June 6, 2014. in 2010 exposed massive high- against corruption will be done in (Geo) News reported. Information Minister Mushtaq Atif Khan also corroborated level corruption, with interna- a thorough and systematic way,” According to the (PAF) spokes- Ahmad Ghani said the cabinet that it was in early June that the tional donors outraged that aid he added. person, the pilot of the aircraft meeting was expected within cabinet met. It could not meet money was disappearing into pri- Kabul Bank was seized by the executed successful planned ejec- President Ashraf Ghani a few days, before Eidul Azha. because budget session was imme- vate pockets while Afghanistan government in 2010 after expo- tion and remained safe in the Another important cabinet diately followed by Ramadan and remained wracked by poverty and sure of the fraud, which led the accident. member of the PTI government, then the PTI launched its sit-in. violence. Fahim, both shareholders in the International Monetary Fund Fortunately, no loss of life and Education Minister Muhammad “It’s been a long time the cabi- The fraud saw fake companies bank, but the police have never to temporarily halt its loans to damage to property on ground Atif Khan, confirmed the cabinet net did not meet,” Atif Khan said. given loans by the bank, and the investigated allegations against Afghanistan as donor nations was reported as crash occurred was going to meet before Eidul “Different issues must have piled cash spirited abroad -- sometimes them. demanded action to cut down on in the barren area. Azha. up which would be discussed in in airline food trays -- in a sophis- Two Kabul Bank executives corruption. A board of inquiry has been The decision to hold cabinet the meeting,” he added. ticated operation to buy homes in were jailed last year and 18 other On the campaign trail, ordered by Air headquarters to and assembly meeting is an indi- Exact agenda of the meeting Britain, Dubai, Switzerland and people were found guilty, but the President Ghani repeatedly determine the cause of accident. cation that the PTI government remains unknown, but the min- the US. courts were heavily criticised for vowed he would pursue those The Pakistan Air Force is the is now shifting back its attention ister said some issues regarding The scandal touched a brother handing down light sentences and behind what the government aerial warfare branch of the to the affairs of the government. health, wildlife and forest would of former president Hamid failing to bring the real master- previously described as the coun- Pakistan Armed Forces, primarily PTI’s sit-in in Islamabad against be among the items that would be Karzai and a brother of late vice minds to justice. try’s ‘largest and most complex tasked with the aerial defence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif thrashed out. INTER NE WS president Mohammad Qasim “As our first step in realising financial crime’. AFP Pakistan. AGENCIES Grenade attacks kill five in Pakistan QUETTA: Militants lobbed where the Taliban are violently Rashid Jamali, a medical and political parties. No group grenades at two small busi- opposed to secular education. officer at a nearby government immediately claimed responsi- nesses and a private school In the first attack a grenade hospital, said three people died bility but Baluch separatists are in three separate attacks in exploded in a crowded barber’s while 10 more were injured. active in the area. Pakistan yesterday, killing at shop in the main market of The second attack targeted a They often attack govern- least five people and wounding Quetta, capital of Baluchistan photo studio on Quetta’s Sariab ment forces, installations and 12, officials said. province where a separatist Road. people who have been settled in The first two incidents, which insurgency has been waged since “One person was killed and Baluchistan from Punjab. police said were ethnically 2004. another got injured in this In the final attack, also yester- motivated, took place in the “Four people riding two attack,” said Imran Qureshi, day, unidentified militants hurled southwest where a separatist motorbikes arrived at the salon a senior police official in the two grenades at a private school insurgency is raging. on the main double road of the area. in Pakistan’s northwestern town They killed four people and city and lobbed two grenades Police said both businesses of Charsadda, killing a female wounded 11. on the shop,” Aitezaz Goraya, a were probably attacked because teacher and wounding a girl. A female teacher and a girl senior police official said. they were owned by Punjabis -- Shafiullah Khan, a senior died in the third attack, which “After the grenade attack, Pakistan’s biggest ethnic group police officer, said the attack took place at a coeducational they fired shots at the people which has traditionally domi- happened at the end of the school in the restive northwest present at the shop,” he added. nated the army, bureaucracy school day when teachers were sitting in the staff room. “One female teacher was killed and a girl student was wounded,” he said. Pakistani militant groups are particularly opposed to girls’ education in the northwest, where they have bombed hun- dreds of schools in recent years. Terrorism in Pakistan has become a major and highly destructive phenomenon in recent years. The annual death toll from terrorist attacks has risen from 164 in 2003 to 3318 in 2009 with a total of 35,000 Pakistanis killed between September 11, 2001 and May 2011. According to the government of Pakistan, the direct and indi- rect economic costs of terrorism from 2000–2010 total $68bn. President Asif Ali Zardari, along with former President ex-Pakistan Army head Pervez Musharraf, have admitted that terrorist outfits were ‘deliber- ately created and nurtured’ by past governments ‘as a policy to A journalist covers the site of a hand grenade attack targeting a barber shop in Quetta yesterday. achieve some short-term tacti- cal objectives.’ AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17

Home ministry PM to launch Clean India drive today makes PIO card valid for lifetime Modi to take broom to make cleanliness a mass movement; 30,000 expected to take oath NEW DELHI: In line with NEW DELHI: Prime Minister about Indian cities not being colony. He would visit India promoting behavioural change Sumit Mazumder, president Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi will launch the very clean. A number of people Gate and launch the nationwide in school children so that they designate, CII said they will work Modi’s announcement, the “Swachh Bharat Mission” here in rural areas still do not have mission. become agents of change in the with industry and the government home ministry has issued a today, which is aimed at creat- access to toilets. Some schools in Union ministers are also mak- society. to make Swachh Bharat a reality. notification that the “Person of ing a ‘Clean India’ in the next the rural areas also do not have ing efforts to sensitise their staff Science and Technology “CII will mobilise construc- Indian Origin (PIO) card” shall five years. toilets. and people about cleanliness. Minister Jitendra Singh urged tion of 10,000 toilets in the first be valid for a lifetime. Modi would symbolically wield According to the 2011 Census, Union Consumer Affairs staff of his ministry to devote two phase (by the end of 2015-2016). The notification was made on a broom October 2, the birth anni- only 32.70 percent of rural Minister Ram Vilas Paswan hours every week as “shramdan” Based on the feedback received Tuesday, a Home Ministry release versary of Mahatma Gandhi, and households had access to toi- Wednesday conducted sur- (labour) to achieve the goal of the and assessments on ground, in said yesterday. reach out to all Indians to make lets. According to a UN report prise check in his ministry and mission. the next six months, CII will “In pursuance of the announce- cleanliness a mass movement. released this year, India contin- expressed unhappiness over Government officials will be announce targets for the second ment made by the prime minis- Preparations are being made ues to have the largest number cleanliness in some rooms as administered an oath Thursday phase,” the release said. ter at Madison Square Garden in in government offices and also by of people in the world defecating also loose wires in corridors to improve cleanliness. Heads of Delhi government New York on September 28, 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the open. and upkeep of books in library. A Rashtrapati Bhavan release schools attended an open house the Ministry of Home Affairs has leaders in Delhi for large partici- Modi has been talking of “Clean Paswan also picked up waste said the president’s secretariat discussion at Thyagraj Stadium issued a Notification on September pation in “cleanliness oath” to be India” in his major speeches, and papers. and attached offices will remain under the ‘Swachh Vidyalaya- 30, 2014 to the effect that Person taken today. most people feel that personal Home Secretary Anil Goswami open October 2 in forenoon in Swachh Delhi Abhiyan’ and gave of Indian Origin (PIO) card shall BJP leaders said about 30,000 push being given by him to sani- also conducted surprise inspec- connection with the Swachh their suggestion for improving be valid for lifetime, and the PIO people were expected to take oath tation would have an impact. tions to check cleanliness in home Bharat Mission and officials and cleanliness. Card holder shall be exempt from at Boat Club lawns here along Modi has said a “clean India” ministry offices and said such residents will be administered the Delhi BJP said there is great police reporting/registration,” the with Modi. will be the best tribute to inspections will continue in the ‘Cleanliness Oath’. enthusiasm among party workers release said. The launch was preceded by Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th future. Academic institutions, indus- and citizens of Delhi for the mis- The release further clarified cleanliness campaign week begin- birth anniversary in 2019. The Human Resource Development try associations and the corpo- sion. Delhi BJP president Satish that that all PIO cards issued till ning September 25 which saw Father of the Nation had a Minister Smriti Irani yesterday rate sector are expected to pitch Upadhyay said about 30,000 citi- September 30, 2014 “are auto- central government offices being penchant for cleanliness in his released a handbook — Swachh in enthusiastically in the mission. zens and school children shall matically deemed to have life time spruced up by discarding or over- personal habits and strongly pro- Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya — to The Confederation of Indian take pledge with Modi. He said validity.” hauling old furniture and sending moted it in society. encourage hygiene and clean- Industry (CII), in a release said, it DTC will start special bus service Modi announced at the old files to record rooms. Modi will visit Rajghat — liness in schools across the has launched ‘Mission-Sanitation Thursday at 5am from all the cor- Madison Square Garden, to The launch of the mission Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial country. of Schools (SoS)’ to strengthen ners of Delhi to Boat Club. cheers from the assembled gath- comes in the wake of a perception — today and later visit a Dalit The handbook aims at the Swachh Bharat initiative. IANS ering, that PIO card holders will get lifelong visas. Three army officers killed in Washington to honour two UP chopper crash

LUCKNOW: Three army offic- Indian-born achievers ers were killed when an army helicopter crashed in Uttar BANGALORE: Indian-born (MIMO) technology pioneered by Pradesh’s Bareilly district yes- Stanford University professor him,” Payne asserted. terday morning, officials said. Arogyaswami Joseph Paulraj MIMO boosts data rate The Cheetah helicopter took off and Indian techie Himanshu by creating multiple parallel from Bareilly for a routine sortie. Asnani, pursuing research in spatial data streams and is It developed a technical snag and mathematics at Stanford, will the key to the latest wireless crashed around 8am in Nakatiya, be honoured in Washington DC broadband networks like 4G a rural area of Bareilly and burst today by the US-based Marconi cellular. into flames. Society. Born in Coimbatore in Tamil An earlier report said it was Paulraj, 69, is the winner of the Nadu, about 360 km from here, an air force helicopter, but it was Marconi Prize 2014 for his pio- Paulraj was also honoured with later confirmed to be a 23-year- neering work on developing wire- the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell old army chopper. less technology to transmit and Medal in 2011 for his profound Major Abhijeet Thapa, 29, receive data at high speed. work on theoretical foundations Major Vikas Varyani, 29, and Asnani, 27, was chosen for of MIMO. Captain Avinash, 26, were killed the Society’s Paul Baran young “Paulraj is the only India- in the incident, a district official scholar award for his outstanding born scientist to receive both the said. work and contribution to point- Marconi Prize and the Bell Medal While the major rank officials to-point and multi-terminal -- the two top global IT technol- were the pilot and co-pilot, the channel coding and source cod- ogy awards,” IndiaTechOnline. captain was from the engineering ing problems. com editor Anand Parthasarathy corp, an official said. “The prestigious awards will be said here. Senior district and army offi- presented to Paulraj and Asnani Asnani, who hails from Kota Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to reporters with US House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (second right) and cials rushed to the site and expe- at our annual event Thursday in Rajasthan, is also a system Speaker John Boehner (right) after meeting in Boehner’s offices at the US Capitol in Washington. dited the operations to pull out at the National Academies of engineer at the Swedish telecom the bodies of the officers. Sciences in Washington DC,” major’s research and develop- Marconi Society chairman David ment centre in the Silicon Valley, Modi’s US visit disappointing: Cong Notification Payne said from the US. off the US west coast, besides Named after Nobel laureate pursuing doctorate (PhD) at to regularise Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Stanford University’s Electrical NEW DELHI: The Congress and it is good that a BJP prime Washington Post, something again who invented radio, Marconi Engineering School. yesterday said Prime Minister minister is showing interest in unprecedented, Modi and Obama e-rickshaws Society annually awards out- Though Asnani aspired to Narendra Modi’s US visit was this,” he said. vowed to “chalein saath saath - standing individuals whose scope become a neurosurgeon as a “disappointing” as there were Sharma added: “But it is impor- together we go forward” with a NEW DELHI: The Union of work and influence emulate the child under the influence of “no major takeaways” from the tant that Manmohan Singh had new agenda to realise the full Road Transport and Highway principle of “creativity in service his parents who are medical trip. put his government at stake and potential of a renewed US-India Ministry yesterday issued a to humanity” that inspired the doctors, his exposure to math- “When you look at the outcome, the BJP had opposed it. I want to partnership for the 21st century. notification to regularise e-rick- Italian inventor. ematics and physics as a teen- it is definitely disappointing. put that on record.” Modi secured a commitment shaws, sources said. Marconi’s daughter Gioia age helped him earn the fourth There are no major takeaways of Prime Minister returned to the from Obama to make joint and The gazetted notification by the Marconi Braga had set up rank in the IIT joint entrance this much hyped visit,” Congress capital yesterday after his “hugely concerted efforts to dismantle ministry was aimed at re-starting the society in 1974 through an exam. spokesperson Anand Sharma told successful” visit. During the visit, terrorist safe havens. the operation of e-rickshaws. endowment. Graduating from IIT-Bombay the media here. the Indian-American community The joint statement issued BJP Delhi president Satish Paulraj will receive $100,000 in electrical engineering in 2009, He said an atmosphere was cre- gave him an unparalleled rock after Tuesday’s summit at the Upadhyay welcomed the notifica- (Rs6m) honorarium and a Asnani went to the US to do ated where everybody got excited star-like reception. White House specifically men- tion. Upadhyay said as a result of sculpture, while the award for masters (MS) at Stanford and and people started believing that In a special gesture, US president tioned four Pakistan-based groups the efforts of Road Transport and Asnani includes a cash prize of enrolled for PhD in the same the world is going to change and Barack Obama joined Modi on an - Lashkar-e Taiba, Jaish-e- Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari, $4,000, which is given to research subject. there would be major agreements unscheduled trip to the memorial Mohammad, the D-Company, and the notification will pave the way scholars who are 27 at the time “In addition to citation and between the two countries. of African-American civil rights the Haqqanis besides Al Qaeda for legal and safe operation of of nomination, as Marconi was cash prize, the young scholar Sharma said there was nothing leader Martin Luther King Jr. - and also reiterated their call e-rickshaw not only in Delhi but when he invented wireless award for Asnani provides travel new in defence pacts or discus- Modi, who himself called his for Pakistan to bring the perpe- all over India. telegraphy. stipends to enable him attend our sions on terrorism. visit “a hugely successful journey”, trators of the Nov 2008 Mumbai He also said after the notifica- “Paulraj’s contributions to wire- events, as we consider him to be “That India and the United promised to replace bureaucratic terrorist attack to justice. tion, it is the responsibility of all less technology, and the resulting an integral part of the society,” States have a strategic partner- red tape with a red carpet and Modi ended his visit with an the state governments including benefit to humankind, are indis- its young scholar selection com- ship, this is not new. There are invited US business and indus- address to the US-India Business Delhi to start smooth operation putable. Every WiFi (wireless mittee head Bob Tkach said by many aspects to this. The nuclear try to come to India and “Make Council comprising 310 top US com- of e-rickshaws after overcoming fidelity) router and 4G phone uses e-mail. agreement of 2008 was inked by in India”. In a joint vision state- panies doing business with India. all the legal hindrances. Multiple Input-Multiple Output IANS (former PM) Manmohan Singh ment and a joint op-ed in the IANS IANS Nobel summit cancelled after Dalai Lama denied visa

DHARAMSALA: The World “Even other Nobel laureates have in free Tibet.” Williams, Ebadi, Leymah in Cape Town, and China’s public dec- Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in lodged their protest over the issue,” Gbowee of Liberia and a representative laration of thanks for South Africa’s Cape Town, South Africa, this month Williams added. of the International Campaign to Ban decision to block the spiritual leader has been cancelled owing to denial of Lobsang Sangay, Prime Minister of Landmines (ICBL) have announced from entering South Africa”. a travel visa by the host country to Tibetan government in exile, said the they were pulling out of the summit Fourteen Nobel Peace laureates had Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai new venue of the summit would be which was to be held from October 13 also urged South African President Lama, a visiting Nobel laureate said announced later. to 15. Jacob Zuma to allow the Dalai Lama to here yesterday. Ebadi even questioned Archbishop “The Dalai Lama advocates a non- visit South Africa. In a letter to Zuma, “The venue of the summit has been Desmond Tutu’s silence on the issue. “I violent, negotiated solution to the Tibet they said they were “deeply concerned shifted out of South Africa,” Nobel am surprised over the stoic silence of problem — what he calls ‘the middle- about the damage that will be done to Peace Laureate Jody Williams of the Desmond Tutu. I know he is not part way approach’ — and is calling for real South Africa’s international image by US told reporters here. of the government but he’s not making autonomy for Tibet under Chinese sov- a refusal or failure to grant him a visa The new venue for the summit would his views public,” Ebadi said. ereignty,” a Nobel Women’s Initiative yet again”. be announced later, she said. “Let’s not forget whosoever decides statement said. Signatories on the letter report- Williams is in this northern Indian to stay silent against the dictator gov- The Nobel Women’s Initiative is led edly included Poland’s Lech Walesa, hill town along with fellow laureate ernment is contributing to the dicta- by Nobel Peace laureates Williams, Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, Shirin Ebadi of Iran to grace the Dalai torship,” she added. Ebadi, Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Ebadi, Gbowee and Northern Irish Lama’s Nobel silver jubilee anniversary Coming out in support of the Gbowee, Tawakkol Karman and peacemakers David Trimble and John celebrations scheduled for today. Tibetan government-in-exile’s cause, Mairead Maguire. Hume. “We feel proud that the summit has Ebadi said: “I am here to learn from It said the decision to cancel the South Africa last month requested been cancelled after we lodged protest His Holiness, who has been leading a scheduled trip “follows South Africa’s the Dalai Lama to defer his visit for over denial of visa to the Dalai Lama,” non-violent struggle for over 50 years. refusal to issue a visa to the Dalai this year only. she said. I hope, someday, I will be talking to you Lama for the Nobel peace laureates IANS THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA

Gearing up for Gandhi Jayanti 14 die as two Rajnath visits trains collide in Uttar Pradesh

flood-hit Assam, LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: Fourteen people were killed and over a dozen were injured late on Tuesday when a train Meghalaya didn’t stop at a red signal and collided with another train in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur city, authorities said. Gogoi asked to submit list of damages The horrific accident took place after Krishak Express did GUWAHATI/SHILLONG: Besides, Singh urged all the not halt at the signal, bringing Union Home Minister Rajnath political parties to come forward it on the same track as Barauni Singh yesterday visited the and join hands in these kinds of Express. flood-hit areas of Assam and a situation and said that no one It happened around 11.30pm Meghalaya and assured the two should try to take political benefit when the Barauni Express was states of all possible help to deal in such situation. passing the Nandanagar crossing. with the crisis and ensure relief In Shillong, Singh said: “I have Fourteen people were killed in and rehabilitation. asked the chief minister (Mukul the collision, Railway Minister The minister said the central Sangma) to submit a memoran- D V Sadananda Gowda said government has already released dum to the centre, after which an yesterday. an amount of Rs386 crore for inter-ministerial team will visit to “...my deepest condolences for Assam and added that an addi- assess the damages. I have assured the families of 14 innocent people tional amount of Rs286 crore has to provide maximum assistance to A labourer works on a railing in front of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Bhavan on the eve of Gandhi who lost their lives,” the minister also been sanctioned for the state the Meghalaya government.” Jayanthi celebrations, in Bangalore, yesterday. Gandhi Jayanti marks the birthday of Father of the Nation. said in a tweet. to deal with the situation. “I have also asked the state gov- The driver of the Krishak Similarly, an amount of ernment to utilize available state Express was to halt at the Rs123 crore has be released for disaster response fund Rs124 ‘home signal’, but he appar- Meghalaya, he said. An additional crore. The next instalment will ently crossed the red signal, fund of Rs8 crore has also been be released immediately, we have Jayalalithaa bail plea adjourned leading to the head on collision sanctioned for the worst affected written to the finance ministry, with the Barauni Express, offi- Garo Hills region of the state, which is ready for sanction,” he cials said. Singh told reporters in Guwahati. told journalists. BANGALORE: A special special bench to consider the the Supreme Court. As a result of the collision, “For Arunachal Pradesh, the The recent flash floods and bench of the Karnataka High matter, which requires a thor- On an appeal by defence coun- five unreserved general class central government had already landslides in Garo Hills in west- Court yesterday adjourned ough review,” Rathnakala reit- sel on Tuesday to Karnataka coaches of the Barauni Express released Rs70 crore ... However, ern part of Meghalaya which have to October 7 hearing of jailed erated and posted the case for Chief Justice D H Waghela for derailed. an additional amount of Rs20 claimed over 55 lives have also former Tamil Nadu chief min- hearing to October 7, as October an urgent hearing of the revi- The Krishak Express tore crore has also been sanctioned severely affected more than two ister J Jayalalithaa’s petition for 6 has been declared holiday for sion petition in view of the long through the fifth coach and badly for the state,” he said. lakh people and at least 1,172 vil- suspension of the sentence and Eid festival. holidays till October 6, the high damaged the sixth, seventh and The minister said 40 people lages were submerged under the bail in a corruption case. The high court is on a week- court registrar constituted the the eight coach of the Barauni have died due to floods in Assam flood waters. “In my considered opinion, long holiday since September 29. special bench headed by Justice Express. last month. Another 56 persons have died hearing on this petition should be Heading the vacation bench, Rathnakala and posted it for Drivers of the Krishak Express “This is only initial sanction. in Arunachal Pradesh due to referred to a regular bench of the Justice Rathnakala on Tuesday hearing yesterday. Ram Bahadur and Satyajeet The central government would floods last month. high court,” special bench judge adjourned the revision petition Upset over the adjournment, a Kumar escaped from the accident give all the support to the state Meanwhile, the state Civil Justice Rathnakala told defence to October 6 before the state team of pro-Jayalalithaa lawyers site, an official said. governments to deal with the dis- Defence and Home Guards are counsel on the criminal revision government declared holiday for staged a protest demonstration Gowda said: “It was loco pilot’s aster. However, I have asked the still searching the eight missing petition and adjourned it Tuesday. that date (Monday) after Special outside the court. mistake who neglected the signal. chief minister (Tarun Gogoi) to people following the flood fury. A special court here on Public Prosecutor G Bhavani “We made special efforts to The loco pilot has been suspended. submit a memorandum detailing “I have seen the quantum September 27 convicted 66-year- Singh informed the judge that advance the case hearing to yes- Strict action will be taken for the damages caused by floods. of damages in Meghalaya and old Jayalalithaa in the Rs66- he had no formal communication terday from October 6 for getting negligence.” “After receiving the memoran- Assam. I assure that both the crore disproportionate assets’ from the Karnataka or Tamil immediate relief to Jayalalithaa. Public Relations Officer dums, we would be able to send state will get full cooperation case and sentenced her to four Nadu governments of being re- We are disappointed by the ruling (PRO) of the North-Eastern the inter-ministerial teams to from the centre to undertake years’ simple imprisonment, with appointed as their prosecution of the special bench to adjourn it Railways (NER) Alok Singh assess the total damage caused rebuilding exercise,” said Singh, a fine of Rs100 crore under the counsel to appear before the high October 7,” one of the lawyers told admitted that the drivers of the by the floods and simultaneously who undertook an aerial survey Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the court. reporters. Krishak Express overshot the the amount could be released,” of Garo Hills region. Prevention of Corruption Act. Singh argued the 18-year-old Revision petitions of other red signal. A probe has been Singh said. Meghalaya Chief Minister Declining to hear defence coun- graft case in the special court three persons — Sasikala ordered by the Railway Board, “I have sent union Minister of Mukul Sangma said that the sel Hashmath Pasha, the judge as the special public prosecutor Natarajan, V K Sudhakaran and he said. State for Home Kiren Rijiju and government was already on the said there was no need for a spe- of the Tamil Nadu’s department J Ilavarasi, who were also con- Gas cutters and cranes were union Minister of State for Sports and process of preparing the memo- cial bench to hear the revision of vigilance and anti-corrup- victed and sentenced for four pressed into service and the Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal to randum seeking which will high- petition. tion bureau (DVAC) and the years’ imprisonment along with Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel visit the flood affected states immedi- light the damages and rebuilding “A regular bench of the high Karnataka government after Jayalalithaa, were also adjourned stationed nearby joined the rescue ately after I was informed about the exercise. court should hear the petition, the case was transferred to to October 7. operations. floods,” said Singh. IANS as it is not appropriate for the Bangalore in November 2003 by IANS IANS

Delhi ex-minister charged with Diesel in over-recovery; retail prices exceed global rates NEW DELHI: With the rates of market pricing of diesel since said on the first of the month. fortnight), respectively,” it added. elections in four states -- Jammu molestation, of the Indian basket of crude oil under-recoveries, or the differ- This is possibly the first time The under-recoveries for the and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Bihar falling below $95 a barrel, the ence between retail price and its that retail prices in India are financial year 2014-15 on the and Jharkhand, an official source creating ruckus petroleum ministry yesterday imported cost, have been wiped higher than global rates. sale of diesel, PDS kerosene and said. said losses on diesel sales had out by the monthly hikes in diesel “Oil marketing companies domestic LPG are projected to be Diesel currently costs Rs58.97 NEW DELHI: A charge sheet been wiped out with the govern- price. (OMCs), effective October 1, 2014, Rs91,665 crore while the figure in Delhi, Rs67.26 in Mumbai, was filed against Delhi’s former ment now looking at a profit of Diesel prices are being raised are now incurring combined daily was Rs.1,39,869 crore in 2013-14. Rs63.81 in Kolkata and Rs62.92 law minister Somnath Bharti nearly two rupees a litre on the monthly by 50 paise a litre in line under-recovery of about Rs156 Lowering crude prices is the in Chennai. Petrol prices were and 17 others for molestation fuel sales. with the government’s January crore on the sale of PDS kerosene result of sluggish demand from cut by 54 paise a litre, exclusive and creating a ruckus during “The over-recovery on High 2013 decision, while September and domestic LPG. This is lower major importers like China cou- of local taxes, with effect from the January 16 midnight raid Speed Diesel (HSD) applicable was the first month that passed than Rs190 crore daily under- pled with a rise in output from Wednesday, following three pre- on a house in south Delhi, police for the first fortnight of October without a hike. recoveries during previous fort- otherwise strife-torn Libya, as vious rate cuts in August. said yesterday. effective 01.10.2014 is now Rs1.90 Rates have cumulatively risen night,” the ministry said. well as the easing of concerns over Oil companies calculate the Delhi Police filed the charge per litre,” an official release here by Rs11.81 per litre in 19 instal- “In the case of PDS kerosene supplies from Iraq where various desired retail selling price of pet- sheet before Metropolitan said. ments since January 2013. and domestic LPG, the under- factions are engaged in military rol and diesel on the 1st and 16th Magistrate Chetna Singh on “The over-recovery was Rs0.35 The under-recovery on High recoveries for the first fortnight combat. of every month based on average September 29. per litre during the second fort- Speed Diesel (HSD) applicable for of October 2014 will be Rs31.22 While the government is keen international benchmark price The 18 accused are formally night of September 2014,” it the first fortnight of September per litre (Rs32.67 per litre in last to pass on the benefit of cheaper oil and the rupee-dollar exchange charged under 16 sections of the added. will go down to eight paise per fortnight) and Rs404.64 per cylin- to consumers, it is hesitant to free rate. Indian Penal Code, including 153-A The country is on the threshold litre, the petroleum ministry had der (Rs427.82 per cylinder in last diesel prices just before assembly IANS (promoting enmity between classes), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 354 (outraging modesty of women), 509 (uttering any word or making Senior Citizens protest any gesture intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 506 (criminal Court notice to CBI over intimidation) and 147 (rioting). Magistrate Singh yesterday referred the matter to the chief metropolitan magistrate. Chautala poll campaign Police in over 100 pages of charge sheet has cited around NEW DELHI: The Delhi High court’s permission. “His bail was 40 prosecution witnesses, Court yesterday issued notice cancelled for campaigning in Jind including nine African woman. to the CBI on a plea complain- last month. Why isn’t the CBI The court had asked police ing that former Haryana chief coming out with this,” the court September 10 to file the final sta- minister Om Prakash Chautala said, posting the matter for fur- tus report on the investigation. has started campaigning for the ther hearing on October 10 when The court order came on a plea upcoming state elections with- the court reopens after a week- of a Ugandan woman who sought out the court’s consent and mis- long break. registration of an FIR against used the bail granted by it. September 26, the high court unknown people for creating a Chautala has been out on bail cancelled the interim bail granted ruckus during the raid between after being sentenced to 10 years to Chautala on medical ground. 1am and 3am in Khirki Extension in prison in the teachers’ recruit- The plea sought cancellation of on January 16 this year. ment scam case. bail granted Chautala and asked Advocate Rakesh Sherawat, A division bench of justices the court to direct him to sur- appearing for the Ugandan B D Ahmed and Siddharth render immediately. woman, told the court that his Mridul expressed strong dis- It said despite an undertaking client learnt through the media pleasure at the Central Bureau given by him in the court that he that the people taking part in the of Investigation (CBI) for failing will surrender on Oct 17, the plea midnight raid were from the Aam to notify the court on the issue. alleged that he will “use the inter- Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Delhi’s Gurgaon-based lawyer Hemant vening time to campaign exten- then law minister Bharti. Elderly women hold platters with grass in them as a mark of protest and banners with messages addressed Sharma moved the court, say- sively in Haryana”. On October 2 However, Bharti was not named to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, written on them. They were demanding social security and a hike in their ing Chautala attended a rally in and 7 he will address public rallies in the complaint. old age pension on the occasion of International Day of the Elderly in Bhopal, yesterday. Haryana’s Jind town September and worker meeting of his party. IANS 25 while on bail without the IANS

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PRAYER TIME Japan unveils ‘anti-loneliness’ hugging chair

Fajr (Dawn) 4:10 TOKYO: There are times in eve- can use it, but it is designed for show were a variety of unusual prod- Japanese automation pioneer AIST, ryone’s life when only a hug will older people,” said a spokesman for ucts designed to lift the spirits of older allow people who are not allowed Shorook (Sunrise) 5:26 do. Now one Japanese company has UniCare, which is selling the chair, people, who increasingly live on their live pets because of apartment rules Zuhr (Noon) 11:23 come up with a chair that’s always at the International Home Care and own. UniCare’s “Life Rhythm Dolls” to enjoy the soothing company of a ready to give a comforting cuddle. Rehabilitation Exhibition in Tokyo. are programmed to remind their own- robotic creature. Asr (Afternoon) 2:47 The “tranquility chair” is built in Around a quarter of Japan’s pop- ers to take their medicine or go to the The lifelike seal cubs move, squeak Maghrib (Sunset) 5:21 the shape of a larger-than-life fabric ulation is currently over the age of toilet at certain times of day. and open and close their eyes in doll with a friendly face and a fetch- 65. The chair is priced at 46,000 yen Also on display were baby seal response to their surroundings — Isha (Night) 6:51 ing hat, but more importantly, it has ($419) and there is also a version robots known as “Paro” that have and they even get angry if you poke long arms that wrap around the user adapted for wheelchair users. been making a splash in therapeu- them. There are currently 3,000 in an affectionate embrace. Alongside specialist vehicles, beds tic treatment since 2004. The cute of the furry electronic seals in use WEATHER “It makes you feel safe. Anyone and toilets on display at the three-day animatronic devices, developed by around the world. AFP

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 China to expand bank Al Sada meets US counterpart DOHA: H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry, during his visit to the US, met with operations in Qatar his American counterpart Dr Ernest Moniz. During the meeting, the two Qatar keen to open Islamic banks in China as well sides discussed global energy situation and developments and DOHA: China is looking to fur- during their visits and discussed challenges in the oil and gas mar- ther expand its banking opera- funding potentials of several kets. They also discussed Qatar tions in Qatar. The Industrial development projects, both in Petroleum investments in the US, and Commercial Bank of China China and Qatar. in addition to bilateral cooperation (ICBC), which is already hav- The discussion also covered the in energy field, QNA reported. ing its operations under Qatar possibilities of allowing Qataris to Dr Al Sada also met with a Financial Centre (QFC), is keen invest in bonds issued by Chinese number of heads of major energy to deepen and reinforce its government. companies in Houston, led by operations in Qatar, Al Sharq QNB analysts said recently Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips and reported. China’s decision to international- Chevron Phillips Chemical. They High-level officials represent- ise Renminbi (RMB) is an oppor- also reviewed mutual relations and ing China’s banking and financial tunity for Qatar. An agreement ways of enhancing them. sector expressed their interest between the QCB and Chinese The meetings were attended in Qatar to a high-level visit- central bank, People’s Bank of by Qatar’s Ambassador to the US ing Qatari delegation headed China (PBC) was renewed in Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) April 2014, which permits the and a number of senior officials Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin authorities’ approval, the daily QCB access to onshore Chinese at Qatar Petroleum, Ras Gas and Saud Al Thani,. reported. interbank markets to purchase Qatar Petroleum International. Qatari market is very attractive The delegation included a bonds for Qatar’s foreign exchange Qatar’s Ambassador to the US for Chinese banks and companies, number of senior officials from reserves. also hosted a dinner in honour which are looking for safe invest- QCB, QFC, QFC Regulatory Qatar can benefit from the of Dr Al Sada in collaboration HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada (right) with Dr Ernest Moniz. ments in the region. The request Authority, Qatar Investment internationalisation of the RMB with the American Chamber of from Chinese authorities is pend- Authority, a representative of by leveraging links that already Commerce and the US-Qatar ing before Qatar. Qatar is keen to Qatar Airways and chief execu- exist with China. Qatar’s LNG Business Council in Washington Affairs and Yemen at the US State between the two sides. open Islamic banks in China as tive officers of Islamic banks and exports to China rose by 35.5 DC. The ceremonial dinner was Department. Such a partnership will help well. More than one Qatar-based Islamic insurance companies percent in 2013. LNG exports attended by a number of American Addressing the guests, Dr Al Qatar exploit its energy resources Islamic banks have expressed operating in Qatar. to China will continue to surge. officials, headed by Assistant Sada stressed the strong relation- in order to be an engine for devel- their interests in opening their Top Qatari bank officials also China is also the largest source Secretary of State for Near Eastern ship between Qatar and energy opment and build a sustainable branches in China. held series of meetings with the of imports into Qatar. Affairs Anne Patterson and Susan companies in the US, emphasising economy that benefits all Qataris. The decision is waiting Chinese heads of various Chinese banks THE PENINSULA Ziadeh, who is responsible for Gulf on the need for closer cooperation THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Qatar to follow Q3 earnings expected to boost confidence Jan-Dec Qatar Exchange benchmark index makes marginal gains, market cap at QR738bn financial year

DOHA: Qatar Exchange bench- its decision to sell land worth the listing of Emaar Malls Group Bahrain and Egypt will be closed on European markets and the DOHA: Qatar will switch mark index rose 0.22 percent, QR2.54bn to the government. The on Thursday following a $1.58bn between Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 inclu- first confirmed case of Ebola in to a fiscal year that begins one day ahead of the bourse’s company said the deal will have a initial public offer. sive, while markets in the United the United States added to grow- from January and ends in five-day Eid holidays. Both positive impact on the company’s Abu Dhabi’s index rose 0.5 Arab Emirates will shut down for ing volatility in US equities. December. Ezdan Holdings and Mazaya, financials. Barring real estate and percent heavyweight Abu Dhabi Oct. 5 and Oct. 6. Weak economic data, ongo- A draft law that seeks to which were included in the Transportation sector indices, all Commercial Bank climbed 1.5 The Cairo index pulled back 0.7 ing conflicts in Iraq and Russia, change the financial year that index yesterday, declined. the sector indices were margin- percent. Shares in energy firm percent after hitting a fresh six- and growing unrest in Hong follows Gregorian calendar Mazaya fell 1.44 percent and ally up with the Industrials gain- Dana Gas gained 2.9 percent after year closing high of 9,811 points on Kong have contributed to overall was approved by the State Ezdan slid 0.22 percent. ing the most. The trading value it announced a deal with Egypt Tuesday. Developer SODIC was expectations that markets will Cabinet yesterday. Market watchers expect that dropped to QR613.628m from the that will help it to recover most of one of the main drags, dropping get increasingly rocky in coming Qatar’s fiscal year is cur- third quarter result will boost QE previous session’s QR811.267m. the $280m it is owed by the Cairo 6.3 percent after surging 19 per- months. “If you spent the entire rently from April to March. confidence. The number will start Trading volume declined to 15 government, Reuters reported. cent in the previous two sessions. summer wishing there was more Qatar News Agency (QNA) trickling in once the bourse open million shares from 23 million Saudi Arabia’s bourse slipped Shares in Orascom Telecom volatility in the market, your reported yesterday that after long holidays. QIB, Masraf shares on Tuesday. The mar- 0.05 percent as trading volume Media and Technology fell 1.7 dream has come true,” said Art the draft law that proposes Al Rayan and Al Khaliji have ket capitalisation increased to fell ahead of the long break for the percent after its chief executive Hogan, chief market strategist the new budget year is to announced that it would disclose QR738bn. The bourse will remain Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Karim Beshara resigned his posi- at Wunderlich Securities in New be referred to the Advisory their third quarter results by the closed for five trading days start- Markets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, tion and was replaced by Ahmed York. “You have multiple global Council for a review and middle of this month. ing October 5, 2014 on account of Kuwait and Oman will close for Abou Doma effective Wednesday. macro concerns, a new Ebola recommendations. Developer Barwa Real Estate Eid Al Adha holidays. the whole week starting Oct. 5 Meanwhile, stock markets scare, beginning of a new quar- The draft aims to enhance jumped 3.5 percent and was Elsewhere in the region, Dubai’s and trading will resume on Oct. worldwide launched the fourth ter and on the very short horizon, financial competency and among the main supports. index was flat in low-volume trad- 12, according to exchanges and quarter on a negative note, as earnings season starting.” ensure optimum use of pub- Barwa announced Wednesday ing as the market prepared for regulators. Stock exchanges in tepid manufacturing data weighed THE PENINSULA/REUTERS lic funds in line with best financial practices and inter- national standards of public finance. Focus on EU economy Once approved and enforced, the law will apply to all government finan- Kuwait posts $45bn cial units. The draft says the Ministry of Finance will be in charge for managing pub- budget surplus lic funds, implementing the state’s financial policy and KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait posted The International Monetary Fund provisions related to prepar- yesterday a budget surplus of warned, however, that a drop in oil ing and executing the budget, $45bn for the latest fiscal year, its prices could plunge Kuwait into defi- government accounts and second largest on record, but the cit in the medium term if it fails to overseeing the implementa- IMF warned it of underlying risks adopt measures to halt the rise of tion of the general budgetary despite the bumper returns. current spending. estimates. The finance ministry said in a “A $20 decline in oil prices... would The aim of the move is to statement on its website that the sur- result in reversing of the fiscal posi- ensure the state’s fiscal year is plus came in at KD12.9bn ($45bn) in tion from a surplus to a deficit in the compatible with international the 12 months to March, capping a medium term,” the IMF said in its financial institutions and local run of 15 straight years of windfalls. latest report on Kuwait. private sector, including the Revenues came in at KD31.8bn, of The Fund said the breakeven oil listed entities and banks. which oil accounted for KD29.3bn, price — needed to balance the budget Al Sharq had reported early and spending at KD18.9bn. at current expenditure levels — had last June that there is a possi- It was the second biggest budget risen in the past few years and was bility the current budget year surplus on record, after the KD13.2bn estimated at $75 a barrel in 2014-15. (2014-15) could be extended achieved in 2011-2012. The oil-rich The price of Kuwaiti oil averaged until 2015-end so the new emirate of Kuwait has now posted $103 a barrel in the latest fiscal year Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union European Commissioner-designate fiscal year could begin from a budget surplus in each of the but is currently hovering around $94. Jonathan Hill of Britain addresses the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary January 1, 2016. past 15 fiscal years worth a total of The IMF advised Kuwait to soon Affairs, at the EU Parliament in Brussels yesterday. THE PENINSULA KD92.5bn, based on official figures. start implementing measures aimed Sustained surpluses have boosted at cutting spending which has trebled the assets of the Gulf state’s sovereign in the past decade. wealth fund to more than $500bn, These included containing the QIB awarded Contractor according to unofficial estimates. number of public jobs, gradually phas- Total launches advertising A majority of the dividends are ing out of subsidies worth $16 billion attributed to high oil revenues which a year, subjecting Kuwaiti companies Financing Bank of the Year make up about 94 percent of Kuwait’s to corporate tax, and revising fees for overall income. public services. AFP DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s lead- campaign in 21 countries ing Shariah-compliant bank, has been named as ‘Contractor Financing Bank of the Year’ at the DOHA: Total is launching its new To help shoulder this commitment, Qatar Contractors Forum, which was held here last international multimedia adver- a large number of Group employees Mondelez plans $90m Bahrain plant week, said a press statement yesterday. tising campaign simultaneously in were involved in producing the cam- The event was set up to bring together decision 21 countries today to develop the paign, and most of the scenes in the ABU DHABI: Packaged food company Mondelez International is makers who are involved with various major projects Group’s brand awareness. commercial were filmed at Total sites. planning to build a $90m biscuit plant in Bahrain to reduce costs and in Qatar and to discuss the emerging challenges faced The campaign highlights Total’s “Total is a leading global energy com- meet growing demand for its biscuits, the US company said yesterday. by contractors in the country. This is coming at a time operations in oil production, refining pany. It needs a powerful brand over The maker of Oreo, Ritz and Cadbury chocolate aims to start full com- when the country is undertaking massive projects in and marketing, as well as its role as a the long term to support the growth of mercial production in early 2016, operating four manufacturing lines Qatar’s infrastructure in preparation to host the 2022 major player in natural gas (50 percent its business. This large-scale campaign with an initial capacity of 90,000 tonnes annually. “This investment in World Cup, as well as the undertaking of a major new of its output) and as the global number is the first of its kind in Total’s history. Bahrain is part of our ongoing supply-chain reinvention plan,” Daniel port project, the completion of the first phase of the of two in solar power, though its sub- It reflects both our size and our ambi- Myers, Mondelez International Executive Vice President, Integrated new Hamad International Airport and the start of the sidiary SunPower. tions”, explains Jacques-Emmanuel Supply Chain, said in a statement. “We’re implementing several such Qatar Railways project, all of which are likely to cost The campaign provides a tangible Saulnier, Total’s Senior Vice President, initiatives around the world to capitalise on growing demand, while also upwards of $140bn over the next five years. illustration of the meaning behind the Corporate Communications. reducing costs and improving productivity,” he said. The statement said that QIB is heavily involved Group’s new baseline, “Committed “Our vision and our continuous The company expects to deliver $3bn in gross-productivity savings, in the provision of Islamic financial solutions for the to Better Energy”, which puts the improvement approach - “always bet- $1.5bn in net savings and $1bn in incremental cash over the next three implementation of contracts for large projects. The emphasis on producing “better”, not ter” - are seen in our work in the front years to help it improve its operating-income margin, the statement said. recently received award is another testimony of Bank’s “more”. In this way, the Group is shar- lines, alongside and for our stakehold- The new plant will create about 300 jobs, the company said. Mondelez has commitment to the contracting sector, by dedicating ing its conviction that the path to a ers”, says Guillaume Chalmin, manag- already invested more than $75m in a Kraft Cheese and Tang-powdered a specialised team to fulfill all contractors’ financial responsible energy future lies first ing Director and Group Representative. beverage plant in Bahrain. Mondelez, formerly Kraft Foods, has operated needs. QIB caters for the complete needs of the bank’s and foremost in energy that is safer, “This isn’t just a promise for the in the Middle East for more than a century from its regional base Dubai. major contracting customers engaged in diversified cleaner, more efficient, more innova- future. It’s the everyday reality for REUTERS engineering, construction, as well as operations and tive and accessible to as many people Total’s 100,000 employees.” maintenance contracts. THE PENINSULA as possible. THE PENINSULA Retaj eyes investments in Moldova World Bank bonuses raise DOHA: Retaj is looking for opportunities to invest in real estate, tourism and hotels in eyebrows Moldova, officials have said. Dr Mohammed bin Johar Al WASHINGTON: The World Mohammed, the deputy board Bank has awarded bonuses to manager of Retaj Company met at least four senior officials as it a delegation from the embassy of pursues a cost-cutting restruc- the republic of Moldova in Qatar. turing, raising concerns among The delegation was led by staff, several sources said Ambassador Valeriu Tihonov yesterday. and Consul Dinu Vataman and A key figure involved in the an economic consultant for the anti-poverty lender’s makeover, embassy. The meeting in Doha chief financial officer Bertrand was aimed at showing the dif- Officials discussing the investment opportunities in Moldova. Badre, received a $94,000 bonus ferent investment opportunities for fiscal year 2014, in addition available in Moldova and also to his net annual salary of about establish co-operation between were suggesting for Retaj and outside of Qatar and that it $380,000, said Bank spokesman the private and public sector of were supplemented with eco- is after the success they had David Theis. the two countries. nomic studies of demand. received in the investments Until last year, the World The ambassador said that The ambassador also reiter- in Turkey, Comoros Island Bank could only pay bonuses to Moldova was one of the coun- ated the commitment of the and Sudan and that it was at officials stationed abroad but it tries that have faced problems Moldova to make known the present seeking to expand such changed its internal rules in July economically and politically in various investment opportuni- investments in other countries. 2013 to include those based at its their history but despite all of ties available for Qatari citizens According to Hashem Al Washington headquarters. these problems it had seized an especially Retaj Company. The Awadi, the executive director “The World Bank needs to opportunity in its geographical ambassador also showed the of Retaj Real Estate Company, attract and retain senior man- and beautiful green highlands, easy procedures offered to these the company would send a del- agement of high calibre, and on serene lakes that give it a won- investors by the government. egation to Moldova to study the rare occasions we extend a ‘scarce derful scene and reef moguls. Dr Johar said that Retaj projects and they will be the skills premium’ for highly techni- The ambassador showed some Company was expanding its first Qatar Company to invest cal or key managerial positions,” investment projects that they investment projects especially in Moldova. THE PENINSULA Theis said. AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Pepsi to launch Mena digital universe new soda on Amazon to grow by over 600pc NEW YORK: PepsiCo Inc for the first time is introducing a prod- uct exclusively through Amazon. EMC study forecasts amount of data produced yearly com Inc as the snack and soft drink maker aims to expand its DOHA: The digital universe India, Mexico and Russia will sur- lost as dark matter in the digital footprint in e-commerce. in the Middle East and North pass the mature markets by 2017. universe. By 2020, more than 35 The product, a naturally sweet- Africa (Mena) will grow from The Mena region alone will rise percent of all data in the world ened soda called Pepsi True, will 249 exabytes in 2014 to 1835 from 3.8 percent of the worldwide could be considered useful data, be available on Amazon in mid- exabytes by 2020, an increase of digital universe to 4.2 percent in thanks to the growth of data from October in 24-packs of 7.5-ounce over 600 percent, a study by the 2020. the Internet of Things, but it will cans. It will not be in brick-and- EMC Corporation has revealed. Also, the billions of connected be up to businesses to put this mortar outlets, though Pepsi said The global study titled “The devices equipped with unique data to use. it plans to eventually sell True Digital Universe of Opportunities: identifiers and the ability to This phenomenon will present in grocery stores. By introducing Rich Data and the Increasing automatically record, report and radical new ways of interacting True through Amazon, Pepsi says Value of the Internet of Things,” receive data, currently represent with customers, streamlining it can better assess demand and shows how the emergence of wire- 2 percent of the Mena’s data and business cycles, and reducing gain insight into where people are less technologies, smart products is expected to contribute to over operational costs, stimulating tril- buying it ahead of a wider launch. and software-defined businesses 8 percent by 2020. lions of dollars in opportunity for Industry insiders said the move are playing a central role in the According to analysts, organi- businesses. illustrates how the food and bev- surging volume of the world’s data. sations in the Mena region now “Enterprises today are looking erage industry is expanding into The EMC’s is the only study to need to take steady steps to iden- for solutions that help them go non-traditional distribution chan- quantify and forecast the amount tify and define “useful data” or beyond the collation and storage nels like e-commerce as it searches of data produced annually. data that could be analysed — in of all this data to identify “high for growth. Kraft Foods Group The study found that in 2013, the digital universe. In 2013, only value” data and extract insights Inc recently started selling Jell-O 60 percent of data in the digital 22 percent of the information in from it to fuel business growth molds of university mascots and universe was attributed to mature the worldwide digital universe and competitive advantage,” says logos through Amazon and grocery markets such as Germany, Japan, was considered useful data, but Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice stores. Coca-Cola Co said recently and the US, but emerging mar- less than 5 percent of the use- President and Regional Manager, An unidentified woman takes a selfie with Jeff Bezos, founder and Chief it would bring back Surge, a soda it kets including the Middle East ful data was actually analysed — EMC Corporation. Executive Officer of Amazon.com, at an event in New Delhi yesterday. discontinued 12 years ago, through and North Africa, Brazil, China, leaving a massive amount of data THE PENINSULA Amazon. REUTERS

EU-Russia gas duel JPMorgan faces suit over $10bn in MBS case

NEW YORK: A federal judge plaintiffs could try again to certify Pension Trust Fund for Northern that by the time the litigation deepens with supply cut yesterday said JPMorgan Chase a class on damages. California and Construction began in March 2009, six months & Co must face a class action Oetken ruled 10 months after Laborers Pension Trust for after Lehman Brothers Holdings PRAGUE: The cat and mouse days over the past week, although lawsuit by investors who claimed JPMorgan reached a $13bn set- Southern California as lead plain- Inc failed, the certificates were game between Europe and the flow seemed normal yesterday. the largest US bank misled tlement to resolve US and state tiffs, and their law firm Robbins worth at most 62 cents on the Russia on gas intensified yes- It was unlikely there will be them about the safety of $10bn probes into the New York-based Geller Rudman & Dowd as lead dollar. terday with Slovakia saying its any impact for now on consum- of mortgage-backed securities it bank’s sale of mortgage securities. counsel. A JPMorgan spokesman Oetken rejected JPMorgan’s supply from Russia was down ers of gas in the Czech Republic, sold before the financial crisis. The class consists of investors did not immediately respond to a arguments that the case could not by a half and its prime minister Slovakia, or the countries further US District Judge Paul Oetken before March 23, 2009 in certifi- request for comment. The plain- be a class action because it was calling the move part of a politi- West that receive it via there, in Manhattan certified a class cates issued from nine of 11 trusts tiffs’ lawyer did not immediately based on the practices of many cal fight. because gas storage reservoirs action as to JPMorgan’s liability created by JPMorgan for the April respond to a similar request. originators and more than 8,000 Since September, Russia’s throughout Europe are close to but not as to damages, saying it 2007 offering. The other two trusts The lawsuit said that JPMorgan underwriting guidelines, some state-controlled Gazprom has sent full. As well as shipping Russian was unclear how investors could attracted only a handful of inves- misled prospective investors about investors were more sophisti- less-than-requested deliveries to gas west, Slovakia also sends it value the certificates they bought, tors, and are the subject of other the underwriting, appraisals and cated than others, and the MBS Poland, Slovakia, Austria and east into Ukraine. That has irked given how the market was “not lawsuits. credit quality of the home loans had evolved too rapidly during the Hungary — after the European Russia, which switched off gas particularly liquid.” He said the Oetken named the Laborers underlying the certificates. It said two-year class period. REUTERS Union began sending gas to deliveries to Ukraine to persuade Ukraine — in a clear warning Kiev to pay its arrears. from Moscow ahead of the win- “Nobody should be surprised by ter heating season which officially what Russia does. They want to Cabinet nod starts today, when the industry keep pressure on Ukraine... at the switches to higher pricing. start of the heating season,” said The 50 percent cut reported by Michael LaBelle, a gas expert at to draft law Slovakia, a major transit point for the Central European University Russian gas exports to Europe, in Budapest. was by far the deepest yet, and Central European spot gas on Qatar Ports Prime Minister Robert Fico said markets rose to over 25 euros he would call a crisis meeting of ($31.52) per megawatt-hours DOHA: The cabinet yesterday his government if the problems (MWh), their highest levels approved a draft law amending persisted. since the Ukraine crisis broke some provisions of Law No. 17 Fico, who normally has warm out in February/March. Russia of 2009 on the establishment relations with Russia and has is Europe’s biggest supplier of of Qatar Ports Management criticised EU sanctions against natural gas, meeting almost a Company, QNA reported. it, said he saw political factors third of annual demand and in According to the draft law, the behind the cuts. return, Gazprom receives around company is given a 15-year-long “The Russian side talks about $80bn in annual revenues from its concession starting since the issue technical problems, about the European customers, making up date of Law No. 17 of 2009, dur- necessity of filling up storage for the majority of its income. ing which the company becomes the winter season,” Fico said. “I Moscow halted gas flows to the sole port manager and pays have used this expression and I Ukraine three times in the past the government an annual fee will use it again: gas has become decade, in 2006, 2009 and since that equals 25 percent of its net a tool in a political fight.” June this year, although this year revenue. There was no immediate com- gas for the EU via Ukraine has so The company is exempted from ment from Russian gas exporter far continued to flow. Opening up the fee for five years starting from Gazprom. Slovakia’s western gas flows eastward was part of the January 2010, a period that could neighbour the Czech Republic EU’s response to Gazprom’s deci- be renewed by a cabinet decision. became the latest former Soviet- sion to cut supplies to Kiev in June. The company’s obligation to pay bloc nation to experience reduc- Slovakia, Poland and Hungary can the fee drops if the government tions. RWE Czech Republic, its also send gas to Ukraine but so far cancels the concession or modifies main gas importer, said it saw deliveries have not been without its conditions. unspecified reductions on several incident. REUTERS THE PENINSULA

Russia Calling!

Oleg Budargin, director-general of JSC Russian Grids, is seen on screens as he speaks during the VTB Capital Russia Calling! Investment Forum in Moscow, yesterday. THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Dubai Investment Egypt Qalaa eyes $560m capital boost Corp seeks more Company wants to tighten hold on core investment as it narrows focus on energy business with Africa’s Dangote CAIRO: Egypt’s Qalaa Holding that toppled Hosni Mubarak. its focus on energy, transport, to the biggest Arab country, and stakes in dozens of firms mainly is considering a share issue The final figure for the capital agri-foods, mining and cement are waiting for more signs that in Egypt and Africa. DUBAI: Investment worth some 4bn pounds ($560m) increase has yet to be confirmed and has been divesting holdings stability is returning. First set up as Citadel in 2004, Corporation of Dubai (ICD) is as part of efforts to tighten con- as the transaction has not been outside those sectors. At the same A capital hike would be Qalaa’s it followed a private equity model exploring further investment trol of its core investments and finalised. The company, which time, it is seeking to take full second in as many years as the of buying stakes in small firms, opportunities with African con- end years of losses, sources with has moved from being a private ownership of core assets. company pushes ahead with a growing them to be viable quickly glomerate Dangote Group, the knowledge of the deal said. equity firm to an investment hold- Billions of dollars in aid have turnaround programme begun then selling them at a profit. chief executive of the emirate’s The non-cash transaction ing structure, boosted its capital poured into Egypt since then- after the 2008 global financial It began restructuring after fund said yesterday. would involve exchanging shares by about $530m in October 2013. army chief Abdel Fattah Al Sisi crisis and Egypt’s 2011 uprising conceding it had invested too heav- ICD, which hold stakes in many in the holding company for larger “It is a capital increase but it ousted Mohamed Mursi of the threw it into turmoil. ily in start-ups that took time to of Dubai’s top companies includ- stakes in the firms in which Qalaa is a capital increase that is non- Muslim Brotherhood last year. A second source said the pre- generate cash and became a bur- ing Emirates airline and Emaar has invested. If successful, the dilutive,” said the source, who Egypt’s main index has gained vious capital hike had not been den when the financial crisis hit. Properties, bought a 1.4 percent move would take Qalaa’s capital spoke on condition of anonymity. 18.6 percent since Sisi’s election sufficient to achieve its target of Qalaa posted a second-quarter stake in Dangote Cement last from 8bn to 12bn pounds, one “The proceeds will be reinvested in May and now stands above achieving full ownership in its loss of 180 million pounds as dis- month for $300m. source said. in proven winners and in reducing its pre-uprising level, suggesting core firms. Qalaa might return to continued businesses, which it “We have been looking at The share swap comes when debt at the holding level.” a vote of confidence from local the market a third time should plans to offload within 12 months, Africa for a long time. We are confidence in the Egyptian econ- A Qalaa spokeswoman declined investors. the capital increase again proven and other non-operational costs looking to do more business omy and stock market is grow- comment. The Qalaa transaction may insufficient, the source said. such as foreign exchange rates with Mr Dangote and we have ing after three years of turmoil in The company, formerly known help reassure foreign investors Qalaa has some $9.5bn in assets weighed on the bottom line. some things that we are explor- the aftermath of the 2011 uprising as Citadel Capital, is narrowing who have yet to return in force under management, including REUTERS ing at the moment together,” Mohammed al-Shaibani told an Africa-focussed investment event in Dubai. Russian rouble weakens Shaibani was speaking along- side Aliko Dangote, head of the Sainsbury’s to review Dangote Group and Africa’s rich- est man. When asked about what sec- tors ICD would be interested in dividend as sales slide investing in with Dangote Group, Shaibani said it was focussing on LONDON: British grocer fell up to 6.6 percent to a six-year agriculture and infrastructure Sainsbury’s cut its annual low after it said it would assess projects. sales forecast and said it would its dividend payout as part of the Gulf companies are increas- review its dividend as part of a wider review to be detailed by ingly looking at Africa as an wider examination of the busi- Coupe along with first-half results investment destination, as firms ness, adding to the turmoil in on November 12. use cash generated by their rich, a sector reeling from Tesco’s “If we are doing a full scale hydrocarbon-dominated econo- accounting scandal. strategic review ... you’d expect mies to expand into a continent The announcements, which fol- the dividend to be part of that where many countries are experi- lowed a slump in quarterly sales, full-scale review,” said Chief encing high levels of growth. pushed the retailer’s shares to Financial Officer John Rogers. This compares with Western a six-year low and also dragged Shares in Morrisons, the UK’s nations, where money from Gulf down sector peers, already under No. 4 grocer, fell up to seven sovereign wealth funds have tra- pressure from the Tesco deba- percent, while Tesco fell up to ditionally been deployed, which cle which has spooked the whole 4.4 percent. Sentiment in Tesco are still struggling with anae- industry. was also dented by news Britain’s mic growth rates. Meanwhile, Up until the fourth quarter financial watchdog has begun a Emirates Global Aluminium is of Sainsbury’s 2013-14 year, it full investigation into its account- developing a $5bn refinery and had been outperforming rivals, ing scandal. bauxite mine in Guinea to help it reporting nine unbroken years of Tesco said in August it was secure the raw materials it needs sales growth. It has since posted slashing its dividend payout. for its expanded operations in the three straight quarters of falling The update from Sainsbury’s A chain is seen wrapped around a road sign for parking, with the coat of arms of the Central Bank, near the United Arab Emirates. sales as discounters won mar- combined with the fresh inves- headquarters of the bank in central Moscow, yesterday. The Russian rouble weakened after the Central Bank REUTERS ket share from the established tigation at Tesco wiped £1.2bn conducted its first overnight rouble-dollar swap operation to boost banking liquidity. grocers and consumers shopped ($1.9bn) off the market value around to save money. of the two retailers plus rival Chief Executive Mike Coupe, Morrisons. who succeeded Justin King in July, Shore Capital analyst Clive told reporters market conditions Black downgraded his full-year Safety agency studying Toyota acceleration problem were the most challenging he had dividend payout expectation to experienced in his 30-year career 11.25 pence, a 35 percent cut to in retail. the 17.3 pence a share Sainsbury’s DETROIT: A US safety agency investigations and recalls. Bob Ruginis, who specialises in and it kept accelerating,” he said, “Customers have more choice paid out for 2013-14. is looking into a car owner’s Back then, Toyota blamed the consumer electronics, provided a adding that a passenger in the car today than they’ve ever had and Black cut his pretax profit fore- allegations that older Toyota problems on drivers hitting the report from the car’s event-data whom he declined to identify saw they’re shopping around more cast for 2014-15 by 17 percent to Corollas can accelerate unex- gas instead of the brake, floor recorder showing that the gas Kathy’s foot on the brake at the than they have ever done,” he said. £645m and said the firm was also pectedly at low speeds and mats that could trap the gas pedal, pedal was in the idle position time of the crash. “There’s topspin added to that vulnerable to asset writedowns. cause crashes, reviving a prob- and sticky gas pedals that could starting 4.8 seconds before the Now, Ruginis says he’s stuck by virtue of the fact that there Though he has a “hold” stance on lem that appeared to be in the cause unwanted acceleration. crash. It rose to slightly above with a car that his wife won’t drive is price deflation in the market the stock, he sees the sector as automaker’s past. In the petition released Monday, idle at 2.8 seconds before impact, and his conscience won’t let him for the first time in a generation.” “largely un-investible”. The inquiry by the National electronics engineer Bob Ruginis of but returned to idle a second later sell. “Maybe I can help prevent an Coupe said his strategic review A possible dividend cut is Highway Traffic Safety Bristol, Rhode Island, said a 2010 and stayed there until the crash. accident, to get people to look at would look at all aspects of the unlikely to go down well with Administration covers about 1.69 Corolla driven by his wife, Kathy, The Corolla’s speed, though, was it, to get Toyota to invest the time business. “There will be no stone Sainsbury’s investors. Some 26 million Corolla compact cars from surged at low speeds several times, 3.7mph until 0.8 seconds before and money to figure out what’s unturned,” he said. percent of its equity is owned by the 2006 to 2010 model years. The and a dealer couldn’t find the the crash, when it rose to 5mph. wrong and make a change,” he said. Sainsbury’s said it now the Qatar Investment Authority, agency said in documents posted cause. The car already had been It was 7.5mph at impact. Toyota said in a statement that expected second-half sales at while the different parts of the Monday on its website that the repaired under sticky-gas-pedal Revolutions per minute stayed it is cooperating with the NHTSA stores open over a year to fall by Sainsbury family own around 11 inquiry will determine whether and floor-mat recalls, he said. constant at 800 until doubling at investigation, but declined com- a similar amount to the 2.1 per- percent. a formal investigation is needed. On June 8, the Corolla surged the time of the impact, the report ment on Ruginis’ allegations. cent fall recorded in the first half. “There’s a slightly worrying There have been at least 141 as Kathy Ruginis was making a said. And Kathy Ruginis’ foot was Last year, the company paid The firm had previously forecast undercurrent where people think complaints filed with NHTSA slow right turn into a parking off the brake until the moment of a record $1.2bn to settle a US a small increase for the year as it’s quite macho to go out and about unintended acceleration space on High Street in Bristol, impact, which her husband says Justice Department investigation. a whole. slash dividends but dividends are in Corollas, reminiscent of 2009 and it crashed into an unoccupied is consistent with a driver slowly Toyota admitted that it hid infor- Shares in the retailer, which important to lots of people in the and 2010, when Toyota and its Jeep, Bob Ruginis said in an inter- entering a parking space and being mation about defects that caused trails market leader Tesco and is market,” one institutional inves- Lexus luxury brand vehicles view. The brakes, he said, failed to caught off-guard by acceleration. vehicles to accelerate unexpect- battling with Wal-Mart Stores’ tor in Sainsbury’s said. were plagued by complaints of stop the car in time to prevent a “She told me she that the car edly, causing injuries and deaths. Asda to be the UK’s No. 2 grocer, REUTERS unwanted acceleration as well as crash. No one was hurt. started going, she hit the brake AP

Huawei to invest in France Dominion gas exports plan okayed

WASHINGTON: Dominion environmental assessment, to the courts if necessary. For Energy received federal to requiring Dominion to meet 79 the safety of Marylanders and export liquefied natural gas conditions aimed at mitigating for people across our region fac- from its Cove Point termi- negative environmental impacts. ing new fracking wells and pipe- nal on the Chesapeake Bay in That assessment, issued this lines, we will continue to fight this Maryland. spring, concluded the project project until it is stopped.” In its decision, the Federal would have “no significant In its decision, FERC said that Energy Regulatory Commission impact” on the environment for impacts related to climate concluded that the project, as But several environmental change, the environmental assess- approved with conditions, would groups opposed the project, cit- ment explained that there is “no minimize potential adverse ing, among other things, concerns standard methodology to deter- impacts on landowners and the about greenhouse gas emissions mine how a project’s incremental environment. from fracking, piping, processing, contribution to GHG (greenhouse FERC has approved three other shipping and eventually burning gas) emissions would result in LNG export projects, but this is the liquefied natural gas. They had physical effects on the environ- the first one on the East Coast. The pushed unsuccessfully for a more ment, either locally or globally.” others are in the Gulf of Mexico. exhaustive federal review called an The ruling is the last major “We are pleased to receive this environmental impact statement. regulatory hurdle for Dominion’s final approval that allows us to “FERC’s decision to approve project, although the company start constructing this impor- Cove Point is the result of a biased must review and accept the order. tant project that offers significant review process rigged in favour of Following that, Dominion said it economic, environmental and approving gas industry projects expects to file an implementation geopolitical benefits,” said Diane no matter how great the envi- plan describing how it will comply Leopold, president of Richmond, ronmental and safety concerns,” with FERC’s conditions and seek a Virginia-based Dominion Energy. said Mike Tidwell, Director of notice to proceed from the agency. She added that the company was the Chesapeake Climate Action Dominion hopes to begin its committed to constructing a safe, Network. “FERC refused to even export operations in 2017. It envi- A logo of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is seen next to a Chinese flag in an electronic shop in Shanghai yes- secure, environmentally compat- require an environmental impact sions that 85 ships would leave terday. The founder of Chinese telecommunications giant announced plans to invest $1.9bn in France to ible and reliable export facility. statement for this $3.8bn facil- from its terminal each year, car- develop smartphones. FERC’s ruling adopted staff ity right on the bay. We intend to rying natural gas. recommendations made in an challenge this ruling all the way AP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

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-2.7 1165543 Beml Ltd-B/D 608.6 -4.7 36133 Emco-B/D 35.75 -0.9 24048 Indian Hotel-A/D 96.2 -1.05 56649 Mah.Seamless-B/D 325.7 3.9 1533 Ub Engineer-Z/D 8.77 -0.46 10736 Sainsbury(J)/D 239.8 -11.7 20908701 Bh Electronic-/D 2055 62.45 14865 Escorts Fin-B/D 4.7 -0.05 5503 Indo-Tcount-T/D 180 -4.3 10649 Mangalam Cem-B/D 243.75 -2.2 14272 Ucal Fuel-B/D 82.25 -1.75 6119 Schroders/D 2413 22 109428 Severn Trent/D 1876 -1 109206 Bhansali Eng-T/D 16.9 -0.6 3330 Escorts-B/D 149.6 -2.5 309049 Indusind-A/D 601.4 -17.75 83106 Mastek-B/D 285 -7.1 49329 Ultramarine-B/D 70.55 -1.4 24106 Smith&Nephew/D 1037 -3 434197 Bharatgears-B/D 76.7 -1.7 2397 Essar Oil-T/D 116.4 -0.4 83332 J.B.Chemical-B/D 220.95 -2.9 32547 Max India L-A/D 316.3 -3.2 105650 Unitech P -A/D 19.15 0.2 7683950 Smiths Group/D 1265 1 265011 Bhartiya Int-B/D 379 1.95 20769 Eveready Indu-/D 102.25 -1.1 26733 Jagson Phar-B/D 23.7 0.65 13300 Mrpl-A/D 60.9 -0.55 91800 Standrd Chart /D 1140.563 0.5 1871990 Bhel-A/D 199.65 -1.3 367253 F D C-B/D 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26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Points leader Hamilton NBA Media Day eyes another GP win The Briton prepares for Japanese Grand Prix this week

SUZUKA, JAPAN: Despite deposing Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg as Formula One leader, Lewis Hamilton still sees himself as very much the hunter James Harden of the Houston Rockets gets sprayed with water during a rather than the hunted as he Mercedes video shoot at the Rockets Media Day in Houston, Texas. chases a hat-trick of victories in driver Nico Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Rosberg of Hamilton took a three-point Germany lead in the standings after win- poses for ning in Singapore last month photos while steering wheel problems with a forced Rosberg’s retirement. Formula With five races to go, and double One car points on offer in the finale in Abu at an Dhabi, the title duel between the event of two is wide open even if Hamilton Mercedes now has the momentum. “I don’t think in my head that Benz in I am leading the championship,” Tokyo said the Briton after celebrating yesterday. his seventh win of the season. “I still feel that I’m 20 points behind or whatever. I still feel like I’m chasing. “I still feel like I’m hunting so that’s a good feeling.” Hamilton has won the last two “No, this is game time,” five races, if I don’t do any more Suzuka also holds a special races from pole position, and also Hamilton said when asked races in my whole life as good, place in the heart of McLaren’s set the fastest lap but the 2008 whether he might drive more these next five races have to be Jenson Button, who won in 2011 world champion, who last led the defensively. the ones.” and whose fashion-model fiancée championship in May after a run “I’m really just going to try and Neither Hamilton nor Rosberg is half-Japanese. ABOVE: Los Angeles of four straight wins, knows just do the same things I did this last have previously won at Suzuka -- “Coming to Suzuka feels like a Lakers’ guard Kobe how quickly things can change. two weekends which is really just one of the sport’s great circuits second home race for me,” said Bryant during media Reliability is the key now, attacking every practice session, with its fast and challenging fig- Button, who failed to finish in day at the team with any retirement potentially hope that we have clean week- ure of eight layout. Singapore and whose team have practice facility in El a title-wrecker, but the Briton is ends, getting those poles and get- Hamilton won the Japanese not won a race since his last vic- Segundo yesterday. not planning on doing anything ting those wins in. Grand Prix in his rookie year in tory in Brazil in November 2012. LEFT: James Harden of differently. “I want to make sure these next 2007 but that race was held at the “Suzuka will be a tricky one for the Houston Rockets Fuji circuit and his best result at us, but I’m still really looking for- poses for a video shoot Suzuka remains a third-place for ward to it,” the Briton said. Points to Ponder McLaren in 2009. Rosberg has Meanwhile, German fashion % Mercedes have won all but three races so far this season. The never finished higher than fifth. brand Hugo Boss will partner the exceptions were Canada, Hungary and Belgium - all won by Red The circuit has been one of Red championship-leading Mercedes Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo. Bull’s favourite stamping grounds, Formula One team next year, % Red Bull’s quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel has with Sebastian Vettel winning ending a decades-long association 39 career wins, Fernando Alonso 32, Lewis Hamilton 29, Kimi four of the last five races there. with McLaren, it was announced Chicago Bulls’ forward Nikola Mirotic of Spain Raikkonen 20, Jenson Button 15, Nico Rosberg seven. The German also clinched his yesterday. and Montenegro is given directions during a % Hamilton’s win in Singapore was his seventh of the season. No second world title at the circuit “With Mercedes-Benz and media day photo session at the Bulls’ training driver has ever won eight in a season and not also taken the cham- in 2011 with a drive to third place. Hugo Boss formally intensifying facility in Chicago, Illinois. pionship. Rosberg has won four so far. While Vettel has yet to win their existing co-operations ear- % One more win would make Hamilton only the seventh driver ever this season, the reigning cham- lier this year, extending the part- to chalk up 30 Grand Prix victories. The Briton needs two more to pion arrives on the back of his nership into the brand’s Formula equal 1992 champion Nigel Mansell’s tally of 31. best result of the campaign with One team was a logical progres- % Ferrari have won 221 races, McLaren 182, Williams 114 and Red a second place in Singapore. sion,” Mercedes said in a state- Bull 50. Mercedes have won 24. However, Red Bull, who need ment yesterday. % McLaren have not won for 33 races, a run that dates back to Brazil at least three points to prevent The fashion company will pro- 2012 but is not their longest drought. Most recently, they went 48 Mercedes taking the construc- vide team clothing with branding races without a win between 1993 and 1997. tors’ title on Sunday if the lead- also appearing on the race cars % Ferrari’s last victory was in Spain in May 2013. ers finish one-two, recognise driven by Britain’s Hamilton and Mercedes are still the favourites. Germany’s Rosberg. AGENCIES

Baseball: Royals stun A’s to win AL wild card

KANSAS CITY: Kansas City advanced to the AL Division Series with a 9-8 12th inning win over Oakland as the Royals punctuated their first postseason game in almost three dec- ades with an epic comeback. Christian Colon and Salvador Perez had run-scoring hits in the 12th for Kansas City who rallied twice late in the four hour, 45 minute winner-take-all Major League Baseball wild-card contest. Alberto Callaspo had given the A’s an 8-7 lead with an RBI RIGHT: Glen single in the 12th, setting the stage for Colon and Perez’s hero- Davis signs ics yesterday at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City also erased a autographs four-run deficit to force the extra innings. during Los “This was the craziest game I ever played,” said Eric Hosmer who got the final rally going with a triple off the outfield wall. Angeles “This team showed a lot of character. No one believed in us Clippers’ Media before this game and no one believed in us before the season.” Day. Kansas City advanced to take on the Los Angeles Angels in the Division Series, which begins today in southern California. The Royals small ball performance proved to be the difference in a game that was billed as a pitching duel between starters Jon Lester of Oakland and James Shields of Kansas City. LEFT: J J “We are a very aggressive team on the base pads,” said Royals Redick (4), pitcher Brandon Finnegan. “It was hard to get through and we head coach faced a good pitcher, but we got to him.” Doc Rivers, Perez singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th Blake Griffin for the Royals, who last appeared in the playoffs 29 years ago. (32), Chris Paul With Jason Hammel pitching, Perez provided the walk off hit with a sharp one-hopper past a diving infielder Josh Donaldson (3), DeAndre at third base. Jordan (6) and “I am so excited right now,” Perez said. “He threw me a slider.” Matt Barnes That wasn’t the only timely two out hit yesterday for the (22) pose for a Royals who also stole seven bases. portrait during Brandon Moss blasted two homers and finished with five RBIs Los Angeles for the A’s, whose monumental breakdown mirrored the second Clippers’ half of their season. Oakland had reached the postseason despite Media Day. a wretched .433 winning percentage after the all-star break. The A’s were leading 7-3 after seven innings and appeared to be cruising to victory behind Lester when the Royals bats came to life in a three-run eighth. After Lester was pulled with two on and one out, Billy Butler drove in another run with a single, and a Luke Gregerson wild pitch allowed Hosmer to score, cutting the A’s lead to 7-6. RIGHT: Los Angeles Gregerson escaped the jam with a pair of strikeouts, but the Clippers’ forward Blake A’s returned the favour by leaving the bases loaded in the ninth Griffin is seen during the and watching their closer, Sean Doolittle, blow the lead in the Media Day at the training bottom half. Josh Willingham led off with a pinch-hit single, facility in Playa Vista. and speedy Jarrod Dyson took over on the base paths. A bunt moved Dyson into scoring position, and he then took third to set up Norichika Aoki’s game-tying sacrifice fly. REUTERS THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Qatar’s Carella eyes more success Grand Prix of China: Al Kuwari and Al Obaidly to represent Qatar Team in F-4S races

LIUZHOU, CHINA: The Al Kuwari and Mohamad Al Obaidly will Qatar Team resumes its defence (pictured), represent the Qatar Team in the UIM F1 H20 World of the UIM F1 H20 World head of UIM F-4S races for the Eurofin Championship crown at next formula Trophy. Championship Monday’s Grand Prix of China racing at Strong winds meant that one 2014 UIM F1 H20 World on Liuzhou’s Liu River. the Qatar of the two F-4S races was can- Championship – positions after It is nearly seven months Marine celled in Qatar and teams arrive round 1 since Qatar’s defending World Sports in Liuzhou with just one race 1. Alex Carella (QAT) Qatar Team 20 pts Champion Alex Carella defied Federation completed this season. 2. Philippe Chiappe (FRA) China CTIC Team gusting winds on Doha Bay to (QMSF), Team Sweden’s Jesper Forss 15 pts begin the defence of his individual which runs has a five-point advantage over 3. Duarte Benavente (PRT) F1 GC Atlantic Team world crown in winning style at under the Germany’s Mike Szymura. Khalid 12 pts the Grand Prix of Qatar. presidency Abdullah Al Kuwari lies fourth in 4. Francesco Cantando (ITA) Motorglass F1 It was a tale of ups and downs of Sheikh the Drivers’ standings after his Team 9 pts for the Qatar Team on that occa- Hassan bin fourth-placed finish on Doha Bay. 5. Filip Roms (FIN) Mad-Croc Baba Racing Team sion: Carella’s team-mate Shaun Jabor Al Qatar team-mate Mohamad Al 7 pts Torrente had led that race until Thani. Obaidly is sixth. 6. Marit Stromoy (NOR) Team Nautica 5 pts an electrical fire put paid to his “Brendan Power has made A hectic two days of compe- 7. Xiong Ziwei (CHN) China CTIC Team 4 pts chances and he heads to next some engine modifications for us tition begins on October 5 with 8. Bartek Marszalek (POL) Motorglass F1 Team Monday’s race in China trailing and we are raring to go in China. free practice and time trials for 3 pts Carella by 20 points with four It’s a short season this year with both the F-4S and F1 racers. The 2014 F-4S Eurofin Trophy – races to go in Liuzhou, Qatar, Abu just five races but we are ready to first of the F-4S races for the positions after round 1: Dhabi and Sharjah. win again. Alex won in Liuzhou in Eurofin Trophy starts at 13.30hrs 1. Jesper Forss (SWE) Team Sweden 20 pts Frenchman Philippe Chiappe 2012 and 2013 and I am sure he (08.30hrs Doha time) on Sunday 2. Mike Szymura (DEU) F1 GC Atlantic Team lies five points behind Carella will be looking to make it a hat- and precedes F1 qualifying from 15 pts after round one and Portugal’s trick of wins. 15.00hrs (10.00hrs Doha time). 3. Nikita Lijcs (LVA) Mad-Croc Baba Racing Duarte Benavente is third, eight “Saying that, because of the Racing reaches a conclusion Team 12 pts points adrift. shorter calendar, it is also impor- on October 6. Further practice 4. Khalid Abdullah Al-Kuwari (QAT) Qatar Team “There’s been a big gap in the tant that Alex and Shaun finish and F-4S time trials on Monday 9 pts calendar and that was unfortu- all the races for the team. We morning will be followed by the nate, but we have been busy in have a great record in China. I second of the F-4S races at 5. Morgan Jernfast (SWE) Team Nautica 7 pts that period and carried out some suppose you could say we love 11.40hrs (06.40hrs Doha time) 6. Mohamad Al-Obaidly (QAT) Qatar Team 5 pts 7. Jan Andre Landsnes (NOR) Motorglass F1 very useful testing in Italy at Liuzhou. It is our course and our and the all-important 2014 Grand Qatar’s defending World Champion Alex Carella will resume his title Team 0 pts the end of July and the start of win.” Prix of China at 15.10hrs (10.10hrs defence at the China Grand Prix on Monday. August,” said Khalid bin Arhama Khalid Abdullah Al Kuwari Doha time). THE PENINSULA 7. Bincheng Wu (CHN) China CTIC Team 0 pts Players, fans will benefit from QFA and Qatar Shell host Barca Foundation clinic

DOHA: Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell recently compact 2022 Cup: Laudrup organised a two-day coaching clinic led by a team from FC Barcelona Foundation in preparation for the launch of the third season of DOHA: A compact tournament Laudrup knows what stadium. So I’m look- with injuries, had problems at the the extra-curricular school football programme, ‘Il’Ab We’Yana’. at the 2022 FIFA World Cup he’s talking about ing forward to when World Cup. So these two players Il’Ab We’Yana, part of the wider Koora Time initiative created by Qatar will benefit players and when it comes to the we play them in a few are very, very important. They’re the QFA and Qatar Shell, is based on FC Barcelona Foundation’s fans, says former Denmark and competition. weeks and I will hope- not everything in these teams, but FutbolNet methodology which uses football to develop healthy hab- FC Barcelona legend Michael “I remember three fully try and see how they are very important. Their its and encourage positive behavioural change. Laudrup (pictured). FIFA World Cups it is and the sensation season will have a huge impact Over 50 local coaches from the QFA and Qatar Women’s Sports The attacking midfielder who I’ve been in, two as a that it gives you.” on how Real Madrid and Barca Committee, including Qatari men and women, attended the seminar, was hailed by former Real Madrid player and one as a While he is focused will do.” led by trainers from FC Barcelona Foundation. The seminar focused on teammate Raul as ‘the best I have coach; you play in one on leading his team to Laudrup recently visited the six teaching modules that address healthy living. The modules covered ever played with’, took the time game then you go to silverware in Qatar SC offices in Doha to find out the importance of drinking water and maintaining hydration, eating out from his coaching schedule to the airport and travel and making them a more about progress currently fruits, vegetables and grains, eating a good breakfast and getting suf- find out more about Qatar’s plans. four or five hours, then force in Asian football, underway on five stadiums in ficient sleep. The modules also stressed the harmful effects of fast food Laudrup arrived in Doha ear- the second game, same Laudrup also keeps his Qatar, as well as the infrastruc- and snacks, fat and sugar, and using tobacco. THE PENINSULA lier this summer, taking charge thing, and then you’re eyes on the rivalry in ture plans which will transport of current Qatar Stars League off to a new city again. Spain between his two fans between venues in a rapid champions Lekhwiya, following So you can just stay in former teams and says and efficient manner. a spell in the English Premier the same base for the he cannot predict who “Now seeing how the metro League with Swansea City. whole period and that will be stronger this will be and all the other public After seeing first-hand the will be well received by season. transportation then yes, I think Coaches plans being put in place by the both players and coaches.” “That’s a difficult one,” he it will be fine. What I do think from the Supreme Committee for Delivery Laudrup, who is currently admitted. “I see Real Madrid very is that this will be a very special Qatar & Legacy (SC) for the 2022 FIFA enjoying a successful start to strong, although I must admit I’m World Cup because for the first Football World Cup Qatar, he said: “I think his career at Lekhwiya, said he very surprised of the two play- time everything will be in the Association it will be very appreciated both by is looking forward to attending ers they have sold. Di Maria and same city. Of course there is the and Qatar players and by fans. For fans it the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar: Xabi Alonso are very good players. Al Khor stadium, but we are talk- Women’s will be cheaper, they won’t have “Yes I will come. I will really I know Xabi Alonso is not young ing maximum 40 minutes driving Sports to travel so much, especially for want to come and see this World anymore but he was very good for distance. That would be the first Committee the teams that go far in the com- Cup. Actually I wanted to go to them. time in World Cup history. taking part in petition because if they play five, the World Cup in Brazil as well, “Barcelona have also signed “I think if it can work, it will be the two-day six, or seven games in four or five but because I had to come here Suarez even though I know he still a positive experience because it coaching different cities it is expensive. I couldn’t go. I will definitely be needs to wait a few months before will be cheaper for fans who won’t clinic led Secondly it’s good for the teams, here to watch as a spectator or playing. I don’t know what to say, I have to travel like fans who did you come, you have your base and commentator in 2022.” would have said Real Madrid look from Rio to Fortaleza. But even in by a team you stay there until you finish the Laudrup said he was also look- stronger but now I don’t know. I France people had to travel from from FC competition. As a former player I ing forward to playing his first think both of them will compete Marseille to Paris to Lens, and all Barcelona like that.” match in the stadium of Al Sadd, to the end. The state, mind, and this costs time and money. This Foundation. Having played in the 1986 and where cooling technology has physical condition of Messi will be counts for the players as well, 1998 editions of the FIFA World been working since 2008. important, because he’s the best they can stay in the same area Cup, as well as being an assist- “I know one stadium has this player. And Ronaldo as well, he for the duration of their matches.” ant coach with Denmark in 2002, technology here, the Al Sadd ended the season not as a 100pc THE PENINSULA

Aspire Academy directors talk to parents DTZ Qatar to sponsor Doha Rugby Club this season

DOHA: DTZ Qatar, interna- tional real estate advisers, will be one of the sponsors of Doha Rugby Club’s (DRFC) 1st and 2nd XV, for the 2014-2015 sea- son, the club announced here yesterday. Doha Rugby “We are delighted to sponsor Club (DRFC) in the DRFC 1st and 2nd XV for action in this this important season in the club’s file picture. DTZ development. The Rugby Club is Qatar, interna- an important part of the ex-pat tional real estate and local community alike. Qatar advisers, will be prides itself on sporting develop- one of the spon- ment and it is important at both a sors of DRFC for community level and indeed phys- Chris Earle (left), Director of Sport at Aspire Academy speaking during “First parents meeting”, an event to the 2014-2015 ical wellness level that local teams which parents of all grades are invited to Aspire Academy, in Doha on Tuesday. Around 150 parents were season. welcomed to the Aspire auditorium and had the chance to get a better insight into the work of the Academy. get support from the business Apart from a general presentation about Aspire Academy and explaining the Code of Conduct, the Directors community” said Edd Brookes, Earle (Sport), Tim Cable (Sport Science), Roberto Olabe (Football) and Valter Di Salvo (Football Performance General Manager of DTZ Qatar. & Science) and School Principal Jassem Al Jaber participated in a panel discussion, explained the work of Doha 1st XV kicked off their season at home to Muscat with a their departments and gave the parents the chance to ask whatever they had on their minds what turned out resounding 69-0 victory. to be a very interesting game of questions and answers. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Djokovic, Lara, Jayasuriya set for Sharapova win in China

BEIJING: Novak Djokovic con- tinued his 100 percent record at the China Open yesterday explosive Doha T20 action as he overcame late resist- ance from Vasek Pospisil, while Maria Sharapova also won but Cricket legends to lead World, Asia XI teams in historic Eid Al Adha tie Caroline Wozniacki crashed out. The number one seed in Beijing BY FAWAD HUSSAIN was playing at his dominating best West World XI Icons in the first set, breaking serve in DOHA: In a huge breakthrough End Park Brian the third and final games as he for the game in Qatar, cricket Chairman, Lara: appeared in control. icons Brian Lara and Sanath Mana Ibrahim Arguably But the Serb lost his trademark Jayasuriya are set to lead unof- Al Mana the great- composure midway through the ficial sides at a T20 fixture in (centre) est player second set, screaming to himself Doha on October 6. speaks at to ever in anger as he failed to capital- West End Park, in association a press play the ise on a break point in the fourth with the Ministry of Youth and conference game. game. Sports, is organising the historic along with The name Canadian Pospisil was in the match which will be played under Ghanim of Lara ascendency three games later, floodlights at the city’s brand new Jaber Al is syn- drawing level at 40-40 with a bril- stadium. Kubaisi, the onymous liant cross-court shot which left Batting legend Lara, argu- representative with the world number one flat-footed. ably one of the best batsmen the cricket The 41st ranked player in of Ministry game has ever produced, will and he still holds the world record the world then went on to force of Youth and lead the star-studded World XI for highest runs (400 not out) in break-point and took the game while former Sri Lanka cap- Sports (left) a Test inning and highest score following an incredible 26-shot tain Jayasuriya will lead Asia XI and Michael (501) in first class cricket. rally. team, which is expected to get a Scallon Head But his valiant fightback was huge support of expatriates from of Sport, Herschelle in vain when a clearly relieved India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West End Gibbs: One Djokovic won the next game, Bangladesh. Park. PICTURE: of the most punching the air with delight and Lara and Jayasuriya will be ABDUL BASIT explosive bats- screaming as he made it 5-5. joined by names like Herschelle men in cricket, Djokovic then took the next two Gibbs of South Africa, Damien Gibbs excelled games as he closed in on victory, Martyn of Australia, Imran Nazir the representative of Ministry of Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, in all forms of and moments later was dancing of Pakistan and Tamim Iqbal of Youth and Sports was equally all-rounder Abdul Razzaq and Teams the game. He to the applause of the crowd as a Bangladesh. delighted to be the part of the explosive batsman Nazir besides WORLD XI represented dejected Pospisil made his way to “The Eid Cricket Festival will cricket spectacle. Aakash Chopra of India. Brian Lara (West Indies); Brendan Taylor South Africa the court exit. be the first time such an array “Promotion of cricket is one the Gordon Greenidge, the styl- (Zimbabwe); Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa); for over 14 years. Pospisil served “extremely well” of international talent has come priority for the sports ministry at ish batsman of the past from Riki Wessels (Australia); Owais Shah (England); in the second set, Djokovic said, to Qatar,” the West End Park the part of Doha 2030 vision,” Al Caribbean, will act as team’s Damien Martyn (Australia); Corey Collymore Jason which put added pressure on his Chairman, Mana Ibrahim Al Kubaisi told reporters. manager. (West Indies); Samuel Badree (West Indies); Gillespie: game. Mana told a press conference “The ministry will continue Meanwhile, tickets for the Sajid Mahmood (England); Ryan Ten Doeschate Australia’s “That’s why the second set was at the West End Park in Doha its support for the game and will mouth-watering match are with (Netherlands). Jason Gillespie very close,” Djokovic added follow- yesterday. be a part of major events in the QR35 and QR 50 options available. Manager: John Emburey (England). was a part ing his 6-3, 7-5 victory. “I’m excited to see players of future.” Tickets can be purchased at the of world’s “He had a set point on his the calibre of Brian Lara, Sanath Apart from Lara, former cinemas at West End Park, the ASIA XI most formi- serve. But, you know, I fight my Jayasuriya in the flesh for the first Aussie pacer Jason Gillespie and Grand Mall and online at www.q- Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka); Tamim Iqbal dable bowling way through. I believed I could time and I know the public will his ex team-mate Martyn are tickets.com while more ticket (Bangladesh); Imran Nazir (Pakistan); Marvan attack along recover from break down, and I be equally pleased. I would like to part of the World XI. sales outlets will be announced Atapattu (Sri Lanka); Aakash Chopra (India); with Glenn did. thank the Ministry of Youth and Former England spinner John shortly. Angelo Perera (Sri Lanka); Chamara Kapugedera McGrath. Djokovic is bidding for his fifth (Sri Lanka); Abdul Razzaq (Pakistan); Rashid Sport for their valued support,” Emburey will serve as the team’s Entertainment will include a Gillespie currently is dubbed as title in Beijing, a tournament he Latif (Pakistan); Yasir Arafat (Pakistan); he added. manager. DJ, MC and spot prizes will be one of the best young coaches in has won every year since 2009 Mohammad Sami (Paksitan). Also present at the press con- The Jayasuriya-led Asia XI won on the day to create a festival the world. apart from 2011 when he did not ference, Ghanim Jaber Al Kubaisi, will have the services of former atmosphere. THE PENINSULA Manager: Gordon Greenidge (West Indies). take part. In the women’s competition, Asia XI Icons fourth seed Sharapova got off to Sanath a flying start in her match, racing West End Park to host ACC U-16 event Jayasuriya: to a 5-0 lead over Carla Suarez Sanath Navarro. DOHA: The West End Park Jayasuriya The Spaniard was a match for will host the Asian Cricket is one of the the world number four in the sec- Council (ACC) Under-16 tour- most successful ond set, but Sharapova was dom- nament featuring five teams cricketers of inant at the tie-break, finishing later this month, the West End Sri Lanka. He the match 6-1, 7-6 (7/3). Park Chairman, Mana Ibrahim played key role World number three Kvitova Al Mana announced yesterday. both with the opened her campaign to win a Al Mana said the competing bat and ball in second consecutive event in China teams include Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka’s historic title-triumph in commanding style. Hong Kong and UAE besides in 1996 World Cup. The Czech player defeated hosts Qatar. The tournament will home-crowd favourite Peng be played from October 22 to 29. Rashid Shuai 6-4, 6-2 in her first match The West End Park will also be Latif: since her victory at the Wuhan hosting an Eid Twenty20 Festival Rashid Open last Saturday, advancing fixture between the World XI and Latif is in Beijing with the same confi- Asia XI sides. a former dence she showed at the earlier “We are planning further Pakistan tournament. events in the coming season,” said captain Peng, who made the semi-finals Al Mana. and is at the US Open last month, took “Hopefully, we will host big considered a 2-0 lead before the Wimbledon cricket events this season. After as one of champion stormed back, winning the ACC event, we will also the best 12 of the next 16 games and wrap- announce to hold further tour- wicket-keepers for his country. ping up the match in just 66 min- naments,” he added. utes. AFP It may be recalled that the Tamim Iqbal: West End Park hosted the Tamim Iqbal China Open Results Pakistan Cricket Board women’s has been a Men’s singles Second Round: Novak triangular series in January, this mainstay at Djokovic (SRB x1) bt Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-3, year. Participating teams included the top of the 7-5. South Africa and Ireland while Bangladesh Women’s Singles Second Round: Maria over 10,000 fans turned out to order for Sharapova (RUS x4) bt Carla Suarez Navarro wath the T20 Final. The venue many years, (ESP) 6-1, 7-6 (7/3); Alize Cornet (FRA) bt A view of the new West End Park Cricket Stadium from the stands as curator prepares the pitch for the upcoming also hosted the Challenge Cup, a destructive Lauren Davis (USA) 6-2, 6-1; Samantha Stosur Twenty20 fixture between the World XI and Asia XI teams to mark Eid Al Adha. The venue will also host the ACC Ramadan Tournament and Eid Al hitter of the (AUS) bt Caroline Wozniacki (DEN x6) 6-4, 7-6 Under-16 Cricket Tournament later this month. Fitr cricket tournaments earlier ball. (11/9); Petra Kvitova (CZE x3) bt Shuai Peng this year. THE PENINSULA (CHN) 6-4, 6-2. Phelps arrested on drunken driving charge WASHINGTON: American Olympic medals and appears to Michael was the second for Phelps, who He does work for kids. He does swimmer Michael Phelps, the be eyeing a spot on the US team Phelps reacts has spent most his life working charity work. most decorated Olympian of all for the 2016 Olympics, was “una- after placing feverishly in the pool but admits The US Olympic Committee time, was arrested for drunken ble to perform satisfactorily a he likes to have a good time out- said it was “surprised by today’s seventh in the driving early on Tuesday after series of standard field sobriety side of practice and competition. news.” 100m freestyle speeding and then crossing tests,” authorities said, adding he Emerging recently from a “We are disappointed on a the double-lane lines inside a failed a Breathalyzer test. in the 2014 two-year retirement, Phelps number of fronts, but want to Baltimore tunnel, police said. Police said an officer fol- USA National first tested the comeback waters give Michael Phelps and USA The 18-time Olympic gold lowed Phelps’s 2014 Land Rover Championships in April at a low-key meet in Swimming an opportunity to medalist later apologised for the onto northbound Interstate in California, in Phoenix and his progress has comment before saying any- incident, saying he was “deeply 95, through the Fort McHenry this file photo been steady rather than his usual thing more,” the USOC said in a sorry to everyone I have let Tunnel under Baltimore Harbor, taken on August impressive. statement. down.” and pulled him over just beyond 6, 2014. USA Swimming, the national Phelps was charged in Police said Phelps, 29, was the tunnel’s toll plaza. Authorities team’s governing body, said: “The Maryland in 2004 for drunken clocked by radar around 1:40am said the Baltimore-area native excessive speeding and crossing responsibility,” he added. “I know news regarding Michael Phelps driving when he was 19. He traveling 84 miles per hour (135 was cooperative. double lane lines,” Phelps said in these words may not mean much and his actions are disappointing pleaded guilty to a lesser charge kph) in a 45-mph (72-kph) zone. “Earlier this morning, I was a statement. right now but I am deeply sorry and unquestionably serious.” of driving while impaired in He was booked and released. arrested and charged with DUI “I understand the sever- to everyone I have let down.” “He was very fortunate that exchange for 18 months’ proba- Phelps, who has won 22 (driving under the influence), ity of my actions and take full The drunken-driving arrest no one was hurt. He’s a good guy. tion. REUTERS THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29 Aspire Academy Global Summit to focus on football performance

DOHA: Leading football and General of Aspire Academy. Ali performance optimisation spe- Salem Afifa, Chairman of the cialists will meet to discuss organising committee of Aspire football in the perfect set- Academy Global Summit and ting, the City of Light during Aspire4Sport” stated the impor- Aspire4Sport Congress and tance of the event. Exhibition 2014. “Our vision by organising this This year’s two-day exclusive first edition is to be the first of event and networking session, is its kind in the world which aims taking place in Paris on 6 and 7 at developing the performance of October. young football talents, and also to Into its fifth edition, raise the bar high for any simi- Aspire4Sport Congress and lar summit in the coming years; Exhibition, which brings together based on the high norms of the leaders in sports and business summit and the stars and big under one umbrella will also fea- numbers of participants from ture a Global Summit on Football elite clubs worldwide and also Performance and Science, organ- football federations represented Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck (right) scores a goal during their Champions League match against Galatasaray at ised by the Aspire Academy. in this summit as well as the top- the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday. Arsenal won 4-1. The summit will be attended ics scheduled during this two days by more than 150 delegates rep- event.” Ali Salem Afifa Chairman of resenting national federations, Aspire4Sport exhibition is teams and leading clubs, Aspire Academy Global Summit. going to take place at the same They will present their vision of The keynote speaker will be venue. the training methods that create the successful volleyball coach Since its creation in 2010, the champions and help them set out and former General Director of exhibition has been held in Qatar. Real scrape past on promising careers. SS Lazio and FC Internazionale, As part of its strategic plan, During the conference, Pavillon Julio Velasco, and the list of stars Aspire4Sport will take place this Cambon will become the epicen- in international football is long year in central Europe. tre of the football universe and and includes big names such as Aspire4Sport is an exhibition the starting point for an incred- successful coach Roberto Mancini designed by its organizers, Aspire ible project that aims to build up a and the former world class play- Zone and IFP Qatar Ltd, as a new Ludogorets 2-1 leading network of sport perform- ers Juan Sebastián Verón, Patrick kind of collaborative platform, ance experts. Kluivert, Gaizka Mendieta, Louis where business networking takes This network’s members will Saha and Gabriel Heinze. place in a more open environment Vital win for Atletico, Basel stun Liverpool understand that chance has no “It is our vision to become the than is usually found at these place in top-level sport, and that world’s leading global summit kinds of events. the only way to attain excellence about the development of youth Representatives from all sport SOFIA: Cristiano Ronaldo occasion a solitary, scrappy goal is through the optimised quest for football players. And this event business sectors – including helped Champions League hold- European Champions in the 52nd minute from captain performance. will set the bar for future events construction, sport medicine, ers Real Madrid survive an early Marco Streller inflicted a damag- “We are expecting the world’s of this kind to come,” added Di logistics, event management, scare in Bulgaria and come away League Results ing defeat on Brendan Rodgers’s best clubs and the top youth Salvo. communication and technology with all three points from a 2-1 PARIS: European Champions side.A tenacious Basel team were national teams and numerous “The Aspire Academy Global – will be present at what prom- win over Ludogorets Razgrad in League group stage results worthy winners, even if they were internationally renowned experts Summit” in Paris provides the ises to be one of the biggest sports Sofia yesterday. yesterday: left hanging on at times as they there. Our intention is to create perfect environment for all par- events in autumn 2014 and the Ludogorets, a modest provin- Group A tired in the closing stages, and the an international community of ticipants to share know how and program will allow participants cial club who have only been in Swiss champions indicated that experts who exchange ideas, while experiences with the best in their to build one-to-one relationships At Madrid existence for 13 years, stunned they must still be taken seriously also emphasizing Qatar’s vision field. This summit will create a with Qatari organizations present the 10-time European champions Atletico Madrid (ESP) 1 (Turan 74) Juventus in the group as they bounced back to become the leading nation in unique platform for experts that at Pavillon Cambon, including the with a sixth-minute strike and (ITA) 0 from a 5-1 thumping at the hands youth development,” said Valter focus on the development of youth Supreme Committee for Delivery threatened throughout despite At Malmo, Sweden of Real Madrid two weeks ago. Di Salvo, Aspire Academy’s football players and we are proud and Legacy, Qatar Football Ronaldo taking a hand. Malmo (SWE) 2 (Rosenberg 42, 82) But Liverpool, having already Director of Football Performance to host this event and further Association, Aspire Academy, the The Portuguese star missed one Olympiakos (GRE) 0 struggled to beat Bulgarian rook- & Science and the Executive events of this nature in the near Qatar Stars League and Aspetar. penalty and had a goal disallowed Group B ies Ludogorets Razgrad 2-1 at Director of the summit. future,” said Ivan Bravo, Director THE PENINSULA before scoring from a second spot- At Sofia Anfield, must now be dreading a kick to spare Real’s blushes -- all Ludogorets (BUL) 1 (Marcelinho 6) Real double-header with the defend- in the first 25 minutes. Madrid (ESP) 2 (Cristiano Ronaldo 25-pen, ing European champions in which French striker Karim Benzema Benzema 77) they will put their prospects of made sure Real’s reputation reaching the last 16 on the line. At Basel, Switzerland remained intact with the winning In London, Danny Welbeck goal 13 minutes from time. Basel (SUI) 1 (Streller 52) Liverpool (ENG) 0 gave Arsene Wenger the perfect In Madrid, Atletico Madrid got Group C anniversary gift as the Arsenal their campaign back on track as At Leverkusen, Germany striker’s hat-trick inspired a cru- Arda Turan’s goal 15 minutes Bayer Leverkusen (GER) 3 (Kiessling 25, Son cial 4-1 win against Galatasaray. form time was enough for a 1-0 Heung-min 34, Calhanoglu 64-pen) Benfica Wenger celebrated the 18th win over Juventus. (POR) 1 (Salvio 62) anniversary of his arrival at Chances had been hard to come At St Petersburg, Russia Arsenal yesterday, but the by in a physical contest between Zenit St Petersburg (RUS) 0 Monaco (FRA) 0 Gunners’ boss demurred this the Spanish and Italian cham- week when offered the chance to Group D pions, but Turan’s cool finish to reflect on his numerous moments end Juventus’ run of over 500 At London of triumph in north London. minutes without conceding this Arsenal (ENG) 4 (Welbeck 22, 30, 52, Instead Wenger remains season sealed a vital three points Sanchez 41) Galatasaray (TUR) 1 (B. Yilmaz focused on ensuring his current for Diego Simeone’s men. 63-pen) crop will one day be recalled as Malmo’s 2-0 victory over At Brussels fondly as some of his previous, Olympiakos means all four sides Anderlecht (BEL) 0 Borussia Dortmund (GER) more successful, vintages. in Group A are tied on three 3 (Immobile 3, Ramos 69, 79) Arsenal had been spluttering points with four matches to play. through a dispiriting run of one Last season’s beaten final- Basel as the Swiss side triumphed win from their last six matches ists Atletico came into the game 1-0 in their Group B clash. In in all competitions -- including a desperate for the points having the last three years, Basel have lacklustre 2-0 defeat at Borussia been surprisingly beaten away to beaten Manchester United and Dortmund that marked their first Olympiakos on match day one. In Tottenham Hotspur in European loss in the opening game of the Qatar Sports Club’s striker Harbaoui Hamdi (left) scores a goal against Al Gharafa during their sixth round of Basel, Liverpool became the latest competition and won home and Champions League group stages the Qatar Stars League match at Al Gharafa Stadium yesterday. Qatar SC won 5-1. English club to fall victim to FC away against Chelsea, and on this since 2003. AFP Wanderers, Al Hilal to clash Qatar SC trounce Al Gharafa, Al Khor win DOHA: A hat-trick by Harbaoui in ACL final Hamdi helped Qatar Sports Club trounce Al Gharafa 5-1 SYDNEY: Western Sydney in the sixth round of the Qatar Wanderers became the second Stars League here yesterday. Australian team to reach the Qatar SC, who have 12 points AFC Champions League final from six matches after yesterday’s with a 2-0 win over FC Seoul in win, led 2-0 at the end of half time Sydney yesterday. play. Goals from Mateo Poljak and Julio Peu struck for Qatar SC Shannon Cole in both halves in the 24th minute to open the sent the Wanderers, playing for A goal- scoring. From there on Hamdi the first time in the competi- keeper took over and score three goals tion, through 2-0 on aggregate makes a (37, 80,83). to the two-leg final against Saudi save dur- Han Kook-Young added the Arabia’s Al Hilal. ing the fifth one four minutes from the Adelaide United in 2008 was QSL match final whistle. Nene pulled one the first Australian club to play between Al back in injury time for Al Gharafa. in the final of the Asian football Khor and Al In the other matches, Al Khor showpiece against Japan’s Gamba defeated Al Shahaniya 3-2, while Shahaniya Osaka. the Al Arabi, Al Kharaitiyat at Al Khor Wanderers will have home match ended in a goalless draw. Stadium advantage in the first leg of the THE PENINSULA two-leg final against Al Hilal on yesterday. October 25, with the second leg Results and Fixtures in Saudi Arabia on November 1. Al Khor 3 Al Shahaniya 2 Al Hilal reached their first Al Gharafa 1 Qatar SC 5 Asian Champions League final in 13 years on Tuesday, despite Al Arabi 0 Al Kharaitiyat 0 losing 2-1 to Emirates hosts Al Today’s Fixtures Ain in the second leg of their Al Shamal vs Al Ahli, 5.30pm at Al Shamal semi-final. Stadium; El Jaish vs Al Sailiya, 5.30pm at Al Hilal went through to the Lekhwiya Stadium; Lekhwiya vs Al Sadd, Action from the QSL match between Al Khor and Al Shahaniya. Al 7.45pm at Lekhwiya Stadium; Umm Salal vs decider 4-2 on aggregate. Khor won 3-2. AFP Al Wakrah, 7.45pm at Qatar Sports Club THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT China put end to Qatar’s basketball medal hopes North Korea’s players celebrate after beating Japan in their East Asian giants also end Gulf state’s volleyball campaign at Incheon women’s final match at the Munhak Stadium yesterday. INCHEON: Qatar finished defending champions with 15 sixth in the basketball tour- points each while Ding Yanyuhang Asian Games nament at the Asian Games contributed 13. North Korea after suffering a 70-60 defeat “It was disappointing for us as Medal Table to China in their play-off at the the defending champions to not beat Japan to Samsan World Gymnasium here make the semi-finals, so I guess G S B T yesterday. we have to take the fifth place as win women’s China 131 90 73 294 Later, China’s medal hopes a matter of consolation,” Chinese South Korea 62 61 66 189 were also ruined when the seven- coach Gong Luming said. football gold Japan 39 63 59 161 time Asian champions failed to Qatar were hampered by an make the semi-finals after losing injury to their captain and talis- Kazakhstan 20 17 29 66 to Japan 79-72 for the first time man Yaseen Musa, who only man- INCHEON: North Korea won Iran 15 11 14 40 ever. aged to see a few minutes of action the Asian Games women’s soc- North Korea 10 10 12 32 China stunned Qatar early on in the tournament and completely cer gold medal for a third time Thailand 9 6 23 38 with a sensational scoring display missed yesterday’s game. yesterday, beating 2011 World Qatar 9 0 4 13 in the first quarter, which gave Qatar’s best finish at the Asian Cup winners Japan 3-1 at Uzbekistan 8 11 14 33 them a massive 29-10 advantage. Games is second — a feat achieved Munhak Stadium. Taiwan 8 9 14 31 Qatar never recovered from that in Doha in 2006. The Koreans took a 2-0 lead onslaught and although they Meanwhile South Korea set on goals from Kim Yun Mi and India 7 9 34 50 managed to score a whopping 20 up a gold medal clash with Iran skipper Ra Un Sim before Japan Hong Kong 6 8 22 36 points in the second quarter, the after beating Japan 71-63 in tense hit back through captain Aya Singapore 5 6 11 22 Chinese stayed comfortably ahead encounter. Miyama. Substitute Ho Un Byol Bahrain 5 5 1 11 to close out the match. Both teams were neck-and- scored a brave diving header in Malaysia 4 14 10 28 Mohamed Baker scored a neck until the midway stage the closing minutes to seal the Mongolia 4 4 11 19 game-high 24 points but the before South Korea pulled 49-43 win. rest of the team failed to fire as clear at the end of the third quar- It was the third straight Asian Indonesia 3 5 9 17 China enjoyed leads of 40-35 and ter and then continued to stay Games final played between the Kuwait 2 4 2 8 61-43 after the second and third ahead to clinch victory. two sides after Japan won four Saudi Arabia 2 2 0 4 quarters. In the other semi-final, years ago in Guangzhou and the Myanmar 2 1 0 3 A last period fight-back, which Iran prevailed over Kazakhstan Koreans won in Doha in 2006. Vietnam 1 9 22 32 saw Qatar score 17 points while 80-78. Despite the ongoing political Philippines 1 2 5 8 China managed just nine was a Later yesterday, China also tension in Northeast Asia, the Tajikistan 1 1 2 4 creditable effort although it came ended Qatar’s medal hopes in vol- game was played in a festival-like a tad too late. leyball at the Asian Games with atmosphere with South Korean Iraq 1 0 2 3 “We let them score too freely in a 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21 vic- spectators wearing T-shirts call- Pakistan 1 0 1 2 the first quarter and that took the tory in the quarter-finals at the ing for harmony on the Korean UAE 1 0 1 2 match away from us,” said Qatar Songnim Gymnasium here. peninsula and chanting for Macau 0 3 0 3 coach Vasileios Fragkias. In a marathon match lasting unification. Kyrgyzstan 0 2 3 5 “China are the giants of Asian one hour and 58 minutes, it was Late in the second half, how- Turkmenistan 0 1 3 4 basketball and when you let them the Chinese who won the big ever, plain-clothed security per- Laos 0 1 1 2 take a big early advantage you points to stay on course for their sonnel swooped on a man who can’t do much about it later,” he third gold in Asian Games volley- unfurled a North Korean flag Lebanon 0 1 1 2 A Chinese player tries to block a Qatari player’s shot during their Asian conceded. ball after winning the title in 1990 and hung it on barriers directly Bangladesh 0 1 0 1 Games volleyball quarter-final match at the Songnim Gymnasium in Gao Ailun and the seven-foot- and 2010 when they hosted the Incheon yesterday. Qatar lost 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21. behind the Japanese goal. Sri Lanka 0 0 1 1 one Zhou Qi excelled for the event. QOC Security yanked the flag down and whisked the man away for questioning. A witness heard the man, who Gold for Indian boxer Kom Training, not birthplace, looked to be in his 50s, tell secu- rity in Korean: “I didn’t know this was against the law”. makes you win: Jamal When asked his nationality, he but Devi refuses medal handed over a burgundy-coloured INCHEON: Ethiopian-born Maryam Yusuf Jamal (pictured) passport. Standard South Korean INCHEON: Celebrated Indian thanked Bahrain for giving her the chance to earn a living from passports are green. women’s boxer Mary Kom won athletics yesterday and said that her Asian Games 1,500m gold The man was photographed her first Asian Games gold yes- medal was down to intensive training, not which country she orig- before being led away. terday but a team-mate sensa- inated from. The country’s strict National tionally refused to accept her Several oil-rich Gulf states, including Bahrain and Qatar, have Security Act prohibits South bronze medal in a bruising row achieved overnight athletics success by recruiting fleet-footed young Koreans from carrying the over judging standards. Africans, who are free to compete at international level after meeting North’s flag and the government Five-time world champion eligibility and residency requirements. issued a stern warning ahead of Kom, 31, won a hard-fought split The issue has become a hot topic at the Asian Games in Incheon, the Games that it was banned. decision against Kazakhstan’s where the track has been dominated by athletes born in Africa who Asiad organisers also took Zhaina Shekerbekova to be switched allegiance. down North Korean flags in crowned flyweight champion. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) honorary life Vice-president Wei Incheon ahead of the Games fol- But Sarita Devi drew attention Jizhong has warned of the dangers of countries lowing complaints from conserva- after she refused her lightweight trying to buy success, suggesting it could discour- tive South Korean groups. bronze medal and then hung it age investment in home-grown athletic talent. North Korea coach Kim Kwang around the neck of the South But Jamal, who came home just ahead of Min said the team were moved by Korean she controversially lost fellow Ethopian-born Bahraini Mimi Belete the support from local fans. to in the semi-finals. Gebregeiorges to claim a hat-trick of Asian “South Koreans cheered for Devi’s actions earned her a Games 1,500m wins said that whether an ath- us and when I looked at them I rebuke from the International lete was born in a country or had been adopted realised we are one people, and Boxing Association, which opened by it made no difference. I saw their desire for unifica- a disciplinary case against her. “Everybody is representing Asia,” she said. tion,” South Korea’s Yonhap news “The whole incident looked like “Bahrain gave me a lot of opportunity and the agency quoted him as saying at a a well planned scenario by her people also supported me from my federation... I say ‘thank you news conference. Bronze medallist Sarita Devi (right) and her team, and it is regretful Bahrain’.” “It might have been better if we to watch a boxer refuse the medal of India presents her bronze medal Jamal, who became the first athlete from the island country to had the North and South had met regardless of what happened in to silver medallist Park Jina of South win an Olympic medal when she took bronze in London two years in the final.” the competition,” AIBA technical Korea during the medal ceremony ago, said she had tried to obtain Swiss citizenship but when that fell “I have to congratulate North delegate David Francis said in a of the women’s lightweight (57- through she made the switch to Bahrain. Korea,” said Japan coach Norio statement. 60kg) boxing event at the Seonhak “The people who come from Africa to Asia, it’s because of their Sasaki. “They were well organised Devi’s highly contentious defeat Gymnasium in Incheon yesterday. training they win,” added Jamal, who said she trains twice a day with and their teamwork was excellent. to Park Ji-Na on Tuesday, after RIGHT: Gold medallist MC Mary one day off per week. It was a learning experience for the Indian dominated the semi- Kom is splashed with water between “If you train hard, you’re a winner. If you don’t train hard, you’re us tonight.” final, caused chaotic scenes with rounds during the women’s flyweight a loser. “I always train hard and that’s why I always win.” North Korea will have the her husband scuffling with secu- (48-51kg) boxing final yesterday. The 30-year-old Jamal will attempt to win her second Incheon chance to win gold in the men’s rity and launching an expletives- gold in the 5,000m final today. REUTERS event today when they play hosts laden tirade. didn’t want the medal. I’m happy South Korea. REUTERS Yesterday, Devi burst into tears now. Yin Junhua of China beat Park as she walked to the podium with “It was a protest for all the on points a few minutes earlier to A list of positive drugs tests Sport and refused to hand back her arms folded and her head sportsmen and women of the take the lightweight gold. at the Asian Games in Incheon, Doping cases the gold medal. down. world against injustice in sport. The ceremony stole the focus South Korea: The Malaysian As she was presented with the There should be fair play in sport.” from Kom’s achievement in win- Tajik footballer Khurshed delegation bronze a still sobbing anb wailing A bewildered Park said she was ning the Asian Games flyweight Beknazarov (pictured) tested at Incheon believes Tai’s Devi held up her hands and said confused and didn’t know what gold in the day’s first final after positive for meth- sample may have she would not accept it. Twice was happening. “She told me only taking bronze in 2010 and at ylhexaneamine been acciden- officials tried to put it round her something, but I couldn’t under- the 2012 Olympics. after playing the Asian Games tally switched neck but she would not comply. stand,” Park said. Kom, the subject of Bollywood opening group with another After the other medals had “Devi hung her medal on me. biopic “Unbreakable”, had a match against sibutramine. She was tested on athlete’s. “I am been awarded, Devi stepped off I tried to give the medal back to tough battle against the fast Singapore on September 16, before the soft convinced Tai the podium, took the bronze from her, but she didn’t want it. Shekerbekova, but just did enough September 14. tennis competition began. did nothing wrong,” said Ramlan the official and went to shake sil- “I wasn’t sure what to do, so in the final two rounds to win on The 20-year- Malaysia’s wushu gold Aziz, National Sports Institute ver medallist Park’s hand. someone told me to leave it on the a split decision. old defender has medal-winner Tai Cheau Xuen director-general. Devi then put the bronze round podium.” The women’s middleweight gold been provision- (pictured) also tested positive Iraqi weightlifter Mohammed the bemused fighter’s neck before A spokesman told AFP that was won by North Korea’s Jang ally banned from all football for sibutramine. She was tested Al Aifuri, who came seventh in breaking into a smile and turning Incheon Asian Games Organising Un-Hui who took a split decision activities by the Asian Football on September 20, the day she the superheavyweight category, to wave to Indian supporters in Committee members present had against China’s Li Qian after Confederation, pending discipli- won the women’s nandao and tested positive for steroids. the crowd. been “offended” by Devi’s gesture a slugfest that could have gone nary proceedings. nanquan all-round competition Syrian karate athlete Nour- “I said, ‘This is for you and all and had to send a volunteer to either way. Cambodian soft tennis player to claim Malaysia’s first gold Aldin Al Kurdi, 19, tested posi- Korea, because you only deserve retrieve the abandoned medal. India’s Rani Pooja and Marina Yi Sophany, 18, was sent home medal of the Games. However, tive for clenbuterol and was a bronze,’” Devi said afterwards. “If she wanted to refuse the Volnova of Kazakhstan won the after a urine sample was found Malaysia lodged an appeal with disqualified before his competi- “Once I put the medal round medal she should have not come bronze medals. Pooja accepted her to contain the banned stimulant the Court of Arbitration for tion had even started. AFP her neck I felt a great relief. I to the ceremony,” he said. medal without incident. AFP THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31

Qatar’s Femi Ogunode celebrates after winning the final of the men’s 200m athletics event during the 17th Asian Games at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon yesterday. Ogunode smashes 200m record Qatari athlete completes sprint double by setting a second Asian Games record

INCHEON: After a record- performance in the Asian Games the sprint double at the Asian Qatar for the second time in breaking victory in the 100m that came in Doha in 2006. Games. Especially after my vic- my career,” Ogunode said. “I am race on Sunday, Femi Ogunode Ogunode had clocked 20.86s tory in the 100m, I was even young and hopefully I will be had vowed to also bag the 200m in the semi-finals in the morn- more convinced about my able to do even better at future Asian Games gold — besides ing with all the other qualifiers abilities,” Ogunode said after events.” issuing a warning to Usain finishing at over 21 seconds, thus breaking the Asian Games record Ogunode was earlier tipped to Bolt to watch out in next year’s giving an indication of things to of 20.25s held by Japan’s Koji Ito defend his 400m title, too, but World Championships and the come in the evening. since 1998. Incidentally, the 100m opted out because it would have 2016 Rio Olympics. But even his rivals would have record of 10s which Ogunode been too taxing to compete in Ogunode delivered on the first been stunned by the accelera- broke on Sunday was also held three races. part of his promise yesterday, tion he achieved during the final by Ito. However, the Qatari sprinter completing a sprint double when stretch yesterday. In fact, second- It was also the second time feels he could have done even he won the 200m in a Games placed runner Fahad Al Subaie of that Ogunode won a double at the better yesterday. “When I got to record 20.14s, to add to his new Saudi Arabia came in almost 10m Asian Games, his previous effort 50m, I missed the rhythm in my Asian mark of 9.93sec in the behind Ogunode in 20.74s — his coming in 2010 at Guangzhou arms,” he said. Gold medallist Femi Ogunode (centre) of Qatar is flanked by silver 100m. personal best. South Korea’s Yeo where he won the 200m and 400m “My aim was to go under 10s medallist Mohammed H Fahhad Alsubaie (left) of Saudi Arabia and bronze His effort gave Qatar their Hosua claimed the bronze with gold as a 19-year-old. and under 20s. It didn’t happen winner Hosua Yeo (right) of South Korea during the medal ceremony for ninth gold medal, which equals 20.82s. “I am happy that I man- today but I know very soon it’s the men’s 200m final at the Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon yesterday. the Gulf state’s best-ever “I was confident about winning aged to win two gold medals for going to.” QOC Qatar have gold in sight as they take on South Korea today

INCHEON: After a series of missed chances at previous Asian Games, Qatar have their sights firmly set on the gold medal as they take on South Korea in the handball final today. Valero Rivera’s side has been unstoppable in Incheon so far — swatting away all opposition. But today they will also have to deal with an enthusiastic and raucous home crowd. A loss to Qatar will be heart- breaking for the South Koreans, who have an enviable track record at the Asiad. Besides being the defending champions, they have won the handball gold a record six times since the sport made Qatar’s Jamal Hairane (left) celebrates while his team-mate Musaab Abdelrahman Bala lies on the track after its debut at the New Delhi Asian the final of the men’s 800m athletics event during the 17th Asian Games at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium Games in 1982 — where China in Incheon yesterday. took the title. Players of Qatar and Iran vie for ball possession during their Asian Games After that, the South Koreans handball match at the Seonhak Handball Gymnasium in Incheon. have enjoyed a near monopoly in the event with five consecu- edged the hosts 27-26 in a tense but you have to remember that DQs give Hairane unexpected tive gold medals — their amazing final. in sports anything can happen,” run coming to a halt at the 2006 South Korea failed to qualify he said a week ago. Doha Games when Kuwait gate- for the semi-finals then, finishing “We are looking at this tourna- crashed their party by claiming only fifth. They will be looking to ment as an event to prepare for bronze as Bala misses out the title. erase the pain of that perform- the World Championship in Doha South Korea were relegated to ance at Incheon. early next year.” INCHEON: Qatar’s Jamal first gold medal at the Incheon Rotich had been impeded and the fourth position then but they Al Enzi said the team are well Qatar are also nursing a few Hairane won an unexpected Asian Games with China’s Teng had only left his lane because his bounced back in style four years aware that the South Koreans niggles but Al Enzi said there bronze yesterday after the top Haining taking the silver and shirt was pulled. “Between the later in Guangzhou to reclaim the will be doing their best to make were no major worries. three finishers in the men’s Haraine getting the bronze. Saudi and the Indian there was title with a 32-28 victory over amends for their Bahrain fiasco. “In a hectic tournament you 800m final were sensationally A Saudi official said the team jostling, when the Saudi went to Iran. “Yes we know that but we are will always have a few with minor disqualified. were appealing against the dis- fall he took our athlete by the Qatar team director Adel Hilal the Asian champions and we will fitness problems but we have Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz qualification, saying Mohamed shirt,” a Bahrain official said. “He Al Enzi exuded confidence yes- also like to add the Asian Games enough players who can do the Mohamed, Qatar’s Musaab had stumbled innocently and is a victim, he did nothing wrong. terday that Qatar would finally title to our list of achievements,” job.” Abdulrahman Bala and Bahrain’s had not impeded the Bahraini. It’s not Bahrain’s fault.” overcome their jinx in a sport that he said. Qatar’s Rafael Capote, Vidal Abraham Kipchirchir Rotich Officials from Qatar and Bahrain Remarkably, Akkar said it was has made tremendous headway in “Our success in Bahrain makes Borja, Abdulrazzaq Murad and who finished first, second and said their delegations had also not the first time he had been the country in the past few years. us even more confident for tomor- Hamad Madadi have been in third had their results cancelled. protested. promoted from fourth to gold. “Having come this far there’s row’s match but we have to under- excellent form in the tournament The Incheon Asiad’s official web- Speaking before the dis- “A similar thing happened in no way that we won’t be going for stand that the Koreans are also and the team will be looking up site said Mohamed was disquali- qualification was announced, China in 2011 and thankfully, due the gold,” Al Enzi said yesterday. strong and that they will be play- to them to deliver the goods yet fied for obstruction while Bala Mohammed played down the to a right and just decision I was “We know the South Koreans are ing in front of their supporters.” again. and Rotich were penalised for incident. able to get the gold medal then a very strong side and they are Without being vocal about Qatar’s best finish at the breaking lane regulations. “There was some touching as well,” the Iraqi said. also the defending champions but it, Qatar Handball Association Asian Games is a silver in 2006. Just after the bell for the between me and the Bahraini The drama comes just days we have a team that is very capa- President Ahmed Mohamed Four years earlier in Busan they last lap, Mohamed faltered and — I wanted to move out but the after Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet was ble,” he added. Al Shaabi has been confident claimed the bronze behind win- appeared to grab Rotich’s shirt, touching stopped me. There was stripped of her steeplechase win Qatar, the hosts of the Men’s throughout the tournament about ners South Korea and silver med- almost pulling off his bib number. no grabbing (of the shirt),” he as she was about to step onto the Handball World Championship winning a medal. allists Kuwait. The ruling helped Iraq’s said through a translator. victory podium, only to be rein- in January next year, had won “Look, we know the players Before today’s final, Iran will Adnan Taess Akkar win Iraq’s But a Bahrain official insisted stated the next day. AGENCIES the Asian Championship last are capable and itching to win take on Bahrain in the bronze February in Bahrain where they a medal, perhaps even the gold medal match. QOC