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Amir chairs AMIR MEETS US CENTCOM COMMANDER PM OPENS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO SC meeting, COMBAT IMPUNITY AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY reviews 2022 WC projects Call for concerted QNA DOHA

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Tha- global efforts to ni chaired the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Commit- tee for Delivery and Leg- acy (SC) of 2019 at the combat impunity Amiri Diwan on Sunday. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Ham- Syria war tops ad al Thani, and Personal Representative of the Amir discussion at HH Sheikh Jassim bin conference Hamad al Thani, Deputy- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with Commander of the US Central Command Chairman of the Board. in the Middle East General Kenneth Mckenzie, and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan HISHAM ALJUNDI Prime Minister and on Sunday. The Amir congratulated the General on the occasion of his joining of the post, and DOHA Minister of Interior HE wished him success in his duties. The General thanked the Amir for his reception and the central Sheikh Abdullah bin role played by Qatar through the Al Udeid Air Base, as well as its joint efforts with the US in the fight PRIME Minister and Min- Nasser bin Khalifa al Tha- against terrorism. The meeting also dealt with the strategic relations between the two countries, ister of Interior HE Sheikh ni, who is also a member especially the defence and military relations, and ways to develop them, in addition to the latest Abdullah bin Nasser bin of the Board, and the other developments in the region. (QNA) Khalifa al Thani opened the members of the Board at- International Conference on tended the meeting. National, Regional and In- During the meeting, ternational Mechanisms to Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin latest developments in Combat Impunity and En- Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani at the opening of the International the Qatar 2022 football sure Accountability under Conference on National, Regional and International Mechanisms World Cup projects were International Law, in Doha to Combat Impunity in Doha Sunday. reviewed, including infra- HIA expansion work to begin on Sunday. structure, stadiums and Organised by the Nation- an urgent need to support the Rights Michelle Bachelet accommodation, in addi- al Human Rights Committee rights of victims through leg- said achieving accountability tion to the security plans in H2 this year, says Subaie (NHRC) in partnership with islation and mechanisms to and ending impunity must and preparations for the the European Parliament, prevent violations of human be a priority for the interna- tournament. the United Nations High rights. tional community. 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Commissioner for Human He said participation of “Societies that undergo DOHA He said the authority has Rights, and the Global Al- more than 250 international conflicts or face authori- strengthened its strategic rela- liance of National Human organisations and representa- tarian regimes must have ABDULLAH bin Nasser Turki tionship with the Internation- Rights Institutions, the con- tives of ministries, research their grievances addressed… Sudan army calls al Subaie, Chairman of the al Civil Aviation Organization ference called for concerted centres and experts demon- While the road towards jus- General Civil Aviation Author- (ICAO). efforts to end impunity, en- strated the importance the tice may be fraught with for consensus on ity, has said the construction He said preliminary re- force the rule of law and pun- international community at- challenges, it remains indis- ‘independent’ PM for the expansion of Hamad sults of the international au- ish the perpetrators. taches to combating impunity. pensable for societies to truly International Airport (HIA) dit carried out by ICAO on air The war in Syria and “This conference is the heal. Various experiences THE Sudan military coun- will begin in the second half safety system places Qatar in Yemen were on top of the first of its kind in the region, have demonstrated that cil wants to hold on to (H2) of this year. the ranks of the most devel- agendas of the speakers who which reflects the strong without justice, peace re- the interior and defence “Preparations are under oped countries. The civil avia- came from 250 different in- will of Qatar to establish mains an illusion. Asserting ministries in any transi- way for the expansion of HIA tion industry in Qatar is very ternational organsiations. peace and provide redressal accountability and counter- tional government, one of where construction is sched- strong and occupies a prestig- NHRC Chairman HE Dr of grievances to the victims ing impunity are precondi- its members says, adding uled to begin in the second The expansion will increase the ious position globally, he said. Ali bin Smaikh al Marri said wherever they may be,” he tions to sustainable peace,” that political parties can half of 2019,” Subaie said in an capacity of passengers at the air- Civil aviation is no longer just the conference is taking place said. Bachelet said. decide on a civilian prime interview with Oxford Busi- port from 30 million to more than a normal means of transport, at a difficult time the world United Nations High minister. “We, your brothers ness Group. 53 million passengers per year. but has become an important is going through and there is Commissioner for Human Continued on page 20 Ô in the armed forces, are The expansion will in- industry with significant im- asking you to support us crease the HIA’s capacity of He said the Civil Aviation pact on economy, he added. with your initiatives to brave passengers from 30 million Authority has entered into “Today, Qatar is one of the through the transitional passengers to more than 53 agreements with many coun- most-developed countries in period,” General Yasir Atta million passengers per year, tries resulting in more trans- the industry and has secured Qatari envoy praises strong Culture of waste recycling tells a press conference in he said, adding that the air- port rights, thus increasing the top global position in mod- (PG 2 ) (PG 2) Khartoum. 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340 tonnes of concentrated animal Ashghal to open Al Khor Coastal Road today feed distributed to 67 farmers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK modate 1,000 vehicles per hour DOHA New road instead of 400 vehicles per hour earlier. The road has five tracks, IN a good news for motorists, O Built at a cost of QR7.5 two emergency tracks in each di- the Public Works Authority billion, Al Khor Coastal Road rection, and a special rail track. It (Ashghal) will open the Al Khor has 34 kms of footpaths also includes two train stations — Coastal Road on Monday. and cycling tracks Lusail and Al Khor. Ashghal will hold a ceremo- The road has 10 intersec- ny near the coastal road in Lu- O It can accommodate tions and eight bridges. It will sail, north of Doha. A number 1,000 vehicles per hour serve 15 residential areas, most of ministers, heads of different notably Semaisma and Umm bodies and officials along with Garn and Rawdat Al Hamama, engineers and companies ex- Built at a cost of QR7.5 billion, Al the Pearl and Legtaifiya. It pro- ecuting the project will attend Khor Coastal Road has 34 kms vides a direct access road be- The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has distributed 340 the opening ceremony. of footpaths and cycling tracks. tween Lusail and Al Bayt stadi- tonnes of concentrated animal feed to 67 farmers who partici- The stretch of the Al Khor It has 15 tunnels for pedestri- ums while Al Rayyan Stadium pated in the national initiative to promote local production and Coastal Road extends from Doha ans and 27 tunnels for bicycles. is easily accessible through the subsidise the price of sheep meat. The new road is all set for grand opening. Golf Club to Al Bayt Stadium. The road is designed to accom- Orbital Road. 02 Monday, April 15, 2019

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Amir condoles with Pakistan prez, PM PM MEETS UK TRADE OFFICIAL THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Sunday Qatar-China ties get sent a cable of condolences to President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan over the deaths of so many peo- ple in a suicide bombing that targeted a market in the city of Quetta in stronger: Mansouri southwestern Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) QNA Deputy Amir, PM send condolences BEIJING to Pakistani president, PM AMBASSADOR of Qatar to the THE Deputy Amir his Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani People’s Republic of China HE on Sunday sent a cable of condolences to President of Pakistan Dr Sultan bin Salmeen al Man- Arif Alvi and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on the victims souri has praised the deep-root- of the bombing. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh ed and strong relations and the Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a similar cable of con- strategic partnership between dolences to Pakistani Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan. (QNA) Qatar and China, especially in terms of shared visions on sus- President of Botswana arrives in Doha tainable development. In an interview with Qatar HE Sultan bin Salmeen al PRESIDENT of Botswana Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi arrived in Doha on News Agency, the Qatari am- Mansouri. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with the Sec- Sunday on an official visit to the country. He was welcomed at the bassador said the visit of the retary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom Dr Liam Hamad international airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin of the few countries whose Fox and the accompanying delegation on Sunday, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari, Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary Hamad al Thani to China at the exports exceed the value of meeting, they reviewed the relations between the two countries and ways of developing and strengthening and Plenipotentiary of Qatar to Botswana HE Abdullah Hussein al beginning of this year further imports from China because them, especially in the field of trade and investment. (QNA) Jaber and Ambassador of Botswana (non-resident) to Qatar HE Man- strengthened strategic partner- China is one of the largest im- yepedza Lesetedi. (QNA) ship between the two countries. porters of the Qatari gas. The ambassador added The ambassador said Qa- that the visit opened widened tar supplies about 40 percent the horizon of cooperation and of China’s gas needs which strengthened strategic part- exceeds 10 million metric nership with the signing of a tonnes. “This is increasing due QFFD lays foundation for cancer host of agreements. The most to the growing Chinese de- prominent of the agreements mand,” he added. signed was to hold a joint stra- Meanwhile, Qatar’s im- tegic dialogue between the two ports from China reached $2 treatment centre in Burkina Faso countries, the Qatari envoy billion in 2018 while its annual pointed out. export to China is estimated at to us and the local officials and The ambassador highlight- $9 billion and is growing, the The project is estimated to benefit will be active in providing treat- ed the significance of Qatar- ambassador said. ment, and improving the level China Friendship Association In this context, he referred 1,700 people a year of health services in general and which will open the door to to the opening of two direct QNA a number of ministers and of- cancer treatment in particular.” popular diplomacy, leading to maritime routes from China DOHA ficials from the Burkinabe side. The project is estimated to sports and educational agree- to Qatar for the transport of The Minister of Health of benefit 1,700 people annually. It ments along with agreements goods and consumables, not- QATAR Fund for Development Burkina Faso Leonie Claudine will improve access to treatment concerning Qatari investments ing that Qatar imports most of (QFFD) laid the foundation gave a speech at the ceremony as well as quality of services and in China and vice versa. the needs of the Qatari market stone for a cancer treatment expressing her thanks and grat- reduce the number of patients On the volume of trade from China through two ports, centre under the patronage of itude to the Government and going abroad for treatments, exchange between Qatar and one in Shanghai and the other President of the Republic of people of the State of Qatar un- which will in turn help reduce China, Mansouri said that it in Guangzhou, via two direct Burkina Faso Roch Marc Chris- der the leadership of the Amir the financial burden on the gov- has been increasing, espe- routes to the port of Hamad. tian Kabore, and in the presence HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad ernment’s health budget. cially in recent years, indicat- On the participation of Chi- of the first lady and the prime al Thani, for the humanitarian In addition to providing ing that it reached about $10 nese companies in 2022 FIFA minister in Ouagadougou. and developmental assistance training to medical and tech- billion in 2017 and nearly $11 World Cup projects, the ambas- The ceremony was also at- in the healthcare sector. The ceremony was also attended by a high-level delegation from QFFD nical staff, the centre will also billion in 2018. sador said that the Lusail Stadi- tended by a high-level delega- In his turn, Dhaimi said, led by Deputy Director-General of the Department of Shared Services include a radiotherapy section, He added that the value um, which is the biggest stadi- tion from QFFD led by Deputy “We at QFFD are proud to be Mansour Abdullah al Dhaimi and a number of Burkina officials. chemical treatment rooms, of Qatari exports to China ex- um to host the tournament, and Director General of the Depart- involved with the building of laboratories and administrative ceeds the value of imports, Hamad Port have been built by ment of Shared Services Man- this new medical centre in West the health sector in Burkina number of cancer patients. This offices, covering a total area of explaining that Qatar is one Chinese companies. sour Abdullah al Dhaimi and Africa, which will strengthen Faso and will help save lives of a project is of great importance 1681 square metres. Culture of waste recycling Italian minister to speak on international cooperation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Del Re will address cur- refugee issues, minorities, re- DOHA rent and future challenges of ligious phenomena. She has growing in Qatar: Shamari international development carried out long researches on GEORGETOWN University in cooperation, highlighting the field in conflict areas and areas AILYN AGONIA tics, he said many local compa- Qatar (GUQ) and Education Italian vision and presenting in transition since 1990, in- DOHA nies have already been actively Above All (EEA) will jointly the country’s best practices in cluding the Balkans, the Cau- campaigning against the use of host Emanuela Claudia Del this field, as well as the recent casus, North Africa and the THE recycling industry in Qa- plastic products that ends up Re, Italian Vice-Minister for reform of the Italian system of Middle East. She has been In- tar is developing with the recy- polluting the environment such Foreign Affairs and Interna- international cooperation. ternational Electoral Observer cling of paper products being as plastic bottles. tional Cooperation on Tues- The Italian minister will Emanuela Claudia Del Re. for the UN, EU, OSCE in more the most developed, according “Plastic is one of the worst day at an event organised in also talk about the new chal- than 15 missions. to Qatar Green Building Coun- polluters and in our ‘No Paper cooperation with the Embassy lenges determined by conflicts the UN 2030 Agenda, with a Tenured researcher, she cil (QGBC) Director Engineer Day’ campaign we have includ- of Italy in a discussion on ‘De- and migration, Italy’s priori- special focus on education. has obtained the title of Asso- Meshal al Shamari. ed plastic wastes. We already velopment Cooperation: The ties in the framework of sus- Del Re is an expert in ciated Professor in Sociology Speaking to the local media have plastic recycling factory Italian approach’. tainable development goals of conflict studies, migrations, in 2014. on the sidelines of the Appre- in Qatar. Besides, we have seen ciation Ceremony for the 7th Residents should not wait for companies changing their prac- edition of QGBC’s ‘No Paper governmental initiatives to act tice in terms of use of plastic bot- Day’ campaign held recently, and save the environment. tles. For example, Qatar Foun- the QGBC chief said there is in- Reducing their waste dation, which used to consume ICBF fetes Indian social workers creasing awareness among resi- production and adopting the about 3,000 plastic bottles dai- dents and companies in Qatar practice of reusing and ly, has banned it totally. Many SANTHOSH CHANDRAN about the importance of reduc- recycling wastes can be other companies are also doing DOHA ing waste generation in order to self-initiative starting from projects with the Ministry of check its impact on the environ- Municipality and Environment INDIAN Community Benevo- ment, as well as making use of homes. Creating that kind of in this regard. Each organisa- lent Forum (ICBF), an organisa- some recycling facilities like the culture is everybody’s tion can consume 500,000 to 1 tion functioning under the aegis cages for waste paper products responsibility million plastic bottles per year. of Indian embassy, on Sunday, placed in strategic locations Engineer Meshal al Shamari, So we have seen many develop- honoured Indian social workers across Qatar. ments over the years. It might with prestigious ICBF Awards. He referred to the presence QGBC Director take a little time but I think the Lulu Group Regional Direc- of big recycling factories in the process is there. The recycling tor Mohmed Althaf received the country, mainly recycling plants ties to dispose of. I think once factories are there and alterna- prestigious Mulchand Kanjani for papers, providing services we have facilities and com- tive solutions are there also in Award from Indian Ambassa- from collection of paper wastes panies supporting this, the the market,” Shamari said. dor to Qatar HE P Kumaran. to production of recycled paper culture by itself will develop,” At the grassroots level, the The event held at Al Wakra products. He also stressed the said Shamari. official reiterated the important was also attended by Brigadier Lulu Regional Director Mohamed Althaff receives ICBF Kanjani Award in Al Wakra on Sunday. growing demand for recycled Similarly, the QGBC official role of residents in the nation- Abdullah Khalifa al Muftah, papers both for local consump- underscored the support of the wide campaign. He said, “For director of the Public Relations community members to extend Others who won the ICBF green songs of Bollywood. tion and export. government to the campaign the residents, we always say Department at the Ministry of their support to ICBF to carry awards were AK Usman, Ra- The event was attended by “The recycling industry is which started in 2013 and other they should not wait for gov- Interior, Harish Kanjani from out its noble initiatives. jeev Sharma, Karim Abdullah, officials from Ministry of In- developing and paper recy- related initiatives. Shamari said ernmental initiatives to act and Kanjani family and PN Babura- Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Uma Pandyan, Khalid C and KK terior (MoI), ICBF Coordinat- cling is everywhere. I feel hap- the government has recently al- save the environment. Reduc- jan, ICBF president. al Muftah was also honoured Sankaran, ing Officer Fahmi, officials of py to see that level of aware- located land for recycling facto- ing their waste production and Nizar Kochery received KP with ICBF Special Appreciation ICBF also honoured the Indian Cultural Centre, Indian ness among the public. We ries in Qatar. practicing reusing and recycling Abdul Hameed Social Service Award. firms and associations that sup- Sports Centre, Indian Business would like to see among the Aside from paper wastes, he wastes can be self-initiative Award. In his acceptance speech, ported ICBF medical camps or- Professionals Council, repre- residents, like in the Western also noted some progress in the starting from homes. Creating Speaking on the occasion, Muftah appreciated achieve- ganised for low-income expatri- sentatives of different socio- countries, the increasing prac- handling of plastic wastes in the that kind of culture is every- Ambassador Kumaran con- ments of ICBF and recollected ates. cultural organisations and tice of segregating their wastes country. Other than the pres- body’s responsibility and not a gratulated ICBF for helping his good memories of the forum The event also featured a prominent Indian community and taking them to right facili- ence of factories recycling plas- governmental project.” low-income workers and urged since its formation. musical programme of ever- members. Nation Monday, April 15, 2019 03

QADCO to supply fresh Qatari CARTOON CORNER By: Saad al Mohannadi farm produce for QA’s travellers

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QATAR Airways has part- nered with Qatarat Agricul- tural Development Company (QADCO) to supply Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) with fresh produce to be served onboard Qatar Air- ways flights from Doha and at Hamad International Airport (HIA) lounges. The two-year agree- ment between the airline and QADCO demonstrates Qatar Airways’ commitment to con- tributing toward Qatar’s self- sufficiency goals in support of the Qatar National 2030 vi- sion. QACC will purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, in- cluding cucumber, cabbage, QADCO manages two farms that span more than 600 hectares: Al Wabra in the Al Shaniya area and Umm National Museum of Qatar zucchini, lettuce, carrots, to- Qarn in northern Qatar. matoes, onions and herbs, for meals served onboard all announces new public talks cabin classes on Qatar Air- ways’ flights departing from TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK include Book club Series, the a beautiful colour chart. Doha and at Al Mourjan Busi- DOHA first of which is titled ‘Al Qur- The workshop will take ness and Al Safwa First Class san/The Corsair’ by author place on Wednesday, April 17 Lounges. THE National Museum of Qa- Abdulaziz al Mahmoud to be from 5pm to 7pm at the NMoQ Senior Vice President of tar (NMoQ) has launched an held on Wednesday, April 17 Learning Studio. Qatar Aircraft Catering Com- exciting range of public pro- from 4pm to 6pm at NMoQ’s The second workshop titled pany Michael Winner said: grammes based on the theme Mohammed Jassim AlKhulaifi ‘Marbling Workshop Interac- “As the national carrier of the of Qatar and the Sea. Library. The book is an action- tive Painting’ will take place on State of Qatar, we are proud CONSISTING of interactive packed story of high-seas piracy Wednesday, April 24 from 5pm to support Qatar’s national talks, workshops for young and political intrigue of unex- 7pm in the NMoQ Learning food security initiatives and A QADCO farm people and families, special pected kinship and historical Studio. The aim of this work- collaborate with QADCO greenhouses, and Umm Qarn events and community activi- events in the Arabian Peninsula. shop is to teach participants to supply us with locally QADCO General Man- tar Airways’ passengers. We in northern Qatar. ties, the extensive programme Discussion of the book will be to observe the natural world grown fresh produce, picked ager Thawab al Kuwari said: aim to expand our variety of QADCO is one of the larg- shines a spotlight on the rich- led by author Essa Abdullah. around them, particularly the straight from Qatari farms “We are delighted to sup- produce offerings in the near est vegetable and fruit pro- ness of Qatar’s natural setting. For adults’ creative work- waves and wind, to create ex- and brought to QACC kitch- ply Qatar Airways with our future.” ducers in Qatar. Adopting Organised as part of shops, the first is titled ‘A Colour pressive artwork through paper ens. This agreement marks fresh produce. Our crops QADCO is the agricultural the concepts of sustainable NMoQ’s efforts to become Chart of the Sea’. It will follow marbling techniques. another milestone in Qatar are picked straight from the arm of Specialised Interna- agriculture and ‘clean farm- a key cultural pillar within in the footsteps of traditional Culture Club Talks will Airways’ continued com- farm, sorted, packed and de- tional Services (SIS), a Qa- ing’, QADCO farms focus on the community, the series of artists and allow participants be presented by Dr Ferhan mitment to supporting local livered to our clients, thereby tar-based private investment maintaining ecological bal- events brings together local ex- to create their own colours by Sakal, from QM’s Archaeol- food security initiatives. We maintaining the freshness and business development ance with minimal interfer- perts and members of NMoQ’s mixing different pigments from ogy Department, on the title look forward to continuing of the crops. We are culti- company. QADCO manages ence, rotating crops to allow teams and other educational natural sources. ‘The Foundations of Doha’ to work with local farm pro- vating different varieties of two farms that span more the land to recover and source organisations to explore new Participants will be encour- discuss the Joint Old Doha ducers to strengthen efforts vegetables and fruits to cater than 600 hectares: Al Wabra local compost to nourish the themes every month. aged to use their own visual ex- Rescue Excavation initiative, toward Qatar’s sustainable to the diverse preferences in the Al Shaniya area, dedi- soil. To learn more, please visit Some of the public work- periences and memories of the organised in collaboration with future.” of Qatar’s market and Qa- cated to fully-computerised https://qadco.com.qa shops due to be held next week sea as a starting point to create UCL Qatar. Qatar’s presence felt at Seatrade Cruise Global Expo in Miami

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A Qatari delegation comprising five government and private sector par- ties led by the Ministry of Trans- port and Communication, Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) and Qatar Ports participated in the Seatrade Cruise Global Expo and Conference, which concluded in Mi- ami in the United States last week. Considered one of the largest and most significant events in the global cruise industry calendar, the Seatrade Cruise Global Expo pro- vides a valuable opportunity to di- Qatar’s delegation at the Seatrade Cruise Global Expo in Miami, United States, recently. rectly promote cruise destinations, network with partners from around the world and conclude agreements and deals with global cruise lines. This year the participants from over 130 countries included more than 11,000 cruise industry leaders and 700 exhibitors. Qatar’s delegation to the confer- ence also visited Cruise Terminal A in Miami Port, considered glob- ally to be a model cruise port. The delegation examined the facilities and services provided to passengers and cruise ships, taking note of the standards to be applied as Qatar develops its own temporary cruise Qatar’s booth at the Seatrade Cruise Global Expo in Miami, United States. terminals in Doha Port. These tem- porary terminals will serve cruise winter season. We have achieved a focuses on. It is also one of the passengers over the next few sea- great deal in this respect, securing fastest growing tourism segments, sons until the full-time and perma- more reservations while supporting with Qatar seeing a 39 percent in- nent terminal is complete in time the development of the port, and co- crease in the number of cruise pas- for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ordinating logistical processes.” sengers in 2017/2018. Growth is Capt Abdulla al Khanji, CEO Mohammed al Mutawa, Mari- expected to double this season. of Mwani Qatar said, “We are very time Transport Services Quality di- Ahead of the 2018/2019 sea- pleased with the significant suc- rector at the Ministry of Transport son, QNTC signed a number of cesses that have been achieved in and Communications, commented cooperation agreements, includ- securing Qatar’s place on the global “Seatrade Cruise Global is a great ing with Germany’s Aida Cruises cruise map in the region and look platform for sector leaders and key and Italy’s Costa Cruises. Under forward to further success in the universal cruise operators to know these agreements, megaships AI- coming seasons with our commit- Qatar’s potential and its resources, DAPrima and Costa Mediterranea ment to harnessing all logistical and which qualify it to be featured in began docking at Doha Port during technical capabilities and ensuring their cruise itineraries. Doha Port this season. better service to our visitors in col- plays a key role in boosting Qatar’s Statistics from the first three laboration with all stakeholders.” ranking as an attractive tourist months of the 2018/2019 cruise QNTC Chief Marketing Officer, destination in the region through season showed a marked increase Rashed AlQurese, commented, “We receiving cruise ships from around in the number of cruise ship calls are working with our partners at the world and providing a full to Doha Port as well as the number the Ministry of Transport and Com- range of resources. This helps in of visitors from October through munication, Mwani, Qatar Airways, the growth of such a key sector, December, 2018. The number of and the various destination man- thus achieving the economic diver- calls grew by 129 percent compared agement companies to move to the sity that is one of Qatar National to the same period the year before, next level in the development of the Vision 2030’s top goals.” with 43,649 cruise passengers visit- cruise industry, which will see Qatar The cruise industry is one of ing Doha in the three months com- emerging as a turnaround port for six tourism segments which the pared to 18, 513 passengers in 2017 cruise ships during the 2019/2020 National Tourism Sector Strategy - a growth of 136 percent 04 Monday, April 15, 2019 Nation QEERI engages stakeholders to talk on food, water and energy issues Experts from Doha, Berlin, Bristol, and Vienna discuss the best practices and food- water-energy (FWE) nexus in each of the cities

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QATAR Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), re- cently hosted the third World Scientific Panel on Food-Wa- ter-Energy Nexus (SUNEX) and stakeholders’ meeting. The project, helmed by Bel- mont Forum, brought together experts from Doha, Berlin, Bristol, and Vienna to discuss the best practices and the food- ATTORNEY GENERAL DISCUSSES LEGAL COOPERATION WITH JORDAN’S MINISTER OF JUSTICE water-energy (FWE) nexus in HE Attorney-General Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met on Sunday with HE Minister of Justice of the Hash- each of the cities. emite Kingdom of Jordan Bassam Talhouni. During the meeting they discussed a number of topics of Dr Mohammed Saif al Ku- common interest and ways to promote cooperation in the legal field. (QNA) wari, assistant undersecretary and director at the Environ- mental and Municipal Stud- ies Institute at the Ministry of Municipality and Environ- ment, and Dr Abdulkarem Qatar Charity’s forum for Amhamed, senior scientist at Dr Mohammed Saif al Kuwari, director at the Environmental and Municipal Studies Institute, speaks at the QEERI, represented Qatar in third World Scientific Panel on Food-Water-Energy Nexus (SUNEX) and stakeholders’ meeting in Doha. the meeting. The Qatar Nation- al Research Fund supported field offices concludes the Qatari delegation. “Concerns in the FWE Nex- us exist across the world, and 108 participants from QC’s offices worldwide attended the event it is imperative that we work together with our stakeholders TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK – nationally and globally. This DOHA meeting provided a platform to share ideas and listen to dif- QATAR Charity’s (QC) annual ferent perspectives and to in- forum for its field offices, or- tensify our combined efforts in ganised under the theme ‘The developing tangible solutions Challenges of Governance and that positively impact our re- Risk Management in humani- spective countries,” Dr Kuwari tarian Aid’, concluded in Doha said. with the attendance of 108 Attendees examined case participants representing its studies conducted in the four offices worldwide. cities, and considered how In his statement at the fo- Doha can benefit from the ex- rum, Faisal Rashid al Fehaida, perience of other cities to man- assistant to the CEO in the age socio-economic and envi- Operations and International ronmental challenges within Participants at the third World Scientific Panel on Food-Water-Energy Nexus (SUNEX) and stakeholders’ Partnerships Sector at Qatar the FWE Nexus. meeting in Doha. Charity, emphasised the im- Participants at Qatar Charity’s annual forum for its field workers. The meeting also served to portance of the forum to their establish how Qatar could po- water security and global ur- said: “We are delighted to host nies to reach our shared goals.” international operations and by experts on different top- partners and strategic imple- tentially become a role model banisation. this event as QEERI’s mission QEERI’s mandate focuses partnerships sector. Qatar ics, such as due diligence, risk menter for these international for countries in the region. “Together, representatives is to assist Qatar to tackle the on research, development, Charity has 26 offices and four measurement and manage- organisations at a large scale. Dr Richard O’Kennedy, from the four cities were able grand challenges related to en- and innovation aimed at ad- representatives in 30 coun- ment in the field, especially in Many participants under- vice-president for research at to share information, data and ergy, water, environment and dressing Qatar’s challenges tries and works in nearly 70 conflict-stricken areas requir- lined the importance of this fo- HBKU and vice-president at scientific studies in order to sustainability. This SUNEX and priorities. The institute countries, in cooperation with ing rapid intervention and rum, as it allowed the employ- Qatar Foundation Research, accelerate progress, and to de- project helps us strengthen our is at the vanguard of national many local and international exchange of field experiences, ees of Qatar Charity to share Development and Innovation, velop efficient and economic global partnerships, and en- and regional advancement organisations. and discussions on several new experiences and exchange said: “The FEW Nexus pro- solutions to these challenges.” hances collaboration within the through its energy, water, en- He also said the main goal projects and programmes in knowledge, because it brought ject is crucial for us to assess Expressing his thoughts on various entities in Qatar such vironment and sustainability, of this forum was to apply the the fields of education, health, together many experts in dif- the impact of extreme climatic the event, Dr Marc Vermeersch, as the ministries, research in- and computational materials new policies and procedures water, sanitation, economic ferent fields from Qatar Char- events, coastal vulnerability, executive director at QEERI, stitutes, and oil and gas compa- and processes centres. for governance and risk man- empowerment and social wel- ity’s offices across the globe. agement, noting that the fo- fare. “I believe that the forum rum has greatly contributed The forum also discussed is very important. It unifies to introducing the governance the importance of work in the the visions and approaches of sector, which is new for the coming period, according to those working at Qatar Char- field staff. This sector is con- the international methodolo- ity’s field offices, which will be Your news, Your views cerned with the commitment gy, and the development of the utilised in the implementation Read online 24X7.... of the offices to Qatar Charity’s process to implement projects of the humanitarian and relief policies and making sure that in different areas. projects, policies and future they do not violate them, es- He pointed out that all field directions of Qatar Charity in visit pecially the transparency and offices of Qatar Charity were light of the challenges faced by reporting aspects. directed to activate partner- humanitarian action in general He also added that the fo- ships with international or- and Qatar Charity in particu- rum included 94 specialised ganisations, which would en- lar,” said Nasr Qaid from the training workshops, presented able them to become effective Turkey office.

Ooredoo enables VoLTE for Samsung S9 and S9+ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

OOREDOO confirmed it had enabled Voice Over Long- term Evolution - VoLTE - for Samsung S9 and S9+ devices on March 27, 2019, making it the first telecommunications provider in Qatar to offer VoLTE on the Samsung devices. The enablement means customers with the Samsung S9 and S9+ devices will now be able to enjoy faster call set- up times – almost twice as fast as a non-VoLTE call set- up – as well as clearer, more natural-sounding audio when both parties are using HD voice-enabled phones connect- ed to the Ooredoo 4G LTE network, and longer battery life. Speaking about the enablement, Manar Khalifaal Muraikhi, director, PR and Corporate Communications at Ooredoo, said: “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our service to our customers in line with our drive to achieve complete customer satisfaction. We know accessing the latest technology is a huge priority for our customers, so we’re committed to bringing the best to them first and we’re proud to be the first in Qatar to be able to offer access to VoLTE capability on yet another smartphone device.”

Vodafone Qatar Notice: The following change will be applied to Prepaid Services:

Starting 15 May 2019, validity of QR 10 & QR 20 credit recharge will be 30 days instead of 60 days.

For more information, please visit www.vodafone.qa Monday, April 15, 2019 05 CAMPUS CORNER College of Islamic Studies meet highlights student-led research cil, said: “The Student Confer- Annual event seeks to showcase ence is an initiative driven by the students, for the students. diverse research interests of students It is a unique opportunity to showcase our work as we con- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK their own field. tinue to develop our thoughts, DOHA The event brought to- knowledge base and research gether emerging scholars skills, and progress through the THE Student Council at the across interdisciplinary pro- programme. We have devel- College of Islamic Studies (CIS) grammes within CIS, includ- oped an understanding of the in Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- ing Islamic finance, art and topics put forth and gained con- sity (HBKU), under the aegis of architecture, global affairs fidence in our roles as relevant the CIS Research Division, suc- and contemporary thought scholars and global citizens.” cessfully concluded its annual within Islamic studies. CIS was established to ful- student research conference. Commenting on the confer- The College of Islamic Studies’ Student Council recently concluded its annual conference at Minaretein in Education City. fil a mission of promoting a The one-day event, which ence, Dr Emad El-Din Shahin, better understanding of Islam was held on Saturday, provided CIS dean, said: “The annual derwent a selection process by present-day concerns. the perspective of Contempo- Finance in the Digital Era. and Muslim communities in students with an opportunity to CIS Student Conference is a a committee of professors and Presentations were deliv- rary Fiqh and Contemporary The Master’s student rep- the context of this region and showcase the breadth of their microcosm of the intellectual researchers at the college. ered considering The Mas- Qur’anic Studies addressed The resenting the Islamic Art, beyond. The college offers five academic works. debate we hope our students Final selections for the con- ter-Disciple Relationship in Application of ‘Urf in Islamic Architecture and Urbanism multidisciplinary degrees, each A platform for the ex- would continue to shape upon ference were based on the origi- Buddhism and Islam in Com- Law with Regard to Hijāb and programme delved into a dis- addressing contemporary Is- change of ideas and innova- graduation. The conference is nality of their research topic, parative Religions, debating Michel Quibers’ Methodology cussion of Islamic Values in lamic needs and applications. tive scholarly work, the CIS a platform that allows students the clarity of argument and po- Interreligious Relations in Al- in Analysing the Structure of Islamic Art, while the same of Graduates of the College of Student Conference 2019 pro- to think critically, incorporate a tential impact of the piece. bania in Islamic Civilisations the Qur’an respectively. Islam and Global Affairs shared Islamic Studies become better vided an ideal opportunity for broad spectrum of experience Students from the five and Societies, and prompting The Master and PhD stu- his research regarding the Im- equipped with the knowledge, students to formally present and worldview, and investigate concentrations of Islamic discussions Towards an Is- dents from the field of Islamic pact of Life Coaching on Stu- tools and resources to move their work, engage with the a wide variety of subject areas.” Studies put forth thought- lamic Basis for Veganism in Finance shared their research dents’ Wellbeing and Engage- forward within and across audience, respond to counter- Students submitted their provoking concepts either Islamic Thought and Applied on Assessing the Prospects of ment Levels in Qatar. their fields to meaningfully arguments, and network with best research pieces forward in the form of its analytical Ethics. Additional student talks Islamic Insurance in Ghana Mohamad Alazemi, presi- contribute to their communi- other students from outside for consideration, which un- approach or its relevance to within Islamic Studies from and Information and Islamic dent of the CIS Student Coun- ties at large.

OIS HOLDS ORIENTATION EVENT FOR KG1 STUDENTS: Olive International BPS conducts orientation School (OIS), Kindergarten, held a three- day orientation programme recently for KG 1 students. The programme aimed at making the school journey an exciting and for KG students’ parents happy experience for the tiny tots. The first day started with a warm welcome. Badges TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK were given to the children while Principal DOHA Jacob KM in his address highlighted the need for parents to inculcate a positive BIRLA Public School (BPS) recently attitude among children at home and en- organised orientation programme courage constructive interaction. Fun-filled for parents of students joining Kin- games for parents and kids were the high- dergarten 1 classes for the 2019-2020 lights of the day. A cake cutting ceremony academic year. also took place while goodie bags were The session was presided over given to the children. The event ended with by the Principal AP Sharma, Vice- a thank you note by the coordinators. (TNN) Principal-CBQED Bhavana, KG Coordinator Josephine and Aca- demic Supervisors. Each parent was given a warm welcome by the Kindergarten team. The KG teachers presented an excel- lent Powerpoint presentation which The KG teachers presented an excellent Powerpoint presentation which explained explained the standard policies and the standard policies and practices of the school. practices of the school. The parents were introduced to ents on how to give importance for the child. the new thematic approach being each child as an individual. The child may be upset, but is introduced in the 2019-20 academic He promised all support to the generally pretty quickly engaged with year. The parents were able to clear parents and children to make the other children and activities, whereas all their doubts during the question early years a fun-filled learning the parent may continue thinking and answer session. process. about the separation for some time. A motivating and value driven The first year of schooling, the The orientation was organised to speech was given by the principal most difficult things for the parents make this journey a smooth transi- who shared some of his experiences is the feeling of leaving their child for tion for all involved. AUCTION COMMITTEE and valuable thoughts. those first few days of Kindergarten. Parents went back home satisfied He gave some good tips and ad- Often, these times of separation are with a happy feeling of entrusting vice on parenting for the young par- harder on the parent than they are on their children in safe hands. AUCTION NO. (MQ /AC/AUCT/13/2019)

For the sale of Home Furniture + Timber + Pillows + Cars Spare parts + Fans and A/C Spare Parts + Kids Toys + shoes and slippers + Blankets + Oil + Charcoal + Clothes and Fabrics + Miscellaneous CESK celebrates 28 years of providing other goods Mwani Qatar Auction’s committee announces a public auction for the sale of goods world-class British education in Qatar mentioned above according to the following terms: - Document fee last Date for Time & Date of Sale TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QRS 200 Document collection Inspection of Goods Saturday 09:00 AM DOHA 24/04/2019 25/04/2019 27/04/2019

CESK, Qatar’s longest running pre- Document school, is celebrating 28 years of nur- 1 collection Documents for the above mentioned auction can be obtained from the turing and caring for families since Finance and Accounting Department of MQ, main building Hamad Port, first opening in 1991. Messaied, 5th floor, Tel No. (40453724/568) , after depositing the non-refund- During this time, CESK has con- able amount mentioned above at MQ A/C No. ( 0850 – 102030 – 060 ) at QNB tinued to develop creative, self-con- and submitting the bank depositing receipt and copy of Qatari ID for personal fident individuals as seen by thou- bidder / the Commercial Registration for companies . ( 07:30 – 14:30 ) . sands of children who have come through its doors. Goods Hamad Port , Messaied ( CT1 / LCL2 ) after issuing of gate pass CESK Pre-School adopts the 2 inspection British Early Years Foundation ( as per the rules and regulations ). ( 07:30 – 14:30 ) . Stage (EYFS) to ensure children re- Auction MQ, main building Hamad Port, Messaied, 1st floor ceive the best possible start to their 3 Location learning in a stimulating and en- CESK Pre-School adopts the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure Successful bidder for any item has to pay 30% of the awarded value in Qatari Riyals by Visa only couraging setting. This curriculum children receive the best possible start to their learning in a stimulating and 4 ( cash is not accepted ), immediately , and to complete the balance within maximum 3 working encouraging setting. allows children to easily transition days after the Auction date. If the bidder fails to pay during the allocated period, the Auction into primary schools both locally and internationally. to enrol their own children into the providing a service, which is sec- committee reserves the right to confiscate the deposit and resale the goods without notifying The three main characteristics pre-school where they once attended. ond to none,” said Louise Al Jai- the buyer of effective teaching and learning at This is a testament to CESK’s dah, the founder, who continues to 5 The inspection permit will be issued for maximum 2 persons and Auction Card for one person, CESK are ‘Playing and Exploring’, ability to lay the groundwork, both have an active role in the care and after paying the documents fee. No inspection will be permitted without the inspection permit where children investigate and ex- from an educational and experien- education of the children. and it is not allowed to attend the Auction without the Auction Card. perience things and ‘have a go’; ‘Ac- tial perspective creating everlasting Parents of children attending tive Learning’ where children con- memories for its students and a fam- CESK also have access to their chil- centrate and keep on trying if they ily-based environment built on the dren through a specialised web-cam 6 Goods will only be delivered to the winning bidder, and the resale is not allowed in the Auction yard. encounter difficulties and celebrate values of trust, care and compassion. and simple online system to monitor their achievements; and ‘Creating CESK prides itself in maintain- their progress. For further information you can call the following numbers: (40453407/40453325) during working and Thinking Critically’, where they ing high standards of integrity and “We pride ourselves in our abil- 7 hours. are encouraged to develop their own evolves with the times to ensure it ity to have an open dialogue with ideas, make links, identify solutions stays up-to-date with the latest prac- parents and caregivers ensuring and develop strategies for execution. tices in foundation phase learning. parents are following their child’s All the activities at CESK are cov- CESK also maintains a low staff progress in pre-school with online ered by the fees and are planned to turnover rate with many teachers be- access to their children’s progress engage, stimulate and develop each ing with CESK for 10 years and more. and diaries,” Jaidah added. child to the best of their abilities. “At CESK, we believe in focus- Located in Al Waab, the pre- www.mwani.com.qa | [email protected]

Over the past 28 years, CESK ing on the child’s development. school has recently undergone a re- Mwani Qatar @Mwaniqtr Mwani.qatarMwani.Qatar Mwani Qatar has seen many children grow up to That is why we ensure our staff are furbishment offering more areas to become independent and success- recruited for their commitment to play, engage and learn and is now ful adults with several former CESK enthusiasm and in caring for and accepting registrations for the next graduates now also parents, choosing educating young children, while academic year and summer camp. 06 Monday, April 15, 2019 Nation InterContinental Doha AEB presents awards to VCUarts Qatar students wins three awards TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pleased to offer AEB awards DOHA to VCUarts Qatar students in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK percussionist. Interior Design and Graphic DOHA Manko Doha has coveted ARAB Engineering Bureau Design for the 14th year in a ‘Best Bar in Doha 2019’. (AEB) presented the 2019 row. By supporting creativ- THREE outstanding restau- A true crowd favourite awards for Design Excel- ity, we are playing a small but rants from the iconic InterCon- Mykonos offering true Greek lence, Creative Achieve- important role in raising the tinental Doha have recently Mediterranean cuisine amidst ment and Potential to three future generation of leaders in been recognised as ‘Best Bar’, a relaxing ambience by the pool graduating and three junior the design industry in Qatar ‘Best Restaurant’ and ‘Favourite has won ‘Favourite Mediterra- students from Virginia Com- and the region.” Mediterranean Restaurant’ in nean Restaurant’ on its 4th year monwealth University School The AEVAward for Crea- the recently concluded Fact Qa- in a row. of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts tive Achievement in Graphic tar Dining Awards Qatar 2019. “These accolades give us Qatar) recently. Design was presented to InterContinental Doha’s La more strength to continue set- AEB’s Group CEO and graphic design junior Star Mar by celebrity Chef Gastón ting the restaurant & bar scene Chief Architect Ibrahim Mo- (Destarte) Prieto and Creative Acurio, offering authentic Pe- in InterContinetal Doha to even hamed Jaidah, a longtime sup- Achievement in Interior De- ruvian cuisine in a stunning greater heights. We will strive to porter and friend of VCUarts AEB’s Group CEO and Chief Architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah with VCUarts Qatar officials and students. sign to interior design juniors beachfront setting, garnered the continuously delight our guests Qatar, presented the Arab En- Raneem Arafeh and Nouf S al phenomenal accolade ‘Overall with our innovative food & bev- gineering Bureau Award for Najeeb and Yasamin Shaikhi. and the region. to create memorable land- Mohannadi. Best Restaurant in Doha 2019’ erage offerings and provide fun Design Excellence in Graphic The awards were insti- Jaidah is recognised as a mark structures that are shap- VCUarts Qatar’s Executive as it marks its 6th month in dining experiences,” said Inter- Design to graduating student tuted by Jaidah to encour- pioneer of a new architectural ing Qatar. Dean Donald N Baker said the Doha. Continental Doha’s Food and Reham Ahmed, and Design age and assist graduating movement that combines the He said, “It is important university was grateful for the La Mar’s upstairs lounge, Beverage Director Panagiotis Excellence in Interior Design students as they start their far-reaching influences of Is- to us to support creative tal- continued support from AEB Manko brings guests a chic Pa- Tsiknas. to graduating students Naurin careers as designers in Qatar lamic art with modern styles ent in Qatar. Hence, we are over the past decade. risian nightlife experience, fly- The FACT Dining Awards ing in weekly DJs from Paris recognises excellence in the food and a unique Tuesday Manko and beverage industry, with Loko experience with a guest winners awarded based on both saxophonist or violinist and public vote and critics’ opinion. Turkish Airlines holds annual Bowling Tournament TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK champion. ager of Turkish Airlines in DOHA Holding the second place, Qatar, said: “We are glad to Al Hind Travel & Toursteam host this tournament with the FAMOUS Turkish Airlines received the silver medal, fol- presence of our valued travel Bowling Tournament was lowed by Safe Travel & Tour- agency partners. held at Qatar Bowling Center ism team. “Turkish Airlines sees Club Doha recently. The three players from this annual bowling tourna- The participants from var- Mannai Air Travel will be ment as an opportunity to ious travel agencies around participating in the Interna- gather and engage in healthy Qatar were categorised into tional Turkish Airlines Bowl- competition with our local 32 teams of three members ing Tournament, which will travel agents. Congratula- each. be held in Istanbul on April 19 tion to the winners and best The team from Mannai and 20, 2019. wishes for the International Air Travel won the tourna- Commenting on the, Me- Turkish Airlines Bowling InterContinental Doha with the three awards. ment and was crowned as the hmed Zingal, general man- Tournament.”

GRAND ENTRY TO QATARI LUXURY MARKET Galeries Lafayette celebrates debut in Qatar at 21 High st

Designed by world TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK famous architects DOHA Bruno Moinard and GALERIES Lafayette has an- nounced the soft opening of its new Claire Betaille, flagship store in Doha in partner- Galeries Lafayette ship with Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Holding, bringing its unique know-how in Doha is spread over fashion and luxury to Qatar. To mark the arrival of the iconic three floors and is French department store in Doha, truly a shopper’s an exclusive media gathering was organized recently. Members of paradise. the local media, bloggers and social media influencers were invited for a tour and relish the Galeries Lafay- ette experience. Betaille, Galeries Lafayette Doha is The gathering concluded with spread over three floors and is truly an outdoor gala sit-down dinner, a shopper’s paradise. From wom- which reflected the spirit of Galeries en’s ready-to-wear (RTW), chil- Lafayette – the ‘French Art of Liv- dren wear to menswear, the store ing’. takes the visitor on a stylish journey Spread around 15,000 sqm of through an emporium of world’s exquisitely designed retail space, most sought after brands. Galeries Lafayette Doha is an archi- Excellent service and client cus- tectural beauty in 21 High st - the tomisation are at the heart of Galer- ultimate outdoor shopping destina- ies Lafayette Doha with a variety of tion within Katara Cultural Village. options for our clientele. Options Strategically positioned at a range from Loyalty Programmes, prestigious location between West ment store is a reflection of Paris Galeries Lafayette has become an enue des Champs Elysées. customisation of products to the Bay and The Pearl-Qatar, Galeries in Doha. The latest fashion trends, iconic name worldwide. With 400 brands in store, exclusive La Suite’s personalised Lafayette Doha creates a new Paris- styles and retail experience all leave Galeries Lafayette stands as Galeries Lafayette Doha is designed shopping service. ian lifestyle experience for local and the guests feeling inspired. an uncontested fashion and retail to be an experience in its own right. The French department store international shoppers. Visitors can look forward to the leader with stores in major cities in This is delivered through many ar- brings together the perfect blend Drawn together by shared val- finest international, regional and France and abroad including Ber- chitectural and artistic designs to of innovative technology and per- ues and a passion for excellence, the local brands as well as elegant and lin, Dubai, Jakarta, Beijing, Shang- give visitors the unique Galeries sonalised service. It enables visitors ABA Holding and Galeries Lafayette light dining alternatives all of which hai, Doha and Nice. Lafayette feeling where visitors not to take advantage of digitisation - two influential entities with herit- resonate the spirit of Galeries Lafay- In Paris, the Galeries Lafayette only come to shop or dine, but also throughout and find what they are ages that span decades in the retail ette. brand now counts two iconic ad- engage with the environment. looking for efficiently in addition to industry - have established the pres- For over 120 years, Galeries La- dresses with its historical boulevard Designed by world famous ar- having an exceptional team of retail ence of Galeries Lafayette in Qatar. fayette has been a major name in Haussmann flagship which wel- chitects Bruno Moinard and Claire experts on hand for assistance. This has expanded the global foot- global retail creativity. Through its comes more than 35 mil- print of the iconic French brand in business activities and its regard as lion visitors each year, an exciting market with excellent a retailer of everything from fash- and a newly opened growth prospects. ion to accessories, such as leather concept store on the The legendary Parisian depart- goods, shoes, watches & jewelry, world renowned av- Monday, April 15, 2019 07

Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 QIA football Champions League kicks off amid much fanfare The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Cul- ture and Sports, the Indian embassy, Su- preme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and Qatar Football Association

OOTBALL Cham- here that QIA has partnered pions League or- with Generation Amazing ganised by Qatar- (GA), the flagship CSR pro- India Association gramme initiated by the Su- (QIA) kicked preme Committee for Delivery offF in Doha recently with a & Legacy to highlight 2022 friendly match between Qa- FIFA World Cup. The GA is tari and Indian teams, the a strategic partner of the QIA highlight of the inaugural Champions League for this ceremony. Over 80 Indian year and the tournament will footballers will play for dif- showcase its activities. ferent expatriate teams par- QIA President EP Ab- ticipating in the tournament. durrahman said, “The QIA The Indian team was led Champions League has by the trio of IM Vijayan, earned a reputation among Jopaul Ancheri and Asif Sa- the Indian expatriates here heer. The final of the Cham- since its inception in 2013 pions League will be held at and has become a much- Al Arabi Stadium on May 3. awaited annual event. We The opening ceremony are making new additions was attended by representa- every year, and this year we tives from the Ministry of are proud to associate with Culture and Sports, the In- Generation Amazing and dian Embassy, Supreme also celebrate Qatar-India A friendly match between Indian and Qatari football teams in progress in Doha, recently. Committee for Delivery and Year of Culture.” Legacy and the Qatar Foot- Patron of QIA MS Bukha- has been applauded by all nate to have such avenues to The event was also at- tions such as Indian Cultural Sports Centre and delegates ball Association. ri said that QIA’s efforts to sections of people and the show their love for football tended by QIA officials from Centre, Indian Community from different socio-cultural It is worth mentioning promote expatriate football Indian community is fortu- and sports. different Indian organisa- Benevolent Forum, Indian organisations. Kerala community mourns the death of KM Mani

ERALA expatriate com- munity in Qatar paid tributes to longtime par- Kliamentarian and Chair- man of Kerala Congress KM Mani who passed away in the Indian state of Kerala recently. In a condolence message issued to the media here, Ker- ala expatriate forum, Unity of

Late KM Mani

Mani’s political career fields will be remembered by member of Kerala Assembly. spanned more than five the posterity. Kerala Muslim He also had the distinction India’s national table tennis team members with ISC officials in Doha, recently. decades. Mani was the Cultural Centre and Indian of being the longest-serving chairman of Kerala Cultural and Arts Society minister in Kerala to date. Congress and holds the also paid tributes to Kerala’s He had continuously repre- record of having presented prominent politician. sented Pala legislative ISC felicitates Indian table tennis team members the maximum number of Mani’s political career constituency since its state budgets spanned more than five dec- inception in 1964 until his NDIAN Sports Centre recently. jee, Madhurika Patkar and preciated the initiative taken ades. Mani was the chairman death in 2019. (ISC) recently organised a Among the players fe- Archana Kamath. Indi- by the Indian Sports Centre of Kerala Congress and holds Mani is the author of ceremony to felicitate the licitated from the men’s an Sports Centre Presi- represented by EP Abdul the record of having present- “Fiscal Problems of Kera- IIndian national table ten- team were Sathiyan, Sar- dent Nilangshu Dey wel- Rahman, Habib un Nabi, Palai and Kaduthuruthy Res- ed the maximum number of la – Causes and Remedial nis team players participat- ath Kamal, Manav Thakkar, comed the national team Ravi Shankar, Ashik Mo- idents (UPAKAR), said that state budgets, 13 in all, in the Measures”, “The People’s ing in the Seamaster 2019 Siddesh while among the members some of whom hammed, TS Sreenivas and Mani was one of the stalwarts Kerala Legislative Assem- Socialism”, and “The Eighth World Tour Platinum Qatar women players were Mon- were visiting Doha for the Arun Kumar KM for their of Kerala politics whose valu- bly as Finance Minister and Five-Year Plan - An Alterna- Open tournament in Doha, ika Batra, Ahika Mukher- first time. The players ap- felicitation. able contributions in various also as the longest-serving tive Approach”.

Kerala expats forum offers air tickets to help voters cast ballot in LS election

EMBERS of the Indian travel facility for people going community and expatri- to Kochi, Kannur and Thiru- ate organisations keen vanathapuram in Kerala to cast to exercise their right their votes on April 23,” he add- Mto franchise have sched- ed. uled their annual vacation to Polling for 91 Lok Sabha make it coincide with the polling seats in the first phase of elec- day in their respective constitu- tion was held in the Indian states encies in India. The seven-phase of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal general election kicked off on 11 Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chat- April and will conclude on May tisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, 19, 2019 with results to be an- Maharashtra, Manipur, Megha- nounced on May 23. laya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odi- Representatives of different sha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, political parties visiting Doha in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, recent times urged the communi- West Bengal, Andaman & Nico- ty members to participate in the bar Islands and Lakshadweep on election process and elect a gov- April 11. ernment that protects the secular According to Indian electoral and pluralistic character of India system, a total of 543 elected assured by the Constitution of the members (members of parlia- country. Deputy Leader of Opposition in Kerala Legislative Assembly MK Muneer speaks at an event in Doha, recently. ment) will be elected from single- Speaking at an event organ- member constituencies by secret ised by the Kerala Muslim Cul- to cast their votes for a govern- gardless of their caste and creed vote, the Kerala expatriate or- Kerala. ballots. The President of India tural Centre (KMCC), Deputy ment that maintains India’s long as guaranteed by the Constitu- ganisation Indian Cultural According to the officials of nominates an additional two Leader of Opposition in Kerala tradition of social and religious tion. and Arts Centre (INCAS) has INCAS, the first such flight will members from the Anglo-Indian Legislative Assembly MK Muneer harmony, peace and protection In an effort to support the arranged air tickets to Kozhikode depart from Doha on April 20. community if the community is urged the community members of the rights of all its citizens re- expatriates who are eligible to airport in south Indian state of “We are also planning similar under-represented. 08 Monday, April 15, 2019

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

What If A Democrat Ruled Like Donald Trump? Troubled Countries Can’t Republicans accept Trump’s abuse of power. It’s time they realise that doing so could enable all kinds of Stop People From Leaving unilateral actions by a future Democratic president The US president Trump appears to believe that El Salvador, Guatemala HE San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial president. Some examples: President Bernie Board has a long, consistent history of Sanders might order audits of anyone who and Honduras can stop emigration by force of the will, but they can’t Topposing overreach by presidents of both made more than $5 million a year but paid parties. When George W Bush was in the less than 10 percent in income taxes. ELIZA WILLIS & JANET SEIZ Oval Office, we criticised his habit of append- President Kamala Harris might refuse to TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ing “signing statements” to laws he signed spend money appropriated for the US Immi- that made clear there were parts of the laws gration and Customs Enforcement agency. AKING good on previous threats, he wouldn’t enforce. When Barack Obama President Elizabeth Warren might seek President Donald Trump recently succeeded Bush, we criticised Obama’s even to withhold federal health-care funds from declared an end to aid to El Salva- more egregious habit of unilaterally rewrit- states with restrictive abortion laws. dor, Honduras, and Guatemala, ing portions of immigration law and two of President Amy Klobuchar might defund Mblaming the three governments the biggest bills passed this century by Con- the National Instant Criminal Background for failing to stop the flow of their citizens to gress — the No Child Left Behind education Check System that licensed firearms dealers the United States. “They have all been taking reform measure and the Affordable Care Act. must use before selling handguns and rifles, US money for years,” he tweeted, “and do- funding numerous initiatives, from provid- shown improvement, and it still falls in the In December 2016, when Obama issued far- blocking most new sales. ing absolutely nothing for us.” If his public ing training and credit to small businesses to top half. All three countries have recently reaching executive orders that sought to box President Cory Booker might begin to statements are any guide, Trump appears increasing support for returning emigrants. seen high-ranking government officials, in- in President-elect Donald Trump on major enforce the Green New Deal’s goal of wiping to believe that the three countries—Central Early evidence suggests that the ef- cluding former and sitting presidents, impli- environmental issues, we warned that Oba- out fossil fuels by cancelling government per- America’s so-called Northern Triangle—can forts have had some success in addressing cated or indicted in major corruption scan- ma’s overreach “could enable all kinds of uni- mits that automakers and oil companies need shut down the flow of emigrants at will. the push factors behind migration. But the dals or drug trafficking. Valiant efforts by lateral actions by Trump.” to stay in business. President Pete Buttigieg They can’t. The same factors that lead Trump administration sought to slash and some officials and organisations to enforce That’s just what America has witnessed. might divert money appropriated to the Pen- to outmigration—crushing poverty, wide- obstruct US funding over the past three fiscal accountability have met with some success Trump has gone the farthest of any modern tagon to increase Obamacare subsidies as a spread crime and violence, and weak gov- years, and the president’s order to cut off aid but even greater resistance. Trump’s order to president in asserting executive power. Not step toward health care for all. ernment institutions—also limit these gov- would end the programs before they could end aid undermines the very reformers that only is he reportedly telling Border Patrol Just as Republicans have cheered for ernments’ ability to entice residents to stay. show real results. could make a difference. agents to ignore laws he doesn’t like, he’s di- some of Trump’s executive orders for by- Trump can fire up his political base with his What would make more Guatemalans, We cannot expect any of the Northern verting $6.6 billion from the Pentagon and passing Congress and advancing conserva- demand that emigration cease immediately, Hondurans, and Salvadorans want to stay Triangle governments to respond strongly the Treasury Department to build a border tive goals, many Democrats would cheer a but addressing conditions that developed in home? The necessary changes would be to demands, domestic or foreign, for greater wall despite the constitutional provision that president who used executive actions to take Central America over many decades will de- enormous. According to the World Bank, security and increased economic opportu- Congress must approve major appropria- money from the very rich, increase abortion mand a longer time horizon. nity. None of the countries even exercises tions. Federal judges have blocked more than rights, limit apprehensions of unauthorised Perhaps Trump is imagining that armed Perhaps Trump is imagining that complete control over its own territory. Para- 60 of the president’s sweeping orders, mainly immigrants, block firearm sales, advance the guards posted at the Northern Triangle coun- doxically, even when governments have met because they ignore the 1946 federal law that climate-change fight and increase access to tries’ borders could keep would-be emigrants armed guards posted at the criminal violence with an iron fist, the blood- requires that factual evidence must be pre- health care. Yet no American should welcome from leaving, but doing so would violate both Northern Triangle countries’ borders shed has simply escalated. El Salvador, Gua- sented to justify changing major government an ends-justify-the-means approach in which international norms and national constitu- could keep would-be emigrants temala, and Honduras all scored below 40 regulations. The main offence of several of the checks and balances of the Constitution tions. Article 13 of the UN Universal Declara- from leaving, but doing so would out of 100 on the World Bank’s 2017 meas- the officials that Trump has pushed out of his become collateral damage of the nation’s par- tion of Human Rights states, “Everyone has violate both international norms ure of how well governments deliver public administration appears to have been them tisan wars. the right to leave any country, including his and national constitutions services. As multiple measures by Freedom telling the president that there are limits on Gridlock on big issues when power is split own, and to return to his country.” El Salva- House and the World Bank indicate, a lack of his authority. in Washington is nothing new. But the view dor, Honduras, and Guatemala all recognise press freedom gives citizens little voice and Yet to a stunning degree, Republicans ac- that presidents can act alone to get around freedom of movement as a right. Forbidding income per capita is just $4,600 in Hondu- makes public officials unaccountable for how cept Trump’s abuses of power. It’s time they this gridlock is new. It’s an ominous aban- citizens to leave is what authoritarian dicta- ras, and $7,500 to $8,000 in El Salvador and the government performs. realise that doing so could enable all kinds donment of a crucial principle: The president torships do. Guatemala. The poverty rate is nearly 30 per- Trump might find that cutting aid pro- of unilateral actions by a future Democratic is not above the law. Still, Trump is incorrect in saying that cent in El Salvador, and about 60 percent in vides him with far less leverage over these (Tribune News Service) these countries have done nothing to stem Guatemala and Honduras. Tax revenues are troubled countries than he expects. As a the outflow of people. After the unexpected low, so governments don’t have the funding source of income for families and foreign ex- 2014 surge of migrant children and fami- needed for adequate public services. Only a change for imports, US assistance pales be- lies, the United States devised the Strategy minority of young people complete high side the remittances these countries receive for Engagement in Central America, a com- school. Inadequate infrastructure and low from their citizens residing in the United prehensive multiyear approach to replace skill levels inhibit economic growth. A se- States. The World Bank estimates that to- Barr’s ‘Base Betrayal’ Washington’s conventional narrow focus on vere drought has ruined many farmers, and gether the three countries received remit- fighting the drug trade. In the Plan of the Al- malnutrition is common, especially in Gua- tances from the United States totalling $16 liance for Prosperity, the Northern Triangle temala. Crime is endemic. Levels of violence billion in 2017—36 times their appropriation URELY, Bill Barr — in his second ten- The truth: The FBI’s surveillance of governments promised to fund complemen- are among the world’s highest outside of war of foreign aid from Washington. Losing that ure as US attorney general — knows the Trump aide Carter Page began in October tary investments, especially in infrastruc- zones, mostly due to drug-trafficking organi- aid won’t force the Northern Triangle coun- Sdifference between legitimate court-ap- 2016 — after he left the campaign, but well ture, education, and law enforcement. Both zations, street gangs, police, and vigilantism. tries to change their ways. It will just make proved counterintelligence surveillance and into its legitimate probe into the Kremlin’s plans explicitly aimed to discourage emigra- Large and small businesses lose substantial their citizens worse off. nefarious-sounding “spying” on American election meddling. tion by expanding economic opportunities, sums to gang extortion. On surveys, a fourth The cutoff in aid might not occur. Trump citizens. Four separate judges under the Foreign increasing security, and improving govern- of households report having been victims of could change his mind, or Congress might Why, then, did he willfully conflate the Intelligence Surveillance Act authorised ment effectiveness. crime in the previous year. successfully challenge his authority to redi- two in Senate testimony this week, declar- and reauthorised warrants on Page. Initial spending on these multifaceted Even the best-governed countries, with rect the funds. Officials in the Trump admin- ing, “I think spying on a political campaign That Trump sees FBI efforts to connect initiatives began in 2016. Of an eventual the most committed leaders, would find such istration have to know that the governments is a big deal”? the dots of people linked to his campaign $1.8 billion in US funds, most were to be al- severe problems daunting. Tragically, the of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador Probably because the comment helped and Russian operatives as “treason” is to located to nongovernmental organisations Northern Triangle governments are short neither can nor will shut down the flow of feed President Trump’s pernicious conspir- be expected. For Barr to give credibility to that had been contracted to implement the on will and capacity to act. Transparency In- emigrants. Grandstanding will not substi- acy-mongering, that the Deep State “illegal- a smear of his own Justice Department and programmes at the local level. In all, the ternational’s Corruption Perceptions Index tute for steady diplomacy or reliable foreign ly” targeted him and committed “treason.” FBI is outrageous. Northern Triangle governments report hav- for 2018 ranks Guatemala and Honduras in assistance in addressing the conditions that ing spent more than $4 billion from 2016 the top third of the most corrupt countries in motivate Central American emigrants to em- (Tribune News Service) to 2018 to complement US appropriations, which to do business. Only El Salvador has bark on the treacherous journey north. Communicate With Parents About Vaccines, Don’t Vilify Them We still have a long way to go in addressing common misconceptions about vaccines to ensure informed decision-making MEREDITH ALSTON play out: Will the mountains of scientific evi- and beliefs among parents found that their TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE dence behind vaccines convince vaccine-hes- views on vaccines aren’t as black and white as itant parents, or will it push them farther into they may seem. In fact, five clusters of parents VER the years, I have noticed a steady the depths of internet conspiracy black holes were identified; their beliefs ranged from im- increase in anti-vaccine misinformation insisting that vaccines cause autism? I’d put munisation advocates to parents who were Ocirculating on social media. I find it trou- money on the latter. worried that vaccines would harm their chil- bling, but I am somewhat reassured because In my health communications class in dren. Another national survey in 2000 found for every anti-vaccine click-bait article posted, college, vaccines were a month-long topic of that a substantial number of parents believe there are 20 other posts urging parents to fol- discussion. But rather than focusing on the that their child’s immune system could be low their paediatrician’s vaccine schedule. So debate itself, we learned how to communicate weakened by vaccines and that children get when I read that there was a confirmed case with vaccine-hesitant parents. We learned more vaccines than are good for them. Both of the measles in Baltimore recently, I was about confirmation bias: the tendency to studies came to the same conclusion: Chil- alarmed but not surprised. seek out information that confirms what we dren’s health care providers are the most im- My first reaction is anger: How could already believe. We learned that bombarding portant source of information on immunisa- anyone deny the indisputable evidence from vaccine-hesitant parents with research and tions. hundreds of studies that prove the safety and data would likely never change their minds, Vaccines are one of the most important efficacy of childhood immunisations? My sec- because being an “anti-vaxxer” is more than breathing was off when she was just two days and distrustful, but it gave me a new per- public health advances of our time, but we ond reaction is fear — not only for the unvac- just a belief; it’s an identity. We learned that old. When I asked her paediatrician, he flip- spective; vaccine-hesitant parents want what still have a long way to go in addressing com- cinated children, but for the babies too young calling parents who are opposed to, or hesi- pantly said “Oh, not to worry. Babies just I wanted: their fears and concerns to be ad- mon misconceptions to ensure informed de- to be immunised, as well as immunocompro- tant of vaccinating their children “anti-vaxx- make a lot of noise.” He dismissed my con- dressed, not disregarded. They want to be a cision-making. Paediatricians, primary care mised adults. Scrolling through hundreds of ers” only feeds into this identity and pushes cerns, even when I insisted that there was part of the decision-making when it comes to doctors and public health workers have the Facebook comments, I see that I am not alone them farther away. something clearly wrong with her. A few days their child’s health care, and above all, they opportunity to contribute to this educational in my fear and outrage. “Vaccinate your damn My perspective on how we should com- later she was projectile vomiting and gasping want what’s best for their children. effort through respectful, well-informed and kids!” one angry father writes. “I’m never municate with parents who express concerns for air, so we rushed to the Emergency De- It’s challenging for paediatricians, nurses compassionate dialogue with parents. We leaving the house again,” an 8-week-old in- or hesitations about vaccines changed. I dis- partment where she was admitted and diag- and other public health professionals to inter- all want what’s best for our children; we just fant’s mother laments. Their feelings are covered that more often than not, their deci- nosed her with severe laryngomalacia, a con- act with these parents because we see the im- need to right information to get there. understandable; it’s hard to understand the sions were based on the best information they dition that would require surgery to correct. minent danger in their misinformed decision. logic behind refusing to vaccinate children, have at the time. I was outraged. Why had her paediatri- But instead of turning them away, what if we (Meredith Alston works for the and it’s easy to blame their parents. I have a nine-month-old baby with a se- cian not taken just a few minutes more to made more an effort to bring them in? Anne Arundel County Department of Still, I wonder how this blame-game will vere breathing disorder. I noticed that her hear me out? The experience left me angry A 2005 study on immunisation attitudes Health.)

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Pakistan frees another 100 Indian Hazaras in Pakistan protest for Nepal plane hits parked helicopter fishermen as a goodwill gesture third day after Quetta attack while taking off; 3 on board killed ARYNEWS decided to release 100 fish- REUTERS militants and other Sunni Mus- KARACHI ermen who were arrested by QUETTA lim militant groups in both Pa- REUTERS highest mountain, 125 km third one died while under- the PMSA over violating Pa- kistan and Afghanistan. KATHMANDU (78 miles) northeast of cap- going treatment in a hospital PAKISTAN on Sunday re- kistani waters. MINORITY Shi’ite Hazaras “We’ve lost hundreds of our ital Kathmandu. in Kathmandu,” airport offi- leased another one hundred The government had ear- blocked traffic in a sit-in pro- loved ones in the last 10 years,” A small plane operated by a The plane, operated by cial Pratap Babu Tiwari said. Indian fishermen from Malir lier decided to release over- test for a third day in the Tahir Hazara, leading the sit-in, private airline in Nepal hit a Summit Air, was not carry- The dead included two Jail Karachi as a goodwill all 360 Indian prisoners in southwestern Pakistani city of told Reuters. “The government parked helicopter on Sunday ing passengers as it was try- security guards who were gesture, Radio Pakistan re- April. After the first batch of Quetta on Sunday after a sui- failed to protect our commu- while preparing to take off ing to leave what is consid- near the helicopter. The pi- ported. The fishermen were 100 prisoners, remaining 260 cide bomb killed 19 people in nity. Terrorists are free to tar- in a mountainous area near ered to be one of the world’s lot of the plane was among arrested for fishing illegally fishermen will be released in an outdoor market, many of get us.” “Stop killing Hazaras,” Mount Everest, killing three most dangerous airports due three people injured, in Pakistani waters during phases. The Foreign Office in them ethnic Hazaras. the crowd chanted. “Down with people including a co-pilot, to the shortness of its runway though the lone stewardess various operations. Islamabad had announced to Dozens were wounded terrorism and sectarianism.” an airport official said. and its location surrounded escaped unhurt. Air crash- The fishermen will be release 360 Indian prison- in the blast on Friday on the The protesters, who in- The Twin Otter aircraft by mountains. es are common in mostly taken to Lahore through ers this month.The released outskirts of Quetta, capital of clude many women and chil- crashed into the helicop- Officials said the cause mountainous Nepal, home train where they would be Indian fishermen were taken resource-rich Baluchistan prov- dren, have set up camps and ter at Tenzing Hillary Air- of the incident was not im- to eight of the world’s 14 handed over to the Indian to the Karachi Cantonment ince, officials said. Islamic State burn wood to keep warm at port at Lukla, known as mediately known. “Two peo- highest mountain peaks, in- authorities at Wagah Bor- Railway Station, where they claimed responsibility. Hazaras night. One police official said the gateway to the world’s ple died on the spot and the cluding Mount Everest. der on Monday (tomorrow). boarded the Allama Iqbal Ex- have been frequently targeted there were about 200 people Earlier on Monday, Pakistan press for Lahore. by Taliban and Islamic State taking part on Sunday.

Philippines confirms death of Islamist Money launderers fume group leader Modi claims India called when asked questions, REUTERS MANILA says PM Imran Khan PHILIPPINE officials on Sunday confirmed that a Pakistan’s nuclear bluff ARYNEWS Steps taken will ease leader of an alliance of pro- ISLAMABAD Islamic State militants was economic crisis: FM one of four insurgents killed CRITICIZING corrupts, Prime in a clash with the military Minister Imran Khan said that ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister last month. money launderers behaved Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Defence Secretary Delfin with indignation when ques- that the steps taken by the Paki- Lorenzana confirmed Abu tioned. PM Imran Khan here stan Tehreek-e-Insaf government Dar’s death based on the find- on Sunday took to the twitter will improve the overall economic ings of a DNA test. and shared a quote of France’s situation of the country. “Foreign “It is confirmed, it’s Abu renowned economist Frederic direct investment had fallen Dar’s remains,” he said. Bastiat about corruption. to dangerous levels, Rs 6,000 Security forces believe He said the truth of this trillion debt was accumulated Abu Dar had led Dawla Islam- saying was reflected clearly by the previous governments,” iya, an alliance of pro-ISIS in the way money launder- said Qureshi while addressing fighters in southern Philip- ers were treated and the way the media in Multan, adding that pines that include foreigners. they behaved with indigna- PTI can’t be held responsible for The four rebels were killed tion when questioned: “When the actions undertaken by the in a clash in Lanao del Sur plunder becomes a way of life previous governments. “When province in March. for a group of men in a society, PTI came into power, the forex over the course of time they reserves were adequate for two create for themselves a legal months only,” adding that the system that authorizes it and government is trying to rectify the News a moral code that glorifies it.” situation.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) in brief Earlier, terming money laundering a grave threat to fight the menace of money the country, Prime Minister laundering, the prime min- Terror bid to target Imran Khan on February 20, ister had said it had pushed passenger train in had directed the relevant gov- the nation into the quagmire Pakistan foiled ernment departments to ramp of debt. During the meeting, up measures to curb it. the interior secretary had ISLAMABAD: A remote Presiding over a meeting given the prime minister a controlled bomb meant to held to review the measures detailed briefing on anti- target a passenger train near taken by the government to money laundering efforts. Jungshahi railway station in Thatta was defused by a bomb disposal squad on Sunday According to Express News, terrorists had planted Congress demands Centre the bomb between Dhabeji and Jangshahi railway sta- release MoM of Rafale deal tion, and wanted to target a passenger train. Soon after Indian PM Narendra Modi (centre) receives a bow & arrow gift during the election rally meeting in Bangalore, India, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) receiving information, a bomb IANS the Indian government recom- disposal unit from Hyderabad NEW DELHI mended a partner,” he said. reached the scene and dis- Indian PM told an election rally that Balakot strike in February had shown that Questioning the veil of secrecy armed the explosive device. THE Congress on Sunday de- on Rafale, Sharma said a joint According to police officials, warnings that conventional fight couldescalate into nuclear conflict were false manded that the Centre make statement between two coun- the bomb planted contained public the minutes of the meet- tries is usually negotiated and 500 grammes of explosives AFP Pakistan. “Did we deflate their rorists in their homes”. India ing (MoM) between Prime Min- prepared in advance and if pur- and was to detonated with a NEW DELHI nuclear threat or not?” he No serious has long accused Pakistan of ister Narendra Modi and for- chase of Rafale fighter jets in fly- remote control. (TRIBUNE) asked the crowd that chanted supporting militants in Kash- mer French President Francois away condition was discussed, PRIME Minister Narendra “Modi, Modi, Modi” in re- showdown mir, a charge its neighbour de- Hollande, which culminated in why was it not included in the Operation to rescue Modi said Sunday that India sponse. India says its fighter Military experts have long nies. The suicide bombing was the Rafale fighter aircraft deal. joint statement. 150 Hindu ‘yatrees’ had called Pakistan’s nuclear jets bombed a suspected mili- warned that a conventional claimed by a Pakistan-based “The draft of the joint state- trapped in Balochistan bluff in recent cross-border air tant installation in Pakistan armed conflict between the group however. ment of the Indian Prime Min- The Congress demands that strikes that almost triggered a on February 26 to avenge the two countries could result The BJP has sought to use ister and the French President QUETTA: A rescue operation new war between the nuclear- killing of 40 paramilitaries by security to lead its election did not have any mention on the Centre make public the commenced for rescuing armed rivals. a suicide bomber in Indian in nuclear war and that this campaign amid a surge of na- Rafale deal. We want the gov- MoM between PM Modi around 150 Hindu yatrees Modi and his Hindu na- Kashmir 12 days earlier. was holding them back tionalist sentiment since the ernment to publicly place the and ex-French President trapped in a mountainous re- tionalist Bharatiya Janata Par- Pakistan responded by from a serious showdown. air strikes. Opposition groups minutes of meeting held be- Francois Hollande gion of Shoran following flood ty (BJP) have made national sending its warplanes toward Pakistan has never made a who have questioned the suc- tween the two leaders,” senior situation in Balochistan. Pro- security the focus of their cam- Indian airspace, leading to a public nuclear threat. But its cess of the raids have been Congress leader Anand Sharma vincial Disaster Management paign for a national election dogfight and the downing of an PM Imran did call on both slammed as “anti-national” by told reporters. “What is there The Prime Minister should Authority (PMDA) spokes- now being held. Indian jet. sides to pull back from the the party. to hide?”, he asked. The former not remain silent on the deal,” person said that authorities The prime minister told an Military experts have long brink in February because Modi also vowed that India Union Minister also invited the he said. He also shared details have started a rescue opera- election rally that an air strike warned that a conventional of the “weapons we have”. would never give up its claim Prime Minister for an open de- of the meeting between top of- tion to evacuate the trapped inside Pakistan in February armed conflict between the to Kashmir, which is divided bate on the Rafale deal. ficials of the Indian Air Force, Hindu yatrees. The Hindu had shown that warnings hos- two countries could result in between the two countries, and “If there is no corruption Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd pilgrims were being shifted to tilities could escalate into nu- nuclear war and that this was has been the cause of two wars involved, then the government (HAL) and the Rafale manufac- PMDA camp through helicop- clear conflict were false. holding them back from a seri- back from the brink in Febru- between the neighbours since should release the MoM. By not turers Dassault. “The contract ter while the rescue opera- “Pakistan has threatened ous showdown. ary because of the “weapons their independence in 1947. doing so, it is clearly evident that was snatched away from HAL, tion will be continued for one us with nuclear, nuclear, nu- Pakistan has never made we have”. Tens of thousands of peo- the Prime Minister is hiding wherein Dassault had agreed on hour. Hindu yatrees were clear,” Modi told an election a public nuclear threat. But its Modi renewed his warning ple have been killed in an in- something and he is involved in transfer-of-technology. Instead, trapped in suburban areas of rally in Indian-administered Prime Minister Imran Khan to Pakistan that “his new India” surgency in Indian-adminis- corruption. The former French a deal was made for 36 jets and Hari temple. (ARYNEWS) Kashmir near the border with did call on both sides to pull is capable of “eliminating ter- tered Kashmir since 1989. President had already said that HAL was not involved at all.” Indonesians to vote in world’s biggest single-day election Money, money, money: The tycoon factor in India’s election JAKARTA: Tens of millions of Indonesians will vote in presidential and parliamen- AFP opponent Rahul Gandhi is try- tion that swept Modi’s Hindu and other inducements, and tary elections this week MUMBAI ing to exploit a fighter jet deal nationalist Bharatiya Janata technological change, which after campaigns focused involving industrialist Anil Am- Party (BJP) to power–up from means greater outlays for media on the economy, but with INDIA’S tycoons are playing a bani while fugitive tycoons Vijay $2 billion in 2009. The group and digital outreach,” he added. political Islam looming ever pivotal role in the Asian giant’s Mallya and Nirav Modi loom thinks the 2019 contest could Analysts say traditional larger in the world’s biggest most expensive election ever, over the vote from London. top $7 billion, making it one of funding streams, such as party Muslim-majority nation. from funding campaigns and Contesting polls is getting the priciest elections globally. memberships, are declining President Joko Widodo, a tacit endorsements to being costlier in India and analysts say “Elections are getting more so parties increasingly rely on former furniture salesman hot-button issues themselves. parties are becoming more reli- expensive for many structural wealthy donors to fund cam- who launched his political Prime Minister Narendra ant on donations from anony- reasons,” Milan Vaishnav, a paigns. Data compiled by the career as a small-city mayor, Modi’s re-election bid has re- mous businessmen, leading to a senior fellow at the Carnegie Association for Democratic is standing for re-election ceived huge financial backing lack of transparency and worry- Indian devotees take part in a religious procession to mark the “Ram Endowment for International Reforms (ADR), an election in a contest with ex-general from corporate India, raising ing conflicts of interest. “There’s Navami” festival in Siliguri, on Sunday. (AFP) Peace think-tank, said. watchdog, showed that in fi- Prabowo Subianto, whom fears about the integrity of the a trend towards plutocracy,” “(There is a) growing popu- nancial year 2017-18 corporates he narrowly defeated in world’s largest democratic pro- Niranjan Sahoo, of the Observ- corporate influence can have a Centre for Media Studies es- lation, increasing political com- and individuals contributed 12 2014. (REUTERS) cess, experts say. er Research Foundation (ORF) serious impact on policies,” he timates that around $5 billion petition, voter expectations of times more to the BJP than to Meanwhile, Congress party think-tank, said. “Unbridled added. The New Delhi-based was spent during the 2014 elec- handouts in the form of cash six other national parties. 10 Monday, April 15, 2019 Gulf / Middle East

Israeli team scraps Manama visit after Bahrain outcry Palestinian ministers sworn in again after oath foul-up AFP Manama. Their attendance at Global Entrepreneurship Net- AFP oath had dropped a clause where by a “typing error.” Al-Hawah to take full care of the interests DUBAI the four-day event that starts work. Israel has official dip- RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES ministers swear to be loyal “to said he was familiar with the of the Palestinian people.” The on Monday had been con- lomatic relations with only the people and its national herit- vow having closely followed new ministers took office fol- ISRAELI speakers scheduled demned by members of parlia- two Arab states, neighbouring PALESTINIAN government age”, the lawyer said. Palestinian governments and lowing a change of government to appear at a business con- ment in Bahrain, which does Egypt and Jordan. ministers were sworn in for a “I noticed the error and I because it was part of his teach- that several analysts said was ference in Bahrain next week not recognise the Jewish state. Israel has long faced re- second time on Sunday after posted a status update on Face- ing for law trainees. made to further isolate Hamas, have cancelled their talks over “While we advised the Is- sistance to its efforts to im- a lawyer noticed that the oath book,” he said. Shtayyeh called He said the error could have at odds with the Fatah party of “security concerns”, organis- raeli delegation they would prove ties with Arab nations they took the day before had Al-Hawah to acknowledge the placed the government’s legality Abbas for more than a decade. ers said on Sunday. be welcome, they decided this because of its 50-year occu- been missing a phrase. error and inform him that the in doubt. According to WAFA, Abbas, 84, is seen as retain- At least three Israeli morning not to come due to pation of Arab territories. It Lawyer Nael Al-Hawah spot- oath would be repeated in its the full oath reads: “I swear by ing the real decision-making speakers, including the Israel security concerns and a wish has, however, recently seen ted the omission after Palestin- entirety on Sunday, he said. Almighty God to be loyal to the authority. While his term was Innovation Authority’s deputy not to cause disruption for the increased behind-the-scenes ian prime minister Mohammad Official Palestinian news homeland and its sanctities, meant to expire in 2009, Abbas chief Anya Eldan, had been other 180 nations participat- cooperation with some Gulf Shtayyeh’s new government was agency WAFA said the oath was to the people and its national has remained in office in the due to address the Global En- ing,” said Jonathan Ortmans, states, particularly in tackling sworn in before president Mah- indeed repeated, adding that heritage, to respect the consti- absence of elections since the trepreneurship Congress in founder and president of the their shared enemy Iran. mud Abbas on Saturday. The the mistake had been caused tutional order and the law, and Fatah-Hamas split. More than 120 dead as Libya rivals battle Sudan protesters set demands as for control of Tripoli military rulers seek global support AFP backed forces overthrew former TRIPOLI dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. A bewildering array of mi- Thousands encamp outside Khartoum army headquarters overnight to keep up pressure on the military council FIGHTING near Tripoli has litias have sought to take con- killed 121 people since strong- trol since his ouster. Haftar’s AFP man Khalifa Haftar launched offensive began shortly before a KHARTOUM an offensive earlier this month conference set for this month to to take the Libyan capital, the discuss Libya’s future–an event SUDANESE protesters de- World Health Organization the UN cancelled as his forces manded new military rulers set said Sunday. closed in on the capital. up a civilian government as the In clashes between Haftar’s foreign ministry called Sunday forces and those of the UN- The unity govt said its forc- for backing from the interna- backed Government of National tional community to help the Accord (GNA), both sides have es had shot down an LNA country’s “democratic transi- proclaimed “advances” but nei- fighter jet on Sunday “that tion”. ther appears to have made sub- was preparing to conduct Thousands remained en- stantial progress on the ground air raids” south of Tripoli camped outside Khartoum’s in recent days. army headquarters overnight With more than 560 peo- to keep up pressure on a mili- ple wounded since the fighting Haftar, who leads the self- tary council that took power started on April 4, the WHO styled Libyan National Army after ousting veteran leader said it was sending more medi- (LNA), has pushed from his Omar al-Bashir on Thursday. cal supplies and staff to Tripoli. power base in the country’s A 10-member delegation On its Twitter feed, the agency east towards the Libyan capital representing the protesters denounced “repeated attacks on in the west, the seat of the UN- delivered their demands dur- health care workers” and vehi- backed unity government led by ing talks with the council late cles during the fighting. Fayez al-Sarraj. Saturday, according to a state- The UN’s humanitarian co- The unity government said ment by the Alliance for Free- ordination office, OCHA, said its forces had shot down an LNA dom and Change umbrella Saturday that three medical fighter jet on Sunday “that was group spearheading the rallies. personnel had been killed and preparing to conduct air raids” “We will continue... our that shrapnel had put five am- south of Tripoli. An LNA source sit-in until all our demands are bulances out of action. The said the plane had come down met,” including the formation mounting violence has sparked in an area under its control and of a fully civilian government, global alarm over the oil-rich that the pilot, who had ejected, said one of the alliance’s lead- country, in turmoil since NATO- was “safe and sound”. ers, Omar al-Degier. Later the military coun- cil met with political parties Sudanese gather during a rally in the capital Khartoum, on Sunday. (AFP) and urged them to agree on Libyan strongman Haftar meets Sisi in Cairo an “independent figure” to be Ruling council urges parties to agree on ‘independent’ figure as PM Koutsis, and the military coun- the country’s prime minister, cil’s deputy. CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met a correspondent present at the KHARTOUM: Sudan’s new military rulers urged political parties Sunday to select an “independent” figure to Mohammad Hamdan Da- in Cairo with Khalifa Haftar, the commander of eastern-based meeting said. become prime minister and form a civilian government, an AFP correspondent at their meeting said. “We glo, widely known as Himei- Libyan forces, who is under international pressure to halt an “We want to set up a civilian want to set up a civilian state based on freedom, justice and democracy,” Lieutenant General Yasser al- dti, told Koutsis “about the advance on the capital Tripoli. state based on freedom, justice Ata, a member the ruling military council, said at the meeting with several parties in Khartoum. “We want measures taken by the military Egypt has close ties with Haftar, whose Libyan National Army and democracy,” a member of you to agree on an independent figure to be prime minister and agree on a civilian government.”(AFP) council to preserve the security (LNA) controls the east and swept through the mainly desert the military council Lieuten- and stability of the country,” south earlier this year before moving to Tripoli ten days ago in a ant General Yasser al-Ata told the official SUNA news agency major escalation of conflict. several political parties, urging vilian government be set up to transition,” it said in a state- maintain the sovereignty of the reported. His move is the latest in a cycle of conflict and anarchy since them to agree on the figures to run day-to-day affairs. ment. country”, it added. Himeidti is a field com- the 2011 toppling of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Haftar sit in civilian government. Meanwhile,the foreign The council chief Gen- Talks between protest mander for the Rapid Support has projected himself as the scourge of Islamist militants and The protestors have insist- ministry urged the interna- eral Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is leaders and Sudan’s new rul- Forces (RSF) counter-insur- of the militias that grew powerful after the uprising. His rivals ed that civilian representatives tional community to back the “committed to having a com- ers were followed Sunday by a gency unit, which rights groups say he has fuelled conflict and risks returning Libya to authori- must join the military council, military council “to achieve the plete civilian government and meeting between Washington’s have accused of abuses in the tarian rule. (REUTERS) and demanded that a fully ci- Sudanese goal of democratic the role of the council will be to top envoy to Khartoum, Steven war-torn Darfur region.

News Israel arrests Palestinian governor of Jerusalem Iranian FM wants countries to take in brief AFP en a six-month order not to visit picions he was involved in the position on US step against Guards Ivanka Trump lands in JERUSALEM the occupied West Bank or con- Palestinian Authority’s arrest in Africa to promote US tact certain people there, and October of American-Palestini- REUTERS week as illegal. The Islamic Zarif was quoted as saying by jobs plan for women ISRAELI police arrested the police accused him of violating an Issam Akel, who was accused LONDON Revolutionary Guards Corps state news agency IRNA. Palestinian governor of Jerusa- the order. of involvement in selling an east (IRGC) is a powerful elite force Zarif said he had also sent ADDIS ABABA: Ivanka Trump lem on Sunday after he alleged- Police spokesman Micky Jerusalem building to Jewish IRAN will ask the internation- which controls much of the letters to United Nations Sec- began a four-day tour of ly violated an order previously Rosenfeld confirmed Gheith buyers. al community to take a posi- Iranian state and economy. retary-General Antonio Gu- Africa on Sunday to promote given to him by authorities, po- had been arrested and was be- Such sales are considered tion on the US designation of “Today... we will send mes- terres and the United Nations a $50 million United States lice and his lawyer said. ing questioned, but could not treasonous among Palestinians its Revolutionary Guards as sages to foreign ministers of all Security Council to protest initiative aimed at encourag- The governor, Adnan provide further details. concerned with Israeli settlers a terrorist organisation, For- countries to tell them it is nec- against “this illegal US meas- ing women’s employment Gheith, has been arrested sev- Official Palestinian news buying property in annexed east eign Minister Mohammad essary for them to express their ure”. Tehran retaliated against in developing countries. eral times in recent months in agency WAFA said he was re- Jerusalem. Palestinian officials Javad Zarif was cited as say- stances, and to warn them that Washington’s move by des- “Fundamentally we believe connection with an investiga- leased later Sunday and given have condemned his arrests ing on Sunday. this unprecedented and dan- ignating the regional United that investing in women is tion related to a land sale. a 1,000-shekel fine ($280, 250 and claimed it was intended to Iran condemned US Presi- gerous U.S. measure has had States Central Command as a a smart development policy His lawyer Mohammed euros). Police had previously pressure the Palestinian leader- dent Donald Trump’s step last and will have consequences,” terrorist organisation. and it is a smart business,” Mahmud said he had been giv- investigated Gheith over sus- ship over Akel’s case. White House adviser Trump said after drinking coffee and inhaling incense at a tradi- tional Ethiopian ceremony in Addis Ababa. (REUTERS) Five years after Boko Haram kidnap, 112 Chibok girls still missing Nigeria fuel tanker explosion leaves AFP 276 pupils aged 12-17, 57 of have been converted to the “We heard that some par- 12 people dead CHIBOK, NIGERIA whom managed to escape by group’s radical beliefs. ents were reunited with their jumping from the trucks. In a propaganda video daughters but ours (is) still yet KANO: Twelve people were AISHA Musa Maina digs Their plight moved the broadcast by Boko Haram to come back home,” he said. killed and 16 others badly through an old bag looking for world and became a key elec- in January 2018, 14 women “We aren’t losing hope but injured when a fuel tanker memories of her daughter Hau- tion issue for President Mu- claiming to be Chibok girls, we are appealing to govern- exploded in northern Nigerian wa, one of the Chibok school- hammadu Buhari who was three of whom held babies, ment to invest more effort to city of Gombe, police said girls kidnapped five years ago elected a year later on the warned their families they bring back our girls and reunite on Sunday.The driver lost by Boko Haram militants in promise of defeating Boko Har- would not be coming home. us,” he added. Elsewhere in the control of the fuel tanker as northeastern Nigeria. am and returning the girls safe Thanking the leader of the country, the passage of time he tried to avoid colliding with All she has left are old pa- and sound. group Abubakar Shekau, who seems to have lowered expecta- another truck at a bridge on pers damaged by dust and hu- After negotiations with “married us off” they added: tions of finding the girls. the outskirts of the city on midity, a school diploma and a Boko Haram, 107 of the girls “We are the Chibok girls that At a big traffic junction Saturday. The tanker fell on small photograph. either escaped, were released in Names of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls are displayed atop their you cry for... but we will not re- in the centre of the econom- its side, “spilled its contents The kidnap had caused exchange for prisoners or were desk on Sunday, during the 5th commemoration of the abduction of turn to you.” News is scarce in ic capital Lagos, drivers no and exploded, causing an the family such suffering and recovered by the army. the 276 girls by Boko Haram on April 14, 2014 (AFP) this small, remote town where longer pay attention to their inferno that engulfed other sadness it feels as if they were Hauwa is one of the 112 the literacy rate is very low. pictures hung along the rail- road users,” Gombe state all abducted, Hauwa’s mother girls of whom there has been or if she was killed in a Ni- of hunger or disease, given Hauwa’s father Musa Mai- ings. Five years ago the “Bring police spokeswoman Mary said. On April 14, 2014, gun- no news. gerian army bombing, a the army’s long-term pol- na has no idea what has hap- back our girls” slogan–fuelled Mallum said. (AFP) men stormed the Chibok girls’ Her family wonders if claim made by the militant icy of blocking the group’s pened to his daughter, although by social media–became a boarding school, kidnapping their daughter is still alive group. She might have died supplies. She might even he insists he has not lost hope. powerful rallying cry. Europe / Americas Monday, April 15, 2019 11 White House reviews ‘options’ to News Tornadoes sweep US South; 2 children killed in brief send migrants to sanctuary cities REUTERS Nearly 2,000 US flights NEW YORK were canceled or delayed with AFP make it possible and doing a full most of the trouble at airports Ukraine embassy WASHINGTON and thorough and extensive re- DEADLY tornadoes twisted in Dallas, Charlotte and Chi- suspect held under view,” she said. Sanctuary cities through the US South, kill- cago, according to FlightA- mental health laws THE White House confirmed are jurisdictions in 27 US states ing at least two children as a ware.com. Snow was falling in Sunday it is looking at ways to that limit cooperation between massive storm pressed east on Chicago on Sunday, with 1-3 LONDON: A driver arrested transfer undocumented mi- local law enforcement and im- Sunday, threatening to drench inches reported in central Illi- in London for ramming into grants to US sanctuary cities migration authorities. communities from New York nois, as a result of the storm’s the Ukrainian ambassador’s as Democrats accused Presi- Many of the biggest are in to Atlanta and snarl the start of cold front. parked car and then trying dent Donald Trump of creating Democratic strongholds like San the workweek. A total of 17 tornadoes were to run over police officers “manufactured chaos” at the Francisco, Los Angeles and New More than 100 million reported across the south from is being held under mental US-Mexico border. York, giving Trump’s threats to people from the middle of Texas to Alabama on Saturday health legislation, police “This is an option on the launch the policy a menacing the United States to the East and Sunday, Oravec said. Two said Sunday. table,” White House press sec- partisan edge. The president re- Coast were at risk of extreme A total of 17 tornadoes were reported across the South, from Texas to children, siblings aged 3 and The 40-year-old man retary Sarah Sanders said in an vived the idea on Twitter and in weather, facing warnings of Alabama, on Saturday and Sunday. 8, were killed when a tree fell “has been sectioned under interview on ABC’s “This Week.” comments to reporters on Fri- heavy thunderstorms and an- on the car in which they were the Mental Health Act” Trump “heard the idea, he day, after the White House had other round of tornadoes, said Weather Prediction Center. severe weather today, and that sitting in Pollok, Texas, said a -- meaning he can be held likes it, so -- well, we’re looking said earlier in the week it was off meteorologist Bob Oravec of “So much of the Eastern includes major cities,” Oravec spokeswoman for the Angelina against his wishes -- and to see if there are options that the table. the National Weather Service’s United States faces the risk of said. County Sheriff’s Department. will be taken to hospital for treatment, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. He was arrested Satur- day outside Ukraine’s em- UK govt to start cross-party bassy in the exclusive Hol- land Park area of London, Democrats accuse Trump talks on Brexit next week after police officers opened fire on his vehicle.(AFP) AFP “Then we would hope to LONDON take stock of where we are as soon as parliament gets back Kamala Harris of inciting violence against THE British government will after the Easter recess,” he releases 15 years resume talks with the main said. “But I don’t think that this of tax returns opposition Labour party next question can be allowed to drag week on how to resolve the out for much longer.” WASHINGTON: Democratic deadlock over Brexit, a senior May was forced to ask fel- US Senator Kamala Har- Muslim Congresswoman minister said Sunday. low EU leaders this week to ris released on Sunday Prime Minister Theresa postpone Brexit for a second 15 years of tax returns May’s effective deputy, David time, from April 12 to October through 2018. Harris held Lidington, said they wanted to 31. She has been unable to per- public office during the Trump has tweeted a video of Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar spliced with be able to “take stock” of any suade MPs to back the with- years 2004 through 2018. footage of the 9/11 attacks after she delivered a speech on Islamophobia progress when parliament re- drawal terms she has struck With her husband, Douglas turns from its Easter break on with Brussels, but is also un- Emhoff, an attorney, she April 23. willing to take Britain out of the had a combined adjusted “What we have agreed is a EU with no deal at all. gross income in 2018 of programme of meetings next She is still hoping Brexit can about $1.89 million, and week on particular subjects happen in time to avoid Britain paid total taxes of about with the ministers and shadow taking part in European Parlia- $697,000, according to the ministers concerned getting to- ment elections on May 23. returns. Harris and Emhoff, gether,” he told the BBC. May met Labour leader who have filed joint tax They would discuss envi- Jeremy Corbyn on April 3 and returns since marrying in ronmental standards and work- there have been further lower- 2014, have paid more than ers’ rights after Brexit as well as level talks since then over La- $2.2 million in federal taxes the future security relationship bour’s demand for a close fu- over the past five years at with the EU. ture relationship with the EU. an average effective tax rate of 32.6 percent. (REUTERS)

WWII bomb Eurosceptic MP warns May detonated in river in Frankfurt over participation in EU polls FRANKFURT: Bomb disposal DPA bers have now written a letter experts exploded a World LONDON to the prime minister say- War II bomb in the Main river ing they are not prepared to in the centre of Frankfurt A leading eurosceptic law- fight Euro elections,” Duncan on Sunday, causing a water maker in Prime Minister Smith said. “It would be an fountain several metres high. Theresa May’s Conservatives utter disaster for us.” “What Parts of the city centre were warned on Sunday that many are you going to say on the evacuated Sunday morning local party groups could boy- doorstep, ‘vote for me and I’ll as experts attempted to deal cott elections to the European be gone in three months’? It with the 250-kilogram US Air Parliament if Britain is forced doesn’t make any sense,” he Force bomb. It was initially to hold them. added. unclear whether it would be “It’s all about whether the May secured a second, detonated or diffused. The Conservatives have delivered last-minute delay to Brexit device was found on Tuesday on their ability to leave the last week, with EU leaders during an exercise dive by the US lawmaker Ilhan Omar speaks during a press conference in Washington recently. (AFP) European Union, and we real- giving her until October 31 to fire service.About 600 people ly have to get out and we sim- take Britain out of the bloc. were asked to leave their AFP Sanders however defended ter Omar delivered a 20-min- ply cannot fight the Euro elec- As a condition for the ex- homes from 8 am (0600 WASHINGTON Trump on Friday tweeted a Trump Sunday, telling ABC ute address to the Council on tions,” Iain Duncan Smith, a tension, EU leaders insisted GMT) on Sunday morning for video that juxtaposed the news: “The president is wish- American Islamic Relations former party chairman, told that Britain must take part security reasons. (DPA) WHITE House press secretary snippet, to a backdrop of ing no ill will and certainly not (CAIR) shortly after the New broadcaster Sky News. in European Parliament elec- Sarah Sanders on Sunday de- menacing music, with imag- violence towards anyone.” Zealand mosque attacks in “I gather dozens of Con- tions in late May, if it is still in fended Donald Trump against But, she added: “The presi- March. servative association mem- the bloc by then. accusations that he was incit- es of the destruction wrought dent is absolutely and should “For far too long, we have Spanish premier ing violence against a Mus- by the hijacked planes slam- be calling out the congress- lived with the discomfort of be- hardens position lim Congresswoman after the ming into the Twin Towers woman for her not only one- ing a second-class citizen and, president tweeted a video of which once dominated New time but history of anti-Semitic frankly, I’m tired of it, and eve- on Catalonia her spliced with footage of the York’s skyline comments.” ry single Muslim in this coun- One woman drowns as 92 9/11 attacks. Sanders was referencing a try should be tired of it,” she REUTERS Ilhan Omar, a Democratic previous controversy sparked said. “CAIR was founded after migrants reach Greek island MADRID lawmaker from Minnesota, has dominated New York’s skyline. by Omar speaking out against 9/11,” she added, “because they been at the center of an esca- The clip, which has been the influence of the American recognized that some people AFP fallen overboard before they SPANISH Prime Minister Pe- lating row following a speech viewed more than nine million Israel Public Affairs Commit- did something and that all of us ATHENS could land their vessel on the dro Sanchez, who faces a na- she made about Islamophobia times as of Sunday, ends with tee lobby group in US politics. were starting to lose access to island’s rocky shoreline, near tional election in two weeks’ in which she was accused by the words: “SEPTEMBER 11 The lawmaker has mount- our civil liberties.” ONE woman drowned as 92 the port of Karlovassi. time, has said he will act with conservatives of downplaying 2001 WE REMEMBER.” ed her own trenchant fight- The civil rights group was migrants reached the Aegean In a separate incident, a “strength and proportion” the deadliest attacks on US soil Prominent Democrats in- back, tweeting Saturday: “No in fact founded in 1994 but island of Samos, coastguard Greek patrol vessel rescued against any attempt by Catalan by characterizing the event as cluding Beto O’Rourke, Ka- one person - no matter how grew significantly after 2001. official said Sunday, as Greek 41 people on a vessel that got separatists to repeat their 2017 “some people did something.” mala Harris and Omar’s fel- corrupt, inept, or vicious - can The speech did not initially officials struggled to deal into difficulty off the island. independence bid. Trump on Friday tweeted a low first-time Congresswoman threaten my unwavering love receive significant attention with the rising number of ar- Samos is one of the five Catalonia’s failed attempt to video that juxtaposed the snip- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have for America. until the snippet in question rivals. Greek islands that sit off the secede from Spain and Madrid’s pet, to a backdrop of menac- rushed to Omar’s defence, ac- “I stand undeterred to con- was highlighted weeks later by The woman who drowned Turkish coast in the Aegean approach to the region has be- ing music, with images of the cusing the president and other tinue fighting for equal oppor- controversial Australian per- was part of a group of 51 mi- Sea -- together with Les- come the defining issue ahead destruction wrought by the Republicans of deliberately tunity in our pursuit of happi- sonality Mohammad Tawhidi grants, said the coastguard. bos, Chios, Leros and Kos -- of the April 28 election, in which hijacked planes slamming into taking her remarks out of con- ness for all Americans.” who refers to himself as the Those travelling with her told where migrants and refugees polls show a coalition of right- the Twin Towers which once text and endangering her life. The controversy arose af- “Imam of Peace.” coastguard officials she had arrive daily from Turkey. wing, unionist parties could seize a majority in parliament. “If we see the laws of the constitution or the Statute of Autonomy in Catalonia broken Assange will cooperate with Sweden, Finland may usher in first leftist PM in decades once more, the state of law led by this government will act with but fight any US warrant, says lawyer REUTERS vote, giving leader Antti Rinne strength and proportion against HELSINKI first shot at forming a govern- any challenge,” Sanchez said in AFP ment is US extradition, which a huge cache of official docu- ment. an interview published in Hoy LONDON we have warned about for ments. FINLAND may usher in its first The Finns are running sec- newspaper. In such an event, many years,” she added. The Australian has always leftist prime minister in two dec- ond with 16.3 percent support, Sanchez suggested he could ap- JULIAN Assange would co- The WikiLeaks founder is denied the claims of sexual ades in a parliamentary election after scoring rapid gains since ply direct rule to Catalonia, re- operate with Swedish author- in custody in London await- assault and rape in Sweden. on Sunday, as voters fret over the the start of the year when cases peating the decision of former ities if they reopen a rape case ing sentencing for breaching The first expired in 2015 future of the generous welfare of sexual abuse of minors by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy against him but will continue his British bail conditions in and the other was dropped system as the costs of caring for foreign men emerged. who took over the regional gov- to resist any bid to extradite 2012 by seeking refuge in Ec- in 2017, but the alleged rape a rapidly ageing population rise. Finns Party leader Jussi ernment during the secession him to the United States, his uador’s London embassy to victim has now asked for the But if opinion polls are Halla-aho, 47, cast his vote crisis in 2017. lawyer said Sunday. avoid extradition to Sweden. case to be reopened. correct, the left-leaning Social Finns Party Chaiman near his home in Eira, one “It’s an article of the con- “We are absolutely happy He was arrested at the If Stockholm makes a for- Democrats’ ability to govern Jussi Halla-aho. of Helsinki’s most expensive stitution. And we are a govern- to answer those queries if and embassy on Thursday after mal extradition request, the may be hampered by a surge neighbourhoods. ment that is going to apply the when they come up,” Jennifer Ecuador gave him up, and British government will have in support for the national- A survey commissioned by “As you probably know we constitution and make sure it is Robinson told Sky News tel- is now also fighting a US ex- to decide whether to consider ist Finns Party, riding a wave public broadcaster Yle showed have doubled our support in followed throughout the coun- evision about the rape claims. tradition warrant relating to it before or after that of the of anti-immigrant sentiment the Social Democrats could win opinion polls during the past six try,” Sanchez said. “The key issue at the mo- the release by WikiLeaks of United States. sweeping the Nordics. top spot with 19 percent of the months,” he said. Toyota Land Cruiser VXS wins ‘Best Extreme 4x4 2019 Award’ PAGE 14

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Texas A&M University at Qatar and ConocoPhillips partner with Qatargas to host the 10th edition of QPSS forum Key topics SATYENDRA PATHAK ity of 77 million tonnes. None DOHA of this would be possible with- Over the course of the event, out an enduring commitment 22 international and local INSTANCES of mishaps in to process safety,” he said. speakers from companies Qatar’s energy sector are much “We proudly operate and such as Dolphin Energy, lower than the global average, maintain our facilities to world- QChem, Qafac, Qapco, and Qatargas Health Safety En- class standards, and we play an Qatar Petroleum will debate vironment and Quality Chief active role in sharing best prac- crucial topic such as human Operating Officer Khalid al tices and engaging in process factors engineering, Hemaidi said on Sunday. safety dialogue within the oil organisational safety culture, Talking to Qatar Tribune and gas community,” he said. safety management systems, on the sidelines of 2019 Qa- “We aim to prevent all ac- tar Process Safety Symposium cidents and limit their conse- and process safety in Doha, Hemaidi said that quences when they do happen. competency Qatargas has been supplying This unequivocal commit- LNG and other hydrocarbon ments guide our local, regional Qatar Petroleum will debate products to the global market and international activities,” crucial topic such as human safely and reliably on a regular he said. factors engineering, organi- basis over the years. Marking a decade of co- zational safety culture, safety “We have maintained very operation between industry Qatargas Health Safety Environment and Quality Chief Operating Officer Khalid al Hemaidi with other dignitaries at the 10th Qatar Process management systems, and high standard of safety as we and academia, the 10th Qatar Safety Symposium, in Doha on Sunday. (Hanson k joseph) process safety competency. care for and value both people Process Safety Symposium Cesar O Malave, dean of and process safety above all (QPSS) saw Texas A&M Uni- year, Hemaidi said, empha- ConocoPhillips for nurtur- tional Vision 2030. This year, try and academia, offers a Texas A&M at Qatar, said, else. This is a core value, a val- versity at Qatar and Conoco- sis on protecting people and ing the Qatar Process Safety we acknowledge the inher- unique opportunity to hear “Our connection to the local ue which has been instrumen- Phillips partner with Qatargas environment has grown even Symposium into an important ent issue of human error and first-hand accounts from lead- oil and gas industry stems tal in our journey to becoming to host the two-day forum. more. annual meeting point for aca- its effect on overall safety, ing local and international from a strong academic focus a premier LNG company in The institutions signed a “This is the reason we have demia, industry, and govern- growth, and production vol- subject matter experts. in engineering. At Texas A&M the world,” he said. commemorative memoran- collaborated with Texas A&M ment over the last ten years,” ume. More importantly, we Over the course of the at Qatar, we prepare the next “Since the company was dum of understanding (MoU) University at Qatar and Cono- he said. are able to work towards the event, 22 international and lo- generation of leaders with not established in 1984, Qatargas during the conference to offici- coPhillips to advocate process ConocoPhillips Qatar overall design of processes to cal speakers from companies only a high competency in has grown into the largest liq- ate their collaboration. safety,” he said. President Todd Creeger said, help ensure that human error such as Dolphin Energy, Qatar engineering but an overall ca- uefied natural gas producer As Qatargas intends to “Qatargas is delighted to “Qatar’s rapid industry ex- does not lead to any major ca- Chemical Company (QChem), pacity to enter the workforce in the world. Today, Qatargas move forward and expand its join forces with such esteemed pansion follows the country’s tastrophe.” Qatar Fuel Additives Compa- with a strong sense of hazard operates 14 LNG trains with a production capacity to 110 partners. We commend Texas commitment to the aspira- This homegrown event, ny (Qafac), Qatar Petrochemi- awareness and process safety total annual production capac- million tonnes of LNG per A&M University at Qatar and tions outlined in Qatar Na- which brings together indus- cal Company (Qapco), and culture.”

MoCI releases report on special licences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The report revealed that 69 that a total of 443 licences were Qatar and Russia agree to DOHA licences were issued for dis- issued in March, including 75 counted prices, including 68 for promotional offers, 339 THE Ministry of Commerce licences for discounts and one for special offers (new prices, and Industry has released its licence for final liquidation, ‘buy one get one free’, and ‘buy enhance mutual investments monthly report detailing spe- while no licences were granted one get the second one at half cial licences issued in March for festivals. price’), three for swipe & win 2019. The report also indicated and 26 for prize draws. Qatar to participate in St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2019 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Qatar-Russian Busi- ness Council has organised a meeting in Moscow to discuss strengthening cooperation relations between business- men of both countries. The Qatari side was headed by the Qatar Cham- ber (QC) Board Member Ali Delegates at Qatargas shipping Safety Forum in Doha on Sunday. Abdul Latif al Misnad, and the Russian side by Ahmed Blancoev. Qatargas shipping safety The meeting witnessed signing of a MoU to strength- en their cooperation rela- forum promotes safe and tions, QC said in a statement The Qatar-Russian Business Council meeting touched on reviewing bilateral relations between both on Sunday. countries and ways of enhancing them, especially in trade and investment. The Qatari delegation vis- reliable LNG transportation ited many official institutions opportunities available for tors of both countries and in The Qatari delegation and held meetings with repre- both sides, QC said. eradicating any obstacles that called the Russian private sentatives of the Russian Fed- During the meeting, the might face their joint invest- sector companies to organ- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK During the forum, Qatargas operators were also widely eration business community. Qatari delegation informed ment and cooperation. ise industrial and commer- DOHA senior management reinforced represented with attendance The meeting was attended the Russian businessmen on They affirmed the role of cial exhibitions in Qatar. key messages about the impor- from Commerz Real, K Line, by Khalid Ahmed al Mannai, the council in supporting the The Qatari delegation QATARGAS hosted senior ex- tance of safe and reliable cargo NYK, MOL, Marangas, Pronav, Ahmed al Sulaiti, Yousuf Be- Qatari-Russian Joint Com- also called for establishing ecutives from major shipping delivery to its customers around STASCO and Teekay. hzad Yousif, Nasser Ahmed al The Qatari delegation mission on Trade, Economic an electronic database for companies, global safety experts the world. Representatives from Ras Khalaf, Mohammed Hussain called for establishing an and Technical Cooperation. the council to include all and key industry stakeholders The 70 ships, operated un- Laffan Port, Woqod, Qatargas’ Fikri, Abdulla Rafie al Emadi, electronic database for They agreed to raise their trusted companies as well at the Qatargas Shipping Safety der long-term charter with Qa- shareholders and important Antonio Roqueim Netto and the council to include all proposals about developing as laws and rules of both Forum titled “QSSF Al Salama”, targas, form a critically impor- industry stakeholders such as Assistant Director General trusted companies as cooperation between both countries, while the Rus- in Doha, the company said in a tant ‘floating pipeline’ between the British Safety Council also for Government Relations countries to the commis- sian side assured to provide statement on Sunday. Ras Laffan and Qatargas cus- attended the event. and Committee Affairs Ali Bu well as laws and rules of sion to address in its coming the Qatari side with all data Coordinated by Qatargas’ tomers around the globe. With safety as a core value, Sherbak al Mansouri. both countries meeting’s agenda. about investment incentives Shipping Department, the fo- The opportunity was also Qatargas Shipping Department, The meeting was also at- They also agreed to hold offered by the Russian gov- rum will be repeated annually taken to respectfully recognise together with its ship owner tended by Ambassador of Qa- QC’s activities and roles in two meetings every year, ernment and all regions for with the objective of promoting the long -term and greatly val- partners, continually strive for tar to Moscow HE Fahd bin the private sector including one in Qatar and the other in investors. and delivering safety excellence ued relationship between Qa- incident and injury- free opera- Mohammed al Attiyah. facilitating business commu- Russia. On the sidelines of the in the marine transportation of targas and its chartered fleet tion, the statement said. The meeting touched on nity and attracting foreign Both sides also assured meeting, the Chamber’s del- LNG, the statement said. ship owners and operators. All are unreservedly com- reviewing bilateral relations investments. their participation in St egation held a meeting with QSSF Al Salama reinforces The event was attended mitted to protecting their peo- and ways of enhancing them, In a joint statement, Qa- Petersburg International the Chamber of Commerce the importance of safe and reli- by senior management rep- ple, assets and the environment. especially in trade and in- tar and Russia underscored Economic Forum 2019 and of the Russian Federation. able delivery of LNG to Qatar- resentatives from the leading Safety is the commonly shared vestment aspects. It also re- the importance of the council meetings of the joint com- The meeting discussed gas customers and the criticality shipping companies including value that unites all Qatargas viewed investment climate in in streamlining communica- mission to be held on the ways of promoting coopera- of incident free bunker opera- Nakilat and Milaha. Qatargas’ marine transportation business both countries and business tion between business sec- sidelines of the forum. tion ties between both sides. tions at Ras Laffan. international ship owners and partners. Economy & Business Monday, April 15, 2019 13

2019 GOLDEN STIRRING AWARDS LEXUS UX WINS ‘BEST URBAN CROSS OVER 2019’ AWARD TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

LEXUS has once again achieved success in the 2019 Golden Stirring Awards, the premier annual competition, winning the award of the ‘Best Urban Cross Over’ for the Lexus UX. On behalf of AAB, Firas Mufti, Senior Marketing Manager, received the award. The UX has an evolutionary design that closely echoes Lexus’s current models. The first thing that jumps out is the front end. It sports a large and aggressive spindle grille with corner cuts, thin headlights that include a unique LED strip, and a sharply curved hood. UX was the first ever Lexus vehicle engi- neered by a lady Chief Engineer Chika Kako. There are unique side skirts, a coupe like roof- line and a 17-inch alloy wheels (18 inch on the F-Sport trim levels). The UX excels at the cabin design. The in- Firas Mufti, Senior Marketing Manager (Lexus terior is completed to a high specification and & Toyota), receives the award during the 2019 bring exceptional quality unique to the segment. Golden Stirring Awards recently. Imbuing a youthful appeal to its lineup, Lexus UX is an innovative addition to the crossover segment. Luxury Compact Crossover segment. The all- The UX is the first Lexus vehicle to be new model combines the brand’s latest luxury constructed on the new Global Architecture offerings and safety technologies in a package Compact (GA-C) platform. With a lightweight that combines new charismatic design ele- yet super-rigid structure, extremely low cen- ments and ultra-efficient powertrains. tre of gravity, and a refined suspension tun- While the UX name is derived from the ing, the GA-C platform provides the UX with P Lexus UX is engineered to deliver a quick and engaging driving experience with a Lexus- guiding concept of the vehicle’s design team exemplary handling agility and ride comfort, smooth demeanour, making it a unique entry in the luxury compact crossover segment and describes the vehicle’s mission as Urban along with a distinctive driving personality. + X-over (crossover), the UX is engineered to Lexus, known for its certified and high qual- P Imbuing a youthful appeal to its line-up, Lexus UX is an innovative addition to the deliver a quick and engaging driving experi- ity vehicles, offers the best after sales services of ence with a Lexus-smooth demeanour, mak- 8 service centres across Qatar where also some Luxury Compact Crossover segment ing it a unique entry in the luxury compact of the locations operate seven days a week. Testing of the new Porsche Taycan Embassy hails agreements sports car has entered final stage signed by Qatar, France

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The agreements will enhance economic ties between the DUBAI The all-electric Porsche Taycan will be introduced in September two countries, and aim to meet the development and PORSCHE’S first purely elec- and will be launched in the market at the end of the year growth of the Qatari economy, says the French embassy trically driven sports car, the Taycan, is currently complet- ing its final test drives before it TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ed to extend it for another year companies linked to the field enters series production. DOHA until March 2020. of transportation, whose plans In Scandinavia, just a few The signing of the collab- for industrial settlement are kilometres away from the THE French embassy has orative agreement between located in Qatar. Arctic Circle, it is proving its welcomed the signing of sev- the French finance compa- Egis – engineering potential in terms of driving eral agreements between Qa- ny, Iris Capital, and Qatar partner with vast portfo- dynamics on snow and ice. At tari and French companies Development Bank (QDB): lio in Qatar: Active world- the same time, Porsche engi- on the occasion of the official QDB is investing in Iris wide, Egis is a French group neers are taking advantage of visit of France’s Prime Minis- Capital’s latest-generation offering engineering, project the summer in the Southern ter Edouard Philippe to Qatar fund to get access to French structuring and operations Hemisphere. recently. and international companies services. In engineering and In South Africa, they are The agreements will en- wishing to settle and develop consulting its sectors of activ- conducting performance tests, hance economic ties between business in Qatar, Iris Capital ity, include transport – road, as well as final adjustments in the two countries, and aim has opened a representative rail and metro, urban develop- terms of continuous perfor- “Before the Taycan is launched as charging the battery or tem- ●Altitude: From 85 metres to meet the development and office in Qatar to sustain the ment, building, industry, wa- mance and reproducibility. on the market at the end of the perature control of the drive below to 3,000 metres above growth of the Qatari economy, development of the Qatari in- ter, environment and energy. In Dubai they are carry- year, we will have covered ap- train and the interior under sea level the French embassy said in a novation ecosystem. Currently, Egis in Qatar em- ing out hot-climate endurance proximately six million kilo- extreme conditions are addi- ●Charging cycles: Over statement on Sunday. Iris Capital will be sharing ploys over 400 people, working runs and testing battery charg- metres across the globe. We tional aspects in the battery- 100,000 using various charg- The following deals were with QDB its know-how and in numerous offices assigned to ing under extreme conditions. are already very happy with powered models. ing technologies across the signed: best investment practices in country’s iconic projects, such The 30 countries across the the current status of the vehi- The most significant globe Extension of the agree- the field of venture capital. as Doha Metro, Expressway globe in which these compre- cles. The Taycan is going to be facts from the Taycan test- ●Development team: ment between Future Establishing Orion Programme, Industrial Area hensive tests are being carried a true Porsche.” ing phase: Around 1,000 test drivers, French Champions and LLC joint-venture in the Sewage Treatment Plant, Um out have temperatures that Of course, at Porsche, elec- ●Overall distance covered: technicians and engineers BPIFranc: field of transportation: Alhoul Economic Zone (Qatar range from minus 35 to plus tric cars have to undergo the Approximately six million kilo- The Porsche Taycan will be The common fund, Fu- Qatar Railways Develop- Economic Zone 3), Al Karaana 50 degree Celsius. same rigourous testing pro- meters, of which two million introduced in September and ture French Champions, a ment Company and RKH Qi- Lagoon Rehabilitation, various “After carrying out com- gramme as sport cars with were endurance run kilometres will be launched onto the mar- partnership between Qatar tarat companies (49% subsidi- Facility Management contracts puter simulations and com- combustion engines. In ad- ●Countries: A total of 30, ket at the end of the year. Across Investment Authority and ary of the French companies for governmental bodies, Kata- prehensive bench tests early dition to displaying superior including the USA, China, the the globe, there are already BPIFrance, has contributed Keolis and RATP, operating ra Cultural Village and aviation on, we have now reached the performance, this always in- UAE and Finland more than 20,000 serious pro- through its investments to the public transport systems), has projects – all of which contrib- final phase of this demanding cludes proving unrestricted ●Temperatures: From mi- spective buyers. The potential development of seven French established the ORION LLC ute to Qatar’s National Vision testing programme,” under- suitability for everyday use in nus 35 to plus 50 degree Celsius customers have put their names companies since March 2014. joint venture. and will serve in time for the lines the vice president of the all climate conditions. Particu- ●Air humidity: From 20 to down on an option programme Satisfied with this coopera- The company aims to in- FIFA World Cup that will be model line, Stefan Weckbach. larly demanding features such 100 percent list and made a down payment. tion, the partners have decid- tegrate the capital of French hosted in Doha in 2022.

TWO ULTIMATE LUXURY PROPERTIES JRE expands its UK portfolio with Beaufort Park and Sovereign Court TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK are elated to expand our pro- amongst green spaces and ex- features contemporary urban- DOHA ject offerings with the addi- emplary facilities, offering the inspired 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apart- tion of these two highly poised perfect balance between village ments, penthouses and villas in FOR Just Real Estate (JRE), properties in London – Beau- character and city living. The one of London’s best-connected the leading property service fort Park and Sovereign Court. nearest station is a short walk locations. Sovereign Court is lo- provider in Qatar, there’s no Each project possesses its own away and provides swift jour- cated in the centre of Hammer- stopping back in the already unique aspects and have been neys to Central London includ- smith and is sensationally well established and ever-expand- developed by some of the UK’s ing Kings Cross. Furthermore, served for transport, boasting ing luxury projects portfolio in leading architects adhering North London’s urban hubs, not one, but two underground Qatar as well as overseas. to sustainability norms. I am Brent Cross and Hampstead, stations, serving four separate Adding projects year-after- confident that these properties are easily accessible. tube lines between them and year and gaining muscle in eve- will entice Qatari buyers plan- The 25-acre development it’s just eight minutes to South ry territory it is operating, JRE ning to invest in the London is set to incorporate more than Kensington. In addition, Ham- has fast gained the prime posi- real estate market owing to 3,200 high quality new homes, mersmith offers a thriving en- tion of being the most sought- their promising location and including Studio, Manhattan, 1, tertainment and cultural hub after real estate player from world-class amenities.” 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with theatre, cinema, dance and Qatar. With great pride, JRE Beaufort Park is North and penthouses. The design of art venues all on your doorstep. announces newer additions in West London’s most estab- the kitchens, bathrooms and Sovereign Court, set its already flourishing UK port- lished new destination by St living spaces has been carefully amongst landscaped courtyard folio by introducing Beaufort George. This thriving commu- Sovereign Court features contemporary considered at every stage. In gardens, providing private areas Park and Sovereign Court. nity is the ideal place to live, urban-inspired 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, particular, the apartments’ slick to enjoy, is designed by leading On this addition, Eng. where residents enjoy exclusive penthouses and villas in one of London’s best- vanities, premium craftsman- architects Lifschutz Davidson Nasser al Ansari, JRE Chair- health and fitness facilities, connected locations ship and eclectic mix of tex- Sandilands. These are well-pro- man, said: “In our pursuit to beautifully landscaped gar- tures, patterns and materials portioned homes at Sovereign provide the most picturesque dens, all with the convenience The 25-acre Beaufort Park is set to incorporate have been chosen for their style Court where modern urban in- locations to our real estate of the shops, bars and restau- more than 3,200 high quality new homes, and elegance creating a chic teriors meet timeless elegance, investors and find the most rants at the heart of Beaufort including Studio, Manhattan, 1, 2 and 3 bed- and comfortable living space. with geometric designs deliver- beautiful abode overseas, we Park. The development is set room apartments and penthouses Similarly, Sovereign Court ing a cool, urban ambience. 14 Monday, April 15, 2019 Economy & Business American Airlines China’s economic growth extends Boeing 737 MAX cancellations cools further to 6.3%: Poll through August 19 REUTERS wide in March following It would be slowest quarterly growth for three decades but within range targeted by govt CHICAGO a fatal crash on Ethiopian AFP Airlines that killed all 157 BEIJING AMERICAN Airlines Group aboard, just five months af- Inc said on Sunday it is ex- ter a similar crash on Lion CHINA’S economy cooled tending Boeing Co 737 MAX Air that killed all 189 pas- further in the first quarter, ac- cancellations through Au- sengers and crew. cording to an AFP survey of gust 19, leading to about 115 American Airlines owns analysts, as Beijing resorted to daily cancelled flights, or 1.5 24 MAX jets and is awaiting tried-and-tested measures to percent of its daily summer delivery of 16 more this year. combat tepid global demand flying schedule. Chicago-based Boeing and a bruising US trade war. has been developing a soft- The world’s second largest American Airlines owns ware upgrade for an anti- economy expanded by 6.3 per- 24 MAX jets and is stall system under scrutiny cent in the January to March awaiting delivery of 16 in both crashes. period, the poll of 13 econo- more this year Parker and Isom said mists found ahead of the offi- they are “confident” in Boe- cial release of gross domestic ing’s impending software product figures on Wednesday. In a letter to employees updates and new training It would mark the slowest and customers, Chief Exec- proposals, and remain in pace of quarterly growth for utive Doug Parker and Pres- continuous contact with reg- almost three decades. ident Robert Isom said they ulatory authorities over the The figure remains within believe the 737 MAX will be MAX recertification process. the range targeted by the gov- recertified before August 19, Once the aircraft is re- ernment of 6.0 to 6.5 percent but they want to ensure re- certified, which the execu- for the whole year, down from liability “for the peak travel tives said they expect will 6.6 percent in 2018. season and provide con- happen “soon,” American To combat the slowdown, fidence to our customers plans to initially bring its Beijing has stepped up sup- and team members when it MAX aircraft back on line port for the economy in re- comes to their travel plans.” as spares to supplement its cent months, announcing Boeing’s 737 MAX air- operation as needed during massive tax cuts and other fee craft was grounded world- the summer. reductions to help struggling companies. Last month Premier Li Ke- qiang acknowledged “down- Chinese employees pour molten steel at a factory in Jinjiang in China’s eastern Fujian province recently. (AFP) VW to take on Tesla X in China ward pressure” but vowed not to let the economy “slip out of Bank loan growth acceler- does not flow to the private In recent months, big earth from 2021 with electric SUV a reasonable range”. ated to its fastest monthly pace To combat the slowdown, sector, he told AFP. moving projects that Beijing SHANGHAI: Volkswagen plans to build a fully electric sports Beijing faces a delicate bal- since 2016, said Chang Liu of Beijing has stepped up sup- Policies enacted this had put on hold were restarted utility vehicle (SUV) for China from 2021, taking on the Chinese ancing act as it tries to support Capital Economics, noting it port for the economy in month, like cutting the value- to pull along the economy. market leader Tesla’s Model X as the German carmaker ramps private businesses in need of usually takes six months for added tax, and a cut in com- Growth was largely driven up production of zero emissions vehicles. credit, without further inflat- credit growth to translate into recent months, announcing pany social insurance contri- by infrastructure investment, The planned new SUV is the latest move in Volkswagen’s ag- ing its debt balloon. greater economic activity. massive tax cuts and other butions coming next month with project approvals front- gressive growth strategy in China, where electric cars are given Policymakers have turned But another economist, fee reductions to help will more directly help China’s loaded and huge special bond preferential treatment by authorities. the credit taps back on after Bjorn Giesbergen of RaboRe- struggling companies struggling private sector. issuance, said Nathan Hung VW said its ID ROOMZZ, which it presented in Shanghai on several years of crushing de- search, warned that loans have Last year China’s infra- Lai Chow, an economist at Sunday, will have three rows of seats and an operating range of leveraging with credit data not always reached the private structure investment fell to 3.8 DBS. up to 450 kms. The concept car is capable of a “level 4 autono- Friday from China’s central sector and “China’s debt-to- The problems are only percent on-year growth, down “Consumer confidence re- mous driving”, VW said. (REUTERS) bank showing monetary eas- GDP levels are already exces- going to get “exponentially from years of near 20 percent mained fragile due to job inse- ing kicking in. sive”. worse” if the new credit again expansion. curity,” Chow said.

2019 Golden Stirring Awards German motor authority probes more Toyota Land Cruiser VXS wins Mercedes emissions software: Bild REUTERS the facts and fully cooperating Daimler has ordered the recall BERLIN with the KBA. of 3 million vehicles to fix ex- Bild am Sonntag said the cess emissions coming from ‘Best Extreme 4x4 2019 Award’ GERMANY’S motor vehicle KBA was looking into suspi- their diesel engines. authority KBA is investigat- cious software in Mercedes- Bild am Sonntag said the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (Rear). Tire Inflation Pres- ing Daimler on suspicion that Benz GLK 220 CDI cars pro- KBA found that the function DOHA sure Warning. Tire Inflation 60,000 Mercedes cars were duced between 2012 and 2015, it had discovered had been Pressure Warning. Fire Ex- fitted with software aimed at after tests showed they only removed during software up- TOYOTA has once again tinguisher. First Aid Kit. tricking emissions tests, the meet emissions limits when a dates carried out by Daimler. achieved success in the 2019 Toyota has a large line- Bild am Sonntag newspaper certain function is activated. The Daimler spokesman Golden Stirring Awards, the up of vehicles which in- reported on Sunday. Since rival Volkswagen ad- said the company had complied premier annual competi- cludes the popular Corolla, A spokesman for Daimler, mitted in 2015 to cheating US with a process agreed upon tion, winning the award New Era Sedan – Camry, owner of Mercedes-Benz, said emissions tests, the scandal when updating software for the ‘Best Extreme 4x4 for Land Flagship – Avalon, Fun-gi- the carmaker was reviewing has spread to other carmakers. 3 million recalled vehicles. Cruiser VXS’. neered RAV4, Prius the car The event was attended of the future, reliable Prado, by Senior Marketing Manag- King of 4-wheel – Land er for Toyota & Lexus, Firas Cruiser. Mufti and Marketing Manag- Toyota vehicles which Hard Brexit to deal heavy blow er for Toyota, Rami Khatib. are well known for their The Land Cruiser is a ‘Quality, Durability and Re- true go anywhere, all-ter- liability’ are well supported to Skoda and Czech economy rain four-wheel drive SUV by AAB’s after sales facili- that has always exceeded ties which include a net- AFP expectations all around the work of 8 service centres MLADÁ BOLESLAV, globe. It offers elegance, set-up in various parts of CZECH REPUBLIC sophistication and luxu- the country some of which ry while being tough and are open 7 days a week. ONCE the butt of jokes, Czech- practical. Moreover, it rep- AAB showrooms located made Skoda cars have won resents a luxurious bridge at the airport road and City over Brits, but the UK’s exit between civilisation and Center are open 7 days a from the European Union adventure while offering Firas Mufti, Senior Marketing Manager (Toyota & Lexus), receives week making it more con- could deal a heavy blow to the not just excitement but also the award during the 2019 Golden Stirring Awards recently. venient for the customers to brand and the entire Czech utility. The new Land Cruis- visit the showroom at their economy. er reaffirms a tradition of ABS, BA, Electronic Break tronic Power Steering. Ki- convenience. The main Britain is the fifth largest quality and advanced tech- Distribution Active traction netic Dynamic Suspension. showroom is open from export market for the Czech nology. That is why when control. Height Active con- Power Door Lock (with 08:00 AM – 09:00 PM. Republic, an EU member of people think four-wheel trol, Crawl Control. Back Speed Lock). Parking sen- (Sat – Thu) and on Fridays, 10.6 million people heavily drive SUV -- they automati- Monitor. Elec- sor. Rear Fog Lamp. the showroom is open from dependent on overseas ship- cally think ‘Land Cruiser’ as Ventilated Disc 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM. City ments, especially cars. it sets the standard. Brakes Center showroom is open The EU has given Britain Visitors look at Skoda cars during the International Motor Show Auto The Land Cruiser pro- (Front) from 10:00 AM.—10: PM. until October 31 to organise 2019 in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday. (EPA) vides many Safety fea- & (Sat – Thu) and on Fridays, an orderly departure, but a tures such as: Airbags the showroom is open from no-deal hard Brexit that would Zdenek Stepanek told AFP. (D, P, Curtain, 05:PM – 10 PM. slap high tariffs on imports Spicar pointed out Britain Side, knee). like cars is still possible. 80,000 was also a “symbolic” market Controlled by Volkswa- ~ the number of for the make, which has come gen since 1991, Skoda exports a long way from being the butt some 80,000 cars to Britain a cars Skoda exports of jokes to one of the most re- year, almost 10 percent of its to Britain each year, spected makes there. annual output. almost 10% of its Skoda’s Fabia model was In an emailed statement, annual output named car of the year by What Skoda told AFP it was “worried Car? magazine in 2000, while and getting ready for all sce- the Skoda Yeti became the narios” and called for a “solu- would hurt,” he told AFP. best car to own in a 2013 poll tion acceptable for all parties”, “It would stifle demand for of 46,000 British drivers con- but declined to elaborate. cars. Companies like Skoda ducted by the Auto Express Radek Spicar, vice-presi- wouldn’t collapse, but they magazine. dent of the Czech Confedera- would lose part of an impor- Czech companies sell The Land Cruiser is a true go anywhere, When people think four-wheel tion of Industry, went further, tant market,” Spicar added. goods worth 210 billion ko- S all-terrain four-wheel drive SUV that drive SUV -- they automatically 4 warning that the company Despite the grim outlook, runa (8.2 billion euros, $9.2 has always exceeded expectations think ‘Land Cruiser’ as it sets might suffer a heavy blow. Skoda raised its first-quarter billion) to Britain a year, with all around the globe the standard x “A hard Brexit would sales to Britain by 3.6 percent auto exports making up more mean 10 percent import du- against a year ago to 22,200 than half of the total, accord- 4 VX ties slapped on cars, and that units, company spokesman ing to Ceska sporitelna bank. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, April 15, 2019

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Officials of Leeds United and Generation Amazing after signing an MoU at Elland Road (right) while Leeds United players (left) ond a Generation Amazing shirt during warm-up ahead of their match.

SC.QA nouncement the Secretary ing network. We look forward sor to the Secretary General at Middle East and Asia: Qatar, The partnership will con- DOHA General of the Supreme Com- to working together to effect Impacting the SC. Nepal, Pakistan, Jordan, Leba- tribute to the objective of mittee for Delivery & Legacy real change on the ground in Chairman of Leeds United non, the Philippines and India. Generation Amazing; to posi- LEEDS United have become (SC) Hassan al Thawadi said: communities most in need.” lives Football Club, Andrea Radriz- Sheffield F.C., the world’s tively impact one million lives the first strategic partner club “Generation Amazing was an The signing ceremony O Generation Amazing is zani, said: “This is a great op- oldest football club, as well as through football for develop- for Generation Amazing after integral part of our successful of the Memorandum of Un- the human and social portunity for Leeds United to the Josoor Institute will join ment outreach and education agreeing to work together to bid to host the FIFA World Cup derstanding took place at the deliver some ground breaking generation Amazing and Leeds by 2022, thus empowering new develop an innovative knowl- in 2022 and a symbol of Qatar’s home game between Leeds legacy programme initiated initiatives, ensuring we pro- United in the implementation generations of young leaders to edge exchange programme commitment to football and in- United and Sheffield Wednes- during Qatar’s successful vide role models in countries of the partnership. transform their communities over the next four years in the ternational development. day at Elland Road on April 13. bid for the FIFA World Cup around the world, providing Waeli continued: “It is a through football. fields of legacy, CSR and edu- “Beginning in Syria, Leba- The value-in-kind partner- 2022 in 2010, which uses pathways for our communities pleasure to have Leeds United To date, Generation Amaz- cation. non, Pakistan and Nepal, this ship will see both sides engag- the power of sport to to learn, develop and express become our first strategic part- ing has reached over 28 com- Generation Amazing is initiative has grown exponen- ing in joint CSR and football for positively impact lives and inner qualities. ner club and join an expanding munities, via its football for the human and social legacy tially since, by utilising the development initiatives, and create sustainable social “Together we can provide global network together with development programmes and programme initiated during power of football to transform partake in knowledge transfer development in amazing legacies we all can Sheffield F.C., and we look for- the construction or refurbish- Qatar’s successful bid for the societies and communities. opportunities across their re- communities. be proud of, using powerful ward to showing the passionate ment of community pitches. FIFA World Cup 2022 in 2010, This exciting new partnership spective fields of expertise. brands to create opportuni- supporters of these clubs more Recently, Generation which uses the power of sport with Leeds United – and Shef- “We are delighted to be ties.” of our joint programmes and Amazing ambassador Xavi to positively impact lives and field FC – will assist us in en- joining hands in the fields of that has such an important his- So far more than 250,000 legacy initiatives through both Hernández visited the pro- create sustainable social devel- hancing the football-centred education, football for develop- tory and an equally exciting fu- beneficiaries have been reached Generation Amazing and the gramme in Mumbai, India, to opment in communities. programmes that we provide ment and legacy for this inno- ture in the English game,” said through Generation Amazing Josoor Institute over the com- kick-start the construction of a Commenting on the an- across our Generation Amaz- vative partnership with a club Mushtaq al Waeli, Senior Advi- across seven countries in the ing four years.” community pitch there.

African icon Samuel Eto’o unveiled as Hamilton wins Supreme Committee Global Ambassador 1,000th F1 race in SC.QA DOHA Mercedes one-two SAMUEL Eto’o, one of the most Football goes much farther than politics and it’s important decorated players in world foot- that football travels the world because it’s everywhere – AFP 34.742 seconds, in windy ball, has officially joined the Su- it’s an incredible social force. It has an impact on our lives SHANGHAI and hazy conditions. preme Committee for Delivery even if some do not like football – we are always paying Hamilton, for whom this & Legacy (SC) as a Global Am- attention to football and I am happy that Qatar is and will LEWIS Hamilton said that was a sixth Chinese Grand bassador. he “redeemed” himself with Prix win and 75th overall, Eto’o has won 15 major hon- be the face of it for a month during the World Cup, and a lightning start to win the said that it was “a little bit ours during his glittering career Qatar will also be the face of the Middle East. 1,000th Formula One grand of a struggle this weekend to-date – a haul that includes Samuel Eto’o prix on Sunday in a blustery for me”. three UEFA Champions League Shanghai. “The start was obvious- victories, four league titles Hamilton started from ly great, which was really across spells in Italy and Spain, ing young people to have access of the foundation but all those second on the grid but the decisive moment of the and one FIFA Club World Cup. to sporting facilities to hone backing me have also played a grabbed the lead from Mer- race. After that it was fairly He joins Xavi Hernandez and their skills, while also providing big role in giving the youth this cedes team-mate Valtteri straightforward.” Mohammed Saadon al Kuwari the frameworks required for opportunity.” Bottas on the first corner The 34-year-old, who as official SC Ambassadors. The them to continue their studies. Commenting on the an- and romped to a victory now leads the Finn Bottas former Cameroon international The foundation also provides nouncement, Thawadi wel- which gives him the world by six points in the stand- Eto’o has also earned 118 inter- healthcare and social integra- comed Eto’o to the team. championship lead. ings, said that he has had national caps – including ap- tion opportunities for those “Samuel is one of the most The title-holder fin- problems with his starts pearances at four FIFA World Samuel Eto’o poses with Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy who attend. successful footballers in the ished more than 6.5 sec- down the years. Cups between 1998 and 2014. (SC) Secretary- General Hassan al Thawadi during his unveiling as “It always humbles me to history of the game, and we onds ahead of Bottas in the “The first few races have In August 2018 he joined SC’s Global Ambassador. know that I can bring a smile to welcome him to join us on third Mercedes one-two in been very difficult for me off QNB Stars League side Qatar someone’s face with small acts this unique journey. As well as as many races this season, the line so it’s nice to fi- nal- Sports Club and made a new ful.” tives, as it continues its work to of kindness like lending an ear. his remarkable achievements with Ferrari’s Sebastian ly redeem myself and home for himself in the host Eto’o continued: “Football deliver an outstanding FIFA What may seem benign to us, on the field, what makes him Vettel third. Max Verstap- rectify that,” he country of the next FIFA World goes much farther than politics World Cup and also ensure can mean the world to others,” stand out is the commitment he pen of Red Bull was fourth added. Cup – and during a special sign- and it’s important that football the legacy of the competition is Eto’o added. has shown to using his profile and Charles Leclerc in the ing ceremony with SC Secretary travels the world because it’s long lasting and far reaching. “I told myself I have to to affect positive change away second Ferrari was fifth. General Hassan al Thawadi, of- everywhere – it’s an incredible The legendary striker, who share my experience with some, from the professional game,” Sixth was Verstappen’s ficially became part of the jour- social force. It has an impact in 1998 appeared at his first and above all, the grassroots in Thawadi said. team-mate Pierre Gasly, ney on the road to 2022. on our lives even if some do not FIFA World Cup at the age of Cameroon in particular and in “We have always been the Frenchman earn- Upon joining, the four-time like football – we are always just 17 years and three months, Africa in general. I can establish steadfast in our own com- ing a bonus point for African Player of Year said: “It’s paying attention to football and has also made an impact away football schools which will al- mitment to ensuring this clocking the quick- a great honour for me to be I am happy that Qatar is and from the professional game. In low some young people to over- World Cup is not only about the est lap, one min- an ambassador for the SC and will be the face of it for a month 2017 he was named the United come some obstacles which 28 days of on-pitch action, but ute hope I am able to deliver what during the World Cup, and Qa- Nations International Chil- they might face in Europe. about the impact it will have is expected of me. The World tar will also be the face of the dren’s Education Fund Good- “This is why I embarked across the Arab world and be- Cup is the biggest competition Middle East.” will Ambassador for Cameroon. on this beautiful project that yond, for generations to come. in football – there is nothing With a particular focus on In addition to this, in March excites me every day and I’m I am confident that working bigger – and I think that for workers’ welfare projects, Eto’o 2006 he launched the Samuel happy because I have some alongside someone of Samuel’s the players who have had the will assist and support the SC in Eto’o Foundation and has since players who now play with calibre, stature and character chance to play in the World Cup the delivery and implementa- built football schools across Af- some of Europe’s biggest clubs. can only positively help us to there is nothing more beauti- tion of a number of its initia- rica with the goal of encourag- It gives pride for me as the face achieve these goals together.” Sports Monday, April 15, 2019 17 Walsh, Crouser to resume rivalry in Doha Diamond League

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Walsh holds the world well and I am ready to put out The European challenge outdoor champion: 2015 timetres in London in 2017. the World Championships so DOHA outdoor lead with 21.91m some big throws outdoors,” is headed by reigning Eu- champion and 2017 silver They will be joined by the this is obviously my main ob- from the Australian Champi- said Crouser, who threw ropean indoor and outdoor medallist Joe Kovacs from bronze medallist from that jective for 2019.” THE men’s shot put was one onships where he participated 22.33m in his first competi- champion Michal Haratyk the United States and 2011 competition Mason Finley The line-up also includes of the highest quality events as a guest but the calibre of tion of the season at the Mill- and world indoor bronze and 2013 champion David from the United States and Elena Vallortigara from Italy across the athletics pro- the field is such that a throw rose Games in New York. medallist Tomas Stanek who Storl from Germany. Olympic silver medallist Piotr who fulfilled the promise she gramme last season and six in excess of this mark could be The line-up also features both set national records last The men’s discus also Malachowski from Poland. showed as a teenager a decade of the seven throwers who needed to secure victory and 2017 Diamond League cham- season. Haratyk set an out- boasts a star-studded line-up Bulgaria’s Mirela Demire- ago by improving her lifetime surpassed the 22-metre line maximum points next month. featuring world and Euro- va ended Mariya Lasitskene’s best from 1.91m to 2.02m last will be competing in the Doha “I expect a very tough pean champion Andrius Gud- 45-competition win streak in year. Former European indoor Diamond League - the first competition in the Khalifa “Breaking the Diamond zius from Lithuania, world the Rabat Diamond League champion Airine Palsyte from stage of the IAAF Diamond International Stadium on 3 League record in Zurich to and European silver medal- last July and the reigning Lithuania and Ukraine’s Kat- League 2019 - on May 3. May and I think I will have to win the Diamond League list Daniel Stahl from Sweden Olympic and European silver eryna Tabashnyk, who cleared The men’s shot put came throw over 22 metres to take title was one of the high- and Olympic champion Chris- medallist will be honing in on 1.99m during the indoor sea- to a climax in the Zurich Dia- the win,” said Walsh. “I feel lights of my season. Of toph Harting from Germany. the second Diamond League son, should also feature as well. mond League where reigning ready and I’m sure we will put course, I have very high “This will be my first in- win of her career in the high But the established names world indoor and outdoor on another great show for the ternational competition of the jump in Doha. could be displaced by the pre- champion Tom Walsh from crowd in Doha.” expectations this year as season and I know it will be “I was sorry that I could cocious Yaroslava Mahuchikh New Zealand reached out His principal rival will be well and I have been another tough battle against a not perform during the in- from Ukraine who makes her to a second-round effort of the reigning Olympic cham- pleased with my perfor- strong group of throwers in- door season but I am look- debut in the Doha Diamond 22.60m to eclipse the Dia- pion Ryan Crouser from the mances so far in 2019,” cluding Daniel and Christoph ing forward to testing my League at the age of 17. Ma- mond League record by four United States who threw said Walsh,” said Tom Walsh who I have competed against shape against a strong group huchikh is the reigning world centimetres. 22.53m last year. They com- many times in the past,” said of jumpers at the Khalifa In- and European U18 champion “Breaking the Diamond peted against each other nine Gudzius. ternational Stadium,” said and made headlines during League record in Zurich to times in 2018 with Crouser pion Darrell Hill from the right Polish record of 22.08m “I am also looking for- Demireva. the indoor season when she win the Diamond League title leading their head-to-head United States - who finished while Stanek improved the ward to making my debut in “It will be an important equalled the world indoor was one of the highlights of 5-4. second to Walsh in Zurich Czech record to 22.17m dur- the Khalifa International Sta- season with the World Cham- U20 record of 1.99m. my season. Of course, I have “This will be my first time last year with 22.40m - and ing the indoor season. dium where I will be defend- pionships taking place in this Tickets for the Doha Dia- very high expectations this in Doha and I am excited to Darlan Romani from Bra- And adding even more ing my world title later this stadium later this season. I mond League are available at: year as well and I have been throw in the Khalifa Interna- zil who improved his South depth to an already illustrious season.” have medals from the Olym- https://www.q-tickets. pleased with my performanc- tional Stadium. My two in- American record to 22.00m line-up are the two throwers Gudzius defeated Stahl for pic Games and European com/qoc/eventdetails. es so far in 2019,” said Walsh. door competitions went very in 2018. who preceded Walsh as world the world title by just two cen- Championships but not from aspx?k1=nkN8dD2wwvc=

DeChambeau aces 16th Tiger caps epic return hole at Augusta for first ever hole-in-one REUTERS National, reacted with under- AUGUSTA (GA.) standable delight as he hugged with Masters victory his playing companion Taku- BRYSON DeChambeau picked mi Kanaya. a good time for the first hole- It was the 21st ace at the The American had to wait 11 long years to end the Major title drought in-one of his career when he hole during the Masters on the aced the par-three 16th in the easiest of the par-threes, and AFP Snead. final round at the Masters on the first this year. AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) He also set a record for the Sunday. By contrast, there has only longest gap between Masters DeChambeau used a sev- ever been one hole-in-one at TIGER Woods won the 83rd triumphs, the 14-year spread en-iron from 180 yards and the fourth, by Jeff Sluman in Masters on Sunday, capturing one year longer than the old his ball landed well to the 1992. his 15th major title to cement mark set by South African Gary right of the pin before feed- The 16th pin was in its an epic return from scandal and Player from 1961 to 1974. ing down the slope and into traditional Sunday position injuries that once threatened It completes a fairytale the cup. on the left-side of the green, his career. comeback to the pinnacle of The American, who shared where the slope helps feed Ending an 11-year major golf for Woods, whose career the first-round lead at Augusta balls towards the hole. drought, the 43-year-old Amer- imploded after a 2009 sex ican superstar -- who under- scandal before unraveling amid went spinal fusion in 2017 fear- injuries and personal problems. ing chronic back pain would After battling to overhaul deny him life’s simple joys 54-hole leader Francesco Moli- much less golf wins -- seized his nari of Italy, Woods birdied the first major title since the 2008 par-5 13th to join a lead pack of US Open. five at 12-under. Woods fired a final-round Woods, Molinari, Xander two-under par 70 to finish on Schauffele, Brooks Kopeka and 13-under 275 for a one-shot vic- Dustin Johnson -- with Aus- tory to capture a $2.07 million tralian Jason Day in the club- (1.82 million euros) top prize house on 11-under and Patrick and the green jacket symbolis- Cantlay, who also hit 12-under, ing Masters supremacy. Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates with caddie Joe LaCava on the 18th green after winning foiled by bogeys at 16 and 17. An all-American trio of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday. (AFP) Woods and Molinari, in three-time major winner the last trio, each birdied the Brooks Koepka, world number CBS. “I’m so happy for him and jor title in 1997. a scream of joy in celebration par-5 13th to reach 12-under two Dustin Johnson and Xan- for the game of golf this is so - Fans chant Tiger’s name of a fairytale fightback like few while Johnson reeled off three der Schauffele shared second fantastic.” -Woods then drove the green others in sporting history. consecutive birdies, the last on on 276. The triumph was the first in two at the par-5 15th and Just off the 18th green, an 11-foot putt at 17, to make Repsol Honda Team rider Marc Marquez of Spain in action during “I don’t know if there are major victory for Woods when tapped in for birdie to seize the Woods hugged his mother as 12-under. the MotoGP qualifying at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas at words -- I’m sure he’s ecstatic he did not lead after 54 holes, lead alone at 13-under par then he had his late father Earl in Schauffele got there on Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) about it,” Koepka said. “To have having started the day two sank a four-foot birdie putt at 1997 and held his children, his birdies at 14 and 15 and Koepka the injuries and come back and adrift of reigning British Open the par-3 16th to stretch his ad- back more than up to the task by answering a double bogey at do what he has done, it has champion Francesco Molinari. vantage to two shots with two as the crowd chanted his name, the par-3 12th with an eagle at Marquez on seventh been tremendous to watch.” Racing to finish before an holes remaining. a rare tribute, and rivals con- 13 and birdie at 15. It was the fifth Masters title oncoming thunderstorm, play- Woods parred 17 and gratulated him as he entered None could go lower except for Woods, his first since 2005, ers created their own electric walked up to the 18th green the clubhouse. Woods, with Molinari undone successive MotoGP and it moved him three shy of atmosphere, spectators roaring to crowds 20-people deep ap- Woods, one shy of match- at the par-5 15th when his ap- the all-time record 18 majors repeatedly for sensational shot- plauding with delight, but he ing Nicklaus for the most career proach struck a tree limb and won by Jack Nicklaus. making on one of golf’s iconic kept a stoic visage until the job Masters wins, won his 81st ca- his chip barely clung to the side pole in Austin “A big well done from me to stages at Augusta National, was complete, a tap-in for bo- reer US PGA victory, one shy of of a damp slope on the way to a Tiger,” Nicklaus told telecaster where Woods won his first ma- gey followed by a fist pump and the all-time record held by Sam double-bogey disaster. AFP LOS ANGELES Marquez has won at Austin from pole position WORLD champion Marc Mar- every year since the race Qatar beach v’ball teams advance to next stage in Samila Open quez maintained his domina- arrived on the MotoGP tion at the Grand Prix of the calendar in 2013. Americas on Saturday, sweep- ing to yet another pole posi- tion as he chases a seventh Marquez arrived in Tex- straight victory in Texas. as fresh from a superb vic- The Spanish MotoGP star tory over Rossi in Argentina, bagged his seventh consecu- where he romped home by 10 tive pole at Austin’s Circuit of seconds at the Termas de Rio the Americas after posting a Hondo. fastest lap of 2min 3.787sec, The Spaniard leads the early in the qualifying session. overall championship stand- Italian rival Valentino ings by four points from An- Rossi was second fastest in drea Dovizioso heading into 2:04.060 while Britain’s Cal Sunday’s race. Crutchlow was third quickest Ducati rider Dovizioso in 2:04.147. failed to make qualifying two Marquez has won at Austin on Saturday, finishing with the from pole position every year 13th fastest time of 2:05.907. since the race arrived on the MotoGP calendar in 2013. QUALIFYING RESULTS On Saturday’s evidence, Leading qualifying times for MotoGP Grand the Repsol Honda rider looks Prix of the Americas at Circuit of the unbeatable once more after Americas in Austin, Texas on Saturday: a dominant display on the 1. Marc Marquez (ESP/Honda) 2:03.787 Tamer Abdelrasoul and Assam Mahmoud of Qatar 1 and Saifeddine Elmajid and Mahdi Badreddin Sam- counter-clockwise Austin cir- 2. Valentino Rossi (ITA/Yamaha) 2:04.060 moud of Qatar 2 moved into the knock-out round of the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour Samila Open in cuit. 3. Cal Crutchlow (GBR/LCR Honda) 2:04.147 Samila, Thailand on Sunday with 2-1 win-loss records. Abdelrasoul and Mahmoud resisted top seeds Surin Marquez’s quickest time 4. Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati) 2:04.416 Jongklang and Sedtawat Padsawud of Thailand spiritedly before losing Pool A opener 20-22, 17-21 in came on only his second lap, 5. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 2:04.472 43 minutes. But they got into the next round as their New Zealand rivals Thomas Hartles and Alani and his rivals struggled to 6. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) 2:04.489 Nicklin withdrew due to injury in the second match. Similarly, Elmajid and Sammoud also dropped the first make much headway for the 7. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) 2:04.534 match to Japanese Takahashi Takumi and Hasegawa Yoshiumi in Pool H but they rallied very hard against remainder of the session, 8. Danilo Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) 2:04.696 Thailand’s Nuttanon Inkiew Banlue Nakprakhong to post a thrilling three-set victory 21-23, 21-18, 16-14 in with no other rider managing 9. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha) 2:04.941 56 minutes. While Abdelrahoul and Mahmou will next clash with Australians Damian Schumann and Cole to duck below the 2min 4sec 10. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha) Durant, Elmajid and Sammoud are pitted against Iranians Arash Vakili Bahman Salemiinjehboroun. barrier. 2:05.278 18 Monday, April 15, 2019 Sports QSL holds co-ordination meeting with league coaches Saint-Etienne heat up European TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK our partnership and strong qualification with Bordeaux win DOHA relationship through which we continue to work towards AFP the win with a deflected close- THE Qatar Stars League achieving our common goals. SAINT-ÉTIENNE range strike in the final min- (QSL) convened a co-ordina- You work with the clubs in ute to put Jean-Louis Gasset’s tion meeting with QNB Stars order to maintain the develop- SAINT-ETIENNE closed in side back ahead of Marseille, League coaches on Sunday, at ment of our tournaments con- on Champions League foot- who started the day fourth and Al Bidda Tower to discuss the tinuously,” Ballan said. ball next season after Mathieu in the Europa League spot af- most important observations A number of topics on Debuchy scored twice in a ter surviving late VAR penalty and impressions from their the meeting’s agenda were 3-0 win over Bordeaux that drama on Saturday to scrape point of view. It also discussed discussed, most notably the moves them to within three to a 2-1 win over Nimes. a number of matters related calendar for 2019-20 season, points of third-placed Lyon They are two points ahead to preparations ahead of the arrangements and referees as on Sunday. of Rudi Garcia’s side and pil- 2019-20 season. well as technical matters. Wahbi Khazri opened the ing pressure on Lyon, who The meeting was attended The meeting received great scoring from the spot 10 min- have lost two on the bounce. by QSL CEO Hani Taleb Bal- QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan leads other officials during a meeting with QNB Stars League coaches at Al praise from the coaches as utes after the break following Lyon go into the final six lan, Qatar Football Associa- Bidda Tower on Sunday. they were able to put forward a VAR check of Sergi Palen- games in trouble following tion’s (QFA) Referees Com- their ideas and suggestions. cia’s handball before Debuchy coach Bruno Genesio’s an- mittee Chairman Neji Jouini, of Competition and Football to you about all matters relat- and stakeholders. They applauded the QSL for headed home the second from nouncement that he would QFA’s Director of Football Development (Acting) Ahmed ed to the new season, as part “Our doors are open and this initiative, which reflects a corner to seal the points 17 leave the club in the summer Development Fahad Thani Khellil Abbassi. of the QSL’s keenness to co- we welcome any views and on the interests in coaches and minutes before the end. after falling out of favour with and QSL’s Executive Director “It’s important that we talk ordinate with clubs, partners comments that align with their work. Debuchy then completed the fans. Salah’s wonder-strike keeps L’pool top; City win at Palace

ficult place to come. We got The result restores two goals but knew we couldn’t Liverpool’s switch off. “We kept pushing and kept Philippe Gilbert poses on the po- two-point lead making it difficult - glad to get dium with the cobblestone trophy the third goal. We knew we following the 117th Paris Roubaix at the top, though had to be on it from the first cycling race on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) Man City have a minute.” Sterling had City 2-0 up game in hand by the hour mark, having ear- Reinvented lier missed a simple chance to DPA open the scoring. Gilbert clinches LONDON The England forward put the champions in front after 15 Paris-Roubaix MOHAMED Salah scored a minutes but Palace, who won stunning goal as Liverpool at City earlier in the season, in strive for five beat Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday held out for the rest of the half. and kept their noses in front of Sterling doubled the lead AFP Manchester City in the race for on 63 minutes but Luca Mili- ROUBAIX, FRANCE the Premier League title. vojevic gave Palace hope with Champions City held top a clever free kick nine minutes BELGIAN veteran Philippe spot for a couple of hours after from time. Gilbert won the cobbled classic they won 3-1 at Crystal Palace, Palace had a couple of half- Paris Roubaix cycling race on with Raheem Sterling scoring chances to threaten an equaliz- Sunday after a cat-and-mouse twice. er but Jesus dashed any hopes final struggle with Germany’s But a Sadio Mane header of a comeback with the third, Nils Politt while another Bel- and a brilliant strike from although replays suggested he gian Yves Lampaert was third. Salah gave Liverpool a vital was marginally offside. Six riders, including de- home win over fourth-placed “This pressure is incred- fending champion Peter Sagan, Chelsea. ible,” City manager Pep Guar- broke away with around 55km The result restored Liver- diola said of the title run-in as remaining but the Deceuninck- pool’s two-point lead at the they bid to win every trophy Quick-Step pair Gilbert and top, though City have a game possible this term. Lampaert worked together to in hand. It’s really big,” Liver- Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal against Chelsea during their “We are fighting to be drop the Slovak on the final cob- pool captain Jordan Hender- English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday.(AFP) champions back to back. In bled section. son said. two seasons we’ve got 83 The victory gives former “It’s another big game we fore Salah rifled in an unstop- points with five games left. world champion Gilbert his have won. We have to concen- pable shot from 25 metres to We’ve won two titles (Commu- fourth of five of the so called trate on ourselves, work hard double their lead. nity Shield and League Cup) ‘Monuments’, long one-day on the training pitch and the Eden Hazard hit the post and now it’s the FA Cup final. races. He has won the Tour of focus is on the next game. for Chelsea and forced a good Sterling said he expects the Flanders, the Tour of Lombardy “We are enjoying it and save from Alisson but Liver- title race to go right down to and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, just that’s the main thing.” pool held on to keep them- the final day. the Milan-San Remo is missing With City winning at Pal- selves in front. “100 per cent, the way Liv- from his prize list. ace earlier in the day, Liver- City avoided a potential erpool have been playing,” he Gilbert called his bid for pool knew they could not af- banana skin as they won 3-1 said. all five Monuments ‘Strive for ford to slip up. at Palace, with Sterling scoring “It will go down to the wire. Five’, after winning Flanders The home side dominated the first two goals, before Ga- I don’t see us slowing down solo in front of adoring home possession in the first half but briel Jesus added a late third. now. Liverpool have a great crowds in 2017. Chelsea held firm in defence to “We controlled the ball re- squad, great self-belief, but so “Its really special. It was a keep it goalless at the break. ally well but one moment in do we.” really daring attack and it came But two goals in three min- the game and they are back in Palace remain 13th and off,” said the 36-year-old. utes turned the game in Liver- it,” Sterling said. manager Roy Hodgson had no “When I decided to go for pool’s favour. “But we responded again complaints about the result. the classics they said the cob- First Mane headed Hen- and got the third goal.” “We got better as the game bles weren’t for me. I was just derson’s cross into the net for Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling scores against Crystal Palace during an EPL game at Selhurst park in “We always knew coming went on and in the second half a puncher, but now I’m more the opener on 51 minutes be- London on Sunday. (REUTERS) here in the past that it’s a dif- we gave it a good shot,” he said. complete.” Aspire Embassies Futsal enters knockout stage Coman brace moves Bayern

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ticipated in this outstanding to the top of Bundesliga DOHA initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs AFP THE Aspire Embassies Futsal in Qatar. It is a great opportu- BERLIN Tournament has entered a deci- nity for our colleagues to step sive phase as competing teams outside of the more formal en- KINGSLEY Coman played battle it out to stay in the com- vironment that we’re used to his way out back into favour petition. The group stages are and interact with one another on Sunday, with a first-half now drawing to a close with the and build stronger ties between brace that helped fire Bayern quarter-finals due to start on each of the Embassies and our Munich back to the top of the Saturday. colleagues. This is of course part Bundesliga with a comfortable Last Thursday’s group and parcel of what sports diplo- 4-1 win at Fortuna Duessel- stage saw a number of thrilling macy is all about and demon- dorf. matches with representatives strates how it brings countries French winger Coman was from the various embassies in together.” involved in a training ground the country taking part. During Also, HE Ali Ibrahim punch-up with Robert Lewan- this stage, Syria defeated India Ahmed, Ambassador of Eritrea dowski earlier in the week, but (20-0), Jordan overcame Mali Action from the Aspire Embassies Futsal Tournament between Oman to Qatar, said: “I would like to on Sunday he kept Bayern on Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman celebrates scoring their second goal (3-2), Bosnia defeated South and Japan. extend my gratitude to Qatar’s course for a seventh successive against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday. (REUTERS) Africa (13-0), Iraq defeated Eri- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and league title. trea (6-5) and Oman triumphed a hotly contested match (3-3). HE Abdul Sattar Hadi al Janabi, Aspire Zone Foundation for Bayern, needing three bottom corner with just 14 the far post after Mueller had against Japan (12-2). Jordan, Bosnia, and the Sul- Charge d’affaires of the Embas- making it possible for mem- points to stay top after rivals minutes on the clock. If the flicked it on at a corner. Group stage matches re- tanate of Oman are currently sy of Iraq, and HE Ali Ibrahim bers of the diplomatic commu- Borussia Dortmund edged to a opener was briefly incorrectly Dodi Lukebakio gave sumed on Saturday during leading their groups A, B, and Ahmed, Ambassador of Eritrea nity to have this opportunity to nervy win over Mainz on Sat- credited to Mueller, there was Duesseldorf a late consolation which Spain won against Azer- C respectively, while the team to Qatar. strengthen relations between urday, barely broke a sweat as no doubt about Coman’s sec- goal from the penalty spot af- baijan (5-1), Djibouti overcame from MOFA sits at the top of HE Abdul Sattar al Janabi us and build solidarity among they cruised to victory on the ond in the 41st minute, a well- ter a Mats Hummels handball, France (6-3), Jordan defeated group D with 4 points. praised Aspire Zone Founda- nations. I also thank my col- banks of the Rhine. placed finish at the end of a but Leon Goretzka slotted in Syria (6-3), Mali triumphed A number of senior mem- tion for the well-planned or- leagues in the diplomatic corps Coman’s first goal was delightful move. Bayern’s fourth in injury time. against India (11-2) while Por- bers from the country’s various ganisation of the tournament for taking part and making the unintentional, his inswing- Serge Gnabry added a The win keeps Bayern a tugal and Qatar’s Ministry of Embassies attended games dur- and said: “This is the first time most of this opportunity to get ing cross just evading Thomas third 10 minutes after the point ahead of Dortmund with Foreign Affairs (MOFA) drew in ing the tournament, including that the Iraqi Embassy has par- to know each other better.” Mueller on its way into the break, turning the ball in at five games still to play. Sports Monday, April 15, 2019 19 Jordan Rally from April 25 to 27 Tahir and Raina steer CSK closer to IPL playoffs

IANS in the sixth over. KOLKATA Ambati Rayudu (5) failed to impress the selectors on IMRAN Tahir and Suresh the eve of World Cup selection Raina helped Chennai Super while Kedar Jadhav (20) also Kings (CSK) put one foot in got out to leave CSK on 81/4. the playoffs as they got past Dhoni and Raina com- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bined for a 40-run fifth wicket by five wickets in their Indian stand before the former was Premier League (IPL) return trapped by Narine, with re- leg fixture at the Eden Gar- views not going in the former dens on Sunday. India skipper’s favour. CSK, who had defeated Earlier, recording his best KKR in their first meeting figures (4/27) in the competi- also, consolidated their spot tion, Tahir bowled a game- Nasser bin Khalifa al Attiyah (left) in action at the Qatar Rally in March and Abdulaziz al Kuwari, another Qatari rallyist, adds depth to the field of the Jordan Rally. at the top of the table with 14 changing 15th over to account points from eight matches. for Chris Lynn (82; 51 balls; KKR, on the other hand, 7x4 6x6) and Andre Russell slumped to their third straight (10) to dent the KKR’s surge as defeat, remaining on eight they could only manage 161/8. Attiyah tops impressive points from eight matches. Tahir was introduced in the Tahir (4/27) first played a ninth over and the 40-year-old pivotal role in restricting KKR removed Nitish Rana (21) and to 161/8. Robin Uthappa (0) in the 11th Chasing a modest 162 for over to start KKR’s slide and victory, Raina struck an un- then did the major damage entry for Jordan Rally beaten 58 off 42 balls (7x4; in the 15th over by removing 1x6), his 36th IPL fifty, adding Lynn and Russell in the space 41 runs with Ravindra Jadeja of four balls. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and he tops the entry list in a al Thefiri returns to defend headed by Abdullah al Ruwa- changes to the route and spe- (31 off 17 balls not out; 4x5) for Lynn was caught at deep DOHA Volkswagen Polo GTI R5. the MERC 2 title he won so hi, fellow Kuwaiti Saleh bin cial stages that teams will the sixth wicket. square leg by Shardul Thakur Attiyah and his French co- convincingly in 2018. He has Eidan, Saudi Arabia’s Saeed tackle on the second round of Chennai needed 24 in the while substitute Dhruv Shorey THE resurgence of interest driver Matthieu Baumel face already claimed maximum al Mouri and Lebanese rookie the regional series. The rally last two overs, but Jadeja hit took an excellent catch at long in the FIA Middle East Rally competition from a further points for his win in Qatar last Alex Feghali. will now be fought out over Harry Gurney for a hat-trick of on. Championship continues to three R5 cars in the hands of The Jordanian quintet of 22 special stages and 247.20 fours in the 19th over to bring In the last five overs, the gather pace with the news that fellow Qataris Abdulaziz al Salameh al Gammaz, Tareq competitive kilometres in a the equation down to eight hosts could muster only 28 the Jordan Rally has attracted Kuwari (Škoda) and Nasser Jordan Motorsport official- al Taher, Ziad Miqdad, Amjad route of 563.38km. runs off six balls. runs with only one four at the 18 entries and an additional Khalifa al Attiyah (Ford) and ly announced on Sunday Anasweh and Sami Fleifel will Teams will face 11 spe- The India all-rounder then cost of three wickets. Shar- five crews for a national rally. Jordan’s Marouf Abu Samra that competitors from 10 take part in a national rally cial stages on April 26 and creamed Piyush Chawla for a dul (2/18), who along with Jordan Motorsport offi- (Ford). nations will take part in category running behind the a further 11 on April 27. The boundary to hit the winning Tahir was the other architect cially announced on Sunday The MERC 2 (formerly the second round of the main FIA event. Dead Sea super special stage runs as the defending cham- of Chennai’s choke, removed that competitors from 10 na- Group N) category has at- regional rally series on The 2019 Jordan Rally will of 2.59km will now round off pions won with two balls to Shubman Gill (15) and Piyush tions will take part in the sec- tracted a further 12 entries April 25-27. be based at the Crowne Plaza the competitive action on both spare. Chawla (0) in the final over. ond round of the regional rally and defending champion Hen- Jordan Dead Sea Resort and days after two loops of five Chennai lost Shane Wat- series on April 25-27. ry Kahy of Lebanon and local gets underway with a ceremo- gravel specials each day. son (6) early with Gurney BRIEF SCORES Qatar’s Nasser bin Saleh al driver Asem Aref will do bat- month. Competition is likely nial start at Abdali Boulevard Support for the event trapping him in front of the Chennai Super Kings: 162 for 5 (Raina 58*, du Attiyah is the defending cham- tle in MERC 3 for two-wheel to come from Jordanian driv- in Amman from 19.00hrs on comes from Abdali Boulevard, wicket. Faf du Plessis (24) was Plessis 24, Narine 2-19) beat Kolkata Knight Riders: 161 for 8 (Lynn 82, Tahir 4-27) by five pion and a winner of the Jor- drive vehicles. ers Khaled Juma and Ihab al Thursday (April 25). Mountain Dew, Hala and Bliss castled by Sunil Narine (2/19), wickets dan Rally on a dozen occasions Kuwaiti driver Meshari Shorafi, four Omani entrants Rally officials have made FM. who bowled a wicket maiden

Djokovic Qubaisi gets creditable result, finishes 11th confident for Sheikh Jassim, Monte Carlo AFP Hamad determined MONTE CARLO to improve in next NOVAK Djokovic said on round Sunday he is working to en- sure that last month’s sub-par hardcourt performances do TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK not affect his seasonal bow on DOHA clay in Monte Carlo. The world number one QATAR’S Abdulla al Qubaisi kicks off at his home event secured a creditable 11th spot starting in the second round in the prestigious and tough against either Philipp Kohls- Spanish Supersport 600 chreiber or a qualifier. Championship in Jerez on Sat- Hamad al Sahooti before the start of the Moto4 race in Jerez, Spain Djokovic, winner of the urday, giving a good boost to on Saturday. last three Grand Slam titles the QMMF Racing Team for and dreaming of completing the rest of the season. the weather was good and we best and Abdulla al Qubaisi his personal sweep with an- Sheikh Jassem al Thani thank the organisers to provide produced a fine result. Saeed other trophy at Roland Garros, also contested in the same race, Abdulla al Qubaisi during the Spanish Supersport 600 race in Jerez on Saturday. good atmosphere for our riders al Sulaiti was unfortunate be- was stopped in the third round while Hamad al Sahooti con- to make the most of this par- cause of his crash. at Indian Wells last month. tested in the Moto 4 category. rez clinched the race for An- after a crash. Luckily, he es- isfaction at the achievements in ticipation.” “We hope that Saeed will He was then unable to hold In the Supersport 600 dotrans Team Torr, while his caped unhurt. The Spanish rid- the first round of the Spanish QMMF President Abdul- recover fast and return to the onto a 6-1 lead in the opening class, 34 riders from 12 coun- compatriot Joan Uvina (Mo- ers swept the race with Angel championship. “The start was rahman al Mannai praised track. Also I’m confident that set of his fourth-rounder in tries competed with total inten- tos Y Max-Hospitali) clinched Piquiras emerging the winner. good for our champion riders the level of the Qatar Team in our riders will get better results Miami, going out in three to sity and commitment. While the second spot and French- He was followed by Alberto in this strong championship. the first round of the Spanish in the next round. We should Robert Bautista Agut. Qubaisi clocked his best lap of man Loic Arbel (Emperador Fernandez in the second place This is very important assign- championship and said: “For be patient right now. We “I can’t wait to step on 1:46.575 in his 14 round of the Racing Team) completed the and Brian O’Rearty managing ment and it will help us prepare us, their first participation should not rush for the results. court, I’ve been training hard,” track, Sheikh Jassim, contest- podium. the third spot. a strong Qatari team for inter- was important. We wanted to Our prime goal is to improve he said on a rainy opening day ing in his first international In the Moto 4 category, Khalid al Remaihi, Vice- national events. see how our riders respond to and our riders will certainly of the Masters 1000. “I had a event, managed a 27th spot. Hamad al Sahooti had to pull President of the Lusail Circuit He also added, “The organ- such a big race. Sheikh Jassim, get better,” added the QMMF great last six months of the sea- Spain’s Oscar Gutier- out of the race in the ninth lap Sports Club, expressed his sat- isation was at the highest level, Hamad al Sahooti tried their president. son, the 31-year-old Serb said. Qatari riders get experience in MTB racing Ruud, Garin to clash in

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Houston tennis final DOHA AFP US 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the other FOUR Qatari riders had gone HOUSTON semi-final on Saturday. to the 4 Islands MTB Stage Ruud had to battle back Race in Croatia for experience CASPER Ruud punched his from an 2-5 deficit in the and got some valuable lessons ticket to the US Men’s Clay opening set to dispatch the after five grueling days of rac- Court Championship final on Colombian Galan. ing there. Saturday, holding off a stiff Galan finished his rain- The five stages offered challenge from qualifier Dan- delayed quarter-final earlier practically everything to Ab- iel Elahi Galan to win their in the day over seventh seed dullah al Jaaidi, Fahad al Su- semi-final match 7-5, 6-2. Jordan Thompson of Austral- waidi, Marwan al Jalham and Ruud, 20, is seeking to ia, winning 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. Abdullah al Khater that an become the first Norwegian Ruud has been impres- MTB race can offer. Extreme- to win an ATP Tour title and sive on clay this season. He ly steep climbs, huge drops, will take on Christian Garin of reached the quarter-finals in twisted roads, long stages, Chile in Sunday’s final. February at the Rio Open and loose gravel, massive stones Ruud’s father, Christian, then advanced to the semi- were not the only obstacle. was the last player from Nor- finals at the Brazil Open. The biggest obstacle was the Qatari riders and officials during the 4 Islands MTB Stage Race in Croatia recently. way to reach an ATP Tour Garin is also looking for cold (8C), rainy and windy finishing runner-up in 1995 his first ATP title after ad- weather which was pushing theless, the Qatari riders man- stage four. and gaining very important tar. We will go through re- at Bastad, Sweden. Christian vancing to his second clay riders to their limits. aged to overcome and finish Head coach Szymon Wa- experience for us in this covery process and then start Ruud competed on the Tour court final of the season. Six hours on the bike in all the stages except Khater siak said after the race: “We stage of development. Our next season preparation with for a decade. Garin won their only pre- this condition will make the who had a knee injury on stage are very happy with achieve- plan at the moment is to fin- MTB stage race in Poland in The 22-year-old Garin vious career meeting last toughest people suffer. Never- three and could not start on ment of finishing the race ish the racing season in Qa- end of June.” defeated Sam Querrey of the month. 20 Monday, April 15, 2019 The Last Word

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO COMBAT IMPUNITY AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

PM meets conference participants QNA Global Alliance of National International Law Com- in session in Doha. DOHA Human Rights Institutions mitted in Syria Catherine The meetings reviewed Carlos Negret Mosquera, Marchi-Uhel, at the Ritz the cooperation relations be- PRIME Minister and Inte- Minister of Justice of Hash- Carlton Hotel on Sunday tween the State of Qatar and rior Minister HE Sheikh Ab- emite Kingdom of Jordan Dr morning. The meetings were these bodies in the fields of dullah bin Nasser bin Khal- Bassam al Talhouni, Head of held on the sidelines of the promotion of human rights, ifa al Thani held separate the International, Impartial International Conference on the fight against impunity, meetings with the Chair- and Independent Mecha- National, Regional and In- the development of the val- man of the European Par- nism to Assist in the Inves- ternational Mechanisms to ues of legal accountability, liament’s Subcommittee on tigation and Prosecution of Combat Impunity and En- as well as issues of mutual Human Rights Pier Antonio Persons Responsible for the sure Accountability under interest, especially those on Panzeri, Chairperson of the Most Serious Crimes under International Law, currently the agenda of the conference. Participants call for justice for victims of crime reached the level of war tion Responsibility, said that Continued from page 1 Ô crimes, pointing out that the impunity is one of the main continued non-accountabil- causes of violence and war CATHERINE Marchi-Uhel, ity and prosecution of those crime, and that lack of jus- president of the International responsible for the violations tice for perpetrators encour- Impartial and Independent represents a model for the ages others to commit the Mechanism to assist in the failure of the international same crimes. investigation and prosecution community as a whole. Adams noted the necessi- of persons responsible for the He said some countries ty of concerted international most serious crimes commit- had begun to think of innova- efforts to prevent such inci- ted in Syria, said the victims tive ways, which resulted in dents from repeating such as of most conflicts around the the United Nations decision the one that occurred in Syria world are not able to obtain in 2016 to establish a neutral where the Syrian regime the required justice. “We are and independent mechanism launched chemical attacks here today to look into mech- to address human rights vio- on civilians in 2013 and was anisms to reduce human lations, a crucial step in lay- not prosecuted for the crime rights violations and to fight ing the foundations for justice afterwards, which made them against ongoing atrocities a peaceful protest movement ity as a central pillar of the The international com- dependent Investigation and ensuring that evidence is repeat the same chemical at- around the world,” she said. to a terrifying armed conflict. architecture of international munity needs a renewed Commission in Syria Paulo collected and dealt with in ac- tacks six times in the absence Uhel stressed that the Chair of the European justice will be the most im- sense of vigour and unity to Sergio Pinheiro said more cordance with international of a real deterrent. He also conflict in Syria is the best Parliament Subcommittee on portant factor in winning the guide the fight against impu- than 70,000 human rights criminal standards. urged the US and the UK to documented since World Human Rights Antonio Panz- fight against impunity for nity in these worrying times violation were recorded in Besides, Simon Adams, stop selling weapons who are War II, noting that the situa- eri said the establishment of serious violations of human for humanity, he added. Syria and some of the vio- executive director of the accused of committing docu- tion in Syria has shifted from the principle of accountabil- rights and humanitarian law. The Head of the UN In- lations committed in Syria Global Center for Protec- mented war crimes in Yemen. Lack of justice leads Include terrorism and blockade as crimes to violence, disturbs order: GANHRI chair against humanity in Rome Statute: Marri QNA national human rights insti- QNA tional Law’ at the Ritz Carlton tional observatory on preven- al, regional and international DOHA tutions to guarantee access DOHA on Sunday, Marri stressed that tion, accountability and impu- mechanisms to combat impu- to justice and due process the primacy of political and nity with the aim to conduct nity to the competent entities CHAIR of the Global Alliance and ensure proper investi- CHAIRMAN of the National economic interests has be- studies, offer advice, support of the United Nations system of the National Rights Insti- gation and the participation Human Rights Committee come a stumbling block to the intergovernmental & non-gov- for the purpose of developing tutions (GANHRI) Dr Carlos of victims in the process, to (NHRC) Dr Ali bin Smaikh al rule of law, the preservation of ernmental organisations and legislation and mechanisms Negret Mosquera said that implement their right to the Marri has called upon states to rights and freedoms. He said support countries in develop- in this regard. He also urged lack of justice and difficul- truth and ensure non-repe- include terrorism and block- that totalitarian regimes can- ing legislation and mecha- the United Nations Human ties in its administration lead tition guarantees. ade as crimes against human- not build democracy or guar- nisms. He proposed that the Rights Council to appoint a to violence, fragile societies, He highlighted that the ity in the Rome Statute of the antee respect for rights. He United Nations High Commis- special rapporteur on com- lack of trust in institutions, Global Alliance of National International Criminal Court highlighted the international sioner for Human Rights and bating impunity. human rights violations, re- Human Rights Institutions, of the year 1998, by amending community’s responsibility to the European Parliament be Marri stressed that the sentment that disturbs the and the Vienna Declaration the article 121 of its statute. uphold the principles of justice Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri. permanent and key members NHRC of Qatar will spare no social order. and Program of Action were In his speech at the opening in the context of the humani- in this mechanism. effort to continue to introduce He said that the protec- not only a milestone in the of the ‘International Confer- tarian and moral imperative fostering national, regional He also called on the Of- further initiatives to support tion of human rights is an ob- fight against impunity, but ence on National, Regional and and joint responsibility to ad- and international criminal jus- fice of the High Commissioner the human rights process not ligation that requires efforts also guided us and recog- International Mechanisms to dress crimes that violate hu- tice mechanisms. for Human Rights to establish only in the State of Qatar, but by different social stakehold- nised national human rights Combat Impunity and Ensure man rights. He noted that this Marri also called for the a working group to submit an also at the regional and inter- ers and institutions, adding institutions, urging their cre- Accountability under Interna- can only be realised through establishment of an interna- assessment report on nation- national levels. that this implies ensuring ation in accordance with each adequate access to justice, States specific needs. fighting corruption and fully Mosquera stressed that guaranteeing a welfare state. national human rights insti- Ending impunity must be a priority of world community: UN rights official This came in his speech tutions must act as a commu- at the two-day ‘Internation- nication platform between UNITED Nations High Com- national Law’ in Doha, speak We, in our office, receive first- of these crimes to justice and to “While the road to justice may al Conference on National, society and institutions and missioner for Human Rights of one undeniable fact- that hand accounts of men, women protect the victims.” be fraught with challenges, it Regional and International promote differential and Michelle Bachelet on Sunday achieving accountability and and children who have been “Victims have a right to remains indispensable for so- Mechanisms to Combat Im- inter-sectional approaches said that the vast and diverse ending impunity must be a subjected to the most hor- truth, justice and reparation. cieties to truly heal. Various punity and Ensure Account- to access justice while taking experiences discussed at the priority for the international rific crimes: massacres, torture, This is important not only to experiences have demonstrat- ability under the Law’, which into account that there are ‘International Conference on community. sexual violence, displacement, the victims themselves but for ed that without justice, peace opened in Doha on Sunday. groups of the population that National, Regional and In- She added, “Societies that starvation as well as denial of societies as a whole to attain remains an illusion. Asserting He noted that the com- fall victim to different forms ternational Mechanisms to undergo conflicts or face au- access to basic medical care sustainable peace and recon- accountability and countering mitment to fight impunity is of exclusion and violation si- Combat Impunity and Ensure thoritarian regimes must have and to education. We can do ciliation”, she added. impunity are preconditions to an underlying obligation of multaneously. Accountability under Inter- their grievances addressed. more to bring the perpetrators She remarked further, sustainable peace.” (QNA) UN not meeting global mandate, says Northern Ireland delegate

ASHRAF SIDDIQUI on the sidelines of the confer- he pointed out. eas. However, we hope to solve petrators of crimes to justice. Chief Commissioner, Hu- DOHA ence, he said one could sense He said that human rights and achieve what is expected. He stressed on the need man Rights Committee. North- the frustration of the delegates violations are happening in That’s why we have particular for national human rights in- ern Island hoped for positive CHIEF Commissioner of with the United Nations during many other areas as well and interest in accountability as stitutions to be an independ- outcomes of the conference Northern Ireland Human the proceedings. the issue of impunity is not lim- well as issues of right to truth ententity broadly represented with the presence of top in- Rights Committee Les Allamby He said the UN has failed ited to any specific region. and justice. by the society. ternational organisations like has said that the International in delivering according to its He stressed the impor- Talking on the topic of the He said that fixing account- the United Nations, European Conference on National, Re- mandate and the funds given tance of ending impunity conference, he said that it is the ability on those who violate hu- Union Committee on Human gional and International Mech- to it by the member states. and holding perpetrators of responsibility of all stakehold- man rights is a must to ensure Rights, government and non- anisms to Combat Impunity Allamby said there are crimes accountable to allow ers including human rights rule of law. governmental organisations. and Ensure Accountability un- issues like Palestine, Yemen justice to prevail. Les Allamby. institutions, civil societies, He said that post-conflict He said that it was his first visit der International Law’ is very and Syria where the UN is He said that in Northern NGOs, governments, interna- situation is very complex to Qatar and he was impressed timely and important. struggling to play its role. Ireland, people are still dealing 20 years after the peace accord, tional politics to play their roles since peace process is very by the amazing architecture of Talking to Qatar Tribune Now, Sudan also is in focus, with its past. “Even more than we are successful in certain ar- to end impunity and bring per- long and slow. the country.