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Sheikha Moza offers PM hands over certificates to Police College graduates condolences to wife of Oman’s Sultan Qatar working to QNA Muscat HH Sheikha Moza bint reduce tension in Nasser offered condo- lences to HM Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad al Busaidi, the wife of HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur of the sisterly region, says FM Sultanate of Oman, on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur at Al FM reaffirms Qatar’s support for Iraq’s unity and sovereignty Alam Palace in Muscat on Wednesday. Sheikha Moza QNA also offered condolences Baghdad to the royal family, praying to the Almighty Allah to Deputy Prime Minister and have mercy on the soul of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sultan Qaboos and to rest Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police College, attended the awarding of graduation certifi- Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- it in paradise. cates to the graduates of the second batch of the college, at the headquarters of the Police Training dulrahman al Thani has called Institute on Wednesday. The PM handed over certificates to 110 graduates, including scholars from on all countries to work for de- Jordan, Palestine and Yemen. (QNA) page 16 escalation and reduce tensions in the region. “Qatar is working with a Amir’s wife offers group of friendly nations that condolences to wife hope to avoid escalation in the region,” Sheikh Mohammed of Oman’s Sultan Cabinet okays move to rejig said during a joint press confer- HH Sheikha Jawaher bint ence with his Iraqi counterpart Hamad bin Suhaim al Thani, Mohammed Ali Karim in Bagh- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Moham- wife of HH the Amir, offered central lease committee dad on Wednesday. med bin Abdulrahman al Thani with his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Ali condolences to HM Ahad The FM reaffirmed Qatar’s Karim at a joint press conference in Baghdad on Wednesday. bint Abdullah bin Hamad al QNA The Cabinet approved a tended for some places and support for the unity and sov- Busaidi, wife of HM Sultan Doha draft decision to reorganise parts of the places leased for ereignty of Iraq and its people. visit to Baghdad was an oppor- gic and important, noting that Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur the central lease committee. other than residential pur- He praised Iraq’s efforts in tunity to discuss with the Iraqi both sides stressed in the talks of Sultanate of Oman, on The Cabinet on Wednesday The draft decision in- poses. These places are sub- strengthening ties with Arab leadership the latest develop- on the importance of de-escala- the death of Sultan Qaboos mourned the death of HM cludes the competence of this jected to the provisions of Law and neighbouring countries. ments and stress the impor- tion of tensions in the region. bin Said bin Taimur at Al Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin committee to inspect and esti- No 4 of 2008 regarding real “Qatar seeks stability in Iraq tance of de-escalation and dis- Earlier, the FM and his Alam Palace in Muscat Taimur, who made sincere mate the rental value of lands, estate leasing existing on Feb so that the country can embark tancing Iraq from any political Iraqi counterpart discussed on Wednesday. Sheikha efforts to enhance joint Gulf buildings and housing rented 14, 2020, for a year beginning on growth,” the FM said, add- struggles and escalations in the bilateral relations, the latest Jawaher also offered condo- action, serve Arab and Islamic by ministries, public entities from Feb 20, 2020, unless the ing that “Qatar will continue to region. regional developments and the lences to the royal family, issues and maintain security, and institutions and other contract includes a longer pe- contribute to the growth and For his part, the Iraqi For- ways to pursue de-escalation praying to the Almighty Allah peace and stability in the re- government bodies, in accord- riod, or the tenant does not prosperity of Iraq.” eign Minister described the visit and maintain the region’s secu- to have mercy on the soul gion and the world, praying ance with the principles and want to renew the contract, Sheikh Mohammed said his of Sheikh Mohammed as strate- rity and stability. of Sultan Qaboos and to to the Almighty Allah to have controls in which a decision provided that the tenant is oc- rest it in paradise. (QNA) mercy on his soul and to in- is issued by the Minister of cupying the leased property. spire the royal family and the Administrative Development, Contracts for renting ad- Omani people with patience Labour and Social Affairs. ministrative headquarters of and solace. The Cabinet also approved commercial companies, pri- The Cabinet hoped that a draft decision of the Cabinet vate legal entities engaged in the Sultanate of Oman will extending lease contracts for trade, lawyers, accountants Woqod opens achieve more development some places and parts of the and engineers offices,veteri - its 100th fuel and growth under the leader- places leased for other than nary clinics, offices of experts ship of HM Sultan Haitham residential purposes. in agriculture, livestock and station (PG 9 ) bin Tariq bin Taimur of As per the draft decision, fisheries are excluded from Oman. lease contracts shall be ex- the extension law. page 2

Reckless driving in Doha Metro welcomes Free parking at Al Wakra, Sealine: Offenders 10 millionth passenger Doha Metro welcomed its Al Qassar stations soon 10 millionth passenger on Free parking spaces near Al Qassar Metro Station will open for the public from Friday, January 17, may get 6 years in jail Wednesday. “We were pleased and near Al Wakra Metro Station from Sunday, January 26. The two locations can accommodate up to welcome the 10 millionth to 700 vehicles. The move is part of the “Park and Ride” Project of the Ministry of Transport and Tribune News Network passenger on Doha Metro on Communications ( MoTC). The project, which provides parking spaces free of charge adjacent to Doha Wednesday. We thank you for Doha Metro stations, aims to encourage vehicle owners to use the modern public transportation your trust which drives us to system in less time and at a lower cost. Meanwhile, MoTC and other bodies concerned continue to The Public Prosecution (PP) deliver the best services,” Qatar work on to complete and deliver free parking spaces in other two locations -- Lusail and Education will not tolerate reckless Rail said in a tweet. (TNN) City, which are set to open in late March. (TNN) drivers and won’t allow them to endanger their lives as well as that of others, a top official has said. Ahmed Youssef al Kuwari, Head of the Traffic Prosecu- tion, said the cases of traffic 8 new destinations to join QA network this year: Baker violation in the Sealine area Ahmed Youssef al Kuwari. are being investigated and QNA Show on Wednesday. Regarding the impact of ary 27. With 10 Qatar Airways the violators will be referred investigate and dispose of Kuwait The new destinations in- the Ukrainian plane accident destinations covered by the to the court soon. the crimes mentioned in Law clude: Nur-Sultan and Almaty in Iran, Baker underlined that airlines’ current codeshare He said the traffic offend- No 19 of 2007 regarding traf- Qatar Airways Group Chief in Kazakhstan; Cebu in the Qatar Airways’ safety record cooperation, the expanded ers face a jail term of up to fic law and its amendments. Executive Akbar al Baker has Philippines; Accra in Ghana; is robust and that the airline agreement will allow Malaysia six years in the event of inju- Kuwari said a number of said the airline will add eight Trabzon in Turkey; Luanda in has not cancelled any reserva- Airlines passengers to book ries to passengers resulting people have been arrested new destinations to its net- Angola; Lyon in France and tion due to the tragic accident, travel to 20 additional QA from negligence or failure to for traffic law violations in work in 2020. Siem Reap in Cambodia. which reflects the confidence gateways in Europe, America, comply with laws. The authori- the Sealine area in the last “Eight new destinations On blockade, Baker said, Qatar Airways Group Chief of travellers in Qatar Airways. and Africa. ties may also confiscate the couple of days, and they have will be joining our network “The impact of the blockade Executive Akbar al Baker. “Iran is an important country In turn, QA passengers will vehicle in such a case, he been transferred to the Public this year. This ensures we on Qatar Airways is zero, and for us, it is a neighbour, and benefit from access to four new added. Prosecution. “Investigations can continue to provide our we have continued to grow but rather due to increase in we would like to continue to destinations in South East Asia. Speaking at a press started immediately against passengers more options and and to implement our strategy operating expenses as a result serve Iranian travellers.” They can book travel on Ma- conference on Wednesday, the accused,” he added. flexibility when planning their without being affected by the of increased number of flights, Meanwhile, Qatar Airways laysia Airlines’ flights to Sibu, Kuwari said the Public business and leisure travel,” blockade.” he said, adding that Qatar Air- has expanded its codeshare Malaysia; Alor Setar, Malaysia; Prosecution is competent to Continued on page 2  Baker told reporters on the Even financial losses are ways will achieve profits in the cooperation with Malaysia Medan, Indonesia; and Sura- sidelines of Kuwait Aviation not a result of the blockade, fiscal year 2021-2022. Airlines, starting from Janu- baya, Indonesia. page 16 02 Thursday, Janaury 16, 2020

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Foreign Minister holds talks with Iraqi president, PM, speaker QNA Baghdad

THE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani met the President of Iraq Dr Barham Salih in Baghdad on Wednes- day. Sheikh Mohammed con- veyed the greetings of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the Iraqi president and wishes of further progress and prosperity to the Iraqi people. For his part, the Iraqi ings to HH the Amir, wishing ment and prosperity. de-escalate and maintain the met Iraq’s Prime Minister the region and ways to main- hammed, who is currently on a president entrusted the deputy him good health and happi- They reviewed bilateral re- security and stability of the Adel Abdul Mahdi and dis- tain security and stability in visit to Iraq, met the Speaker of prime minister and minister of ness, and the Qatari people lations, developments on the region. cussed with him bilateral rela- the area. the Council of Representatives foreign affairs with his greet- continued progress, develop- regional scene, and ways to Sheikh Mohammed also tions, latest developments in Furthermore, Sheikh Mo- of Iraq Mohamed al Halbousi.

Qatar takes part in plenary session of Arab Parliament Cabinet reviews Shura’s food QNA laws, documents and impor- Cairo tant parliamentary visions that were discussed in the security plan recommendation The fourth session of the sec- committees of the Arab Par- ond legislative term of Arab liament on Tuesday, particu- Parliament began in Cairo on larly the Arab water security, Cabinet also approves a draft decision amending some provisions of Decision No 36 of 2014 Wednesday. the document of developing Qatar is participating in education in the Arab world, QNA Food Security Programme sion No 23 of 2016 to form the Qatar’s Ministry of Munici- the Trade Cooperation Com- the meetings with a delega- the unified Arab law for pre- Doha (QNFSP), and took appropri- Coordinating Committee for pality and Environment and mittee and the 46th meeting of tion from the Shura Council. serving and protecting Arab ate decision. Single Window System Man- Hungary’s Ministry of Agri- the GCC Industrial Coopera- The session will discuss de- archaeology and the transpor- The Cabinet, at a meeting Minister of Justice and agement. culture, a draft memorandum tion Committee, reports of the velopments in Iraq and Libya tation law in the Arab world. chaired by Prime Minister and Acting Minister of State for The Cabinet also approved of understanding in environ- 39th session of the Council of as well as the political and se- Besides, the Arab Parlia- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin a draft decision of the Minister mental protection and nature Arab Social Affairs Ministers, curity situation in Arab coun- ment’s visions for activating Abdullah bin Nasser bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi said of Justice to extend the period conservation between Qatar’s reports of the 35th session of tries. the Arab Common Market Khalifa al Thani on Wednes- the Cabinet also approved a for adjusting the conditions Ministry of Municipal and the Standing Committee for Arab Parliament will is- and Arab electrical connec- day, reviewed the views of draft decision amending some for applying the provisions of Environment and Hungary’s Economic and Commercial sue a number of unified Arab tion will be issued. the Ministry of Municipality provisions of Decision No 36 Law No 22 of 2017 regarding Ministry of Agriculture and a Cooperation of the Organiza- and Environment, Ministry of of 2014 establishing the na- the regulation of real estate draft memorandum of under- tion of Islamic Cooperation Public Health and the Minis- tional committee for the Cus- brokerage works. standing for cooperation in (COMCEC) and reports of the try of Commerce and Industry toms clearance system (single The Cabinet approved a the agricultural fieldbetween 25th Conference of the Parties on the Shura Council’s rec- window) and a draft decision draft memorandum of under- Qatar and Portugal. to the United Nations Frame- MoCI recalls Mercedes Benz ommendation regarding the of the Prime Minister amend- standing for cooperation in The Cabinet then reviewed work Convention on Climate C Class, E Class 2018 model achievement of the National ing some provisions of Deci- the agricultural fieldbetween reports of the 58th meeting of Change (COP 25). Tribune News Network and would communicate with Doha customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried Qatar submits document of accession The Ministry of Commerce out. and Industry (MoCI), in co- The ministry has urged all operation with Nasser Bin customers to report any viola- to International Maritime Organisation Khaled Automobiles, dealer tion to its Consumer Protec- QNA into force of the agreement for The meeting discussed of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, tion and Anti-Commercial London Qatar. relations between Qatar and has announced the recall of Fraud Department, which The document was sub- the International Maritime Mercedes-Benz C Class and processes complaints, inquir- Qatar has submitted to the mitted during a meeting be- Organization and the ways to E Class model of 2018 due to ies and suggestions through International Maritime Or- tween Secretary-General of boost them. possible cracked lock nuts in Call center: 16001, email: ganisation the original docu- the International Maritime Jaber affirmed Qatar’s the electric steering gear. [email protected], Twitter: ment for its accession to the Organization Kitack Lim and commitment to international The ministry said that it @MOCIQATAR, Instagram: 1988 Protocol to the Interna- Acting Charge d’Affaires at the agreements and treaties, and would coordinate with the MOCIQATAR and mobile app tional Convention for the Safe- Embassy of Qatar in the Unit- commitment to the safety dealer to follow up on the for android and IOS: MO- ty of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), ed Kingdom HE Mohammed and security of maritime navi- maintenance and repair works CIQATAR. in preparation for the entry bin Abdullah al Jaber. gation.

‘Reckless driving that causes ACS exhibits sustainability projects of students mishap can lead to 6-year jail’

Continued from page 1  as well as that of others at risk would face strict action. He said the Sealine area, which “The duty of the Public is a tourist place, has now be- Prosecution is to confront it come known for reckless driv- and protect society,” he said. ing. “We can’t close our eyes to Reckless driving, driving a it. As an investigative author- vehicle without licence plates ity, we receive reports in this or concealing them attract a regard and the perpetrators of jail term of up to three years, he these crimes are referred to us. said. If reckless driving results We take necessary measures in accidents or injuries, then against them,” he said, adding the jail term may be increased that anyone who puts his life up to six years, he added.

MoI to take part in ‘Passage to India’ fest tribune news network tion Department, Community Meriam Jelliti for environmental protection potential for real life applica- life application by the students aimed at building a sustain- doha Policing Department, Public Doha among students and encour- tion”, he noted. of middle and high school. ability culture in the country. Relations Department and Al age them to work towards real- He added: “Sustainability Cody pointed out that “Big changes start with in- THE Ministry of Interior Fazaa Police Department. STUDENTS of ACS Interna- ising the environmental pillar lies at the heart of our world’s ACS’s new campus in Doha, dividual initiatives. Changes in (MoI) will take part in the ‘Pas- The dog show by Police tional School Doha showcased of Qatar National Vision 2030. future and at ACS Doha we which will officially open in community behaviours occur sage to India’, a community Canine Section will be a major their sustainability projects “The Young Sustainabil- want to make sure that we are August, 2020, boasts of a sus- when individuals change fol- festival being organised by the attraction of the MoI event, based on the ideas of healthy ity Awards provides an op- truly prepared to protect our tainable building that reduces lowed by families and friends”, Indian Cultural Center (ICC) which will take place at MIA environment and healthy liv- portunity for students of all planet.” the use of energy and carbon he remarked. at the Museum Of Islamic Art Park from 4 pm to 5 pm on ing, at the Young Sustain- age groups to think creatively The displays included emission. He said that the event aims Park on Thursday and Friday. Friday. ability Awards held on school and submit action-oriented drawings, short stories and Co-Founder of Evergreen to inculcate a sense of respon- The MoI will be represent- The show will display vari- premises on Wednesday. sustainability initiatives. short movies by early child- Organics Ghanim al Sulaiti, sibility among young children ed at the festival by its Police ous skills of police dogs, such Head of School Robert The submission ranges from hood and lower school chil- who was voted among top for the environment for their Canine Section, Civil Defence, as detecting bags containing Cody said that the ACS event drawings,short stories and dren as well as full-fledged 30 most influential people in own well-being and for the Coast Guard, Traffic Awareness narcotic drugs or explosives aimed at inculcating a passion short movies to models with projects with potential for real 2019, praised the ACS event well-being of the planet. Department, Drugs Preven- and identifying criminals. Nation Thursday, January 16, 2020 03

Shura speaker meets Armenian envoy Ministry recalls Marri meets Kuwaiti judicial delegation Nissan Pick-up 2009-12 models The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coop- eration with Saleh al Hamad al Mana Co, the dealer of Nissan in Qatar, has announced the recall of Nissan Pick-up models of 2009-2012 due to a possible defect in the front passenger airbag inflator. The recall campaign comes within the framework of the ministry’s continuous efforts to protect consumers. The min- Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with a judicial delegation from Kuwait, which is istry has urged all customers currently visiting the country, in Doha on Wednesday. The visit is part of the exchange of visits pro- to report any violations to its gramme through the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the exchange of Speaker of Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met on Wednesday with Ambas- Consumer Protection and Anti- expertise between the two countries. The Kuwaiti delegation was briefed on the system and mecha- sador of Armenia to Qatar HE Gegham Gharibjanian. During the meeting, parliamentary relations be- Commercial Fraud Department, nisms of work in the Public Prosecution and the nature of the judicial system in Qatar, as well as the tween the two countries were reviewed, in addition to the ways of supporting and developing them. (QNA) which processes complaints, in- most important achievements of the Public Prosecution. (QNA) quiries and suggestions. (TNN) QCS launches ‘You are precious’ campaign to fight cervical cancer Women can undergo free Pap smear tests at Al Ahli Hospital as part of the month-long initiative Tribune News Network AJCS, Gulf Studies Center Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched a month-long to explore new approaches campaign, titled ‘You are pre- cious’, to raise awareness of cer- vical cancer in the society. to Gulf security dilemma As part of the campaign, women will be able to undergo Tribune News Network Zweiri, director of the Gulf Pap smear test free of charge at Doha Studies Center at Qatar Uni- Al Ahli Hospital after obtaining QCS will hold a series of awareness lectures and workshops involving the country’s diverse sectors to raise awareness of the disease. versity, stated that what differ- a coupon from the QCS. AL Jazeera Centre for Studies entiates this conference from A closing ceremony for the Moreover, women who do Pap mon types of cancers among undergoing Pap smear test and tion. The first Pap test should (AJCS) and Qatar University’s others is its tackling of the di- campaign will be organised at smear test as part of the cam- women.” HPV test, taking HPV vaccine be done after three years of Gulf Studies Center will hold lemma of Gulf security in all its Al Messila, a Luxury Collec- paign will enter a draw of lots to Nasser said QCS will be starting from the age of 15 years, marriage if the woman’s age a research conference entitled aspects and dimensions, sur- tion Resort & Spa, in Doha, on win prizes. holding a series of awareness quitting smoking, and eating is 21 years or above. After the ‘A New Gulf Security System: passing the traditional concept January 29. Heba Nasser, head of the lectures and workshops involv- healthy and be active. first test, women should go for Leaving Zero-Sum Approach- of security. He said, the confer- The event will include lec- Health Education Department ing the country’s diverse sectors Cervical cancer can affect it every three years until the es Behind’, at Ibn Khaldoon ence will address communal, tures, awareness workshops, at QCS, said, “The campaign to raise awareness of the symp- any woman, especially those age of 65. After 65, the test can Hall of Qatar University on food and cyber security in ad- classes on healthy cooking and comes as part of marking Jan- toms of the disease, the factors between the ages of 20 and 50 be stopped if the last three Pap January 19-20. dition to political, military and exercise sessions. Health edu- uary as the Cervical Cancer responsible for it, and the meth- years. According to Nasser, the tests are normal. Pap tests can The conference aims pri- economic security. cators from the QCS will be pre- Awareness Month across the ods of prevention and cure. Pap test is a simple one and the be done in most of the health marily to analyse the issue of Zweiri asserted that the sent on the occasion to answer world. Cervical cancer is con- Nassar pointed out that the best time to do it is 10-14 days centres of the Primary Health Gulf security and explore new conference is open to the pub- queries from the participants. sidered one of the most com- prevention methods include from the first day of menstrua- Care Corporation. approaches that take into ac- lic and aims to delve into the count the interests of relevant threats and challenges that face parties, AJCS Director Dr Mo- Gulf states and societies locally hammed Mukhtar al Khalil said and regionally as well as pre- at a press conference held on sent approaches that take into Wednesday. account constants and vari- HMC’s national diabetes centres sixth in He added: “The prepara- ables. tion for the conference began In this regard, the sessions seven months ago and is unre- will discuss the significance of world to get prestigious JCI certification lated to recent developments in the Gulf system and its devel- the region, especially in wake opments in its defining parties of the killing of General Qasem and relations between them, Tribune News Network patients, visitors and staff. It betes complications and en- ness and Research Center said Soleimani.” shifting to the position of the Doha tells patients that our diabe- able diabetic patients to lead a the National Diabetes Cent- Khalil hoped that by the end Gulf system in the international tes programme met, or sur- normal life’, and the vision ‘to ers were designed to serve as of the conference, participants system and global economy to HAMAD Medical Corpora- passed, strict criteria related be recognised regionally and ‘one-stop-shops’ in which pa- would reach practical solutions shed light on the ensuing costs tion’s (HMC) national diabe- to patient safety, delivery of internationally for excellence tients can speak with special- to the critical issues facing this of confict in the Gulf region. tes centres have become the clinical care, and overall pa- in diabetes management”, he ist healthcare professionals dynamic region, which help de- One of the sessions will dis- first in the Middle East and tient support”, said Professor added. and get access to individual- cision-makers formulate poli- cuss the experiences of secu- North Africa (MENA) region, Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra, di- HMC’s national diabetes ised treatment. cies accordingly defining clearly rity systems in the Gulf region and the sixth in the world to rector of Qatar Metabolic In- centres, located at Hamad “We provide health educa- the features of the future. by analysing their contexts and be awarded the Joint Com- stitute (QMI) and chairman of General Hospital, Al Wakra tion, medication, and equip- Khalil pointed out that the the reasons behind their fail- mission International’s (JCI) Internal Medicine at HMC. Hospital and the Women’s ment, as required. We of- organisers were keen on host- ures. Yet another session will Clinical Care Program Certifi- “JCI is the world’s larg- Wellness and Research Cent- fer individualised treatment ing a diverse group of speakers analyse the nature of the cur- cation (CCPC) for its diabetes est international organisation er, receive more than 120,000 plans built around a patient’s so as to ensure the discussion rent Gulf system, addressing mellitus care programmes. that collaborates with medi- Prof Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra, patient visits annually from specific needs”, said Dr Zirie. of topics from various perspec- its traditional and more recent “The JCI CCPC designa- cal institutions to improve director of QMI and chairman of over 30,000 patients. Dr Khaled Dukhan, sen- tives. threats. tion is awarded in recognition patient safety and healthcare Internal Medicine at HMC. Dr Mahmoud Zirie, sen- ior consultant and director of There will be 25 speakers A third session will attend of meeting rigorous standards quality through education ini- ior consultant and head of the the diabetes care programme from the Gulf region and the to current security approaches of patient care and safety. This tiatives, publications, advisory “A team of physicians, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and at Al Wakra Hospital and Dr Arab world in addition to Iran, to demonstrate the current distinction is the culmination services and international ac- nurses, diabetes educators, Metabolism Department at Dabia al Muhannadi, direc- Turkey, the United States and Gulf system’s capability of deal- of several years of preparation creditation and certification. dietitians, podiatrists, phar- Hamad General Hospital and tor of the Diabetes and Tech- Europe participating in ses- ing with threats. Finally, the on the part of our teams. It JCI accreditation is regarded macists and administrators Dr Mohamed Bashir, senior nology Unit of QMI said the sions over the course of two conference will conclude by demonstrates our deep com- as the Gold Standard in the worked together to develop a consultant and director of the certification improves HMC’s days. discussing the features of the mitment to high-quality care healthcare sector”, noted Pro- diabetes care pathway under Diabetes in Pregnancy Pro- ability to care for patients On his part, Dr Mahjoob desired security system. and a culture of safety for fessor Abou-Samra. the mission ‘to prevent dia- gram at the Women’s Well- with diabetes. First Katara Global Art Fair to help build cultural centres in Argentina The event aims to introduce collective and solo projects of leading and emerging local and international artists Ailyn Agonia and exhibitions to Qatar addition to the exhibition of shows clear commitment to DOHA through local collaborations numerous paintings, sculp- art, education and solidarity. as well as to aspire to use art, tures, photographs, among We are lucky enough to be the PALLAS Arts, Qatar’s first auctions and exhibitions to many other art pieces. first country to collaborate registered arts brokerage, is support charitable and hu- Farqane also announced with Pallas Arts. It seems that organising a contemporary manitarian projects in Qatar that a preview of the first edi- the event will be an annual af- art fair in partnership with and overseas. tion of KatArt in Doha will fair in support of other coun- Katara Cultural Village that Addressing a press con- be hosted in Katara Building tries as well.” will provide a platform for lo- ference on Wednesday, Pallas 19 from January 17 to Janu- Darwish S Ahmed al She- cal and international artists, Arts CEO Mariame Farqane ary 22, featuring works of lo- bani of Katara Cultural Vil- as well as help build cultural said that for its pilot project, cal and international artists lage Foundation said, “At Ka- centres in Argentina. Pallas Arts intends to build such as from the US, France, tara, throughout the years, we The country’s major gath- cultural centres in Argentina Spain, UK, India and the have been having exhibitions ering of contemporary artists through collaboration with Philippines. The event, she on different levels. This time, billed ‘Katara Global Art Fair Argentina-based Marga- Pallas Arts CEO Mariame Farqane and other officials at a press conference in Doha on Wednesday. said, will serve as the official it’s a project where we take it (KatArt)’ will take place in Oc- rita Barrientos Foundation, introduction and announce- to the next level. It’s going to tober and aims to introduce which helps more than 8,000 to independently finance the We are helping them build KatArt’s first edition will ment of the grand event in be an art affair rather than a collective and solo projects children from poor families cultural centre Bab’El In- cultural centres for those chil- offer an ideal platform for October. mere exhibition of art.” of leading and emerging local in two Argentine provinces stitute. Before opening our dren along with implement- interaction among collec- Commenting on the ini- Also present at the press and international artists. by providing them with food, own cultural centre, we are ing a novel education system, tors, artists, photographers, tiative, Ambassador of Ar- conference were Margarita Pallas Arts was launched health care and education on collaborating with different which is going to be our pilot designers and other art pro- gentina to Qatar HE Carlos Barrientos Foundation Di- in Doha in February, 2019, daily basis. countries. This year, we are project this year with Argen- fessionals. The art fair will Hernandez said, “This new rector Facundo Chadini and aimed at bringing artworks “We created Pallas Arts collaborating with Argentina. tina”, said Farqane. feature live performances in project is innovative and Outbox CEO Hamzah Taleb. 04 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Nation HAMMADI HOLDS FAREWELL FOR BOSNIAN ENVOY HBKU College of Islamic Studies hosts alumni from top American institutions

Tribune News Network Graduate students and Doha alumni of the IAAU programme had the opportunity to inter- The College of Islamic Stud- act with distinguished experts ies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa across related disciplines from University (HBKU) recently visiting American institutions. hosted a group of alumni from Speaking about the delega- prestigious institutions in the tion visit, Dr Swelim said, “It United States, including Har- was a pleasure to take the del- vard University, the National egation on a tour of the unusual Trust for Historic Preservation, architectural wonder that is the and the Archaeological Institute Minaretein building and intro- of America (AIA). duce them to the unique pro- The delegation of 50 peo- grammes provided by the CIS. ple arrived by an Arabian Gulf Urbanism (IAAU), led the del- cation City Mosque. Members of the delegation were Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi on Wednes- cruise ship with ports of call in- egation during their stopover in The delegation was intro- fascinated by the state-of-the- day held a farewell ceremony in honour of Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Dr Bisera Turko- cluding Oman and Qatar. Doha. duced to the IAAU programme art facilities designed for study vic on the end of her tenure in the country. The ceremony, which was held at the Diplomatic Club, was Dr Tarek Swelim, art histo- The first leg of the tour and its unique academic com- and university life within the attended by a number of heads of diplomatic missions and offices accredited to the country in addition rian and programme coordina- was to Minaretein, the award- ponents and how it reinforces building and how it adds to the to directors of departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (QNA) tor for CIS’ master’s programme winning building that houses the wider HBKU vision to create rich learning ecosystem HBKU in Islamic Art, Architecture and HBKU-CIS as well as the Edu- impactful change agents. strives to deliver.” Former Panaman envoy HBKU Press new book promotes love of Arabic language among youngsters launches ‘Warriors in booth at Doha International The book is based on the Book Fair 2020. At both, she experience of the author read extracts and signed cop- with her children ies of her book for an eager Time of Sacrifice’ at DIBF audience. No doubt that some of those present were parents Sandoval served as ambassador of Panama in Qatar from 2017 to 2019 Tribune News Network who readily identified with her Doha struggles to maintain her chil- dren’s interest in the Arabic Educating and entertaining language. children through literature is “I had a great experience no mean feat. While some are working with the Hamad Bin more than happy to bury their Khalifa University Press: they heads in books all day and every guage books and what to him Language is no exception. Like were constructive, professional day, others become bored and are their uninteresting stories. many parents, Amura found it and helpful in bringing my story frustrated very quickly. Ahmed’s mother soon picks up difficult to foster a love of the to life. I look forward to collabo- Balsem Amura knows only on this lack of enthusiasm and Arabic language in her own rating with HBKU Press once too well the challenges posed by resolves to change her son’s children. again to publish other unique youngsters who do not engage mind. As the title of the book However, she was not pre- works that enrich reading for with language and literature. suggests, Ahmed is shown that pared to give up without a fight. children and that cover top- Her response is documented Arabic is indeed a happy lan- Thanks to her steely determi- ics that are relevant to today’s in her first book published by guage that brings his mother nation, she was not only able youth and parents in an innova- Hamad Bin Khalifa University immense joy. That is because to reignite her children’s inter- tive and imaginative way,” said Press (HBKU Press) and show- each word and letter play musi- est in their mother tongue, but Amura. cased at Doha International cal tunes that bring her closer to also join HBKU Press’ growing My Happy Language by Book Fair 2020. her hopes and dreams. roster of homegrown and inter- Balsem Amura is published in My Happy Language tells Whether it is fiction or non- national authors in the process. Arabic and available from the the story of Ahmed, a young boy fiction, most books have a real- Amura was one of several Hamad Bin Khalifa University who is bored by his Arabic lan- life back story and My Happy writers to visit the HBKU Press Press bookstore.

ASHRAF SIDDIQUI national Economic Relations, paring for a presentation on doha he served in the Ministry of his diplomatic experience in Foreign Affairs. Qatar during his visit to Camilo QNL offers learning hub for book lovers at DIBF Former ambassador of Pan- The 135-page book on fine Jose Cela University in Madrid, ama to Qatar, Oreste Del Rio quality paper has been pub- Spain. Tribune News Network hand to share more about the Sandoval, officially launched lished by Dar Lucille, Qatar, Speaking to Qatar Tribune Doha selection of Heritage Library his book ‘Warriors in the Time and the foreword is written on the sidelines of the launch of manuscripts that are on dis- of Sacrifice,’ on the sidelines of by Prof. Mehran Kamrava, his book, the former envoy said Qatar National Library play. Visitors are also able to the 30th Doha International Director, Center for Interna- that Qatar and Panama share (QNL) has welcomed thou- see the step-by-step process to Book Fair at the Doha Exhibi- tional and Regional Studies at a few common traits which sands of book lovers keen to digitise historical manuscripts tion and Convention Centre on Georgetown University, Qatar include respect for the dignity expand their literary knowl- using specialised equipment Tuesday. campus, a renowned author of and sovereignty of all coun- edge at an interactive space in brought to DIBF from the li- Sandoval served as am- a number of books. tries and non-interference in the heart of this year’s Doha In- brary’s Digitisation Center. bassador of Panama in Qatar In his preface, Prof. Kam- policies. Also people from both ternational Book Fair (DIBF). Hashim Aalem, another from 2017 to 2019. rava says, “Oreste Del Rio San- these countries are friendly, A team of librarians and visitor at DBIF, was fascinated This is his second book doval masterfully combines which is another commonality. staff is engaging avid readers, by the digitisation demonstra- and has been published in his expertise in diplomacy and “I feel a part of this commu- authors, publishers, retailers tion. both English and Arabic. His academia to present a vivid and nity,” he said. and educators at the Central “I have heard about the first book, ‘Letters on the thorough picture of one of the Sandoval said he was hon- Plaza of DIBF and helping Transport and Communica- we look forward to visiting digitisation of rare books, but Wall’, was a compilation of his most important countries in oured to present the first copy them discover more about the tions. DBIF to be part of the differ- seeing it live has given me a 66 articles in Spanish. the Middle East. Here, we are of his Arabic book to the Amir library’s wealth of resources. Students from Qatari ent activities, read the latest clearer perspective of the valu- An attorney at law and gaining an in-depth under- His Highness Sheikh Tamim Several dignitaries have schools have joined visitors of books and meet new people,” able work that the library is political science from the Uni- standing of Qatar and, at the bin Hamad al Thani, which will visited to experience the li- all ages and interests to regis- said Mahmoud Ali, who visited doing to make digital copies of versity of Panama, a black belt same time, looking through a always be a moment of pride brary’s offerings since DIBF ter for free library membership the library’s space along with historical manuscripts acces- holder in martial arts and a window to both future academ- for him. opened on January 9, includ- and learn how the library’s vast his two children. “My children sible online for anyone to use,” politician by career, Sandoval ic research venues and future The former Panamanian ing HE Sheikha Hind bint resources can help them reach particularly enjoy taking part Aalem said. served as Deputy Head of Mis- policy options. In doing this, envoy said he is working on a Hamad al Thani, vice-chair- their personal learning goals. in the storytelling programmes Visitors have until January sion & Counselor for Political the author has done a great translation of the book in the person and chief executive of- The library’s family-friendly that are being offered at DBIF 18 to enjoy the activities and and Economic Affairs at the service to the worlds of both Spanish language. He said the ficer of Qatar Foundation; HE educational programme has and at the library throughout books on offer at DIBF 2020. Embassy in the UAE prior to academia and diplomacy.” book comprises the history Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid proved deeply enriching and the year.” Librarians are welcoming visi- his appointment to Qatar. In In his opening remarks, of Qatar, its culture, its legal al Mahmoud, speaker of the entertaining to children and For readers with a special tors from 9am to 9pm during his capacity as Director Gener- Sandoval said the idea of the structure, the planning of the Shura Council; and HE Jassim their parents alike. interest in history and heritage, weekdays and from 3pm to al of Foreign Policy and Inter- book came when he was pre- World Cup 2022, etc. bin Saif al Sulaiti, minister of “As a family, every year, the library’s librarians are on 10pm on Friday.

ASD’s HYDRA Aquatics grooming youngsters to become super athletes Tribune News Network Shantz, who proposed the idea. Aquatics will focus on refining Doha The idea was to create an the programmes and expand- aquatics club for ASD students ing into new areas. HYDRA Aquatics has started and outside students. After a HYDRA has shown the the new year reflecting on its few years, the idea turned into ability to deliver high-quality first successful season at its reality. The goal was not to lessons for four to 12-year- home, the American School of make money, but to create a olds and great competi- Doha (ASD), and already has programme that was an exten- tive programme for eight to many achievements to cel- sion of the ASD sports family. 17-year-olds. One of the new ebrate. “Part of the reason we programmes coming up is the HYDRA is an ASD not-for- wanted to create HYDRA was ‘Active Start’ programme that profit unit with swim club that because we wanted to test caters to parents or caregivers offers swimming programmes whether this is a model we participating with the child, for people of all ages and swim- can use for other sports that hopefully that will begin in the ming abilities from both the have extended programmes at Coach Jeff is a Level 3 Coach Jawad, who have been said Coach Jeff. opment Model. HYDRA offers third season starting in March. ASD and Doha community. ASD,” said Dr Tom Hawkins, coach from the Canadian Swim with ASD for over 10 years. The HYDRA coaches push programme for the novice to Another new programme HYDRA’s mission is to be director of ASD. Coaches Association. Over his “We have excellent coach- the students to reach their own the international level athletes. coming soon will be the lifesav- an inclusive club that provides HYDRA registered around 30 year career, Coach Jeff has es, many of whom work at individual potential according HYDRA offers a range ing programme. members with the skills and 300 swimmers in its first week. trained swimmers in develop- ASD and are familiar with to their goals. They are also ded- of programmes and activi- “When people heard HY- knowledge to be confident and Jeff Slater, HYDRA’s new ment programmes through to some of the kids already. We icated to maximising the poten- ties from beginner classes like DRA would be part of ASD, competent in, on and around head coach, played a signifi- varsity swimming. are centralised at ASD so as a tial of aspiring young athletes ‘FUNdamentals’ and ‘Become they wanted to sign up because the water. The idea of ASD cant role in the success of HY- Most of the coaches with swimmer progresses through by offering a developmental a Better Swimmer’ to more ad- they know that ASD brings creating its own aquatics pro- DRA’s start with the expertise HYDRA have been with ASD our programme they will stay programme that incorporates vanced classes like ‘Junior/Sen- quality programme and quality gramme started a few years ago and experience he brings to the for years, including Coach in the same location and see and builds upon the Sport for ior Competitive’ and ‘Masters’. people to everything we do,” Dr with its Aquatics Director Steve programme. Youssef, Coach Marauone and many of the same coaches,” Life, Long-Term Athlete Devel- The future of HYDRA Hawkins said. Nation Thursday, January 16, 2020 05 83 winners to receive Scientific Excellence Award 2020 ‘Qatar is an important point in QNA Sulaiti announced the names right from the presentation, time”, she added. Doha of the winners and the medals study of files and evaluation On his part, Director of they won in each category. by arbitration committees and Qatar Banking Studies and network of SriLankan Airlines’ THE organising committee Committee members, specialised experts to moni- Business Administration In- of the Scientific Excellence winners and their parents, toring as well as conducting dependent School for Boys The airline to introduce twice-daily flight from next Summer Season Award has announced the the winning school, winning personal interviews and field Ahmed Youssef al Mahmoud names of the 83 winners of teachers and the two winning visits to schools. expressed his happiness over Tribune News Network these are professionals at the 13th Scientific Excellence MA and PhD degree holders This edition of the Scien- the winning of his school and Doha highest levels whose contri- Award 2020. The winners attended the press meet. tific Excellence Award saw thanked the organising com- bution is significant to the will be honoured at the clos- Dr Sulaiti congratulated all large participation of private mittee and the CEO of the SriLankan Airlines con- total economic activities in ing ceremony of the award on the winners and praised them schools as well as diversity award for their encourage- siders Qatar a very important Qatar. Through their work March 3. for their hard work and dedi- of universities and special- ment. strategic point in its network, and gained reputation, they This came during a press cation. She also urged them to ised colleges. Besides, it wit- Principal of Ali Bin Abdul- according to SriLankan Air- have already established the conference held by the com- maintain their unique distinc- nessed winning of a technical la Model Independent School lines’ New Country Manager brand of Sri Lanka at the mittee on Wednesday morn- tions in future. school, Qatar Banking Stud- Sarah Issa al Shuraim also Thusitha Wickramasinghe. highest level. I am honoured ing, where the CEO of the Dr Sulaiti also explained ies and Business Adminis- expressed his joy over the win- “SriLankan Airlines cur- and certain that they will award, Dr Hamda Hassan al the various stages of the award tration for Boys, for the first ning of his school. rently operates 13 flights work as brand ambassadors a week to Colombo from promoting brands of Sri Lan- Doha. To provide more con- ka among all in Qatar,” said venient service to our loyal SriLankan Airlines’ Country Man- Wickramasinghe. passengers, the frequency ager Thusitha Wickramasinghe. He noted that Sri Lan- was increased from 11 to 13 ka’s strategic location, natu- Hyatt Plaza Mall hosts fun and we have improved our ‘Qatar has been a very ral beauty, historical sites, timings for Doha-bound business opportunities will passengers. Continuing important market to attract Qatari citizens and the momentum, we will in- SriLankan Airlines. I am expatriates to travel to Sri events for kids and families troduce twice-daily flight challenged by the fact Lanka. from next Summer Season,” that it is also one of the “We are determined to Tribune News Network said Wickramasinghe, who most competitive markets strengthen the relation- Doha brings with him a wealth of ship with all segments of Sri experience of more than 15 in the world for the airline Lanka, South India and Far Hyatt Plaza Mall, in col- years at different destina- industry’ Eastern markets. I am confi- laboration with Qatar National tions and designations. dent that SriLankan Airlines Tourism Council (QNTC), is Wickramasinghe’s expe- ever, the same competition Doha team will endeavour to organising a wide range of ac- rience in corporate planning for long years has groomed provide their best services. tivities and events for everyone and marketing management us to an award-winning air- Our partner Ali Bin Ali is one -- from children to adults -- as and operations will be a game line with a proven service of the prime general sales part of Shop Qatar 2020, to changer for Qatari market. and safety record. agents in Qatar. I am confi- make the festival more engag- SriLankan Airlines, the “I will do my best to dent that together we can el- ing and delightful. successor of Air Lanka initi- further enhance our brand evate SriLankan Airlines and Hyatt Plaza Mall recently ated operations to Qatar in presence and inspire dis- Sri Lanka to the next level,” provided children the oppor- 1981, celebrates 39 years of cerning travellers to explore said Wickramasinghe, who tunity to enter the enchanted operations to Qatar. the beauty and diversity of joined SriLankan Airlines in world of Masha and the Bear The airline has deployed Sri Lanka on the wings of September 2004. International live show to meet its highest capacity in the SriLankan Airlines.” Prior to coming to Qa- the energetic Masha and the The Masha and the Bear International live show show attracted kids and their families to Hyatt Plaza Mall. Middle East to the oneworld Sri Lanka is a one of tar, he served as manager warm paternal Bear, who kept hub connecting Colombo, the top destinations identi- Planning and Development her out of trouble during their the only subcontinent one- fied by the world’s leading Airport and Ground Services adventures. world hub to Middle East. brands for tourism for 2019 at SriLankan Airlines Head- The show attracted kids and Wickramasinghe said, “I and 2020. In coming years, quarters in Sri Lanka. their families, which was clearly am honoured to take over my ambition is to make Sri Earlier, he served as a apparent with the number of this position. Qatar has been Lanka the number one des- country manager in Hong audiences which is an increase a very important market to tination for Qatar outbound Kong SAR and in various of 40 percent in traffic to the SriLankan Airlines. I am tourism, he added. other positions leading the mall. challenged by the fact that it “Qatar, where over teams in Schedules Plan- Hyatt Plaza Mall will con- is also one of the most com- 130,000 Sri Lankans live, is ning, Revenue Management tinue to host a variety of inter- petitive markets in the world a unique place in the Mid- and Route Management of national roaming shows during for the airline industry. How- dle Eastern region. Most of SriLankan Airlines. Shop Qatar until January 31. 06 Thursday, January 16, 2020

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The Iranian People Are Not The Enemy American Leadership Needed

Iranians who were grieving about the killing of General Soleimani have shifted their anger against To Fight Climate Change the government blaming it for the downing of the Ukrainian airliner. The government would be The US must take the lead in curbing emissions by continuing to switch making a mistake to suppress their anger to renewables, otherwise it would be hard to convince the rest ROTESTS are continuing in Iran. But for the deaths of scores of US forces in Iraq, of the world to join the fight against global warming increasingly the focus of Iranian ire is as well as other regionally malign activity. Pthe theocracy itself after the government President Donald Trump tweeted (in Noah Smith belatedly admitted it mistakenly shot down both English and Farsi) his support for Tribune News Service a Ukrainian airliner, killing all 176 on board. the protesters. Among his messages was That the mood could shift so quickly this: “To the leaders of Iran — DO NOT S it becomes more apparent that among the massive crowds grieving Major KILL YOUR PROTESTERS. Thousands climate change is a true worldwide General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed have already been killed or imprisoned emergency, there’s a mounting by a US airstrike in Iraq, seemed to surprise by you, and the World is watching. More need for a big policy push to curb Iranian officials. Yet those who’ve been importantly, the USA is watching. Turn greenhouse emissions. But that paying attention to the protest movement your internet back on and let reporters Aleaves the question of which policy steps in Iran know that it was hitting critical roam free! Stop the killing of your great would be most effective. mass before the Soleimani killing and the Iranian people!” Despite having high per-capita retaliatory Iranian airstrike against US Trump’s appeal for media freedom emissions, the US is actually responsible bases in Iraq. would be more powerful if it wasn’t for only about a seventh of the global Protesters already had justification inconsistent with his denigration of US total carbon output. US emissions from to take to the streets. Iran’s government, news media outlets as the “enemy of the power-generation are falling as the country concurrently feckless and reckless, has people” and his dismissal of accurate but transitions away from coal, even as China stolen yet another generation’s future with unflattering accounts as “fake news.” But adds more coal-fired plants. Meanwhile, its ideologically driven militarism that he’s right about the protests in Iran, and poor countries are eager to begin or has destabilised the Mideast and made Congress should amplify his support for accelerate their own industrialisation. For the Persian nation a pariah state in much those who are taking to the streets. And the US to help fix this global problem, of the world. The initial lies denying any the US should be especially vigilant that it will need to employ solutions that involvement in the plane’s downing — Iranian hard-liners don’t try to refocus the have a worldwide impact — researching followed by admission and contrition for narrative by provoking American or allied and disseminating new technologies, tract natural gas. tense heat, and the only economically fea- the tragedy — has led to a metastasising interests or citizens. subsidising companies to scale up these For transportation — now the big- sible way to get that heat is to burn natural outrage that has even convulsed As far as the tragedy itself, Ukrainian technologies and make them cost-effective, gest emissions source — the key policy is gas or other fossil fuels. In addition, some conservatives normally supportive of the President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is right to paying other countries to use renewable to replace internal-combustion vehicles widespread and economically essential Islamic Republic. “expect Iran to assure its readiness for a energy and taxing the products of those with battery-powered electric ones. For- products such as steel and cement release “They killed our geniuses and replaced full and open investigation, to bring those nations that increase their use of dirty fuels. tunately, batteries, like solar, are rapidly lots of carbon when they’re made. them with clerics!” chanted protesters in responsible to justice, to return the bodies But the US needs to clean its own falling in price. But if there aren’t enough Unlike in the case of vehicles or Shiraz, who could have been talking about of the victims, to pay compensation and to house. If the US doesn’t curb its own places to charge electric cars, trucks and buildings, there’s no technological sil- Iran’s repressive rule at home as well as make official apologies through diplomatic emissions substantially, it will look like a buses, people and companies will be re- ver bullet. Electricity can solve the heat- the victims of the plane crash, many of channels.” Canada, which lost 57 citizens, hypocrite for trying to get the rest of the luctant to switch because of fear of getting ing problem in some cases, but it’s often whom were students. Some of the chants in as well as other nations affected should world to do so. That would make it much stranded. Governments need a big push much more expensive, and for some Tehran were more geopolitically pointed. expect the same treatment. harder to conclude future global climate to make charging infrastructure ubiq- applications it simply doesn’t get hot “Our enemy is right here. … They lie to us In America, the debate about the agreements and will make competitors uitous in homes and workplaces and to enough. Ultimately the fix will involve a that it’s America,” some protesters said. Trump administration’s justification for the reluctant to switch from fossil fuels for create charging stations for trucking and hodgepodge of solutions such as biofuel They’re right about their regime — and strike and overall foreign policy strategy is fear of forfeiting competitive advantage. road trips. This will cost relatively little as and hydrogen. And in many cases, the our government. The Iranian people are necessary. But there should be no debate The good news is that US emissions government spending goes — perhaps a most economical option will probably be not the enemy. The conflict is with the that protesting Iranians deserve protection, from electricity generation are already few tens of billions of dollars nationwide simply to capture and store the carbon government, which is directly responsible not repression. going down, leading to an estimated 2.1 — but coordination across states will be from industrial fossil fuel use. percent decline in total emissions in 2019. an issue. The federal government must The lack of a perfect answer means The startling and consistent decline in the step in to make sure every state does its that the best way the government can price of solar energy means that this trend part. In addition, the government should encourage each industry to find its own is almost certain to continue. keep subsidising batteries to drive down optimal solution is with a carbon tax. In The bad news is that electricity costs through scale and industrial learn- general, carbon taxes are regressive, fall- represents less than a third of all US ing. Cheaper batteries will also help elimi- ing hardest on the poor and middle class. emissions. And the other big categories nate carbon from the electrical grid be- But a carbon tax specifically on industrial — transportation, industry, commercial cause batteries can store solar power for processes would probably fall more on and residential buildings — are all use when the sun isn’t shining. corporate owners than consumers and either unchanged or rising: To keep the Emissions from buildings, both workers, and it would create an incentive emissions decline going, transportation, commercial and residential, also are a for a thousand specialised technological industry and buildings must be addressed. solvable problem. Many buildings now solutions to emerge. Although the bat- And here’s where policy comes in. use gas for heating and cooking; reducing tle against catastrophic climate change The first task is simply to sustain the emissions means replacing gas with ultimately depends on many countries, decline in electricity emissions. Electricity electricity wherever possible. There are also the US can do its part. Switching to elec- is the key to all other categories of emis- various ways buildings can be constructed tric vehicles and buildings, continuing sions reduction because the more the grid to make them more energy-efficient. to turn to renewables and implement- runs on renewables, the more reductions Changing rules for new buildings and ing a carbon tax on industry will help the can be achieved by hooking everything retrofitting old ones would both require planet at relatively modest cost to the else up to the grid. This means shutting new regulation. But it would also require economy. every coal-fired power plant in the coun- lots of tax incentives and direct public try as quickly as possible. It also means spending to keep these new requirements (Noah Smith is a Bloomberg continuing to subsidise solar adoption. from depressing new construction. Opinion columnist. He was an And it means not making the mistake of Industry will be the hardest problem. assistant professor of finance (Tribune News Service) banning nuclear power or fracking to ex- Lots of manufacturing now requires in- at Stony Brook University) Lead In Lipstick? Mercury In Mascara? That’s Got To Stop The findings of toxic ingredients in cosmetics call for the Congress to tightly regulate the beauty-care market Los Angeles Times | care and cosmetic products from the safety of the many beauty and body-care addressing other industry concerns. Tribune news Service market, even when they’re tainted with products that Americans apply to or slather Under a recently amended version hazardous chemicals. on their bodies every day, and often over the of the bill, the state would ban the sale AST year the US Food and Drug That might come as a surprise to course of many years, consumers are at the of cosmetic or body-care products that Administration announced that it consumers. Many no doubt assume the mercy of the manufacturers. What’s more, contain any of 13 chemicals known to had found asbestos contamination in government is empowered to make sure the asbestos example isn’t an aberration; cause adverse health effects with regular eye shadow, face powder and glitter the lipstick, lotions and creams they use toxic chemicals are found in a dizzying exposure. The list includes asbestos, productsL sold at Claire’s and Justice, two every day do not include things that might assortment of personal care products, from lead and mercury as well as endocrine- retailers popular with teens and young do them harm. It’s not. hair dye to nail polish to baby lotion. disrupting phthalates, which are used in women. Asbestos is a naturally occurring Although the Federal Food, Drug, Congress should certainly fix the false eyelash glue, and isobutylparaben, a mineral that can be found in talc. But if and Cosmetic Act of 1938 gave the laws regulating cosmetics and body-care preservative used in skin-care products. asbestos is inhaled, it can lodge in the lungs FDA oversight over cosmetics and products to make them at least as strong On the list too are highly fluorinated and do permanent damage, including personal care products like shampoo and at those in the European Union. But given chemicals that are used in waterproof causing malignant mesothelioma and toothpaste, and barred those products the Trump administration’s zeal to remove cosmetics and anti-aging creams and are other forms of cancer. Needless to say, it is from containing ingredients that are regulations, not add them, it makes sense associated with cancer and infertility. not a substance you want in powder form “dangerous and deleterious,” it didn’t give for California to fill the void by passing The opponents, such as the Personal anywhere near your nose or mouth. the agency the same enforcement tools as Assembly Bill 495, or the Toxic-Free Care Products Council and the American By the time the FDA announced the it has for ensuring the safety of food and Cosmetics Act. The bill stalled last year Chemistry Council, still don’t like AB 495 test results, which confirmed findings drugs. There’s no recall power. Nor is for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, under heavy lobbying by the personal care and probably won’t in any form. They from independent labs two years earlier, there any safety review by the FDA before explaining why their response to the industry before its first committee vote. argue that it goes too far and could lead to Claire’s and Justice had pulled most of products are marketed. Consumers can asbestos-contaminated products was to Since then, its author, Assemblyman Al the prohibition of thousands of products the contaminated products from shelves sue the manufacturer if they’re harmed by ask all cosmetics and body-care product Muratsuchi (D-Rolling Hills Estates), and that don’t pose health risks to consumers. — but only after coming under pressure a defective product, but the government makers to voluntarily register their its sponsors have revised the proposal in It’s understandable that an industry used from the media and safety advocates. isn’t going to do it for them. products and list ingredients. “The FDA response to some industry complaints — to regulating itself would be resistant to And it’s good that they removed the items This was a point made in a statement has limited tools to ensure the safety of for example, by limiting the list of banned rules, but surely there’s room for a law voluntarily, because the law does not give by then-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb cosmetic products,” they wrote. chemicals to those already banned by the that simply bans the worst of the toxic regulators the authority to pull personal and Susan Mayne, director of the Center In other words, when it comes to the EU — and they say they remain open to ingredients.

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Regime air raids kill 9 civilians despite Idlib truce Suspected Israel strike kills three Iran-backed fighters in Syria AFP because many of the injured not immediately clear if they Idlib were in serious condition. had survived. “This is not Beirut: A missile strike on a Syrian airbase that Damascus The bombardment charred the neighbourhood I left two blamed on Israel killed at least three Iran-backed militiamen, a Regime air strikes on Syria’s several vehicles in the industrial minutes ago!” Mustafa said, monitor said on Wednesday. last major opposition bastion zone, leaving torched corpses tears rolling down his face. Four missiles hit the T4 base in Homs province, north of killed at least nine civilians on of motorists trapped inside, an Idlib has come under the capital, at around 10:00 pm (2000 GMT) on Tuesday, state Wednesday, striking bustling AFP correspondent said. One mounting bombardment in news agency SANA reported, blaming the attack on Israel. It areas of Idlib city despite man was seen running towards recent weeks, displacing tens said the strike caused damage but no casualties. a fresh Russian-sponsored the site of the attack, slapping of thousands of people in the But the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights truce, a war monitor said. his forehead with both hands northwestern province home said at least three Iran-backed militiamen were killed. It said At least 20 other civilians in despair. to some three million. the strike damaged an Iranian arms depot, two military vehicles were wounded in the raids Mustafa, who runs a repair A truce brokered this and a building still under construction. Observatory head Rami that hit a vegetable market and shop in the area, was lucky to month by regime ally Russia Abdel Rahman said the dead were all non-Syrians, adding that repair shops in Idlib, capital of escape with his life. He had and rebel backer Turkey was in Israel was likely behind the attack. He said both Iranian forces the jihadist-held province of just left the store to pick up principle to have taken effect and Russian military advisers were stationed at the base, the same name, said the Syrian some spare parts. from Sunday. It follows a truce which has been hit by Israeli forces in the past. An Israeli army Observatory for Human Rights. He told AFP he returned announced in late August, spokeswoman made no comment when contacted by AFP. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White The Britain-based to find the shop destroyed after strikes by the regime and Israel insists it will not allow Syria to become a bridgehead Helmets, extinguish a fire at the site of a regime airstrike in Syria’s monitoring group said the and his four employees its Russian allies killed some for Iranian intervention in the region. (AFP) last major opposition bastion of Idlib on Wednesday. (AFP) death toll was likely to rise trapped under rubble. It was 1,000 civilians.

Iran’s Zarif accuses Europe Iran’s president urges of violating nuclear deal AFP the US to bully you around?” New Delhi The accord, which makes it significantly more difficult ‘unity’ after plane protests European powers have for Iran to develop nuclear violated a 2015 international weapons undetected, was nuclear deal, Iran’s foreign struck in Vienna by Iran, the Let the armed forces apologise if there was a delay in information about the downing of Ukrainian plane: Rouhani minister told a conference three European nations, the in India on Wednesday, a United States, China and AFP day after Britain, France Russia. The agreement allows a Tehran and Germany launched a party to claim significant non- complaint against Tehran for compliance by another party President Hassan Rouhani non-compliance. before a joint commission. appealed on Wednesday The European states If the issue is not resolved for “unity” and flagged the initiated a so-called dispute by the commission, it then need for radical changes to mechanism process, saying goes to an advisory board and the way Iran is run, after a Iran had progressively scaled eventually to the UN Security wave of angry protests over back its commitments under Council, which could reimpose the accidental downing of a the agreement. sanctions that were lifted Ukrainian airliner. The move, which came under the accord. The Kiev-bound Boeing at a time of red-hot tensions President Trump withdrew 737 was shot down in a between Iran and the US, the US from the deal in 2018. catastrophic error shortly after sparked anger in Tehran and Since then Iran has walked back takeoff from Tehran, killing all on Wednesday Iran’s foreign on its commitments including 176 people aboard. minister Javad Zarif said on processing uranium, which One week on from the Europe was being “bullied” by can be used in nuclear weapons. disaster, Rouhani called for Washington. Tehran’s latest step in “national unity” in remarks “They are not buying oil January to forgo the limit on broadcast live on state from us, all of their companies the number of machines used television. “If there was a have withdrawn from Iran. So to make uranium more potent delay” by the armed forces Europe is in violation,” Zarif prompted the Europeans to to release information about told a conference in New Delhi, trigger the mechanism. But the what happened, “let them saying the future of the deal three powers said they “once apologise,” he said. now “depends on Europe”. again express our commitment” Rouhani also sought a full He added that the European to the deal and expressed explanation after it took Iran Union “is the largest global “determination to work with all days to admit the airliner had economy. So why do you allow participants to preserve it.” been mistakenly shot down. The blunder sparked four consecutive nights of protests Albania expels two Iranian diplomats in Tehran calling for those Iranian students gather for a demonstration over the downing of a Ukrainian airliner at Tehran University, recently. (AFP) responsible to resign or be Tirana: Albania has ordered the expulsion of two Iranian dip- prosecuted, leading to at least urged the electoral authori- lomats for “activities that go against their status,” the Foreign 30 arrests. Amnesty slams Iran over ‘force’ against plane shootdown protesters ties to refrain from disqualify- Ministry said on Wednesday, in the latest breakdown of ties Iranian Foreign Minister ing would-be candidates for a between the two countries. Mohammad Javad Zarif said Nicosia: Amnesty International said on Wednesday it had evidence Iranian security personnel February 21 general election. Tirana had already kicked out Iran’s ambassador and they were demonstrating used “unlawful force” over the weekend during peaceful protests after Tehran admitted it acciden- That would mark a major another diplomat in 2018 after accusing them of threatening after being deceived for days. tally shot down a Ukrainian airliner. shift in a country where all national security. “In Iran... people can state The rights group cited verified images and eyewitness testimonies indicating authorities had candidates are vetted for The foreign ministry did not specify the reason for the lat- their views. Sometimes they targeted protesters with rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray, along with pointed airgun pel- their loyalty by constitutional est expulsions, which come after the chief of Iran’s Quds force, state their views in excessive lets normally used for hunting. It said security forces also beat demonstrators with batons, kicked watchdog the Guardian Qasem Soleimani, was killed by an American drone strike ways, sometimes the reaction and punched them and made arbitrary arrests during protests on Saturday and Sunday. Council. earlier this month, ratcheting up tensions around the globe. is excessive,” he said in New Iran initially dismissed Western claims it was brought down by a missile before admitting it on “The people are our “The two diplomatic representatives of the Embassy of Delhi. Saturday. The blunder and the official response sparked four consecutive nights of protests. masters and we are its the Islamic Republic of Iran in Albania, Mohammad Ali Arz “But the fact of the matter Amnesty cited verified videos in which people helping the wounded are heard saying they had servants,” Rouhani said. Peimanemati and Seyed Ahmad Hosseini Alast, are declared is, (over the) last few nights been shot, as well as X-rays showing pellets lodged in two protesters’ legs. “Allow all parties and groups to persona non grata and Albanian authorities have asked them we’ve had people in the streets It added that the Iranian security and intelligence forces were “maintaining a heavy presence in run for office,” he said. “Surely to leave Albania immediately,” the statement said. of Tehran, demonstrating some hospitals raising fears they plan to arrest patients”. you have nothing to lose. “The The move comes several months after authorities an- against the fact that they were The London-based rights group said that “in many cases the actions by the security forces country cannot be governed by nounced in October 2019 that they had thwarted an attack lied to for a couple of days.” violated the absolute prohibition of torture and other ill-treatment under international law”. (AFP) one political wing alone.” planned by a “terrorist cell” run by Quds. (AFP) Without linking it to the Iran has been rocked by current situation, state news crisis after crisis since 2018. agency IRNA said Iran’s been much smaller than na- The Ukraine International for a US drone strike that In May that year, US supreme leader Ayatollah Ali tionwide demonstrations Airlines plane was downed killed Qasem Soleimani, the President Donald Trump Khamenei would lead Friday against fuel price hikes in No- with Iran on high alert hours it top commander of the Iranian unilaterally withdrew from News prayers in Tehran this week. It vember that Amnesty Interna- fired a volley of missiles at SU Revolutionary Guards’ foreign a landmark 2015 agreement would be the first time he has tional said left more than 300 troops stationed in Iraq. operations arm. that gave Iran relief from in brief done so in nearly eight years. dead in a crackdown by secu- The attack on Iraqi bases Rouhani also said Irani- sanctions in return for curbs The latest protests have rity forces. was launched in retaliation ans wanted “diversity” as he on its nuclear programme. ‘Too early’ to say Libya ceasefire collapsed, says Turkey Ankara: Turkey said on Wednesday it was still confident the ceasefire inL ibya would hold despite strongman Khalifa Calm returns to Beirut after protesters, police clash Haftar’s refusal to sign a permanent truce. “It is still too early to say that the ceasefire has fallen apart,” Turkish Defence DPA Caretaker Prime Minister glass filled the road outside Minister Hulusi Akar said during a briefing inA nkara. “The work Beirut Saad Hariri condemned the the central bank and the en- related to this continues.” riot as “unacceptable.” “This trance to the street early on With an international conference on the Libyan conflict due Calm returned to Beirut on attack targets Beirut and its Wednesday. in Berlin on Sunday, Akar said Turkey supported “a ceasefire, Wednesday following over- role as a capital and an eco- Lebanese demonstra- peace, a political solution.” . night clashes between anti- nomic centre concerned with tors returned to the streets Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu later on Wednes- government protesters and the livelihood of all the Leba- on Tuesday for what they de- day said Haftar “doesn’t want peace” despite international police, which left dozens of nese,” Hariri said in a tweet. scribed as a “week of anger” efforts. Speaking at a think tank event in Ankara, the minister people injured and the main The UN Special Coor- which they hope will put pres- told the audience: “He wants a military solution rather than a shopping street littered with dinator for Lebanon, Jan sure on the country’s politi- political process.” (AFP) debris, witnesses and the Leb- Kubis, denounced the riot, cal leaders to introduce dras- anese Red Cross said. saying “vandalism” is not an tic reforms. US-Iran war would bring ‘untold chaos’, Riot police used tear gas appropriate way to express After a break of several warns Jordan’s king to disperse protesters late on anger. weeks, the reluctance of Leba- Tuesday as they tried to re- “Lebanon is truly unique nese leaders to form a new Strasbourg: A war between the US and Iran would wreak move iron barriers near the - the BDL [Central Bank] government and fix the coun- “untold chaos” on the world, Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned Central Bank building on Governor requesting extraor- try’s deteriorating economy on Wednesday, in a speech to European lawmakers on the ten- Hamra Street. Protesters re- dinary powers to at least has reignited protests. On sions boiling across the Middle East. sponded by hurling stones at somehow manage the econ- December 19, former educa- “What if next time neither side steps back from the brink, the police. omy while those responsible tion minister and university dragging us all towards untold chaos? An all-out war jeopard- The head of the Lebanese watch it collapsing. Incred- professor Hassan Diab was ises the stability of the entire region,” he said. Red Cross, George Kettneh, ible,” Kubis said in a tweet ap- designated Lebanon’s new “What’s more, it risks massive disruptions of the entire told dpa that 65 people, in- parently aimed at Lebanese A man cleans the branch of a local bank that was vandalised the prime minister with the help global economy including markets, but threatens a resurgence cluding protesters and po- politicians whose bickering is previous night by anti-government protesters in the Lebanese capital of the Iran-backed Hezbollah of terrorism across the world.” lice, were treated for slight hampering the formation of a Beirut, on Wednesday. (AFP) movement and its allies. The alarm was among a raft of other warnings by King injuries. new government. Lebanon is under pressure Abdullah, a pro-Western leader whose country is a haven of A statement by the Inter- According to one coffee tors” began to smash the win- with stores, offices, book- from the World Bank and the relative stability in a Middle East roiled by proxy conflicts, nal Security Forces said 59 shop owner on Hamra street, dows of banks and shops as shops, banks and currency International Monetary Fund sectarian violence and competition between powers inside and protesters were arrested dur- the protest started peacefully, well as ATM machines. exchange bureaux. Rubbish to impose austerity measures outside the region. (AFP) ing the violence. before unidentified “infiltra- Hamra Street is packed bins, stones and shattered in return for financial support. 08 Thursday, January 16, 2020 World

Russia’s prime minister resigns as Taiwan’s Tsai signs anti-infiltration law against China Putin seeks constitutional reform DPA Under the Anti-Infiltration ruling Democratic Progressive Moscow: Russia’s prime minister Taipei Law, actions backed by foreign Chinese New Year fireworks cancelled Party (DPP) sought political submitted his resignation on hostile forces - such as election as Hong Kong’s crisis continues and electoral benefits from Wednesday to enable President Vladimir Taiwanese president Tsai interference and illegal political the new law, warning that the Putin to pursue a constitutional reform Ing-wen on Wednesday signed donations - are subjected to HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s annual firework display to usher in legislation would undermine giving more power to the premiership. into a law a bill preventing punishment of up to five years Chinese New Year will be cancelled due to ongoing public safety cross-strait exchanges, “It is evident that we, as the cabinet, China from interfering in the imprisonment or a fine up to concerns following more than a half year of anti-government according to China’s official should present our country’s president self-ruled island’s democracy. 10 million New Taiwan dollars unrest, the region’s government announced on Wednesday. Xinhua news agency. the opportunity to undertake all PM Dmitry Medvedev “The Anti-infiltration Law (334,030 US dollars). The lunar new year display to welcome the Year of the Rat During the campaign, necessary measures,” Prime Minister is not against normal exchanges The signing was conducted was to take place on January 26, lighting up the skyscraper- concerns about Chinese Dmitry Medvedev said on national television. [with China],” Tsai said during days after Tsai won reelection, in filled backdrop of VictoriaH arbour. The event traditionally draws infiltration were widely Medvedev announced that he and his cabinet were resigning. a televised news conference a victory that has been attributed in thousands of visitors and local onlookers. This is the second discussed, with Tsai warning The move prompted speculation that Putin could be eyeing a held at the Presidential Office. to her dogged resistance to time in weeks the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which organises in her New Year’s address that return to the premiership. Putin, aged 67, has been in power as The law was established China’s expansionism and such events, has had to tone down popular event. The city’s Taiwan needs “to stay alert president or prime minister for two decades. He is the longest to further ensure Taiwan’s growing anti-Beijing sentiment firework countdown to welcome 2020 was also cancelled - and to Chinese infiltration that is serving Russian or Soviet leader since Joseph Stalin. Medvedev democracy and freedom, in Taiwan. replaced with a subdued light show - amid similar concerns. (DPA) disuniting our society.” Taiwan is one of Putin’s closest allies. Putin proposed that the current targeting infiltration rather “The Chinese government has had its own government head of the federal tax service, Mikhail Mishustin, be the next than normal exchanges, Tsai should try to understand the since 1949. Beijing considers prime minister, state news agency TASS reported. (DPA) explained when the bill was will and opinion expressed by elections and start to review Taiwan],” Tsai said. the self-ruled democracy part passed last month. the Taiwanese people in the its existing policies [toward Beijing charged that Tsai’s of its territory.

TRUMP’S ‘EXTORTION OF UKRAINE’ News in brief

Farage’s January 31 ‘Brexit Day’ Pelosi names prosecutors party gets green light London: Veteran eurosceptic Nigel Farage’s plan for a “Brexit Day” party in central London on January 31 was approved by city authorities on Wednesday, as campaigners pushed for for Trump impeachment trial higher profile celebrations. “Leave Means Leave have been given approval to hold an event in Parliament Square on January 31. Great news!” Adam Schiff will lead Farage tweeted. Leave Means Leave evolved out of the Leave. EU campaign that Farage fronted ahead of Britain’s vote to the prosecution of leave the European Union by a 52 per cent majority in a 2016 President Trump at referendum. “It is a big moment in the history of this nation to his trial in the Senate, celebrate,” Farage wrote. (DPA) which is expected to Britain’s Meghan visits Canada women’s begin on Tuesday shelter in first public outing AFP Vancouver: Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle has visited Washington a women’s shelter in Vancouver, her first public appearance since the couple’s sensational decision to pursue greater Adam Schiff, the Democratic independence from the British monarchy by living part-time in lawmaker who led the House Canada. impeachment investigation Images of a smiling Meghan visiting on Tuesday with into Donald Trump, was eight staffers at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Center was named on Wednesday to posted on the center’s Facebook page. lead the prosecution at the “Look who we had tea with today! The Duchess of Sussex, historic Senate trial of the 45th Meghan Markle, visited us today to discuss issues affecting president. women in the community,” said a caption. Speaking hours before the The shelter in an impoverished Vancouver neighbourhood articles of impeachment are provides counselling, hot meals, and basic needs for ceremoniously transferred to marginaliSed and vulnerable women and children. It serves the Senate, House Speaker about 500 women each day, according to its website. (AFP) Nancy Pelosi named seven impeachment managers to make the case that Trump Poland to receive Pope appoints first abused his power and largest share of woman to junior obstructed the US Congress. EU climate funds foreign affairs post The momentous trial, expected to begin on Tuesday House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (centre) speaks after US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (right) announces that he Warsaw/Brussels: Poland Vatican City: Pope Francis has in the Republican-controlled and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (left) and five additional members will be managers of the Senate impeachment trial will receive the largest share for the first time promoted a chamber, will decide whether of President Donald Trump at the US Capitol, in Washington, on Wednesday. (AFP) of a proposed funding pot to woman to a junior ministerial the president is forced from help the European Union’s post in the Vatican’s foreign office. from Ukraine for his reelection the president’s Republican most polluting regions adapt affairs department. In addition to Schiff, campaign. Trump derides impeachment trial as a ‘con’ Party has a 53-47 majority. A to ambitious new climate Italy-born Francesca Di the prosecution team will The naming of the two-thirds super-majority of goals, according to diplomatic Giovanni was appointed include Judiciary Committee impeachment managers was Washington: President Donald Trump derided his senators is required to find sources in Brussels. Undersecretary for the Section Chair Jerry Nadler, House one of the last formal steps impeachment as a “con” on Wednesday as Democratic leaders him guilty and remove him On Tuesday, the European for Relations with States at the Democratic Caucus Chair required before the president announced the team that will lead the trial in the Senate. from office. Commission unveiled a plan Vatican’s Secretariat of State, Hakeem Jeffries, and four goes on trial. “Here we go again, another Con Job by the Do Nothing Pelosi demanded again on to leverage billions of euros a Vatican statement said on other senior Democrats, most Later Wednesday the Democrats,” Trump tweeted seconds after Nancy Pelosi, the Wednesday that the Senate to help those regions most Wednesday. Di Giovanni served of them with prosecutorial House was expected to speaker of the House of Representatives, unveiled the seven- subpoena witnesses and reliant on polluting fossil in the same department in a experience in the US justice formally vote to transmit the member trial team. records from the White House fuels in achieving the EU’s lower position. system. two articles of impeachment, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham also that were denied the House goal of reaching net carbon “Yes, it’s the first time a “There is an overwhelming or charges, to the Senate. dismissed Pelosi’s announcement in a statement slamming investigation. They especially neutrality by 2050. woman has had a managerial case, beyond reasonable Then, around 5 pm (2200 the impeachment “sham.” “The only thing Speaker Pelosi has want to hear from Trump’s At the core of the position in the Secretariat doubt, that President Trump GMT), in a solemn procession achieved with this sham, illegitimate impeachment process, chief of staff Mick Mulvaney plan is a 7.5-billion-euro of State,” she said in an betrayed the country,” Nadler seen only twice before in is to prove she is focused on politics instead of the American and former national security (8.37-billion-dollar) Just interview. “The Holy Father said. “It is essential that we US history, the articles will people,” according to Grisham. (AFP) advisor John Bolton. Transition Fund, which has made an unprecedented bring this impeachment to be walked over from the Bolton, who other officials will be used to stimulate decision, certainly, which, stop the president from rigging House to the Senate by the have testified was angered by investments and co-financing beyond myself personally, the next election,” he said. impeachment managers and September to pressure Kiev obstruction for holding back the scheme to pressure Ukraine by member states. Of this, represents an indication of an Trump was formally read aloud before the 100 to investigate former vice witnesses and documents for Trump’s domestic political 2 billion euros has been attention towards women. But impeached on December senators, officially placing the president Joe Biden, the from the House impeachment needs, has volunteered to earmarked for Poland, an EU the responsibility is connected 18 when the Democratic- president on trial. frontrunner in the race for investigation in defiance of testify if subpoenaed. diplomat confirmed to dpa to the job, rather than to the controlled House voted to Trump is accused of the Democratic party’s 2020 Congressional subpoenas. “We should have on Wednesday, speaking on fact of being a woman,” she charge him with abusing his secretly holding up aid to presidential nomination. But his conviction in the witnesses, and we should have condition of anonymity. (DPA) added. (DPA) power by illicitly seeking help Ukraine between July and He is also charged with Senate is highly unlikely as documents,” Pelosi said.

ITALY STREET ART BATTERS FACES OF FAMOUS WOMEN Two dead, over 82,000 people flee erupting Philippine volcano DPA Manila

Two people have died from heart attack while fleeing from an erupting volcano near the Philippine capital of Manila, which has displaced more than 82,000 people, officials said on Wednesday. Taal Volcano in Batangas province, which is 66 kms south of Manila started sporadically expelling ash on Sunday. The victims were a 65-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man from the towns of Talisay and Taal in Batangas, the provincial disaster risk reduction office Milan: The battered faces of Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel stare out of said. The woman suffered cardiac arrest on posters in Milan created by Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo to raise awareness of violence Monday, while the man died on Tuesday, against women. The street art campaign is called ‘Just Because I am a Woman’, and also feature the office added. Residents living along Taal lake catch fish as Taal volcano erupts in Tanauan town, Batangas US Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Police earlier said that a truck driver province south of Manila on Wednesday. (AFP) Sonia Gandhi, the head of India’s main opposition party. died on Monday in nearby Laguna “Violence against women is a global problem that affects everyone regardless of race, class or province when he lost control of his vehicle watch over their properties and livestock. advice and returned home after staying in religion,” the posters say. The women, with bruised faces or bearing strangulation marks, testify: due to lack of visibility caused by heavy Emergency teams, including cramped evacuation centres. “I am a victim of domestic violence, I am paid less, I have undergone genital mutilation, I don’t ash fall from Taal Volcano’s eruption. police and soldiers, were deployed on “We need to enforce the evacuation have the right to dress as I want, I can’t choose who I’m going to marry. I’ve been raped.” his press Residents were evacuated from towns Wednesday to make sure that everyone order and discourage people from coming office said in a statement. (AFP) in Batangas and the nearby province of has left from high-risk areas, amid reports back because it is very dangerous,” said Cavite, but some men stayed behind to that some people have shunned official Mark Leviste, vice governor of Batangas. OPEC raises 2020 global oil demand forecast page 10

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29,050.15 10,635.02 41,872.73 1,554.50 +110.48 pts -1.68 pts -79.90 pts Gold +0.64% Trump signs ‘momentous’ Dow QE sensex US-China trade agreement page 11 Price percentage Price percentage 18.00 Brent 64.26 -0.36% WTI 58.07 -0.27% Silver +1.43% Kaabi meets with Japanese State minister of economy GWC outlook bright on strong growth in frieght forwarding segment: QNBFS GWC,” the report said. GWC’s freight According to the report, We maintain our market GWC posted better-than-ex- forwarding pected earnings in the fourth perform rating on GWC with quarter and the company’s de- segment grows a QR5.10 price target. cision to distribute dividend of 39% since 2017 Longer term, we retain our QR0.20 per share was in-line bullish investment thesis with its estimate. Satyendra Pathak on GWC. “GWC posted earnings of Doha QR67.6 million in the fourth QNBFS report quarter, beating our estimate Outlook is bright for Qa- of QR63.2 million. Reversal of Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi met with Japanese State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in tar’s leading logistics provider tract serves as an example of credit losses and lower finance Doha on Wednesday. They discussed the bilateral relations between Japan and Qatar and the means of enhancing cooperation in the Gulf Warehousing Company such a growth opportunity. costs helped in the net income field of energy. (GWC) as the company has Awarding of Al Wukair Lo- beat for the quarter,” it said. withstood the blockade well gistics Park by Manateq has As expected, the report with its freight forwarding given GWC another reason to said, GWC increased its pro- segment showing significant maintain its growth post more posed dividend per share growth of 39 percent from than 90 percent occupancy in (DPS) by 5.3 percent from 2017 to 2019, QNB Financial Bu Sulba. QR0.19 in 2018 to QR0.20 in Services (QNBFS) has said in GWC will build, operate 2019. its latest report. and transfer (BOT) the de- “GWC disclosed that its Qatar banking sector sees steady growth in Q3 Driven by contract logis- velopment of the 1.48 km2 2020 budgeted net income tics and increasing occupancy Al Wukair Logistics Park in is QR260.4 million, an year- Tribune News Network tinued to grow at a remark- increased by ≈ QAR 83.6 bil- in Bu Sulba, the report said, a public-private-partnership on-year (YoY) of 4 percent. Doha able pace. lion over the first three quar- logistics business of GWC also deal for 30-year lease tenure We had been expecting net The total loans and ad- ters of 2019 and by QAR 39 remains robust. with an investment value of income of QR232 million for The growth of aggregated vances of the eight listed billion over the third quarter GWC has started generat- QR1.5 billion. 2020, which implied around total loans and advances of commercial banks, which in- of 2019 (Q3 vs H1). ing substantial free cash flow “We maintain our market 5 percent earnings decline. eight listed commercial banks clude financing assets, grew Similarly, the total loans (FCF) and the management perform rating on GWC with a We adopt a wait-and-see at- on the Qatar Stock Exchange Strong growth by 21.41% (CAGR of 6.68%) and advances of the eight list- remains on the hunt for ex- QR5.10 price target. titude and will change our from June 2019 to September CPwC Qatar’s second Qatar in Q3 2019 compared to Q3 ed banks totalled QAR 1.081 pansion avenues. The recent Longer term, we retain our model post 2020 first quarter 2019 was mainly driven by a Banking Sector Report 2016. trillion as at 30 September Al Wukair Logistics Park con- bullish investment thesis on results,” the report said. combination of growth in eq- finds that over the past Customer deposits, which 2019. uity, a PwC Qatar report has three years, Qatar’s include equity of (unre- The total profit of the said. stricted) investment account eight listed banks on the Qatar Burak Zatiturk, PwC Qa- banking industry continued holders and customers’ cur- Stock Exchange increased by tar Financial Services Leader, to grow at a remarkable rent accounts of the Islamic 5.60% compared to Q3 2018. said, “Powerful forces such pace. The total loans and Sharia compliant banks, grew And finally, earnings per share as customer expectations, advances of the eight listed by 24.39% (CAGR of 7.55%) for Q3 2019, witnessed an in- technological capabilities, commercial banks, which between Q3 2016 and Q3 crease (compared to H1 2019) regulatory requirements, de- include financing assets, 2019. for most of the listed banks, as mographics and economics grew by 21.41% (CAGR of The aggregated profits of disclosed in each of the respec- are reshaping the banking in- 6.68%) in Q3 2019 the eight listed banks in Q3 tive financial statements. dustry. In order to win in this compared to Q3 2016. 2019 has also continued to PwC Qatar launched its era of change, banks must not grow, increasing by 20.84% second Qatar Banking Sector only execute on today’s im- are currently building the in- from Q3 2016 (CAGR of Report on Thursday, which peratives, but also radically frastructure to enable digital 6.51%) driven by the increase looks at the forces reshaping innovate and transform them- banking.” of the aggregated net income. the country’s banking indus- selves for the future. Digital PwC Qatar’s second Qatar PwC’s analysis also shows try. The report is based on banking will definitely provide Banking Sector Report finds that the total assets of the figures released by the eight options to be fit for the future, that over the past three years, eight listed commercial banks, listed commercial banks on and many banks worldwide Qatar’s banking industry con- on the Qatar Stock Exchange QSE.

Qatar gas delivers first Q-Flex LNG cargo to FSRU in B’desh Woqod opens 100th fuel station in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The New Industrial Area sta- tion is spread over 14,400 Qatar Fuel (Woqod) on sqm and has three lanes with Wednesday opened a new fuel six dispensers for light vehi- station in New Industrial Area, cles and two lanes with four increasing its network of sta- tions across Qatar to 100. dispensers for heavy vehicles With this facility, Woqod has moved a step closer to its country to meet the rising de- objective of opening 114 fuel mand and achieve the goal of stations by 2020. providing customers with ac- The New Industrial Area cess to best-in-class products station is spread over 14,400 and services at their conveni- square metres and has three ence and comfort.” lanes with six dispensers for Woqod recently hastened light vehicles and two lanes the construction of new petrol with four dispensers for heavy stations to meet the fuel and vehicles. energy needs of the country. The new station offers The newly-opened Woqod fuel station in New Industrial Area “Woqod team would like round-the-clock services and to extend their gratitude to all Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) has delivered the first Q-Flex cargo of liquefied includes a Sidra convenience light and heavy vehicles. within the first quarter of the governmental and private enti- natural gas (LNG) to the ‘SUMMIT LNG’ Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) located store, a manual vehicle wash, Woqod is currently con- year. Woqod’s CEO Engineer ties that have contributed and offshore Bangladesh. The cargo, aboard Qatargas-chartered ‘Al Safliya’, was loaded at Ras Laffan oil change and tyre repair facil- structing 12 new fuel stations, a Saad Rashid al Muhannadi still contributing to the com- Port on December 27, 2019, and delivered to the FSRU on January 14, 2020. ity and a shop that sells gaso- large number of which are ex- said, “Woqod strives to expand pletion of such projects,” Mu- line and diesel products for pected to become operational its fuel station network in the hannadi said. 10 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Economy & Business OPEC raises 2020 global oil Encryption battle reignited as US demand forecast govt at loggerheads with Apple AFP Paris Demand up The government’s latest demand ‘is dangerous and unconstitutional, and would weaken the OPEC on Wednesday raised ● The oil cartel expects its 2020 estimate for growth demand for crude oil to security of millions of iPhones,’ Jennifer Granick of the American Civil Liberties Union said in global demand for oil, grow by 1.22 million barrels while noting that increased per day from last year’s AFP make it increasingly easy to output from non-OPEC mem- level, a slight increase of Washington track people, even without bers would probably more 140,000 b/d from OPEC’s breaking into personal de- than make up for it. previous outlook Apple and the US govern- vices. The oil cartel now expects ment are at loggerheads for The government’s latest demand for crude oil to grow ● The cartel figured that the second time in four years demand “is dangerous and by 1.22 million barrels per output by non-OPEC over unlocking iPhones con- unconstitutional, and would day from last year’s level, a members would increase nected to a mass shooting, weaken the security of mil- slight increase of 140,000 by 2.35 mb/d to reach reviving debate over law en- lions of iPhones,” Jennifer b/d from OPEC’s previous 66.68 mb/d forcement access to encrypted Granick of the American Civil outlook. devices. Liberties Union said in a state- Total demand would rise Attorney General Bill Barr ment. from 99.77 mb/d last year said on Monday that Apple “Strong encryption ena- to 100.98 mb/d, the Vienna- and Norway would likely failed to provide “substantive bles religious minorities facing based organisation said in its grow by even more, it added. assistance” in unlocking two genocide, like the Uighurs in monthly oil report. The cartel figured that iPhones in the investigation China, and journalists inves- It said the revised forecast output by non-OPEC mem- into the December shooting tigating powerful drug cartels was due for the most part to bers would increase by 2.35 deaths of three US sailors at a in Mexico, to communicate “an improved economic out- mb/d to reach 66.68 mb/d. Florida naval station, which he safely.” look for 2020.” OPEC and allied countries called an “act of terrorism.” Granick added that Apple The global economy is ex- that include Russia agreed in Apple disputed Barr’s cannot allow the FBI access pected to expand by 3.1 per- December to curb crude oil claim, while arguing against to encrypted communications cent this year, slightly strong- production to keep prices the idea of “backdoors” for law “without also providing it to er than the 2019 estimate of from plunging, and a cut of enforcement to access its en- authoritarian foreign govern- 3.0 percent, OPEC said. 161,000 b/d brought their crypted smartphones. ments and weakening our de- Meanwhile, crude oil pro- total production to 29.444 “We reject the characteriza- fenses against criminals and duction by non-OPEC mem- mb/d according to non-OPEC tion that Apple has not provid- hackers.” bers such as Guyana, Mexico sources cited in its report. ed substantive assistance in the File photo of Apple phones. (AFP) Kurt Opsahl of the Elec- Pensacola investigation,” the tronic Frontier Foundation company said in a statement. the debate between law en- hone. gue that any privileged access echoed that sentiment, say- “Our responses to their forcement and the tech sec- That fight ended in2016 for law enforcement would ing Apple “is right to provide many requests since the attack tor about encryption -- a key when the government paid weaken security and make it strong security” for its devices. have been timely, thorough way to protect the privacy of an outside party a reported $1 easier for hackers and authori- “The AG (attorney general) and are ongoing.” digital communications, but million for a tool that circum- tarian governments to inter- requesting Apple re-engineer Late on Tuesday, President which can also make investi- vented Apple’s iPhone encryp- cept messages. its phones to break that secu- Donald Trump weighed in on gations difficult, even with a tion. “We have always main- rity is a poor security trade-off, Twitter, saying the govern- court order. Barr last year called on tained there is no such thing and imperils millions of inno- ment was helping Apple on The latest battle is similar Facebook to allow authorities as a backdoor just for the good cent people around the globe,” trade issues “yet they refuse to to the dispute between Ap- to circumvent encryption to guys,” Apple’s statement said. Opsahl tweeted. unlock phones used by killers, ple and the US Justice De- fight extremism, child por- “Backdoors can also be ex- James Lewis of the Center drug dealers and other violent partment after the December nography and other crimes. ploited by those who threaten for Strategic and International criminal elements.” 2015 mass shooting in San The social network has said it our national security and the Studies, a Washington think “They will have to step up Bernardino, California, when would move ahead with strong data security of our custom- tank, said he believes it’s pos- to the plate and help our great the iPhone maker rejected a encryption for its messaging ers.” sible to allow law enforcement Country, NOW!” he added. request to develop software applications. Apple and others argue access without sacrificing en- The standoff highlighted to break into the shooter’s iP- Digital rights activists ar- that digital “breadcrumbs” cryption. UK annual inflation hits three-year low at 1.3%

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British annual inflation slid to the lowest level in more than three years in December, increasing the chances of an interest-rate cut by the Bank of England before Brexit. The Consumer Prices Index 12-month rate dropped to 1.3 per- cent last month from 1.5 percent in November on falls in the prices of hotel rooms and women’s clothing, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. At 1.3 percent, it was the lowest level since November 2016, while analysts’ consensus forecast had been for no change. “This gives the Bank of England all the excuse it needs to cut later this month,” said Neil Wilson, chief market analyst for Markets.com. An aerial view of London’s Canary Wharf financial district. (File photo)( AFP) The weak inflation update, that weighed on the pound, comes af- With the inflation data “coming will give its latest decision on Brit- ter official data on Monday showed off the back of ... weaker GDP and ish borrowing costs on January 30. British economic growth has industrial production numbers, it It will follow the final BoE rate- stalled, as Brexit and political un- does not look as though the econo- setting meeting for governor Mark certainty slashed manufacturing my was firing on all cylinders at the Carney, who is standing down to output at the end of last year. tail end of last year”, Wilson said. become UN special envoy on cli- Britain will leave the European “While there may well be a ‘Bo- mate action and finance. Union on January 31 after Prime ris Bounce’ in the offing, I rather After serving six years in the Minister Boris Johnson’s convinc- think the die is cast in favour of a top seat, Carney will be replaced in ing general election victory in De- rate cut” this month. mid-March by Andrew Bailey, head cember finally broke the Brexit The Bank of England, whose of Britain’s Financial Conduct Au- deadlock. main rate stands at 0.75 percent, thority watchdog. Legal costs hit Goldman Q4 profits AFP talks with US prosecutors to settle trading of financial products linked New York a criminal probe into 1MDB, a scan- to interest rates and commodities. dal-plagued Malaysian investment Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Goldman Sachs reported a fund for which the US bank worked. David Solomon credited the bank drop in fourth-quarter profits on In addition to higher legal costs, with a “strong” performance in the Wednesday following a mixed per- Goldman spent more on compensa- fourth quarter. He has scheduled formance in its operating business- tion and benefits and technology. an investor day for later this month, es as it set aside $1.1 billion for legal Goldman suffered a drop in fi- part of an effort to boost Goldman’s and regulatory matters. nancial advisory revenues due to a share price, which has lagged JP- The investment bank reported “significant” decrease in mergers Morgan Chase and some other lead- profits of $1.7 billion for the quarter and acquisitions. ing banks. ending December 31, a 25.8 percent However, Goldman’s other ma- “We aim to drive higher returns drop compared with the year-ago jor divisions saw higher revenues. in the future and look forward to period. These included asset manage- sharing our strategic goals and fi- Revenues rose 25.4 percent to ment, which was boosted by big nancial targets at investor day later $9.0 billon, but operating expenses gains in public equities during the this month,” Solomon said. jumped 41.7 percent to $7.3 billion. quarter, as well as global markets, Shares fell 0.7 percent to $244 Goldman Sachs has been in which benefited from increased in pre-market trading.

12 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Economy & Business British Airways owner files EU Trump signs ‘momentous’ complaint over Flybe rescue US-China trade agreement The ‘phase one’ deal includes pledges from China to beef up purchases of American crops and AFP use of public funds,” said London Walsh, who is soon to step other exports, provides protections for US technology, and new enforcement mechanisms down as head of IAG. British Airways-parent British low-cost airline AFP IAG on Wednesday filed a Easyjet voiced its concern at Washington formal complaint to Brus- the lack of detail. sels over the British govern- “We do not support After nearly two years of ment’s last-minute financial state funding of carriers but conflict between the world’s rescue of struggling no-frills without the detail of what is two dominant economic pow- carrier Flybe. ers, the United States and “IAG has submitted a China signed a trade truce on complaint to the EU Com- Wednesday, letting businesses petition directorate this around the globe breathe a morning about the state aid sigh of relief. that the UK government has US President Donald granted to Flybe,” it said in Trump, who currently faces an a statement, sparking a re- Key carrier impeachment trial and then a buttal from Downing Street. Flybe, which claims it has tough reelection bid later this The European Commis- been weakened also by year, called the agreement sion confirmed receipt of uncertainties related to “momentous.” IAG’s submission, having Brexit, carries around eight But tariffs on hundreds of said earlier that it “stood million passengers annually billions of dollars in imports ready” to discuss with Lon- remain in place, leaving Amer- don the compatability of the and flies from 43 airports ican consumers and business- proposed Flybe measures across Europe and 28 in es to foot the bill. with EU state aid rules. Britain The “phase one” agree- British Conservative ment includes pledges from Prime Minister Boris John- China to beef up purchases of son’s government agreed exactly proposed, it is hard American crops and other ex- late on Tuesday to review to comment further,” said ports, provides protections for air passenger duty (APD) Easyjet chief executive Jo- US technology, and new en- paid by the Flybe’s custom- han Lundgren. forcement mechanisms. ers, while its shareholders “What is clear is that “Today, we take a momen- pledged extra investment. taxpayers should not be tous step, one that’s never Neither the government used to bail out individual taken before with China,” that nor Flybe disclosed finan- companies especially when will ensure “fair and recipro- cial details of the plan -- but they are backed by well- cal trade,” Trump said at the Downing Street denied that funded businesses.” White House signing ceremo- its review constituted state Ireland’s Ryanair ar- ny. aid. gued that airlines should “Together, we are righting Any changes imple- be stress-tested -- and re- the wrongs of the past.” mented as a result of our re- peated its desire for the UK As Trump ambled through views of APD and regional government to scrap APD a lengthy commentary on the connectivity will apply to entirely. deal, punctuated by introduc- US President Donald Trump, and China’s Vice Premier Liu He (left), the country’s top trade negotiator, shake hands as they sign trade agree- all airlines in the competi- “We have ... repeatedly tions of many officials involved ments between the US and China during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. (AFP) tive aviation market,” said called on the UK govern- in the negotiations, major net- Johnson’s spokesman. ment to abolish Air Passen- works switched away from the gotiate with.” tioned that “we will continue farmers in the last two years. “The government is ger Duty to allow tourism White House to the Congress In a letter to Trump read to see the impact of this in But many economists fully compliant with state and jobs to grow and ensure to show the presentation of by Liu, the Chinese leader said slower investment and higher question whether US farmers aid rules. There has been no airports can compete and articles of impeachment in the the deal is “good for China, business costs.” have the capacity to meet that state aid to Flybe.” attract more business. Re- Senate as the first step towards for the US and for the whole After announcing the deal demand. Nevertheless, IAG chief ducing APD doesn’t go far a trial. world.” on December 13, the United And Lovely raised a ques- executive Willie Walsh re- enough,” a Ryanair spokes- The easing of US-China However, the most diffi- IP protection States canceled a damaging tion about the wisdom on rely- acted with fury to the Flybe person said. trade frictions has boosted cult issues remain to be dealt The agreement includes round of new tariffs that were ing so heavily on the Chinese news, labelling it a “misuse Flybe, which claims it has stock markets worldwide in with in “phase two” negotia- additional protections for due to kick in two days later market. of public funds”. been weakened also by un- recent weeks, as it takes the tions, including massive sub- intellectual property and and also promised to slash in “It also means Chinese re- Employing some 2,000 certainties related to Brexit, threat of new tariffs off the ta- sidies for state industry. addresses financial services half the 15 percent tariffs on taliation could be reinstated, people, Flybe has failed to carries around eight million ble for now. Prior to the signing, and foreign exchange while $120 billion imposed Septem- dampening farmers’ willing- turn around its fortunes passengers annually and Trump signed the deal Mnuchin said the deal puts including a provision for ber 1 on consumer goods like ness to invest to meet the since it was purchased a flies from 43 airports across with China’s Vice Premier Liu pressure on Beijing to stay clothing. very hard export targets in the year ago by a consortium Europe and 28 in Britain. He, who has led Beijing’s ne- at the negotiating table and dispute resolution, which As part of the accord, deal.” led by Virgin Atlantic. It is the biggest opera- gotiations with US Trade Rep- make further commitments Mnuchin said will be binding Beijing agreed to import an The agreement includes The Connect Airways tor of UK domestic flights resentative Robert Lighthizer -- including on cyber-security for the first time additional $200 billion in additional protections for consortium -- which also but small UK airlines like and Treasury Secretary Steven and access for US services US products over two years, intellectual property and ad- comprises investment firm Flybe have suffered recently Mnuchin. firms to the Chinese markets above the levels purchased in dresses financial services and Cyrus and infrastructure from volatile fuel costs and Trump also thanked Chi- -- in order to win relief from take the relationship between 2017, before Trump launched foreign exchange while includ- specialist Stobart -- has a weak pound. nese leader Xi Jinping and the tariffs that remain in place. the two powers back to where his offensive, including an ad- ing a provision for dispute seen Flybe struggle owing The rescue stands in said he would visit China in “In phase two there will it was before Trump took of- ditional $32 billion in agricul- resolution, which Mnuchin to weak demand and fierce stark contrast to the fate of “the not-too-distant future.” be additional roll backs,” fice. tural goods. said will be binding for the competition. British holiday giant Thom- “Negotiations were tough Mnuchin said on CNBC early “The US-China phase- Trump has repeatedly first time. Virgin and its largest as Cook, which collapsed on us,” Trump said, but they Wednesday. “This gives China one deal is essentially a trade touted the trade pact as a boon Trump in August formally shareholder, US airline without government assis- led “to this really incredible a big incentive to get back to truce, with large state-directed for American farmers, who accused China of manipulat- Delta, “want the taxpayer tance last September. breakthrough.” the table and agree to the ad- purchases attached,” econo- were hit hard by the tariff war. ing its currency to gain an ad- to pick up the tab for their That caused the loss of But he said he will only re- ditional issues that are still un- mist Mary Lovely said in an Soybeans exports to China vantage in trade and offset the mismanagement of the air- 22,000 jobs worldwide and move tariffs “if we’re able to do resolved.” analysis. plunged to just $3 billion from impact of the tariffs. line”, Walsh added. stranded 600,000 holiday- phase two.” Still, elements of the deal But the trade expert with more than $12 billion in 2017 The label, which had no “This is a blatant mis- makers abroad. “I’m leaving them on. Oth- the administration has touted the Peterson Institute for In- and the Trump administration real practical impact, was re- erwise we have no cards to ne- as achievements effectively ternational Economics, cau- paid out $28 billion in aid to moved earlier this week. Davos bosses sound alarm over climate, political fires AFP ing of government and busi- “Others will now have to perspective,” he said. London ness leaders in the Swiss Alps, respond to what BlackRock The WEF remains vul- along with economic risks. did,” Drzik told AFP at the nerable to charges of double- Business chiefs on Wednes- This time, the WEF’s WEF report’s launch. standards given that many day insisted they are not wait- “Global Risks Perception Sur- “$7 trillion alone is mean- of the Davos elite use private ing on bickering governments vey” found the top five catego- ingful but I think the scale planes to facilitate a week of to fight climate change, after ries of concern for the next 10 and visibility and reputation deal-making and schmoozing. Wall Street titan BlackRock years were all environmen- of BlackRock just adds to the The organisation said joined a campaign pressuring tal -- headlined by extreme money.” it was offsetting the carbon companies to do more in the weather events and failure of German industrial group belched by such flights, en- buildup to a week of network- governments and businesses Siemens has bucked the cor- couraging their pilots to use ing in Davos. to forestall climate change. porate trend by pressing ahead biofuels, and offering dis- Prior to the new dec- For 2020 alone, economic with its involvement in a vast counted train tickets for those ade’s first conclave of global confrontations and domes- coal mine in Australia. And for heading to Switzerland. decision-makers, the World tic political polarisation were Extinction Rebellion, Black- “It is something we take Economic Forum released a among the shorter-term driv- Rock itself “remains waist-deep really seriously. There’s noth- survey that it portrayed as a ers of anxiety among the more in fossil fuel investments”. ing worse than an organisa- call to arms, after devastating than 750 executives and in- Still, the needle appears to tion identifying a risk and wildfires in Australia and an dustry experts surveyed. be shifting in boardrooms as failing to do anything about inconclusive climate summit The world’s most powerful CEOs factor in the likely im- it,” WEF managing director in Madrid. climate denier, US President pact of climate change on their Adrian Monck said. The window to agree on de- Donald Trump, will attend Da- bottom lines and come under Greenpeace climate fi- cisive cuts to carbon emissions vos next week, after agreeing a File photo of Swedish youth climate activist Greta Thunberg in Davos. (AFP) pressure from customers, in- nance campaigner Paul Mo- risks closing in the 2020s and deal to defuse a trade war he vestors and regulators. rozzo commented: “The banks if the world fails to act, “we will started with China. day it was divesting holdings “But awareness is rapidly ment last week, money man- “You don’t want to be and financial institutions jet- be faced with a situation where Also returning to Davos in companies that earn more changing, and I believe we are agers holding more than $40 stuck with technologies and ting into Davos next week we are moving the deckchairs will be 17-year-old Swedish than a quarter of their sales on the edge of a fundamental trillion now back a corporate industries that are obsolete. have made trillions pumping around on the Titanic”, WEF eco-activist Greta Thunberg, from production of electricity- reshaping of finance,” wrote initiative called Climate Ac- You want to find the winners money into climate-crashing president Borge Brende told a who called in British newspa- generating coal. Fink, who will be among the tion 100+. of the new economy,” Peter fuels like oil, gas and coal. news conference. per The Guardian for an end to In his annual letter to US VIPs in Davos. While stressing the need Giger, chief risk officer at Zu- “It’s time to stop funding In recent years, climate the “madness” of investing in company leaders, BlackRock - Private jets -John Drzik, for a unified response by gov- rich Insurance Group, said at the crisis and start backing change and its dismal con- fossil fuels. chief executive Larry Fink said chairman of the business con- ernments, the campaign says the WEF event. the solutions. That means im- sequences have emerged as BlackRock, the world’s big- markets had been slow to re- sultancy Marsh and McLen- its member companies ac- “That’s just good business mediately ending support for dominant concerns shadow- gest asset manager with nearly flect the risk of climate change nan Insights, said as a result of count for two-thirds of annual practice if you run a sustain- fossil fuels we cannot afford to ing the WEF’s A-list gather- $7 trillion invested, said Tues- to business models. another BlackRock announce- global industrial emissions. able business with a long-term burn,” he said. Catch A Wave wins Umm Al Afai Cup at 23rd QREC race meet page 15 THURSday, JANUARY 16, 2020

Qatar’s Thawab al Subaie & team finish 5th in 3x3 ice hockey Lausanne 2020: Winter Youth Olympic Games

QNA/TNN was to match Lausanne (Switzwerland) Green with Red late on Qatari Thawab Wednesday al Subaie finished after two en- in fifth place in tertaining semi- the 3x3 ice hockey finals. competition of the Green defeated on-going Lausanne Black 7-3, with Red 2020 Winter Youth winning 9-7 against Olympic Games on Brown. World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty of Australia leads star-studded field for Tuesday. The lead changed Qatar Total Open 2020 to be held in Doha from February 23. (AFP) His participa- several times before Red tion was Qatar’s format is being used for the men’s pulled ahead in the final period. first at the Winter could go ahead. and women’s 3-on-3 events at The Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Thawab al Subaie Youth Olympics. Al Subaie joined the Games. Olympics Games competitions have World No. 1 has become the Al Subaie came a team of differ- Every team has 13 players, all witnessed the participation of 1,800 first Qatari to close to qualify- ent nationalities and from a different National Olympic athletes representing 76 National participate at ing for the next participated with in Committee (NOC). Each team is Olympic Committees. Barty tops list the Winter Youth round, but only several matches. identified by its uniform colour. The Games continue till Olympic Games. the first four spots A novel competition In the men’s event, the final January 22. of star players

Tribune News Network Classic, and she was the wor- Doha thy recipient of the WTA Play- er of the Year award for 2019. Tennis players rally for bushfire relief World No. 1 and 2019 By winning the 2019 Fi- French Open champion Ash- nals, Barty, a former cricketer, DPA leigh Barty is topping the also became the second Aus- Berlin Novak Djokovic star-studded list of players, tralian to capture the WTA Fi- of Serbia (left) comprising four former cham- nals crown following 1974 and A selection of the world’s best serves other pions, lined up for the Qatar 1976 champion Evonne Gool- in tennis gathered at the Aus- players with a Total Open 2020 to be held agong Cawley, and the fifth tralian Open’s Melbourne drink as they from February 23 to 29 at the player to win the tournament Park on Wednesday in an ex- and more other Khalifa International Tennis & as a debutante. hibition event to raise millions top players play Squash Complex in Doha. in relief money for those af- in the Rally for This year’s event, the 18th fected by the bushfire disaster. Relief charity edition, is featuring eight of The event called “AO Rally tennis match the world’s top-ten players for Relief” involved 12 recog- in Melbourne including 2017 champion and nisable male and female play- on Wednesday. World No. 2 Karolina Plisk- ers that included Serena Wil- (AFP) ova and 2014 champion and Doha bound liams, Roger Federer, Rafael World No. 4 Simona Halep. Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Also on the list are 2019 This year’s event, the 18th Caroline Wozniacki, Coco Wimbledon semi-finalistedition, is featuring eight of Gauff, Stefanos Tsitisipas, and World No.5 Elina Svito- the world’s top-ten players Dominic Thiem, Alexander lina, World No. 6 and 2019 US including 2017 champion and Zverev, Petra Kvitova, Naomi Open champion Bianca An- World No. 2 Karolina Pliskova Osaka and Australian Nick dreescu, World No. 7 Belinda Kyrgios were also involved. Bencic, 2018 champion and and 2014 champion and In total, the event to raise World No. 8 Petra Kvitova and World No. 4 Simona Halep. aid money for those commu- Kiki Bertens, the World No. 10. Also on the list are 2019 nities affected by raging bush- In all, a total of 64 players, Wimbledon semi-finalist and fires acrossA ustralia collected including four qualifiers, will World No.5 Elina Svitolina, 4,826,014 Australian dollars feature in the singles event of (US $3.32 million). the WTA Premier 5 tourna- World No. 6 and 2019 US The charity exhibition quality including Dalila Jank- wildlife has been lost. terrible disaster,” said world “Back home at Canberra ment while 32 teams will slug Open champion Bianca comes on the same day that upovic, who collapsed in a After Serena Williams’ team number one Nadal. I couldn’t even go outside, it it out in the doubles. Andreescu, World No. 7 qualifying for the Australian heavy bout of coughing before won 4-3 against Team Wozni- Canberra’s Kyrgios was was hard and i’m just so grate- Aside from the top-ranked Belinda Bencic, 2018 Open Grand Slam, where the forfeiting her match. acki in an inter-changing mixed beaten in a one-set exhibition ful some of the greats like players, defending champion champion and World No. 8 main draw starts January 20, The 28-year-old Slovenian doubles match to begin ‘Rally singles by Federer 7-6 (8-6) but Federer and Novak and the and 2019 US Open doubles Petra Kvitova and Kiki was further delayed because said she wasn’t the only player for Relief’, Nadal announced since promising to donate 200 guys got behind it.” winner Elise Mertens is also of heavy rain. who had breathing dificulties. that he and Federer have both dollars for every ace he serves, The men’s ATP Tour an- making a return to Doha Bertens, the World No. 10. Play was allowed and later The bush fires, which pledged 250,000 Australian the 24-year-old has been over- nounced on Sunday that alongside former world No.1 In all, a total of 64 players, suspended on Tuesday fol- broke out in September 2019, dollars each to the cause. whelmed by the support. 500,000 US dollars was do- Angelique Kerber, finalist in including four qualifiers, will lowing many complaints from have caused at least 28 deaths “Hopefully that can keep “It’s been an emotional nated by competing players at 2014, Garbiñe Muguruza, feature in the singles event of players about the poor air and an estimated 1 billion in inspiring people to support this couple of weeks,” Kyrgios said. the inaugural ATP Cup. 2018 finalist, and Jeļena Osta- the WTA Premier 5 penko, the 2016 finalist. While all eyes will be on the tournament while 32 teams 23-year-old Barty, who cap- will slug it out in the doubles. tured her third WTA Player of the Month award in October af- Jassim al Kuwari qualifies for the finals of ter winning the Shiseido WTA The Ipswich, Queensland- Finals Shenzhen and ending born star, who had to with- the season as World No.1, to draw from last year’s event 2nd AEF U-21 Dressage Championship hoist the golden falcon trophy due to hip injury, will be hop- for the first time, the die is ing to continue her fine form also cast between the four past and win her first trophy in champions featuring at this Doha this time around. Al Shaqab rider will be competing against some of the best in Asia year’s tournament to see who Tournament Director Saad will be joining the elite group of al Mohannadi said, “We are de- Tribune News Network Shaqab, said: “Jassim Mo- ly at the finals.” two-time winners in Doha. lighted with the list of top play- Doha hammed Al Kuwari learned A total of 16 finalists from Since the tournament ers lined up for this year’s Qatar to ride at Al Shaqab and has various NFs have qualified for began in 2001, only three Total Open. That most of the Jassim Mohammed al Ku- been training with us since the finals of the AEF U-21 players – Anastasia Myskina top-ten players are featuring at wari, a student rider of Al 2014. He has been growing in Dressage Championship (2003, 2004), Maria Shara- the tournament is an indication Shaqab, member of Qatar his ability as a rider and gain- following their performance in pova (2005, 2008) and Vic- of the importance of this tour- The training and Foundation, has qualified to ing skills, learning to compete the qualifiers, which were held toria Azarenka (2012, 2013) nament and we believe all the lessons I received represent Qatar in the finals confidently in international throughout the season – have had the privilege of fans will have a wonderful time at Al Shaqab of the 2nd Asian Equestrian competitions. He is very tal- as part of the championship. lifting the trophy on more as they enjoy watching their fa- have been key in Federation (AEF) U-21 Dres- ented, and we are proud of his During the finals, participants than one occasion. vourite players doing what they sage Championship to be held achievement.” compete on borrowed horses. Barty, whose $4.42 million know how to do best on the facilitating this in Chinese Taipei. Jassim Mohammed al The qualifiers, held at various earning for winning the WTA courts of Khalifa International achievement. I Scheduled for April 2020, Kuwari said: “I feel honoured zones, are now in their 2nd season-ending event in Shen- Tennis & Squash Complex look forward to the finals of the Asian cham- and proud to represent Qatar year. They are organised by zhen is the largest amount of come February 23.” performing pionship will feature some of in the finals of the 2ndA sian the AEF which has its head- prize money at a single men’s Belgium’s Mertens won confidently at the best of young riders (un- Equestrian Federation (AEF) quarters in Doha. or women’s tournament in the 2019 edition after stun- der 21-years-old) from the U-21 Dressage Championship Dressage is one of four tennis history to date, has had ning Halep 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 in a the finals. participating National Fed- in Taiwan. The training and Olympic disciplines, and the a spectacular season in 2019. thrilling encounter that lasted Jassim Mohammed erations (NFs). lessons I received at Al Shaqab U-21 Dressage Championship is Besides winning the French two hours and 13 minutes to al Kuwari Mohammed Sultan al have been key in facilitating part of AEF’s efforts to promote Open and the WTA Finals, the claim her first-ever WTA Pre- Suwaidi, Manager, Equine this achievement. I look for- the dressage discipline amongst Australian also won the Miami mier-level crown, and the fifth Education Department at Al ward to performing confident- riders in the Asian region. Open and the Birmingham title of her career overall. 14 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Sports Milan cruise Elite training camps at Aspire into Italian Cup last eight AFP Academy a win for everyone Milan Even with Zlatan Ibrahimovic Tribune News Network They faced former Dutch in- resting on the bench, AC Mi- Doha Top European clubs like Bayern Munich, ternational and 2010-11 UEFA lan cruised past SPAL 3-0 on Champions League-winner with Wednesday to reach the last Three years before the first PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge all FC Barcelona, Ibrahim Affe- eight of the Italian Cup. ball is kicked at the 2022 FIFA lay, and 17-year-old Mohamed Later, Juventus took on World Cup Qatar, the coun- visited Doha for their winter camps Amine Ihattaren, a star on the Udinese without Cristiano try has established itself as a rise, in a crossbar challenge. Ronaldo who the club tweeted leading destination for inter- “It’s always great to share shortly before kick off was suf- national football stars. A major experiences with young play- fering from sinusitis. reason for the success is the ers and these boys are really In Florence, Pol Lirola shot incredible facilities and know- talented,” Affelay praised the 10-man Fiorentina past Atal- how that Aspire Academy of- skills of Afifa and his team- anta 2-1 to set up a quarter-final fers top clubs that choose Doha mates. “I remember with PSV against Inter Milan. for their winter training camps. at the Al Kass International In Milan, Krzysztof Piatek, In early 2020, some of Eu- Cup at Aspire Academy in who is reportedly on the verge of rope’s elite visited the country 2017,” Ihattaren told the boys. a move to Tottenham Hotspur, for this reason and provided “I was impressed of this outpaced the sluggish SPAL off- the student-athletes of Aspire place back then and I’m im- side trap to give the home team Academy with the unique op- pressed even more coming back. the lead after 20 minutes. portunity to shadow some of The tournament was a great ex- Samuel Castillejo curled a the world’s best players. perience for me, as I was very precise left-foot shot inside the “Having some of the world’s young at the time and compet- far post just before half time. best teams here every year is a ing in such a great environment Fullback Theo Hernandez big asset for our boys. Over the was huge for me.” added a third in the 66th min- past few years, they had the op- Maybe it was as an impres- ute, intercepting a pass, surging portunity to see how serious sive experience as it was for upfield and then smashing a stars like Neymar, Ibrahimovic young Aspire Academy-student left-foot shot inside the far post or Neuer take their job and how ern Munich returned to Doha in praise for his players in par- big inspiration for the hun- for young players like them,” athlete Ali Al Qahtani, who was from just outside the penalty they put in a hundred percent January 2020 for a week-long ticular: “The intensity was very, dreds of Aspire Academy-play- said Saeed Afifa, who is a player one of the two Qatari players area. in every training session. We winter training camp looking very high right till the end. The ers training on the pitches next of Aspire Academy’s Football hitting the crossbar and secur- In Tuscany, Lirola collected are happy about this opportu- to make the most of their time whole team “approached the to Alaba, Kimmich or Boateng. Programme. ing his team a 2-0 win over the Erik Pulgar’s long drilled pass nity and we highly appreciate at Aspire in readiness for the training camp in a focused “Seeing players like them Besides watches the play- Dutch stars. “It’s been great,” before charging towards goal it if some of the visiting teams second half of their Bundesliga- way”, even though the pro- every year is just great. They ers of teams such as FC Bay- Al Qahtani said afterwards. and slotting home his first take the time to share some season. Head Coach Hansi Flick gramme was “pretty tough.” are stars, but they are still very ern Munich, Club Brugge, KAS “But I hope that I’ll be able Fiorentina goal six minutes their experience with our stu- described their 10th training In absence of top striker friendly when we run into them. Eupen or PSV Eindhoven from to compete against these kind of from time, winning the tie for dent-athletes,” Edorta Murua, camp in Qatar as a huge success. Robert Lewandowski, the The intensity they show on the the stands during training ses- players on a professional level in the hosts despite German Pez- Technical Football Director of “We are very satisfied,” team’s squad in Doha fea- pitch is something that needs a sions or in friendlies, Afifa and big leagues and not just in a fun zella’s sending off 14 minutes Aspire Academy, explains the the 54-year-old told media. tured at lot of young players lot of training and passion and five of his teammates even had challenge. Therefore, I will give earlier. Patrick Cutrone also educational benefit of the Elite In addition to the “top condi- that made their mark in the that’s a great motivation for me the opportunity to compare everything I have, because there scored his first goal for the club Training Camps. tions” on the Aspire Academy team over the last few months. to work hard every day, so I can their skills with two of PSV Ein- is nothing better than to collect when he put Fiorentina ahead German champions FC Bay- grounds, Flick found words of Young players that are also a one day become a role model dhoven’s top players. unique moments like these.” in his first start for the club.

Al Sadd’s Nam Tae-Hee excited to Qatar out of AFC U23 C’ship play former team in Qatar Cup final after 1-1 draw with Japan AFC Tribune News Network on Tuesday evening under Bangkok Doha the astute eyes of coach Xavi (Hernandez). We’ll be ready Ten-man Japan held on to Al Sadd midfielder Nam Tae- in time for the final. claim their first point of the Hee is one of few players to AFC U23 Championship Thai- have played for Al Sadd and How do you rate Al Sadd’s land 2020 on Wednesday as Al Duhail. The South Korean performance this season? Hajime Moriyasu’s side earned who joined The Wolves last We’ve had ups and downs, a 1-1 draw against Qatar that summer enjoyed a trophy- but we fared pretty well in the meant the two-time semi-final- laden stay with Al Duhail, last few matches, like the one ists missed out on a place in the winning the Qatar league against Al Arabi in the Qatar knockout rounds. title five times. Noted for his Derby of QNB Stars League Felix Sanchez’s side needed composure on the ball, nibble and semifinal of the Qatar to win to advance to the quar- feet and vision, the 28-year- Cup. The team is well set now. ter-finals for the third tourna- old has been an integral part ment in a row but a resolute of Xavi Hernandez’s reign at What’ll be the strategy performance by Japan, despite the club. Nam, in an exclusive against such an aggres- Ao Tanaka’s sending off in the interview with qsl.qa ahead of sive side as Al Duhail? dying seconds of the first half, Qatar’s goalkeeper Mohammed al Bakri and defender Tarek Salman their Qatar Cup final against Al Sadd midfielder We must be wary of Al ensured the 2016 champions vie for the ball against a Japanese player during their AFC U23 Group Al Duhail at the Al Sadd Sta- Nam Tae-Hee. Duhail’s attack, so we’ll focus salvaged a draw. B match on Wednesday. dium on Friday, 17th Janu- more on tightening up our The Japanese went into the ary, spoke about a wide range defence. Overall, we must be final Group B match looking to he again threatened to unlock Referee. of topics. Excerpts: at our very best whenever we reclaim some pride having been the Qatar defence as he found Despite their numerical play Al Duhail. Small details eliminated from contention for Daiki Sugioka eight yards from advantage, Qatar struggled. What’s so special about will make big difference. a place in the next phase fol- goal. The Shonan Bellmare Nasser Alahrak ballooned his the Qatar Cup? lowing back-to-back defeats in wing-back, however, steered shot over the bar 10 minutes I’ve played in the Qatar and I want to win this match. Champions League Round of What’re your targets for their opening games against his effort harmlessly across the into the half while Ahmed Al- Cup many times and won the 16 stage and beat them in the this season? Saudi Arabia and Syria. target. hamawende sent a free-kick trophy twice. It’s a very special What’re Al Sadd’s chances second to progress to the quar- We want to win the league Moriyasu’s side looked the The chances kept coming high over the bar. feeling. No doubt, it’s a pres- against Al Duhail? terfinals. Then, we beat them championship and the re- more likely to take the lead, for Japan, with Hatate mis- Instead it was Japan who tigious tournament and, natu- In all aspects, both teams in the season-opening Sheikh maining cup competitions. with Yuki Soma sending a sear- kicking when he should have opened the scoring in the 73rd rally, the players are excited, are strong and it’s going to be Jassim Cup, but lost to them in We’re also keen to make it to ing ball low across the area 11 hit the target before Shunta minute as Koki Ogawa picked especially when it comes to a tough game, for sure. We’ll QNB Stars League’s first leg. I the final of AFC Champions minutes into the game that, Tanaka shot wide despite hav- up possession from Ryotaro playing in the final. give off our best. It’s anybody’s wish we win this time around League. agonisingly for the Japanese, ing time and space to do better. Meshino 20 yards from goal game. as well. no one in a blue shirt was able Qatar, in contrast, had been and beat Albakri with a low How do you look for- What role will fans play in to reach. limited to Jassem Abdulsal- drive to the goalkeeper’s right. ward to your Qatar Cup How do you analyse the How’re the preparations the final match? Reo Hatate went closer lam’s tame shot from outside Six minutes later Qatar final against your former matches between Al Sadd going on for the final? We need their support three minutes later when he the area. were level when Alahrak con- team? and Al Duhail? Preparations have been more in the final. Fan fac- was given time and space in the However, with only seconds verted confidently from the It’s a strange feeling but Al Duhail are strong. We’re normal even though it’s a tor counts a lot especially box thanks to Shunta Tanaka’s left in first half injury time, the penalty spot after Mitsuki Saito playing against my former strong too. We’ve already faced special match. We got ade- in cup competitions. We’ve lofted pass, only for goalkeeper Japanese were reduced to 10 clipped the heels of Khalid Ma- team in the final makes me off four times since the start of quate rest after our semifinal always enjoyed their back- Mohammed Al Bakri to smoth- men when referee Muhammad zeed, but the West Asians were overly excited. I’m comfort- this season. We drew our first against Al Rayyan on Satur- ing and expect the same this er the shot. Taqi dismissed Ao Tanaka for a incapable of finding the winner able playing against Al Duhail match in the double-leg AFC day and resumed training time as well. Soma was having consider- foul on Yusuf Abdurisag after and, in the end, both teams slid able joy down Japan’s right and consulting the Video Assistant out of the competition. Spurs reach FA Cup fourth round; Newcastle cruise AFP Real Betis, got Tottenham up Middlesbrough defence be- London and running with only his sec- Tottenham sign Fernandes from Benfica fore slotting home in the 15th ond goal of the season and his Portugal midfielderG edson Fernandes became the first signing minute. Tottenham edged into the first since a Champions League of the Jose Mourinho era at Tottenham on Wednesday as the George Saville got one back FA Cup fourth round as Giova- strike against Red Star Bel- manager bids to revive the club’s Premier League campaign. The for Middlesbrough in the 83rd ni Lo Celso bagged a rare goal grade in November. 21-year-old signed an 18-month loan deal with an option to make minute as Tottenham survived in their 2-1 win over Middles- It was an encouraging mo- the transfer permanent for a reported £56 million ($73 million). a tense finale to earn a trip to brough, while much-maligned ment for the Argentine mid- Fernandes will provide vital cover in midfield following a three- Southampton. Newcastle striker Joelinton fielder, who has endured a dif- month lay-off for Moussa Sissoko, who has had knee surgery. “I told my players at half scored for the first time since ficult season in north London. “We are delighted to announce that we have reached time if we don’t score 3-0 August in a victory against Tottenham needed a Lucas agreement for the 18-month loan of Gedson Fernandes from then at 2-1 we would be in Rochdale on Tuesday. Moura equaliser at the River- Benfica with an option to make the transfer permanent,” said trouble and it happened,” Jose Mourinho’s side al- side Stadium to avoid a shock a club statement. Mourinho said. most killed off second-tier exit in the 1-1 draw at Middles- Tottenham players celebrate scoring against Middlesbrough on Tuesday. Fernandes, capped twice at senior level, told Spurs TV he At St James’ Park, Newcas- Middlesbrough within the first brough earlier this month. was looking forward to working with compatriot Mourinho. tle wasted little time putting 15 minutes of the third round A gift from Middlesbrough Mejias tried to play a quick into the bottom corner. “All young players want to work with Jose Mourinho because third-tier Rochdale to the sword replay at the Tottenham Hot- keeper Tomas Mejias helped ball out and ended up passing Tottenham’s second came he’s one of the best. All of us as players want to stay near the as they booked a home date spur Stadium. Tottenham open the scoring in straight to Lo Celso, who ran when Argentina winger Erik best, so it’s fantastic to work with him.” (AFP) with League One side Oxford in Lo Celso, on loan from the second minute. across the area before firing Lamela sliced through the the last 32 with a 4-1 win. Sports Thursday, January 16, 2020 15 Stokes named ICC Catch A Wave clinches Player of the Year after landmark 2019 afp step of the way.” Umm Al Afai Cup Dubai Under the scanner Ben Stokes was on Wednesday Stokes, who carried his Four winners for named the International Crick- form into this year with a man et Council player of the year, of the match performance in trainer Jassim capping an unforgettable 2019 the second Test victory over for the swashbuckling Eng- South Africa last week, said the Ghazali land all-rounder that included strong bonds between the play- a match-winning knock at the ers can lead to further success. Tribune News Network World Cup. “There is an incredible DOHA Stokes won the coveted Sir bond between team-mates and Garfield Sobers Trophy - voted to savour our achievements, Engineer Hassan Alab- for by a panel of media repre- whether that’s winning the dulmalik-owned Catch A sentatives and former players World Cup final at Lord’s or Wave pulled off an upset and - thanks to an unbeaten 84 in digging deep to win a Test clinched the Umm Al Afai a dramatic final against New match against Australia at Cup, the feature event of the Zealand in July followed by a Headingley,” said Stokes. nine-race card in 23rd Race brilliant 135 not out to win the “The last 12 months have Meeting, ahead of favourite third Ashes Test against Aus- been the best in my career, and and higher-rated Midsum- tralia six weeks later. I believe what we attained will mer Knight. Stokes, 28, said it was a be the catalyst to achieve fur- At the Qatar Racing & huge honour for any cricketer ther success over the next few Equestrian Club Racecourse’s to receive such an award. years.” dirt track, the six-year-old bay “To be recognised and be Indian opener Rohit Shar- gelding, a Deborah Mountain the person to win that (award) ma was named the ODI crick- ward, delivered a thrilling it’s pretty amazing,” he said in eter of the year while captain sprint under rider Ryan Cu- a video statement. Virat Kohli bagged the Spirit of ratole to beat Zarandi by two During the voting period, Cricket award for his gesture to lengths and a three quarters to Stokes aggregated 719 runs and stop fans from booing Austral- end his winless run of 13 races. bagged 12 wickets in 20 ODIs. ia’s Steve Smith during a World Zarandi, owned by Saeed He also scored 821 runs and Cup match. Nasser al Qadi, was looking took 22 wickets in 11 Tests. Smith was returning to in- for a second win in a row. Rid- However, the New Zea- ternational cricket from a one- den by Caralos Henrique, it Ryan Curatole celebrates the Umm Al Afai Cup win on Catch A Wave during the 23th Race Meeting in New Al Rayyan on Wednesday. land-born star said his award year suspension for changing belied its low rating to edge was not solely for him as an the condition of the ball. Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari’s Rassan’s victory in the individual. Kohli was also named cap- Midsummer Knight by nose 23rd Race Meeting Results (Dirt) Purebred Arabian Conditions “The past 12 months have tain of both the ICC Test and to spoil a fine day of trainer 23rd Meeting (Umm Al Afai Cup) 1,200m 1,200m was superb. Harry been incredible for England ODI teams of the year. Jassim Ghazali, who had four LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN NOVICE PLATE 1,600m THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 4) 1,200m Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd Bentley steered the 10-year- cricket and to lift the ICC Men’s In other major awards, Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 6,050) winners in the day before the 4,950) 6,050) 1.AJS Jamra (Ronan Thomas), 2.Zahwa (JP Guillambert), old grey horse to a splendid Cricket World Cup for the first Australia fast bowler Pat Cum- concluding race. 1.Al Junood (Theo Bachelot), 2.Stam Al Naif (Adnan 1.Tadeem (Harry Bentley), 2.Hope Cove (Ryan Curatolo), 3.Fahdah Al Naif (Theo Bachelot) one-length victory over Shabih time was our greatest achieve- mins was named the Test play- Noble Masterpiece, an- Hawa), 3. Nashmi Brooq (Meteb Ali al Marri -5kg) 3. Lo De Nalane (Theo Bachelot) Won by 2.5, 2.5. Time 1:19.37 Alreeh, with Ronan Thomas ment,” said Stokes. er of the year and teammate other Ghazali trainee, was Won by 15, 0.5. Time 1:18.60 Won by 1.5, nose. Time 1:12.33 Owner: Al Jeryan Stud. Trainer: Mohammed al Naimi. astride. Lekhraib, saddled by “This award is testament to Marnus Labuschagne was de- Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Jassim Owner: Mansoor al Mahmoud. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali fourth by quarter of a length Ghazali PUREBRED ARABIAN CONDITIONS 1,200m Injaaz Stud, was third. This my teammates and the support clared emerging cricketer of and Connery, also eyeing a PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP 1,700m Prize Money: QR75,000 (1st 42,750 2nd 16,500 3rd was the 18th winner in 57 starts staff that have been there every the year. second triumph in succession, THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE (Class 6) 1,20m Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 8,250) for veteran Rassan and first in was fifth by one and a quarter Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 6,050) 1. Rassan (Harry Bentley), 2. Shabih Alreeh (Ronan three runs in the season. 4,950) 1.Aneeq (Ryan Curatolo), 2.Aaila (Ronan Thomas), Thomas), 3. Lekhraib (Theo Bachelot) lengths. 1.Rex Place (Ronan Thomas), 2.Skip The Queue (Carlos 3,Jahfal (Eduardo Pedroza) Won by 1, 1. Time 1:18.47 Riders Bachelot (Al Ju- This was the first victory of Henrique), 3. Al Mujahaz (Theo Bachelot) Won by 1.5, 2.25. Time 2:00.87 Owner: Jassim al Attiyah. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali nood and Qate’e) and Bentley the season for Catch A Wave Won by nose, 5. Time 1:12.19 Owner: Jassim al Attiyah. Trainer: Ahmed Kobeissi (Rassan and Tadeem) com- in six races. Overall, this was Owner: Al Jeryan Stud. Trainer: Mohammed al Naimi UMM AL AFAI CUP 1,100m pleted a double each on the LOCAL THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP 1,700m Prize Money: QR100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 the third triumph in 35 starts THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 5) 1,900m Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 3rd 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) Ghazali trainees. Rex Place with the second one coming Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd 6,050) 1.Catch A Wave (Ryan Curatolo), 2.Zarandi (Carlos and AJS Jamra enabled Ro- on November 22, 2018 in the 5,500) 1.Qate’e (Theo Bachelot), 2. Rawdat Al Khail (JP Henrique), 3. Midsummer Knight (JP Guillambert), nan Thomas to secured a dou- 1.Immoral (Eduardo Pedroza), 2.Romantic Heart (Theo Guillambert), 3. Majhool Al Zaeem (Ivan Rossi) 4.Noble Masterpiece (Theo Bachelot), 5.Connery (Ivan Thoroughbred Graduation Bachelot), 3. Al Hisaar (JP Guillambert) Won by 2.5, 0.5. Time 1:51.83 Rossi) ble. Edardo Pedroza guided Plate (Class 5) 1,000m. Won by 7, 0.5. Time 2:03.47 Owner: Injaaz Stud. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali Won by 2.75, nose, 0.25, 1.25. Time 1:04.34 Immoral, an Al Azraq Stable Earlier, Curatole guided Owner: Al Azraq Stable. Trainer: Mohammed Jassim Owner: Eng Hassan Alabdulmalik. Trainer: Deborah runner trained by Mohammed Jassim al Attiyah-owned An- Ghazali LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIANS (Fillies & Mares) Mountain Jassim Ghazali, to a seven- eeq to a second triumph as the length victory over Romantic six years old bay horse beat Heart in the Thoroughbred Aaila by one and a half lengths improved his winners to three wari-owned-Tadeem, Mas- Qate’e and Jassim al Attiyah- Handicap (Class 5) 1,900m to win the Purebred Arabian in 16 races. noor al Mahmoud-owned owned Rassan - shone well to run. This was the first race of Ben Stokes of England celebrates after his team won the ICC World Handicap 1,700m. This result Ghazali’s trainees – Ku- Tadeem, Injaaz Stud-owned win four races. Immoral in Qatar. Cup last year. QBF League Sainz stretches Dakar lead; Attiyah Berishvili leads Al Shamal to suffers navigational errors afp ficult dunes,” Peterhansel said. Shubaytah (Saudi Arabia) “Several kilometres before the neutralised section, we got completely lost with Nasser big victory over Al Gharafa Spanish veteran Carlos Sainz stretched his and other drivers. Some drivers got there at the lead atop the overall Dakar Rally standings by right time, when we eventually found the right Tribune News Network winning the 10th stage through the dunes of way and gained a lot of time. DOHA Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter on Wednesday. “In the end, it’s a good stage for my team- The 57-year-old Mini driver clocked 2hr mate Carlos who has opened up a gap on Small forward Mikheil Ber- 03min 43sec on a stage shortened by high Nasser, whilst we have got a bit closer to Nasser ishvili nailed his sixth trey winds to a 233km special between Haradh and even if we are still in third position.” with eight seconds left in the Shubaytah, finishing ahead of Poland’s Jakub Dakar debutant Fernando Alonso, the two- match and enabled holders Al Przygonski (mini) and South African Giniel de time former Formula One champion, lost more Shamal Club to end Al Gharafa Villier (Toyota). than an hour after double rolling his Toyota, an Club’s winning streak in the Sainz took full advantage of navigational accident that saw the Spaniard carry on driving QBF League on Wednesday. problems by closest rivals Nasser al Attiyah, the with no windscreen. Berishvili missed a three- defending champion, and France’s ‘Mr. Dakar’, American Ricky Brabec increased his lead pointer when 45 seconds were Stephane Peterhansel. in the general standings of the motorbike cat- left after both teams were Peterhansel, who has won the Dakar 13 egory with a second-placed finish. locked at 80-80. But guard times (seven times in a car and six times on a The HRC rider now leads Chilean Pablo Aaron Mitchell disposed Al bike), finished 11min 48sec off Sainz’s pace, Quintanilla (Husqvarna) by 25 minutes and Gharafa guard Theron Bus- while Qatar’s Attiyah was further back, at 17:46. stage winner Joan Barreda of Spain by 27 min- sey and as point guard Georgo The result means Sainz, with two stages utes. Tsintsadze forwarded the ball to go, now sits 18:10 ahead of Al-Attiyah and Thursday’s penultimate stage 11 sees com- to Berishvili, he was bang on 18:26 in front of Peterhansel. petitors negotiate 744km, featuring a 379km target and sank the ball in. “It was a dangerous stage with lots of dif- special, from Shubaytah back to Haradh. In the remaining time, both teams suffered two turn- overs each and there was not enough time, when Al Gharafa Al Shamal Club’s Mikheil Berishvili tries to stop an Al Gharafa player during their QBF League match in Al centre Mohd Yousuf Moham- Gharafa on Wednesday. med got the ball. It was an absorbing game 10 points and 12 rebounds. closing stages and grabbed the with the lead exchanging Results This was an eighth victory lead to post their sixth victory. hands six times. Al Shamal Al Shamal Club beat Al Gharafa Club 83-80 (half- for Al Shamal in 11 matches Tony Farmer led the fight- benefitted from their long- time 38-46) and it took them to the top back with 23 points and 16 re- Main performers – Al Shamal: Mikheil Berishvili 27 range shooting. Berishvili got pts, Faris Avdic 18 pts, Georgo Tsintsadze 13 pts, of the table with 19 points. It bounds for the former champi- more three-pointers than all Aaron Mitchell 12 pts, Emir Mujkic 10 pts & 12 also cut short the seven-match ons Al Rayyan. Abdelrahman Al Gharafa players combined. rebounds winning run for Al Gharafa. Abdelhaleem (19 points), Tan- He was supported well for- Al Gharafa: Aaron Nelson 20 pts & 13 rebounds, Forward Nelson (20 points guy Ngombo (12 points), Eric Abdulrahman Saad 19 pts, Theron Bussey 19 pts, ward Faris Avdic, whose sec- Mohd Yousuf Mohammed 13 pts and 13 rebounds), guard Ab- Lockett (11 points) and Mo- ond downtown tied the game dulrahman Saad (19 points) hamed Abdelkawy (10 points) 12th and last time. Al Rayyan Club beat Al Wakrah Club 81-75 (half- and Bussey (19 points) were were other useful double- Berishvili had 16 points be- time 33-41) chief performers for Al Ghara- digit contributors for the win- Main performers – Al Rayyan: Tony Farmer 23 pts & fore the interval, which pushed 16 rebounds, Abdelrahman Abdelhaleem 19 pts, fa, who are fourth with 18 ners, who have 17 points in 11 Al Shamal to open their biggest Tanguy Ngombo 12 pts, Eric Lockett 11 pts, points from 11 games. Captain matches. lead of 14 points at one stage Mohamed Abdelkawy 10 pts Mohd Yousuf Mohammed col- For Al Wakrah, who have (41-27). In the post-interval Al Wakrah: Julius Coles 24 pts, Mohamed Ihab 23 lected 13. 19 points from eight wins in pts, Tevin Glass 20 pts. period, Al Gharafa rallied and In another match, Al Rayy- 11 games, Julius Coles was the finished the third quarter with an halted their skid with a su- leading scorer with 24 points. a two-point advantage (61-59). en assists. Avdic collected 18, perb comeback 81-75 victory He was followed by Mohamed Berishvili emerged as the Tsintsadze had 13 and Mitch- to keep their semi-finals hopes Ihab, whose 23 included five top-scorer with 27 points be- ell added 12. Centre Emir Muj- alive. Trailing most of the game, three-pointers, and Tevin Mini’s Spanish driver Carlos Sainz of Spain and co-driver Lucas Cruz of Spain wn the crucial 10th stage and sides eight rebounds and sev- kic had a fine double-double of they turned it around in the Glass (20 points). increased their overall lead in the Dakar Rally 2020 on Wednesday. (AFP) 16 Thursday, January 16, 2020 The Last Word

Prime Minister presents certificates to Police College graduates

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police College, witnessed the presentation of graduation certificates to the second batch of gradu- ates of the Police College at the headquarters of the Police Training Institute on Wednesday. The prime minister presented certificates to the 110 graduates, including participants from Jordan, Palestine and Yemen. The graduation ceremony was attended by members of the Supreme Council of the Police College, a number of department managers and officers, faculty members and graduate parents.(QNA) Qtatar a Kuwair air show Qatar Airways announces 8 new routes at Kuwait Aviation Show The airline displayed its ultra-modern Airbus A350-1000 alongside state-of-the-art Gulfstream G500 Tribune News Network DOHA New destinations

Qatar Airways (QA) wowed ● Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – Two weekly flights (starting March 30, 2020) the crowds on the opening day ● of the Kuwait Aviation Show, Almaty, Kazakhstan – Two weekly flights starting April 1, 2020, showcasing two of the newest increasing to four weekly flights from May 25, 2020 aircraft in its fleet alongside ● Cebu, Philippines – Three weekly flights (starting April 8, 2020) announcing new destination plans for 2020. ● Accra, Ghana – Daily flights (starting April 15, 2020) QA Group Chief Execu- tive Akbar Al Baker and Chief ● Trabzon, Turkey – Three weekly flights (starting May 20, 2020) A display team from Qatar enchanted spectators with breathtaking Operating Officer of Hamad performances at the opening day of the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. International Airport Engineer ● Lyon, France – Five weekly flights (starting June 23, 2020) Badr al Meer hosted a num- ● ber of dignitaries at the car- Luanda, Angola – Four weekly flights (starting October 14, 2020) rier’s chalet, including Sheikh ● Siem Reap, Cambodia – Five weekly flights Mohammad al Abdullah al (starting November 16, 2020) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker with Kuwaiti Mubarak al Sabah, deputy officials at the Kuwait Aviation Show. Amiri Diwan minister of Ku- wait, and Sheikh Salman al Humoud al Sabah, director- general at the General Directo- rate of Civil Aviation – Kuwait. Baker said, “The Kuwait Aviation Show is the perfect platform for us to kick-start the New Year and unveil some of our exciting plans for 2020. Eight new destinations will be joining our network this year in addition to the recently announced gateways of San- torini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Osaka, Japan. “With these new routes, our operations will expand to 177 destinations around the world, reinforcing our po- sition as one of the world’s most connected airlines. This ensures we can continue to provide our passengers more options and flexibility when managed by Skytrax. It was Qsuite. It is the only airline to modern fleet of morethan 250 its growing network last year, planning their business and also named ‘Best Airline in have been awarded the covet- aircraft via its hub, Hamad In- including Rabat, Morocco; leisure travel.” the Middle East’, ‘World’s ed ‘Skytrax Airline of the Year’ ternational Airport, to more Izmir, Turkey; Malta; Davao, A multiple award-win- Best Business Class’, and ‘Best title, which is recognised as than 160 destinations world- Philippines; Lisbon, Portugal; ning airline, QA was named Business Class Seat’, in recog- the pinnacle of excellence in wide. The world’s fastest- Mogadishu, Somalia; Langka- ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the nition of its ground-breaking the airline industry, five times. growing airline added several wi, Malaysia; and Gaborone, 2019 World Airline Awards, Business Class experience, QA currently operates a exciting new destinations to Botswana.

Qatari artists capture history and diversity of India through artworks The group visited three major destinations in northern India -- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur Ailyn Agonia historical landmarks in India DOHA where they learnt about India’s history, its cultural traditions QATARI artists shared the rich and the various crafts. colours, history and traditions An installation recreat- of India through their paint- ing an ancient Indian ‘pachisi’ ings, sketches, photographs, board game decorated with drawings and installation at Qatari designs by Qatari artist the Ekhtasif Exhibition, which Abeer al Kuwari served as the opened at the Museum of Is- conversation piece of the exhi- lamic Art (MIA) on Wednesday. bition. The artworks unveiled be- Speaking to the local media, fore art enthusiasts and mem- Abeer said the installation was bers of the community are in- inspired by her fascination for spired by the experiences of the the board game which she wit- local artists during the ten-day nessed during their visit to one educational artistic trip to three of the palaces in Agra. cities in India last year. She said, “I do photogra- The trip was coordinated phy, sculpture, drawing, paint- by MIA and made possible with ings and other media which I the generous support of the Sea try to explore using different Shore Group. The programme materials. I was impressed by was part of the celebration of the board game I saw in one of Qatar-India 2019 Year of Cul- the palaces in Agra. It was like ture. a fairy tale and I wanted to rec- some arches of the Qatari ar- her camera lens and showcased Arts from Qatar University, is fond of drawing faces and at the exhibition were the The group visited three reate the same impression here chitecture.” in the exhibition more than 10 expressed the strong cultural blending arts belonging to dif- sketches and drawings of pal- major destinations in northern in Qatar with local designs and Abeer, who is the first fe- photographs. connection between Qatar and ferent cultures impressed the aces by Maryam al Sada and India: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. so I incorporated the designs of male member of the Qatar Pho- Another artist Haifa al India using motifs and colours visitors with her sketches of sketches by Jameela al Ansari. The trip took the group to fa- local fish, oryx, desert mice and tography Society, also captured Khuzai, who holds a Diploma in her drawings. palaces and the locals. The group also included Eman mous mosques, palaces and local bird. I also incorporated her memories of India through in Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Shaikha al Kuwari, who Other featured art pieces al Saad and Maryam al Majed.